A large part of why I liked to watch anime and read manga is the escapism it provides. I’m often too much in my own head about romantic relationships and it is something I do not actively want to be a part of due to how much impact it would have on the rest of … Continue reading Unapologetically Abrasive
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Tensura Season 4 – Episode 3
In today’s episode we finally learn a little bit more about Maribel and her family. I had my suspicions about her - being so powerful at such a young child - but she is indeed someone who has reincarnated from another world, just like Rimuru, Yuuki, Masayuuki, Shizu, Hinata and all the others we’ve encountered … Continue reading Tensura Season 4 – Episode 3
My favorite opening of the Winter Season
There are shows that derive their appeal from the fun cast of characters with interesting personalities and personal problems to work through. There are shows that derive their appeal from the fun or high quality animation and artstyle that accompany an otherwise not as impressive story. There are also shows that derive their appeal from … Continue reading My favorite opening of the Winter Season
Luminous – One Piece manga spoilers
We could be giants, giants Now that we’ve had two longer breaks from the One Piece anime, I’ve really started to appreciate how nice it was to have the same show airing almost every single week for about half my life. Let’s not think about that too much, I think I just took damage to … Continue reading Luminous – One Piece manga spoilers
Tensura Season 4 – Episode 2
I really appreciate that Masayuki seems to be a decent guy and relatively appreciative of the fact that he did not earn any of his fame directly, because I feel like his character would be unbearable if he had even the slightest hint of arrogance to him. Either way, with the help of his special … Continue reading Tensura Season 4 – Episode 2
Quick Reviews – Winter 2026
It’s the end of the winter season and although it’s a season that felt dominated by some incredible sequels and quickly overshadowed by the upcoming season - for me at least - it still ended up having some very good anime. In the next few weeks, we’ll look back on a season full of surprises. … Continue reading Quick Reviews – Winter 2026
Tensura Season 4 – Episode 1
We are so back. We open on a quick recap of the founding ceremony of the Jura Tempest federation which we watched in the second half of season 3. With the opening of a coliseum and several other fun events it was a great success, turning the once tiny goblin village into a proper hub … Continue reading Tensura Season 4 – Episode 1
Tensura Season 1-3 Recap (Spoilers)
Alright, attempt number five of writing this post in under four pages. I wish I was kidding. If you’re up to date on the first three seasons of Tensura and want to dive straight into season 4, but it’s been a while and you’d like a refresher, this one is for you. I’ll go through … Continue reading Tensura Season 1-3 Recap (Spoilers)
I’m not a bad slime
Today is a blessed day. Hopefully for you, dear reader, but definitely for me, because I found excuses to talk about That time I got reincarnated as a slime - Tensura - again. And if there’s anything I love, it’s talking about this show. In this post that you’re reading right now I will walk … Continue reading I’m not a bad slime
Returning to the mound
I’ve talked about this series a few times before, and it even made my top 10 anime of all time list, so I’m not going to write another essay about it. But with a new season of Ace of Diamond on the horizon, I wanted to quickly go over the show again and explain why … Continue reading Returning to the mound