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KAGINADO: 2x04 Trauma, Etc.

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S2 has been a step up so far, mainly due to the AB cast and their constant attempts to disrupt things :D
Also there is just something quite funny and cathartic about Key making fun of so many iconic scenes that were heartbreaking back in the day.

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The Promised Neverland: 2x11 Episode 11

I was pretty bewildered watching the last 2 episodes of this. Felt like someone slammed on the accelerator and skipped through a whole season of content in 2 episodes. Very jarring after seemingly taking its time until then.

I haven't read the manga but I daresay it skipped/glossed over a hell of a lot in those last 2 episodes. Hard to call the ending satisfying after that...

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Log Horizon: 3x02 The Duke of Akiba

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It's great to finally see LH come back, although it is definitely a slow start here. A little distracting that some of the character VAs have changed too (although maybe not a huge surprise after the gap between seasons).
The OP isn't great sadly, I mean they couldn't get away with just doing Database a third time but it would have been nice if they had got another Man with a Mission song instead. Oh well.

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Laid-Back Camp: 2x01 Curry Noodles Are the Best Travel Companion

It's time to get C O M F Y

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Non Non Biyori: 3x01 I Played the Frog Song

Nyanpassu!
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that this is back. Pure relaxation, direct dopamine.
The fact that this and Yuru Camp are airing in the same season is an absolute treat. My only concern is whether I can ration these episodes for when I truly need a pick-me-up, which given the state of the world at the moment, is often.

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Redo of Healer: 1x02 The Healer Ruins Princess Flare!

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I normally give these edgelord shows a wide berth but I decided to amuse myself watching the first 2 episodes of this one. Somewhat entertaining with how ridiculous it gets. Someone used the term "soft hentai" to describe shows like this, which I'd definitely agree with. Certainly blurring the lines and testing the limits of what can be broadcast on TV (I mean, AT-X is cable but even they presumably have some limits and won't show full on porn).
Not sure if I'll keep watching and if I do it'll just be to see if they keep this level of edginess going. Fingers crossed they do!

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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU: 3x06 Once again, Hachiman Hikigaya Makes a Speech

Damn, they're really going out of their way to set up that Yui won't win this. As an ardent member of #TeamYui, this hurts a lot. I can only hope they might subvert things near the end, but probably not :(
Anyway, it was still nice to see a lot of Yui this episode. She's so sweet.

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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU: 3x01 In Due Time, the Seasons Change and the Snow Melts

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Finally, after 5 long years, we get the continuation to the story! I ended up really enjoying this series back in the day so very happy to see them finally continue it. And we pick up immediately where we left off too, which is nice.

Animation quality sadly seems to have taken a bit of a dive though, despite being done by the same studio as S2. Still, it was great to see the cast back and some really adorable moments between Hikki and Komachi to boot!

Looks like we get to see sly girl Iroha next episode too! :)

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Kaguya-sama: Love is War: 2x11 Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 3 / Miyuki Shirogane and Yu Ishigami / Kyoko Otomo Doesn't Realize

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BlockedParentSpoilers2020-06-21T23:19:58Z— updated 2020-07-13T23:04:21Z

Well, this episode was certainly a deparutre from the norm. Nice to see Ishigami's characetr fleshed out a bit though. And nice to see him actually finding a place to belong with the Cheerleading club, especially as initially it looked like just another gag about him joining something he was completely unsuited for. Colour me surprised!

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My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!: 1x04 I Enrolled in the Magic Academy...

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Really enjoying this so far. Very light hearted and fun.
Also is it just me who wants Katarina to conquer everyone and just have a massive harem with all the boys and girls?

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Chihayafuru: 3x23 Like a boatsman adrift

Oh god that was intense, and hurt a lot. 3 seasons and 9 years of build up.
I'm glad that this season Chihaya has finally actually realised how the people around her feel and is actually responding to it. But it hurts to see all these characters I love so unhappy :(

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Chihayafuru: 3x01 May it be that I find

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Hurray! It's finally back! Can't believe how long they've made us wait for S3!
Having only recently re-watched the first 2 in preparation, we very much do continue immediately from where S2 left off.
Absolutely great to see the cast back again (I did notice some VA changes, like Harada-sensei now being voiced by All Might?! But I guess that's somewhat inevitable when you've been off air this long) and we waste no time getting straight into the intense Karuta.

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The Promised Neverland: 1x10 130146

Okay, I'll admit the last couple of episodes have been a lot more compelling. Consider me engaged again... unless they crash out on a bad/non-ending.

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The Promised Neverland: 1x07 011145

Y'know, maybe it's just me, but this show is really frustrating me. It's a cool idea and I feel it could be very interesting, but there's something about the pacing and mood of it that just feels off to me. The conversations often just feel stilted and weirdly-paced and there are some pretty questionable uses of animation as well (not just talking about the overall quality although that isn't great either). It feels like this studio is being more ambitious than they actually have the time/skill to pull off.

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The Rising of the Shield Hero: 1x07 The Savior of the Heavenly Fowl

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The Falling of the Filler Episode?

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Mob Psycho 100: 2x07 Cornered ~True Identity~

Even though I do like One Punch Man too, it's episodes like this that reinforce why I like this series even more.

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Mob Psycho 100: 2x01 Ripped Apart ~Someone Is Watching~

Pretty sweet for a first episode back. Reminded me why I like Mob as a character so much :)

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IRODUKU: The World in Colors: 1x13 The World in Colors

Quite a sweet and well-done ending that bookends the series quite well.
I liked this series but wasn't blown away by it. It felt to me like the middle of the series dragged on a fair amount - I actually wonder if a story like this may have worked better as a movie.

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai: 1x13 The Dawn After an Endless Night

Ending felt a bit abrupt with a few things still unanswered, but it was a good ride overall. Ended up liking Mai a lot more than I expected to at first and the different arcs and character interactions kept things interesting.

Definitely not a masterpiece but it was engaging and interesting throughout.

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Bloom Into You: 1x13 To the Last Stop / Lighthouse

As sweet as this episode was (loved their Aquarium date), I hope there is more planned, even if it's just a couple of OVAs, as it does leave a fair amount unresolved. Even so I still loved this series and will be buying the manga to hopefully find out what happens next!

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Bloom Into You: 1x09 On Your Marks / The Unheard Start Signal

I guess Yuu is starting to notice senpai :)

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai: 1x03 The World Without You

This has been an enjoyable watch so far. No way near as raunchy as the title may lead you to believe and actually some quite cute/charming moments. I like the banter between main guy and bunny girl and it'll be interesting to see where things go now he's confessed to her.

Whilst I am enjoying some aspects of it so far, there are a few warning signs. The premise is quite silly for a start, and I get the impression the series may think it's smarter than it actually is. Plus a lot of the supporting cast (who haven't been introduced yet) may derail things a bit if they decide it's their turn to hog the spotlight now. Still, I'm on board for now.

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Bloom Into You: 1x03 Still up in the Air / The One Who Likes Me

So far this is still exactly my cup of tea. Some nice relationship growth between the main girls, with no ridiculous over-the-top drama to speak of. Just nice, down-to-earth stuff that makes sense, and some nice "aww" moments too.

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: 1x01 The Storm Dragon, Veldora

Found the first ep pretty entertaining. I know Isekai shows have been done to death already but hopefully this one will have enough unique ideas to at least be a fun romp. Seems there are a lot of characters still to meet but I did like the Tsundere dragon intro!

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Bloom Into You: 1x01 I Can't Reach the Star

Quite liked the first episode. Very soft and relaxing style to it. Both main girls seem pretty sweet and the supporting cast seems pretty fun too. Certainly got a far better impression from this one than I did from Citrus (no nightmarish CG crowds either).
Hoping for a nice fluffy Yuri romance series to soothe the soul here.

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Full Metal Panic!: 4x12 Make My Day

We'd better not have to wait another 13 years to find out what happens next!

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Full Metal Panic!: 4x09 The Fallen Witch

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Quite the dip in quality in this episode. This combined with an irregular airing schedule... I wonder if Xebec were struggling?

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Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku: 1x11 Love Is Hard for Otaku

Just as I was kinda losing interest they introduce the Naoya/Kou dynamic, which I really enjoyed and wished we could have seen more of.

Fairly cute series overall and certainly more grounded than other recent series' attempts at referencing otaku life. Animation was prety bad at times and of course being an A-1 show they couldn't help but plaster their other shows advertising everywhere (something I'm noticing more and more). Not a masterpiece by any means but if you enjoy the couples you'll get at least some enjoyment out of this one.

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Land of the Lustrous: 1x12 New Work

Well, that's left me hooked and wanting more. What a great show.

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Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku: 1x03 Sales Event and Gamers Meetup

Probably the episode where the series finally "clicked" for me. I really enjoyed the banter between the couples, and the cute moments later in the episode.

And as @deanzel says, some great derpy faces this episode. Always the mark of a fun series those.

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