*ICY SPICY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This episode had SO MUCH going on! We had Xiaolan in "hot water" over something quite the opposite -- and MaoMao may need to ask Jinshi for help! And he's QUITE happy about this!
But we also have many things being set up with potentially Suirei, Gyokuyou and her soon-to-arrive baby, and MaoMao's family!
LINK TO REACTION: http...
2025-04-23 13:00:20 +0000 UTC View Post
*LIVIO IS HOT & LEGATO IS BACK - THAT'S THE HEADPHONE WARNING*
I was really sad last week with Wolfwood "going on holiday," but MAN, Nightow knows how to ramp things up and immediately make Wolfwood's sacrifice have impact - especially with LIVIO!
Dear Lord, the Livio love is REAL this week and our favorite Emo Boyfriend is here to help his BF Knives -- AND some former insurance sales reps are back -- this volume had SO MUCH going for it and I can't wait to gush abo...
2025-04-22 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
*TRAINED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I was NOT ready for the cuteness of our "mushroom" yokai this week, or how much this story would connect so much of what we've seen with Natsume so far! I was really in love with this little episode!
Excuse my voice as I sound much softer this week from it going out! Hopefully, it's back up to snuff next week as we get closer to the season finale!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-04-22 13:00:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all!
Dungeon Meshi Season 1 will be ending in Mid-May, and while we wait on Season 2 in November, I definitely want some ideas for the series to replace it!
SOME CRITERIA FOR COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW:
PLEASE suggest only series that are between 6-25 episodes (with maybe an OVA or movie thrown in with that). Longer series will not be considered.
PLEASE DO NOT bash the shows in t...
2025-04-21 17:40:02 +0000 UTC View Post
*ROMANCE-OBSESSED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
When I tell you I had to wait 2.5 WEEKS to watch this episode after Episode 12 -- I am FERAL and OBSESSED with this episode! The romance! The intrigue! The New Characters and Old Ones Connecting?!
This episode had romance and incoming angst to the max and I am so nervous for next week but also the AUDACITY of this cliffhanger!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-04-21 13:00:49 +0000 UTC View Post
*DANCING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I have not wanted to give someone a hug like I've wanted to give Lishu a hug! I feel so bad for her having to deal with these ladies in waiting! Luckily for Lishu, Jinshi is feeling his oats after the "frog incident" and is ready to take some of that pent up frustration out in the name of justice!
Meanwhile...there are lots of things that are getting set up and this show has the GALL to leave us on THAT moment?! How dare!
LINK...
2025-04-20 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
*ROLLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I am already relating to and wanting to hug and protect our sweet bean, Bocchi! This girl has big dreams but a major hurdle: SOCIAL ANXIETY.
I have a feeling this series is going to give me lots to talk about, lots of laughs, and a lot of heart - as we already have our girl working to break down barriers that have built up around her throughout her childhood! LET'S ROCK!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-20 13:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
*MULTIPLY ADAPTED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It's the final episode of the series and OH, do we have a LOT to talk about! Everything coming together, the final battle, the fates of everyone -- plus, I take some time in the discussion to review the manga and the original 1969 series in comparison to Mappa's 2019 version.
Which is your favorite adaptation? Let's talk about this series one more time!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-19 13:00:33 +0000 UTC View Post
*CANARY IN THE DUNGEON HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Ooohhh, my voice was very Falin-like this episode but it all worked out as I got my wish of seeing Kabru again, only...backstory tease?! ELVES?! MORE QUESTIONS?! And that's just half the episode.
The other half, I'm concerned about this "teleportation" Laios and his crew has made to a cursed portion of the dungeon...I am getting cult vibes and I'm not sure what to do with it!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-04-18 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
*HUGGABLE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Okay, I have given Taichi a hard time, but acknowledged he has potential and TODAY, we show that potential! I am in love with his growing relationship reunited with Chihaya, who just makes my heart soar as well!
You know what doesn't make my heart soar, though? Well...we find out this week...and I have a LOT of things to say about it!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-17 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Trigun: Maximum will be on hiatus until July, so we're going to check out another series in the meantime! This one's theme is ROMANCE!
Please vote for any and all you'd like me to see!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-04-17 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
*SUDS AND BUBBLE-FILLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This episode could be a tame, filler episode too -- but those don't exist in the Apothecary Diaries' world! MaoMao - through helping her friend - learns where all the tea is getting "served" figuratively and inadvertently may be helping out and getting closer to some answers that have been "plaguing" this series so far!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-16 13:00:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all, First of all, thank you for the support! I have a little laryngitis right now and I thought I could record but I really can't...there may be delays with commissions and videos the end of this week and next week.
I'm sorry for the emotions, but I've been on time week to week for nearly five years without fail, so this has brought me a lot of anxiety. I also may have had a margarita in a poor attempt to help my throat before this. It's a long story.
I appreciate your sup...
2025-04-16 02:41:21 +0000 UTC View Post
*HOMECOMING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It has been a few months, and we're BACK to Trigun Maximum, but Nightow...sweetheart...THIS is where you start us back to?!
The battle with Livio/Razlo, Chapel, and Wolfwood reaches a fever pitch...and no one is walking away unscathed! I was NOT READY for this volume, y'all!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-04-15 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
*DUAL FLASHBACK HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Y'all, the Rule of 8 DOES NOT LET US DOWN! Where do I start? Flashbacks to BOTH Matoba and Natori?! Connections to Natsume? Exorcist lore?! NEW SHIPPING FODDER?!
Season 5 is spoiling me so much! I'm in love with this episode, y'all!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/V5aied3JDjCBu52ChWMjga
... 2025-04-15 13:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post
*RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Romania.exe stopped functioning in parts of this episode, as the censors just LEFT. GONE. Went away and let these two men be the MOST flirtatious and soft with one another -- I am FLOORED.
Meanwhile, Gu Xiang is put through the wringer as people are making choices around her and she's just along for this WILD ride of an episode! I had a lot to say and fangirl about this week! My favorite episode so far!
LINK TO P...
2025-04-14 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
*THUNDEROUS HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
So, until a potential summer livestream, we tackle the latest piece of Utena material the 20th Anniversary "After the Revolution" manga and it was nothing like what I was expecting! But...what DO we think about it?! Let's see what we're given post-main series and post-movie with our girl Utena and company!
I am grateful for you all for joining me on the Utena journey!! It's been a great and wild one!
Thank you for watching with me ...
2025-04-13 13:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
*DEMONIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It's the penultimate episode and we are doing that in STYLE this week as there were MAJOR shocking moments that had me screaming - so guard your ears for this week!
The battle between Hyakkimaru and Tahomaru reaches a fever pitch, as Dororo and their mother wonder what they can do about this battle and how to save both of their sons...it's wild we only have one episode to go after this!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-12 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
*MUSICALLY BONDED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I had NO idea the steamrolling this movie would do on my heart - EASILY one of my favorites this year so far! The music? The animation? The character work? Everything builds, comes full circle, and emotionally grabs and holds onto you the entire time - THIS is definitely my JAM when it comes to a story!
Now, excuse me while I obsess over the main characters until the end of time. Thank you, Sunspots, for commissioning this AMAZING f...
2025-04-11 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
*MELTING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
There wasn't a thumbnail I could decide on...so this MADNESS takes the spot! We get a LOT happening in this episode - mainly some more information on Asebi, who's acclimating to the group...or not! But also some discussion about the "food of the Dungeon" that might be needed as we head into the last few episodes of the season!
No cooking this week, as Romania did not feel comfortable with custard or....lamb chops? Let's discuss this episode ...
2025-04-11 13:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
*TRIAD-LINKED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I was NOT expecting the flashback arc to reach an initial conclusion this week but we have set up SO MANY THINGS this episode! A few things are for certain:
Each character has SO much potential!
The game of Kurata is definitely more complicated than I thought!
These three are going to just send me over the moon!
I love them all already so much and we've barely gotten started!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-10 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
*SUMMERY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Since I have to delay one show for a week with scheduling, I thought I'd react to this requested OVA, and OH, what a JOY this was! It's anime original, sweet, heartfelt, and gives just the right tinge of bittersweet summer nostalgia! And from the maker of Natsume's Book of Friends, so you know it's good! I hope you enjoy as much as I did!
Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 13 should be back next Wednesday!
LINK TO REACT...
2025-04-09 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
*MALE BONDED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
You mean...we end the season on THAT Cliffhanger?! Thank GOODNESS Season 2 is not that long of a wait, because the suspense is going to be BRUTAL after this episode!
Good news is that I'm warming up to Jiji, loving how this series is talking about male friendship and relationships, and excited for what's to come with it all in season 2, but man...leaving Momo in that situation was NOT fair! Is it summer yet?!
LINK TO REACT...
2025-04-08 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
*POPULAR HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This season has not let me down, and this week, Tanuma invites Natsume and friends to a family's inn for a festival and fun! However, who could have predicted the yokai-filled shenanigans?! I was FLOORED with some of the callbacks to previous seasons and the heart this episode had!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/...
2025-04-08 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
*TAG-TEAMING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The last two weeks were hard but they were worth the pay off THIS week! Chengling not only stands up for himself #justiceforchengling but also gets to play literal mediator and matchmaker with our two grumbly boys who need to make up!!
This episode was INSANELY good - twists, confirmations, more questions, and ALL THE MOMENTS BETWEEN ZZS AND WKX! Let's gush about it!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-04-07 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In Early and Mid-May, I will have caught up with Trigun's manga and Season One of Delicious in Dungeon (aka Dungeon Meshi), and Friday is "Romania's Choice!" Well...technically Tuesday afternoon is, too!
I have some series in mind to replace Dungeon Meshi and Trigun's manga for the time being, but I need your help!
How shall I decide what comes next?
The winner will be for Dungeon Meshi's replacement and 2nd place for Trigun's manga!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-04-07 12:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
*IN-NOX-ICATING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I waited a while before I got to these reactions, but oh, it was worth it! The hype for Noxus, when we get to it, is REAL! I'm so ready to see what Mel will have to deal with in this new land, so let's talk about this look back at Ambessa - holy smokes - and this preview for the "Noxus Arc" - holy smokes!
Link to AMV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhTZTy...
2025-04-06 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
**REVOLUTIONARY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
So....this was a WILD, BONKERS ride, and it took me a little bit to get a foothold what was going on, but once I did? I was DOWN for the madness!
I won't spoil what the premise is for this one but let me just say that this gave me a lot of what I needed from Anthy and Utena and I have *checks run time* a LOT to say about this movie! So put it on 2X, grab some popcorn, and let's TALK ABOUT THIS!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-06 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
**DEAL-MAKING HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
I went into this episode feeling a huge sense of dread and SURPRISE! It was warranted! Dororo's been taken by Daigo's men and Hyakkimaru is DONE with it all! Meanwhile, Tahomaru and his two loyalists make a VERY huge decision...that there's no going back from....I can't believe we're in the final episodes of the series! *nervous chuckle*
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-04-05 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
*SHROOMLY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Y'ALL - this was my favorite recipe so far! It took a LOT of patience, but was SO DELICIOUS! I will definitely be making some cheese and mushroom risotto in the future!
LINK TO RECIPE: https://www.instagram.com/foodkagechris/reel/DFLi3ArNCJ6/
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-04-04 19:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post