The Soga Party may be over

As Caustic from Apex Legends would say, “Breathe it in.” Turns out Ariu is more of a technical fighter than we thought. His sorcery, Sumika:

• Buffs his movement & strength
• Debuffs his opponents by dulling their senses with some kind of invisible airborne neurotoxin
• Immunizes him to enemy sorcery
• Makes him immortal

Judging by his quick recovery from getting his throat slashed, I’m assuming the planet-busting move hurling toward him will slow him down at best. Fights like these remind me that Kagurabachi is Shonen. Everyone is fighting and could die at any moment, but the Soga party really seems to be enjoying themselves. Especially Yoshinojo, who fits into the Battle Beast/Goku/Kenpachi/Sukuna type of character trope. He’s a total adrenaline junkie, and I can’t help but love him. His best line was “Show us all you got. This is the climax.”

Sadly, these characters are most likely going to die

Yoshinojo and Mashiro both have large, gaping holes in their bodies. I know that Shiba is fast, but I don’t know if he can carry three people across the ocean that quickly. They could have all survived, but if so, then why are they absent from modern days? They could survive this battle then die in the war for all we know. We’ll have to wait and see.

The Shiba slander continues

I read that people are calling Shiba a glorified taxi and that he’s only the pinnacle of sorcery today because these guys died. Calling him a taxi is funny, but a stretch. Mind you, Shiba defeated a Mikaboshi soldier by himself just like everyone else present. He only had minor bruises compared to Mashiro, who barely survived. Let’s also not forget that Shiba defeated the Sazanami clan’s top soldiers single-handedly. Put some respect on the “pinnacle of sorcery.” He suffers from offscreen syndrome.

In all seriousness, this Soga party is very powerful and is showcasing some of the most high-level sorcery we’ve seen in the series. This feels like a One Piece situation where the people of the past were much more powerful than current fighters. I’m excited to see the other sorcerers that will be introduced. I’d like to see a young Azami and really just younger versions of the Kamunabi leaders in general. I’m predicting Flame Bone will make an appearance, but not from Hiyuki. Instead, we may see one of her ancestors join the fight. Fingers crossed that the Soga party lives on. I’d like to get to know them more in a casual setting before they are removed from the narrative.

101! Visibility Spell – Weekend Weebs

Wolverine gameplay, massive PlayStation State of Play reveals, and dark forbidden magic secrets—we cover it all in Episode 101 of the Weekend Weebs podcast! Join Alonzo and Jason as they break down the biggest releases in gaming and deep-dive into this week's anime episodes. First up, the guys unpack the blockbuster announcements from the latest PlayStation State of Play. Jason gives his reactions to the unexpected God of War spin-off and the brutal, 10-minute Insomniac Wolverine gameplay trailer. They also dive into the reveal of Marvel Tokan, the upcoming 2D fighting game by Arc System Works featuring Carnage and Green Goblin. Plus, Alonzo shares his hot takes on why the Spider-Man franchise missed the mark for him, before the duo debates whether live-service trends are ruining modern multiplayer titles and clash over the slow, intentional difficulty of Souls-like hits like Elden Ring and Bloodborne. Next, the conversation shifts to weekly anime reviews. Alonzo catches us up on Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 9, analyzing the sudden attack on the Kagemori clan grounds, the looming twin prophecy of chaos, and whether this slow-burn manga adaptation is finally gearing up for a serious tone shift. Finally, the hosts dissect a massive character-driven episode in Witch Hat Atelier Episode 10. They discuss the growing magical bond between Coco and Tartah, look closely at Quifrey's suspicious memory-erasing lies, and debate the ethical boundaries of forbidden magic like invisibility and human cellular healing. Could the dark side of this seinen fantasy world lead to a major character death down the line? To close out the show, the guys talk about Studio Bones production teams and lock in their final predictions for the Spurs vs. Knicks series. If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or hit the subscribe button on YouTube!🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: We have officially launched the ⁠Weekend Weebs Patreon! ⁠Want to watch the unedited, ad-free video versions of these wacky discussions and see our faces?⁠WeekendWeebs.com