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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 56 Review

Episode 56, "The Return of the Fuhrer"


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Hohenheim reveals that he is working in tandem with the souls residing in himself, surprising Father. Father is attacked by the souls he took into himself from Hohenheim, but sheds his mortal shell, becoming a black phantom, resembling his flask form. Above, Fuhrer King Bradley/Wrath attacks the Briggs troops, making quick work of Buccaneer. However, Greed appears before he can attack Falman. The news of the Fuhrer’s return are relayed to Mrs. Bradley at the radio station. Mustang’s subordinates are forced to blame the coup on Major General Armstrong. Greed engages in battle with Wrath, with Buccaneer returning and taking Bradley’s sword from him (by being impaled with it). Central troops move into the HQ, but are taken out by Fuu, who then comes to the aid of Greed and the others. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 13 ENGLISH DUB Review

Episode 13, "Beasts of Dublith"

 *****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Despite her understanding, Izumi expells Edward and Alphonse for their going against her teachings, but they return to ask for her help. Meanwhile, Roy Mustang prepares to transfer to Central by calling together his subordinates. Scar recovers from his injuries at an Ishbalan refugee camp, where disgraced Lt. Yoki tries to have him taken by thugs for a reward, but Scar fights back. In Dublith, a group of chimera lure Alphonse to them, then subdue him for their boss, a homunculi named Greed. In their hideout, Greed offers to teach Alphonse how to make a homuculi in returns for information on how to attach a soul to something. Edward comes into the hideout refusing to make an exchange of information, and he and Greed battle. Greed uses his ability to harden his body to fight, but Edward figures out the key to it, and the battle comes to a draw. Suddenly, Izumi steps into the hideout, immediately subduing Greed. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 54 Review

Episode 54, "Goku Vanishes in Space… Super Warriors, Return to Life!", or "Dr. Brief: Shitty Neighbor"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Kaio checks the area where Namek was, and detects no sign of Goku. Yamcha decides to deliver the news to Bulma and the group on Earth via Kaio. Bulma blurts out the news to everyone, but despite Yamcha’s admonishment, stays cheerful. She says that Goku can be brought back with the Namekian Dragon Balls. However, Kaio says that Goku died on a planet that no longer exists, so if he or Kuririn were brought back, they would appear in the vacuum of space, where they would die again. Vegeta suggests that they wish their spirits to Earth and restore them from there. Bulma offers to let the Namekians and Vegeta stay with her at Capsule Corp. Chi-Chi arrives where the others are, concerned about Gohan. Time passes, and Porunga is summoned, but the dragon tells everyone that Goku cannot be wished back, as he is not dead. Kuririn is wished back. They then to wish Goku back to Earth, but the dragon says he refuses to return, and will do so on his own accord. Angry, Vegeta blasts off in a spare spaceship. With another wish, Yamcha is returned to life. Over time, Tenshinhan and Chaozu are also wished back and the Namekians are wished to another planet suitable for them. More time passes and things are peaceful. read more

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Heroman – Episode 06 Review

Episode 06 – “Backlash”

Heroman picks it up again and delivers another interesting and enjoyable episode.

Spoilers Ahead

Summary: Episode 06 picks up right where episode 05 left off. Joey & co. are fighting the two new Skrugg, Will and Nick. However, Lina calls out for Will, causing him to have a mental breakdown. This leads to the Skrugg leader to order a retreat.

It is shortly thereafter revealed that Will and Nick did not chose to be made Skrugg, but are mere experiments. They are much more powerful than the typical Skrugg soldier, being able to stand-up and fight against Heroman. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 12 ENGLISH DUB Review

Episode 12, "All Is One, One Is All"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Edward and Alphonse arrive in Dublith, to the home of their alchemy teacher, Izumi Curtis, and her husband Sig. Izumi is angry at Edward for becoming "a dog of the state", but welcomes them anyway. Izumi casually mentions meeting the brothers’ father, Hohenheim, which upsets Edward. Later that night, Edward recalls how he and his brother met Izumi when she came through Risembool and helped stop flooding with her alchemy. Ed and Al begged Izumi to train them and she left them on an island for a month with the condition of surviving without alchemy. On the island, they learned about the flow of life and recieved further training after the trial period. The next day, Ed asks Izumi about her ability to transmute without a circle, and Izumi confronts Ed and Al about their bodies. Izumi tells the brothers about her own failed attempt at human transmutation, and holds them to comfort their pain. read more

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