TomiMaster14 Reviews

Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters: Special 2 (2023) Season 4, Episode 30

The conclusion of an irreplaceable masterpiece: Attack on Titan

[10/10 · 4 November 2023]

Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters Special 2

Attack on Titan or Shingeki no Kyojin has officially ended... After being on the journey for so long, i'ts hard to say goodbye...

At this point, I just want to thank everyone for this experience: Thank You Hajime Isayama Sensei for this amazing story!

Thank you, Mappa & Wit Studio! Thank you all the staff behind it especially the animators! Thank you for the hardworking!

I would like to single out two gentlemen: Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto. For me, one of the most important parts of this work has always been the wonderful music that was composed for it. Overall, there is no work that I liked so much musically, and I can thank them for that!

It's been an incredible honour. What a beautiful show every aspect for me. The magnificent music, the voice acting, the animation, the storytelling, the character developments, and the themes that this show is express is eternal messages. That's why this work is so defining for me!

It's not for nothing that it's one of my favorite series I've ever seen!

It was a really beautiful decade with this series and and I take many memories with me!

I'm a little sad that it's over, it's hard to accept that there's no more, but at the same time I'm glad that I had the opportunity to see it and finish it!

Ladies and Gentlemen..., one last time Shinzo wo Sasageyo/Dedicate Your Heart!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Black (2023) Season 2, Episode 13

The best short finale I've ever seen..., if that's makes sense. Peak Bleach!

[10/10 · 30 September 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation)Episode 13: "Black"

Fantastic Finale for this Second Part of TYBW adaptation. I wish it had been longer, I would have watched it more, because it was amazing while it lasted.

I just want to say two things... Senjomaru Bankai and Ichibe Ichimonji..., wow that was something else. One of the most interesting powers I've seen in anime! I won't say more, what I saw was too good!

I really appreciate all the anime original scenes, too. I'm glad Kubo is able to flesh out some of the things he never had a chance to in the Manga.

Thank you to all the animators for giving us this amazing anime and making it visually stunning.

Cour 2/Part 2 was absolutely amazing in my note. It's crazy that we have about 70-80 chapters left in the arc if I'm not mistaken and 26 episodes left. Based on how this entire arc has been adapted so far, we're gonna a ton of new contents in cour 3 and 4..., I hope that this is gonna happen.

And I saw the trailer for Part 3, it looked amazing.., that 2024 is too far away!!

Ladies and Gentleman, Bleach is Rising Again!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: The Master (2023) Season 2, Episode 12

Auswählen...,That was a fantastic and devastating penultimate episode!

[10/10 · 30 September 2023]

For me this was Peak Bleach content...

Fighting started everywhere...

Squad Zero VS Royal Guards battles continued and warring sides formed.

Senjomaru Vs Uryu Askin VS Oh-Etsu Tenjiro VS Jugram What we've seen so far has been excellent, but we know the end of the episode.. it's not over yet.

Yhwach Vs Ichibe - This is the fight everyone was waiting for and this was just the beginning... which is quite amazing.

Ichibe's strength impressed me already, but I didn't expect anything else from the strongest Shinigami. The Brush has power.. and that should not be underestimated.

Ichibe's demonstration of power was so effective that Yhwach couldn't get by without help... and neither did the members of the Royal Guard.

And then the Auswählen happened... That was a ruthless ability and power..., None of the Quincy's had an escape.., anyway, it was quite cruel to see this.., the total hopelessness and betrayal that the Quincy felt towards their Kaiser. And The Visuals was stunning in here!! It was a very well done scene. Brutally effective.

This was Bleach Masterclass.., and then let's see what the Finale of Part 2 will be like.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Too Early To Win Too Late To Know (2023) Season 2, Episode 11

The Squad 0 VS The Royal Guards started..., and this was the perfect setup for the Big Finale!

[10/10 · 23 September 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode11 "Too Early To Win Too Late To Know"

Well, for me, this could easily be one of, if not the best episode, in this cour.

It had everything I needed: interesting new characters, cool abilities, excitement, goosebumps and a lot of new things all in one episode.

It all started with a brilliant flashback scene where we saw the personal meeting of the "Young" Kaiser Yhwach and Ichibe.

They also added a LOT to Yhwach's motivations too. Every time a Quincy dies all their pain and suffering goes to him. Now we can see why Yhwach's goal is to eliminate the entire concept of death... I have to say that the storytelling continues to impress me and leave me wanting more and more..., since I really like the world of Bleach.

Since it's my favorite topic, I'm highlighting it now, because I can't pass it by without saying a word. The use of new background music was also excellent in this episode. It always adds a lot to the atmosphere of the whole thing.

And Yhwach began a siege of the Royal Palace, aided by her Royal Bodyguard.

And Zero Squad responded to this attack not in any way.., it was amazing to watch the events.

Unbelievably, this was just the beginning of the Epic Crazyness!

It's a bit sad that Cour 2 is slowly coming to an end.. but I'm still looking forward to the finale!

Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident - Gate, Open (2023) Season 2, Episode 9

Gojo Satoru is the Danger..., or wait a minute Gojo is in danger??

[10/10 · 22 September 2023]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 9 "Shibuya Incident - Gate, Open" - So Gojo is out.., and this is a very big trouble..

Okay Shibuya Incident Arc, let the serious things begin!

That scene with the innocent people was hard to watch, but I guess Gojo had no other choice.

And, that 0.2 Infinite Void was so incredible also..., very well made sequence!

But the tables turned when "Geto" shows up with the Prison Realm. They're not strong enough to beat Gojo so the next best thing is to seal him away. Nice.

Gojo reminiscing his time with Geto was such a beautiful but sad moment.

This ending has left us with so many questions now. So Geto isn't the real Geto right..? Damn..., the final moment between Gojo and Geto from the prequel movie kind of makes sense now I guess.

In overall this whole episode was incredible.

The reveal was so well done as well, the animation was on point.., so yeah let's see what happens next..

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Marching Out the Zombies 2 (2023) Season 2, Episode 10

One of the real MVP's of TYBW: Captain Mayuri! To be honest that was a huge Flex!

[10/10 · 16 September 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode 10 " Marching out Zombies 2"

I don't even know where to start but I have to say that this was an excellent episode. It was a great follow-up to the previous one.

Honestly, the animation quality of today's episode surprised me quite a bit and in a good way.

If only because I recently read a news that the last 3 episodes in this part by number: Episodes 11, 12 and 13 will be outstanding in terms of production. Because of this, I thought that there would be savings for episode 10..., but to my surprise, not at all. I think that the entire episode was quite solid in animation wise, and in some places there were quite outstanding sequences that I really liked. Good job Pierrot!

And then let's move on to the main events and our characters... Within that I would highlight two main events:

1. Zombie Toshiro vs Captain Mayuri.

I don't even know where to start..., Mayuri continues to amaze me from episode to episode, seriously unbelievable. Is there anything this Mad Scientist can't do?? It's hard for me to imagine at this point.

I was both sad to see Zombie Toshiro, but at the same time it was pretty cool how he used his power in this form. But no matter what, he had no chance against the brilliant Mayuri. A little drug will solve everything, Mayuri would say... This whole scene just consisted of Mayuri flexing with his science. And yeah it was fantastic.

2. Along with Mayuri, Byakuya carried the show this week. He didn't even give his opponents a chance. His shikai and bankai are even stronger and more amazing than ever. And he even fought with his bare hands if necessary... Well done Captain Kuchiki.

So these two gentlemen took the lead in this episode. Of course, there were other events here, but I would highlight them.

And at the end of the episode, Yhwach, Jugram, and Ishida arrived at the Soul Palace..., oh boy we are here!

And I can't wait to see what happens next!!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Marching Out the Zombies (2023) Season 2, Episode 9

Captain Mayuri, I guess it's time for you to shine, because the Zombies are here...

[10/10 · 9 September 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 Episode 9 "Marching out the Zombies"

It was a really good episode, I enjoyed it so far, it has really great moments as well, but yeah wasn't the best in this cour, but it was good. I liked the dialogues in this episode, the plot points, more interesting informations.

The action was solid in this episode, nothing special, but it was alright. I like the new battle pairings, like Renji and Rukia vs BazzB, Mayuri and Nemu vs Zombie Gigi and the zombies (like Bambieta and my favourite captain and the end of the episode..., damn I can't believe that he is also a Zombie, I'm sad..)

But lets be honest, Mayuri was the MVP here..., I mean, he's one of the true MVP for this entire arc, really a genius (After Kisuke haha). One my favourite character for sure.

"I toned down my greatness so mortals can see me." - I liked this line so much.

And guys YORUICHI the Queen of Bleach is back, It's really good to see her again.

And yeah our Trio Ichigo, Orihime and Chad is ready to go to the Royal Palace, with Kisuke help. Okay why not, make sense because they want to stop Ishida.., so guys good luck! Ichigo's growth was depicted with great maturity.

And there was a big Reveal with Giselle..., oh wow, good job Yumichika you are not a stupid guy, so appreciate that.

And a controversial topic.., the Return of the Arrancars..., I honestly didn't miss them at all, but make sense after Mayuri explanation. I'm not that mad about it, but I'm not happy either so let see what they can do.

I like many things about this episode, but the music choices was my favorite. That old tracks again, so many nostalgia!

I can't wait for the next one. Soon this second part will be over, and I hope that rest of the episodes will be great.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: The Headless Star (2023) Season 2, Episode 8

The big return of our protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo or Ichigoat is Back with a Style!

[10/10 · 26 August 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 The Separation Episode 8: "The Headless Star"

So yeah it's a fact now that Ichigo has some of the greatest entrances in all of anime and this was one was also a special one, as always Ichigo came in with a style. They used in this scene a new version of Number One, I like it so far, I don't say that it was better than the original version or anything like that, but it was a solid version.

I never think of a day that I would witness Kenpachi saved by Ichigo..., their friendship/rivalry is so heartwarming.

And Ichigo started the fight against the Girls. It was so good to see Ichigo in action again. The fight was solid, the girls has interesting powers and they tried to stop our Ichigo but we knew what happened. Is not that easy to stop our True Shinigami!!

And yeah this episode was crazy in many ways but the craziest thing is definitely Ichigo having a new attack!! I mean wow it was about time..., GETSUGA JUJISHO! What a new powerful move.

And yeah I don't saying that this was the best Episode in this cour, because it wasn't, but it was a special episode for me, thank to Ichigo in the first place, and many other nuances, like of course everything with Ichigo, a glimpse of Aizen, Uryu in the end..., and many more.

I really enjoyed this one and I can't wait for the next episode next week.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: The White Haze (2023) Season 2, Episode 6

Rukia vs As Nodt or The most beautiful Bankai in Bleach: "Hakka no Togame"

[10/10 · 12 August 2023]

Bleach TYBW Part 2: The Separation Episode 6: "The White Haze" - The most scariest and also the most beautiful Bleach episode to date! Peak Bleach content from start to finish for me.

Studio Pierrot went crazy, this is legit one of the best composition episodes I've seen in a long time!

Big recognition to As Nodt voice Actor, he did a masterful job with this character, so many goosebumps, just the voice, and combined with the brutal and scary visual is an another level experience.

And our Rukia..., became a literal Goddess! Hakka no Togame was as beautiful as I imagined.

And As Nodt..., yeah I think that he is one of my favourite Stern Ritter, after this episode for sure. He is an absolute madness, who comes to you to experience FEAR. And his Vollständig was really the scariest thing that ever happened in Bleach History.

And I also I really like that episode 6 of TYBW part 1 has Yamamoto's "Hottest and Badass" Bankai then in episode 6 of TYBW part 2 has Rukia's "Coldest and Gorgeous" Bankai. What a parallel!

And it was good too see Byakuya back, to help a bit his little sister, who became so powerful, at and the end it was great to see the two of them together, it was emotional.

And I would like to mention the execution of Cang Du and BG9. All I can say is that it was brutal...

And yeah Ichigo is ready and coming to help Soul Society!

This was probably my favorite episode of the TYBW yet and I can't even believe that..., wow!

Yess Bleach I want more Greatness after this fantastic episode!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Rages at Ringside (2023) Season 2, Episode 5

The return of Renji and Rukia! Banger Episode!

[10/10 · 5 August 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode 5: "Rages at Ringside" - That was a wild episode!

My only problem with this episode is that it ended.., it was so good to watch, it felt like a few minutes.

Renji finally got his moment to shine with his upgraded bankai "So-Oh Zabimaru", and it was amazing!

The animation (sakuga) went up a notch, Rose's Bankai was lit, and Kensei got his brief moment to shine, sadly that wasn't enough against The Superstar.

And as goofy as Mask may have looked - he did an extremely impressive job. 1 Lieutenant and a 3rd and 5th seat knocked out, 2 captains on the verge of death, and that's something.

The new soundtrack was fire, and they also brought back one my favourite old Bleach OST as well, this episode music wise was so well done.

Overall really great episode.

I cannot wait for Rukia's time to shine next week!!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Heart of Wolf (2023) Season 2, Episode 4

Sajin Komamura - The Revenge of the Wolf!

[10/10 · 29 July 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode 4: "The Heart of Wolf" - That was really emotional...,I didn't expect that level of sadness. But it really hurt me...

This was my favorite episode so far yet in this Part the built up of Sajin's character from previous arcs is very good. Sajin wants to avenge Yamamoto's death, and his about to be fight with Yhwach himself, that's dedication of revenge, so basically Sajin's Clan.

So Komamura came to take care of Bambietta. (because Bambietta easily disposed of Shinji, sadly.) And here came the twist .., Sajin was in human form after sacrificing his heart. Sajin activated his Bankai, Kokuju Tengen Myo-oh and then used his Clan's secret technique Dangai Joue, the ultimate trump card. And yeah this form was awesome to see, and yess it was CGI, but it was cool, in my opinion. Of course, you're still gonna have people who complain about any amount of CGI they see in anime, no matter how good it may look, but it genuinely actually looked pretty good here. Of course, I also prefer hand-drawn animation, but the CGI wasn't bad here.

So the fight was quick and very well made. Bambietta had zero chance against Komamura human form.

And Komamura voice actor was insane in this episode.

Seeing the gravity of Komamura's sacrifice was emotional as we saw him gradually turning back into a dog...

And the Saddest part for me was when Tetsuzaemon came for his Captain. One last ride together with the captain and his lieutenant. That was a Powerful moment right there! And this was when the episode title showed up..., perfect timing, well done!

Huge Respect for Komamura and RIP!

Apart from that, a few other things happened, I would just like to highlight one thing.

Ichigo's post credit scenes..., are getting crazy. I can only guess what it's about, but I'm still asking for it more.

I am very looking forward to further developments, with our protagonist.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory: Part 4 (2023) Season 2, Episode 4

"Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored One" - Gojo Satoru. Best Episode yet in JJK!

[10/10 · 27 July 2023]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 4: "Hidden Inventory Part 4" So guys there is..., Gojo VS Toji Part 2..., and that was amazing, and Toji vs Geto was really cool to.

Yes.., Toji Fushiguro was a BEAST and he will be missed. Rip, he was one of the best and coolest characters in JJK, at least for me for sure. He deserved more episode, but I guess that's it for him.

And yeah I read that some manga readers was dissapointed about this adaptation and this episode..., well I don't know, there is no perfect adaptation, I haven't read manga but to me it was really good in overall, but yeah if you want to criticize it, you can do it, but sometimes we you have to accept that, never will be perfect. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

The animation in this episode was gorgeous, Mappa in highest level! Many great shots, great colors and very good direction like the piano sequence with Gojo and the most Important Thing: Gojo Eyes was beauty as ever..., and we we fans really appreciate this, so thank you animators!

For me this episode was even better than the last one and that's say something. I can feel that this season will be Peak Shonen!

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: The Fundamental Virulence (2023) Season 2, Episode 3

The Captains Strikes Back, this second part just keeps getting better and better.

[10/10 · 22 July 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode 3: "The Fundamental Virulence" - Best episode so far in this second part at least just yet.

There was no crazy sakuga, but the animation was fluid enough that the fights were interesting to watch.

And oh yeah.., the Captains are getting their Bankai back, because of one man and that's Urahara Kisuke.

Soi Fon one-shotting the sternritter with her Bankai in all glory was great, but Toshirou unleashing the full extent of Hyorinmaru and blasting Cang Du away was my favourite part for sure.

And of course SHINJI'S BANKAI... Sakashima Yokoshima Happofusagari. - Crazy name for crazy Bankai... And yeah, seeing Shinji's Bankai animated was amazing, it was a bit short, but excellent. And the new soundtrack in this scene was so fit, I like this scene so far. Shinji was a badass and I like his confrontation with Bambietta.

Urahara and Mayuri finally about to team up and work together, and I really like that. These two geniuses so good to watch.

And it was very good to see, Ikkaku, Yumichika, and Shuhei in action.

But at the and the Quinces released their Voll Stern Dich, and the next episodes gonna be very interesting, I'm ready!

Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory: Part 3 (2023) Season 2, Episode 3

Gojo Satoru VS Toji Fushiguro.., The Crazy Part just started!

[9/10 · 20 July 2023]

JuJutsu Kaisen Season 2 Episode 3: "Hidden Inventory Part 3" - JJK Second season has officially been started!

It all seemed too happy in the first half of the episode, that you can tell something huge was going to go down, since nothing goes that swimmingly. And yeah everything went bad so fast.

MAPPA did a very good job on that fight scene between Gojo and Toji. The animation, the style, the camera movements was really cool, and this is just episode 3 people. Toji is a whole menace. He killed more than just the beautiful moment. His character set so many things in motion. Kinda crazy! This flashback is already great.

And at the end..., that cliffhanger was good not gonna lie...

It was a bit unexpected, and also overall was a very good episode.

Seems like the beginning of something special, and as an anime-only, it's truly exciting.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Peace from Shadows (2023) Season 2, Episode 2

The Second Quincy Invasion has started and already fire!

[10/10 · 15 July 2023]

Bleach TYBW Season 2 (The Separation) Episode 2 "Peace from shadows"

It was a well done episode & looked solid but of course there's people complaining per usual expecting every fight to be Yhwach vs Yamamoto or Ichigo level. I can understand you guys, but also you have to understand that it is not that simple. They can't do crazy animation every episode.

Soifon was really awesome how she's using a new technique she developed her own giving her that speed & power. BG9 is a really interesting opponent so far.

Bazz B gives me some Grimmjow vibes, he has that same obsession in fighting his opponents. When he used his fire finger that was wild.

Loved Seeing Rangiku & my boy Toshiro combined there Zanpakuto Abilities. I think that was the first time and I liked that moment so far.

Mayuri makes his epic appearance with "SUN FLOWER" cosplay, that scene was hilarious and also really good.

And I also really apreciated that they bring back more of the old soundtracks. That's what I need, and I need more. Thanks to Shiro Sagisu who is really making Bleach even more cinematic with the new and old Osts.

So many cool moments like the opening Quincy table scene(which was anime-only also)...etc, and this just the beginning or set up for upcoming VS fights.

An overall solid episode. Felt like 5 minutes, can't wait for next week.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: The Last 9 Days (2023) Season 2, Episode 1

Our Favourite, Bleach returned with an impressive start!

[10/10 · 8 July 2023]

Bleach Season 2(The Separation) Episode 1 "The Last 9 Days"

Bleach is back again after 6 months and this first episode was a really good season opener.

The art and animation still look as good as TYBW Part 1 if not better, that's why the atmosphere was insane and the music, effects, the voice actors everything was on point.

And I also liked the new opening and I don't saying that this the best I've ever heard, but the music is really solid and visuals has similar vibe as the first Bleach OP Asterisk, very stylish, and the ending song was also pretty good.

So Uryuu is appointed as successor for Yhwach as expacted and Ichigo, Rukia, Renji and others are training to improve themselves and the Quincy attack upon soul society is starting soon.

This episode was really a calm before the storm, but this storm will be brutal one. And can't wait to see!!

Vinland Saga: Hometown (2023) Season 2, Episode 24

Beautiful way to end this masterpiece season! Vinland Saga is special...

[10/10 · 19 June 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 24: "Hometown" Ladies and Gentleman..., what an incredible season and arc it has been. Which was crowned by this last episode.

So..., Thorfinn finally is back to his home after so many years and what else can I say? It was as expected a beautiful but emotional moment for them. Seeing the face of your mother and sister after so long must've been such a great feeling for him. So the reunion was incredibly sad, happy and funny all at the same time. But one thing for sure, Thorfinn deserved this moment in his life.

Huge shout out to Leif for spending 6 years looking for Thorfinn and bringing him back home. He deserves some serious recognition for that. Bravo Mr. Leif!

It's pretty amazing how well Vinland Saga managed to wrap up both seasons. And yeah I know that this season or this anime/story in general not for everyone, I can understand that but for me Vinland Saga is a really special and wonderful series. One of the best I ever watched. Throfinn's character development will be remembered forever. And the main message of the series is timeless!

Thank you to everyone who was involved in this show. It was a lifetime experience!

What an amazing journey this series has been. Absolutely loved this season and I am looking forward to the next!

Vinland Saga: Two Paths (2023) Season 2, Episode 23

The perfect follow-up doesn't exist..., oh wait, if anything this is it for me! Perfect 10!

[10/10 · 12 June 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 23 "Two Paths" - A cathartic experience!

What can I say after this.., I'm really speechless.., One of the best episodes I have seen.., at least that was one of the most serious effects on me, so yes, if a series can provide such a cathartic experience, then I think it's no exaggeration to say that it's one of the best I've seen.

After the episode, I really realized one important thing..., the main message of this season, which I think is also the main message of the series through Thorfinn, which I can identify with the most.

I've seen many series, movies, and anime, but the message of this one resonates with me almost the most, and that's why I'm grateful to Makoto Yukimura for this story. The Farmland Saga is truly exceptional...

And I really feel like that this amazing episode that truly encapsulates what Vinland Saga is about. Perfect in my eyes, absolutely enjoyed every moment. The "peace speech" between Thorfinn and Canute was perfect and the vow between Einar and Thorfinn was powerful as well. Thorfinn, Einar, Canute..., I can't tell you how much I appreciate these characters. From the relationship between Throfinn and Canute, to Einar, Roald, Olmar, Sverkel and Arnheid. That was just some masterclass storytelling.

Amazing ending to this arc, and you know I'm very happy..., just because I witnessed some greatness that I won't forget!

And now, Thorfinn's finally returning home..., I can't wait for the season finale!

Vinland Saga: Emperor of Rebellion (2023) Season 2, Episode 22

This was the episode when Thorfinn just become one of the best protagonist!

[10/10 · 5 June 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 22: "The King of Rebellion" - I just witnessed Cinema..., and witnessed Peak! Can't ask for anything more than this.

What an incredible episode, and maybe this was also one of the best episodes in the entire series, no question, maybe the best in this season and at this point there was so many fantastic episodes, so just wow...

The confrontation between Thorfinn and Canute is finally here, and oh man.., it was one of the best moments in the series by far! Canute has changed a lot as well just like Thorfinn. Loved seeing Einar speaking his mind in front of Canute and not being scared a bit.

A lot of really nice shots of Thorfinn and Canute this episode, they went all in the character design details. And once again the voice acting, the music was on point!

What a freaking GOAT Thorfinn..., ,,I have no enemies'' Goosebumps at max level!! What a powerful moment man. I am still shaking after what I witnessed!

And the most unbelievable thing is that no just Thorfinn was amazing in this episode, Canute and Einar was also so fantastic!

For me, this was the highlight of the season, but the finale is still to come, but this season, this story, this anime is something else...

Vinland Saga: Courage (2023) Season 2, Episode 21

The episode when Olmar becomes a Man!

[10/10 · 29 May 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 21: "Courage"

Another magnificent episode, this arc is something else...

"A Norse Man should value his honor over his life" I think this is the central point of the arc that Yukimura is trying to refute. In a world where valor is heavily prized and rewarded, it takes courage to choose not to fight. Both Olmar and Thorfinn showed that courage today.

Todays episode really helps cement how much I appreciate that Vinland Saga also takes the time to really give its secondary and tertiary characters time to grow and have their own arcs.

Olmar's arc is one of my favourite minor character arcs.

"I didn't have the courage to let people laugh at me." That right there was peak character development for Olmar. Also shoutout to Olmar's voice actor, the voice acting in general this season has been incredible.

So for me Olmar was the highlight of this episode, but I looking forward for Thorfinn in the next episode. I'm sure it will be a special one!

Succession: With Open Eyes (2023) Season 4, Episode 10

So The Big Finale.., a depressive and emotional masterpiece! Thank You Succession!

[10/10 · 29 May 2023]

Succession Season 4 Ep 10: "With Open Eyes" - will certainly go down in history books as one of the best series finales of all time. For me for sure at least...

I genuinely feel deeply effected by this finale. I literally feel sick after watching...what a well-written and acted show. I was really rooting for Ken but by the end, all of the characters revealed all of their ugliness..., (especially Ken) but you can't help but feel for them.

I've said from the beginning, it would be the most ironic yet poetic ending for a show about Succession, to end with none of the children succeeding. And it happened..., wow I guess they were not serious people...

This is exactly how the show was supposed to end. This was a perfectly executed Shakespearean tragedy revolving the lives of a family of narcissists.

Wow, thanks to the cast and the crew, Jesse Armstrong! Briliant show, a rollercoaster until the very end.

And after seeing all episodes, it's official. Succession joins the lines with The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Wire as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, and has become one of my favourites no question!

I will really miss this series, especially the brilliant music... Once again, goodbye Succession, and thanks everything, it was a pleasure!

Vinland Saga: Pain (2023) Season 2, Episode 20

The title of the episode says it all..., Pain!

[10/10 · 22 May 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 20: "Pain"

The emotional damage of this episode with Arnheid's last words, Einar's confession, and Thorfinn's words to Arnheid was powerful...., simply powerful, next level storytelling, so happy Mappa committed to the atmosphere. The music and voice acting..., just on point.

Painland saga man... RIP Arnheid! She deserved much better, but now she can be with the ones she loves!

I have nothing much to say except quote Thorfinn's words towards Einar:

"Einar, killing the master won't quell your rage. Anger begets more anger. It just results in deaths, one after another. I was stuck in that hell for a long time. Please, Einar. Don't fall under the same curse that afflicted me." - Thorfinn my man, I am proud of you my dude. Your character development is amazing!

There goes Thorfinn to confront Canute. We're in for an epic conclusion, I'm ready!

Vinland Saga: The First Measure (2023) Season 2, Episode 18

Pain after pain..., or just a "little" emotional damage!

[10/10 · 8 May 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 18: "The First Method" 2 episode back to back pain!

Yeah..., that was a brutal and depressing episode!

The last 8 or so minutes were excruciating to watch, but it also showed how cruel the world is.

Ketil's breakdown was inevitable with the upcoming war. But one thing is certain..., Canute is coming with his army, and oh boy the war is inevitable at this point.

You know, everything about this episode (especially the voice acting) was perfect except one thing..., yess I wanted to see Thorfinn and Leifs reacting to finally meeting each other again.., but yeah I understand that maybe this is not the perfect time to do that. But I'm not gonna lie that was one of the things I was looking forward to the most...

But I got plenty of pain instead.., oh yess..., Vinland Saga this why we love you!! Oh man..

At this point I cannot wait for the conclusion of this arc. I'm ready to witness more greatness.

Vinland Saga: Way Home (2023) Season 2, Episode 17

Painland Saga.., another masterpiece right there!!

[10/10 · 1 May 2023]

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 17: "The Road Home"

Amazing story..., I'm speechless right now, wow!

This and episode 9 were the best of this season so far, the character development and build up to this was so damn perfect.

I thought this episode will all be about Thorfinn and Snake fighting, but it was so much more than that...

And don't get me wrong, I love that fight, the animation and choreography of this fight was so well made. Thank you creators and Mappa!

But the most important thread in this episode was Gardar and Arnheid story..., they are amazing characters that reflect the trauma and loss of a loved one due to war.

Gardar was a great man, a great husband and great father who wanted to protect his family, and Arnheid in the end of the episode just lost everything, really heartbreaking. Such tragic characters.

The music, the directing, the atmosphere was once again magnificent. Vinland saga is cinema.

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku: The Death Row Convict and the Executioner (2023) Season 1, Episode 1

So Jigokuraku.., I really enjoyed this premier!

[9/10 · 3 April 2023]

Jigokuraku Episode 1 - I already hooked to be honest... I was as impressed with how they set up the world and characters, especially with Gabimaru, the main character. I really like his motive, don't get me wrong it's simple, but in the last scene, when he said that he will return to her.., I really liked that moment. I'm curious about his character, and this world.

I Hope the story continues as good as it started.

The OP visual and the art style are amazing, and I also hope that the animation quality stays consistent, because it was solid during first episode.

And I also wanna mention the music in this episode.., it really enhanced the atmosphere.

Thank You Mappa for bringing this to life. I'm exited to see this story!