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Ooi Tonbo is turning out to be the sleeper hit of the season.
I love seeing Tonbo's enthusiasm playing golf, it's a joy to watch. She is even teaching the old man a few tricks. The comment of the scary face is funny because Igrashi has the same feeling regarding Tonbo's grandfather. But for him, he wants to know more about Igrashi's character.
Tonbo's backstory is so tragic.
Losing your parents at a young age and no one else was willing to take her in. It wasn't until she played golf at the island that she found happiness again. Will golf be the thing that pushes her to want to leave the island? But man no wonder she doesn't want to use anything but the 3-iron her father gave her, it's her connection to the family.
Only thing odd is how willing they are letting a stranger in Igrashi be close with Tonbo. But beyond that this has a really good first two episodes.
I love seeing Tonbo's enthusiasm playing golf, it's a joy to watch. She is even teaching the old man a few tricks. The comment of the scary face is funny because Igrashi has the same feeling regarding Tonbo's grandfather. But for him, he wants to know more about Igrashi's character.
Tonbo's backstory is so tragic.
Losing your parents at a young age and no one else was willing to take her in. It wasn't until she played golf at the island that she found happiness again. Will golf be the thing that pushes her to want to leave the island? But man no wonder she doesn't want to use anything but the 3-iron her father gave her, it's her connection to the family. Only thing odd is how willing they are letting a stranger in Igrashi be close with Tonbo. But beyond that this has a really good first two episodes.
Kaiju No. 8 day... ready to save this Spring Season
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Girls Band Cry with a really good episode. And really showing the disgusting effects bullying can have on the rest of someone's life. Nina clearly was someone who was heavily bullied in high school. Where she ends up being a loner and whenever someone tries to reach their hand out, she pushes them away because of said bullying. But since there is nothing the other person it did it leaves you blaming yourself and putting yourself down. Great ending scene as for people who have dealt with this issue, the first connection is the most important, but it is the hardest.
That Kaiju 8 anime first episode was pretty dope.
Love the approach to it and how it shines light on the other side of the game.
Love the approach to it and how it shines light on the other side of the game.
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
It’s about to be over
Man this run is crazy
Most likely the deaths of Toriyama & Miura probably made him consider to finish the story.
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
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Watched 2 more premieres. The first being "The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master", which is a fantas historical series that holds some similarities to the structure of royalty that was shown in series like Apothecary Diaries and Raven of the Inner Palace
We have the 4 ladies from the different region trying to win over the prince. Although it's the 2nd son who is heir to the throne and not the son of the current Empress. Rather interesting. So the name was more of an attack on the prince rather than Asebi. Still she is def one to keep on alert.
Asebi is really easy to like, but she is not prepared. After all if it wasn't for her sister being ill, she wouldn't be here. Hamayuu really will give to you straight. Does seem lazy of sorts, but you can tell she is clever. Mausho is the most elegant of them and most proper and leaves the best first impression. Shiratama is rather quiet, but the way she dropped the cup was clearly intentional. She is one that shouldn't be underestimated.
Yukiya is quite the character. He is a little manipulative brat, but looks to be a very interesting character. His big history is that he has a different mom then the rest of his brothers and is one of high status compared to the rest. But I love his talk with the mom that took care of him. You can see despite not being her blood related son, she treats and loves him as much as the rest of the son.
So Yukiya will be one of two current attendees for the prince. The other being Sumio, who is more of a bodyguard from the looks of things. Curious to learn more about the prince and there was a lot of good world building in this episode. This one also looks very solid on the visual front.
The other being "Whisper Me a Love Song". Which is a very straightforward yuri romance. Main topic surrounds falling in love in first sight. But also music plays a major theme and the big thing how much it adds on from the manga in that front.
We have the 4 ladies from the different region trying to win over the prince. Although it's the 2nd son who is heir to the throne and not the son of the current Empress. Rather interesting. So the name was more of an attack on the prince rather than Asebi. Still she is def one to keep on alert.
Asebi is really easy to like, but she is not prepared. After all if it wasn't for her sister being ill, she wouldn't be here. Hamayuu really will give to you straight. Does seem lazy of sorts, but you can tell she is clever. Mausho is the most elegant of them and most proper and leaves the best first impression. Shiratama is rather quiet, but the way she dropped the cup was clearly intentional. She is one that shouldn't be underestimated.
Yukiya is quite the character. He is a little manipulative brat, but looks to be a very interesting character. His big history is that he has a different mom then the rest of his brothers and is one of high status compared to the rest. But I love his talk with the mom that took care of him. You can see despite not being her blood related son, she treats and loves him as much as the rest of the son.
So Yukiya will be one of two current attendees for the prince. The other being Sumio, who is more of a bodyguard from the looks of things. Curious to learn more about the prince and there was a lot of good world building in this episode. This one also looks very solid on the visual front.
The other being "Whisper Me a Love Song". Which is a very straightforward yuri romance. Main topic surrounds falling in love in first sight. But also music plays a major theme and the big thing how much it adds on from the manga in that front.
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@LordDeathwatch Man with only 2 episodes left of Kingdom S4 for me. It's hard to compare S4 & S3. S3 was a stand against the coalition army. Basically Qin stands against the other nations and Li Mu in particular. It's more so showcased how tactics on the battlefield. Seeing both the current and upcoming generation step up. Zheng and Xin in particular showcasing great heart and determination.
S4 felt it really dived into the politics. As this truly was the battle to decide it all between Zheng and Lu Buwei. In the anime I am more of a fan of the politics dynamic because everything has meaning. The chess match that ensure from it is fascinating to me. Seeing Zheng and Buwei play it with their fellow associates had you truly drawn in with each move that would happen. Author has done a fantastic job.
First note we see before the rebellion actually getting under way. Both Ben and Xin with big achievements. Even though Xin got his by accident
We have always seen Ben grinding and coming up with the plan to get that W is where you really see his potential being fully utilized. However, I do like what Teng mentioned for Ben being promoted straight to general would be a bad idea. Ever step on the way to being a general is key and skipping Brigadier would be a mistake. Xin knows that in the game to being a general first, Ben is slightly ahead, but that will only boost his morale.
I will give the author credit here. You can take a PoS character like Zheng's mom and do some good characterization with her character really shows he knows what he is doing. She is a woman who was used and left by her previous lovers. Lao Ai was basically the person she needed at the time. Where she ended up having two kids, and you can see she loves him. Even more scummy is her kids were used as threats to get the rebellion rolling. Truly scum Lu Buwei's group is
Don't get me wrong she is a terrible person. The way she continues to treat Zheng is terrible.
Man talk about a scene that had me jumping out of my seat like
Chengping was a guy we could tell was a bit wish washy. But man to make the move to defect from Lu Buwei and join Zheng's faction was an insane moment. It literally was what Zheng needed to beat Buwei. It wasn't for it is without certain Zheng would have lost. Diao's two tactician mentors being on Zheng's side can't be understated.
Buwei does mention getting his monies worth out of Chengping. Which makes me wonder does he view all his pillars as replaceable pawns?
The conversation between Zheng and Buwei was one very interesting one. As we know Zheng wants to unify the Middle Kingdom. For Buwei his ambitions dates back to his merchant days. He wants to use wealth instead of war. He does bring some points that creating allies with various nations and staying in their good company would be a much more ideal solution. Fewer lives would be at risk.
However, Zheng brings up a great point. Eventually when do the other warring turn on Buwei's ideal Qin? We could trade for those riches? But we could take it all for ourselves. Overall Buwei's utopia feels too out of touch of reality. As a merchant you always assume things will go your way. When you are a King, you can't have that mindset. Which really shows that Zheng is the man to take Qin to the next level.
You know Xin is a fukking idiot. But this was a great moment to let him know that he has that it factor that a general needs. The number 1 priority is saving Xin's kid. God forbid something happens to Xin the spot would be on them. This being a part of Buwei's plan make my stomach crawl. It wasn't easy but Xin got the save for the girls and Xin's daughter.
The irony here is that general's son got caught by Xin so fast because of all the civilians he killed along the way. The contrast between him and Xin was clear. Xin we know from S2 despises people like that. People who appear strong to the weak, but when a strong person like Xin comes around they are weak in comparison. Even more sickening was him talking about taking pleasure in killing civilians. I am surprised Xin didn't kill him on the spot for saying that.
Beyond that we got a fun moment when uncle Xin introduces himself to Zheng's daughter. It's funny where you can see she has a lot of her father's personality.
Man oh man. It can't be understated the impression that Lord Chengping made his quelling this rebellion. He gets touted as having the military prowess as Meng Wu and brains on the level of Li Mu. Talk about hyping a man up. Well we know that the later part holds up very well. He was so key in alerting both Diao and Xin so they can get to Xianyang as soon as they could.
But the part of having military prowess on the level of Meng Wu is really saying something. Now granted he isn't in combat as much as Meng Wu nowadays, so there is a worry of rust. But man oh man he solo and chopped the head of that opposing general with easy
. Him now being on Zheng's side is even more of a big deal then anyone realized before.
Here we get a big scene dedicated to showing how great the influence of Zheng is. Like Zheng, he has a dream of unifying the Middle Kingdom. How Zheng went about going to the last stand in Zui was bits of sparks that let him know that Zheng is the one to accomplish this impossible task. Now with Zheng beating Buwei the internal battle within Qin is over, and they can continue back to the external fight with the other nations.
Also, dead ass Xin speaking to Chengping like he is his equal.
S4 felt it really dived into the politics. As this truly was the battle to decide it all between Zheng and Lu Buwei. In the anime I am more of a fan of the politics dynamic because everything has meaning. The chess match that ensure from it is fascinating to me. Seeing Zheng and Buwei play it with their fellow associates had you truly drawn in with each move that would happen. Author has done a fantastic job.
First note we see before the rebellion actually getting under way. Both Ben and Xin with big achievements. Even though Xin got his by accident
We have always seen Ben grinding and coming up with the plan to get that W is where you really see his potential being fully utilized. However, I do like what Teng mentioned for Ben being promoted straight to general would be a bad idea. Ever step on the way to being a general is key and skipping Brigadier would be a mistake. Xin knows that in the game to being a general first, Ben is slightly ahead, but that will only boost his morale.
I will give the author credit here. You can take a PoS character like Zheng's mom and do some good characterization with her character really shows he knows what he is doing. She is a woman who was used and left by her previous lovers. Lao Ai was basically the person she needed at the time. Where she ended up having two kids, and you can see she loves him. Even more scummy is her kids were used as threats to get the rebellion rolling. Truly scum Lu Buwei's group is
Don't get me wrong she is a terrible person. The way she continues to treat Zheng is terrible.
Man talk about a scene that had me jumping out of my seat like
Chengping was a guy we could tell was a bit wish washy. But man to make the move to defect from Lu Buwei and join Zheng's faction was an insane moment. It literally was what Zheng needed to beat Buwei. It wasn't for it is without certain Zheng would have lost. Diao's two tactician mentors being on Zheng's side can't be understated.
Buwei does mention getting his monies worth out of Chengping. Which makes me wonder does he view all his pillars as replaceable pawns?
The conversation between Zheng and Buwei was one very interesting one. As we know Zheng wants to unify the Middle Kingdom. For Buwei his ambitions dates back to his merchant days. He wants to use wealth instead of war. He does bring some points that creating allies with various nations and staying in their good company would be a much more ideal solution. Fewer lives would be at risk.
However, Zheng brings up a great point. Eventually when do the other warring turn on Buwei's ideal Qin? We could trade for those riches? But we could take it all for ourselves. Overall Buwei's utopia feels too out of touch of reality. As a merchant you always assume things will go your way. When you are a King, you can't have that mindset. Which really shows that Zheng is the man to take Qin to the next level.
You know Xin is a fukking idiot. But this was a great moment to let him know that he has that it factor that a general needs. The number 1 priority is saving Xin's kid. God forbid something happens to Xin the spot would be on them. This being a part of Buwei's plan make my stomach crawl. It wasn't easy but Xin got the save for the girls and Xin's daughter.
The irony here is that general's son got caught by Xin so fast because of all the civilians he killed along the way. The contrast between him and Xin was clear. Xin we know from S2 despises people like that. People who appear strong to the weak, but when a strong person like Xin comes around they are weak in comparison. Even more sickening was him talking about taking pleasure in killing civilians. I am surprised Xin didn't kill him on the spot for saying that.
Beyond that we got a fun moment when uncle Xin introduces himself to Zheng's daughter. It's funny where you can see she has a lot of her father's personality.
Man oh man. It can't be understated the impression that Lord Chengping made his quelling this rebellion. He gets touted as having the military prowess as Meng Wu and brains on the level of Li Mu. Talk about hyping a man up. Well we know that the later part holds up very well. He was so key in alerting both Diao and Xin so they can get to Xianyang as soon as they could.
But the part of having military prowess on the level of Meng Wu is really saying something. Now granted he isn't in combat as much as Meng Wu nowadays, so there is a worry of rust. But man oh man he solo and chopped the head of that opposing general with easy
. Him now being on Zheng's side is even more of a big deal then anyone realized before.
Here we get a big scene dedicated to showing how great the influence of Zheng is. Like Zheng, he has a dream of unifying the Middle Kingdom. How Zheng went about going to the last stand in Zui was bits of sparks that let him know that Zheng is the one to accomplish this impossible task. Now with Zheng beating Buwei the internal battle within Qin is over, and they can continue back to the external fight with the other nations.
Also, dead ass Xin speaking to Chengping like he is his equal.
Finished Solo Leveling.
I’m checking out that Kaiju No. 8 now since it has a same week dub.
Must be a good series since it had a countdown on Crunchyroll plus the dub.
I’m thinking of checking Wind Breaker out when the dub comes out. I’m wondering if it’s like Tokyo Revengers because some of the plot sounds the same.
I’m checking out that Kaiju No. 8 now since it has a same week dub.
Must be a good series since it had a countdown on Crunchyroll plus the dub.
I’m thinking of checking Wind Breaker out when the dub comes out. I’m wondering if it’s like Tokyo Revengers because some of the plot sounds the same.
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Ranger Reject Episode 2
This episode adapted chapter 2 and rearranged parts in chapter. More so to make F's appearance be less random like it was in the manga. Hopefully they go back and adapt the cafe scene at the beginning of the next episode.
This is where D's journey truly begins. One thing to note is that when Suzukiri first sees through D's disguise. This is something that less notable in the manga when I read it. Suzukiri's real side is quite frightening.
The scene at the fortress really shows how much of an a$$hole the Red Keeper is. He basically talks to them as allies, but in reality he is just looking down on them and calling them pathetic basically. Blue Squadron setting up shop at their home must be frustrating as they can't do anything about it.
The final scene where the Red Keeper was great as it shows that divine artifacts can kill monsters, but speaking of the adaptation it looks even more promising than I initially expected coming in.
On another note the OP & ED are both great
This episode adapted chapter 2 and rearranged parts in chapter. More so to make F's appearance be less random like it was in the manga. Hopefully they go back and adapt the cafe scene at the beginning of the next episode.
This is where D's journey truly begins. One thing to note is that when Suzukiri first sees through D's disguise. This is something that less notable in the manga when I read it. Suzukiri's real side is quite frightening.
The scene at the fortress really shows how much of an a$$hole the Red Keeper is. He basically talks to them as allies, but in reality he is just looking down on them and calling them pathetic basically. Blue Squadron setting up shop at their home must be frustrating as they can't do anything about it.
The final scene where the Red Keeper was great as it shows that divine artifacts can kill monsters, but speaking of the adaptation it looks even more promising than I initially expected coming in.
On another note the OP & ED are both great
An excellent summation for this season yet again. I'm really glad you enjoyed it bro, it's one of the extremely few series that are worth enduring horrible animation for 2 seasons.Also, dead ass Xin speaking to Chengping like he is his equal.