Hugtto Precure Ep 34 Top 4 Moments: My Sister, the Precure!

Horray! Horray! This is my review of Hugtto Precure Ep 34 and Hana's sister Kotori is trying to find out if Hana is Cure Yell!

No 4: The Cure Yell Fanclub!

Hug-Tan eating a onigiri. (Cute!)

Kotori was bothered that whenever the Precure appeared, her sister Hana is nowhere to be around. Despite Hana still behave like her bumbling self, Kotori decided to find out more and went to spy on the girls at school. (Although why Emiru and Kotori are allowed entry into a Junior High School is another question?)

Note: This is Fumito's Fantasy!

Then Hana's classmate, Fumito rushed in and asked if they saw the Precure, particularly Cure Yell. (Since he was the first victim in the first episode and Cure Yell saved him) Fumito self-declared to be the chairman of the Cure Yell Fanclub. Hinase tried to stop Fumito from harassing Kotori but he dragged Kotori to find Cure Yell with Hinase behind them.

Although they arrived at the Yakisoba stall and Fumito claimed he "smell" a Precure around but it was only Hana working at the stall and Kotori was starting to have doubts about it.

No 3: Jenos' Fall to Madness!

After her two followers are gone, (who are now working as a stall holder and construction worker) Jenos is starting to worry that her beauty will go away because of time and wished for eternal beauty. Her desperation reached low when she reverted to her real form which she become a hardcore punk.

It explained why the generals of Crisis have their own reasons to join Crisis since they are promised that their desires will last forever and not wither by time. Like Papple who wished for the "Bubble Era" and now Jenos who wished for her beauty to stay eternal.

No 2: Kotori's belief for the Precures.

Kotori still has doubts about Hana being Cure Yell after Hana fell into a pond when she thought Kotori was about to fall into it. But when an Oshimadia appeared and started chasing her and Hinase, Cure Yell appeared and told her that "I will always be there for you" which somehow remember when they were kids and Hana found her under a bridge during a thunderstorm and even said the same words.

This made her realise that Hana is Cure Yell. Even when Jenos tried to power up the Oshimaida, Kotori's belief on the Precures was strong that her Mirai energy (Including Hinase and Fumito) heal the girls to defeat the Oshimaida.

No 1: My Sister, the Precure or is not?

After the battle, Hana was still behaving her bumbling self (They were at the same bridge where they were kids) and Kotori also noticed that Hinase was blushing over Hana. (He was already behaving weird around her earlier in the episode)

Although she kinda of guess that Hana is Cure Yell, she decided to keep mum about it for now and that night, the two sisters slept together in the same bed...

This is a sweet episode with Kotori trying to find out if Hana is Cure Yell and she is also pretty observant wherever the Precures are around, her sister and her friends were nowhere to be found. But due to Hana behaving like her usual self, it cast some doubts for Kotori.

It is also interesting to see Hana's Male classmates, Fumito and Hinase getting some attention for this episode. Fumito has a crush on Cure Yell since the first episode and started her fan club but for Hinase, he has eyes on Hana only which I hope he get at least a focus episode with Hana just to wrap their story. (I also can't wait for the day when the two boys find out the girl they like is the same person)

For Jenos, it is also interesting and a bit off to see her go into a phase. Even though she didn't do much to indicate her fall to madness in the last few episode but we can tell what kind of person she is. Basically she only care about her outer beauty and is worried that if her beauty is gone, she will lose everything. Although why the punk rock image is a bit of a surprising. (I was expecting her real form is an old lady based on such characters)

Overall, it was a nice episode for the side characters to shine. Next episode, Saya want to try out being a doctor after seeing her teacher's wife gave birth previously. Is our Blue Precure following the path like previous Blue cures who walked the path of medical science. Until then, see you in the next episode.

Hugtto Precure Ep 33 Top 3 Moments: An Unsettling Future

Horray! Horray! This is my review of Hugtto Precure Ep 33 and the girls went to interview Henri for his upcoming skating performance...

No 3: Let's be Reporters!

The girls got an offer from Papple to interview Henri for his skating performance which Emiru has no confidence in doing the interview. (After earlier Emiru was shocked by critics commenting that her music was bad on television)

Hana-24 years old!?

Which led to Hana and Saya taking over. Of course, Hana tried to show off by trying to be more mature but it didn't went well. But the producer wanted more juicy news and tried to create a scandel between Henri and Ruru but was stopped by Emiru and Masato. Even Henri intervene and asked the producer not to prey into people's privacy.

No 2: Henri and Emiru/Ruru's worries.

Emiru was not herself and Ruru felt helpless that she couldn't do anything to help her. But Hana told her that sometime people just need that one special person to rely onto when they are down and Ruru is that special person for Emiru.

Meanwhile, Henri felt that everyone is looking up to him which he felt the pressure and he just want to get away from everyone to be alone. He even commented that will he find peace if he is truly alone? Furthermore, he could feel that his body is changing everyday and he is worried that he might become different and how people will react to him then,

Emiru told Henri that she accepted Masato's feelings for Henri and wanted him to be his friend. Emiru also hoped that Ruru will be that special friend forever which of course in the end of the episode, the two girls strengthen their bonds further.

No 1: Ristle and Henri.

Ristle told Bishin that he will handle the Precures although a comment from Bishin claimed that Ristle was the first one to betray Harry and joined Crisis which suggested Ristle has issues with Harry which I hope we will know more in future episodes.

I am in the same position as last time!

Ristle approached Henri and offered a post in Crisis. He even commented that Henri has the same desires as them-for time to stop forever. Henri of course declined the offer during the girls' battle with an Oshimaida. (The only thing we didn't see is Ristle's summoning)

Ristle reported back to George of the outcome though George is hoping for Henri to join them since he has the same desires and true enough, Henri felt something strange after receiving Ristle's card and has the temptations to join Crisis but was interrupted by Masato. Only time will tell...

The theme for this episode is pretty mature although I felt Toei took short cuts in the visual department especially with Henri and Emiru's conversation which should have more expressions rather than two person standing one corner of the screen talking which seriously no one talk that far and able to listen too either. For Emiru is getting her groove back and Ruru is her support tower which I am pretty sure they are like a pair of surrogate sisters who really love and care each other.

Henri is more complicated as he has a lot of issues about himself. People looked up to him like some angel and he doesn't like being labelled as perfect. He also realised he is changing everyday and wished that time will stop so that people will have less expectations of him. Which make him a perfect candidate for Crisis since they only desire for time to stay forever and nothing change. (Basically it means they don't want to grow up)

Overall, the subject matter is pretty heavy for kids but adults will probably understand what Henri is going through as we too want things to stay the same but sometimes, we need to grow up not for tomorrow but for a future we want to desire. (Which I am guessing why this season is all about working for a better future)

Next episode, back to some simple things with Hana's sister, Kotori trying to uncover if Hana is Cure Yell and get into all sort of troubles with Hana's classmates who formed the Cure Yell Fan Club! Until then, see you in the next post!

Autumn Anime 2018 Preview: Let's Samuraize, Guys!

Hello everyone! This is my preview for the upcoming Autumn anime 2018 which begin this October! (Some of the series synopsis are taken from other sources)

Sword Art Online-Alicization: The third season of the hit virtual game series as the focus returned back to swords and magic for the cast of SAO.

Goblin Slayer: One of the more dark fantasy novel series that caught attention due to it's depiction of hardcore violence and sex. The story is about a man only known as the Goblin Slayer who swore to kill every last goblin on Earth and how you should never underestimate a goblin. (Think Berserk if they are Moe characters but keep the sex and violence in it)

Tokyo Ghoul:re 2nd Season: The next chapter in the horror/action series.

Fairy Tail (2018): The final chapter for the Fairy Tail series.

Toaru Majutsu no Index S3: Join Touma, Index and Misaka in their next adventure where magic and science collide in this new season!

Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken: Another Isekai series where the main character was reincarnated into of all things-a Slime creature?!

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai: Sakuta Azusagawa saw a beautiful girl in a bunny suit but no one else but him could see her which he found out the girl happened to be his classmate Mai Sakurajima and an unknown phenomenon called "Puberty syndrome" was the cause of it...

Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet: A retelling of Romeo and Juliet with a comedy twist that the setting is between two rival schools that are set on two countries' border and are at the brine of war. Can a pair of lovers-Juliet Percia and Inuzuka Romio who are from different sides get their happy ending or all hell will break loose? (I think the latter)

Ore ga Suki nano wa Imouto dakedo Imouto ja Nai: Suzuka Nagami is a beautiful third-year middle school student and wrote a novel about a little sister who dotes on her older brother. The novel wins a light novel award. Her brother, Yuu now has to cover Suzuka by pretending to be the one who wrote the novel instead...

Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara: Hitomi Tsukishiro is a 17-year-old descendant of a witch family who grew up with stale emotions as she lost her sense of color at a very young age. Feeling sorry for her granddaughter's future, her grandmother Kohaku sends Hitomi to the past and meet a young Kohaku in the process...

Golden Kamuy S2: The treasure hunt adventures series set during 1920s Japan continue with Sugimoto and Asirpa as they continue to search for the men whose bodies are tattooed with pieces of a map that lead to a mysterious mountain of gold...

Radiant: Seth is an aspiring sorcerer and is an "infected"- one of the few living beings who survived the contact of the Nemesis-creatures fallen from the sky that contaminate and decimate all those they touch. Seth wants to find the Radiant, their presumed cradle to end the curse...

Ulysses- Jeanne d'Arc to Renkin no Kishi: During the Hundred Years' War, Montmorency immerses himself in the study of magic and alchemy at a school for knights. However, after France's defeat at Agincourt, the school is disbanded and Montmorency is forced to flee. While on the run he meets a miraculous village girl named Jeanne...

FLCL Alternative: One of the 90s classic series returned in modern time!

Conception: Based on the PS Vita game of the same name, Itsuki Yuuge and his cousin, Mahiru were teleported to the world of Granvania that was attacked by monsters. Mahiru also learn she is pregnant with a "Star Children" that is destined to save the land with Itsuki as the father... 

Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken-Ougon no Kaze: The fifth chapter of the Jojo series shifted the focus of the Joestar family to a man named Giorno Giovanna who wanted to be the top mafia gang leader in Italy but Giorno has a dark secret he is unaware of-he is the biological son of the Joestar's greatest enemy-Dio Brando!

Beelzebub-jou no Okinimesu mama: Murin lands his dream job with the demon king he's always held in awe but when his tenure begins, it turns out the demon king isn't quite what he expected...

Ingress the Animation: Makoto had a strange power which enabled him to read the memories of objects he touched and works as a special agent in the police force. One day, while investigating an explosion at a laboratory that researches a unknown substance called “XM”, he sees a mysterious memory. The memory was from Sarah’s ring-a sole survivor of the accident. It was a sight of a person being swallowed into a red light and disappearing which Makoto is now involved in a dark conspiracy...

Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san: The modern-day vampire comedy centers on high school girl Amano, who was saved from a strange incident by a vampire girl named Sophie Twilight and has been interested in her ever since...

RErideD- Tokigoe no Derrida: Derrida Yvain became famous thanks to his contribution to the development of the "Autonomous Machine DZ" at Rebuild, the manufacturing company founded by his father. But when he was attacked by mysterious men, he was put into cold sleep and woke up 10 years later to find the world is at war by his creation...

Han-Gyaku-sei Million Arthur: Based on the hit mobile game which is about the legend of King Arthur and the various versions of legends but with the same name.

Release the Spyce: The series is about a high school girl named Momo who is secretly a member of Tsukikage, an intelligence agency that protects people.

Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru: Misha Takanashi lose her Russian mother recently and moved in with her Japanese Father. Tsubame Kamoi who is an Ex Self‐Defense Force officer, comes to the Takanashi household as a housekeeper not knowing that Tsubame is a lolicon who has eyes on Misha...

Zombieland Saga: With a title like this, it is all about sex, violence and lots of zombies!

Karakuri Circus: Masaru Saiga aims to become a puppeteer and after his father passed away , Masaru inherits 18 billion yen from his father's company. Masaru is now protected by two people- Narumi Kato and Shirogane who have special powers and swore to protect him and his new fortune.

Akanesasu Shoujo: Asuka Tsuchimiya and her friends were trying out an urban legend ritual which went wrong and strange things started to happen to her and her friends...

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master - Tokyo Youma-hen: After years of waiting, the second chapter of the Senran Kagura series returned with new characters and new ninja actions (Boobs!)

Gakuen Basara: The cast of Sengoku Basara now re imagined in high school hijinks!

Double Decker! Doug & Kirill: Supposedly to be set in the same universe as Tiger and Bunny, so an action series?

Merc Storia- Mukiryoku Shounen to Bin no Naka no Shoujo: Yuu is a healer apprentice and possesses the ability to tame monsters. In a quest to regain the memories of Merc, a girl confined in a bottle, the pair embarks on a journey.

Hinomaru Zumou: One of Japan's most traditional sports is burning up as it tells the story of a small built teen, Ushio Hinomaru who is also nicknamed Onimaru (Devil) in the Sumo world and now aimed to become Yokozuna which is the highest title in Sumo!

Sora to Umi no Aida: In the future, fishes disappear from the sea around the world and only whales live in the ocean. The Onomichi Universe Fishery Union is established and begins to train space fishermen and focused 6 new space fisherman's growth...

Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san: A skeleton named Honda who works in a bookstore and Hilarity ensues daily in his work at the shop's manga counter.

Anima Yell: Kohane Hatoya like to help people and created a cheer leading team in hew new school to help others!

Gyakuten Saiban S2: Second Season of the hit 3DS Attorney game that focus on the third game which Phoenix Wright learn that his former boss, Mia has a dark secret with the mysterious prosecutor, Godot...

Inazuma Eleven- Orion no Kokuin: More high speed soccer action from the hit video game series!

SSSS.Gridman: Yuta Hibiki has amnesia but is able to see strange things that no one else could. When a monster attack the city, a voice from a computer screen called out to Yuta and he was pulled into the screen and become Gridman-protector of cyberspace!

If you saw the title of this post, you know that my most hyped series for this season is Gridman! I remember watching the Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad on TV as a teen and enjoyed the cheesy moments since it tried to emulate the success of Power Rangers. Years later, I did watch the original series, Gridman and it may not be successful as his Ultraman counterpart (Same production) but it has since gained a cult following especially the release of the blu-ray series in Japan.

Seeing that it is more of a reboot of Gridman, I don't mind it as Gridman is more relevant now especially in the current IT world we are living in. It is also interesting to see Tokusatsu other than Garo to take a shot in anime. From the trailer, it looked fine and yes, I am also anticipating the upcoming Ultraman Manga that is going to be aired next year.

If you have been following my blog for some years, you know that one of my earliest posting was the Senran Kagura series and I was hoping for a sequel since the conclusion ended with Homaru and her team becoming runaway shinobi and Asuka hoping for their return. This new series will also introduce the other two new factions that is led by Yumi and her Gessen Ninja team and the newly reformed Hebi Ninja team led by Miyabi.

Golden Kamuy, Index and Phoenix Wright are also shows that I am looking forward. With that, see you in October for the new series!