*CURTAIN OPENING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
What I thought was going to be a hum drum recap episode turned out to be ANYTHING BUT! Mystery! Intrigue! Theorizing! My brain is going wild and I can't wait to see which of these theories pan out...and which are completely wrong!
Anyway, what a lovely surprise to "OFFICIALLY" end the first "act" and set the stage for "Act II!"
LINK TO REACTION: 2024-09-29 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*PANDEMONIUM HEADPHONE WARNINGS - Y'ALL SAW THIS COMING*
I think the thumbnail speaks for itself. This is one of my favorite volumes of the series...for more reason than one!
Pandemonium. Silat. RICKERT. Oh, and we've finally made it to ELF ISLAND?! This series and its themes are really..."paying it forward" this volume! Sorry for all my cursing, y'all, but this one was worth it!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2024-09-28 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*ALL COMING TOGETHER HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Are these two episodes my new favorites of the season!? MAYBE! Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang come to terms about the lies told and information withheld from each other, as Zhou XiaoBai deals with the repercussions of her own actions...
...and as we had towards the final arc of the season, things are shaping up to be high stakes and with a LOT of tension throughout! I was fangirling this entire episode set! LET'S GO!
2024-09-28 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*STUDY SESSION HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Yuu is trying to understand her and Nanami's relationship more, as Midterms are closing in, and others around are taking notice of their close contact! Will a study session at Yuu's house lead to Yuu making a discovery about herself...or will it just make Nanami fall even harder for her!?
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2024-09-27 13:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
In the Deluxe Edition of Berserk, volume 14, there's a Guidebook at the end of it.
It's technically after Volume 41, but I want to know if you'd like me to look at it before or after Volume 42.
I'm going to record looking at it, but I'm letting you all decide when!
Happy Voting!
<3 RB
2024-09-27 12:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*ADVENTURING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It's time for the "Rule of 8" with the first cour, and this series does NOT disappoint! But seriously...I need to invest in tissues for this season, y'all!
We FINALLY get some much-needed answers, Hayashida is on a roll, and both Shimada and Nikaido show how their relationship with Rei has helped him grow and now he can pay it back! WHAT a great episode!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-09-26 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*SWAP MEET HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
MAN, this episode gives us SUCH exposition, but in the best way possible! It was like the culmination of the detective novel, where the cards are laid on the table, but somehow, this episode STILL allows us to have mystery and threads that aren't fully connected!
The information on Jinshi we get this episode and seeing him get to share in his vulnerability to a (voluntarily) oblivious MaoMao?! I am LOVING where this series is taking ...
2024-09-25 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*NOT PEACEFUL HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This volume, we round up - rather abruptly - the first saga of Trigun in the manga -- luckily, Nightow was able to continue afterwards with the series in Maximum, but the ending of this volume was WILD and made me hungry for more!
This first deluxe volume has been SO much fun, but so much so that the wait for the first Maximum volume is going to be HARD!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2024-09-24 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*SEASON FINALE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I can't believe we're already to the end of season 2 and this two-parter is the MOST intense yet with this show! Natsume meets a young boy named Kai who might be able to see Yokai and instantly, Natsume wants to help keep him safe.
However, there are a lot of forces at work that are going to make Natsume choose: Do you help humanity? Or help the yokai? I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did! ONWARD TO SEASON 3!
2024-09-24 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*TIES THAT BIND HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Shen Qing Qiu and Luo Binghe go from coffins to a...flowery tomb?! In this chapter set, as they scramble to escape from Luo Binghe's crazed relatives who want to sacrifice Luo Binghe and covet Shen QingQiu for themselves!
But they're not the only ones coveting in this chapter set, as we witness one of the most gruesome deaths in MXTX's writing and these two idiots may FINALLY be melting the ice and coming to terms with one another...b...
2024-09-23 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*ALTERNATIVELY HEARTBROKEN HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We're back before Season 2 starts with a VERY fun "recap" of season 1, only through Nagi's perspective!
My shipper heart is both satisfied and broken all over again, but this movie definitely has me hyped up for Season 2! Thank you, Moon, for getting me the file with subtitles! I appreciate it and can't wait to talk about this movie with you all!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-09-22 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*NORMAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I was dreading the aftermath from Utena and Touga's battle last episode, but the last person I expected to be MVP was Wakaba! BEST. GIRL.
This episode took the uncomfortable aftermath, as Utena struggles to find "her normal," and combined it with heart and a glorious lead up to the "final act" as Kiryuu Touga believes...but I think we're just getting started, y'all!
LINK TO REACTION: 2024-09-22 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*SIRENS BLARING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We get to the melodic climax of this battle against a literal sea god, as Guts is pushed to his limits, but if anything is to embody how he's no longer alone...this is the battle! Everyone is involved and it's a brawl to the finish!
Meanwhile, we not ONLY get a flashback that offers up some VERY exciting possibilities...but one of my favorite characters is BACK!? Miura...don't...don't mess this up for me, sir!
Thank you for wat...
2024-09-21 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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**UNCOVERED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
The mystery with Zhou XiaoBai and Lu Guang's obsession with tracking her down comes to a head these episodes -- as Cheng Xiaoshi starts to question what Lu Guang is hiding from him, and He Xu is just fanning the flames of doubt and betrayal!
We all knew it was going to come to a head...but show...this angst is going to drive me wild! At least this episode set gives *some* closure before setting up the final arc! Let's GO!
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2024-09-21 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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**KISS AND TELL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
This episode was SO fun! Not only in terms of the relationship between Nanami and Yuu taking itself up a notch, but we also got more insight into Maki, who I not only REALLY relate to, but find REALLY engaging in this series!
Nanami is *quite* persistent in her plans for the Student Council now that she's been elected...but is there more under the surface with this decision? I think so! And so do some of the others on the council...
2024-09-20 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*IRRITATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Hina is still struggling at school, Akari is starting to have worries of her own, but Rei is not doubling down on his desire to help but is trudging forward as he approaches the Semi-Finals of the Newcomer Tournament!
Rei's fights to make it to the Finals and realizes he may have more in common with his opponent than at first glance!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-09-19 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*APIARY-TRAPPED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Jinshi orders MaoMao to visit the Garnet Pavilion in an effort to narrow down the one who's poisoned Lady Lishu's dish -- and there's no going against Jinshi's wishes when he gets his sparkly smolder on!
However, not only does MaoMao's visit give her insight into Lady Ah'Duo and her ladies in waiting, but it also uncovers a grenade of exposition I was NOT expecting!
LINK TO REACTION: 2024-09-18 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*DELUXE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It feels SO good to be back talking about Trigun, and after waiting a YEAR, I finally have my hands on the first Deluxe Edition released by Dark Horse!
This week and next week, we'll focus on the first two original volumes of Trigun -- it's so fun to be re-experiencing the magic from the '97 anime in manga form! I hope you all enjoy my glee!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2024-09-17 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*CONJURED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This show gets me more and more invested and it is upping the ante this week! Natsume finds himself in the middle of a cult-- I mean, a gathering of Conjurers, and with Natori's suggestion he's helping to track down a murderous yokai!
With it being the penultimate week for season 2, the show is not holding back with the heart, the humor, and the CREEP FACTOR! WHAT THE HECK, SHOW?!
LINK TO PIP REACTION: 2024-09-17 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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**DAD-BOD HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
Aw, Shen QingQiu gets to take the next step in his and Luo Binghe's relationship! MEET THE FAMILY! Specifically, the dad and creepy cousin!
BUT, we get some MAJOR developments in Shen QingQiu and Luo Binghe's relationship as the latter arrives to save his Shizun...but they're not getting out of this Holy Mausoleum without some deadly "halls" and...*coughts* "Close Quarters" together.
Thank you for watching with me and for all the suppor...
2024-09-16 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
For October, I want to watch a "spooky" or thriller movie!
I'm thinking of adding Paprika and Ghost in the Shell to the poll for October's Patreon Exclusive movie, but I need your help with some other recommendations for the poll!
Please feel free to nominate your favorite "spooky" or psychologically thrilling anime or donghua movie for me to watch!
Recommendations Accepted Until September 23rd!
<3 RB
2024-09-16 12:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*FIRED GUN HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
LINK TO ORIGINAL SEX PISTOLS REVIEW: https://youtu.be/IESq_ZqmaNg
It's been 2 years since I experienced the MADNESS of the Sex Pistols/Love Pistols manga and OVA and FINALLY Volume 11 has been released...and I have some things to say about it!
Let's talk this series as it enters its 20th Anniversary, if you can believe it!
Thank you for watching with me...
2024-09-15 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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*GRACEFULLY RUTHLESS HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I knew that Kiryuu Touga was plotting and letting his manipulation lead to a moment like this, but DAMN - this was heartbreaking for our girl, Utena!
But, will Kiryuu's plan to shove Utena into a corner tear her down and make her submit or run away...or could this be that this is the push to make Utena grow and become her own person? We'll have to see for next week, but for now...let's talk about THIS episode!
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2024-09-15 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*MERROWLY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Guts and Crew have rattled the cage of a "sea god" dwelling in their island sanctuary and this is a MASSIVE boss battle that is going to make Guts go to the extremes to save his comrades, testing Schierke and everyone involved!
Luckily, Isma reveals there's...MER...to her...than meets the eye! ;)
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2024-09-14 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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*SUGARY AND BITTERSWEET HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I figured at some point this show would get me crying, but this arc has really done it for me and put me through all the emotions with Liu Ye's character! The build up, numbness, and heartfelt resolution with his actor's portrayal has been so beautiful to watch and I really am heartbroken his character won't be with us for the rest of the season.
It's a good thing Episode 16 brings us back into the zany time-travelling m...
2024-09-14 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*HOWLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I walked into this movie with no expectations and WHAT an experience it was! Parenthood, Choosing your path, nature vs. nurture - there's so much in this movie and it was a gigantic mixture of melancholy, bittersweet beauty, and let's be honest...this mother deserves a MEDAL for all she did!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2024-09-13 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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*UP IN THE AIR HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The Student Council Elections are upon us, and Yuu has a speech to give in front of the entire student body! As she prepares for the event, she questions what Nanami sees in her and discovers that things with her friends may not be as "perfect" on the surface, either.
Speaking of which, the layers are starting to peel back for Nanami's character, and I am SO intrigued to see what lies in store for this pair!
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2024-09-13 13:00:01 +0000 UTC
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*REAL WORLD HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This storyline with Hina and Rei has taken my heart by storm, and it continues on, as Hina's life at school gets worse and Rei continues to find ways to help her -- but will the outlets to help support her only push her further from her peers?
My shipping goggles are on, my empathy levels are high, and these people are a lot more gracious than I would be around these "Mean Girls" of this middle school!
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2024-09-12 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*CONTEMPLATIVE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
MaoMao definitely knows her status in the "system" of the Imperial Palace and makes it abundantly clear to a slightly "crushing" Jinshi that while he may harbor feelings towards, their fate isn't completely in each other's hands!
Meanwhile, the set up of two deaths begs the question of if they are suicides or murders...and MaoMao realizes the wrong conclusion could cost her life.
LINK TO REACTION: 2024-09-11 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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*CHAOTIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
OH, so Volumes 5 and 6 were funny and all, but THESE two volumes WIPED the floor with me! I haven't laughed this long in a while reading anything, so this series DELIVERED and I'm so excited to talk about them with you!
It will be hard waiting for Volumes 9 and 10 to get serialized into English Volume 5, but I know if it's anything like this set, the wait will be worth it! Thank you for reading and watching this series with me! It's been suc...
2024-09-10 17:00:02 +0000 UTC
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