Bungo Stray Dogs IV – Episode 10

We’re closing in on the finish line with this season. This is the tenth episode already out of a total scheduled thirteen episodes. It makes me wonder if a near future sequel is in the works because I’d be very surprised if much gets resolved in the next four episodes. That would actually be pretty … Continue reading Bungo Stray Dogs IV – Episode 10 →

One Piece Volume 9

Wow. I knew I was going to enjoy this volume because it has my favorite chapter of all time. But I didn’t expect to have to take a break twice because I couldn’t see the panels through my tears. That’s a lie, I kind of did expect that if I’m totally honest with you all. … Continue reading One Piece Volume 9 →

Having the wrong mindset

Do you ever think to yourself: man this week sucks but if I can just power through to the weekend, then next week will be better.That way you can make it through the bad days while looking ahead at better days to come. In and of itself it's not a bad way to look at … Continue reading Having the wrong mindset →

This plot point needs to go

I’ve been a pretty big fan of the Isekai genre. I’m writing my own story in the genre and having a blast with it. It seems that I’m not the only one out there, since every season there are numerous anime coming out in the genre. I’ve got a post I’m working on exploring the … Continue reading This plot point needs to go →

Vol 2: Chapter Nine – Downtown Saphestan II

“The town is yours, where do you want to go?” Cobal asked Mana.“How about lunch?” She asked.“Lunch sounds good actually, I know a place nearby.” Cobal led the way to a different part of town. There was a restaurant he’d gone to before with his sister a long time ago. He knew it was still … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Nine – Downtown Saphestan II →

Bungo Stray Dogs IV – Episode 9

We get some Yosano backstory in this episode. It turns out she was an army medic and working closely with Mori, the current leader of the port mafia. They were working together during the last great war which was having a decisive battle on a strange island off the coast of Japan. Yosano was only … Continue reading Bungo Stray Dogs IV – Episode 9 →

The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Three

Misery Loves Company Maharis III “What do you think she would say if she saw me like this?” He sighed and downed another drink. It had been a rough day, so he would be excused for doing so. “I promised her that greatness she so proudly spoke to you about, but in the end, I … Continue reading The Necromancer’s Daughter – Chapter Three →

One Piece Volume 8

I’ve been reading the volumes so far and I’ve been talking a lot about how much I’m enjoying them. I’ve also mentioned before that Arlong Park is my favorite arc. This volume, covering the remainder of the Baratie arc and the start of Arlong Park, is where One Piece hits its stride and never looks … Continue reading One Piece Volume 8 →

Anime Piracy

I was introduced to anime in the late 2000s. Before I started watching Fairy Tail, One Piece and many other shows, I had only seen things like Pokémon and Shaman King on television in small amounts. The shift to watching series in order on my computer was a big shift. Mind you, I think my … Continue reading Anime Piracy →

Vol 2: Chapter Eight – Downtown Saphestan I

After spending two days in the library looking into old magics, strange religions and many much more boring topics Cobal finally snapped. “I can’t do this anymore, I give up.” He proclaimed rather loudly in the middle of the archives. He looked at Mana. “I’m bored.”“Well, we have been cooped up in here for quite … Continue reading Vol 2: Chapter Eight – Downtown Saphestan I →