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Mar 30, 2016
Gintama, known for gag series full of parodies that breaks the copyright law and some of them are taboo like politics as its reference, breaking the 4th wall with a wild abandon, and bodily crude punchlines. That's the Overall Image of Gintama.
Nevertheless, the series have been overshadowed by serious stories at the later part of the show. I'm probably wondering what happened to Sorachi-sensei, I don't know how many more characters Gori-Sensei intends to kill off, he turned the Comedic Gintama into Tragic Gintama and even in the on-going manga, though he killed many characters before, even in the very first anime series of
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Gintama.
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~STORY~
A weekly anime spanned for 51 episode that took a year to complete. Filled with humorous episodic and frame stories, but now it's known for its continuous serious arcs. The pacing was ok with a couple of two fillers in the first two episodes, at least it wasn't rushed nor it was slow, the episodes fits the arrangement, but they didn't adapted some arcs and chapters:
|| Kagura's boyfriend arc: 419-422
|| Excalibur arc: 424-429 // 430 (unrelated chapter)
|| Homeless arc: 431-433 // 435/444 (unrelated chapter)
|| HDZ48 arc: 445-449 // 487 (unrelated chapter)
|| Love Potion arc: 492-496 (Upcoming OVA)
|| Guardian Spirits arc: 499-501
|| End of Farewell Shinsengumi: 551
|| Rakuyou Arc: 552+
The Story was mixed with complex and simple ways of telling what it wants, sometimes the comedy gets absurd and sometimes they mixed it with ethics and there are few situations that it gets a full arc whether it’s comedy or not by the end of it. The latest season of Gintama have more complexed themes than before, like Gender Issues, Military Code, Betrayal, Politics, War, and Death, and there's also some hidden references used by Sorachi which was mentioned in featured articles:
|| http://myanimelist.net/featured/407
|| http://myanimelist.net/featured/1512
The story is not unique to be honest, but what makes Gintama exceptional was its Gag Shounen Series that have shown great flexibility on using themes. Gintama is in the middle of Shounen and Seinen Demographic, it's officially Shounen which gives the whole series an action scenes and is the reason why it prevents Gintama from killing the main characters, to feel as though the principal cast is at risk is what I want. Kondo's death was teased several times throughout this arc, but I never thought they'd actually kill him. The series wants to demonstrate the true cost of war, but it never reaches Game of Thrones levels, where every character felt like they are going to killed anytime, but in this season it isn't yet.
The Comedy was very subjective, it's a hit or miss to many viewers especially to those who doesn't live in Japan, since most of the parodies were taken there, even the translators have to interpret what it means just to make the jokes reasonable, and sometimes it gets absurd which doesn't make any sense. At least there were some funny episodes which had ethical values on it, especially I like how they put funny episodes in the beginning and ends sadly, welp there's only 20 episodes of serious episodes and 31 for comedy episodes.
Then there's the Action and if a series has this, it means it's Shounen, which means cliched or common or anything that doesn't make the Anime better, well in terms of Action I didn't see any incantations, shouting their techniques or anything, which most of the shounen does, Gintama is a Straight Action without showing Power, Titles or Anything which is appealing for kids. Also Gintama haven't won any of the major arcs, they might have a cliched motivation and action but it's a fact that the two serious arcs was not about winning. Being victorious in the end of the show is what most of the shounen shows, but this season, there are now victory shouts nor praises in the end, it's just sad. The main themes involves society trying to preserve their own way of living rather than fulfilling a dream like in other shōnen series.
The Drama was the creme of Gintama, this series excels on it despite of the vast humorous chapters and episodes of the whole series, it makes every character likable and unique also gives them unpredictable future. So far Gintama is taking its Drama into a new level which destroys any Jokes or Gag Trope which was built before. Throughout the serious arcs, there have now been two character deaths. It is the evidence of how much Gintama has changed these past months. Although the main characters are still funny and durable, the fact that death is now an actual possibility.
|| Categories
Aliens | Alternate History | Episodic | Gag | Parody | Samurai | Shinsengumi | Strong Male Lead
|| Tropes
Arc Villain | Back-to-Back Badasses: | Dramatic Irony | Foreshadowing | Red Baron | Running Gag | Ship Tease | Wham Episode | Wham Line
|| Literary Techniques
Backstory | Flashback | Frame story | Plot twist | Irony | Metaphor
Gintama(2015) the latest season of Gintama ended with a Great Ending.
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~ART~
Gintama has a good art overall, not realistic but not standard or common, it's quite unique and memorable.
The Director was able to achieve the specific mood it's trying to convey, and the anime has surpass most of the Mangaka's work, but sometimes there're some broken or haphazard scenes.
The Background is good but not as good as Shaft's Backgrounds, well the background is not memorable, it did a good job as a support artwork.
The Character Design is the spotlight of the Art category, it matches the personality with memorable and unique design to each individual which makes them easy to recognize also gives them original characteristics and depth on their personalities.
~SOUND~
The Seiyuu's are the best ever in Sound category, all characters who have worked in Gintama turned into the best Seiyuus in the Anime Industry which makes them Exceptional. They've easily matched the character and did a good job on conveying them in different situations whether it's funny or serious.
The Background music is still the same, but they've added some new music to fit in the serious arc. The BGM is not that much, it's not average nor bad, actually it fits the anime but it still lacks, but it does not matter as long as it did a good job on it. The BGM fits the anime, can't be used as a track on something else, unlike some BGM where you can easily listen to them and some can give you some goosebumps, so it's exclusive for Gintama only.
The Opening and the Ending is good as always, memorable visuals and music and fits the anime, unlike the BGM, the OP/ED were exceptional, they've even foreshadowed the individual cour, and the Last ED "Acchi Muite" was very deep that have shown the progress from the past which has been made throughout the story.
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~CHARACTERS~
The Highlight of the Show, they are well rounded, flawed but with strengths, and usually they are stupid most of the time. Whenever they overreact during humorous episodes it makes them unrealistic but funny, but not on serious ones, where they act in realistic way.
The characters were made exclusively to Japanese, that's why it's hard to relate on them, though sometimes they were relatable to everyy people when they used metaphors, but still they are enjoyable to watch.
The characters have a small character development, the series is more focused on fleshing them out than making them ideal, at the same time the characters were balanced even some of them foils each other.
The Real Antagonist is a mystery, for now there's few antagonist that have motivation, backgrounds, and depths like the other characters, they were not used as a plot device to progress the story, though I'm talking about the serious arc, most of the funny arcs have empty characters who disappears after their episode ended.
Every characters are well rounded, except during humorous episodes, where they were usually doing their gag antics. They are well rounded when the story takes a serious turn, that's the time where the characters gets unpredictable even the supporting cast is not an exemption.
Narration was mostly did by the characters, I don't have any problem with their perspective literary technique, sometimes they break the 4th wall through their narration.
I love the characters in Gintama, though some of them were dealt as a comedy device and disappears in the series. The Supporting and the Main Characters are original and unique, the more the story goes, the more it uncovers their reasons, most of them have depth that even with their usual antics have been overshadowed. The anime have not yet covered the depth of some characters, so probably I'll hate some of them if I haven't read the manga.
Gintama has the most memorable characters of all time in my opinion.
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~ENJOYMENT~
Majority of those who've watched Gintama have enjoyed this, and I'm not an exception, well it's easy to get hooked on an anime full of comedies, but what I've really loved in this anime was the Paradox Combination of it, Gintama is the only Anime that was able to combine the impossible, it's like "Yin and Yang" Known for the Comedy Gag Parody but Gets Serious filled with Drama and sometimes adds a Tragedy. Historical and Sci-Fi, an impossible combination done right, but also known for the alternate reality of the history in Japan. The best are the characters, they are funny yet so deep that the more the story progresses, you've got to know them and eventually surprises you in the process especially in serious arcs.
This anime is not a good starter for newbies and non-anime/fans, because the whole series relies on the knowledge of the audience if it will be entertaining or not, They might like it but they might not get the meaning of some jokes and references throughout the whole series, but the series' continuity-lite nature ensures that new viewers won't feel totally left out.
Re-Watching Gintama adds my enjoyment throughout the series, I like the meaningful messages and laughable antics, but this Gintama season is the Saddest of all, it's easy to re-watch/re-read the whole series than to re-watch latest season.
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Overall:
Story: 8 - Creative Gag anime Shounen Premise with Seinen Elements
Art: 8 - Directed and Executed better than the manga
Sound: 7 - Great VA and OP/ED, the BGM does it job well but not memorable
Characters: 9 - The Highlight of the Show
Enjoyment: 10 - I love this anime
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 26, 2016
An outstanding anime of its Time, Haikyuu is probably One of the best Sports Anime in this era.
I really love this Anime because of the faithful adaptation of Production I.G. especially the way they've executed the anime, and most of all I love the OST of this anime, probably my main reason why I love Haikyuu so much(well BGM is the why I've started watching anime in the first place) enough said I just want tell you people that this anime is not your ordinary sports anime where it's only win or lose with a shallow reason, it's an anime filled with unpredictable, well
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developed lovable characters
This anime is predictable when it comes to results of the game, but what isn't predictable was the execution and the characters, of course it's easy to know who's gonna win but it's not when the characters do their role in the story, they are not empty nor shallow but they've got identity and in the story they are developing so much that you can sympathize with them, and that is the reason to like Haikyuu, not because of the story but because of the Character. The Plot is not that much it has a simple pattern of Training and Winning but it was overshadowed by the execution, and by the developing characters, there only few elements that revolves in Haikyuu and it's only limited to the subject of Why do they play, How to play, Who(are the players and the participants of Volleyball, even passing an exam is for volleyball. Well at least this series is not using cliched setting where you just put some characters as a plot device ladder where the main characters have to step on it in order to make the plot progress nor to make some unrealistic power play like KNB. Overall the story was very decent for its sports anime that balances the character depth and shounen premise. The series treats its characters properly, every team has its own story and development, every character has its own problems and flaws yet the more when the characters develops along with the story, some of the things were light hearted but most of them were serious, especially the problems of the characters they were facing when it comes to playing volleyball (so for not one problem was encountered that doesn't affect volleyball unlike PingPong Animation). So Haikyuu is not just a volleyball anime focused to defeat its opponents, but rather every individual even the opponents gets the chance to change on what they are supposed to be as an athlete no matter what circumstances nor history they have, no matter what kind of people they are, they'll change as long as there's a flaw in their character, which is the reason why it's hard to hate an opponent at the same time it values its shounen premise of trying to reach the goal "Winning" and "Rivalry"
The art and the sound is the creme of this anime, Production I.G. never fails when it comes to these things, and they don't fail when they adapt some series, they can make any stories they adapt 10X better than the original, and they are always faithful to the series. Haikyuu is one of them, the manga has a decent plot but the art was very rough, but in the anime they've made the art so smooth but they add some rough scenes like from the manga but in a better way especially the character's critical moments. The art was so good that you'll easily pick the anime over manga, Design Background everything was just perfect. It's rare these days to see an anime better than manga, most of the time manga is better than the anime in terms of plot or adaptation. The execution, the scenes and the effects, or the whole animation was perfect, no doubt they've got the best art and unlike Ufotable which was known for having the best art but also known for not having a good financial support, Haikyuu's better future was ensured by the production, though Production I.G. might not be the perfect studio, w/out a doubt Production I.G. is one of the best production team. Enough said, the anime got an exceptional art, the execution of the animation was too good, especially the 24th episode where you can see fast camera, great angle, creative scenes and balanced screentime to characters.
The Sound probably is the best of the anime, It's really good, which gives soul to the anime, the sound director makes every episode of the anime like a concert which gives satisfaction to its viewers. Most Overrated anime has a good sound and Haikyuu can be easily get good ratings because of it, much more with great art and great characters and unpredictable execution, which is acceptable to get a higher ratings than the others, though the plot is yet to improve. And the best of the sounds of this anime would fall to the BGM made by Yuuki Hayashi, the VA's did their job perfectly but with the support of the BGM the anime takes it into a new level. I how the composer thinks, he makes some BGMs that doesn't fit the anime yet it fits in when they were used in the right way, some of them can be used as an RPG BGM(I did it to be honest) or use it to relaxed or to study, I just love these sound tracks.
No doubt I've enjoyed it, and even I've read the manga this anime was able to surpass what I've expected. Most of the time when I've read the manga, I really don't watch the anime unless it's pretty good, since mangas are always better than the anime, but this time this anime surpasses the manga. Able to create tension despite of being spoiled and to make you feel even though you know what's gonna happen, it's really good that keeps me waiting every week along with the manga. I'm still waiting for the series to become beyond volleyball Playing, I want some dramas or if possible a romantic subplot, something that makes the series not limited to volleyball, but for now it's just a possibility and I hope the Author can do that. Overall the anime was a fun ride filled with unexpected development, a highly recommended anime especially for newbies and casuals. Also if you really love it pls buy it or watch it in legal terms, but if you're poor like me you can just watch in the anime sites as long as you don't pirate it XD
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 24, 2016
If you've heard the game "UNDERTALE" and if you know the term "Pacifist Route" then you'll get the whole idea of this anime.
This Anime was very attractive from the start that it took the Top of MAL, even higher than the OPM have exceeded one of the best anime LoGH what's more is that many people have believed that this the only light to the dark age of seasonal animes where most of the animes are inferior to its predecessors, but still this anime joins but not in the same way of the other but rather because of unexpected developments which divided the viewers.
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Honestly this series has so much potential but it was destroyed after the end of "Kayo Arc", the anime did well in for its First until Ninth episodes, but only until that part that "ERASED" was good, the rest have become so rushed that the actual anime have remove so much from the manga and has ended with an original ending which leaves the anime too bad that has removed the characters depth shallow.
One of the problem I've encountered on Erased was the unexplainable ability of Satoru, the "Revival" which gives him the ability to go back time if something is wrong in his surrounding, this ability can be pretty convenient to used as a plot device but also as plot armor which makes the whole series predictable and makes all the genres about it null, so basically it's not a Mystery Psychological, the only thing that I can agree was this series is a supernatural. At least the Author decided not to use it much to make the series more engaging which he has failed in the later part of the series.Bespectacled Protagonist Comic Artists, Kidnapping, Murder, Past Plays a Big Role, Serial Killer, Time Loop, Time Manipulation, Time Travel, Tragic Past, these are the main elements of Erased, but most of them were used in simple ways but tried to become complex but it didn't go well and ended in anti-climatic way and does not deserve to call it a masterpiece
Another problem is the unbalanced screen time of pivotal character and the removed details of the character in critical situations. I love the interaction of Satoru and Kayo that even my self has been fooled that this series has a Romantic Plot, since I've encountered this series before the Fall anime was released and one of the genres in the manga was ROMANCE, i didn't read the manga because of no update and bad-art, also I was thinking of this series is much better to be watch than to be read, but I decided to read the manga after watching the 3rd episode of ERASED and that's the time I've seen the flaws of the whole series, where there's too much Foreshadowed elements that will lead to Romantic Relationship but was destroyed, and it was destroyed further by the anime. The unbalanced screentime which makes the "Kayo Arc" notable destroys the depth of whole characters especially Airi. After "Kayo Arc" kayo was thrown out in the plot and was used as a character device in order for the story to move like completing a mission in a game to make the Main Character's Development Progressed.
Another problem was Airi was supposed to be the Main Heroine of the series who triggered the memories of Satoru in manga but wasn't in Episode 11 which gives her a small impact to the anime. The Author have shown the similarities of Sachiko(Satoru's mom) and Airi which is the best evidence to prove that Airi is the real Main Character, but the author messed up that she was also used to cover what Kayo was supposed to be, of coarse even Sachiko was used as a plot device for Satoru, but she was became one of the best mothers out there with great ideals and identity, but was also thrown out in the anime. Well Kenya was alsono exempted to this problem, he was an interesting anime yet his critical moments from the manga was removed.
Also Yashiro, the antagonist was given a short time and his back story that lacks so much compared to the twisted back story of him in the manga, also one of my problems was his characterization of the manga and anime, in manga he's waiting for the moment to make the best way to kill Satoru and prefers to be ecstatic by doing it, but was changed on the spot, the manga is consistent to Yashiro's character but was later destroyed. The anime is even more inconsistent, Yashiro have turned into caring person, he's not even preparing to kill Satoru and just did what the director wants in the last episode like what the director of Tokyo Ghoul. The real problem lies to his motive against Satoru, He was so pissed that he tried to kill Satoru by destroying his own car, honestly any villain with the same knowledge would not yield to such petty reasonings to take revenge, and after that the whole anime contradicts his character, at least he was foreshadowed, unlike some series who can gives this deus ex scenes where there's no villain at first then appears all of a sudden without logical explanation.
And now, Satoru who is a 29 years old but his mindset is perfect for his Kid version, honestly even Kenya is smarter than him and after 15 years in come(he's litterally 44 years old combined with the old timeline) he suddenly turned into Adult who can make reasonable arguments and can die with resolved, I've got no complains to his character since it's the Author and the Director made him good character by sacrificing the character development of the cast except for Kayo. The Manga turned him into a Similar Character from the "Undertale" Frisk who believes in "Determination" and "Resolve" as a Pacifist Character and has used the these lines "My Determination of wanting to accompish and my Resolve to step forward" and added some lines that his Friends are the ones who've saved him while in the anime was different, Satoru was so focus on himself that he even stated that he saved all his friends and have also saved Yashiro, which makes Satoru character inferior to his counterpart in the Manga.
I've enjoyed this anime for its first episode but after reading the manga, I would say it's Decent(not sure why 4 is decent in MAL Score in review) It has flaws especially for its Characters and story, but the Art and the Sound are so good that even with these flaws can make the anime exceptional to other, also I didn't hate it overall and I've even enjoyed it despite of my criticism because of Opening and Background Music(well that's the reason Why I've loved anime, it's the Sound)
I don't believe that this anime was so bad that it need to be burned, at least the anime staff from A1 Pictures tried a different kind of anime instead of making sure profit but mindless anime, although I don't like its over rated score as the people tries to imply, overall this anime was good enough to be watch but there are so much problems that it has overshadowed good sides of it.
Also don't think that this is NTR ...
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Dec 20, 2015
A simple webcomic with sloppy drawing and started out as a hobby, re-drawn by a god-tier manga artist, and now it has an anime adaptation which is now the most Popular Anime of the Decade. This Anime exceeds the expectation of the many which makes this anime incredible especially for its fight scenes, but for now, it has ended and we have to wait for more than a year in order for this anime to have a sequel, since the source material still lacks for it to be animated.
Anime vs. Manga vs. Webcomic
Now I just want to tell people that I’ve read the Manga version
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and the Webcomic before this anime was announced, it was March at that time, going back to its comparison the Anime is no doubt the best of the three, since it’s the final package of adaptation, but it doesn’t mean the Manga can be ignored that has breathtaking art almost comparable to its anime, as for the Webcomic, which is the origin of the series, excels in plot and character development, the crème of OPM series which lacks on the anime. The Webcomic has already finished its top notch arc, the Garou Arc, but the manga is still preparing for that arc which is the most incredible plot with great character development with balanced fights of OPM series, though I don’t want to talk about it since it will be a spoiler and it’s not yet re-drawn.
It is indeed unique, unlike any shounen premise which has a basic formula of “Fight and Train until you get stronger” nor the western style of “Super” w/ a story of fighting for humanity. OPM utilizes itself for its “Gag Purposes” that destroys the common principle styles and logic which is always used on many shows and series and which destroys what was set in the common mentality. The story is incomplete that leaves me unsatisfied, the story in the Webcomic is yet to come and the manga has uncovered many characters which makes it fun to read, but the anime is still on its introduction, more likely, it has covered up its awesomeness of its theme, and after that, is quite underwhelming, but It doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, but rather, it is really predictable when it comes to plot device, we already know who’s going to win, so basically we already know what’s going to happen and we’re just waiting for to see the results, the reaction and the scale of the fight. It needs a sequel to appreciate this anime completely, and because of that I encourage people to read the Manga at Chapter 37, and if you’re into plot, just finish the ongoing manga and read the Webcomic version at Chapter 51.
Aesthetic sound and Visually Outstanding, when it comes to its Output, everything is just awesome, no doubt that this is one of the best anime when it comes to Art and Sound, it’s really good that even reading the manga the anime had exceed my expectation, the only problem when it comes to animation was the “Impact Factor” the manga did it, every small detail of art nor the casual and funny scenes is just artistically outstanding, well the manga has the best dedicated manga artist who dedicated his life into it, going back to the anime, the art of the anime is good, but sometimes it becomes mediocre then it goes to fight scenes, the show cuts loose with evocative smears, spinning cameras, and wild linework combined with great guitar solo and memorable music which brings the fights into life, so it’s like a switch, it’s like an “on and off” concept which makes the anime sometimes underwhelming, especially after overwhelming fights which heightens the tension of the anime scene. The Last episode is the very evidence of it, the first half was just awesome, then the second half is quite underwhelming.
What made me love this anime was the Sound, it’s the best, I wish I can copy the guitar solos through hearing, but for now, I want to point out that this Anime has a magnificent anime Opening, which didn’t spoil any audiences and have created a story while showing how cool Saitama is, and the Background music which livens everything especially when it comes to its fighting scenes, the only thing that I hate was the Ending[ed] especially the memorable alarm clock with a sad song to end its awesomeness of each episode.
Now for the characters, the highlights of the whole series, they are just memorable, they’ve got unique appeal and their character designs fit their very image. There’s a simple symbolism for Saitama and Genos, they are liken to Yin[white and Yang[black] that balances them in this series. Though Saitama’s Highlights would fall to episode 7 and 9, I don’t want to talk about since it will be a spoiler for those who didn’t watch the anime. OPM’s supporting characters makes this story, they are appealing and they are awesome, but only few of them have developed and the others were just shown just to show their scale of power to win the fight, to observe, or to lose the fight. The antagonist are very clichéd, there’s nothing bad to them nor good points, they are just there to show the scale of power of different level and to be defeated by mc, fortunately some heroes were given a time to show off their skills. There might be flaws when it comes to plot character device, but there are some hidden ethics and logic in this anime, and there’s more in the its manga and webcomic.
Now most of the viewers have enjoyed this anime, while some have loathed it since its too overrated, but for me, it’s really good, the fighting scenes was good, one of the best executed anime, it’s jaw dropping and the visually stunning with great combination of impressive sound, the characters are really unique that many people have been captivated into them. Many have created thousands of arts, have been cosplayed by many audiences, many have become bald just to do that, and many who are new to anime have watched this and most of all, it’s heavily known throughout the world, it’s just popular that it has conquered social meds, forums and more. It’s funny(not sure why some people doesn’t find it funny) and sometimes it touches the audiences, but most of the time, it’s awesome.
It’s worth to watch, it’s an all ages anime[but it’s R - 17+ (violence & profanity)] it’s really good to recommend it to new to anime, but the anime is still incomplete, it needs a sequel in order to bring out its full potential, it’s still lacks since it has covered only the first half of the whole series, while the best quality of this series exist in its manga and webcomic.
The anime is really good and no doubt enjoyable, the people behind it made it really good, and the funny thing is, people were inspired by Saitama’s Training Regimen that many NEETS, Otakus and many more have worked out that a joke turned into motivation. I want to recommend this as an action comedy, highly recommended for new to anime viewers and casual viewers.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Nov 6, 2015
First, this is a love triangle, almost close as harem, but not as it is. There's a Short review below if you don't want to read the long review.
Story:3
It started as a cliched romantic comedy with cliched setting, even though it's cliched, it has a decent comedy with almost "breaking the 4th wall" trope.
But the potential of this manga was a cut off after its ending, literally it was axed. There couple of chapter in which it was getting interesting, it was "Deconstruction of Harem(though it was love triangle) and that potential would have made this manga better than any cliched manga. But it's a
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shame that it ended abruptly while having the same ending without any resolve relationship.
Art: 3
The are is quite below average, the characters are distinguishable, yet in the closer look, they almost look the same. The expression is just average, the same the background, at least this manga will make you laugh when it comes to its humor. The general art is not really bad, nor decent, it's not even mediocre, it's just OK, well as long as it is readable, I don't have any problem on it.
Characters: 4(states that it is decent)
The characters are the highlight of the show, and they were able to make some characters who are better than any average characters in many series. For it was able to develop its characters, while maintaining its humor, especially their personality, which is quite cliched, but at the same time, funny. Before it ends Saotome Ryou or the rich boy has questioned the Idea of having stagnant, which makes him the Best character in this manga, and he was better than any mcs out there, that's why the score for the character is 4, since there's a decent guy in the series, but at the same time, it ended without a clear relationship, which really sucks.
Enjoyment: 5(not a mediocre in my scoring)
So far, it didn't rely on fanservice, but rather on comedy(one of the best genre every) every characters makes a joke about cliched setting especially when they mention their own part on the scene, which makes me laugh, but at the same time, I wasn't able to enjoy it that much, since this manga was axed, and its potential was killed, not that I can blame the production, since it's trying to deconstruct its Harem, or should I say, it's against the Editors(especially Nisekoi) Well as long that it was able to show its potential, then it's ok for me, and at least ir did try to deconstruct its harem and Saotome Ryou developed as a supporting character, which is missing in many mangas(many supporting characters are just a display for a harem show) so if you think its worth it or not, I would say it's worth it for its Comedy and their MVP Saotome, while not worth for its cliched setting.
Story: 3 - Cliched setting but was able to show its potential on deconstructing its love triangle
Art: 3 - not bad, nor good, almost has the same character design and everything is below average, but was able to express its theme.
Character: 4 - Only Saotome Ryou lifted this the cliched characters
Enjoyment 5 - Enjoyable for its comedy.
Overall: 3 - Wasted Potential and poor production(axed), I don't wanna score it 2 since it's the for cliched setting or just average or 4 since it's for Decent series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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Oct 25, 2015
K: Return of Kings or an anime with colorful animation.
This one is really popular, since it has a decent and at the same time, not your average anime, but this season is still right off the track.
Story and Characters: 5
Ok this anime is an Action, Super Power, Supernatural, like Durarara
The Action is the best thing you can have, it's great for the eyes, but at the same time, it makes me dizzy @_@
Super Power, well it's just like durarara. I mean the setting was set on the city, with group wars and each individuals on that group does have a power, but unlike durarara which
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has unique powers on each individual, this has portrayed same abilities on each characters.
Supernatural, not sure if this genre is different from super power, well I think it's just applied when the action comes, they've just added an element comparable to lightsabers on the weapons of every individual, and some Kings as their leaders with a floating sign in the sky.
This anime is a slice of life and mystery on disguise. But the characters are outstanding, even the supporting characters are noticeable. The characters here are not thrown out, they are very well maintained and each of them as unique features even their powers are the same.
Animation: 10
Well it's the best it got, everything(expression, character design, background, effects) is just perfect when it comes to art, but I think this anime is meant for girls, since the there are more beautiful guys than girls.
Expression is really good, though I think it gives me a yaoi vibe especially to Kuro and Shiro(I'm a guy) but at least there's Neko
Character Design is the best, so beautiful, it's an anime full of handsome guys, and Beautigful Girls, sometimes it gives fanservice to both genders.
Background, This is the Best So Far, Every background is eye catching, I were to be asked, I wanna make the background as my wallpaper.
Effects, it's just great.
Sound: 7
The OP is not good for me, It has great visuals, but the song is not my type. The ED is really good, It has great visuals, and I love the song.
The Voice Actors, well I just love them, they are really good. The BGM is really good, it's unique and with a rich sound that I feel I'm having a tea time even though it's not my type.
Enjoyment: 5
Well I love it, but there the slow pacing and the the plot is still off the track and some fillers makes the flaws of this anime. Well it's still decent and has a potential. But I think girls will love this one. But as a boy, it feels there's a yaoi feeling, but at least, it's not like that.
Well This one is recommended anime for this season, at least its pretty decent with a notable art.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Oct 7, 2015
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Seinen
[opening]
Ohh this is what I call "Unique" it was able to create something new despite of the genre combination. Since it's ecchi/harem, it's worth it for the boys who seeks enjoyment rather than plot. And I've read the manga before they've released its anime announcement. And the manga is quite good, for its enjoyment purposes.
[Anime Output] [10/10]
In terms of Story pacing or episodes, it's 2 stories in 1 ep. In manga terms it's 2 chapters in 1 episode, so you can start reading the manga at chapter 26. And I highly praised this anime in terms of "LOYALTY"
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unlike some series which is not loyal to the original source. And the only thing episode which have leaved a cliffhanger is 11, basically, an anime for enjoyment.
The Art is the best you can find, the difference is Manga:6/10 vs Anime 11/10, they were able to execute the thing that I can't imagine were created beautifully, it seems Lerche is really one of the best in terms of Key Animation. And there's more, it's the Execution of the characters, or the movement of it, Making animals in anime is really hard, it needs "PRO" in the making, in short, This is an anime which were created by "PROS" in terms of ART. The ART is just Wonderful, that's why it's 11/10.
Sound, damn, this is really one of the best you can find, if you're looking for the "Or'Gasm", the voice actress were able to portray it wonderfully, which is enjoyable. But the Bgm is not their selling point, it's just average. [5/10]
The Characters were able to portray what is it on the manga, And their designated setting are present, or your typical girl attracted to the mc. So far, it's an enjoyable type of an anime than plot series with character development.
[plot] [2/10]
The Story is good, it's a comedy slice of life fantasy, especially the story about "MON" but the rest, it's only for enjoyment. So if you're looking for a "Decent Anime with PLOT" then you're in the wrong place. Now It seems you've got the clue on what's this anime all about. So far I'll say it straight, It's just "Decent" 4/10 for its Story, this is better in many ecchi/harem, but not as good as any other in its character development. The development is 2/10, only Rachnera and Suu are decent characters which improved the most, and there are 6 girls+4 mon squad and only 1 human=11 girls in total, and only 2/11 have developed. Which is an anime entirely for "Enjoyment"
[enjoyment] [8/10]
This is really an enjoyable anime, so I don't have to talk about how good it was in its "Fanservice" it seems it was based in "To-Love-Ru" where the girls are aliens with over 15+ girls as its harem. And at the same time, it's girls who takes the lead in seduction, which is "Dream" for boys like me(lol) So far, the best in this anime is the "Foreplay", which is not direct, nor too soft, it's just "OK", but the Expression and the sound is really "Lewd" so you're really gonna enjoy this if you're looking for "Ecchi" but the irony is, it's not extreme, nor can be called "Soft Porn" it was able to combine "Safe Play" and "Hentai Play", which is nice. So if you're looking for Decent Ecchi, watch this anime.
[Worth] [4/10]
It's your typical anime, just added with few elements of "Half Human and Half Monsters" or your fantasy monsters based on "Greek Mythology". It's really good in terms of Enjoyment, it will meet up your desire called Lust, but there's nothing more than that. I've appreciated the works of the Key Animators in making this anime, because it's harder than you think. And I really enjoyed this show. Just recommended for Ecchi/Harem Hunters.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Oct 7, 2015
~ Working III ~
[opening]
This is really cheerful and light and watching it was really fun. So far it's the 3rd season, so the requirement should be: season 1 and 2 was watched. So the if you know the 1st and 2nd season...you'll be surprised in the 3rd season...since the typical cliched that was formed from both season was gone...the deconstructed everything and they made this season "Romantic"
[how it was done 7/10]
So far it has good art, for they stayed to the original style of it, and definitely better than the manga, they were able to present the characters in the proper way and was able
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to combine it with great expression and mood. Background and the minor subject were made very well. In terms of sound, the Voice Actress/Actor was able to portray it very well, but for the BGM, it was able to meed the standard. As for the story pacing, it was really slow, but worth it. And the characters were able to meet its standard form
[plot 7/10]
The story is really great, since they've changed a lot, you'll see the power of "slow pacing", since it will be long for our main couple to date each other. The story is not focused on our main protagonist, but on our supporting protagonist, and you will feel the Romantic feeling in this season. And there are more revelations in this season, which is not the focused of the main story. The characters were able to perform their duty very well and the story were focused on the supporting, so Season 3 is basically a story for "Supporting characters" which already concluded the things they needed in order to close the story. And the Main Couple will close their story in the upcoming "Special" episode.
[enjoyment 9/10]
It's one of the happiest and lightest slice of life romcom you can watched after watching season 1 and 2. And I can say I really enjoyed this anime since they've made some cheerful characters with a light story. I think only few will dislike this series, since it's meant for people who loves "Light" series, which is the opposite of dark or tragic, which I always enjoy.
[worth 5/10] [Simple Creative]
Since it was able to create something new and the characters changed a lot, it was good and enjoyable, it was able to bring out the potential of the characters and was able to meet up the conclusion without leaving a cliff hanger. In terms of its "Focus" or "Themes", it's 10/10, but in terms of creativity and originalty, it's 5/10, or should I say, it was Above Mediocore or Average animes, which I rated 4/10(animes that meets up with your expectation) but this anime is quite creative which didn't rely on Mainstream Style, and was able to create a story which is quite original and the execution is really nice, yet the Goal or the conclusion of the anime is simply predictable.
[closing]
Since this is the 3rd season, I'm hoping for our Main Couple to be officially called "Dating", but it ended announcing that the real ending will be on the "Special Episode"...it's a nice anime and worth to be watched, and only few anime like this exist, A light with a plot anime with cute romance and especially it's value of improving and developing of every characters.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Oct 3, 2015
This is the First Time I've Encountered the "BEST of the BEST"
-How it was done- 8
the story were told in great style, I've never seen anyone who would put such a prologue in 50 chapters, or 50 months, I mean, that's a gamble in Manga Making. The Art was Superb, it was able to give the expression and the message without showing too much scene. The characters design here are not the best looking, but the best in showing who they are. But the background is superb, which is hard to pull.
So far, the only disadvantage of this manga is the the Chapters Story, this
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is not for People who can't Marathon a manga, but for people who can read straight 50 chapters with inconsistent pages at least 1250 pages worth.
-Plot- 10
the plot is not something to be taken lightly, this was based on the history of the Europe, I'm good at History, and the things that were taken here is accurate. And I know about Vinland Saga in its original form, and it's really true that the first ones to land America was Vikings.
Since I love History and Strategic Warfare, this one was able to show not Strategic war which I was expecting, but It's the Art of War. It was able to show the Honors of Great warriors, it isn't something that can be taken lightly, especially in respecting someone. This is even better than half baked characters which has no reason to fight the people, this is a manga that was able to portray "Why People became Bad" the best example will be shown in this manga, this is not something for "Bad vs Good" but the "Difference of Opinions" which sparks every battle.
And to be Honest, This is the only manga that was able to portrayed the Difference of Atheist and Christians. They've shown something that was written on the Bible, which is really true. The best way to describe this manga is, "No God, There's Glory and Heaven, but with God, there's Hell in this world" So if you can see that, then you will see the Difference of Good and Bad in this manga, which can't be seen Clearly.
-Worth- this is not something to called 10/10, but 10 x 10^9
If you wanna see the best way to live, then Read this, this is not your ordinary philosophical manga, but it's the Proverbs of Life in this world, this the only Manga that was so Accurate in terms of Meta Physics, Biblical Message, Atheism, Art of War, Proverbs, Transformation and more. And to be Honest, this is the only 10/10 in my hobby of reading manga and watching anime. This manga will help you in your daily lives. This is not a Manga for Story, but for Life.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 24, 2015
~Gakkougurashi!~
- Story - 5 [Something Unique but not that much]
The story is very simple, MOE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE, though majority of the story is Slice of life with Philosophical Values. But its combination is rare, a Dark Slice of Life anime.
The story introduced themselves as a Little Light in the Dark, at least it's not the typical Slice of Life Moe, but the psychological trauma, and their emotional support to each other makes this anime better than most of the Slice of Life Moe series.
The story is very predictable, the setting is light, with few action and psychological scene, but the only thing that I can't
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predict is the realization of Delusions
The pacing is really good, they were able adapt it well to fit the anime timeline.
Though I thought it was dark, but it's 70% Light and 30% dark. And the slice of life will make you smile, but that smile will disappear when the trouble comes, with few suspense, action, psychological action(the use of sound to evade zombies)
So far, I've only seen Flashback, Deus ex machina(only once for Miki Naoki), Foreshadowing, Plot twist, First-person Narration and the best Ticking clock scenario, as their literary techniques(from wiki).
The ending is not the Best, but it was able to close the anime(with the Front 13, Back 9[just search it on google]) To be Honest, I watched the last episode on RAW, but that will not hinder the Last episode review. Honestly It ended like Angel Beats, but the most interesting in the last episode, They Have used their Feeling and Emotions to Drive out the Zombies(which is illogical) and there's also an Epic Scene where A Hero will die not as a Zombie, but as a Hero(just decipher it in your own) If you're fond of Philosophical(if you can grasp it, then you're with me.) Slice of Life(moe) with a Zombie(I can't call it horror nor dark, it's really light) then you will love this.
- Art - 5 [they hold back on its gore and dark aspects]
The art is Moe, a child like anime characters despite of their age.
But I think the Mangaka tried to express Cute little characters in dangerous situation with horrified faces, but was able to Smile and to be Happy even in the amidst of the Effects and dangers the Chaos
At least the art was able to make it GORE, but it's still lacking, and the Anime focused on the Cute side of it.
There's a mixed CGI on it, the cars, but nothing more.
The anime was able to adapt better in terms of Art Quality, but in terms of Dark Originality of it, they were able to produce the 70% in the anime.
Throughout the episode 1-11, they were able to maintain smooth art.
The background is really GOOD, that's one of the best art in this series, it's really bloody, they didn't hold back in the background.
The character design is MOE, They were able to meet the standard of it, but the irony of this production, they are the ones who makes
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace and made Danganronpa which is the same as Horror but the opposite of MOE.
The Character Design is not unique, they are MOE, or child like character but the age is different, though it's common in our country(it's full of lolis here)
- Sound - 3 [there's nothing Horror at All, it's just for MOE]
The Voice Actress were able to make the Cutest voice in this anime.
And they don't need to adapt for the role they were given.
But I think the Voice Actress have Improved, but a little in this anime.
But it would be fun, if the non-japanese VA can play this with a cute voice.
But the background music is not the best in this anime, it was good in Slice of Life scenes, but not on Horror or Thrilling scenes, they've used Diminished chords or the Devil Chords but the Infra Sound, or the Feel sound is not used, and One Punch Man BGM is way better in terms of Horror.
I always try to catch the music and hears its expression, but for this one, it still lacks, it's more like a Deep Thought Provoking Sound rather than Horror.
I think I will used their OST or BGM for Thought Provoking Mangas.
I like the opening, it's light and Fluffy, and The ending is Dramatic which fits the mood after watching a Light mixed Dark element in an episode.
And in terms of OP/ED, Though I can Listen to it, it's not catchy, if you want to repeat the op, but the ed is ok to add in my phone. But as a Musician, the op and the ed are not catchy, or it's not worth for playing it for a Cover. I would love to make an AMV for this using Rock with Dark and Metal Elements on it.
- Characters - 5 [MOE girls are Developed, but only on the last 2 EP]
The Characters are very well done, they have strengths and Resolves to live, their only weakness is Flashbacks of Tragedy and Psychological Disorder or Delusional disorder. But the normal weakness for the people, Zombie Trauma, is not present here.
The characters were able to portray realistic actions in the zombie apocalypse situation, but at the same time, they were able to Smile and Laugh, which is not Present for the many people who lives in this world.
I can relate to the characters, Unlike Games and Manga that Uses Guns, Bats, and other tools to kill zombies, They have used the Sound to evade Zombies, which is the best when it comes to Survival Tactic. They were able to Support their Emotional Needs, which is one of the Best message in this series, which lacks in many people that lives in reality. And the best so far: Be Happy in times of Chaos, which is illogical. But also my personality in real life.
The characters did improved, but it's just a small factor in terms of Character Development, but they can adapt in the situation very fast.
Only Four people are currently present in this Anime.
And their enemies, of coarse the Zombies, which made the Clock Ticking Scenario.
There's no supporting character that lives, but for a single Girl.
They've only used First Person Narration, or the characters shown in the screen in the scene that are present are the ones who narrate themselves.
I disliked the taste of the majority of japanese boys, which is MOE[cute girls], But for the Characters in this anime, I liked them so much, that they were able to show the Philosophical Value of Happiness in times of Trouble, which is the situation they lived in.
Though I think I will forget about them, because I'm not into MOE
- Enjoyment - 4 [not into light if it has dark elements on it]
Those people who loves Cute Girls with an Aspect of School, Slice of Life, will love this. But for the people who Loves Horror, Mystery, Psychological, will not love this, They can watch this, but not as a their taste, and most of them Will hate this anime. But for a Person who watches Anime that Loves to apply things from an anime in Real Life situations, then this is a masterpiece, they were able to show LIGHT in the DARK, and there's only one "Deus ex Machina" present here(ex. One Punch Man)
This is anime is good for newbies in both Horror and Anime, but not for Horror lovers.
I think I will not re-watch the whole anime, but for the sake of its Philosophical Values, I will watch some scenes that has epic lines and quotes.
I think it is still enjoyable to re-watch the whole anime, but for me, I have to look for another anime.
It's better to remember it as a LIGHT MOE ANIME. than DARK MOE ANIME, it's good but It's still lacks in many ways to call this a Great Anime.
It's good as a cup of tea for Horror, Mystery, Psychological lovers and it's intense for School, Slice of Life lovers. but As a person who watches anime for Real Life situation, then this is really good in terms Lessons that can be applied in Real Life Situations, like when you have to Adapt quickly in times of trouble, Psychological Recovery, if you're not really happy in your current life, because of many problems, and Lastly, is to SMILE in the times of Disaster and its effect.
- Overall - 4 [decent show with few philosophical values yet...]
This anime was able to its four elements in a Decent Way, but it should have been Better if the ART and the SOUND was able to portray the mood. The Horror aspects is Missing that could Have Been better because of the ART and SOUND that were underestimated. I Judge According to How it was Done, not Story and Characters Only. This is a Decent Anime which I rate 4/10 or not BAD on how it was DONE.
- Worth - 4 [worth for being cute, that's all]
This is an Over Rated Anime, because of its surprise that it brought to us, but I think we have to lessen that Deserving praise. In terms of Logical rating, I would give this 4/10, which was able to bring some thing new yet unsatisfied results for me. But in terms of Real Life Lessons and Application(treat the zombies as your problems) then I would give this a High Rating, I would give it an 6/10 which deserves it. It's up to you if you want to watch it. It's an Anime for those who has soft spots for cute girls.
My Real Thoughts are the ones on the [ words input ] I Don't want to change it any longer, It's gonna take long before I changed It...
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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