Spoiler warning for Steins;Gate. It's been a long wait, but the anime adaptation of Steins;Gate 0 is finally set to air in just a couple of weeks. I make no secret of the fact that I love Steins;Gate, but I also know that the time travel elements can be confusing, especially since it's been seven … Continue reading What You Need To Know Before You Start Steins;Gate 0
Month: March 2018
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 11 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post What They Say: “Brawl” The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) With only one episode left, Ramens has the stage set for an exciting finale. While Sarucchi, the Kakyu Association, and Sheung Wan all have their parts to play, this arc is ultimately all … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 11 Review
Fate/Extra: Last Encore-A Story That Has Already Ended
Warning: Spoilers for Fate/Extra: Last Encore up to episode 9. The world of Fate/Extra: Last Encore is unique in the Fate multiverse. Part of that is due to the science fiction elements of the Moon Cell compared to the typical urban fantasy setting from other versions, but there's more to it than that. Other entries in … Continue reading Fate/Extra: Last Encore-A Story That Has Already Ended
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 10 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post What They Say: “Shortstop” The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Now that we’ve learned at least part of Lin’s past, it’s starting to catch up to him, and is set to drag Hakata into a full on gang war. Having somehow … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 10 Review
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 9 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Hit and Run” The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) After weeks of focus on Banba and the supporting cast, Ramens returns Lin’s backstory in its best episode yet. Outside of some banter and baseball practice between Lin and Banba (as … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 9 Review
Twenty Years Later-Berserk
Originally published on The Fandom Post. Warning: Spoilers and NSFW images ahead. Someone unfamiliar with Berserk’s reputation could be forgiven for writing it off as just more 90s ultra-violence. The first episode seems to have all the stereotypes: a badass lead who seems to have no personality beyond his sword, extreme violence, grotesque monsters, and … Continue reading Twenty Years Later-Berserk
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 8 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Trick Play” The Review: Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Fond as it is of baseball metaphors, Ramens’ latest episode is more similar to a game of chess. With a virus broadcasting his location to M3 whenever he uses his … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 8 Review