Caw Out Awards

Made in Abyss: Scout-Level Survival KnowledgeFirst order of business in the wild? Find water! Unless you’re in space, in which case air’s first… Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Made in Abyss Episode 8: Memory Lane and a Signature Mining Tool: Riko and Regu have to survive on their own for a certain amount of time to prove to Ouzen that […]

Made in Abyss: Most Acting Like a Character in a Bad Horror FilmAnd only seconds after being so smart, Riko dashes off to chase a shiny thing. Riko, Riko, Riko… Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Made in Abyss Episode 8: Memory Lane and a Signature Mining Tool: In the same episode as above, Riko goes from earning […]

Made in Abyss: Best Way to Break the TensionYep, Ouzen made another one cry! Her technique appeared brutal, but in retrospect, she may have been too kind… Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Made in Abyss Episode 7: A Failure of Restraint and Alone in the Dark: During a very intense segment (okay, in terms of […]

Made in Abyss: Cool Use of TechnologyI present Regu, the human — err, Relic — cable car! Needs seatbelts, though… Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Made in Abyss Episode 5: The Purifying Flame and an Ominous Glint:  As Riko and Regu delved more and more deeply into the Abyss, they had to traverse all kinds of terrain. At […]

Re:CREATORS: Most Extreme Contrast of the EpisodeOhnishi might be a solid writer, but as the subject of fanservice? Let’s just say the jury’s out… freaked out. Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Re:Creators Ep 16: Preparing for Battle and Baiting the Trap:  Nishio Oonishi, the erotic fiction writer from Re:CREATORS, is involved in another award, but this […]

Alice & Zouroku: Understatement of the EpisodeTrapped in a multi-dimensional sub-world for 10 objective days? “That’s pretty screwed up.” Nothing phased Zouroku! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Alice & Zouroku Ep 12: Zouroku’s Authority and Sana’s New Friends: Sana Kashimura  was lost in Wonderland, and Zouroku Kashimura went after her. It seemed like they spent under a way […]

Alice & Zouroku: Most Adorable ThingWhen it comes to evil laughs, Sana is a complete success — at being adorable! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Alice & Zouroku Ep 9: The Lonely Witch and Vengeful Queen: Sana Kashimura is really bad at being evil (I don’t think she has a mean bone in her body). She holds a […]

Re:CREATORS: Most Stinging Insult of the EpisodeMirokuji hit Chikujouin with an insult that would have infuriated almost anyone else. Too bad that when it came to words, he was a bit outclassed. Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Re:Creators Ep 9: Her Virgin Heart and the Souvenir Blade: Makagami Chikujouin could turn a lie about a lie into […]

Re:CREATORS: Dry Observation of the WeekMeteora had this amazing ability to put someone in their place — without them even knowing it! Capture from the Amazon Strike stream.Re:Creators: Selesia’s Creator and Magical Slayers: In episode 2, Meteora Österreich  and Selesia Upitiria had only recently come to Earth (well, Earth Prime — you have to see the series […]

The Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga: Quote of the EpisodeAs a reward for doing a rare noble deed, Renzo wanted to be, uh, in contact with Kirigakure’s feminine charms. Fortunately for him, she ignored his request! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.The Blue Exorcist – Mud Wrestling and a Putrescent Millipede: Renzo Shima isn’t the most brave or powerful […]

Saga of Tanya the Evil: Quote of the WeekA Japanese Salaryman, trapped in the body of 10 year old girl, in alternate world WWI, telling the god of that world to stuff it. Gotta admire her courage! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Saga of Tanya the Evil – A New Paradigm: Tanya Degurechaff  was a modern Japanese […]

Saga of Tanya the Evil: Quote of the EpisodeIf the god of that world doesn’t intimidate Tanya, why would a mad scientist? Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Saga of Tanya the Evil – A New Paradigm: Tanya Degurechaff, in the same episode as above (9), had time to lament an insane profession’s impact on her life and […]

Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga: Harsh Quote of the Season (So Far)Tatsuma took his father’s zing better than I would have! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.The Blue Exorcist – Disastrous First Encounter: In an episode 5 flashback, Tatsuma Suguro is terribly worried about his sick wife. His father earned a Badassery-Class Caw Out (through cruel!) by saying, “If Torako […]

BUBUKI/BURANKI: Absolute Stupidity Award (Absolute Stupidity Field)Azuma, could you possible be any more stupid? The answer’s probably yes, but he’d need a running start! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.BUBUKI/BURANKI Ep 18: Casual Cruelty and a Deep Mole: Azuma Kazuki was often quite intelligent. In this episode, though, he earned a Not-Smart-Class Caw Out for not one, but […]

Izetta The Last Witch: Quote of the EpisodeSophie might be a villain, but I have to admire her spirit. Calling the emperor’s attendant a manwhore like that — bravo! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Izetta: The Last Witch Ep 10: A Slight Glimmer of Hope? Sophie might have been one of the villains, but there were times […]

Gate: Awesome Character of the WeekYou done good, Shirayuri. You done good! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Gate Episode 20: No Expects the Inquisition! And Would You Break That Heart? Reiko Shirayuri was the ranking Japanese diplomat in the Special Region. Kōji Sugawara, one of her staff, was in a pickle: Sherry Tyueli, a young noble woman, had fallen in […]

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Exceeding My Expectations by the Highest Margin this SeasonGrimgar of Fantasy and Ash was more beautiful and subtle than I expected — and I loved it! Capture from the Crunchyroll stream.Winter 2016 Recap: Funimation Edition:  I didn’t review Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, but I really admired it. It earned a […]