Bonus Round – Tofu Fast, Tofu Furious

In this episode of the Bonus Round, we tackle the first season in the Initial D franchise. Funimation has recently re-released the earlier series that were once property of infamous TokyoPop. This is the story of tofu delivery boy Takumi who’s driving skills have unwittingly become a thing of legend. He gets swept up in street racing in his town thanks to some friends and rivals. There aren’t a ton of sports series focusing on car racing but with Initial D around you shouldn’t really need much else. There is also a trailer at the beginning of the podcast for the upcoming U.S. film release.

Anime3000 – Bonus Round – Initial D Season 1

Fate/Zero TV #007: Quicksilver is an Alchemist’s Best Friend

Everyone who though that Kayneth was dead should be ashamed of themselves. One of the top ten rules of any action or fantasy story is no one is dead until you see the body. And even then be a little doubtful. It is still a bit too early in Fate/Zero for someone to die. We still have 5 episode in this season and a whole second season to go. I am going to assume that the first master and/or servant can’t die until at least episode 11 of this season. I assume the Caster’s death will be what ends this season to usher in the bloodbath that will be the second season. Until then it is anyone’s game. And Saber has shown that just because you survive a battle not mean you will not be at a disadvantage after getting away.

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Fate/Zero TV #006: Kiritsugu’s Performance Brings Down the House

Well this was certainly more exciting than I assumed it would be last week by name alone. That does not mean there was no talking. The phrase “based on a light novel” guarantees that there will be lots of talking. But for an episode named Night of Stratagems there are two minor skirmishes and one very large explosion. We focus a bit more on certain character than others in contrast to the last episode that had most of the gang in attendance one way or another.  Still there was more than enough Saber present for me to be happy.

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