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Sasaki and Miyano: Episode 11 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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It's so strange seeing MIYANO now the one scrambling to tell his feelings to Sasaki, but there just doesn't seem to be the "perfect" moment to do it! As Miyano struggles to make a move under the best circumstance, we also get insight into the Chairman and why he's been so protective of Miyano!  NOTE: I didn't make the connection in the discussion, but the fact that Miyano's an only child probably has Hanzawa concerned for him as well, considering the "role" that...

Attack on Titan Junior High: Episode 1 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Oh, oh friends. Season 1 callbacks? Seeing characters back from the dead? All the insane connections to the current season?! Am I going to use this 12-episode series as a means of post-Season 4 AOT Therapy? YUP!!   

I haven't laughed this much at Attack on Titan...ever? I'm so hyped for this series, to help bring some levity as I work on the Season 4 Part 2 Recap!   

The Untamed: Movie #2 "Living Dead" FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Oh wow, so this movie! Haha, I definitely get the "mixed bag" reception I'd heard from a lot of commenters on it. On the one hand, there are definitely plot elements I find intriguing and the plot twist was REALLY fun!

But then, there are...moments...that I'm hoping you'll fangirl and laugh along with me about; Sizhui is adorkable as always, but there's something...off...about our cinnamon roll zombie-- err, puppet. But we can talk about it! One thi...

Mo Dao Zu Shi: Audio Drama, Manhua, & Novel Review - Part Thirty-One! DEATH & CONCEALMENT!

NOTE: I accidentally left the timer off of the reaction of the Audio Drama and didn't realize it until I was done editing. -__- I added a note on each video where the time "starts," so I hope that helps! Apologies, and I'll work to have it back for the last two weeks!  

WOW, I thought Yao's end and the reveal with HuaiSang was good in The Untamed, but this was so good! More with HuaiSang, Ling crying (I listen to the extra "Gifting a Dog" and that was HEARTBREAKING), oh, and Qiren ...

Seraph of the End: Episode 16 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Can I say, I love Shinya? He's still suspicious to me, like Guren (thought not as much as before) and I love their relationship together. But yeah, Guren's becoming more of a complex character, as he teaches our "Squad" the price of being late and the seriousness of this mission to come!  

I like the new introduced squad and their design, as they've been charged as new "mentors" for Shinoa, Yu, &...

Death Note: Episode 1 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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I've wanted to watch this series for a while, but now that I'm caught up with Attack on Titan's anime, this seemed like the appropriate follow up, and WOW, are the themes and characters ALREADY connecting to that series!   

But let's take a dive into the first episode of this classic! There is SO much to break down ALREADY and I'm so excited to see where this story goes...and it's only Episode One. Wh...

Yona of the Dawn: Manga Volume 13 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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There's SO many emotions with this one...the thrill of battle, the shock of both Soo-won's tactics and Su-Jin's defeat; the reaction of both his sons, and the aftermath in especially how it involves our Happy Hungry Bunch and what it could mean for them in the future!

Oh, and Hak and Yona go on a date! Kind of, as Jae-ha may be playing matchmaker, and Yona MAY BE realizing she feels certain things for Hak...hmmmmmmmmm....but y'all, can you blame her?...

Sasaki to Miyano: Reaction Replacement Poll!

I can't believe we're ALREADY to the end of Sasaki and Miyano (for now)!

Y'ALL DID IT! These are the narrowed down choices to replace this series, and it's...all over the place in terms of genre! But you all get to decide what I watch next! 

Please vote for ANY and ALL series you'd like me to watch!

* I have read the Fruits Basket manga and watched the original anime, but it's been a while.

** Back in 2020, I started watching this series with my brother; we were b...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Episode 5 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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This show continues to be one of the more psychologically thrilling, sci-fi coming-of-age stories I've seen, as Shinji shows some determination to befriend his fellow Eva pilot, Rei; particularly after noticing the close relationship she has with his estranged father.   

And this show continues to not only weave in character relationships, mystery, bizarrely intriguing imagery, but a...

Twittering Birds Never Fly: Chapter 47 Reaction & Review!

Y'ALL. How I wish for longer and faster updates, but we don't live in a perfect world, eh? 

MY how the tables have turned, as Yashiro finds himself in a similar predicament as Doumeki at the start of this series and has accepted he's not worthy of any love unless it brings pain, in this case from the slime bag, Inami. 

I'm convinced that this woman Doumeki is "seeing" is really just teaching him some "tricks of the trade," but Yoneda Kou...how DARE you just leave us like...

Ace of the Diamond Act II: Episodes 13-16 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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I'm SO glad y'all convinced me to watch these four episodes together! I also want to apologize for my #TaurusEnergy in this, because I vent a little of my frustrations with the double-standard our boy Sawamura has been dealt. I've never been prouder of our sunshine boy for standing up for himself and expressing that he KNOWS HIS ROLE. That #AceEnergy, y'all! 

I have a feeling things are going to get "down and dirty" this season, as Kataoka s...

Sasaki and Miyano: Episode 10 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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The cultural festival reaches its climax and Miyano realizes his feelings for Sasaki -- OMG, the adorableness of this episode! I've been waiting for that Fireworks scene since Episode 1, and the animation and emotion did NOT disappoint!

Plus we got a movie date and Miyano realizing he loves Sasaki on top of that?! **swoon** I can't tell you how excited I am for the final two episodes of this season...it's all coming to an end TOO SOON! 

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Attack on Titan Season 4: Episode 28 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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If Isayama is bound and determined to make us be absolutely HEARTBROKEN for our main trio by the end of this episode and season...mission accomplished! I feel for Mikasa, Eren, and Armin among our crew in this season finale, as we teeter between Mikasa and Eren's perspective.  

I truly feel Eren is one of the more tragic and layered characters I've read in a story -- there are parts of him in this epi...

The Untamed: Movie #1 Fatal Journey FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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I have wanted more HuaiSang in The Untamed, and this movie was DEFINITELY satisfying in that regard -- our actor extraordinaire has never looked better! The moments of him and Mingjue were tugging at my fangirl heart!

This movie was a fun romp, sometimes unintentionally hilarious, but other times giving some really good bonding between our Nie brothers that I'd missed from the original series. Oh, and Yao makes a sneaky cameo, too! Fun times! <...

The Untamed Leftovers

Hey all!

We have The Untamed movies #1, #2, and the WangXian special edition segments to react to -- then I'll be reacting to the Character Songs and some Extras/Behind the Scenes (BTS) moments.

For all you patrons, I have the following questions/statements:

1. Is there a character song. you recommend or a playlist of all of them out there?

2. I want to put together a list of BTS moments to watch -- if there's one or two you'd recommend, let me know below! I want to in...

Mo Dao Zu Shi: Audio Drama, Manhua, & Novel Review - Part Thirty! "OH, FORGET IT!"

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WOW, the donghua and The Untamed did not prepare me for the extra backstory we get on Yao in these chapters! SO much with Sisi now makes sense, and Yao...Yao, my dude...a lot more dots about your character are connecting with Chapters 104-106!  

I also listen to two extras, "Eating Watermelon" and "A-Yuan and Rabbits," and they are surprisingly FITTING extras recommended with these chapters, even if they don't seem that way on the surface! I can't...

Seraph of the End: Episode 15 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Just when you think you've got it figured out who you can trust...this episode comes around and makes you re-think it all again!  

Guren is still shady, but seems...LESS shady? Shades of shade? Haha, there's clearly more to him than meets the eye, and the comparisons to Krul start to pop up, as she reveals something tantalizing to Mika, who is on the struggle bus. Mika and Yu are bound and determined to save one another, and the ...

Attack on Titan Season 4: Episode 27 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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This episode was WILD! Action, Titan transformations (KFC vs. Burger King?!), and CRACK SHIPS?! Possibly THREE major deaths?! Just...what I expected from an Attack on Titan penultimate episode for the season! There is a lot of action as we follow up on the decisions of our "suicide squad," who are moving even deeper into the fray...directly into the line of fire--err--Rumbling!  

I c...

Yona of the Dawn: Manga Volume 12 & OVA #1 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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This volume was full of FIRE! General Su Jin plotting a coup with the Sen Province General, as Yona and her crew take action to try and help the people of Kohka, even if it means aiding Soo-Won...of course, what they don't know is that Soo-Won has already seen this attack coming and seems to be launching a counter-attack of his own: COMPLETE WITH SHOULDER FALCON!

I ALSO look at OVA #1 -- which is AMAZING! A hot spring OVA? With our Husbando Fab Fiv...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Episode 4 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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WHAT an introspective episode into the mind space of our protagonist, Shinji, as he contemplates leaving NERV and finds his way back in the most roundabout way, through his new relationships with Aida, Toji, and his relationship with Misato.   

The atmosphere, scenery, all involved in the aesthetic and emotion of this episode was SO fascinating, as is Shinji's emerging personality! I'm so ready to talk about this with you al...

Ace of the Diamond Act II: Episodes 10-12 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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This season is doing ALL the things for me so far, and we're only 12 episodes in (though, 12 ALREADY) -- I had to do these thumbnails back to back with Koshu and Sawamura because now, IT'S ON! SUNSHINE POWERS ACTIVATE!

Sawamura grows closer to his underclassmen and shows the true spirit of lifting others up in teamwork (though begrudgingly with "Wolf Boy" Koshu), as Furuya seems to be growing more and more selfish and splitting from the team...leavin...

Sasaki and Miyano: Episode 9 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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The Cultural Festival is here! And while Miyano is still trying to cement his feelings for Sasaki before he talks to him, he does agree to meet him for a DATE! A date at the festival -- LET'S GO!  I'm so excited!

I was getting major "Rin at the Samezuka Maid Cafe" vibes from Free! in this episode, especially when we see "Bad Boy" Sasaki -- my dude, you can keep that hairstyle as long as you like. This episode and the last have been SO GOOD! And w...

Attack on Titan Season 4: Episode 26 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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I can INSTANTLY see how this episode would be controversial, but MAN, the parallels with Season 2 to this one, huh? Our 104th Crew would like to go get Eren without any further bloodshed, but "easier said than done" and even the best laid plans aren't foolproof. This episode managed to be surprising while also sticking with the characters and their motivations we've seen develop over the last fo...

The Untamed: Episodes 48-50 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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I can't believe we're here, at the end of the series! It feels like just YESTERDAY I started it! @_@ These last few episodes were so emotional, but THAT ENDING?! EXCUSE ME?!

I'm very grateful you all convinced me to watch this series; I've absolutely LOVED it and the good news is: We still have two movies, some "Special Edition" WangXian scenes, and I have the novel and Audio Drama (thank goodness) to finish. So my Mo Dao Zu Shi journey is not quite ov...

Mo Dao Zu Shi: Audio Drama, Manhua, & Novel Review - Part Twenty-Nine! THE WANGXIAN CONFESSION!!

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98 chapters and nearly 800 pages...and our chaotic gremlin FINALLY puts it all together (with the help of Ship Captain, Xichen) and CONFESSES his love! Oh. My. Gosh. It was everything I could have hoped for and then some...who else confesses in a torrential downpour as their fate is on the brink of destruction? OUR WANGXIAN DOES!  

These chapters were WONDERFUL -- between the confession, Yao's reveal as the antagonist, Su She slander that never ends...

Seraph of the End: Episode 14 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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This second half of the season continues to hit the ground running! Training with inner demons, special abilities, more lore and mystery set up, FERID SPILLING THE TEA VIA ZOOM?!   

It's a WILD episode and I'm glad for our boys Yu, Yoichi, and Kimizuki, but fearful for our boy Mika, y'all.   

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

Death Note: Sub or Dub?

Hey all! As we get closer to the end of Attack on Titan Season 4: Part 2, I'm going to be starting reactions to Death Note on Saturdays!

I love Miyano Mamoru as a VA, but I've heard the English dub is good as well for this series...which do y'all prefer? 

Attack on Titan Season 4: Episode 25 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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**KINGLY HEADPHONE WARNINGS**

I've loved Jean as a character since season 1, so for the second half of Season 4 to focus SO much on this journey as a character has been LIFE GIVING, Isayama! The pain, the choices, the heartache -- the beauty in this cruel world that we see in this episode with our King Jean...it's amazing!  

There's so much symbolism and discussion to be had with this episode, and I know I'm only scra...

Yona of the Dawn: Manga Volume 11 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Yes, the title is Click-bait-y, but I don't think I've encountered a "love triangle" of sorts like this in a manga and it is FASCINATING! 

Soo-won continues to intrigue, Yona continues to grow into more of a badass warrior princess, and Hak continues to climb up my Husbando list! I just...this volume made my heart soar and hurt at the same time. How does this mangaka do it?! The story continues to get better and better and oh, Zeno is SUPER SUSPICIOUS. J...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Episode 3 FULL LENGTH Reaction!

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Shinji continues on his path of being QUITE the unique protagonist as our lone Evangelion pilot transfers to a new high school, but it doesn't quite go as one might expect. We meet a slew of new characters, specifically Aida and Toji -- both of which are interesting additions to our cast!  

This episode is CHOCK full of exposition, mystery; emotional character moments and surprising choices made by them --...