After both a literal and an in-universe winter break, Haruka, Makoto, Rei, Nagisa and that girl reunite for another summer of swimming shenanigans, yet there’s a lot of work to be done before they can start training again. Meanwhile, Mikoshiba’s graduation leads to Rin becoming Samezakura’s new swimming team captain, with all due awkwardness.
The oppressive Tokugawa Shogunate and their state funded Boy Band have taken the music from the people. With his burning passion and magic guitar, one man decides to take it back using the power of ROCK.
Another season’s done, so all of our contributors once again get to shine a spotlight on the show they thought to be the very best of the past Spring season, as well as reflect back on the season preview to see which shows disappointed the most.
The remaining chimera ants start their new journeys, while Kite makes a guest appearance in an unlikely place.
It’s the end of yet another anime season, so amidst all the final impressions, we also try to choose our favourite anime theme songs of the season. This proved rather exceptionally hard this season, as not one, but two songs were picked by two different people. I had no idea we had such unanimous taste over here. Then again, maybe we just didn’t watch enough anime this season, and that should probably tell you something.
Blah blah blah our heroes are attacked by the Empress and the Wheel of Fortune.
We bid a tearful farewell to the King of the chimera ants.
We weren’t quite sure what to expect when we heard Masaaki Yuasa was directing a sports anime. Join us as we reflect on the amazing finale of a truly special show.
Pouf realises that a serious illness is threatening the chimera ants, while Welfin saves numerous lives by speaking a single word.
Our heroes fight the Emperor and the Hanged Man in Calcutta, and Polnareff attempts to settle the score with the man who killed his sister.
Welfin squares off against Youpi after some choice words from Ikalgo, while Palm claims that they have won the fight against the chimera ants.
The qualifying matches for the semifinals begin. But while Smile continues to dominate, Peco’s knee is giving out.
Pouf needs to dispose of Komugi before the King regains his memories, while the hunters and their allies rally to defend themselves.
Recap Once they’ve arrived in Singapore, the heroes are attacked by Ebony Devil and Yellow Temperance.
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.
Gon is overcome with grief over Kite’s death, causing him to push his body to its limits to take down Pitou.
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.
Pouf convinces Pitou that Komugi is safe and well, meaning there’s no reason to avoid a fight with Gon. Discovering that Kite is long dead, Gon fights with himself over whether he or Pitou is to blame.
En route to Singapore by sea, our heroes are attacked by the Stands Dark Blue Moon and The Strength.
It’s almost Christmas, and we get a glimpse at how each character spends the time.
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