WSR 9-24-18

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Dr. Stone 75

The Kingdom of Science mounts their attack, utilizing a sound weapon when the tank is defeated by pitfalls. But the tables start to turn, even as Ukyo and Nikki stop a female villager from reporting to Tsukasa. Taiju uses the sound disc, taking some of the damage to stop the reinforcements, the Cave of Miracles retaken with no casualties.

We Never Learn 80

Yuiga and his younger twin siblings Hazuki and Kazuki, as well as Mafuyu and Asumi all go to the public bath and, after his teacher slips and is knocked out, Yuiga helps her. She’s awkward about it and Hazuki pulls off Mafuyu’s towel, the situation ending as Hazuki and Kazuki haven’t returned Mafuyu’s underwear that they took earlier.

Fire Force 137-138

Vulcan and Maki seemingly defeat the puppet-master’s Dominion marionette, but she reveals she has more. Meanwhile, the rest of the 8th Brigade approach Kurono, who’s holding Nataku hostage. But the White Hoods arrive, thinking that Nataku is the 6th Pillar

Black Clover 174

After Yami and Jack, with Finral’s help, dispatch the Magic Knights outside, we see that Langris’ subordinates are proceeding further in, wounding Nebra. The moving dungeon is outside the capital, Nozelle flying in Noelle and other Magic Knights to offer support.

One Piece 918

Luffy, with Tama’s help, manages to tame Speed with her dango powers and escape with Zoro and Okiku. Meanwhile, Law learns that Hawkins knows about his alliance with the Straw Hats, meeting up with them as they escape Bakura and give the bounty of food and water to Okobore Town’s people.  Law then suggests they go to the ruins of Oden Castle to learn a shocking truth.

My Hero Academia 199

In a flashback, we learn how Tokoyami was inspired by Hawks to focus on his strengths, leading to the Dark Fallen Angel technique, where he can essentially glide with Dark Shadow. He gets Aoyama to safety, who then uses his Navel Laser to expose Kuroiro, but Kinoko is using her Mushroom Quirk as a backup under Kendo’s guidance.

Seven Deadly Sins 282

Gowther enters Mael’s mind, trying to prove that the Goddess can still live in spite of his past mistakes, showing that his hatred of the doll was misplaced and that he killed Gowther the Demon’s beloved Glazina, which Gowther the doll was designed after. Mael finally gains new resolve and expels the Commandments, saving Gowther before he falls

WSR 9-17-18

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Fire Force is still delayed, unfortunately. 

But in weekly manga news, 2 new Jump Starts in Weekly Shonen Jump. Teenage Renaissance David by Yushin Kuroki and I’m From Japan by Seiji Hayashi.

Teenage Renaissance David features a protagonist who looks like the statue of David, in a highschool that mostly has normal humans, but also has a character referencing the Venus painting and other statues. It’s a gag manga, with some rom-com elements as well.

I’m From Japan features a lead character called Japan Hinomoto who fights with a martial arts style utilizing techniques inspired from various prefectural specialties, like Yamagata’s cherries or folk dances. A gag manga as well, but more focused on martial arts

Dr. Stone 74

Ukyo says he’ll help Senkuu if he promises to not let anyone die, which he agrees to. Meanwhile, Yo has faked his death, Tsukasa going to mourn for him and others, but discovers the radio as Senkuu’s group mobilizes to take back the cave

We Never Learn 79

Yuiga helps at a massage parlor run by the same person who was in charge of the lingerie shop he worked in before. He has surprising talent and has to help all the women he knows, including Mafuyu, Rizu, Fumino and Asumi.

Fire Force 137-138

Black Clover 173

The possessed Golden Dawn Magic Knights attack the royal castle and Yami, along with Finral and Jack the Ripper, fight Langris’ subordinates at the gates.

One Piece 917

As we see the last Headliner, Speed, arrive in town, Luffy and Zoro save Tama, but the Straw Hat captain is enraged that Holdem used pliers on Tama’s cheek, punching out the Lion Smile Fruit fighter.

My Hero Academia 198

Everyone thinks about how to improve from their loss, Aizawa explaining to All Might that the exam is sort of a way for Shinsou to get into the Hero Course. The next match starts, Kendou and Momo’s rivalry coming back and Tokoyami finding a new rival in Kuroiro.

Seven Deadly Sins 281

King’s new power allows him to manifest multiple Spirit Spears and push Mael to his limits, the Commandments beginning to overwhelm him. But Gowther, after escaping from the Incense of Purity’s effect, moves to try and save Mael by using Invasion one last time

WSR 9-10-18

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One Piece is on break this week. Fire Force will be updated when fan translations come out, I don’t believe there are simulpub for the series

Dr. Stone 73

Ukyo reveals that he’s aware of the plan, Gen not able to trick him as he did the others with his Lillian impression. But he’s not siding with Tsukasa, thinking that the plan Senkuu has is just crazy enough to compel him as we see that he saw Yuzuriha slowly piecing together the pieces of statues Tsukasa shattered.

We Never Learn 78

Yuiga gives Furuhashi what he thinks is a normal present of a left-handed pen, but is actually a bra meant for his sister. There’s a misunderstanding, the two reconciling afterwards as Yuiga says that Fumino shouldn’t worry about her bust size, since someone will like her for being herself

Black Clover 172

After Fuegoleon defeats Randall, we see the elves gather in the capital, Langris possessed by Patri’s cousin, apparently also of the mind that humans must die. Finral is awakened by Yami, going to save his brother.

My Hero Academia 197

With Tsuyu and Kaminari’s cooperation, Shinsou manages to outwit Ibara’s group, capturing all of them, even knocking out Shishida with Rin by moving the Beast Quirk student with his binding cloth

Seven Deadly Sins 280

Oslo passes away, Diane saving them from Mael’s next attack with Gideon’s special ability, though it makes the island that they’re floating on shatter. King manages to reactivate his wings and move to stop Mael and save Diane and Elizabeth with his newfound abilities.