Blank have their opponent on the ropes in this very unconventional game of chess, but with Zell showing no sign of backing down to they really have enough in reserve to win the safety of Imanity for themselves?
As it happens, they do - while Steph finds herself amazed at the newcomers policy to win this match without attacking (a wise policy which seems to match that of her late grandfather),
M3 the dark metal - Episode 2
While those involved recover their senses from dealing with the Admonition and Corpse they spotted in their first mission, this week's episode of M3 sees us introduced to Heito Isaku, a you man who is a little disturbed. How do we know this? Because the first we see of him is his merciless beating and torturing of a security guard, which makes perfectly clear that he is a bad person.
With that
With that
Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 - Episode 4
Now that all of the preliminary round performance are complete, it's simply time to nervously wait for the results to come in to see whether μ's have qualified. The news when it comes is shocking... they've failed in their goal.
At least, that's how Honoka envisaged everything panning out in a dream she had - in reality, μ's squeeze into the fourth qualifying slot for the second and final
At least, that's how Honoka envisaged everything panning out in a dream she had - in reality, μ's squeeze into the fourth qualifying slot for the second and final
One Week Friends - Episode 4
The advent of rain means that Hase and Fujimiya's usual rooftop lunchtime spot has to be foregone in favour of merely sitting on the stairs, but this appears to be the least of the pair's troubles in this week's episode of One Week Friends.
Even though it's Hase who is Fujimiya's close friend, somehow the ever-turning school rumour mill has gotten wind that Kiryu is buddies with her, causing
Even though it's Hase who is Fujimiya's close friend, somehow the ever-turning school rumour mill has gotten wind that Kiryu is buddies with her, causing
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behaviour! - Episode 4
Thanks to Sayaka's carefully weighted words, Usa is now convinced that he needs to be the person who can save Ritsu from her own loneliness, leading to him trying to spend time with her whenever possible.
Resisting her hints that she doesn't particularly want him around, circumstances conspire to suggest to Usa that perhaps he's making a breakthrough and getting closer to his senior - however,
Resisting her hints that she doesn't particularly want him around, circumstances conspire to suggest to Usa that perhaps he's making a breakthrough and getting closer to his senior - however,
Mekakucity Actors - Episode 3
Momo Kisaragi's popularity continues to be a major problem for her, and even having avoided the crowds she inadvertently ran into at the end of last week's episode of Mekakucity Actors, it seems that there is yet another person who wants a piece of this young idol.
This person, however, is no ordinary girl, and after claiming that she's just like Momo she sets about proving it - although, to be
This person, however, is no ordinary girl, and after claiming that she's just like Momo she sets about proving it - although, to be
Nisekoi - Episode 16
It's no surprise that Ruri has lost any faith in her friend's ability to snare Ichijou given all of her failings thus far, but perhaps Onodera still has some surprises in store, as she reveals that the start of summer vacation will see Raku coming to visit her at her house. How forward!
What Onodera neglects to mention is that she's actually invited Ichijou there to do some part-time work for
What Onodera neglects to mention is that she's actually invited Ichijou there to do some part-time work for
Riddle Story of Devil - Episode 4
In spite of one failed assassination attempt, life carries on as normal (for the most part, anyhow) for the members of the Black Class, with tests occupied much of their time and thoughts and the only distraction coming from stories of the school's mythical "wonders", which duly fascinate Haru.
Of course, an attempted assassination is never far away, and this time around it's Kouko Kaminaga who
Of course, an attempted assassination is never far away, and this time around it's Kouko Kaminaga who
Knights of Sidonia - Episode 3
With a frame tournament going on in Sidonia, the fact that Tanikaze's injuries prevent him from competing is a disappointment to more than just the man himself - still, at least the festival that coincides with said tournament offers plenty of food for him to take his mind off that fact.
The aforementioned tournament also boasts some surprises, with hotly-tipped favourite Kunato bested thanks to
The aforementioned tournament also boasts some surprises, with hotly-tipped favourite Kunato bested thanks to
Nanana's Buried Treasure - Episode 3
With the Adventure Club's most important member now officially part of the organisation, it's time for the club to start doing what it was created for - seeking out parts of the Nanana Collection, via the so-called "Ruins" within which they're hidden.
Of course, it's left to Yuugo to extract the information about the first ruin from Nanana, a painful experience for both body and mind but
Of course, it's left to Yuugo to extract the information about the first ruin from Nanana, a painful experience for both body and mind but
Selector Infected WIXOSS - Episode 4
Yuzuki's defeat at the hands of Akira clearly haven't done her state of mind any good, although this is something that she's determined to hide as she chooses to stay the night following that battle at Ruko's house while seeking to avoid her brother as much as possible.
In her upset state, Yuzuki also can't resist letting slip some of the elements of her wish were she to become an Eternal Girl
In her upset state, Yuzuki also can't resist letting slip some of the elements of her wish were she to become an Eternal Girl
Ping Pong the Animation - Episode 3
Having thrashed his teacher to the point of collapse by the end of last week's episode, it seems as if something has awoken within Tsukimoto beneath that dour exterior of his - what a time for it emerge to, with the Kanagawa qualifying round of the high school table tennis championship about to begin.
As you might expect however, it's Peco who appears the most outwardly confident in the build-up
As you might expect however, it's Peco who appears the most outwardly confident in the build-up
No Game No Life - Episode 3
Kurami Zell is about to be crowned the king of Imanity, having exhausted any opposition that faced her. Well, almost all opposition that is, as a certain interloper still has designs on ensuring she fails in her plan.
Although it's too late to do anything about Zell's cheating in her poker game against Stephanie, barging in on her coronation to accuse of her cheating still works wonders,
Although it's too late to do anything about Zell's cheating in her poker game against Stephanie, barging in on her coronation to accuse of her cheating still works wonders,
M3 the dark metal - Episode 1
Humanity, it seems, is in a tight spot (although when it isn't it in anime?), with those that remaining living on the outskirts of a darkness known as the Lightless Realm which has swallowed up everything and everyone in its path, and continues to expand. From these dark depths come strange creatures known as Admonitions, and guardians of the realm known as Corpses.
It isn't all bad news
It isn't all bad news
Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 - Episode 3
They have themselves a song and costumes, now the next question for μ's as the Love Live preliminaries begin is... where should they perform?
The world is their oyster as far as the regulations go, as each group's performance will be live streamed from their chosen location with viewers able to vote and rate the various groups, with only the top four going through to the Love Live finals. With
The world is their oyster as far as the regulations go, as each group's performance will be live streamed from their chosen location with viewers able to vote and rate the various groups, with only the top four going through to the Love Live finals. With
One Week Friends - Episode 3
One month on from their first proper meeting, and Hase and Fujimiya's friendship is still going strong, even after she bombards him with more egg rolls than any one man could ever hope to eat in a single lunchtime.
Although all is very much well between the two of them, Hase remains somewhat concerned by Fujimiya's relationship with the rest of her classmates - thanks to her stony-faced
Although all is very much well between the two of them, Hase remains somewhat concerned by Fujimiya's relationship with the rest of her classmates - thanks to her stony-faced
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behaviour! - Episode 3
They've been living in the same apartment complex for a while now, but Usa still doesn't seem to be having any success at getting closer to Ritsu.
In fact, if anything the distance between them only seems to be growing - a thought which proves to be all the more painfully realised once Usa splashes out his savings on a new bike. With room for someone to ride on the back, Usa is quick to offer
In fact, if anything the distance between them only seems to be growing - a thought which proves to be all the more painfully realised once Usa splashes out his savings on a new bike. With room for someone to ride on the back, Usa is quick to offer
Mekakucity Actors - Episode 2
Another episode means another very different story for this second instalment of Mekakucity Actors, as we explore the life of another character in the form of Momo Kisaragi.
Put simply, Momo is a superstar who is recognised everywhere that she goes - not surprising considering the fact that she's plastered over televisions, billboards and goodness knows what else all around her home city in
Put simply, Momo is a superstar who is recognised everywhere that she goes - not surprising considering the fact that she's plastered over televisions, billboards and goodness knows what else all around her home city in
Nisekoi - Episode 15
Now that Marika has revealed some of her true self (or at least her true accent), the pieces of the puzzle are finally starting to fall into place for Raku regarding who this latest female addition to his life might actually be.
As a result, we're regaled with the full story of their meeting that feted summer, with Marika convalescing on account of her weak constitution out in the country before
As a result, we're regaled with the full story of their meeting that feted summer, with Marika convalescing on account of her weak constitution out in the country before
Riddle Story of Devil - Episode 3
Now that the die has been cast and Azuma's role as Ichinose's protector has been decided and agreed upon as valid by the powers that be, the deadly game featuring the members of the Black Class is very much afoot in this week's episode of Riddle Story of Devil.
First out of the gate in an attempt to assassinate Haru is Otoya Takechi - after leaving Haru an anonnymous note of her intentions she
First out of the gate in an attempt to assassinate Haru is Otoya Takechi - after leaving Haru an anonnymous note of her intentions she
Knights of Sidonia - Episode 2
As first sorties go, you can't get much worse luck than Tanikaze, as our protagonist faces the appearance of the Gauna in the midst of the mission - their first appearance in the vicinity of Sidonia for a century.
Badly injured and seemingly dead, even this seems to be a better stroke of luck than squad-mate Yamano, who is introduced to us via a few flashbacks before... well, she gets eaten.
Badly injured and seemingly dead, even this seems to be a better stroke of luck than squad-mate Yamano, who is introduced to us via a few flashbacks before... well, she gets eaten.
Nanana's Buried Treasure - Episode 2
Now that he has some knowledge of Nanana's history and the sphere of her influence, it's not all that surprising that Juugo has found himself picking up a particularly interesting trinket to bring back to show his ethereal flatmate.
As it happens, this strange jewel is in fact part of the Nanana Collection, and what's more he's actually snatched it from under the noses of those who were
As it happens, this strange jewel is in fact part of the Nanana Collection, and what's more he's actually snatched it from under the noses of those who were
Selector Infected WIXOSS - Episode 3
This week's Selector Infected WIXOSS is a tale of two battles - and they really couldn't be any more different...
Having finally caught up with her, Akira has successfully managed to press-gang Yuzuki into a battle - even with knowledge of her opponents dirty tricks and tactics and the ability to circumvent some of them, it all becomes too much when Akira starts looking into not only Yuzuki's
Having finally caught up with her, Akira has successfully managed to press-gang Yuzuki into a battle - even with knowledge of her opponents dirty tricks and tactics and the ability to circumvent some of them, it all becomes too much when Akira starts looking into not only Yuzuki's
Ping Pong the Animation - Episode 2
With a now somewhat broken Peco left reeling after being thrashed utterly by star Chinese player Kong Wenge, perhaps this is Smile's time to shine?
If nothing else, it seems as if everyone has suddenly taken an interest in this quiet, sullen lad - Kong himself is still desperate to play against him, but more importantly for Smile his ping pong club overseer Koizumi has decided that Tsukimoto is
If nothing else, it seems as if everyone has suddenly taken an interest in this quiet, sullen lad - Kong himself is still desperate to play against him, but more importantly for Smile his ping pong club overseer Koizumi has decided that Tsukimoto is
No Game No Life - Episode 2
Having landed in their new home, Shiro and Sora have certainly made a quick impact upon those who have come into contact them, and none more so that would-be king Stephanie Dora.
Not that this impact has been an entirely positive one, as Stephanie is furious that having given her a hint that her opponent in the game determining the kingdom's next leader was cheating, Sora didn't expound upon why
Not that this impact has been an entirely positive one, as Stephanie is furious that having given her a hint that her opponent in the game determining the kingdom's next leader was cheating, Sora didn't expound upon why
Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 - Episode 2
Honoka has finally been persuaded to take the helm of μ's in the all-new Love Live, but there's already another crisis to be dealt with!
The issue in question is that this new-look contest is insisting that only new songs are allowed in the competition, so any previously aired or performed tracks are out of the window (goodness knows what this will mean for A-RISE, who only seem to have one song
The issue in question is that this new-look contest is insisting that only new songs are allowed in the competition, so any previously aired or performed tracks are out of the window (goodness knows what this will mean for A-RISE, who only seem to have one song
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behaviour! - Episode 2
While the landlady's away her tenants can play... except she's ensured that Ritsu will be watching over them all and reporting back to her, which negates any possibility of doing anything even vaguely outrageous.
Not that this seems to be stopping Shirosaki, who quickly starts to concoct some plan involving rope and glycerine... luckily, it isn't as kinky as it sounds, as his plan basically
Not that this seems to be stopping Shirosaki, who quickly starts to concoct some plan involving rope and glycerine... luckily, it isn't as kinky as it sounds, as his plan basically
One Week Friends - Episode 2
After a week of friendship with Hase, just as expected Kaori remembers nothing of her classmate's status as a new-found friend. Shock to the system though this might be, Hase has no intentions of giving up and thus starts all over again by asking Fujimiya to be his friend.
This request out of the blue (from her perspective) doesn't exactly go down well, but as she realises that she has no
This request out of the blue (from her perspective) doesn't exactly go down well, but as she realises that she has no
Nisekoi - Episode 14
As if Raku doesn't have enough girl troubles to contend with as it is, the end of last week's episode also saddled him with a fiancée to worry about - it isn't a problem that's going to go away easily either, as it seems that the reason for this engagement is another matter of convenience for Raku's father.
You can probably guess what happens next - the girl in question, Marika Tachibana,
You can probably guess what happens next - the girl in question, Marika Tachibana,
Mekakucity Actors - Episode 1
After an introduction that gives us a glimpse of some approximation of what is about to unfold - or at least who it's going to unfold via - we return to the beginning of our story for Mekakucity Actors opening episode.
That beginning involves a young man named Shintaro Kisaragi, a shut-in who spends his days watching anime and making himself known on Internet message boards. Not that Shintaro
That beginning involves a young man named Shintaro Kisaragi, a shut-in who spends his days watching anime and making himself known on Internet message boards. Not that Shintaro
Knights of Sidonia - Episode 1
In labyrinthine corridors deep underground, a young man shows his piloting abilities in a VR simulator, before hunger forces him to forage for food... a decision which kicks off a chain of events that sets this new spring season show well underway.
With nothing else available, the young man in question decides to help himself to some rice being processed in the vicinity of his "home" (if you can
With nothing else available, the young man in question decides to help himself to some rice being processed in the vicinity of his "home" (if you can
Riddle Story of Devil - Episode 2
After introducing us to a number of weird and wonderful Black Class members in its opening instalment, the rest of this unique class' roster is unveiled as we enter Riddle Story of Devil's second episode with things threatening to get serious.
Compared to those outwardly lunatic girls we met initially, this new batch of supposed students seem far more normal and down-to-earth, even if one of
Compared to those outwardly lunatic girls we met initially, this new batch of supposed students seem far more normal and down-to-earth, even if one of
Selector Infected WIXOSS - Episode 2
Ruko might not have any wishes that would drive her on to become an Eternal Girl, but she still seems pretty taken with the game of WIXOSS, spending an entire night staying up to play it with her grandmother.
Meanwhile, Yuzuki may have decided against battling Ruko but she's still very much on the hunt of other Selectors to put herself against, and serendipity leads to her learning of just one
Meanwhile, Yuzuki may have decided against battling Ruko but she's still very much on the hunt of other Selectors to put herself against, and serendipity leads to her learning of just one
Nanana's Buried Treasure - Episode 1
A state-of-the-art, purpose-build location specifically for students and researchers, Academy City... sorry, Nanaejima Island is an impressive seat of learning, all ensconced within one off-shore island. It's also the new home of Juugo Yama, who seems more excited about moving out of his family home than he is about specifically gaining a place on this island.
Needless to say, Yama's first
Needless to say, Yama's first
Ping Pong the Animation - Episode 1
Having already enjoyed a live-action theatrical adaptation over a decade ago, Taiyou Matsumoto's manga gets an animated outing this spring courtesy of the directorial hand of Masaaki Yuasa.
At the heart of the series are two seemingly talented, but very different, table tennis players - the quiet, emotionless and expressionless "Smile", otherwise known as Makoto Tsukimoto, and his long-standing
At the heart of the series are two seemingly talented, but very different, table tennis players - the quiet, emotionless and expressionless "Smile", otherwise known as Makoto Tsukimoto, and his long-standing
No Game No Life - Episode 1
Urban legend has it that there's a team of four gamers who can take on and beat absolutely anybody - a group so powerful that they can take on a team of 1,200 rival players and still emerge victorious, and a group so assured that they don't even need a name, leaving nothing but a blank space where their title should be in the games they play.
In truth, "Blank" are little more than a brother and
In truth, "Blank" are little more than a brother and
Love Live! School Idol Project Season 2 - Episode 1
Kids, everything that you've heard about peer pressure is true - it can force you down some truly shocking paths that you would never have seen yourself traversing otherwise. Like watching Love Live, for example. Having decided to welcome, rather than ignore, the constant chatter in my Twitter timeline as its second season began, I figured I should watch its first series to see what all the
Saki - The Nationals - Episode 13 (Completed)
Having won their match and a place in the semi-finals, the time seems ripe for Kiyosumi's finest to sleep in... except there are other mahjong games to be watched.
More importantly, Nodoka and Yuuki are both keep to see in Hanada in action - a desire which sees Haramura also spotting some old friends in the form of the girls from Achiga's tea. In light of this, Nodoka decides to forgo watching
More importantly, Nodoka and Yuuki are both keep to see in Hanada in action - a desire which sees Haramura also spotting some old friends in the form of the girls from Achiga's tea. In light of this, Nodoka decides to forgo watching
One Week Friends - Episode 1
We're used to seeing quiet, lonely characters in anime, but even against those standards Kaori Fujimiya seems like somebody decidedly different - a girl who isn't so much a loner as someone desperately doing everything in her power to actively repel any auspices of friendship from others.
However, there's always one person who ignores those signs and ploughs on regardless, and in this case that
However, there's always one person who ignores those signs and ploughs on regardless, and in this case that
Riddle Story of Devil - Episode 1
Tokaku Azuma is a brilliant assassin, which makes her the perfect choice for a mission at Myoujou Academy, a boarding school with no shortage of connections to the rich and influential... or it is just her terrible judgement that has made her the ideal choice for the mission in question?
Regardless, Azuma finds herself taking a place in this Academy's so-called Black Class, a class filled with
Regardless, Azuma finds herself taking a place in this Academy's so-called Black Class, a class filled with
Nisekoi - Episode 13
After all of that confusion, it seems that all Raku really needed to do to get the bottom of his promise and who he made it to was take a look at the photos in his father's storeroom. With that out of the way, now all he has to do is find them.
With this proving to be a tougher task than he might have initially expected, Ichijou is one decidedly distracted fellow as he joins his group of
With this proving to be a tougher task than he might have initially expected, Ichijou is one decidedly distracted fellow as he joins his group of
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behaviour! - Episode 1
Having had a rough time of it at his junior high school, Kazunari Usa is a boy whose very much looking forward to his high school life - years that he hope will be sedate and peaceful as he moves out of his parent's home to live alone, and years that might just also net him the girl of his dreams.
Things are certainly looking good when he happens upon a girl who seems totally his type sitting
Things are certainly looking good when he happens upon a girl who seems totally his type sitting
Nagi no Asukara - Episode 26 (Completed)
Another Ofunehiki has brought with it yet another potential disaster, with Manaka all set to be swept away once again only to be saved by, and her place seemingly taken as another Ojoshi replacement, by Miuna.
While Manaka is rescued and whisked to the surface, only for Chisaki and Kaname to discover that she's regained her Ena, Tsumugu and Hikari puzzle over how to save Miuna from her place as
While Manaka is rescued and whisked to the surface, only for Chisaki and Kaname to discover that she's regained her Ena, Tsumugu and Hikari puzzle over how to save Miuna from her place as
Selector Infected WIXOSS - Episode 1
A hot new card game is sweeping the nation - so hot that even (gasp) girls are playing it!
The game in question is WIXOSS (pronounced Wi-cross, incidentally), and it might just be the key to friendship for our protagonist in this new original series for the spring. Ruko isn't exactly a shy or retiring girl, but in spite of this she's found it hard to make any friends at her new school, much to
The game in question is WIXOSS (pronounced Wi-cross, incidentally), and it might just be the key to friendship for our protagonist in this new original series for the spring. Ruko isn't exactly a shy or retiring girl, but in spite of this she's found it hard to make any friends at her new school, much to
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