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Girls Band Cry (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

nanuha

Recommended

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

If you're wondering if GaruKura is worth the watch, it is! If you're asking yourself if you should watch this or the other Idol anime airing right now, the answer is watch both!

The animation is extremely good even if you dislike CGI, the characters are realistic enough that it's easy to relate to them, the music is great, there really isn't any reason for not watching this show.

There's an on-going issue right now with the subtitles being of a pretty low quality but once someone picks this anime up for translation please try to give it a watch and don't let it go under the ...

Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

josephsl

Recommended

This was a surprisingly fun take on the villainess show formula. It mixes it up by having players interact with the world instead of reincarnate into it, which initially gives the show some fun parody energy, and develops into some interesting dynamics later on. While it's not the deepest show around, the execution was pretty good. I laughed out loud many times, was surprised at the twists, and got invested in the romance.

The Japanese voice cast is pretty top-class too. Lots of iconic veterans here, putting in solid performances. The animation wasn't anything too special but they did more than the bare minimum so it ...

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

tongboonbin

Recommended

Things I did during the anime:
Drop my jaw multiple times
"This is actually a really good scene, mY GODS how do they do this?"
And respected an anime for its greatness.

This is one of those anime where you don't know how good its actually going to be until you watch it.

Many different things one can talk about this anime, from the characters to the plot, and I will be talking about those later, but first we must talk about the moments.

Specifically, those heart-pounding moments typically seen in anime where the girl like walks in front of the protagonist and turns back as the wind blows her hair ... beautifully or something. Beautiful music, especially love the piano and violin and overall instrumental vibe of those scenes. I think those really help make the anime grow into its own as a whole.

Ok, let's talk about the characters. I'll just do the main ones, since they undergo quite a bit more character development compared to the others. Kyotaro Ichikawa is your typical chuunibyou, just with a slight little taste for MURDER and seems quite fixated on this one popular girl in class, our female protagonist Anna Yamada. Interesting first name by the way, never seen something like it in a while. Anyways, both bring their own eccentricities to the table that is The Dangers in My Heart: Kyotaro with his (sometimes) creepy thoughts about taking out Anna and Anna not exactly as straightforward as one might think. In fact, many of the scenes will leave you wondering about whether or not Anna knows more than she lets on. The slow-burn chemistry between the two really rubs off on me as the anime progresses, but most importantly Kyotaro is at least a head shorter than Anna so it does provide a refreshing new look at the romance genre which has been dominated by tall men/boys of late.

The plot is one akin to many romance anime, but where this one truly glows is with the inclusion of its characters. The strange natures of both characters --Kyotaro actually being able to produce hilarious sentences the moment his brain turns on and he starts churning out the most relatable words I've seen in an anime-- really throws a curveball at the viewer. It is precisely because of the nature of this unlikely duo that they get into really interesting situations sometimes in the anime that will leave you wondering "HOW THE HELL DID THEY GET INTO THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE?!"

Anyways, in short this anime is really the kind that gets going near the end but has enough twists and turns at the beginning to pull you in for the long haul.

Overall rating: 9.6/10 (imma go watch the second season now :DDD )

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

peter_1400

Mixed Feelings

jujur saja. alasan saya ingin menonton ini anime gara - gara selalu muncul di media sosial . saya pikir ini anime cuma jualan mc op dengan waifu yang memiliki dada dan paha yang besar ternyata benar ,akan tetapi waktu saya menonton anime ini saya merasa menarik dengan delta yang bertarung dengan om om botak dan waktu pertarungan waktu episode terakhir .

untuk comedi di tidak lucu sama sekali walaupun memuncul duo comedi di anime ini dan memparodikan anime lain yang populer sebagai easter egg itu tidak membantuk sama sekali kalau anda ingin mencari duo comedi contoh lah duo comedi dari power renger itu pun lebih ...

Horimiya: Piece (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Hashira_SanemiS

Not Recommended

Preliminary (5/13 eps)

I shall be really honest, even though I am not a big fan rom-com animes, I loved horimiya season 1 a lot. first season was good and wholesome. So I was eager and anxious for the second season but the second season was a big letdown. I was very disappointed with the second season.
Like I said earlier, season 1 was wholesome but second season was kinda cringe. The cringeness in the first 5-6 episodes forced me to stop watching the anime. The cringeness you feel when you watch reels or tiktoks of cringe young couples, i started getting those feelings from the second season. ...

Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Uutama

Recommended

In times of war, the idea of conflict seems far removed from everyday life. Unfortunately for some, this could change in the blink of an eye. A lively and peaceful town can turn into a battlefield overnight, leaving citizens endangered and exposed to the horrors of battle. This is especially true for our children; how does war truly affect those who are still learning and growing in this world, yet to mature? Why do people die so easily? What is the difference between the good and the bad guys? What once seemed like a fascinating ideation of flashy fun will become, with enough exposure, a ... fearful enemy. Guns are robots aren't toys, and this is what this story is truly about.

Our story takes place in the midst of the One-Year War, yet removed from any of the major conflicts we know and love. It is a small side story in a remote colony with heavy emphasis on character. Side 6, while a neutral colony in the war, is said to have a hidden Federation base secretly operating from within it. Al, our eleven-year old protagonist, is a typical boy who loves to draw robots and pretend to be a soldier. One day, he and his friends witness a conflict happening just outside of their school, and alone decides to skip class and follow a shot down Zeon mobile suit to see if he can impress his friends with the evidence he can find there. Here, he meets the pilot of the mobile suit, Bernie, and he offers him a trade. With a cool souvenir in hand, he is sure his friends will be impressed. Instead, he treasures this interaction and decides he wants to see the Zaku up close once more. Fate guides him to meet again with Bernie, and the bond he makes with his supposed enemy becomes a lot more special than he could have hoped.

It is a quite emotionally driven story, and it really tackles both the wonder of an innocent child and the horrors of war in a well-woven tale that expresses a deep maturity that you would simply not expect of such a colorful and upbeat looking piece of animation. The animation is incredibly detailed, showing some of the highest quality animation I've seen in a long time. Given that this is a traditional hand-drawn piece of art, the detail really stands out. There are plenty of small moments where I was blown away that the animation director thought to include extra animation that is mostly out of sight. While these moments were shockingly well-drawn, they are nothing in comparison to the intricacies displayed in the moments of battle.

Watching the mobile suits fly around, attack, and destroy the environment around them was absolutely breathtaking. This series was incredibly high budget, and it shows. Typically, I find myself enjoying animated fighting scenes less and less as the quality of animation goes down in our modern era. As someone with a taste for hand-drawn animation, I tend to look for classics that I missed out on. With that being said, I can also find that a lot of older works can be thrown together quite sloppily. Thankfully, my expectations were completely blown away as I watched this, and frame-by-frame metal housings were being torn apart and scrap was being cut loose. Holes were being made in armor and explosions were a lot more than a simple cloud of red. Everything was exceptionally comprehensive, and at some points even quite graphic, making the scenarios feel incredibly realistic.

That's the true feeling that this show gives you; it's unbelievably real. So far, Gundam has been about facing war and coming to terms with the shock of it. With tons of space battles and outrageous (yet believable) politics, it's a bit difficult to imagine these scenarios taking place in our real world. For this, [i]War in the Pocket[/i] is truly special. It manages to create an atmosphere of innocence and forms connections with the colony's people before anything can tear it apart. If your home was invaded by the enemy, this feels exactly how I expect something like this to play out. It doesn't feel forced or cliche, and it doesn't feel overly violent. It feels very secret and yet involved all at the same time.

If you are in need of an emotional piece that critiques the reasoning of war and humanizes the soldiers that are involved in it, then this is definitely what you need to spend your night watching. It's relatively short, and while you might need to know some of the basics of the original Mobile Suit Gundam series to fully understand it, I have to argue that this can probably be enjoyed without knowing much about the series at all. If any of these ideas seem interesting, then give it a shot; there's nothing to lose.

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

OneRedDawn

Recommended

Preliminary (3/11 eps)

When it comes to various series, I often find myself struggling to gather my thoughts, but Konosuba has left a lasting
impression I must confess, I harbored some doubts about its third season, fearing it might not uphold the standards
set by its predecessors. However, I'm thrilled to report that it has not only met but exceeded all expectations. Season 3 remains faithful to the essence of Konosuba, delivering the sharp, unbridled humor that left a mark on it's fanbase.

From the outset, we're reintroduced to our beloved characters, seamlessly picking up where the movie left off with Kazuma's hilarious new predicament/ trauma, and subtly ...

Iron Kid (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Hashira_SanemiS

Recommended

Watched it back in the day, probably when i was like 8 or 10 yr old but I do remember watching it even today. Was probably my favourite show during that time. I loved this so much that I would imitate the character in front of my friends. Good old days.
It might be an old anime but its really good. Even had a crush on the female protagonist at that time:) The characters are pretty likable. Its doesn't compare to the new gen animes in any way but it has its own charm. Many might have forgotten this anime already but I still remember ...

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Edenharley

Recommended

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto is without a doubt one of my favourite shows in recent memory. From its incredibly immersive and vibrant setting to the absolute joy that were the characters ESPECIALLY Maomao (I'll get to her later) this anime absolutely delivered on basically every aspect it set out to. Every episode was so engaging and the way every plot point culminated towards the end was just wonderful to see and it was so much fun slowly piecing things together as it went on.

Now. I have to talk about the protagonist of this show, Maomao. Oh my goodness is she one of the absolute best we've ...

Date A Live V (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Athental

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Season 5 of Date a Live starts off where Season 4 left off amidst the war between the spirits and DEM.

I'm exited for this season of Date a Live, based off the first 3 episodes it seems the CGI improved (if only a little) i am looking forward to this arc and the final season. Date a Live as a series has always been my favorite show to watch and I'm glad it's most likely getting a full adaptation from the source material, as many shows rarely get a second these days. *cough* No Game No Life.

Story: 9/10 The concept of dating multiple girls (spirits) ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

VerySexySocks

Recommended

In the sea of unoriginal, generic and uninspired trash the isekai genre routinely pumps out, Kono Suba was, and continues to be (upon rewatch) a refreshing and charming parody that simultaneously mocks it's peers, and indulges in the troupes of the genre in more effective and entertaining ways. I genuinely do not think they could have cast better voice actors for the main characters, and their chemistry amongst each other is irresistible. If I had one criticism it would be the oversexualization of some of the characters, specifically Darkness, her ongoing gag is a little too much sometimes, and makes for some uncomfortable moments that ...

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

theD00mGuy

Mixed Feelings

Damn had potential but ending sure left a sour taste. Don't watch it if you see it in any satisfying ending list etc. Plotwise it doesn't really evolve and the epilogue was .....

The artstyle and music were pretty good but the fights themselves brought the experience down. The only good parts were the transformation and the ultimate attack. The rest of the fights it was like watching a cartoon in television. I tried not neatpicking as much as possible but after some point I just accepted I am not gonna enjoy most of the fights in this show, at least not in their entirety.

The character ...

Darling in the FranXX (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Squid1es

Mixed Feelings

I think the overall plot (even though it's not even original and all stolen basically) is actually somewhat decent. The reason this show is just so ass though is because there is a lot of weird stuff added for no reason, like the fact that all the franxx have to be piloted doggy style??? or maybe when Kokoro gets pregnant for some fucking reason??? One thing that this show actually does really well surprisingly is the character development, a very large number of characters get backstories and real, thought out writing/personalities, and by the 24th episode it makes you feel like those characters are real ...

Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Timeline_man

Recommended

This show is Unabashedly goofy, and I love it for that. It initially presents as though it's going to have real-robot tone, but then swerves hard into classic Super Robot territory and makes it gay, and that's an A+ in my book. The humor, while a little crude, is hilarious. The drama had me tearing up at a couple points. If you're already a fan of mecha, and aren't afraid of a good, humorous time, you will love this show.

Frankly the show defies description. It plays a lot of the usual "super robot" tropes pretty straight a lot of the time, what with evil aliens, ...

Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga Marude Aite ni Naranai n desu ga. (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Benji_Smaridge

Recommended

I went into this anime thinking it would be a cliche overpowered MC that wins everything that we have seen a hundred times before, and well... it is.
But, I found myself laughing at it's comedy, there are some jokes that are played too much and some fan service that isn't needed, but overall i enjoyed it, also there is just something so funny about a character getting built up and up about their power level just for them to die with a thought. It's a show that doesn't take itself seriously and that's part of it's charm.
I definitely reccomend giving it a go, whether ...

Sousou no Frieren (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Edenharley

Recommended

Sousou no Frieren is probably as good as a "basic" fantasy anime can get, from its animation to characters to general pacing I think everything was done really well and created a very immersive watching experience. I liked the way there was a focus on Frieren's past adventures, with flashbacks sprinkled throughout each episode giving us more insight into the world before and also Frieren's thought processes. Everything felt very intentional in this show, the slower parts helped the watch to feel like an adventure itself whilst the more action packed parts were intense yet still with an air of serenity to them which I ...

Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Yorda_trico

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

I tried this show on a whim not expecting to like it at all, why did I not expect to like it? Well - because I don't usually like anime shows that have things like "elf bride" in the title, no offence to people who do....but generally shows like that are not my thing.

But even from the first episode of this I knew I had made a poor assumption about the quality of this show, it is really good!

- interesting magic / power mechanics
- solid world building
- complex characters (even if it doesn't seem that way at first)
- even side characters seem interesting
- really funny ...

One Piece Film: Z (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Sir_Zedmore

Recommended

Released in 2012, One Piece Film: Z is also One Piece's 12th film, and, despite not having watched all 11 precursors, it would come in around 2nd place were I to rank them. One of the (currently, and I believe) 5 films to have Oda work on it, I was excited to watch it, especially after seeing the build-up presentation of four episodes in the anime, which was set just before the film. My opinions after watching it? See below, in my first movie review.

STORY: 6 (Fine)/10
There wasn't anything too interesting to the story, and seeing as it could be summarised within two minutes (including ... every scene), it is difficult to understand how it managed to last so long. There was nothing special about it at all, and I don't like the idea of the End Points, mostly because two of them were destroyed, meaning the New World now (luckily non-canonically) depends on a single island's safety. However, story is my main problem with One Piece movies. Of the movies I have watched, Dead End Adventure had my favourite and even that is about a 7 in terms of story.

ART: 8 (Great)/10
I greatly enjoyed the new character designs from this movie, but I was disappointed that Z wasn't designed after a famous Japanese actor, as the other admirals are. The black and red (and various other colours for some) Straw Hat designs that appear later in the film were very aesthetically pleasing, but the Hanami (Cherry Blossom) season designs, particularly Franky, seemed a bit much for me, although Franky, as a character often over the top, was quite humorous. I also enjoyed the island the Straw Hats visited after hearing Z was there, where they met Aokiji again. In terms of animation, around the 91 minute mark, Toei's movie team really showed us what they could do. Although this is a lot more common nowadays, it is important to note this movie dates back to 2012, and that the dynamic, fast-paced and many-angled animation is something I am sure served as a great testament to how great One Piece could look, before the regular anime was able to reach the same level.

SOUND: 7 (Good)/10
I often run through this section quickly, but I have some things to say here. I didn't properly listen to the opening, but the ending, which was two songs played one after the other, I definitely did not enjoy as they were both English songs I didn't like. The music played throughout was good, but I can't exactly recall it. Z sings a song that appears multiple times in the movie, and I did like this. The voice acting was great, being One Piece.

CHARACTER: 7 (Good)/10
My favourite part of the cast was seeing Aokiji as someone other than an antagonist for the first time in a while. When he was introduced, this did happen, but he did not do much. After that, he, as a marine admiral, fought against Luffy, and later, he allies himself with a certain someone... (that I'd not like to spoil for people who are only caught up to when this movie is set). I liked Z as an antagonist, especially in the last five minutes of the movie, although I did think his idea of killing everyone in the New World just to exterminate some, not even all, of the pirates, was rather weak. After all, we know Blackbeard came to Drum Island and Whitebeard and Shanks both arrived at Marineford, so it's not so hard to figure out that powerful pirates don't always stay in the later parts of the Grand Line. I'd like to see Z become canon - not this movie, but him as a former admiral that left the Marines for the same reasons. He is definitely a memorable protagonist, one of the at least top two of the films I've seen so far.

ENJOYMENT: 6 (Fine)/10
I watched this film in three sittings and over two days, so that would have affected my enjoyment, but the story didn't seem very exciting, and while it had it's moments that I liked, especially the end, it wasn't anything special. My favourite part was definitely the fight animations and new character designs. Despite my relatively negative feedback, I think most One Piece fans will enjoy this, particularly if you have a lot of time and don't have to make an effort to finish it.

If you're a One Piece fan with a spare two hours, I definitely recommend a One Piece film. With friends, watch the later movies first, like Stampede, Gold and Red (probably in that order, unless one seems particularly interesting to you), but if you have time to kill, this is worth a watch - especially if you're near when this film is chronologically set - in that case, getting to see the elevated animation is great! So, if you enjoy One Piece, don't miss this film!

Re:Monster (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

kchakrak

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

It's not bad specifically. The animation is good, the story has a bit of a spin and it's kind fun. However, fundementally, the concept didn't appeal to me. Whether it'll appeal to you will really depend on the following summary:

'Alpha cryptobro psycho gets reincarnated as chad alpha goblin'. The cryptobro isn't literal, just the stereotype the protagonist fulfills. Every other element is basically 'That time i was reincarnated as a slime' but with Goblins. He's a 14 year old edgelords idea of a cool Goblin and that doesn't interest me frankly. If it sounds good to you then give it a shot, it's not offensively ...

Dungeon Meshi (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

B_uns

Recommended

Preliminary (12/24 eps)

Halfway in, and so far it's easily one of the best series of the season.
It's like the writer found everything that's trending and mushed it all together, AND SUCCEEDED!

The writing is brilliant, I don't find myself missing anything from the story or the character development. The story progresses nicely, while giving the best of cooking sequences in the middle of it all. And most refreshing thing of them all: Everything makes sense! Every motive for every character is explained and it all makes sense. The world also! I saw some reviews complaining that Marcille is annoying but imo if every other character is weird ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Weeb-OWO

Recommended

Preliminary (3/11 eps)

Konosuba is an anime sitcom. The plot takes a backseat to the characters being themselves in funny situations. This season is no different than previous seasons. It’s the same style, same characters, same tone, just new situations. It’s solid comedy that is easy to watch and enjoy with little mental investment.

I really fail to see how people see this season as a downgrade when the formula hasn’t changed. If you’re bored of the show, then you never really enjoyed it in the first place. People can watch 9 seasons of seinfeld with essentially no change in characters and comedy and still enjoy every episode. ...

Gun x Sword (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Joe_Devaney

Recommended

Overview:
I'm not sure how many people have noticed this, but revenge tends to be viewed very unfavourably in Japan, especially when compared to the West. While people in America tend to favour "retributive justice" as they call it, Japan generally stick to the belief that seeking revenge on those who have wronged you will make you just as bad if not worse than they are. "Gun x Sword", while not innovating in many ways, is one of the few anime that actually favours revenge to an extent, but does it in a way that doesn't come off as being overly-edgy. How does it achieve this? ...

Somali to Mori no Kamisama (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Jewel16

Recommended

This anime will forever remain ingrained in my memory!

I love it so much. Although there is a sad undertone to it, there are comedic moments and heartwarming moments. As you watch the adventures of Somali and her guardian, you will learn about more characters and get immersed in the various places in which they visit. I hope you give the anime a try!

The story is definitely unique and some scenes remind me of Made in Abyss, but this anime is far more wholesome and hopeful than Made in Abyss. I'm sure you will find this a comforting anime. The dynamic between Somali and her ...

Wind Breaker (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Weeb-OWO

Recommended

Preliminary (4/13 eps)

Look, I'll keep this real simple. If you like violence, if you like action, if you like testosterone-filled hand-to-hand combat between angsty teenage boys who fight like seasoned MMA fighters, then this is the anime for you. We're talking the most fluid bare-knuckle fighting animation possibly in anime history. We're talking power struggles between high school gangs. We're talking screaming HOORAH at the screen when the MC spits out a chad line.

This is a Shounen anime so just overlook all the plot holes like why aren't the police ever involved in a high-crime area? How did these kids learn to fight like pros? How ...

Hoshiai no Sora (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

LostInLove

Not Recommended

Before chose to watch that anime must to warned you, it is create by Kathleen Kennedy. Be ready for LGBTQ content.

The main story is good but is kinda like Disney too much darkness on every single character in the show.
Make them all suffer is potential bad idea even if you tried to express the feelings about how good it is to doing a sport. No matter how bad is in home you gone be always safe on playground... okay... but in the macro view it is bad because it is not possible to everyone have the same issue... bad parents.

The art is 5/10 but ...

Beastars (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

-Jahra

Recommended

I didn't expect an animal society to be this interesting.

Story 8/10
Great drama with some not so great action on the side. What truly makes the story good is the world building. The dynamic between herbivores and carnivores or even the dynamic between different species' is incredibly well written. The world works in such a way that nothing really feels out of place or illogical, the setting is just perfect. The actual story also starts off amazing and stays so most of the way through, but nearing the end there is some not so well thought out action, leaving a feeling like it doesn't belong.

Characters 9/10
The ...

Claymore (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Creepyphasma101

Recommended

Awesome Anime from the bygone era of the early 2000s anime!

The animation is decent, not the greatest but enjoyable enough.

The soundtrack is pretty good, no memorable soundtracks but it is good enough.

The story is probably the best part of this anime, think of The Witcher but instead of all males, it switches to all females. There is a reason for this in the anime which I won't spoil ;)

The characters are pretty cool, the male protagonist is a little annoying but that is expected because he is a young kid. Clare, the female protagonist is awesome. Her backstory is jaw-dropping and her storyline with the ...

Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Elhwing

Recommended

I finished watching Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha today and I believe it's good enough to be recommended. This show is far from being flawless though, but if we consider it through op mc fantasy standards, it's decent.

I'll try to explain down below the pros and cons of this anime.

Pros :

+ The animation itself was enjoyable to watch. nothing too fancy, but the fights felt dynamic, the magic effects were detailed, the animation's quality was above what you can fin in the average seasonal anime.

+ Anos is a chad MC, it's fun to watch his adventures and see how he'll manage situations. ...

Prince of Stride: Alternative (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Raehyu

Mixed Feelings

This anime was overall good and fun.
The pacing could've been slower, the character developed could've been more action based/experience accumulation rather than dialogue/flashback heavy. Their skill development could've been more defined too, technical wise it wasn't clear how they improved other than improving their speed. No tricks/techniques were really established, as there weren't many training sessions to begin with. In terms of hurdles - I felt like they were not really well drawn out? Difficulties concern being slower than the other team and not winning, but other than that there's pretty much nothing else. There were personal struggles, but rarely does it span for more ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Alpha_1_Zero

Not Recommended

Funny

Preliminary (4/11 eps)

This review covers the first three episodes of the series.

Unfortunately, 2024 finally granted audiences' wishes with this new release. However, as is often the case with sequels, this one might leave a few fans scratching their heads, especially those who skipped the Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson film from 2019. It's probably a good idea for fans to watch that film along with last year's spin-off before jumping into season 3.

Episode 1: This episode lacked the usual facial humor, witty remarks, and beloved gags involving Kazuma and his allies. Regrettably, numerous familiar characters from previous seasons and films ... were present. From Sylvia to Chris, their appearance in season 3's initial episode felt unimpressive. Despite their brief moments on screen, fans might find their return rather disappointing. Additionally, this episode continues to insist on the possibility of Megumin and Kazuma ending up together, despite the lack of genuine connection between them. While Darkness competes for Kazuma's affection, the portrayal of Kazuma and Megumin's relationship feels shallow and contrived, making their moment at the campfire feel forced and unconvincing. On top of the feeble attempt at world-building with the plant monster's introduction, this kickoff for Konosuba's third season fell flat and failed to impress. The storyline is uncomplicated and, in line with typical KonoSuba tales, lacks a defined sense of progression or overarching narrative. While Jun Fukushima's portrayal of Kazuma showcases versatility in his vocal delivery, the frequent shifts between emotional depth and exaggerated antics feel erratic and off-putting. His ongoing exchanges with Aqua, voiced by Sora Amamiya, provide the familiar comedic elements of KonoSuba, but the repetitiveness of their interactions may fail to elicit laughter and instead feel stale and tiresome. Studio Drive replaced Deen as the animators behind KonoSuba, the animation quality in this anime leaves much to be desired. Poorly choreographed, with unclear movements and awkward transitions between frames. Overall, the animation falls short of expectations, failing to capture the dynamism and visual appeal expected from a modern anime, backgrounds are often bland and uninspired, lacking the depth and detail needed to bring the world to life.

Episode 2: Get ready for more stupidity in KonoSuba: God's Blessing On This Wonderful World Season 3 Episode 2! As Kazuma, Megumin, Aqua, and Darkness fumble through preparations for their dinner with Princess Iris, get ready for cringe-worthy attempts at selecting formal attire and practicing etiquette. Unfortunately, what could have been an opportunity for genuine comedy falls flat as the characters' incompetence feels forced and stale. Don't expect much laughter from this predictable and uninspired episode. Ep 2 of KonoSuba largely shifts its focus towards the plot, it does so at the expense of the trademark comedy that the series is known for. Instead of delivering the expected laughs, the episode feels overly serious and lacks the humor that fans have come to love. Additionally, while the character work is commendable, the introduction of new characters Claire and Princess Iris feels forced and detracts from the dynamics of Kazuma's party. Overall, this episode falls short of expectations, failing to capture the essence of what makes KonoSuba enjoyable.

Episode 3: Episode three of KonoSuba is a colossal disappointment that falls far short of even the lowest expectations. From its bewilderingly nonsensical plot to its cringeworthy attempts at humor, this installment manages to miss the mark on every conceivable level. The episode opens with Kazuma inexplicably finding himself in Princess Iris's castle, a development that is never adequately explained and serves only to further muddle an already convoluted storyline. His interactions with Princess Iris and his party members are rife with awkwardness and discomfort, lacking any semblance of genuine chemistry or comedic timing. Instead of eliciting laughter, these scenes leave viewers squirming in their seats, wondering how such a beloved series could have gone so horribly wrong.
Adding insult to injury is Kazuma's increasingly insufferable behavior, which borders on outright creepiness at times. His pursuit of the NEET lifestyle feels less like a charming quirk and more like a sad and desperate cry for help. His interactions with Princess Iris and his party members only serve to highlight his flaws, leaving viewers feeling more alienated than entertained. Overall, episode three of KonoSuba is a disgrace to the series, a bloated and directionless mess that squanders the potential of its once-beloved characters and premise. Fans would be wise to steer clear of this trainwreck of an episode and pray that the series can somehow find its way back to its former glory.

The first three episodes of KonoSuba's third season have left much to be desired, failing to capture the charm and wit that made the series a beloved fan favorite. Instead of delivering the trademark comedy and endearing character dynamics that fans have come to expect, these episodes have been marred by awkward pacing, forced humor, and bad storytelling.

From Kazuma's uncomfortable interactions with Princess Iris to the stale and predictable gags that fall flat at every turn, it's clear that the magic of KonoSuba is nowhere to be found. The plot feels disjointed and aimless, with each episode failing to build upon the last in any meaningful way.

Overall, the first three episodes of KonoSuba's third season are a disappointing misfire, a far cry from the brilliance of earlier seasons. With its inferior writing, unconvincing character dynamics, and stale humor, this season is shaping up to be a major disappointment for fans. Here's hoping that the series can somehow turn things around in the episodes to come, but for now, it's hard to recommend anything other than steering clear of this shitty offering.

Gamers! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Noel884

Mixed Feelings

I am rating it 7 for the comedy. I didn’t like the story much. I felt bad that they totally ignored the subject gaming. The author should’ve gone with comedy instead of love polygon.
As for character design I don’t like but I don’t hate it I will rate character design 5/10.
I hated the fan service. If you are here for comedy wacth it as you chow down some popcorn. And if time is precious or you are here to watch something of love genre you better look for something else. I have only one thing to say the author didn’t put much effort in ...

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Apr 25, 2024

Maltard

Recommended

My watch of Spice and Wolf occurred after finishing exams. My brain is rotted, and it showed during the duration of me watching this anime. When I learned that the main heroine was a wolf, I kept making jokes about "there are two wolves inside of you", and so kept spamming either the brainaneurysm.mp3 sound effect or some random gigachad theme. There were times where I talked about Holo being either locked in or tweaking because of this joke. Aside from this, there were the serious sections that talked about economics, and these sections were easy to watch because I watched with someone who was ...

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Apr 25, 2024

Onizuka_Reviews

Recommended

My Love Letter to Evangelion:

It Begins: I remember it to be rainy night, in 2014. Death Note impressed me immensely but Berserk and Oyasumi PunPun failed to reach my expectations, I found the violence and excess sadness unimportant. That night, I booted up my crusty PC to surf through some anime. One caught my eye. "Neon Genesis Evangelion". I always loved Science Fiction so I checked it out. I was quite... intrigued by the beginning few episodes so I stuck by. And I still dont know if that was a good choice or a bad choice. I probably wont even have made this account if ... I didnt stuck by Evangelion. Well the ending dissapointed me gravely, so much that I just quite anime for a few weeks. Of course then I started Naruto, AOT was in the shelves as well, I was rewatching it, I watched Monster and that was an absolute masterclass in storytelling and took my No. 1 spot.

2015: Second trial of Evangelion begun and as I had seen many different videos(Gigguk) and other great animes of the same decade(Cowboy Bebop, etc), well I really liked it, until the ending. Again. I just couldnt understand. Why? Why was it so popular among the veterans, who I respected. They recommended Macross, Bebop, Monster so they knew what they were talking about. When I told about me rewatching Evangelion and still not liking, they told me to see the film. "End of Evangelion", it was called. I saw it. And again. And again. I just couldnt grasp what made the film so bloody amazing. Like seriously, it was perfect. I told them about it. Then they told me to rewatch the series and to see something called the 'Rebuilds'. I viewed all of them and my experience was impeccable. Watching the Third Impact in a rainy night is still one of my favourite experiences till date.

Rewatches: But the issue was that I still couldnt understand it. Like it was good and all, the philosophy everything, made sense, but there was something missing. I still didnt like ANY of the characters. They were are whiny(except kaiji). Then after an event(Some people here know of that event), my entire life was thrown on its head. I couldn't understand anything. Mind you, its 2016, there were multiple great shows going on, but still I decided to see Evangelion. Again. And holy shit. It might be the first time I understood the inside of all the characters. Hideaki Anno is someone who put pieces of himself on the different characters, thats why they feel so real. Because they are. When you delve deep into their mental illness you only hear a man, screaming for help. This is one of the few pieces of media which seems like the complete unbridled emotions of the creator.

Endings: The endings seem... incomplete. Just like the soul of the creator, he is trying to piece himself together. The futher you go to Evangelion, chronologically, you see that the characters become a lot more coherent, but the story becomes completely unrecognisable. The insane shift in genre between Episode 19 and 20, will always be remembered by me. The rebuilds were good, but again, it felt incomplete. Like an important piece was missing. It seems like the creator still hasnt left his past. Well, I did. So many damn years, and there was other anime going on, Blue Lock was at its peak, COTE was publishing masterpieces after another, AOT wasnt a steaming pile of dogshit, but the biggest name in the entire industry. It seems like the entire world, along with me , had forgotten about the Rebuilds. But Hideaki Anno had different ideas.

The Last Dance: When a swan dies, he sings a song, having stayed quiet for most of its life, and its known as the Swan Song. There is no better fitting to this final film. Finally, after such a long time, the Evangelion which I wanted came back. Its 2021, I finally booted up my PC, feeling like the same kid, such a long time ago, mesmerized and terrified by Evangelion. The Dead Sea Scrolls, the symbolism, the mental illness, the insanity, Asuka and Shinji's screams, the blood, death so much more. But this final iteration reminded me what Eva was. No, WHY it existence. It was resonance. There is a reason why I talk about Evangelion so less, mostly because there is no other show which is so dear to my heart. It can't be understood in a traditional way, you have to FEEL every single thing which the characters are saying. Put them in your shoes, and see how you would react.

It has (not) ended: Debates on the endings will never end and never will any fan stop thinking about them. There is no other anime which has impacted such a huge audience as Evangelion has. The reason is simple. The pure unadultrated feelings of the creator. This is what happens when a man releases his emotions. Entirely. It seems like, Evangelion is finally complete. No matter who you are, where you are from, I believe, that everyone has something to take away from Evangelion. Are you an Asuka? A Shinji? A Misato? It helps you discover yourself. It helps change you, with the profound idea that a piece of entertainment can be so close to your heart, that you start identifying with the characters. For better or worse. Everything has a reason. Learn to appreciate yourself, more than others. Only you can understand yourself. No one else.
Goodbye, and Thank You, All of Evangelion.

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Apr 25, 2024

nick_47

Recommended

Preliminary (923/? eps)

**Rating: 10/10**

"One Piece" is hands down one of the best anime series out there. It's got everything you could ask for in an adventure story—memorable characters, a captivating world, and a plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The story follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they sail the seas in search of the legendary One Piece treasure. What starts as a quest for riches evolves into an incredible journey filled with twists, turns, and epic battles. The world of "One Piece" is incredibly detailed, with diverse islands, intriguing cultures, and a history that unfolds gradually, keeping you ...

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Apr 25, 2024

WarriorGato

Recommended

In a world teeming with fantasy stories, Sousou no Freiren proves to be a shining jewel that exceeds all expectations with its captivating storytelling and breathtaking animation. I was completely mindblown from the first episode to the last.

At its core, Sousou no Freiren shows a variaty of human emotions and existential dilemmas, weaving a story that effortlessly balances heart-wrenching drama, amazing action and profound philosophical introspection. Each character is carefully created and gifted with depth and complexity that resonates on a profound level, making them feel not just like fictional charcters, but rather like trusted companions on an extraordinary journey.
Characters:10/10

What really sets this anime apart ...

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Apr 25, 2024

cynfest456

Recommended

Preliminary (3/11 eps)

KONOSUBA IS BACK, BABY! It's been a whole seven years since it was last on the air, and that feels criminal. But finally, it's back, and what can I say except that it's great to see it return!

To be honest, I don't need to say much here. Just sit down and watch it. The series still hits the same, and the comedic gags are still gold.

The animation remains consistent, as they've kept the same director throughout.

And the characters? They're some of the most memorable in all of isekai. I can still recall the names of villains from previous seasons—that's how much of an impression they ...

Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Zenryou277

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

The anime looks cute but that's all.
In general, this is almost the same as the anime of overpowered men surrounded by women.

I'm not even sure this is an Isekai anime.
Let me explain, in this anime we are introduced to the main character who is said to come from a fantasy world. Then he was called by the kingdom as a potential hero. But then the royal looked very stupid by just throwing away the main character and even trying to kill him.
Then the main character discovers he has the Infinity statistic (even though he is too stupid to know what it means), and this stupidity ...

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Apr 25, 2024

Zenryou277

Not Recommended

Well-written

Creative

Disclaimer first, if you fall into the categories below, I emphasize to you not to watch this anime.
Because you won't get the anime you want.
1. You are looking for a fantasy anime with action scattered all over the place all the time.
2. You are a person who likes mystery and psychological anime.
3. You are bored with generic fantasy stories.
4. You want an epic life story journey.

I say that this anime deserves to be ranked first in 2023 and 2024 early. Not because the anime surpasses all existing anime, but because the anime provides a standard taste for the genre where most fantasy anime in this ... year have a bitter taste because they mix a lot of spices in it. This is like a soup that is not bad or also very expensive, this is a taste that you should be able to find in everyday life and everywhere but somehow you can't.

1. Firstly, this is not a fighting anime, where you will see the enemy hitting the main character and the main character hitting back until both of them can't take it anymore. This anime uses magic and not magic that you don't care about, the concept of magic is a normal feeling that you should imagine when fighting wizards in fantasy stories or games. This means that each attack will have a big impact but will have a short duration in a limited area. Even fighting indoors will not damage the surroundings until they leave the building. Even the impact that looks so grand will make you ask how the room came to be intact. So if you are expecting a very intense fight where they exchange attacks, forget about that. Anime ini bukan Fullmetal Alchemist series.

2. If you really like mystery, psychology and philosophy anime like Kino no Tabi, Detective Conan, and so on. Then forget to watch this anime. Unlike the genres above you won't have the structure of the world explained through Dialogue, you won't get the philosophy explained in depth. You need the glass to be half empty beforehand so you can understand. Here you yourself must be able to put together every incident, find character development, look for the causes and effects that occur. No one will explain to you all the time what happened, why it happened, what developments happened, when it happened, where it happened, and how it happened, through dialogue like Conan. If you expect to get an explanation so you understand what's going on through dialogue you'll be confused at some junctions.

3. If you hope that this anime provides an unusual perspective on the story then forget it. This is a standard story where you will see humans and Elves look like good people and Demons are evil creatures without consideration and research. You won't be able to find a story where the Demon Race turns out to be good and humans despise them. In this anime, Demons are a pure evil race and you will be presented with that reality in the anime. It's up to you to be ready to accept that reality or not. You won't get the fact that you can live side by side with Demons in Frieren's world. The world in the anime is very standard bedtime fairy tale fantasy.

4. The journey in the story is also not very deep in each episode. In general, you will continue to be faced with the main character. You won't find the development of the supporting actors very intense. You see the main character talking, remembering the past, and talking in the present based on his memories. You are almost like accompanying a grandmother (Frieren) who has have Alzheimer's. He traces his past life on his journey in the present. So each character will not get an in-depth explanation so you can love and sympathize with them. Apart from Frieren, you will only be given one or two scenes or portions that explain their background, but you won't be too attached to them. So if you are asked to study Frieren's story or that person, you are not sure about that person. Because you still want to know what happened to the main character. And when you start to become disinterested in her you don't have a supporting cast that you want to dig deeper into.

So in conclusion, if you hope to get something big because this anime is ranked 1st then you have too high expectations. You will fall too hard, therefore you lower your expectations to the level that this is a boring, ordinary fantasy anime. So when you watch it you will think "It wasn't that bad after all."

Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

Darkmazo

Recommended

Preliminary (4/25 eps)

100% RECOMMENDED

Very rarely do you see fantasy anime like this one, how well the story is put together with how well written the characters are makes it very enjoyable and the chapters go by very quickly, this remake is far surpassing its original version that Despite being an incomplete product, it is still great.

The prologue took me by surprise and was a unique addition that puts new fans who want to see the anime in context and fills old fans who were waiting for the return of Holo and Lawrence with nostalgia.

I think that the OST also surpasses the previous one, Mr. Kevin Penkin has ...

Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

tmunee

Not Recommended

This is the absolutely worst kind of anime. I'll try to break down what a piece of garbage this is, as best I can, without spoilers.

First, and most importantly, the ENTIRE premise of the show makes absolutely no sense. I'm not talking about the whole reincarnation issekai thing, I mean the motivations of the MC. The TL;DR of the plot is the MC is living a game she previously played and is now the antagonist in that game. The original antagonist and protagonist in the game had some sort of premonition power but now the MC just has her knowledge from having played the game. ... Within the first 5 minutes of the first episode that the MC drastically alters the game world by her actions, and understands the implications of this. Take that in. Literally 5min in we are given this information, yet the MC seems to believe in some sort of predestined outcome with ABSOLUTELY NO evidence and as the series continues the overwhelming amount of evidence to the contrary. This means the entire motivations of the MC make absolutely no sense.

To make things worse, the MC's knowledge of the game is supposed to represent her "premonition" skill yet it isn't long before the world is totally different from the game world she had played. Why is this even still useful? Why does the MC not recognize that things are totally different? Which brings me to the next point which makes this so egregious...

The MC is super competent and brilliant. Totally forward thinking, strategic, empathetic, and mature sometimes but completely irrational, dense, unaware, and outright stupid the rest of the time. There is no logical consistency within the character as whole.

Now let's get into the "powers." I won't spoil anything but the powers are suddenly insanely powerful or totally useless basically as it suits the story. They have the most outlandish powers and use them for the dumbest reasons, then occasionally will be like "oh I could do this!" only to somehow immediately forget that fact soon after.

Lastly, what makes this such a horrible anime is that its actually kind of cute, charming, and fun. The characters are likeable in their own way, and the stakes feel real, and you can lean into the cheeze. Also, the anime seems to constantly place subtle hints about something more going on, a bigger picture, teasing a twist. There are so many opportunities to have made this interesting, and its like the writers didn't even see the nuggets they themselves had written. The story is just a bland execution of a flawed premise from ep 1 to 12 with everything playing out so blandly that the "what could have been" is the most cardinal sin of the entire show.

Trust me, you are better off not wasting your time watching this. It will pull you in and NEVER deliver.

Kenka Dokugaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

TheMageDalamar

Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

In the realm of aspiring YouTubers, where fame and fortune beckon with the allure of stardom, one might find themselves traversing the precarious path between comedy and calamity.

Enter Kenka Dokugaku, a riveting tale that delves deep into the trials and tribulations of our protagonist—a hapless individual plagued by social ineptitude, familial strife, and the merciless taunts of bullies. It's a familiar tale of adversity, tinged with just the right amount of comedic misfortune.

But fear not, our protagonist's fortunes take a fortuitous turn when a chance altercation is inadvertently captured on film, thrusting him into the unlikeliest of careers: professional fisticuffs! Yes, you heard that right—our ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

EastIndiaCompany

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/11 eps)

Personally I feel isekai has caused the current generation to lose more iq than sniffing glue. Since it became nothing more than a cheap hook followed by mediocre followups with a lack of proper storytelling and buildup. I also feel isekai has effectively cockblocked the ln medium and audiences from other shows.

I first want to mention I have nothing against edgy and dirty humor. In fact I do think it makes a show stand out.

Konosuba started off great. Our main hero eventually meets the girls Aqua, Megumin, Darkness one by one. They all feel unique and it becomes a joy to spend time with ... them. You love their unique quirks. But what happens if you push it further and further. Then the cracks start too show.

Konosuba has a limited cast. While this does look great on paper because it look like you can properly develop them. As a comedy show, eventually their uniqueness wears off, and they feel almost like background characters. Dividing it among 3 and you will lose the appeal of the characters by season 3. It effectively almost ruins what you like it about it in the first place

Konosuba after probably the first just becomes a chore to go through. Gags start getting repetitive. Plot just moves too slow and just isn't interesting at all. Certainly not enough to break the boundaries of the genre. And even if you treat it as procedural tv show it simply doesn't even work in that regard since the show isn't breaking the bounds of what to make you laugh.

The situational humor runs out. The verbal humor runs out. Konosuba having forced humor in the beginning but forced humor just becomes unfunny if you are keep on trying it.

There is certainly not enough action which hampers the overall plot and narrative as well. Now for a short perhaps 1-2 season show about comedy, you can dial it down. But if you start pushing it more and more further by season 3, you are just going to get it tired of it. You can think of it like watching too much sitcoms. But Konosuba has to relyon the same character quirks and gags which ruined their novelty. It makes you question why you like the character in the first place and why you bought their figure.

Kazuma is arguably the best character in the series and anchors it. He is interesting enough through his interactions with other characters. He is a joy to listen to. The voice actor does an excellent job in his portrayal. But he alone cannot carry a long series.

Continuing on Konosuba effectively turns a comedy show just into background noise while you mess around on your phone.

But ultimately Konosuba just does not live up to the hype that the community generates it. It's hype is largely due to its viral craze in 2016. But as a show you want to build towards something better and better and Konosuba just doesn't cut it. It is like a new dish. At first it tastes good. But serve it again and it just spoils the good experience you had.

You want a show to leave a lasting impression and you simply cannot do that if you look at the show through a lens that you want to relive 2016 again by watching later on. It is just not going to happen. You need to be building and raising the stakes to add novelty. Konosuba ultimately will be a series you will fall out of if you keep on watching. You will inevitably look at a series more critically as you keep on watching. It will just happen as you watch more and more anime, and see more and more.

Konosuba is not a bad show by any means. But it needed to elevate the stakes and real push the boundaries to warrant its views and blind praise

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Apr 25, 2024

Rian_Rahmat

Not Recommended

Preliminary (7/12 eps)

The first impression of this anime is that it looks like Aladdin, maybe that's why in the ending song this anime combines a style like Aladdin, and I quite like the song.

At first I tried to enjoy this anime, even though I didn't really hope that this anime would present a good performance, especially seeing the score which was getting lower and lower.

And it turns out my guess was right, this anime doesn't have perfect charm, especially in the story part.
This anime tells the story of school children, right? But I only saw them studying occasionally and in the next episode the school lessons started ...

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Apr 25, 2024

MisaMilly

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

After watching the first 3 episodes of "Mysterious Disappearances," I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging it turned out to be. I initially started watching it for some casual enjoyment, but now I'm eagerly looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds. The plot grabbed my attention right from the start, and I'm excited to see where it goes.

One thing that really stood out to me was the quality of the animation and the art style. Both are surprisingly good and add a lot to the overall atmosphere of the show. And can we talk about the ending theme song? It's fantastic—it's been stuck in ...

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Apr 25, 2024

Rian_Rahmat

Recommended

Everything comes back to individual tastes, so before you watch anime, please note that you like anime with MC OP and Harem.

In my opinion, this anime is not much different from other anime I have watched, especially Isekai themed anime, where the MC enters another world, be it a game or something similar.
However, there are several points that I think this anime is worth watching.

Firstly, this anime has a quite interesting storyline, it's not too boring to watch, maybe I didn't really like the ending.

Second, this anime has good character designs, everything is detailed and has effects that are considered perfect.

These three anime have good ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

DarraghBoi

Recommended

Preliminary (3/11 eps)

Only 3 episodes out at the time of writing, so is this really enough to judge this season so far?

YES!!!

Konosuba is more than an anime. More than an Isekai. More than a story, or a work of fiction. It is, simply put, a masterpiece. It is more than all these things. It is a life lesson. It is a grand metaphor on life itself! It teaches you to never take life seriously, and to always see the bright sides of things! Sometimes in life, you don't need a grand story, full of crazy twists and turns, or a story of grand proportion. You need a ... story, full of 4 incompetent, lovable idiots that always get the job done when push comes to shove. The Megumin spinoff that aired April of last year was entertaining in its own way, but it missed out on what makes Konosuba, 'Konosuba'. It missed the character dynamics, the interactions that stem from our 4 main characters. Sure, more Konosuba is great, but the way our main cast interacts and compliments each other with their personality, flaws, and gimmicks is something brilliant in its own right. I think Konosuba portrays the way people interact with their friends in real life the best, out of any anime I've ever seen. They tease, roast and joke with each other, but they do care for each other when the time calls for it, you know, like actual real human friends do! The voice acting work only reinforcing this narrative about their friendship they have, and you can tell every voice actor had a blast while recording their lines too! They actually have personalities too! They are believable. It's brilliant, and it just makes our cast a hell of a lot more memorable than your likes of generic swordsman #108!

Comedy anime is like finding a diamond in a cave full of coal, with the coal being 'walk in at the wrong time on a girl', or something along the lines of a quickly put together compilation you would see on the front page of youtube, so its good Konosuba is actually funny! Before we move on, yes, I will admit some of the jokes have me staring at the screen like I've been scorching in the desert for 17 hours without any water, but for the most part I do believe that the comedy is incredibly good across all seasons, the OVAs and the movie.

I also believe all the characters are well written, believable, and great for the most part. But Kazuma. Kazuma is on another level. He doesn't just speak for himself. He speaks for the people. He doesn't shy away from his sexual urges, or get flustered like your average Isekai protaganist, instead he subverts our expectations. OF COURSE HE WANTS TO RIDE THE WOMEN! He's no ideal hero that fights for justice, someone like Kirito and the other ones like him, or is he trying to live out in a world where he has everyone under control with sheer power alone, like Ainz, no. He's just a guy living out his best life in this fantasy world he has found himself in, and that is what makes him so brilliant. I believe that he is the best character to come out of this show, and is the most memorable anime character in recent years.

The humour in this season so far has been brilliant as well. Konosuba doesn't just take the jokes from the light novel, but uses something only the anime, as a medium can have. The voice acting, that compliments the bonds between the main 4. The animation, that compliments their actions, their personalities, and their tone, and even the episode intermissions (an example being near the end of episode 3), everything about Konosuba is brilliant, and I can say that so far, the anime is doing the source absolute justice. Some might have complaints about the animation being 'low - budget' or 'lazy', but this is how Konosuba usually does it, and I believe that the animation only further compliments the jokes that happen on screen. The facial expressions that are created from Konosuba are some of the most amazing things an anime can produce. I can only describe it, as pure entertainment value!

As far as story goes, its nothing special, the usual 'kill the evil lord taking over the land' sort of deal, but that's not what the focus of the anime is of. It's just entertainment, as I said. Eye candy. There is never a dull moment where I found myself wanting to skip ahead in the episode, or go on my phone while I watched. With a market full of generic Isekai, Konosuba is a breath of fresh air when it comes to the genre, and is brilliant in what it does, which is provide entertainment to the viewer. The staff has done a brilliant job so far this season, as they have done so far as well!

So yes, in conclusion, Konosuba is one of the best anime I have ever consumed in recent years. I would even go so far to say the best. While I believe it is a great show, it is also not for some people. Give it a shot, see what you think, if you like it, great! If not, great, skip it, move on! It's just a fun show overall, and one of the best produced in the last decade.

And yes, Kazuma is best girl too.

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Apr 25, 2024

Joseph444

Recommended

Preliminary (17/18 eps)

A good series for sure.
The story seems to be unique
Certain things weren’t predictable
the setup like how everything was moving forward in terms of the plot art style was fitting for the story
Characters are well rounded and have flaws which they overcome
Realistic reactions from the characters
I think you will enjoy and understand this once you go past 15 episodes

**
Believe that this series didn’t get any attention for some weird reason. But it deserves a chance. Watch whole series yourself to come to a conclusion. I find it interesting perhaps I’ll rewatch it sometime soon
**

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Apr 25, 2024

ConraDargo

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (10/12 eps)

I absolutely hate "Ga-ga-piiii!". I want Lulu to burn in hell and have her eyes gauged out for all eternity, while muted with duct tape so that she can't scream like an idiot. Because there's a lot of it here, especially during the first 5 or so episodes.

Just shut up already, you're annoying as f*ck >_>

Other than that, it's not too bad, even quite funny at times - until Lulu shows up with a "Ga-ga-piiii!", which makes me wanna throw my headphones at the screen.
It definitely turned out to be more interesting and enjoyable than the first episode's first half. Quite happy with what it's ...

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Apr 25, 2024

kakashihaake2

Recommended

I recently finished the anime and I must say that I found it very beautiful, I really liked the characterization of the characters and the dubbing was also done very well.

The flaw they say are the filler episodes and I agree but personally I found some sagas of filler episodes very beautiful for example the saga of the alternative history of the Zanpackutō and the Saga of the invading army of the Thirteen Brigades.

I found the characters very interesting starting from the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki who seems cold and detached and who likes to get into fights, but in reality he is good and is ...

Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 25, 2024

OhsnapitsDavid

Recommended

Yugioh season 0 is a wonderful anime to watch even if you never cared about the modern card games. Season 0 is a fun pace show with various degrees of engagement that will quench that thirst of wanting something interesting to watch.

The main cast is very lovable, and the situations that unfold around them are just as interesting in this anime depicting the contrast of good and evil ethics.

By using an element of a game, this show is able to tackle the two together in a surprisingly good philosophical digest, food for thought.

Season 0, by itself, is a fun 20+ series where you often see ...

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