Chihayafuru – 10
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「ゆくもかへるもわかれては」 (Yuku mo Kaeru mo Wakarete wa)
“Exchange Hellos and Goodbyes”
I’m convinced at this point that grouchy old Miyauchi-sensei knew exactly what she was doing when she forced the Karuta Club to name Taichi as President. And right now, she looks like a friggin’ genius for doing it.
IS Infinite Stratos – OVA
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「恋に焦がれる六重奏」 (Koi ni Kogareru Rokujuusou)
“Sextet Yearning for Love”
If the finale back in spring didn’t seem conclusive enough on who won the harem war over Ichika’s heart, then this OVA should definitely clear up any confusion.
Update: Added live performances from the IS One-Off Festival. HD caps uploaded too. Force a browser refresh (Ctrl+F5) to see them.
Shinryaku!? Ika Musume – 09
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「おままごとしなイカ!?／予定じゃなイカ!?／遊園地に行かなイカ!?」 (Omamagoto Shinai ka!? / Youtei Janai ka!? / Yuuenchi ni Ikanai ka!?)
“Won’t You Play House!? / Isn’t That The Plan!? / Won’t You Go to the Amusement Park!?”
Shakugan no Shana III (Final) – 09
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「星黎殿へ」 (Seireiden E)
“To Seireiden”
Things just keep getting better and better in this third and final season of Shakugan no Shana. Building on the momentum that last week’s episode created, there was a good balance between story-telling and straight up action.
Mirai Nikki – 09
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「着信拒否」 (Chakushin Kyohi)
“Blocked Call”
Tons of interesting stuff this week, but first things first – who would have thought it was actually the good Yuno we’ve been watching until this week?
Gundam AGE – 09
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「秘密のモビルスーツ」 (Himitsu no Mobiru Suutsu)
“Secret Mobile Suit”
After getting a glimpse of a UE mobile suit at Madorna’s workshop last time, I’m still torn over whether I’d be happier if he actually turned out to be an accomplice.
Last Exile -Ginyoku no Fam- – 08
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「Distraction」
I certainly hope Gonzo has those little financial issues worked out, because they dropped a whole lot of yen on CGI with this episode.
Fate/Zero – 10
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「凛の冒険」 (Rin no Bouken)
“Rin’s Adventure”
Being a full episode about Rin, this could’ve easily been saved as a side story instead of one of the regular episodes, but only a fool would actually think that when childhood Rin is absolutely adorable. There were plenty of full-length pans, a shot of the million-dollar smile, and the arrival of the “true” Hero of Justice, making this a worthwhile endeavor in my books.
WORKING’!! – 10
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「ケータイ無問題」 (Kētai, Mōmantai)
“Cellphone, No Problem”
Souta sexually harasses Inami which prevents her from coming back to work. Just kidding! We all know he wouldn’t do that…Or would he?