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Apr 1, 2022
The case study of vanitas is nothing short of a complex story done right. From small wholesome moments to complex character relationships and psychological depictions not to mention the mysteries themselves.
The strength of this Cour particularly lies with the progression of plot and unexpected revelations and character moments.
What the author basically excels at is balance. Mostly complex stories dont take there time and throw a bunch of stuff at your face(I am only talking about the majority here) However Mochizuki is basically devoid of that. Taking a slow but pre planned approach not only makes it intriguing but immersive at the same time. You still
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might get lost in the story but events following that might just explain most of the questions you might have.
However that's where the main complain lies as well
Vanitas is "slow"
The first Cour is needed to establish your link with the characters for delivering the main flavour in the 2nd one.
For the most part, the story has still Just begun
Strengths:
Character relationships: Its very common for people to actually misinterpret the relationships between the characters since the writer is fond of writing complex, eccentric yet extreme relationships. Her approach is basically related to psychological trauma and self worth of the characters. However due to these things even friends can be mistaken for love interests since the depiction of "love" in her stories is completely different from what one might expect. Which kinda explains why people often ship Vanitas and Noe and of course some people due to their misinterpretation or biasness use it to criticise the series. Sadly people who actually do that dont understand her works or what she tries to potray however
But back to the question, why would you consider it as a strength? It establishes an emotional connection of the viewer to the degree they might not expect, if you truly understand their bonds and psychology that is. If there is one thing the anime was able to depict properly, it was these relationships.
Simply put, the writer explains the extent of a bond, whether its between siblings, friends or something entirely different in its most pure yet extreme form and that is its main appeal. The characters have conflicts but what results after that is nothing short of a worth it pay off due to these "relationships"
Characters: OfCourse these relationships are great because the character themselves are written well. Every character in the story has a unique distinct personality that develops gradually and also they are always opposite of what a viewer might initially expect them to be(most of the time). For example
Jeanne was shown to be quiet submissive in the drama of the "supposed" relationship between her and vanitas only to be proven false when they actually develop feelings for each other.
Same goes for Vanitas. Who was actually the exact opposite of "the cool quirky character" he was shown in the start.
And some characters are written in such a beautiful manner that you cant help but love them(yes i am talking about you Noe)
From the mysterious "teacher" and creepy yet adorable Mikhail to the lovable "Vampire of the blue moon" every character has interesting characteristics and they are not just empty shells (Except Doc he is pretty annoying an i just want him to suffer)
However the anime did not do justice to some characters(Mainly dominique)
Plot and Worldbuilding: No work is great till the writing itself is something to behold. Vanitas as i mentioned above vanitas is still developing and even then the twists, conflicts are planned and executed with care. (the anime was a bit fast in depicting that however so it did not give the same experience in contrast with some parts of the manga)
Its unpredictable, different and intriguing, opposite to a Typical mystery. The careful approach with all the things done with drip feeding, not to mention unique world building which takes inspiration from real historical events(Beast of gevaden, de sades and several other things) makes you realize how much care is put into the plot. And well that's all there is to it
Final Judgement:
Surprisingly the adaptation was great since I truly believe that Mochizuki works are hard to adapt. Even though the anime rushed at some parts during the beast arc and was not able to depict the same tension in the manga(most of the time), it was much better then I initially expected it to be.
Manga is still better but the anime did a great job(comparable to the orginal) and I would obviously recommend it.
If you read this far then thankyou and have a great day
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 13, 2022
Ah demon slayer and its popularity
One of the most controversial topics in the anime community.
Manga being mid maybe is another thing(sorry but it is what it is) but the anime is good and enoyable( i dont think anyone can deny this) Like you can feel the passion from the staff just by watching it
Ufotable does play a role but i dont get why everyone is so pissed by that?(like seriously?)I mean they are earning so much with this project, why would they even stop animating it(its business afterall)...
What makes demon slayer stand out though is its colorful cast of characters and the emotions it
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makes u feel. Ofcourse they can be contrieved from time to time but they do pack the punch they need to.
The character designs have alot of care put into them (Evident by the designs of akaza and douma not to mention the other demons and hashiras themselves)
The characters might not be complex or incredibly written but they are definately not 1 dimensional either. All in all they have enjoyable personalities and a number of traits. Tanjiro however stands out from the rest of the cast even though he might get annoying sometimes. But all in all they have great moments especially when they are pushed into a corner.
I did made a review in which i pointed out that the main problem with the manga was execution. Well the anime fixes that to some extent.
But that aside, this season s main highlight is ofcourse the first major battle in the story with the demons being the parrallels of the original duo. The story is simple and easy to follow. Almost everything is explained but the timings are off(something that the studio did try to fix though). At some points the characters achieving some feats does seem a bit to much but its not as bad as most shounen in existence. Like you cannot call them complete asspulls.
Well that being said, the action sequences are intense and well written. Even in the manga they were choreographed well.
When animated, they become something to behold. Even though there is alot of pandering in this arc, the final moments are worth it.
THe thing is, most of the time in battle shounen, a moment is hyped up but fails at packing the punch. Demon slayer doesnt have this case.
Infact if anything the action is great with every buildup having a "worth it" result and this arc was no exception as well in that department.
The music is just incredible...I mean if anything the soundtrack is just one of a kind.
So demon slayer utilizes all the strengths of being an anime.(animation,sound and direction)
The only major criticism i would like to give is regarding the world building and power system. Its vaguely explained and makes alot of moments feel superficial when they are not.
Another thing i would like to mention is characters mentioning their limits. Like them saying i am about to die several times(baiting) or there is no strength in my legs or something just to make up in the last moment....thats pretty annoying and forced no offence
The pacing to sometimes can be pretty slow.
Other then that in terms of enjoyability its an S tier
Final rating for this arc in the anime 78/100
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 14, 2022
Acid town is nothing short of a twisted, dark tale with the themes of karma, love,revenge,sexual assault,trauma and much more.
It follows the motivations of different characters connected to one person(who is dead) and how those strings lead to their actions in their present situation. In short, Its an emotional yet an epic ride.Several conspiracies tying them together and how that is related to the main characters is certainly a treat to read.
The characters are the best suit of the series. Most of them are morally grey not to mention they are written extremly well.
The BL tag might be a turn of for some(it has a
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considerable number of male audience though) but that to serves as a plus point imo since the author uses the relationships themselves in a pretty intriguing manner.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Dec 9, 2021
But I am a boy...So you cant marry me..
Who decided that?
A beautiful tale inshort.
After Stumbling upon Houtou Musuko to koi no Ana, I realised that a perfect romance does not require alot of chapters or the need of flowery embellishment which alot of romances tend to do.
Dealing with a realistic scenario of Minori(The main character being gay), the story unfolds by giving us an in depth analysis of his mental, psychological and emotional state(Later on). and finally his main struggles. The 2 main characters are basically the influence for each other and contribute to each other s growth and development.
THe story tells us how no
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one is actually perfect through the development of the characters as well.
The pacing in simple words is just right. With a good build up from start to finish, great characters and a great ending, i think its safe to say that its a great hidden gem among alot of mangas.
NOt to mention my prespective on erotica has changed by alot...
THe only reason to why alot of people rate it low would be the fact that the 2 characters are cousins. So just a side info
As an asian myself, its not a stigma(Unlike westren countires) in fact to have relations with your cousins rather then someone outside is much more common. Especially in the rural areas, not to mention the age gap(WHich isnt even large)
SO yeah in the end its realistic, wholesome and at the same time beautiful. It can make you cry even if you are able to grasp emotional states of the characters and the themes of the story as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 17, 2021
All good things must come to an end but in Vanitas case it’s just begun
On A side note If you are looking for long shounen fights, an idealistic protagonist, one objective and goal for which everyone works for and if you dislike slow burners, dialogue Then drop down. This series is not for you!
Synopsis is already there so I am not gonna bother with it.
Each story has different strengths.
In Vanitas case, it’s the writing style itself. The author Jun uses drip feeding technique and she is extremely talented in doing so and anyone familiar knows what I am referring to. and due to this Everything
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in the world of Vanitas from characters to plot and the world itself is a mystery.
Don’t let some common tropes mislead you!(The writer is pretty famous for that)
Vanitas is not your typical vampire story
In other words, Vampires are not blood sucking parasites which is pretty common in vampire stories. Turning into a blood sucking parasite though is a huge crime. But they are still vampires so yup there are occasional blood sucking scenes.
The world building is unique and is done extremely well but at the same time not entirely revealed (Drip feeding). And You always learn something new while you are moving ahead in the story and that makes it intriguing to say the least.
The power system of the series has to be interpreted through several hints and it is explained occasionally when it needs to be (World formula theory, vampire eyes and the book of Vanitas are based on altering the formula to do something) and it too is quite unique.
As far as comedy goes (For now only) its either a hit or a miss but that being said, the comedy is actually good (Unlike Jujutsu kaisen, demon slayer or any other common shounen comedy you can think of). The author basically uses the comedic factors in order to balance the overall tone of the 1st cour/half of the story since after that its quite dark. With that being said it doesn’t become overdramatic or overly emotional and is pretty much balanced.
The characters of Vanitas are very well crafted. They are not your Typical shounen protagonists or characters and majority of them including the mains are 18 or 18+ in other words it has primarily adult cast. There is no good or evil because every character has deep rooted motivations and ideologies which make them correct and their actions logical (With an exception of some). The best characters being Vanitas and Noe the 2 main characters of the series. The contradicting ideologies of the 2 main characters but how they are able to work together and make each other “whole” makes their dynamic a treat to watch/read. Other than that, the expressions and dialogues regarding the characters are extremely important. That being said the characters are a mystery and its extremely important to pay attention to their expressions and dialogues to learn about them. That gives hints to why they are like that in the first place.
On a side note, the chibi is mostly Bones original with an exception of a few scenes.
With that being said and done
This is basically the beginning of the case or should I say the tragedy of Vanitas.
What can first time viewers expect?
The plot twists haven’t began yet so without counting that they can expect an original story with a few tropes here and there, good dynamics, Great Music(Yuki kaijura) and a developing mystery and several raised questions waiting to be answered later on while watching or completing the first cour
So considering the writing style and everything about the series and how it executes everything, I personally believe it deserves a 10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Aug 28, 2021
(Including the extra chapters too)
One of the best romance stories out there
Here U are is a realistic depiction of what gay males go through. And the writer Djun actually wrote it while taking his own personal experiences into account.(Yes the writer is a male)
Its not your typical BL where everything is just good and lucky or where you would have a issue of over the top or forced relationships.
One of the main charms of the series is the challenges the main character yu yang faces in order to be who he is. The manhua beautifully potrays his strong willed nature and
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his weak sides(which he hides for most of the time as well) simultaneously
In addition to this it establishes Romance in a very great and believable manner. In other words the bond between the main characters basically develops for a very long time before they become a couple. They learn each others circumstances, understand each other,get misunderstandings, support each other and then become lovers.. The characters also take time to get comfortable around each other and the writer focuses on the side characters aloot as well. There are many ships in the manga including a straight one too.
Here U are depicts the importance of family, acceptance, emotional break downs, psychology, Love, relationships bonds etc. and its a highly character driven story. In other words if someone is looking for good characters, character development, dynamics and a story which deals with social issues then this is the perfect recommendation
The artstyle too is quite detailed. However if college settings and BL are not your cup of tea then u should stay away from it i suppose. Because the only way i can imagine someone hating this is if he or she dislikes Bl in general or finds it boring due to the sol elements(even though its paced in a very well manner)
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 21, 2021
A possible hidden gem and a potential anime of the year,
Link click is something that makes use of time travel, a rather common concepts in fiction in a great manner.
The best part about this whole series iis how the antagonist isnt even introduced till the last episode and they are able to balance, slice of life, thrill and alot of other factors as whole. The emotional feel is not too dramatic or too bland and u certanily feel for the characters. However i would also like to add that the idea of a antagonist and how 2 main characters balance each other out itself
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is queit intriguing for the most part.
See why it has climbed so high now? Link click is a story in which the protagonists experience different llives and how one of the 3 mains "Cheng Xiao" learns different aspects of life as a whole. It shows the importance of life decisions and what true happiness is. In addition to this the constructed stories rarely had any holes Or anything that didnt made sense.
The anime was able to answer every question it raised before except that how they have powers(And that will be covered in season 2 according to the creator). It didnt contradict with what it set out in the start(A problem that alot of Mystery/thriller stories have tbh)
All in all it is not complex so it can be understood quiet easily(Unlike Mo dao zu shi which needs alot of attention) and is quiet balanced in all aspects as well.
In a nutshell
Story 9
Art 9
character 9
Sound 10
Enjoyment 10
Overall 10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 5, 2021
Crimson shell achieves a fleshed out story with great characterization in the span of only 6 chapters.
This is a huge feat considering many stories can take up to 100 to 200 chapters and they still lack these things..
Crimson shell is another tragic tale by Jun that revolves around " a rose" and its"Thorn"
"A locked up shell" who is rescued by a "friend". It takes inspiration from sleeping beauty but its soo minor that you dont really notice it until the very end, considering how different the story and the mechanics are
It follows the themes of friendship, Betrayal and loyalty with addition to self worth as
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well.
All these themes are potrayed beatifully with a great ending which is sad but perfect for this mini manga series.
I am surprised by how unpopular it is though considering its quite short but amazing at the same time and as i said Most stories cannot even fill the themetics, Characterization and story department even with the span of 100 chapters or a great no of episodes..
However as short as it might be, Its quite confusing as well. Considering alot of information is provided in just 6 chapters so it might be worth rereading to understand or to grasp the concepts completely
Story 10/10
Art 9/10
CHaracter 9/10
Overall 10/10
The reason I have gave it a 10 is due to its length. I agree it could have been longer but the fact that it was short and still achieved this much is the reason i personally think it is a masterpiece
Its Highly recommended to anyone who likes tragedies and Jun s writing style
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 4, 2021
***THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***
Disclaimer "I might get some hate for this"
I heard it alot that Chainsaw man is the best new generation shounen
Was excited? Yeah but in the end
Seriously...
I cant emphasize enough on how flawed that statement was...
It feels as though that the author wanted to show that he could write something different and "adult" when in reality it feels like a story written by a 12 year old with a pathetic attempt to break "common shounen tropes"
Hilariously it does fall into that and i would address that later
CSM is ridiculously dumb and not in a good way(dumb series do end up being
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entertaining in alot of cases)
Synopsis is there so not going to bother with that..
What makes CSM literally horrendous apart from the fandom is the storyline itself. And that's where the cliches start as well. Devils? yeah they exist. Devil slaying organisations? Yeah they exist. OP unkillable main character fused with an all powerful being? Yeah .. SO what is different or unique about it? Literally the fact that the MC is a pervert who is motivated by female anatomy and wants to live a normal life? Ah no, done a lot of times and the execution done in this was one was particularly bland
The plot twist which you could see from a mile? Or was it the chaotic atmosphere which was created to kill characters we know nothing about for emotional impact? Or to show that this manga isn't afraid to kill characters when the main characters are literally unkillable one way or another?
I don't get what the writer was trying to pull by killing every character of the organisation with little intros...With an exception of 2. Because frankly its even worse then killing no characters at all..
Its like this A new character is introduced, then an action scene..turns out its too powerful and then they die. Rinse and repeat..
And whats the formula to defeat the big bads?
Dont think..you just need to be crazy..Why? because dumb people don't have fear
Lets just forget that the big bad of the series manipulated and got this far because that character could think but still idiots are>>>
Incredible....Honestly Its laughable on how dumb the story is.
Considering its also praised by how Denji wants to live a normal life of a teenager lets address that as well.
He doesn't have a home, nor a family, nor education...Perfectly normal things a teenager would love to have
but once he gets a bit better, what does he want? Nothing normal except fondling some boobs??? And lets just forget the fact that he has literally no concern of the fact that he could be killed and was put in a very dangerous situation? Even the family subplot is ridiculous because it seemed too forced.
Its FAAAAAAR from normal or relatable. Even in the end considering he got some braincells, the changes are far from significant apart from him feeling some value on being the "chainsaw" man since he is still the same..
The adult jokes in short are this "puking on each other" and "not cleaning your toilet" after taking a dump...
Now the main problem aren't the tropes or cliches since no story is devoid of those, but it depends on how u utilize them.. the word tropes has become synonymous with "bland" which is entirely wrong since tropes by definition means things specific to a genre so even though they might be repetitive, the execution can make a tropy series a great one...
However in case of CSM considering it is praised for how different it is made me mention all that stuff.. And the reason why its thought to be different is particularly due to the fact that, the tropes are utilized so poorly that it feels as though, its not a trope at all..and in some cases its just a reverse card..
Cliches can be bad but an underutilized trope is even worse..Especially when a writer fails at either deconstructing it or does not utilize it to a satisfactory extent..
And CSM is the biggest offender of this
Did i mention the pacing yet which can make you forget about all the characters with no personality getting killed? As you might have guessed..the manga kinda competes in a sprint race to prove how fast it is...
The only great part about this whole manga are the last 20 chapters because they actually had some development but that to was ruined by the execution...
If nothing else CSM can give u a good laugh on how ridiculously horrendous it is..
If you read this far, thankyou and have a great day
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Jun 29, 2021
First of all
Thankyou kyo ani. They once again proved why they are the best studio. I pray that the victims rest in peace.
Mere Words are not enough to describe how beautiful this movie is! It uses simple baits but the execution is top notch perfect! Violet evergarden is a series that will force your tears out until unless you are a nitpicky elitist no offence.
I will be honest i rarely cry, i do consider cring inside as a real thing which happens from time to time but tears rarely fall in my case.. And i could nt hold them back while watching this...
Animation,
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gorgeous, its the best animation i have came across, including ufotable works as well. No cgi just pure aesthetic visuals.
Story, simple, but it makes u feel a variety of emotions..to many infact... Not to mention how they explore the true meaning of Love. How violet finds out what "I love u means" in the seasonal anime(Not the part of the movie)and how the idea is carried forward. The reason i mentioned this is due to a certain anime which used LOVE is Invincible cliche to destroy everything it built up before...
Violet evergarden is a journey and my review will not cover everything about it. Warning it will make u feel frustrated until that scene comes up..
So watch it! You wont regret it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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