AI no Idenshi – 03
「心の在処」 (Kokoro no arika)
“Where the Heart Is”
The homage here is not exactly subtle.
Jujutsu Kaisen S2 – 03
「 壊玉-参-」 (Kaigyoku -San-)
“Hidden Inventory 3”
No, I am not okay, and neither are you.
*spoilers inbound*
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 03
“Kasshin-Ryu – Reborn””
Kenshin’s arc is often driven by the disillusionment theme, but Yahiko is the poster boy for pride.
Undead Girl Murder Farce – 03
「不死と鬼」 (Fushi to Oni)
“The Immortal and the Oni”
If Sherlock Holmes is a weirdo, then what does that make Shinuchi??
Helck – 02
「運営スタッフのアン」 (Un’ei Sutaffu no An)
“Anne from Management”
Never doubt the power of pointy ears, washboards, and ridiculously sized hats
AI no Idenshi – 02
「成長限界」 (Seichou genkai)
“Growth Limit”
In truth there’s probably no theme more elemental to traditional science fiction than artificial intelligence.