OP/ED Op-Eds: Macross Frontier [Diamond Crevasse]

Yoko Kanno gets a ton of credit for her musical scores, and deservedly so. It’s worth noting though that she can also write a mean pop song, usually under one of her various pseudonyms. No where is this more evident than with Macross Frontier, with Kanno composing both the score and the majority of the…

Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb Episode 6 – Gestaltzerfall

Summary: In the completely irrelevant first half, Yuno and Miyako have to draw themselves in class. The lesbian subtext flies through the roof, launches itself into the moon’s orbit, and crash lands somewhere in Russia. In the surprisingly grim second half, Hiro sinks into a depression and runs to Miss Yoshinoya and — of course…

Little Busters: Episode 6

This week Komari’s story comes to close as her sad back story is fully revealed. Whenever she sees someone or something die she remembers that her brother is gone, and breaks down. Komari is unable to face the truth head on so eventually she manages to find solace in forgetting that it ever happened.

Robotics Notes Episode 5

While Aki is struggling with financing, Kei investigates the weird reaction his tablet had in the last episode. What he uncovers may bring him to face against a publicly benign but secretly militant scientific body. Wait, haven’t I heard that plot hook before?

So, About K…

Hey, you know that one thing with the bad boys trying to act all cool but actually being very lame, all the random barely dressed girls skipping around for no reason? That one thing with all the sub-par hip-hop and all the incomprehensible rambling? You thought I meant K? Yeah, no, I was talking about…

Pet Girl of Sakurasou: Episode 5

Four months have passed since Mashiro came to Sakurasou, and Sorata is still taking care of her; however, we are in for some mix up as Nanami the childhood friend joins the cast at Sakurasou. Nanami has been having issues paying for her rent, and we learn that she is only able to go to school for becoming a voice actress so long as she pays for it all out of her own pocket, and apparently the rent at Sakurasou is quite cheap.

Blast of Tempest Episode 6

Junichiro is certain Hakaze is dead, even handling her skeleton, which has somehow been picked clean in a matter of months (trust me, this does not happen.) After some fanservice laden backstory for Junichiro, another fruit appears. To make matters worse, Yoshino gets kidnapped, making Mahiro give chase.

Zero is the coolest number

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions Episode 6

Yuuta’s friend Isshiki receives a love letter but has no idea how to handle the situation. While looking for Yuuta for advice, he accidentally discovers Nibutani’s true personality. Later on, he loses his “Cute Girl Poll” notes and they end up in Nibutani’s hands, putting his potential new love (and his life?) in danger.

From The New World Episode 6

Summary: Saki manages to restore Satoru’s cantus by imitating the purification ceremony, and the two escape. Satoru uses his new powers to slaughter entire legions of queerats until they reunite with Squealer and his tribe. The fellowship sets out to find Maria, Mamoru and Shun, but ends up being attacked by the Ground Spider clan.

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

Total Eclipse Episode 18

Yuuya recalls a tragedy from his days before joining Argos. After speaking with Cryska and Natalie, he feels more determined to move forward. En route to celebrating their Blue Flag victory, Cui confronts Yui about her feelings for Yuuya.

Magi: Episode 5

Baba is gravely wounded by the arrow she took to the back, but with her clan on the brink of war she can’t afford to die just yet. With Aladdin’s help Baba chases after her people and stops them killing Hakuei, who despite her undermining general really does wish for peace. Struck with awe at the determination of both Hekuei who risks her life to make peace, and Baba who gives hers the clan lays down their weapons.

My compliments to the the plastic surgeon

Ixion Saga DT Episode 5

Our intrepid party hits the beach for some much needed R&R and Mariandel becomes incredibly popular with the locals. While she soaks up the attention, Kon wonders why she chose the life she leads.

My Little Monster Episode 6

Class Rep Oshima is quickly integrated into the plot as Haru confronts her after her advice fails to win him a class rep nomination of his own. At the same time, Shizuku’s test scores are dropping, which makes her question where her real priorities should lie. Her feelings culminate into the worst date scene in history.

OP/ED Op-Eds: Diebuster [Groovin’ Magic]

It’s been a busy day here at the Glorio Blog, electing a new president and what not. So for this week’s OP/EDs I present an OP that needs no further explanation other than Gunbuster/Diebuster is rad and this is still one of the catchiest OPs of all time. Have fun getting this out of your…

Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb Episode 5: Hell’s Kitchen

Summary: In the first half, Nazuna stresses out over her parents visiting and wanting to taste her cooking. Hiro and Yuno help her out in the most detailed cooking sequence in anime this side of Fate/Stay Night. In the second half, Nori wakes up from a nightmare and ends up hanging out with Sae at…