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How to Train your Crazy Dragon, By Rimuru

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, S4 Ep 11 Review

Once upon a time, Millim had a best friend, a dragon that had been gifted to her by her late father, AKA the creator of the universe. The girl and the dragon loved each other very much, and thought that they would be together forever. But then this punk nation tried to gain control of Millim and killed her friend, making her crash out and become a Demon Lord. Like Rimuru, she used the experience to bring back the one she lost. Whereas Rimuru brought back all the Tempest citizens without issue, though, Millim failed. Consumed by wrath at its death, the dragon went on a rampage, forcing Millim to seal it away. Until Maribel decided to bring it back to distract Millim while she killed Rimuru! And now, Millim has to relive her trauma all over again! The good news, though, is that this time, she has Rimuru.

So, there are likely some people out there who donโ€™t like characters like Rimuru because of how OP he is. And theyโ€™re not wrong; from what I hear about the end of the light novels, Rimuru could solo a vast chunk of fiction. The thing is, though, is that Rimruru has to be OP by necessity. Itโ€™s the only way heโ€™s able to survive in a world filled with so many broken enemies. Case in point, the elemental dragon that Millim called a friend is now going on a renewed rampage. The kind of rampage that, if not stopped, could reduce the entire world to ash!

While Rimuru was busy with Maribel, Millim has been trying to contain her pet dragon, but the anime makes it clear that sheโ€™s fighting with a handicap. I like how natural said handicap feels in the context of the episode. We know Millim could destroy the dragon if she wanted to, but her love for him means that she canโ€™t bring herself to do it. I know that some people wouldnโ€™t hesitate to do what might seem necessary without any remorse, but Millim isnโ€™t like that.

Thank heavens that Rimuru is the way he is, though!

Rimuru Eats a Dragon

So, once Rimuru shows up and sees what the dragon is doing, he doesnโ€™t hesitate to help Millim deal with her problems. And despite being a Demon Lord himself, the dragon does give him a hard time. But thatโ€™s when he realizes something important. It was believed that when Millim revived the Chaos Dragon, they had come back without their soul, hence why they were so angry and destructive. However, Rimuru discovered that this wasnโ€™t entirely accurate: a fragment of the Dragonโ€™s soul was left behind. And thatโ€™s when he comes up with a crazy idea.

I have to admit, itโ€™s crazy to think that Rimuru was able to retrieve that soul fragment from the Dragon before Millim destroyed it. Whatโ€™s even crazier, though, is that he was able to place it inside a container. How many characters in fiction do you know that are capable of manipulating beings on the level of the soul? Very few that I know of, and Rimuru is one of them! But, again, Rimuru has to be the way he is for the sake of the story, and I think that just highlights how crazy Slime Tensura is.

Happy Ending for Everyone

So, everything works out. Rimuru is able to give Millimโ€™s dragon an actual second lease on life, even letting her give it a proper name, Gaia. The ruins get turned into a tourist attraction. A happy ending for all involved who isnโ€™t Maribel or Gaiye. Except Yuuki still got away with everything, and he knows it. He can pin everything on Maribel controlling him, letting him continue scheming unimpededโ€ฆis what he thinks.

Yuuki may have pulled the wool over Rimuru and everyone else, but Raphael isnโ€™t fooled. She knows that Yuuki was faking being brainwashed the entire time and tells Rimuru heโ€™s not to be trusted. He canโ€™t do anything without being made out as the bad guy, but now heโ€™s on his toes. So letโ€™s see what Yuuki will do next.

Thereโ€™s one episode left to the first cours so let’s see what happens next.

I Give “Millim’s Friend” a 4/5

OG Founder: My Fanfiction Retirement…

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Hey…so, here I am.

I don’t really know how to say this, but a while ago I said that I would retire from writing any fanfiction stories, after the crossover story of Kid Icarus & PSG. I’ll admit, it was fun writing that story, and it felt kinda good to have my creative juices flowing again like they did 13 years ago. So now…I’m here to tell you…

I LIED!!!

Did ya’ll really think that I was gonna put the keyboard away after finishing that story? Nah! If anything…I’m just getting started! The Uprising may be finished, but The Uproar has just begun!

All I can say about this sequel, is that it’s gonna be mostly centered around the ghosts that appear. Kid Icarus: Anarchy Uprising tapped into a little bit of the Original PSG’s vulgar and crass humor, but Kid Icarus: Anarchy Uproar is going FULL throttle with it! I’m not even sorry for what might happen in this fanfiction crossover sequel! So who’s in it?

  • Pit
  • Palutena
  • Dark Pit
  • Dark Lord Gaol (NEW)
  • Magnus (NEW)
  • Medusa
  • Panty Anarchy
  • Stocking Anarchy
  • Ribbons Icarus (NEW)
  • Scanty Daemon
  • Kneesocks Daemon
  • Leather Daemon
  • Garterbelt
  • Brief
  • King Liniere & Queen Silk
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane
  • Ramie
  • Gunsmith Bitch

As far as when this fanfiction is dropping, probably sometime in December 2026 or January 2027.

Time to bounce!

OG Founder!

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OG Founder: The Novelty…(You Know The Rest)

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So…where do I stand?

I’m gonna keep it 100 with ya, I really don’t know how else to title this, so the old phrase “The Novelty Has Worn Off” came to mind. I could go on and on about the first year that I started watching anime, and that my first ‘real’ anime experience came from Toonami’s first broadcast during the Moltar era. Yes, all of that is true, but now in 2026 I don’t really know where I stand in my relationship with anime.

For anyone who’s NOT pushing 40, you may have a much different experience. If you’re a Shonen fan, then you’re probably living in the best timeline right now; with Dragon Ball Super getting a remake as well as the Moro Arc FINALLY getting animated, to the Demon Slayer crew finally about to kick Anime Michael Jackson’s ass! If you’re new to the world of anime, that world is pretty much your oyster. Next year will mark 30 years since I became an anime fan, and although being a fan doesn’t have an expiration date, your perspective as well as your taste and opinions change over the years.

Look, I didn’t really even know how to title this, but maybe for me…the novelty might be wearing off.

Chat, am I cooked?

Fan Overhype…

One of the reasons why I feel that the novelty has worn off for me at least…is Overhype. Unrealistic expectations is very common among the anime community, when it comes to certain shows. Honestly, I don’t really have a problem with the overhype of a popular show, but when you make the hype of that show your ENTIRE personality (and I know some of ya’ll do this), it gets annoying as hell! Like I get it, you really love the show and your passionate about it, DAMN!

You can’t say I’m biased, because I was one of those overhype fans when I found out Panty & Stocking was coming back after 15 years; especially when Jamie and Monica said they would “do the show right” if they returned. Well, ya saw what happened with that, right? Since I barely watch any anime anymore, I’m not too concerned about fan overhype in this day and age. So, if you like a show and wanna overhype it, cool with me. As for me…I’m good.

Anime Conventions…

Lately, I’ve been hearing some rumblings and I’m not talking about AOT. The landscape of anime conventions is so…SO different in the post-covid era. With everything becoming expensive, I already knew this was the case with anime cons–especially if you’re traveling to ones out of state! I don’t think the novelty for cons has worn off for me…but the community atmosphere is much different than it was in the 2000s. Many older fans like myself crave the nostalgia of what cons used to be, before they became all industry driven. Throw in the fact that there are cons out there, who are ran by individuals who don’t have the anime community’s best interest, or safety at heart. (Looking at YOU FanimeCon and Anime Matsuri!)

Which is why I’m supporting local cons around my area, and I think you all should too! I have no issues with bigger cons wanting to give fans a bigger experience, but ya’ll need to start hiring people who ACTUALLY care about the anime community and the medium as a whole, and not PROFIT off of it as a way to get rich quick!

Nope…you won’t find me here!

I don’t know man…

Maybe in spite of it all; from the issues regarding the anime industry (especially Crunchyroll’s latest debacle), to age-old ‘fandom wars’, a part of me is still fighting to hang on to hope. Hope that things will get better and that I won’t feel like the novelty has worn off. Many of ya’ll may not feel that way, and think this is the best time to be an anime fan. If you do, that’s cool! Me…eh.

Alright, enough saddage for one day. Lemme bounce before I get depressed.

OG Founder!

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OG Founder: Kid Icarus x PSG Fanfiction Story Complete!

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So…here I am.

Spring is finally here, and Winter is FINALLY gone! After six months since I started this fanfiction project, it’s finally finished. Kid Icarus: Anarchy Uprising, is a crossover fanfiction story between the Kid Icarus, and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt franchise. It’s got crass humor, PSG Season 1 vulgarity, tons of action, romance, and core elements from both franchises. If you guys get the chance, be sure to check it out! The link to the story is right here!

So…why did I start this project in the first place?

Well about a decade ago, I was known for writing a lot of crossover fanfiction stories that featured DBZ, Naruto, Negima! (remember that show?) and Sonic the Hedgehog. The most famous one, according to Amino Apps (if they’re still around) was Sonic plus Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Around 2012 I stumbled across PSG, and started to do a Brief-centric fanfic story after the season ended with the ‘infamous cliffhanger’; called Brief & Soulfire. I was under the penname ‘DJ Returns’ at the time.

14 years later Studio Trigger got the right back for PSG, and did a revival of the show. I know us original Panty & Stocking fans are calling it ‘Season 2’, but they’re calling it a sequel series to the original. It’s kinda like how Naruto Shippuden is the sequel series to OG Naruto, and DBZ is the sequel series to OG Dragon Ball. So, New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt; is the sequel series to OG Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.

I’ve already said how I felt about the show earlier this year, and I’m not gonna say I hate it…but I’m not gonna say I like it. (This is about the dub, not the animation of the show itself.) Nevertheless once the new series ended, I decided to make one last crossover fanfiction with this franchise. So…I chose Kid Icarus.

After seeing what Heaven looked like in New PSG, I guess they decided to go the Greco-Roman route; which was right up the alley of Kid Icarus. So I ran with that thought, and thus Kid Icarus: Anarchy Uprising was created. Panty already had Brief chasing after her, and after the death of that one ghost from the OG PSG series, Stocking didn’t really have a love interest. So, like any other fanfic shipper out there, I shipped Pit & Stocking. (There’s already a shipped fanfic with Pit & Panty.)

This fanfiction is 28 chapters (segments) long, so you’ll probably get through it in a day or two. As of right now I’m retired from writing fanfiction, but there may be some ‘one-shot’ stories to tie up any loose ends from the main story. So, if you like Kid Icarus and Panty & Stocking, go read it and tell me what you like!

OG Founder!

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Oda Just Set off a Real Life Hunt for the One Piece

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Oda, you absolute mad lad! You just created a real-life treasure hunt!

At this point, One Piece is more than just an anime and manga series; it’s one of the most popular stories in recorded history. With hundreds of millions of fans worldwide, a long-running anime and film series, and a live-action Netflix series airing its second season, One Piece is more popular than ever. It’s gotten to the point where people are waving the jolly roger of its main protagonists, the Straw Hat Pirates, at protests around the world. And all of this has made Eichiro Oda, the creator, one of the most beloved authors in the world. And Oda just did something crazy to celebrate the manga selling 600 million copies. Something that is making his fans go absolutely crazy: he wrote down what the One Piece is and hid it.

Let me explain: The One Piece is the namesake of the entire series. It’s a legendary treasure hidden for centuries at the end of the world that was found by Gol D. Roger, the King of the Pirates. He told everyone about its existence right as he was being executed, bringing about the Great Age of Pirates. Finding it is the ultimate goal of most pirates in the series, especially for Monkey D. Luffy.

Here’s the crazy part, though: we have no idea what the One Piece is.

The series has been ongoing since 1997, and in all that time, fans still have no clue what the One Piece even is. The story’s given us hints about it. We know that it’s centuries old, was hidden away from those who seek to destroy it, and that whatever it is could potentially turn the world upside down. In other words, it’s something that those in charge want to make sure is never found. But we still don’t know what it is, and we likely won’t until the day Luffy and the Straw Hats make it to the final island, Laugh Tale.

At least, that’s how it was supposed to go. But Oda might have shot himself in the foot on that.

In a special video celebrating the manga selling 600 million copies, Oda did something he’s never done before: he wrote down what the One Piece is, something he’s kept to himself for almost thirty years, onto a slip of paper. He then locked it into a chest that was then sealed inside a pressure-resistant glass sphere. That chest was then taken out to sea and dropped into the ocean, coming to rest at a depth of 651 meters. The video proclaims that it will rest there until the day the series comes to an end, safe from the rest of the world.

That…might no longer be an option, though.

A big thing about One Piece fans is that when they want to know something, they will pull out all the stops. The series has a very healthy community of scanlators and leakers constantly posting the latest chapters online before they’re officially released. Now it’s claimed that Oda wrote the answer to one of the greatest secrets in the history of literature and left it someplace impossible to find? Most people would leave it at that. For the most die-hard One Piece fans, though, they’ve taken it as a challenge to a real-life treasure hunt. And they’ve managed to make major headway. In less than two days, people online have managed to narrow down the location of the chest using clues from the video.

The only real issue would be the location itself. 651 meters is about 2,000 feet. Only submersibles and the most advanced diving suits can survive that far down, and they cost millions to use. But Oda might have underestimated his fan’s determination. For example, IShowSpeed, an extremely popular streamer and huge One Piece fan, announced he wants to do a live-stream hunting for the chest. And with his influence and resources, he might be able to pull it off. Fans will no doubt attempt to crowdfund their own attempts to find the chest, and barring the Japanese authorities getting involved, I think they’re likely to find it. But what should they do with it if they do?

My suggestion: leave it there or destroy it. Whatever we do, don’t open the box and look at the paper.

Don’t get me wrong, I want to know what the One Piece is just like everyone else does. And I normally don’t mind spoilers. But when it comes to the ending of One Piece, I will absolutely refuse to hear a word. Why? Well, Luffy can say it better.

This scene encapsulates how I hope the vast majority of One Piece should feel about the chance to learn the truth prematurely. It would be awesome for the brief second that we learn it, but then, we would realize that there would be no point in continuing to read this incredible story. No point in getting to enjoy further adventures with Luffy and the Straw Hats. No point to the entire story! And I don’t think that I could live in a world where the ending to one of the greatest stories of all time is spoiled to me! If a fan does find it, they should destroy it without looking at it. That’s what Luffy would do.

Of course, I have a sneaking suspicion that Oda didn’t write the ending on that paper. I think he knows his fans well enough to to know we would try to find it, so he might have thought ahead and wrote a fake message on it. Or maybe he really did write the secret on there, and is trusting the fans to not spoil it. Either way, it’s up to us to decide what to do with this. We have the chance to learn the answer to one of the biggest questions in literary history before its time. Do we really want that, though?

Also, it should be noted that if someone decides to open it and spoil the ending for all of us, they will become a global pariah.

VENTilation Station with OG Founder: New PSG!

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So…what do I wanna VENT about?!

This is my ANGRY KING BOO Face!!!

This right here, is a NEW series that I’ll be doing; where I VENT about things that dig into my skin, like the scarabs from The Mummy. There are some things (and possibly people) that I’m going to roast, and will do so in the most comedically-angry way possible. Normally I’m on the gray side of things when it comes to online debates, but in this series; any opinions you have about whatever I say going forward, will be treated as toilet paper that I will wipe my ASS with! Now onto the VENTilation!! New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt!

I love you…but we got some issues!

Now, I know what many of you are thinking…

“OG! It’s been 15 years, we never thought we’d SEE a Season 2!”

“OG! I miss Jamie and Monica too, but the NEW cast IS trying!”

“OG! I thought you liked the show and gave it a chance, so why switch up now?”

Listen, I hear everything that you’re saying, and many of you have valid points. It HAZBIN 15 years since we last saw the show; with that crazy twist of an ending that sent most Stocking simps into a spiral, over the fact that she was ACTUALLY a demon. A LOT has changed, and plus that’s a WHOLE Alpha generation ago! Ya’ll remember the story of how this show happened; the director and the crew got drunk, got inspired by “Drawn Together”, and when they came back, they started working on the concept of Panty & Stocking. Then the rest was history!

It was one of the most craziest shows I ever had the pleasure of watching, and when the dub got announced, OH boy! Jamie, Monica, and the rest of the OG crew understood the assignment; to make dat motherf*ka raunchy as hell! I’m surprised Adult Swim didn’t pick this show up (and it really needs to). I’m not gonna go over everything that happened in the OG series, so you’ll have to GO watch it if you haven’t seen it!ย 

“So…what’s the problem with Season 2?”

Chill! I’m getting to that!

[1st VENTilation: The Dub RECAST!!]

Had to get the obvious one out of the way. When the announcement got made in 2023, everybody was cranked all the way to 11! Fans were rising from the grave that we haven’t seen since 2012, and this hype was justified even further when the SUB trailer dropped in 2024! (It even had the OG Japanese cast reprise their roles, with the exception of one or two.) Keep in mind that it was only the teaser trailer, and if that was the sub, we could only imagine what the dub trailer was going to be like! (Especially with Jamie and Monica HOPEFULLY returning!)

Then the DUB trailer finally hits!

Um…what?

Listen, I have absolutely no hate nor shade towards the NEW cast of the NEW show, but on the same token, you have to acknowledge how mad and disappointed many OG fans were when this trailer dropped. The hype for this show went from 1000-to-zero the second the first line of dialogue was spoken. NO WHERE IN THE TRAILER do you hear Jamie OR Monica, or even some of the rest of the OG cast! (OG Garterbelt being recast I understand, besides it’s 2026 so we already knew that was happening.)

Maybe it would’ve been FINE if this was a partial recast, and Amazon & Pixelogic would’ve kept Jamie and Monica as the MAIN girls. Welp, that didn’t happen. Now I know there are many, MANY theories about the recast having to do with the ‘Weeb War of 2019’, but if we’re still doing that in 2026, GO OUTSIDE!!!ย  ย 

Dis What “Outside” Looks Like!

[2nd VENTilation: The SCRIPT!!]

The recast was a shock, but I probably would’ve forgiven it…if it wasn’t for the script. I know we live in a microwave society when it comes to dubs (as they used to take a year or two after the original sub came out), but man, the OG Panty & Stocking dub has GOT to be the exception! The sub came out in 2010 and the dub didn’t drop until two years later, then they slapped that thang on DVD with some hilarious extras. Keep in mind the reason why the OG dub was iconic, was because the main cast was DIRECTLY involved with the dubbing process! They had that cake, and ATE it too!

Not to mention when promoting the OG series at conventions, they had cosplayers dancing on stripper poles as Panty and Stocking! That is the best ‘On-the-Nose’ advertising I’ve ever seen! We ain’t get that with New PSG in the U.S. (In Japan, that’s a whole different story!)

“Cool story bro, what’s wrong with the script?”

Jamie’s NOT on it! No Jamie, no sauce.

It was 90% direct translation, and 10% adaptation. That 10% being the Poly brothers. Hunter and Corey were amazing as the Poly boys, and I’m SO glad the director let them add some adlib flava to their characters; cuz’ that direct dub translation was BORING AS HEEL! I guess this is what happens when you make a series like this from sober circumstances–with ‘Suits’ and Compliance Officers.

[3rd & Final VENTilation: Amazon Prime Exclusive!!]

I know Crunchyroll mad as hell they didn’t get it first! Making this series an Amazon Prime Exclusive, to many angry OG fans in their words, was a ‘dumbass choice’! Don’t even get me started with the whole ‘Banana Fish’ situation, cuz’ that’s a whole nother ‘VENTilation’ for a later date! Most of us don’t even like Amazon that much, and throw in the fact that they played a part in the recast of the OG cast, and you can really say that you hate em’ like bad breath during Taco Tuesday!

They probably thought this series was going to be as big and popular as…well ya’ll know what this show reminds another fanbase of. (Go back to the joke I made at the beginning of this rant!) Don’t expect there to be a Blu-Ray dub release of this show, cuz you’ll have to order the Blu-Ray sub straight from New PSG’s website.

“Okay, you made your point. You HATE the show! Now, can we go?”

Slow down, Sonic! I ain’t reach the verdict yet!

On the one hand; I’m happy that the show finally came back after 15 years, as I along with the OG fanbase never thought we’d see the day. There are two things I like about the NEW series; the NEW transformations (lawd have mercy, they did NOT have to make Stocking that DAMN fine!), and the music. No shade to Courtney and Christina, I think they are very talented (even though I like Jamie and Monica a little bit more), I just wish the writing was BETTER! That’s it! (Now ya’ll can’t say that I hate them cuz’ at LEAST I gave them a chance by watching the WHOLE series start-to-finish!)

My opinion is valid. My VENTilation is over!

OG Founder!

Out!

Time for the next Suicide Mission

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Sentenced to be a Hero Ep 4 Review

The more I watch Sentenced to be a Hero, the more I’m convinced that all of the people who were sentenced to be heroes are innocent of whatever crimes they committed. If Xylo is anything to go by, their only “crime” was somehow angering the people in charge. That theory seems to gain further credence in this episode as the hero unit is sent on their next mission and we learn about why another member, Venetim, got stuck being a hero. Also, watching Teoritta gush over stuff is adorable!

Time for some R&R

After their successful suicide mission at the mine, Xylo and the Hero unit are sent on their next mission…sort of. They don’t get their actual assignment until the halfway point of the episode, leaving them with some freetime at their new destination: Mureed Fortress. An important fortress town on the way to an important city, it’s also the site of a local festival. That means the heroes have some time to relax before they’re thrown back into certain death!

Given how they’re condemned criminals, you would think the Hero unit wouldn’t be allowed to have fun, but you’d be wrong. They each find ways to enjoy the festival. Dotta goes back to his pilfering ways, Venetim…is probably running some sort of scam, and Xylo? He’s willingly choosing to sit in a cell and read poetry. That last part is the most surprising aspect, in my opinion. Still, when Teoritta finds him and demands that he hang out with her, Xylo is in no position to refuse her. Teoritta’s very pushy like that, and it helps that Kivia insists on accompanying them.

Considering how she’s for all intents and purposes a kid, it’s heartwarming to get to see Teoritta have a chance to act like one rather than as a goddess. I couldn’t help but smile as I saw her getting to enjoy the sights and sweets of the festival, with Xylo and Kivia acting like her babysisters/parental figures. Which, of course, only makes what Kivia has to reveal to Xylo all the more heartbreaking. When the kingdom found Teoritta, the military was planning on experimenting on her in the hopes of creating more goddesses. That would’ve been a death sentence for the girl, but thanks to fate or luck, she found her way into the hands of the Hero unit. And as long as they keep succeeding, the higher-ups can’t take her away.

Why do I feel as though something like that will be a plot point in the future?

In any case, Kivia admits that she misjudged Xylo and the others and is grateful they can watch over Teoritta. And if they can change her mind, then there’s hope for the rest of them yet. That is, unless they die in their next suicide mission: defending Mureed Fortress.

So much for R&R

Another Demon Lord is threatening the fortress, and try as they might, the Holy Knights haven’t been able to kill it. Their desperation has gotten to the point where they plan on using Xylo’s unit as bait to lure the demon in so they kill it for good. The one in charge makes it clear that they’re not expected to survive, either. Even if they can come back to life, though, I doubt that will make dying any less traumatic. Thankfully, Venetim manages to get them some better terms for the mission.

I haven’t really talked about Venetim that much, but that’s because there hasn’t been a chance or reason. Voiced by Jesse James Greel, his role is mostly in logistics and planning rather than fighting. He’s also got quite the silver tongue, as he’s able to weasel his way into the most favorable circumstances possible. Before he became a hero, his biggest scam was trying to sell the royal palace to a nearby circus, and it almost worked. This guy could give some of the biggest con men in our world a run for their money.

That’s not why he was sentenced to be a hero, though. It’s because one of the stories he sold to the public ended up being true without even meaning to. He wrote a fake news article saying how the Demon Blight was able to install sleeper agents in society, and somehow, it ended up being true. And that seemed to have ruffled the feathers of the ones in charge.

There’s a conspiracy afoot behind the Hero Unit

Like I said at the start, I’m starting to think that the crimes of the hero unit aren’t all they’re made out to be. While Dotta and Venetim are of questionable moral standing, this is the second time we’ve seen one of the unit get in trouble for something that wasn’t actually their fault. If anything, this stinks of conspiracy and corruption. And I’m willing to bet that the more successful Xylo and the others become, the more dangerous things will get for them on their side. Sometimes, the most dangerous monsters are the ones that look just like us.

The episode ends with a look at another member of the Hero unit, Tsav, and he’s another interesting character. He chopped a man’s hand off for cheating at a game in front of him! It’s pretty obvious that the Hero unit is full of misfits, though, so he doesn’t exactly stand out that much…yet. Here’s hoping we’re proven wrong about that in the next few episodes.

I Give “Standby Order: Mureed Fortress” a 3/5

OG Founder: Why I Like DJing & Producing, More Than Watching Anime in 2026!

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Hey…so in the words of Cody Rhodes…

I know it’s WAY to late to say “Happy New Year”, as this is an OG Founder post the night before Valentine’s Day. By the way, for those who celebrate it and have someone special, be sure you love them and take care of them. If you’re single, eh, watch some High School DxD with a bottle of lotion and Kleenex and call it a night. (Most of ya’ll know where I’m comin’ from with that one.)

Now with the dry jokes out of the way, I feel the need to bring this lil’ thing to your attention. It’s 2026, and next month will mark 29 years of me being an anime fan. Yes, I’m ‘Unc’ and old as hell, but in the almost three decades of being a fan, I’ve seen the anime community grow and become what it is today. Now, you’d think that the show that got me into anime would be the usual suspects; Pokemon, DBZ, Digimon, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Of course you’d be right, but those are ‘childhood anime’. The show that really got me into anime, was Tenchi Universe.

This of course came up as part of the Toonami lineup, preferably the ‘Moltar Era’. Its been awhile since I’ve watched it so I might do a “One-2-One” character analysis on one, or more of the characters in a later post. Now back to the real reason behind this post; in the upcoming 29 years that I’ve been an anime fan, I’ve gone through many changes in terms of my opinions and perspectives, of where I stand in my relationship with anime in the modern era. Do I have biases towards certain shows? Yes, especially if they’re guilty pleasures. However with seasonal anime, I find myself experiencing a ‘Love-Hate’ relationship with the hype behind the quality of the shows, that have come out.

With every season; there are some outliers that deserve more attention than it receives, but with every outlier, there’s at least ten duds that are straight BOOTY! That’s another topic for another post. So, DJing and producing music…why do I like doing that, more than watching anime…?

It’s funny that I find myself saying that, because anime is the reason why I started producing music and being a DJ. Back in 2008 when Otakon was still in Baltimore, I went to the raves and stood where the DJ was. After hearing a techno remix of Daft Punk’s “Faster, Stronger!” (ya’ll know the words better than I do), I knew I wanted to be a DJ. At the time I had a passion for creating things, and that passion has led me to create D&A Anime Blog; as you guys see it today. It also led me to create my own DJ & Cosplay Party Promotion known as Club BASSMODE. You’ll hear the REAL reason why it was shut down in a future OG Founder post, and how I bounced back with NEW Thursday and Saturday Nite Events.ย 

I believe it stems from creative freedom and artistic integrity; where the music that I produce is only as good as I want it to be, and what I’m feeling at the time. Not having or being on a deadline or an anime simuldub schedule, allows my imagination and creativity to breathe, and not feel rushed. If you haven’t noticed by now from the words of this post, I’m a BIG advocate for creative freedom, and creative control. The creators of your favorite anime have the same passion about the characters and the worlds that they’ve built; from the stories they tell, to the character dynamics that we see.

In my 29 years of being an anime fan, I never thought I’d see Vegeta become who he is today, and Toriyama (rest his soul) wanted to ‘kill’ him off in the first arc. That took time to create, and the payoff was the development of a well-written character going through his redemption arc.

I don’t know, guys. I guess maybe the novelty may be wearing off (probably because I’m still icky about the recast and script for New Panty & Stocking), or maybe I’m nostalgic for titles and shows that take me back to a time when the world wasn’t so damn crazy! So to cope, I channel what I’m feeling through DJing and producing electronic music, and that’s the one thing I can control. Anime will always have a special place in my heart, so I don’t really see myself leaving it any time soon, but DJing and producing music does allow me to take a break; and be creative elsewhere.

So, what cha’ll got? Let me know what ya’ll like to do when you need a break from anime. Type in the comments down below.

OG Founder.

Out.

OG Founder: My 2025 Confessions!

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So…in the words of Cody Rhodes…

2025 has been quite a year for me, in fact I’m pretty sure its been a year for many of you guys. With our tenth anniversary coming up in early-mid January 2026, I just wanna say thank you to all of you guys and gals, that have been rockin’ with us since 2016! Since this will be the last OG Founder post of the year, I’m gonna leave you guys with my confessions.

These confessions are things that I either haven’t gotten around to doing (and probably never will), or things that I just wanna get off my chest. They’ll either be really funny, or really make you question my sanity. So here’s my gift to you, the fans of D&A, my 2025 confessions!

I Never Watched One Piece

Look, I know, I KNOW! I know Shonen fans are probably sharpening their pitchforks, or sliding into my DMs to cuss me out, but HEAR me out! The last time I set eyes on that series was during the ‘horrible’ 4Kids dub, but in my defense, the song actually was a bop. One Piece along with Naruto and Bleach are the BIG 3 that everybody knows, but real ones know that DBZ laid out the foundation. Now, do I plan on watching One Piece in 2026? Eh…mayyybe??? (I probably won’t.)

The last anime I picked up was the new season of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. (Don’t worry, I’m gonna confess something BIG on that one!) Also, I don’t really have the same amount of free time to watch anime as often as I used to, so its easier for me to bang out a 12-episode title than it is to watch ALL of One Piece. Like I said, I may (probably not) watch One Piece in 2026. Maybe…?

I Don’t Like Competitive Smash Players (That Much)

I went to a small anime convention back in 2017 with Aaron, and they just so happened to have Smash Bros. for Wii U there. Now of course, I’m coming off the heels of Brawl, so Bowser has always been my main since Melee. Me and this other dude started playing, and I playfully taunted him after smashing his character (Beyonetta) off the screen. I had NO idea he was a competitive Smash player, and while it seemed like a gesture in casual playful banter, he took it way too seriously–like its Game 7 of the NBA Finals or something!

Needless to say, I let the dude win that day. I’m just not in the mood for competitive gamers since I’m more casual-leaning, but still play for the love of the game. (See what I did there?) I may pick up Smash again, but I’ll probably pick up the 3DS edition of the Wii U since that’s the only console I have now.

That Time Iย  Failed NNN at an Anime Rave, in August…

Puberty is crazy, and if you’re a guy who is going through it, just be prepared for anything. About 16 years ago, I found myself at Otakon back when it was in Baltimore. Now this was during the tail end of the ‘Wild West’ era of con culture, so believe me when I say that anime convention raves back then, were way more wild than they are now. (The afterparties is where its at in many cases these days.)

If you wanted to go to the Otakurave back then, not only did you need a badge, you also needed your ID. There were no ‘All-Ages’ raves back then, if you weren’t 18+ you weren’t getting in! Period!

After flashing my badge and showing my ID, I made my way towards the center of the dance floor. There weren’t a whole lot of people in cosplay at the rave, but I could pick out several Naruto Shippuden characters. About an hour into the rave I ran into this girl. She was a rather curvy redhead and had on a while tank top with some low rise jeans, and wore some black and white Converse sneakers. She asked if I wanted to dance and I said ‘yeah’. We started moving our arms side to side to the beat of the song, and we were both having fun. Surely nothing freaky was going to happen…right?

Well, about 2 minutes later, she went from dancing with me…to dancing ON me. A Daft Punk remix was playing and here I am with my hands around this girl’s waist, while she grinding on me. Guys, if a girl is dancing on you at the club, just make sure you have self-control. I don’t know what she saw in me, but the next two minutes of the song, ‘changed’ my life.

This girl’s left hand was on the floor, while her right hand was gripping my shirt. I saw WAY more cleavage than I needed to because of her low rise jeans. The vigorous amount of twerking she did, was enough to make me…fail No Nut November (in August). I was layered up so she didn’t notice, but I was both embarrassed and aroused at the same time.

OG Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Had BETTER Writing than New PSG!

I’m not the only one with this confession, or take. When the English dub trailer for the new season of PSG dropped, many OG fans were blasting the hell out of it; from Twitter X to Reddit. Jamie, Monica, and the rest of the cast from the OG series, were recast due to the dub going to Amazon instead of Crunchyroll. That means that it was dubbed in L.A. than Texas, and it was done by Pixel Logic than Crunchyroll. Many fans said that Amazon had enough money to fly most of the OG cast back and forth from L.A. to Texas, but I guess THAT didn’t happen, as they weren’t even called to reprise their roles.

So, EVERYTHING got changed. No creative script, no consistent out-of-pocket dialogue (even though it was there, it just didn’t hit the same), and the ‘edge’ was watered down!ย  I still have respect for the new cast and the new girls (Courtney Lin and Christina Vee), and the OG is a tough act to follow, and while I appreciate that ya’ll worked extra hard to honor the OG’s legacy, I think ya’ll fell short in a couple areas. (Especially when it came to line delivery and directional execution, both of which I’m more peeved at the director and writers more than ya’ll.)

I will say that the animation truly was a worthy sequel to an iconic cult classic. And Studio Trigger kicked it up a notch with the insanity that is Panty & Stocking. Maybe if Jamie and Monica were on the writing staff (or even ADR), I’d forgive the recast; but this is something that has caused division among OG fans and new fans of the series, and we’re hoping Season 3 fixes that!

Alright guys, this is it for 2025! May you all have a Happy New Year, if you decide to celebrate it or not!

OG Founder!

Out!

OG Founder: Kid Icarus x PSG Fanfiction Released!

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On Fanfiction.net Now!!

So…how do you wanna do this?

I know I said I’d drop my LAST fan fiction story before I fully retire from doing these, on my actual birthday; November 3rd. Well, I decided to release it two days early, so now you guys will be able to check out the first two segments (chapters) on Fanfiction.net! There are only three other crossover stories between Kid Icarus and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, however they’re either one-shot stories, or drabbles. Kid Icarus: Anarchy Uprising will be a full-blown, 28-chapter (segment) story; that takes place from the debut of the Demon sisters from PSG season one, to a new three-part finale that parodies The Hunger Games trilogy. New segments (chapters) will drop every Saturday, with the final chapter (segment) dropping May 2, 2026. This will be my last ride with fan fiction, so hopefully you guys will enjoy this one!

OG Founder!

Out!

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14520229/1/Kid-Icarus-Anarchy-Uprising