Strife's Sanctum

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless. Shows I Enjoyed- Dandadan Cour 2- Gachi...

I'm so glad I got Netflix back this year. This was one of the few anime I remember watching way back when. Re-watching it recently gave me an even greater appreciation for the story. This will go down as one of my favorite shows of all time. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)July 12th: Spring and Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 19th: Bravely SecondJuly 26th: Summer 2025 Anime D...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless. Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries...

A re-imaging of LttP is my jam. The dungeons are unique, the painting mechanic is novel, and it looks gorgeous. However, it is not without its warts: the renting concept flies in the face of exploration a bit...so it's not perfect. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5th: Violet EvergardenJuly 12th: Spring or Summer 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless. Shows I Enjoyed- Apothecary Diaries...

I was never quite sure if a "Castlevania" show would work. Turns out it's been working well for six seasons now. It isn't always perfect, but there is a definite goal and tone they are trying to achieve. I run through the first four seasons of the Netflix show, with definite spoilers. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21s...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardles...

An uneven experience here. It was fun seeing the enhancements the visuals and gameplay took...but man, that voice acting is as bad as I remember. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 31st: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 7th: Castlevania Seasons 1-4June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsJune 28th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJuly 5t...

*Fixed the problem with the microphone*Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possib...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardles...

Not gonna lie, this is the first Mega Man where the formula starts to wear thin. None of the music really grabbed me. The only stage that intrigued me was Skull Man. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)May 17th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionMay 24th: Mega Man X4May 31st: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 7th: Castlevania Seasons 1-4June 14th: Spring 2025 Anime DiscussionJune 21st: Legen...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardles...

This week's game review is a special one for me. While I didn't think much of the game in my first run, FFIX ended up being one of the best games in the franchise in retrospect. It takes a keen eye to see how dark and somber the game truly is in spite of some loveable goofiness at times. I decided to take a thorough look at a tentpole game in the series: the good, the bad, the ugly, and th...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are 1also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardles...

This week's anime review talks about a detective show with a bend into the supernatural. Kotoko Iwanaga is the "Goddess of Wisdom" who settles disputes between yokai and the human world. The show goes differently than most detective shows in that most crimes are already solved: she is just recounting the events or even telling the most convenient fiction that supports her claims. Upc...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless...

This week's game review is of a JRPG I just finished on my main channel. QoL and new visuals breathe new life into an old classic. The main issue is the QoL didn't go far enough. There's also a late game boss mechanic that really kills the momentum. But on the whole, DQ3 HD-2D Remake is a great game. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday Upload Dates)Apr. 5th: Winter or Spring 2025 Anime...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless...

This week's anime review talks about a harem show that revels in and yet somehow sidesteps a lot of cliches through clever characters and writing. Makeine focuses on three girls almost equally enough, it avoids the trap of a "main girl problem" for now at least. Upcoming ScheduleMar. 22nd: Winter 2025 Anime DiscussionMar. 29th: Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D RemakeApr. 5th: Winter or Spring 20...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless...

Persona 5 took the franchise from critical darling to mainstream success. With it came several crossover opportunities. The first of which was a Musou-type spinoff that tried to blend the frenetic action hack and slash with Personas slower methodical storytelling. While not perfect, P5S was a solid enough game that lasted long enough to stand on its own merits. Podcast Schedule (Based on Saturday...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless...

Second short review this week: this one tackles a long awaited remake of a classic series. Now intent on showing the finished product, Spice and Wolf returns with a different look, a different arc or two, but a lot of the same attention and care the original show possessed. It doesn't "replace" the original. It stands on its own as a different visual style. You can really go with eit...

Double bill reviews this week. First up, a very dumb comedy about a very perverted guy doing odd jobs while surrounded by pretty girls. The weird thing is, the show is better at its premise and isn't shy about being really stupid and funny about it. It's definitely one of those "You have to be in the mindset for it" kind of things...but it's so educational! Upcoming ScheduleF...

Another couple of weeks, another anime update. Going through the current anime of the season and give some general thoughts and predictions of where those shows are headed. A couple are also nearing their end. Ground rules- Watching dubs only (might be a week or two behind)- Not every show available will be covered- I'll try avoiding spoilers wherever possible, but it will be marked regardless...