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One Piece ‒ Episode 796
"Not enough of the Seducing Woods has been outright bad enough to criticize, but even my iron-clad patience can only handle so much, especially when there are so many bigger picture ideas being teased elsewhere."
Season Finale: Atom The Beginning ‒ Episodes 11 & 12
"If you give a thing a consciousness, how far do your responsibilities go?"
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 98
"This episode is solid as any action-focused Dragon Ball Super outing, but the cherry on top is its dark ending."
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul ‒ Episodes 13-14
"With these two episodes, Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul has finally entered its second cour."
Re:CREATORS ‒ Episode 14
"I have to think that someone on the bad guy side will eventually get an inkling about what the good guys are attempting to do."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 27
"Is My Hero Academia the kind of show that would have sparked my imagination as a kid, or does it just hit the right buttons for me as an overthinking adult?"
Sagrada Reset ‒ Episodes 13-14
"So far, One Hand Eden has been Sagrada Reset's best arc in that it might actually be interesting if I cared about the characters at all."
Sakura Quest ‒ Episode 14
"It's interesting that leaving the sleepy rural town setting actually makes Sakura Quest feel more leisurely-paced."
Interviews with Monster Girls ‒ Episode 13
"Interviews with Monster Girls is back, if only briefly, with a bonus episode at the summer festival."
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 14
"Though it heavily relies on tropes common to the Naruto series, episode 14 serves as a satisfying, full-circle conclusion to the Ghost storyline."
One Piece ‒ Episode 795
"There's some noticeable padding, but I had a lot of fun with this episode as a great example of what makes a One Piece arc exciting. "
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 97
"After months of impatience, I'm finally getting what I asked for as the Tournament of Power gets started."
Re:CREATORS ‒ Episode 13
"By planning the recap in advance, the Re:Creators staff has produced a near-masterpiece of creative execution, which takes a lot of the sting out of the story not advancing this week."
Season Finale: Sword Oratoria ‒ Episode 12
"We'll all just have to go read the novels if we want to know what happens next – or get the story with more Aiz and less Lefiya in general."
Series Finale: Tsukigakirei ‒ Episode 12
"The ending we arrived at might be almost too upbeat to believe, but I certainly don't mind watching good kids earn a happy ending."
Series Finale: KADO - The Right Answer ‒ Episode 12
"Calling this an imperfect ending would be an understatement. It's messy, convoluted, and not entirely aligned with the central theme of the story."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 12
"A week after the conclusion of Natsume Yūjin-Chō Roku, a new OVA for Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go is a pleasant surprise."
Sakura Quest ‒ Episode 13
"Episode 13 of Sakura Quest caps off the first cour of the show by shaking up the formula in a way the show desperately needed."
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 13
"If the remainder of the first arc's wrap-up episodes continue in this vein, we're in for a satisfying conclusion."
Series Finale: SukaSuka ‒ Episode 12
"After stumbling into typical genre pitfalls throughout the season, SukaSuka has successfully avoided one of the biggest ones possible."
Season Finale: Grimoire of Zero ‒ Episode 12
"This was far from a perfect series, but I enjoyed my time with it, and I do hope that I get to spend some more time with these characters again someday."
Season Finale: Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 25
"Overall, this season was not as satisfying for me as the previous two, and a lot of that has to do with a major character reshuffling."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 96
"This episode is the calm before the storm, letting us stretch our legs before the tournament kicks into high gear."
Season Finale: Alice & Zoroku ‒ Episode 12
"Alice & Zoroku closes out the season with a touching but relatively anticlimactic finale."
Season Finale: The Eccentric Family 2 ‒ Episode 12
"If a tanuki's life is measured in trouble caused and fun experienced, then this episode was a success by all accounts."
Atom The Beginning ‒ Episode 10
"The honeymoon is definitely over for Umataro and Hiroshi as the robo-wres tournament comes to its conclusion."
One Piece ‒ Episode 794
"Judge's eyebrows are the most exciting thing to happen to me in weeks."
Season Finale: Eromanga Sensei ‒ Episode 12
"It's a nicely understated ending for a story that clearly isn't actually over."
Season Finale: Granblue Fantasy the Animation ‒ Episode 13
"GBF wasn't the best show, but it had its own charm."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 26
"This was not the most eventful episode and probably could have benefited from being sped up."
Re:CREATORS ‒ Episode 12
"It's the ideas behind what's going on that power this series more than anything else, and in the last two-thirds of the episode, those ideas are in full bloom."
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul ‒ Episode 12
"It looks like Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul is zooming toward an explosive mid-show climax."
Sword Oratoria ‒ Episode 11
"Hopefully next week will bring us answers and not a “read the novels, kids!” final episode, because a strong ending could at least make things feel more worthwhile."
Season Finale: Berserk ‒ Episode 24
"Even if this last episode ended on a slightly higher note than what we'd seen in recent weeks, my overwhelming impression is still that Berserk deserves so much better."
KADO - The Right Answer ‒ Episode 11
"Given how much this series has focused on exchanging ideas instead of resorting to violence, I'm curious to see how it will handle a battle between its main characters."
Season Finale: Love Tyrant ‒ Episode 12
"Thankfully, Love Tyrant pulls its many different tones together for this one, and the series goes out strong."
Season Finale: Clockwork Planet ‒ Episode 12
"This isn't the worst anime I've watched during my time writing streaming reviews, but it's easily the most forgettable."
Revolutionary Girl Utena ‒ Episodes 13-14
"Mysteries pile upon mysteries as the Black Rose arc gets off to a shocking start."
Tsukigakirei ‒ Episode 11
"This week's Tsuki ga Kirei was lifted by an unexpected hero - Kotarou's mom."
Season Finale: Saekano Flat ‒ Episode 11
"This final episode isn't Saekano's strongest moment, but it doesn't diminish the things that the season has done right either."
Sagrada Reset ‒ Episode 12
"If there's a high point here, it's that this material might turn out more interesting than everything else that's happened so far, but I'm not placing those types of bets at this point."
Sakura Quest ‒ Episode 12
"Sakura Quest hasn't shied away from "victory lap" stories in the past, but that style feels the most earned this week."
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 12
"Seeing Boruto, various classmates, and the Uzumaki family dynamic through Mitsuki's eyes makes for an interesting if uneventful episode."
Season Finale: The Royal Tutor ‒ Episode 12
"While the whole plot to bring Heine back left a bit to be desired in terms of nuance and creativity, this wasn't a bad episode, just the least interesting one overall."
Season Finale: Natsume Yūjin-Chō Roku ‒ Episode 11
"Even after six seasons, there are still compelling reasons to keep tuning in, and a wealth of new additions to Natsume's story I didn't even know I was missing."
SukaSuka ‒ Episode 11
"With no big narrative stumbling blocks to hinder it, the series is able to deliver one of its best efforts to date."
Season Finale: Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor ‒ Episode 12
"The series never achieved great heights, but it definitely managed far better than its rough start initially suggested."
Grimoire of Zero ‒ Episode 11
"All of the suspense the series has built up over its last third begins to peter out at the worst possible moment."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 24
"I admire the show for its ability to keep the tension taut for an entire episode, but get to the climax already!"
One Piece ‒ Episode 793
"I'm starting to really enjoy seeing Sanji's family in color, though I enjoy seeing what they actually do to poor Sanji a whole lot less."
Atom The Beginning ‒ Episode 9
"Ran may end up being the most important person in Six's life as we approach the season finale."
Alice & Zoroku ‒ Episode 11
"Assuming the finale is able to wrap things up in a satisfying manner, Alice & Zoroku's latter half will prove stronger than its first."
The Eccentric Family 2 ‒ Episode 11
"The Eccentric Family 2 may not be as tightly written or dramatically satisfying as its predecessor, but spending a few hours with these characters is still a lovely time."
Re:CREATORS ‒ Episode 11
"This episode has been too long in coming for some viewers, as Sota finally spills the beans about Setsuna."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 95
"The big question of "Can we trust Frieza?" is the star of the show this week."
Eromanga Sensei ‒ Episode 11
"For all its frustrating faults, at least I can't say Eromanga Sensei wasn't interesting to watch this week."
Granblue Fantasy the Animation ‒ Episode 12
"As Gran and his crew sail off into the distance, it's made clear that this is just the start of their adventure."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 25
"I guess I'll have to wait and see where else this arc is going to fit into the broader story, because I'm pretty surprised at how self-contained it feels right now."
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul ‒ Episode 11
"Charioce's prison seriously needs a better chain of command."
Sword Oratoria ‒ Episode 10
"Sword Oratoria is winding down in terms of episode count, so I'm not sure how much of the Floor 59 story we'll get."
Berserk ‒ Episode 23
"After the events of the Eclipse left Casca broken beyond the capacity to process her pain, Guts is the only one of the Golden Age trio still holding on to his suffering."
Season Finale: Attack on Titan ‒ Episode 37
"Season 2 of Attack on Titan has been superb, eclipsing the first season in nearly every way. One of the most exciting, visceral, and gut-wrenching anime I've seen in years."
KADO - The Right Answer ‒ Episode 10
"Kado The Right Answer came into this episode with a lot of explaining to do, which means it's time for a flashback."
Tsukigakirei ‒ Episode 10
"This episode conveyed both the highs and lows of Akane and Kotarou's relationship with sensitivity and grace, firmly establishing this as a relationship worth fighting for."
Love Tyrant ‒ Episode 11
"This is probably Love Tyrant at its most ambitious, but ambition doesn't always equal execution."
Revolutionary Girl Utena ‒ Episodes 11-12
"While I wouldn't call it the highest watermark for this series, the Student Council arc finale is still some of the most cathartic and satisfying stuff in any anime ever."
Clockwork Planet ‒ Episode 11
"Our heroes finally come to the same conclusion everyone else in the world came to in the show's first episode: a planet made of clockwork should not work."
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat ‒ Episode 10
"The writing in the last couple of episodes has been particularly sharp, and this one is no exception."
Sagrada Reset ‒ Episode 11
"This show has become ambitious in its capacity for dullness."
Sakura Quest ‒ Episode 11
"Sakura Quest plays the audience like a fiddle this week, and I was happy to play along."
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ‒ Episode 11
"Since the main group has felt fragmented as of late, it was nice to see everyone come together and collaborate on a plan."
The Royal Tutor ‒ Episode 11
"We've now entered anime original ending territory, and it fits well, for the most part."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Roku ‒ Episode 10
"This episode covers very little new ground, but what it suggests is promising to any viewer who's hungry for more information about Reiko's life."
SukaSuka ‒ Episode 10
"SukaSuka continues to frustrate me by giving itself unnecessary baggage to deal with, and it continues to impress me by turning in solid episodes in spite of those obstacles."
Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor ‒ Episode 11
"Whatever may happen, this has been an unexpectedly enjoyable series so far, and I don't see that changing with the finale."
Yowamushi Pedal New Generation ‒ Episode 23
"Onoda's genuine enthusiasm for cycling made me fall in love with Yowamushi Pedal in the first place, and it's great to see it again."
Grimoire of Zero ‒ Episode 10
"While I'm definitely glad that things have remained steadily entertaining for the past few weeks, I still can't help but feel frustrated at how long it took us to get here."
One Piece ‒ Episode 792
"I think I've finally gotten to the point where Whole Cake Island's molasses pacing is getting to me."
Revolutionary Girl Utena ‒ Episode 10
"This big ole downer may not be the most inspirational episode in Utena's first arc, but it's definitely an important one."
Atom The Beginning ‒ Episode 8
"It's the start of the Robo Wrestling Tournament, and it very quickly becomes apparent that Six is not like the usual contenders."
Alice & Zoroku ‒ Episode 10
"Unlike the conclusion of the show's first major storyline, this one appears to be heading in a far less action-heavy direction, which is better suited to the series' overall tone."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 94
"The clock is ticking down for the Tournament of Power, and there's finally a shift in tone as the whole Universe 7 team comes together."
The Eccentric Family 2 ‒ Episode 10
"I wasn't quite sure how all of this season's diverse story threads and themes would come together, but it's looking like I needn't have worried."
Attack on Titan ‒ Episode 36
"Never, ever get between Mikasa Ackerman and her Eren."
Eromanga Sensei ‒ Episode 10
"The writers' round-table scene is another distinct flash of brilliance in a series that's otherwise content to be as stock as possible."
Granblue Fantasy the Animation ‒ Episode 11
"Ultimately, it's Lyria who has to decide that she wants to come back to her friends. Gran can only try to convince her."
Re:CREATORS ‒ Episode 10
"The huge question lingering at the end of this episode is whether or not we'll even see another episode this season."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 24
"Since My Hero Academia got as emotional as this arc can probably get last week, it makes sense for this next episode to be a little more laid-back."
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul ‒ Episode 10
"This was one of Virgin Soul's strongest standalone episodes so far, thanks to the heartwrenching journey of Jeanne's fall, Mugaro's birth, and their tragic separation."
Berserk ‒ Episode 22
"Usually, the source material's strength helps carry the adaptation even through its clumsier moments."
Sword Oratoria ‒ Episode 9
"While this episode is enjoyable in parts, Lefiya's overblown jealousy doesn't do it any favors."
KADO - The Right Answer ‒ Episode 9
"If you've been waiting for this series to lay its cards on the table, that wait is officially over when this episode's second half changes everything."
Clockwork Planet ‒ Episode 10
"This episode's first act was decent action-adventure entertainment, even if the show's roughshod animation limited the overall success of each scene."
Love Tyrant ‒ Episode 10
"A sleepover at Seiji's provides a welcome half-hour of breezy entertainment, even as more serious matters once again loom on the horizon."
Tsukigakirei ‒ Episode 9
"This episode was Tsuki ga Kirei at its best: endearing, understated, and achingly true."
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat ‒ Episode 9
"This episode revolves around a majorly earth-shaking issue for Aki."
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