RAINBOW: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin – 17
「Parting」
I got more than I bargained for this episode after asking to see more of Meg for the past while. This episode only served as a setup towards her reintroduction next time, but proved to be a pretty pivotal moment in the series as a whole with the notable direction change.
Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi – 05
「おおかみさん桃ちゃん先輩と鬼退治に行く」 (Ookami-san Momo-chan-senpai to Oni Taiji ni Iku)
“The Wolf Goes Demon Hunting with Momo-chan-senpai”
The introduction of the public morals committee member Kibitsu Momoko (Kaida Yuuko) and her Momotaro-inspired demon hunt at Onigashima High School was only the tip of the iceberg, as the story delved into much deeper aspects this episode.
STRIKE WITCHES 2 – 04
「かたい、はやい、ものすご~い」 (Katai, Hayai, Monosugo~i)
“Hard, Fast, Earth-Shattering~”
With a title along the lines of season one’s episode five, Shirley’s thirst for speed is back this week, but against Gertrud equipped with Karlsland’s prototype “Jet Striker”.
HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD – 04
「Running in the DEAD」
Would you imagine the look on my face when recaps started playing when I first watched the episode? Well, it wasn’t that amazing because I had read about it beforehand, but nonetheless, I did not expect the entire first half to be about 60% recap.
K-ON!! – 17
「部室がない!」 (Bushitsu ga Nai!)
“No Clubroom!”
No clubroom evidently means an informal school tour for us, as the K-ON club tries to find another place to practice. On some level, it was more like they were looking for a new place to have a tea party while repairs were being made to a leaky water pipe.
Nurarihyon no Mago – 04
「闇の鼠は貓を食らう」
“The Rat of Darkness Devours the Cat”
This episode, deviating from the format used previously, continued the scene from last time showing Yura and Kana getting attacked by several youkai. Even though Yura is able to defeat several with her shikigami, the youkai successfully force her to stand down by threatening Kana.
Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin – 04
「文明の崩壊」 (Bunmei no Houkai)
“The collapse of BUNMEI”
With how hilarious this series is turning out amidst all the supernatural stuff, it’s easily become my favorite show of the season. I just can’t get enough of Fumiaki acting cool in front of Mikaze, and he gets the most befitting treatment this time around for lying about his past — sitting his ass down in a huge pile of shit.
SEKIREI ~Pure Engagement~ – 04
「最後ノ一羽」 (Saigo no Ichiwa)
“The Last Bird”
While I don’t follow the SEKIREI manga, it’s probably worth noting that this sequel is adhering pretty close to the source material and quickly approaching the extent of what’s been released.
GIANT KILLING – 17
「#17」
With Sera out with a minor sprain and Natsuki crouching up on his starting forward position so quickly that even potato chip trading cards are telling him as much, Sakai winds up being the one to dig him out of his rut.