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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 08 DUB Review

Episode 8, "Research Lab 5"

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Synopsis: Edward and Alphonse are confronted by the guards of the Fifth Laboratory, Slicer the Homocide and Barry the Chopper, respectively. The guards turn out to be hallow suits of metal, who, like Alphonse, had their souls bonded to the armor. Inside the laboratory, Ed also discovers that Slicer is actually two souls, those of brothers, and barely manages to defeat them, using Scar’s technique of deconstruction. Outside, Barry fills Alphonse with doubts over the validity of his existence. Lust and Envy appear before Ed, with Envy knocking him out and taking him to his brother, Brosh, and Maria, as the lab collapses. Barry makes his escape, as does Envy. read more

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Heroman – Episode 02 Review

Episode 02 – “Encounter”

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Summary: In the second episode of Heroman we finally get to see some action. Action, as in some robot versus giant alien insect ass-kicking action. To be honest, that is really all that happens. The Skrugg, the evil aliens who received Professor Denton’s broadcast in space, arrive on Earth to take over the planet and kill all the humans. They are searching for Denton, to become the representative for Earth and also a test subject to extract memories from. read more

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Dragon Ball Kai – Episode 49 Review

Episode 49, "Exact Vengeance, Son Goku! The Countdown to the Planet’s Collapse"

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Synopsis: After Freeza fires a blast into the core of Namek, an initial blast convinces Kaio that the planet has been destroyed. However, Kami of Earth is still alive, so Piccolo must be, meaning the planet isn’t gone. Freeza wonders why he held back, and Goku reasons it’s because he’s afraid of being caught in the explosion. Freeza claims that since he destroyed the planet’s core, the planet will explode in five minutes. Then he says he will reveal 100 percent of his power. Goku and Freeza exchange more blows. Gohan saves Bulma, who is excited at the prospect of finally going home. Freeza powers up to 100 percent of his full power. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 51 Review

Episode 51, "Immortal Army"


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Synopsis: The officer who activates the homunculi dolls is eaten by them, and they turn o the scientist that was with him next. Edward, Scar, and the chimera arrive at the doorway near where Barry died. Ed tries to open it, to no avail. Suddenly it opens and the homunculi dolls pour in. Olivier takes a general hostage, but he orders his subordinates to shut the gates so that Mustang’s and the Briggs forces can’t get in. Sloth attacks, but Olivier moves out of the way and the general is crushed instead. Edward’s group tries to fight off the dolls, but they don’t have any luck. Edward suddenly realizes what they are. He shuts the exit to the room so they can prevent them from escaping. Back at the mound, Heinkel realizes that Pride has been sending out morse code signal, but it’s too late. Kimbley attacks, breaking the mound, which releases Pride. Underground, Mei runs from the dolls, balancing the jar with Envy on her head, but Envy is swallowed by one of the dolls and takes control of it. Devouring the other dolls, Envy returns to his original form. Olivier tries to fight Sloth, but isn’t damaging him. When she is about to be crushed, her brother Alex arrives to assist her. Alphonse tries to help Heinkel and escape from Pride and Kimbley, who shows him the Philosopher’s Stone he saved from the mine. Alphonse uses it to challenge Kimbley and Pride, to Kimbley’s amusement. read more

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