Free! Episode 11 – 60-dollar Melons
Recap: After learning the truth about Rin’s rivalry with the rest of the team, Rei confronts him for Haruka’s sake.
Free! Episode 9 – Rei the Ace Detective
Recap: Haruka, Makoto, Rei and Nagisa manage to win the relay and qualify for regionals. After a heroic welcome upon their return home, they decide to treat themselves to a visit to the local festival. Rin and the boys from Samezuka are there as well, though Rin does not seem to be his usual self.
Free! Episode 8
Recap: Haruka starts questioning his motives for swimming, while Makoto, Nagisa and Rei try to compensate for his unexpected loss. With Iwatobi’s shot at the finals ruined, Gou offers the boys a surprising second chance.
Free! Episode 7 – A Cake A Day Keeps The Villain Away
Recap: It is the final days before prefecturals and while the Iwatobi boys train like there is no tomorrow, Rin’s drive to win digs up some demons from his past.
Kamen Rider Wizard Episodes 46 & 47
Recap: Koyomi tries to hide her wounds from Haruto and the others while Mayu’s frustration reaches a breaking point.
Free! Episode 6 – Swimming in the Rain
Recap: Makoto is struck by a sudden anxiety attack while trying to save Rei from drowning. Haruka and Nagisa jump into the ocean to help, but the heavy weather causes them to lose track of one another.
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Episode 25
Recap: Right when the Kyoryugers think the Deboss army has been defeated for good, Luckyero strikes them where they cannot fight back.
Free! Episode 4 – The Ocean Says Yes
Recap: With a mere week before their big debut, Gou submits the swimming team to a phenomenal training regime, yet her meticulously planned schedule is quickly tossed out as Rei cannot catch up. It is up to Makoto and Nagisa to teach him how to swim.
Kamen Rider Wizard Episode 43
Recap: Koyomi finds out a bit more about her past while Kousuke, Rinko and Mayu travel to the woods to confront Wiseman.
Free! Episode 3 – Go, Gou, Go!
Recap: Despite having reeled in a manager, Haruka, Makoto and Nagisa soon realize that in order to swim relay, they will need a proper fourth member. Nagisa’s eye quickly falls on the bespectacled athletics ace Rei Ryugazaki, for no other reason than that he has a girly name. I’m starting to spot some sort of…
Free! Episode 2 – Girls Who Are Boys Who Like Boys To Be Girls
Recap: Nagisa thinks the best way for the boys to get to hang with Rin again is by competing against his school with a swim club of their own. Gou is eager to help out as the swimbros go through the all too familiar motions, including searching for a fourth member and blackmailing a quirky…
First Impressions: Il Sole Penetra Le Illusioni ~ Day Break Illusion
Alternate titles: Day Break Illusion, Gen’ei wo Kakeru Taiyou, The Sun Penetrates the Illusions, The Phantom Piercing Sun; how many titles can one show have? Anime Original by AIC Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: Akari Taiyou (Mai Kadowaki) is a perky middle schooler with a silly, colourful hairstyle who goes around her daily live telling fortunes and helping other…
First Impressions: Tamayura ~ More Aggressive ~
Alternate titles: Tamayura ~ More Assertive ~ Anime Original by TYO Animations Currently unlicensed Premise: It has been one year since Fuu “Potte” Sawatari (Ayana Taketatsu) has moved back to her late father’s hometown. While reminiscing about their adventures, her friends Kaoru (Kana Asumi), Norie (Yuka Iguchi) and Maon (Yuko Gibu) conclude that Fuu seems…
The Flowers of Evil Episode 13 and Final Impressions
Recap: Kasuga sneaks into Nakamura’s room and discovers her secret diary. When she barges in however, he soon finds himself in a whole new world of trouble.
The Flowers of Evil Episode 12 – Meet the Parents
Recap: Kasuga tries to apologize to Nakamura, but she refuses to talk to him. As a last resort, he pays a visit to her house.
Kamen Bike Rider Wizard Episode 40
While Haruto and Rinko try to gather more information on the mysterious White Wizard, Kousuke teaches a kid how to ride a bike, and an old friend returns…
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Episode 18
After having been kicked from the team by Tessai, Daigo tries to prove his worth.
The Flowers of Evil Episode 11 – Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Recap: After getting taken in by the police, the members of our dysfunctional trio hardly talk to each other for over a month. Rumours about Saeki and Kasuga breaking up only add fuel to the fire, but oddly enough, Nakamura seems to be doing just fine.
The Flowers of Evil Episode 9 – Fedoras of Evil
Recap: Saeki does not want to break up with Kasuga despite the truths that have been revealed to her. More confused than ever, Kasuga takes a day off school, providing Nakamura with ample opportunity to toy with Saeki.
Jukebox: Mop of Head
Believe it or not, Japan can make other music aside from peppy pop! It has a vibrant underground music scene, which over the years has developed into an influential force to be reckoned with. In Jukebox, we take a look at the versatility of the Japanese music industry — beyond the realm of anime and other geekery.…
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