The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady: Episodes 2-3

For the next few weeks, we’ll be covering (somewhat) episodically the releases of MagiRevo, one of the many isekai shows that released this winter 2023 season, but also one that, in my opinion, stands out among its competition. Why? Read on to find out! And let us know what you think about these episodes in… Read More The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady: Episodes 2-3

01.24.202301.25.2023 sleepminusminus6 Comments

Two Takes on Ten Seconds of Bocchi the Rock!

Over the holidays, two BtT superfans of Bocchi the Rock! were chatting about their favorite series of the season year, when they realized that the same minute-and-a-half-long scene in episode 10 had spoken to them both powerfully. Only, it said different things! So in celebration of the manifold ways in which we receive freedom-bringing truths… Read More Two Takes on Ten Seconds of Bocchi the Rock!

01.23.202301.25.2023 sleepminusminus2 Comments

Missing the Forest for the Chainsaws

We’re delighted to welcome back an old friend and once-upon-a-time staffer here, Matthew, for this eye-opening reassessment of the controversial mega-hit, Chainsaw Man. May we all have ears to hear what he’s saying! “How can you—a Christian—justify watching Chainsaw Man?” I saw this question after every episode. It’s true that Chainsaw Man is edgy and… Read More Missing the Forest for the Chainsaws

01.16.202301.19.2023 Matthew G4 Comments

First Impression: The Fire Hunter

A man armed with a sickle battles to overcome a vicious beast in the forest, saving the life of a little girl at the cost of his own. With his dying breath, he tells her the name of his dog, Kanata, who has fought just as fearsomely as his master. This is no simple, if… Read More First Impression: The Fire Hunter

01.14.202301.14.2023 claireLeave a comment

Fanart Friday: 9s2b

2b or not 2b9s? Definitely 2b9s. It only took me one episode of Nier:Automata Ver1.1a to pair these two (their ship, in Japan at least and maybe over here, is referred to both as 2B9S and 9S2B). I love how they immediately brought the best out of one another. I can imagine how much stronger… Read More Fanart Friday: 9s2b

01.13.202301.13.2023 Staff1 Comment

First Impression: BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense. S2

Maple and her friends are back in New World Online, ready to make mincemeat of the game with their hyper-specific builds! Their first order of business is defeating the Level 3 boss, which Maple defeats single-handedly with her impenetrable defenses and special skills. Afterwards, they access Level 4, an area full of traditional Japanese aesthetics,… Read More First Impression: BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense. S2

01.12.202301.11.2023 stardf291 Comment

First Impression: Kaina of the Great Snow Sea

A silent figure walks in the snow, fully covered to protect himself from the arctic chill. Under the ice, there are clouds, lights, and strange animals. Meanwhile, enormous insects are repairing an enormous hole. Full of enthusiasm, our hunter prepares his harpoon gun and goes after one that’s bearing delicious eggs. We are under the… Read More First Impression: Kaina of the Great Snow Sea

01.11.202301.11.2023 Gaheret11 Comments

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