Chihaya lost to Yumi by four cards. The loss is a painful one, but after watching Dr. Harada and Tsuboguchi play their hearts out, she realizes she still has much to learn. Meanwhile, Arata lost in the fourth round of the West qualifier. He regrets spending time away from karuta and practices hard to make up. Both of them are learning and taking the next step forward.

Sora can’t keep up with her school activates, studying, and housework. Her neighbor Kurumi has ended her run on the LunaLuna 7 and is having trouble finding new work. Can these two find the inspiration to move forward?

The battle between Byakuya and Tsukishima escalates as they both push their powers to the limit. Meanwhile, Rukia struggles against the cute traps set up by Riruka.

Natsume gets a call from a relative: his parents home is being sold. He tells himself that it doesn't matter, and that he's forgotten his past. But he's not nearly as over it as he thinks...

Kouichi and his friends found the tape Matsunaga left in the old school building, but the casualty count continued to rise. So class 3, led by Ms. Mikami and Chibiki, begin their class trip, where Kouichi, Mei, and Teshigawara meet in Mochizuki's room to listen to the rest of Matsunaga's tape. Through it Matsunaga tells them what he did to stop the calamity...

Gin is trying to hand out New Year Envelopes but the lack of children characters make it hard. To make matters worse, everyone seems to have their mind wrapped around long cylindrical objects and small spherical objects.

In this episode of AX Live we chat with ANN's own Justin Sevakis, Danny Choo's Moekana card now up for pre-order, a new Assassins Creed 3 trailer, and Frances goes crazy for Tony Taka Luka. Video Links are as follows: Assassins Creed 3 trailer - http://g4.tv/zjDUqf , SimCity trailer - http://g4.tv/z52344, Halo 4 Gameplay - http://g4.tv/wF2bAG, Max Factory Luka commercial - http://youtu.be/4D5juWMJpL8

In this episode of AX Live we chat with Danny Choo! Plus, the Bleach Anime ending + news about live action movie adaptation, an update on the new Read or Die Manga, and a new Mass Effect 3 cinematic. Video links are as follows: Space Battleship Yamato trailer - http://youtu.be/u0ollynDh9A, Mass Effect 3 trailer - http://youtu.be/eBktyyaV9LY, Borderlands 2 trailer - http://youtu.be/MCWJUSulnro

In this episode of AX Live we talk about new Voice Actress info on AKB0048, more rumors on new Lupin III series, an actual Portal gun replica you can buy, and Nendoroids coming to your 3DS. Video links are as follows: Nunnally in Wonderland Trailer - http://youtu.be/t47cGl81mz4, Let the Bullets Fly Trailer - http://youtu.be/fRK5hcZS-Zk, Miku Mirai Trailer - http://youtu.be/ffWG7WNvmAM, Nendoroid Neneration Trailer - http://youtu.be/R9XWbaEn1_w

Hitomi is off this week, so I thought I'd post one of my webcam episodes to our main Japancast feed. We'll be back next week with a new episode. For this episode I talk about Bleach, Fairy Tail, Another, and I'm looking for your input.

Saito, Louise, and Tiffania have been summoned to Romalia by his Holiness. They were to meet Julio near the Aquaria’s border, but once there they witness a scene that will affect everyone’s future.

Carnivorous boys On the day of Bunji's karate promotion competition, Mom, who overslept, hastily came up with a simple bento. She felt sorry for Bunji, so during lunch time, she brought in a bit of food. What she saw in everyone's bento... Lonely Driver Dad, who thought he would be able to enjoy a drive by himself, ending up taking Mom, Fumi, and Grandma - three women - shopping. Dad gets shuffled around by the women's pace... Arrival of Crisis! Dad and Mom argued over a small thing. Both of them refuse to back down and when Bunji and Fumi saw it, they... Two Bowls of Noodles a Day Dad and Mom are still in the middle of an argument. Bunji and Fumi try to think of ways to make them reconcile, and use all their brain cells, but it just doesn't work well...

After arriving in the Republic of Podokea, Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika board a tour bus to Kukuroo Mountain, where Killua lives. However, they're blocked by a massive gate. Anyone who attempts to enter through the side door is eaten by the watchdog. Gon tells the guard that they are friends of Killua and asks to be let in.

Moe explains the various tricks and behavior of Poyo. The other pet owners share the quirks of Kuro, Tsuku, and Daifuku.