~Entering the Unknown~

Inuyasha – Final Act #01:

Naruku was determined not to let Kagura off. Other place, another Naruto body part was absorbing demons before Kagura. Hakudoshi confronted both of them. The demon and Hakudoshi told Kagura that she had to kill Naraku in order to be free from him. She thought of stealing Shikon no tama shard. Other place, Miroku called Shippou to trick Sango but was being punched by Sango in the act. In the real world, Kagome was revising her schoolwork when Inuyasha interrupted her in school, wanting her to go back with him but she snapped at him. Later, he took her back to feudal time. Other place, Sesshoumaru, Jaken and Rin were roaming checking on shard progress.

In the woods, Naraku’s insects with Hakudoshi confronted Kagome and Inuyasha, stealing the shards from her bag. Sango, Miroku and Shippou went to their aid. Other place, Kouga and his subordinates were confronted by a Naraku’s body. Elsewhere, Kohaku was fighting strong demons according to Naraku’s instruction. A father and son took him to their home to heal them. Kohaku was shocked to see the son possessed by a demon and attacked his father. Kohaku saved the father and ran after the son. He removed the demon from the boy and the demon was slained by Kagura. Kagura attacked Kohaku next. Other place, Kouga was being attacked when someone freed him with sacred arrow. It was Kikyou. In the woods, Kagura tried to snatch the shard from Kohaku hoping to end Naraku. Kohaku also wanted to kill Naraku for his hand of his father and his clan’s massacre. He had regained his memory after seeing the father and son. Naraku was watching their conversation from a mirror. Kohaku wanted Kagura to take him to the heart and she told him to run away. Suddenly, Hokudoshi appeared and Kagura sent Kohaku away from him. She and Hakudoshi fought. Inuyasha went to Kagura’s aid while Sango and Kirara went after Kohaku. Goryoumaru appeared and aided Hakudoshi to grab shikon shard on Kohaku. He flew after him. Hakudoshi took Kagura away and used her as hostage. But Kagura slashed him away and told Inuyasha and others Hakudoshi’s plot to replace Naraku with Naraku’s heart - Hakudoshi. Hakudoshi reminded Kagura that Naraku was holding her heart. Inuyasha slashed Hakudoshi who attacked Kagura. Miroku absorbed Hakudoshi with his air rip in time. Inuyasha knew Naraku had used them to finish off Hakudoshi. Kagura warned Inuyasha and others that Naraku was after the shard on Kohaku before flying off. Inuyasha told her not to die. Kohaku meanwhile was grabbed by Moryoumaru. Sango saved her younger brother in time. Inuyasha and Sango attacked Moryoumaru who vanished. Sango was surprised that Kohaku had regained his memory but he refused to be with her. Kagome tried to persuade him to stay with his elder sister. Other place, Kikyou, accompanied by her attendants, was feeling weak when two priests confronted her. They tried to attack her but were frightened off instead.

COMMENT: A continuation from part 1, will be pretty confusing for audiences who never watch part 1. New opening and ending. Graphics look like done by team who did the movie version.


Prefer the ending 'With You' by AAA. So much arts in graphics and more angst than the opening.

Valkyria Chronicles #26 – FINALE:

Squad 7 and Faldo attacked the enemy to rescue Alicia. Alicia, meanwhile, was taken before Maximillian who tried to persuade her to help him. After she backtalked him, he slapped her. Welkin found Alicia chained to the wall and Maximillian confronted him using Valkyur system. Maximillian attacked Alicia with the weapon and Welkin fought Maximillian. Alicia saved Welkin in time from the attack. Maximillian attacked both of them and Alicia confronted Maximillian. She held onto him to prevent him from hurting Welkin. Maximillian’s body crumbled and he fell into a pit and exploded. Alicia continued to glow in blue light and she called Welkin not to go to her, as she knew she was about to die in her overwhelming power. Welkin ran to her and hugged her. He returned her old scarf and kissed her. The power vanished. Welkin put the scarf back on Alicia’s hair. The tank exploded as Squad 7 evacuated from it. Welkin and Alicia walked out of it. The others cheered.

After the battle, the empire stopped the battle with Gallia. The princess despite her real identity was still accepted by the people. The commander and Lango also regained their previous relationship. Rosie also went to live with Zaka. Peace went to the city as life returned to normal for all people of Squad 7 and others. In the twilight, Welkin and Alicia watched the setting sun and their hands held.

COMMENT: Expected ending but good graphics. A new ending song for the final episode. A pity Faldio’s fate has not been explained.

About Bleach Movie #03 – Fade to Black:

Have also watched Bleach movie #03. The story begins with Mayuri trying to do some experiments and ended up losing his memory and his creation created havoc destroying Soul Society, enveloping several shinigamis in white sticky substance. An unknown man with Scythe appeared from the creation slashing Mayuri and later Rukia causing both of them to lose memory.

Will update more later.

One Piece #419:

Hebi Hime was blowing up over the kind of food early on the ship and later had meal with Luffy in the room. Some sailors tried to peek her room and turned into stone because of it. The others were warned of the consequence. Luffy was thinking of Ace as journey went on.

Other place, Choppy was struggling through the woods of some unknown place, worrying for Luffy and others. He had illusion of them around him and was waked by a couple of giant birds in a sunny place. Choppy almost fell out of their nest. The island he had landed on comprised of one giant tree. The two birds tossed him around like a ball until he fell into the forest below. He yelled for Luffy and others. He felt despondent and cried. He thought of the card to use it to find others and regained confident. Someone attacked him and took him to the camp where he and his people prepared to boil him. Choppy was aghast and yelled at them. Suddenly, giant birds attacked the camp and the tribe people ran off. Choppy fell into the pot but managed to transform and escaped death. The island was Birdie Kingdom.

On Peachy island, Sanji was having fun running with girls. Flashback, Sanji woke to find himself on a beach. A girl found him and took him to rest on a bench. He found her name – Elizebeth on her abandoned handichief. Along the way, he found even animals having blond long hair. He went looking for her and reached a house with hearts design. Other girls were watching him from their hiding. She grabbed her handichief and slammed the door at him. Sanji tried to introduce himself to her and she asked him of his liking for clothes. He had wrong idea and stated he loved dresses. She opened the door to him. She ran to him and he was shocked to see Elizebeth was a man. Sanji was lost for words and tried to escape to meet more men dressed in dresses. Sanji was aghast when Elizebeth tried to force a dress on Sanji. Everyone on the island had girlish hearts. Back to present, Sanji was running in fear from those men in dresses. Sanji felt himself living in hell.

Valkyria Chronicles #25:

Maximillian ordered the full scale invasion of Gallia and Squad 7 was involved in the battle. All Gallia soldiers were shocked to see the giant tank equipped with Valkyur spears emerging and shooting out a powerful beam. Maximillian had found the ancient weapons and intended to gain more power with them. Jaegar was shocked and displeased to learn that Maximillian had killed his comrade. Maximillian confessed that he would do anything to gain more power including killing his own people. Maximillian threatened the Gallia soldiers with more attacks if they refused to surrender. The Gallia soldiers continued to fight on. When the tank was prepared with more powerful attacks against them, Alicia appeared and using her remaining strength, she stopped all the attacks using her Valkyur power. She fainted and collapsed. Welkin and others rushed to her aid. Maximillian decided to kidnap her for her ability and his men took her back to the tank. Jaegar protested for his act and was shot when he decided to leave. Outside the tank, Faldio joined Welkin and others to rescue Alicia.

Valkyria Chronicles #23: The Shape of Love

Alicia was engaged in the next few battles using her Valkyria power, resulting to next few victories. But her eyes were filled with sadness. Jaegar and Lord Maximillian were having a talk and the latter told him that he was no longer part of empire for he was controlling his own nation. Sulveria had been hiding in her room for days. Jaegar went off. In Gallia base, Welkin followed the commander to Faldio’s tent where he saw the stone. The commander regretted not noticing Faldio’s pain earlier. Meanwhile, Squad 7 members were worried for Alicia who had been engaged to regular battles lately and regretted for the harsh words they spoke about her last time. Rosie suggested visiting Alicia who had been strictly kept away from other officers. The 5th division came along to see Squad 7 demanding to see Alicia. Rosie stopped them and scolded them off, as they were the ones who sent Alicia to battles. Welkin overheard the conflict and ran out to see Rosie and others fighting the superior teams. Welkin apologised on their behalf. When the man insulted Alicia as a monster who was only good in battle, Welkin punched him in the face. Same time, the princess visited the bound Faldio. She released him and wanted to talk to him.

Other place, Sulveria was looking at the roses Maximillian liked. Jaegar talked to her. Jaegar told her of his destroyed homeland in the past that was subsequently rebuilt with Maximillian’s help. Sulveria thanked him and left. In Gallia camp, the soldiers dragged Welkin into the prison tent where Faldio and the princess commanded them to stop. Welkin told Faldio that he was pathetic not able to protect Alicia. In the meeting camp, Damon put more hope in getting Alicia in another battle. Alicia wished for the end of battle as soon as possible to minimise deaths.

In a room, Welkin woke to see Isara who told him that Alicia was baking bread. The light glowed and he woke to find himself in tent of Squad 7 where the members were worried for him. Rosie and others were surprised of Welkin’s fighting of superior earlier. Largo told Welkin that the militia had told them he was in the room. In other tent, the princess visited Alicia who asked her to keep Faldio and Squad 7 safe. Outside the tent, Faldio was surprised. Next day, Alicia set off for battle again after accepting the Valkyur weapons from the princess. Squad 7 was in charge of protecting the princess while she returned to the castle. Welkin knew Alicia had asked for it. Welkin was not happy and ran after Alicia. She was in a car with Damon. She looked at Welkin in surprise while he begged her not to go. He screamed. Other place, Sulveria greeted Maximillian who offered her a rose for her victory before she left for battle. In the battlefield, Sulveria faced off Alicia.

Valkyria Chronicles #24: Resolve

Sulvaria faced off Alicia and they fought. Other place, the princess told Squad 7 to rest after their escorting her back to castle. Welkin was still acting cold. Meanwhile, Rosie was still pissed off, as she knew Alicia was fighting alone right now. Same time, Alicia was having difficulty fighting Sulvaria. Damon was not happy and refused risking his troops to support Alicia. Alicia was feeling despondent without friends around her. She was surprised of Sulvaria’s fighting spirit as she was sent flying to the ground. She knew she had met Sulvaria many years before. In a room, Welkin was looking at the photos of Alicia and others. He looked at the headscarf she had dropped. In the battlefield, Alicia was exhausted as she recalled young Sulvaria offering bread to her. Back to present, they fought. She told Sulvaria that she remembered who she was. They were orphans in the facility. Sulvaria sent a fatal blow at Alicia. Meanwhile, the princess was informed that Maximillian had ordered the truce.

A flashback, Alicia and other kids were disposed to outside world as failure products. Sulvaria was retained roughly as A1 for descendent of Valkyur. Sulvaria hated the world and escaped the facility. Maximillian found her and gave her a name – Sulvaria. Since then, she fought for him. Meanwhile, Maximillian made use of the diversion to attempt a talk with Gallia’s princess for ceasefire. Maximillian wanted the Gallia princess to be his wife so as to get her throne. She refused and pulled off her wig. She confessed that she was Darscen. Other place, Welkin prepared to leave to see his subordinates waiting for him. They were going with him. He refused, fearing for them. They insisted so that they could apologise to Alicia. He gave in, they cheered. On the battlefield, Alicia was reaching a limit, knowing Sulvaria had an aim and something precious to protect. She thought of Welkin and others and knew she also had reasons not to lose. Surge of power rose and she faced Sulvaria again. They gave each other fatal blows. Ground shook. As they exchanged blows, Sulvaria fell to her knees. Alicia told her that she also had precious people to protect. Sulvaria told her that the moment she lost to Alicia, she lost her usefulness. Damon cheered from afar. Suddenly, Sulvaria glowed again as she thought of Maximillian. She bided farewell to Alicia as her tears flowed. Power exploded around her into mushroom of cloud. In the castle, Maximillian was shocked of the princess’s true identity. He began the next operation. Jaegar commenced it, activating giant tank at the castle, crashing it. Maximillian set off for his next goal. He was told of Sulvaria’s fall but was indifferent to her death. The soldiers was angry and yelled at him but was shot dead by the prince. The escort soldiers were shocked.

07-Ghost #25: FINALE

Teito was filled with hatred as he faced Ayanami. Ayanami showed him the Eye, which he would gladly trade for the information within Teito. Within Teito, a voice told Teito of the time when he was about to break when he used the Eye. Determined, Teito emitted strong positive power against Ayanami who was not happy. Ayanami sent Teito plunging towards the bottom but voice of Mikage told Teito to remain strong and he returned back to the top where he fought Ayanami again. Ayanami knew Vegtrag was hindering his plan. Teito emitted strong bright light that others, both friends and foes, also saw from afar.

They came to Teito and Ayanami’s side and faced off one another. Ayanami decided to retreat. Castor and others fought them. Lightning and thunder criss-crossed the sky. The nuns and others watched the battle from afar. Ayanami used an attack and he and others made use of the chance and left. Teito heard Mikage’s voice of console as he planned to leave. But his dark side had no intention to leave. Teito did not mind and let him go with him together. Back to present, Teito stepped out of the exam hall where Laborator, Frau and Castor met him. They led him and updated him of the military as they elaborated the next step after this exam to be trained under a more experienced Bishop. Along the way, Teito met Hakkuren and he promised he would tell him everything some days. In his ship, he recalled Miroku commenting that he would regret if he killed Teito some day. Ayanami stated that the fun was beginning.

In the hall of the church, the nuns and others were still held hostage when an examiner went to their aid. Teito was meanwhile escorted to his next path of training journey through a secret passage within the church. Laborator and others sent him their blessing. Laborator told him not to lapse into darkness. Teito wanted to judge his memories of the destruction of Raggs Kingdom by himself and to kill Ayanami. Frau was going with him. Teito thanked all of them. Together, Frau and Teito with dragon Mikage on his shoulder, went on their way through the flying bike. Teito thought of his past spending time with everyone. His late friend – Mikage appeared before him and encouraged him on before he vanished. Back to reality, Frau teased him for shedding tears as he led them to the outside world. Teito was surprised because it looked different from the maps he knew. Teito was determined to see and learn things as much as possible to determine for himself. Frau ruffled his head. Teito stated he did not lose anything and Frau smiled.

COMMENT: I know it’s not the end in the manga but the graphic is really nice. Will continue the plot from the manga onwards I guess. Considering the consistency of the manga chapters unlike D.N.Angel and D.Gray Man, I’m surprised the anime episodes ended so incompletely.

Valkyria Chronicles #20:

Faldio was looking out of window at Alicia. In other country, Maximilian related his conversation with his father and told Sulveria and his subordinate about it to pull out of Gallian. They watched the armor and spear of the legendary warrior’s. In Gallian, Ramel saw Daka taking care of Isara’s tank and ran off unhappily. Welkin witnessed it. Faldio met Ramel in the library and had a chat. Faldio told Ramel that though he felt down, he would regain back to normal soon. Other place, Sulveria used the legendary warrior weapon as she and the troop made their way for offensive battle to regain Maximillian’s position in the king’s place. Meanwhile, the commander told all captains of the offensive attack by imperial enemy’s side. The other captains were confident of Welkin’s analysis. Faldio was pleased to see Ramel’s improved mood. Faldio was also inspired by Welkin’s words and felt Alicia’s hidden power as descendent of legendary warrior might not be required. Meanwhile, the princess of Gallian wanted to fight at frontline after her inspiration from Alicia that other night.

Later, the battle commenced with Faldio’s squad 1 as lead. Welkin’s squad 7, being suppressed by Damon’s wrath was downgraded as supportive role. As war went on, squad 2 was annihilated. At the camp, Alicia was worried for squad 1 that was fighting. She and Welkin saw the princess holding the shield and spear of the legendary warrior, wanting to fight at the frontline. Damon’s man told him that the princess was descendent of Valkyria warrior and the weapons were proof. On the battlefield, Faldio felt his squad having advantage when they ambushed the enemy. In the camp, the commander told the princess that her presence boosted morale of the soldiers. On the battlefield, Sulveria activated her power and destroyed some soldiers at Faldio’s side easily. Others were shocked. Faldio commanded his men to attack with other squads as supports. But Sulveria was unaffected. Ramel pushed Faldio out of the way of her attack and was killed before his eyes. From the camp, Alicia and others witnessed the shocking battle. Sulveria and others left. Faldio woke and got back to his feet. He got up to see everyone gone. Other people found him and took him back to camp. He was the only survivor. Faldio was still stunned when Welkin called him. Damon was not satisfied. Faldio was sent to treatment. Largo and others were shocked of the destructive power. Welkin and others were told of Imperial army’s approaching. In his room, Faldio thought of his squad members when Alicia went to look for him. She told him to rest. Faldio thought of Sulveria’s scary power as she eliminated his squad. Alicia walked off for him to rest. Faldio pointed his gun at her back. With an inward apology to Alicia, he shot her and she fell.

Valkyria Chronicles #21: Emphermal Bond

In his tent, Faldio thought of Alicia as he shot her. Other place, Welkin was wondering where Alicia was as he led Squad 7 towards their mission. In the tent, Faldio tossed his gun away and thought of Ramel and others. He carried Alicia and left. Later, Welkin was shocked to learn that Alicia had been shot. Others were also shocked and felt confused. Welkin went to look for Alicia. Thinking of Alicia, he decided to proceed the mission without Alicia and set off. On the battlefield, once again, the other squads faced off Sulveria who was glowing with Valkyria power again. They shot her but she was unaffected. Sulveria attacked them, destroying them with a blow. Her ally was shocked and impressed. In the camp, the defeat was relayed to Damon. He asked for the princess’s aid with her identity as descendent of Valkyria bloodline. Faldio came and told them to pass him the shield and spear as they did have a Valkyria bloodline on their side. He held the princess hostage to borrow the weapons and left. The commander trusted Faldio’s judgement. Faldio pulled the princess running towards where Alicia was resting. The medical soldier told them that Alicia was recovering extremely fast. Faldio placed the shield over Alicia and it glowed. He told the princess that Alicia had Valkyria bloodline. Outside the tent, the commander was shocked. On the battlefield, Sulveria continued to defeat the enemy with surprising force, which was forced to retreat. Damon was not happy with the process. Damon decided on a full-scale attack. On the battlefield, Welkin told others that they would fight to protect Alicia. He pondered over attacking from different directions at Sulveria. In the medical camp, Faldio tried to prod Alicia to regain faster as she glowed but remained unconscious. At the battle, Gallian force remained at disadvantage. Noting Sulveria’s limit, her ally moved on to shield her. Sulveria disregarded and continued her attack. Largo was blown aside but alive. Welkin ordered for retreat. In the camp, Faldio continued to urge Alicia and begged her. The radio broadcasted Welkin’s voice calling for retreat. Alicia muttered Welkin’s name. Faldio told Alicia to get up to save Welkin. She suddenly opened her eyes and left. In the battlefield, Sulveria ordered the Squad 7 to surrender.

Suddenly, Alicia appeared and approached the enemy line. Welkin and others were shocked. Sulveria knew Alicia had Valkyria bloodline. The enemy shot Alicia but she was not affected. She revealed her weapons. Alicia attacked the enemy with great force. Welkin was stunned. Alicia confronted Sulveria who attacked her. She dodged with high speed and attacked. Sulveria thought of a little girl in the past as Alicia knocked her down. Sulveria was shocked. Maximillian commanded attack of Alicia but failed. Alicia attaked the tanks of Maximillian and Sulveria moved on to protect him. The imperial force was forced to retreat. Maximillian was injured when Sulveria kned before him. They retreated together. Largo and others were confused. Welkin called Alicia. She looked at him, her glow vanished and she collapsed. He caught her in time as she fell.

Valkyria Chronicles #22: Confusion

Flashback of the past, little Alicia and other children went through some medical tests and she had no bread because of the limited food. Young Sulveria offered her bread. Alicia woke and found herself in bed. She had a flash thought of herself using the Valkyria power to destroy the enemy force and clamped her head, knowing it was not a dream. Other place, Sulveria thought of Alicia’s Valkyria power when she was showering. She was determined not to be defeated again. Meanwhile, Welkin demanded to see Alicia but was being refused by the soldiers. He watched the bugs listlessly until Daka went to talk to him. Welkin was determined to see Alicia in other ways. Daka told him that it might not be easy but Welkin did not care. Meanwhile, Damon demanded Alicia to be placed in regular army due to her Valkyria power disregarding her opinion and commander’s opposition to treat Alicia as a weapon. In a dark room, Faldio was tied up as a punishment for his earlier act. Welkin went to visit him to ask him his reason for doing that. Faldio confessed that he was the one who shot Alicia. Welkin was shocked. He told him that Valkyria blood had to be waked when a person was at the verge of death. He had done this in his studies. Faldio thought of his witnessing of Ramel and others’ deaths. Faldio asked Welkin what he should have done then. Faldio asked Welkin to support Alicia as Welkin left. In the medical room, Alicia was treated with great meal. Alicia asked to be put back to squad but was ignored.

In the imperial camp, Maximillian and others were pressurized because of an unexpected Valkyria bloodline soldier in Gallian force. Maximillian was not depressed yet. Just then, they received a telegram of a code about waking of mystical beast. The prince was pleased. In Gallian camp, Alicia was wondering how others were getting on when Damon came to visit her. He told her that she would be transferred and promoted to captain in first regular army. She was shocked and refused. They told her of her monstrous power at the battlefield. Damon lied that Welkin had agreed to the promotion. Angered and disbelieved, she ran out to look for Welkin and others. Out in the field, Welkin was sitting next to the tank when Largo and others approached him. They asked him about Alicia and he told them that she was a descendent with Valkyur. They were concerned because other squads called Alicia a monster. They began to argue over their future relation with Alicia when Alicia overheard their words. Shocked and upset, she told them that she would be leaving to her promotion. She thanked them for everything in tears and ran off. Welkin ran after her, yelling her to listen to him. He told her other people’s confusion that would die down. He emphasized that Alicia was still their companion and told her how she was the one who made him get a grip of himself when Isara died. Alicia told off her headscarf and told him that the Alicia he knew was no longer existed. She stated she was a monster and bided him farewell. She walked off and wept.

Valkyria Chronicles #18:

Isara died as the soldier shot her in the presence of Rosie. Rosie was hospitalised for her injuries. Few days later, Squad 7 attended her funeral. As everyone mourned for Isara's death, especially Ramel, Welkin remained expressionless. General Damon knew of the smoke bombs that caused victory for Squad 7 and demanded to know the method. When he saw Darscen symbolic cloth on Isara's tank, he stomped on it and was yelled at by Rosie. Welkin apologised on Rosie's behalf and Damon demanded him to hand over the method of smoke bomb before he stomped away. In the hospital, Rosie told Welkin and Alicia that Isara had asked her to sing for her before she died.

That night, some members of Squad 7 dug a hole over the area where Damon was expected to pass by despite warnings from Alicia. Frustrated at her failure to persuade them from the act, she called Welkin to tell them off but he ignored. Welkin told her not to bother him and she yelled at him that she cared because she liked him. She became upset over his attempt to mask his feelings that she wept and accidentially bumped into Faldio, the stone that he had passed to her glowed. Faldio, upon learning the circumstance, managed to talk Squad 7 from seeking revenge on Damon and went to have a talk with Welkin. He hit Welkin in his face, telling him that he had lost more people in his Squad than Welkin but he never got himself stuck in depression like he did. The next day, Welkin continued to mask his emotion. Faldio stated Alicia was strong and she told him that she was only keeping her promise with Isara because Isara had asked her not to hate Welkin.

Valkyria Chronicles #19:

Commander called Welkin in and told him to lead Squad 7 to recapture his and Alicia's hometown that had fallen into enemy's hand 6 months ago. In addition, she told him that a new member would be introduced to Squad 7. Later, Rosie met Daka (the resistance group leader in the past episodes) again as he was the new Squad 7 member. He would be piloting Isara's tank as he was a Darscen (known to be good with mechanical) just like Isara. That night in his room, Faldio read a book about the glowing stone and suspected Alicia was a decendent of the warrior goddess of Valkyria.

Mission was commenced and the town was recaptured easily. As Welkin entered his old home, he thought of his first time being introduced to his foster younger sister - Isara. She was surprised of his not bothered by her Darscen identity and happy to be accepted as his family member. Alicia entered the house and told him to let out his sadness. As she stepped outside the house, for the first time since Isara's death, Welkin cried his heart out. Later, he walked out of the house to see Alicia looking at a flower. Together, they held hands.

Valkyria Chronicles Special:

It's about the girls of Squad 7 going to beach to have some fun. After they left, Sulveria waited on a cliff for her prince to meet her.

About 07-Ghost Anime Vs Manga:

Just checked and found that 07-Ghost anime will end in episode #25, around manga version plot at chapter 24-25. Instead of Frau and later Hakkuyen meeting and congrating Teito at the end of exam in the manga version, anime goes high climax in another version of Ayanami fighting Teito who just came out of his exam hall.

Guess I'll have to catch up on the chapters from 24 till the ones that I'm currently catching up from there. Such a pity, considering 07-Ghost, unlike D.Gray Man and Yami no Matsuei, has consistent chapters. Moreover, the background music for 07-Ghost is nice.

One Piece #418:

While hiding within the Marine ship, Luffy dreamed of his separated comrades and woke after yelling their names. Hebi Hime imagined how she got closer with Luffy on the ship and got excited over it. Flashback in other place, Namie landed on a weatheria island and was taken in by an old man who tried to cheer her up with wind knots. In return, she tried to help back by breaking up a cyclone storm. The old man told her that the cyclone was his experiment on the island for weathers and the weatheria island was a floating island on the sky. Namie was shocked. Other place, a little boy, his grandfather and his dog found Franky lying on the snow. They tried to give him something to warm himself up but Franky ended up luring them to dance along with him. The boy’s grandfather told Franky that the place was Mechanical island – a place for genius. Franky froze up and collapsed. In the medical building, the doctors were surprised to find Franky a cybord and having no cola to fuel Franky up, they used tea instead. Franky’s personality changed gentleman-like and even offered the boy and his grandfather tea. The boy missed Franky’s funky self. A signage of the building fell off revealing a name.

Valkyria Chronicles #15:

Squad 3 and 7 members were in depressed mood after the mission that had resulted to deaths of many locals. The commander summoned all captains and told them of an arrangement for party to everyone to boost the morales of the people. Welkin and others suggested Rosie to sing as representative of squad 7 but she refused for she did not want to sing in front of a particular race, hinting Issac. Welkin tried to talk Rosie through but in vain. Feeling hurt, Issac went to wash her tank, not concentrating. Ramel came along and tried to cheer her up. Issac summoned her courage and asked Rosie of her hatred for her race. Rosie related her sad past when her parents were killed before her eyes after they tried to let Issac’s race people hide within their house. Issac pleaded Rosie to sing for their squad at the party, in return, she would not turn up for the event. Later, Welkin and Alicia were shocked. Issac stated her reason to Welkin who decided to respect her choice. Alicia was angry and complained to Fladio. As the party started, Fladio managed to drag Issac to the backstage. Despite her unhappiness, Rosie decided to sing for everyone just for that night. The moods of all people improved during the party. Impressed and pleased, Alicia thanked Fradio. Fradio confessed his feeling for her. Same time, Welkin thought of Fradio’s confession about his love interest in Alicia and felt uneasy.

Valkyria Chronicles #16:

It was the next day after the party, a member of Squad 7 noticed Welkin, Alicia and Rosie’s uneasy expressions. Later after a meeting, Fradio told Welkin that he had tried to confess his feeling for Alicia. Meanwhile, Ramel accompanied Issac to the market to buy things. The Squad 7 member met up with Welkin and told him his past in privacy. The squad member used to have a comrade who loved the same woman he loved but had died eventually even though the squad member gave in to his rival. After that, the squad member could only watch the woman he loved from afar and the woman had become the commander. Back to present, Alicia was feeling frustrated over the entire issue and confronted Welkin for his feeling for her. He expressed none and she walked off disappointed. As Welkin returned to his room, Issac was waiting for him with dinner on the table.

Valkyria Chronicles #17:

Squad 7 was given a risky mission. Before its commencement, the squads celebrated a festival for gift exchanges. Ramel gave Issac a present while she gave Rosie a lucky charm. She also prepared smoke bombs for the upcoming mission. Fadio gave Alicia the stone she had dropped during the last ball event when she and the princess were almost kidnapped.

At the commencement of the mission, Rosie managed to dodge the shoot in time when she retrieved the lucky charm Issac gave her. Welkin ordered her to stay behind to recover. As the mission succeeded, Welkin shot a spark in the sky. Issac and Rosie were relieved. Unfortunately, an enemy soldier spotted them and shot them. Issac fell before the eyes of the shocked Rosie.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #25: Conclusion

Shiga and his men entered the neglected mansion and found Mio safe and sound. After her rest back in her home, Mio’s mother told Mio the truth that her father was still alive. Mio contacted Reiji and told him of Cal and Elen’s whereout. She told him that she forgave him and would be waiting for him. Shiga told his men to make sure that the Phantoms were killed even if they were kids. Mio’s mother was disapproving his deeds. In an old place, Cal yelled at the ghosts of Judy, Lizzie and a man of her justice before she made her way to the meeting place. In the church, Elen was praying when Reiji approached her, wanting to be the one to kill Cal, as he would be the only one who mourned for her death. Later, Cal entered the church only to be confronted by Reiji. Meanwhile, Elen faced off Shiga and his men in cross fires. In the church, Reiji thought of an alternate circumstance when he and Cal were travelling peacefully on the highways in a car. Back to reality, he shot Cal and cried in angst as she died in his arms with a smile. Outside, Elen eliminated Shiga’s men. Scythe made his appearance with his six female masked assassins. As Reiji laid Cal to rest, he picked his rifle and made his way out of the church, ready to kill for his survival.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #24:In the Stomach

Envy taunted Marco for human weakness in emotions. Along the corridor, hidden in the darkness, Pride told Bradley off for misbehaving to ‘Father’. At the isolated hut, Gluttony attacked Roy and the Elric brothers. The doctor prepared his jeep to send Lan Fan, Riza and others to safety. Caught in the crossfires and due to lack of space in the jeep, the Elric brothers and Yao Ling volunteered to stay behind to hold back Gluttony that began sucking everything up in his path. Envy appeared in the form of dog and reminded Gluttony not to eat the Elric brothers. Getting the hint, Ed and Al attacked Gluttony while Yao Ling faced off Envy. In the mansion, Selim read his composition about his father to his foster mother and Bradley. At the battlefield, Envy distracted Yao Ling’s attention by transforming into Lan Fan. Gluttony sucked Yao Ling. Aghasted, Ed caught onto Yao Ling and Envy grabbed Ed. Three of them were devoured by Gluttony. Al screamed in angst. In the doctor’s place, Lan Fan was being held back from going after Yao Ling due to her weak condition while Roy and Riza insisted on returning to the military to check on King Bradley – the Homunculus. At the building, Riza insisted waiting for Roy who entered it. Within the building, Roy was shocked to learn that the overall top military as a whole was in league with the Homunculi. He finally understood Hughes’ words that the military as a whole was a danger itself. Meanwhile, Ed woke to find himself in the darkness filled with red liquid and skeletons. He screamed his confusion of his whereout.

Valkyria Chronicles #09:

Oswald wrote a letter back home and later reported for duty to Sulveria. Meanwhile, the commanders were discussing of the recent battles as well as the new recruits. Later, the prince told Sulveria of his return to his homeland alone and she was not happy. She ignored Oswald who wondered of her coldness. Later in the main office, Sulveria requested at least one person to escort the prince. Other place, the crowd saluted to the king. In the room of the royalty, the officials taunted the ignorant people. The prince was wary of his sibling who competed with him for power. In the building, Oswald recalled his duty to make sure Sulveria was kept away from Lord Maxmillie. She commanded Oswald to drive a vehicle. He refused to allow her to go to Maximilian as it was the lord’s request. She walked away. Outside, the soldiers escorted Maximilian. Someone was watching from a rock. It was night and Oswald was still watching Sulveria. Later that night, someone went to visit Sulveria in her room. Both of them suspected Oswald’s intention. Outside the building, a guard approached Oswald who was ambushed in his room by that same soldier. Oswald was being used to cause suspicion to Sulveria before being killed. Sulveria appeared and killed the soldier and saved the stunned Oswald. Sulveria was reminded of her old self and told Oswald that they would help him. He told them of his mission to keep Sulveria from Lord Maximilian. They went after Maximilian. Meanwhile, the people from Central attacked Lord Maximilian’s subordinates. Sulveria slashed opened the gate to reach Lord Maximilian. Same time, assassins attacked Maximilian. Oswald witnessed Sulveria’s true power. They reached Lord Maximilian who remained unhurt. In the Central, the king told Maximilian off for his failure. Next few days later, Oswald had a more peaceful life in his unit under Sulveria’s command.

Valkyria Chronicles #10:

In the forest, Alicia and Welkin sought a hut for shelter for upcoming snowstorm. While waiting for the storm to stop, Welkin told Alicia that his father influenced his interest of nature. She told him that she was an orphan. Welkin told her that his father was guilty for not able to save his mother who died in a battle. Alicia told Welkin that her bakery boss gave her headscarf to her on her first day of work. They fell asleep. In the middle of the night, Welkin woke Alicia in noise from intruders. A man held a bomb at them who aimed their guns at him. The man pointed his rifle at Welkin. Other place, squad 7 was still waiting for Welkin and Alicia. Rosie was getting impatient. Issac was searching for something while she worried for Welkin. In the snowy hut, the man shot in wrong directions as he was already wounded before he came. Alicia refused to listen to the man’s threat and demanded to check his wound. He gave in. In the woods, Rosie was still worried, so were others. In the snow hut, the man admitted that his wounds were inflicted from battles. The man knew he was about to die soon. He told Welkin and Alicia that he was a son of a farmer who joined the army for honor. His dreams shattered as his comrades died around him. He could not bear it and tried to escape but was shot injured by his comrades. The man put the bomb pin back and told them that he was glad to meet them. With that, he died. Next day, the soldiers from the man’s side found his corpse buried. Meanwhile, Alicia and Welkin managed to meet the others in squad 7 who were relieved.

Valkyria Chronicles #11:

In the palace, the princess was being told off by her adviser of her responsibility while she watched enviously of a bird that hopped freely outside her window. Welkin, his friend who was a captain from other squad, Issac and Alicia attended a formal ball chaired by the royal family. Sulveria and her comrade attended the ball in disguise as couple. Alicia was aghast to see Sulveria and told others of it. Later that night, Welkin and his squad captain friend were awarded medals for their success in battles. Alicia sought for fresh air in the corridor area and was confronted by Sulveria’s comrade. He warned her to stay away from upcoming trouble and left. Meanwhile, Welkin and his friend sought fresh air out of the hall and started discussing about Alicia. His friend asked Welkin how he was feeling for Alicia. Suddenly, Alicia turned up and told them of the earlier words from Sulveria’s comrade. Later that night, the princess departed to rest and was kidnapped. Alicia who lost her way in the hall witnessed the kidnapping and was being hit unconscious and taken away as well.

Valkyria Chronicles #12:

Alicia and the princess were put on a pick-up as they were taken away. Oswald witnessed it and reported to Sulveria and her comrade. Sulveria found the stone that Alicia had dropped. Meanwhile, Welkin and others were looking high and low for Alicia. Welkin’s friend confronted Sulveria and others as Sulveria was holding the stone he had given Alicia. Alicia woke to overhear the drivers. Meanwhile, Sulveria’s comrade told Welkin and others what happened. Meanwhile, the princess’s adviser was pleased with the princess’s disappearance. Same time, Issac sent her pig to trace Alicia’s scent but it failed. Welkin wanted to work with Sulveria and others to save Alicia. Ellet was taking interviews when she spotted Welkin and his friend- Faldio. She went to talk to them. Oswald and others set off. Meanwhile, Ellet was not happy with her lack of information. On the truck, Alicia woke the princess up. The princess was unconcerned. Ramal and Faldio rode on bike. Welkin and Issac pursued on their tank. Meanwhile, Faldio and Ramal caught up the truck. So were Issac and Welkin. The princess did not plan to escape. Ellet overheard the princess’s advisor and his follower’s evil plot. Meanwhile, Alicia tried to convince the princess to leave but an enemy took her hostage. Meanwhile, Sulveria and others ambushed the kidnappers’ comrades. On the truck, Welkin shot the kidnapper away from Alicia. The princess leaped to safety at Welkin’s side. Faldio managed to control the truck in time. Alicia was not happy with condition of her dirtied dress. All of them returned to the castle. The princess’s return depressed her advisor. Ellet went to meet Alicia and others. She told them to take care. Back in castle, the princess told Welkin that his and Alicia’s trust with each other had changed her mind, making her stronger. Later, Welkin thanked Faldio for his giving Alicia the stone that saved her. He asked Welkin what happened if he also loved Alicia and walked away.

Valkyria Chronicles #13:

Squad 7 and other squad were commanded to infiltrate the city earlier invaded by the enemy in disguise as peasants while other squad people distracted the attention of the enemy troops, sacrificing themselves so as to ensure the success of the infiltration. As night fell, the two squads successfully entered the city and joined the resistance force there. Rosie was at loggerhead with the man in charged because of his race. Issac told them that all of them would be fighting alongside as comrades. Rosie and the man had a walk in the city and he had to feign molesting her to get their attention away from a suspicious enemy soldier. Rosie was pissed off with him. Meanwhile, Alicia was being told how the people had been sent for labour in a non-humane way after the city was conquered. The resistance force vowed to fight the enemy and to protect their own people and the two squads advised them on strategies. All of them were divided for three missions, one to distract the enemy by destroying the surveillance systems, other to attack the enemies silently and also to release the locals who were held hostage for hard labour within the camp.

Valkyria Chronicles #14:

The squads and resistance force set off. Rosie was displeased to find herself in the same team as the man in charged of the resistance force. He told her that despite her saying that she was a soldier before her status as a woman, he knew she was more humane than anyone else. Their mission was to rescue the people locked in the camp. When they infiltrated the camp, the man’s hand sign was too fast for Rosie to catch and she was displeased. They managed to get the people out of the hut where they were locked up. Rosie was aghast by the smelly environment they had been forced to stay and the man told her of his people’s suffering under the enemy’s rule. They set off to bind bombs to the railway track. Same time, Alicia, Welkin and others were in charge of attacking the enemy’s surveillance to distract them from the other teams who tried to rescue the people. The enemy commander was alerted of the attack and he travelled on the train with his subordinates to attack the escaping people. The resistance leader detonated the bombs but some of them failed to blow up. His subordinates told him that Welkin’s team was involved in the helping of the resistance group. The enemy commander threatened Welkin to lead his squads to retreat with the lives of the people. Welkin was at a loss. His friend of other squad made the decision on his behalf and ordered resuming attack on the enemy. As they ran out, one enemy soldier aimed his rifle at Alicia but the friend saved her. Welkin had mixed feeling as he witnessed their contact. The enemy leader activated the bombs at the people. Rosie was angered and tried to attack the train but was stopped by the resistance leader. Issac who was controlling a tank saved them in nick of time by shooting the inactivated bombs, disabling the tank completely. As Rosie grieved for the dead, she still could not forgive the people as she recalled how her parents were killed before her eyes years ago by the same people whose city were currently conquered.

COMMENT: New OP and ED

Valkyria Chronicles #08:

Alicia and others were shocked to see Selveria and the prince. They went into argument and Alicia aimed her gun at them. Selveria activated her strength and slashed off Alicia’s bullets. With that, Selveria and the prince left. Outside, others were waiting when they sensed something in the air. So were Selveria and the prince. It was a tank from Imperial and it attacked the building, which Alicia and the others were checking. Welkin’s younger sister and other saw it. Faldio told Alicia and others to move ahead without him. Welkin tossed Alicia to Faldio as the collapsing ceiling separated them. In the city, Damon’s men were being hunted and executed by the opposite troops.

Alicia woke to find Faldio hurt by a fallen rock. She gave him first aid and tried to find the way out. Faldio hoped Welkin would be all right. Alicia was optimistic. While being trapped, Faldio told Alicia of a great beauty in the university whom Welkin managed to pursue. But Welkin’s words of her bones offended her. But they eventually became lovers. Outside the ruins, Welkin’s sister found Welkin and he told them that Alicia and Faldio were trapped inside but he vowed he would save them. Inside, Faldio and Alicia did not give up hope. They heard Welkin’s voice outside and they communicated. Inside, Alicia and Faldio saw some strange creatures approaching them. Welkin knew they were lizards which emerged from outside and told them to track with the lizards. Outside, Welkin noticed light coming out from a hole as it reflected light from sun. Alicia and Faldio followed Welkin’s instruction and reached an exit. Faldio recalled the time when Welkin turned down the woman he loved and he stated it was all right as she had made her choice. The incident happened on the girl’s wedding day. Welkin was curious with the lizard. Later, squad 1 was concerned with Faldio’s wound. Meanwhile, they updated Faldio that Fouzen had fallen to their enemy.

Naruto Manga errors:

I've been re-reading Naruto manga 46 and like Issue 449's last panel where the supposedly lost sword during Team Taka's fight against Kirabi in Cloud Village was reflected in the panel, I notice that there's another flaw in Issue 428.

The time appearance of Konohamaru and Naruto is entirely wrong! 13 year old Naruto teaching Genin Konohamaru rasengan!

Bear in mind Naruto is 2 years older than Konohamaru and Konohamaru attains Genin rank at age of 13! The editor must have forgotten to point this out to the manga creator that time.

Dragon Ball Kai #09:

In the city, the Saiyajins sent explosive at the confused bystanders, turning the city into desert. From afar, Piccolo and others sensed it. Meanwhile, the Saiyajins planned to find information on dragon balls. On the news, Roshi and others learned of the disasters caused by the Saiyajins. They hoped for Gokun’s quick arrival. Along snake route, Goku was rushing. As the Saiyajins – Vegeta and Pakka approached the location, Piccolo, Kirin, Gohan and others got together, preparing for the battle and faced off the two Saiyajins who recognised Piccolo’s voice when he last defeated one Saiyajin. The two Saiyajins recognised Piccolo’s original tribe and demanded for dragon balls. Piccolo faced off them. Kami who was the creator of dragon balls was watching the battle. He was Piccolo’s ancestor. The Saiyajins released 6 hrenchmen at Gohan and others. More of Gohan and Kirin’s allies came to fight. One of Saiyajin – Vegeta revealed his strength by killing one of his hrenchmen. Meanwhile, Goku had a bad feeling as he rushed. Piccolo told Gohan to detect enemy’s ki. The media reporters were filming the battle to television. One hrenchman exploded himself with Yamcha. Kirin was aghast to find Yamcha dead and was angry. Bulma was upset as she watched the battle live on television. Kirin vowed to revenge for Yamcha.

Code Geass R2 #01:

After Suzaku’s shooting of Lelouch, life returned to normal as Zero’s execution was publicized in news and Black Knight collapsed. In 2018, C.C followed Japan rebels in the sky for an operation. In school, Lelouch who lost his memory was back in school under close watch of a Britainnian military officer. Lelo7uch was given a fake background as his classmate’s elder brother. Lelouch was awared of Zero’s past act but was not aware that he was Zero that time. In Tokyo, Eleven (or Japanese) continued to be suppressed as commoners were told of Zero’s tricks and crimes. Other place, Lelouch and his brother went to see a boxing ring fight where the Elevens continued to be taunted as they had to entertain Britainnian. Along the way, Lelouch ran into Kallen who was working as a bunny waitress who was harassed by a Britainian mafia. Lelouch challenged the mafia with a game of chess. Meanwhile, most of the Black knights were sent to prison. In the casino, Lelouch won the game of chess but the mafia wanted his men to arrest him. Suddenly, there was an explosion and Kallen acted to attack the mafia while pulling Lelouch along. An airship rode by C.C. and others piloted. Lelouch was confused. Somewhere else, there was a meeting of the higher authority from Chinese Federation and Britainnian. They heard an explosion from casino. Within the tower, Lelouch who reunited with his younger ‘brother’ were confused as they watched the Britainnian storming in shooting people. Kallen joined her group and rode her robot to find Lelouch. Lelouch and his younger ‘brother’ hid in a warehouse where they were separated. Lelouch fell. In school, the other students were worried for Lelouch. In the tower, Lelouch panicked for his younger brother as he made his way through the corpses. One of them still clunging photo of Zero. Just then C.C. came and told him that she was coming to retrieve him. She told him of their pact and he walked towards her. Suddenly, someone shot her. It was the Britainnian army who started burning the corpses and some people who were still alive. The army leader told him that they had knew his schedule and found means to trap him. He and his men were prepared to shoot him. Lelouch was aghast as he held C.C. in his arms. C.C. suddenly kissed him, reviving his memory and his Geass power. He finally realised his past life had been a fake and replication. He remembered Suzaku and Nunally. Lelouch also recalled on that day when Suzaku shot him, he stated that he would not ask for Lelouch's forgiveness as they were friends after all. Back to present, the army was shocked that C.C. was still alive as Lelouch confronted them and manipulated them to commit suicide with his Geass. Lelouch was going to change the world as the others from Knightmare welcomed his return. Other place, Suzaku told others of Britainnian that he was the one who killed Zero.

Valkyria Chronicles #07:

The military was having a meeting and the general Damon was having poor judgement in strategies. Other place, Gregor caught sight of his colleague having fun with girls and was not happy about it. Later, his colleague approached him and talked about boundaries. Gregor was planning to destroy the tank that resulted to downfall of his previous battle. In the night, other place, team 7 people were relaxing when a member from Squad 1 told them off for gambling while on duty. Alicia came along and treated her followers with bread. Ramal of squad 1 was not pleased as she pulled him to ask Issara for Welkin. But Ramal insisted he was looking for other captain. Other place, Welkin was sketching insects while Faldio accompanied him. Alicia, Issara and Ramal ran to them. Ramal wanted to talk to Faldio about attitude of team 7. Welkin was all right with discussing a topic of history Darcsen battles together that had left no record.

Next day, a general was riding through town of Darcsen and was informed of withdrawal of militia. Other place, Ramal went to Faldio’s office. Ramal was still not satisfied with Squad 7. Faldio told Ramal his reason for not taking up a mission. Later, Ramal was not happy as he travelled with Issac, Alicia, Faldio and Welkin across the desert. The car broke down and Isara offered to help Faldio with the repair. Issara was okay with not going with others by foot while she repaired the car. Ramal offered to stay with Issara. Faldio, Alicia and Welkin went ahead as they guessed Ramal liked Isara. At the car, Ramal insisted to Issara that he stayed behind not because of her and she continued with the repair of car. Other place, Alicia and others were examining the wall in a structure of the Darcsen war. Meanwhile, the prince and his follower were discussing of the war in the past and the legend. Meanwhile, Alicia and others were discussing the extinct of the nation – Valkyria. Alicia found a strange door and approached it. Same time, the prince’s follower activated a door. Alicia felt the vibration and found the door opened. Fladio and Welkin approached it and found more data. Welkin told Faldio not to proceed, as it could be dangerous. Alicia and Faldio insisted on proceeding. Other place, the prince and his follower examined the inscription, they eventually ran into Welkin and others.

Dragon Ball Kai #07:

Goku ate fast so that he could continue with his training to reach Bubble – Kaio’s pet. Kaio told Goku of his boring daily life. He told Goku that Saiyajin’s original planet had the same gravity as his planet and that was how they trained themselves. Same time, Paccolo trained Gohan. At night, Gohan asked Piccalo about his past fights with Goku and commanded that Piccalo was not as nasty as his grandparents stated. Piccolo roared Gohan to sleep. Three weeks passed. On Kaio’s planet, Kaio was enjoying food while Goku continued chasing Bubble and finally succeeded. Kaio was impressed and believed Goku could lead Kaio-ken. Same time, Piccalo continued training Gohan in tough conditions. Gohan began to encourage himself in his own way. Same time, the others were training in other place. On Kaio’s planet, Kaio howled his loud voice, which rebounded back. He also showed off his other powers. A grasshopper –like creature – Gregor appeared in front of Goku. Kaio told Gregor to fight Goku. He passed a heavy hammer to Goku (who could bearly lift it) and told him to train with it. Gregor flew like lightning and faced off Goku who was too slow to counteract him. Kaio left them to train. Goku and his hammer destroyed Kaio’s car. Meanwhile, the others completed their training to prepare going back to Earth to continue their self-training. On Kaio’s planet, Goku continued chasing Gregor and finally hit him lightly on his head. Kaio warned Goku that training under him would be tough and Goku was prepared. On Earth, a witch was employed to see the future but she was unable to do so. Same time, Gohan was still training. Kaio was also planning to teach Goku the killer technique and Kaio-ken.

COMMENT: Don’t know if I’m just sensitive but Goku and Naruto had same liking of wearing in orange. Overall, the plot for Dragon Ball Kai continued to be too straightforward and expected.

Detective Conan Manga #64:

Managed to complete the manga today. It comprises 4 stories.

- Conan and the detective kids went on a fishing trip and found a dead rich woman left within a water cave. One of her subordinates had murdered her because she had left her staff to die a year ago when he attempted to rescue her in an incident.
- A woman who won a lottery wanted to pass the money to her childhood friend who had saved her life. Two imposers went to claim as her childhood friend. Mori Kogoro was employed to expose whom the real childhood friend was. In the midst of the incident, Conan and others were informed of a killer who also had similar scar. The two imposers were found not to be the suspect but one of them had seen the killer before.
-Takagi, Sado and others were assigned to track down the murderer before the deadline was over. There was another murder and all evidences showed each letter - N, S, E and W on their backs. The fourth victim turned out to be the earlier three cases' murderer. The 4th case's murderer was the son of the third victim. The 4th case murderer almost shot Takagi. In the hospital after the arrest of the murderer and closing of case, Sado kissed Takagi in his ward. Conan and other kids watched with a smile.
-Conan and others saw an advertisement of Kaito Kid's challenge on the newspaper and they went to investigate. (The story would continue in manga #65)

Valkyria Chronicles #06:

A reporter - Irene went interviewing Welkin eagerly and Alicia was not happy, as she knew he might say something that affected the reputation of Squad 7. She went interfering throughout the interview. Irene was displeased and sought to get the details she desired. Later in the room, Alicia told Welkin off. Welkin reminded Alicia that they had to tell Squad 7 of the interview so that the subordinates would not tell unnecessary things. Alicia rushed off to warn others but was hindered by commander who wanted to pass information about something. Other place, Irene tried to interview the members of Squad 7 but failed as everyone tried to show off or bubbling nonsense. Irene was speechless. Meanwhile, Alicia tried to run and met Irene along the way. Irene told Alicia that she had not collected any information. Alicia and Irene were determined to stop each other at any cost. Alicia tried to stop Irene from interviewing Welkin many times. In the end, Alicia tried to follow Welkin everywhere but male toilet. But Irene confronted Welkin. Waiting for too long, Alicia was tempted to crash into the toilet but she had to stop herself. In the toilet, Irene tried to interview Welkin and Alicia bumped into the toilet and attempted to stop them. Welkin asked Irene to treat his subordinates to good food. Welkin invited Faldo’s team over. But Faldo’s subordinates were not happy that other squad was being interviewed. Some subordinates of Squad 1 and 7 broke into fight while others remained ignorant. Alicia was not happy especially when Irene had dragged Welkin off to interview. Other place, Irene commented that Welkin did not believe like a military officer. She finally realised this was what Alicia had been trying to hide and understood Welkin’s personality. She started to interview Welkin. Next day, Alicia was upset, wondering how Welkin was going to damage Squad 7’s reputation. The radio programme hosted by Irene started and she was praising Squad 7 and Welkin. Alicia was glad. Alicia was not pleased to hear that Irene was planning to interview Squad 7.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S 2 #20: Anew Returner

Sumeragi and others interrogated the captured Inoovator pilot when Returner Anew suddenly attacked her fellow colleagues, disclosing her identity as Innovator. The Innovator pilot admitted that Anew was her colleague. Meanwhile, Anew held the youngest staff hostage and forced her to shut down the system. Soma/Marie confronted Anew and faced off with her. In the ship, the Celestial Being meisters made their way looking for members of Innovator. Lockon tried to stop Anew as he reached the place with Setuna. With a trick planned between Setuna and Lockon, they managed to save the hostage. Anew fled and attempted to escape via ship. Along the way, Anew apologised for her failure to her comrade who fled at the same time. Lockon and Setuna went after them in their mobile suits. The escapee was shocked to learn that the ships were controlled by the Celestial meisters. Lockon was forced to shoot Anew. He thought of the time with her and could not bear to shoot. In her ship, Anew whispered that she really loved Lockon as her comrade joined her after her escape from the controlled ship. In other place, Ribbon told Louise to defeat Celestial Being. Meanwhile, Sumeragi and others were fixing the damages. Oo riser was also damaged. Same time, Lockon was upset over Anew’s identity. Setuna knew his situation and told him that he was prepared to kill her on his behalf if necessary. Just then, they received information of invaders. Louise was working with Innovators who planned to capture Gundam 00. Lockon meanwhile was looking for Anew in battle when she confronted and attacked him, giving others chance to attack the rest of the Gundams. Meanwhile, Gundam 00 was still under repair. In space, Lockon tried to persuade Anew but she continued to attack him. Lockon forced Anew out of her suit, preparing to make her his even if she was his enemy. Anew stood up and called him foolish, fighting him again despite Lockon’s pleading. Setuna whose Gundam 00 was repaired in time, arrived and shot her. In mental mind, Anew told Lockon of her feeling for him. In a flash, Anew and her suit exploded in space. Lockon screamed. Back in Celestial Being base, Lockon hit Setuna for the death of Anew. He begun to scream and cry. Saji was worried of his possible confrontation with Louise.

One Piece Issue #542: Another Incident to be related

While Ace was being shipped to his execution destination, Luffy and others were fighting within the prison building, wanting to rescue Ace. The battle in the building intensified as more prisoners were freed and wardens joined in the confrontations.

Naruto Issue #447: Believe

While Konan grieved over Yahiko’s death, Hanzo’s men sent kunais at the stunned Nagato who thought of Yahiko’s unaccomplished dreams. He suddenly repelled the kunais, much to astonishment of Hanzo. Nagato suddenly leaped and grabbed Konan to safety. Nagato ordered Konan to hold onto Yahiko and stayed put as he dodged Hanzo’s fire attacks. Hanzo knew Nagato was no ordinary kid and the Konoha ANBU were ordered to kill Nagato and Konan. Nagato used a summoning technique, sending giant statue from the ground despite Konan’s warning. Chakra rods appeared from Nagato’s back into the front of the statue. White dragons emerged from the statue and sucked the ninjas’ souls away. Hanzo commented that Nagato’s rinnegan surprised him and that Nagato was the one pulling the strings. Nagato’s white dragon attacked him but he escaped.

Back to the present, Nagato told Naruto that after Yahiko’s death, he became the leader of the gang on behalf of Yahiko. As time passed, many of his friends died. He taunted people from Fire country talking about peace but their funds from missions actually contributed to wars. He stated that peace of big countries were built on sacrifices of small ones. He told Naruto that his peace was violence towards them. Nagato stated that Jiraiya was only speaking of fantasy and asked Naruto for his answer. Naruto took out Jiraiya’s book ‘Legend of the Gutsy Ninja’ and looked at it. He thought of Jiraiya’s words that people would eventually understand one another. Naruto stated that Nagato could be right. Naruto understood Nagato but he still could not forgive him and that he still hated him. Nagato told him to finish with this. Naruto continued to state that Jiraiya had believed in him and his answer to Nagato was he believed in what Jiraiya believed in. As such, Naruto would not kill Nagato.

Valkyria Chronicles #04:

Aftermath of the battle at the bridge, the squad commander - Welkin chatted with his colleague who guessed he was in love with his officer - Alicia. The enemy troop commanders were not happy with the loss of the bridge. The prince entered in the middle of the discussion and told his followers to root out the enemy while they were still small in force. The followers agreed and set to proceed. Meanwhile, Welkin and his friend were discussing about their superiors while changing into uniform when Alicia accidentially banged in. After some embarrassing moment, she told them about the superior - Damon's calling for them. Later, Damon told them about movements of the enemy troop. But he was not intending to let Welkin and Alicia's team to take up the main operation but as just a shield support. Alicia was not happy but Welkin followed the instruction and departed. Alicia followed Welkin. Alicia complained Damon to Welkin who had noted characteristic of Damon based on his room decoration and preferred not to be operating under him. Meanwhile, the enemy knew the attacking troop from other side would be led by Damon. Same time, Welkin's troop members were not happy that Damon did not acknowledge them as the main force but Welkin commanded them not to mind and told them to clean the quarters in the meantime. In the middle of early foggy night, Damon and his troops attacked the enemy who threw a decoy troop to fool them. Meanwhile, Welkin's team was cleaning their place. Welkin's friend came along to chat with Alicia and told her about Welkin. He told her to trust him before he left. At the same moment, Damon was having a bad defeat under the operation and the enemy insisted going after Damon's troop to destroy it completely. Damon's people begun to run and he ran off by himself, ignoring his subordinates' safety. Alicia was later informed of the situation. Squad 7 was assigned to operation at a Klodean forest. Welkin reverted the status to his followers who followed his instructions. Welkin and Alicia were glad. Faldio - Welkin's friend joined them as well. Welkin was delighted. Alicia had a better view of Faldio who pissed her off for telling everyone in the place that he had seen Alicia's laundried underwear and she had seen his bare body while he was changing. Alicia accidentially slapped Welkin and apologised hastily.

Phantom - Requiem for the Phantom #05: Instant

Tony Stone confronted a man on selling of drugs when Grant went to them and told the man away. The police commented tat Melanie Square was the only mafia that did not sell drugs. Later, Tony met his son and Evan. In a car, Richard arranged a meeting with Tony who disgreed to his deal and refused to betray Melanie Square. Richard and his gang gave him three days to consider and left. They planned to investigate on Inferno. At the base, Ein and Zwei were training when Claudia approached them to assign them a mission. She discussed the details at her place. Lizzie had been assigned another mission at the same time. Zwei's mission was to be McClain Claudia's bodyguard and he also had to monitor a mother and a child. Same time, Tony suggested to his subordinates that he wanted meeting arranged with Inferno as he did not want to betray Melanie Square. Unfortunately, Richard and his gang had already arranged assassinations with Inferno before hand. Meanwhile, Zwei was commanded to do something to do something to the mother and child depending on Tony’s response. The next day, Zwei and Ein went to Melanie Square fun fair to monitor the mother and child of Tony’s while in disguise as a couple. Zwei felt uneasiness when the child smiled at him. That night, Tony had a meeting arranged with Inferno. McCannie and her follower made their way to meet Tony. On the street, Zwei monitored the house that was occupied Tony’s wife and son. Same time, McClainne had a talk with Tony. From outside, someone was aiming a gun at Tony. Meanwhile, she was asking Tony if he was willing to hand Malanie Square to Inferno and he rejected. The gun battle commenced in the office. Ein shot Tony’s men from outside. Zwei was called to shoot Tony’s wife and son. Zwei entered Tony’s son’s room and the boy looked at him in amazement. Eva – the wife entered at the same time. Zwei shot Eva and aimed at the boy. In the alley, Zwei and Ein’s boss met Ein. In a house, Tony saw his wife and son dead. He wept. On the lonely road, Zwei walked and soon entered the house to see McClainne who hugged him, praising him. In the dark room, Ein waited alone.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #13:

A-Law aimed its laser beam at Catron space base and shot. Celestial Being sent reinforcement to Catron. Setuna informed the people in Catron and instructed them accordingly. A-Law was glad as it planned to attack Celestial Being and to capture Memento Mori. The people from Innovator were among the attackers to Catron. In the household, Wong Liu Mei’s man was surprised to see her face being slapped before. Meanwhile, Sumeragi and her people were monitoring and analyzing data when they received data from Wong Liu Mei on weakness of orbital weapon. Lockon and Tieria were to cooperate to destroy it. Same time, the girl from former Gundam Throne received information and set off. In Celestial Being base, Marie told Saji of Louise’s position in A-Law as pilot. Setuna faced off the driver from Innovator as Sumeragi commenced the operation for Tieria and Lockon. A-Law commenced Memento Mori firing as Allelujah begun his part. From her house, Wong Liu Mei was watching. Once the shooting from Memento Mori stopped, the commander of A-Law was shocked to see Celestial Being approaching them. Meanwhile, Lockon was busying doing the shooting. Setuna blocked driver from Innovator from interfering and fought her. Meanwhile, Sumeragi pushed forward her strategy and all GN missiles were directed at A-Law’s Memento Mori. Lockon aimed the missiles at Memento Mori and destroyed it. The A-Law’s ship was destroyed. Celestial Being retreated. The Innovator driver was angry. On Earth, the people from Catron were relieved as they watched pieces of Memento Mori falling like shooting stars onto Earth. Meanwhile, there was a new comer to the Federation colonel.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #14: I can hear songs

Celestial Being detected another enemy. Meanwhile, Ribbons wanted Celestial Being to pay for destroying Memento Mori. At A-Law base, the top decided to target attacks on Celestial Being as most of Catron was destroyed. In space, Setuna received information and tried to locate Celestial Being base and saw raid GN particle. He saw Nena from former Gundam Throne. She told him that she was the one who transferred data to him and he flew off. Nena was not pleased. On Earth, the new comer wanted to pass information to Federation colonel, telling him that someone was trying to start a coup and that the current Federation was more of A-Law’s puppet. In Celestial Being, Ian woke from his injury and went out to see the ship already landed on Earth. On Earth, Saji and others begun their work to repair the ship. Tieria and others updated Ian on the earlier battle when they were trying to destroy Memento Mori. Marie came to bring them food. Sumeragi apologised to Allelujah that Marie was involved in the earlier fight. He forgave her but told her not to get Marie involved again and she agreed. Returner – the new comer chatted with Lockon and she asked him to call her Anew while he asked her to call him Lyle – his real name. Saji was still thinking of Louise. Setuna was searching for his base on Earth and saw the hole caused by Memento Mori. He saw Ali’s gundam in the air and went after him. At Catron, they received information that part of Federation was planning to start a coup at A-Law and Federation was trying to contact Catron. Shirin feared it could be a trap. Just then, they heard a song made by Marina in the orphanage room where she taught the children. Shirin watched from outside the room. In the sky, Setuna chased Ali and reached their old homeland. Ali stepped out of his gundam to face Setuna. Setuna did the same. Ribbons from Innovator stepped out to meet Setuna. Ribbons stated that he had met Setuna 11 years ago through his gundam suit. Setuna was shocked. Ribbons told him that the military intervention was just a test for Gundam 0 and Ribbons had saved Setuna as well as recommended him to Celestial Being. Setuna was suspicious of Ribbons’ intention. He shot Ribbons but Ali shot Setuna first. Setuna hurried back to his suit, injured. Meanwhile, Sumeragi was informed that the enemy had found their location. Tieria and others were called to intercept them. In the sky, Setuna and Ali fought. Other place, other drivers for Innovator fought Tieria and the rest. In the sky, Setuna continued to refuse working for Innovator despite his bad condition. Other place, Marina was praying for peace when a little girl approached her asking her to sing the song with her. In the sky, Setuna and Ali continued their fight. Setuna revealed the improved form of his Gundam 00 and attacked Ali. In the sky, Shirin and her fellow comrades were in their flight when Ali’s Gundam passed by prepared to attack their plane when Setuna’s Gundam came along and helped them in nick of time. As Setuna slashed Ali’s Mobile suit, he heard Marina’s song in his mind. On ground, Marina and the children were singing. Across the land, many people in Catron heard the song and thought of their own family. In space, Louise saw another new machine under A-Law and was informed that it was a present from Ribbons and it was for her. Another A-Law driver was also given a new Mobile suit. The inventor torn up the photo he used to take with Sumeragi in the past.

COMMENT: New opening. Prefer the previous OP.

Fullmetal Alchemist Soundtrack:

Just hunting around...

Valkyria Chronicles #01:

There was a legend of a warrior named Valkyria who slayed a greedy lord who took away food of the people.

Present time, the soldiers were evacuating the commoners in face of upcoming battles. A little boy ran after a squarrel until a girl soldier - Alicia told him not to fall out of the others and reassured him that their troops would win. The boy's mother offered Alicia a bread and she thanked her. They wished one another well as they parted. Just then, Susie ran to her telling her a suspicious spy at the bridge. Alicia ran to check and met other two boy soldiers in hiding. A young man was sitting there writing in a book. Alcia confronted him with her rifle. He told her that he was doing nature sketching and showed her his book. She confiscated his sketch book and arrested him. The man introduced himself as Welkin. He had no idea why she regarded him as a spy. Just then, there was an emergency alarm and she ran to check. Welkin commented the two boy soldiers were too young. Just then, a couple in a truck greeted Welkin and he ran to chat with them. They were concerned of his bound hands and he laughed. In a room, the senior soldiers were discussing while Susie and Alicia watched. They were not happy with the rate of the reinforcement arrival. Just then, the boy soldiers interrupted to look for Alicia. They went to detent Welkin in a warehouse. Welkin guessed something was probably happening in the town and asked Alicia to release him as he needed to meet someone. Alicia did not care and locked him. Outside, the two boys asked Alicia if Imperial army was attacking the town and the town watch had to protect the town. Inside, Welkin eavedropped. In the room, the senior town watch members were allocating roles. In the warehouse, Welkin freed himself. In the office, Susie was still anxious and afraid.

Alicia noticed Welkin's escape and ran after him. He ran into the woods and she confronted him. He hushed her and pointed Imperial troops from afar. He pushed her down. She followed him as he told her that his younger sister was waiting for him. She allowed him off and he thanked her. Just then, she alerted him of surrounding soldiers. Together, they ran as the soldiers fired after them. They hid into a house of Gurther. She was shocked to learn that Welkin was related to a hero. She stomped into a kitchen and was almost cut by Welkin's younger sister's knife. She pointed her rifle at both of them, not believing their words. His sister - Isara snatched the rifle in a confusion and shot the enemy outside. She led them to the weapon storeroom. Alicia finally believed Welkin and returned him his sketchbook. Outside, tanks surrounded their mansion and attacked the building. Alicia threw bombs at them. Welkin was hungry and Alicia volunteered to give him sandwiches after everything was over. Isaara showed them a tank. Alicia was speechless.

Valkyria Chronicles #02:

Isaara told Alicia that the tank was named Edelweiss by her real parents. Welkin entered the tank and operated it. He sent the tank stomping out. Issara piloted the tank while Alicia and Welkin did the firing. The soldiers were speechless by its speed and power. The people of Brulhr were surprised to see Alicia riding on top of a tank. Alicia introduced Isaara and Welkin to them. Susie told Alicia that she knew Welkin at a university and apologised for mistaking him for a spy. Alicia told the others of the presence of the imperial troop. Welkin suggested retreating and was being told off by the senior town watch people. Alicia scolded Welkin. Just then, a soldier told others that the imperial army had sent 6 tanks towards them. The army attacked the town and the people fired them. But the town watch people were too poorly equipped and many fell. In a warehouse, the injured were attended. Isaara told the senior man from driving the tank as it had not completed its maintenance, but he ignored her. Isaara told Welkin. Out in the town, the man attacked the imperial tanks with Isaara's tank but it soon failed with lack of power. Welkin and Alicia ran after it and noticed something bad nearby. The tank was shot. Susie told Alicia that they were running out of medical supply. Alicia was running out of ideas when the chief Laakan arrived, telling them of the smooth evacuation. Welkin suggested retreating. Later, the imperial troop occupied the town. In the tank within its hiding place was Welkin, Alicia and Isaara. From the town, the imperial army was about to procced with the next step when Welkin, Isaara and Alicia riding Edlweiss attacked the enemy. Susie and others meanwhile departed from the region. Gallian army arrived and the imperial army was forced to withdraw. Alicia and others were relieved. In the tank, Alicia told Welkin that her priority was to ensure minimal deaths and injuries. Later, they reunited with other town watch people. From a side, Alicia was deep in thought, watching sunset as she used to be in bakery at Bruhl until the battle. Susie, Isaara and Welkin joined her. Welkin told Alicia about living as a circle of co-existence. Alicia wanted to join Militia. Susie was aghast. Alicia told Susie that she wanted to end battle and sworn to return. Next day, Alicia was packing her things when she saw news of Bruhl's surrender. Susie was also joining Militia. Alicia was called to meet the 3rd commander. Along the corridor, Alicia accidentially banged into Welkin and was surprised.

Valkyria Chronicles #03:

Alicia was assigned as assistant to Welkin in Squad 7. Welkin requested for Isaara to be placed in Squad 7 as she was familiar with Elweiss maintenance. Along the corridor, Faldio met Welkin and chatted as they were old friends. Alicia was surprised that despite them in different majors, they knew each other in the university. Welkin told Faldio that he had decided to join Militia after witnessing deaths in Bruhl. They shook hands. Later, at the meeting of Squad 7, Alicia noticed that some of the members in Squad 7 did not seem pleased with Welkin's style and his lack of experience in the battle. Welkin told the subordinates that the most important thing was living and that as long as they remained alive, there was always hope. He also told them that he would do his ulmost to keep them alive. At dusk, some soldiers of Squad 7 complained about Welkin among themselves. In the conference room, the commander briefed her suborinates of plan in Vasel and their priority was to gain control of the bridge. Next day, the troop set off. Along the way, Welkin chatted with Alicia until they reached close to Vasel town which was already in smoke of the aftermath of battle. Alicia and Welkin saw their subordinates bullying Isaara because of her Darcsen heritage. Welkin suggested a bet to capture the bridge with Squad 7 alone within two days. Alicia told him off later but he was confident. Alicia was confused. Later at night, Alicia was surprised that Welkin's fog prediction came true just by looking at the flying height of a swallow. They summoned the others under Squad 7 who taunted Welkin for his plan. Alicia relayed the plan to others and they commenced their plan. The tank entered the river. The others travelled via boat. On the other side of the bank, the enemy soldiers did not detect anything. Edelweiss emerged and fired at the bridge as signal. Isara sent Edelweiss attacking the enemy troop and the others of Squad 7 moved in with the attack, misleading the enemy of their strength force. The attack was a success. Next day, the other troops moved in across the bridge while Welkin thanked all subordinates for the success. The subordinates were convinced of Welkin's ability but not all of them could accept Isara.

Phantom - Requiem for the Phantom #03: Practice

Claudia was looking at Zwei's original passport, revealing his real name to be Reiji until Lizzie approached her. Other place during daytime, Zwei underwent physical training to be an assassin. In the town, a man saw a dead man in the Gents. On the street, Lizzie wandered along the path. In the house, Zwei was listening to a news about the murder of a cop. He knew it was the doing of the girl assassin - Ein as she went off for another assassin job. She was being asked on Zwei's progress by her master. He told her to take off her clothes as he rubbed lotion over her skin. He told her to finish Zwei turning him into perfect assassin machine. Next day, Zwei saw the return of Ein. She told him to prepare for something. In other room, a man - Wallace was ranting to Claudia and Ein's master about his contribution and him being suspected by them. He demanded assistance by Inferno. In a room, Ein told Zwei to choose a gun for his first mission as a test. She led him to the location. They met Wallace with other members of Inferno just outside their warehouse. Syncth - Ein's master told Wallace to run in 10 minutes' time. Failing which, he would send someone to take his life. Angered, Wallace stomped into the house. Syncth commanded Zwei to kill Wallace. Zwei was horrified. Ein threatened him to carry out the mission by pointing her pistol at his forehead. Leaving with no other choice, Zwei took the pistol and set off. McGwire was invited to witness Zwei's ability. In the house, Zwei tried to think in the way of the hunted, what weapon he might choose or method to carry out. Outside, Ein was confident of Zwei's skills. In the house, Zwei confronted Wallace who kicked off his own gun and demanded negotiation and asked him about his own life. Zwei noticed another gun hidden on Wallace's waist. Zwei shot him but he ran and ducked from the shot. Outside, the others waited in the car in case Zwei failed his mission. In the warehouse, the shooting battle went on and Wallace stepped on Zwei's hand and kicked him in his gut. He hit him against the wall and pointed his gun at his head. Zwei cut him with his knife and shot him. He fell on his knees as Ein approached him, praising his success for the first time. She told him that he had to throw away his heart and emotion in order to be free as Zwei. She pointed her gun at him. She shot at other direction. Zwei stared at the ceiling and was commanded to stand. In the car, McGwire asked Claudia where she found Zwei and she told him that the Japanese Governement had recommended and sent him to her. In the warehouse, Ein told Zwei that he was now officially a member of Inferno.

07-Ghost #03:

Children ran across the passage and lit up the lamps. Outside, Teito was looking at the flower. Two priests were approached by two nuns who wanted to attend to Teito whom they couldn't find. Outside, the people were called to enter the building before it was dark. Teito was making his way out when one of the 7 priests pulled him back. He carried Teito back. Another priest put the flower in Teito's hair. They took him to the dining hall. The nuns were happy and pulled him to the food. Teito was shocked to see the food was fisheyes. Another priest ate flower. Hungry, he did not care and ate eyefish and found it good to eat. The nuns asked for Teito's name. He did not answer and they did not mind. Teito continued to worry for Mikage.

Other place, Ayanami was concerned for Teito's whereout. Chairman Miroku asked Ayanami to make Teito his Beglenier. Ayanami questioned Miroku's intention to take in Teito. He replied that he was just concerned as he had been a slave. Meanwhile, the nuns were happy to clear the place for Teito who assisted them in mopping the floor. Flashback, some students bullied Teito who was an ex-slave. Mikage went to his aid that time. Later, Mikage asked Teito for his name and he told him. Back to present, Teito prayed to God for safety of Mikage and did not wish to stay in the church forever. Just then, he saw an old man approaching him in the middle of the night. He told him about his late wife who was buried in the church. Being lonely, he did not want to go home as there was no one whom he could return to. He commented that Teito had the same sad eyes as him. He asked Teito for his problem. Teito told him that he could only recall bits of his past and he couldn't protect his own friend. The old man stated a particular him could grant his wish if he went before the midnight bell tolls. Just then, the nuns went looking for Teito. Meanwhile, Teito returned to his room, placed the flower on his bed and planned to leave the place. He sneaked out of the building. One of the priests was waiting before him. Another appeared. Teito revealed his Zaiphon power, determined to save Mikage. The priests knew where he learnt the power from the institution. The blond priest - Frac dodged Teito's attacks calmly. Frac hit Teito in his gut and pushed him to the other priests. In his bed, Teito called for Mikage's name. In the dark room of the school, Mikage was bound to the chair while Ayanami threatened him with his family members, especially his younger sister. In his bed, Teito woke in shock. He remembered the old man's words and got up. Outside, the bell sounded. Frac was feeding a cat when he sensed something. In the corridor, Teito waited and met the old man again.

Bleach #216:

Ichigo confronted Ulquiorra and demanded him to leave Orihime. Ulquiorra reassured that he was not commanded to kill Orihime but he intended to kill Ichigo by his sword. Ichigo was pleased as Ulquiorra had acknowledged his skill by drawing his own sword. With that, they exchanged blows.

Out above the city, the Arrancar leader decided on the people to fight on behalf of Aizen who was trapped by Chief Commander's flames. He was awared of the four pillars set up the Soul Society and got an Espada to reveal location of the four pillars. Giant Hollows were summoned. Saifon's vice captain was aghast. The Hollows grabbed the pillars revealing their forms. The Hollows started to attack the pillars which could send the city back if broke. The Chief Commander was not worried as he had already prepared protectors to each pillar. Meanwhile, the four protectors - Shinigamis, including Kira and Hisagi attacked the Hollows and killed them in an instance. Saifon was not pleased with her vice captain's reaction. The Arrancar leader assigned four Arrancars to fight the pillar guards. Kira was being provoked by his opponent who recognised him as being ditched by Gin who left Soul Society. Kira slashed him in his face.

Valkyria Chronicles:

Just came across this anime, like Sengoku Basara and Tales of the Abyss, it is also developed from games. The style of the anime reminds me more of Tales of the Abyss. I'll likely check out this anime since I'm giving up on Sengoku Basara.

Dragon Ball Kai #03:

Raditz used dirty trick to convince Sun Goku letting off his tail before Piccolo could use his new technique to finish him off. As Raditz hit Goku, Gohan crushed his way out and hit Raditz who was shocked at Gohan's power level. As he prepared to kill Gohan who had difficulty manipulating his own power, Goku grabbed Raditz by his back so that Piccolo could finish him off along with him. Before Raditz's death, Piccolo told him about dragon balls which could grant wishes and that he planned to revive Goku who was near his end. Raditz told Piccolo that he had delivered the message to his two comrades and died with a smile as he told him that they would come to Earth a year from now to bring him to life with the dragon balls and to destroy Earth. Piccolo was aghast. In other planet, the two comrades prepared to get the dragon balls to obtain eternal youth so that they could fight forever. On Earth, Buma and others reached Goku who passed away.