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9 eps in, I'd say this is one of the better reborn isekais out there. The main character is reincarnated in a fantasy world having retained previous knowledge of the regular world. Using his outlook, the main character becomes a genius that will reshape the new world.

The art and animation feels high production. It has a dark fantasy tone to it, despite the moments of fan service levity. The characters in the world are well drawn out, and you're interested to see how their relationships develop with the main character.

The pace is slow but feels deliberate. There isn't a lot of action. But the most ... engaging aspect of the anime are the characters. You get a sense that it's all building to something.

The downside for me is the pervy nature of the main character. It feels incongruent and gets uncomfortable to watch. It just has no place in this anime.

AoT was already a great series, and somehow the 4th season (so far 13 eps in) manages to top all the previous ones. It does what a good series is supposed to by building on everything that has happened before. It really is reaching its pinnacle.

The season takes place 4 years after the events of the last season. We get to see what is happening across the sea and learn about the wider world.

The anime consistently keeps you engaged with its compelling story and characters. Every episode has you yearning for the next one. Just when you think the series can't offer any more ... mystery and twists it surprises you.

There are numerous complaints about the art and animation, and though the quality has dropped, the storytelling is so good, it made me overlook it.

Similar to Ascendance of a Bookworm, a person is reborn in a fantasy world with knowledge of the old world which he uses to become a genius and change the new world. But instead of being obsessed with books, the main character is obsessed with mechs. And so he advances mech technology in the new world.

It's interesting to watch at first, seeing the main character be underestimated by everyone around him, then gain the respect of the elites in the world with his innovative thinking. But once he's reached that height, the conflict disappears, things come too easily to the main character, and the story ... becomes rather disengaging.

The characters also feel one note and underdeveloped. They just exist in the space around the main character. There's a lack of drive in the story as events just happen quickly and times passes by with voice over narration. So there is a lack of drama, tension, and not much in the way of feels. Even scenes that act as grand moments feel underwhelming.

A cross between Reincarnated as a Slime and Arifureta.

It's a decent isekai so far in my opinion. It's similar to Reincarnated as a Slime, only the main character is born as a spider, and we spend most episodes (so far) in the dungeon where the main character is born.

We see her fight new monsters, level up, gain new skills, and slowly learn the mechanics of the world. She is alone, struggles immensely, and talks to herself. So it's similar to Arifurea in that respect, but the tone and comedy is similar to Slime. We get a sense that she'll eventually become OP in the ... world.

However, she isn't the only one who was transported to the world as (like Arifureta) the rest of her class is also here, but in a different part of the world, and as humans (mostly). I think this is where the story gets decent for me.

The character dynamics is interesting, especially when they reference to life back at school. The character foundation feels pretty solid. There's some conflict. And there's anticipation of when the rest of the class will meet the main character and she'll be overpowered somehow. I think that's what keeping me engaged so far.

The animation and art is good. There is some CGI, which some might hate, but I don't mind it as it isn't too strong in my eyes.

Overpowered hero Shounen that hides his power and is underestimated by peers and everyone around him. The set up and world is good but the series lacked a soul. The show hits typical shounen tropes: special main character with world destroying powers; powers supressed by a seal; gains friends that changes his outlook; school battle arc.

As the main character has to supress his emotions to supress his powers, it's hard to root or even find him likeable. You don't feel a connection with the other characters either. You also don't get a sense of a story as events just kind of happen. The inconsistencies ... stops you from feeling invested and it's hard buy the bond or friendship that is supposed to develop between the characters. The characters just all feel a bit wishy-washy and underdeveloped.

That is until the last few episodes when it does get good. But it all feels too late.

The rules of the world are also a bit unclear and not as well defined as other shounens. The animation is decent, but the sound and music mix is off.

The pacing is slow and low energy most of the time. As a result, it just feels soulless.

Poor man's Naruto, but still a fun, easy watch. It follows the shounen tropes and structure of Naruto: a kid born different from everyone else in the world; wanting to the greatest in the world; underestimated by peers; overcomes battles through willpower; rivalry with a cool popular kid; everyone becomes his friend because of his tenacity and morals.

It doesn't achieve the same level of feels as Naruto, except for the odd moment at the end of a grand battle when the protagonist (Asta) pulls off the impossible. The series has the typical shounen arcs: battle arc; invasion arc etc.

Asta can be incredibly annoying and ... grating at first, but you grow used to him. The anime scores high on its goofiness. Some of the battles are incredibly epic and nicely animated. The anime is fun to watch and some of the arcs are engaging. Most episodes are topped by recaps and tailed by mini goofy asides, so expect only around 16 minutes of new content.

It's a Shounen with the key difference that the lead protagonist is weak and isn't special/chosen. There also isn't as much anime goofiness as most shounen.

The series follows typical shounen tropes: a growing rolodex of side characters; an invasion arc; a battle arc; a world with a power/strength hierarchy; expanding lore etc.

Although the main character shows potential with tactics, he relies on others to get through battles. In typical shounen fashion, characters bond and support him due to his tenacity and moral compass.

There isn't much in the way of melodramatic feels. No grand moments that make you jump out of your chair. ... But it moves along at a good pace, the story is engaging, and the characters feel consistent and well rounded.

The exception is the rather large filler arc, which was a chore to watch. I struggled through it without knowing it was filler.

The art is a struggle at first, and though it slightly improves (mainly background art), you do get used to it after a few episodes.

There are a lot of characters and some of the side ones are drawn quite similarly, so it can get confusing who is who.

Shiki moves at a deliberate and frustrating pace. Hitchcock described suspense as having a ticking bomb under a table that the audience is aware of but the characters around the table are not. In the case of Shiki, the bomb is a vampire virus and the characters are the residents of the backwater village, Sotoba.

The series focuses on a medley of characters occupying the village and how they one-by-one become victims of this spreading vampire virus. We follow an introspective look into their everyday lives and how the storm of this strange illness fractures relationships and destroys the community.

That is ... where the focus and heart of Shiki lies and does well. The problem is the pacing in which this mystery unfolds. For the majority of series we the audience are privy to what is actually happening but the characters themselves remain clueless. This is turn can be frustrating to watch if you're not a fan of this kind of storytelling structure. Overall it's the characters that keep you invested.

--Minor spoiler-- The series does do well in turning the tables toward the end and making us feel for some of the vampires. There are some feels in there.