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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya – Episode 25 Review

Episode 25, "The Sighs of Haruhi Suzumiya (Part 2)"



*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Haruhi continues the planning of her movie, but the secrecy disconcerts Kyon, who wants to know what it’s actually about and how she managed to get free equipment. Haruhi reveals that the script is in her head. Outfitting Mikuru in waitress attire, they begin filming at local shops, but Haruhi has her change into a bunny girl costume. Then they switch venues to a park to film Mikuru running.

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Yes, reading the synopsis gives you literally all they did in this episode. I’m beginning to remember how dull most of the second book was. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 20 Review

Episode 20, "Father in Front of the Grave"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Edward encounters his father, Hohenheim, at his mother’s grave, who chides him for burning down their house. That night, Hohenheim asks Pinako about the "thing" his sons transmuted, with Ed listening in secret. The next day, after Hohenheim leaves, Ed and Pinako dig up the "thing", and it turns out to not be his mother after all. This leads Ed to believe he can bring Al back from beyond the "doors". When Ed returns to Central, he informs Al of his findings. He also calls Izumi and asks about her own experience with human transmutation. As it turns out, the dead cannot be brought back, regardless of effort. Ed and Al then vow to continue working on a way to restore their bodies.
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Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen – Episode 19 Review

Episode 19, "Grudge! The Longest Day at Kurogane House: Part 1"


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Synopsis: Dr. Hell has identified Tsubasa as a major threat to his plans, and dispatches Viscount Pygman to remove her. Pygman summons the ghost of Tetsuya Tsurugi, a pilot who worked with the Bardos research time piloting Kenzo’s prototype robot. Kouji consults Baron Ashura, who is being hunted by his former allies, in helping Tsubasa. Pygman arrives at the Kurogane House as a hologram and a robot appears that looks very much like Mazinger Z. It’s called Energer Z, and it’s piloted by Kenzo Kabuto. read more

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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya – Episode 24 Review

Episode 24, "The Sighs of Haruhi Suzumiya (Part 1)" (Well, at least it’s not "Endless Eight"…)


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Eager to take part in North High’s cultural festival, Haruhi plans for the SOS Brigade to do a project of their own, rather than pay attention to class projects. Inspired by a bad movie she watched one night, she resolves to make a great film. She casts Mikuru in the lead and insists on Kyon doing all the menial labor work, while she directs. She drags Kyon and Mikuru with her to get a camera and some other material for the movie, easily recieving them for free after talking to store owners, but Kyon has a bad feeling about it. read more

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Dragon Ball Z Kai- Episode 18 Review

Episode 18,"The Spaceship That Sleeps in Yuzabit! Blast Off for Planet Namek", or "Bulma, The Racist! Can a Popo Get a Table Dance?"

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Synopsis: At a hospital, Goku, Gohan, and Kuririn recover from their injuries from the battle with Vegeta. Goku will be unable to leave for months, but Gohan and Kuririn are soon to be released. Bulma arrives and tries to activate the pod Nappa left behind, but presses the wrong button and it explodes. Everyone is in dispair, until Mr. Popo appears, offering to show them to what he believes is a spaceship. Popo takes Bulma to the Yunzabit Highlands, where he shows Bulma the spaceship that Kami came to Earth on. Using the Namekian language, Popo is able to activate the ship. Back at the hospital, Popo says that he’ll teach Bulma the Namek language, but won’t go with her to Namek. Kuririn volunteers to go with her, as does Gohan, despite Chi Chi’s objections. Some days later, Bulma, Gohan, and Bulma blast off in the spaceship for Namek.

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