Pilgrimage to Mecha 01: Patlabor (OVA)

Join me as I go back in time and catch up on some of the classics and hidden gems of the mecha genre that every proper fan should know about. Whether I was too young or simply missed out on them, it’s time for me to see the greats of a bygone era and why you should too!

This time: Mobile Police Patlabor

Ping Pong Episode 8

The championship qualifiers are finally here and it’s time for everyone to show the results of their training. With Smile, Peco, Kazama, and Kong all vying for a top spot, there will be winners and losers today.

Ping Pong Episode 7

With Peco’s willpower reignited, he begins to train in earnest once again. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast face their revelations and burdens during their own training.

First Look: Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!!

Matsutaro Sakaguchi is a giant of a man, towering over all of his peers. Rude, rough, brash, lazy, lecherous, and a whole other slew of bad habits make him a pretty unpopular guy. Despite all that, he’s hands down one of the strongest guys in town and soon learns to use his strength in the Sumo ring, if his bad habits don’t stop him first.

Random Manga Theatre 88: Zai x 10

Hit the “Random” button and see what comes up! In this feature, we take a look at whatever manga the Random Number God decides to throw at us and find out if it’s worth your time. This time: Zai x 10, by Yamauchi Yasunobu

Nobunagun Episode 12

The Battleship class Invasion Object isn’t out of the fight just yet. With Sio in its clutches and the rest of the E-Gene holders struggling against the endless onslaught, things aren’t looking as good as planned.

World Conquest Zvezda Plot Episode 10-11

Turns out there was a giant civil war this entire time and West Udogawa had been the only neutral region thanks to Zvezda’s efforts. However, now that Tokyo’s governor (also Asuta’s father) has brought his special forces to the battlefield, Kate and her followers are easily beaten and forced on the run. With things looking grim, Asuta strengthens his convictions…sort of.

Kill la Kill Episode 23

Ryuko and Satsuki, now allied, take the fight directly to Ragyo. Meanwhile, the Elite Four and Mako do their best to rescue the captured humans as well as protect the flagship from the vicious Life Fiber assault.

Nobunagun Episode 10-11

We gain a brief glimpse into the past DOGOO’s enigmatic commander and her origins. In response to the battleship class Invasion Object’s odd behavior, Sio formulates a plan to take it out in addition to halting their advance.

Kill la Kill Episode 22

Recap With Ryuko back in control of herself, it’s time to deal with Nui and take the fight to Ragyo and the Life Fibers. Before that however, Ryuko needs to come to terms with the reality of her origins and their connection to Satsuki.

Nobunagun Episode 9

After barely fending off the battleship class Invasion Object, an injured Sio is sent back to Japan to rest and recover. Not only does she get the chance to catch up with Asao, she also gets to deal with another Invasion Object incursion on the Japanese coast.