This week’s episode opens with Keiichi and his merry band of idiots entering the forbidden storehouse. Once they begin poking around, Keiichi is surprised to find the storehouse has more farming tools than typical ritual instruments. Takano takes the chance to tell Keiichi more about Hinamizawa murky history and their guardian deity Oyashiro-sama. But that’s… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Gou Episode 7 Review
The babysitting gig is up for the Akudama gang when the ridiculously tenacious Executioner breaks up their party. The group work to get the two kids to their destination – tag teaming in and out of the fight which grows increasingly deadly. In between scenes, we learn more about the executioners and their way of… Continue reading Akudama Drive Episode 6 Review : Brother
Keiichi’s relationship with Mion continues to grow as he spends time at the diner and even goes on a sorta date with her. But that’s ultimately turned on its head when it’s revealed that Mion really does have a twin sister called Shion. And it’s Shion who has been hanging out with Keiichi, and perhaps… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Gou Episode 6 Review
It seems the Akudama can celebrate a job well done after saving the children from the train’s vault. But they’ve forgotten one key point – they’re in the middle of nowhere and the kids need a ride out. But not all the Akudama come along for the return journey, with Hacker staying behind to try… Continue reading Akudama Drive Episode 5 Review : Dead Man Walking
Much like the 1994 Keanu Reeve’s film, Akudama Drive‘s fourth episode was a non-stop, exhilarating ride. After successfully making their way on the shinkansen last week, the Akudama crew make their way through it to the vault. But they quickly discover they’re not the only ones on the ride. Our favourite executioners are hot on their… Continue reading Akudama Drive Episode 4 Review : Speed
I don’t even know where to start this review – what an absolutely insane episode that was! But I suppose the beginning is the best place to, well, begin. After last week’s creepy Rena incident, Keiichi begins to avoid her as he tries to work out exactly what’s going on in the village. Rika confronts… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Gou Episode 4 Review
Picking up where last week’s episode left off, the team brainstorm exactly how they’ll steal the cargo from the shinkansen. But the train isn’t their only problem, as they find the the station and platform defences just as formidable. The mysterious robo-cat divides the Akudama up. Teams A and B will work on the switches… Continue reading Akudama Drive Episode 3 Review: Mission Impossible
I have something I have to admit – I’ve never really enjoyed watching music themed anime. There’s nothing wrong with them, I’m just not the biggest fan of them. On the other hand otome and general mobile game anime adaptations can be a major hit or miss. So all the cards were against me on… Continue reading Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle Anime First Impressions (Episodes 1 – 3)
Wow, three episodes in and the series is already popping off! This week’s episode opens with the ending of the Watanagashi festival. Rena tells Keiichi a bit about the village’s guardian, Oyasahiro-sama – a name that continues to pop up throughout the episode. The day after festival, all seems quiet and settled in the village.… Continue reading Higurashi When They Cry – Gou Episode 3 Review : Demon Deception – Part 3
After a premiere episode that left me with mixed feelings, I started Akudama Drive‘s second episode with a bit of anxious anticipation. But, as the episode unfolded, I was pleasantly surprised. The episode starts off shortly after the explosive collars are placed on the team. Their mysterious client-turned-captor has a second task for them, one he’ll pay… Continue reading Akudama Drive Episode 2 Review: Reservoir Dogs
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