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Battle Angel Alita, Chibi Vampire, Oh My Goddess, XXXholic

Resumed watching Beastars on Netflix

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Lot of my suspicions confirmed this week & Tohru finally has an idea of what she’s up against. Actually surprised things didn’t turn out much worse, though things are far from over with Akito who most likely feels like she let Tohru off with a warning. Beneath her ranting & threats it’s clear she is genuinely fearful of Tohru taking the others from her and is becoming obsessed with it. Judging from next week’s title & that we’re getting close to the season’s midpoint, another confrontation may be just around the corner. And while Akito may be “god” to the zodiac members, she still has some sort of obligation to the clan elders which seem to take a toll on her.

If we’re talking strictly MHA BEST: Todoroki, Kirishima, Iida & Asui vs Chimera (Heroes Rising) UNDER RATED: Tokoyami vs Slice (Heroes Rising). Though will admit Bakugo vs Uraka was cool for giving it her best shot. OVER RATED: Deku vs Muscular or Deku vs Overhaul WORST: Deku vs Gentle Criminal If we’re talking in all of anime, need to give it some thought.

Gleipnir episode 10. So many good lines from Clair this week ”If you’re not prepared, you shouldn’t say reckless things like that.” “I’m about to do something terrible. You’re a good kid so stay out of it, OK? You must realize by now: There are a lot of people up here & some of them are too far gone. When you’re dealing with them you’re going to have to get your hands dirty. That’s what I’m here for.” ”When someone takes action for the sake of another even the most pure hearted person can turn completely ruthless.” ”I told you: special powers, incredible strength - these things aren’t scary. What’s scary is the people who use those powers.”

The way Akito has been portrayed to this point makes it a real challenge for when they finally reveal her backstory & almost inevitably try to convince the viewers that she is deserving redemption. You cannot look at her actions or listen to her words without realizing she is a emotionally/psycologically damaged & miserable individual. But what’s hard to look past is first the number of lives she has tried her hardest to destroy. Secondly that the abuse she hands out is on every level: verbal, physical, emotional & psychological. Which is what made the confrontation between her & Kyo last week so painful. She throws something at him & physically hits him. She calls him a monster with no value. She reminds him of her “generosity” in giving him a chance to win his freedom & taunts him that his failure proves she is right about him.She attacks his relationships by making him remember his mother’s death, that his father blames him for it & suggests that Tohru is a monster for showing him kindness. Akito attacks her victims on every front & does not let up until she feels she’s broken them. I won’t say it’s impossible to make her a sympathetic character but it sure as hell won’t be easy after they have done such a perfect job of portraying her as a truly despicable antagonist.

#1 Amelie (Ameri) Azaezel from Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun #2 Sakie Saitou from Interviews with Monster Girls

Not really a fear of heights because I’m fine on planes & rollercoasters, but a fear of falling or loss of balance. So like skydiving or even a zipline. Never even learned to swim because of that feeling of not having anything solid holding you up. Having Meniere’s for the past 10 years hasn’t helped matters. Also any sort of foreign object getting into my eyes. Could never wear contact lenses, just thinking about it makes them water.

Lina & Goury Spike & Jet Meryl & Milly Roger & Dorothy

That’s the real power of this series. It’s capability of bringing on emotional reactions that don’t feel just like pushing buttons or shock value. It’s not always pleasant, but makes you reflect on things.

Season 2 episode 9 And this is why I’m a Kyo fan. Much more at stake in his rivalry with Yuki than I realized. And the more we learn about Akito the more twisted she is. As emotional as this week’s episode was, gonna need to watch something lighthearted & comedic before trying to sleep tonight.