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Chichi to Ko:
In short: This manga is an amazing slice of life/comedy

Episodic in nature, Chichi to Ko, is a slapstick comedy about a Father and Son with the mother being lost all the time.

Don't be fooled by its humble synopsis, it is quite an enjoyable and relaxing read. The side-characters are well crafted, with each having their own enjoyable personality quirks. I can't recall any story arcs that I disliked nor any did I find unamusing.

The strongest part of this manga I would say is the characters. While each represents a sort of gimmick/trait, it is quite humorous and they make for a very interesting ... amalgam of interactions.

Albeit if you're interested in a story with a complex underlying plot line, this is not the manga for you. But if you have the time and simply wish to enjoy a simplistic comedy, I would say Chichi to ko is amongst the best.

Ah, 5 Centimeters per Second, a story of romance, tragedy, emotion, and acceptance of reality. An emotional rollercoaster that is well worth the watch.

Story (10/ 10):
While the story is not as perhaps intricate and intense packed as standard drama anime, the way the story develops and presented is gives this movie a deeper sense of meaning and profoundness. The presentation and style fits the mood perfectly and enables the watcher to analyze and consider the gray world of romance that Shinkai presents. Without the need for arguments and anger, there is a redefinition of the word agony.

What sets the story apart from other typical ... romantic dramas is that there is less reliance upon typical tropes to develop attachment and feeling of loss. While no person is at fault, in portraying something beyond humans, reality, as the antagonistic force, the story becomes something that the watcher can connect to and interpret and to put it a certain way: Make the movie one’s own.

Art (10/ 10) :
Art was well done and the usage of perhaps more monotone colors in dreary scenes and light ones in bright scenes is especially well done to juxtapose the emotions of the characters. Scenery and characters were well designed. While characters are fairly normal looking, this is very much intentional as Shinkai seemingly attempts to portray characters as usually people who are simply a victim of reality

Sound (8/ 10):
Aside from the ending song, the sound was relative standard in quality nothing quite remarkable, but befitting of the nature of the movie.

Characters (8/ 10):
While, the plain characterization is most likely intentional, there was something I felt was lacking at times in character development. Regardless, the one thing that was especially well done was contrasting the male and female MC’s development throughout this tragedy. I won’t reveal details, but this is perhaps among the focal points of the anime.

Enjoyment(10/ 10/ Overall (9.5/10) :
Overall, I would consider this a well-crafted masterpiece. Nothing flashy or bright, but none the less, intriguing, thought-provoking, or emotional. I really enjoyed it and pondered the meaning and choices Shinkai made for a long time after watching. Truly an experience worth having.

"If you have the courage to die, have the courage to live."
Welcome to the NHK!, was among the most compelling anime that I have watched. While the show has dark psychological themes ranging from dysfunctional romance to suicide, there is an element of comedy and amusement that balances these elements well.

Story (10/10):

The story is nothing short of phenomenal. It reflects largely upon how life is not perfect and the relationships between people are similarly imperfect, yet people still struggle on. The way the anime adheres to more realistic ideas regarding romance and adapts them to the characters is very intriguing and engaging. Far from the ... usual cliche anime relationships, the main relationship is both thought-provoking and well developed. The dark themes and drama juxtaposed with lighter moments is especially well done.

Art (9/10):

Art was fairly decent and reflected the story well. While it was not the best artwork in the world, it felt appropriate and fit well with the story especially in more dramatic scenes.

Sound (9/10):

Overall enjoyable soundtrack in regards to music. The voice acting was done well and accurately represented the characters.

Characters (10/10):

Characters were perhaps the best aspect of the anime. Each of them had a story to tell. They deal with their own struggles with life and how they fall down and push forward in spite of them. They are well-developed and interesting with accurate reflection upon how humans often actually are.

Enjoyment (10/10):

It was a very enjoyable anime to watch. The drama mixed well with the humor and the plot was engaging and well developed. Overall, I would recommend this anime to anyone who enjoys anime that adhere to realistic and relevant themes, complex characters, and drama.