Episode Reviews

Episode 11 of Champignon Witch tightens the threads of mystery and fairy-tale symbolism, pushing characters toward difficult choices and possible redemption. This installment leans into the gray areas between “white” and “black” magic, using birds, plants, and a tower setting to raise questions about identity, belonging, and whether transformation must always be punishment. Below I […]

Episode 4 of Medalist Season 2 delivers a clean, emotionally resonant chapter that centers on Inori’s long-awaited competition performance while using the aftermath to deepen character relationships—especially the quiet, ongoing growth of her coach Tsukasa. The episode balances a polished on-ice routine with stronger off-ice drama, reminding viewers that victories mean as much for the […]

Episode 9 of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, titled “A Goodnight Hug,” takes the cast to Kobe and folds in intimate conversations, sibling trauma, and cultural signifiers about beauty — all against a backdrop of uneven animation. This installment centers on Yoi and Ichimura exploring boundaries, identity, and tentative romance while the rest of the […]

Episode 10 of SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table doubles down on the show’s corrosive satirical bite while pushing its principal players into darker, more morally compromised territory. This installment keeps the pressure high—both in the literal life-or-death contests that define the series and in the emotional squeezes that reveal who […]

This episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 doubles down on tonal contrast: a surprisingly uproarious comic interlude lands right in the middle of a tense, slow-burning conflict centered on Megumi Fushiguro. Between the introduction of a scene-stealing comedian-sorcerer and a deliberately paced chase fight with Reggie Star, the episode alternates between brilliant levity and moments […]

Chained Soldier Season 2’s Episode 10, “Yokohama Showdown,” doubles down on high-stakes action and ensemble combat, delivering one of the most energized installments of the season so far. While past episodes leaned heavily on fanservice as a selling point, this entry uses those elements sparingly and purposefully—letting the fight choreography, character stakes, and surprising beats […]

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers episode 10 leans into the show’s strengths and weaknesses at once: strong character moments and emotional beats collide with messy pacing and a repetitive training-loop structure. This installment centers on Mirei, whose energy and unpredictability have made her one of the series’ most memorable elements—right up to a cliffhanger that threatens to […]

Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube’s episode 23 delivers one of the series’ most affecting and melancholy chapters, peeling back the layers of Nube’s past and revealing a formative tragedy that helps explain the teacher’s compassion and single-minded dedication to protecting his students. Balancing somber horror with intimate character work, this episode is less about spectacle […]

Episode 10 of The Holy Grail of Eris pushes the series into its most emotionally charged territory yet, leaning hard into the political rot that has shaped the characters’ lives for a decade. This installment sharpens the contrast between those who accept the world’s cruel trade-offs and one young woman who refuses to be turned […]

Episode 11 of Tamon’s B-Side leans into darker emotional territory while still delivering the trademark comedy and charm that has made the series a seasonal standout. This week’s installment puts Natsuki at the center, unspooling a backstory that reframes his prickly exterior and explains the reasons behind his hesitance, guilt, and complicated relationship with work […]