Nine and Twelve plant a bomb on the subway, but soon come to realize that the police won’t be able to find it in time to evacuate. Unwilling to become mass murderers, they rush to take down the bomb themselves, but someone is getting in their way.
A late arrival by our main pair puts the group on edge. Their varying personalities start to make them even more at odds with each other. Later, Futaba tries to get everyone to work together to help strengthen their solidarity, but once again their stubbornness gets the best of them.
Last year, Love Lab took The Glorio Blog by storm. Initially turned off by its lackluster premise, it quickly endeared many of us with its great production values, strong and endearing characters, and top notch gag comedy. I absolutely fell in love with this show, and was excited to hear it was coming overseas. Unfortunately… its carrier was Sentai Filmworks.
Nozaki’s editor stops by, leading to horror stories about his obnoxious previous editor and a meeting with his neighbor, a fellow manga author. After reviewing Nozaki’s upcoming manuscripts, the editor suggests he learn how to see things from the heroine’s point of view. Naturally, Nozaki takes his advice too far.
Casual murder continues to dominate this season as Akame ga kill! throws up death flags everywhere, Sabagebu! loses a few good men to some deadly toilet humor, and Locodol kills off some… chocolate tanukis?
Recap As our heroes cross the desert, they’re attacked by The Sun Stand.
Jadeite of the Four Generals attempts to destroy the Sailor Guardians, presumably by dismantling their animation budget.
The police keep grasping at straws while Shibazaki heads to Aomori to gather more clues. Nine prepares another riddle, but starts to clash with Twelve over whether they should take in the runaway Lisa.
Mikoshiba stays over at Nozaki’s place and stay up all night playing a dating sim. The next day, Mikoshiba is invited to a mixer and seeks advice from Nozaki and Chiyo.
Battle lines are drawn again over Aldnoah.Zero, Rail Wars! has even less trains and more boobs than usual, and Sabagebu! manages to make “may the force be with you” jokes funny again.
Recap Steely Dan and his Lovers Stand attacks our heroes, keeping Joseph as a hostage while he torments Jotaro.
Shibazaki is put in charge of the investigation as Nine and Twelve reveal a new riddle to the world. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to run away from home.
Our weekly coverage fills up as we (or should I say Lifesong) add a few new shows. Opinions continue to be split on Aldnoah.Zero but the flurry of oddly named upstart comedies stay unanimously entertaining.
When Chiyo discover’s Nozaki’s background artist visits him late at night, she investigates to see if he’s spending time alone with another girl. While hanging around Mikoshiba, she meets some new friends from the drama club.
Space Dandy gets weird again. The first time it sort of doesn’t work. The second time it really does.
Usagi becomes friends with academic ace Ami Mizuno, but the bad guys look to turn her genius to evil ends.
Back in the real world, Sinon tries to cope with a tragic incident in her past. Kirito parts ways with Asuna and his friends, making the transfer from ALO to GGO.
As Lisa struggles to cope with her new situation and the police struggle to trace the bombers, Nine and Twelve plot their next attack
The zodiac assemble to discuss the rules for voting in a new chairman, while we learn about a strange member of Killua’s family.
Our first batch of Summer shows hit the Roundup with several Slice of Life surprises and mecha cliché disappointments. Throw in some extreme(ly censored) violence and it’s going to be a fun summer!
