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「束縛の…十字架(ハード・スタディ)」 (Sokubaku no … Juujika (Hado. Sutadei))
“The Shackles…of Studying Hard”

Romance engage!

「キャスパーとヨナ」 (Kyasupa to Yona)
“Kasper and Jonah”

This episode had more flashbacks than expected, but serves as a solid set-up for the next arc. And after going through perhaps the worst East Coast storm ever, I’m lucky to even have electricity to watch anything at all!

「色を変える世界」 (Shoku wo Kae ru Sekai)
“A World Changing Color”

Stories are at their best when they touch upon the cornerstones of human life, on emotions and trials and tribulations its audience has faced and perhaps not yet overcome. That’s what we saw here, both in the effect of Shiina’s manga on herself and Sorata, and in the story’s message to us all.

「隊長、がんばります！」 (Taichou, Ganbarimasu!)
“I’ll do my best as commander!”

For the fourth week in a row Girls und Panzer delivers, retaining its spot as one of the best offerings of the season.

「草原の民」 (Sougen no Min)
“The People of the Plains”

“My people were blessed by the Magi and can deflect arrows! What can your people do?”

「吉田くんちの事情」 (Yoshida Kunchi no Jijou)
“Yoshida Family Matters”

Today’s episode wasn’t all sweet as Yuuzan would like, but rather shook the foundations of Mitty and Haru’s relationship. Also, enter Hanazawa Kana.

「幸せのひだまりを作るのです」 (Shiawase no Hidamari o Tsukuru no desu)
“I’ll Make a Happy Sunny Spot”

When I said Maeda Jun series always have at least one moemoe character “or two” – I didn’t think I’d be proven right quite so quickly.

「逃亡の熱帯夜」 (Tobo no Nettaiya)
“A Sweltering Night on the Run”

Following last episode’s game-changer, Shin Sekai Yori is upping the ante considerably on all fronts. The characters are seeing quite a bit of action – in more ways than one – and the scale of the story is getting larger than ever. And the best part? We’ve barely scraped the surface of this show.

「涙の真実」 (Namida no Shinjitsu)
“The Truth Behind the Tears”

Oy, oy, oy oy, Grandma. I don’t even –

「仄暗き追憶」 (Soku Kuraki Tsuioku)
“Dark Recollection”

The mock battles continue, but there’s an even tastier main course served up this episode. Let’s just say, the main title might be Total Eclipse, but “Total Jealousy” wouldn’t have been too far off the mark either.

「犬とじじいとアレクサンダー」 (Inu to Jijii to Arekusandā)
“Dog, Old Man, and Alexander”

The time has finally arrived.

「Kock-on Effect」

Not to add oil to the burning fire, but criticism has to be given where it’s due.

「成しうる者」 (Nashi Uru Mono)
“Those Capable”

Sibyl’s system is nowhere near perfect – there remain enough chinks in the armor for the darker side of man to slip through, as it unfortunately always seems to do.

「傷が、ある」 (Kizu ga, aru)
“They Have Scars”

I’m being completely earnest when I say that I love this show.

「囚われの女王」 (Toraware no Joou)
“Captive Queen”

For the longest time, Sword Art Online has been lacking something that’s almost crucial in the top tier of anime.