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Wakfu: The Animated Series [Season 4 Episode 1 Review] [Hipster Hotline]

Because you demanded it, let’s talk about Wakfu: The Animated Series.

After reviewing Wakfu season three as a whole, I think it’d be better to do a full review of the fourth and final season once I’ve watched all thirteen episodes. If it’s anything like season three, I might have to watch it twice to really understand my feelings and give a more accurate assessment of my thoughts. But, since Wakfu doesn’t get nearly as much recognition as it deserves, I want to give my first impressions of the first episode—currently the only season four episode I’ve seen.

Short answer: I loved it!

Long answer: Here are my thoughts…

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Wakfu: The Animated Series – Season 3 Review [Hipster Hotline]

What is Wakfu? Should you watch it?

First things first, in case you don’t know what it is, Wakfu: The Animated Series is an anime-influenced French television series produced by Ankama Animation, based on the video game Dofus. More specifically, Wakfu is based on the game called—erm—Wakfu, and is an action/adventure series that isn’t afraid to be goofy, which again, is very anime-ish.

If you came here wondering if you should give it a watch, I HIGHLY recommend the series. But, that comes with three warnings:

1.) Be wary of the English dub. Ruel’s English dub voice is awful. It took me out of the story. If you have a problem with any of the English voices then watch the original French dub with subtitles.

2.) Wakfu: The Animated Series takes its lore from the Dofus and Wakfu MMORPG games. Do not expect the show to explain the World of Twelve. Seriously, I played Dofus for a couple of years back around when the show first started and even I’m confused by the lore. You are dunked into the Krosmoz universe and are expected to swim. It’s not a deal breaker but you may be confused at times and won’t understand game references or game character cameos. It also doesn’t help that some of jokes, I feel, work better or make more sense if you’re French.

3.) The Gobbowl episodes. Season one and season two both have 3 episodes each dedicated to the main cast playing Gobbowl, a soccer/American football-ish game that’s popular in the World of Twelve. Despite having some good moments, I didn’t care for them. They didn’t need to be 3 episodes long in both seasons and I feel like the show mainly did it to promote Ankama’s failed Gobbowl game.

All that said, give the show a chance. It’s really fun and I can’t recommend it enough. There will be series spoilers going forward.

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Later Hater! [My Hero Academia 423]

Is he dead dead? For real this time?

I’ll admit, this chapter was a shock to my system. I was like “Is this it? THIS is how it ends?” But at the same time, the battle overall has lasted a long time and it was overdue to end. I felt unsatisfied after reading it the first time.

Then, I waited and read it again.

And, you know what? I like it. I think I really like it.

I liked that the One For All Successors damaging All For Shiggy’s core was the beginning of the end. AFO desired OFA so much, it’s great that when he finally got it, it spelled his doom. The guy got pulverized from the inside and outside. Yikes! Monkey’s Paw rules in full effect!

I liked that this chapter is the climax of all the team work Team Deku did to get to this point from the beginning of this arc, to the last chapter with every available hero contributing to the final fight, to the ghosts of One For All (and Shigaraki) striking the final blow against AFO along with Deku. Team work really did make the dream work. Kudos, heroes!

Pick Your Joke

1.) Thirsty? Would you like some punch?
2.) AFO’s about to get Shonen Jump’d.
3.) Looks like somebody dropped the soap.

I liked seeing AFO’s raw emotions when talking to Yoichi. His sadness. His loneliness. That’s the realist we’ve ever seen AFO. That was indeed his core self. Deku was right. AFO was a sad, lonely man who only thought of himself. I think Horikoshi showed us this so we can not only hate, but pity AFO. The man was pitiful. Truly pitiful. And he died a pitiful death.

So glad he’s gone!

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Koichi Haimawari Rising [My Hero Academia 422]

Koichi Watch 2024 begins now!

Do I have to talk about this chapter? More specifically, do I have to talk about anything other than America’s President sending all the U.S. heroes to Japan? You heard me. ALL of America’s heroes have been ordered to go to Japan to help defeat All For One! AHHHHHHH!

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

AHHHH— Okay! Okay. I’m cool. I’m calm. It’s just… *sniff!* I’ve been hoping with all my horrid heart we’ll see Koichi Haimawari (the protagonist in My Hero Vigilantes) appear in My Hero Academia. Koichi is without a doubt, my favorite character in the My Hero universe. He’s kind, hardworking, and compassionate. He’s not about being the best. He just wants to do good for the sake of being good. I admire that in a person, fictional or not. Koichi earned his status as a hero. Every bit of it. By no means am I crapping on Deku or any other My Hero character; Koichi simply resonates with me more.

Alright. Guess I should talk more about the chapter, huh? Fine.

No! Don’t do your best. Save some for Koichi!
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One Piece Toilet Paper #2 Best Selling Item Of 2024 [2D News]

One Piece, the popular manga and anime, sells all sorts of merchandise from figurines to sunglasses to school supplies. Surprisingly, the second most popular One Piece merchandise—One Piece t-shirts are the number one best selling product—aren’t posters, toys, or school supplies, but the official One Piece toilet paper.

For those who don’t know, last year One Piece debuted a line of Villain Rolls for fans to express their hated for certain One Piece baddies by giving them the skid mark special, so to speak. Those unfortunate characters with their faces on toilet paper sheets include Buggy the Clown, Wet-Haired Caribou, Jack the Drought, and Arlong the Saw. This year, Rob Lucci, Hordy Jones, and Saint Charlos were added to the popular brand for the sole purpose of being crapped on with future plans for Blackbeard, Sir Crocodile, and Magellan (More of an antagonist than a villain but we get where they’re going with this choice.) to receive their own tissue rolls for “fans” to give them the ultimate mud pie salute.

With demand so high, it was only a matter of time before a new set would be announced. Rival Rolls will be, well, rolling into stores sometime this summer. This set will feature rival characters One Piece fans constantly pit against each other such as Zoro, Sanji, Dracule Mihawk, and “Red-Haired” Shanks.

One Sanji superfan already has plans to camp out at the One Piece Mugiwara Store in Tokyo, Japan the night before release day and has already began eating a diet consisting mostly of artichokes, prunes, and various bean casseroles stating “Instead of a black blade, Zoro’s getting the brown blade he deserves.” He further added, “Yes, I do have a girlfriend.” When pressed for more information, the Sanji fanboy wouldn’t give us her name or any other proof she exists.

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Weather Or Not You Believe Me Is Up To You [One Piece 1113]

There’s bad news and then there’s BAD news. Dr. Vegapunk just gave the entire world an excuse to crap their pants at the same time.

That’s right, dear friends. The water level is rising all over the world and it will eventually flood every island in the world! Well, except for Fishman Island… and all the sky islands. And, conveniently, Mary Geoise. Hmm… Is flooding the world Team Imu’s endgame?

Sure, at first I thought, King Imu & The Old Dirty Bastards wanted the Mother Flame just to power Uranus so they can destroy the non-World Government islands and keep absolute power over the rest out of fear via Star Wars‘ evil Empire. But. That’s. Not. Evil. Enough.

Which one of you jerks forgot to turn off the garden hose?

One Piece is a Shonen series and Shonen manga looove mega evil final villains. Destroying the world is the bare minimum requirement for a Shonen final boss. Plus—you know—the Five Elders and Imu aren’t exactly fond of their subjects. They’re all insects to them and Uranus is their big bug zapper from hell.

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To Me, My Heroes [My Hero Academia 421]

Previously, on My Hero Academia.

Deku lost the Phoenix Force—erm—One For All and every available hero in the country began assembling to defeat All For One once and for all.

In this chapter, we learn the One For All quirk is still gone. Looks like Eri hadn’t stored up enough energy to bring it back. Rogue’s But, just like with All Might, embers of the overpowered quirk still reside inside Deku. Good on you, Horikoshi. I hadn’t thought of that. In a way, it’s similar to All Might and AFO’s Kamino fight in which the other heroes helped out where they could, but ultimately, it was All Might who delivered the final blow.

The second you take your freshly homemade pizza out the oven

With no civilians in the area, all the heroes can focus solely on jumping AFO. That’s how they do it in Japan, mofos! Still, it’s clear the heroes are in need of Deku and good tactics like Space Hero: Thirteen distracting AFO with her Black Hole (You heard me.) long enough for other heroes to attack. Give me more of that please, Horikoshi, mein Freund.

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Bluey Anime Currently In Development [2D News]

The hit children’s show made for preschoolers, Bluey, is getting an anime adaption. According to the press release, this new version of Bluey stars the Heeler family happily living in Japan (not Australia where the original series takes place) where Bluey’s archaeologist dad, Bandit, finds an ancient gemstone that radiates imagination energy. Soon after, a space armada attacks looking to steal all the imagination from Earth’s inhabitants in order to power their military forces.

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The Great Escape [One Piece 1112]

Five old men, one admiral, and a ton of fodder are determined to keep the Straw Hat Crew from escaping. Welcome to One Piece, Chapter 1112. But first, a message from our sponsor.

We get what I believe is our first look inside Punk Records. The transmission transponder snail broadcasting the worldwide message is inside… along with something else. With only one minute until Dr. Vegapunk snitches on the World Government—what could St. Mars be looking at? Well, I’m assuming that something is gonna prevent him from destroying the snail. Maybe another Vegapunk Satellite about the hatch from its tank? But, if so, how could they keep Mars from destroying the snail? Hmm…

We know all of the Straw Hats are making it out, but what about their allies? Stussy stayed behind to lower the Frontier Dome at the right moment to allow the others in Labophase to escape. Is she doomed? Well, if she has the strength to fly off the island with her bat powers, then no. But that’s also assuming she can do it undetected. Hope your life insurance is paid, Stussy.

Kirby’s grandpa for Smash Bros
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P. Diddy Wants To Party With One Piece Live Action Cast [2D News]

Famed rap mogul and hip-hop legend, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs—who’s currently being accused of numerous illegal activities and workplace misconduct—has expressed interest in meeting the cast of the hit live action Netflix series, One Piece.

People close to the millionaire record producer have gone on record to say he’s watched the entire first season more than once and has expressed “a great desire” in having all five members of the Straw Hat Crew cast over to one of his luxurious homes for a congratulations party on their newfound success.

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