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The Legend of Black Heaven 6

I feel they're obvious enough for those of us who watch the block, that I don't bother listing them here. Though I will be listing this week's Food Wars here when I get around to it. (And here I thought DVR was created to prevent the in-recording screwups I ran into with physical media...)

Well it is an idol group performing it, so that would explain why. I know, I'm surprised too. Maybe they're gradually bringing the OPs back? It'd be cool if they did, Naruto's OPs are great. Nope, first time seeing it, and I'm confident we'll get context in due time. What matters right now is that the scene out-of-context was Obito's start of darkness.

Dr. Stone was great, and I liked Neverland more than I expected, but I've gotta give it to Shippuden this week. I love me a Pierrot episode that actually puts the effort into its animation.

I've really come a long way, haven't I. MY HERO ACADEMIA - I was almost disappointed in Kendo for buying into Monoma's belief that Class A ain't shit compared to them, especially when she's the one constantly whacking him for being such a consistent douchenozzle. But then I actually watched the episode, and suddenly her actions made more sense than they did in the promo. Not bad, either team. I consider you both winners, even if it was a technical blowout for the B team. DR. STONE - I completely forgot that Suika had a stealth mode, nor did I have any idea that paper could be made from grass and not just wood. I've got a feeling Chrome's gonna make a hacksaw out of that rock wall and use that to escape his cell. FOOD WARS - Unfortunately, a mysterious digital recording error in the first minute my DVR copy of the episode has made trying to watch it not worth the effort, so I'll be seeking this one out on my own time. PROMISED NEVERLAND - Is it wrong that I don't hate this episode? Sure, it sucks that we didn't see the storylines leading up to certain important moments, Emma trying to Talk no Jutsu Ratri to their side is easily her stupidest move yet, and the lack of a credited screenwriter is indication enough that there's something objectively wrong with what was put out, but everything, from Vincent acting the triple agent to Isabella using her promotion to complete her Heel Face Turn, I personally enjoyed in the moment too much to really regret going through it all. My favorite part: the guys who were actually for the demon genocide plan getting to kill some as a booby prize for getting Talk no Jutsu'd out of it! BLACK CLOVER - The only thing more surprising than Langris straight-up resigning - a strangely canon move for anime original content - is that he wasn't as big a dick to Finral as he normally is. I'm still holding back on calling it a "redemption arc"; you have to go a certain length before it can be taken seriously. SHIPPUDEN - Ironically, it was one of the best episodes from this sub-arc. My man Hiroyuki Yamashita, he ain't no Tsuru but he's an above-fine director in his own right.

"I'm in Hell" As if the Underworld Transfer Jutsu wasn't appropriate enough a title.

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SIXTEEN.

#29, "Steam Gorilla". C'mon, Al, you're better than this.

The title's actually "Foresight".

Jam #13 has been finished (save for one scene I had to cut for time reasons), and on that hurdle overcome, here's the finished announcement sketch. I fear I might have made Naokuu too pink-looking.

Once upon a time, there was a man. And his words are truer now than they were then. Believe it! 12:00 - My Hero Academia #94 - Foresight - TV-14 12:30 - Dr Stone: Stone Wars #5 - Steam Gorilla - TV-PGLV 1:00 - Food Wars! The Third Plate #16 - Revenge Match - TV-MAS 1:30 - The Promised Neverland #22 - Episode 10 - TV-14LV 🚨 (WARNING: SO BAD NO SCRIPTWRITER WANTED CREDIT FOR IT) 🚨 2:00 - Black Clover #154 - Vice Captain Langris Vaude - TV-PG 2:30 - Naruto Shippuden #345 - I'm in Hell - TV-PGV 3:00 - Attack on Titan: The Final Season #6 - The War Hammer Titan - TV-14LV 3:30 - Dragon Ball Super #119 - Unavoidable? The Ferocity of a Stealth Attack - TV-14LV Also, on account of my new job and the gradual moving process I'll be making to account for it being an hour and a half away from where I am now, my extensive "spaz review" thoughts end with the post above. I'll provide quick blurbs for tomorrow's offerings, and maybe for the next few weeks until I can reliably watch shows live without disturbing anyone, but that'll be it. The move to the live watching threads in our Toonami sub-forum may very well be permanent in the coming months.

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Making Sesshomaru a lord was a mistake.

To the point of calling himself a co-producer on it. Which I'm sure just means he only provided some of the funds because of all the stuff he's been doing alongside Sola Entertainment.

But nothing in that article even mentions Netflix.

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Magic Knight Rayearth 5 Well that sure got psychological for a pre-Eva magical girl isekai anime.

There's nothing wrong with disliking something, but shaming those who do like it is a bad idea, especially before it's properly released. Not a bad stance to have.

It was a shoujo anime for a shounen audience, like Escaflowne before it.

Funny thing, I was thinking about Inuyasha more than usual this week and now this happens. And I still haven't watched the Band of Seven arc...

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MY HERO ACADEMIA - Hey, the full OP's back! I love this electric idiot. Uh, I'm pretty sure "not forgetting this feeling" is the exact opposite of "moving on". Still, good advice all around. Goddammit I really just can't not enjoy watching Midnight. 🥰 Fall down a flight of stairs and snap your neck, Monoma. I probably would've said the same thing about Bakugo three years ago, but times have changed. I like those eye-shaped buttons on Parasyte Dandy's shirt. Though for some reason, it's more painful this season than it was in previous. Thank you for telling us why this arc exists, All Might. Not even Monoma's classmates like Monoma. Check out the synchronized posing on the B Team. It's a little something us Americans like to call "pigeonholing". Kendo really is one of the only decent people in Class B. "This is a black thing, isn't it?" I probably won't, but I'd like to use that "biased commentary" image the next time Anime News Network acts like it's excluding part of the greater fandom with their opinions. I agree with Tetsutetsu, death to Monoma. Unfortunately, some of them appear to be following his lead in doping on whatever "Class A sucks" drug he's continuously injecting into his bloodstream. REVELRY IN THE ABYSS. Wrapped up like a deuce, another runner in the night. Now that's what I call edgy. I'm not used to Tokoyami without his cloak, but he looks kinda cool without it? Now this is a 2020-relevant motivational speech I can get behind 100%. Finally a flashback to Tokoyami's internship days. Hawks makes heroing look so easy. So you admit that it was mostly a joke. He was one of the stealth MVPs of the Sports Festival, so it makes sense. "Nothing beats a bird's eye view." True, which is why it was so disappointing when Bing Maps got rid of that feature; and the 3D option for Google Earth just isn't the same. SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT. Eh, I like the name "Vantablack" better. Can't Stop Twinkling can't stop screaming. I'd say he's actually "jumping good", but yes, he can fly. Deku, your inner nerd is showing. Whup, things are getting trippy now, and no one's even ingested anything yet. Ah shit, she's come down with Monoma fever too. DR. STONE - Might not wanna scream that so loud, Taiju, someone's bound to hear you. At least it's on the more convincing side, if only by the skin of its metaphorical teeth. As I thought, they have to take out the guy with the super hearing first. AND THE SHOW TITLE'S STILL MISSING! That idea's so stupid it's brilliant! Oh man, he almost lost his ability to reproduce. So in a way, Magma's idea is playing out as intended, even with Chrome taking the lead. HAWAII SMASH! Baaad sense of hearing. Yeah, wave that white flag of war! Huh, Ukyo's a surprisingly decent dude, for being on Tsukasa's side. The entrance to Tsukasa's cave quarters is an architectural masterwork, and the architect is nature. What animal are they harvesting their coat fur from, anyway? Lions? From sorcerer to scientist. You say that like "lioness" isn't more flattering a title than "gorilla", and believe you me, it is. I like their jail setup. Don't be a pussy, Ginro. He's gonna re-invent the wheel! RUNNING IN THE 5700s. The more comprehensive the blueprint, the better. Wobble wobble. BEES. I knew crayons were made of wax, but lipstick too? Recycle tech to make more tech, now that's putting the environment first! It's an engineer thing, I wouldn't sweat it. "Oh shit, we gave them the wrong hostage!" Sorry, Chrome, but the magic of photons ain't gonna save you this time. You say you hate warlords, and yet you are one. Curious! That's our show, Chrome's dead, good night. Thanks, Ukyo. THANKS, TSUKASA? SHIT COUNT: 2. Double thanks, Ukyo. Car parts, acquired! And then car acquired! I was not expecting to see Gen with a bowler hat on when I woke up this morning. Or Suika in a tiny suit. Magma looking like a mafia enforcer, though, I'm not surprised by in the slightest. FOOD WARS - Quit whining and conquer your fear of flying. I still wanna know what wool hat guy's deal is, especially since he's one of the few to outright say no to Food Fascist Dandy's machinations. Hey, more additions to that ending shot! I've only seen this guy for ten seconds and already I wanna throw him in front of a train. On a more positive note, it's nice to see Meat-Meat's following Soma's example by breaking the assumed dress code. But what about Ichiraku Ramen? This dude and his strict limitations makes the hag from last week look like a downright sweetheart. Not sure if Alice's different suit design or Sadatsuka's hat count as dress code violations, but Miyoko's qipao and Ryo's jacket-vest are definitely non-regulation. Only the highest ranking letter for the God Tongue. And as expected, they all get last dibs. That bastard, he took the local weather patterns into consideration! I hope you choke and burn on that brandy when it goes down the wrong pipe, you elitist douchenozzle. What a creative on-the-fly use for tomato sauce. It appears that this show is trying to get me into Erina now, and I hate to say it but it's working. That's right, cower in the face of their minimalistic approaches. Isn't it false advertising to call a Japan-native potato Irish? Yeah, they're worthy of a passing grade as much as you're worthy of my foot in your ass. As a fan of potatoes, I would honestly try that dish, the three days of migraines associated with my oddly specific gluten allergy would probably be worth it (if I had enough Advil to get me through it). With that comparison, I bet her haters are just waiting for the scene where she gets burned at the stake. Guys, it's just soft-serve ice cream. You never know what you'll find in a hole-in-the-wall diner. Hisako's really grown to be my favorite toady character in anime, at least one better than that shallow bitch Hououmaru. Did she just say "au revoir"? Even she's calling her Meat-Meat now. Her fangirling's so strong I'm actually tempted to headcanon her as bi. Wait, so that manga was Megumi's? Damn, that Soma/Erina doujin I read made me think they were Zenji's instead! And that's how Erina learned the meaning of casual friendship. They may have forgotten the whole "branching routes" thing from last episode, but I didn't, and that's what truly matters. TOP BILLING THREE: Soma, Erina, Megumi. What a predictable bunch. Bags, bags everywhere. Rindo is best girl, eating with her despite her allegiances is in my opinion worth it. Based on the first two rounds, I'd say the likeliness of unfair play is really high. Holy shit I legit wasn't expecting this twist. But the question is, which member of the Ten did Hayama replace? PROMISED NEVERLAND - Cannibalism and tumors, cannibalism and tumors everywhere. Considering he's been coughing up blood at random intervals as of late, better for him to die a martyr than waste away doing nothing, at least according to some people. Just in case the metaphor from last episode didn't make sense. Norman doesn't even know what he wants anymore. Tonight's theme is friendship. Are you sure, 'cause from what I saw all the drugs they "pumped you" with were ingestible pills. "On second thought, maybe degenerating all demons was a poor idea." It's okay, he'll grow another one. Kewl. In which Mujika and her followers fix everything Norman and his posse broke. Face it, Barbara, you too were a children once. To be fair, they didn't start giving him drugs until after he left Grace Field. Like I said, friendship. "The only thing they'll have to worry about now is putting out all those fires." But as luck would have it, they've jumped out of the fire and right into another, different frying pan. Meanwhile, looks like Isabella got promoted. Though I wouldn't call her "Grandma" until Ray has a kid of his own. I dunno, sounds awfully ambitious. If you're greenlighting another Lambda Project, why not just go one letter ahead and call it the Mu Project? Damned changing industry standards! Lucky for you, Phil doesn't need a drug to be super-smart. Emma, meet Emma. When you lose enough precious fluids, all humanoid species tend to blur together. When you've gone full vegan but actually care about inadvertently alienating your friends and loved ones with your beliefs. Like I said earlier, the more comprehensive the blueprint, the better. That is so the Farm System, creating a cure for terminal experimentation disease and withholding it from the people who actually need it. "We must go, our people need us." Same name. STOP SNITCHIN'. The last two episodes have no credited screenwriter, so I'm gonna enter those ones with trepidation. I don't even know who the main character of this fucking movie is supposed to be. BLACK CLOVER - Finral has a last name, y'know. I'm honestly surprised he isn't sending Yuno out too. Though passing up on that offer is a Yuno move. That feel when the ghost who possessed you once did your abilities better than you ever could. Send in Jack, and you'll have an international incident right off the bat. Finally, he snapped out of it. Plus your squad's been doing great this past year, so who knows, maybe you'll actually get some non-pity decorations this time! Or maybe not. Oh, Sekke. You're a real failure of a character. Eh, I'm not sure if I'd call her the "calm" type. Hell, even she doesn't admit it. Dammit Char, you of all people should know that she's no straighter than a Mobius strip. Plus her breasts looked the best they've ever been during that battle. "I appreciate the promotion, but no thank you!" Thanks for the pep talk, Fuego. What a show-off. Asta would get promoted too, but he's still technically on trial, so none for him. The best thing about Bell is that nobody likes her. Oh god, he's even picked up Sekke's habit of stretching the truth beyond its elastic limits. You suck, King. Ah, so Asta does get a promotion after all! Or not. Like I said, he is still on trial. You can always pawn that medal if you're short on cash. Sucks to be Finral. Your resolve is much appreciated, Virgin Street Punk Dandy, but the answer's no. Or not! The Four Amigos (and Two Amigas). Not now, Langris, he's having a moment. SHIPPUDEN - SURPRISE FULL OP TIME. AGAIN. Seriously, this is the first time a single Naruto OP's been played in full more than twice on the block since the English-exclusive OP for season 1. Oh yeah, Kakashi doesn't know that Madara's back. Yeahhhhhh that's putting it lightly. [OP should've gone here] Oh shit, I didn't know she got bisected. Nagato wound up being pretty based, especially for one of Vic's characters. Uchiha hax, son. "It all started when I was born..." Considering how powerful he is, I wouldn't put it past Old Man Madara to be the personification of the Grim Reaper itself. Does he realize that he's missing an arm yet, because I don't think that he does. God I love it when Pierrot does sakuga. This man's definitely an Uchiha, he's emo as fuck and is disappointed Obito isn't the same (yet). Is half this episode gonna be flashbacks to that two-parter, 'cause we went through the same song and dance last week. Like changing a lightbulb. "And what are those tubes coming out of his back?" As I thought. Wait a tic, is that what happened to the First Hokage? I'm surprised he still has his other leg. What hopeful music to accompany what's essentially the beginnings of Project Tsukinome. If only coming back to life was as easy as you think it is.

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