This is a re-review of a game I did a podcast for long ago. The original can be heard here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sFNOaFIYjpbgHHVxYsolh?si=6EHCIwXkQ4O7hj-I0sAwog

One of my longtime favorites, Breath of Fire 3 represents an RPG that does everything well, even if if doesn't completely hit the mark. I've always had a fondness for the game's story, and some of the themes it represents.Tentative schedule (based on Tuesday Dates)January 4th: RWBY: Volumes 1-3January 11th: Shin Megami Tensei VJanuary 18th: RWBY: Volume 4-5Game: Breath of Fire 3Release Date: 1997Studio/Publisher: CapcomThis podcast is done under fair use, with no intent of monetization. Any references to the material are personal and subjective, and are in no way meant to defame or disparage the efforts of the creators, distributors, and other personnel involved in creation of the product.Thumbnail Commissioned from Nekochin at Fiverr.com. https://www.fiverr.com/nekochinBreath of Fire 3 Logo:https://images.launchbox-app.com/7ac004cd-05f6-4f7b-a75d-502f04f6697c.png

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- Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4- Dorohedoro Season 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- Devil May Cry Season 2- The Ramparts of Ice- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- Witch Hat Atelier- MARRIAGETOXINShows I've Dropped- Snowball Earth- An Observation Log of My Fiancee Who calls Herself a Villainess- Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy- The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt- The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King- The Drops of God- LIAR GAME- I Want to End this Love Game- The Beginning After the End Season 2Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevnia: Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessJuly 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 1st: No Guns LifeAugust 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2026Studio/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

This week's anime review talks about a show with several seasons spanning multiple time periods. An immortal being is tasked with protecting the world from a parasitic entity. Their struggle to learn about the world, the people he meets, and the Nokkers makes for intriguing episodes.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevania Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessJuly 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 1st: No Guns LifeAugust 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAnime: To Your EternityYear: 2021-2026Studio/License: Crunchyroll/Brain's Base/Drive/Studio MassketThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinTo Your Eternity Logohttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5f/Fumetsu_no_Anata_e_logo.svg/500px-Fumetsu_no_Anata_e_logo.svg.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- Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4- Dorohedoro Season 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- Devil May Cry Season 2- The Ramparts of Ice- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- Witch Hat Atelier- MARRIAGETOXINShows I've Dropped- Snowball Earth- An Observation Log of My Fiancee Who calls Herself a Villainess- Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy- The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt- The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King- The Drops of God- LIAR GAME- I Want to End this Love Game- The Beginning After the End Season 2Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 6th: To Your EternityJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevnia: Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessJuly 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 1st: No Guns LifeAugust 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2026Studio/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

Much like MM5, X5 suffers from formulaic design choices. It isn't as much a deal breaker though. What really sours the experience is some design choices that really disrupt the flow of what is supposed to be a fast and frenetic game experience.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: To Your EternityJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevania Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessJuly 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 1st: No Guns LifeGame: Mega Man X5Year: 2000Developer/Publisher: CapcomThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinMMX5 Logohttps://static.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/4/47/Mega-man-x5-ps1-logo-73789.png/revision/latest?cb=20140224064438For 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- Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4- Dorohedoro Season 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- Devil May Cry Season 2- The Ramparts of Ice- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- Witch Hat Atelier- MARRIAGETOXINShows I've Dropped- Snowball Earth- An Observation Log of My Fiancee Who calls Herself a Villainess- Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy- The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt- The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King- The Drops of God- LIAR GAME- I Want to End this Love Game- The Beginning After the End Season 2Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 23rd: Mega Man X5May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: To Your EternityJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevnia: Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessJuly 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2026Studio/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

Time to get back into Mega Man stuff. Problem is this is the first time I don't really have a lot to say. Almost none of the bosses, levels, nor songs are of much interest. Coming off two great games and a solid 4th outing, MM5 is the first where the formula begins to wear thin.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 16th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 23rd: Mega Man X5May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: To Your EternityJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 18th: Castlevania Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessGame: Mega Man 5Year: 1992Developer/Publisher: CapcomThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinMM5 Logohttps://cdn2.steamgriddb.com/logo/97e907221af01aec5f7adcdc49d72b39.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- Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4- Dorohedoro Season 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- The Ramparts of Ice- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- Witch Hat Atelier- MARRIAGETOXINShows I've Dropped- Snowball Earth- An Observation Log of My Fiancee Who calls Herself a Villainess- Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy- The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt- The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King- The Drops of God- LIAR GAME- I Want to End this Love Game- The Beginning After the End Season 2Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 9th: Mega Man 5May 16th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 23rd: Mega Man X5May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: To Your EternityJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJuly 4th: In the Clear Moonlit DuskJuly 11th: Spring and Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2026Studio/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

This week's anime review talks about a show that tried to mix a dark crime drama with superpowered teenage beings with mixed results. One of the storylines is gripping thanks to a cool lead character, while the other treads on solid, if uninteresting and cliche ground to make it a bit of hit and miss show overall.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 2nd: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 9th: Mega Man 5May 16th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 23rd: Mega Man X5May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: Apothecary Diaries w/LeighClipseJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: B: The BeginningYear: 2018/2021Studio/License: Production I.G/NetflixThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinAmeku M.D. Logohttps://media.vgm.io/products/71/18717/18717-1737991990.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- Frieren Season 2- Hell's Paradise Season 2- Trigun Stargaze- Sentenced to Be a Hero- You and I Are Polar Opposites- An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29- In the Clear Moonlit Dusk- Dorohedoro Season 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- The Beginning After the End Season 2- The Ramparts of Ice- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- Witch Hat AtelierShows I've Dropped- Hana-Kimi- Jack of All Trades/Party of None- You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!- Dead Account- A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans- The Villainess is Adored by the Prince from Another Kingdom- Tune into the Midnight Heart- Dark Moon: The Blood Altar- Roll Over and Die- Snowball Earth- An Observation Log of My Fiancee Who calls Herself a VillainessPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)April 25th: B: The BeginningMay 2nd: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 9th: Mega Man 5May 16th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionMay 23rd: Mega Man X5May 30th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 6th: Apothecary Diaries w/LeighClipseJune 13th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionJune 20th: Breath of Fire 3: The Story of Above AverageJune 27th: Spring 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: VariousYear: 2026Studio/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