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Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen – Episode 18 Review

Episode 18, "Obliteration! Mycenae Armageddon!"


*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Kouji, Tsubasa, Ashura, and others are trapped in the Kedora’s memory world, watching events involving Duke Gorgon and Ashura’s former selves. Ashura is captured and the others escape at the apparent cost of Cross and Yasu’s lives. Gorgon seals Tristan and Iseult away in anticipation of Hades’ arrival. Then he tricks Zeus into thinking Ashura is a sacrifice, and Hades strikes, injuring him. Django and Master sacrifice themselves to defeat Gorgon while Kouji uses the Mazinger to fight Garadoubla. Tsubasa convinces Ashura to open the gate to where the Kedora is and kills it while Kouji joins Zeus in defeating Hades. Kouji, Tsubasa, and Ashura return to the real world, only to see the Kedora’s final revelation, which features Kouji’s father and Dr. Hell finding Ashura’s cacoon. read more

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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya – Episode 23 Review

Episode 23, "Endless Eight (Part 8)" (FINAL PART)


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Synopsis: This time around, Kyon has an idea. Realizing what Haruhi has said about doing her homework within three days, while he hasn’t touched his, Kyon suggests the SOS Brigade go to his house and finish any homework they might have. Haruhi insists on coming as well, and so September 1st finally arrives. Kyon and Itsuki play cards in the clubroom.


 

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So, here we are. Finally, the "Endless Eight" episodes end. Eight episodes based on a single short story, no more than thirty pages long. Two more episodes than the adaptation of the entire first novel got in the first season. Eight ninths of the new episodes in the season thus far. After having waited for three years for more episodes, this is what we get. read more

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Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen – Episode 17 Review

Episode 17, "Shared Struggle! Journey to the Dangerous Past!"


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Synopsis: Duke Gorgon is defeated by Count Brocken explosive bodies, but Kedora continues to menace, going after the Japanium ore under the Photon Power Labs. Reluctantly, Kouji and Tsubasa team up with Ashura to pursue the escaped Kedora into a dream world that it created of its memories, where everything in it can actually hurt those who’ve entered. There, they see the history of Ashura’s former selves, Tristan and Iseult, and their pact with Duke Gorgon to kill Zeus with the help of Hades. Unfortunately, the whole group is found by Gorgon and his team and face the Mechanical Beast Garadoubla. read more

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Dragon Ball Z Kai- Episode 17 Review

Episode 17,"Son Goku: Retarded? One Bump Too Many!" … er, I mean, "The Fierce Dawn… Star of Hope Is Piccolo’s Birthplace"

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Synopsis: Just as Kuririn is about to finish Vegeta off with Yajirobe’s sword, Goku pleads for him to let the Saiyan prince go, out of desire to fight him again someday. Hesitantly, Kuririn complies, and Vegeta blasts off in his pod ship. Master Roshi, Bulma, Chi-Chi, and Karin arrive, and pick up Goku and the others. They also put the bodies of Yamcha, Tenshinhan, and Piccolo in storage. Kuririn comes up with the idea of going to the planet Namek, where Kami originated, and using their Dragon Balls to ressurect their dead friends. Kaio gives them the coordinates, but Bulma says it’s too far using even the fastest spaceship available. Kuririn suggests they use Nappa’s pod, since he’s dead, and pulls out a controller to one that he picked up. Bulma approves of this idea and the group is determined to go to Namek. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 18 Review

Episode 18, "The Arrogant Palm of a Puny Human"


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Synopsis: Major Armstrong escorts Edward to Risembool, where they meet with Breda and head out of the country to the remains of the country of Xerxes. While at the Xerxes ruins, Edward is shocked to see Maria Ross, alive and well. It’s revealed that Roy set up a fake death for her and smuggled her out of the country using Barry, Ling, and Fu. Back at Central, Ling fills in Alphonse and Winry. Ed reaffirms his vow to get his and his brother’s bodies back, adding that he will protect who ever gets involved. Fu escorts Ross to Xing, where she will live until she can return to Amestris. Back at Central, Barry’s body attacks Falman, but Havoc and Barry (in the armor) lures it outside where Hawkeye shoots it in its hand. However, Gluttony arrives to take her out. read more

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