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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 7 Full Length Reaction!

**TELEPATHIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

After all the heaviness of the "Divine Tree" arc, I needed some levity and laughs, and we not only get that, but a "new" character re-introduced with more context and their own SECRET! Takenaka is already shaping up to be an interesting addition to the cast!  

Add onto that Reigen taking the group on a spontaneous New Year's Even trip and this arc looks like it will be QUITE intriguing!   

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Chainsaw Man: Makima x Denji [APRIL FOOLS] Reaction!

I'm not linking to this "beautiful disaster," but thanks to the Patron @Cyber who laid out the challenge to watch this...animation. 

The CSM hiatus struggle bus is REAL.   Mainly, I wanted to test out my new headphones for reacting! Glad they work!  

APRIL FOOLS, Y'ALL!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!

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Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4: Episode 13 Early Access Reaction!

**SKYFALLING HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I am SO SO SO happy that we only have to wait until July for Season 5 because -- HOLY SMOKES, after the cliffhanger of this season, I NEED IT!  

This episode had a LOT of reveals, a LOT of development, and a LOT of unresolved tension, threads, questions that I'm so excited to dive deeper into once we get to season 5! In the meantime, I'll be doing a reaction to the manga for these last few episodes in a few weeks' time! I can't wait! I...

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Attack on Titan: Manga Volume 2 Reaction & Review!

*Headphone Warning*  

After many months, I'M BACK, and I'm looking at the 2nd volume of the manga! There are SO. MANY. callbacks and parallels between this and where the anime had ended with season 4 part 2 -- and I have a feeling this is only the beginning! Time to refresh myself this spring before gearing up for the final part!   

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

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MONSTER: Episode 23 Full Length Reaction!

**STALKER-ESQUE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

This episode was ALL about Eva and OH MY GOSH, do we get REVELATIONS! Eva has been "around" more than we thought and she has apparently MET Johan? Her obsession with Tenma rivals Lunge, but there are some key differences and other similarities between them.  

One thing is for sure: Don't mess with crazy!
Well, unless you're an apparent body guard/hit man!   

LINK TO REACTION:2023-03-31 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

The Great Pretender: Episode 14 Full Length Reaction!

**ROMANTIC HEADPHONE WARNINGS, Y'ALL**  

The conclusion to the "Snow of London" case is here and my heart is SOARING! I was curious how Cynthia and Makoto would work to resolve the con and I was NOT disappointed! Also, TIM! Just...TIM! I love him!  

And we leave off with jusssssst the right amount of mystery about a certain blonde Frenchman to get us enticed for the next "case!"   

LINK TO REACTION:2023-03-30 13:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Kuroko's Basketball Season 3: Episodes 1-3 Full Length Reaction!

**SHARK BITE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

 had theories about how this season would start, but NOTHING could prepare me for Shogo Haizaki! WHAT A CHARACTER to start off the season!  

These first episodes were beyond my expectations, but I love seeing our sunshine boy Kise shine, especially next to his besties Kuroko and Kagami! And Aomine getting in on the "action" this set?! If this is how the season is starting, we are in for a FUN RIDE!  

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Tsurune Season 2: Episode 10 Full Length Reaction!

**ELEVATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**

The journey with Nikaido's character reaches a new level as our boys face off against Tsujimine in a mock matchup, and Minato tries to figure out why Nikaido has resentment towards him, Shu, and possibly Kyudo itself!  

KyoAni, you are bound and determined to break my heart, aren't you? I can only hope that Masa-san, Fuwa, and Minato help connect things together for Nikaido's sake as we head into Nationals -- it's finally here!

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Vinland Saga Season 2: Episode 12 Early Access Reaction!

**EYE-CATCHING HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I really feel for Olmar in this episode -- he doesn't want to fight, in truth, but the culture he's surrounded by (and his bro) push him to the brink and the point of no return. Well, a mysterious cloaked man didn't help either. The worst part? It was all to give Canute reason to overtake Ketil's Farm.   

Thorfinn's "angsty sense" is tingling, Leif's making bets to find Thorfinn, and Canute's diving deeper into his madness with ...

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My Hero Academia Season 6: Episode 25 Early Access Reaction!

**SEASON FINALE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Deku and Class IA have been on a JOURNEY this season and we finally see them unwind and reconcile with the last month's events. But there's no time to waste, as All Might learns from a "fairly reliable" source that the timeline they thought they had...is not at ALL accurate!  

It's a race against time to confront Shigaraki AGAIN, and the world is pulling out all the stops in preparation for this "final battle." Season 7 is going to ...

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Heaven Official's Blessing//TGCF: Novel Review - PART 35 - Chapters 116-117!

**HEADPHONE WARNING - I'M HYPED ON SUGAR, Y'ALL!**  

I thought these two chapters wouldn't give me much to talk about but I was WRONG! Oh, so wrong! This set of chapters was CRAZY GOOD -- surprise shenanigans, Hua Cheng topless, and FINALLY! EXPOSITION AND EXPLANATIONS!  

And our chaotic roller coaster journey is taking us to new lands with new (and familiar) faces and I am REALLY getting excited for this volume, now! As if I wasn't before!   

Thank you f...

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Buddy Daddies: Episode 9 Full Length Reaction!

**FAMILY-FRIENDLY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I know that there is angst on the horizon, but for now, can we savor the sweetness that was THIS EPISODE?   

The Field Day at the daycare where Rei gets to see the other parents alongside Kazuki, vocalize his support for Miri, and get confirmation that the three of them, at least in Miri's eyes, are a FAMILY? MY HEART! I'm not ready for the storms to come, so let's take advantage of this wonderful episode for now!   ...

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 6 Full Length Reaction!

**DIMPLED HEADPHONE WARNING**  I'm honestly...still reeling from this episode, and processing it has been a doozy! There's so much more I wanted with Dimple, and this was a literal GUT PUNCH of an episode. I wasn't ready for how simple and beautiful it was!   

We're only at the halfway point, but it's really feeling like "goodbye" with this series, and I'm not ready for that! Now, let me go grab a tissue.   

LINK TO REACTION: 2023-03-26 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4: Episode 12 Early Access Reaction!

**SIGMA-RELATED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

SO...this episode was the first time this season that everything felt...like a LOT. SO, please see the disclaimer below but despite that, this episode was WILD and had so much happening in it! I'm excited for what's to come in this season finale, because there has been a LOT revealed and a LOT left to be addressed...and only one episode to go.  

DISCLAIMER: Since it seemed like there were parts "rushed" in this epis...

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Fire Punch: Manga Volume 8 Full Length Reaction!

**SERIES FINALE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

WOW. This series concludes in such a...FIERY way, and yet leaves QUITE a lot to be discussed and interpreted by the reader, as one would expect from Fujimoto! 

  There was a LOT I did not expect in this volume and I'm still reeling and soaking it all in -- I am planning a livestream for the end of April to talk about Fujimoto's works in general, which would include these Fire Punch. I'll have more on that later on Patreon....

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MONSTER: Episode 22 Full Length Reaction!

**MORALLY GRAY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Lunge is BACK, y'all and he's more obsessed with finding Tenma than ever...to the point of lies and alibis for the guilty?!   

This episode was INSANE and such a RIDE - literally - from start to finish, and yet still feels only like "the beginning..." Tenma, I'm not sure we knew what we were signing up for in meeting Lunge at the start of this series!   

LINK TO REACTION: 2023-03-24 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

The Great Pretender: Episode 13 Full Length Reaction!

**ARTISTIC HEADPHONE WARNING**  

Edamura might as well add both "therapist" and "matchmaker" to his resume, as he tends to the emotional damage left in the wake of Cynthia and Thomas's separation -- all connected by the arrogant art critic and appraiser, Coleman, who turns out to be shadier than he's let on so far!  

This case has checked off the romantic and angsty boxes as we've delved into Cynthia's backstory...but how are we pulling this whole thing off? THAT is the ...

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Romania Black's Top Husbando & Waifu 2023: Elite 8 to THE FINALS!

**Headphone Warning**  

It all comes down to this! Which Husbando and Waifu will join Hak and Yona from 2022 into the Husbando and Waifu Hall of Fame and be eliminated from next year's competition? It was definitely a SWEEP this year, but perhaps not the sweep anyone expected? Or...maybe y'all knew all along.  

Thank you, Patreon, for nominating and making this SUCH a fun Husbando and Waifu bracket competition! I'm already excited for next year!

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Kuroko's Basketball Season 2: ALL SONGS REACTION!

**Headphone Warning** 

LINK TO  @Trukki Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuna8ir0OJLvVND1uQ7UawaXcRUEnp8Z_ 

Thanks to Truck and  @anime...

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Tsurune Season 2: Episode 9 Full Length Reaction!

**I AM LOUD - HEADPHONE WARNING**  

Oh wow, there is a LOT to talk about with this episode! Things are adding up with Nikaido and there's TONS of connections to be made, predictions of where characters are going, and there's SO MUCH heart and humor in this episode! It was CHECKING OFF BOXES!  

I can't believe we only have four episodes to go. I don't want it to end.   

Link to Reaction: 2023-03-21 15:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Vinland Saga Season 2: Episode 11 Early Access Reaction!

**BUG-EYED HEADPHONE WARNINGS**

This episode may on the surface seem like just set up, but there is a LOT under the surface that is soooooo intriguing! 

Ketil deals with not only the news of Harald's death but second-hand embarrassment from Olmar! Canute is plotting ways to keep his created kingdom afloat and Leif's adopted...someone that looks...familiar. Oh my! 

Link to Reaction: 2023-03-21 13:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

My Hero Academia Season 6: Episode 24 Early Access Reaction!

**Declarative Headphone Warnings**  

In this penultimate episode, our girl Ochako not only vocalizes her mission to help her fellow classmate, Deku, but to get the population to realize their importance in Hero Society! This episode was so heartfelt -- I don't blame Deku for all the tears shed!  

And Nezu and the remaining heroes are setting things into motion -- with one episode of the season left, it'll be a lot of fun to see what they have cooked up next week!  &...

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Heaven Official's Blessing//TGCF: Novel Review - PART 34 - Chapters 113-115!

**HEADPHONE WARNING**  

OOOHHHH, The "Reverend of Empty Words" case takes a SURPRISING turn, and Hua Cheng decides to start...prodding...further with his flirting and feelings towards Xie Lian. Now...if only our cinnamon bun deity would TAKE THE HINT! *sigh*   

And on top of it, The Wind Master is in their more dire state, things are chaos in the Heavenly Realm, and Xie Lian -- in true scrap collector fashion -- just can't leave well enough alone! This volume is SUC...

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Buddy Daddies: Episode 8 Full Length Reaction!

**FAMILIAL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Ooohh, this may be the darkest episode of the series yet, but it's also one of my favorites! Rei gets called back to his father, the "boss" of the organization he and Kazuki work for as hitmen, and his concept of "home" is entirely called into question!  

Torn between a duty he was seemingly "born" for and the found family he's forged with Kazuki and Miri, there's a lot that Rei is left to think about, including the big question: Can we ...

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3: Episode 5 Full Length Reaction!

**PEACEFUL HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

Mob has gone on such a journey in this series and now he's faced with an incredible dilemma, as Dimple has set up for Mob to become this deity alongside him -- will Mob succumb to the peer pressure? Or will Mob have to make an ultimate decision to exorcise one of his most kindred spirits?  

This season is on FIRE and SO tense! It's hard not to binge, y'all!  

LINK TO REACTION: 2023-03-19 13:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post

APRIL UPDATE FOR MONDAYS!

Just a Quick Update on:  

- The tabling of Bleach reactions
- What's replacing it & My Hero Academia (for April and Beyond!)
- New Series for April
- Notes on Reactions for new series

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

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Death Billiards - Watch Poll

Hey everyone!

I've planned for a long time to watch Death Parade after Season 4 of Bungo Stray Dogs and I'm SO excited to finally be close to watching!

There is an "OVA" called Death Billiards that I've seen conflicting views on where to watch in terms of the series, so I wanted to poll you all!

Please vote where you think I should watch this OVA in relation to the series as a whole! I'm SO excited to start up this series! 

<3 RB

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FIRE PUNCH: Manga Volume 7 Full Length Reaction!

**PENULTIMATE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

I was so curious how Fujimoto was going to build to some form of a climax...buuuuuuuut, in this 7th volume, WE GET IT! HOLY SMOKES!  

Agni's character is pushed to his limits of "who" he is and whether he deserves to live or not -- as the characters around him are affected by his presence and are forming their own agendas and "attack plans!" This volume blew me away, and I am SO HYPED for the series finale!   

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MONSTER: Episode 21 Full Length Reaction!

**THRILLER HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

HOLY SMOKES -- this episode brings back a familiar face and connects them to Nina in the most scary and twisted way, yet. Nina's "taste for sugar" is definitely tested in this episode, that twists and turns in ways I was NOT prepared for! Monster, what are we doing?!   

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

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The Great Pretender: Episode 12 Full Length Reaction!

**ART CRITIQUING HEADPHONE WARNINGS**  

This episode was hilarious, romantic, and has upped the ante with the con against art auctioneer and appraiser, Coleman, and developed the backstory with our con woman Cynthia as well!  

I loved this episode, but my heart is bracing itself for the heartache to come in the next episode...  

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