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Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 7
"It's heartening to see that the series isn't letting itself get bogged down by these training sequences."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 7
"Training camp ends with Jinko more or less ready to face the future as a team."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 7
"As of this seventh episode, Yuuri on Ice has reached a point of no return."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 32
"What a weird episode, especially after the emotional heaviness of the past few weeks."
Brave Witches ‒ Episode 6
“In the carousel of featured characters that the series seems to be rotating through, the turn has now come for Sasha and Nipa.”
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 7
"Sound! Euphonium is always a visually impressive production, but it's nice when its story is just as strong as its performance."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 6
"It's time for a beach episode! Of course, this is Girlish Number we're talking about, so Kuzu-P's motives in planning this trip aren't exactly pure."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 7
"A shift in gears was exactly what Nanbaka needed emotionally, and presenting it as a form of trolling makes it all the more fun and unexpected."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 6.5
Natsume's fifth season takes a breather this week, airing a little-seen OVA from last year in place of a recap episode. How does this Nyanko-sensei adventure hold up?
Trickster ‒ Episode 7
"At times, Trickster is too much in love with itself to reflect upon its clumsier side, but I cannot help but be impressed by the show's devotion to its core ideas."
One Piece ‒ Episode 764
"We're twelve episodes into Zou and it only now feels like the arc is in full motion."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 66
"The Future Trunks/Zamasu arc seems to be wrapping up now, and while I thoroughly enjoyed the ride, I'm a little disappointed if the conclusion is really going to be this unexceptional."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 32
"Iron-Blooded Orphans makes the horrors of war especially visceral this episode."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 7
"Izetta's quick thinking is probably as much the strength of this series as the Izetta/Finé relationship."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 6
"This week's Poco's Udon World promptly takes us from the rural quiet of Kagawa to the hustle-and-bustle of metropolitan Tokyo."
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 6
"Occultic;Nine's visual execution continues to be its saving grace."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 6
"Classicaloid has a lot of exciting spectacle and some important emotional scenes, but it needs to work on keeping its plot threads together."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 6
Kae's new fujoshi friendship is torn asunder by an unexpected shipping war this week, and Amy takes a listen to Funimation's first simuldub episode of Kiss Him, Not Me!
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 6
"Flip Flappers finally became the best of all its strengths at once, blowing me away more than ever before."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 6
"Equally charged reflections and images ran up and down this episode, which was almost entirely framed from Rei's most depressive of mindsets."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 7
"WWW.Wagnaria!! appears to be back in top form, and this episode helps to relieve any worries that the series could be running out of good material."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 7
"If nothing else, this episode gives us another chance to compare the moral codes of the remaining magical girls."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 33
"There's always that hard-to-describe balance between drama, weirdness, and pointlessness that contributes to the charm of this show."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 6
"With only four episodes remaining and one set to cover, the show knows that the tension is rising, and I may have to start holding onto something I can squeeze while watching."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 6
"Time will tell if any of this episode's setup will amount to anything, but for now I'm just hoping this is a minor speedbump."
Drifters ‒ Episode 6
Drifters has a slightly rocky installment this week, but at least Funimation has a shiny new broadcast dub for James to check out!
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 19
"The threads are rapidly becoming very tangled in this three-way battle."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 6
"All Out!! continues to be an engaging and entertaining example of its genre."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 6
"This episode is mostly a light-hearted journey for the elite class to Kyoto, which results in some initial downtime."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 483
"Although it had its strong points, I'm not particularly saddened to see the Boyhood series come to an end."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 6
"Halfway through its run, Yuri!!! on Ice continues to progress at a blistering pace."
Brave Witches ‒ Episode 5
"Eventually this series will aim for something more dramatic, but for now it seems content to meander along and focus on character development."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 6
"On a general level, this episode reflected Sound! Euphonium 2's largest flaw: its lack of dramatic and thematic focus."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 31
"While it certainly isn't perfect, this episode does a great job to help transform Kinako from a one-note gimmick into an honest-to-goodness character."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 5
"The contrast between this episode's somber tone and often farcical material lead to some occasionally awkward moments."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 6
Nanbaka hits a major speedbump in episode 6, but Rose has some more positive thoughts on the first installment of the show's broadcast dub!
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 6
"It's a standalone snow globe of an episode—full of fierce love and emotional permanence."
Trickster ‒ Episode 6
Trickster slows down for a breather episode this week, and Anne takes a look at Funi's new broadcast dub!
One Piece ‒ Episode 763
"It now officially feels like the new "saga" of One Piece has begun."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 65
"Zamasu honestly does feel like an authentic successor to the previous villains from the Dragon Ball manga."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 31
"This week featured a military stalemate that just wouldn't end, and the episode's lack of a clear-cut conclusion—again—really drove that perpetuity home."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 5
"While Souta and Poco largely take a backseat this week, Nakajima is a compelling enough character to carry his own story."
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 5
"It's a shame that Occultic;Nine seems to have done so much to repel its audience right off the bat – it's only been on an upward trajectory since then."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 5
"This week, ClassicaLoid made what could have been a completely silly episode feel meaningful."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 5
"If Kae's yo-yo-ing weight remains a prominent plot fixture, I can easily see it wearing thin."
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 5
"After weeks of traveling to enchanting dream worlds, it looks like Cocona and Papika have stumbled into their first world of nightmares."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 5
"March is an uneven show, but its base strengths are evident even when it stumbles."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 6
"A sudden and violent shift in storytelling almost makes it seem like Magical Girl Raising Project is trying to make up for not killing anyone off last week."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 6
"The show's ongoing problem of jokes playing out exactly as expected continues to rear its head more often than it should."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 6
"Episode 6 reaffirms that, no matter how serious the story remains, it will still have brief lighter interludes – whether they're appropriate or not."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 18
"We're really starting to get down to the nitty-gritty of what makes Akutagawa tick."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 5
"With only two sets to go, the winner of this fourth one could very well determine things without the teams ever playing the fifth."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 32
"I was so-so on the Kanedaichi plot last week, but it honestly got a lot more interesting once it was one of several things going on in an episode."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 5
"The plot this week felt like busywork, but busywork that amounted to very little end product."
Drifters ‒ Episode 5
"Drifters will never be Shakespeare, but it's always good to see the storytelling at least dip its toe into the waters of thematic ideas."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 5
"This show doesn't shoot for the moon, but it's engaging enough to deliver a good time."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 482
"If this is a reflection of what we can expect moving forward, it's probably a good thing that this miniseries is slated to end after next week."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 5
"After the battles for the other Room 309 members last round, now it's finally Nozomi's turn."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 5
"The show buckles down to resolve some of the underlying dangers in Yuuri and Victor's partnership."
Brave Witches ‒ Episode 4
"After taking a week off due to the production reportedly falling behind schedule, Brave Witches is back in business."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 4
"I'm not sure where everything will end up, but there's still more than enough thoughtful material here to keep me eager to find out."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 5
"Euphonium has outdone itself yet again with this aesthetically striking and emotionally charged concert performance."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 30
"I'm so glad that the show was indeed able to stick the landing to this arc."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 5
"The most fun part of these New Year's challenges has been getting to see the weird superpowers that each member of Building 13 hasn't yet shown in their goofy escape attempts."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 5
"This week shows that nobody's life needs to be at stake for Natsume Yujin-Cho to deliver a kick right in the feelings."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 17
"It's a definite let down after the previous story arc, but this does have the potential to recreate a lot of what was good about the Oda storyline."
Trickster ‒ Episode 5
"As a criminal mastermind, Twenty Faces leaves a lot to be desired."
One Piece ‒ Episode 762
"The Zou arc is continuing to shape up as a really solid chunk of the One Piece anime."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 64
"I can now honestly say that my fear was misguided. Dragon Ball Super is awesome."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 31
"It'll take three weeks for Tekkadan's ship to travel from Mars to Earth, and in that time, anything could happen."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 4
"Like last week's installment, episode 4 does an admirable job of fleshing out a supporting character while giving us some additional insight into Souta's past and personality."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 4
"The romantic stalemate was cozy while it lasted, but it looks like the introduction of yet another rival for Kae's affection is going to heat things up in the coming weeks."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 4
James Beckett takes over our WIXOSS coverage from Rebecca Silverman, right as the show's star-crossed protagonists finally meet again in the present day...
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 4
"Following the sheer information overload of its debut, Occultic;Nine has plateaued into something comprehensible, at least on a basic plot level."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 5
"After an episode entirely without action, Izetta is now back to the business of showing off her magic and wreaking havoc on enemy forces."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 4
"ClassicaLoid is great at zany comedy, but I'm most impressed with how the show nailed its more contemplative, melancholy moods this week."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 5
"With the nasty realities of the game starting to sink in, this episode gives us a pretty good sense of how all the magical girls are dealing with their new situation."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 31
"While the likes of Kandaichi are certainly not Kira levels of horrible, there isn't anything uniquely human about his role as an antagonist either."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 5
"Miyakoshi is starting to lose patience with being the only one at the restaurant who can serve customers with a genuine smile."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 4
"Overall, this was easily the weakest episode of March so far."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 4
"While Haikyu!! has always excelled at showing the tension in a game – as have other sports series, that being a chief attraction of the genre – this week's episode really outdid itself."
Drifters ‒ Episode 4
"Though I appreciated the show taking some time to give the Warlords more to do, the amount of exposition in this episode still gave it a slightly sluggish feel."
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 4
"This week, Flip Flappers pulled off the truly unexpected feat of having a pretty straightforward episode for a change."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 4
"Gion walks away from his first game with a little bit more respect for his seniors, opponents, and the game itself, without having to redefine his whole character."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 4
As its heroines take their butts to the next level in the first round of qualifiers, Theron takes a listen to Funimation's new simuldub for Keijo!!!!!!!!
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 481
"Episode 481 manages to recapture the feel of last week's outing, but young Sasuke's and Sakura's stories just don't feel as complete as Naruto's and Hinata's."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 4
Yuri and Yurio start taking their careers into their own hands in two very different ways, and Gabriella takes a listen to Funimation's new simuldub of the first episode!
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 29
"Sae's charm that's helped bring out the Twin Stars' parental instincts has been the highlight of this anime-only arc."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 3
"Girlish Number's third episode did the most important thing the show could do: allow Chitose to fail."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 4
"While Euphonium is generally focused on elevating tiny moments, this episode demonstrated its equal confidence in hitting major narrative beats."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 4
"It's still all about the gags, but Nanbaka expands its repertoire this week by reaching into other genres like battle tournament shows. "
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 4
"This uneasy new conflict between two of the show's recurring characters indicates that this season's revelations may be the most pivotal ones yet."
Trickster ‒ Episode 4
"This week's Trickster was easy to like for being very much in on its more campy shenanigans."
One Piece ‒ Episode 761
"If more episodes looked like this, people wouldn't feel so down on the anime's modern art style."
Dragon Ball Super Episode 63
The day has finally arrived. Dragon Ball Super is being simulcast legally in the United States! Sam Leach gets dropped in the middle with the rest of America, at episode 63.
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 3
"Poco's Udon World continues to touch on issues affecting young adults while peppering the proceedings with light comedy in its most reflective episode yet."
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