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Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms Anime Adaptation Feels Adept
The Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms manga really does a good job of showing how funny it is for a “beloved” girl to not get what she wants and have someone not fall all over her, and it only takes one episode of the anime to confirm this carries over to the full show. The SynergySP adaptation now running on Crunchyroll really drives home the lengths Mona Kawai will go to in order to get Medaka Koroiwa’s attention as we see every action in the adaptation. Not to mention Yu Serizawa’s performance as Mona and the depiction of her actual personality and response to being ignored and not adored comes across even stronger when animated than when appearing in a manga.
Editor’s Note: There will be some minor spoilers for the first episode of the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime below.
Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms has an absolutely hilarious start. Our first introduction to Mona Kawai is seeing every baby and visiting person in the newborn ward at the hospital focused on her, smiling, because she’s so adorable. She can’t even hold up her head yet, but everyone is smitten. A flash forward to her as a small child at an amusement park shows that even when she went to town on an ice cream cone and became a mess, her reaction to that and cleaning it up stole hearts from everyone around her. It absolutely sets the stage for a heroine who is supposed to be it. Cute, irresistible, outgoing, and yes, completely conniving.
So once we see Mona again in high school, SynergySP perfectly established who she is, why people are so devoted to her, and sets her up as a solid heroine in the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime without making it seem too contrived or like she’s completely a “bad guy” for it. She just happened to be naturally lucky and blessed, which she ends up taking for granted and using to her advantage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol3VEokpIi4&ab_channel=Crunchyroll
This means early on, the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime established the comedic element. Mona knows she’s blessed. She is set up as the queen bee due to circumstances, so the idea that Medaka Kuroiwa isn’t falling into line or behaving as expected makes the premise feel even stronger. Her reaction to it and need to not show that it isn’t getting to her makes it all even better. Especially since her internal voice sounds so different both in terms of tone and accent. Her meeting her match in a good and respectful guy who has a dream and maintains healthy boundaries is satisfying to watch.
That also means the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime challenges and overarching problems are well established too. Throughout the majority of the first episode, we see the ordeals Mona goes through because one person doesn’t react the way she expected them after all experiences throughout her life. It also means we, as viewers, get to see that she isn’t just this charming from birth girl who is naturally gifted and good. She has a side to her! She’s got narcissistic tendencies! She’ll ignore boundaries if it means she gets what she wants! She can be a real brat! Him rebuffing her then leads to new challenges. So even though the first episode is focused on seeing what her ordeals in the series will be. However, I do hope that in later episodes we’ll see less boundary pushing and forced fanservice from Medaka however, and that her own developing feelings will result in her being more considerate to him.
The first episode of the Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms anime adaptation faithfully depicts the series’ story. Mona’s over-the-top actions and true mindsets and behavior are perfectly depicted in the series. Its direction really prioritizes the comedic elements of the situation. Plus, it sets up exactly what to expect as both Mona and Medaka deal with their own challenges going forward.
Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms is airing in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide. The manga is handled by Kodansha worldwide.
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“I’ve never played a guy like him before”: Mark Harmon Has 1 Cop Role He Claimed Even Tops the Legendary Gibbs of NCIS in Multiple Areas
Mark Harmon, best known for his iconic role as Gibbs on NCIS, once admitted there was one cop role he’d played that outshone the legendary Gibbs in some major ways. Believe it or not, it wasn’t the tough, no-nonsense agent he’s been famous for. Instead, it was a role that brought a whole new set […]
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Jan 7
‘This is why I don’t watch past Michael leaving the show’: Let’s Be Honest, Steve Carell Leaving ‘The Office’ Wasn’t the Only Thing That Killed the Series
Let’s face it: After Michael Scott left, The Office didn’t just trip; it face-planted, rolled downhill, and hit every comedic rock on the way. Sure, Steve Carell’s exit was a massive blow, but the show’s decline was more of a group effort. While the post-Michael seasons had a few shining moments, the show’s spark dimmed, […]
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Jan 7
“I was so distraught, honestly”: Kevin O’Leary Has a Personal Spot Reserved in Hell for How He Backed Out of $100,000 Shark Tank Deal Right Before Holiday Season
Kevin O’Leary’s Shark Tank antics often left jaws dropping, but this one might take the cake, or the coal, given the timing. Once upon a holiday season, he pulled out of a $100,000 deal, leaving the entrepreneur scrambling to salvage their dream. The festive cheer was replaced with chaos, thanks to O’Leary’s eleventh-hour change of […]
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Jan 7
The Herta Meets an Aeon in a New Honkai: Star Rail Trailer
There’s a new look at The Herta, the five-star version of the four star puppet version of the character who has been in Honkai: Star Rail since launch. Her Myriad Celestia trailer is now live. This means we only are waiting on HoYoVerse to release a promised animated short and Keeping Up with Star Rail gameplay showcase.
As with all Myriad Celestia videos, it is more about learning about the character’s personality and backstory than their moveset and applications in-game. Herta herself narrates it and brings up her meeting with the Aeon Nous, who she refers to as “Droidhead” given they are a supercomputer. She brought up her goal to stump it by asking what mystery would stump it. She then went over if she could be a legendary genius and highlights her own achievements. She also explained that she overcame both the limitations of time and space.
Here is Myriad Celstia “Stars, Silent as Enigmas:”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI876O5vaYc&t=6s&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail
This isn’t the only recent Honkai: Star Rail footage that covered The Herta, as the Special Program on January 1, 2025 dedicated a portion to the new five-star. You can see her segment at the 28:40 mark of the presentation below. It begins with her featured art and promised animated short and trailers, then focuses on actual gameplay.
https://youtu.be/V6X--sky3lE?t=1722
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and The Herta will become a playable character sometime after the 3.0 update arrives on January 15, 2025. The Remembrance Trailblazer path will also debut in that version.
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Jan 7
Cid Highwind Joining Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
The roster of original Final Fantasy VII characters is growing in FFVII Ever Crisis , as Cid Highwind is about to join the cast. He marks the last major character from the party to appear. We’ll see him and chapter 8 of that entry’s storyline in-game on January 15, 2025.
Since the Cid announcement is so new, we don’t know about his initial weapons and gear yet. There is a first trailer for the update, however. It begins by showing a story segment from Chapter 8: An Encounter with the Past. In it, Cloud and the party meets Cid for the first time and gains access to the Tiny Bronco. We also get to see him perform one of his in-battle attacks, highlighting his 3D model for the first time. The appearance seems to be based on his more recent look from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth . (While he wasn’t playable in that game, he does show up to assist for some flights.) The end of the trailer teases that the mobile version of the storyline will also include multiple Gold Saucer date experiences, with both Aerith and Tifa ones highlighted.
Here’s the full Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis trailer for FFVII Chapter 8 and Cid Highwind:
https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/1876086285116625316
The last playable character to join Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis was Angeal Hewley in FFVII The First Soldier . This was a younger version of him than the one we meet in Crisis Core . The last FFVII character to join was Vincent Valentine .
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the FFVII Chapter 8 storyline will appear and add Cid Highwind to the roster on January 15, 2025.
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Jan 7
The Future Of Mobile Phones: What Can We Expect In The Next 5 YearsMobile phones advance, in some way, with every new iteration of a flagship phone. Some changes hit the mark, providing greater usability or an improved user experience, while others fall short of the mark. Projector phones and twisty cameras saw very short-lived developmental cycles. On the other hand, it’s difficult to imagine a modern world […]
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Jan 7
“When you’re not nice… bad things happen to you?”: Sharon Stone, Who is Banned in China, Made an Anti-China Comment That Was Extremely Tone-Deaf
Sharon Stone has been banned in China after making controversial remarks in the past. The actress, known for her performances in Basic Instinct and Sliver, suffered the wrath of the Chinese nation after she dropped an insensitive comment in the aftermath of an earthquake tragedy in 2008. The actress’ statement criticizing the Chinese government’s treatment […]
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Jan 7
Demi Moore: “It isn’t about nudity” on What ‘The Substance’ Gets Right in Hollywood After Stripping Down Everything at 62
Demi Moore, the iconic 90s Hollywood actor, is again stealing the spotlight with her powerful portrayal of the fading celebrity Elisabeth Sparkle. No one could embody this complex character better than Moore who went through the public scrutiny of cosmetic beauty standards throughout her career. The Substance star shuts down the misconception surrounding the film’s […]
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Jan 7
Attack on Titan: Hajime Isayama Really Punished a Fan-Favorite Character by Writing Him as a Wailing Crybaby in Early Seasons
The dark dystopian fantasy of Attack on Titan doesn’t hold back in giving us the best characters possible. It’s hard to decide which character is the best when all of them are compelling in unique ways. From Levi’s raw power and stoicism to the complexity of Erwin Smith, nobody’s a perfect person but it’s undeniable […]
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Jan 7
Not Just Joker, Batman: Arkham Origins Planned to Let Us Play as Another Iconic DC Villain but Was Forced to Drop It
Game development is full of fascinating “what if” scenarios—features that were planned but never made it to the final release. Sometimes these cut elements are minor tweaks, but occasionally they’re substantial pieces of content that could have dramatically altered how we experienced a game. Such is the case with Batman: Arkham Origins, where a recent revelation […]
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Intel’s Core Ultra 200H & 200HX CPUs Promise to Redefine Mobile Gaming PerformanceIntel’s Core Ultra 200H and 200HX processors represent a bold leap forward for mobile gaming and content creation, setting a new benchmark for performance and efficiency.
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CES ’25: Razer intro’s its thinnest laptop yet and much moreIt’s been a packed CES for Razer, as the company has revealed a new slate of offerings that includes the impressive Razer Blade 16. Gaming to go PC game fans should be familiar with Razer, as the company has one of the best-known lines of gaming computers and peripherals on the market. With a history …
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Jan 7
DOOM: The Dark Ages Will Launch With Nvidia DLSS 4 and Path Tracing Supportid Software's hotly-anticipated first-person shooter will also support DLSS Ray Reconstruction and be playable on GeForce NOW.
Jan 7
Here’s Why Netflix’s Mindhunter Was Canceled After Season 2
Netflix’s Mindhunter had all the ingredients for success. A gripping story about the real-life FBI agents who studied serial killers? Check. A talented cast, led by Jonathan Groff and Anna Torv? Check. And a dark, fierce aura that keeps viewers’ hearts in their throats? Absolutely check. Yet, despite all the hype and praise, Netflix decided […]
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Jan 7
Solo Leveling Gambled With Sung Jinwoo’s Reputation for the Popularity of Its Most Anticipated Arc
Solo Leveling has many highlights, all of which the Jeju Island Arc has been widely regarded as the most anticipated storyline in the anime adaptation. Yet, the way that the Arc has been portrayed in the manhwa sparked debates among fans. This is particularly true regarding Sung Jinwoo’s rapid rise in power. The arc’s focus […]
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James Gunn Doesn’t Need MCU’s Thanos in DCU: 5 Actors Who Can Nail Darkseid If Josh Brolin Rumor Is Untrue
James Gunn’s DCU is officially underway and it is high time a few casting choices are made for some key characters in the universe. The filmmaker and co-chief of DC Studios has maintained that no greenlight will be given for a project unless it has a solid script and seems to be giving time to […]
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Dig It Codes [Upd] [2x Xp] (January 2025)In Roblox Dig It, players embark on an exciting adventure where they dig for treasures and uncover quirky items from a bizarre world. With a shovel in hand, you can collect over 150 unique treasures, modify them, and even sell them for cash. Along the way, you’ll meet interesting characters and can acquire various ships […]
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“I thought that was a safe place to do that”: Did SNL Ban Adrien Brody After His Notorious Skit?
While The Brutalist star, Adrien Brody, won the Golden Globes under the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama category, at the Sunday’s ceremony—baffling footage from his 2003 SNL appearance started resurfacing. Soon, the video sparked headlines about Brody being presumably banned from the show, after his outrageous skit. According to […]
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“How can such a big company not realize this”: Squid Game Season 2 Repeating Game of Thrones’ Coffee Cup Mistake With a Cameraman Has Netflix on the Firing Lines
Netflix’s hit dystopian survival thriller, Squid Game, recently released its highly anticipated Season 2, sparking mixed reactions from fans. While some praised the continuation, others accused Netflix of ruining the show for profit. Adding to the controversy, viewers spotted a glaring mistake in the season finale. Much like HBO’s popular series Game of Thrones, which […]
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ARK: Survival EvolvedArk: Survival Evolved is a action-adventure survival video game developed by Studio Wildcard.
