Psycho666Soldier

Hell has frozen over

Have you been keeping up with Spy x Family? I just read the last few chapters that's been covering the TV Studio arc and it's been a blast honestly. The idea that Yor, Loid, and Yuri can't do what they'd normally do (sneak off and save the day) because they're worried one of the other two will catch them/will worry about them is such a clever twist on the usual formula.

I kind of expected Kurumizawa would be a short run as is, so I'm not expecting much more than like 3-5 chapters at this point unless the plot thickens in a way that warrants continuation. It seems pretty clear that "Kurumizawa" has his reasons for what he's doing (seemingly something to do with the medical procedure his love interest is going through), and I'm betting he didn't kill his old ghostwriter like it seems. So I can maybe see a world where they work it out or something, but still feels like it can wrap up pretty satisfyingly in the next few chapters. Short and sweet, very interesting and suddenly very tense as it gets to the climax. Can't complain about that.

Been a bit behind on most stuff so haven't had the chance to really respond Finished Elusive Samurai a few weeks ago. I'm so glad you convinced me to pick this back up after the first few chapters because it was been one of the best rides I've been on since I've gotten properly into reading manga. A surprisingly deep and heartbreakingly touching series that seems shallow at first but really flourishes the deeper you go. An excellent ending that wrapped everything up well from character development standpoint (as obviously they were a bit hamstrung by history, so had to make the most of what it meant for the characters to be effective). I also loved the tidbit at the end where we got to see them doing shit in hell, and the concept that most humans end up there for the smallest of transgressions. And now that I'm reading your post about it, seems like you pretty much said the same thing lol I think I'm gonna binge Chainsaw Man soon to get that wrapped up. I know the ending was pretty universally panned on Twitter, so it got me curious to get back into it. Plus, I think the story is easier to digest when you binge the chapters instead of going week to week. I have been caught up on Kurumizawa's Folly and just read the most recent chapter, and I did NOT expect the full thriller turn, but I am all for it. Things got really tense real quick and now I'm just like "what the fuck's gonna happen next?"

I finally got up to Akane-banashi #187 after being behind for a little over a month, and I absolutely love the way Kaisei is characterized. We finally got a glimpse into his personal feelings and he's actually a really nice, likeable guy - but fundamentally driven by the opposite means around Shiguma's Art, so can't truly be friends with Akane. At least not as artists. Very excited to catch up on this God of Death training arc Once I catch up on Akane-banashi, I think I'm gonna force myself to start 2 of the new series(catching up on Gonron Egg and either Someone Hertz or Kingdom) and then gonna read Under Doctor and check that out, because the first few pages and the art REALLY intrigued me I didn't read this one just because I'm not normally a sports fan so I usually need someone telling me it's great to check it out, but I'm still mad about Martial Master Asumi. It's weird because it kinda felt like it was a series destined for cancellation, but also felt like it had so much quality and potential to be huge if given the chance. There was another couple I know we both got pretty attached to that was cut pretty early. Hunter's Guild was disappointing. Still haven't checked out anymore of Otr of the Flame which could maybe be good, but I was kinda meh on the first chapter

Ahh, so it looks like Tokiyuki doesn't want to allow Takauji to have his head or make him commit suicide or submission. I fully dig that! Excited to see how it all plays out. Loved the most recent Sakamoto Days. Trapping Uzuki in a mirror house is so simple but makes sense with Takamura's personality. Classic Sakamoto action panels in this one

God, Elusive Samurai #234 is so bittersweet. It almost feels like, "what was it all for?" In a good way narratively, it's just such a bitter pill to swallow. Almost would have been less a kick in the balls for Tokiyuki to die by his disease. It's amazing how quickly you can blaze through multiple chapters of Sakamoto Days and how nicely it flows that way. Was behind for a while but got caught up this morning and I'm still in awe of how the action is laid out. Have to imagine we're setting up for the final fight finally. At least for Uzuki. Loved the Spy x Family mini chapter on Schlag and it explains so much about her. I love that we got to see another side of her these last few chapters and that she's not just some one-dimensional villain. That said, I get the feeling this incident with Henderson is about to lead to the State Police cracking down on Eden and getting closer to finding Twilight. I'm intrigued. Still gotta catch up on the newest series. I've read a couple first chapters but need to get further

What Stone Roses tracks would you recommend? I remember some Primal Scream, but don't think I ever actually listened to Stone Roses

Finally read the first chapter of Gonron Egg today and I already love it. Incredible art style and paneling, unique character design, and a fine enough plot to follow, though I expect that to get a bit deeper as the chapters move on Also, the new Kurumizawa?! Hoo boy, can't wait to see what happens next

I actually did end up fully 100%'ing the game outside of getting the trophies for doing New Game+ on Mega+ Difficulty and fully rounding out the Field Guide. That'll be for whenever I'm ready to start over again

Spy x Family #124 I love that this is somehow connected to the Haunted Schoolhouse chapter instead of just being random. It's a great way to make a one-off, short, seemingly contained story into something that feels like a deeper part of the world. Definitely rooting for Anya and Henderson, though part of me kind of feels like he might stay retired after this? Elusive Samurai Happy to see Kojiro get the girl finally(even though it was obvious to happen quite a long time ago). And goddamn, 226 was a highlight when it comes to the graphic violence. Just seeing Kojiro and homeboy literally slicing everyone and everything in half, up that final panel when he ALMOST killed Takauji. I also was touched by seeing Yoritsugu fully embrace Tokiyuki in the most recent chapter. Ready and not ready for the end

1. Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic 2. Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice (7) 3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (9.5) 4. Tomba! (100%) (7.5) 5. :ps1: Heart of Darkness (6.5) 6. Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies (8) 7. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (8.5) 8. We Heart Katamari (8.5) 9. :steam: Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum (7) 10. :steam: Little Goody Two Shoes (8) 11. Death Stranding 2 (8.75) 12. :steam: Lacuna (7.5) 13. Hitman: World of Assassination (8.5) 14. Digimon Story: Time Stranger (9.5) Well, it's been a minute. Had a lot of games I completed but I wanted to post them when I had the energy to do a write up like usual. Welp, now it's piled up, so I'm just gonna update the list and attempt to post my writeups over the next week or so. But I'm gonna start with Time Stranger because that's the one I JUST finished: As a quick addendum, I also played a shitload of UFO 50 and have beaten/cherry'd a decent handful of games, but it doesn't feel right saying I've BEATEN it until I've at least got every gold disk. I dunno, I might start talking about individual games. Anyway, ONTO Digimon Story: Time Stranger! So yeah, Time Stranger was an excellent game that, while not wholly original, took Digimon into darker and deeper territory than ever before, with an addicting gameplay loop and a compelling story to follow, with some incredible environments, setting, and characters to carry you along the way. If you're a Digimon or a JRPG fan, I would recommend. 9.5/10 Also, here's my KOTOR writeup I actually posted on another

I didn't really get the chance to talk about the way Takauji has been portrayed in the last 20 or so chapters of Elusive Samurai. The one where he killed Tadayoshi was legit unsettling. Where the pages were talking about how he bowed to the will of his brother and the other members of the court before he starting eating the manga panel and changing history. Same thing with #223 where he's trying to convince us he's the good guy and keeps telling us to turn the page. Just incredible art direction and really plays on the way they had already been breaking the fourth wall since the early chapters. With #224, I think this is probably the actual end. And what a brutal kill if so. Either way, I feel like this has been one of the most satisfying final stretches of all the manga we've been reading lately. Funny how I went from having mixed feelings to becoming one of my Top 3.

Kurumizawa's Folly #7 This was a good chapter. I get the sense this will be a shorter form series, and I was curious how long they'd push off Hata finding out the truth. I low-key think he's gonna have some, "I don't care because I've never gotten this opportunity" response, but I hope it comes after he confronts Kurumizawa about it first Sakamoto Days is impressive in how it always finds a way to escalate the stakes. Something tells me they're still gonna have to bring Sakamoto to the JCC and deal with things there.

I've been curious about it just because the art looks cool and really good sports manga/anime tend to be incredible. I'll put it in my "must-read" pile Such a satisfying arc for Akane-banashi. They did a good job of instilling doubt and making you feel like Akane truly had to reach a new level of Rakugo to be able to overcome her rivals, what with her failing the first time she tried to win without making people laugh and wrecking herself in the process. Really enjoyed #180 with Karashi and Hikaru reflecting on where they're at in comparison to Akane, and actually getting to see all the rivals hanging out and enjoying it! I also absolutely love the way Karashi has developed, and felt his performance was my favorite of this competition. I'm caught up on the rest, will comment later