*CAPTAINED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
I'm a sucker for a flashback and I'm a sucker for sports anime, so this OVA was tickling my fancy perfectly! Narumi and Hirotaka ask how Kyonagi and Kabakura started dating, and the story is so adorable! This OVA starts us off so well and was exactly what I was hoping for! Let's chat about it!
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2026-01-04 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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You've heard my end-of-the-year thoughts, but now, YOU all get to choose the best!
You all suggested categories! And with the exception of top Husbando and Waifu, Romania Nominated! Now it's time for YOU, Patrons, to vote for your favorites of 2025!
LINK TO POLL: https://forms.gle/hHje2td3v6oEGyRQ7
NOTE: These nominations are from Series Romania caught up on or completed...
2026-01-03 18:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*SMOOCHABLE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
For two mad scientists, this episode was all about emotion and heart over the mind, as Kurisu and Okarin have to make a decision...and it's one that will cause both parties extreme pain. For having three episodes left, this definitely felt like the climax of the season...so...what now, show?
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2026-01-03 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*CYBERNETIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We're starting off JanuYaoi proper for our 5th Year of installments and this one seems fit for the times! As a military cyborg is stationed on a peaceful research facility and happens upon a very adorable, very..."open-minded" Botanist, alongside a colorful cast of characters all too ready to set these two up! T
he creativity and wholesomeness of this first entry is through the stratosphere!
Thank you for watching with me and for al...
2026-01-02 18:00:06 +0000 UTC
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*WRESTLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
It's a new year, so why NOT meet some new classmates of the Bofurin first years?! The pink and orange-haired students from the start of the series take center stage this week, and they are SO intriguing already! I am so excited to talk about them and their interactions with Sakura & Co.! Let's GO!
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2026-01-02 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*FINALE-SETTING UP HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Look at me, thinking this episode would be chill and once again -- Chihayafuru proves me OH SO WRONG! This episode was jam-packed with set up of our Finals match for Nationals! There is so much to talk about with this episode and I'm so excited and hyped for this finals match!
LINK TO REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/watc...
2026-01-01 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Seriously, this year was a lot, but you all made it infinitely better! I cannot thank you all enough (but I'll say it a lot in this video)! And now...ONWARDS, to a better 2026!
00:00 Happy 2026!
00:20 Part I. 2025 Is A Wrap!
02:00 Part II. THANK YOU, ALL!
06:29 Part III. 2026: A Year of Alignment and Health!
11:35 Part IV. Link Click's Season 3 Trailer
12:38 Part V. Spring 2026 Preview!
16:02 Part VI. The Husbando and Waifu Brackets and Anime Awards!
18:35 P...
2025-12-31 18:00:14 +0000 UTC
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**PINING HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
I have been DREADING this showdown for so long with the series, because you know it's going to be Angst City...and Alien Stage definitely knows how to do Angst and Unrequited Heartbreak! Since Ivan's my favorite...y'all probably know how I'm feeling this addition to the series!
Thanks to Official Cloud Bakery and Pancake for helping get some extras together for me to react to, and for keeping me full of Alien Stage content! What a song and video.....
2025-12-31 14:00:09 +0000 UTC
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**CONVICTION-FILLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
This episode is SO fantastic for discussion - the visual symbolism, the theme of "convictions" and how we should sometimes let go of them, lest they corrupt us to death...it's beyond fantastic and this episode shines because of these elements! Also, my shipping goggles are on and I'm so hyped for this episode and whatever is coming next! *nervous laughter*
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-30 18:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*SHOWDOWN-WORTHY HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
00:00 Introduction
06:53 Episode 7 Reaction
29:38 Episode 8 Reaction
53:02 Episode 7 and 8 Discussion
01:41:39 SPOILER CORNER
01:45:58 Conclusion
The first two phases of the Hunter Exam have concluded, but we only get a short reprieve before the third phase begins and it's VERY enlightening in terms of getting character development with Killua and Nereto, specifically! Lots to talk about, so let's dive in, shall w...
2025-12-30 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Lord...it only took me an entire YEAR to finish the novel and talk about it!
The shipper in me is so conflicted but the reader in me acknowledges that this novel is so good -- I hate it took me this long to finish it, but we might as well round out the year talking about it! And now, I can move onto new novels and sports series! Huzzah!
If you haven't seen the anime, WATCH IT.
If you haven't read the book, go check it out! Such a good series!
Thank you for watching wit...
2025-12-29 22:00:13 +0000 UTC
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It's time to count down the anime Romania's watched for 2025! What was your favorite I watched this year? What has you hyped for 2026?
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:31 #20. Shows Currently Watching on the Channel
07:11 #19. An Honorable Mention
08:35 #18.
10:31 #17.
11:50 #16.
14:02 #15.
17:16 #14.
19:13 #13.
22:00 #12.
24:14 #11.
26:26 #10.
29:14 #9.
31:42 #8.
34:16 #7.
35:59 #6.
38:15 #5.
40:58 #4.
43:54 #3.
47:40 #2...
2025-12-29 18:00:06 +0000 UTC
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*JADED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The "Rule of 8" does NOT let us down with this one, folks! Shen Qiao is sent to a birthday party on behalf of Yan Wushi, but he's not too far out of sight -- as brawls begin that drag both into the fire - and this could-be power couple show off their skills against an ever-growing list of both allies and enemies! This was such a great episode!
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2025-12-29 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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*COUPLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
How is this already the season finale?! I'm so ready for the OVA's but this episode really makes me put the manga on my to-read list! Everyone is all in this one, as we take the next step in everyone's relationships - from the new to established - and this episode (as well as the series as a whole so far) has been such a joy to watch with you all!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-28 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
IT'SSSSSSS BACK! The Husbando & Waifu Brackets!!
We'll be starting proper in January, but there were SO many nominations, that I had a few extra "buy in" slots to the bracket we need to decide early!
LINK TO SHORT POLL: https://forms.gle/yLduxevXEcsxPR1S7
POLL WILL BE OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 31st, 2025 at 7:00 am CST!
The winners of each slot will get ...
2025-12-27 18:00:11 +0000 UTC
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*TOP HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:52 TOP MANGA START
03:53 #20 Honorable Mention
06:10 #19 - 12 Manga I'm "Currently" reading, but haven't "Finished"
15:04 #11 - 3 27:16 Forgotten Honorable Mention! Whoops!
28:56 MY TOP TWO MANGA 2025!
35:20 TOP MOVIES START 39:20 #39 and #38
41:20 #37 - #20
01:01:26 #19 - #11
01:13:26 #10 - #4
01:22:30 MY TOP 3 MOVIES FROM 2025
01:28:24 CONCLUSION - THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
This ye...
2025-12-27 18:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*PARADOXICAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Well, I thought the last several episodes were going to be the one for crash outs, the one for emotional breakdowns, but THIS one gets to the heart of the series, as Okarin and Mayuri's relationship faces more tension and Okarin struggles if he should tell Kurisu about the final D-Mail...one that will undo all of the harm they've caused the world lines, save Mayuri, but possibly cause Kurisu...to no longer exist!
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2025-12-27 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Shimoyama was such a real patron for commissioning this film! I have been waiting a LONG time to watch this, as Slam Dunk is one of the first series I reacted to on the channel -- and even with THINKING I knew what was in store, this film surprised me so much with its journey!
There's a lot to talk about, so let's get out the popcorn and round out our commissions for the year! Welcome to the anime Space Jam! ;)
L...
2025-12-26 18:00:10 +0000 UTC
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*TALKATIVE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
In an episode surrounding the "aftermath" of the Shishitoren vs. Bofurin battle...Umemiya would rather make it an "after...PARTY!" I am in LOVE with how this episode took the results and still managed to build upon it. I just can gush and gush about this episode, so let's break it down, y'all!
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2025-12-26 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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*PINING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The Semifinals match against Akashi Girls' Team reaches its climax and down to the WIRE, as Chihaya's match gets tense as these women are vying for a spot to take the Queen title...and we're not even to the individual matches, yet! The stakes come down to one player risking it all! What a great match and conclusion that we need to talk about!
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2025-12-25 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*MIX FINALE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
00:00 Introduction
06:16 Click Link for OVA Reaction!
06:20 Discussion of OVA
29:28 Given 10th Mix - Chapters 1-4 Review!
41:43 Given 10th Mix - Chapter 5 Reaction!
49:42 Given 10th Mix - Realizing there is a Chapter 6 & Reaction!
01:05:26 Bonus on Given 10th Mix and Conclusion!
If you've not dived into the Given 10th Mix, no worries, the OVA won't spoil anything; it just features so cute post-anime goodness! T...
2025-12-24 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
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*BOILED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
00:00 Introduction
06:13 Episode 5 Reaction
28:36 Episode 6 Reaction (I note a moment I paused on accident)
52:01 Episode 5 & 6 Discussion
01:41:15 SPOILER CORNER!
01:47:31 Conclusion (pay no attention to the Spoiler Corner banner still there, haha!)
I honestly....ended up remembering only about 5% of this episode set, which made it a lot of fun for me to react and discuss with you all! I'm slowly realizing how...littl...
2025-12-23 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*EXPLOSIVE HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
This episode brought things together like I was dreaming it would...only to takes those dreams and throw a heaping spoonful of bitter reality on top of it. My heart has rose and sank in this episode, as Jolenta makes a decision that will affect the trajectory of numerous characters' lives...and will add a new step in the ladder towards (hopefully) getting Heliocentrism published to the masses!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-23 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*TWO-FACED HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
We meet new characters this week, face some old threats, and while Yan Wushi doesn't need to be told twice to protect Shen Qiao, I love that Shen Qiao shows he is FULLY capable of defending himself this episode! There are some things that seem a little wonky exposition-wise this week, but no worries -- if I don't get it right here, there's still the novel to go!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-22 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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*IDEAL-CHANGING HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
Is this my favorite volume of the series so far? YES! We round out the Hidden Inventory flashback and it is WILD! The manga is unhinged and as we get closer to Season 3 coming out, I have some questions pop up that I'm hoping are foreshadowing (and some NOT foreshadowing) of what's to come in the series! LET'S GO, KFC BREAKUP!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
2025-12-21 18:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
Just a few updates with Yona of the Dawn on my channel!
The Anime is getting a 2nd season after a DECADE! It's a Christmas Miracle!
I am working on a place to house the anime reactions - hopefully, I'll have the links updated at the start of 2026. Stay tuned for the January Channel Update!
The moderator, BeHappy, let me know that there's going to be a bonus chapter in February for Volume 47. As much as I want to react to Vol...
2025-12-21 14:14:51 +0000 UTC
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*LEVELING UP HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
In our penultimate episode of the season - so wild to say - we have a NEW character emerge in the 10th Hour! I already love them so much and for the possibilities that we have for their development with Nao...GIVE ME THIS, SHOW! This was such a fun episode to talk about and I can't wait for the future of the series with them!
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-21 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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**CORNERED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
Well, we go from crashing out to calibrated unhinged as Okarin convinces Moeka to help him track down FB -- the clues were there from the start, but lead to more questions than answers...and as we draw closer to getting back to the beginning as well as "crossing" the 1% threshold, Okarin is FINALLY realizing a major cost of his plans...*nervous chuckling*
LINK TO REACTION: 2025-12-20 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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*RITUALISTIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
As a major fan of NGE, I knew any work by Anno was going to be good -- but this subversion of the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" trope that brings together two souls tied with a red string of trauma and isolation was not only a visual FEAST for symbolism, but probably is one of my favorite movies of the year I've watched! There's a lot to take in, here! So let's talk about it!
Thank you, Sean, for the amazing commission!!
LINK T...
2025-12-19 18:00:10 +0000 UTC
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*STYLISH HEADPHONE WARNINGS*
The main event is here: Choji vs. Umemiya and it is a literally "blood bath," but in no way the way I was anticipating how this episode handled the battle! I am more intrigued by Umemiya than ever and Choji broke my heart -- so much good symbolism and thematic elements of this episode! Let's chat about it!
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2025-12-19 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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