It's been so long since an episode of Dance in the Vampire Bund appeared I had forgotten they had started another story arc, and before watching I wondered if maybe I should drop this series, but like Yumeiro, with which I had the same thoughts, this episode proved too good for me to let it … Continue reading Vampire Bund 9
Dance in the Vampire Bund 8 starts as a typical post-story arc episode, where things are tidied up, and fortunately, they decide not to make it complete filler. They jump right into the next arc. And the little filler at the beginning works pretty well. Yuki considers quitting the student council, because it hurts her … Continue reading A couple episode 8’s: Vampire Bund, Hidamari Sketch
Vampire Bund 7 wraps up the story arc pertaining to the school, but it acts for all practical purposes like a final episode. There's not even a maid cartoon at the end. And much is accomplished. Akira's turn against Mina because of her actions, and her seeming indifference to the chaos in the school continues … Continue reading Vampire Bund 7, Fairy Tail 18
Cross Game 45 has a record three games in it, but they're background for the personal dramas and do little more than reflect them. Besides, they're all wins on the way to the big games coming up. The first half mainly concerns Aoba and what's been bugging her for a while. Kou has surpassed her … Continue reading Cross Game 45, Vampire Bund 6, Hidamari 6
Vampire Bund 5 keeps us wondering further if any side in this vampire/human politics is worth rooting for. And it further complicates the school situation by introducing some student vampires, well, we knew that already. The question is if Mina condones it or not, or if she even knows. And why is Mina even at … Continue reading Fives: Vampire Bund, Hidamari Sketch
Vampire Bund 4 feels like a bit of a letdown, maybe because it lacked the silliness of last episode. In its place is a little bit of whimsy as Mina sneaks off to play jump-rope with some little kids. Now, I don't expect a lot of frivolity in this series, but it was nice when … Continue reading Four’s: Vampire Bund, Hanamaru
Sora no Woto 4 continues with the serial bonding, this time with Noel, the sleepy mechanic. The only problem is we don't learn much about her except she's gifted at what she does. But we can make a few guesses. The squadron is a contradiction. On one level they're a handful of young women who … Continue reading Sora no Woto 4, Vampire Bund 3, Hidamari Sketch 4
Ladies vs. Butlers 2 doesn't improve much. Akiharo begins school, meets butler-buddies, including Shingo(?), who is actually as perverted as everyone imagines Akiharo to be, and a little guy who's job it is to add a few lines here and there. He shows his abilities as the World's Worst Butler. There's a scene where the … Continue reading Two’s: Ladies vs. Butlers, Vampire Bund, Baka to Test
Letter Bee 13 is another stand-alone episode, alas. Lag is sent with a letter from a guy named Promesa, only he wants the letter back. The would-be recipient, a woman named Pistis, hasn't heard from her beloved Promesa in five years and is being pressured by this guy who's name I didn't get (but he … Continue reading Letter Bee 13, Vampire Bund 1, Baka to Test 1
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