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Shoshimin 1-10
I was enjoying this show ok enough for the first few episodes, like a more bland Hyouka but pleasant enough. the last couple of episodes however really shook things up and took things in unexpected directions, my jaw was on the floor for some of it and I'm dying to see what happens next. only 6 months to wait I guess! Osanai is an absolute nutcase, good luck to her new bf lol
 
Train to the End of the World, episodes 8-12

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Shinkansen-like, that went by much too fast. I did enjoy that ending, I was particularly delighted to see it avoid the cliché of everything returning to normal and life going on just as before, it fit nicely with the theme that things and people change and don't stay the same, but if this doesn't get a continuation I will be quite annoyed. There was so much going on I feel like I've only just got to know the characters properly, Shizuku and Yoko especially, for whom most of the development seemed to happen in the last couple of episodes. To not continue their adventures after that would be a real shame.

These last few episodes really crammed in both the exposition dumps and the action required to get us to the end of the line on time, but the pace was pretty frantic even before that so none of it feel too jarring. Nothing hugely deep or meaningful here in the end (which I doubt anyone was expecting from this show anyway) but it was nice, in a way that felt both entertaining and refreshingly different, that turning back the clock to how things were is not as easy as simply pressing a button or saying you're sorry.

Happy to see Kurokin return for the finale, she was too fun a character to just make a one-off and her little side story did end up serving a purpose to the larger plot after all. Huh. Well done show, I like it when seemingly random stuff ends up mattering. I'm not sure she's quite as cute now she isn't blue though.

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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 11 Heaven.

Mission: Yozakura Family episode 24 Weak Point.

Narenare -Cheer for You!- episode 11 Regrets.

One Piece episode 1119 Taken.

Tower of God: Return of the Prince episode 11 Plotting.

Toriko episodes 16-31
 
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 (English Dub) Episode 13-25 (Complete)

Fairy Tail: 100 Year's Quest Episode 11

Mission: Yozakura Family Episode 24

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Episode 10
 
One Piece episodes 9-17: Eight episodes to tell the story of Luffy's third crew member. I'm guessing they were commissioned for a lot of episodes from the start, as this could have been told in two episodes if it wasn't for all the intro's, previews, reviews, recaps, flashbacks, and extended emotionally tearing scenes. That Captain Kujo was a nasty piece of work, wasn't he? And his glasses got smashed at least twice in the fighting.

At least they have a proper boat now.
 
Mobile Suit Gundam Movie I, II & III

I've been itching to watch AL's 4k boxset since it arrived and I got a chance to watch all 3 films on Saturday. I've been a bit skeptical about old anime in 4k but I have to say all 3 films looked absolutely fantastic, there was a noticeable improvement over the Blu-ray and I was really impressed with how clean and crisp the video looked. I was also skeptical about how effective the Dolby Atmos soundtrack would be but once again, I was really impressed and it actually produced some decent and effective overhead sound effects that created a very immersive viewing experience in a number of scenes. The spelling errors in the subtitles are a shame and not acceptable in a premium set like this but it didn't spoil my enjoyment in any way.

I've seen these films countless times now and they are perennial favourites of mine. I had a really good time watching them again and my enjoyment of the trilogy hasn't diminished at all

Ringing Bell

I last saw Ringing Bell about 20 years ago but I was reading a blog the other week that referenced it and prompted a re-watch. My opinion has changed since I last saw Ringing Bell, it's not a masterpiece but it is still a very effective film that I think has aged pretty well.

Grendizer U - Episodes 8 & 9
 
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Mayonaka Punch episode 11 In too deep.

Shy 2nd Season episode 23 A shared pain.

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf episode 24 Ride.

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible episode 11 A special trip.

Toriko episodes 32-41, 44-45
 
The Case Study of Vanitas
Episodes 1-12.
It's taken me a while to get this far.
A bit of an average show for me.

Tsugo Tsugomomo
Episodes 1-4.
An enjoyable continuation of S1.
Sadly not enough Kokuyou.
I'm going to do my best to make this the only show this week.
 
No Longer Allowed in Another World Episode 11

Shy Season 2 Episode 23

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Episode 24

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies Episode 11

The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible Episode 11
 
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