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Yuki-

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: January 4, 2025
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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Canaan]

Cat Shit One [Watch date: 4/1/2025; rating: 6]
　Mini Review: Probably something that happened in the Afgan/Irak War, minus the animals that is. Visually it is rather good for the time though, considering it was entirely made in computer graphics. However, other than that, there's not much to note, considering it's just 21 minutes of an FPS game but in anime format.
Mai Mai Shinko to Sennen no Mahou [Watch date: 10/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: It is very sweet to see a friendship formed by two girls. I loved the group dynamics between the kids. I found it super cute of Shinko to help a friend take revenge against the ones that cost him his father.
Misaki no Mayoiga [Watch date: 11/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Not much happens in the first 2/3rds of the film, but it sets up a nice atmosphere and explains the mythology behind the region well. My only gripe with it is that while we are told what happened to both Yui and Hiyori before coming to "Mayoiga", it feels a little out of the blue how they get there. It's like suddenly they spawn into being, and Kiwa suddenly adopts them as her granddaughters despite it being the first time she's seen the girls. Other than that, I liked the film for what it was.
Momoko, Kaeru no Uta ga Kikoeru yo. [Watch date: 11/1/2024; rating: 9]
　Mini Review: How does society view and treat those with disabilities? How do you as a person close to someone with a disability treat and view them? I loved that both of these aspects were addressed in the film. The dynamics between the twins were very touching to see. Also, these parents are actually very good, supportive parents. Nice to see that there are parents out there like that.

[From Partner 2: KingYoshi]
Hashiri Tsuzukete Yokatta tte. [Watch date: 9/1/2025; rating: 7]
　Mini Review: Nothing much to say, honestly. The MMC is bland and not likeable considering he's so full of himself even though he's only had 4 months of voice actor training. The FMC is also bland but more likeable since she tries to improve despite being scared. Other than that, the voice acting stood out to me as pretty bad but I guess I looked harshly on it considering it is an anime about voice acting.
Kennel Tokorozawa [Watch date: 9/1/2025; rating: 3]
　Mini Review: Uhhh. I don't know what to think of this. Ecchi for the sake of ecchi, I guess. Plus a horny dog... I'm glad it's over. Nothing more to say.
Mekakucity V's [Watch date: 9/1/2025; rating: 7]
　Mini Review: I liked the TV series, but I don't have as much attachment to the characters anymore. It's also been a while since I saw it. However, the songs themselves are pretty catchy if you like the Vocaloid style, which I do. Maybe watch the TV series first though.
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san [Watch dates: 15/1/25-23/1/2025; rating: 9]
　Mini Review: Not quite what I expected but a good anime nonetheless. I loved the characters' dynamics and wonder how the Student Council President election will turn out (in the next season). I also want to know how it's gonna come out that Suou and Kuze are siblings. Gonna be interesting to see. Also, I feel for both siblings, considering the expectations from their family they both have/had to bear. I'm a sucker for foreign languages so (even if it might not have been fully accurate), I loved hearing the Russian being spoken.

[From Partner 3: Nezperdian]
Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 3 [Watch date: 12/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: As hilarious as the first two seasons. The antics of the boys get up to get more ridiculous by the episode. However, the genuine friendships are a really nice touch. Shi Miao is my spirit animal though.
Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 4 [Watch date: 12/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Yep, still hilarious. The lengths Wan Sui goes through to keep his wealth hidden is funny AF. Also, Le You being so deadpan but doing those extraordinary things is strangely cool to see. Not that much of Shi Miao in this season sadly.
Hand Soap [Watch date: 12/1/2024; rating: 2]
　Mini Review: Uh... Yeah, I don't know what that was. Nor do I know why it was made or who for. What the f was up with that frog tho? I kinda regret watching this. Daily struggles but very dark I guess.
Soukihei MD Geist [Watch date: 12/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: I'm not usually one for Space or Mecha anime, but this was fun. Vaiya was a little annoying though. The colonel got what he had coming. I'm looking forward to seeing the sequel.

[From Partner 4: Sam565]
Look Back [Watch date: 4/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Why do we create? What do we create? And who do we create for? Look Back explores artists and the multiple reasons they create, as well as their struggles and winnings. It is also a reflection on our choices and regrets. Poignantly told, using multiple silent scenes, the film creates a thoughtful experience that makes us question the abovementioned questions. I really liked the use of rotoscoping to create depth and emotional closeness to the viewer. Nothing is exaggerated, not even sadness and regret at the end of the film.
Gokushufudou [Watch date: 23/1/2025-25/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Rather funny, the dichotomy between his strict yakuza lifestyle and his now househusband life is nice to see. He cannot help but bring his habits into his current life so it's funny to see the situations he ends up in. I'm not sure I like the manga style from the original. I don't think it translates as well.
Gokushufudou Part 2 [Watch date: 25/1/2025-29/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Starting where the first half left off, still as funny as ever. It's as ridiculous as ever. My favourite moments are those when his yakuza habits shine through. His handling of his old relationships and the new ones are funny and cool.
Gokushufudou Season 2 [Watch date: 29/1/2025-31/1/2025; rating: 8]
　Mini Review: Continuing where season 1 left off, it still retains the nice atmosphere despite it having the same types of gags every episode. My favourite scenes were both the bamboo hunting and the last castration of Gin scene. Besides that, I love the abrupt ending of the last episode.

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#202

YayakoChii

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: January 02, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: KatjieKat]

Zashiki Warashi no Tatami-chan
　Mini Review: What the hell did I see??? And why is this tagged with horror??? I am honestly unsure of what purpose does this anime have? Did they want to show how awful place Tokyo is? Because then they reached their goal. The biggest problem wasnt even the lack of animation, but the bunch of disturbing scenes. Like where the old hag monster dragged an unwilling man to a love hotel. The many many curses and the annoying, childish trash mc just make it worse. The only reason this doesn't get a 1 because I have seen even worse anime. 3/10
Pokemon Movie 02: Maboroshi no Pokemon Lugia Bakutan
　Mini Review: This Pokemon movie wasn't bad, but it kinda felt too rushed. A few scenes was quite cringey and the plit was too obvious and cliche. The animation felt sometimes out of place, mostly when they showed they flying ship. Lugia and the other legendaries were cool though. The villain didn't get any real compilation, what seemed bad, like noone even questioned him. Even though this movie has many faults, I still enjoyed it. XD 7/10
Towa no Quon 1: Utakata no Kaben
　Mini Review: Okay, this was a really in medias res anime, I started it and was like... what the hell is happening? In the end I got quite a good picture of what kind of world is this, but there are still many big mysteries. I liked the main character, and the side female companion was funny and annoying at the same time. The animation was quite good, and as I see there are 5 more 50 mins movies. That's exactly like a 12 eps anime, I wonder why they divided it like this. Well, I enjoyed it, so I am waiting for the chance to watch the sequels. ^^ 8/10
Litchi DE Hikari Club
　Mini Review: I assume that the purpose of this anime was to promote the manga, because otherwise I see nothing in it. The characters looked the same, for half of the show I had no idea who is talking, the subtitle was annoying as sometimes it appeared on the bottom, while sometimes on the top. I didn't like anything in it, the animation didn't exist and the entire show was mehhh. I don't even know why does this have the romance and the horror tag, I saw nothing like that in it. It definitely didn't make me to want to read the manga. I have seen worse though, so... 3/10

[From Partner 2: kjplethodon]
Trick or Alice
　Mini Review: Was this some kind of promotional video? The anime definitely miss the reverse harem and the erotica tags, man there are bare b__bies and s_x scenes in it. The plot was a mess, everything was a mess. It had all the stereotypical trashy male personalities. The only good thing about this was that the Black Rabbit was hot. XD 4/10
Tayo-ui Jangnangam Adventure
　Mini Review: Well, I cant say too much about this 16 mins special. This is definitely for kids, though they wouldnt lose anything if they miss this. The story was so random, the toy that lost his owner was annoying. Of course Tayo and his friends helped, and it was obvious since the beginning that who is the person they are looking for. The animation was like always, but it didnt make me feel anything. Well, one less Tayo entries for me to watch. XD It wasnt bad, its just definitely not something I will like too much. 5/10
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season: Kanwa - Diablo Nikki
　Mini Review: Well, this was not the best special that summarized what happened during a season, but I definitely have seen worse. It made me want to continue Tensura, but I have so many other things to watch that I am not sure when will I be able to watch the sequels. I like the characters, Veldora and Diablo are both funny and insane at the same time. XD The summary was a mess, I enjoyed the previous ones more. 6/10
Yuru Camp△ Season 3 Specials
　Mini Review: Well, this was a really short, 3 eps special, but it was cute and relaxing. The first episode definitely made me want to eat chicken. XD Solo camping seems possible in Japan but I wouldn't even dare to think of it in my country. I really love the voice of the narrator and ohh, episode 2 has such a good scenery in it. I loved Rin's clothes in episode 3, and finally the two main characters were together. The scenery was the most beautiful in the last ep, and maaaan, I wanna eat that dessert too. :D 8/10

[From Partner 3: Shigana]
Ao no 6-gou
　Mini Review: This was not exactly what I thought I will watch, but had a very interesting concept. I wonder why was the post-apocalyptic theme so popular in the 90s. I liked the plot and what it wanted to teach us. The animation was pretty weird for the 90s I think, but it was fitting to the story. I easily binged this 2hour, the only thing I didnt like is the ending. Seems too rushed and uncompleted. I liked the cutiepie girly entity. 7/10
Psycho Diver: Mashou Bosatsu
　Mini Review: I really dont like horror and gore so I didnt really want to watch this but those scenes werent too bad. Somehow this anime just doesnt make me feel anything, nothing really good, nothing really bad. The story was rushed, the wordbuilding kinda non-existent. I wonder what this psycho diving really had to do in their everyday life. It was kinda ok, can be watched once. It's slightly better than a 5 but doesnt reach 6 so... 5/10
Megami Kyouju
　Mini Review: Okay, this was definitely not the worst hentai I have ever seen. It's remarkable that it has a real story, that could have been interesting if they dont rush it. There were a few parts that was wtf moment, like what the Colonel did, and I didnt really like how the big guy bangbanged the 2 girls, but well, it was okay I think. Definitely among the better hentais. I just dont understand what happened to the transformed guys, did they get back or was they killed? Well... it was watchable once, so... 5/10
Wonderful Days
　Mini Review: This was an interesting and at the same time weird movie. The world-building didn't feel right, or more like there weren't enough. The ending was rushed and I didn't really like how it got finished. The animation was ok, the basic concept was good. This could have been an 8 if they just give it 20 more mins to the runtime. I didn't really like the female lead, and the kid was soooo annoying. I kinda liked the idea tho, so... 7/10

[From Partner 4: Yvsmeg]
Vampire in the Garden
　Mini Review: This was such a beautiful anime. I loved the story and the anmiation too. The two main characters are pretty likable and I loved their dynamic too. I hoped the vampire was a guy, so I kinda feel like its missing the GL tag, especially because of the past. The mother and uncle was annoying as hell, though at least the uncle had a reason. It's definitely very emotional and I really really hoped for the best, but the ending was a little disappointing. So far I enjoyed this one the most, I am glad I had this as one of my choice. 9/10
Yuru Camp△ Season 3
　Mini Review: Well, I really enjoyed this show just like the previous seasons, and the new art style wasn't bad, but I still miss the original one. The girls are really cute and it's really relaxing to watch them camping, I feel like going camping too. XD Somehow I felt like the pace wasn't that good though, it was lagging a little. Still, the scenery was really beautiful and I just love the interactions between the characters, so it was a fun time watching it. 9/10
Dr. Stone: New World Part 2
　Mini Review: I felt like its time to catch up to the series as the new season will air soon, and it didn't disappoint me. I really love this series, and I really ship a few characters. XD The story was interesting and I'm glad that we finally got to know more about the petrification tool. It's funny that I don't even remember who Hyouga was. XD And I wonder what happened to him and the other strong people in the end as the anime didn't show it at all. The villain was a bastaaaard, I really didn't like him, Tsukasa as the villain was perfect. 9/10
Spy x Family Season 2
　Mini Review: I loved the anime but felt like it's missing something compared to the previous ones. Most of the time was about Yor, it would have been cool to see more of Loid's work and Anya's school time. The animation was good and Anya was cute too, I really loved Yor's expressions while fighting. There were a few funny misunderstandings in it and maaaan, Anya is really hilarious, though I just can't not think of that Anya means mom in my language. XD Good anime, I am glad I finally caught up with it. 8/10

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Yterbium

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: January 20, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Cezrye]

Mask Danshi wa Koishitakunai noni
　Mini Review: The pacing of this show felt off. I thought they were going for a cute buildup, but it immediately shifted into sexual extortion, which, of course, turned reciprocated. The characters had no real romantic chemistry, and I didn’t like the mask gimmick. The reason he wears it and how much it affected him didn’t land for me. That said, I did quite enjoy the art and resolution.
Boku no Hero Academia: UA Heroes Battle
　Mini Review: This was rather boring and seemed to have no purpose other than to showcase a few character moments. The eyes of the "game card" characters were creepy and added nothing of value. This didn’t need to exist and contributes nothing to the franchise.
Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. Movie: Spain-hen
　Mini Review: It’s unfortunate that the animation budget didn’t allow for more fluid dancing sequences, though I did appreciate how dance was used to express the main character's emotions. That said, some typical BL and romance tropes were a bit frustrating. Additionally, the scene where the children comment on how "hot" the grandpa danced felt odd and out of place. Overall, it was an okay watch.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Chronicle
　Mini Review: The summary hit all the important points without feeling too rushed, which is impressive for condensing four seasons into one movie. Still, it’s just a summary. A good way to refresh your memory before watching the final, final, final season. The part where Levi chooses who to save dragged on too long. They still tried to make it emotional, but knowing the outcome and the sudden slowdown in pacing dulled the impact. The music, however, was excellent.

[From Partner 2: Ebo]
Blue Remains
　Mini Review: The visuals were rough, and the main character’s voice acting was horrendous. There was already a time skip, but I wish they had aged her up more. A more mature voice could have made her less frustrating, especially with all the bumbling around. The plot was generic but fine overall. However, the movie lacked flow, characters seemed to monologue rather than engage in actual conversations. It felt like they were padding the runtime, yet so much was left unexplained. Who were her parents, and why were they the ones destined to save the world?
Ace wo Nerae! (1979)
　Mini Review: I didn’t like the conflict of her being put on the team before she was ready. I actually felt for the rival, who was clearly more capable but, for some reason, wasn’t chosen. The unfairness felt frustrating, especially since it didn’t seem to have any clear justification. The coach's behavior also felt irrational, pushing her that hard without revealing any real motive until the end. That explanation didn’t work for me, and it made all the drama about her quitting and not wanting to play feel unconvincing. As for the romance, the age difference was off-putting and felt unnecessary. On the bright side, for its time, the anime looked impressive.
Yoshimaho
　Mini Review: I liked some of the voice actors but some episodes were... creepy. The sound editing was weird, the sound seemed to come from one side or switch. Not really for me but less weird than I was anticipating.
Go! Go! Ackman
　Mini Review: I actually enjoyed the start. The over-the-top violence and the angel suddenly pulling out a gun were entertaining, especially since I was expecting a children’s show based on the poster. The sudden dark humor worked for me, even though I’m not usually into slapstick. However, the part with the stripper wasn’t for me. Pretty crude, but still somewhat enjoyable overall.

[From Partner 3: KurohaOsamu]
Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?
　Mini Review: The firework "plot" was pretty thin, but that can work with strong characters. Unfortunately, that wasn’t achieved here. I’m not a fan of drama caused by misunderstandings or general coming-of-age stories. Him blaming himself for not winning the race instead of her simply asking out the person she actually liked was such a frustrating way to create drama. None of the characters were likable or even really characters. The animation was good, though—it’s the only thing I took away from this movie.
Mashle: Mash Burnedead to Fushigi na Tegami
　Mini Review: This series didn’t need a recap, aside from maybe a quick reminder of the character introductions. A lot of the runtime covered material that doesn’t seem important for the next season. It’s essentially a rundown of every single interaction in the series. The jokes fell flat without proper buildup.
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
　Mini Review: I appreciated that the story wasted no time getting into it. His previous life is treated as an afterthought, which is better than half-investing in it when it isn’t actually relevant. The gimmick of the overpowered familiar handing him things is fine, but some moments felt excessive since they were just luck and not because of his established advantages, like finding the mythril lizard. It’s cozy and has no real substance, but I still enjoyed it.
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2nd Season
　Mini Review: Switching to the dub for the second season was a bad choice. The MC doesn't find the same edgy voice and some translated names are not great. The show takes itself too seriously. I get that the point is for everyone to take it seriously except the MC, but especially the first half we don't see him much and the show is just not that interesting.

[From Partner 4: Twintail_Daemon]
Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol
　Mini Review: The anime’s tone was inconsistent, mixing lighthearted idol activities and interpersonal drama with a subplot about a creep trying to kidnap the main character. I thought the main characters had some pretty good chemistry. Such a shame that we needed some SA in there.
Tamayura: Hitotose
　Mini Review: The appeal of CGDCT and Slice of Life is lost on me. Losing a parent must be incredibly difficult, but I didn’t feel connected to this character or her father, so I couldn’t bring myself to care. Photography doesn’t resonate with me either. I barely remember any of the characters and was just so bored.
Tamayura: Hitotose - Attakai Kaze no Omoide, nanode
　Mini Review: I felt more connected to her relationship with her dad here. Maybe my issue with the show is that it focuses so much on stepping into someone else’s footsteps. This episode, however, emphasized how they interacted and his vision for her, which felt more personal. I still didn’t enjoy the antics of the other characters, who I just don’t find interesting, but this was the best episode so far.
Tamayura: More Aggressive - Ichinichi dake no Shuugakuryokou, nanode
　Mini Review: I greatly enjoy some "muted" anime, but when combined with SoL/CGDCT it just feels so flat. Without anything to get invested in, the muted tone adds nothing to the experience. This episode was just back to boring.

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Dec 9, 2024 1:09 AM

#204

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: andreth]

Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku?
　Mini Review: Well, I was expecting a CGDCT and instead, it's an LSD trip lol
The train stops, the characters, and the events are one crazier than the other, and it leaves you wanting to see what there'll be next.
I didn't particularly appreciate any of the girls, all were quite anonymous. Still, their relationship is very emotional and I cried more than once. The villain is a tiny and detestable character. Still, precisely because of this, I like him as a villain. His motivations are so stupid and selfish that they make it feel real.
Also, the landscapes and cities are a joy to behold, the 7G effects are always unpredictable and fun to watch. The animations and some directing moments are also at a good level.
The opening and the entire soundtrack are beautiful, among other things. Some songs stuck in my head, and they were almost always used well.
Wind Breaker
　Mini Review: I really liked this anime. It's strangely cute, and the characters are adorable; Sakura, in particular, has that gap moe that made my heart ache more than once! I would say I appreciated everything, even the characters that didn't seem like much to me, turned out to be so good, so much so that they made me cry. The animations are also stunning, and certain scenes, not just the fights, left me speechless. The music is also beautiful, as is the voice acting in general.
And Sakura is too cute!
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
　Mini Review: I think it's the Miyazaki film that I liked the least... It starts from a story with a lot of potential and a powerful theme and above all, is important, especially for the child audience that I think is the target.
However, everything happens confusingly, and the characters are never developed well, making the story dull and boring.
Its saving grace is Miyazaki himself. The direction and animations are obviously of the highest level, and some sequences are truly wonderful.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Mitee Mono wa Miteen da!!
　Mini Review: The uncut version of a fan service episode. From the premise, I expected little more than a waste of time, but I had forgotten how funny Gurren Lagann was, especially in its first episodes. And I had missed Kamina so much...
I have always loved the style of this anime, from the character designs to the backgrounds and the animations; everything is really beautiful, and obviously, this episode is no exception.

[From Partner 2: Kiyuka]
Vampire in the Garden
　Mini Review: The story of two people looking for a place that belongs to them, where they can feel not only at home, but that can accept them. A story that talks about racism, prejudice, hatred, and war in a fairly didactic way, but its themes really come across. It does its job very well, and honestly, I really liked the story, including the ending, which is even happier than the one I had imagined. The animations and direction are so good (no surprise since it's a Wit's anime), and the OST is as well.
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149
　Mini Review: I like The iDOLM@STER's franchise and I've played the Cinderella Girls's rhythm game for years, so I'm very familiar with the cast, and that's why I can say without doubt that the problem of this series is the characters they've chosen to focus on. The first problem is obviously the average age of the girls, which raises ethical issues like "children shouldn't work", the other one is that, while I love them - especially Momoka - they aren't as interesting as other characters! For example, a series about the LiPPS Member would have been so funny and peculiar!
The animations are mostly average, with high peaks in some episodes, like Arisu's one which was simply gorgeous.
Kasei Yakyoku
　Mini Review: As much as I enjoyed it visually and musically, the story and characters are lacking. The latter especially are not developed at all and these strong feelings they have for each other seem fictitious, without the depth they claim to have. The story wasn't even bad, just very rushed, but the last episode was so bad, with things that happened without a logical connection (like someone saying he wants to search for someone in Tokyo, just to add he'll go in China), even if I have to say that I didn't mind the open ending.
Casshern: Robot Hunter
　Mini Review: I find Casshern's world very interesting, but it fails to fully capture me every time. This one, in particular, gets several things wrong. Starting with the characters who are insipid and boring. Neither the protagonist nor the villain has the slightest charisma, so it becomes a pain to follow them.
I also find it has the least interesting character design of all three versions, especially Luna who is quite anonymous and unnecessarily sexualized.

[From Partner 3: myuniquename]
Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu
　Mini Review: This was a good anime with a solid story that moved and surprised me. I loved the characters, especially Irina, although some had a sudden change of mind that seemed out of place. But I liked the atmosphere the most: I think it nailed the heavy dictatorship feel, where you can't say some things and don't know what they'll do to you in the future. And that's the reason why I didn't like the last episode at all! I won't go into details, but it broke the tension, it was anticlimactic.
Lastly, the second third had many ugly scenes, with distorted designs and almost non-existent animations. It's a shame.
But I was very into the BGMs! They were a perfect fit!
Boukyaku Battery
　Mini Review: I loved the TV Series, but the first two episodes were very difficult to watch, so this ONA that adapts the same part of the story of those two eps, couldn't be better.
And yes, it's very rough. The story is rushed and... it's not so good to begin with, so it's almost bad. The animations are very basic, there's no good shot or scene, and the character design made me reconsider the ones from the TV Series that I didn't like. Yes, they're better.
If I had watched this one or two years ago, I would have hated it. But now that I have connected with the characters, it isn't so bad.
Metropolis
　Mini Review: I would say that in terms of story, it is a fairly typical dystopian cyberpunk, with all the stylistic features of the genre, which is understandable given that it adapts a manga from 1949. Although the characters and events are nothing special, the movie's strengths lie in the jazz music of the soundtrack, the fluid animations and, needless to say, the direction.
However, there are a couple of things that I particularly liked, namely how it manages to integrate the typical cyberpunk look, dark and with blue tones, with the more colorful and vivid style typical of the 90s and 2000s anime.
I also loved how the city is often the real protagonist, even on a visual level, with panoramas of the characters doing things in a small corner of the screen, while in the center, there are the buildings and streets. Metropolis seems like a living and detailed city! Great job.
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 Special
　Mini Review: Pretty useless special, whose only utility is to introduce Yukimi and Kozue. In ten minutes. So you learn practically nothing about them.
I still found the first half with Yukimi cute, also because Yukimi is among my favorite characters, and I partly saw myself in her difficulty in speaking. The second half on Kozue is nonsense. I didn't like it especially because it doesn't go anywhere.

[From Partner 4: Yunice]
Mignon
　Mini Review: I love BLs who know what consent is! Aside from that, Mignon is a good anime and a good Romance, with an intense storyline - even if sometimes predictable - that makes you feel like the protagonists are real people, with real struggles... even though one of them is a vampire. It's just that their feelings feel so strong!
It was also visually gorgeous. I loved the backgrounds and soft colors. Although the animations had slightly fewer frames than I liked, that wasn't enough to discourage me from enjoying them.
Tadaima, Okaeri
　Mini Review: I didn't expect it to be so damn cute! I had heard about it as a series full of drama and, even though there is drama, it's the kind that I like and it's hard to find: the ones that make you cry with happiness. And the cuteness. If cuteness is justice, then Hikari is justice.
Also, Masaki and Hiromu are adorable. They are a perfect couple who have already been through hell. Now, they are not only happy together but also real partners in life. They support each other, love each other, and trust each other. They are also cute!
Geu Yeoreum Movie
　Mini Review: The movie is not bad. The problem is when you watch a Romance and end up hating the MC and spending half the time thinking, "Please, break up."
A badly matched couple, with one who doesn't speak and the other who wants something else altogether, and they are together probably out of habit. This is a realistic thing, especially if we are talking about first love, that's why I say it's a well-made movie! Appreciating it or not, is another matter.
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon: Watashi no Shiawase na Katachi
　Mini Review: I think this would have been better as part of the first season than a Special for the only reason that I don't remember the TV series as much as a year ago, so I was a little confused lol
I appreciate that it gives explanations for some of the actions of the Emperor. My only problem is that, while Miyo seems to have matured, she continues to forgive everyone that made her life a nightmare in one way or another. Seeing the cousin at the end was the last straw for me. Also, hearing a mother say to her son "I love you as much as I love my future sister-in-law that I met months ago" is mindblowing. I found the kid annoying in the first few minutes, but now I understand his feelings...
I really wanted to like Kiyoka and Miyo interactions, and Kiyoka in general is always a pleasure to behold, but everything else continued to grate my nerves.

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(by Jaikeis)

SheyCroixApr 12, 7:17 AM

Your best! my best! That's how we're living
So failure's no big deal after all!
Fortune and happiness go to those who smile!
So send those negative feelings flying~!
Let the flower of life bloom! With everything we've got~

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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Cezrye]

Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season
　Mini Review:
one of my favorites, so I obviously liked it. the 3rd season continued the story nicely. I've seen a bunch of people complain that it got boring in the 2nd half with "nothing actually happening" and "fillers". idk man it's not like the series has to be fighting action 24/7, I like it for it's world building and everything else as well. there was nothing I thought of as actually boring and it added more info about characters etc. the magic visuals were peak as usual and Diablo especially was on fire this season with his stack of badass scenes, I could watch him all day.
Look Back
　Mini Review:
aw man, I didn't expect the anime to be sad like this. but it was really good. the visuals aren't very high quality, but they had a rather unique style and felt like a good fit for it. I actually thought Kyomoto was a guy after seeing some pic before starting the movie lol but the friendship between the two girls was enjoyable so I have no complaints there. both of them are awkward in very different ways, but they compliment each other nicely and the up & downs in their relationship from the moment they met on were all well-depicted and understandable. it was a story that felt very real - especially the ending, basically showing that life just goes on.
Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu
　Mini Review:
this was neither very good nor bad, simply your average regression fantasy adaption. it felt like just a promo for the manhwa since it ended right as the main part was about to start, which is massively frustrating. the visuals were mostly okay, except for some CGI scenes as well as some of the fight scenes that looked funny at best. ngl the MC seems hella suspicious for real and his smile can be annoying as hell ('cause it looks insincere/fake) just like the girl in the trio said at first, so I don't get how the two of them formed such a "deep" relationship with him in such a short time thinking of how they don't actually know anything about him either. the base story of the series is interesting, so it's a shame they did stuff like the interpersonal relationships so poorly here. can't really get into the anime like this.
Isekai Shikkaku
　Mini Review:
the Isekai Truck as an actual thing lmao. definitely some funny shit, though I actually wish it was more on the serious side during certain scenes. the concept is pretty unique imo, at least I didn't see another isekei with the MC having this kind of ability yet (not gonna be more specific here, don't wanna spoil for anyone). I'm really glad they decided to just have him be called Sensei 'cause my brain would automatically wander to Bungou Stray Dogs when hearing Dazai Osamu. the visuals are nice and his character design is definitely fitting. the others are, well, pretty generic but I guess that's just how it is in most isekai. and I like how he & his party can be rather realistic about the fact that some people are simply beyond saving and move on when they should.

[From Partner 2: Ebo]
Tenki no Ko
　Mini Review:
didn't expect such a conclusion to it, and I like the movie even more because of that (no further explanation here 'cause no spoilers). the story as a whole is a good mix of 'expected' and 'unexpected', like- you get what you came for but it's still interesting 'cause there's more to it than you imagined. the character visuals just get a casual nice from me but damn those sceneries, amazing. like the fog-clouded city with the sunshine rays raining on it, that looked so ethereal. and the apocalyptic-like part is really well done with everything from scenery to music to the sound effects, it gave me the chills a bit as it should. all in all, a great movie.
Kuro no Su: Chronus
　Mini Review:
it's not even an old series but the visuals look old, kinda fuzzy. I don't mind this kind of look if the content lives up to it, but that wasn't the case for me. I thought MC would kinda be able to deal with it after seeing those things for about a decade already, but when talking with the reaper he lost his marbles and just spouted nonsense. it's like he suddenly turned braindead despite being quite logical about things before. the only cool thing about the series to me was the reaper voiced by Daisuke Ono, the rest was meh. and he's apparently fated to continue working in the same field as the reapers, boy's gonna have a rough future - not that I'm interested though #rip.
Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi
　Mini Review:
not a bad story base here, it got me interested in what these mechanized fairies are and what the one inside his sister's body is in case she isn't one of them. on the other hand it didn't get me much interested in what happened to his sister - guess the other part is overshadowing it too much. the visuals are simple but clean, not bad to look at. I think I'm having a bit of an issue with the world concept though. it might be partly due to the anime being a short movie, but there really wasn't any info apart from the city being highly advanced in technology. as to how much is known about it outside of the city etc that's all completely unknown, but it would be crucial info considering the two on the run trying to escape. also, those sudden fanservice scenes halfway? hella random and unnecessary.
Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata
　Mini Review:
errr I'm not sure what to say, this show felt kinda allover the place. first was much comedy (which somehow wasn't even funny though? or maybe my humor died), then for a while slice of life feeling, after that came rather abruptly action and seriousness but was over quickly, and finally preparing to become adventure with his trip lol. the anime consisted mostly of barbaric physical training, mate didn't even learn a thing about actual healing even though he needed to be able to use it well. it's not like the title of the series is wrong, but I expected something more. this was still an enjoyable watch but not very interesting to me. in my opinion it would've been more interesting with a different character in the focus as MC like Rose or his female senpai (sorry, forgot her name. Suzune?). the visuals are nice though, especially liked the eyes.

[From Partner 3: Yterbium]
Tian Guan Cifu Special
　Mini Review:
the music makes me wanna cryyy. well, that was basically the episode of how he got engaged lol was about time after 800 years my guy. I'm not sure how to describe it but the atmosphere in the anime feels quite different from the novel and the manhua, it's not downright bad or anything but just not my thing. somewhat awkward? I prefer to turn the sound off and just read the subtitles sometimes. but that ring, come on. they really managed to make it look crude compared to the original design, and I'm genuinely annoyed about it because of it's significance considering what it's made of (not gonna spoil, just know it's something invaluable). seeing it animated is still nice, but they could've done so much better and even just TRY to follow the original design at all. considering they'd already done some eye colors wrong I'm not surprised though.
Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei
　Mini Review:
that was such a strong start, but after the thing with her brother halfway through it started going downhill for me and didn't get up again. good things first - the visuals are great, an unusual high quality for isekai. and I was immediately taken by Anis 'cause she's an energetic badass who enjoys fighting, got that courage and excellent skills in multiple fields. so, what went wrong? after the major incident with her brother it completely turned into a depression fest. confronted with a supposedly inevitable sacrifice to make, they only fight over who takes the hit so the other doesn't have to and don't even think of working together for once and try fight the hurdles. the major achievements the two girls made? apparently completely irrelevant. the fact they protected the whole kingdom by doing something supposedly impossible? welp, seems like not a single soul cares about it even though everyone could've died. the title literally says "revolution", and revolution means to overthrow the current order with power and establish a new order. but despite having enormous power they deemed it impossible from the start and did not even try to fight it, in the end really making a major sacrifice. and even then their future together wasn't certain at all and most problems remained unsolved. where's the revolution in that? the vibe completely died and Anis' traits that I admired mostly vanished along with it. this became the biggest disappointment during my watch for the challenge 'cause the beginning got me really excited for nothing.
86 Part 2 Recaps
　Mini Review:
not really much use for this as of right now. these recaps would only come in handy as a tiny refresher before watching the 3rd season (in case there'll be one) in my opinion. what was actually annoying is that even though these are recaps already, the 2nd part even repeated a section of the 1st part - like a recap of the recap, wtf. and I really wouldn't recommend watching them as a quick summary instead of watching the actual episodes. the recaps are very general and don't seem to discriminate between less and more important scenes, giving the scenes equal screentime. there's a ton of Shin and his (mental) struggle, which the 2nd season is much about, lost in them. so as a replacement, totally insufficient. as a refresher, okay.
Hand Shakers
　Mini Review:
I'm so lost. honestly wtf, I know well why I didn't want to watch this back in the day and stopped right at the 1st episode. this is torture, like- it even made me feel bad physically by giving me a headache lol. since K(-project) which is one of my favorites was done by the same studio, it's even more tragic how they created something like THIS 5 years later. seems like the studio got drunk off their cinematographic style and special effects during that time 'cause it became so much that it's just a mess here. I got my headache by looking at a fight scene trying to figure out what was going on through all the layers of special effects - may my eyes rest in peace. not to mention the music choices and other things. even the story was a disappointment. it felt like everyone in the show has 2 braincells. and the "main antagonist", I still have absolutely no clue what he thought he would achieve by fighting the MCs. the most logical thing I came up with is suicide.

[From Partner 4: Twintail_Daemon]
Aggressive Retsuko
　Mini Review:
not much to say here, just a bunch of funny and relatable shorts about adult life and the MC screaming her frustration out in death metal. simple but adorable visuals fitting with the content, though I would've liked more diversity in the death metal scenes 'cause it would mostly just end with the same animation, only different text. Retsuko is cute and she does well surviving through all this crap, I would've exploded already but not just in death metal lmao. this is how you get burnout my guys. I wanted to see more of the coworker she likes, so maybe I'll watch the other seasons too.
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
　Mini Review:
damn his hair, it's like a repeat of my Miyamura trauma. they really love to make the boys look basic by having them cut of their beautiful hair in romance stories, I don't get it. the visuals are pretty nice and the manga has been adapted properly. the pacing feels good as well which is sort of a rarity among the newer romance anime. I also like how the series has kind of a calm atmosphere to it, not feeling too hyper or awkward. it's a cute, slow love story between two characters I'm rooting for 'cause they've had enough struggles in the past already.
Ojou to Banken-kun
　Mini Review:
the things I've read about this one got me worried for nothing. those who genuinely call this incest should rework their basic knowledge, and it's not even grooming from what I can see which people have been saying a ton. though I am not saying the whole thing isn't weird at all, it IS weird at times. but that's mainly because Keiya is one hell of a weirdo lmao even her friends noticed it when having a deeper conversation. doesn't mean he's a bad guy, he simply lacks common sense in certain areas. plus the artists made his face look somewhat scary with his dead-looking eyes, since he already got a lack of facial expressions. on that note I wanna say the visuals as a whole aren't too bad, but damn those eyes lol during sideviews they got buckles in them like they've been drawn by a 5 year-old. anyway, this isn't the best romance story I've seen but also far from the worst. Isaku is a strong-willed girl who does think a lot about the difficulties that come with staying together with Keiya, and I'm glad they gave her a fitting voice instead of some soft, high-pitched one. Keiya is despite being weird a nice guy who cares much about Isaku. I've flipped through some manga chapters to clear my doubts and they're pretty cute together.
Yeon-ae Halujeon
　Mini Review:
awww, that was so cute! lovely visuals with the slight watercolor style, just as sweet as their love story. it's kinda funny how this mini series got me more invested than most of the full-fledged romance series out there pff-. the whole happenings and developments are pretty realistic, which is likely part of why I was drawn in. immediately inhaled the 2nd season as well after this 'cause I wanted to see what happens to the other pair.

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(by Jaikeis)

SheyCroixApr 11, 6:45 PM

𝗆𝗈𝗈𝖽: 𝗃𝗎𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝗈𝗅𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗐
𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗌 𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗋𝗈𝗅𝗅𝖾𝖽 𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋.

I'm obsessed with this man
and his smile. why is he so fine ᥫ᭡

Dec 9, 2024 1:25 AM

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KuriPuri

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Dec 9, 2024 1:34 AM

#208

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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: elsewherecw]

1001 Nights
　Mini Review: a marvelously creative presentation that made me think ahh animation should always be used like this, especially considering how utterly unimaginative more recent anime have looked. its aesthetics are a bit too eclectic and while some have appealed to me, some didn't. my biggest issue is that when you have an abstract work whose visual narration is so well done, does that mean you can let the story and its messages be so dull? there are certainly works out there that don't fall into this trap, but this ain't one of them.

[From Partner 2: Jeon]
Nasu: Andalusia no Natsu
　Mini Review: A good looking movie with vibes that made me feel I was watching a live action European movie. I can't say I will think of this one for too long. I enjoyed the end of the race as it was genuinely exciting in the last bit, and the very end with the drama made me feel for Pepe. But for the most part, I didn't care about what was happening. It had this boring "adult" feeling to it.

[From Partner 3: JTtheLlama]
Isekai de Mofumofu Nadenade suru Tame ni Ganbattemasu. - previously 9 episodes watched.
　Mini Review: Finished this one after a long break. I had really enjoyed the first half where we had a cute cast, just mostly doing fuwa-fuwa slice of life things. Especially the boys, which is most of its cast. Sadly, as most of these stories that start out as fantasy slice of life do, this one devolved into a boring adventure in the second half. A plot that was both half-disturbing in its politics but also just didn't have a lot of heart, and just did your generic fantasy adventure things. Really wish it was a mostly cute-boys-doing-cute-things show instead.

[From Partner 4: Potato-Chhan]
Towa no Quon 1: Utakata no Kaben
　Mini Review: This one was an incredibly generic X-Men clone, with a battle shounen MC who is played incredibly straightforwardly. There is nothing interesting, new or genuine in this movie, but it also doesn't necessarily do anything that's terrible. Just a bit of waste of time. At least, I got to hear Kamiya.

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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Bri]

[✔]Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto [Previously started 9/12]
　Mini Review: Finally got around to finishing this series after the last few eps were delayed. Personally the only episode I liked was the first one, afterwards I feel like it unfortunately became the type of thing that I tend not to enjoy. I also disliked the majority of portrayals of women in this series, for some reason that stood out to me and put me off a bit too. However the animation was consistent.
[✔]Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Specials
　Mini Review: Having finished the series some time ago now, this was a great chance to see the characters again. The short funny eps reminded me of what I liked about the full series. On the other hand, it wasn't quite as enjoyable to me as much as the main series.
[✔]KimiKiss Pure Rouge: Love Fighter
　Mini Review: I actually think I liked this OVA better than the main series? Funnily enough. I think I particularly like the main character that this focuses on, and I didn't sense the kind of things I disliked while watching KimiKiss. It's still not quite "good" for me but it was quite decent.
[✔]Fragtime
　Mini Review: I really don't know how to feel about this one. On one hand, I somewhat enjoy the chemistry and 'understanding' between the two characters. However it's just another of the many GL series that just feels like it was made for male enjoyment with some strange depictions of 'peeping' and voyeurism. If it wasn't for this, I would definitely enjoy it. The premise itself is quite fun and the story had a satisfying conclusion, but I don't think it's something that will last in my memory.

[From Partner 2: bigdud24]
[✔]Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan [Previously started 1/12]
　Mini Review: very unfortunately, I found this to be way overhyped, but still somewhat of an easy watch. Having watched the first episode at my uni's anime society, I decided I might as well finish it. The first maybe two? episodes were quite fun and enjoyable, but it really fell off for me after that. I can appreciate some of the comedy but personally, I have quite specific tastes when it comes to comedy. As a result, I found the rest of the series to be quite forgettable.
[✔]Wei, Kanjian Erduo La!
　Mini Review: It's a short with an interesting premise, but to me was again quite forgettable. It felt fairly cute but also somewhat odd and gave me an off-putting feeling, which is why I gave it a 6. But I can definitely see why people enjoy it, it's just not for me.
[✔]Chobits
　Mini Review: Mixed feelings on this one as well. It's obvious that the series is trying to deal with the dilemma of "Can humans fall in love with machines?" and the story lives up to this. For me personally it was quite cheesy, although I do like the setting. I also dislike how one dimensional the main character was, we barely get any sort of background information on him, so why should I care about his feelings of love? This is something that I feel quite strongly about. When I can't feel a sense of attachment, endearment, understanding etc towards a main character it dampens the mood of the whole series. Sure, he cares a lot about Chii, but he is portrayed through the series as probably caring about any woman who just reciprocated his feelings. Well, maybe it's better he fell in love with the robot.
[✔]Aoi Hana
　Mini Review: Probably one of the best series I watched for this event! This was a sweet GL set in school. I really liked the characters in this one, and they appealed to me quite a lot. The story itself is not the strongest but enjoyable nevertheless. I think I'll read the manga for this one.

[From Partner 3: ratlicker]
[✔]Angel's Feather
　Mini Review: This is one of the most unremarkable series I've seen in a long time. Even writing this review I'm having trouble thinking of what to say because it was just so... meh? But I'm happy to add to the BL completion collection.
[✔]Mousou Dairinin
　Mini Review: Oh was I happy to watch this finally! With this I believe I've seen all of Satoshi Kon's directed works? Although his movies are still better for me, this was definitely enjoyable to me as his long-time fan. In fact, I liked it a lot more than I believed I would. The element of looking at many different people is something that I really enjoyed from this series, as well as the symbolism and absurdity you would expect.

[From Partner 4: RenxKentaro]
[✔]Berserk Recap
　Mini Review: Having not seen the series, but having watched the movies and read some of the manga, I wanted to try the recap of the adaptation that many people dislike. It's definitely understandable why people hate it especially for some parts of the animation. Personally I don't despise CG, but yeah it was weak. Otherwise, it moves through the plot at quite a fast pace so it wasn't the best way to enjoy the story. But that's what I get for choosing to watch a recap :3
[✔]Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku
　Mini Review: Another BL series, this one is a lot better than Angel's Feather even if still not being quite good. It was fairly easy to get through but some parts were very off-putting for me. As is usually the case, I didn't feel the characters or story being expressed or developed nearly as much as I would have liked but what can you do.

[From Partner 4: eirian_j]
[✔]Youjo Senki
　Mini Review: I do not like this. The animation is good but the main character looks so odd to me. I was just watching thinking "why does she look like that" haha. Either way, it's clearly a power fantasy anime, and combined with the setting I couldn't help but cringe :(
Chihayafuru 3
　Mini Review: The final (current) series of Chihayafuru! I've enjoyed this show all the way through and will probably pick up the manga at some point. Overall I have a lot to say about the show, there are so many aspects that I enjoyed. The characters will always be number one for me though, through each season including this one they get developed further and I've loved seeing them grow <3
SK∞ [Previously started 3/12]
　Mini Review: Oh dear, this one fell off a lot for me. I gave it a rating of 7 initially but it has dropped to a 6 by the end. Maybe because I started it already years ago, but I felt quite a disconnect for the characters and personally didn't really enjoy them all that much. I also didn't particularly care much for the actual skating, so... clearly not a show for me.
Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma: Molders-hen
　Mini Review: oh Emma <3 This was such a good watch for me. I really really really love the setting, the characters, the story. I do wish there was a little bit more 'intense' drama in this particular season though, but there are many people who would argue that there was plenty, so I don't see it as a big issue. I think about this series a lot and it's definitely been one of the most enjoyable for me.

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[From Partner 1: GakutoDeathGlare]

Taifuu no Noruda [♥]
　Mini Review: [2] I will not lie, when the anime started with an shot of a girl in a classroom butt naked all the hopes I had for it evaporated instantly.
The only thing approaching good in this anime is the animation itself - everything else is just. Painfully inept. The voice acting performances are simply terrible as they are done by people who have never acted in anything before or since and it shows (the FL has to make A LOT of pained grunts and moans and screams but her seiyuu is a 13 year old. why.); There's wayy too many magic crap happening for the short runtime to be able to explain it all, and finally, the emotional core and the message just don't? Work? At all? The idea behind the story is a typical "extraordinary and large-scale events that are happening are a dramatization of the internal turmoil that the character is having" but it doesn't really work because 1) there's not enough time for that to begin with and then a chunk of it is spent on Noruda being naked for no reason or Unexplained Magic Crap (tm); and 2) the typhoon and Noruda are such a poor analogy for what's going on with Azuma that the fact that there is an analogy drawn between those two to begin with is kind of laughable. It's just. Nothing works.
At least the animation looks nice
Yamatarou Kaeru [♥]
　Mini Review: [6] I have too big of a soft spot for older anime and children's anime to hate on this. The animation is charmingly simple but acquires a surprising amount of detail when it comes to the steam locomotive (which looks fantastic btw), the story is simple but nicely told and I do really like that the conclusion is a bittersweet one. I honestly wouldn't recommend anyone watch this - it's pretty dated and doesn't have much substance - but for what it is it's a cute story, I can't be mad at it. Also, more anime should have steam locomotives in general, but steam locomotives that can talk especially.
Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka? [=]
　Mini Review: [3] Within the first four minutes I had to put the movie on pause. "This looks suspiciously like the Monogatari series art style, doesn't it?" I thought. Upon checking that indeed, the director of this movie also directed every Monogatari anime, a sense of dread settled deeply within me and did not leave for the next 1.5 hours i spent with this movie. Aside from my general problems with the art style (I just think it looks ugly, sorry), this story is just full of corny, porny comedy I wish was left in 2002 where it belongs. I can take a few jokes or suggestive angles, but when there are so many of them I just wish a series just tagged itself ecchi and didn't waste my time. I didn't enjoy the story either, for largely the same reasons I dropped Bunny Girl Senpai and don't even try with the Monogatari shows - it comes across as "fake deep" to me, I don't know what exactly the problem is but all attempts these shows make at creating moments of introspection just fall flat for me. Maybe it's the delivery, maybe it's the porniness, but this movie exhausted me quickly and was an annoying watch most of the way through. I do disagree with people deriding Fireworks for being incoherent though - it was reasonably told, just not very likeable.
Early Reins [♥]
　Mini Review: [7] An OVA about an all-female cast brandishing weapons and killing bandits?? The ojou-sama character uses a GATLING GUN?? Say no more, I'm so on board! For a 40 minute long standalone action OVA this honestly does everything it needs to do, and docking points for lacking characterization just feels wrong. It's about cool girls killing people, it's not that deep /j I will say that I wish the main character had more of a presence, because as the OVA is Lola feels like much more of a protagonist than Margaret, and also that the groping scene in the very beginning was very uncecessary, but all in all this is a fun action romp I don't at all regret watching.

[From Partner 2: lubryka]
Mignon [♥]
　Mini Review: [6] The backgrounds and environments were gorgeous and the ost is amazing, but idk about the character designs - just like a lot of manhwas, this anime suffers from the usual korean "dead eyes and huge lips" syndrome that makes all characters look like fish. It made the frequent still close-ups feel super awkward and very funny, which is definitely not what the show was going for. The doctor has the standard BL "cold man with a stone face" character, which is to say no character at all, so the romance was a hard sell for me (Mignon himself's a cutie though). Overall, this is an anime with a lof of style, but not much substance.
Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi [♥]
　Mini Review: [8] I've waited two years absolutely convinced I would love it, and love it I did! I love tragic/angsty/just a little bit sad romances, and the theme of dealing with loss is always a hit in zhabnica land, and this show executed both quite well. The only gripe I have with the movie is... the seiyuus. The male lead's seiyuu can NOT make "heavy breathing while running" sounds for the life of him, it's was so bad it made me laugh during very dramatic scenes, and the FL is pretty bad at crying. Makes sense, considering they're both rookie seiyuus, but it's a shame it takes me out of the performance. The animation is beautiful, though, and the story is very much my thing, so i can't be too mad.
Umi no Uta [♥]
　Mini Review: [0] (but that's not possible so a 1) So i started a shiritori challenge not long before Lazy Santa began, right. And so I thought it'd be fun to try and make a shiritori chain out of all 16 anime i'm going to watch, right. And then I realize that the Japanese really love ending titles with the verb, and they love it when the verb ends in "u" even more, right. So I start running out of "u" titles. And I see Umi no Uta. And I think, well, sure, this has 150 members on MAL, but I don't mind an occasional art movie, and the cover looks gorgeous, so this will probably be a fun watch. And then I see no VAs listed. And i see that it has ironic cult following on the AWCC discord. And I realize that I've just committed to watching something deeply, deeply terrible.
I don't think I'm capable of describing what watching this feels like. Why must the screen flash constantly for no reason. Why is this movie called Sound of the Sea when basically no sea sounds play. At first I thought the art is gorgeous but completely obstructed by the stupid flashing, but it soon became clear that it's just real life pictures edited into B&W grain and it's terrible and I hate it. On the ninth minute i was ready to give the shiritori chain up and watch literally anything else. The note i wrote when I was one third into the movie is "I'm typing this out as I go and on minute ten mice sounds and reversed audio of people talking starts to play as the camera keeps zooming repeatedly onto the same stain on the wall over. And over. And over again. Please end my suffering"
Arthouse movies were a mistake.
Antique Heart [♥]
　Mini Review: [5] In my unyielding determination to watch this show by any means necessary I went through 7 circles of hell, 7 russian social medias full of pirated content, the barren and peerless 7 seas, and still the only things i could find is a broken link to a website about days in motion idk and a DUB of this ova performed by one singular unenthused Russian man. I cried, I begged for another option, and yet I had to settle for the Russian man. I did my best to not let this detract from my enjoyment but the battle was uphill. (He stutters, has little emotion in his voice and also messed the numeral declension & the stress up a few times. Help)
Overall this was. Alright? Both the characters and the story are just kind of so-so, not really developed and not really interesting, although I think the set-up is pretty cool and would be worth exploring over the course of at least three episodes instead of just one. This was definitely not worth all the hoops I had to jump through to watch it, but the animation has that sweet 80s flavor to it, the ending song is nice and honestly, Umi no Uta having a rating that's 0.06 points higher is a travesty and I wish I could help fix it, but this really isn't something I could give more than a 5 to :(

[From Partner 3: mayaxiii]
Chihayafuru [♥]
　Mini Review: [9] As a person who avoids sports anime as a rule and is infamous among my friends for hating Run with the Wind, i did not expect to like this one. But just this once, I figured I can give one of the most acclaimed joseis a shot, sports anime or not. Words can not describe the degree to which i was blown away by this. I inhaled a 25 ep show in four days and spent most of the time I wasn't watching Chihayafuru wishing I was watching it. Absolutely stellar character writing, three amazing leads, and so much flavor! I would've never thought I'd get this invested into a card game where the main point is to sit still and listen to a grandma read some poems with a voice more fit for leading a funeral march. Also, as an aside, in the beginning I had the same thoughts as I did when watching Furuba ("aww, ofc I like the quiet and reserved 2ML over the tsundere endgame ML :/"), and Taichi won me over even faster than Kyo did! Yay! Although Arata is still the prince of my heart for now~
Tengoku Daimakyou [♥]
　Mini Review: [9] Ooh, this is about as hard to review as Made in Abyss for me... Makes perfect sense, considering it's the second most recommended show for this title lol. I guess the easiest way for me to go about this will be to compare this to MiA directly. While the vibes are definitely similar, TD benefits vastly from having an aged up cast, in both the amount of things the MCs are able to do, the length of the backstory they get to have, as well as the complex reactions they get to have to events happening to them. The character writing in this one is amazing, and the two leads feel like real people, both on their own and especially when interacting with each other. The image of the post-apocalyptic world is in no way fresh, but the author masterfully avoids the usual plotlines or pitfalls of writing about the apocalypse or flips the typical scenarios on their heads. The academy sections were a bit less interesting, but still scratched an itch that Promised Neverland never quite manage to satisfy in me, which I am thankful for.
The ending of the season is. A choice. In more ways than one. And I'll have to sit with it for a bit longer to figure out how exactly I feel about it, but I'm definitely down for a second season and will probably check the manga out once this challenge is done with.
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 [♥]
　Mini Review: [7] While i'm not a big fan of the last plot twist, this was overall a very compelling disaster drama with good characters, and i really enjoyed the contrast between the single mother trying to return to her daughter yet feeling responsible to get the two kids she picked up home and mirai, one of the two kids, who doesn't even think her parents are waiting to see her all that much. It made the show really refreshing, compared to the usual "man + woman" or "man + his own child" dynamics you usually see in disaster movies, and the interactions between Mari and Mirai felt very natural and genuine. Mirai's writing in particular deserves a special shout out, because such a realistingly annoying 13 year old takes skills to write hhhh. I know some people found her unbearable, but I thought her charming, and the show does a good job of explaining why she acts the way she does. Also, despite my having Opinions about the last twist, I did really enjoy the ending! I'm weak to tearjerkers, what can I say hhh
Delico's Nursery [♥]
　Mini Review: [5] What I wanted was a childcare anime with hot vampire daddies. What I got was Mars Red. Looks at my score for Mars Red. Sighs I found this to be a pretty boring mystery anime, and the amount of time allotted to the childcare portions was simply not enough to really develop the children or the dads in an interesting fashion. The art is gorgeous and the kids are cute, but overall it was a slog to get through. Really regretting making this my first 2025 anime :(

[From Partner 4: Papa_Dragon]
Runway de Waratte [♥]
　Mini Review: [5] I won't lie, under normal circumstances this would've been a drop after episode one for me. I generally dislike stories that promote chasing your dreams by being as obnoxious as possible, and the second this show positioned the main characters yelling at their employers as "never giving up, so inspirational" I checked out of the show and nothing that happened after that convinced me to check back in. Watching this right after Chihayafuru also didn't help, as the lacking character writing and the general unlikeableness of the main leads was very hard to ignore. Also, and this might just be me, but the fashion was not fashioning in this show. Most of the pieces that were supposed to wow us looked basic at best and ugly at worst, but I will admit that I think clothes only looks good as a stylized designer sketch or a real life finished product, and never anywhere in between those two, including a simplistic anime artstyle. The wow factor just isn't there. It's not horrible, far from it, and I understand that it's just not my style, so overall it's a reasonable "5/10, not my thing".
Yuukoku no Moriarty [♥]
　Mini Review: [8] After a whole year's worth of two of my friends pestering me to watch it, I finally did. Not for them, though - it's for AWC hhhhhhhh. I love this reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes stories! It's the same good old mind games of two geniuses trying to outwit each other, but the fact that we're following the villain who's toying with Sherlock gives the familiar stories a fresh and exiting new coat of paint. I also really enjoyed the blatant villainy of the protagonist, and the way it's supported by the narrative - in the universe of Yuukoku no Moriarty killing bad people is the correct and based thing to do and I love it lol Also that line... "Catch me if you can, Mr. Holmes~", the fujobaiting is happening and honestly I'm here for it! lol Also I just know the OP will make it into my top 10 OPs I've seen this year, amazing work and the way Tasuku Hatanaka pronounces "cyst" is just so funny to me hhhh
Kacchikenee! [♥]
　Mini Review: [4] This was... alright! The art style isn't very pretty, the animation ain't that good, the characters are not very interesting and the plot is just okay. That's a student project for you! I can't be too mad at it though, the premise is kinda cute and they did try their best to execute it. If the romance was stronger (and the male lead wasn't so gross ;; oh well) I think I would've liked this more, but as it is it gets a "you tried" gold star and that's about it.
Suki demo Kirai na Amanojaku [♥]
　Mini Review: [7] This was nice! The animation is gorgeous and the characters are super cute, so the first half of the movie was a breeze to get through and I was very ready to love this and give this an 8. Sadly, once the movie started getting deeper into its themes and messaging it got kind of confused, and the main conflict & its resolution was very lackluster imo :/ It's almost like the movie didn't take its message seriously enough, so the finale didn't have any emotional intensity and all the issues the characters had were just kind of. Solved. Without any of them doing all that much. It's still an alright watch, and the main couple is absolutely adorable, but I do wish we got more Drama out of this plot :(

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[From Partner 1: kjplethodon]

Love Live! School Idol Project
　Mini Review: While this type of anime is not necessarily my cup of tea, it was enjoyable to watch. Some of the characters were quite likeable, surprisingly, despite my initial thought that they'd annoy me; my favourite being Umi, as she reminded me somewhat of myself. The animation wasn't too horrible either. The music, however, wasn't what I would normally listen to, but it wasn't entirely bad; it just won't get added to my playlists.
Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen
　Mini Review: I enjoyed this season probably a lot more than the first. It definitely still gives anime Harry Potter vibes, especially with Innocent Zero giving off Voldemort vibes, and the Exam Arc probably being like their Goblet of Fire. This arc was well done and entertaining; it definitely kept me hooked, and I can't wait for the next season.
Sakasama no Patema
　Mini Review: I quite enjoyed this movie. The animation and artwork were great, and I absolutely loved the designs of the two different inverted worlds. The characters were likeable and fun, except the antagonist, but you're supposed to dislike him. I loved the overall story and worldbuilding as well and thought it was unique, though I do wish it ended just a little differently. A beautiful movie and entertaining story; I would watch it again.
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Special Edition - Black Rebellion
　Mini Review: This is basically just a recap of the first season. Even with the addition that this is supposed to be from Lelouch's point of view, it doesn't really add much to it either, if it's supposed to; I barely noticed it. It wasn't horrible, though. It's a decent recap if you want a refresher of what happened before going on to the next season or continuing the rest of the series.

[From Partner 2: Shigana]
Psycho Diver: Mashou Bosatsu
　Mini Review: This wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. The story itself had some interesting concepts and ideas; I liked the idea of them going into other people's minds, but it felt rushed and poorly executed. There's no real connection to the characters, either, which just makes you feel nothing when something happens to them. Maybe if it had a better budget, longer runtime, and more fleshed-out story, it could've gotten a seven. The animation was fine; it also had a pretty decent dub, but it's not something I'd watch again anytime soon.
Wonderful Days
　Mini Review: I liked the dark atmosphere of this movie, and the animation was pretty decent, besides the CG, which was a little distracting sometimes, but still good for its time. It feels like your basic dystopian story, with some parts even being too predictable at times. I didn't care much for the characters, either; they felt flat and unreal. This could have been far more enjoyable had they focused more on worldbuilding, characters, and overall fleshing it out a bit more.
Ao no 6-gou
　Mini Review: First thought: this should've been longer. Overall, the premise of this anime is interesting; it's just a shame that it wasn't explored and built upon more. It would have been good if this had more than 4 episodes and the worldbuilding and characters were more fleshed out; it just felt very rushed. The animation was decent, though the CG animation was distracting at times and took immersion out of the story. It was better than I expected it to be, though.
FLCL
　Mini Review: I do not get the hype. It didn't feel like there was much of a story, and the characters are so damn annoying that it gets distracting and frustrating to no end. Not only that, they aren't very well fleshed out, and you can barely connect to them. The comedy was not really there, either. I did like the art style, though; it was visually pleasing, and it had a decent soundtrack.

[From Partner 3: YayakoChii]
Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
　Mini Review: I feel like this anime might be missing some genres and themes, but I could be wrong. I did enjoy it, though; it was a welcome change from what I usually watch. I liked the characters and animation and just the overall vibe of the anime; it was definitely what I needed this week. I would definitely watch it again and hope for more to come.
Colorful (Movie)
　Mini Review: I'm going to start this off by saying this movie wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either. I liked the animation and blend of real photos; that was a nice touch. The questions this movie raised were nice, and I like the focus on mental health. The characters and situations felt real. I just felt it dragged a bit at some parts and lost my interest, but it was good nonetheless and definitely worth the watch, even if it's just once.
Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
　Mini Review: I enjoyed watching this movie, though it did feel a little too long. It had an interesting story; the characters were likeable enough, though they sometimes did frustrate me with their choices. I liked seeing how the characters overcame their problems and found ways to survive. The animation and art was nicely done as well, and it had a good, happy ending, even if it felt rushed.
Obey Me! Season 2
　Mini Review: Ah, Obey Me!, probably the only game to last on my phone for longer than a few months. I enjoyed this season and seeing the brothers animated again, and the others for the first time. I wouldn't mind if the episodes were longer. It definitely got a few laughs and chuckles out of me, that's for sure, and that musical episode was so unexpected. Also, you can't go wrong with an anime that has a lot of handsome and pretty guys, am I right?

[From Partner 4: Yvsmeg]
Shiguang Dailiren II
　Mini Review: I really enjoyed this season, probably more so than the first. The animation, much like the first, was just as good. The plot for this particular season had me bingeing and wanting more. There were a few moments in this season as well that just felt darker and more gut-wrenching and darker.
Uzumaki
　Mini Review: Where to begin with this one? I quite liked the animation... during the first episode; after that, it felt like it dropped. The premise was kind of interesting, and the art for the horror imagery was fine, though I did not find it unsettling nor creepy. If anything, this anime made me laugh more, and I found it more comedic. In the end, it wasn't bad; it wasn't good; it was somewhere in between. If they continued with the animation from the first episode and maybe, just maybe, showed a bit more of the actual horror stuff, I'd have given it a bit of a higher rating. Hopefully the manga is better, though.
Plastic Neesan
　Mini Review: I can't say too much on this due to its short length. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either; it was just fine. The comedy just wasn't for me, and it felt quite flat at times. The characters were annoying, especially the main characters. There's not much of a story, and the animation wasn't bad, either, but definitely not worth watching again... ever.
Horimiya
　Mini Review: Despite my initial dislike towards romance, I did enjoy this. I liked the way the characters felt real and their interactions with each other. It also had some nice comedy to it. I also loved the animation and art style of this anime; everything just looks and feels so nice.

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Dec 9, 2024 4:45 AM

#216

blackmagemasta

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: December 29, 2024

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: NekoEvie]

Onigamiden
　Mini Review: If Onigamiden's story and characters were as good as its art, I would have loved it. Unfortunately, that's not the case. I wasn't a fan of the main character and the oni don't make much sense. I don't want to spoil the plot, but the oni have motivations of their own but act in ways that counteract their goals. It's almost like they know that they're in a movie so they have to use dramatic timing to reveal things. Despite this, it was still enjoyable. I'm never going to rewatch it, but I don't regret having seen it and if someone wanted an action/adventure/supernatural movie set in ancient Japan, I wouldn't feel bad about recommending it to them. 6/10.
Pokemon Movie 04: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai
　Mini Review: Even though it's been over decade since I last enjoyed Pokemon, Pokemon Movie 04: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai made me feel some of that old nostalgia. The animation is overall very good, with a few instances of 3D animation that stick out a bit. But while it did evoke those nostalgic feelings, I never really cared about what was happening. It was a good movie to have on while I ate lunch and played on my phone, but how good it is really depends on how much the viewer cares about Pokemon. 6/10.
Cat Shit One
　Mini Review: I didn't really know what to expect going into Cat Shit One. What is that name? Why are rabbits fighting camels? Where are all the cats? What other anthropomorphic animals exist in this world? Do non-anthropomorphic animals exist? Cat Shit One answers none of these questions, yet it isn't cat shit itself. I wouldn't call it good, but it was decent enough military action short film. The animation was fine. Moderately enjoyable. 6/10
Mononoke Movie: Karakasa
　Mini Review: I quite liked Mononoke Movie: Karakasa. I watched Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror and Mononoke (TV) a couple years ago and enjoyed them, so I was looking forward to Mononoke Movie: Karakasa and was not disappointed. I liked the art style and the mystery of everything. Looking forward to the next two movies. 8/10.

[From Partner 2: nightfury10]
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
This anime was previously started. I watched 2 episodes on August 30, 2022.
　Mini Review: As stated above, I previously started watching Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou back in 2022. I started it and while I didn't dislike it, it wasn't what I was in the mood for. I thought it was fine, but put it on hold until I was in the mood to watch it. Fast forward to December 2024 and I've got several days off work due to Christmas and New Years Day and I find myself in the mood for a nice, calm, relaxing anime. It's time to give Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou a second chance. And I thought it was great. The characters are cute, they have fun adventures, and I never felt like they were in danger. It's the perfect anime to watch snuggled up on the couch. This score is conditional, given that I had to be in the right mood, but when I watched it I really did enjoy it quite a bit. 9/10.
Okoshiyasu, Chitose-chan
　Mini Review: Okoshiyasu, Chitose-chan is no Pingu, but it's still enjoyable. A fun little anime about a Chitose the penguin seeing the sights of Japan. And it's quite short so it's an easy anime to watch to complete the Josei demographic and Rated G tv type challenges. 6/10.
Spy x Family Movie: Code: White
　Mini Review: Spy x Family Movie: Code: White was pretty good. It was a good, self-contained story for people who already like Spy x Family and want more. It has Loid being a super spy, Yor being a naive badass, Anya being adorable, and Bond being a very good boy. I don't want to give spoilers, I've been playing Cyperpunk 2077 recently and there was a character who reminded me of that game. 8/10.
Pingu in the City
　Mini Review: I've seen some good anime in my time - Ghost in the Shell, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Frieren, Castle in the Sky. But all of these pale in comparison to the masterpiece that is Pingu in the City. Normal, every day anime rely on cheap tricks like dialogue to convey the story. But not Pingu. Not a word is spoken throughout its 26 episodes, yet I can clearly understand what happens. This is storytelling. This is apex of "show, don't tell". 11/10. Noot, noot.

[From Partner 3: VassiKvass]
Isekai Suicide Squad
　Mini Review: Isekai Suicide Squad was fun, and while I wouldn't go as far as calling it good, it was still moderately entertaining. I'd rate it above Suicide Squad (2016) and below The Suicide Squad (2021). I'm not a huge DC fan, but I felt like the characters were broadly consistent with their portrayals in the live action movies. The pop culture references got a bit old after the 10th one, but it was fun seeing the Suicide Squad have a fantasy adventure. Decent anime to have on in the background while you clean or game, but you're missing nothing if you don't watch it. 6/10.
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season
　Mini Review: I was already a fan of Monogatari, so I expected to like this and hey, I did. There were flubbed lines, head tilts, abstract backgrounds and unique blocking for characters. All three story arcs were good. I think Nadeoko's was my favorite. I like the idea of being able to confront different versions of yourself. 8/10.
Pokemon Concierge
　Mini Review: I went in to Pokemon Concierge not expecting to be impressed, but I was wrong. Despite being a kids' anime, I found the workplace struggles of the main character surprisingly relatable. I too have had crap days at my job and had trouble fitting in and finding my place at a new job. I'm looking forward to season 2. 7/10.
Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-Rank ni Natteta
　Mini Review: I liked this anime. It's got a fairly typical fantasy setting, but I really like fantasy. The father-daughter interactions were really cute. Reminded me of Uchi no Ko no Tame naraba, Ore wa Moshikashitara Maou mo Taoseru kamo Shirenai. and Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita. 7/10.

[From Partner 4: yenbarn]
One Room
　Mini Review: I did not like One Room. It felt like it was made to be porn, but didn't even have the decency to have actual NSFW material. Just things like "Look at this girl. She's wearing clothes. Now imagine her not wearing those clothes." I don't know who the target market is for this, but I'm not it. The ONLY good thing about it was that it was short. If it were longer, I would be giving it a much lower score. 3/10.
Kaijuu 8-gou
　Mini Review: I liked Kaijuu 8-gou. Thought it was good. Good fights that were well animated. But it is just the start of the story so how good the overall story is will be determined by later seasons. I liked that the MC was 32 and surrounded by people younger than him, but I wish more had been done with that. We get some jokes about how he's "so old", but I'd have liked more about what it's like to be working with people 10 years younger than you. And I wish it had gone into more detail about how the kaiju have changed the economy. But even though I have these minor complaints, I still enjoyed it and will probably watch season 2 when it comes out. 7/10.
Izumo
　Mini Review: I thought Izumo was ok. It reminded be of Castle in the Sky, but worse. Could've done without the nudity. I would give it a 5/10, but it had airships and I love airships in anime, so that bumps it up to a 6/10.
Look Back
　Mini Review: I'm not really sure what I think about Look Back, so I'm going to use this review to try to figure it out. I mean, I liked it. It's pretty good. But it's also got depth to it, a message. And that's what I'm not 100% sure about. Ultimately, it's about making friends and following dreams and dealing with loss, but there's also some
elements going on and they don't make sense. I guess it's more of a poignant "how does this make you feel" anime than a plot driven anime. It's not the kind of thing I usually watch, but I still liked it. I can see why so many people are giving it 9s and 10s, but for me it's an 8/10.

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SheyCroixMar 25, 11:05 AM

Dec 9, 2024 4:47 AM

#217

trojangirl12

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🍰 Assigned Workshop: #26

🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: December 27, 2024

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Genovia_]

Aki no Kanade
　Mini Review: I dare say this movie was interesting. It was able to give you a fairly decent backstory, with character development, and a resolution to the problem. I wish there was more to the story, or it could've been made into a series/more content to expand to the future. 7/10.
Clione no Akari
　Mini Review: The drama is just a third wheel party. Story is bland and uh I am not a fan of the blandness. The art is not as good either. It needs more and tends to drag. 3/10
91 Days: Toki no Asase/Subete no Kinou/Ashita, Mata Ashita
　Mini Review: A nice episode that goes along with the series. It added a little more depth to some of the characters in these three shorts. I wish I had watched it sooner, since it had been awhile since I had watched the series. The side stories were nice, but nothing super spectacular. 6/10
Aria the Avvenire
　Mini Review: These side stories of the girls was a nice watch. I am so happy they included a whole episode about the owners, as well as explained how birthdays work on the different planets. It was a nice change of pace. 7/10

[From Partner 2: ImagineBrkr]
Ankoku Shinwa
　Mini Review: The story had a fair start and the art isn't too terrible. The storytelling of going around and mixing in Mythology created chaos and confusion. The monsters were not terrifying and the MC made me hate him due to the utter uselessness. Could've been worse, but should've been better. 4/10.
Deadman Wonderland: Akai Knife Tsukai
　Mini Review: I am happy we were able to see Senji backstory. It was very interesting and helped with his character development. A fun add on to the series. 7/10.
Accel World: Infinite∞Burst
　Mini Review: The movie felt like a fast paced compilation in my opinion. It allowed me to develop a connection to the characters quickly, and want to go back and dive into the series. The art was overall nice, but felt a little weird in some places for my taste. 6/10
Meitantei Conan vs. Kaitou Kid
　Mini Review: This movie did a very good job showing the dynamic between the two characters. It welcomed anyone into the movie from any point in either series. It was a nice movie and makes you want to either start the series or continue on with them. 8/10

[From Partner 3: Nastusia]
Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Brothers
　Mini Review: The first episode was intriguing on how they expanded the lore and mythos behind the story. The grandparents was weird, and characters being large is weird, and the colors of the characters feel wrong. I am not a fan of the shade of green they used for Bowser. This feels like a cash grab for more money when they released the game. 4/10.
1 Pound no Fukuin
　Mini Review: This was a nice short story of a boxer experiencing the ups and downs of the sport. I am glad they were able to create a nice short story. The art was a little dated, and parts seemed really rushed. The nun is incredibly sweet and endearing to the story. 7/10
Mashle
　Mini Review: I love Harry Potter a lot. I felt like this would be what Harry Potter would be like if there was an American muggle at Hogwarts. I almost just jumped straight into season 2. I hope it is just as good as this first season. 9/10
Beastars 2nd Season
　Mini Review: This new season moved the story along. The big reveal was nice, and I did not expect some of the twists and turns. The relationships seem full of misunderstandings however, which I am not the biggest fan. Overall, I still enjoyed it. 8/10

[From Partner 4: floral_sacrifice]
Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 2
　Mini Review: It was nice to see a second season. I like how the characters interact, especially the ones but I wish the episodes were longer. I would like to see the episodes to be much much longer but it was a fun season. 7/10.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen
　Mini Review: I am happy they made a new season. It was a lot of fun getting to see another arc. I wish some of the other demons had more screen times, but it was nice to focus on a few extra characters. I now understand all of the thirst traps from TikTok. 8/10
Pokemon Concierge
　Mini Review: I really appreciated seeing all of the cute little Pokemon on vacation. She was a whole mood starting over with the new job. I am hopeful they will do more episodes. It took way too long to get used to the art style, but it was a good add on to the series.
Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen
　Mini Review: Many people said Eren did nothing wrong. Eren was a selfish character who deserves the fate he asked for himself. It was nice to see how they all ended up and to officially wrap it up. 9/10

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SheyCroixMar 12, 2:30 PM

Dec 9, 2024 5:00 AM

#218

Mr_Duke_

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: January 24, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: KuriPuri]

[✔] Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san
　Mini Review: I usually prefer Action based anime but Pompo turned out to be a fantastic watch! It's crazy how few people have seen it on here so I guess it must be a hidden gem! It did take a bit for it to draw me in but by the end of the movie I can definitely say that I enjoyed it. Each character is unique in their own way which really helped keep the movie from becoming stale and boring. It's fun to watch these standalone movies because you never know what you're going to get. Hopefully it can get the attention it deserves because it's a great movie!
[✔] Grancrest Senki: Tsuisou
　Mini Review: It was nice to go back and watch something that I totally forgot to watch! It was just a recap of half of the anime but it did a great job of helping me remember key moments up till that point. There was quite a bit of information put into one episode but the anime made it simple to understand. There wasn't anything really special about it but I enjoyed reminiscing about an anime I watched a while ago. I still scored it a solid 6 for doing what it's meant to do!
[✔] Halo Legends
　Mini Review: I've always loved Halo as a game so it was really awesome to finally get to watch the anime! It wasn't great by any means but every episode brought something new to the table. It's always cool for studios to come together like this and see all of the different styles and stories they can create. I have to say that I enjoyed it quite a bit even though there were a few episodes not as good as others. You can't go wrong with a little bit of Halo in your life!!
[✔] Shigofumi
　Mini Review: I wasn't sure about Shigofumi at first but as I kept watching the episodes it kept growing on me. Slower pace anime are always tough to watch but it had a pretty good story that made up for it! Each letter told a unique story that made you feel like everything was connected in a way. I'm looking forward to watching the Special and seeing how it all concludes!

[From Partner 2: Prophecygirl]
[✔] 1 Pound no Fukuin
　Mini Review: It was just a short OVA but it impressed me with how simple and straight forward it was. I wouldn't say it was a great anime by any means but it definitely had charm to it that kept me watching. Having a boxer and a nun falling in love was different but it was fun to watch their growth as characters. It's nice to watch some of the older anime once in a while so I had a pretty good time with it!
[✔] Boku no Imouto wa "Osaka Okan"
　Mini Review: To be honest, I really don't know what I watched. Everything in it was really bad, from the animation to the characters themselves. I'm sure I'll completely forget about it in due time! The perverted sister just made things awkward and I still don't know why it's tagged as a Gourmet anime. I'm just glad it was short episodes and that it's finished!
[✔] Boukyaku Battery (TV)
　Mini Review: I really wanted to like this one more but the comedy just wasn't for me. I feel like if it took itself more seriously as a baseball anime I could've gotten into it a lot more. I still don't really understand how the guy got amnesia and his one liner joke just kept getting worse and worse every episode. Maybe season 2 will reveal some answers but I'm not sure if I'll watch it or not. I still scored it a 7 because other than the dumb jokes it really wasn't that bad!
[✔] Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen
　Mini Review: There's not much to say except for it's Demon Slayer! This season was a bit lackluster compared to previous seasons but it was still really good. I wish there was a bit more action but the ending kind of made up for it and as always the characters are a blast to watch. It was nice to see the Hashira get more screen time also. It's just a fun and easy anime to sit down to watch so I'd definitely recommend it to anyone!

[From Partner 3: suraj_anton]
[✔] Blue Lock: Episode Nagi
　Mini Review: It was nice to see some backstory on the characters and how they became to be. It started off really good and then pretty much became a recap but it was still a great anime and never got boring. I don't watch sports anime too often so it's a breath of fresh air to watch one. The twist on soccer and making them compete in all sorts of different scenarios is unique and really fun to watch. I'm looking forward to watching the second season so hopefully it will be just as good!!
[✔] Kaijuu 8-gou
　Mini Review: I can see why this anime got all kinds of hype and I'd say it deserves it too! This turned out to be just my type of anime with all of the cool battles and different kaijuu. The OP and ED are also great and I actually enjoyed listening to them for once without skipping through it. There wasn't really anything I disliked about it other than it would've been nice for it to be 2-cour. This was a great anime and I'm really looking forward to the next season!!
[✔] Perfect Blue
　Mini Review: Well that was a trippy anime full of twists and turns! Didn't think I'd like it but I ended up enjoying it more than I thought. It was hard to follow at times and made you wonder what was real or fiction but it turned out to be a solid anime. Movies are usually hard for me to watch but this one was good, so I ended up scoring it an 8!
[✔] Spy x Family Movie: Code: White
　Mini Review: Spy x Family is always a fun anime to watch and the movie wasn't an exception! I was hooked from beginning to end and enjoyed it as just as much as the first two seasons. It may be a bit childish at times but it's nice to get away from all of the serious anime once in a while! All in all, it was a great side story while we wait for the third season!!

[From Partner 4: Timcampy]
[✔] Aura: Maryuuin Kouga Saigo no Tatakai
　Mini Review: It was a good anime but it definitely had me confused for the majority of it. I still don't even know if some of the scenes were even real or just a part of the characters delusions, but I suppose that's what the anime is about. I can't say that I relate to the anime much but I understand what it was trying to convey. It was a decent movie and I enjoyed it even though it had that one nude scene that definitely didn't have to be in it. Despite the unneeded R+ scene, I still scored it a 7 because it was trying to spread a positive message.
[✔] Ninja Kamui
　Mini Review: It started off pretty good and then went downhill fast! There were some cool fights but the mecha suits almost ruined them for me. I feel like if they stuck with a dark and gritty ninja anime it could've been amazing. I was really hoping for an actual Ninja anime but what can you do. With all of that being said it really wasn't a bad anime and even though I was slightly disappointed, I still enjoyed watching it!
[✔] Ore wa Subete wo "Parry" suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou wa Boukensha ni Naritai
　Mini Review: I thought it was just a very fun anime to watch even though Noor wasn't the smartest character. I feel like if he had even a sliver of intelligence this anime could've been bigger but I guess that's part of the charm. It amused me for a few hours and had several funny moments so that's a plus! Even with all of its shortcomings I still scored it a solid 8!
[✔] Seishun Buta Yarou wa Odekake Sister no Yume wo Minai
　Mini Review: It was a really good movie but I just felt like it wasn't long enough or that something was missing. I really love this series but this movie was a bit of a let down compared to the previous installments. Everything was great from the animation to the voice acting so it was a tough one for me to score but I ultimately gave it a 7. It was still a very good movie and I look forward to watching the sequel soon!!

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SheyCroixMar 29, 5:20 PM

Dec 9, 2024 5:16 AM

#219

Potato-Chhan

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95

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: February 08, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: elsewherecw ]

Amrita no Kyouen ✅
　Mini Review: I watched my fair of bad horror animes, so I know what Im talking about when I say Amrita no Kyouen is an absolute mess. The animation, oh man...why is it animated like that? I guess it's a style, but the mix of 3d and 2d aswell as the poor frames, terrible. The story? Dont get me started on that shit. It just pushes you in without explaning A SINGLE BIT. Plus, the main characters breath more then they actually speak! This is the perfect example of a failed attempt at creating a "suspenful" gore movie. The best part of it all was that it was only 47 minutes.
Bai Niao Gu ✅
　Mini Review: The art? Astonishing. The sound? Marvellous. The animation? Wonderful. The problem is that it was boring! Maybe it's because I didn't look deep enough into it, but the story was confusing and it was so short I just couldn't get into it! There is no voice acting, wich isnt a problem on its own, but stories that leave the viewer to interpret what's happening aren't my cup of tea. Kudos to the animators and sound director though.
Shingeki! Kyojin Chuugakkou ✅
　Mini Review: What better thing then to watch a comedy alternate universe of one of the most traumatic anime there is? A pure treat if you ask me! The art style is adorable, the references from the original series were well added and the jokes made me chuckle more then once. It's the perfect anime to watch to ignore the terrible tragedies that your favorite character faces :D (my poor baby Eren).
Generation of Chaos Next: Chikai no Pendant ✅
　Mini Review: Maybe it's because I never played or even heard of the original games before, but this had zero relevance to the prequel. Not only that, but the animation is terrible and only consists of mouth mouvements, hand mouvements, sliding, zooms and walking in place. The story has no context and like I said, we cant even count on the prequel to help us understand because it's totally different characters and situations. Not much is happening, as it's just the story of a knight in training and his relation with a princess so overall, quite a waste of time.

[From Partner 2: goncix3000]
Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san✅️
　Mini Review: I don't really enjoy the slice of life genre, but because this one was about a villain, I thought id give it a try. Now that I watched it, I can say that this is just another slice of life. The villain is the nicest guy ever and we follow his day offs. I was very dissapointed by the fact that we know barely anything about the conflict between the villains and the heros. It wouldve been great to just know a little more of the lore and the secondary characters. I feel like that wouldve made the slice of life aspect of this anime pop out even more if we really saw the villain acting like a "villain". Wouldnt recommend for people who want an actual story.
Himegoto✅️
Mini Review: The goal of this anime is pretyy forward from the getgo ; pleasing the eyes of the people who enjoy teenage boys dressing in girls clothes. The art style, the humour and the story are all highschool slice of life average stuff, sprinkled with akward fan service of boys in panties that slip and show their male part. It was bad, but Ive seen worst.
Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun Part 2 ✅️
Mini Review: After being obsessed with this series for a while, I fell out of love with it, hence why I didnt watch this as soon as it came out. I have to say I was plesantly suprised though. The stories from the adaptation that I had read were pretty well respected, and the anime even took some good liberties! The episodes are short and sweet and the characters are as silly as in the original series. Nice side show!
Ame-iro Cocoa in Hawaii ✅️
Mini Review: This is just the short story of a guy opening a shop in Hawaï. It's your average fanservice of "hot and cute" boys. Plus, the story, art, and animation are average/boring . There is one thing that rlly bugged me though . One of the main characters has a very despleasing english-japanese accent. The problem is that he is the ONLY person who speaks that way(I understand because he could be an hawaïen who learned japanese to help the mc) but, every other normal Hawaien has a perfect japanese accent...make it consistent a least! Better put no accent on that one guy at all! Also, I found it really creepy that the last episode had a Chrismas theme...and I watched this on Chrismas day...Are they spying on me?

[From Partner 3: Jeon] ✅
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
　Mini Review: So THIS is the famous "Solo Leveling"? It's such a generic show, how does it get so much praise? I remember reading the first arc of the mahwa a long time ago (and I enjoyed it very much), but as soon as the mc got all powerful, I dropped it. During my watching, I was tempted to do the same thing. After the first 4 episodes, everything is so predictable! Mc fights, badly injured, goes berserk, beats the bad guys and then levels up, over over and over again! Then the other characters are irrelevant (the show is probably just setting them up for their appearance in season 2). The Mc is so overpowered that it's just NOT FUN! Plus, he kinda seems dead inside and kind of an asshole now that he's got his powers all boosted up, wich doesnt make you want to root for him . The art and animation are good, I guess, but when im talking about a 12 ep anime, those things barely matter. Conclusion : Popular doesnt always equal good.
Ore, Tsushima✅️
　Mini Review: This is story of a cat named Tsushima that lives with a grandma and her other cats. For a slice of life centered around cats, it was decent (nothing that makes it different from other cat animes). What I really enjoyed was the art, because I thought it was quite original to make the cats realistic and the old woman more cartonish. In my opinion, that little touch to show that the cats are the center of it all and that the grandma is just a secondary comedy character is brillant. Anyways, it was short and fine, but I wouldnt rewatch it.
Pikmin Short Movies ✅️
　Mini Review: Ive never played the game this is based on, but I enjoyed this nonetheless. The Pikmins are adorable and they are so silly, I love seeing what little actions they do next. I wouldn't mind watching 20 more episodes of this, Nintendo should make more!
Pokemon:Pikachu to Pokemon Ongakutai ✅️
　Mini Review: If you want to watch the main pokemons from XY having fun togheter, then this is for you. It was cute and I loved the interactions between the different pokemons, it really made their individual personnalities stand out. The scene with the pokemons singing all togheter made my heart melt. With all that said, it isnt something out of the ordinary for Pokemon but it still was a nice short watch.

[From Partner 4: JTtheLlama]
Yoru no Kuni ✅
　Mini Review: The art and animation style of this are so pretty, eye candy. The stories are about grief, jealousy and uncertainty for the future and Im not even gonna lie, the first one was fine, second good but the third one...that's the one that did it for me and made me rate it so high. It's something I really needed to hear right now, so much I watched the end multiple times. Plus, the music is amazing and I have myself a new song to add to the playlist. This is really the type of anime everyone should watch once, it's so short anyways.
Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan ✅
　Mini Review: For a gag humor anime, this was quite the miss. I liked the general vibe, the main character (Shikanoko) and the deer informations but for a anime that is all about jokes, I didn't laugh a single time. The jokes were just absurd, not funny. Anyways, the rest was fine and im sure it's just because this isn't my type of humour (even if I did laugh a lot in animes like Asobi Asobase, Grand Blue and Prison School).
Hiyokoi✅️
Mini Review: Standard high school shoujo shy x popular deliquent guy. Everything was average, even the cute moments. Did this make me want to read the manga? No, but im sure the shoujo girlies out there would eat this up like a freshly baked slice of cake.
Doukyuusei✅️
Mini Review: This was an ADORABLE pure and true love story about two teenage boys. The art style was GORGEOUS and the characters were well made! No bland jokes or too much cringy scenes (things that are always present in romance series). Great movie, would watch again.

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[From Partner 1: JmePenseBonne]

Hazurewaku no "Joutai Ijou Skill" de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin suru made [3 episodes previously seen, episode history]
　Mini Review: The interactions between Touka and Seras were frequent enough to at least make it barely worthwhile to watch.
Everything else of note was pretty bad however; the shifts between normally drawn models and CGI character models for the two main characters happening abruptly and often even when they are just standing around in a room not moving much are stumping; I don't remember the OP nor the ED or any other soundtrack from this.
The game-like elements, e.g. levels, fixed skills, ranks and mp, don't make much sense, but are more or less standard fare with this type of world, so I don't mind as much; stuff like targeting by sight (what exactly does that mean, why does a monster's head not count but people clad in armor or clothing can be targeted normally), refilling mp to max on levelup or shouting skill names however makes even less sense as they don't seem to be representations of an internally consistent, reasonably crafted world. On this topic, there isn't much known of the world to us at the end of the series other than a map, which makes it even harder to care about anything large-scale going on.
Most characters in this series are laughably evil and have no shown reason or motivation for this, including the goddess that sentences Touka to death in the first episode. Even many of the his predominantly shown class members are no exception to this, they just suddenly are as they arrive at this new world and realize their power. This doesn't really matter though as they are just filler – they're almost completely disjointed from Touka and Sera's journey as they don't interact in any way (directly, indirectly or causally) with Touka or his companions after being summoned with him in the first episode, except for one inconuuental random encounter between the leopard lady and some of the girls from his class in the last episode. The main character is also a psycho edgelord who loves to kill people when they are just theoretically a threat to him at some point instead of just rendering them unable to fight and moving on; he's even killing people that don't pose a threat to him for no reason other than disliking them and just loves to hold a monologue, both before, after, and while killing enemies, human and those not, regardless of if they can even understand him.
Also, the horse is fugly in all its forms and people's clothing and armor choices make no sense. 5/10
[Oshi no Ko] 2nd Season [4 episodes previously seen]
　Mini Review: Great production values with a fantastic ED, probably one of my favorite endings ever of any show. It's somewhat held back by the need to ramble to the audience about Japan's entertainment industry by characters talking to nobody (I don't mind the cases where it makes sense that the characters talk about this and they actually talk to each other) and a disappointing mystery plot; though I'm not usually a fan of teen drama, I somehow find it compelling here (torn on the romance part however). I very much enjoyed this. 8/10
Tabi Machi Late Show
　Mini Review: It's strange that this amount of animation is enough to get a MAL entry, it's just still images with some 1fps animation sparsely sprinkled on – they could've just as well removed any of it altogether. The character designs were ugly and the story boring and uninteresting, there being 30 seconds of credits before the first episode even starts is also very off-putting. I guess this type of anime is just not something I like. 2/10
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria [3 episodes previously seen]
　Mini Review: This has a good OST and overall decent animation which is sometimes a little wonky, mostly when blending in the 2D characters with a rotating 3D environment; I also like the character designs and the world is potentially interesting.
Unfortunately most of the time is spent on boring magic academy stuff that has glaring issues, e.g. the rules of the tournament concerning the elimination of teams and killing people are never mentioned, making it hard to be even slightly interested in it as there is no framework in which the actions of people could be explained, the climax of episode 11 shows that there is probably no interesting magic system as the way of defeating the main monster seems like an asspull, and Will jumps way too often which is distracting since jumping is more dangerous (as you cannot change direction mid-air) and much slower than running.
Some of the writing is also very confusing to me: the first part of the last episode is just the last part of episode 11, people talk during fights way too often, things happen over a day long interval but people arrive at exactly the convenient time second-wise, the series antagonists' goal remains very vague, bullying and attempted murders towards Will are not ever met with repercussions and he forgives it right away, and people act against their goals all the time, like in the crown attack; it is also very strange that the party of six didn't make any plans for the dungeon dive at all, neither regarding any goals in defeating monsters, nor for the route or party roles to take. 6/10

[From Partner 2: Nurguburu]
Yeon-ae Halujeon
　Mini Review: Pleasant artwork and decent sound, the voices were also mostly pretty nice. I didn't really care about the orange-blue pair, it felt like classical teen romance drama; the purple-yellow pair was much more engaging. I hope the second season focuses more on them. 6/10
Yeon-ae Halujeon 2
　Mini Review: More of the first season, with some sweet progress for purple-yellow and more meh from orange-blue's now fully budding love triangle. Give me more purple-yellow please, it carries the show. I guess the third season will never come, and if it did, I'll probably skip all orange-blue. 6/10
Yeon-ae Halujeon Zero
　Mini Review: This was a huge step down from the two main seasons: while the two new introduced characters were alright, they barely had any screen time compared to the main pair that's from the sequels (in which it was the one dragging the series down). The series also sacrificed some of its brevity, which was one of its strengths, making it (combined with the blue-orange pair) feel even more like a teen drama than a slice-of-life series. I also wish they had stuck with ending the series with the saying per episode like in the previous seasons instead of adding another scene after. 5/10
Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi [1 episode previously seen]
　Mini Review: The character designs are meh, but the food and environments look pretty nice. Enjoyment-wise, this is a mixed bag, as there are some funny interactions with Fel and he is overall a decent character, but Sui is sometimes a little annoying. While I dislike some of the plot elements ("useless skill" decided by its name alone), most of the last two episodes dropped the ball by focusing on stuff that's just generic Isekai shlock (peddling some random earth merch, saving some guild members with healing potions, killing a swarm of monsters that threaten the city) and I don't see any general motivation from Mukouda making his actions pretty random, like selling stuff he bought with his skill for that purpose when he has more than enough money to buy whatever he wants, the overall writing is not that bad. 5/10

[From Partner 3: pwtrq]
Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu [1 episode previously seen]
　Mini Review: This anime and its main character have an identity crisis: it is partly a fun isekai romp (in which it mostly succeeds) but sadly turns into GATE later on, while she cannot decide on what she wants – money, do whatever she wants, operate a shop, do a consulting business, spread technology, or be a savior.
If her goal was truly to save up money, what she did was a bad and stupid approach, stupid as opening a convenience store with only the useless items will not be bringing in relevant money – for example she could've just only sold clocks and watches and made a fortune – and bad in that it will bring all sorts of unwanted attention to her.
Even if the story falls apart in the last episodes, at least some of the characters are fun to watch; while Colette is annoying, the princess is entertaining and Mizuha's big brother is always worth a smile when he's shown on screen. 5/10
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season
　Mini Review: I guess I had to wade through countless bad shows where characters are just forgotten as soon as they are off-screen to really appreciate Re:Zero. Surprisingly for an Isekai, all major characters have actual motivations and most of them interact with one another rather than just existing in a vacuum. Although the whole season seemed to be rather slow in the beginning, I guess that's just because it's been a long time since the first season. As I think that this and its second part are supposed to be viewed as one season, see the following item. Time for more suffering. 8/10
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2
　Mini Review: I really appreciate the variable episode length and the OP/ED animations often times being skipped to free up space for more content, it gives the large cast of sympathetic, relevant characters more time to shine, which is great because they're Re:Zero's greatest strength. As for the production values, this is pretty good, minus the scarce not as well-animated magical beasts (in the few cases they aren't blending in nicely with the environment). Writing-wise, I have no complaints except most of the witches being there not having an impact on the story wasting time (which will probably be rectified by them having a relevant role in later arcs) and Subaru and Emilia somehow understanding each other perfectly despite being in a snowstorm while far apart with a lot of noisy rabbits in between them. 8/10
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time 2nd Season
　Mini Review: This was a good mood complement to the main series, as well as providing further insight into some plot points and characters, the animation was also decent. By making it to be watched it in parallel with the main series as opposed to separately it also didn't fall into the pitfall of becoming repetitive or boring. I think it is a good addition to the series. 7/10

[From Partner 4: redincall]
Issho ni Training: Training with Hinako
　Mini Review: I don't even really dislike this. It is just empty, devoid of anything happening, an endless repetition of the always same motion. Why did this get made. 1/10
Ore dake Level Up na Ken: How to Get Stronger
　Mini Review: All the bad stuff from Joutai Ijou skill applies here but worse.
The engrish OP is cringe and the rest of the OST is also far worse than Hiroyuki Sawano usually does, the MC's voice doesn't match him, and the art and animation are meh too.
Solo Leveling has a lot of shitty game related stuff ("modern weapons don't work", classes, ranks, magical power, strict affinities for jobs, time stop during system prompts, players, "system", levelups, quests, attributes that don't represent reality, items, system popups and info, titles, gates) that makes no sense. Even if the manhwa and novel later explained some of it to make sense (which it doesn't), it still has no reason to be here. How does the hunter economy work and why is it so huge, what influence has it on the normal economy, why are hunters so extremely popular, why is the MC working as a hunter when he purportedly makes zero money from it so a normal job should be better paying? All questions that aren't answered at all.
The detailed script doesn't make much sense either. How does the MC act like he already knows anything that happens at the end of the double dungeon (when clearly he doesn't have a clue what's going on)? Why does his sword break in half after a few hits by the serpent but doesn't take damage at all when he hits the serpent with it a dozen times? Why does he "die if it hits him once", but takes no damage at all after being flung around by it at least 4 times? How does "else your heart will stop beating in 0.02 seconds" make sense (that's not how hearts work)?
The characters are even worse in the sense that none except the MC ever matter. They don't have any interesting or well-developed personalities and except for praising and admiring the MC and showing how much superior he is than them, they don't have any relevant influence on the story making them useless, or they are evil and greedy so the MC has punching bags.
On that note, the story is also basic and boring. The MC is confronted with murderers and plunderers and the consequence is the system telling him to kill them or die, removing any possible moral conflict and interesting decisionmaking (after which he kills them in cold blood and doesn't mind after). The story presents itself as brutal and shocking, but is not scary, dark or immersive at all since it has no depth.
At least they didn't show the necromancy yet (because necromancy sucks both the way it is done here as well as storytelling-wise in general) and the recap was short. 4/10
Okashi na Tensei [2 episodes previously seen]
　Mini Review: Nothing about this is good.
The names make no sense as characters' given names are mostly japanese and french, the written language is latin, while the places clearly sound like neither of the three. There is also no reason for the gimmick of calling apples bonkas if all the other plants have the names one would expect.
The romance part is not good, with the former adult main character blushing and fawning over a child based on her appearance and the two being in love while not really ever interacting in a prolonged way before.
The series has magic while not using it at all. There are a bunch of powers, none of which ever utilized in a useful way, the worst offender of all being Pastry with the power to copy everything – including objects and other's magic and coupled with infinite magical power – that he never uses for anything remotely useful. Since that would instantly resolve all problems ever encountered in the series, all the tension and drama feel empty as they are built on people's ridiculous stupidity and Pastry – as one of those – being portrayed as smart is not helping either; he can also never decide if he wants to hide his power or not.
His main goal is – perpetually cited – wanting to make sweets in a sweets country, but he never actually does anything towards that goal, just as all the other motivations in this series don't align with people's senseless actions. The general's son is another shitty character being whiny and arrogant, useless but praised for nothing, sacrificing his soldiers for nothing just to preserve his pride, and then having to be buttered up in the last episode of the series to stop his sulking. 4/10
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　Mini Review: Now this the quality that I've come to expect from a Sawano anime: an impeccable soundtrack, accomopanied by stellar character designs and animation (except the little humanoid enemies) as well as a delightful (not in tone though) story with interesting and well-written characters. It nails the tone and while a very few writing decisions aren't perfect (the military uniforms, the coincidence of Shin having been Anette's neighbor and the lack of focus on the Spearhead members other than the main five), all of them have upsides as well and thus I wouldn't consider them bad. The only big writing question is how exactly the brain wave head copy thing makes sense, and I look forward to the second season elaborating on that. 8/10

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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Canaan]

Eve no Jikan (Movie)
　Mini Review: This movie was fun to watch. One of the film's strongest elements is its atmosphere. The art direction is impeccable. The characters are beautifully written, I was intrigued and interested in their stories and the interactions between humans and androids. It was sometimes confusing with some story elements, but it didn't take away too much of the movie. And by the end of it, I found myself wanting more. 8/10
Tejina-senpai
　Mini Review: For an ecchi comedy anime, I think this show did what it set out to do, I'm not a huge Ecchi fan that's why it end up with 6/10. I'll say the comedy was well done and made me laugh out loud a couple of times. I also gotta mention, the opening is cool. 6/10
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
　Mini Review: I massivaly enjoyed the first episode of this, especially how it's presented as a stage play, but that quickly changed. The show relys heavily on dialogue, and for me it was enjoyable at times, but sometimes was a complete mess, which meant I just sat there listening to a character yapping for 10-15 minutes. I did enjoy the plot and even the fact that we have no idea what is true at all, yet the ending still leaves something to be desired. I don't hate the ending itself, but the fact the last episode is 26 minutes for THAT... Cmon guys. 4/10.
(Also a quick mention, the intro part of episodes 1-5 is just listing weird bird facts, but it was presented in an ugly way, I wasn't a fan of it)
Strange Dawn
　Mini Review: This show just went around and around and then did nothing. I'm not sure what was accomplished or changed. The two girls got there, yelled for 13 episodes, and then left. I don't believe we get conclusions to most stories, We just see the characters fighting for hours and then nothing. It's just a big waste of time. 3/10

[From Partner 2: KingYoshi]
The Cockpit
　Mini Review: Going into this, I didn't think I'd actually enjoy it, but surprisingly it was good. Each story is barely above 20 minutes long, but I'd say they did a good job of getting me to care about the characters on screen. The third story was a bit weak as I didn't understand exactly why they did what they did, especially since one of them tried to save the other, but ended up just leaving him to bleed to death. Also, it's super funny how all the Japanese soldiers are drawn except for the MC of the 2nd episode, XD. 7/10
Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru.
　Mini Review: NGNL is one of my favorite anime of all time, and in general I do like watching High Stakes Game/Strategy Games, because even when they are bad, it's always the type of bad that is good. This show is just that, it's awful, but it was fun to watch, especially with a friend. The games are mostly trash, there are a few that were a bit entertaining. The show tries to BS you at every turn. The MC is bland, yet the show tries to force the idea he is a genius whenever he'd do anything even the simplest most obvious ideas. Yet I have to mention the few good things about it, which are the OP and a few side characters that I found hilarious. 3/10
Liar Liar
　Mini Review: Oh god... I hate this show with a passion, I could go for hours on why, but I'll keep this a mini-review. The concept of this anime to cheat and lie to win strategy games is poorly executed, the plot is unbelievably absurd, the characters are infuriating, the games (in an anime tagged Strategy Game) aren't that important (I do wonder why they bothered making and explaining these games if no one will actually play them), The animation (especially in the last few episodes) shouldn't even be called animation. And that ending... After 6 episodes, half the length of the show, following this one long game.... it's so anticlimactic and a big waste of time. 1/10
Murder Princess
　Mini Review: The show has an interesting premise with some cool plot twists, but it was too short to flesh out any meaningful story. The villains were a bit too cartoonish in my opinion, they want to destroy the world just because it's an evil thing and they are evil people XD. The action was nice and overall not a bad show if you have 2 hours to kill. 5/10

[From Partner 3: Nezperdian]
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka
　Mini Review: Against my expectations going into this, it turned out to be a solid show. I still ended up giving it a 6 because even though I really liked the aspect of slowly building a city and watching it grow, them getting new people, and new materials, but it was still a bit boring at times. It got redundant with some stuff, I'm not gonna go into all that not to make this review too long. My other big problem with this show is that for a show with Farming in its name, I'd say Farming is barely 10% of the show. Not to mention with the MC's tool, farming is just hit the ground and think of what you want and it'll be there. Who cares what weather, conditions, or type of dirt these crops need. Pests aren't a thing, and thanks to the tool time needed for them to grow is much shorter. I know this is all done to speed things along, so the MC doesn't have to wait 10-20 years for a few trees to grow, but I feel they made farming way too easy for me to care about this aspect. But it's not all bad. I really really liked Zabuton, those chickens were a 10/10, and the overall vibe was nice. A solid show that I'd recommend people to try. 6/10
Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta.
　Mini Review: I don't want to write this review tbh, but here I go, I need those points XD. I never thought I'd actually pick this show up, I guess it's so infamous I had to know why. I find it funny how the dog's face keeps changing, it's like they forget how he looks and keep redesigning it XD. Speaking of his face, why do they try to avoid showing it? I know it's usually a tactic to make self-insert easier, but are people really trying to insert themselves into the dog's POV?! I won't judge but I kinda am XD. 1/10
Juuou Mujin no Fafnir
　Mini Review: There's not much to say about this show, it's your generic harem action anime. The plot isn't that interesting. The girls are your typical cardboard characters most harems have, give them one trait and call it a day. The animation is ugly, especially those dragons. And the attacks are just different colored lasers with different names. There is a plot twist near the end that at first I thought was cool because I didn't see it coming, but then I realized it actually doesn't make sense. In the end, it's not the worst you'll see, but also it doesn't have anything going for it. 5/10
Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru (Previously watched 2/12)
　Mini Review: I'll start by mentioning how good the anime opening is, it's the reason I picked this show in the first place back in 2022, but after 2 episodes I dropped it because I could tell it's just another generic mediocre at best isekai. And now that I finished it, I could say I was right. I like the characters' design, but that animation was truly horrible at times. It's not that bad compared to other isekais, and actually, it does a few things right, but at the end of the day, it's nothing special. 4/10

[From Partner 4: Yuki-]
Jin-Rou
　Mini Review: Honestly I lost interest halfway through the movie, I wasn't hooked on the plot, it felt lackluster. I ended up just making fun of random things and making stupid jokes with the person I watched this with instead, which made it more fun, to be honest XD. The ending was cool, but again I was already not invested by that time. 6/10
Mitsuboshi Colors
　Mini Review: What a fun cute show this has been. I like the girls, their personalities, and the energy they bring. The show is funny and enjoyable. And the cherry on top is Colonel Monochrome, I loved every moment of that silly cat. Would love to actually see more. 8/10
Beck
　Mini Review: I was shocked at how much I vibed with the music in this show. The Characters are the strong point of this anime, although they suffered in some areas, I still wanted to cheer for them and was intrigued by their stories. The plot was slow at times, where it felt like nothing major was happening for a couple of episodes at a time. The pacing was off with some stories, not to mention how the animation suffered greatly in some episodes, but tbh, I just turned off my brain and cheered for this band, enjoying how they slowly grew, and I did have a great time at the end of the day. 8/10
Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon
　Mini Review: My biggest problem with this show was the idea of "death is not permanent" because although it's a good idea and it made for a few funny moments (Which I wish the show focused more on), they always tried to make a big deal of death, war, and injuries, but the stakes couldn't be any lower. Other than that, the plot is stale because there are no plot twists. I can't even use the word predictable, because you don't need to predict anything, you're always given the answer right away. We're told who the evil guy is the moment they enter the story. The MC's personality is so grating, it’s hard to root for her. I did though enjoy some of the suppourting cast. And the ending song does rock, so that's a plus. 4/10

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[From Partner 1: nightfury10]

Mahou Shoujo Nante Mou Ii desu kara. 🖤

Mini Review:
I deeply regret watching this, but at the same time I like how we both having something in common, which is our harsh opinion on this anime. It was impossible for me to stop cringing and getting disgusted for the amount of times of sexualised jokes around a MIDDLE SCHOOLER. The mini yuri going on was okay I guess, but they're a bit too young to have romance? There won't be a second watch but this is a very experimental experience, to say the least. 2/10
Destiny Child 💕

Mini Review:
Wow! I did not read the description or any details of this related anime but this is something I invested a lot on...for nothing! Very dissapointed that this was only a showcase of the featured mobile game cause this will turn out as a PEAK anime of the season. It was awfully short and was definitely rooting for more...7/10

[From Partner 2: NekoEvie]
Yagate Kimi ni Naru 🖤

Mini Review:
Slow burns are my favourite, and this is what I need! I really like how spacious the romance is in this anime, the way it's not rush instead trying to develop new feelings in a friendship to a situationship is lovely. Although I don't like how it is animated, I do appreciate the fact they add multiple "emo" unsaturnated scenes to make people like me (doesn't understand what's going on until they explain it thoroughly) understands it better. My favourite part it where they delineate the struggles and personalities of the characters, those being their weakness became a relatable element to the viewers. It's definitely a par series that I would describe as especial. 8/10
Mecha-ude 💕

Mini Review:
The art style reminds me of My Story Animated a lot oh my god?! Details in this short ova is lacking though, but I really can't expect much since it's just a sneak peak sort of piece. Even so, I appreciate how it kinda hooked me up of their protecting armor concept, not my usual ideal type but I guess it kinda works on me? 6/10

[From Partner 3: blackmagemasta]
Parasite Dolls 🖤
　Mini Review: How should I say this... absolutely confusing. It pretty much feels logic-less for me, but it's quite okay to watch? maybe? What I understand was (I did not understand at all) the atmosphere give me a 'serious' feeling. Cyberpunk anime is definitly not cut out for me, that's all!
Bartender 💕
　Mini Review: This... was definitely something?? When I first saw this anime I thought it would be an average 'slice of life' type of anime, but it turns out I was wrong. The way they potray each character's stories was one I would describe as real and relatable. An additional point for how it is a slow-paced anime, I had an amazing watching experience from this, relaxing and calm!

[From Partner 4: VassiKvass]
Umi no Uta 🖤

Mini Review:
It's unique since it's... pure futile garbage that nobody should waste a penny of second on this! This is something I expect from what you also did not enjoy too. There's really nothing to review cause all the scenes were so unsatured, I even felt shivers down my bone of how weirdly traumatizing it was. 1/10
Tenkuu Danzai Skelter+Heaven 💕

Mini Review:
No cause,what have I just witnessed? The scenes were scattered all over the place. Genuinely had no clue what I was watching, apparently this was an anime you scored a 10, I might not get why but one thing I would compliment this is how charming that young captain there. Damn, his hairstyle was the only thing that left a tiny impression on me. Regardless, it's just an anime that seems hopeless and kept me soulless till the end. 2/10

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"𝘐𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭? 𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴? 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘫𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘳𝘺..."
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[From Partner 1: Genovia_]

Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 3 ✔
　Mini Review: Definitely enjoyed the first two seasons more than this one. This one was alot of fun but I feel like Shi Miao doesn't get as much focus as she used to which is pretty disappointing. Not to mention, the gag of her beating up Shi Fen is less common, which is kinda disappointing since it was like a staple of the first two seasons but overall it was still a fun season. 8/10
Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. ✔
　Mini Review: I actually enjoyed this anime a lot more than I was expecting to, I've generally avoided isekai animes as I just thought it was regurgitated slop, so this was actually a very pleasant surprise! I was immediately drawn in by the character design, and Ai Farouz did an amazing job voicing Pride. The only criticism I have is that it ended too soon in my opinion, I feel like the show definitely needed some more time to get to the actual big villain of it. Now I really just hope it gets a season 2, it definitely deserves one imo. 7/10
Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 4 ✔
　Mini Review: I'm honestly quite disappointed by this season, it's definitely my lowest rated of them so far. A 7/10 isn't bad, but it looks worse compared to the 9s I gave the first two and the 8 I gave the third. This one again has the issue of Shi Miao not getting enough screentime, almost to a point it feels less like the antics of Shi Fen and Shi Miao but more the antics of Shi Fen and his friends :/ also, I absolutely loved the final episode and thought it was easily the best one, but other than that some of the comedy in this season kinda falls flat compared to the earlier ones. I really hope the next season doesn't suffer these same issues, and generally I don't like to judge shows based on their rating but seeing it is the lowest rated of the five I am quite worried for it now :/ 7/10
Tian Guan Cifu Special ✔
　Mini Review: The animation is gorgeous, but I honestly just think this series isn't really for me. I found the first season quite boring, and I honestly found this even more boring.. I'm not sure what it is about the show, since I usually love historical or mythology animes, but it kinda just feels like eye candy sometimes. The opening is also beautiful, the song itself and the visuals, but the plot just isn't interesting to me at all honestly. 4/10.

[From Partner 2: ImagineBrkr]
Wan Sheng Jie 3 ✔
　Mini Review: Super enjoyable just as the last seasons- however I did enjoy the previous two a bit more. Either way though, it was nice to have a more chill and relaxed season after what happened in season 2. Also, the new characters introduced this season definitely made the show much more lively and fun- can't wait to see how they handle them all next season ^^ 8/10
Wei, Kanjian Erduo La! ✔
　Mini Review: A nice, short and sweet ONA. The art style is very nice, it looks so soft and cute and fits the show perfectly. The main couple were cute, there were a few tropes (mainly with how Miao acts) that I wasn't a fan of, but I'd say overall I liked it, definitely not a new favourite or anything but it's a pretty fun and solid watch. I think I would've liked this more if the side characters got more screentime, like Jin Zhu- definitely would've loved to see more of her but I'm not super shocked I didn't seeing it's a BL. Solid 6/10, not bad, enjoyable, but also just not really for me.
Rail Romanesque ✔
　Mini Review: The only positive thing I can actually say about this anime is that the ending songs were nice, this anime was definitely directed to a certain crowd that I'm definitely not part of. The girls look incredibly young and are constantly fanserviced, definitely one of my least favourite things an anime can do- not to mention it's like they picked one gimmick for each character and made it their entire personality. I swear every single scene that green girl is in she's talking about bugs, like I know it's quite a large cast for such a short anime but surely it shouldn't be hard to give the characters more of a personality rather than reducing them all to a gimmick. Honestly overall, it just feels like uninspired slop. It doesn't feel like a shred of love was put into this anime, and you can tell. 1/10
Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai! 5 ✔
　Mini Review: I really don't get why this season is the lowest rated, and I was absolutely wrong to judge it by that- it's an amazingly good step up from the previous two!! Shi Miao got her screentime back and the comedy was great the entire season. I found each episode hilarious and it's honestly just left me really hoping we'll get a sixth season with the same level of quality. 9/10

[From Partner 3: Nastusia]
Wu Shan Wu Xing (2020) ✔
　Mini Review: Not really for me sadly, I wasn't a big fan of the art style and I found that it made it hard to take some of the scenes seriously.. I also just wasn't super interested in the plot, it just kinda failed to drag me in. Despite the art style, there were some scenes where I felt I was enjoying it a bit more and it was starting to interest me but it never fully went through with it and got me interested. 4/10
Perfect Blue ✔
　Mini Review: I honestly have no Idea what to say about this one other than I absolutely loved it, it did such an amazing job at having the viewer unable to tell what was real and what wasn't. The art style was so aesthetically pleasing but also so disturbing, matching the tone perfectly. I'm just so shocked at how it was so mind boggling and trippy the entire time, yet somehow it all makes perfect sense by the end once everything is pieced together, this might honestly be my new favourite anime film, 10/10
Akira ✔
　Mini Review: Started this film hoping it'd be less mind fucky than Perfect Blue, and whilst it was I feel like it was more confusing but I managed to figure it out at the end. I'm pretty sure this is the first 80s anime I've watched, so I was pleasantly surprised by how amazing the animation was. It's a solid 10/10 for me, and I'm super interested in checking out the manga after the amount of people I saw saying it's miles better than the film
Lutu Weiji! Sheng Freya Hao Tebie Shijian ✔
　Mini Review: Not really for me, the animation and characters are cute, but that's about it. The plot was kinda boring, and it just didn't interest me much at all. I don't really have much else to say about it honestly, just not my cup of tea. I've watched a good handful of these honkai impact mini animes and they all feel identical to me. Maybe it's because I never got super into honkai and these animes are made for the fans, but I feel like it'd be better for hoyo if they made these more enjoyable for non-fans of the games to try and entice more people into actually playing their games. 3/10

[From Partner 4: trojangirl12]
Bananya ✔
　Mini Review: I've seen Bananya around a lot, so I figured it was finally time to watch his show. I absolutely get his popularity, he's so cute and so is his show! His meows sounded quite deep though, and it really threw me off. Massive shock to check the voice actor and find out it's Eren Jaeger. All the different Bananyas were super cute, I had no idea there were so many!! My favourite was definitely Bananya-ko, but Kuro Bananya and Kenaga Bananya were super fun to watch aswell. The narrator definitely made it alot easier to understand what was going on, and honestly other than the shockingly deep meow for the main Bananya I don't have anything to complain about. Solid 7/10 for me, a super cute and fun short.
Shiguang Dailiren Special: Xiaoyao Sanren de Weituo ✔
　Mini Review: What a complete disservice to Link Click honestly. I only watched this now as I misread the air dates and thought it aired during Season 1 and was supposed to be watched in the middle of season 1, only realised I was wrong afterwards. Luckily none of this spoils the main show, but either way. God. It really was just bad. It's tagged as a comedy yet isn't funny at all, the random IRL segments aren't charming or funny either, and the chibi art style honestly might just be the nail in the coffin. Not to mention the art style randomly turning realistic out of nowhere for one second wasn't really cool either.. I get it's chibi and I really don't mind chibi stuff, but this time around all the characters kinda just looked like kids rather than it just being a chibi artstyle. Maybe if the main show wasn't so great I wouldn't be so critical towards this, but it honestly just feels like an insult to Link Click. Definitely a 1/10 for me.
Aoi Hana ✔
　Mini Review: I didn't really enjoy this one honestly, which kinda shocked me seeing as I usually love drama and girl love animes. The drama was just honestly quite boring, it was really hard to get actually interested in the plot and the whole show just felt like a bit of a drag to watch. I wasn't really interested by any of the characters, not to mention I was expecting the yuri would be between the two girls on the cover, so I was kinda disappointed that the show overall just felt way more focused on the whole kinda love triangle thing going on with Fumi, Yasuko and Kyouko and then Akira was just kinda in a "helping my friends feel better" role the entire show. Overall just kinda disappointing, and kind of a waste of 4 hours. 4/10.
Cool Doji Danshi ✔
　Mini Review: I absolutely loved this anime so much, I wasn't expecting it to be my kinda show when I started it, so I was really pleasantly surprised!! I don't really have any experience with iyashikei anime, but I feel like it did its job perfectly! It was so fun and relaxing to watch, the 11 minutes per episode format was perfect for the show and each character was so cute and charming. It did such a great job at highlighting the silly mistakes of daily life, both openings and endings were amazing and watching the five guys all slowly become closer and closer as friends was so sweet. Super disappointed this doesn't have a second season, I'd absolutely love to see more of the guys' silly mistakes. A fun, relaxing and enjoyable 10/10 for me :D

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[From Partner 1: Campiz06]

Aura: Maryuuin Kouga Saigo no Tatakai
　Mini Review: The way this movie started out really threw me off to how the rest of the anime played out. I really felt for both of the main characters. The emotions ran deep with this one. I feel like the emotional conflict the characters were experiencing was relatable. While this anime didn’t have a lot of chaos or feel like a roller coaster, it had meaning attached to it which made it well worth the watch.
Burn the Witch #0.8
　Mini Review: I thought it was very good!! The animation was very pretty to look at and I appreciate all of the colors in this anime. For how short this single episode was, I feel like soooo much happened. I grew an emotional attachment to the back story of the characters and was on the edge of my seat with all of the twists and turns. I would love to watch a 12+ episode TV series of Burn the Witch.
Fukigen na Mononokean
　Mini Review: THIS ANIME WAS SO PRECIOUS. Awhhhh. All of the yokai absolutely stole my heart. This anime reminded me a lot of Natsume Yuujinchou. Their interactions and backstories were so touching. The hairball was the cutest freaking ball of fluff, oh my goodness. Another plus is that Abeno’s voice actor is one of my favorites. The underworld looked so pretty too! The animation during that part reminded me a lot of Mononoke. This anime makes me wish I could see yokai. I am super excited for the next season!
Yumedamaya Kidan
　Mini Review: For starters, I thought Kotarou was a very cool character. I love his design and how mysterious he is. The little creature was very odd, but he made me laugh towards the end. This anime as a whole was interesting, but I feel like too much was packed into such a short timeframe. Naho’s feelings were all over the place, but I feel like that’s fair for a fifth grade girl. Jun was adorable and his dream seemed like so much fun. I loved the colors. All in all, it was fine.

[From Partner 2: Kristiwazhere]
Chuumon no Ooi Ryouriten (1993)
　Mini Review: For this review, I have previously seen the 1958 and 1991 versions of this anime, so I can’t help but compare it to the others while I type this. I felt that this version was much more comical rather than scary. However, I did appreciate how much more screen time the cats had in this one! The animation felt very magical as well. I feel like I would recommend this version to a kid, whereas I would recommend 1991 to someone older and then 1958 for anyone who loves a black and white classic. No matter the age though, it is still worth the watch!
Fuuma no Kojirou: Yasha-hen
　Mini Review: I had a difficult time watching this one. It felt like it was never going to end. As I watched this, it felt like I was constantly missing something. The action was super dramatic and all over the place. It was very difficult for me to keep up with what was going on in the storyline. I genuinely don’t even understand what I just watched. Maybe I had to read the manga before watching this one? Not sure.
Momochi-san Chi no Ayakashi Ouji
　Mini Review: It was unbelievably difficult trying not to compare this anime to Kamisama Kiss. So many similarities. Putting that opinion aside, I really loved the side characters. A lot. The animation was stunning as well. So smooth, so many pretty colors. While I came for the romance, I left for the story. I just wish the romance was more romance-y. The story and side characters made up for it though. I am looking forward to reading the manga!
Oemojisangjuui
　Mini Review: I have been looking forward to watching this anime since it released and I am sad to say that I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped to. My favorite parts were the intro (shout out to ATEEZ) and the singing. Hyung Suk‘s singing voice is absolutely beautiful. WOW. I could listen to that voice all day. Outside of those bits, there was just too much bullying and negative energy in my opinion. It also seemed like there was no effort in clearing up simple misunderstandings. It seemed like this anime just revolved around fighting and nothing more.

[From Partner 3: MegaManBK7]
Kekkai Sensen: Ousama no Restaurant no Ousama
　Mini Review: HAHAHAHAHAHA. THAT WAS SO FUNNY. Zapp and Leo were absolutely SENDING me. All of the characters were so funny in this episode and I was dying of laughter throughout the episode. I wasn’t expecting much either, because I didn’t like the series itself very much. I also appreciate that this episode actually had conflict as well, because it just added to all of the chaos. The creatures who ran the restaurant looked super cool as well! This was great. The time flew by quick while watching it. I wish it lasted longer.
Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita.
　Mini Review: THAT WAS SO CUTE. Oh how I wish this was a 12+ episode TV series!! The merman was absolutely hilarious. Ohmygoodness. This anime had me laughing so hard. He was just so sweet too. Even though this was so short, there was just the right amount of background and development. I grew an emotional attachment to the story and characters. In my opinion, it had the perfect amount of comedy, romance, and serious moments. I had the biggest smile on my face after it was all said and done.
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!
　Mini Review: The animation was absolutely gorgeous!! The colors were stunning and the entire flow was beautiful. Aside from that though, I didn’t like this anime as much as I had hoped to. In my opinion, all of the characters were very over the top and every interaction felt overdramatic. It also felt like too many mini storylines were taking place all at once. I felt unattached from this anime.
Wooser no Sono Higurashi
　Mini Review: WHAT A MESS. HAHAHA. I thought this was going to be a children’s show. Wooster’s voice cracked me up, I cannot even begin to explain why. He is such a mess. I love him. The animation fit the comedy very well. I also LOVED the ending theme. I had lots of fun dancing to it at the end of every episode. The references gave me so much joy as well. This was a fun watch!

[From Partner 4: SunflowerDaisho]
Bakemonogatari Recap
　Mini Review: I really enjoyed this, which comes as a surprise to me. I didn’t like Bakemonogatari when I first watched it. The episodes felt like they dragged on, in my opinion. I thought this recap episode did a very good job of summarizing the events that took place between the crab and the snail. Dare I say, it made me want to give the series another try. This recap episode pulled me in with the retelling of the two stories. The animation was all over the place as usual with this series, which I really enjoyed. They did a good job with this one. I think this is exactly what I needed to pull me back into this franchise.
BT21 Universe Animation
　Mini Review: That was super cute! I wish I knew more about the BTS members before watching it, but it was still enjoyable going in blind. Everyone’s story was very heartfelt and pulled me in. The characters were so fun and I loved all of the colors in the animation. Short and sweet! I kind of want to maybe possibly try properly stanning BTS now too, rather than just knowing a few of their songs. Just from what I saw in some comments, these may have been inspired by true events in each member’s backstory? Awhh. I am looking forward to seeing where their BT21 adventures go!! I also had no idea these Line characters were based on BTS which is quite funny to me. Their designs are freaking adorable.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
　Mini Review: I LOVED THIS SO MUCH. The mysteries and the scandals were so exciting to gradually uncover. The characters and storyline had so much depth! This series continued to create more questions as tiny answers were given. The animation for this anime is soooo pretty. I have felt like I have been living in another world (this anime) for the past two days and now that it is over I feel lost. I have the first volume of the light novels delivering tomorrow because this anime absolutely captivated me. I am so excited for the second season!
Ryo
　Mini Review: Dang. That was sad. It started off strong, but I feel like the ending was wrapped up much too quickly. I think this would have gotten a much better rating if it had a longer length in order to have an ending that didn’t feel so rushed. The cat was extremely adorable. I really liked Ryouma and the girl (I think her name was Oriyo?), because they had a lot of personality that radiated off their characters. I liked where things were going with Ryo’s character development as well. I feel like it was worth the watch.

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SheyCroixApr 11, 5:36 PM

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#229

MidnightCielo

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SheyCroixApr 12, 8:05 AM

Dec 9, 2024 8:27 AM

#230

FrusDiplo

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: December 31, 2024

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: killy_dima]

Show By Rock!!
　Mini Review: Pretty standard idol show. There isn't really anything that distinguishes Show By Rock that much from other idol shows. There is a bit of drama interspersed throughout, but in my opinion, it felt forced as a means for the anime to try and show that it's different from all the other idol anime because it has more drama between the characters. Unfortunately, the anime did not give enough ammunition for me to really care that much about the narratives being produced.
Suzume no Tojimari
　Mini Review: Many reviewers have criticized this movie as an example of Makoto Shinkai becoming repetitive, but to me, the movie indicates just why that formula works so much. Just like Shinkai's previous works, this movie dives deep into a theme of life and death, interspersing the dramatic supernatural with the mundane to really appreciate the resolution of the plot and the emotional depth that it brings. Combined with simply one of the best visuals I've seen in any anime, I definitely consider it a masterpiece, even if it is a bit formulaic.

[From Partner 2: GracefulOnion]
Kaijuu 8-gou
　Mini Review: Kaijuu 8-gou is a weird mixture of Attack on Titan and Boku no Hero Academia, given its heroic quirks of transforming into gigantomorphs. Besides that, it is just your garden-variety shounen series. Besides this mixture, the characters and storyline aren't all too different from the standard shounen templates. I cannot name a single character in the sense that I could name characters in the two other series I just mentioned. I would suggest only watching if you're really into shounen and want to look at the action only; do not expect good character design here.
Spy x Family Movie: Code: White
　Mini Review: Code White continues the examples that make Spy x Family such an engaging series, with the dual storylines of family and action continuing to support the series. Indeed, the only reason why I didn't rate it a 10 like all the other items of this series is that the movie is technically filler, and thus, the comedy isn't quite as strong. At this point, though, it is nitpicking; if you liked Spy x Family, you'll still enjoy watching this movie.

[From Partner 3: Bern_stein]
Kuuchuu Buranko
　Mini Review: I honestly have no idea why I continued watching this anime. Sure, the avant-garde elements are decent, but the intentionally jarring animation that feels like a 2D persona's attempt at modelling the third dimension distracted me from really enjoying this series. I also feel like the series is trying to be funny, but it's really hard to laugh looking at the odd fetishes pictured via that odd animation. It's probably best enjoyed with LSD because otherwise, it's just not cutting it.
Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo
　Mini Review: This movie, while not Makoto Shinkai's best work, still carries the hallmark of what makes a Shinkai movie great. Namely, the breathtaking visuals, stirring soundtrack, and utilizing fantasy settings to examine the human condition are all there. However, Shinkai hasn't yet figured out at this stage how to create compelling characters in this movie, and so while the overall story and scenery looks fantastic, the characters aren't as inspired.

[From Partner 4: Jokobo]
AKB0048
　Mini Review: This is a very interesting premise of an idol show, as it essentially transplants its formula into a more sci-fi setting. That kind of creativity does help its charm, and I feel like it carries a Space Jam kind of vibe but uses the AKB0048 idols instead of NBA players. Unfortunately, in the actual idol scenes, the animation gives way to this weird, uncanny-valley 3D effect that does not sit well with me. Still pretty fine though.
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
　Mini Review: Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san is another anime that fits the list of "generic romcom with a twist'. In this case, the twist is that the main love interest is Russian. While I do like her characterization enough to keep watching, I don't think this anime does enough to distinguish itself beyond its premise to earn a higher score than a 6/10.

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SheyCroixApr 11, 6:43 PM

Dec 9, 2024 8:48 AM

#231

Otaku_baka_dsk

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🍰 Assigned Workshop: #3

🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: January 16, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: Rinarin]

Kimi dake ni Motetainda.
　Mini Review: Maybe the love story we got was the friends we made all along...This type of anime is the reason why I always check for voice actors before watching. If the anime is bad atleast their voices will entertain me, this one is no exception but when it came to second half even they couldn't save this forsaken colorful crap.
Inu-Ou
　Mini Review: It really took me by surprise how they implemented modern rock music into the ancient japanese setting. Such a peculiar choice of elements indeed but maybe that's what made this an interesting watch! Sometimes it felt like dororo and other times it felt like any other music anime but nonetheless it was one of kind of experience.
Obey Me! Season 2
　Mini Review: Watching this makes me to want to pick up the game again but it's so exhausting to do so. It's fun to see these brothers do silly things. I like that other characters also got to appear in this season. Oh and let's not forgot Luci also got his own episode to shine lol
Bai Niao Gu
　Mini Review: Such a serene art style, a place where I wouldn't mind getting lost. Story was so random and I didn't really catch the point of it till I read the synopsis. Well I'm just dumb like that hehe. The music and the art style made it worth the watch though.

[From Partner 2: rosemagic]
Mask Danshi wa Koishitakunai noni
　Mini Review: Ah yes our favourite trope of insecure uke and bullying teasing seme. It does have that typical heart throbbing moments but still considering how the starting was, I'm might be bit of a prick here, it was so forced (literally) how they got together. Well that's bl for you I guess.
Bakuten!!
　Mini Review: Ah yes, the cast full of dreams and hopes, the power of friendship, etc, etc, ah to be young! I have no idea how rhythmic gymnastics works but this show displayed it beautiful imo. To be frank it's one of the few sports anime that I watched the whole performances completely without averting my eyes, it was very elegant and beautiful. And the cast was just chef's kiss! I can't help but think of how the first four team members are Fontaine men (& Ororon) lol
Haikyuu!! Movie: Gomisuteba no Kessen
　Mini Review: Haah it takes an anime to make me care and cry about a sport that I'm neither interested in nor know a thing about! Especially the second set, it kept me at the edge of my seat and more Kuroo crumbs yay! I regret not watching this in the theatre. T^T
Kaichuu!
　Mini Review: Could have passed as shounen sports anime (if you squint hard maybe romance too) with main genre being slapstick comedy. But the said comedy could have made me laugh if it didn't centre around the weird fetish. Tbh it did have the potential to be a typical shounen comedy, such a shame. Seems like it was just made for promoting the manga.

[From Partner 3: foxxykat1223]
Bucchigiri?!
　Mini Review: If only they made the MC guy less of a jerk a few episodes before instead of waiting till the last episode, this would have been an awesome anime. I mean look at how many interesting elements it has a brilliant fusion between Middle East and Japanese Lore, Delinquents, a bunch of cool characters, etc (ofc we won't include Arajin and Mahoro, they are the eyesore that made this anime look bad). Well, I did ended up liking this anime as I did like everything else other than Arajin and his endless simping. Would have been great if he wasn't the MC.
Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen
　Mini Review: It feels like a mix of Magi Kingdom of Magic and Harry Potter. The fight scenes were good but mostly predictable. Both the op and ed are banger, especially the ed reminds me prefect night by LE SSERAFIM.
Wan Sheng Jie 3
　Mini Review: Wow what's with the chinese himbo big bros voiced by Nakamura Yuuichi lmao!!? The kind that drives you nuts but you can't help but adore them for their dorkiness. Well another great season with lots of laughter with the silly gang. Haa but people like Momo are true horror though!
Wan Sheng Jie 4
　Mini Review: I like that we get to know more about the character's families and I like that they new make friends. That part was good to watch. It gave us a little more info of everyone. But 4 min is not enough to cover everything well but still it was enjoyable. I loved Lily's rebel phase and a few crumbs of Nick's past!

[From Partner 4: thegoishady]
Romantic Killer
　Mini Review: This show reminds me why romance especially harem is not my thing. I don't know what satire or parody it was of but it's still the same harem anime in which every single character have never met a decent person in their life other than the MC. And girl does blabbers a lot, I can hear my brain cells popping.
Kaijuu 8-gou
　Mini Review: Kind of feels like one punch man but Kafka is too much of a himbo compared to Saitama, oh he's such a silly and precious guy lol. Shinomiya slayed with her action skills, it's fun to watch a lively but strong girl. Oh let's not forget about Vice captain Hoshina, he had some cool moments too.
Undead Girl Murder Farce
　Mini Review: First of all what a banger OP, there were few episodes where I just opened my eyes and vibed to the op and went back to closing my eyes as there was nothing much going on other than blabbering non-stop for whatever reason. I did like how they included the mythical creatures like vampire, werewolf, Oni, etc and try to shed some light on the discrimination they face (?)The only problem for me is that they are trying to juggle through so many things at a single time and not giving a proper closure to any of it. Maybe it could have been entertaining if they at least didn't drag it with unnecessary long chats.
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan: Kanketsu-hen
　Mini Review: I actually watched it's sequel first and then this, no wonder I got so confused when watching the sequel, but as always they speak too fast that I had to double check everytime whether I increased the playback speed. It was funny as always with quirky jokes and slapstick comedy. I particularly liked that 'yare yare' joke, that one never gets old.

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SheyCroixApr 11, 4:12 PM

Dec 9, 2024 9:11 AM

#232

Marzipan-Goose

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226

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🍰 Assigned Workshop: Group #07

🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 18, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: February 6, 2025

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: CsillaLoli]

[Started: Dec 18][Finished: Dec 18] Haikara-san ga Tooru Movie 1: Benio, Hana no 17-sai
　Mini Review: I'm so glad I picked this movie, otherwise I don't think I would ever have found it. I definitely loved the main character and think that if I was in that time I would do what she did. From the beginning I was hoping I wasn't going to cry and in a way I didn't but it was pretty emotional until the twist (which I was expecting). But immediately after watching this I just thought wow now I NEED to watch the second one.
[Started: Dec 20][Finished: Dec 20] Majo no Tabitabi
　Mini Review: There was a certain concept that I liked about this show even if it wasn't meant to be that way. I liked how although Elaina was the main character, each episode even though we were following her she felt like the side character. Even if we were following her story it was really everyone else who were the important characters. And what a bummer that its been four years and there hasn't been a second season yet, being left with that cliff hanger like that. I liked how we didn't see just the growth of Elaina but almost everyone she met.
[Started: Dec 20][Finished: Dec 20] Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! Wai Zhuan: Mo Xiang Wang
　Mini Review: You know what I was not expecting this to be a little bit of a tear jerker. This little red bean really has some big adventures and a life lesson. And compared to what I normally like, I liked having a different animation style, it was cute and really refreshes the idea of why I like anime so much. Obviously for the anime that it is, random funny moments in serious times is nice to lighten the mood.
[Started: Dec 20][Finished: Dec 20] Dai Mahou Touge
　Mini Review: I thought that this was a randomly funny show. And especially the dub version really reminded me of the dub version of Ghost Stories. I am writing this two days after watching it, but I liked how I thought I knew the main character and then BOOM, she's not who she acts to be. I feel like there aren't enough shows where a woman character can scare people into following them, or I might just not be seeing them. But I definitely think that there should be more of them and not in the harem sense too.

[From Partner 2: MickeyMinaj]
[Started: Jan 1][Finished: Jan 1 ] Abciee Shuugyou Nikki
　Mini Review: I may be dumb or something but I feel like I only found out that Abciee was a guy during episode 9, cieee. I liked how it mixed in just random absurd moments and some that could be heartfelt, cieee. There's nothing too special about it, but if you ever need something fast to watch this would be it, cieee. Abciee definitely had some creative ways of figuring things out, while being an adult but still acting like a child sometimes, cieee.
[Started: Jan 2][Finished: Jan 4] Fantasia
　Mini Review: Man I love watching 90's anime: they're for sure a different perverse compared to today. And there's nothing like the animation style, I could just watch it forever. Even in general the story telling for a story like this is different unlike ones for today. The main character ends up having someone he's crushing on until he meets a magical being and then either he falls in love with them or ends up helping them. Even the enemies are more focused on having a battle rather than getting their objective done. This ends up being an anime where you see very typical tropes, but to me they end up being funny even if I know what's going to happen.
[Started: Jan 6][Finished: Jan 6] Fushigi no Kuni no Miyuki-chan
　Mini Review: I had a certain expectation of what this anime was going to be before I started it. I thought it was going to be like the typical Alice in Wonderland movie I think almost all of us know but be an anime version of it. Nope... I was wrong. It does have some similarities, but the biggest difference is that all the characters are sexier versions of their counterpart male. As in all the characters are female! Even with the differences I did enjoy seeing a different version of a story I've watched, with a different countries spin on it.

[From Partner 3: smemorato]
[Started: Jan 7][Finished: Jan 10] Akiba Meido Sensou
　Mini Review: Wow, I really wanted to watch this anime just because of one scene. Apparently that was the last 10 minutes, if that, of the last episode and even then I don't think it was the same as what I saw originally. This show really starts off with how the rest of the anime would be. Still glad I watched it, and the rating suites it just cause there's so much blood and no nudity. But get ready for yakuza in the style of maids.
[Started: Jan 30][Finished: Feb 3] Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers
　Mini Review: What kind of cursed end credit scene is this? But also Jesus reference?? I will say always interesting to see actual panel images of the show (pretty rare really only seen this and maybe like one other that did that). I will say I did partly lose interest in the anime half way through but I did somewhat regain it. In some places it seemed too fast paced and I didn't know what was going on. But finishing it I definitely think there should be another season!
[Started: Feb 3][Finished: Feb 3] Heroes
　Mini Review: Oh if only I had a little magical being that whenever I had a question/problem would send me to another time to show me the answer! As a hands on type of learner I think it'd be cool to have something like this, especially something more in depth like the Magic School Bus. It's always good to have a positive outlook in everyday life, and never give up in doing what you love. Crazy that the original Olympics didn't allow women to compete.

[From Partner 4: dianali]
[Started: Feb 3][Finished: Feb 4] Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.
　Mini Review: I don't know how to explain how I felt about this anime but I feel like it was refreshing. Even though the main character is reincarnated, that wasn't the whole plot. That's different and I didn't even know that she was reincarnated until it was said. I loved how she kept trying to make a better life for herself and along the way she made so many friends. I think if they ever came out with a second anime I'd love to see her grown up and true to herself and see how her skill evolves as she grows up and learns more about the world. I also thought that the ending theme was very fitting.
[Started: Feb 4][Finished: Feb 5] Majo to Yajuu
　Mini Review: I guess considering this came out less than a year ago I'll have to wait at least a year for the second season. I liked the animation style and I thought that they did well in how they cut off an episode. I've always been fascinated by witches, in the sense that when people didn't understand them they wanted to kill them. At least nowadays when you don't understand something you try to learn more about it before getting rid of it. The story did an okay job with backstory but I wish we new a little more about the magic organization.
[Started: Feb 5][Finished: Feb 5] Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari
　Mini Review: Well I did get into the story, but I'm so close to almost not watching the second season. It was just a bit bordering being a hentai. The main reason I'd want to continue is I don't like not finishing something when I've already started it and I want to know if he'll end up with his crush or not. I'd rate it higher if the anime stuck more to the story and not giving SO MUCH fan service (it's like 80% there to being a hentai). I am especially happy for Nefritis cause she was able to get out of her sheltered life and start becoming more confident in herself.

[From Partner 5: Cjohn2619]
[Started: Feb 5][Finished: Feb 5] Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou wo Shiranai Kamigami no Shito
　Mini Review: Well I don't know what else to say except this was extremely disappointing. I wanted to watch this anime because of one scene, come to find out it was literally from the second to last episode... Even for a reincarnation anime the main character was just entirely too over powered. He received anything and everything possible and barely did anything. There was really no plot and really the only action happened in the last two episodes. I wish there was some more depth to the story.
[Started: Feb 6][Finished: Feb 6] Kanashimi no Belladonna
　Mini Review: The animation in this was just so mystical. A sad retelling of the French Revolution with amazing animation. I loved the style of going back and forth from water color (which was beautiful) to other styles. Oh and especially around the middle where you can tell how the person who made this made changes along the way, you could see what was there before, amazing. Although the beginning was a little hard to watch (well really kind of the whole thing), it really told the story of "you get what you deserve".
[Started: Feb 6][Finished: Feb 6] Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie
　Mini Review: I guess it was pretty good, it is JJK. But I kept wondering the entire time, who the heck is Yutta?? Literally don't remember him from the show. But I do love seeing prestory stories to get more information about how characters act and why they do what they do. Love can be both a curse and a blessing!

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SheyCroixApr 12, 10:40 AM

Dec 9, 2024 10:08 AM

#233

Rinarin

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3350

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⛄️ Username: Rinarin

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🎄 Workshop Starting Date: December 09, 2024
🎄 Workshop Finishing Date: February 01, 2024

There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: foxxykat1223]

Cheating Craft
　Mini Review: This is the kind of show that doesn't try to be great, and in some ways, that makes it more entertaining. It throws logic out the window in favor of over-the-top battles and absurd techniques that make exams feel like life or death situations. There's quite a few plotholes and character development is minimal, but if you go in expecting chaos rather than coherence, there’s some fun to be had. Overall, it’s an average experience, a bit forgettable, but not entirely without charm.
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
　Mini Review: Kaguya has its moments, but it never truly hooked me. The premise, while unique at first, quickly becomes repetitive, making the comedy feel predictable rather than fresh (I had this feeling with the previous one too). The characters remain largely the same throughout, with their dynamics rarely evolving in a way that feels meaningful. While the psychological battles and narration are supposed to add to the humor, they often feel like they're trying too hard rather than being naturally funny. Overall, it's a fine watch, but not one that made me think more than that.
Sasaki to Miyano: Koi ni Kizuku Mae no Chotto Shita Hanashi.
　Mini Review: A pleasant and enjoyable OVA that doesn’t add much but still feels like a nice little bonus for fans of the series. The soft atmosphere and lighthearted interactions make it a relaxing watch, even if it doesn’t push the story forward. Visually, it maintains the charm of the main series. with it's fluffy and warm tones. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it delivers exactly what it needs to, a cozy, sweet experience.
Mask Danshi wa Koishitakunai noni
　Mini Review: I found this one to be very average (and I think that's me being lenient). the characters didn’t do much to help my enjoyment since their interactions felt quite shallow but I did enjoy the voice acting quite a bit. Somehow although the story is quite short, thus any potential character development felt a bit forced, by the end of it, it somehow felt like it took ages to finish lol. Visually, while it wasn’t terrible, it didn’t stand out in any way either. I am actually curious for the manga but not to sure if the anime did a good advertisement of it, I think it did the opposite and I'm just curious to see if the manga is any better.

[From Partner 2: Otaku_baka_dsk]
Oemojisangjuui
　Mini Review: Lookism is very good on the eyes (and ears, really like the OP!), but the constant presence of bullying made it a bit hard to sit through at times. While the story had its moments, the darker themes felt tougher to watch in the anime compared to the webtoon, which was easier to digest. Despite its flaws, the show wasn't bad, but the general darkness and negativity in the story does need a particular mood to watch it. Also, I love Jay, I can watch it for him alone (and he doesn't even have many scenes lol).
Kagami no Kojou
　Mini Review: I started reading the book for this a bit before the movie and I gotta say it feels similar but also different. The film handles sensitive topics like loneliness and trauma with care, making the characters’ struggles feel genuine and relatable. There's this mix of realism and fantasy that makes it quite engaging even if predictable at times. Still, the emotional weight and solid pacing kept me invested throughout. Overall, it was an enjoyable watch!
Neppuu Kairiku Bushi Road
　Mini Review: This was on the quite average side for me. Weirdly enough, although quite boring in general and with a tad crappy characters, it didn't have any weird issues with its plot closure. The animation and action sequences were okay, but the story and characters felt underdeveloped (well, i'm being lenient here). It wasn’t a bad watch, but it didn’t leave any lasting impact either. Just an average anime that doesn't stand out and I will really need notes to remember what happened in it.
Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Koujou
　Mini Review: Maboroshi was fine, but it didn’t leave much of an impact to me. Animation and atmosphere wise it feels like a great one to watch, there's this beautifully crafted world to show there, but the story felt a bit too mixed up for the length (why the random romance bits? just do the rest!). While the film does have some interesting themes, the characters were quite meh to me and annoying behaviour wise. Honestly, now that I am writing this I feel how pointless some parts were even more. Beautiful audiovisually and it had its moments, but overall, it felt like a 6/10—good enough to watch, but not memorable enough to revisit.

[From Partner 3: rosemagic]
Wan Sheng Jie 2
　Mini Review: I don't know why I delayed going to the second season of this so much when I really enjoyed the first one too. It really was lovely and one of the few amazing shorts I've found. I think the short format really makes all the skits shine even more than they would in a full length show. The characters are all just lovely (honestly both their character writing but the visuals too!) but Abu is just too adorable for me, by being there all the time lol. I really need to watch the rest of this and not delay the next seasons this time cause this show is just such a relaxing, sweet, lighthearted experience that feels so fresh with the genre mix (mythology, vampires AND fantasy??).
Cool Doji Danshi
　Mini Review: I think I did well to skip this seasonally and binge it now cause I don't think I could have felt that one episode of this would be enough! I was looking forward to it cause it felt it would cater to me with the adult guy cast and the slice of life aspect but it was even better than I expected. Very warm, comfy and silly at the same time, which made it feel so relaxing and honestly it made my whole weekend better after a tiring week. Loved the characters, their banter, the comedy, the emotional moments, everything! I think I really need to check out the manga for this.
K: Seven Stories Movie 5 - Memory of Red - Burn
　Mini Review: Oh, K Memory of Red my beloved! You skipped adapting some of my favourite scenes from the manga version but I will forgive you cause everyone is super pretty. The story is the same but I loved watching everyone animated, even if the flashy GoHands animation did blind me at times, at least it wasn't as weird as the latest animation projects from them. Honestly, HOMRA has some great parts but this part explains what brought them closer and a lot of the main story motivation. Definitely a must watch for a K fan and even if not, it does feel like a nice little side story
Inuyashiki
　Mini Review: I feel like this would make a better movie for me because as a series it tired me quite a bit. I am much more lenient with this kind of story when it's in a movie format. It could be the voice acting which felt like a movie's, plus the simplistic plot of "we are both monsters now but look at us using it differently, one being the hero and one being the villain" but at times it felt like it tries to overexplain what they are doing, when it was obvious from the first episode. Honestly I did like the premise, don't get me wrong (scifi drama psychological - what's not to like), but I feel the execution kinda bored me. I felt no curiosity about the characters and it might be what made me bored. One thing I quite liked however was the cheesy party of what happened with Mari and her manga. I love cheesy bits like that. Still, even if it felt average, I kinda like feel like it was worth having watched it and knowing about it, even as a "oh this is by the gantz creator, this makes sense".

[From Partner 4: thegoishady]
Megane na Kanojo
　Mini Review: So, I have to say this looks like a dating sim adaptation on the outside, which made me feel like it would be super boring (but picked it cause it was short) and guess what, it is super boring but it's a manga adaptation instead. Although it's easy to watch with quite the lighthearted and sweet romance it has, the bland characters and the overall glasses theme (that doesn't really help) balance that out and bring it back to the average. I think the voice acting, altough not too great, is what made me keep watching since it has some VAs I quite enjoy so it's always nice to listen to their older works. Overall, a rare megane themed anime but an average one too...
Gakkou no Kaidan: Kubinashi Rider!! Shi no Noroi
　Mini Review: This might be the one show/special everyone tells you to watch as a dub and ofc I did! Although I don't know much about the show, I feel I can undestand its cult following now and why everyone recommends the dub. This episode standalone was otherwise okay (though it made little sense even within its own standalone story) but the script elevated its comedy so much more. I can't tell if it was improvised or on purpose written like that but it honestly made some bits funny that would otherwise just be very normal parts of the nonsensical episode. The horror might not have been the main element here, like it was intended, but I definitely had fun!
Yoshimaho
　Mini Review: I am conflicted, as shown by my average rating of this, cause I have to consider some parts I really like and some parts that always make me do an 180. On one hand I LOVE the voice actors here and listening to them is usually heaven (and it was here too in a way). On the other hand, the first person-dummy head recording (i assume)-vr kind of experience is killing me. I do like it in media at times (i mean i don't mind first person games obviously and anime with some fp scenes are fine) but asmr with this kind of viewing is a no at times. Though it would have made me curious for the game, since I don't mind it there, I love otome and dating sims and the VAs are chef's kiss, BUT I don't thinkg it would work for this particular one cause I really don't like being a toddler. Conflicting feelings here.
BT21 Universe Animation
　Mini Review: It's really tough reviewing shorts like this, since I really don't have much to say about characters and plot, HOWEVER, this one isn't one of those. Outside the cute visuals (both 2d and 3d!) of this and the great sound (voice and music), there's some great attention to details here. Everything is so incredibly expressive and honestly these tiny shorts make you feel like there could be a a lengthier movie to compliment BT21. Quite a few episodes bring forth so many feelings (one episode goes to a super sad backstory then the next one gives you the happiest news) and are of such different tags/genres and they are only 2 min long, something which makes me wonder how full length episodes can't even make you remember them somtimes. Honestly this is worth a watch! Cute, nice animation, short!

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[From Partner 1: RenxKentaro]

Heroine Tarumono! Kiraware Heroine to Naisho no Oshigoto
　Mini Review: Having an idol anime that mainly consists of a semi-outside perspective is a somewhat fresh take on the genre, but ultimately this is more or less just your standard Doing Your Best genki energy type of show. Because of the outsider dynamic it does lose a bit of its' own ability to center its focus, but it does a fine enough job with what it wanted to do anyway. Music by Honeyworks was good, at least in the sense that I can recognize that it's well composed for catchiness, but wouldn't be something I'd blast in the car.
Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
　Mini Review: Wonderful movie. As an adaptation of a folk tale it does wonders for expanding the concept into a two hour movie while also feeling like it's solely about the source material, for the most part. The storybook art style is truly one of a kind and full of personality. I do have one criticism with this movie, however: the last third of the movie sort of detracts from the patriarchal criticism that the movie was carrying up to that point, mainly through the addition of a certain character, but also through the adherence to the folk tale's ending.
Arata naru Sekai: World's/Start/Load/End
　Mini Review: Looking into things, apparently this is a piece of a larger media franchise that requires reading other pieces of media to actually understand what's going on in the story, which severely limits the accessibility of the story to someone like me, who only wanted to watch the 30 minute OVA. Regardless, what we have at least lays the foundation for something interesting, what with the world being caught in a day-long time loop and us following time travelers sent to the future past the loop. I was a bit caught off guard by how casual the group sent to the future took things, considering they're sent to the future for some broad undefined purpose and they just kind of treat things like an after school outing. Then someone breaks their phone that somehow breaks some sort of time cycle, I think? And then they're taken to a screening of a movie that looks similar but not to the events we just watched, or so I'm assuming. It leaves a lot of the pieces to understanding it out, which is what I'm assuming reading the rest of the franchise would piece together, but that's just not the work I'm willing to do to properly appreciate this.
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
　Mini Review: I can very much tell what kind of theme this show is going for: it displays the system of abuse that the main character has had to endure, and slowly allow them to come into themselves as a person with their own agency; all of this I see and appreciate. I don't even mind it being within the context of an arranged marriage, but even though the MC's arc is essentially her trying to be more like a yamato nadeshiko by her own means, it's still leaning credence towards the supposed importance of the yamato nadeshiko lifestyle, which feels off to me. As a whole, I think the flaw with at least this first season was that there wasn't enough establishment of the complexities behind the conflict, all we really have is cartoon villains who want to use her like a macguffin, savior factions who we automatically assume to be in the right, and the confusing alignment of a couple characters in the finale. This all to say, I think there's promise of something interesting here, but things could stand to be more dynamic, in my opinion.

[From Partner 2: Ariies_]
Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA
　Mini Review: Glad I had the chance to revisit this series, as at least the first episode was worth watching for having a short mystery underlying it that made do for a single episode case that fits into a typical Moriarty arc. It also made sure to include the typical tiptoeing around the Sherlock v Moriarty rivalry into its plot. The second episode, however, was pretty much inconsequential filler, made annoying by the stereotypically 'head over heels' women.
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - To Make Everyone Happy With My Singing
　Mini Review: It's been awhile since I've watched this series, so it's interesting in retrospect that they essentially made a recap of the entire series immediately after the series finished airing and the story was shut closed and finished. Was nice to at least revisit some of the sakuga moments, but if I wanted to actually re-experience this, just rewatching the series probably would've served me better. Also wasn't a fan of Matsumoto providing commentary in a way to immediately undercut certain dramatic moments, but what can you do.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... Voice Drama
　Mini Review: Sometimes you'll get a voice drama collection that ends up being a whole side story or a collection of side stories with variable amounts of unseriousness to enjoy, but this is not one of them. It's essentially all of the side characters reciting their story arcs from the childhood section of the series from their perspective, and as that's literally all there is to it, it was pretty boring and unmemorable. However, Catarina's episode being read by a vocaloid to represent the snake was unexpected, and gave me one chuckle.
Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season: Minitodo Gekijou
　Mini Review: What I enjoyed most from this collection were the two stage play episodes revolving around Ume and Sawako, re-enacting a couple of fairy tales with Ume naturally assuming the role of the heroine and Sawako just trying her darndest. Things end up going awry in ways very true to these two characters' relationship, but with a bit more silliness to make the whole experience just a cute thing to enjoy. Then there's the third episode which surprises you with PS2 level CG, which is also paced and framed in a way I couldn't quite comprehend. I think the plot got kinda lost in that last episode, but besides that, this was good side content from the main series.

[From Partner 3: eirian_j]
Summer Ghost
　Mini Review: When media try to tackle suicide, it often has to ride the line between being hamfisted in it's message or ignorant of it's topic, versus trying to convey something actually effective, and I think this manages to fit that line well enough. I really get the sense that it understands that the problems one may face that could lead towards ideation don't have clear-cut answers, and it manages to convey the different avenues on how to deal with that in such a short runtime. That said, it's short runtime also leads it to cover these themes in a pretty broad stroke, so it lets other avenues it could've explored with it's themes to be left vague.
Sengoku Night Blood
　Mini Review: Even from this genre that is definitely not my wheelhouse, I've seen stuff that puts more effort than whatever I witnessed here. As an otome game adaptation, its' mission is simply to put the woman into as many situations with smoochable hot men as possible, and it barely manages to accomplish that much of a mission. The Sengoku warzone is merely a trifle, an inconsequential thing to deal with, judging by its subpar attention to animation and action, all in order to put the blandest woman possible into various groups of barely distinguishable ikemen with fur and fangs, and there's literally nothing else to it.
Girls Band Cry
　Mini Review: I love me a good ensemble where each member has some kind of bone to pick, and here, everybody has something to scream about, whether it's frustration with the world, themselves, or their situations. This is woven wonderfully into a story of a band coming together because they have something they want to accomplish, if only because by each of their own personalities and manifested egos, their specific goals are something that is owed unto themselves. And they struggle with it too; success isn't something that comes cheap in this show, and that's something I highly appreciate. I loved the animation direction they went with this series too, as it lends well to how creative and often unhinged every momentary outburst ends up becoming.
Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai
　Mini Review: I can see a potential for a story about finding a purpose behind creative pursuit here, as in the context of a music collective, there's potential to explore multiple avenues of it. However, I'd argue that such exploration only goes skin deep, and as such, any drama that the show wants to explore ends up seeming performative in hindsight. I was a bit disappointed by how it would often set up some kind of conflict, but then come to an answer for that conflict sooner than what the conflict is owed, and then insisting on that answer as if that's what the show is wanting to say. It wants to pretend like it has something to say but then backpedals, brushes away, or forgives whatever contention would lead to that something to have any impact. All to say, if this show wanted to better resonate, I think would've benefitted from following through on consequence rather than saying what it thinks it's answer is; show, don't tell, if you will.

[From Partner 4: Bri]
86 Special Edition: Senya ni Akaku Hinageshi no Saku
　Mini Review: For being a recap episode released sometime between the release of the first and second parts, it does it's job. Was an adequate retelling of the story beats of that first season and giving a sense of the tone of that point in the series without really diving too much into some of the more important character dialogues, except when someone had something uber relevant to say. That said, I'm glad I rewatched the first season instead of watching this to recap myself for Part 2 when I got around to it last year, as it gave me a wider scope of the story than this recap episode could've.
Kuroko no Basket 3rd Season NG-shuu
　Mini Review: With the Bluray releases of Kuroko, there has been tradition of these little shorts of taking random scenes from the series, and spinning them into a random joke like it's a 'blooper'. The appeal of bloopers are often in seeing how actors might mess up a scene while in production, which can sometimes make for fun extra content for those who like seeing behind the scenes stuff. Here, it's not even that. It's moreso the characters themselves spinning the scene into a different direction that often hammers into a running gag that the series has already established. Since this series is in it's third season, these gags have gotten so flanderized to the point where they're not particularly funny at this point, especially to me since it's been a long time since I've actually seen the proper series. Not much else to say besides these are just a collection of nose-huff worthy cringe jokes that I can't be bothered to remember the context for.
Mechano: Scientific Attack Force
　Mini Review: To summarize the whole package, this was a combination of morbidly fascinating 3DCG and shock value as punchlines, often my favorite type of Scum anime. I think my favorite section though was the screensaver-esque music video in part 2, which was trippy enough to be a vibe, and was paired with that fascinatingly uncanny 3DCG that I actually liked. Part 1's 3DCG was also in the morbid fascination realm, leaning more into morbid, what with the annoying sfx as dialogue and the racist undertones. Part 3 was by far the worst with it's crude animation, worse than crude sense of humor, nonsense shock value plot, and some of the worst foley and dialogue recordings you've ever heard.
Gunjou no Fanfare
　Mini Review: Usually with this type of show that focuses on a specific sport, activity, or other niche, the story will be a vehicle for exploring the mechanics of the niche that the show is in focus of. Not so much here, instead we're given a few characters that have wildly unique and somewhat contrived reasons for being in this field. The few that the show chooses to focus on I felt like were odd picks in the sense that the circumstances of their being here were unique, but the drive behind those reasons felt lacking. For example, the main character we start with is a former idol turned jockey, and we don't get a real sense of why he's here besides 'he really really wanted to be a jockey', despite that why being a main source of conflict for an arc. Despite all this, I think it utilizes these character traits among the cast to create a satisfying experience for the rest of the show, but either letting these arcs have more time to breathe or shifting focus in certain areas could've helped for a more cohesive experience overall.

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Dec 9, 2024 11:05 AM

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[From Partner 1: foxxykat1223]

Elfen Lied: Tooriame nite Arui wa, Shoujo wa Ikani Shite Sono Shinjou ni Itatta ka? - Regenschauer
　Mini Review: you need the original tv series before watching this. not that this special is anything out of the ordinary for a special. a lot of slice of life/ ecchi stuff with the story being kinda boring and pointless. the plot for this special is basically non existant compare to the rest of the series and kinda repeats itself. i was used to the ecchi/gore parts of the show but this didn't have any gore or payoff from it at all. NOT RECOMMENDED
Asura
　Mini Review:The movie started with the standard "cursed child trope" that reminded my of dorororo/ne zha/uni-oh. but instead of getting shown a somehow human like character who get shunned by society they show a grotesque violent monster who adapts to eating human and lashing out in order to survive. unlike the other adaptations i think this is a kind of pointless adaptation with a lot less depth about being the outcast in a society and more of a poor attempt to show how bad humans can be.
Zetsubou no Kaibutsu
　Mini Review: let me start by saying the art for this movie is not good. this hasn't stopped me from watching and liking the story. its about a girl who discovers something wrong with her body and attempts to hide it. this is more of a psychological experience than the typical horror monster story. any more would spoil it, just give it a try.
Uramichi Oniisan
　Mini Review: as an enjoyer of gintama i love when comedy takes itself in a completely unexpected way to get the audience to laugh. this was no short of that. hitting little kids with the harsh problems of adult life. kids being innapropiate and tact-less to adult and making them question "why am i here". the voice acting in this show is superb and make me LOL every time a joke needs a little extra to land. this is not a kids show, it's a comedy close to shin-chan with 0 nude and toilet humor.

[From Partner 2: Otaku_baka_dsk]
Osomatsu-san: Tamashii no Takoyaki Party to Densetsu no Otomarikai
　Mini Review: the movie start with a 10 minutes of uninterappted slice of life with a slight comedic tone about each of the sextuples. its quickly switches up to the main premise of the movie , the party. the whole movie is kind of repetitive and stuck in place and hasn't made me burst out laughing like some of the over specials. this movie is kind of a pass for me, not that worth watching
Hand Soap
　Mini Review:how did i get to this side of the internet again. i'd say in most horror anime what makes it great are the moments of "silence". let the viewer imagine what will happend and keep sound to a minimum. this one is mostly silent with a lot of close up shots and unsetteling imagry carefully interrupted with songs and ambient sound. the only problem I have is not a lot happends and its mostly some slice of life sections. definetly has potential.
Bubble
　Mini Review: reminds me a bit of shinkai makoto movies with the whole other worldly romance and all of that. the art in this one is nothing short of spactacular and the music compliments it so much. the setting about a parkour society in a destroyed tokyo was kinda neet and the cast was loveble. would have loved if it was longer.
Zunda Horizon
　Mini Review: i was expecting some blatant attempt in product placement like with a lot of the the short food anime. but instead i got to experience a lot of nonsense fun about a war between soybean (?). i have no idea who came up with it but it was a lot better animated than i expected.

[From Partner 3: Rinarin]
Usavich
　Mini Review: this was a lot more fun than i expected. the comedy just works. even with no dialouge the show is fun and with an expressive cast of characters. the show didn't feel that repetitive although it is. ill probably check the other seasons after this.
Mianhada Saranghanda
　Mini Review:having not watched the korean drama,giving a review for this is kinda difficult. it looks like they attempted to splice in a lot of the core moment of the show and i only slightly understood what the story was ment to be. not recommended if you haven't watched the show.
Artiswitch
　Mini Review:kind of the standard magical shop, attempting to help you in life with a single item. but this time it's actually done in song. didn't like the animation apart from the song parts and it was a nice twist when it also effects the witch/seller of the shop whenever she is doing the right thing.
Houkago no Pleiades
　Mini Review: magical girls advertisement for CARS?. not a lot of car content in this one. the story goes all over the place. i can barely remember the 1-dimentional after a day which is saying a lot. kinda cliche story and overall weird. maybe the tv is better but i doubt it.

[From Partner 4: rosemagic]
Ozmafia!!
　Mini Review: another short series suffering from poor writing. the dialouge is so bland and the characters are so 1 dimentional and unfun. the plot for each episode includes roaming around a school and some generic plotline including new characters almost every episode. this was definetly a boring one.
Kaichuu!
　Mini Review:I actually enjoyed this one a bit. a lot less ecchi than the expected crossdressing show with a bit of a relaxed take of romance. the comedy in some of the jokes really sold the show and I want to have more of this short series. archery in this show looks nice.
Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori
　Mini Review: this is kind of a weird one having watched yowamushi pedal. the racing aspect is a lot more grounded and feel fast flowing. some of the fog and rain parts looks like a great direction to take the plot and the minor interactions between character make for a nice comedic effect. also they have something about eggplant , not sure what that is about.
Kono Danshi, Sekka ni Nayandemasu.
　Mini Review: out of the 2 kono danshi i saw and some other BL this is currently the worst. the art is badly made and the characters are so bland and lifeless. the story feels like it goes nowhere in a span of 20 minutes. spare yourself watching this and watch Mignon or the ningyo version.

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[From Partner 1: demision]

Hataraki Man
　Mini Review: The theme of priorities in a story of the ambitious woman journalist. The shown cases are partly entertaining because of the secondary characters. Nevertheless it's worth to watch as a quite rare type of anime procedural.
Spy x Family Season 2
　Mini Review: There are less missions and more relationships between the main characters. It doesn't seem to have an effect on their personalities that makes most part of this cour to feel like a filler. I don't think it's a big problem of the show because of the comedy genre.
Spy x Family Movie: Code: White
　Mini Review: The movie capable to interest people who haven't watch the series and entertain fans. The first half contains similar gags and situations which can feel a bit secondary to original, and the second amuses with action and Anya's face animation. The plot looks similar to the cruise arc from the season 2, but the antagonist doesn't impress.
Tasogare Out Focus
　Mini Review: Interesting setting of cinema club and student hostel can engage viewers who are suspicious of the shounen-ai. However the melodramatic part feels rushed especially in the first two couples arcs. As a result the increase of storylines decreases the involvement.

[From Partner 2: mhkr]
Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!
　Mini Review: The plot about student council revival wasn't pretty interesting to me until the school fair arc goes. The lack of characters' charisma, that makes comedy part unmemorable, is supplemented with the obstacle that stimulate to follow the heroines to the end. Anyway if you like the humor and character design, this well-animated series is able to motivate to change life for the better.
Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!: Natsu da! Manabi da! Kyouka Gasshuku da!
　Mini Review: The summer special with basic summer activities, the only unusual joke is the repeated several times speech. It looks a bit calmer than the tv series and leaves space to think about the purpose of school summer vacation. In spite of a slightly different tempo it could be a fully fledged episode.
Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi
　Mini Review: The harem comedy visual novel adaptation that is extremely hard to watch. Neither the plot and humor nor the characters with their designs stand up to any criticism. I have nothing against such stories but you need to be an avid fan to watch it.
Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi: Kakaru ka? Gakuensai ni Koi no Hashi
　Mini Review: Preparing for school festival as a platform for fantasies of the main character. Dialogs are boring, fanservice is awkward and the comedy scene with kitten awakes shuny Azumanga memories with Sakaki-san (and it was not so appalling as the rest of the special). The reason to watch is just for ecchi harems farming.

[From Partner 3: Myelin_sr]
Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 2
　Mini Review: Always happy to return to G&P franchise - funny tank battles without history interpretations. Despite some kind of leapfrog in plot composition and less intrigue in the battle outcome this feature was a bit more exiting to me than the first part. The choice of jungles as battlefield and appearance of the cute "Australian" team as well as disciplined Chi-Ha-Tan somewhat diversified the action.
Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 3
　Mini Review: A sequel for fans of the franchise: quite a good timekiller with some interesting findings in the battles and "Polyushko-pole" song.
I was especially delighted with the New Year's atmosphere and the winter itself.
Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 4
　Mini Review: A good movie with constant intrigue about the winner. Even if you confidently predict one, the directing won't let you get bored.
Glad that the rumors about the exclusion of the "Pravda" team from the plot have not been confirmed.
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-hen
　Mini Review: This cour showed a real adventure on a heroic scope. Finally, there is a true meaning in the concept of "deadly dungeon", the monsters have become a real threat. Ryuu's character became more complicated, her flashback was interesting, but the rest of "harem" was comparatively boring.

[From Partner 4: Rage_Beat06]
Honoo no Mirage
　Mini Review: A surprisingly fine shounen-ai title, I wish it were more popular. The characters don't annoy with their looks or dialogues. There are a lot of references to history and mythology that can be confusing if you don't understand them. Nevertheless, the rather fascinating plot and intriguing riddles allow not to pay too much attention to it.
Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha
　Mini Review: The sequel is viewed better than tv-series in some aspects. The plot is not so hard to understand due to the decrease of complicated terminology. However the story seems to be a bit more interesting in the prequel because of a more versatile consideration of cases.
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka - Regards
　Mini Review: A good opportunity to learn about the events after the series, as well as to observe your favorite characters a little more. De jure, the OVA can be considered a fanservice, but it's done so well that I'd watch an entire series like that. Suitable for a break between mainstream/action/ecchi anime you don't want to see at the moment for some reason.
Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai: Nagisa ni Usemono Arite Senjin wa Enzen to [X] Suru
　Mini Review: Typical beach episode, but I've enjoyed watching pretty characters that I haven't seen a long time. This OVA mainly focuses on the characters Kominami and Kirisu, who are not given as much time in the series as the rest of harem. However, the events of the episode add nothing to their personalities. Rizu's bikini was the worst, Kirisu's one was the best - the only thing that can be said about this story.

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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: lostnyanko]

Artiswitch Picture Drama
　Mini Review:
I'm not going to lie, I'm not sure what I was thinking when I saw the word 'picture drama' but, the still images threw me off a little. Each episode feels a bit like a follow up from the animations and instill some sort of value into you, with very unique graphics to match the vibe, and I like that. But I feel like even just a little voice acting would have added a lot more weight to the episodes, like I can sort of imagine the voices when I'm reading it out in my head, but I would like to actually get to experience it too, you know?
Buddy Daddies
　Mini Review:
I really like how they don't try to sugarcoat the brutality of the job, the close ups of the deaths really bring you back to what kind of industry they're working at in the first place. I think the show does a good job of balancing both the wholesome, sweet side of the familial bonds while also sprinkling in the tragic backstories that shaped them to the characters they are today. Also big props to Miri's voice actor, she did a good job displaying the innocence and playfulness of a child, and her voice just fits Miri so well overall.

[From Partner 2: Malin28]
Hiyokoi
　Mini Review:
I remember the manga being pretty memorable, and watching this honestly brought back a wave of nostalgia. It's been a while since I saw the familiar older shoujo anime big ol' bug eyes. My only complaint that I have is that it should've been a whole season; they even picked out the perfect voice actors for the main characters and all. This is actually a pretty good introduction to the manga, and it definitely felt like a good potential first episode (if they continued).
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
　Mini Review:
I was honestly a bit skeptical on whether the anime could put out the same or better quality than what the manhwa has shown us, which was why I kept putting off watching this series. I'm very glad I did now. The action scenes especially were incredible, and to see what I've only seen in manhwa panels being translated into animation was ofc a gratifying experience. Especially since you can tell they focused their efforts on the fight scene choreography. I think anime-only watchers who decide to pick up the manhwa after watching this won't be disappointed. Both mediums are impeccable.

[From Partner 3: vemz21]
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
　Mini Review:
The animation is phenomenal. I think every Ghibli show has very immersive beautiful art, but I think this movie specifically is the best animated Ghibli film they ever made. They won that award for a reason. The film hits you in the first 10 mins with THE most breathtaking depiction of panic and overwhelm and immediately sets the standard for the rest of the show, which didn't disappoint of course. Once again, another immersive fantastical world for people to get lost in, but what made me enjoy it a lot was watching the character movements. There wasn't even much dialogue in the movie but the way the characters were animated could tell you so much about them: their walk, hand motions, facial expressions, etc. It's so good, ofc Miyazaki hit it out of the park once again.
Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko
　Mini Review:
I'm not going to lie, I had to force myself at times to fully get through this one. There was nothing inherently wrong about this anime, just that it is very easily forgettable. Nothing stands out; it honestly feels like they're doing the bare minimum to fill their quota in terms of animation and graphics. Incredibly basic animation, more episodes filled with more still shots and character movements feel like they've been deliberately slowed to take up more time. This wasn't really it for me.

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Kotonoha no Niwa
　Mini Review:
It was a short and sweet movie in the end. I went into this movie blind knowing nothing except the fact that this was by Makoto Shinkai, so I was expecting some philosophical themes that I couldn't really comprehend. But surprisingly, the story was laid out in a straightforward way to convey what it needed. Again, the animation is beautiful, especially in the environmental detail. I'm glad it's only 45 minutes, because then it makes it easy to rewatch again in the future.
Tadaima, Okaeri
　Mini Review:
I can't say I'm impressed with the show, but I'm not that disappointed either; just neutral I guess. I'm a manga reader, so obviously I would have some expectations when diving into this. I can see that they really did try to emulate the manga artstyle into the animation, but honestly the author has a bit of sketchy lines to her art that really ties in the cuteness to the kids which cannot be seen through animation. This is just purely my personal opinion of course, but I would have preferred slightly less highlights in the coloring in modern animation, basically gakuen babysitter-fy this show.

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[From Partner 1: AjaxTSS]

Pokemon Concierge
　Mini Review: This was a pretty decent short Pokemon ONA. The animation was a bit weird (I'm still not sure if they used some puppets or cgi for the Pokemons) but I'd say it was still nice looking. The plot is not that original or new but this short of slice of life story can be fun and it's interesting to have a focus on an human adult main character. Also it's kinda rare that a Psyduck turns out to be the main Pokemon in a Pokemon serie, even if it's a short one, so it was nice to have a focus on another Pokemon than Pikachu (even if the last episode is once again more focused on a Pikachu)
Ore dake Level Up na Ken: How to Get Stronger
　Mini Review: This is what is one of the most disliked things in anime : a recap episode. Now, I haven't yet quite finish at the time of writing this the TV serie but so far I found it pretty good. However, considering I'm watching everything within a short time period this makes this recap even less useful than it would normally be (though a recap 7 episodes in is already pretty pointless I'd say). It's also like almost every recap I know, a pale copy of the things it's summing up.
it's not terrible but that's mostly due to the quality of what it's summing up and while it does retake some of the cool scenes they are often shortened.
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
　Mini Review: I had heard about it and considering the score, I had somewhat high expectations (there has been time where I have really liked animes ranked 6.x or dropped 8.x so I don't always match with the average). But this one was indeed pretty good. Maybe the overall concept isn't that original (dungeons that appears, adventurer guilds, weak protaganist that gets a new power after nearly dying) but it is played pretty well and does have feel fresh. Also, it has giant monsters that don't look like CGI abominations like in many unfortunate cases. I have two small complaints that I don't really hold against it. The first is that it ends in a somewhat annoying place, it's not really a full cliffhanger but it's still during the setup of the probable next arc so, still not that great (but at least there is a new season going on right now, though I will probably wait for it to be over to not have to wait between episodes). The second is that I actually liked the MC's first third of the anime design more than his new one after his "transformation" (which is subjective, huh).
One Piece 3D: Mugiwara Chase
　Mini Review: The summary talk about an original story but that's being quite generous. I really think the story of chasing the hat is just an excuse of show off the CGI, which also explain why there are so many various environment in such a short episode (the chase scene in the sea, the and between the iceberg, the fall in the underwater cave, the fight in the courtyard, against sea monters and on the volcanic island, ect).
That being said, the fight and chases were decently entertaining, the cgi wasn't ugly and even if it's an excuse plot, they at least made something out of it (even if the ending is very predictable). Overall, I found it fine but nothing special.

[From Partner 2: xLunaDragon]
Tales of Gekijou
　Mini Review: This is a bunch of shorts involving various characters from the Tales Games. I have played some of those games a long time ago but I don't feel like this changed much. The episodes are all about random disconnected situations that involves random pairings of characters and don't really have any links to the games or between themselves. Still, they are short so they didn't wear out their welcomes and while they aren't super funny or anything, the sketchs are plenty watchable. The animation is pretty meh but I have seen those kind of comedy shorts still worse looking so again, it's servicable for what it does.
Meitantei Conan: Haibara Ai Monogatari - Kurogane no Mystery Train
　Mini Review: I think this movie is actually a recap of a story in the Conan anime but while I have seen a lot of dispersed Conan episodes, I haven't see this specific arc so I'm not going to be mad about the recap part. However, while the setting is actually quite cool about a murder occuring in a moving train during a mystery party, there are two issues that kinda ruined it for me. (Maybe ruined is a strong work but makes it just Decent instead of Great). First I don't really like the way they had the two plots of the "normal" murder and the Black Organization chasing Ai together, and I feel like focusing on a single one might have worked better. Second, the solution to the locked room is really disappointing. Granted, there is also the matter of the witnesses that saw nothing that's more interesting (which is still a somewhat commun tricks, but pulled in a more elaborate way). All in all, it doesn't live to the expection it gave me.
Irodorimidori
　Mini Review: I found it quite mediocre. (which I suppose is to be expected considering it's score). Maybe you could think 3 minutes episodes isn't enough to pull great plots or characters but Yama no Susume's first season (as an exemple), despite being as short, managed to do a lot better. Here, it feels very formula, one episode to introduce the group, one brainstorming episode, one episode to decide the title of the song, ect... Again the episodes are short, but I still feel like there had to have been a better way to handle the plot. Speaking of the plot, it's a pretty generic "Let's finish a song before event X". While I appreciate there was no contrived drama at the last minute, it still isn't anything new. And the characters are fine, but again, pretty standard archetypes as well.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen
　Mini Review: So, it's a good season but if feels like something is missing compared to the previous ones. In my own opinion, I think it's somewhat disappointing how the whole season leads up to a climax... that's not actually in the season. Now, if I was mad at every cliff hanger, I would be mad at most animes but this one felt worse. Perhaps because just by the title, you already know this was a "link" season between the previous one and the final arc. This doesn't make the season bad and it does adds to a lot of the characters but even so, this season didn't feel as good as the previous ones.

[From Partner 3: cornflakegod]
Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season
　Mini Review: So, I suppose as to be expected, it lived up to the hype and was pretty entertaining. I do think It was lucky I watched it after it was fully finished because this season only had basically two arcs : a 5 episode flashback and a 18(!) episode massive arc. It was pretty fun to marathon but I think it would have been a bit frustrating to have to wait a week between each part. I'm also impressed by the willigness to kill character or to apparently make a big story shift at the end (though, unfortunately, it does end on a cliffhanger). So yeah, the second season is a great follow up to the first one.
Warau Hyouteki
　Mini Review: I didn't really it. It wasn't the worst thing ever but I found it pretty mediocre. Despite being supposedly Horror, it's not really scary and just seems to pull out the standard cliche (window exploding in front of someone, a pet being killed, the villain always being hidden in the corner listening to what's happening). Oh and the random jerks attacking Akusa so she kill them is as pretty contrived way to introduce the evil spirits as well.
The final confrontation is meh, little explained about Azusa's situation except she might be possessed by hungry ghosts after being attacked earlier. And the whole thing about the photos of Satomi being slowly erased is very weird considering how useless it would be for Azusa to do that. And at the end, after Azusa litteraly turned into dust, it ends with yet another photo being erased. I don't know if it's supposed to mean she isn't actually dead or is one of those "Or is it ?" often used to end many horror stories after the evil is supposedly defeated but it just felt flat. However, it was meh before but this ending just makes it even worse.
Onikirimaru
　Mini Review: It's not bad but I can't say it's great either. It's kinda an episodic story with the main character and the onis being the only common theme. However, and it's a bit disappointing, is that we never learn anything about Onikirimaru , how he came to be , why he wants to become human or anything about him. Weirdly, the last episode is a prequel in the past , but only a century or so ago, so it actually still doesn't go into his backstory either and is just a random prequel episode at the end. The worst episode is the second, which is kinda confusing, somewhat pointless and the main human character of this episode has little to do with the oni and is just mostly a tag along.
Legend of Lemnear: Kyokuguro no Tsubasa Valkisas
　Mini Review: It's a pretty generic story whose movie is probably far too short to actually give any subtility. For instance, the villain says no one has ever suffered as him because he was different from the rest so the villain threw him into the Dark forest and he learned evil alchemy magic to take revenge on hypocrites humans. This sounds like a basic plotline but that's worse, it's litteraly how he explains it, in four sentences. We basically have 10s or less for him to explain his backstory and that's all we ever know about it. Of course, basically no characters have much of backstory so I suppose it shouldn't be that surprising. Another thing is how contrived the fact the jail where the mc is sent at the beginning has a secret hiding spot where the mage knowing the prophecy happened to be hiding... And in general, the fights are pretty mediocre, especially the villain final form of a giant stone golem.
Now again, I know 43 minutes is a short, but in the end, almost everything is standard classic story points, except many other animes have done them better. I will still not call it boring but just, very mediocre.

[From Partner 4: Luffy_15]
One Piece Fan Letter
　Mini Review: Out of the former Big Three, One Piece is the only one I really couldn't get into, despite trying multiple times. (While I didn't like the Naruto transition to Shippuden much and the fillers were horrible and I felt like Bleach fell off with each new arcs, I still liked them a lot at the start).
So with that being said, it's probably why, despite this anime being in the top5, I really didn't feel anything special about it. It's not bad but this feels painfully average and if it was in the main tv One Piece serie, I could see it being a filler episode. There are also a lot of things that feel pretty random and uneeded like the giant insect attack that's only seems to be a contrived way of guiding the characters where they needed to be or the secret weapon that's only here to add tensions and drama at the end. Not bad but I wouldn't put this in the top 100 of the animes I have seen.
Teekyuu
　Mini Review: I didn't like this anime at all. The main problem is that I don't find this kind of 'comedy' funny at all, it's just random jokes that come too fast to even be properly developed. The speed of speech and everything also feels like it's the episodes are in x1.5 speed which I'm sure click for some people, but not for me. Maybe they are puns in the original language and works better, but as I see them, I just don't find them funny. Also there is basically no plot but just random things happening and even the whole sports/tennis angle is barely relevant. So basically, a random serie of disconnected and unfunny sketchs. The only reedeming feature is that the episodes are so short.
Prism Magical: Prism Generations!
　Mini Review: So it was pretty bad. First, it's weird it's classified as an "Alternative Version". For me, an alternative is not a side story or a spinoff but an independant work that stands on it's own (Like the two HxH are alternative versions of each other but can each be watched by themselves). I don't think you can say this stands on it's own. There is a 20s intro slideshow that tries to introduce the story but really you don't learn anything about any of the characters during the whole thing. Also it's pretty much just a fanservice episode with no plot or anything else. I don't tend to like those things in general but this one wasn't even original about it either. Hot spring peeping, bouncing large chest joke (again and again... The fact it opens with that is probably an omen). About the only good thing about it is that it's shorter than your average episode, and when that's a good thing, you know you have touched the bottom.
Monsters: Ippyaku Sanjou Hiryuu Jigoku
　Mini Review: I know it's only a single 25 minutes episodes so there isn't much time but I still found the way the reveal about the "accident" years ago pretty over the top with the villains basically gloating about their entire plan in elaborate details and gloating about how dumb everyone is for 5 minutes while being eavesdropped on. The few fight scenes were also pretty short, even the battle with the dragon wasn't anything special.
With it's length, I know it probably couldn't have great long fights or more subtle way of revealing the truth, but still, that's kinda felt underwhelming. It's not boring or bad, just fine but not anything special.

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[From Partner 1: AliceHanano]

Eve no Jikan
　Mini Review: Interesting way of exploring the relationship between humans and androids. I like how each story is unique and leaves you wanting more. I'm a little annoyed that they didn't explore whether androids really have free will and how they are different from humans. Apart from that, really good. 8/10
Hoshizora Kiseki
　Mini Review: I feel like it's too short. We don't really get to know the characters in such a short time. The way their relationships develops also feels rushed. The art and plot were good, but it's wasted potencial. 6/10
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Memory Snow
　Mini Review: Cute and chill story compared to the usual dramatic Re:Zero. The art and animation are really good, consistent with the main series. What I liked the most were the character interactions, with their unique personalities they are always reallly fun. 7/10
Shiguang Dailiren II
　Mini Review: Who thought it could be sadder than the first season. Even if the animation is not the best, the plot twists and the suspense are. I love the feeling of wanting more and more. Also, I didn't expect the fliuidity of the fighting scenes. 8/10

[From Partner 2: Pluvio]
Given Movie 2: Hiiragi Mix
　Mini Review: I find it funny how in some bls absolutely everyone is gay and someone being single is unacceptable. Obviously, Hiiragi and Shizusumi had to be together. Their development feels unnatural and unbalanced. I know their relationship may appear out of nowhere, but I don't care. I really like Given and its characters. 8/10
One Piece Fan Letter
　Mini Review: Outstanding animation and characters. New characters that share the same admiration for our beloved crew. They don't even have names, but gotta love them. It doesn't really contribute to the main story, but any OP fan will love it. It portraits the amazing love we have for them. 10/10
Look Back
　Mini Review: Great art but I expected more. I can't sympathise with the main character when she was such a bad friend. And I can't cry when it's so obvious they are trying to make me cry. Maybe I don't get it cause I'm not and artist but it's too overhyped. 7/10
Ryouma! The Prince of Tennis Shinsei Movie: Tennis no Oujisama
　Mini Review: I usually hate CGI but this one was good. The singing and dancing wasn't good. I want to see the epic tennis, why are you singing? Characters and plot were good, the musical part was too random. 6/10

[From Partner 3: Stargate18]
Yuukoku no Moriarty
　Mini Review: Pretty animation, interesting plot and characters give you a really good anime. You don't usually see stories with the bad guy's point of view, I love that. I also like that it includes social critique and questions the limits of morality. 8/10
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (ONA)
　Mini Review: The protagonist is an interesting guy, it has potencial. On the other hand, the art is awful, my eyes hurt. And it's supposed to be funny, which is not. 5/10
Mijikamon
　Mini Review: Another anime supposed to be funny. I already know the characters so it's not that bad. I watched the main anime several years ago which probably affects enjoyment. Other than that, the chibis were cute. 6/10
Tennis no Oujisama: Sonzoku Yama no Hi
　Mini Review: Nothing new but consistent with the main series. It's entretaining enough for a random OVA. Overall a good watch. 7/10

[From Partner 4: tbeans10]
Maria†Holic Alive
　Mini Review: I don't like the main character, she's creepy. The comedy is also weird. Characters are weird in general. On the other hand, I really like the visuals. 6/10
Tokyo Marble Chocolate
　Mini Review: Cute art and characters, even the ugly mini donkey. The story telling from two perspectives is refreshing. It's a simple but enjoyable story. I usually don't enjoy miscommunication cause it feels like they just want to stretch the story, but since it's short I didn't get that feeling. 7/10
Unbelievable Space Love
　Mini Review: It's really cute and interesting, but too short!! It leaves me wanting to know more about them, this deserves a longer anime. The art and storytelling were really relaxing. 7/10
One Punch Man Specials
　Mini Review: It's the same as the main series, absurd and funny. It lacks the action of the main series and the main focus is the characters. It's nice how they expand on the characters. The comedy is really good, if not better than the main series. 7/10

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[From Partner 1: eirian_j]

Blue Period
　Mini Review: there's a lot to be said about a protagonist's ability to get absolutely overpowered in any action anime, and i feel like the same can be said for yatora in blue period. i love the idea of someone who had nothing to do with the art world getting into the top school for art in his whole country after only drawing/painting at all for only 2 years, but... it felt a little ridiculous as i watched this show. he starts off in his junior year of high school without knowing the fundamentals of drawing, and nearly masters it over the course of one winter and two summers. that said, yatora's insane growth is the only downside blue period has at all. the characters are all multi-faceted and intriguing, to the point that one season might've been too little to go into depth on any of them. i think this show would've benefited from another season, so viewers could see more of the dynamics between yatora, his friends from school, his art buddies, hia family, and yuka. the general art direction and animation seemed solid, nothing mindblowing other than for the amount of effort put into creating the art pieces showcased in each episode-- which was awesome. overall, i'd give bp a 7/10.
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
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[From Partner 2: Ariies_ ]
Serial Experiments Lain
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Golden Time
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[From Partner 3: bigdud24]
Tsuki ga Kirei
　Mini Review: i don't think i was able to connect with this anime because of how awkward it felt to watch as an adult. the characters themselves are flawed in ways that make sense for middle schoolers, and it has a lot of worth in it's near flawless ability to tell a realistic childhood romance story, but i can't say i enjoyed it much myself, personally. tsuki ga kirei is the kind of anime you have to watch when you're 13 years old and lonely, not as an adult with a life and responsibilities of their own. animation was nothing to bat an eye at, storytelling was good, characters were a little insufferable at times (but most middle schoolers are). 6/10.
Kokoro Connect
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[From Partner 4: Bri]
Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto
　Mini Review: i'll be real. i'm not a huge fan of gag comedy in what should be serious situations, so a lot of scenes in zom 100 totally rubbed me the wrong way.. also, admittedly, i found the main character's personality a bit annoying (he came off as a 13y/o rather than a grown man in his mid thirties?) but i guess that's part of what makes a main character resilient enough to survive in a zombie apocalypse while being completely and gleefully oblivious to the deaths of millions around you? rather than the moral of the story being to resist corruption and abuse of power (as akira's storyline would imply) it comes off as just "have fun whenever" because of how everyone in this story behaves. i'm sure the manga did a better job at going deeper into their backstories and personalities, but it definitely wasn't for me. i also didn't like how the main antagonists (which are only introduced in like? the last 2 or 3 episodes?) seemed incredibly two-dimensional and shallow. the last episode tried to redeem the writing by giving them half-hearted backstories like being a loner, or some guy's wife not loving him, but those backstories don't correlate at all with their final decisions to burn and attempt to murder a whole town of innocents. it seemed like they were evil just to be evil-- at least, i know i wouldn't magically become a murderer after being a neet for 3 years. i think my greatest complaints about this show are probably just personal gripes since i'm not used to the genre, but as such my personal score would be a 4 or 5/10.
Zero no Tsukaima
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[From Partner 5: RenxKentaro]
86
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Dr. Stone: New World
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There must be at least 1 series that has 11 episodes or more

[From Partner 1: orangepeeltora]

Kyuujitsu no Warummono
　Mini Review: Totally different perspective to evil and aliens, also the conquering the world. Being evil isn't real, it's hard job fr. But the comedy alas made with serious plot, ye It got me.
Komi-san wa Comyushou desu
　Mini Review: I really got Koe no katachi vibes from this. Thus, not being so absorbing it's pretty sure delivers some feeling, between romance and comedy scenes. But need to admit, didn't liked those prolonged senes, they felt forced.
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
　Mini Review: Ugh. Saw multiple ompilations, spoilers, and really got some picture of it before watching, but felt little dissapointed while watching it. The art is nice for eye I really liked it, also some characters, but overal could have beter plot.
Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan
　Mini Review: Damn brother, this was weird from the start. Watched it as a live meme, and whole anime looked like one from the start to near end. Who got idea of making it? But must say that ms president strugless holded me from not going insane.

[From Partner 2: Jaikeis]
Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo
　Mini Review: Beautifull. Really like folklore and beautifull stories around them. They create different world, and the one shown in this anime was for me more interesting that I could think. Death is a part of life, not it's end.
Ojiisan no Lamp
　Mini Review: Normal life of family, strugles and emotions, yes, definitely one engraved in my memory. Simplicity made emotions so clear I could feel them.
Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo
　Mini Review: Weel, this is something better than usual romance anime. I like the flow and our protagonist who do not want go with it. Seazon 1 passed but action is just starting. Bi this is good.
VTuber Nandaga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta
　Mini Review: Was suprised by the approach, but gave me some nice vibes. The concept was obvious, but form they presented it to us was both hilarious and interesting show. This is nice commedy.

[From Partner 3: Ranacchi]
Cocolors
　Mini Review: Didn't expect so deep meaning comming from it, but the message was clear, in a gray torn envelope. I take it as a slice of life, the one we will suffer. For the sci-fi anime it is pretty realistic of our possible future.
86
　Mini Review: Yes I was expecting full war/army lore. I like the way anime and plot is handled, also characters are good developed. Hard brutal reality, not only about war but also humans and they ugly nature. Yea, made me remember why I don't like ppl.
Ooyujiumi no Kaina
　Mini Review: Didn't expect that from it. The vision of world in distant future, reason why it ended like that and whole story got me hooked. Damn, shame it didn't lasted longer. Liked it very much. Nice sci-fi one, but more likely real life one.
Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
　Mini Review: In this one I was really sure I watched it long ago. But when I actually saw it today I changed my mind. I love old animation style and those soundtracks. This is masterpiece, ya won't see nowadays something like that. Story is neat, there is plenty of room for imagination.
I'm little sorry for Uncle Pon, i maybe not that old but I understood him.

[From Partner 4: Yoko_k]
Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi
　Mini Review: Another short anime but very nice. I get the idea took from SAO series and it looked similar to in term of video world, game and accident with many thousands players beind killed or lost they souls. But still, it's nice short animation about feelings, searching for yourself. Liked it
Birthday Wonderland
　Mini Review: I like older productions. They have more simple and direct way of showing us the world and emotions. Slower peace and overal climat hey make around is simply nostalgic and unique. This anime have something from them thus being made only 6 years ago. The concepr of journey, fantasy world awaiting for adventure. I didn't liked animation in some complex scenes and the art is little off for me, but story is really nice to watch.
Look Back
　Mini Review: I was expecting some emotional story, and yes I received it. Simple animation with focused emotions of dreams, pursuit of them, friendship and pain. Another little piece of life lesson. Could show more about they friendship.
Aki no Kanade
　Mini Review: Our dreams and family expectations aren't always going along. But if something is important to us it's worth pursue it and work to archieve the goal. also it shows parents care about they child future. Father thinkinh only about being profitable to live, in some point forgot that life have more to offer. Also it's worth to mention this short anime was one of the four films of Anime Mirai 2015 (Young Animator Training Project).

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Dec 12, 2024 11:54 PM

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SheyCroixMar 25, 11:24 AM

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[From Partner 1: KurohaOsamu]

Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou 2nd Season
　Mini Review: i definitely lost interest on this anime since its been years after ive watched season 1. there are two things ive seen in this anime got me wondering my life decision: THAT FISH LOOKS UGLY HAHAAHAHAAHAH and TOO MUCH HAREM (although i dont really mind watching harem). the only episode i was interested in was ep 11, thats all.
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu
　Mini Review: my first impression of the mc was... a stalker??? nevertheless the whole anime was very sweet, not to mention their height difference (the first thing i notice lol). to be honest, i actually find this a little cringe so i skipped some part... :|
Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu
　Mini Review: in the beginning all i see was a girl who is obssessed with a boy, but eventually the story became more and more enjoyable. also, the cat was so adorable ( one of the reason why i gave it a 9 :D ). in the end, it was satisfying and i also really enjoy the art as well.
Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita
　Mini Review: i continued to watch this after taking a break from anime... to be honest, this pretty much dissapointed me because i thought this would be way more interesting (or maybe i just dont have the feelings to watch this kind of things right now). And most of all, i actually like how they also have the brother and sister relationship and the romance one.

[From Partner 2: Ebo]
Jiyi Guanli Ju
　Mini Review: its too short for me but it did gave me a great watching experience. The story feels kinda sad and it could have been better if there were more character and their story. honestly i would give it a 7.8 since i really like the concept of Bug Man and Memory Collectors.
Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA
　Mini Review: its been years since i watched this series, i really thought i would be boring because i lose interest very quickly, but it turns out to be as interesting as ive watched before (thank god). i really miss seeing all the characters again especially william :D . i was really confused when i start watching this because of how strange the timeline was, well i didnt really think much about it.
Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou
　Mini Review: it wasnt as bad as i expected, just a bit weird. the idea of reborning as a vending machine is pretty interesting ignoring how he also sells weird stuff. im kinda disappointed because i didnt get to see the MC return back to human ;-;
Eiyuu Kyoushitsu
　Mini Review: it was completely different from what i thought it was tho its not too bad. i wish there was more of the mc's backstory, that was basically what keeps me interested in this anime. overall i wont say this is a good anime, but it was a great way of passing time.

[From Partner 3: Yterbium]
Togainu no Chi
　Mini Review: i didnt notice the bl tag... i was so shock after seeing that one scene (that blue haird guy '-'). my head was screaming 'WTF' and i was still watching it. it was confusing for me at first, but it was still a great anime to pass my boredom, thank god i didnt drop it. the whole anime just feels... gay? it has that vibe so...
K-On!
　Mini Review: the songs are really amazing i like the ed the most (i cant even get myself to skip it ;-;). additionallly, yui's personality really heals me in some way, the whole show is filled with positive vibe. i wanted to give a 7 at the start but i changed my mind and gave it an 8 for how incredible this show was.
Steins;Gate 0: Kesshou Takei no Valentine - Bittersweet Intermedio
　Mini Review: to be hosest, i already forgot who some of the characters are, but it was still enjoyable. it was funny and warm for me, but not to interesting tho since it was about valentine's day ( .-. ). now this makes me want to watch a recap of this anime.
Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto (PW 1/12)
　Mini Review: this was crazy as hell but HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THE NAKED GUY IS HILARIOUS. i like how this anime potrayed how every character deal with the same situation. Another things is, i like how colourful (the blood .-.) it is, it definitely make the whole entire anime feels ?free. i did dropped this anime after watching the first episode because i was not really into zombie apocalypse thing, however now that i continued it i definitely enjoy watching those hilarious scene.

[From Partner 4: Twintail_Daemon]
Akatsuki no Yona (PW 3/24)
　Mini Review: at first i dont really like the mc's ?personality?, it just feels kind of annoying ( i dont hate her anymore :D ). i dont really like watching shoujo (maybe) but this somehow pique my interest and i dont know why ( the characters looks kind of hot ). it did get better afterward and i really like the mc's character growth. overall, i dont think this is worth watching tbh but still i gave a 7/10.
Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun
　Mini Review: uhh... it was nice to watch this especially after a few years of watching the main series, really happy to see all the characters. the characters are so adorable especially the mokkes aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa so cute!!!! i really want to watch season 2 right now after finishing this but sadly i still have to wait.
Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan
　Mini Review: one of my first few animes ive watched, and OMG he looks good. it kinda feels like a whole new anime at first, but it slowly gets more and more interesting. theres a lot of new characters so i was really confused but thanks to mc's gorgeous appearance i actually get through it. it makes me wanna read the manhwa so bad right now. its definitely better than season one, 10/10 ( finally got back my motivation of watching anime too ).
Nekojiru-sou
　Mini Review: honestly i didnt understand a single things from this anime, it just doesnt makes any sense to me. i feel this anime was kind of overrated ( a 7? wtf ) , or its just that im dumb '-'. this was definitely not for me and everything was just confusing with no dialogue or anything.

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