While I won't say Second hit the same high or low notes as Default, there's still a lot to enjoy about jumping back into the Bravely world.

If you haven't watched the previous review of Bravely Default, go to Episode #105Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 30th: Solty ReiSeptember 6th: Summer 2025 DiscussionSeptember 13th: Nier AutomataSeptember 20th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionSeptember 27th: Illusion of GaiaOctober 4th: Summer and Fall 2025 Anime DiscussionGame: Bravely Second: End LayerYear: 2015Developer/Publisher: Square Enix/Silicon StudioThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinLink Between Worlds Logohttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/The_Legend_of_Zelda_A_Link_Between_Worlds.pngFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed.Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless.Shows I Enjoyed- Dandadan Cour 2- Gachiakuta- Clevatess- Apothecary Diaries Season 2- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc- The Unaware Atelier Meister- Devil May Cry 2025 *Done in earlier episodes*- The Beginning After the End- Kowloon Generic Romance- The Gorilla God's Go-to GirlShows I've DroppedPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Uploads)July 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 30th: Solty ReiSeptember 6th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionSeptember 13th: Nier AutomataSeptember 20th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2025Studio/License: VariousThumbnail Commissioned by Nekochin from Vgen.cohttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

I'm so glad I got Netflix back this year. This was one of the few anime I remember watching way back when. Re-watching it recently gave me an even greater appreciation for the story. This will go down as one of my favorite shows of all time.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 12th: Spring and Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 30th: Solty ReiSeptember 6th: Summer 2025 DiscussionSeptember 13th: Nier AutomataShow: Violet EvergardenYear: 2018-2020Studio/License: Kyoto Animation/NetflixThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinViolet Evergarden Logohttps://d2bzx2vuetkzse.cloudfront.net/fit-in/0x450/unshoppable_producs/8d811b78-fe28-4a2c-9cbb-92cb62f8a2bb.pngFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed.Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless.Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries Season 2- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc- The Unaware Atelier Meister- Devil May Cry 2025 *Done in earlier episodes*- The Beginning After the End- Kowloon Generic Romance- The Gorilla God's Go-to GirlShows I've Dropped- To Be Hero X- Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows- Anne Shirley- Once Upon A Witch's Death- Witch Watch- Teogonia- MoonrisePodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Uploads)July 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 30th: Solty ReiSeptember 6th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2025Studio/License: VariousThumbnail Commissioned by Nekochin from Vgen.cohttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

A re-imaging of LttP is my jam. The dungeons are unique, the painting mechanic is novel, and it looks gorgeous. However, it is not without its warts: the renting concept flies in the face of exploration a bit...so it's not perfect.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 30th: Solty ReiGame: Legend of Zelda: Link Between WorldsYear: 2013Developer/Publisher: NintendoThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinLink Between Worlds Logohttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/The_Legend_of_Zelda_A_Link_Between_Worlds.pngFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed.Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless.Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries Season 2- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc- The Unaware Atelier Meister- Devil May Cry 2025 *Done in earlier episodes*- The Beginning After the End- Kowloon Generic Romance- The Gorilla God's Go-to GirlShows I've Dropped- To Be Hero X- Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows- Anne Shirley- Once Upon A Witch's Death- Witch Watch- Teogonia- MoonrisePodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Uploads)June 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonAugust 23rd: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2025Studio/License: VariousThumbnail Commissioned by Nekochin from Vgen.cohttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

I was never quite sure if a "Castlevania" show would work. Turns out it's been working well for six seasons now. It isn't always perfect, but there is a definite goal and tone they are trying to achieve. I run through the first four seasons of the Netflix show, with definite spoilers.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 16th: Legend of DragoonShow: Castlevania (Netflix)Year: 2017-2021Studio/License: Konami/Netflix/etc.Thumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinNetflix Castlevania Logohttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castlevania-logo.pngFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end.Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless.Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries Season 2- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc- The Unaware Atelier Meister- Devil May Cry 2025 *Done in earlier episodes*- The Beginning After the End- Kowloon Generic Romance- The Gorilla God's Go-to GirlShows I've Dropped- To Be Hero X- Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows- Anne Shirley- Once Upon A Witch's Death- Witch Watch- Teogonia- MoonrisePodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Uploads)June 7th: Castlevania Seasons 1-4June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2025Studio/License: VariousThumbnail Commissioned by Nekochin from Vgen.cohttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

An uneven experience here. It was fun seeing the enhancements the visuals and gameplay took...but man, that voice acting is as bad as I remember.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 31st: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 7th: Castlevania Seasons 1-4June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAugust 9th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionGame: Mega Man X4Year: 1997Developer/Publisher: CapcomThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinMega Man X4 Logohttps://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/4/49/Mega_Man_X4_logo.png/revision/latest?cb=20111124011154For more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife

*Fixed the problem with the microphone*Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end.Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless.Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries Season 2- Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc- The Unaware Atelier Meister- Devil May Cry 2025- The Beginning After the End- Kowloon Generic Romance- The Gorilla God's Go-to GirlShows I've Dropped- To Be Hero X- Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows- Anne Shirley- Once Upon A Witch's Death- Witch Watch- Teogonia- MoonrisePodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Uploads)May 24th: Mega Man X4May 31st: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 7th: Castlevania Seasons 1-4June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionAugust 2nd: When in Doubt? School ArcAnime: VariousYear: 2025Studio/License: VariousThumbnail Commissioned by Nekochin from Vgen.cohttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinFor more Citizen Strife content, here is some socials Gameplay Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR4uewfRZttDxzUdkkZ2LwPodcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59ybzlsnruIOmVwUHirAjQTwitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/citizen_strifePatreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/citizenstrife