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Scum's Wish ‒ Episode 9
"After delivering the most beautiful moment of the show so far, this episode changes everything."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 498
"After being swept into the background for the majority of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Shino and Kiba are given one final turn in the spotlight."
Masamune-kun's Revenge ‒ Episode 10
"This week brings the series into some dangerous territory that it has only occasionally flirted with before."
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ‒ Episode 9
"Even with all of this emotional content, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid still manages to keep things funny."
CHAOS;CHILD ‒ Episode 9
"I sincerely hope next week will bring some emotional aftermath instead of diving into the next reveal."
Bakemonogatari ‒ Episode 8
"As Bakemonogatari's eighth episode begins, we learn the full story behind Kanbaru's monkey's paw."
KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world! 2 ‒ Episode 9
"We didn't see much of Aqua last time around, so she (more or less) gets the feature treatment this week."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 47
"There are two roads Twin Star Exorcists could travel down in these final three weeks, and I can only pray the show chooses the right path."
Akiba'S Trip The Animation ‒ Episode 10
"This episode provides an update to the chemistry between Mayo and Tamotsu, which has been one of the weaker links within the cast of Akiba's Trip in the past."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 23
"While it's nice to get back to the main Enki plot, it won't be interesting until we learn more about what's behind it."
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. ‒ Episode 9
"The suspense is as low-key as justifiably possible, but the series' restraint also enables hair-pulling and champagne-spilling to serve as moments of dramatic delight."
Hand Shakers ‒ Episode 9
"With only about an hour's worth of screen time left in its run, I really hope Hand Shakers has some kind of banana-pants-absurd plot development around the corner."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 9
"It's time to adjust to a new pecking order, where Onoda, Imaizumi, and Naruko are no longer at the bottom."
Gabriel DropOut ‒ Episode 9
"While I'm somewhat hesitant to declare this the series' best episode, it's certainly a worthy contender."
ONIHEI ‒ Episode 9
"With such strong plot content, it's a shame that the art isn't quite up to snuff for this episode."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 21
"The problem with episodes before a major showdown is that the characters have to get to the major showdown."
One Piece ‒ Episode 779
"This week is all about the big man himself, Kaido."
Gintama ‒ Episode 325
"The Battle on Rakuyo enters its climax as the audience is treated to the remainder of Kagura and Kamui's backstory."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 46
"With the specter of death looming low over everyone, it's a race to the bottom to see what disappears first—each character's life or their will to live."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 21
"This marks a low point in the Schubert focus episodes, but it's still highly entertaining and plenty weird as ever."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 81
"I certainly spoke too soon last week when I assumed that the responsibility of the Tournament of Power had been lifted from Goku's shoulders."
Scum's Wish ‒ Episode 8
"Now the real battle for the future of Hanabi and Mugi's relationship starts in earnest, as all the unexpected consequences of moving forward come crashing down on our fragile couple."
Interviews with Monster Girls ‒ Episode 9
"The execution remains solid by genre standards, but I'd still like to see those loftier dramatic ambitions come back before the end of the season."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 20
"The rest of this episode can't really live up to the beautiful, poignant opening sequence, but it still has its own pleasures."
Seiren ‒ Episode 9
"Our third heroine turned out to be Kyoko Tono - childhood friend of Shoichi and fellow appreciator of magical girl manga."
Descending Stories: Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū ‒ Episode 9
"Red-eyed Sukeroku's return to the opening was the first sign that this wouldn't be a good time for our hero."
Saga of Tanya the Evil ‒ Episode 8
"This series specifically seems to be veering toward exercises in war commentary after only casually indulging such elements through the first few episodes."
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga ‒ Episode 9
"Now that the gears are all spinning in the fight against the Impure King, everyone has their own little mission to accomplish while everything is falling to hell around them."
Masamune-kun's Revenge ‒ Episode 9
"This episode suggests that the more serious recent focus may be a permanent story shift, and given how well the series has fared on the comedy front, that's probably for the best."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 497
"This gift hunt rolls on as Gaara tries his hand at finding a suitable present for Naruto and Hinata."
CHAOS;CHILD ‒ Episode 8
"It's time for Taku to lose his mind big time, but he kinda doesn't, and that's this episode's biggest problem."
KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world! 2 ‒ Episode 8
"The little touches are nearly as important as the big jokes to making this series so entertaining to watch."
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ‒ Episode 8
"This week introduces the fifth dragon as promised: Elma."
Akiba'S Trip The Animation ‒ Episode 9
"Trading card games are the center of attention in this episode of Akiba's Trip, with a particular focus on their ubiquitous anime tie-ins."
Bakemonogatari ‒ Episode 7
"We get a more thorough introduction to Kanbaru, as Araragi hunts down the most likely culprit behind his night attack."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 46
"This week, only a few episodes away from the grand finale, Twin Star Exorcists managed to truly surprise and impress me."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 22
"This episode sunk to a new low with its humor, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the drama follow suit."
Hand Shakers ‒ Episode 8
"We're over halfway through the series at this point, and the most growth we've seen from anyone is Koyori's newfound ability to dress herself and text people."
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. ‒ Episode 8
"It feels like the cat hasn't just left the bag, but actually curled up in front of a cozy wood stove after having too much food."
ONIHEI ‒ Episode 8
"Heizo may have a reputation for being an oni, but the more we learn about him, the more at odds that reputation seems with reality."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 8
"The senior members of Hakone Gakuen are taking forever to bow out, not that I'm complaining."
Gabriel DropOut ‒ Episode 8
"No matter which one of the main characters is your favorite, you're likely to walk away from episode 8 thoroughly entertained."
Gintama ‒ Episode 324
"Although this season's opening and ending spoiled the fact that she'd be appearing, The Battle on Rakuyo's eighth chapter provides us with our first real look at Kagura's mother Kouka."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 20
"Both halves of this episode could easily have stood on their own and allowed for more development."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 45
"The chaos of the battlefield combined with a brief love story and a Gundam 00 homage gives us a lot to take in this week."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 80
"The exhibition match between Universes 7 and 9 continues with the fight between Gohan and Lavender."
One Piece ‒ Episode 778
"I was really surprised at how much I liked this episode, since it's mostly another clip show, but in reality it's so much more than that."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 20
"The show is usually great at joining its seemingly disparate plot elements, but it dropped the ball this week."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 19
"Focusing on Shimada, who's swiftly become my favorite character in the show, it chronologued his life story and philosophy on competition from childhood to the present day."
Interviews with Monster Girls ‒ Episode 8
"Tetsuo may be an easygoing guy most of the time, but all the demi-human abilities in the world can't save his students from feeling his wrath if they flunk their exams."
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga ‒ Episode 8
"Poor Yukio. It seems like no matter what incarnation of the Blue Exorcist universe we're in, he's destined to be plagued by his, shall we say, ambivalent feelings regarding his brother."
Seiren ‒ Episode 8
"Seiren more or less returned to its usual standard this week, as the show wrapped up Toru's romance arc through a visit to Comiket."
Descending Stories: Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū ‒ Episode 8
"Yakumo's recent medical crisis has wrecked his voice, and that's left him unable to perform rakugo – not just physically, but emotionally as well."
Saga of Tanya the Evil ‒ Episode 7
"This episode has a “day in the life” feel to it instead of feeling like part of the greater plot movement."
Scum's Wish ‒ Episode 7
"Episode 7 makes the contrast between the lies little girls are told about romance and the reality they struggle to conquer in adolescence as painfully clear as possible."
Fuuka ‒ Episode 9
"The show is painfully low-conflict at this point, and any new source of tension would help maintain my interest."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 496
"While the plot is somewhat scattered, this week's Naruto Shippūden is a pleasing enough sendoff for Team Asuma."
Masamune-kun's Revenge ‒ Episode 8
"The middle scenes of this episode are both the heaviest and best content that the series has yet seen."
CHAOS;CHILD ‒ Episode 7
"Onoe wished for a jaw-dropping new case for the newspaper club to investigate, and I'd say this one is as jaw-dropping as it gets."
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ‒ Episode 7
"It's the inevitable beach episode!"
KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world! 2 ‒ Episode 7
"I think this is the most consistently funny episode so far – and for this franchise that's saying something."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 45
"This episode did its job in getting us further into the final conflict with Yuto and raising the stakes between our two combatants."
Akiba'S Trip The Animation ‒ Episode 8
"A mild parody of professional wrestling is the order of the day, complete with elaborate costumes and a convenient supply of ladders and folding chairs."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 21
"This week, we get more of the thing Nanbaka stumbles with the most: lore."
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. ‒ Episode 7
"Even though the big reveal itself wasn't much of a shocker, all the little interactions leading up to it provided excellent buildup for the episode's climax."
Hand Shakers ‒ Episode 7
"When the show isn't assaulting the senses with its ludicrous animation, its numbing them into submission with some of the most inane plotting that anime has to offer."
Bakemonogatari ‒ Episode 6
"Bakemonogatari's sixth episode marks the beginning of Suruga Monkey, the show's third arc."
Gabriel DropOut ‒ Episode 7
"After functioning as the perpetual straight man and voice of reason for the last six installments, Vignette April Tsukinose is finally given her own episode."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 7
"If you've missed Hakogaku these last few weeks, this week is all about them."
ONIHEI ‒ Episode 7
"With its more balanced blend of character development and cop drama, this episode of Onihei feels like it's fulfilling the promise that its first episode showed."
One Piece ‒ Episode 777
"This episode is a million times better than the last re-animated clip show, so at least it's got that going for it."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 19
"Having an Alisha-centric episode this week was both a blessing and a curse."
Gintama ‒ Episode 323
"With the Four Heavenly Kings reunited, The Battle on Rakuyo shifts the focus to Kagura's family."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 44
"This was a complicated episode with certain scenes that stood out more than others."
Interviews with Monster Girls ‒ Episode 7
"Interviews With Monster Girls has been a character-focused series thus far, but the show shifts into world-building mode this week."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 19
"Like Princess Tutu, this episode of ClassicaLoid takes a turn for the metafictional."
Descending Stories: Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū ‒ Episode 7
"We finally get to revisit one of the oddest (and most controversial) parts of the first season – Miyokichi and Sukeroku's death."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 79
"This show works for me a lot more when there's a bigger story in motion."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 18
"It feels like both Harunobu and Shimada are rubbing off on Rei in a positive way."
Seiren ‒ Episode 7
"This episode really felt like two full-fledged teenagers starting a relationship."
Fuuka ‒ Episode 8
"While this was definitely one of Fuuka's best episodes, the real big news is that this anime is starting to majorly diverge from its source material."
Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga ‒ Episode 7
"This adaptation of the Impure King arc has already been more satisfying and engaging than the original series' conclusion, so I'm excited to see where things go from here."
Scum's Wish ‒ Episode 6
"After three episodes of tempting and torment, Hanabi has started falling to the dark side of the force, finally turned by Darth Minagawa's cruelest wound."
Masamune-kun's Revenge ‒ Episode 7
"This is the obligatory beach episode, since you can't have this many hot girls hanging around in an anime without one of these coming up eventually."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episodes 494-495
"Naruto Shippūden serves up an extra-large helping of silly this week, with two episodes dedicated to showcasing the show's lighter side."
CHAOS;CHILD ‒ Episode 6
"Sadly, having to wait a few extra hours didn't mean we were in for anything special in this rather mixed bag of an episode."
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid ‒ Episode 6
"Even when it isn't in perfect form, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid still manages to turn in an episode with both laughs and moments of profound sweetness."
Bakemonogatari ‒ Episode 5
"Beginning in the fifth episode, Araragi and Senjougahara's strange relationship represents the fundamental hope of the Monogatari franchise."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 44
"This is the exact kind of episode I've been waiting for, as the show barrels towards its conclusion."
KONOSUBA! 2 ‒ Episode 6
"While there may have been individual funnier moments so far this season, episode 6 delivers laughs with enough frequency to keep things satisfyingly rolling along."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 20
"An episode like this one, upping the ante and shifting the focus considerably, showed that Nanbaka still has some tricks up its sleeve."
Akiba'S Trip The Animation ‒ Episode 7
"I'm glad that Akiba's Trip isn't wallowing in fanservice, but it could actually stand to include more than we've seen in the past couple weeks."
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. ‒ Episode 6
"It's about time for the big in-show reveal to put all this intricate buildup to some dramatic use."
Hand Shakers ‒ Episode 6
"When the episode isn't throwing lame CG fire or preposterous Giant Arms at the screen, it's attempting to squeeze some sympathy out of Lily's lust for her brother."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 6
"I'm getting incredibly spoiled by watching races start and finish in the same episode, especially in a show known for its interminable InterHigh."
Gabriel DropOut ‒ Episode 6
"Satania once again takes center stage in Gabriel DropOut's latest offering."
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