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In this fast-paced film, a girl travels with a handsome-sounding chair to prevent disasters around Japan.

It's a very refreshing film, with beautiful animation and stellar voice acting. The plot itself is unique, featuring themes of grief and ordinary life. Suzume forms various relationships with others in the film, all leading their own lives and touching Suzume's in brief snapshots. Though the plot has thick supernatural elements, many of the scenes are a glimpse into ordinary lives. The contrast between the fast-paced action scenes and the lull between them is very enjoyable.

The film touches on budding romance, grief and collective trauma. None of them ... feel overly forced or sanctimonious, instead fitting in well with the narrative. The chemistry between Souta and Suzume isn't forced, and they have a refreshing bond throughout the story. The reference to a certain disaster was quite unexpected, but I really loved how the film handled loss and healing from it.

The characters were very lively and likeable, especially the protagonist. She's brave and quick to act, making this a fun watch. But she has her own share of struggles, which she slowly unravels as the plot moves forward. The modern fantasy elements are a little lacking, but the plot focuses more on interpersonal relationships, so it doesn't detract much from the plot.

There are a few confusing or unaddressed scenes in the film, but other than that, it's an amazing experience and I would totally recommend it.

Super Lovers was certainly an interesting watch, not something I would usually choose because I don't watch a lot of BL anime. I started it because I really like shonen voiced by women and it featured 2 of my favourite voice actors.

First, the plot is definitely quite interesting though some parts felt a little out of place. The pacing didn't feel off, nothing feels too stagnant. It's kind of like a slice of life with BL elements sprinkled in.

The BL element to all this is perhaps the most controversial part of this anime. Though Ren and Haru's relationship would certainly be uncomfortable and ... discouraged in real life, I found it interesting to delve into it in a fictional setting.

Though it may not be intentional, I found it interesting the more subtle ways their relationship could be considered unhealthy. For example, Haru's treatment of Ren depends on his own mood and feelings at the moment-- he'll shower him with affection when he feels like it, and neglect him if he's not feeling up to par. He doesn't show signs of being ready to be a guardian figure for him.

Their relationship can almost be described as codependent; it's clear that Haru clings to him for his own self-fulfillment, and he likely needs Ren more than Ren needs him. It's much like "throw a dog a bone once, he'll guard your house for life". He formed a bond with Ren during his formative years, which established a foundation for this relationship.

Ren is definitely susceptible to manipulation, and quite accepting of Haru's antics. He is utterly devoted to his wants and needs. In short, he's a very convenient person for Haru to lean on and take what he needs from him. While Haru does care for him and spoil him, it does seem like he's doing it for his own benefit just as much.

Super Lovers has caused divide among the anime community for its controversial elements. I personally find this anime interesting yet average. I found the plot quite uneventful and sometimes dry, but there were cute moments and the relationship between Ren and Haru was incredibly fun to analyse.

Hoshi no Kaabii was my childhood anime, but certain episodes still have me going back to relive the memories from back then.

This is an anime aimed at children around elementary school. But despite this, there are many themes that ring true to adulthood and there is plenty of social commentary that rings true to this day. A few examples:

Episode 28, Pollution and Exploitation of Labour
This episode features the brainwashing of citizens into performing labour, in order to industrialize Pupupu Land. The effects of pollution and brainwashing are clearly seen here, as well as the lesson that heroisms can be a thankless job.

Episode 49, ... Animation Industry
This episode is arguably one of the funniest ones in the anime. It is a satire of the anime industry, where many are overworked and underpaid. The civilians in Pupu Village all make an anime under the command of Dedede, which ends with them being severely sleep deprived and one screaming "Animators have human rights too!" The finished anime is a parody of the Kirby anime, with Dedede taking the place of the hero. It's a whole entire mess, with the animators also filling the roles of voice actors. Here is a quote that sums it up.

Meta Knight: Doing post recording without rehearsal... this isn't sane.

The whole "anime" they're broadcasting just gets worse and worse, but in the most meta and hilarious way.


The Humour
Much of this anime's humor relies on introducing an idea, and having it build in ridiculousless or insanity that it eventually spirals out of control- eg. A "which restaurant can make the spicier dish" episode, a pie-throwing episode, an obesity episode, "devil kirby". If that's your thing, I would definitely recommend this anime. As well as this, the anime regularly parodies themselves and inserts references from pop culture.


The Characters
Dedede and Escargon's shenanigans are a must-watch: though much of their interactions is slapstick, they are sometimes shown to cling to each other in times of need and Escargon is once seen singing a parody of the anime's OP, with the lyrics about Dedede. He also outright states he loves him in doing so. Their relationship is what makes the show.

Meta Knight is one of the characters dearly loved by the viewers. He is one of the few with a developed past, and a mentor figure for Kirby. He is often the voice of reason, and although he may act morally gray, he is always there for Kirby in the end. Most times he takes on a serious or cool role, but that is what makes his comedic moments all the more funnier.

Oh, Kawasaki. This guy might be one of the funniest characters in the anime. From his horrible cooking shenanigans to his one-liners, his presence makes a scene more hilarious. One of the most memorable lines I remember is the others discussing they haven't seen Dedede recently (obesity episode) and Kawasaki outright saying "Maybe he's DEAD?" Oh, he also once tries to cook Kirby, who is blissfully unaware of what's going on.

All in all, this is an amazing must-watch especially for kids, and an anime even adults can enjoy if they watch the right episodes.