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Go On Then, The One Piece Isn’t Gonna Find Itself [One Piece 1021]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date July 28, 2024
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Bonney got her revenge, sorta.

Luffy caused most of the damage to St. Saturn, but sure, let’s all agree Bonney got her resolution. It’s a weak ending to a weak-ish arc villain. Saturn, you suck. Sure, you’re evil and all, but you lack the charisma or swag other big One Piece villains have. Here’s hoping you fall into the sea and die.

I was so sure Admiral Kizaru would attack one more time. Doesn’t look like it’s happening. I get it. His heart isn’t in this mission and it’s affecting his fighting ability. Still, I wonder if the Five Elders will try to put some blame on him? I mean, what else are they gonna do? Blame themselves? Ha ha ha ha! Not happening. Kizaru might be in danger, Y’all. But I guess most of the Vegapunks dying will help salvage Kizzy’s career. Still, I wonder what the admiral will do going forward?

Even Thor’s jealous of how much thunder Luffy stole from Bonney.

Tags Dr. Vegapunk, Eiichiro Oda, jewelry-bonney, Luffy, manga, One Piece, review, saturn, sun-god-nika, Thousand Sunny

Manga My Hero Academia

Construction Junction, What’s Your Malfunction? [My Hero Academia 428]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date July 25, 2024
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Is this the calm before the final storm?

This was a surprising light hearted, slice-of-life chapter—mostly. I love seeing Class 2-A interacting with each other both in classroom and on a “mission” while just being friends. Shinso fits naturally into their dynamic along with a calmer Bakugo so much it makes me sad we won’t see much more of it soon.

What’s the lesson that’s coming? Uraraka’s sad over Toga despite the country coming together to rebuild. Deku’s also thinking about what that jackass Spinner told him before. Hmm… Could the takeaway here be not forgetting the past? Maybe the world according to Deku and Uraraka currently seems to have or want to forget about Toga and the League of Villains and moved on. But doing so will also erase what lead those villains down a dark path and ignore the problems which lead to those said paths. Basically, if you forget the past, you’re doomed to repeat it. And that, my friends, is a big no-no.

Raise your hand if you had to look up what *convalescing* means?

Tags Class 2-A, Deku, manga, My Hero Academia, review, shonen-jump, Uraraka

Manga My Hero Academia

Okie Dokie Todoroki [My Hero Academia 426]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date July 3, 2024
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The Todoroki Saga comes to an end.

With news My Hero Academia is ending in August, we begin the farewell tour with the Todoroki Family. Dabi’s dying, but this time it’s for real. I love that final interaction between him and the rest of the family. It’s even more impactful knowing that scene will be the final time the entire Todoroki fam is together in one place.

That’s right, Y’all. Natsuo’s going no contact on daddy Endeavor. Did you also notice Natsuo was the only family member who didn’t speak to Toya? Yeah, I don’t think Natsuo’s visiting Toya again. I get the vibe he just went there to support the others that one time. Natsuo seems to be over it all. He’s done with the drama and just wants to live a happy normal life with his soon-to-be wife and the less crappy members of his family. I respect that. Bravo to Horikoshi for giving us a more realistic ending instead of a typical happily ever after scenario.

Every member of the Todoroki family carries scars, physical and emotional. And platinum credit cards. Posh drama is best drama.

Natsuo’s getting married without having a ceremony. Fuyumi quit her job as a teacher. I wonder if that’s because Japan is in a state of restoration and rebuilding or because they’re getting backlash over being related to a prominent member of the League of Villains? I’m not a Japanese culture expect, but from what I think I understand, being related to a criminal in Japan can damage a family’s reputation. Basically, people blame the family for the actions of one. Is than another reason Natsuo’s distancing himself from Endeavor? Is it also another reason Fire Daddy’s spending his retirement taking full responsibility for Toya’s behavior? To protect his other children? Hmm…

Tags Dabi, Endeavor, Hawks, manga, My Hero Academia, review, shonen-jump, Shoto, Todoroki, Toya

Manga One Piece

Rule 63 [One Piece 1118]

Double the Joy Boy, double the fun.

Jewelry Bonney became Joy Boy—erm—Joy Girl. That’s one powerful devil fruit she’s got. Then again, a rubber devil fruit can turn you into a toon god so it’s nothing new. The question is: What happens now? Easy. The Straw Hats escape. One of the Nika’s can catch the Thousand Sunny. Another can attack St. Mars (demon bird) and… Sanji holds off Kizaru? Come on! You know the Navy admiral’s making one last appearance before the arc ends.

I guess Dorry and Brogy will indeed escape and won’t sacrifice themselves to save everyone—nor Kuma. So far, only Stussy and Edison are being left behind. Well, Stussy at least. Edison isn’t connected to Punk Records, meaning he may be dead. What do I think, I hear you asking with Doritos baited breath? I think he’s dead…until he gets a cover story. If he doesn’t get a cover story then he’s a goner. All the male Dr. Vegapunks are dead and the women survive. Coincidence? You bet it is! Just like it being a coincidence all the Vegapunk women have negative traits. Lilith the EVIL. Atlas the VIOLENCE. York the GREEDY. Remember kids: Oda-sama’s not sexist. He’s just old and Japanese.

Tags bonney, Gear 5, iron-giant, Luffy, manga, netflix, One Piece, review, sun-god-nika, Vegapunk

Manga One Piece

Censoring The D [One Piece 117]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 18, 2024
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Iron Giant? More like Glass Joe.

Just one itty bitty hit from a monstrously large pig demon was enough to down the Iron Giant. What I jobber! How the guy managed to get into that MultiVersus game I’ll never know. In any case, Dr. Vegapunk’s message was finally stopped, leaving us to wonder what he had to say about the D people. It was probably something like they have the power to change the world or are prone to addiction so shouldn’t drink alcohol. Vegapunk’s a doctor; a diagnosis is to be expected.

Blackbeard was listening to the broadcast! But we never saw a reaction from Shanks or Mihawk. Hmm… Is not showing their reaction be implied proof of the two secretly being blood related to the Celestial Dragons, as thus already knew the world was sinking?

Damn it, Joyboy! I warned you not to install Windows ME inside the robot!

And what about Edison? Looks like he’s screwed—along with the Giant Pirates. Don’t forget, their ship’s damaged. And if they can’t fix it, there’s no way they’re fitting on the Thousand Sunny. Let’s hope Franky can somehow keep their ship afloat or the Giant Pirates’ comeback tour is gonna end faster than a gluten-free dieter’s willpower when trapped inside a Krispy Kreme.

Tags Eiichiro Oda, koby, Luffy, manga, One Piece, pirates, review, Vegapunk

anime cartoon Hipster Hotline Wakfu

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

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 17, 2024
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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…

Tags animation, anime, cartoon, Dofus, Hipster Hotline, netflix, review, reviews, Wakfu, Yugo

Hands Off Review movie video games

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game [Hands-Off Review]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 13, 2024
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Move over Dead By Daylight, there’s another unbalanced asymmetrical horror game headed for the big top.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is based on The Dickies’ Killer Klowns music video that was later turned into a hit movie back in the 80’s—one of the scariest times in human history.

From watching others play the game on Twitch, I learned you can play as either a Killer Klown or Human. During a match, three Klowns are tasked with finding, killing, and emoting on humans, while seven Humans must work together to escape or bully the Klowns until they uninstall the game.

The Klowns look as scary as they do in the music video. All your favorites are back including Jumbo, Shorty, Rudy, and Bianca Del Rio. My personal favorite is Buggy. His special ability is making humans walk the plank. At least, that’s what happened in the dream I had last night.

Things aren’t all cotton candy and cream pies in Klownland however. The recently released game has several bugs and balancing issues the developers are diligently working on fixing between yoga classes and walking their dogs. Besides, a broken weapon or two isn’t that bad. What did you expect them to do? Wait until the game is finished before release? Get over yourself!

Also, other players curse—a lot. It must be a requirement to play the game because I haven’t heard that many f-bombs at a get-together since that time the church picnic ran out of potato salad.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is not a movie. But it is a video game. So, if you don’t have the game, just do what I do and hold a controller while watching the movie. And, hey! If you do it while watching the music video, you’ll unlock the ringmaster costume skin. Neato!

Tags 80's, film, horror, Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game, Klowns, movie, movies, review, reviews, The Dickies, video game

Manga My Hero Academia

Super Sophomores [My Hero Academia 425]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 12, 2024
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Congratulations to U.A.’s graduating Class of 2… Um, what year is it exactly in the story?

Class 1-A has officially graduated! Say hello to Hero Course Class 2-A! They grow up so fast, don’t they? Of course, if it were up to me I’d have My Hero Academia last through their entire stay in high school. What I wouldn’t change is Aoyama leaving U.A. Look, you did good, Aoyama. You helped saved the day. But, Shinso deserves a spot in the hero class, and frankly, I’m still a little butt hurt there weren’t long lasting consequences for your betrayal. If this and a slap on the wrist is all you get, fine. I can live with that and wish you all the best. Goodbye and good luck!

And don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Welcome to Class 2-A, Shinso! It’s been a long time coming. Gotta say, I’m shocked Bakugo’s back at school so soon and even more shocked at how calm he is when he choses to be. Either that, or the medical marijuana is kicking in.

They went all out. Even got Snoop Dogg as a guest rapper/speaker.

Tags Deku, manga, Mirio, My Hero Academia, Nezu, review, Shinso

anime cartoon Hipster Hotline Wakfu

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

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 9, 2024
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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.

Tags action, Adventure, animation, anime, Ankama, cartoon, comedy, Dofus, Hipster Hotline, review, reviews, Season 3, Wakfu, Yugo

Manga One Piece

Blab King Story Hour [One Piece 1116]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 6, 2024
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The call is coming from inside the ~~house~~ iron giant.

Wow! I never would’ve guessed Dr. Vegapunk put the transmission transponder snail inside of the Iron Giant. That’s quite the power play from someone York was convinced had no idea what she was secretly up to. Makes me wonder if Vegapunk Stella had just finished planting the snail inside of the Iron Giant when Luffy, Chopper, Jimbe, and Jewelry Bonney showed up in the junkyard way back in the beginning of the arc.

But, if that’s the case—and York is to be believed—Dr. Vegapunk seemingly had no idea she was a snitch and thief. So, what happened? My guess: Punk Records achieved sentience. It was in the driver’s seat, directing Vegapunk Stella to prepare for the World Government’s attack. It would also explain how Stella knew what York was up to. Even if she didn’t synchronize with the other Vegapunks, York was still connected to Punk Records. And it decided to act, using Stella’s body to help get the job done. I’m not fully confident about this theory but I’m sure the answer is connected to Punk Records in some way.

Guess that explains why Rayleigh went into the ship coating business—and sells flood insurance. What a jerk!

Hmm… Could Punk Records have also put a bit of Mother Flame inside Iron Giant as well as the broadcasting snail? The robot needs power to operate and Mother Flame is an energy source so it checks out. Here’s another thought: Is Pluton powered by Mother Flame energy too? If it’s an Ancient Weapon, I doubt it’s just powered by wind sails.

Tags Dr. Vegapunk, Egghead, Eiichiro Oda, iron-giant, manga, One Piece, review, roger-pirates, Void Century

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