I feel sorry for that slab of cow meat. It’s always tough being the first to go.

Ken and two other Japanese chefs get thrown back into past and arrive in the Sengoku Era (the Warring States Period; 1467-1573). Almost immediately, Ken’s presumed co-workers are killed by soldiers.  The only survivor, Ken, is rescued by a female blacksmith, Natsu.

Upon arriving in the Sengoku Era, Ken lost almost all of his memories; the only thing he retained was his knowledge of cooking. To repay Natsu’s kindness, Ken does the only thing he knows how: cook. After seven months of cooking, Ken attracts the attention of a pivotal figure of the era, Oda Nobunaga.

Yup. That is just what Karneval needed… A filler episode! 

Well, their secret didn’t last long. They did what? Ekistics?! Sounds naughty! 

Recap of Pop Go posts published on May 18, 2013.

Opening

• Phantasy Star Online

News

• “BlazBlue” Anime Coming Your Way
• Summer 2013 Anime Chart
• Manga “Limit” To Get Live-Action Adaptation
• Telepathy One: Japan’s Response to Google Glass
• Zod And Superman Collide In “Man of Steel’s” Latest Banners
• Latest Poster For “The Heat”

Reviews

• Anime Review: Devil Survivor 2 The Animation - 7

A pleasant amount of plot development with the usual peeping tom scenario at the side. Aw, got to love these typical character-bonding moments!

A shift away from the usual Izumiko-Miyuki dynamic makes for one of the best episodes of RDG Red Data Girl yet.

Recap of Pop GO posts published on May 16, 2013.

Opening

• The Oblongs

News

• “Batman: Arkham Origins” Teaser Trailer Puts Batman Back In The Fight
• “Pacific Rim” (2013) Trailer #3 (Main Trailer)
• Xbox 360 Disc Changer Is Built From Lego

Reviews

• Anime Review: Arata: The Legend - 6
• Anime Review: Hayate the Combat Butler! Cuties - 6
• Film Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

Segment

• Top 5: Kyoto Animation Anime

Three cuties? More like three idiots. Or one big idiot. 

So…. Does anyone else think that there should be like a club that these spineless protagonists should have to attend? Like AA or something?

Chika brings trouble wherever she goes. Is there a way to help her deal with this issue?

Episode Sex Six, the one where Ledo gets a sex drive. I’m pretty sure there was more to this episode, but I wasn’t paying attention.

To think it only took Tite Kubo 530 chapters to finally pen a relatively enjoyable love story.

Recap of Pop GO posts published on May 14, 2013.

Opening

• ActRaiser

News

• New Poster For “Star Trek Into Darkness”
• “Rayman Legends” Getting Ubisoft-Themed Costumes
• New Poster For “Despicable Me 2”
• Eight New Motion Posters For “Now You See Me”
• Brand New Poster For “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
• Globalizing Japanese Subculture: The Japan Lolita Association
• Latest Poster For “Red 2”
• Oricon Poll: Female Celebrity Fashion Leaders
• Three More Character Posters For “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones”

Reviews

• Anime Review: Zettai Boei Leviathan - 6
• Manga Review: Shokugeki no Soma - 22
• Anime Review: Attack on Titan - 6
• Manga Review: Naruto - 629
• Anime Review: Oreimo 2 - 6

Segments

• Top 5: Films That Failed To Stick The Landing

Where’s Jerry Springer when you need him most? This is good stuff, y’know!