Strife's Sanctum

This week's anime review talks about a dopey romance show that doesn't take itself too seriously. Sometimes, you just need an easygoing show that isn't too hardcore that doesn't have many stakes. This one is about a dorky teen going from Tokyo to Hokkaido to transfer schools. There, he learns about the prefecture, the sights, the sounds, and three specific school girls he spends time with.It's nothing amazing, and the dialogue does get a bit "touristy" in spots, but it's fine enough if you need a 12-13 episode show to kill some time.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Can Re-Watch/Anime I Can't Watch AgainOctober 3rd: Summer and Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 10th: Dragon Quest 7 ReimaginedOctober 17th: Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 24th: Agents of Four Seasons: Dance of SpringOctober 31st: Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!Year: 2024Studio/License: Crunchyroll/Silver Link/BladeThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinHokkaido Gals Logohttps://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/rPbGiRGU6FA02195o3f3iGaZ0Ot.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- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Ghost in the Shell 2026- Goodbye, Lara- Grow Up Show- Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia- Kaiju Girl Caramelise- Smoking Behind the Supermarket with YouShows I've Dropped- Black Torch- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life- The Sparks of Tomorrow- The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System- Chainsmoker Cat- Tomb Raider KingPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)August 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Re-Watch/Can't Watch AgainOctober 3rd: Summer and Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 10th: Dragon Quest 7 ReimaginedOctober 17th: Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 24th: Agents of Four Seasons: Dance of SpringAnime: 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 is a continuation of talks about the Danganronpa series. If you haven't listened to the episode detailing the first game, go to Episode #178.A post-mortem on Danganronpa 2. Consideirng I'm currently playing all three games back to back, my stream of consciousness ramblings might be weird compared to if I played these at different times.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)August 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Can Re-Watch/Anime I Can Never Watch AgainOctober 3rd: Summer and Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 10th: Dragon Quest 7 ReimaginedOctober 17th: Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionGame: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairYear: 2012Developer/Publisher: Spike ChunsoftThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinDanganronpa 2 Logohttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Danganronpa_2_English_logo.svg/960px-Danganronpa_2_English_logo.svg.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20240519190944For 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- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Ghost in the Shell 2026- Goodbye, Lara- Grow Up Show- Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia- Kaiju Girl Caramelise- Smoking Behind the Supermarket with YouShows I've Dropped- Black Torch- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life- The Sparks of Tomorrow- The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System- Chainsmoker Cat- Tomb Raider KingPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)August 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Re-Watch/Can't Watch AgainOctober 3rd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionOctober 10th: Dragon Quest 7 ReimaginedAnime: 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 fits the crime drama/action niche well enough. Mercenaries, mob bosses, angry people, guns, secret government projects and organizations: stuff like that. Won't beat out the best shows of that style, but decent if you need another one to watch.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)August 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Can Re-Watch/Anime I Can't Watch AgainOctober 3rd: Summer and Fall 2026 Anime DiscussionAnime: No Guns LifeYear: 2019-2020Studio/License: Crunchyroll/MadhouseThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinNo Guns Life Logohttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/No_Guns_Life_logo.svgFor 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- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring- Daemons of the Shadow Realm- Kill Blue- MARRIAGETOXIN- Shiboyugi- Ghost in the Shell 2026- Goodbye, Lara- Grow Up Show- Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia- Kaiju Girl CarameliseShows I've Dropped- Black Torch- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life- The Sparks of Tomorrow- The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System- Chainsmoker CatPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)August 1st: No Guns LifeAugust 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 26th: Anime I Re-Watch/Can't Watch AgainAnime: 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

Another Castlevania double bill. This time, I talk about various things regarding the two 3D Castlevania games on the Playstation 2. While not amazing in any aspect, there was enough fun to be had trying something different with the franchise.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 25th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 1st: No Guns LifeAugust 8th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 15th: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraSeptember 19th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionGame: Castlevania Lament of Innocence/Curse of DarknessYear: 2003/2006Developer/Publisher: KonamiThumbnail Commissioned by Nekotachin from vgen.comhttps://vgen.co/NekotaChinCastlevania Logoshttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTpRo4Rusn8h1jWWenv8RgH_Hxeaeo7ctBX7a9Go5p13A&shttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCrL-RzUIciNtqO17Ozar74QC1YsluNMPJ3YaIpqmKyg&sFor 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- MARRIAGETOXIN- Ghost in the Shell 2026- Goodbye, Lara- Grow Up Show- The Sparks of TomorrowShows 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 2- Classroom of the Elite Season 4- Black TorchPodcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 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 DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionSeptember 12th: Xenosaga 3: Also Sprach ZarathustraAnime: 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 good romantic leads, only slightly brought down by a love triangle near the end that seems to be more annoying than it needed to be.Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 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 DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!September 5th: Summer 2026 Anime Discussion Anime: In the Clear Moonlit DuskYear: 2026Studio/License: Crunchyroll/East Fish Studio/Atelier PeuplierThumbnail 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)July 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 DespairAugust 22nd: Summer 2026 Anime DiscussionAugust 29th: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!Anime: 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