Aki is driven in making a robot that can win the funding she needs. Kaito is somewhat given some character, shown as sort of a replacement figure after presumably the untimely death of Aki’s sister in a tragic accident. Doesn’t stop him from continuing to be a dick to the poor genki girl.
After some advice from Shizuku, Haru becomes the most popular boy in school. Just as she starts to get jealous, Haru lashes out again in defense of a girl, only to alienate his classmates and cause more problems. After an Asako-fanservice filled summer, my prediction rings true as the gang run into Haru’s older brother Yuzan. While their meeting is amiable, Haru’s avoidance of him still raises questions to his true nature.
Recap: Jonathan confronts Dio, who turns the stone mask upon himself.
Recap: Kirito takes his first steps into Alfheim Online to find Asuna.
The week we gain a new member in the form of an athletic genius girl who is out looking for some fun.
Over 90% of the land of Consume is dominated by the Ninteldo Kingdom. A new hero emerges from Kingdom of Segua to challenge them as well as avenge his best friend’s death. Basically, it’s a fantasy world re-telling of the Nintendo vs. Sega console wars. Yes, you heard me correctly.
One tank isn’t going to be enough so the girls task themselves with finding and repairing the other four before the club’s new instructor drops in.
Recap: Akane struggles over whether her decision to enter the law enforcement field was the correct one.
Summary: Cool kid, Kuro and Neko conclude their collution, consequently the Black Canine comes back to his objective. Mikoto capitulates to Scepter 4 of his own accord, which causes controversy amongst his clansmen. The Cobalt King cautions Mikoto to keep his capacities in check, but declines to kill him. He consigns his colossally chested second-in-command to communicate their scheme to the cabinet.
As the rest of the students begin choosing which clubs they want to join, Rikka decides to form a club of her own. After some negotiating with potential members, the “Far Eastern Black Magic Nap Society of Summer” is born.
Yoshino reveals the secret behind his magic to Mashiro just in time for him to get caught by Evangeline again. After she gets delt with, another mage enters the fray. Next episode, Yoshino fights the mage as Hakaze gives us a huge info dump. I suppose this stuff was good as world building but damn did it have to be so wordy?
Sorata is put on official Mashiro Duty, and question his own ambitions as he watches and interacts with Mashiro, and the rest of the crew at Sakurasou. Also, more kitties!
The group cruise down the river on their journey. After a campfire story, they decide to devote their trip to hunting down the mysterious Evil Minoshiro.
Argos Test Flight celebrates their victory and prepares for an upcoming TSF tournament. They encounter the ace of the Chinese test group as well as Yuuya’s old squad mates.
Aladdin and Alibaba enter the cave of er dungeon, and face deadly traps as they search for treasure.
ED plots his revenge after his humiliating defeat while Kon is having trouble accepting his position as the Princess’ subordinate.
Recap: Shizuku manages to somewhat ruin my mood by doubting her feelings. Haru’s strange reaction doesn’t help matters, either. Before I was consumed by inconsolable rage, a pretty funny chicken coop segment takes my mind off of perceived betrayal, only to have my fears be relieved by another fantastic scene. However, it looks like just…
Suspecting his father is being slowly poisoned, Jonathan does some investigating in the slums of London. Dio takes the opportunity to plan an assassination using the stone mask.
As my first opportunity to talk about OPs, there really was no other choice than Samurai Champloo’s sublime Battlecry. Now I won’t lie, I’m a hip hop fan through and through. I know not everyone is, but even if you hate hip hop, there’s something truly wonderful about Nujabes’ musical masterpiece that headlined Shinichiro Watanabe’s stylish follow up to Cowboy Bebop.
Yuno goes full creeper in her relentless quest for helping her underclassman while Sae and Hiro continue their honeymoon school trip to Hokkaido. It’s time for the hot springs episode of the season and Shinbo probably gets arrested. Again. Eventually, everyone eats Genghis Khan and Nori and Nazuna conclude that Yuno is a complete idiot. Euphemistically, of course.
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