With Aisha staying with Rudeus (Yumi Uchiyama) and Norn (Saya Aizawa) moving into the dorms, life seems to be settling down for Rudeus. But when he learns that Norn has shut herself in her room, it elicits a drastic response from Rudeus. Determined to keep Norn from suffering as he did in his previous life, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 17, “My Older Brother’s Feelings,” sees the young mage struggle to succeed in helping Norn where his family failed to with him. When we join Rudeus at the beginning of this week’s episode, he already knows that Norn has shut herse ..read more

With Deku’s (Daiki Yamashita) return to UA, the young hero finds a moment to catch his breath. But even as he rests, he knows the inevitable battle with Tomura Shigaraki (Kôki Uchiyama) and All-For-One (Akio Ôtsuka, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) draws near. Even as he joins his friends, a hero is hurtling headlong into a confrontation with Shigaraki in My Hero Academia Episode 139 (Boku no hîrô akademia) “In the Nick of Time! A Big Time-Maverick from the West” from Bones. This episode opens with a moment of calm. As Deku recovers from his wounds, he takes a moment to do some l ..read more

Kafka Hibano (Masaya Fukunishi) might not excel in the entrance exam to be a part of the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. Still, he continues to prove his naturally borne heroics in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 4. His leg might be broken, and Ichikawa (Wataru Kato) is carrying him atop his shoulders to stay in the game, but when push comes to shove, his heart saves the day. “Fortitude 9.8” gives us more insight into Shinomiya (Fairouz Ai) while clarifying that, no matter his shortcomings, Kafka is the protagonist for a reason. The physical aptitude test seems all but done early in Kaiju No. 8 Episode 4. Shin ..read more

My Hero Academia returns with it’s seventh season on May 4th. While the series has its ups and downs, it remains a requistie comfort viewing and it’s highs are extrodinary enough to make some of the sleepier arcs more pallatable. Studio Bones continues to deliver strong animation, something necessary as we move into the back end of the story created by mangaka Kōhei Horikoshi. As the war between heroes and villains amps up in the anime, we look back at the best My Hero Academia fights to date. From small, personal battles to all-out wreckage, here are the 20 fights that stand out as the anime ..read more

Directed by Kim O. Nguyen and written by D.J. Mausner, Hulu Original movie Prom Dates starts with some potential. Two best friends swear to each other when they’re young that one day, they’ll go to prom with the loves of their lives. Senior year is coming to an end and Hannah (Julia Lester) is less than enthused about going to prom with her boyfriend Greg (Kenny Ridwan). Meanwhile, Jess (Antonia Gentry) is obsessed with her incredibly annoying boyfriend (Jordan Buhat). But Jess finds out he’s cheating on her and Hannah finally admits to herself she’s gay, so they’re both dateless the night be ..read more

It’s always best to make a good impression. These actions go a long way, whether doing a kind deed or keeping the peace. However, it can also lead a person to be taken advantage of. What if this person started saying what’s on their mind?  Well, you have the gist of the latest Netflix Kdrama, Frankly Speaking. In Frankly Speaking Episodes 1-2, we meet the person in question, announcer Song Ki-Baek (Ko Kyoung-Po). Over the course of Frankly Speaking Episodes 1-2, we learn who Song Ki-Baek is. In the first episode, we see him before a climactic accident. His goal is to become the lead ..read more

I’ve been quite critical of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 for its tendency to lean heavily on past Trek lore rather than carving out its own narrative path. Many episodes seemed to echo themes and storylines from earlier series without showcasing what sets this crew apart. For a final season, you would hope for more. However, it seems the series has found its footing again with the Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 6, “Whistlespeak.“ In Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 6, the crew ventures into uncharted territory, both thematically and narratively, as they grapple with the secrets o ..read more

Wind Breaker Episode 5 delivers the action we’ve been waiting for with dexterous animation and thrilling consequences. Suo (Nobunaga Shimazaki) gets his spotlight moment as Fuurin and Shishitoren commence their 1v1 showdowns. Packed to the brim with hilariously specific character moments (spot whatever Choji is up to in the background in any given moment) and aided by artistic solid direction, “A Gentleman” ups the stakes. From the OP, Suo stands out, and we get a brief look at his fighting style. Wind Breaker Episode 5 goes all in on depicting it, and the results are superb. First, though, w ..read more

Now, on the trail of the transformed Falin, the party ventures deeper into the dungeon. But as they navigate some dense fog, they find they have been infiltrated by Shapeshifters. Immediately, they must puzzle out who is real or fake in Delicious in Dungeon Episode 18 (Dungeon Meshi), “Shapeshifter.” Before the title monsters show up, we get a bit of exposition from the party as they follow a blood trail left by Falin. Thoughts are shared about who Falin is searching for and their connection to the dungeon’s history. Laios also mentions that the Ludicous Mage is the same individual he en ..read more

A Condition Called Love Episode 5 highlights this romance anime’s best and worst aspects. As Hotaru (Kana Hanazawa) incredulously continues to worry about how legitimate her feelings are for Hananoi (Chiaki Kobayashi), she faces some significant shifts in their dynamic, pushing her towards a decision. Before major developments happen, we’re stuck wading through redundant story elements and off-kilter character animation. It’s a shame because the character insight is there, and there’s an exciting story of self-acceptance and love at its center, but the adaptation isn’t proving adept in bringi ..read more