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Aug 3, 2022
“It’s been awhile, Handler One”
I’ve finally had the time to finish 86 Season 2 and I must say, it’s been awhile since I’ve encountered a masterpiece.
Anime these days have been clouding us with Isekai, Overpowered MCs and long titles like “I Want You To Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Panties”.
Once in awhile, you stumble upon an anime like 86 where it’s not entirely underrated because a number of people still talk about it, yet not everyone knows it exists unlike mainstream titles like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen.
86 sets it’s time in the future, where humanity was once again warring and a
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certain empire unleashed an army of autonomous attack drones known as the Legion. The Legion went rogue and consumed the empire that created them while expanding outward to other nations and empires slowly consuming each one.
The story revolves around humanity’s last stand, as we dive in from the perspective of a group of children forced to fight in the frontlines, the 86.
While Season 1 focused on world-building and the silver haired dicks known as the Alba it set itself in an age of propaganda where the Republic of San Magnolia has led its people to believe in Alba Supremacy, and the people of “colour” are fodder for war. Talk about USA in the 1800s…
Season 2 on the other hand focuses more on story development as well as Shinei and his team, the 86 we’ve come to know and love.
It also introduces a few new characters that play a fundamental role in the progression of the war and also the character development of our beloved 86.
Season 2 was packed with heaps of emotions it literally takes you on a rollercoaster ride of tears and smiles while also keeping you at the edge of your seat. There really isn’t many anime these days that can touch your emotions as strong as this. The compelling narrative and well-written storyline takes you on a heartfelt journey as you grow attached to each and every one of the characters.
Lena had developed a lot in season one and this season, we see her grow even more as a warrior without ever faltering in her ideals.
This season, however, focused more on Shinei, as we better understand him and the reason why he shoulders the burden of being the Reaper. We also get some intimate slice of life with our beloved characters watching them enjoy a normal life having fun together with a loving household which brings me to the other 2 major characters introduced.
Frederica and Ernst may just as well be two of my most favourite characters this season apart from the 86.
Frederica gets introduced as somewhat of a cute annoying brat but slowly you realise her importance and how powerful her position as a character is for Shinei. Her words are the only one able to penetrate his cold heart and give motivation to everyone.
Ernst on the other hand seemed like just another person seeking to take advantage of the 86. But soon we realise he’s an idealist that sticks to his ideals and truly cares for his adopted children. He’s an impactful character that commands a ton of respect not only in the anime but with me as the audience, despite his minimal screen time, Ernst still carved his place as one of the best characters in the series. Much like Erwin Smith from Attack on Titan.
A perfect ending is something that I feel is very difficult for most anime, when you’ve done such a fine job developing a fantastical world it’s hard to properly end the story without there being potential inconclusiveness or plot holes or misplaced emotions. 86 however ended perfectly. It ended with a conclusion to the goal set in season one and also left room for development be it imaginative or in a potential new season but the main messages have been sent and have finally reached us, the audience. Our characters have gotten what they themselves and us, the audience wanted.
“From now on… I’ll fight with you.”
Storyline and Character Development play a delicate role in anime, they’re tough to perfect and easy to break but it isn’t the only thing that makes or breaks an anime. Arguably, animation and sound design play an equally as important or to some, an even more important role in anime.
A-1 Pictures has once again done a splendid job animating season two, living up to expectations set in season one. The character design is cute and pretty, yet when the atmosphere changes the expression of the characters is able to still impact the viewer.
The fight scenes were well choreographed and despite the action not being on a scale like something from your typical Isekai, it brings a touch of realism as expected of a military show.
The sound direction in this anime is absolutely top tier. The sound effects of the fights may not be the eargasmic epic bass drops you hear in Fire Force or Tensura but it does it’s job. What impresses me the most was the timely musical scores playing that suited the emotion of each scene so perfectly.
Voice acting was also done very well, they fit the character trope and never once sounded out of place.
It would be sinful to give this anime anything less than a 10.
P.S.
As someone who loves the concept of last minute reinforcement where despair becomes hope in an instant, the conclusion of this anime really was icing on the cake.
Also, best girl?
Y’all might say Anju, Kurena, Lena, Raiden or even Frederica if you want to go to jail
But we all know the real best girl is Ernst
“Come back alive, no matter what. Or else, I will destroy this world.”
Fucking goosebumps everytime
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Aug 1, 2022
Holy crap! A new season of Overlord, who would've guessed when Madhouse had been infamous for dropping anime adaptations before completion.
Despite all the negative feedback on Overlord and its anime adaptation, I have to admit that it is still one of my favourite Isekai, granted, I am a sucker for the Isekai genre and Overlord was one of the anime that got me hooked.
The animation may not be perfect, the characters may be quite generic and the overall premise might be very predictable but I still enjoy it, very much.
The reason why I believe others like Overlord as much as me is not so much
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the intricacies or character development and all that good stuff. Sure, Albedo is great, Sebas is cool, the storyline can be amusing and it's always fun to see a villain protagonist that is so overpowered it's cool to see what other abilities he has to offer.
But the main reason why you should watch Overlord is because of the world-building. The whole premise of Overlord thus far has shown how Ainz has been slowly and steadily claiming siege over the world from controlling monsters to dwarves and now, humans. Slowly, stage by stage he may meet powerful foes and eventually the many mysteries of the world will be uncovered.
It's fun being on Ainz's side to watch him uncover the rest of the world and rule them slowly and steadily, I believe the cool fights and one-sided battles are merely icing on the cake, you can even compare Overlord to Slime albeit, Slime does everything Overlord does better, the aspect of world-building is still largely a factor that entices viewers like me toward the anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 8, 2022
Thanks to COVID, this review arrived a little late, and I never got to see the movie in theatres.
Despite its shortcomings, FGO Avengers: Endgame was a fairly outstanding adaptation of the game. Given how little time the studio had to work with, plus the fact that it was adapted as a movie rather than a series, I expected it to be considerably worse.
As a fan of the Fate series, I am pleased with the end of this film; however, some sections of the film may be confusing or unclear to the ordinary spectator; unfortunately, this is the unavoidable result of leaving out some aspects due
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to the constraints of time.
I have to give credit where it's due as the movie managed to encapsulate the entire storyline and premise without leaving out crucial details or at least adding explanation extrication so that viewers can get a rough idea of how and why things happen.
The main appeal of this film is the cameo appearances of dozens of Servants who have never been seen in animated form outside of the FGO promotional trailers. There's no preface or introductions to get the audience up to speed on the franchise.
Kinoko Nasu once expressed gratitude to FGO for allowing him to compose an "end of the world" scenario in an interview. Given his prior works' lesser scopes, FGO's massive scale offers his writing an entirely distinct taste, which is especially true of Part 1's climactic chapter, which has been converted to cinema. The tired JRPG narrative of defeating a pompous demon king with the power of friendship would be boring in itself, but as a culmination of FGO and all Fate, it offers a gratifying alternative path.
In my opinion, the anime came a little late. The Solomon chapter may have sparked a lot of excitement when it was initially released, but it's been a long time since then. FGO's story still has major gaps in its adaptations for anime-only viewers. The key components of the plot are still conveyed through the First Order OVA, Camelot movies, and Babylonia TV series, but the film's sheer self-indulgence is virtually certain to be off-putting, as characters wax poetic over adventures that hardly garnered a mention in anime form.
It's worth noting that the dialogue in this picture, on the whole, leans toward the dramatic. Characters speak in solemn soliloquies to explain their intentions, a presentation style that may come out as more "tell" than "show." This, in my opinion, added to the grandiosity of the plot. FGO, as a game, was able to express an incredible amount of weight solely through language, and this movie manages to find a balance amongst re-enacting that type of storytelling while keeping the graphics intriguing. Nonetheless, I can understand how it may come across as cheesy, especially if you weren't a fan of the series' discourse up to this point. The overall vibe is a lot like the last episodes of Babylonia, where the hilarious banter gives way to solemn monologues, so your tastes should translate well to the sequel film.
This film was made by the same crew that made Babylonia, which is awesome considering they made one of the best-animated Fate anime. Solomon isn't a huge leap forward in terms of quality, but that's not a big deal given the bar was set so high to begin with. If I had one issue, it would be that the times of pure kinetic action were too brief and this movie didn't have the same eargasmic sound effects used in Babylonia. Even still, with a film with so many cameos, it's unavoidable that some characters will receive the short end of the stick and appear in only a few of the action sequences. Although this movie could have done more with its action and characters, it succeeded practically and creatively. Anything else would have been a cherry on top.
If you're a fan of FGO and want to witness as many characters as possible in anime, Solomon is a must-see. If you're a casual fan who's curious why FGO's narration is so well-regarded amongst gacha gamers, it's also worth a look. There's a chance that the scale and emotional value will fall flat without the hundreds of hours invested in the building to this finale, but it's still entertaining to see Fate go through the motions of a traditional JRPG final act. Most significantly, Solomon neatly wraps off the first half of FGO's story, an uncommon occurrence in the realm of anime adaptations. Even if you only viewed a piece of Ritsuka and Mash's voyage, you'll agree that it's a satisfying conclusion.
P.S. There were parts of the movie that I felt was interesting and noted down. You can check them out in my discussion thread, do take note that it includes spoilers and explanations on certain parts of the film.
https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1999920
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 7, 2022
In my earlier Camelot 1 review, I discussed how poorly the first film was adapted, but I also stated that I was confident that in the second flim, we would see better action sequences, a more solid storyline, and a more definite adaption.
On a number of levels, I believe I was correct.
In comparison to Babylonia, Camelot was a series that was inadequately adapted.
Many elements of the first film were omitted, including a slew of game-related explanations that never made it to the screen. The storyline problems were not resolved in this sequel. It could be due to financial constraints, but the general spectator may not
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comprehend why certain sacrifices or choices were made or what was going on. However, at the very least, the entire premise was more or less revealed by the time this movie ended.
One of my major issues is that the anime didn't provide enough context for the Lion King's Blessing, the Lion King, and Rhongomyniad itself, which I felt resulted in an inaccurate depiction. The anime severely understated the Lion King's true power.
If we're talking about this film particularly, it has a few redeeming qualities that are worth discussing. Making Lancelot and Agravain appear onscreen is one of them. Also, allowing Sanzang to fight someone.
Having said that, this movie was still far superior to the first. The animation was excellent, and the battles were thrilling. Not to mention, the use of music here was much better than the last one, whereby the music actually wrecked the mood and ambiance in part.
I believe that if this were developed as a series with more resources and time, it may even rival Babylonia in terms of quality, as it has a deeper story and is unquestionably one of the best-written singularity. And that's coming from a Gilgamesh fanboy whose favorite singularity is Babylonia.
If you're just watching it casually, I'd still recommend giving it a go because it will explain more than the previous movie while still being more enjoyable, and if you want to learn more about the story and what you missed out on, you can play the game or read the story transcripts online.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 20, 2022
Highschool is the time where most teenagers begin the transition to adults. Insecurities are heightened when you're in high school. Some of us are natural born social butterflies destined for the delicious nectar that life provides, while the rest of us are so inept that the nectar is hilariously bitter. Komi-san is of the latter, portraying character traits of a typical introvert.
With a title that is all about making whimsical out of a somewhat complicated lifestyle obstacle, Komi-san has excelled in the comedic department. For starters, the character interactions, particularly those between Komi and Tandano, are fantastic, ranging from cute to hilariously cathartic. Being able
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to understand all her little idiosyncrasies based on her expression (that hardly ever changes) alone, it is something of an adorable charm for Komi but also a close example of how people with social anxiety wish they could open up and be understood.
Despite the fact that viewers have only been exposed to a number of individuals thus far, the interactions they do witness allow these characters to shine and tell them of everything they need to know. Osana Najimi, an androgynous male who dresses as a girl and steals the show everytime he appears, is one of the most notable characters you will meet. In addition, he is everyone's childhood friend. And, if you couldn't tell from the title (or the footnotes), Oda is a huge fan of puns and wordplay, with the majority of the characters' names hinting to their odd personalities or character tropes. It's one of the many interesting things about the Japanese language.
The visual style of the series is super-busy and cute. It encapsulates the series' personality really well. I get the impression that this isn't an easy series to adapt – it's not a clean and tidy narrative bundle – but the animation is in excellent hands with Akao and Watanabe. On the other hand, the director Kawagoe Kazuki is not as well-known, and his resume is scant, my first impression was a little skeptical but then I watched the opening sequence he directed, which is one of the best of the year 2021.
It's amusing how the anime manages to pull off dramatic changes in tone and atmosphere almost naturally like Komi sprinkling a few soft poetic moments — cherry blossoms, chalk dust floating on the floor — amidst all the full metal exaggeration, which provides comedy fodder from severe teenage micro-melodrama.
It is also possible that the reason why I enjoyed Komi-san as much as I did is because of the relatability. In primary school ages 6-12, I was an extrovert, always looking to make more friends and have as much fun as I could. Then came secondary school ages 13-16, I was still an extrovert during my first two years, I even confessed and dated a girl on my first year in school and I feel like I'm obligated to say that this was also the time where I was introduced to anime. Maybe anime somehow influenced me to become more emo or reserved? But I slowly became more introverted. Thankfully, by that time, I had already knew all of my schoolmates and was close to many of them so I lived on in school as kind of an omnivert being extremely extroverted with students on the same level that I knew but introverted towards students I hadn't gotten close to. Then came college ages 17-19. This was when I realized just how introverted I was, maybe that's why my friends list slowed down drastically at 14 years old. But I learnt to be more extrovert and can call myself more of an ambivert now.
But the most relatable part was the experiences. In Komi-san, most of the childhood experiences they go through, I have been through similar in secondary school. Stuff like going to friends' houses, visiting amusement parks and water parks, having fun in class and school during sports festivals, camping trips etc, even getting kidnapped by my friend! It was one of the best experiences of my life. I kind of regret not joining a CCA when I went to college as I could have potentially had a similar experience. Overall, Komi-san has not only brought to me a sense of comedy but also nostalgia.
The basic premise of Komi-san isn't anything new, but it does have the potential to present teen-angst themes in a fresh, current light — and its chaotic, overwhelming visual approach is stereotypically "anime." However, it has an unexpectedly lovable tone to it, which goes a long way. I couldn't help but smile or laugh either at the wholesomeness or hilariousness as I watched each episode.
I'm sure you've heard rave reviews of the manga and the anime adaptation was definitely one of the most highly anticipated anime at the time. As a anime-watcher only, I cannot comment on whether it did the manga justice, but I can, with absolute certainty say that I thoroughly enjoyed the anime.
P.S. I've only recently had the luxury of time to finish watching Komi-san and write this review which was long overdue.
Also, in this era of internet slangs, my friend referred to this anime as the 'art of simping'.
TL;DR
The series makes a comical exaggeration out of common teenage angst which at times will leave you with an some questions. If you are the type to go into every single detail and analyze the plot in depth, this might not be for you as some things might not make much sense. However, if you're looking for a slice of life with wholesome and cute moments, I highly recommend this anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Nov 13, 2021
If you are refusing to watch this anime because of the animation, or because someone said the animation is garbage, you’re really missing out.
This is a full CGI anime, there are a few others out there but unfortunately, CGI in anime has been largely frowned upon especially with all the nasties it brought along with it like Berserk and the recent Ex-Arm (holy hell, I need bleach for my eyes after witnessing such horrors). But lest we forget, CGI also brought us the goods like Land of Lustrous, Promare and many more good and decent anime.
Ajin is undoubtedly one of the good ones and is
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up there in terms of CGI animation. The character models look good, expressions look realistic and the movement is live like and not unnatural. It’s everything a CGI anime should be except my one qualm which is that the animation seems a bit laggy with lower frame rates, it takes a little getting used to but once you do, you get to enjoy the captivating storyline the anime has to offer.
I’m not saying the CGI is RWBY level because it’s not but Ajin is in fact up there. Apart from that, the fight sequences and music is quite frankly very epic. The protagonist is just a heck of a badass and the antagonist is also if not more badass.
The voice-acting is great as well so there’s really no issue with the anime itself, it’s great.
TL;DR
Give it a try, the CGI is not bad, if you hate it, you can always just stop watching but if you don’t mind CGI animation, you’re in for a treat with a very underrated anime
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 21, 2021
This review is directed at Season 2 Part 2 only and not Part 1.
To start off, let me just say that Part 1 was very good, it was suspenseful, action-packed and just all around a very good first half of Season 2.
Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for Part 2.
The past 12 episodes have been boring and mundane. I get that in the LN, this Clayman arc was supposed to be a plot build-up but I really cannot believe that the fun action-packed Tensura that I love so much spent the first 4 episodes literally talking.
After many episodes just spent talking, right when I
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was led to believe that some action was going to happen, I was just met with utter disappointment at the poorly animated and poorly choreographed fight. You would think if an anime like Tensura made you literally crave for an epic battle by keeping you from any action whatsoever would lead to an epic build up for a grand scale war that would stay your hunger for action in one fell swoop. I was wrong.
Not only was that "grand scale war" which they spent 2 episodes talking about absolutely anticlimactic and boring, the little fight scenes we were given weren't even close to a quarter as good as Season 1 and Season 2 Part 1.
Now you ask, why am I so mad about this?
You spent 4 weeks producing 4 episodes with minimal movement, minimal scenery change and the only thing moving is the characters' mouth.
After 4 weeks, you lead on with the first action scene which has been talked about for the past 4 episodes
ONLY TO WITNESS AN ANT WAR
On a grander scale of things, this entire part was mainly surrounding this massively hyped up festival called Walpurgis where you get to meet the great demon lords of the Tensura universe.
Yes well, thank you for that long and not so grand introduction to the great and mighty demon lords but what's the point of the past 9 episodes again?
Oh yea, Clayman..
I have to admit, the fight with Clayman had its moments no matter how few but come on... Are you seriously telling me that's it?
Okay so yea, Clayman is gone, what now? Nothing?
Wait maybe lets throw in a 15 second scene to "foreshadow" for next season.
Alright done, so is that it? We just spent 75% of the entire Part 2 having the characters talk with their awesome voices and introducing them barely. That's all right?
YES THAT'S ALL, THE END
But make sure to remember that we made Veldora use Hadouken and Kamehameha so you should be happy with this part okay?
There. Summed up Season 2 Part 2 perfectly.
On a more serious note, apart from the epic monologues and atrociously lacking animation quality that seemingly took a dumpster dive after Part 1, I do know that the anime didn't have much to work with as I have heard that this arc, even in the LN was quite boring. I just hope that if we get renewed for Season 3, I'd be getting some much needed action and an actually fun-to-watch season that is consistent throughout.
What we need is consistency, talking is fine but you must have a balance. You don't spend episode after episode just talking, especially after such a splendid first half which set a benchmark for high expectations...
Only to disappoint those expectations you have established for yourself.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Aug 6, 2021
It should come as no surprise that when Kyoto Animation does something, they do it well. KyoAni outperformed all my expectations with an absolute banger first few episodes with well-choreographed scenes, amusing skits and beautiful animation that remained consistent with season one.
Normally I wouldn't be that congratulating when a studio like KyoAni produces such an amazing piece of work but they did recently recover from a tragedy...
Story 9/10
Kobayashi-san is nothing short of an absolute comedic masterpiece. It's up there with all my favourite comedic anime like Saiki Kusuo, nichijou and even One Punch Man. I have noticed thus far, however, that Kobayashi-san has become more
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lascivious with more fan service and sex jokes. All I can say is the anime really does know its audience. However, I do prefer if the anime makes sure to stay consistent and not flood itself with too much fan service.
Apart from the bodalicious characters, I'm there for the wholesome and hilarious plot too.
The first few episodes already goes shit crazy and throws you right into the world of Kobayashi reminding you what its all about.
All I can say is the anime is on the right track, and I am sure it will live up to my high expectations!
Art 9/10
You know, when I talk about GOOD art in anime, I'm not looking for the holy grail of beautiful art styles and choreography. I'm looking for consistency of well-animated scenes. Kobayashi-san stayed consistent with its art style throughout since season one which is very much expected of KyoAni and it certainly deserves praise.
All our favourite characters maintain their beautiful designs with our kawaii loli Kanna, devilishly hot Tohru, cute and pretty Elma and of course everyone else that is very much worthy of mention but I don't want to go on listing.
Our newest addition, Ilulu looks sick as well although I can't say I'm a big fan of oppai lolis, #FlatIsJustice.
If there's one other thing I noticed it's the blessing of jiggle physics, Kobayashi-san doesn't even try to keep it casual. If its physics you want, its the motherlode of booby wiggly jigglies you will GET!
Okay, well, its not that extreme but you get it, many booby focal points so far, its no longer a horny challenge its a fucking WAR!
Oh and lets not forget Saikawa's perfect ahegao expression.
Sound 9/10
If there's something called Good Voice Acting, this is it. The seiyuus did splendid work playing as their characters, voice and looks fit perfectly, emotions and expressions portrayed naturally, I enjoyed every moment immeasurably.
Then we have the opening sequence by fhana, it fits the anime so well as expected from the same artists that performed the opening in season one!
Also, spoiler alert, fhana made a cameo in the anime as well! That was very unexpected, I won't spoil exactly where but if you notice it, good for you!
The ending sequence reminds me of Blend S and it just as well fits the theme, fun and quirky as it should be
Character 10/10
I don't think there's much to be said here, the characters in Kobayashi-san are one of my all-time favourites. They're just so wholesome and unique not to mention super fucking hot and cute!
Kobayashi is just so simple and normal compared to everyone else I love it!
Kanna is just out of this world cute.
Tohru just is so protective and obsessed with Kobayashi, not to mention she's hot and when she shows her cute side, you just want to protecc as best as you can and give her a billion headpats as you would Kanna
Ilulu is also super cute, she's also super hot but like I said, not a big fan of oppai loli, 100% will still protect that cute face though, her personality is unique as well, she's like that mature yet not mature at all... maybe in time I can come to explain it but for now, you will just have to watch to understand
Then we have Elma, damn I didn't know Elma looks so pretty with long hair, that scene just hit me like a truck, she looks finer than ever. Really want to see her in long hair more though. Elma's personality hasn't changed much, she's still super cute and I love seeing her munch on her sweets.
Lucoa, booby dragon and Otaku dragon Faf-kun are pretty much the same, all the characters you know and love, Shota, Saikawa, Takiya are still the same ones from season one.
Overall 9/10
I am very pleased with this season thus far and I don't usually say this but I am very sure the season will continue to please and meet all my expectations.
Also, not to mention but the Original Creator Coolkyoushinja has 3 of his anime airing right now so do check them out if you like his work!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jul 29, 2021
You know, you might as well call it a PowerPoint presentation at this point.
Record of Ragnarok was hyped up by my friends which in turn made me very intrigued to watch the anime. The thought of the strongest gods fighting against the strongest humans like some sort of Fate battle piqued my interest, enough to actually get Netflix to watch this shit.
First off, I have no qualms about the plot. I knew full well this was gonna be an entire tournament arc spanning across multiple seasons but I probably should've waited for others' opinions before wasting my time with this shit.
In this sort of anime,
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I expect only two things. Good animation and good voice acting. Nothing else. Story and Character development is just a plus for me regarding "tournament" anime.
Record of Ragnarok achieved none of those.
Not to mention, when I start something it just doesn't feel right not to finish so naturally, I endured and finally watched the entire season leaving me with nothing but pain and regret.
At least compared to Gokushufudou, The Way of The Househusband, the producers already informed us the anime was going to be a "motionless style animation". Not to mention, Kenjiro Tsuda, my favourite male VA did an amazing job. Over here, I am just appalled by what I had to witness.
I have never heard of the studio that created this anime Graphinica. The director Masao Okubo does key animation generally but I'm pretty sure this is his first time directing an anime which can explain the abomination. I just hope that if he's directing season 2, he'll listen to our feedback and ramp up the animation.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Jun 12, 2021
The biggest issue with movies like these are that in order to stay canon, they have to act as a filler so as to not disturb the plot.
Fillers tend to have their own mediocre side plots that gets downplayed when compared to the main storyline. Usually its there to waste time or for added value.
As a filler, many parts of the movie were conveniently introduced and even more conveniently justified with whatever bloody reason one could come up with.
Then, the major elements and sentiments delivered in the movie was diminished greatly in impact because of how the movie tries not to disturb the main
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storyline of BNHA which in turn undermines the credibility of the feelings and emotions in the movie.
How can you feel for the movie’s plot if you know it won’t even be reflected in BNHA’s main storyline let alone make an impact.
The story sets itself with a newly introduced villain tag team, Nine and Gang that want to take over the world. They were conveniently thrown into the world of BNHA and surprisingly we have never heard of these vilified badasses before this movie despite having scenes of them causing mass destruction to the cities of the BNHA universe.
This new villain crew is trying to take advantage of the story’s main villains, the Villain League but in actual fact, the Villain League was the ones exploiting this villain crew, not the other way around because you can’t have the main villains be the ones getting screwed over if you want to remain canon.
This villain crew introduces itself with overpowered villains that pushed Midoriya so much he had to transfer OFA to Bakugo in order to have two OFA users to beat the big boss. We know nothing about these villains except that they are strong and want to take over the world.
Then the Class eventually beat the villains and Midoriya lost OFA...
OR DID HE?
Because canon is delighting us never, canon wants to destroy the sentiments. You think canon will simply allow Midoriya to lose his quirk? Just like that? No!
Obviously Bakugo was unconscious during the transfer so OFA is still with Midoriya because why the F not?
But truth be told, I will be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy this movie. The animation was splendid, I was awe stricken by the directing of the scenes and the choreography. The sound and musical cues were perfect and beautiful, the animation itself brought my enjoyment to a 10 despite the shithole of a plot.
Studio Bones did one hell of a job and really didn’t hesitate on working the movie’s budget!
If you can look past the plot and just enjoy the fights and the animation, I’m sure you’ll love it, no doubt.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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