A Certain Scientific Railgun S Episode 3

Shinobu suggests Mikoto is at the center of the rumored Level 5 cloning project, but refuses to give her any other information. After a little bit of super hacking, Mikoto finds the research facility where Shinobu used to work and sneaks in to investigate.

The Devil Is A Part Timer Episode 4

After surviving the earthquake, Emi remembers her past and wonders why Maou is so kind now. She tries to confront him about it but their conversation is interrupted by Chiho, who runs off when she sees the two together. As the group tries to find her, they discover their real enemy.

Spring 2013 Anime Shorts Episode 3

Welcome to episode 3 of our Spring anime shorts coverage! This week we have questionable academic testing practices, kunai dagger parlor tricks, and life lessons on why you don’t date guys in between evolutionary states.

Oreimo 2 Episode 3

Kyousuke, Kirino and Kuroneko make a surprise visit to Saori’s house for her birthday. After her friends see her without her glasses for the first time, Saori remembers how she got into her various otaku hobbies.

Spring 2013 Anime Shorts Episode 2

Yup, this is happening: The Glorio Blog’s anime shorts coverage is going weekly as we share some thoughts on Aiura, Sparrow’s Hotel, and Muromi-san. This week’s episodes feature alliterated nicknames, big boobs that bounce but not in the way you’d think, and pop idol mermaids saving Japan from Mongol invasion. How could we NOT write about that?

Oreimo 2 Episode 2

Ayase is so concerned about Kirino’s latest gaming obsession that she seeks Kyousuke’s advice. He tries to confront Kirino, but ends up hooked on the game himself. This doesn’t go over well with Manami, who teams up with Ayase to set things straight.

Spring 2013 Anime Shorts Roundabout-A-Go-Go

In addition to all our first impressions of the full length shows, a new anime season means more ANIME SHORTS. For this season I set aside the combined 19 minutes necessary to watch Aiura, Sparrow’s Hotel and Muromi-san and I’m not sure my opinion of the format has changed… OR HAS IT???

First Impressions: Arata the Legend

Arata Hinohara is constantly bullied at school and has trouble making friends. In a different world called Amawakuni, another boy named Arata is framed for murder while trying to save his clan. While fleeing for his life, he runs into a mysterious forest and the two Aratas change places.