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Hell’s Paradise Episode 9 – Quick Summary In Hell’s Paradise Episode 9, “Gods and People,” after learning what they could from Houko, Senta had a great idea: don’t be hasty. They knew they would have to enter Horai to find the elixir. But they had barely survived so far – and whatever guarded Horai was […]

xxxHOLiC Episode 4 – Quick Summary In xxxHOLiC episode 4, “Fortune-Telling,” Yuuko wanted Watanuki to experience a fortune-teller. However, when they arrived at the place of business, Yuuko could tell without entering that the establishment had changed ownership. Going inside to check out who was telling fortunes now, they met a very nice woman who […]

The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode 9 – Quick Summary The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode 9, “Conscience does make cowards of us all.,” Chise was worried. The incident in the woods had been ten days ago, and Lucy remained consciousness. The doctor, Alexandra Heath, did not appear overly concerned. But Chise still […]

xxxHOLiC Episode 3 – Quick Summary In xxxHOLiC episode 3, “Angel,” Himawari Kunogi delighted Kimihiro Watanuki by going to Yuuko Ichihara and asking for a favor. Apparently, a nearby school was going through a series of unfortunate events, and Himawari suspected it was because of Angel, a “game” similar to the ouija board. Watanuki’s delight […]

The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode 8 – Quick Summary The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode 8, “Slow and sure. II,” Chise tried to learn basic survival skills with her classmates, including Lucy. Elias had wanted to tag along until Chise quite reasonably pointed out that the whole point was to learn self-reliance. […]

Hell’s Paradise Episode 8 – Quick Summary In Hell’s Paradise Episode 8, “Student and Master,” Tenza and Nurugai continued their search for a way off the island. Nurugai reasonably pointed out that there were just tiring themselves out. Tenza argued that the island’s interior was crowded with murderous bugs, giants, and other dangerous creatures. That’s […]

xxxHOLiC Episode 2 – Quick Summary In xxxHOLiC episode 2, “Falsehood,” Kimihiro Watanuki could not help but think Yuuko Ichihara used “coercive sales” tactics. Why? Because Yuuko’s new customer, Rin, seemed confused and borderline desperate, and Yuuko went right to the sales pitch. Or did she? Was she really trying a hard-sell to get her […]