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Ishitani Ascendant: One Piece Fan Letter

Among the many talents that have benefited from Toei’s renewed dedication to One Piece’s anime adaptation, there are none more spectacular or consistent than director Megumi Ishitani. Having first directed the final episode of Dragon Ball Super, she has since made an indelible mark on One Piece, affirming her talent through directing what is likely …

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My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 21 – Hunter X Hunter York Shin (Yorknew City) Arc (and Whale Island)

This week on My Taste, we’re back in Togashi’s world. “York Shin” is probably the fan favorite pre-“Chimera Ant” arc, and it’s Kurapika who commands the stage. Tune in for our thoughts on another Hunter X Hunter tour de force, with a bonus skirmish about demographic labels. Podcast links: Spotify: Apple Music: Amazon: Overcast: Pocket …

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Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 11

I won’t be surprised if there’s another round of “it wasn’t that bad” complains about Chi Chikyuu’s depiction of the Inquisition this week. Though the series isn’t getting that much discussion in English so maybe the complainers have moved on to flashier targets. Nowak and his career have been out of the spotlight for a …