5 Point Discussions – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 60: “The Hidden Leaf Vs. The Hidden Sand”
The semi-finals come to an end, as Sarada and Mitsuki both finish their matches! Will every member of Team 7
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5 Point Discussions – Sword Art Online Alternative – GGO 7: “Second Squad Jam”
The Second Squad Jam is days away! Can LLENN teach her friend Fukaziroh how to play the game in time?
Read more5 Point Discussions – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 59: “Boruto Vs. Shikadai”
The Chuunin Tournament continues with the second round! But before that, how does Chocho match against the prodigy child of
Read more5 Point Discussions – Lupin the III Part V, Ep. 9: “The Man Who Abandoned Lupin”
Alfred isn’t the only person who’s after the Black Notebook. Even with Lupin defeated, there are still many other opponents
Read more5 Point Discussions – Black Clover 34: “Light Magic Vs. Dark Magic”
Just as all hope seems lost, Captain Yami arrives to protect his teammates from the leader of the Eye of
Read more5 Point Discussions – Sword Art Online Alternative – GGO 6: “Sao Loser”
The first Squad Jam is over, but a new one is about to begin! Meanwhile, can Karen deal with meeting
Read moreFive New Animated Shorts That Will Blow Your Mind!
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret… I love indie animated shorts! These short films appear
Read more5 Point Discussions – Record Of Grancrest War 20: “Pitched Battle Of Three Forces”
All three sides meet upon the battlefield for the first time. Will Theo and Alexis be able to convince Marrine
Read more5 Point Discussions – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 58: “The Tournament Begins”
The first round of the Chuunin Tournament begins! But which Genin will survive, and which will be forced to retake
Read more5 Point Discussions – Lupin the III Part V, Ep 8: “Who Has The Black Notebook?”
Lupin discovers the origins behind the creation of the Black Notebook! But can he outsmart Albert, the man who requested
Read more5 Point Discussions – Black Clover 33: “To Help Somebody Someday”
Asta and Sister Theresa must protect the children from Sally and her latest monster, while Gauche has abandoned them in
Read more5 Point Discussions – Gundam Build Divers 8: “Festival!”
What’s a Force Festival? And how will this show manage to sneak a Gunpla battle into an episode ostensibly about
Read more5 Point Discussions – Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online 5: “Leave The Last Battle To Me”
The Squad Jam comes to an end. Will LLENN be able to win against a full team all by herself.
Read more5 Point Discussions – Record Of Grancrest War 19: “The Awakening Of A Noble”
The Factory Union finally joins the fray in earnest, taking back one of their lands and making an attack on
Read moreA Vampire-Mermaid Joins A Rock Band In Lu Over The Wall
Fourteen years after his cult classic movie, Mind Game visionary director Masaaki Yuasa returns to theaters with a family-friendly film, Lu Over The Wall. Yuasa
Read more5 Point Discussions – Black Clover 32: “Three-Leaf Sprouts”
Asta and the others continue their fight against Neige! But before they think they’ve gotten things won, reinforcements arrive…from the
Read more5 Point Discussions: Lupin the III Part V, Episode 7: “His Name Is Albert”
Lupin makes a promise to help an old friend out by robbing someone. But suddenly a ton of people are
Read more5 Point Discussions – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 57: “The Reason I Can’t Lose”
The second round of the Chuunin Exams begin! This time the rules are capture the flag! With eight teams still
Read more5 Point Discussions – Gundam Build Divers 7: “Force Battle”
The team has their first Force Battle! But…they need one more member to join them! Will they discover one in
Read more5 Point Discussions – Record Of Grancrest War 18: “Leader”
Theo becomes the leader of the Altkirk Treaty. But will he be able to bring peace to the land? And
Read more5 Point Discussions: Lupin the III, Part V, Episode 6: “Lupin Vs. The Smart Safe”
How does the world’s smartest man break into a safe that rejects all intelligent people? …He purposefully becomes stupid? Remember,
Read morePredictions For The Future Of Animated Television, Part 1
I’ve written on several occasions about animated television. We’ve come far but still have room for innovation. Here are some
Read more5 Point Discussions – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 56: “Rivals, Gather!”
Boruto and the others begin the Chuunin Exams! But can they clear the First Round together, or will they be
Read more‘Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay’ Is An R Rated, But Underwhelming Grindhouse Homage
A lot of cats didn’t care for the live-action Suicide Squad (2016) movie that hit theaters a couple of years
Read more5 Point Discussions – Gundam Build Divers 6: “Past And Future”
Riku and the others have almost gotten all the members they need for their own force! But they’re still one
Read more5 Point Discussions – Black Clover 31: “Pursuit Over The Snow”
Asta and Gauche track down the mysterious mages responsible for stealing away the children of Nean village! Remember, if you
Read moreDeconstructing Comics #592: “Naruto”
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto, about a school for ninja, ran from 1999 to 2014. What’s appealing about this series to kids?
Read moreReviewing Wes Anderson’s Return To Stop-Motion Animation In Isle of Dogs
I’m a film geek; which means I have favorite filmmakers. Folks whose every move I’ll follow; generally for better or
Read more5 Point Discussions – Record Of Grancrest War 17: “Two Heroes”
Surrounded by Theo and his forces as well as the people of Altkirk, Mirza rides out of Castle Unicorn in
Read more5 Point Discussions: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online 4: “Death Game”
LLENN and M have reached third place in the Squad Jam! But will they be able to take down the
Read more5 Point Discussions: Lupin The III Part V, Episode 5: “A Crook’s Resolve”
The Lupin Game is over, with the greatest thief that ever lived slain at the hands of Marco Polo. But
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