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TRIGUN MAXIMUM: Volume 1 Reaction!

*HEROIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

We are BACK, y'all! And I was not prepared for Nightow to drop SO many good panels of our lads Vash and Wolfwood this volume!

He comes out swinging as Vash is recruited back by Wolfwood, and lo and behold...certain "dead" characters from last week may not be so deceased...but my fangirl self surely is from this volume! Let's GO!

Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!

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NATSUME YUJINCHO Season 3: Episode 3 Reaction & Manga VOL 5 Review!

*FAUX FRIEND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

Just when Natsume is getting comfortable around his friends, a former elementary school student that knew Natsume shows up...and knows he can see yokai!

This episode was SO good for not only placing former "enemies" back together and seeing how they can work together, but helping Natsume realize that despite an ugly past, with some well-placed kindness -- people can change for the better!

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BERSERK REACTION REPLACEMENT OPTIONS! THE WHEEL OF CAUSALITY!

Thanks to all those patrons who nominated the replacement for Berserk, which will be in early-mid November!

Please see which top 8 made the poll that will be on Patreon from October 16th to the 23rd!

Happy Voting!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!

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Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Novel Chapters 69-71 Reaction!

*MISSION CRITICAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

Shen QingQiu thinks that Luo Binghe's moves have set everything up to unite the four sects to prepare for Tianlang-Jun's oncoming assault -- HOWEVER, who could have predicted that it would instead lead to everyone coming for Luo Binghe instead?!

 The Jan Lan City incident hits a complete role reversal and as Shen QingQiu faces his first major "failure" with the System, how can one not feel both awful for Luo Binghe as well as te...

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Blue Lock Season 2: Episode 2 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*FIRST ROUND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

This season is not slowing down, as we immediately start into the first round of the third selection -- and Isagi is front and center! But he's not the only flashy ones on the field and can he stand out so he's not eliminated?!

This episode had some neon realness and lots of moments that are making me fall for some of these new characters already! LET'S GO!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-13 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Episode 15 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

 *MILKSHAKE-SLURPING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I am LIVING for this Sailor Moon-esque "Boys of the Black Rose" arc so far, and I'm also always game for a Miki-themed episode, and this one was fantastic!

Kozue, Miki's twin, takes center stage as we learn more about her and Miki's relationship...show...why you gotta make these baby sisters all Stage 5 Clingers?!

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BERSERK: Manga Volume 40 Reaction!

*PIECED TOGETHER HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I am soooo torn over this volume! On the one hand, the symbolism and "piecing together" and the fight over Casca's mind was well done - and had so much in it to LOVE! And we FINALLY have Casca back!

On the other hand, Miura slaps us over the face for thinking we could have it easy after all this time and gives me two of my least favorite chapters in this entire series...it's so hard, knowing that next week was Miura's last volume he ...

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Junji Ito's UZUMAKI: Episode 2 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

TWISTED HEADPHONE WARNINGS

 The spiral into madness continues, but this time, it attacks the teens of the town -- as hair spirals, snails...emerge, and snakes twist into representations of a two losing its grip on sanity.

Meanwhile, a black and ominous lighthouse looms over the town and potentially could spell disaster leading up to the third episode!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-12 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Link Click Live Action: Episodes 23-24 FULL LENGTH Reaction! THE SEASON FINALE!

 *LINKED TOGETHER HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

This season has been so much fun and fed my need for more Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang content, but these last two episodes were just SO well acted -- I was sucked into the content and the moments of these!

Now for the wait until Season 3 of the donghua!
Thanks to Raky for getting me these episodes and let me know what you thought of the season as a whole!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-11 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

BLOOM INTO YOU: Episode 7 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

 *CAFFEINATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I was waiting for us to get an episode centered around Sayaka and boy, did we get some discussion around her character! I love the introduction of new characters, their interactions, and how her storyline is connecting back to Yuu and Nanami! Let's talk about this episode!

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March Comes in Like a Lion // 3-Gatsu no Lion: Episode 32 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*AGAINST THE WIND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

Was I expecting backstory on Yamazaki? No. Was it all I could have wanted? YES! Did I expect to see Rei and Hina flirting without realizing it? Maybe, but am I could to say not to it? NO!

This series DOES NOT MISS and this episode was such an insanely good installment in the season 2 saga! Let's talk about it!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-10 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Apothecary Diaries: Episode 13 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Just when MaoMao thought she was finished with life inside the palace, Jinshi shows up to offer her a way back in...only this time, she's NOT working for the Rear Palace...but for Jinshi personally!

Oh, sweet, innocent bean Jinshi...you think that you can set up the perfect "love story" a la Taylor Swift style, but this pragmatic, stubborn MaoMao has newssss for youuuuu! This episode was a wild start to the second half of season 1 a...

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Seraph of the End: Manga Volume 32 Reaction!

*SLICE 'N' DICE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

It's great to do some back-to-back Seraph of the End manga volume reactions and it was NEEDED after all the backstory we've been getting!

It all feels like we're setting up for the final act of this series and I'm honestly curious what we're going to get but series -- please don't kill anyone else, 'kay?

Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!

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Natsume Yujin-Chou Season 3: Episode 2 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*DIMENSION-REROUTING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

We think of the yokai as scary and creepy, but looks can be deceiving as Natsume and his boyfr--best friend Tanuma confront an introverted and seemingly malicious spirit! It's a twist of unreliable narrators that I was NOT expecting!

I also take time in the beginning to review Manga Volume 4 and all of its fun quirks and author's notes from season 2!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-08 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Novel Chapters 66-68 Reaction!

*SQUABBLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

Shen QingQiu is FINALLY enlightened into some events of the past that may not have been caused by Luo Binghe, leading him to realize he's been assuming a lot about this "bad boy" that Liu QingGe is warning him of --

-- meanwhile, this trio struggles to clear the air about misunderstandings they all have of each other...as a mysterious gathering of cultivators at Zhao Hua Monastery signals the start of a "Major Event" that Shen QingQiu doe...

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Blue Lock Season 2: Episode 1 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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We're back, baby! I'm so excited by the animation, the complexity, and the intensity of this first episode already! We're picking right back up from the end of season 1 and it feels so good! I'm BEYOND excited and curious to see where this season takes us with these football fanatics! LET'S GO!

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Revolutionary Girl Utena: Episode 14 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*REBORN HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I had no clue what to expect, but I am LIVING for this new direction! New characters, new duelist...origins? New ships and New roses...and the reveal that Anthy may know much more than she's letting on to Utena?!

Take a drink every time I say, "WHAT?!" in this episode and you may be in trouble! This second act is already off with a BANG -- not binging is going to be hard!

LINK TO REACTION: 2024-10-06 13:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post

BERSERK: Manga Volume 39 Reaction!

*DREAMLIKE HEADHPONE WARNINGS*

We FINALLY have made it to Elf Helm and it seems our crew may get not only a reprieve from the gruesome journey to get there, but Casca is hopefully going to "get her mind back!" But, it's not going to be easy...as Schierke and Farnese discover firsthand!

I feel for Guts having to sit on the sidelines for this one, but as usual, Miura delivers in the art style and the symbolism!

Thank you for watching with me and for all the support...

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Junji Ito's UZUMAKI: Episode 1 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

 *SWIRLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I'm admittedly not a horror manga/anime connoisseur, but I am already INVESTED in the mystery of this Romero-style dive into an isolated rural town dealing with a strange obsession with "spirals" that has descended and lies simmering on the surface...

...what horrors await Kirie and Shuichi in this 4-part spooky story?! Descend into the madness with me, y'all!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-05 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

Link Click Live Action: Episodes 21-22 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

 *MASKED AND UNMASKED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

How does this final arc get better and better?! Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang go back into the past to let Lu Guang have closure with his teacher before she dies...can he resist the urge to change the past, though?

AND, all roads lead to Haibala, as a mission leads to the scary, high-stakes, detective fun that I expect from Link Click...but we only have two episodes left?! CRUEL, show. CRUEL.

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Bloom Into You: Episode 6 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*NON-REPRESSED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

This series has been a fantastic experience so far, but Y'ALL -- this episode has me snared in its clutches!

The complexity of the relationship between Yuu and Nanami is so fascinating and while this episode feels slightly hopeful -- I can't help but seeing the distinct ominous feeling of foreshadowing just across the train tracks...

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-04 13:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Berserk Replacement Options Form!

Hey Everyone!

This month, we are catching up with Berserk! It's INSANE to believe -- but since this is a HUGE series to replace, I need y'all to help with input!

FORM: https://forms.gle/vtD5qSsXFPWQCvwZA

Please check out and fill out this form to help me!

Form will remain available until October 11th at 7 am CST!

Happy Suggesting!

<3 RB

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Dungeon Meshi Q & A for Episodes 3 and 4!

Hey all,

I'm going to be working on future episodes of Delicious in Dungeon for the channel!

If you've seen Episodes 3 and 4, what questions do you have for me to answer in the Episode?

This is a QUICK turn around Q&A request - I'll be taking questions until Saturday, October 5th, at 10:00 am CST. Don't worry if you don't have questions! There'll be more chances as we go!

TGIF!

<3 RB

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March Comes in Like a Lion // 3-Gatsu no Lion: Episode 31 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

*UNDERSTATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

This episode has Rei going to the FINALS of the Newcomer Tournament, as Hina goes on a class trip - both fighting as hard as they can for themselves...and maybe in Rei's case...for others! What an episode with such a conclusion!

I am STUNNED and my shipper heart is FULL and I cannot WAIT to see what next week gives us! Y'ALL. Can we talk about this development with our man, Rei!?

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-03 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

The Apothecary Diaries: Episode 12 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

 *MISCOMMUNICATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

The case MaoMao brought to a close has an unfortunate "side effect" that affects many in the Rear Palace, including her!

Jinshi has to make a decision whether to indulge in his desires, or attempt to be selfless and consider MaoMao's feelings...even if he can't predict exactly what she herself wants! WHAT a halfway mark episode! The Eunuch and the Courtesan, huh?!

LINK TO REACTION: 2024-10-02 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

NATSUME YUJIN-CHO Season 3: Episode 1 FULL LENGTH Reaction & Manga Volume 3 Review!

*NOMENCLATURE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

I have a LOT to say about Volume 3 of the manga - which covers 4 episodes of the anime (TECHNICALLY 3 from Season 2, even) - before we even get into this third season!

I am so excited to be diving into the third season of the anime to see what shenanigans Natsume and Madara get caught up in! I hope you enjoy my rambles!

LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-10-01 13:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post

OCTOBER PATREON MOVIE POLL!

Hello everyone!

This month's theme revolves around more "Halloween" or "spooky" movies - or ones that were heavily recommended with the theme!

Please vote for ANY and ALL of the movies you want me to watch!

Happy Voting <3

RB

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OCTOBER 2024: CHANNEL UPDATE! ~ SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! ~

It's my favorite time of year: FALL!
Spooky Season is upon us and that means October's Reaction Schedule!

I have lots of extras planned and in the wings this month, and I'm curious of your suggestions for the channel below!

Happy Halloween & Fall, Y'all!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!

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Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Novel Chapters 63-65 Reaction!

*BLANKETED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*

MXTX proves to us that you really cannot GUESS where this show is going to go -- and a misunderstood menage et trois with Shen QingQiu, Luo Binghe, and Zhuzhi Lang -- while Tianlang-Jun WATCHES -- was NOT what I had on my BINGO card for this series!

We are headed south...more ways than one...and just as we FINALLY get a breakthrough with SQQ and LBH's relationship....the unexpected happens!

Thank you for watching with me and for all...

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Seraph of the End: Manga Volume 31 Reaction!

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It has taken us 30 volumes, but FINALLY - the dots are connecting and the flashback that Yu and Mika experience is giving us allllll the answers!

Of course, this makes things QUITE complicated, as we find out Shiku Madu's goals have been a work in progress for EONS and the cycle has been repeating nonstop for centuries...how can Yu and Mika, now that they know the truth, break this cycle and save everyone...or is that even an option ...

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