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I've been watching Naruto since it first released. Besides the annoying fillers, the story is pretty much solid for a shounen anime/manga.

But Baruto, I just don't know. Just because Naruto was popular, they can't seem to let go of the profit and decided, "why won't we make a new batch of Naruto-like character calling them their children and make millions again. No need to advertise it, it can sail with Naruto's popularity already." And then Baruto came out.

Same old same old. And whatever Naruto's author did, somewhat has been all wash out. Naruto and Sasuke is not the strongest anymore, they're merely a shell of ... the new "baddies". And just when you thought they're almost a "god".... No! They're not. Because Baruto and the others will surpass them.

For an anime who wanted to ride with Naruto's popularity. I don't think destroying the core of Naruto just to make Baruto better would make it "much better".

I can't find any of the characters here in Baruto as charming. The only thing I get is annoyance and irritation. The personality and characterization is over flawed, so shallow that you can't help but to bang your head on the nearest hard object and wish you could just forget permanently of what you have seen.

This anime is DREADFUL ad best.

Currently I find the plot good, but the progression of the story is kind of a big leap from one episode to another. There are loads of unexplained scenario without proper narration. And while I love the characters, it's really hard to get attached to most of them, except the mains, because of the poor character introduction and development.

Everything is going fast, and since I'm kind of a person who wanted to know the smallest details, but not in a way dragging, it kinda turns me off.

The most recent one was the jump from episode 14 to 15, too many things left undisclosed, too many ... emotions answered ending up in a cliche reunion without the two main being away for an episode at most.

Characters are promising, but I could not really judge as the series is still on going.

Art is okay, though the manga's art is way way better.

Currently enjoying the show without thinking too much of analogy, logic and all those missing points.

WARNING: If you're looking for a happily ever after this is not for you!

SPOILER ALERT!

This manga is well done. The plot is good. It was well executed. Everything had been address properly, all the twist and turn.
This is not a cutesy love story. Its deep and almost dark.
Main character do find love in the end, with each other. But... they don't end up together.
Its like when you thought , 'finally! Something good!" A very depressing/dark part will follow.
Yes, one of the main character died, and thats on the last scene.
They don't end up with each other, because obviously one of them died.
And while one ... died, the other has no idea he was dying.

This manga brough me a whirlwind of emotion. I get sad and angry. I get hopeful. I get depressed. And just when I thought everythings going to be fine, boom!

I don't mind tragic ending, but.... but i think just when this someone was starting to live a life, he was killed. And its annoying that that is the end. It breaks my heart, specially when one of them was shown crying. Crying because he thought he wont see the other anymore, but not in the way of death. If he only knew. :(

So so so sad.

I've watched the first two season of this anime, read the manga as well.

The first season was addicting. It was sweet, fluffy and the inner struggle about falling in love with a guy, denying it and yet never wanted to let go was actually lovely to watch.

The second season was good as it continues the first season. It filled the I-want-more parts, but as it progresses I became annoyed as some point especially the main couple Misaki and Akihiko.

This third season became bland and annoying at most part. Although I should have expected it since the manga was way ahead of the anime. Still, ... I don't understand as to how their (Misak and Akihiko) relationship hasn't progresses for more than, what? Five years of being together. When I say 'progresses', I mean 'matured'.

Misaki was still in denial, almost as uncomfortable as he was the first time he realized he actually like Akihiko back. For a supposedly 'live-in' relationship, he was still acting like a virgin on their first night together. He was so bipolar with his relationship with Akihiko, that when his lover shows him how much he loves him, he kept on pushing him and even gets mad at him for being clingy, but when Akihiko seems to momentarily became oblivious of him, he became whiny and paranoid and jealous for unknown reason.
It was like he wanted to be continually tame, er, pursue, courted? in a way and yet doesn't want to return the favor. He was acting like a highschool girl, really. Even worst.

Misaki also knew tha Akihiko was jealous with Ijuuin, and yet he continue to talked, get close and comfy with him. Yes, Ijuuin was his 'idol', but he should know his boundary when he knew his 'lover' was not comfortable with it. He kept on dismissing Akihiko, not once he actually shown he loves him in front of every one (that's why Sekai ichi hatsukoi is much much better, as Ritsu had shown and admitted that he loves Masamune) or anyone for that matter. He was like living in a lie, trying to hide things, and couldn't show or tell anyone he's in a relationship already. He can't even fight for it. He was always unsure. Even when the two of them would start doing the 'deed', Misaki still struggles like he didn't want it, and yet allowed it at the end just because he was 'use' to it and maybe it makes him feel 'good and relax'.

Akihiko on the other hand was way too clingy. For a man whom everyone respected, he was childish and immature. Yes, it was cute with the teddy bears and all, but relationship wise, he was very insecure. I guess his insecurity do have a reason. I mean if you have Misaki as your boyfriend, you 'should' be very insecure. But Akihiko spoiled him too much, shower him affection too much and allowed Misaki to treat him like a trash and be pushed aside. It was like he has no pride whatsoever. Akihiko was always the pursuer, and it's kinda annoying. It doesn't matter if he's the seme, the fact is, when showing affection it shouldn't be a one way street.

I was hoping at some point that Akihiko gets tired of Misaki's denial and just let him go. I mean if he really loves Misaki, then just let him do what he wants. If Misaki prefer to live on his own and do what he likes without thinking of Akihiko's reaction (which by the way appears as though it was a burden), he should let him do it. I want Misaki to be a pursuer and realized how he really love Akihiko. Because honestly, it seems their relationship only existed because Akihiko won't let go. Misaki's 'love', if there is, won't mature if Akihiko won't let him, especially with his attitude of my-love-is-enough-for-the-two-of-us. It's poisonous!

Their relationship should be revamp. Misaki should be 'freed' from it, so he can do what he wants and have time to think things through without Akihiko's influence. Akihiko should, maybe, start trying a casual dating, both male and female and see if what he feels for Misaki was true or was only impinge by his long time affection from Misaki's brother wherein the time he was devastated Misaki was there for him, and therefore all his affection was poured out to the best available person at that time and the fact it was 'the brother'.

It would be nice to have their ending with Misaki facing Akihiko in a public place with a determine looked on his face saying "I love you Akihiko (Yes, first name not the Usami-san he kept on saying), and I don't care what the world says otherwise. I don't care what my brother will say when he founds out, I don't care if you're doubting me at this point because I'll show you and prove to you how much if you only accept me back. I wanted to be with you and no else."

ART:

The art was Nakamura-san style, so I have nothing to say about it. Although it's not much of my taste. The Hybrid Child, with the same illustrator and author, was done a little bit better on my opinion. The jaws are not too pointy and squared.

The sound was okay. The storyline not so much. The enjoyment, well, I get more thumbs down than thumbs up. Overall, I'm rating this 6, because their are few shounen-ai anime wise that's been animated properly.

I was hooked the first ten minutes, was bored to death after, and only got excited on the last part again.
There were more talks than action. Introduction of new characters was okay, but focusing on them was not my cup of tea. I watched it because I was hoping to see 'action' scenes, fights and a bit of blood. I was not expecting a 'friendship' story where this ol good two shoe influences the supposedly bad as$ fem lead. It was disappointing at some point.
CLAMP tends to do that, their storyline was almost so recyled with character focusing particularly with kind hearted person ( ... Hikaru from MKR, Sakura from CCS - see the similariites?) they cant seem to pull out of that even though they tried. I thought Blood -C would be different, but supplementing with same old characterization was really annoying.
The animation/art was impressive though. It was not the usual elongated, thin and pointed art of CLAMP. Although, you could still indentify their signature art, whats with the body build and slim physique, its more eye pleasing than their previous works.
I was expecting to see more action, fighting scene from Saya. I was hoping she would be the type of character who would not encourage people to be with her as they would only bother her and adds weight. I was expecting a cold detached attitude as the other Saya from other Blood franchised (Blood +) and the Saya from the movie Blood the last Vampire, but I guess i expected too much.

I'm rating this story based on what I have only watch. I dropped this midway. Not a fan.

Story: 7/10
I find the story typical almost cliche from all the anime I've watched already. the difference though was how it was presented. And of course ESP plus anime is always ALWAYS fun to watch.

Animation: - 6.5/10
I've seen better, well done animation.

Sound: - 6/10 (C+)
Not as catchy as hope it was.
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Characters: - 6/10
Typical three main characters, almost those magical girls genre anime (Sailor Moon and the likes). Almost borderline to harem, which I don't like too much. Typical naive powerful female lead and the other two as mere support. Reminds me of Magic Knight Rayearth, but the MKR was done, plotwise and animation, better. Now Kyousuke's a different thing. The main antagonist of the story. The reason probably, I find this story's sequel much much likeable since he was the main lead.

Enjoyment: - 5 /10
I was able to watch until mid, even though I'm developing wrinkles as the story progresses. The most I enjoy here was the villain. Most of the time, I'm cheering for him.

Overall (Averaged): 6/10
Without the main villain, I would've rate this 4. I'm probably not suited watching stories like this.

I really enjoyed reading this, even the filler (omake/special) parts! It was so funny, I could die!

The main character (Noboru) has adorable little chibi chibi twin brothers and two other younger brothers that has so much life, it made the story worth a read. All the bits and pieces shouldn't be ignored, because really, they're so naive and cute and innocent that they would make you laugh so hard.

The art/drawing too was amazing, it's really well done. The chibiness and cuteness of the twins was amongst the best part of the art. Anyone would just love to hug and cuddle them. The story itself has ... a sort of clicheness and yet, with all the elements considered, the story was done great.

This is a yaoi, so expect a smut. But the story was very light, funny, romantic, funny, wonderful and did I say funny? Yeah, it's a very good read that readers would enjoy very much. It would lift up your bad mood by just reading this. So do give this one a try.

No. 6 is a story with an interesting plot. Each of the characters has depth and it features or focuses mostly of the two main male characters, both 16 years of age.

The story has an undertone of BL (Boy Love) but I believe it was necessary to make the plot move. The main two character - Shion and Nezumi - relationship with each other was needed in order for one to pushed and other to be held back. While Shion is more of a naive type and Nezumi the revengeful type, they do compliment each other most of the time. It also revolves around saving ... Shion's childhood friend (who was in love with him) named Safu from No. 6.

I've read the Light Novel and the manga before watching the anime thus I was quite disappointed (though not that much) with the anime, the reason I gave this a 8/10 review since this didn't follow the progression of the latter two, and thus I find myself confused on some part. The anime removes part that I think would have made Shion characters more understandable and relatable as well.

Also, maybe because this was an anime where different people would have an easy access compared to the other two media, most of the BL moments and dialogues had been removed. It was heavily implied at the novel, but the anime removed those parts except those that could not be omitted without losing the sense of the story.

Manga and Novel wise, Shion was more dependent of Nezumi, move naive, more kind, more helpless. He often hears Nezumi out and value him more than anything else. Shion would even willing to kill even if he's against it for Nezumi's sake. Anime wise, Shion was given more backbone than his manga and novel counterpart. He was stronger and more imsistent here and doesn't always agree with Nezumi.

Nezumi on the other hand was more touchy feely in manga and novel, but besides that his character remained the same. He appears to be indifferent with everything, but deep inside he cares very much for Shion that he would willingly sacrifice his freedom and life just to save Shion's friend so that Shion won't be upset/worried.

What I enjoyed though with this anime was it completely covers the core of the novel until the end. No need to wait for the next season, because, well... it's already done. What I don't like though was it had been rushed, cause again, it omitted parts that they think would turn off non-bl supporters. By doing that, I think (my opinion) it losses some of the story's heart/essence.

Nevertheless No. 6 is still one of my favorite anime. Well, I would recommend those who had seen the anime to check the manga and the light novel because it has more substance than this.