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Jul 18, 2024
Before the context is lost in a few years, YOASOBI, the band, has been a sensation in the world of J-Pop for a while, not only leaving a humongous fingerprint on the Japanese pop scene, it also in the Anime medium. They have been slaying every other song they do, only bangers and never a miss. But I feel like Idol was the moment they really took over the podium and are as close to being the Anime song face in the industry, and I think that’s still an understatement of how influential and popular this song got.
The whole context of this opening is so
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meta in nature, as it doesn't touch on the whole “Idol” topic with a blend of melancholy and dark undertones whilst also remaining very upbeat and lucky feeling, nailing the style that YOASOBI is known for.
Enough about the song itself, as I’ll never do it justice trying to paint it as the main star when it’s even bigger than that. the visuals were stunning, amazing, and head-bopping as well, it almost tells a tale on its own, I could watch it on mute and still hear the beat inside my skull.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 17, 2024
Man, I remember when both the second and third seasons were announced after the first season concluded. I was still in the hype of The Shield Hero, no one can deny, that it had momentum back in the day, however, time was unforgiving, and it killed the excitement. Season two came by eventually, but it had not capitalized on the previous build-up, it was stale and boring and further segmented the franchise’s image as one of the forgotten.
Thankfully, the third season did not hiccup. After the whole Spirit Tortoise arc, which was underwhelming, this season tackled a far more interesting point which revolved around the
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disappearance of the Cardina Heroes.
Speaking on a visual plane, the season could not escape the modern animation paradox that consists of remarkable 2D animation that’s slowed down with a very mediocre 3D counterpart, it’s the Achilles’ heel curse of this series, much like many other Isekais.
Thankfully, I can speak better about the sound department in what consists of the opening theme which was a standout for this season. My compliments extend to the OST as well as the above-average voice acting.
Character development, or the lack thereof, is a significant shortfall in this season. Every other character that’s not Naofumi falls off immensely from standing out. I have seen more engaging wooden planks in my life it all feels like a lifeless one-world game where the only colorful character is the one playable.
I hate to say it, but despite this season being better than the last, it is definitely still not comparable to the first one and is a mixed bag in and of itself. I would find myself enjoying moments of it, but never the whole episode and that’s very problematic.
Overall: 6.3/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jul 16, 2024
I have fond memories of Goblin Slayer the first season. As I have been a long-time Anime fan, I have only started to keep up with seasonal releases as recently as fall 2018 (as of writing this), and Goblin Slayer was one of those shows where I first tasted the seasonal waters. It was shocking, especially at the time, with iconic OST and tragic characters. But then time went on, new Anime came and went and the landscape has changed drastically ever since until the sequel dropped.
Diving into the world of Goblin Slayer after such a long time felt very weird and unnatural for me,
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these characters I thought I knew a long time ago are mere strangers now, they have grown it seems, but in reality, it was me who grew. My taste has changed and matured, I thought I was gonna be through the show, but it showed me that the story has also gone a more mature path than it left out on previously.
It seems like the sequel kept up the momentum of the prequel from what I can remember. The peaceful life-of-life sequences are still here, but also the dark and convoluted undertones that fill in the rest of the space.
Visually, the series steps up its game. I’m not gonna say it was as great as the definition of great in modern-day industry, but at least compared to the prequel, it was marginally better. I gotta give props to the cinematography here, those camera angles in action scenes were where half of the hype was.
The sound design in Goblin Slayer is another aspect where the series shines. I can never get enough of the desperate screams and howls that the show gets a lot off of. Goblins are in a way a very low-level thread, even in the world of Goblin Slayer, however, other than their overwhelming numbers, the fact that they can make characters scream so shakingly gives them much more aura.
And of course, don’t get me started on the OST. The opening and ending yet again delivered as certified bangers. We are in good hands.
I guess my second coming into the series was not half bad, even after this long of a wait, but it seems like this season was never gonna reach the heights of season one, but then again, the prequel capitalized of the factor of shock brilliantly.
Overall: 7.48/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 14, 2024
It’s such a shame that a free-form medium like Anime which allows for varying approaches to storytelling, to be so streamlined and limited to a fraction of what it can really branch out to.
You have all kinds of fantasies and epics adapted into a firm bundle of eye-ear-orgasmic animation and sound that draws you in like nothing else, but there is so little dedication to more realistic stories that grip closer to reality it seems.
Pluto, is, however, a grim detective thriller set in a sci-fi near future with real-world-like geo-political tribulations with a sprinkle of existential amalgamations.
The marine lens follows Gesicht, a top-of-the-line android detective
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who finds himself involved in investigating the murder of one of his old war pals in what was both bone-chilling and thought-provoking journey that challenged not only his “humanity” but also the human consciousness of the viewers.
Both the animation and sound design were world-class standouts, And by no means overshadowed the genius of the core plot of the show but they also remained a force to be raised on their own. It’s one of those shows that give the feeling that you’re not watching an Anime, and rather, a TV show that’s more real than most live actions even are.
We can’t talk about this once-in-a-decade masterclass without bringing the characters under the spotlight because they were nothing but exceptional. For instance, Gesicht and Atom are more “human” than many humans in the show despite being robots at core, and it’s not the cosmetics that sell it the most as much as their expressions and interactions do to the point where the fine line between a human and a robot gets so blurry that existential questions bring out themselves on their own under the form of real events that take precedence in the story.
Especially for fans of author Naoki Urasawa’s other works like Monster. Pluto embodies his unique style in depicting a real-world-like narrative under such a believable image that it’s criminal not to bring it up in every other conversation. This is a classic to be watched and recommended for years to come.
Overall: 8.64/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jul 12, 2024
Mushoku Tensei has proven itself multiple times over at this point that doing a review for one of its later arcs is kind of pointless unless you’re comparing it to its prequels.
One thing I really like to describe it as is that it’s the only Isekai where the past life matters. Looking at how most shows can’t even make their main plot interesting, Mushoku breaks that curse, everything is interesting because simply, everything is encompassed by the main plot.
The second part of season two takes off straight where the previous one left off, with a seamless transition to what concluded, and also includes the Labyrinth
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arc.
It’s funny how a show so heavy on magic has magic that surrounds it of its own, it feels so slow-paced and slice of life-y at a glance, but once you zoom out the slightest you feel everything passing by, almost at lightning speed. It’s a story that does not wait for your attention but also gives time to its characters. It's kind of like real life. It’s believable.
Yet again, the entire cast, not only Rudy goes through immense development, and not just physically. We see heartfelt sorrow, constant struggles, and visible pain all throughout, all accompanied by rational decisions and believable conclusions that genuinely enhance the slow pace.
Part one might not have been what a lot of people wanted from season two, but this part definitely makes up for it.
Overall: 9.14/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jul 11, 2024
Sigh, again, with another sequel to yet acclaimed shows loved by many. I’m sure nothing can go wrong, right?
It was … wrong and for the wrong reasons too.
This is one of those “It’s me, not you” cases. Horimiya’s concept is very much grounded and has clear expectations. A wholesome slice of life snip from the youthful high school days of two sweethearts, anyone can like that, and that’s why the first season has gathered such a curl following to an extent. However, with that promise, a sequel came in, only, not conforming to those sequel-esque qualities. Let me cut to the chase and just say
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that this is not a sequel, and more so a retrospective (recap?) outlook on the major events that have folded in the first season. Think of it as some sort of deleted scene, an extended version of what you enjoyed before, only, it wasn’t that enjoyable.
It felt like a filler season, you already know the outcome but here’s more topping, so to speak. It goes to say that if you aren’t reaaaaaaaly into Horimiya, then this one is putting you through a coma of boredom. And that’s despite the animation being high quality and the sound design as well, the directing was top-notch, but even all of that can’t make watching paint on a wall drying any more exciting.
Overall: 6.32/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jul 10, 2024
In vain of corporate enslavement and capitalistic exploitation, Akira Tendou, a young graduate from a prestigious university is dying inside after being defeated by his mundane daily routine that is encapsulated entirely by his job, which has been eating away his youth and passion, leaving him as motionless as a rotting zombie, with no aspirations, dreams, or drive to follow any of them. Until one day, zombie plague runs over the world, transforming his good-for-nothing life into a blockbuster movie, full of gore, excitement, and hope to live up his dreams finally.
It’s very poetic how the modern life Akira has been living was seemingly dull,
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with bland colors all around, nothing of interest to look at, but as soon as zombies came in, it suddenly booms of colors, the blood and gore looked like a kindergarten painting that doesn’t have a purpose other than representing the explosive drive for creativity and expression. The animation quality of the show is noteworthy. Studio BUG FILMS has done a commendable job, especially going hard on the color splatter, showing that Akira is having a brighter look on life surrounded by life-threatening zombies than he did when he was living his 9 to 5 job.
One thing I couldn’t bat an eye on for too long is the weak character aspects. Except for Akira, who is a relatable individual, everyone else pales in comparison, to the degree where you don’t care about any character exposition derailing the flow of action.
The show has suffered through a few production hiccups, some of which resulted in it going into a hiatus for a while, I feel like that killed off its momentum. However, it was a decent show to accompany your breakfast with.
Overall: 7/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 9, 2024
This is a special episode that covers the first seven episodes of the anime.
It summarizes the events of those first bit sized arcs, which is very useful for the viewers who are returning to the show after the hiatus that was issued due to production scheduling problems. It was a decent refresher on what has entailed especially that it has been a while in the time. While of course, being a recap, it’s natural that a lot will be cut off to save up on time, but really, nothing that major has happened at this point of the show that it was more or less
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the right amount of recap to maybe gain a fraction of interest.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 9, 2024
This show was a weird case of “this looks generic enough for me to pass off on” and “the opening looks very interesting, maybe I should check the show out”. Guess what I did?
Yeah, you’re already here reading the review, so I’ll spare you the suspense.
I signed up for a cool Kaiju-fighting action drama but what I got instead was a wholesome slice of life-y comedy with cool Kaiju-fighting action and a bit of drama. I think I must have won the seasonal lottery. And that’s quite rare.
Now, for my personal hook, the opening still slapped and still does even after finishing the show. The
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visuals are trippy, seeming of mystery, and the song elevates that to boot. And no, it didn’t stop there because I’m at an even greater shock that the ending, mainly the used song far exceeds that of the opening, and I’m forever appreciative of a banger ending song.
Coming from a software development background, hearing the name Kafka did bring out a chuckle more than a few times, however, it does not take away anything from the main character. The supporting cast is interesting enough. Actually, above average to say the truth, it seems like they are laying foundations early on to some really good future developments that I hope do not go unnoticed.
At the end of the day, it really is an action story which lots of cool moments and hype fights, I would say it definitely sets itself apart from all of the other seasonal “filler” shows, and is absolutely a great watch.
Overall: 8/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jun 30, 2024
I can’t believe it’s already been 5 years since this show became mainstream, and here it is transitioning to the big END. It already felt like that last season, but during this one, it’s been officially sealed.
You don’t need me to tell you what makes Kimetsu no Yaiba worth the watch, chances are, if you’re reading this then you’ve already caught up to the point when you’d want to watch the next season in line. But let’s address a common concern in the fandom about this season now. It’s the pacing.
Although I didn’t have any problems with it per se, that would leave me wanting
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to rant about it, but a lot of people expected a bit more action, especially from a show that relies heavily on its phenomenal action scenes. There were a lot more slice-of-life elements than in any other season. It’s been slow, relaxing, and more character-oriented.
I guess an arc like the Hashira Training was very much needed, for how intense the last couple of arcs have been, we needed a breather. We had to slow down momentarily as the show had been closing its conclusion.
For me, personally, it had been one of the weaker seasons for sure, for the same reasons I mentioned above. But still way above average for a seasonal show nevertheless. It was not the production, but the arc itself.
Overall: 7.68/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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