In this episode we dive headfirst into 86’s brutal drone war nonsense. The Republic claims a “bloodless conflict,” but it’s really run on invisible 86ers shoved into glass-cannon mechs. We chat about Lena’s efforts to bring hope to Shin and his crew, and what this anime reminds us of in terms of undertones that were not so subtle. We also touch on Shin’s psychic telepathy angle and that slow-burn connection between him and Lena. Sure, the pacing stumbles with flashbacks on repeat and a few loose threads never get resolved, but the heart of the story still packs a punch.

Next Week's Pick: "Rokudo Bad Girls"

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• Producers: Aniplex, Kadokawa
 
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
 
• Part 1 Aired: April 2021 - June 2021
 
• Part 2 Aired: October 2021 - March 2022
 
• Genres: Mecha, Military, Science Fiction, Drama, Action
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 23
 

 Our Scores: 

 
• Jack’s Score: 8/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 9/10
 

This week is all about I May Be A Guild Receptionist, But I'll Solo Any Boss To Clock Out On Time with just Jack. Now the story is something that is pretty solid and it had all the makings of a great show. The story was easy enough to follow and it did focus on what the title exactly is and it really highlights her struggles. But also at the same time there is no real depth to some of it and honestly you are left with far more questions then what you are given answers too leaving you with a open ending. Even with that it is still worth a watch.

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• Producers: Kadokawa, Aniplex, ASCII Media Works
 
• Studio: CloverWorks
 
• Aired: Janurary 2025 - March 2025
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 7/10
 

This week is all about Farming Life in Another World. Which was a recommendation. It was a nice change of pace from last weeks choice it had it's funny moments and time where it was entertaining but overall it was a show that was very middling for us. Where the faults just seemed to drag it down. 

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• Producers: AT-X,TV Tokyo, BS TV Tokyo, Sentai Filmworks, Enterbrain, Fujimi Shobo
 
• Studio: Zero-G
 
• Aired: Janurary 2023 - March 2023
 
• Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Harem, Slice of Life
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 13
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 5/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 6/10
 

This week is all about Witch Hunter Robin with just Jack. The story is about a young pyrokinetic witch working for Solomon. For Jack this is trip down memory lane and for him it was honestly best left there. The lack of certain plot point and the plot holes and slow pacing made it a tough rewatch. While once a personal favorite.

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• Producers: Bandai Visual, Victor Entertainment
 
• Studio: Sunrise
 
• Aired: July 2002 - December 2002
 
• Genres: Occult, Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller
 
• Source: Original
 
• Number Of Episodes: 26
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 4/10
 

In this episode, we talked all about Berserk Of Gluttony Which was a recommendation from Jeb. We touch on Fate’s gluttony skill, which causes hunger that does not end and it also absorbs the stats and abilities of those he kills monsters and humans alike. The show had a fair number of positive points but it also a decent number of negative points as well.

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• Producers: Genco, Tokyo MX, SUN TV, BS11
 
• Studio: A.C.G.T.
 
• Aired: October 2023 - December 2023
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 5/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 7/10
 

This week we continue with Gate part 2 an isekai that take a different approach to the usually genre. And just like part 1 it did not disappoint at all. We get some resolutions that we were hoping for. The story progressed in a way that we predicted, it answered most of our questions and gave us a somewhat of an ending. All in all this is a story that is worth a watch just not if you are new to the genre.

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• Producers: AT-X, Tokyo MX, Showgate
 
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
 
• Aired: January 2016 - March 2016
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 8/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 9/10
 

In this episode we dive into Gate part 1 an isekai that take a different approach to the usually genre and it was a recommendation from "Elf Daddy Girl Issues" and "Danner536". This anime certainly doesn't pull it's punches on how things would likely go when a you pit medieval against modern military dishing out some “f around and find out” pretty much through the whole story. The Character development and story was solid for the show and it was well worth the watch.

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• Producers: AT-X, Tokyo MX, Showgate
 
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
 
• Aired: July 2015 - September 2015
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 8/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 9/10
 

This week is a solo week as Rick is out sick and Jack dives into I'm Quitting Heroing. Thank you Goose for the recommendation! This anime changes up the normal anime narrative for Hero style anime in that rather then a journey to defeat th Demon lord our MC Leo is trying to join them. But that is just the start of it. This anime is well worth the watch and is has some comedic moments but it was still an overall solid story. So if you are looking for something that is unique then this may be for you.

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• Producers: AT-X, Tokyo MX, Kadokawa
 
• Studio: EMT Squared
 
• Aired: October 2023 - December 2023
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12 + 2 OVAs
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 7/10
 

This week we get back into the goblin slaying world of Goblin Slayer. This season while our MC is still the main focal point we start to learn more about the others that are with him. We also go to see another side of him in more ways than 1. Add in the world building that they did and this season really helps lay out the foundation for more adventures and solid 3rd season should it ever come.

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• Producers: Frontier works, AT-X, SB Creative, Hakuhodo DY Music and Pictures
 
• Studio: LINDENFILMS
 
• Aired: October 2023 - December 2023
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 8/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 8/10
 

This week we dive into the second season of Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. The story largely just continues on with Maple and her guild, Maple Tree, continue exploring new levels and content in the game they play, New World Online. Maple continues to stick to her strategy of only maxing out her defense stat, continually stumbling upon overpowered, game-breaking skills that baffle the game's developers despite the fact that they were the ones that put them in. On thing more notable is that we felt like Season 2 gives more attention to the other guild members.

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• Producers: AT-X, Kadokawa
 
• Studio: SILVER LINK.
 
• Aired: Janurary 2023 - April 2023
 
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life
 
• Source: Light Novel
 
• Number Of Episodes: 12
 

 
• Jack’s Score: 6/10
 
• Rick’s Score: 8/10