Unicorn of War (Thomas Vaccaro)

Ranking the Winx Club's Outfits

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I’m surprised I haven’t talked about this before. Fashion is one of the core elements of the Winx Club franchise, and so I figured why not spend some time appreciating (and roasting) the girls’ iconic looks? Especially cuz we all need some more laid back, lighthearted content from time to time.

So today, we’re gonna be ranking the girls’ casual outfits from every season. These are the everyday outfits the girls wear when they’re not transformed and just going ...

The Black Moon Arc Is Weird | Sailor Moon R

Future Nostalgia is the name.

The Black Moon Arc is Weird | Sailor Moon R (script)

INTRO:

The Black Moon Arc has always been my least favorite story arc in Sailor Moon. Time travel has rarely been my jam given how hard it is to pull off well, and both versions had things which drove me crazy.

For the manga, it was how rushed it felt at times, especially towards the end, likely given Naoko had to get acts done on a monthly basis with no breaks between arcs. And for the ‘90s anime, the monster of the day routine was nearly saved by how it fleshed out the villa...

W.I.T.C.H. Deserved Better

I LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE

(pretend i was mushu yelling that)

W.I.T.C.H. Deserved Better script

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You probably remember W.I.T.C.H. as a kickass animated series that was killed before its time. Following a team of magical girls in the vein of Sailor Moon, W.I.T.C.H. told stories of friendship, fantasy, and Irma being the best person who ever lived. Everything she says ages like wine.

Whenever you hear discourse of W.I.T.C.H., it’s usually about how Disney was awful for refusing to continue it for a clearly foreshadowed third season, how underrated it was, and also th...

Roasting Fate: The Winx Saga for 34 Minutes

Fate: The Winx Saga Is A Dumpster Fire (told y'all)

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So… Fate: The Winx Saga came out, and… it’s an oof.

On its own, its a barely passable teen show that does nothing unique, but when you look at it through the lens of it being an adaptation, it quickly becomes even worse. This show doesn’t understand any of the demographics it tries to reach, and as such, it quickly falls apart under the barest amount of scrutiny.

Not only is the writing and characterization lackluster, but this show also has plenty of other ...

A Grimm Problem

Kevin deserves everything.

The Grimm Aren't Scary

INTRO:

Making my videos on the Maidens was fun enough, and people seemed to really enjoy it. It’s been nice to be able to let myself be more critical of RWBY again, so why not keep the ball rolling? And next up on the list to take shots at is the supposed centerfold of the show’s conflict and worldbuilding: the Creatures of Grimm.

With their name lifted from the Brothers Grimm, these monsters are what have driven humanity behind the walls of the four kingdoms, and they’re ...

The Live Action Winx Club Will Be A Dumpster Fire, and Here's Why!

Ranking the Winx Club Premieres

The Live Action Winx Club Will Be A Dumpster Fire (and here's Why)

Yes. I wrote this in one sitting today.

INTRODUCTION:

[Quote from Straffi about cartoons being for kids]

So… does anyone else hate this?

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?:

If you’re currently wondering why the hell Netflix is turning Winx Club into the next Riverdale, then you’ve probably been a fan of the franchise for s...

Why Sailor Moon Crystal is Disappointing

Let's break some crystal.

The Four Maidens Represent Nothing

For your post-Election Night needs.

Ranking the RWBY Volume 7 Soundtrack

Touch the Sky tho.

Ranking the Winx Club Villains.

What icons.

Ranking the Winx Club Villains

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Yep. We ranked the finales, it was fun, y’all loved it, so we’re gonna keep these types of Winx videos on a roll. Y’all know what you’re here for so let’s just get this started, shall we?

NUMBER 13, Acheron:

Acheron is perhaps the incarnation of wasted potential. A great design, a cool concept, and a solid buildup were all murdered by the fact that just about 15 minutes after he’s set free, he’s imprisoned in a deus ex machina bos following one of th...

Ranking the Winx Club Finales

Whatever must be done to find joy in 2020.

I Rewrote Winx Club Season 5, Part 2: Electric Boogaloo

I'm tired.

Ranking the Winx Club Finales

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I’m surprised I haven’t made this yet. Yes, Winx fans can remember the golden age fondly for many reasons, one of which being that back then, Rainbow could craft a damn good finale. Usually over the course of a few episodes, we’d experience rising tensions and a great buildup to a climactic battle, with a cute lil denouement to finish off the season. But as the years have gone on, and the writing quality of the series has dwindled, it feels that the ability to craft a sat...

I Rewrote Winx Club Season 5 (Part 2, Electric Boogaloo)

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Real quick, if you have not seen

Ranking the RWBY V7 Soundtrack script

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Yes, yes. I know. Y’all wanted a reaction video, and I’m sorry. The last few weeks have been… hectic, to say the least. So much so I’ve needed an extended leave of absence from the RWBY fandom entirely. Part of me wasn’t even sure I wanted to keep making RWBY content. I’d even considered, and even planned on, just… not doing any reactions for Volume 8 at all.

But the more I thought about it, the more I realized… no. I can absolutely reclaim this thing I lo...

Server Updates

Hello everyone! I know I haven't been the best with keeping up with Patreon rewards or the server, but from today, all Patrons will have access to the rebranded Union of War Discord server!

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To a fresh start!

Sailor Moon Crystal Video Essay Script

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Sailor Moon Crystal was initially pitched as a 100% faithful adaptation of the original Sailor Moon manga. In an interview featured in Animedia’s July 2014 issue, seasons 1 and 2 director Munehisa Sakai said:

“This time our plan is to start at the beginning of the completed manga and turn it into an anime. The world of “Sailor Moon” is splendid and gorgeous as well as delicate. The flow of the hair, the sparkle of the costumes, the softness chara...

Does '90s Sailor Moon Live Up To Our Nostalgia?

*eternal screaming*

RWBY Volume 7 Review

It comes out publicly tomorrow, but y'all can enjoy it right now! Thank you all so much for your continued support!

And the Worst Star Wars Movie Is...

EARLY VIDEO ESSAY FOR Y'ALL, before I release it publicly on February 21. Enjoy!

Attack of the Clones Kills Me Inside

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Attack of the Clones… is fucking awful. “If you’ll excuse me.” Anakin jumps. Me too, Ani.

There’s been quite a bit of discourse (slow motion) surrounding the Star Wars sequel trilogy, most recently about why The Rise of Skywalker is the most abominable piece of media to ever curse modern civilization. And while I will concede that it is far from perfect, and arguably the weakest installment in the sequel trilogy, I...

Miraculous Ladybug Season 2 Review (feat. JeremyNoir Productions)

Hello all! Me and Jeremy's review of MLB season 2 is complete, and scheduled for YouTube release tomorrow! This is a link to it on my Google Drive. It'll take some time to process, but if you catch it, I hope you enjoy! Thank you for your support!

I'm Still Crying Over Frozen 2, Someone Help | Video Essay Script

WARNING: This post contains massive spoilers for Frozen 2. If you haven't seen it, do not continue.

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So I wasn’t that big a fan of the first Frozen movie. Funnily enough when it first came out, I actually expected to hate it because of one review I was exposed to that I shan’t name, but it was not particularly charitable towards the story and characters. Thankfully one of m...