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Kenny is the guy who taught Levi how to [05:43] hold a knife, the original scumbag of the underground. Seeing Levi desperately trying to escape the man who created him is thrilling. It's fast, it's brutal, between two guys who know they're both bad [music] people. Just two acams [05:56] trying to blow each other's heads off. Absolute cinema. [06:40] things really hard in a High school gym. Yeah, good times. This final exam is peak early mha. All Might steps into the villain role with terrifying enthusiasm. Basically acting like a gigantic, grinning natural disaster. He's not [06:52] emits is suffocating. I love that it forces Deku to stop fanboying and Bakugo to stop trying to solo the universe. They get absolutely ragdollled until baggage is the only way to pass the test. Adapt or get crushed by the symbol [07:06] test. Adapt or get crushed by the symbol of peace. [music] scing? [08:09] flack for its power of friendship victories, which is why this fight is so incredibly refreshing. Gildance doesn't beat Natsu with superior magic. He beats dismantles Natsu's entire move set without moving his feet, then hits him [08:22] with a magical flex so insane, Natsu drops to his knees in pure primal terror. It's incredible. It taught Natu that you can't just eat fire and scream necessary humbling for a shownen protagonist. [09:46] the pervy sage had one more trick up his sleeve. But the moment the rain started falling in the armakur, you knew it was over. Jeriah, facing the twisted results of his own teachings, realized his final lesson had to be to die. so Naruto could [09:59] find the answer to peace. It's a gut punch that still hurts a decade later. punch that still hurts a decade later. God man, I need a moment. [10:53] as a high-speed death match. Soon is carrying a century of resentment because her idol and master Yoruichi ghosted the soul society without saying goodbye. The actual fighting is slick. Bleach always delivers on high-speed Shunbo battles, [11:06] and the reveal of Shunko is fantastic hype. But the real meat here is Soy Fuan throwing a 100red years of abandonment issues at Yurui only to realize she never actually surpassed her. It's fast, furious, and ends in a puddle of tears. [11:18] The literal definition of notice me, senpai. [13:18] instant classic. We waited 20 years to see Garp get serious and he opens by dropping a galaxy impact that looks less like a punch and more like a tactical old mentor that sells it. They're trading haki infused punches that [13:31] shatter an island while having a philosophical debate about justice. Seeing the usually lazy Aliji stepping up to match the legendary hero of the up to match the legendary hero of the marines is just peak one piece melodram. [14:02] reaction mashup videos. I mean, this is barely a fight. It's an animation showcase for Madhouse to flex on the entire industry. Genos is using every incinerator cannon in his arsenal, turning the landscape into molten glass. [14:14] looks like he's deciding what to have for dinner. The ending with that death punch stopping an inch from Genos's face is the ultimate demonstration of the power gap. It's hilarious, visually stunning, and perfectly encapsulates the [14:27] stunning, and perfectly encapsulates the tragedy of being Genos. [15:20] Cut you. Hold on. [15:36] manga and are aware of how beautiful its art is, well, guess what? The anime does not disappoint. Kafka in his kaiju form is cornered by Hossha, who overwhelms him with his impressive swordsmanship. [15:48] After a lot of struggle, he was able to escape. Hossha's lightning fast speed was so legit that Kafka wasn't able to keep up with him, even in his kaiju the animators made sure we couldn't. The anime really stayed true to the manga's [16:01] anime really stayed true to the manga's stunning artistry, and we love it. [16:49] animation, this fight was a massive flex. Gil Thunder, the serious lightning spamming Holy Knight, seems to finally have Melodotus on the ropes. It looks intense. I was genuinely worried for the captain. Then Melodus reveals he was [17:01] just tanking hits to triangulate the position of the invisible monster [music] The moment the deception drops, he snipes the creature and it's over. Pure distilled hype. It established the immense power gap of the Sins early on [17:14] playing 4D chess while everyone else is playing checkers. [17:55] inventive fight choreography and sound design in modern anime. And this confrontation is a masterclass in style. Benimaru, the strongest soldier, has to face the doppelganger of his harsh, abusive master, Hibachi. It's a visually [18:07] stunning clash of traditional Japanese martial arts mixed with explosive firepowers. But it's the emotional beat where Benimaru finally uses his master's technique, acknowledging the man he hated to put his spirit to rest that [18:19] lands. It's gorgeous, loud, and incredibly satisfying to watch. The base drops on the impacts alone are worth the price of admission.