10 Second Anime - Sword Art Online II - Episode 21

Sword Art Online II - Episode 21



The Sleeping Knights and Asuna successfully defeat the Floor Boss after fending off another raid party. The celebration is bittersweet as the small guild faces an upcoming separation.

Heh.

Plot-wise, not much happened. The Sleeping Knights defeat the 20 players standing in their way, as Kirito, Yui, and Klein hold off the other 30. The Floor Boss gets done in quick because Asuna deduced its weak point, and then the seven hold a party and look at their names on the Memorial.

Not a lot of plot, but a lot of action. Kirito got to act cool and BAMFy again. Asuna showed off her high DMG attack. Yui struck a hero pose. And even Klein showed up to cause some chaos in the back of the raid party.

Compare Hero Poses.

10 Second Anime - Madan no Ou to Vanadis - Episode 9

Madan no Ou to Vanadis - Episode 9



With Elen dealing with Elizaveta on behalf of Sasha, Tigre enlists the aid of Mira against the incoming invasion force of the Pirate Barbarossa.

Heh.

We get it. Sasha was supposed to be the strongest of the War Maidens, enough so that even Mira and Elen didn't want to be scolded by her. Does this mean Sofy is now the strongest?

Mira still didn't say why she was down there on the southern border, even after all the negotiations for helping Tigre oppose Barbarossa.

They didn't talk about it, so we don't know why Sasha is bedridden. Apparently her fire-based dragon gear daggers hope she'll get better.

Elizaveta drew Elen away from Tigre, under a pretty weak pretense, but I guess the forces of Ganelon or Thenardier who asked her to do so weren't counting on a random expedition by Mira to replace Elen.

Omake Gif Anime - Grisaia no Kajitsu - Episode 9 - Chiara's Red Glasses

Grisaia no Kajitsu - Episode 9 - Chiara's Red Glasses



White hair. Twin Tails. Tan skin. Red glasses. Chiara pushes all those buttons.

The side characters from this galge don't get a lot of screen time, but they make the most of their short scenes.

Omake Gif Anime - Fate Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works - Episode 8 - Rin Waiting

Fate Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works - Episode 8 - Rin Waiting



Rin is not used to waiting for people, especially waiting for a boy.

Shiro didn't have much luck keeping the women in his life happy. If it wasn't keeping Rin waiting, it was also using a different sword style than Saber's. Interesting that Shiro picked up Archer's style so quickly...

10 Second Anime - Amagi Brilliant Park - Episode 9

Amagi Brilliant Park - Episode 9



The Elemental Fairies learn teamwork as they work to shut down Maple Castle's lockdown defenses. Their new show becomes a success.

Heh.

Squee! The idol group gets its own episode!

Princess Latifa: "Whatever you do, don't press that red button!" The fairies immediately press that red button...

At the start of the episode, it looks like their new show has improved since we last saw it in Episode 6, but the fairies themselves are out of sync.

Omake Gif Anime - Fairy Tail S2 - Episode 35 - Juvia x Gray

Fairy Tail S2 - Episode 35 - Juvia x Gray



I'm man enough to admit that I squeal like a little girl whenever Juvia makes goo-goo eyes at Gray.

Omake Gif Anime - Rail Wars! - Episode 6 [BD] - Haruka is Torn

Rail Wars! - Episode 6 [BD] - Haruka is Torn



Between cat-nip crazed kitties and catching her dress on everything, Haruka is torn between keeping her clothes on and running around naked.

I finally had a chance to look at the blu-rays for Rail Wars!, and I went straight to the fanservice episodes of 4, 5, and 6. I have my priorities straight... I was disappointed with the beach and hot springs episode, because there were no changes from the original air version. Five was altered slightly to make absolutely sure you knew that Aoi was not supposed to be wearing panties throughout most of the episode. Yup, that kick where she flashed the bombing suspect? It was redrawn so her thigh was covering up where her white panties had been in the original air version.

By the time I got to six, I didn't have my hopes up. But then Haruka saved the day! And Nana flashed her guns, like a boss!

NSFW for inner monologue in the shower.

Omake Gif Anime - Maken-ki! Two - Episode 5 - Aki-Sensei Head Wrap

Maken-ki! Two - Episode 5 - Aki-Sensei Head Wrap



Maybe Takeru keeps getting head injuries because he wants more of Aki-sensei's tender ministrations.

We got a great episode devoted to Aki. Yay!
We got no actual nudity for Aki. Boo!
We got Aki in a purple monokini that hides almost nothing. Almost yay!

Omake Gif Anime - Shirobako - Episode 8 - Nyaa~

Shirobako - Episode 8 - Nyaa~



Its paws were doing something like nyaaa~

10 Second Anime - Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 388

Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 388



As the Allied Shinobi Army rushes to seal Madara, Gaara remembers how Naruto became his first friend when he asks the Tailed Beasts for their help.

Heh.

Flashback episode on Gaara Shippuuden.

I had forgotten that Gaara tattooed the kanji for Love (ai, 愛) on his forehead when he was forced to kill his aunt in an assassination attempt.

Naruto throws his rasen shuriken at Madara, bound by Hashirama's wood dragon. The ninjas know where to run to after Naruto's attack connects, and Gaara asks Shukaku, his former Tailed Beast to help him seal Madara. The other Tailed Beasts are interested that Gaara calls Naruto a friend too, and decide to help him. And that's all that happened in real time.

Next time, we have some filler looking at Hinata's relationship with her little sister Hanabi because there's some big Naruto movie happening next month. Yay?

Actually, the movie is a big deal because it takes place after the comic serialization ended, but before the last few scenes in the last chapter showing Naruto becoming Hokage. Still, next week, filler.

10 Second Anime - Yowamushi Pedal - Grande Road - Episode 8

Yowamushi Pedal - Grande Road - Episode 8



Onoda, Arakita, and Manami regroup to chase down Hiroshima, even passing their own teammates along the way.

Heh.

This is one of my favorite episodes so far of both seasons of Yowamushi Pedal! Not only do we have Onoda showing off his awkward, yet brave, negotiating skills along with his super chase ability, but we have the Mad Mutterer Arakita complaining about everything! Throw in Manami revealing his other skill in the furious chase, when we've only seen him on a tailwind climbing attack, and we've got an all the way cool reprise of these characters' stories with some added wrinkles as foreshadowing for the later parts of the stage.

Arakita saw some similarities between Onoda and Fukutomi, because they're both otaku. オタク　(otaku) has come to mean geek or nerd, but actually just means enthusiast. Whereas Onoda is the modern definition of geek or nerd who is an enthusiast of niche animated and cartoon media, Fukutomi is the old school enthusiast, except his hobby is cycling. So immersed in cycling is he, that people can barely understand him, which we've seen with Izumida thinking Fukutomi wanted him to quit the team, and Arakita just trusting his judgment when he told him to lead Manami back to the front if he gets separated.

Manami is so fast on his initial attack that his teammates have to warn him on causing gaps if they're trying to follow him. Fukutomi must see potential in him to be a future ace with a punishing kick, and not just a climber.

Manami has seen the fast cadence machine before, but having a strong leadout man like Arakita get impressed by a skinny little kid was great. Manami even warned him, "Oh, he can pedal much faster than this." It was like when Onoda asked Tadokoro if it was okay if they could start passing guys when they were trying to rejoin their teammates on the second stage. "Is it okay if we pass that guy?" Ha! I still love that scene. This episode we got the, "Is it okay if I go as hard as I can?"

The two younger riders may have some big engines in little bodies, but they don't have a leadout man's pure strength or Arakita's handling skills.

Omake Gif Anime - Tigre-kun to Vanadi-chu - Episode 7 - Sofy Vanadi-chu Dance

Tigre-kun to Vanadi-chu - Episode 7 - Sofy Vanadi-chu Dance



Sofy-chan does a little dance while you choose which you like best: boobs, boobs, or, um, boobs.

10 Second Anime - Cross Ange - Episode 8

Cross Ange - Episode 8



Ange and Hilda escape Arzenal during the Mermaid Festa. Ange and Momoka head for the former Empire of Misurugi while Hilda rides off to the Enderant Union.

Meh.

It's standard convention in anime with cute girls for them to be surprised about wearing a new outfit as a way for the viewer to appreciate the change in dress, but it really chafes my sensibilities. It lifts me straight out of the viewing experience because of a conflict of verisimilitude.

Why in the hell would she be surprised about the outfit she just put on? Make a reaction against a comment or some other sight gag, but stop this surprise at what she's wearing as if it magically appeared on her. Hey, if it did magically appear, no worries, mission accomplished, but when this girl had to put her legs in little holes and tie thin little strings, there's no way she's surprised at what she's wearing. Give it up already. On a related note, Ange had the cutest swimsuit!

Heh.

Putting aside my meh reaction to Ange asking why she's wearing a swimsuit, (it was almost a feh! but I got better), Thalia, er, Salia had such a straightforward answer, I had to laugh. She called their flight suits and uniforms "stuffy" so, of course, only something skimpier could be more comfortable. Gah!

Arzenal is on a tropical island, so it's not much of stretch for the Norma to call their little festival the Mermaid Festa.

I'm still not sure how all these royal families control the world as nation states, but it was neat to see someone else from the first episode wanting more answers about this princess who was exposed as a Norma.

Combining a high school sports festival with a town summer festival was fine, but I guess that means the fun stuff is over with for the rest of the show.

Omake Gif Anime - Trinity Seven - Episode 8 - Grimoire's Lilith

Trinity Seven - Episode 8 - Grimoire's Lilith



Because Sora the Grimoire knows that Lilith's Archive is Lust, she knows exactly what lies behind Lilith's prudish exterior.

We got a bit more explanation on how these magic powers work, and these Archives of the Trinity Seven coincide with the Seven Deadly Sins, but also the particular Sin that is most opposite their personality. Naturally, Liliths's Archive is Luxuria, Latin for lust. What better way to celebrate this knowledge than another dip in the hot springs?

10 Second Anime - Akame ga Kill! - Episode 21

Akame ga Kill! -  Episode 21



Night Raid rescues Tatsumi from execution at great cost. Mine dies in Tatsumi's arms.

Hmm.

Not much to heh about in this episode.

General Budou died because of the power of Mine's feelings for Tatsumi, so much so that it was clear she gave her life for his.

They couldn't give us one, just one, episode between Night Raid deaths?!

There was no time for Mine's happy memories before she died, because she was living her happiest ones in her last moments. In the arms of the man she loved, she made her feelings clear, they held each other close, and they kissed. No regrets, none whatsoever, for Mine. Mine, RIP.

Esdeath's feelings were clear for Tatsumi as well. Loving him so much, but disagreeing with his convictions so much, she couldn't bear anyone else killing him. It's the same twisted kind of love Kurome has for her sister Akame.

Good for Tatsumi, though. He met her sword strike without flinching, eyes wide open.

Esdeath is a monster, taking Najenda's best shots without breaking a sweat. Her trump card, still keeping with the freezing cold power, is to freeze time and space itself. Not fair. Najenda herself admitted she's only about 60 percent as powerful as she used to be due to her missing body parts and wounds.

Mine died. Susanoo died. Kurome is obviously dying from Chelsea's poison. We don't have much time left for this series, so I'm expecting even more major character deaths. Somehow, Leone mai waifu has survived through all this. Tatsumi may end up with her just by attrition.

Next up, Akame and Kurome have their (probably) final confrontation. Who else is going to die? There's just not that many characters left, and the ones who are, they've been with us since the beginning. Whoever dies is going to bring about feels or satisfaction. The Kill! in the title isn't just for the cool factor.

Omake Gif Anime - Maken-ki! Two - Episode 4 - Art Models

Maken-ki! Two - Episode 4 - Art Models



Just what kind of art are they making here? I don't know, but I like it!

Having a manga, anime, doujin and cosplay festival presented, especially in this kind of anime, was fun. Seeing the Upotte and Strike Witches girls was hilarious, but best of all was seeing Kuro Usagi from Mondaiji-tachi get stripped. Besides, it's been way too long since I've seen some actual anime nudity, so here you go.

Omake Gif Anime - Inou Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de - Episode 8 - Hellooo Nurse!

Inou Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de - Episode 8 - Hellooo Nurse!



Lots of explanation on where these powers come from, but I was distracted because of REASONS.

10 Second Anime - Amagi Brilliant Park - Episode 8

Amagi Brilliant Park - Episode 8



Using a Seiya costume, the Amagi crew stand in for him at school while he is sick. A comedy of errors ensues, involving romance, jealousy and hidden truths.

Hmm.

The only important things I got out of this full-on comedy episode was that there is extensive work going on at the stadium, Sylphy is playing with fireworks for some reason, and the Elemental Fairies are still working hard on their new show. I'm still expecting a huge blowout for Amagi Brilliant Park to meet its attendance goal.

Isuzu is either jealous or sad that Seiya is getting along so well with Princess Latifa. I'm not sure which one yet, because we have two plot threads going on here: the frail health of Latifa and the growing feelings Isuzu has for Seiya. Isuzu also just saw how girls find Seiya attractive no matter what his actions seem to be and might be wishing she could be as expressive as those other girls.

The teaser for next episode has Muse freaking out over her choreography. As the title says, not enough teamwork.

Heh.

As I thought, an Isuzu disguise made for big laughs.

10 Second Anime - Sword Art Online II - Episode 20

Sword Art Online II - Episode 20



The Sleeping Knights tell Asuna of their plan to kill a Floor Boss by themselves. Kirito makes sure no other guilds mess with their plans.

Heh.

There was a bunch of sitting around talking, some arguing, some pointing at names on a marble slab, some pointing swords at other players, and then finally the story started up again when Kirito appeared.

I actually did a fist pump when Kirito sprinted ahead of that guild, planted his sword, in the ground, and did his best Gandalf impression: "None shall pass!" Yui's face shows she real serious too. Come at me, bro!

It may have been a while since the last time Asuna felt that rush of love, admiration, and relief with Kirito coming to save the day, but even if it was over a trivial thing like killing a monster first, she got that feeling again. "Oooh, you made my boyfriend mad!"

Hah, that guild wanted a Floor Boss fight, but it's too bad for them that Kirito is that Floor Boss. No little cheaters skulking around to find out his attack patterns, either.

It was fun to see how many times Kirito's name was on that slab naming the parties that killed the Floor Bosses first. It was also a bit enraging to see how many times that guild had poached the Floor Boss kills from the Sleeping Knights.

10 Second Anime - Madan no Ou to Vanadis - Episode 8

Madan no Ou to Vanadis - Episode 8



Elen has to leave Tigre to help another War Maiden. Tigre takes his army to stop intrusions by slavers on the southern border.

Heh.

This was an episode that had hardly anything to do with the title of the show. No possessed bow twang, the Vanadis left, and we only had the Count making the best he could of 1700 cavalry and infantry against 20,000 invaders. It wasn't Madan no Ou to Vanadis; it was just Ou.

Okay, so Ludmila shows up at the end, but she still didn't do anything yet.

I think Rurick's lack of hair is getting to him. He's getting a little catty when he talks about the other ikemen, like Gerald. Gerald seems a little rough with those below his station, but when he sees how Tigre talks with those he saved from slavery, it's clear that Rurick isn't the only retainer growing fond of the young Count. Leadership, compassion, following a just cause, and entrusted with the sacred weapon Durandal by Roland, these gifts bestowed on Tigre are helping birth a legend, never mind a mere a champion for his little backwater province.

One girl Tigre saved had some awfully nice shoes underneath her cloak. I have a feeling this person will be more than just a captured villager.

Geh.

Okay, so the Elen, Lim and Sophy left us early on in the episode, turning the rest of the show into the Tigre badass show. But at least they apologized to the viewers by giving us some delicious views before they exited.

Omake Gif Anime - Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken - Episode 5 - Drunk Wife

Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken - Episode 5 - Drunk Wife



The normal wife of a normal otaku husband has a normal drinking habit. Um, not so normal, after all.

Omake Gif Anime - Fate Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works - Episode 7 - Archer Dual Wielding

Fate Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works - Episode 7 - Archer Dual Wielding



For someone named Archer, he sure doesn't use his bow that often. Maybe they should have called him Ranger.

Not going to lie. When Archer said his incantation "I am the bone of my sword," and I saw that Shirou could hear it, I got goosebumps.

Yowamushi Pedal - High Cadence - Game 1

Yowamushi Pedal - High Cadence - Game 1



Well, now I know why the second season of Yowamushi Pedal is only 2 cours instead of 3 cours like last season.

Omake Gif Anime - Log Horizon 2 - Episode 8 - Akatsuki's Pajamas

Log Horizon 2 - Episode 8 - Akatsuki's Pajamas



Akatsuki tries to play it cool as she talks to the guy she likes. Maybe too cool...

10 Second Anime - Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 387

Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 387



Naruto and his allies successfully pull the Tailed Beasts out of Obito. Kakashi and Minato face a defeated Obito while the others rush to confront Madara.

Heh.

Har. Naruto's dad thinks he gets his talk-no-jutsu skill from his mom's nagging.

Nice bonding moment there between the Tailed Beasts and Naruto. He hadn't talked to the One-Tail when Son the Four-Tail shared their chakra space with the other Beasts, but he remembers him from when he defeated Gaara during the chuunin exam so many years ago.

Hmm.

Three things got reinforced this episode about Naruto.

1. Naruto keeps his promises, which we saw when he freed the Tailed Beasts.
2. Naruto never gives up, which Kakashi claims is the difference between him and Obito. If he stumbles or trips, he'll get back up, without renouncing reality.
3. And Naruto has charisma, which Kakashi explains to Obito why he has a better chance of his plan working for peace instead of the Infinite Dream. Because Kakashi will help Naruto, not Obito, and he's not alone in joining Naruto's side.

We've heard these things many times before about Naruto. Two of them come from his Ninja Way, which Jiraiya wrote about in the Tale of the Gutsy Ninja even before Naruto was born. He never gives up and he'll never go back on his word. We only started getting hints about his charisma later when Shikamaru told his father that there was something about Naruto that made him want to follow him and when people started to notice that he had a gift for becoming friends with anyone, even a 9-tailed fox demon who is the embodiment of hatred or a presumed dead Uchiha responsible for the deaths of so many, including his own parents.

We got some of that mirroring with Kakashi and Obito that Japanese hero stories like to reference when Naruto agreed to leave Obito in the hands of Kakashi and Minato, much like Naruto wants to deal with Sasuke. These three finally had that chance to talk about the death of Rin.

Something Kakashi told Obito, that you can't fill a hole in your heart by yourself but only those around you can do that, echoed what the former jinchuuriki of the 9-Tailed Fox told Naruto's mom when she became the jinchuuriki: fill your heart with love to keep away the fox's hatred. But again, a hole in your heart can't be filled by yourself, and Kushina had Minato's help there.

Omake Gif Anime - Ore Twintail ni Narimasu - Episode 7 - Aika Twintail Megane

Ore Twintail ni Narimasu - Episode 7 - Aika Twintail Megane



The new twintail megane idol is making everybody wear glasses, even Aika!

Can no one see through this nefarious plot?