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20th Century Boys Movie 3: Redemption Review

20th Century Boys Movie 3: Redemption (Starring: Toshiaki Karasawa, Etsushi Toyokawa, Airi Taira, Teruya Kagawa, Takako Tokiwa)

Synopsis (Spoiler Free):

In the Friend Era Year 3 (2017), a lethal virus has wiped out a large portion of the world’s population and Tokyo has been closed off from the rest of Japan with a wall around the city. Otcho (Tokoyawa) manages to climb over to search for Kanna (Taira). He finds that both Kanna and Yoshitsune (Kagawa) have groups rebelling against Friend, but Kanna’s is more hardcore. Friend, meanwhile, plans his final push to complete his goals, which might mean the end of humanity itself. However, Kanna’s long-lost uncle Kenji (Karasawa) reappears, determined to set things right again., read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist – Episode 20 Review

Episode 20, "Soul of the Guardian"


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Both of the guardians end up being like Alphonse, armors with souls attached via alchemy, and formerly condemned prisoners. They both do battle with their opponents. While Alphonse has little trouble with his opponent, who identifies himself as Barry the Chopper, Edward struggles against his. He eventually beheads the warrior, but his victory is short lived, because there in another soul in the body of the armor. The other one attacks and Ed is forced to use deconstruction to disable him. Unsuccessful in a physical fight with Alphonse, Barry uses psychological tactics, suggesting Alphonse is a fake, his memories all false ones his brother created. Alphonse reels from this, as Edward refuses to finish his enemies, since he considers his brother human, and thus them. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist – Episode 19 Review

Episode 19, "The Truth Behind Truths"



*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Devestated by the secret of the Philosopher’s Stone, Edward and Alphonse hole themselves up in a room. Maria Ross urges them not to give up. Looking at a map of Central, they determine that Philosopher Stone research must have been done in Laboratory 5, which was supposedly shut down, which is next to a prison. The brothers are told to stay put while it’s investigated, but they sneak out during the night to investigate on their own. Scar finds the notes and decodes them with his arm (wtf). Edward makes his way into the lab while Alphonse stays outside. After avoiding various traps, Edward finds a chamber where he is confronted by an armored guard. Another guard attacks Al outside. Meanwhile, Winry realizes she forgot to put a screw in when she repaired Ed’s automail. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist – Episode 18 Review

Episode 18, "Marcoh’s Notes"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: The mysterious people in black, Lust and Gluttony, fight Scar in the Central First Branch library and cause it to burn down. When Ed and Al arrive, and are given new escorts (Maria Ross and Denny Brosh), they discover the library has been destroyed, dashing their hopes of finding Marcoh’s hidden research notes. They consult with a woman named Sheska, who formally worked there, who they discover has the ability to remember everything she reads, and makes a copy of Marcoh’s notes. However, the notes are all coded and the brothers have difficulty decoding. Eventually they do, and are horrified by the secret behind the Philosopher’s Stone: it’s made from human lives. read more

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MG The O – A Review

It’s show time, The O!


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The MG O has long been awaited by many since Bandai first showcased it years ago. Shortly after its announcement, for reasons unknown to me, it disappeared and Bandai never followed through with its release. Now, following a 2nd place victory in Bandai’s MG Wishlist survey they have reconsidered that decision.

When the release of the MG O was announced I was excited. I love large, imposing kits like this one and I have the perfect spot on my shelf for it. After some shipping issues delayed progress I was shocked to find such a huge box waiting for me. It’s ame size as a PG kit and smaller than the 1/48 Gundam. Despite it’s size the number of pieces is pretty standard for a MG kit and the whole thing is a pretty easy build. read more

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