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May 26, 2015
Fuck it, LET'S ROLL!
STORY: "Continuity? Who gives a fuck?!"
Panty & Stocking w/ Garterbelt or PSG as I would like to call it in the duration of this review, is a show not meant to be taken seriously from the get-go. You can probably already guess it from the title itself. Anyway, to the story - it's pure menace. To sum it all up, it's pretty erotic and gross at the same time. The producers went all out putting into manifestation all the crazies they can come up with, joking about sex and shit, literally. But it all works fine; the result is downright comedy whether
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you laugh it from the Anarchy Sisters' bitchiness or the Western culture references that pop-up once in a while. Scratch that - this show is a pure lashback at everything Western. But perhaps I am still looking for a decent story in this show and by taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture, I can say that its probably the weakest part of the PSG, but don't let that get you a bad impression of what PSG tells; overall, it's funny, it's dark, quite gross and entertaining to watch if you don't mind sheer amount of vulgarity and sex references.
Watch out for that ending though. Obligatory for a Gainax ending, you'll be mind fucked.
CHARACTERS: "Angel bitches are fun."
Probably the biggest driving force of the show's comedy and story are its characters. I love Panty's sex-hungry persona and Stocking's somewhat down-to-earth mentality. Either way, these girls are wild, overbearing and entertaining to watch when they blow-up stuff and argue amongst themselves.
Other characters are notable as well; Garterbelt is a black-afro priest who I like for being the straight-man within the girls misadventures. The two demon sisters for being cunning but constantly failing in their plots. Brief was a great male lead and so much so especially in the last episodes. And the bad guy (no, not the ghosts) who I barely give a fuck about until he showed up...
AESTHETICS & AUDIO: "Holy hell, it's Powerpuff Girls in crack and aphrodisiac!"
The one thing that makes PSG distinguishable from the moe-blobs of today is its visual style, and holy shit it's tasteful and simply remarkable. If you've watched a lot of Cartoon Network as a kid, you can probably point out where Gainax took their inspiration from, but then slapped it with all the nitty-gritty of hentai and super sentai explosions. It's not the best visual style of anime I've seen out there, but it's downright memorable and rightfully so.
The same can be said for the soundtrack. I'm not much of a sound guy but all the music and noises in the show are great and a treat to hear. The songs aren't obviously sung in "Engrish" fortunately since they're not awkward to listen to.
As for voice acting, I'll just say right off the bat that I'm glad to watch PSG first in full-dub, because if it wasn't I would be able to grasp the overall tone of the show. The voice actors of each respective language did great giving voice and personality to their characters but I just have to applaud the dub for having an awesome set of voice actors and the rich script. You can hate me all you want for saying this, but for an anime like this, it's better suited to watch it in English since, in my opinion, feels natural considering the visual style.
VERDICT: "Fuckin' A!"
Panty & Stocking w/ Garterbelt sticks out like a sore thumb from all the anime I've watched thus far, and for good reasons. The wacky story, zany characters, and unconventional visual style makes PSG a must watch. Things to consider though are the vulgarity, over-the-top antics, unserious story and even the overall look. The appeal of PSG may not apply to all. but in my experience it was one hell of a show. Now, if they'd delivered in there promise of giving us a second season, I'd go all out for this show. C'mon Gainax!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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May 8, 2015
Being original doesn't necessarily mean its noteworthy. Such is Kantai Collection. It's premise may seem absurd but that hasn't stop millions of fans of playing its game. Due to this popularity, it was adapted into an anime a lot of hype was placed on it. Here I am to see if that hype was worth it.
STORY:
There's really nothing much to say about the story, since it's not meant to be taken seriously in the first place. Despite the theme surrounding the show being all war-like, the story usually leans to the slice-of-life genre and therefore, all the drama, all the friendship, all the fun
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and enjoyment going on and not giving shit about the war that's plaguing their seas. Anyway, what I do like about the story is how the naval battle scenes are referenced to real-life events such as the Battle at Midway, if I recall correctly. Also, the story has some dark-theme to it and I was surprised to see one of the fleet girls actually die and how it affects the other characters.
Anywho, if you are familiar with the game this show is based on, you probably already have the gist of what's to unfold here. If not, you'll probably get lost. The producers did throw in some originality of their own in regards to the storyline but they seem mostly to appeal to the moe-ness of the characters.
CHARACTERS
If you can name any famous World War 2 IJN battleship, expect them to be present in the show, cutesy and battle-ready and all. By and large, KanColle has a huge roster of characters in the video game, but in a show consisting of only 12 episodes, only handful made the cut to be animated and given character.
The main character is a destroyer named Fubuki. Despite the show trying to make her as interesting and lovable as possible, in the end I don't see Fubuki as an interesting main character. Her personality is generic and while there is a sense of character development, in the end it all falls flat. That said, the side-characters seem to have more personality than the MC. My personal favorite, and probably some as well, Kungou, a hyper-active, tea-loving, Engrish speaking battleship; her strong personality even matches her raw power as a war machine. There also exists Yuudachi, who always ends her sentences with a "poi", and that's it.
Aside from all these, these characters were carefully made to match that of their real-life counterparts. For example: battleships and air-craft carriers are personified as more mature women, in contrast to the loli destroyers and dreadnoughts. To give them some variety, some characters have their own special personality while others just seem to fade in the background.
Of course, it goes without saying that the clothing of most of the characters seemed skimpy and impractical for battle and even everyday interactions. This is mostly for the fan-servicing and while that surprised me, in my eyes it's not really a welcoming sight for the most part.
AESTHETICS & AUDIO
Before it started airing, the visuals is where most of my worries lie for the show. Diomedia is in charge of the animation and by basing to their previous shows, I was rather skeptical about the resulting quality of KanColle. Fortunately, I was rather surprised and impressed of how the studio kept everything consistent for the most part. Overall the visuals were decent and the characters designs were faithful to their in-game counterparts. The fast-paced scenes were exchanged for CGI ones and while some scenes may make it look quite out of place and awkward, for the most part it did it job decently.
The outlying soundtrack is also good, fairly complementing every scene. The opening and ending themes were good, despite sounding quite generic.
FINAL VERDICT
While KanColle's appeal mostly apply to that of those who have invested into the video game, I for one, think that KanColle is an interesting concept. One thing it has going for is its huge roster of colorful characters, if some of them are not as interesting as others. While presentation is quite mediocre and predictable, I can see some direction going for it. I also applaud it for having a second season in production already and I'll be glad too see how it presents itself once more.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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May 7, 2015
Why shouldn't I write a review regarding the manga series known as Naruto? It's basically the biggest reason why I became heavily invested into anime and manga alike. Truth be told though, I didn't read the entire series and only began doing so when, at the time, I finally watched the latest episode and, due to curiosity, have to resort to reading the manga to know what's next for the story.
Now, six months since the end of the original series and three months since I snapped at the disbelief that Naruto ended, allow me to vent out my thoughts regarding, Naruto.
By now, Naruto is one
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the most overrated anime/manga series in the industry, along with the likes of One Piece and Bleach. But there's a reason why a lot of people still read and watch Naruto, because it's such a great presence in the anime/manga world that everywhere you turn you see Naruto in his orange suit, with a Rasengan in hand and a kunai at the other. Naruto is a big name, inside and outside of its origin country.
The story. Well, basically the story is simple on the surface, but once you get into it, the world of Naruto is vast and complex, tying Japanese culture into the mix, I mean, why not right? Despite its simple premise of the main character trying to persevere the hardships of a shinobi and eventually become the strongest, the presentation is, dare I say, top-notch. Fighting scenes are well-narrated and the plot twists are very much appreciated. Simply put, the story of Naruto is simply amazing.
The characters. The series has a diverse cast of characters, both heroes and villains. I can be forgiven for forgetting most of them but what really sets each character apart from one another is not the personality, but their respective jutsu and skillset. Once you get over it, you eventually see the character as a person and learn its personality and then you learn their past. Yada-yada-yada-yada, you get the point. Overall, the characters are memorable because of their skills shown and not mostly because of the personality, at least for me. I don't have a personal favorite if you're wondering.
The art. The best that I can describe the art of Naruto is that it's consistent, while at the same time improving on consequent chapters. Kishimoto's art style is very much recognizable and is worth of praise. The character's are well designed, backgrounds have full of detail, and the fight scenes are well presented, even in manga form. Overall, it's just good, nothing too fancy.
Verdict. Naruto will forever remain a hallmark of manga and I really enjoyed reading it. I may not be worthy of saying that it's the best out there, but to me, Naruto made my childhood and teenage-hood a bit fuller, and that's saying something. And now as I wait for the anime to end in a similar fashion while still watching all these fillers, I'll look forward to the next big thing that can be as good as or surpass in a series of this caliber.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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May 7, 2015
The tsundere stereotype is often regarded predictable for its feelings and annoying for its stubbornness. But that is the charm of a tsundere; it's what absorbs the viewers, for better or for worse. Their personality is a major plot device for the entire story. And the target of their feelings is often dismissed but later acknowledged.
The tsundere is a polarizing character. But not all tsunderes are made equal. In Toradora's case, the tsundere stereotype is given center stage and I am smitten by it.
These are my thoughts, of Toradora!
STORY
The story is absurd, cliche and most of all, predictable. The story is not quite an
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original concept, but damn, they presented it so well that I get so emotionally attached in the end. From my experience, the initial plot was rather cringe-worthy but my enjoyment for the show raised after seeing each characters' progress and development. The main characters may not have achieved their original goal, but the ending proves that through frequent interactions and mutual understanding, people change for the better, or for worse. Though there are parts of the story that just seem TOO cliche for me watch that it can be a pain. Speaking of that ending, to say I'm satisfied is quite an understatement. But let just stay I was expecting something else, despite being quite predictable, but the show did great for surprising me repeatedly with some plot-twists and even some fight scenes between girls. (Ooops!)
In the end, the story is not what it seems at first. Perhaps this mainly due to fact that the story has 25-episodes to unfold itself. If it were the usual 12-episodes, the story would feel rushed and under-developed, and that's not good. Also, the subtitles didn't really did justice to the dialogue, at least from where I watched it. Fortunately the dub solved the issue. Overall, the story is interesting, comedic (though quite forced at times), and most importantly, just sweet. Oh, and lest I forget, I'M NOT BOTHERED BY THE FAN SERVICE! Yay, a first!
CHARACTERS
The cast of characters of Toradora! is quite the complex yet interesting bunch. Without going to each and every one of them, the one that received the most development was Ami, and therefore is the most interesting to see grow and mature, at least for me. In regards to the others, I'd say they are quite unpredictable, at least not Ryuuji, given how dense male main characters act. Either way, the story did great in emphasizing each character's personalities and as such, they shine in their own respective way. In the end, these are lovable characters, and thus characters you care for, even after the ending.
AESTHETICS & AUDIO
Toradora is produced by the studio of J.C. Staff in the years between 2008 and 2009. Even by today's standards, I'd say the visuals look great, even amazing at the time. The characters are well-drawn and animated and the backgrounds are colorful. One good thing about the show's aesthetics is how they just blend with everything and make thing look lively.
The soundtrack is decent at best and does justice to each respective scene its playing. The first batch of OP and ED are memorable but I can't say the same for the second batch. Overall, it's good but it could be better.
FINAL VERDICT
Toradora is memorable in every aspects, from the story to its characters. While it has been going along the waves of other rom-com shows, Toradora stands out for it's unpredictable storyline and complex characters. It's definitely a show to watch if you're not bothered by stereotypical characters like tsunderes, and some cliche features.
I wouldn't say it's the best anime I've watched, but in the romance genre, Toradora definitely is the one that stands out, even now.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 3, 2015
Just read the review...
STORY
If I were to guess at first, this show is basically a HighSchool DxD clone. Down to the presentation, character design and, to some extent, the storyline. As such, Shinmai Maou no Testament basically includes devils, a harem for the MC, and the obligatory fan service.
I would be lying if I say that I didn't enjoy the show it its entirety, there were some aspects of the show that were noteworthy at most. But overall, the story is just generic, bland and predictable. The fan-service, though obligatory in this kind of anime, does somewhat annoy me. There are even scenes that's
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just borderline hentai! Speaking of which, I can't really blame the producers of the show of the amount of hentai present, since it is an 'indirect' element in the story. There are some decently presented fight scenes, but that alone just can't put this show in good light.
CHARACTERS
I don't know if it's the author's intentions to base of the show's characters to that of High School DxD, down to their designs. Either way, the characters are flat and are nothing really noteworthy, except for the fact that it's really similar to that of High School DxD's.
AESTHETICS AND AUDIO
The visuals for the show are decent, to say the least. The characters are designed nice and the animation is mostly good. Overall just great.
Same goes for the soundtrack. It complements well into the scenes, but on it's own, it's rather bland if not forgettable. Voice acting is also decent, fitting well into each respective character.
CONCLUSION
I mention High School DxD numerous times in this review because that's the overall impression I had before and even after I watched Shinmai Maou no Testament, but to the lesser extent after watching since it has some originality. You won't find any serious storyline and interesting characters, but for what it is, Shinmai Maou no Testament is a show that exists to entertain to people for its content. And I even admire it for having planned a second season.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Apr 6, 2015
"An anime about making anime?!"
These were the words that came out from my mouth the moment I read about the story that surrounds Shirobako. So after binge-watching the 24-episode series in about a week or so, I'm ready to share my thoughts about it.
First the story: I like it, since there really isn't anything like it. Shirobako tells a story of 5 (female) best friends achieving their dream of making an anime production together. A story that surrounds the whats-and-hows of making anime may not be original, but when done right IT REALLY STANDS OUT.
Shirobako introduce the pleasures and struggles of making anime, the daily
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interactions of the studio's staff members and also, the main characters trying to figure out what or how their dreams are to be achieved. The latter may sound cheesy, but for the most part it's not that you can spat on. The story does well to shaken the hearts of its viewers with some plot-twists and unfortunate events done unto the characters. However, the story doesn't only takes place in Musashino Animations, but also on the household of our main characters, showing their daily lives and how they each maintained the friendships.
Dialogue is also spot-on since it greatly ties into the atmosphere of the story. Frankly, I can't quite comprehend on how anime production works but I think that's a good thing, since it made me realize that the anime industry can be harsh and quite unforgiving.
Overall, there really is nothing to complain about the show's storyline. If I have to be nitpicky, I think 24-episodes can have the tendency to be dragging, but again, the story is interesting and every minute I waste was worth it.
If there's one thing about Shirobako that's diverse is it's wide cast of characters. There is a lot of people involved in the story, characters with colorful personalities, so much that the viewer may tend to forget about the main characters. Speaking of, the 5 aforementioned friends include Aoi Miyamori, the production assistant, Ema Yasuhara, the timid animator, Shizuka Sasaki, the red-heard voice actress, Misa Toudo, the 3D editor and lastly Midori Imai, the aspiring script writer. Among them Aoi gets the most screen time since she is the focal character. Fortunately, despite the populous cast, I can't help but care for the most of them since they where all created cute and all.
Character development is present as well, as characters tend to mature after gaining much experience in their workplace and after discovering their limits. Still, for a show that has a lot of cast but still end up loving and caring for most of them, speaks volume of how the show's creators were able to balance the story and the characters.
Still, since there are a lot of characters, it is kind of hard to keep track of them, as some characters tend to be forgotten in subsequent episodes. But it's not really much to complain about since when they stand out, they really make an impact to the other characters and the overall story.
For the show's audio and aesthetics, I say they nailed it. P. A. Works have, again, done a great job of making the world of Shirobako come to life with their signature design motif. The character designs are, dare I say it, cute. The backgrounds are very pleasing to look at. And the animation is okay for anime standards. Overall, the visuals aren't overbearing, but aesthetically pleasing enough that it isn't out of place or just... ugly.
The show's soundtrack is also great, melding well with story's mood and ambiance. The instrumentals are also quite noteworthy, and pleasing to hear at. Overall, it's great.
I'm glad I get to watch this show. It made me acknowledge the hard work that anime creators put in their production. It showed that dreams takes steps and not leaps to achieve. It showed me that achievements are to be treasured with friends whilst thanking them for their hard work.
It's a show that taught me a lesson. Cliche as it may sound, but this is a show worth watching and knowing, and I wish more anime can aspire the impact Shirobako had showed me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Dec 31, 2013
After months of contemplating over the series, Coppelion made its final episode on Christmas Day. Here's my review of Coppelion as a whole series.
Coppelion welcomed me with very magnificent visuals and an intriguing storyline. Albeit this, my concerns were already popping up. First, the characters seemed out of place from the entire scenery and the audio, is well, sub-par to say the most. However as the episodes go by I started to ignore these cons when the show's visual and audio department started heading the proper direction.
The show's main titular characters are mostly composed of high school girls gifted with the ability of being immune
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to radioactivity. Sounds cool right? But it doesn't end there; each Coppelion has their own signature ability, i.e. Ibara's superhuman reflexes and (SPOILER ALERT!) Aoi's shielding ability. However I was greatly disturbed by how emotional these female characters are and how annoying Aoi's childish personality can be. I was also skeptical about how the female characters were dressed. Their school uniform with their thin skirts are - for me - not the most ideal clothing in a rescue mission. But instead their outfits are mainly for fan-service. Even fan-service has its moments but in Coppelion, they don't seem to be a very welcoming sight.
On later episodes, more and more characters are introduced, both members of the Coppelion and not-so ordinary humans. The series' plot tells on the Coppelion rescuing human settlers on the radioactive city on Tokyo, which was achieved near the show's ending and just as I was bashing the show for no direction in the storytelling. But luckily that wasn't the case until the show's mid-season episodes up to the last.
Battle scenes were greatly depicted and I was impressed that the armaments used in the fray weren't so futuristic - well, except for the giant metallic spider.
I was also happy about how each character gets an equal and reasonable amount of screentime. Not that you would care for each of the characters well-being but oh well...
Finally, the show also greatly emphasizes on friendship and moral judgement. A very mushy topic for a genre like this but works quite well if you're fed up with the gung-ho.
In conclusion Coppelion isn't an anime suited for most but it's still a watchable show. You may hate the story, the presentation, or characters (specifically, I hated Aoi the most at first), that still doesn't stop the show from airing to a specific audience. Coppelion doesn't need to try hard to become the no. 1 anime of the season but as a show that would please viewers with its own version of content. And if a second season were to air, I would gladly put that show in my watchlist.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Nov 23, 2013
Let's face it. Despite how unrealistic its the story, we still watch in nonetheless because of the sex scenes. You may disagree with this, but deep down I can tell. I'm an average guy so that's why I said it. Anyway, here's my review on Yosuga no Sora. Be aware that this review may contain spoilers so read at your own risk... or if you're just interested.
STORY: 8/10
Yosuga no Sora centers around Haruka Kasugano and his twin sister, Sora trying to adjust themselves and live a new life in a rural place after the sudden loss of both of their parents. After some time, Haruka
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got himself involved with the lives of the ones he met while trying to balance his time with them and his clingy sister.
The show is unlike any anime series that I've watched thus far; it doesn't only provide one linear story, but four. The show's concept mimics that of its original media - visual novels - and takes on different realities or scenarios depending on what action or decision to take. But what's common is that all 4 stories or arcs, is that it ends in softcore love making. That being said, nudity is present but only until chest area of course.
Anyways I like the show's concept of bringing different scenarios as it felt almost interactive that if you want to change this scene and let the main character do something else then you can do so in this show. And if you're expecting what you've expected from the start of the first episode, you'll definitely have it later on.
There are moments that can either be funny, romantic, arousing, and sometimes traumatic or embarrassing for your part. With all these mixed emotions, I can already say that the story or stories in a general sense, had lead to have a positive impression on the show. The overall story's not perfect but it still one of a kind. "Memorable" is what I can describe it as whole and plot twist that come with it greatly contribute for this.
Additionally, the show was really amusing of adding omakes every after episode.
VISUAL AND AUDIO QUALITY: 7/10
The art and the audio aren't getting much attention as its story counterpart. The visuals are good yet familiar. It's a "what you see is what you get" kinda thing. You won't find anything new from the way the world of this show is drawn and animated. It's very much on par with the other anime shows during its time of release but it still won't leave you disappointed since the creators did a fine job of making everything come to life.
Audio's the same; voice acting is decent, soundtrack is average, and SFX are good to say the least.
CHARACTERS: 9/10
The characters of Yosuga no Sora is an element that makes up the show. With it's set of characters, you can immediately assume that this is a harem, but the show's protagonist, Haruka, take up one girl at time. Character development also depends one each scenarios, whether they improve are just stay constant from the beginning. Each character has its own trait that makes them different from the whole cast, even Sora is much different from his outgoing twin brother. And to me, Haruka's inability to swim sounds refreshing to me since I can't swim also, and also proves that he is not the perfect dream guy that the girls in the show have to expect from him. This goes the same for other characters also, as they also have problems on their own that is in need of fixing which at the same time defines there character. Each character are born from different situations and cannot always side with the other character's mindset.
Nonetheless, the characters here are a colorful set of people that isn't always synonym with the other. While their personalities can change if pushed to the breaking point.
OVERALL: 8/10
If some consider this bland because of the story having already many iterations on the anime ecosystem, Yosuga no Sora nonetheless is worth to watch and will keep you from watching it once you started it. It's not an overall masterpiece but the show in still far from being a complete waste of time. Yes, it contains nudity but it won't only be the reason why you've watched it. But also because on its story and presentation. But it'll all depend on the one watching.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 7, 2013
Let's get one thing out of the way first: the show's not yuri. It definitely isn't! I was surprised that it was seeing that it was. Prejudice aside, Love Lab was a fun-ride for me after it's 13 episodes.
The show's protagonist is Riko Kurahashi, a tomboy who attends Fuji Academy - a prestigious school known for its well-behaved female students - who is greatly admired by the female students, entitling her as "The Wild One". One day she accidentally discovers Maki Natsuo - the academy's student council president and model student - kissing a hug pillow ("dakki") and claims to be learning romance. Consequently, Rika
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became Maki's aid for love research and is followed by several other female student council members.
The story was classic comedy. It always end with Riko punishing or reprimanding Maki for her idiocy yet her mischief that stems from her devotion of knowing romance gets more elaborate and comedic as the show progresses. Though the show greatly emphasizes enjoyable friendship which is rather nice and warming to the audience. All characters are unique and I don't find either one of them despicable, even I find Sayori's schemes and way of talking to other characters very funny.
Aside from girls, some guys are introduced as well, which share a very special relationship with Riko, both good and somewhat bad. Their interactions with her were one of the ways to get Riko all flustered in contrast where she acts cool and reasonable at her school. Seeing this shows how female she still is despite her boyish-characteristics. The ending was a good ending for everyone as it proves that deceiving someone is never the root of a great friendship, knowing that made me reflect on myself which was very enlightening.
Visual and audio quality were decent and voice acting was great as always.
Overall, Love Lab! is where you can escape from the common harem genre, which is very refreshing. You get fun characters and a decent story if not all bland. Either way, it all depends on your preferences.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 6, 2013
Every guy wishes to become someone successful and famous that all the girls would just scream out his name and asks for marriage. And that is Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imouto ga Iru!, shortened as Nakaimo, premise. So allow me to vent out my thoughts for the show.
STORY: 5/10
It may not be the first to feature this, but Nakaimo still delivers a story that has been retold by many animes before. From the start of the story, the show made it clear that it will definitely include some incest - specifically brocon - which I am now getting used to.
Nakaimo centers around Shougo Mikagami,
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the next head of his late-father's successful company who is sent to Miryuuin Academy to look for a life partner but is thwarted when news of him having a little sister who attends the same academy as him came in and is now struggling to find her. Along the way he meets various girls that took interest in him but Shougo is having trouble choosing from them fearing that one of them maybe his little sister.
The story's a first but the main concept is as bland as ever. But a plot twist in the end did earn a few points for me. However, it alone can't make this stand out from the bunch. The story can also be humorous from time to time while fan service is just waiting around the corner preparing for a proper scene to show off some thin fabric and skin, which kept me either ogling or annoyed when it became too much. The story all throughout didn't exceed my expectations but what was surprising is the revelation on who Shougo's true little sister is. Wanna find out, watch it yourself.
VISUAL QUALITY AND AUDIO: 7/10
Like its story, the visual is what you'd expect from the given genre. The art emanates warm colors found in the well detailed backdrops. Character design is pretty especially how they highlight a given character that it separates it from the rest of the cast. Animation's decent too.
Voice acting is well delivered and greatly mimics the character's expressions. Soundtrack is good but not all memorable.
CHARACTERS: 7/10
Nakaimo features a cast of wacky people; the protagonist, the busty honor student, a tsudere swimmer, a cross-dressing ninja, a blonde elitist, a gluttonous president, a young shop manager, and even a loli teacher. Given that, their personalities and characteristics are quite unique but it still what you'd expect from an anime of this genre. Their girls' ways to approach Shougo is quite amusing and sometimes humorous. Character development takes place as the story progresses.
OVERALL: 7/10
Not the kind of an anime that will go against the flow but Nakaimo delivers a fun-filled romance story. I greatly enjoyed this that I finished the series and I'm still willing to watch it all over again. So Nakaimo is worth checking out in your into the common harem genre.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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