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Medalist Season 2 Episode 3 Review

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Medalist Season 2 continues to sharpen its focus on the emotional and competitive facets of figure skating in episode 3, delivering a character-driven chapter that centers on Yuna — one of Inori’s most determined rivals. While Inori herself barely skates in this installment, Yuna’s story reveals the pressures of living in another skater’s shadow, and the episode uses performance choreography and expressive animation to communicate her desperation and drive. © つるまいかだ・講談社／メダリスト製作委員会 Episode 3 Recap: A Spotlight Shift to Yuna Where the previous episode offered a broader view of the competition, episode 3 narrows its lens and develops Yuna’s arc in detail. We learn two defining things about her early on: a painfully relatable crush that sparks comic relief, and a deeper inferiority complex stemming from being labeled a “former genius.” These twin elements — light-hearted embarrassment and simmering competitive angst — shape the episode’s tone and propel Yuna into a ...
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Waji’s BL Manga "Trying to Break Up With Sex" Gets AnimeFesta Anime Adaptation

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Suiseisha has confirmed that Waji's boys-love (BL) manga Trying to Break up With Sex (Wakareru Tame ni Irojikake Shite Mita) is receiving an AnimeFesta anime adaptation. While staff, broadcast timing, and cast details will be announced at a later date, this confirmation marks the latest in AnimeFesta's long-running program of adapting risqué and mature titles from the ComicFesta lineup. Image via Suiseisha's X/Twitter account © Waji/Suiseisha Inc. Quick overview: What the announcement means The announcement from Suiseisha confirms that Waji’s Trying to Break up With Sex will join the roster of titles adapted under the AnimeFesta banner. AnimeFesta is known for producing short anime adaptations of ComicFesta web manga—often releasing both a television-friendly “broadcast” version and an uncensored “premium” version for online distribution. While specific broadcast windows and cast members remain unannounced, fans can expect an adaptation that preserves the...
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Manga UP! Global Adds The Kind Adventurer & The Reincarnated Girl in English

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Fresh from Manga UP! Global’s latest catalog update comes a heartwarming fantasy that’s already turning heads: The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl (Ohitoyoshi Bōkensha, Tensei Shōjo o Hiroimashita). With an appealing blend of gentle heroism, fast-healing miracles, and a mysterious reincarnated heroine, this title offers a soothing yet engaging alternative to darker fantasy fare. Below we break down everything readers need to know about the series, why it’s worth checking out, and where to find it. Image courtesy of Manga UP! Global What is The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl? The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl is a fantasy manga that premiered on Gangan Online in December 2024 and was later added to Manga UP! Global’s English lineup. Authored by Heiseiowari with original character designs by U35 and illustrated by Yūya Takano, the series centers on Sirius, a selfless C-class adventurer, and a mysterious girl he rescues from a monst...
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Nobunaga Concerto Manga Returns in July, Concludes in 3 Chapters

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Great news for historical manga fans: Ayumi Ishii's Nobunaga Concerto is returning to Shogakukan's Gessan (Monthly Shōnen Sunday) in the magazine's next issue on July 10 — and the author has announced the story will conclude in three chapters. This marks the series' first new chapter since March 2023, giving readers a short-but-decisive sprint to the finish for a title that has inspired anime and live-action adaptations. Image via Amazon © Ayumi Ishii, Shogakukan What is Nobunaga Concerto? Nobunaga Concerto is a historical time-travel manga by Ayumi Ishii that blends Sengoku-era drama with modern sensibilities. The story follows Saburo, a modern high schooler who is whisked back to Japan’s Warring States period and encounters a frail young Oda Nobunaga. Because of their uncanny resemblance, Nobunaga asks Saburo to take his place as a warlord. Armed with contemporary knowledge and borrowed identity, Saburo faces the monumental task of uniting a fractured...
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Always a Catch! — Episode 10 Review

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Always a Catch! episode 10 leans into the series' strongest strengths: charming character work, period detail, and the tension between being oneself and performing the role society expects. Mimi's struggles with "proper ladyhood" — especially when it comes to dancing for an upcoming betrothal ball — provide both comedy and emotional grounding, while returning characters and revealed backstories complicate the romantic and political stakes. Below, we break down the episode's key moments, visual craftsmanship, and what it suggests for the episodes to come. ©ももよ万葉・三登いつき・ながと牡蠣／SQUARE ENIX・逃げ釣り製作委員会 Episode 10 recap: Dancing, diplomacy, and delicate façades Episode 10 centers on Mimi's preparation for a high-stakes betrothal ball where more than romance is on display — diplomatic alliances, social prestige, and reputations are all performing under the chandeliers. Mimi's natural exuberance and unrefined dance style clash wi...
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Champignon Witch Episode 10 Review

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Champignon Witch episode 10 pushes the series’ central conflicts into sharper relief: fear, prejudice, and the quiet power of memory. This installment builds on Luna’s growing isolation and the city’s desperation as miasma spreads, forcing the narrative to confront who benefits from keeping people afraid of the very witches who can help them. Below is a deep dive into the episode’s key beats, character moments, and the themes that make this show bloom. ©樋口橘・白泉社／「シャンピニオンの魔女」製作委員会 Episode 10 Recap: Miasma and Misunderstanding Episode 10 opens with the city suffocating under thick miasma while Luna, discouraged by past hostility, stops her regular purification trips. The consequence is immediate: the air grows foul, fungal purifications struggle, and even friendly shopkeepers—like Luna’s bookseller fairy friend—are trapped indoors. When Luna finally ventures in with oversized purifying mushrooms that signal the severity of the pollution, the citizens respond not wi...
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! Episode 11 Review

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The latest installment of Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! settles into the slice-of-life groove we've come to expect from the series — comfortable, low-stakes, and often sweet, but occasionally frustrating in its inability to land bigger emotional blows. Episode 11 divides itself into two short vignettes: a Christmas-shopping sequence that teases genuine warmth, and a second half built around Nakamura getting a haircut. Both segments have their moments, but together they expose the adaptation’s central problem: a tendency to skim the surface of character moments rather than deepen them. ©Nakamura-kun!! Animation Project Episode Overview This episode leans into the “flavor of the week” structure: two standalone slices linked by recurring characters and the slow-burn relationship between Nakamura and Hirose. If you came for quiet character beats and small, awkwardly adorable gestures, there’s a lot here to enjoy. If you wanted escalating stakes or emotional payoff, ...
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