Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Leadoff Hitter” The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) After two arcs centered around Lin and Banba, it’s time for our favorite mushroom-headed hacker to take the lead. Lin and Banba are given supporting roles here, but this arc … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 7 Review
Month: February 2018
Overlord: The Pros and Cons of Mindless Entertainment
Spoiler warning for both seasons of Overlord. Overlord is far more entertaining than it has any right to be. Its "trapped in a videogame-like fantasy world" premise has been done more times than I can count, the execution doesn't particularly stand out, and the characters are mostly very one-note. At the same time, it's also … Continue reading Overlord: The Pros and Cons of Mindless Entertainment
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 6 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Pinch Hitter” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) In a show with as many disparate characters and plotlines as Ramens, connections are crucial. Connecting all of its plotlines are what allows it to be a cohesive story, as opposed to … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 6 Review
Should We Still Enjoy Recovery of an MMO Junkie?
There's no easy way to start this off, so I'll just jump right in: Kazuyoshi Yaginuma, the director of Recovery of an MMO Junkie, is a Neo-Nazi. That's not a term I throw around lightly, but I'm using it here because his twitter is a mixture of Holocaust denial and unapologetic anti-Semitism. His views are … Continue reading Should We Still Enjoy Recovery of an MMO Junkie?
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 5 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Tryouts” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Now that the introductory arc is over, Ramens wastes no time starting a new arc. Like the previous arc, it throws a lot of seemingly separate plotlines out there that will no doubt … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 5 Review
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 4 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Ninth Inning, Two Outs” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) After three episodes of setup, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens goes through its climax at a breakneck pace, resolving plotlines left and right. Such a fast pace could come off as rushed … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 4 Review
How to Build a Team in Fate/Grand Order
I've already gone over some of the best Servants in Fate/Grand Order, but knowing which Servants to use is only half the battle. Setting up a team of Servants that work well together is crucial, especially for harder content. Outside of some of the tougher event bosses, most fights in Grand Order are easy enough that … Continue reading How to Build a Team in Fate/Grand Order