*BLOSSOMED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Utena, please remember your promise to Anthy. Why?!
Utena, please stop being starry-eyed and blush-faced around Akio. WHY?!
Akio, please go roll in a vat of gasoline and then light a cigarette.
This episode continues my journey through Frustration City with Utena's growing "attachment" to Akio, as Touga finally decides to make a move to be the final duelist - but can Saionji convince him that he's not just doing it for power ...
2025-03-02 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey all,
Dororo and Utena will be ending this month and early April, so in anticipation, I want to poll what "genre" you all would like to replace it!
NOTE: The options for each genre will be based off of the January 2025 survey - I will be looking for two series that are 12-16 episodes in length to watch a couple of short series before diving into some "longer" options for this summer!
The top 2 genres will win!
Happy Voting,
<3 RB
2025-03-02 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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*CHANGING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This series just gets wilder, more intense, and more heartbreaking as we go! Phos has fully turned from Kongo and is on the war path to work with the Lunarians...but what is the cost of working with the moon people? And who is going to forever change from learning the truth and from temptation?
My jaw was on the FLOOR for this volume - I was not prepared for the twists and turns...and I have a feeling we're not done yet! Just getting starte...
2025-03-01 18:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*REUNITED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I have been waiting for this reunion the entire series and here we are! What all is involved with this episode? A lot, apparently!
A much needed encounter with Hyakkimaru and Jukai, as tensions start to build around his other family members and it looks like all the threads are going to start connecting for this final act of the series!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-03-01 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Hello!
Please vote for which sports anime deserves to be in the Final Four! There was a tie and I need your help breaking it!
Happy Voting!
RB
2025-03-01 13:51:37 +0000 UTC
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We're down to the "Elite 8" of our sports anime poll and we need to get a Final Four!
Please vote for whichever of these series you'd like me to watch!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-03-01 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*PSYCHOLOGICAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I thought I was ready for the story after last week, but they opened up a MASSIVE exposition bomb and gave us a spotlight on a character I've been SUPER intrigued with and am now even MORESO with - KABRU!
This episode has me so giddy, y'all! Unfortunately, no cooking this week - but I'll probably be eating some bacon, bread, and trail mix to gear up for Episode 15!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-02-28 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Many thanks for all the kindness, fun; support in February! Let's talk about MARCH!
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Travel Updates
0:1:09 The Sports Anime Polling Bracket! The Elite 8 to Final Four!
02:55 The "Genre" Polls for Dororo and Utena!
04:48 Commission Tier Update
05:34 Thank You Moderators & Comments! Self Care 2025!
07:02 THE REACTION SCHEDULE FOR MARCH!
15:32 RWTW Novel and Final Thoughts!
This month has got some GREAT shows featured on the cha...
2025-02-27 18:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*CALL IT A COMEBACK HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The RULE OF 8 does not let us downnnn!!
I was NOT expecting this episode to come full circle with a series of set ups for possible rematches and Peco taking center stage as the CHALLENGER -- or is he the HERO that we need?! I was not expecting this episode to go this hard and we're transitioning to the final act and MY BODY IS READY, Y'ALL!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-02-27 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*COLORBLIND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
If you told me the Emperor was going to enlist MaoMao to help him solve a puzzle connected to family lineage -- I would not have believed it! But this season is giving us some unexpected situations!
What is NOT unexpected is that the Emperor has joined the JinMao shipping club! Jinshi is struggling to keep his identity a secret and MaoMao is choosing to not look into it -- things are getting juicy and I love a good family tree dramaaaaa! ...
2025-02-26 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
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We're down to the "Elite 8" of our sports anime poll and we need to get a Final Four!
Please vote for whichever of these series you'd like me to watch!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-02-26 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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*DANGEROUS HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We properly meet Aira and she is a WILD character! But not only do we have to focus on her - but we're on the lookout for Ken's balls! And this episode gets intense REAL QUICKLY! Let's dive into this episode because there's a lot to chat about with our new pink-haired character that's entered the fray!
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2025-02-25 18:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*SNOW DAY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I was NOT ready for this snowman yokai -- y'all, I haven't been gripped by something so cute and creepy in so long, but should we be surprised by Natsume at this point?!
This OVA was honestly ADORABLE and precious and I'm so glad I watched it! I loved it even more than last week and it has me so ready for Season 5! Also, We review Volume 10 of the manga, which had some surprises!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-02-25 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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*DREAMY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Wen KeXing is ever the social butterfly at the Sanbai Mountain Villa, but while Zhou Zishu would like to stay uninvolved, there are mysterious and sinister manipulations a foot, and everyone is suspect - ghost or otherwise!
We also meet my new favorite ghost, have some shocking revelations, and Wen KeXing might actually need some rescuing from Zhou Zishu! Oh, the tables are turning!
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2025-02-24 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*EXTRA HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We're looking at SO much today, now that we've finished the Bridon Arc! PV's, MV's, Character profiles, Posters, Advertisements, and so much promotional material and an interview with Director Li!
I'm also checking out the remaining comments that had me theorizing for the Bridon Arc! I am going to be on the edge of my seat waiting for Season 3, LET ME TELL YOU!
Thanks to Raky, BBYSuWon, and Cherri for help getting all the extras!
Pa...
2025-02-23 18:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*STAGED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We FINALLY get some answers, exposition, and connections - but the question is: how much of this is fabricated? What is real? Are these memories reliable? And when will Utena start to remember things correctly?!
I had a lot of frustrations with this episode, but don't worry, I've already sorted out my thoughts for next week as well - at least we're getting somewhere now as we move into the final act!
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2025-02-23 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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We're down to the "Elite 8" of our sports anime poll and we need to get a Final Four!
Please vote for whichever of these series you'd like me to watch!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-02-23 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*BLINDED BY THE LIGHT HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I....thought I was ready for the truth on the Moon. I could not have been further from being ready! Has Phos become a villain? Is this even Phos even more?! And can we trust these Lunarians? AM I FEELING SAD FOR KONGO?!
I will have to review this volume again before volume 9 because my jaw was on the floor for most of this reaction! Let's...uhm....talk about this!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-02-22 18:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*SEA-WORTHY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Dororo and Hyakkimaru are separated, as Itachi returns to make Dororo help him locate her family's hidden treasure, leading to an encounter with a quite dangerous individual!
Dororo is a LITERAL saint, though, and I want to root for them so much this episode, as we see Hyakkimaru alone again for the first time...but maybe not for long?
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-02-22 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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*SMOKE-FILLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Never have I prepped for a cooking adventure...or had this much smoke in my home. Well. As this latest episode teaches us, we can't win them all, but we can have dragon steak and a decent pizza at least!
Thanks to patrons for the Q & A! This was a fun week to cook!
Isekai Kitchen Recipes:
Onion Pizza https://www.isekaikitchen.com/che...
2025-02-21 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*BLOOMED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This series has been so wonderful and I've really enjoyed it - and this volume was SUCH a cherry on top of a beautiful Yuri cake!
Yuu and Touko's growth as characters and their relationship's complexity has been so beautiful to watch unfold -- I am so happy I was able to see the anime and then read the series to finish it! Let's talk this final volume, shall we?
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-02-21 18:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*BAMBOOZLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Oh. OH. OHHHHHHH.
So many dots align in this episode and yet there are suddenly SO many new theories and questions! All I do know is that Laios is Best Brother still, Chilchuck has more of a heart than he lets on, and Marcille needs a rematch, y'all!
Also, I cook up a storm in this episode! Recipes from Isekai Kitchen; I hope you enjoy!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-02-21 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*COACHABLE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This show continues to shock and awe, but now we have Smile and Peco on two different paths with their coaches -- but will fate bring them back together again? Is history repeating itself, or will things be different?
Meanwhile, we see the repercussions of fate as Kong trains to rematch Kazama, and Kazama faces the shadow of a legacy...this show is INCREDIBLE!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-02-20 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*CRYSTAL CLEAR HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
So, remember when I was a little worried where this season was taking this medicine-making subplot? OH, The show SHOWED ME that I need to have more faith in it, because this episode was FANTASTIC!
I am 100% here for vigilante-justice-seeking MaoMao and Lihua is fully recovered and a force to be reckoned with - this episode has so much to talk about! Let's GO, Apothecary Diaries!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-02-19 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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We are narrowing down to the top 4 Sports Anime to replace Ping Pong in March!
Let's go! One LAST round of the Sweet Sixteen!
It's a mixed bag for the final round!
Pick your favorite to advance to the Elite 8!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2025-02-19 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*MISCOMMUNICATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This episode was a roller coaster for my emotions - running the gambit from me being so frustrated with the miscommunication, to feeling for both Momo and Ken, to feeling so relieved for actions that happened, to being just as bewildered with the DEVELOPMENT concerning Ken's...missing...well, you'll see in the episode!
This series definitely has me in the palm of its hand at this point!
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2025-02-18 18:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*ERRAND-RUNNING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We are not only discussing Volume 9 of the manga - which covers a nice CHUNK of Season 4, but we're viewing the first of two OVA's before Season 5!
This one has Madara facing his worst nightmare: PRESCHOOLERS! But they do know how to get this cat into some hilarious situations!
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2025-02-18 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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*BRAWLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
So, this is a long video. But there is a REASON! Uhm...because this episode was AMAZING!
We get possible answers! Amazingly choreographed brawls! GHOSTS! FLIRTING! ASSASSINS?! There is SO much happening this episode and I'm trying to sort it all out, but what I do know is that Wen KeXing has officially placed me in the palm of his flute-playing hands and I don't want to leave!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2025-02-17 14:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*FINAL ROUND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We are SO back, y'all! TJ has gifted us with a 10-chapter match between Teito and Ugumori and we're covering the first 5 chapters, and OH, what a match it is already!
I naturally want to root for my OTP and delinquent team Ugumori, but Teito makes a surprisingly great case to root for them - how cruel is TJ going to get with this match?! Let's find out!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-02-16 18:00:07 +0000 UTC
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**NOT A LOT OF HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
Welp. All I can say is that this episode hit me very hard and very close to home.
**Content Warning Below About Episode**
Watching an episode about a 14-year-old experience SA by a grooming predator...from the perpetrator's perspective...was absolutely haunting, jarring, and sickening.
And that's the point. That's all I have to say this week. It's a Recap Episode.
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-02-16 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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