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Livestream Scheduling for Summer!

This summer, I am excited to do some Livestreams about the following:

* Death Note - The LA BB Murders & Series as a Whole
* Buddy Daddies
* Mob Psycho 100
* Fire Punch & Fujimoto
* Death Parade
* The Great Pretender
* Tsurune & Free!

There may be some others thrown in there, but it's been SO long since I've done livestreams and I have a lot I want to talk about! 

Patrons get dibs on asking questions for these livestreams and I'd like to pi...

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 12 Full Length Reaction!

**SERIES FINALE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

It feels so weird reaching the end of this series and can I say? It's the most heartwarming and perfect, simple conclusion to the series. I definitely want to do a livestream to talk about it more and we still have the Reigen manga and an audio drama to look at, but this series has been STELLAR from start to finish -- I really have nothing bad to say about this gem. I'm so happy y'all got me to watch it! It's so wonderful!   

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Death Parade: Episode 5 Early Access Reaction!

**NEW CHARACTER HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

We many not get any "games" this episode, but we get new characters, lore, world-building, and explanations, yet more mystery with our show, now! I'm SO excited and curious what is to come with this series but I am all for it!   

Ginti, Oculus, and Castra are such interesting characters but how will this affect Decim and our black-haired girl who Decim has taken under his wing?! I am very nervous but also so excited!  &nbs...

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Attack on Titan: Manga Volume 7 Reaction & Review!

**Headphone Warnings**  

I remember these episodes being some of the hardest to watch when I first saw the anime...over a year later, they are still GUT WRENCHING. RIP Levi Squad...and hello, foundation of Eren's mentality towards MANY things in this series!  

There are some subtle differences between the manga and anime here, but the pain is still VERY much present; we only now get so much more insight looking back at this part of the story...setting the stage for SO MU...

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MONSTER: Episode 28 Full Length Reaction!

**SPIDER WEB-FILLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I've been wondering how these episodes with Karl and Richard have any connection with the rest of the story - aside from Johan's presence - and in this episode, we have a HUGE thread dangled in front of us, tying it all together in ways I hadn't even thought of and they are insane!   

I have been loving this arc, but THIS episode just grabbed me by the collar and SHOOK me! I cannot WAIT to see what will happen next!  &...

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The Great Pretender: Episode 19 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

**FLASHBACK HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

We get deep into this flashback with Laurent and ooohhhh...our poor blonde man. He falls hard and fast for Dorothy, who doesn't quite have the same ideals of love. UGH -- show, you're just setting this up to break my heart, aren't you?!  

It's SO intriguing seeing how the pieces are falling and these characters know each other...but to what end is this all headed to? Hmmm...so much to think about for these last four episodes!  &nbs...

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Kuroko's Basketball Season 3: Episodes 17-19 Full Length Reaction!

**TIP-OFF WORTHY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

The Finals Game of the Winter Cup is HERE! And our boys are facing off against Rakuzen, their toughest opponent yet! Even in pulling out all the stops from the get-go, things are not looking good, as Akashi seems well-equipped to handle whatever is thrown their way.  

In the midst of the Zone, Furihata trying his best, and the mysterious #5 FINALLY being revealed...how can our Seiren boys win, when "Miracles don't happen?" OOF....I...

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Mob Psycho 100: Reaction Replacement Poll

Hello everyone!

Sadly, Mob Psycho 100 is ending this month. To get ahead of schedule, I'm polling for its replacement! This is a PATRON only poll, so the winner is the show I watch!

Please vote for ANY and ALL of the shows you'd like for me to see! 

Thank you for voting!

<3 RB

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The Case Study of Vanitas: Episode 2 Early Access Reaction!

**FLOWERY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

We travel with our unlikely duo of vampire and doctor to Paris, the "City of Flowers," where vampires and humans are secretly co-existing, or trying to! However, there are forces after Vanitas's book and how to use it, as we meet new characters and get some more nuggets of lore dropped into our laps!  

Plus, I get to see the OP and oh my, it is the MOST shipping fodder and adorableness! Let's talk about these goons!   

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Vinland Saga Season 2: Episode 17 Early Access Reaction!

**TEARFUL HEADPHONE WARNING**  

Well, time to cry, I guess! Seriously, the "road home" for Gardar: his journey from a proud father to warrior to slave to a dying human is so powerful -- and wanting his son to not become a warrior? As people in the Discord noted, it reads so much like Thors. I feel knowing the mangaka is a father himself made Gardar's final moments hit that much harder for me!  

And that was only half the episode, as we also had Snake vs. Thorfinn, reveal...

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TRIGUN: Episode 1 Early Access Reaction!

**BOUNTY-FUL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Let's get this party started! I can't believe we're here! I've wanted to see this anime for so long now! And what a gem it is already!  

I am living for the 90's fun, the humor, and VASH THE STAMPEDE! This protagonist is one I can already tell I'm going to be all about!   

LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/j3q5pj

Thank yo...

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Heaven Official's Blessing//TGCF: Novel Review - PART 40 - Chapters 126-127!

**Headphone Warning**  

These chapters FLEW BY! The roller coaster takes a dip and does NOT lose speed in these chapters, as Xie Lian is invited for a little post-losing-friend's R&R in the Ghost City, but what starts off as a sexually tense calligraphy rendezvous quickly turns chaotic (and steamy) as Hua Cheng loses control! 

 Xie Lian keeps the ghost king at bay and learns a shocking revelation in the Heavenly Realm: Mt. Tonglu is opening up...and a new Suprem...

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Super Mario Bros. (2023) Movie Review!

Something a little different for my channel, but after seeing the new Super Mario Bros. movie with my brother, I HAD to talk to you all about it!   

I couldn't find a thumbnail pose I liked, so I stuck with this jenky one I took in a dark movie theater. In any case, I hope you enjoy this little review and I'm curious to know your thoughts!

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

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 11 Full Length Reaction!

**PENULTIMATE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

This episode  is titled "Trauma," and lives up to its name, as our poor boy Mob is pushed to the brink fighting both a tag-team duo of Suzuki and his son Sho...as well as his brother and friends! The storm is raging on the outside of Mob, as inside Mob comes face to face with the ultimate test this series can bring to him --   

-- A battle within HIMSELF to see who is real: Shigeo Kageyama...or MOB!   

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Death Parade: Episode 4 Early Access Reaction!

**ARCADIA HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

We learn lots of new bits of lore about the plot line in this week's episode - that people don't have to be related or have ANY connection (seemingly) before entering this crazy limbo, but also that Decim is taking his arbiter job VERY seriously...as he should...but at what cost to our "contestants" in the Death Games?  

This episode was shocking for a number of reasons and really setting the tone for what is potentially to come...and I c...

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Attack on Titan: Manga Volume 6 Reaction & Review!

**HEADPHONE WARNING**  

Oh, y'all, the AOT manga gets better and better and this volume was a BLAST! It's been so long since we've seen Annie in action and there's a lot to talk about! So many iconic moments: The Annie v. Armin confrontation, The "Blonde Brawl," the forest of the giant trees, and OF COURSE --  

-- The "Bite" and the infamous line concerning choices and "NO REGRETS!" I'm excited to talk about this one with you all!   

Thank you for watchin...

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MONSTER: Episode 27 Full Length Reaction!

**PROVEN HEADPHONE WARNING**  

This episode was chock FULL of emotion and as these last episodes have set up -- QUITE a bit of mystery and potential manipulation as we the audience are left wondering exactly WHAT Johan's true goal is and if perhaps...we've been wrong about him? Surely not...right? RIGHT?!  

LINK TO REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/cHXnaiq...

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The Great Pretender: Episode 18 Full Length Reaction!

**SHOCKED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I was not prepared for how HARD Makoto falls in this episode -- into the darkness, seemingly giving up hope on EVERYTHING around him. It's hard to watch, and I hate it, y'all. I LOATHE IT.   

Of course, the most shocking thing is that we FINALLY start to get backstory on Laurent - or Laurie - or - or - Whiteboard-kun is going to have to help us with the rest of this season, isn't he?! Things are getting CRAZY and we're nowhere NEAR t...

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Kuroko's Basketball Season 3: Episodes 13-16 Full Length Reaction!

**TRAUMATIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I was so excited for the Teiko Flashback when I started this episode set...and then KNB decided to "choose violence" and dump as much PAIN and TRAUMA as it could on me. Dear God, the pain of Episodes 15 and 16 CANNOT be understated. All I can say is: Thank god for KagaKuro! For getting me through this set!  

My journey with trying to be open-minded with Akashi hits...yet another wall. Please note, I am NOT happy with him in this set. At...

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FLASH POLL! Trigun Reaction: Sub or Dub?

Hey all!

I'm about to start Trigun and I'm so excited! 

I'll be starting with the Retro OG series from the 90's, so my question is... to English dub or to Japanese sub?

I'll have subtitles for either one, so it's up to you all with whichever you think I'll enjoy more! Or pick both if you're feeling extra chaotic!

Thanks for voting! <3

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The Case Study of Vanitas: Episode 1 Early Access Reaction!

**VAMPIRIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Ooooh, a new series and I'm SO excited! This one's been recommended for a while and I'm happy to finally be watching it! What do you get when you mix Howl Pendragon + Sherlock + Vampires? Maybe this series?! This looks like it'll be a fun journey!  

Please don't offer any spoilers, hints, or clues about characters or any plot info -- I can't wait to see this series unfold with you all! LET'S GO!  

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Vinland Saga Season 2: Episode 16 Early Access Reaction!

**PURPOSEFUL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

This episode went by so darn fast and I'm so impatient for next week!  I'm so shocked at how involved Sverkel has ended up becoming in this mess, but so happily surprised at the reappearance of everyone's favorite antagonist from season 1 -- the dynamic between Thorfinn, Canute, and how they internalize the "voices" of the men they once and maybe still hate -- it's FASCINATING!   

Of COURSE this episode ends up being a big ol...

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Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun: Manga Volume 20 Reaction!

**SUPERNATURAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

We hit the 100th chapter this volume! YAY! These five chapters were CRAZY GOOD and went a whole different direction than I thought it would -- I'm 100% here for the Kou focus, but these chapters had me on the EDGE of my seat in dread; that's the power of this show!   

This volume was so much fun and it has me SO EXCITED to talk to you all about it!

Link to Reaction: 2023-04-24 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Heaven Official's Blessing//TGCF: Novel Review - PART 39 - Chapters 124-125!

**REVENGE-FILLED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I thought the last set of chapters was one of the best reveals I've read in a while -- and this set of chapters just keeps the roller coaster MOVING! MY EMOTIONS! 

The BlackWater Demon Xuan is bound and determined to get his revenge -- but there might be more going on under the surface than our cinnamon bun deity once thought and Hua Cheng is being suddenly mysterious about it! MORE than just teases in this set, but DEFINITELY A CL...

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 10 Full Length Reaction!

**RIVAL-DRIVEN HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

SO....Uhm...how about that?! Mob - unable to control himself - has gone into a rampage and who to try and stop him but his rival, Teru? It's a full-circle, knock down dragged out battle...and Teru may not be the only "rival" getting involved, either!  

Mob is scary when using his powers for "good," but out of control of his own ability? TERRIFYING. And we only have two episodes left? *nervous chuckle*  

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UPDATES FOR SUMMER: SPOILERS AND COMMENTS...

Hey all!

Since we're about to start a LOT of new shows this summer, I wanted to post this friendly reminder! 

I LOVE reading comments and hearing what you have to say about these shows I'm watching; it sparks a lot of joy to connect with you all and even though it takes time to get through these comments, it's been worth it. 

But the last few months, I've been really saddened by how I feel on pins and needles when going to read comments and it's started to...

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Death Parade: Episode 3 Early Access Reaction!

**BOWLED OVER HEADPHONE WARNING**  

Our mysterious black-haired girl is now assisting Decim (whose name I FINALLY get pronounced correctly - I think) in managing this bizarre limbo where people play games to determine their fates beyond death.   

And in this episode we have another pair of individuals who may know each other from the past -- the question is, once they remember who they "are," will their relationship change for the better or devolve like our first co...

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Attack on Titan: Manga Volume 5 Reaction & Review!

**Headphone Warning**  

This volume had a lot more in it than I originally expected! The Trost aftermath, THE TRIAL, and Operation: Basement beginning! Oh, and a certain Female Titan arrives onto the scene! This volume had so much going for it and it's been a joy re-living the experience with you all!   

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

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MONSTER: Episode 26 Full Length Reaction!

**FORESTRY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

WOW, I was expecting to see Johan pop up in this "situation" with Karl and Lotte, but had no idea he would be FRONT and CENTER through it all!   

We get more with Johan than ever before, that leaves us with some terrifyingly complicated thoughts for the future about this master manipulator...or is he? Probably. Maybe? I am SO intrigued for the future with him, but also SO nervous for the characters surrounding him.   

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Seraph of the End: Manga Volume 29 Reaction & Review!

**Headphone Warning**  

It feels great to be back with Mika and Yu! Our two boys have gone rogue and are bound and determined to not only save each other in this catastrophic world, but...everyone else?!  

This volume is setting up a dive to the past and some major reveals, I feel -- but I'm SO GLAD we hopefully won't have to wait long for the next volume!   

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