Breaking it all Down

Posted on July 25, 2026July 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: Witch Hat Atelier (Season 1)

The Spring 2026 season, while it didn’t have that many shows that quite grabbed me, did have some series with gorgeous animation, and probably one of the best of those was the first season of Witch Hat Atelier.

Posted on July 24, 2026July 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 41: Reading Upside Down

I explore the Reverse Library.

Music:
“The Witching Hour”
Performed & Arranged by OceansAndrew
Based on “Dracula’s Castle”, “Dungeon – Main Theme”
Composed by akiropito, Jeff Lorber, Michiru Yamane, Rika Muranaka, Tomoko Sano, Tony Haynes
https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04313

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Posted on July 23, 2026July 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 40: Fire Bad!

I take on Frankenstein’s Monster.

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Posted on July 22, 2026June 28, 2026 by Alexander Case

Video Game Video Review: Final Fantasy XVI

I’ve played (and streamed) the game all the way through. Now, for those who don’t want to watch the whole Let’s Play, what did I think?

Final Fantasy XVI is available from (Affiliate Links) – Humble Store (PC), Amazon (Console).

‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Posted on July 21, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 39: Reverse Outer Wall

I reach the Reverse Outer Wall.

Posted on July 20, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 38: Dracula’s Rib

I take down the enemy protecting Dracula’s Rib.

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Anime Review: Akane-banashi Season 1

When it comes to Shonen anime, we tend to think of big flashy battle anime or sports series. Shows that are about explosions – of energy, of action, of movement. Strings of special attacks or flurries of blows with blasts of energy and impact. Even in comedy and romance, there is a tendency towards the explosive, in reaction and in displays of emotion. Akane-banashi, being a series about Rakugo, instead manages to succeed by eschewing explosive force for more subtle displays.

Posted on July 18, 2026June 22, 2026 by Alexander Case

Book Review: Slow Gods

Slow Gods was another recent Sword and Laser Book Club pick that I read recently, and is definitely an interesting book, but is also very different from what you’d consider “normal” space opera.

Posted on July 17, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 37: Sword of the Metatron

I get dropped by some enemies on the way to the next boss.

Posted on July 16, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 36: Ring of Blood

I get Dracula’s Ring.

Posted on July 15, 2026June 21, 2026 by Alexander Case

Campaign Diary: Dragonlance Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Part 4

The party finally makes it to the City of Lost Names.

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‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Posted on July 14, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 35: Flip-Turned Upside Down

I begin exploring the Reverse Castle.

Posted on July 13, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 34: Taking a Dip

I get the water traversal ability.

Posted on July 12, 2026June 15, 2026 by Alexander Case

Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen Part 21: Load Bearing Boss

This session we wrap up the penultimate chapter.

Posted on July 11, 2026June 7, 2026 by Alexander Case

Video Game Review: Pillars of Eternity 2

It’s time to get through another of my New Year’s Resolutions for video games with Pillars of Eternity 2, which I’ve finally beaten.

Posted on July 10, 2026June 19, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 33: Taking the Plunge

I go to finish exploring the mine.

Posted on July 9, 2026June 14, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 32: A Little More Exploration

I explore the regular castle a little more.

Posted on July 8, 2026June 13, 2026 by Alexander Case

Concert Review: Music Of Square-Enix

I went to the Music of Square Enix symphonic concert in Portland, and have some thoughts on the concert and the set list.

‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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Posted on July 7, 2026June 14, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 31: Shaft Shafted

I pass the trial and beat Shaft.

Posted on July 6, 2026June 14, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Movement 30: Holy Armor

I explore further, and find the holy armor.

Posted on July 5, 2026June 7, 2026 by Alexander Case

Manga Review: 2.5 Dimensional Seduction (Vol. 1-13)

A while back I reviewed the first season of 2.5 Dimensional Seduction. I found it to be a good companion series to My Dress Up Darling, and I was interested in seeing where it might go from there. I started reading the manga in advance of the upcoming second season, and have made it through a couple arcs that I think could be a solid endpoint for that season, and where things could go from there.

Posted on July 4, 2026June 7, 2026 by Alexander Case

Film Review: Gamera Super Monster

There have been some great examples of film studios putting out classic works of cinema and their last gasp before the end. Belladonna of Sadness was the final work of Mushi Productions. Jigoku was the last film out the door from Shintoho. There’s examples of studios wanting to go out on a high note. On the other hand, there’s Daiei, with Tokuma Shoten trying to salvage the state of their newly acquired company by making a new Gamera film, leaning heavily on stock footage, with Gamera Super Monster. This doesn’t work well.

Posted on July 3, 2026June 14, 2026 by Alexander Case