Jujutsu Kaisen manga fans have been anticipating this episode for years and it didn't disappoint. When Maki returns to the Zenin Clan household she's meet with her hysterical mother who screams for her to "come back," as Maki heads towards the vault for cursed weapons. Once she enters, she's welcomed by her father, Ogi Zenin. … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 4: “Perfect Preparation”
Twenty-nine years after Hero Himmel’s death, Frieren and her party arrive in Fabel Village. An elderly villager asks them to polish a statue of a great hero. Frieren asks about the reward and is offered a spell that scratches an itchy back, which is more than enough to get her to agree. As they head … Continue reading Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, “The Hero of the South”
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 3: “About the culling game” is an interesting episode. I don't think a single characters moves for the majority of the episode. Jujutsu Kaisen is a series that can get complex. The rules of the culling game being an important example. Personally, when reading the manga I had to re-read … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 3: “About the culling game”
Frieren, Fern, and Stark head to Ende. Along the journey they fish, eat mushrooms, and Frieren finds a crystal that "neutralizes magical effects." It's effect is 3 meters, rare, and worth a lot of gold. Fern tells her to get rid of it as it possess a threat to them. If they were attacked they … Continue reading Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, “Shall We Go, Then?”
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 2: "One More Time", opens with Naoya speed blitzing Choso. He at first overwhelms Choso who cannot figure out his technique. As I mentioned in my last review, Naoya doesn't pack much of a punch. He uses a knife to cut Choso's stomach, compensating for this lack of power. Naoya … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 2: “One More Time”
A monster looks on in terror as Pig God eats his fellow monsters after they mistakenly believe the hero would make easy prey. Pig God then grabs the remaining monster and shoves him into his mouth as he screams. Gums sneaks up from behind and swallows Pig God whole, but Pig God struggles and forces … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 12: “Ultimate Lifeform”
After almost three years, Jujutsu Kaisen returns with "Execution". Yuji is still suffering from the trauma Sukuna's rampage caused during the Shibuya Incident. The first few minutes show Yuji in an abandoned city fighting off a number of different cursed spirits. He's shows off his physical prowess, his massive strength, agility, and speed. Yuji doesn't … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 1: “Execution”
The Surface Team continues clearing out low-level monsters trying to escape from underground. As the Striking Team looks for a way out, a Demon-level monster called Building Booper appears and blocks their escape by blowing up several buildings. Child Emperor’s group finally finds a manhole leading to the surface, but it is buried under two … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 11: “Top Dragons”
Zombieman advances through the Monster Association HQ along his strike route, wiping out every monster in his path. He soon runs into a group of monsters who guide him into a room, claiming they have no intention of attacking him and only want him to fight something inside. Zombieman goes along with it and enters … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 10: “Immortal Bloodbath”
Along the way they find Phoenix Man’s shredded body. Waganma recognizes the costume from a comedy show called Animal Kingdom, where the character could revive no matter how it was killed. As Child Emperor considers this, Phoenix Man suddenly revives in a stronger new form. Child Emperor confronts him, using five layers of transparent film, … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 9: “Brave Child”
Superalloy Darkshine, Crescent Eyebroll, and Feather defeat several monsters. Nearby, Double Hole and Green treat the injured Needle Star. Sekingar and Child Emperor try to address the heroes, but Mizuki interrupts while she and Gearsper struggle to drag Pig God down the stairs to the Monster Association. Kamikaze helps them and calms Iaian, who is … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 8: “Ninja Tale”
The final episodes of My Hero Academia take place after the aftermath of Izuku's victory over All For One. Japan receives aid from allies from overseas for rebuilding, while heroes from around the world help in the restoration of Japan. At the hospital, Katsuki, Izuku, and All Might recover. Katsuki is informed that his "right … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 8, Epilogue (FINAL).
The strike team moves into the abandoned ruins of Z-City. Twin Tail and Crescent Eyebroll take in how empty everything looks, and Child Emperor quickly realizes King isn’t with them. Gearsper explains that King went ahead alone to confront the Monster Association, which disappoints Child Emperor—he feels like King still doesn’t trust him. As One … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 7: “Counterstrike”
Heroes begin pouring out of Kurogiri’s portals from all sides. Deku’s classmates arrive along with students from other Hero schools and every Pro Hero still able to fight. They explain that once the Police confirmed Eraser Head had regained control of Kurogiri, they rushed in immediately. None of them were willing to abandon Deku now. … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 8, Episode 8: “Izuku Midoriya: Rising”
The S-Class heroes assemble to discuss the Monster Association and finalize their attack strategy. Their meeting is interrupted when Sweet Mask barges in. Child Emperor assigns him to lead the surface strike force, but Sweet Mask demands to take command of the S-Class instead, irritating Tatsumaki, Flashy Flash, and Zombieman. Before the argument escalates, King … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 6: “Motley Heroes”
Izuku races toward the memory just as Kotaro starts abusing the shadowy, childlike form of Tenko Shimura—the moment that sets Tenko on the path to becoming Tomura Shigaraki. But Izuku is suddenly thrown back by an invisible wall made from the last bits of mental armor guarding Shigaraki’s origin. He pushes with everything he has, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 8, Episode 7: “From Aizawa”
Garou and Tareo make their escape, but they’re immediately confronted by two monsters. Garou takes them out without any trouble and even eats part of one to regain his strength before moving on. As they continue, Tareo mentions another kid who needs saving, but Garou makes it clear he didn’t come here to rescue anyone. … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 5: “Monster King”
With his new form, Deku Overlay, Deku uses Blackwhip to reinforce and move his body despite the recoil from Gearshift. He covers the area in a thick Smokescreen, but En points out that Tomura can still track him using Search. Instead of going for Deku, Tomura dives straight to the ground, using Decay to try … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 8, Episode 6: “Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!”
At the Hero Association HQ, Child Emperor and Sekingar go over the list of active heroes. After a short conversation with Bofoi, Child Emperor starts to suspect something’s off. Using his authority, he quietly removes Demon Cyborg and Silver Fang from the upcoming rescue operation. Even though Sitch objects, he’s ordered not to inform them. … Continue reading One Punch Man Season 3, Episode 4: “Counterattack Signal”
The battle between Deku and Tomura has now moved out to sea after Tomura uses Decay to rot away and sink a massive part of Shizuoka Prefecture. He taunts that at this rate, he could sink all of Japan within a week—leaving the country with no hope of recovery. But Deku refuses to back down. … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 8, Episode 5: “History’s Greatest Villain”
