My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “A New Approach”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for “A New Approach”) Welcome back for my thoughts on the Rooster Teeth fantasy anime web series, RWBY—specifically, the second chapter of RWBY: Volume 7, “A New Approach,” which aired on Rooster Teeth FIRST on November 9. We learn a good amount of info here and we’re … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “A New Approach” →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “The Greatest Kingdom”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for “The Greatest Kingdom”) Readers, the wait is finally over—RWBY: Volume 7 has begun. We’re diving back into Rooster Teeth Animation’s anime-style fantasy-action web series with “The Greatest Kingdom” (considering the content of this premiere, the title sounds sarcastic). Released on November 2nd on Rooster Teeth FIRST, … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “The Greatest Kingdom” →

My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 Theories

(SPOILER ALERT—This article will discuss crucial plot points across the whole RWBY series) Over seven months ago, Rooster Teeth dropped "Our Way," the thirteenth and final chapter in RWBY: Volume 6, the latest installment of the fantasy-action anime-style web series. Wild things happened to Team RWBY—Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao Long—and their friends. … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 Theories →

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK

(SPOILER-FREE: Read on for an insightful overview of the web series if you haven't seen it yet) gen:LOCK from Rooster Teeth is the smartest, most character-driven, most compelling entry in the mecha anime genre, period. I'm happy to see how the indie animation studio Rooster Teeth has matured so much over the past few years … Continue reading My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK →

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 8, “Identity Crisis”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for "Identity Crisis") "Identity Crisis" is the eighth episode of Rooster Teeth's mecha anime web series, gen:LOCK, released on March 9th, and lasts almost thirty-two minutes. A climactic battle interwoven with the recruits and their emotional bonds, the show's core theme of identity, and the vast swaths … Continue reading My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 8, “Identity Crisis” →

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 7, “It Never Rains…”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for "It Never Rains...") "It Never Rains..." is the seventh episode of Rooster Teeth's mecha anime web series, gen:LOCK, released on March 2nd, and lasts twenty-four and a half minutes. This is, simple to say, a slow-paced transition episode, but there are many terrific moments, including the … Continue reading My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 7, “It Never Rains…” →

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 6, “The Only Me I Know”

(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for "The Only Me I Know") "The Only Me I Know" is the sixth episode of Rooster Teeth's mecha anime web series, gen:LOCK, released on February 23rd, and is twenty-five and a half minutes long. Simple to say, this episode is thrilling from start to finish with … Continue reading My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 6, “The Only Me I Know” →

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 5, “The Best Defense”

This is an enthralling entry with a focus on character development for a traumatized gen:LOCK recruit, the gen:LOCK process itself, and a battle with an increasingly enigmatic Union mech.

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK – Episode 4, “Training Daze”

This is the best episode so far, packing in everything that I wanted to see with the enthralling team dynamic, a focus on Valentina's gender-fluidity, and mecha action that starts out entertaining before it takes a sharp left turn into suspense.

My 2 Cents on gen:LOCK, Episode 3, “Second Birthday”

This is a conflictive episode for me, since it strengthens the team dynamic of the characters on one hand and presents a tiresome love triangle on the other.