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Quick Summary of Record of Grancrest War Episode 1 In Record of Grancrest War Episode 1, “Contract,” two kingdoms attempt to unite through a wedding, but a supernatural surge in chaos destroys the heads of the two kingdoms (literally!) — and their plan for peace. Some time after the disaster, the mage Siluca Meletes and […]
What’s it mean to be in the Caw of Fame? The name is a take-off on Hall of Fame, and since crows make the sound “caw…” Well, I think it’s funny. For a series to earn this “honor,” it has to meet these two criteria: the last episode has to have debuted at least a year […]
Do you ever just want to sit down and watch an anime that makes you smile? A show that helps you laugh and push the world back to arm’s length? In a previous post, I suggested 5 light-hearted anime series to fit the bill. Here are five more shows that are my go-to series for […]
Quick Summary In The Ancient Magus’ Bride episode 12, “Better to ask the way than go astray,” Elias Ainsworth finds that the longer Chise Hatori is away, the less he wants to do anything. And he still doesn’t understand why! Lindel puts the finishing touches on the wand Hatori had carved. As soon as she touches it, it transports her to the […]
Quick Summary In Dies irae Episode 11, “Self Destruction Factor,” Shirou Yusa learns about his relationship to Karl Kraft/Mercurius, and it’s no exaggeration to say he’s not in the least bit happy about it. Rusalka Schwägelin goes to visit Rea Himuro to talk about stomach aches. Talk about foreshadowing — Rusalka experiences the mother of all […]
Quick Summary In The Ancient Magus’ Bride episode 11, “Lovers ever run before the clock,” Lindel continues telling Chise Hatori about how he took on Elias Ainsworth as his apprentice. Apparently, it was quite a surprise — for both of them! The tale includes a nearly-fatal run in with villagers who mistook Elias’ shadowy presence for […]
Quick Summary In Dies irae Episode 10, “Einherjar,” Eleonore von Wittenburg arrives and announces she wants to see if Ren Fujii is worthy of facing Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich. If you’ve watched this series from the beginning, you can probably guess how that meeting goes. Riza Brenner sets her eye on a new plan which […]