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Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 475
"While lacking in action, this week's Naruto Shippūden propels the story forward in a major way."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 10
"Having a single theme unite the three segments makes this episode feel like a continuous whole, even though the plots don't line up in a linear fashion."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 22
"Twin Star Exorcists digs deeper into its anime-only arc this week, delving into the mysterious Kegare-fueled infections plaguing Narukami."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 9
"It seems like we finally have all the pieces necessary to solve the mystery of the Final Killing Game."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 9
"This week's episode depicts a surprisingly touching story of family and friendship without becoming too cloying."
New Game! ‒ Episode 10
"As Aoba points out, even a fun and exciting job can still suck from time to time."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 10
"Allen's resolve as an Exorcist and the Noah's desire to understand are proof that it's possible to stay true to the role life cast them in without losing their human identity."
One Piece ‒ Episode 755
"I'm loving all of these Zou episodes so far, and this one is probably my favorite."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 10
"I've been hoping for Sweetness & Lightning to change up its formula for a while, and for the most part, episode 10 gave me what I wanted."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 10
"More and more each week, Taboo Tattoo is becoming a series of decently animated vignettes that can barely justify their own existence."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 9
"Given the expectations of a less visually exuberant episode, this was still a fine installment of Mob Psycho 100."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 10
"To some degree, it feels like the real star of Tales of Zestiria the X is the scenery rather than the characters."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 10
"I'm fine with this repetition of The Morose Mononokean's formula, but I'm not sure how well this particular iteration succeeded."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 10
"For this week, we wrap up the Autumn Elections."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 23
"Re:Zero has had some nasty twists throughout its run, but this one may be the most shocking to date."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 9
"This isn't the most original story the show's ever done or even the episode with the best character interactions, but it's funny in a more nostalgic way."
Orange ‒ Episode 10
"In the end, this was a perfectly reasonable episode of Orange that nonetheless left me feeling a little underwhelmed."
DAYS ‒ Episode 10
"No matter how much onlookers hype the athletes and plays, all I see is back and forth, back and forth."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 10
"This week's episode is a good chance for fans to catch a quick breath of air after last week's emotional episode."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 8
"Just as this week's Future Arc stumbled, the Despair Arc followed suit with an episode that introduced some worrisome developments."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 10
"Despite the ragged start, it's another pretty solid episode."
91 Days ‒ Episode 8
"Following a one week break, the show is once again in top form, telling its story of human brutality with meticulous artistic delicacy."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 9
"Thunderbolt Fantasy is getting into the thick of it as the narrative reaches its climax."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 23
"It's as exciting an action episode as you could expect from this series."
Berserk ‒ Episode 10
"This week, all hell breaks loose, and while I'd normally say "and it sure ain't pretty," this episode was easily the prettiest this series has ever been in terms of art and animation."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 9
"Intrigue and the nastiness of the campaign aside, the episode's other most entertaining scene comes from a rare truly light-hearted moment."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 9
"Episode 9 changes things up by giving us a glimpse into Futaba's immediate past—something that's barely been touched upon until this point."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episode 8
"Overall, the introduction of these high school characters has served as a step up for Battery the Animation."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 474
It's the end of the fight against Kaguya and Amy McNulty's 100th episode review of Naruto Shippuden! So how did this incredibly long battle wrap up?
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 8
"After spending so much time with Makoto, fans had been clamoring for an episode with Kyoko instead. Be careful what you wish for."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 21
"Any fears I had that the show would rest on its laurels were put to rest this week, and I couldn't be happier."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 8
"It's been a couple weeks of mediocrity, but Cheer Boys!! is finally getting its groove back."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 9
"So much for promises of eternal love."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 9
"While I enjoyed episode 9 immensely, there's no denying that it's about as by-the-books as this series gets."
Berserk ‒ Episode 9
"I'm continuing to enjoy the show much more now than I did at the start, even if I feel more lost than ever before."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 9
"It's actually kind of a shame to see the script working so hard to pick up the slack this week, because the direction is probably the weakest it has ever been up to this point."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 8
"Even by the lofty standards Mob has already set for itself, this was a barn-burner of a spectacle."
New Game! ‒ Episode 9
"Whether you're watching for the video game jokes, the character humor, or the fanservice, New Game feels like it's a little more on point than usual this week."
One Piece ‒ Episode 754
"The One Piece anime has been stagnating these last few months, and now we're in for a breath of fresh air with new characters, locations, and an overall much more engaged production."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 9
"This episode of The Morose Mononokean is a mix of various moods we've seen earlier in the series, but it introduces some new ideas that make the episode feel original."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 9
"This episode throws new characters at us without fanfare and gives us major plot information with all the finesse of a firehose."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 22
"This episode introduces a curious complication that may help explain how this arc could cover the remaining three episodes of the season."
Orange ‒ Episode 9
"The group is almost all on the same page now, but that doesn't make handling adolescent romance any easier."
DAYS ‒ Episode 9
"Without the show's one fantastic character in the spotlight, there's not much left to care about."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 9
"Overall, this is a delightful, cute, and moving episode."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 9
"While we do miss out on most of the food prep, which is a shame, the ending more than makes up for it with Soma's impressive chutzpah."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 9
"For all the serious matters being explained, the episode still finds room for some fun."
Handa-kun ‒ Episode 8
"While this episode is amusing from time to time, it doesn't reach the heights of humor that I was hoping it would."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 7
"The Benadryl Blood Flood has finally come crashing down on the Despair Arc, continuing this prequel's inevitable plunge into hell."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 8
"While our party has decided that they've figured out the twist, I suspect that it won't be so cut and dry."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 8
"This week's dual-segment Amanchu! presents us with two separate character studies, giving the audience a chance to view Ai and Futaba through the eyes of Makoto and Hikari."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 22
"This is the point in the series where it's clear that we're more or less done establishing the town of Morioh."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 8
"Overall, the series seems to be on an upward trend."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episode 7
"The show continues to progress at its usual mild pace."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 8
"This Art Club has a Problem may not always know how to handle its side characters, but it continues to do a good enough job with its leads."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 7
"Even with a one-episode vacation from the main plot, Danganronpa 3 has me on the edge of my seat."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 473
"Minor flaws aside, episode 473 almost brings the Kaguya fight to a close—and that alone is cause for celebration."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 20
"After last week's tightly constructed and emotionally draining climax, we get a simultaneously messier and even more affecting follow-up."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 7
"Just when our main seven seem to have resolved their emotional baggage, the nine new members pile on plenty of their own."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 8
"This episode was a step down from the flashback, but there are still some powerful moments to be found."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 8
"The idea of embracing something from the past while putting your own spin on it really suits this show."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 8
"The show hasn't lost the plot so much as it's buried the plot in the backyard, hoping that it can make enough noise and spectacle to distract people from the suspicious odor of a decomposing narrative."
New Game! ‒ Episode 8
"If nothing else, New Game seems adept at maintaining a consistent level of quality."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 7
"I'm guessing the show is currently rushing through material in order to hit some specific arc conclusion, and the current material is suffering the consequences."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 8
"The Morose Mononokean clearly has several more twists up its sleeve."
One Piece ‒ Episode 753
"This episode creates the freshest sense of adventure I've felt in the One Piece anime since at least the beginning of Dressrosa."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 8
"With no fanfare whatsoever, this week drops us back into the world of Zestiria, precisely where we left off three weeks ago with a tornado looming over the city of Ladylake."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 21
"The problematic second part drags down what is otherwise a satisfying climax to a significant piece of this story arc."
Season Finale: The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance ‒ Episode 8
"This may be the final episode of Dust Storm Dance, but its content makes clear that there's still a lot of Arslan anime to come."
Orange ‒ Episode 8
"Orange is still a fine show, but this episode's mixture of individual weaknesses marks it as one of the series' worst."
DAYS ‒ Episode 8
"We took two steps forward and one step back on DAYS this week."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 8
"This may be the first time that we've seen Soma come so close to admitting that he's not up to a challenge."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 8
"Nearly everything that the series has done so far now looks like a set-up specifically for this episode."
Berserk ‒ Episode 8
"Of course the show gets much closer to watchable right when it's ending. Berserk really is a tragedy!"
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 8
"Aqours is taking a longer path to the Love Live than μ's ever did, and that's the perfect decision for a show like Love Live Sunshine."
Handa-kun ‒ Episode 7
"Instead of scrambling to keep up with an endless line of newcomers, the audience is able to sit back and enjoy the antics of the Handa Force this week."
91 Days ‒ Episodes 6-7
"All in all, 91 Days managed to recover from its momentary dip in quality, and the visuals have as well."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 21
"Ever since day one, the show has been teasing the eventual inclusion of Yoshikage Kira, and this week finally pays that foreshadowing off."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episodes 6-7
"These two episodes explore over how well this ragtag group of strong personalities can possibly function as a group, and the prognosis isn't good."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 7
"Although virtually no time is spent in the water this week, episode 7 is carried by fun character interactions and a relaxing atmosphere."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 7
"This episode is nothing too spectacular, but the series is definitely smoothly sailing right now."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 7
"This week's Art Club did make me smile, even if those smiles were tempered by a few checks on how much time was left in the episode."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episodes 5-6
"Battery the Animation continues to be naturalistic in both its drama and production, depicting intense – if commonplace – adolescent struggles in a realistic way."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 6
"Just as the Future Arc starts looking more hopeful, the Despair Arc finally begins living up to its name."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 472
"Naruto Shippūden is bound and determined to make the audience feel something for Uchiha Obito."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 19
"This is the show's new benchmark, with the kind of emotional intensity and tightly-wound conflict that I look for in anime."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 6
"The show decided to push itself to hard mode by more than doubling the size of its main cast."
Berserk ‒ Episode 7
"Even if it still doesn't do its source manga justice, this was easily the best episode of Berserk 2016 yet."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 6
"This episode is uncharacteristically optimistic, but things can only get way worse before they get better."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 7
"As romantic as the idea of love stronger than death might be, I find myself pitying Kanda more than admiring his loyalty."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 7
"This episode takes a turn for the dramatic—but not to the point of feeling like a different show."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 7
"Outside of some admittedly cool moments littered throughout the fight against Cal, almost nothing about this episode works at all."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 5
"After four episodes of solid pacing, episode 5 has to fudge around with some transparent padding to get us in place for the Tragedy."
New Game! ‒ Episode 7
"New Game! continues to feel like it's in a holding pattern, neither moving forward nor slipping back as it circles around the possibility of advancing the plot."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 7
"The Morose Mononokean is good at many different things, in a way that allows it to appeal to a wide array of viewers."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 6
"The show's storytelling is as strong as ever, and I was happy to see that the events of last episode are actually resulting in lasting repercussions."
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