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Bakuman. – 19

(Futari to Hitori)
"Together and Alone"

Im so overcome with emotion right now. I never expected that a single episode of Bakuman could turn out so amazing. You expect me to believe something that was able to wring out my emotions and throw me through loops is a mere shounen anime?

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Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector – 19

(Ryuukoou Kengen)
"RyuKoOh's Manifestation"

For an episode where the title made it clear that Bullet and Kusuha were due for an upgrade, Excellen more or less stole their thunder with her sudden and mysterious arrival in the Einst-modified Rein Weiss Ritter. She had the Hiryuu Custom completely at her mercy, and probably would have destroyed it too had Kyousuke not been on board.

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STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto – 19

(Sannin no Nichiyoubi)
"The Three's Sunday"

After seeing Takuto and Sugata out of character in the preview and suspecting that something was up, it wasn't all that surprising to learn that Kou and Madoka were the culprits behind it. It was a bit predictable in that sense, but that didn't take away from what followed suit with some really tough maidens who aren't so easily fooled.

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GOSICK – 06

(Haiiro no kami wa Dh o Yobi Yoseru)
"The Gray Wolf Summons a Compatriot"

Almost unexpectedly, the story completely shifts focus to our golden haired heroine, and sure enough, my interest meter skyrockets. Whether it's the sudden fragility she displays, or the endearing blushes exposing her dere, Victorique rightfully takes reign in being the center of attention. After all, who's the goth(s)ic(k) one?

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Tegami Bachi REVERSE – 19

Is this the real reason Gauche left Gymnopedies behind? It might be time to retire Nocturne #12.

(Akui de Naku, Zouo de Naku)
"Without Malice or Hatred"

For two guys driven by hatred, I loved the level of respect between Zazie and Jeel when they were in agreement that they can't get along and had to fight one another. It put an interesting spin on what was in reality two victims who shouldn't be fighting in the first place, but had to due to the upper echelons in Amberground doing as they please.