フェイト／ステイナイト Ep 15 Fate/stay night episode 15 SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Shirou carries Saber as they and Rin continue to flee. However, they still have a long way to go and aren’t moving very fast, so ignoring Saber’s request to leave her behind, they continue on to an abandoned house that Archer had previously scouted out. With
Serial Experiments Lain Review (Community Anime Reviews Rescue)
Serial Experiments Lain Review シリアルエクスペリメンツレイン Since the Community Anime Reviews site frequently goes down for long periods of time, I’m republishing some of my OG reviews from there. I have corrected obvious spelling errors though. I will add new notes in parenthesis, labeled “ANB note.” 😅 I won’t count these as part of the “Back
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Chapter 127 Manga Review (Sabertooth #FairyTail #FairyTail100YearsQuest)
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Chapter 127 Manga Review フェアリーテイル 100年クエスト SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: The members of Gagarock miners’ guild challenge Natsu. They attack, but Natsu doesn’t respond since he doesn’t want to anger Lucy. However, Natsu sneezes, causing a massive explosion, defeating the miners. Elsewhere, Erza and Jellal discover that they can use magic within
Why I “Dropped” Tonikaku Kawaii
Why I “Dropped” Tonikaku Kawaii (Fly Me to the Moon) トニカクカワイイ Hey gang. Recently, someone messaged me to ask why I no longer review the Tonikaku Kawaii manga. It is true that I used to chapter review the series. Indeed, I still do follow the manga series, so I haven’t “dropped” it in the sense
Back to the Vaults: “Negima! Magister Negi Magi” Manga Review
Back to the Vaults: Negima! Magister Negi Magi Review 魔法先生 ネギま！ Mahou Sensei Negima! As a fan of AKAMATSU Ken-sensei’s Love Hina manga, it was only natural that I would then gravitate to his Negima! Magister Negi Magi manga series. Admittedly, the first two volumes of the manga are fluff, but by volume 3, things
Using AI to Research Manga
Using AI to Research Manga Hey gang! I’m currently working on a new “Back to the Vaults” post for a popular manga series. I won’t spoil what it is (some will easily guess though). That said, I was doing research and ended up going down a rabbit hole I’d not intended. To help me quickly
Japanese Dog Does Squats With His Master
May 29th, 2009 
AstroNerdBoy Japanese Dog Does Squats With His Master Just when you think you’ve seen everything…*lol* (Titled “squat part 2 （ヒンズースクワットをする犬と人）”) And if that weren’t enough, here’s another (titled “squat part 3 （ヒンズースクワットをする犬と人）” ). You may be cool, but you’ll never be “I get my dog to do squats” cool. 😉 😆 What else can I say
Natsu no Arashi! – 08
May 29th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy 夏のあらし！ Episode 08 Natsu no Arashi! – 08 (Summer Storm) SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Hajime walks in on Jun and Kaja changing and teases Jun for being a girly man. After Jun changes, Master decides she wants some watermelons that are currently on sale and sends Hajime to get them. Hajime drafts fellow “male” Jun to assist
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Tags: Funniest Episode, KOBAYASHI Jin, Natsu no Arashi, Natsu no Arashi franchise, What I'm Watching 
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Gakuen Alice Manga Volume 7
May 28th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy Gakuen Alice Manga Volume 7 SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Mikan and company learn the location of the hidden tunnel and discover that Hotaru’s brother Subaru and fellow high school student Sakurano are the ones with the secret. Mikan convinces them to allow passage and before they leave, Tono gives Mikan a gemstone on a necklace. Mikan, Natsume,
Negima! Manga Vol 28 Ch 252 Review
May 28th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy 魔法先生 ネギま！Volume 28 Chapter 252 (manga) Mahou Sensei Negima! Manga Chapter 252 Negima! Manga Vol 28 Ch 252 Review SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Konoka and Setsuna are about town when a couple of local guys try to pick up Konoka and she seems OK with it. Setsuna sends them packing but frets over spending such down time
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xxxHOLiC Manga Chapter 182 Review
May 27th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy xxxHOLiC Manga Chapter 182 SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Yuuko-san tells Watanuki that she spent her days in that shop granting wishes in order to do what must be done. As her final act, Yuuko-san grants Watanuki’s wish to not see spirits nor be troubled by them once she is gone. Watanuki pleads with her not to go
Fate/stay night – 14
May 27th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy フェイト／ステイナイト Ep 14 Fate/stay night episode 14 SPOILER Summary/Synopsis: Rin, Archer, and Saber arrive at Castle Einzbern when Rin senses Ilya and has Archer disappear. Saber and Rin hide and wait for Ilya to leave before making their entrance. Despite her weakness, Saber is determined to save Shirou and is surprised when she finds him
School Rumble Manga Volume 12
May 26th, 2009 AstroNerdBoy School Rumble Manga Volume 12 Review スクールランブル –> Not available for purchase from RAKUTEN.COM (formerly BUY.COM) –> Not available for purchase from BARNES & NOBLE –> Not available for purchase from RIGHTSTUF! Summary/Synopsis: At Tenma’s birthday party, she’s declared queen and gets to command her friends to do one thing each, including making Eri eat
