WSR 9-29-19

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 Dr. Stone 123

Gen manages to use mentalist tactics to direct Mozu to agree to an alliance, but can’t quite get him to give up the petrification weapon to them in exchange for taking over the island, still planning to take them out if they resist, since he’s been in a deadlock with Kirisame possessing the weapon and Ibara having control of Mozu being in or out of the inner circle. But afterwards, the plan starts, Mozu attacking the village under the guise of being an invader to make them use the petrification weapon

We Never Learn 129

When Yuiga comes home, his leg slightly injured (not serious), everyone has a snowball fight with Asumi’s provocation. Afterwards, Fumino, Rizu and Mafuyu, who got the wettest from snow, share a bath and make up, Rizu and Fumino apologizing for thinking badly of Mafuyu and their tutor apologizing for forcing her unrealistic standard on them

Fire Force 190

Arthur faces off against Dragon, who seems to be able to Infernalize at will, shocking Licht, but the power is too great, even shattering the Excalibur formed by Arthur. Meanwhile, Hibana is investigating the doppelgangers that attacked Konrou, thinking it might be connected to the spontaneous human combustion phenomenon.

My Hero Academia 244

Hawks helps Endeavor when the glass manipulating villain we saw before tries to trick him, faster than even Deku, Bakugou and Shouto. But then the #2 Hero tries to drop a hint by quoting the MLA’s book, suggesting to Endeavor he’s the traitor/double agent

One Piece 957

We learn more about the Rocks Pirates, the most dangerous crew 38 years ago, Garp and Roger teaming up to defeat the leader. Big Mom and Kaidou, as well as Whitebeard, were former members of his crew as well, the government keeping it quiet regarding the destruction on God Valley Island

Black Clover 222

Dorothy explains in her Dream World that Noelle’s mother Acier died from a curse by a devil called Megicula, and Nozel and everyone else, if not in the Dream World, cannot reveal this or the curse will consume them as well, Noelle now more linked to helping Asta in solving a mystery related to herself

Seven Deadly Sins 327

Escanor’s battle with the Demon King seems evenly matched, but as the time limit is reached for The One’s power, Escanor continues to emit even greater Sunshine power

We’ll be getting Escanor’s side story next time