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The Perfect Insider ‒ Episode 5
"Things kicked into overdrive in this week's Perfect Insider, as secrets were revealed and chilling contrasts were drawn from the first minute to the last."
Gintama ‒ Episode 296
"If the rest of the stories leading up to the potentially game-changing Shogun Assassination Arc are as funny as this, we'll have plenty of fond memories to look back on when the show puts on its serious face."
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation ‒ Episode 5
"Overall, this episode lacked some of the strong atmosphere of the previous one, but still did a fine job of concluding Beautiful Bones' first two-part arc."
Dance with Devils ‒ Episode 5
"Watch out, Ritsuka – you may be Beauty, but you really ought to consider which Beast you want to tame."
One-Punch Man ‒ Episode 5
"Comedy and intrigue aside, this episode's real centerpiece is the outstanding faceoff between Saitama and Genos."
Mr. Osomatsu ‒ Episode 5
"The brothers' personalities are becoming better-established with each new story, as their little world grows ever more expansive."
One Piece ‒ Episode 716
"I really love the Dressrosa arc, but it's definitely the One Piece adventure where Oda's godlike sense of big-picture storytelling begins to crack and show its weaknesses."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 5
"This episode seems designed to make sense of everything that's happened previously, but it could just confuse viewers further."
Comet Lucifer ‒ Episode 5
"Comet Lucifer has a lot of ground to cover in this episode, and the pacing is a tad rushed as a result."
Haikyu!! Second Season ‒ Episode 5
"Hinata's got a lot to work through in the coming weeks, and it will be just as, if not more, rewarding to see him grow as a person as well as a player."
Utawarerumono: The False Faces ‒ Episode 5
"In a questionable lapse of judgment, Utawarerumono decided to put the mild momentum it had worked so hard to build up on hold for tired old comedy hijinks."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 5
"Iron-Blooded Orphans remains entertaining thanks to its winning combination of character development, action choreography, and great animation."
The Asterisk War ‒ Episode 5
"With its introductory story arc done, The Asterisk War moves on to its next one (presumably the adaptation of the second novel?) with a blitz of new character introductions."
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign ‒ Episode 16
"This week's Seraph of the End has united two of my favorite things – action and character development."
Young Black Jack ‒ Episode 5
"None of this is outside standard war-movie fare, but at least it wasn't boring."
Attack on Titan: Junior High ‒ Episode 5
"There's still a fair amount of repetition, but this is one of the more original episodes the show has given us so far."
Garo: Crimson Moon ‒ Episode 4
"It took four episodes to get there, but Crimson Moon is no longer a serious downgrade from the first season, and it still has the potential to surpass it with a more compelling narrative."
Owarimonogatari ‒ Episode 5
"This week's Owarimonogatari let slip the whole (alleged) story of Oikura and Araragi's relationship, straight from Oikura herself."
Chivalry of a Failed Knight ‒ Episode 5
"The prelude to a kiss has to be done just right to get the perfect reaction from the audience – preferably the one where they wait with baited breath for the moment to come and smile when at last it does."
K: Return of Kings ‒ Episode 5
"So bigger and more active things are coming and this episode is just the set-up. Some of the content is just a slog, but it offers enough intriguing details."
Noragami Aragoto ‒ Episode 5
"The Bishamon Arc, which concludes next episode, has proven itself to be a surprisingly raw, emotional, and mature work of animated storytelling."
Heavy Object ‒ Episode 5
"Watching the little guy win by outsmarting the enemy can be a very satisfying experience, even when the script isn't the best thing ever written."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 18
"Even though this episode featured Ushio in a desperate situation, the plot presented a balanced mix of comedy and drama that gives every character a part to play."
The Perfect Insider ‒ Episode 4
"This episode wasn't a highlight, but The Perfect Insider is still threading its strange needle of mystery, character, and theme."
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation ‒ Episode 4
"The show finally got what it apparently always needed - a little bit more time."
Dance with Devils ‒ Episode 4
"This felt like a slow episode, honestly, devoted to explaining things that we had already figured out for ourselves."
Gintama ‒ Episode 295
"Picking up one month after the previous installment left off, episode 295 continues the story of the perpetually silent Saito Shimaru."
Mr. Osomatsu ‒ Episode 4
"After sampling three different formats, I think Mr. Osomatsu is best served by the two-segment setup featured in this episode."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 4
"Jiro was a mysterious protagonist from the start, but now that we know a little bit about him, more questions have been raised than answered."
One Piece ‒ Episode 715
"I never thought I'd find myself wanting to join some kind of Mansherry fan club, but here I am."
Comet Lucifer ‒ Episode 4
"It feels like the wheels that drive the story are starting to turn, and some of this week's events will likely have consequences that extend beyond the end credits."
One-Punch Man ‒ Episode 4
"Poor Saitama may be the world's strongest man, but he's been doing it all wrong for three whole years, and he'll have to learn that the hard way!"
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 4
"Some of these explanations took away the mystery, while others left me in the dark, and I'm not sure what to think about the final result."
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign ‒ Episode 15
"While this episode was fine, I do hope that we get some action soon to offset all the scheming."
The Asterisk War ‒ Episode 4
To this point The Asterisk War has felt every bit like a typical super-powered, school-based battle anime. Episode 4 does at least show that it is going to be a competent representative of its genre.
Young Black Jack ‒ Episode 4
"It's episode 4 of Young Black Jack, and everyone's going to 'Nam."
Garo: Crimson Moon ‒ Episode 3
"Garo: Crimson Moon is starting to come into its own."
Utawarerumono: The False Faces ‒ Episode 4
"In keeping with the tone of the show so far, this is the pleasant kind of onsen outing that makes you feel warm and bubbly inside, rather than dirty and sweaty."
Noragami Aragoto ‒ Episode 4
"This episode was a series of emotional gut punches ramping up to a shocking cliffhanger."
Haikyu!! Second Season ‒ Episode 4
"Mostly this episode is about introducing the next set of opponents for our team, and there are plenty of stand-outs for Karasuma to worry over, especially since their team is noticeably weaker before the two test re-takers arrive."
Owarimonogatari ‒ Episode 4
"In this week's episode of Owarimonogatari, Araragi and Hanekawa decide to go to Oikura's house. The End."
Attack on Titan: Junior High ‒ Episode 4
"The junior high school setting could be an interesting new playground to explore, but currently it's just a background for the same jokes we've already heard."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 17
"It's an unlikely plot in a strange episode, but it redeems itself by giving putting prior standalone episodes to good use."
Chivalry of a Failed Knight ‒ Episode 4
"This week brings us the showdown between Ikki and Kirihara, a bully with a seriously inflated sense of his own awesomeness"
K: Return of Kings ‒ Episode 4
"If you're grading solely on action scenes then episode 4 is one of the franchise's most trivial episodes to date."
Heavy Object ‒ Episode 4
"The change of scenery offers some new visuals and forces the characters to adopt some new tactics, but Heavy Object's thick veil of technical terms remains the same."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 435
"No wonder Jiraiya never published this "masterpiece" we've been watching."
The Perfect Insider ‒ Episode 3
"The Perfect Insider upped the ante significantly in this third episode, maintaining its knack for character-rich dialogue."
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation ‒ Episode 3
"This episode definitely surprised me, but not in a good way. It really did get my hopes up for a formula break, but then the formula returned, and the formula remained not particularly strong."
Gintama ‒ Episode 294
"Even if he doesn't prove particularly important after this arc, everything about Wolfro's character is perfectly suited to the world of Gintama."
Dance with Devils ‒ Episode 3
"At this point in the show, Dance With Devils has a major edge over other reverse harems: a lead with a brain."
Mr. Osomatsu ‒ Episode 3
"Within this installment's twenty-odd minutes, everything from torture porn horror films to iconic children's anime franchises are given the Osomatsu treatment."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 3
"This week's episode of Concrete Revolutio made much more sense, and more importantly, gives us a clearer idea of what to expect for the series going forward."
One Piece ‒ Episode 714
"For an episode that draws the action of Dressrosa's finale out even further than necessary, I found it to be surprisingly enjoyable."
Comet Lucifer ‒ Episode 3
"If you were hoping that Comet Lucifer would capitalize on its strong start and get this grand adventure underway, you may have to lower those expectations a notch or two."
One-Punch Man ‒ Episode 3
"The fight is on! Saitama and Genos must defeat the mad scientist Genus, before the local supermarket begins their Super Sale Day and Saitama misses his chance to take advantage of those truly insane bargains!"
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign ‒ Episode 14
"After last week's intense politicking, our heroes are finally learning how to properly use their demon weapons."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 3
"This episode raised the body count once again while establishing a new balance of power that better shows the main cast's true colors."
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
"Chivalry of a Failed Knight is still pretty average at this point, but it also has the potential to be more than just another urban fantasy light novel adaptation."
Haikyu!! Second Season
"There's a wonderfully seamless quality to the way Haikyu!!'s second season just sweeps you back into the story with nary a hitch."
Attack on Titan: Junior High ‒ Episode 3
"This episode presents a cursory plot that gives the characters we know and love plenty of opportunities to antagonize and even harm one another, but this time it's all played for laughs."
Young Black Jack
"Young Black Jack situates itself very firmly in the political and social struggles of its time period, creating an experience radically different from the original manga, but not without its own issues."
Garo: Crimson Moon
"The show's overall quality is up in the air, with a solid if unassuming narrative, and production values already falling to pieces."
Utawarerumono: The False Faces
"It may be based on a videogame, but Utawarerumono wants its party members to feel like snuggly new friends rather than overpowered avatars, and I'm glad its homey flavor has only improved in this new iteration."
The Asterisk War episodes 1-3
"That being said, the last few minutes of episode 3 do show that the series has at least a little potential to step above its base components and distinguish itself from rivals."
Owarimonogatari ‒ Episodes 1-3
"Monogatari has returned, and this time it seems the show is attempting to do everything at once, with our focus once again squarely on Koyomi Araragi."
Noragami Aragoto
"Three episodes into its second season, Noragami is already better than it's ever been."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 16
"This episode mixes humor into a life-or-death situation without ruining the mood."
K: Return of Kings ‒ Episodes 1-3
"Ready for the return of lanky pretty boys, darling Goth Loli girls, and buxom babes, all stylishly fighting with super-powers?"
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 434
"While far from the worst filler episode the series has produced, this week's installment doesn't do the show any favors."
Heavy Object
"Anyone who's eager to buy what Heavy Object is selling will likely enjoy these first three episodes, but it's not an easy recommendation for the average viewer."
The Perfect Insider ‒ Episodes 1-2
"The Perfect Insider is slow-burning in a way that demonstrates strong story fundamentals, and aggravating in a way that demonstrates relatable character truths."
Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation
"So far, these first two episodes have introduced a clear premise and two central characters who actually work well together."
Gintama ‒ Episode 293
"While not quite as madcap and laden with gross-out gags as other recent installments, episode 293 is a Gintama dramedy done right."
Dance with Devils
"Welcome to the show that is as deliberately dark as a kid just entering the Goth phase...but with catchy musical numbers!"
Mr. Osomatsu
"Recommended for fans of anime comedy and anyone who enjoyed Fujita's work on Gintama, Mr. Osomatsu is an ambitious series that experiences no difficulties in bringing the funny."
One Piece ‒ Episode 713
"Bartolomeo's cool because, despite being such a weirdo who's rough around the edges, he is genuinely strong as demonstrated back in the Colosseum."
Concrete Revolutio
"Concrete Revolutio looks and feels like nothing else out there, but maybe that's not entirely a good thing."
Comet Lucifer
"For the time being, it's all potential — an easy recommendation for fans of big adventure with a hint of science fiction."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
"The Gundam label weighs heavy on any series that bears its name, but Iron-Blooded Orphans is standing up to that pressure as strongly as I could hope so far."
One-Punch Man
"One-Punch Man is drop-dead hilarious, visually astounding, and refuses to let its social commentary get in the way of the fun."
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign ‒ Episode 13
"Fast-paced, intriguing, and character driven. The first cour did its job endearing me to the cast, and now it's all paying off."
Attack on Titan: Junior High
"The continued watchability of Attack on Titan: Junior High will depend on how quickly it comes into its own."
Blood Blockade Battlefront ‒ Episode 12
"The final episode of Blood Blockade Battlefront has finally landed, and it was absolutely worth the wait!"
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 15
"Tora's increasingly unbelievable tsundere act, combined with his sly sense of humor, keep an episode about life, death, and betrayal from getting too heavy."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 433
"Inoffensive but entirely unnecessary, episode 433 is another anime-original story wedged awkwardly into the overall storyline."
Gintama ‒ Episode 292
"If this week's episode is any indication, this latest cour of Gintama is off to a promising start."
Classic Review: Paranoia Agent ‒ Episode 13
"It's a satisfying and poignant conclusion to a truly remarkable anime."
One Piece ‒ Episode 712
"Bartolomeo and Cavendish have their hands full with Gladius the Pop-Pop Fruit man and his ability to balloon the physical world around him until it explodes."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 14
"Between introducing two new characters, building Ushio and Tora's friendship, and revealing new information about the Hakumen no Mono, there wasn't quite enough time to wrap up the plot."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 432
"I'm willing to acknowledge that the episode stands well on its own, but it's hard to ignore the flagrant disregard for established plot points."
Gintama ‒ Episode 291
"It's light on animation and not quite as funny as other episodes in the series, but the insight into character backstories that were long overdue makes the whole adventure worthwhile."
Overlord ‒ Episode 13
"I cannot shake the nagging feeling that both this series and this episode could have been much more."
Actually, I Am… ‒ Episode 13
"It's the kind of finale that elicits neither cheers nor boos, only leaving the audience to lean back in their seats and mutter, “Well, I guess that's that.”"
Gangsta. ‒ Episode 12
"Overall, Gansta. was a disappointment on pretty much every level."
Classic Review: Paranoia Agent ‒ Episode 12
"Paranoia Agent has been a slow burn from the beginning, always crafting a sense of unease that threatens to boil over into overt violence."
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