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Apr 1, 2021
13 of 13 episodes seen
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If there were such a thing as a Mt. Rushmore of anime, Yuru camp would be on it. This is really one of the greatest anime of all time and season 2 only reaffirms its ranking.
What makes Yuru Camp great is not grandiose writing, world building or plot developments. Instead, its greatness lies in its simplicity. An anime that teaches you the ins and outs of camping, outdoor life and encourages you to go out and be active might not sound like the most exciting thing on paper, but in its near flawless execution it pulls you in and makes you fall in love.
If you’re
here, you’ve probably seen the first season of Yuru Camp. Simply put, season two is better in every way. It’s everything we had in season, but there’s an emphasis on Nadeshiko and Rin’s character development that we see pay off in their solo camping trips. It’s a very satisfying and comfy journey with the girls as they learn more about their favourite activity, as well as themselves. Speaking of comfy, Yuru Camp’s biggest selling point is better than ever this time around. Every episode just sucks you in and makes you want to get under a blanket, grab some hot coco and snacks and learn. The amount of places, dishes and outdoor ideas that this show gives you is alone enough of a reason to watch it. When you throw in loveable characters and the humour, it becomes a masterclass in anime.
The combination of adorable girls, comedy and legitimate outdoor safety education makes Yuru Camp a genuine treat for any anime fan of any age. The only complaint I have about the season is that it’s too damn short. Thursdays will not be the same without Yuru Camp. Yuru Camp season 2 gets 10 tombolos out of 10.
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Mar 31, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Finally, after all these years, the definitive magnum opus of the Japanese anime industry is here. Eva who? Shingeki no what? Redo of healer is unironically one of the best shows in recent memory. It’s not for everyone, in fact it’s probably not for most people. That’s fine. It was for me.
“You only like Redo because of how edgy it is” Well, you’re not wrong. What makes Kayari so enjoyable is not its story, which is actually pretty good in its own right, but its unique take on the dark fantasy general and how it takes traditional preconceptions of what a MC has to be,
and turns them on their head. We have all the same traditional set ups that we’re accustomed to with this genre. JRPG inspired world, OP MC surrounded by a harem of girls, setting out on a quest, etc, ect. Where the series sets itself apart from others is the MCs approach to revenge and life.
In traditional series like this, you have a MC who is afraid of hurting people, afraid of women and just a beta male in general. What I love about Keyaru is the fact that he just doesn’t give a fuck. He’s not afraid to tear people apart, literally and figuratively, and he reacts how a normal person in his situation would. I love that. What people often forget about when they write negative reviews and talk about the MCs use of rape as a weapon, is the emotional, physical and psychological abuse that he endured at the hands of the people he gets revenge on. Yes, rape is horrible, but in the context of Kayari it is totally understandable from a literary and logical standpoint why its used in the story.
One negative thing about the anime, is the fact that Keyaru’s desire to not hurt anyone who hasn’t hurt him isn’t emphasised. I think that caused a lot of people to hate him as an MC because of the cut monologues that provide context about his emotional state. While Keyaru is not a good guy in the traditional sense, he is not out to hurt people who have not abused him or hurt his companions. He’s not just out raping and killing people for the sake of it.
On the animation quality side of things, I think TNK did a better job than I was expecting. The fight scenes are surprisingly well done and the sex scenes are as fluid as you’d hope. I do think the OST was pretty weak, but that’s a rather minor complaint.
A story that makes you uncomfortable is not necessarily a bad story. Sometimes we need to have our views and ideas challenged, and I think Kayari can provide that for fans of dark fantasy anime/LNs. Again, you know damn well if this show is for you or not. If you’re just gonna have a meltdown about how edgy it is, just stay away.
Kayari gets 10 heals out of 10.
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Mar 31, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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For years, the concept of a 3rd season of Log Horizon seemed like a pipe-dream. After the author went through a tumultuous tax-evasion case the series went on a hiatus and most of the momentum seemed to have been killed. Seasons 1 and 2 were extremely well received and offered a unique political and economic style approach to the isekai genre. When we got news that season 3 had been green-lit, I couldn’t believe my eyes, but it immediately became my most anticipated sequel.
Unfortunately, this third season of the beloved LN series failed to capture the glory of its first two seasons. All the
same themes that we know and love about Log Horizon are there, but they just don’t feel the same. The first arc is a political power struggle that’s pretty good, but nothing amazing. The second mini-arc focusing on Krusty was really what most fans of the series were looking forward to seeing adapted, and I do think that was a very enjoyable set of episodes, the peak of the season for sure. The finale arc was also pretty fun and gave some really nice shine to Minori, who has always been my favourite
Log Horizon has always been a slow, dialogue driven show. But this season just felt 100x slower. I also felt that the quality of episodes was inconsistent. Episode 11 for example is amazing, definitely the best episode we’ve had since season 2, but then the episode before that was pretty “meh”. If I had to identify a reason as to why the season was so inconsistent, it would probably be because of the small amount of content that was available to adapt. As I mentioned earlier, the author’s tax-evasion situation really put the series on hold and it’s only recently got back to being updated. Therefore, parts of this season were always going to be stretched and paced weirdly, which showed.
Overall, the pacing issues are definitely noticeable in this season of Log Horizon. At times things seem to be dragging on forever. But, the highs of the season, such as Krusty and Minori’s mini-arcs really were enjoyable to me and made me nostalgic of the first two seasons. The finale single handedly raised my score for the show. Hopefully, the series begins to get more consistent updates and we don’t have to be left in limbo about a potential season 4 as long as we were for 3. If you’ve seen the first two seasons and liked them, it goes without saying that you should watch the latest season, just be prepared for a drop in quality.
Log Horizon season 3 gets 8 round tables out of 10.
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Mar 30, 2021
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Violet Evergarden: The Movie made me fall in love with anime all over again. This movie, and tv series, represent the best things about this medium. You could not ask for a better conclusion to a masterpiece. Thank you Kyoani.
Back in early 2019, I went through the roughest period of my life. I was severely depressed after a horrible breakup and didn’t do much more than lay in bed all day. I hadn’t watched a new anime in over a decade because I thought anime was something I’d outgrown. One day, I decided to get back into the medium and finished up some older shows
that I had never completed. The masochist in me then decided that I wanted to go on a “sad anime” tour. I watched all the usual suspects, Clannad, Anohana, Kimisui, Koe no Katachi, Angel Beats, etc. I’ve gone on record before about how these series literally saved my life. But, one series in particular stuck with me in a profound way. Violet Evergarden.
Violet’s journey of finding the meaning of love, acceptance of loss and grief was exactly what I needed at that point in life. Episode 10 in particular helped me with the lingering grief I had about my father’s passing. The masterfully crafted anime motivated me to check out the Light Novels, which I’ve now completely read, and the OVA. When I found out that a movie was coming out to wrap up the series I was beyond ecstatic. Knowing that the anime and LN differed in their approaches to Violet’s story made me really excited to see how Kyoani would close out Violet’s journey.
Violet Evergarden: The Movie surpassed any and every expectation I could have ever hoped for. I knew Kyoani would bring the gorgeous visuals and animation, but the story that they crafted around Violet and the other characters was the most powerful they’ve ever done. Violet’s character development coming from not being able to understand what the word “love” meant, to being able to help others who are unable to express themselves is remarkable. She is fully able to empathise with people now. The movie was a satisfying resolution to her, the other dolls’ and a certain someone’s stories.
“After all, all we have is the present” Such a simple line, yet it may be the most powerful that I’ve ever heard in an anime. Too often we take what we have for granted. We neglect to tell our parents and loved ones that we love them, or we say mean things to people we care about. Violet the anime and Violet the movie are all about taking full advantage of what you can do and say today to those you care about. Please. Don’t let those moments slip.
Violet Evergarden:The Movie gets the easiest 10 I have ever given.
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Mar 30, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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When Tensura season 2 was announced last year, I instantly leapt for joy at the opportunity to see some of my favourite LN scenes adapted. I loved the job 8bit did with the first season and was confident that the series was in good hands. Fortunately, I had my faith rewarded with a great first cour.
All the things that made tensura a hit when the first season aired are back and even better than before. The comedy, world-building, political drama and strategic planning that separates Tensura from other contemporary isekai are here in spades and make the second season very enjoyable. Like most things, Tensura’s
first cour is not without faults, however.
While it was great to be back in Tempest and see some of my favourite scenes animated, too often this season there was poor pacing and anime original time wasting recaps. They really begin to be noticeable around halfway through the cour. Several scenes really could have been condensed into a few minutes rather than taking up half of an episode. When you get to these points it’ll be pretty apparent what I’m talking about, and unfortunately they prevent me from giving the season the highest possible grade. Thankfully, 8bit did such a stellar job on the final 3 episodes that it’s almost enough to make you forget about those issues.
Despite the pacing issues that the middle of the cour had, I was extremely pleased with the overall job that 8bit did in these first 12 episodes and I’m looking forward to what will be an even better 2nd cour, based on the volumes I assume will be adapted. If you were a fan of season 1 of Tensura, it goes without saying you’ll want to check this out. Tensura S2 Pt.1 gets 9 sages out of 10.
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Mar 30, 2021
170 of 170 episodes seen
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No long running show and fanbase has got as much disrespect as Black Clover(ok, Boruto probably has got more). Yet, the fans have stuck by it for years and as Black Clover’s story continues to surpass its limits, their loyalty is finally paying off.
Black Clover is a show that is in many ways the literal embodiment of its protagonist’s struggle. Asta goes from being the laughingstock of town to the literal saviour of the kingdom. During that internal journey, we also watched the anime gradually evolve and get better as time went on. Production qualities seemingly increased as the popularity increased as well. Asta’s journey
is extremely satisfying and well written. It’s done so well in fact, that it feels like we’ve been on this journey right with Asta. Everyone loves a feel good underdog story. There’s been no bigger underdog than Black Clover.
For me, the mark of a well written series is how well you’re able to immerse yourself and truly feel apart of the story. When I first got into Black Clover a couple of years ago, I was easily able to binge the first 99 episodes which were out up to that point in the span of a few days. Episodes went by in what felt like a breeze. I found myself in awe at the quality of writing and the magical concepts used. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand why so many people shit on the series or rated it lowly.
I’ve said numerous times that if Black Clover went seasonal, it would be one of the highest rated Jump Series. The story is better than MHA and JJK. What has unfortunately been the big bump in the road for BC is the inconsistent production quality throughout. At points, Pierrot have literally had to beg on Twitter for people to help out with episodes. Fortunately, the series is going on hiatus due to how close its getting to the manga, and I really hope Pierrot use this opportunity to make it a seasonal show after the movie. The long running anime model is dead, and doesn’t give animation staffs the time they need to make high quality episodes.
If you’re on the fence about watching Black Clover, do it. Yes, it has some inconsistent animation at times, but the story is genuinely the best in shonen. Loveable characters, an immersive world and amazing action sequences make Black Clover one of the only ongoing shonen that I enjoy. Black Clover gets 10 grimoires out of 10.
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Mar 28, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Shingeki no Kyojin sundays? More like Idoly Pride Sundays. Idoly Pride was second only to Mushoku Tensei in terms of enjoyment for me this season, and it was pretty damn close. This was definitely the hidden gem of the season.
Idoly Pride was always going to get a high score for me. It’s really hard to mess up the idol formula. Cute girls, cute outfits, songs that are bops, etc. But, the show exceeded all expectations that I had and was such a pleasant surprise. The best way that I could describe the series is a mix between 22/7 and Love Live. It’s quite a bit
darker than LL, but not quite as dark as 22/7.
The focus on Kotono’s self-discovery and individual development was great, and the conclusion that she and the other girls get was very satisfying. What I really loved about IP compared to other idol projects is the social commentary that it gives on the idol industry. At one point, a traditional LL-esque group go up against one of the show’s new gen idol groups and it does a great job highlighting society and the music industry’s preference for idol music. Why some groups get hot and others don’t. The more realistic approach that it takes compared to LL, Bandori, Lapis etc., is a welcome change of pace.
In any anime, one of the biggest factors in evaluating it is the performances. In Idoly Pride, I was honestly taken aback quite a bit by how well done and high quality the performances were. The CGI was amazing. At points I couldn’t distinguish between 2D and 3D CGI. I’d even argue it was better than LL Nijigaku. Music wise, the songs from the groups are all bops. Liznoir and Moon Tempest have no skips in their catalogs, and watching the show will introduce you to some amazing music.
Honestly, at this point I’m not sure which I like more as a multimedia project. LL or IP. Yes, to me this show and project are that damn good. If you’re a fan of idols, or want to try out the genre, I highly recommend Idoly Pride. It’s an enjoyable show full of diverse personalities that provides insight into the Japanese idol industry as well as a heart warming story of self-discovery and redemption after loss. Idoly Pride gets 10 mics out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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It’s nice when a show knows it’s a meme and embraces it. One of my only gripes with an anime is when it takes itself too serious for what it is. Ore Dake is aware that it’s an ecchi fantasy full of waifus and an OP MC, but it embraces it and brings everything together in a way that still allows you to enjoy it.
Simply put, Ore Dake is a good time. There’s no real plot here other than rather shallow excuses for fan service-y interactions between the MC and the girls, but you know what? That’s ok, because they’re great and hilarious. Every anime
doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel to be great. This is the type of show that you shut your brain off for and sit back for some mindless fun. Week after week I was amazed at the ridiculousness of the antics and just had a blast with this show. It’s actually quite funny, if you asked me to give you a story recap of the show, I honestly couldn’t. All I can say is that I loved it.
The art is really nice in the show, the fight animations were a bit on the meh side, but let’s be real. No one is watching this for the fights. You’re here to laugh and for waifus, and the art is more than good enough on that front.
I don’t think Ore Dake is a must watch, per se, but it is a very enjoyable show that I loved and think many will enjoy. If you’re like me and don’t think every anime needs to be a Monster, Monogatari or Geass in terms of writing, you’ll love this show. Ore Dake gets 9 kisses out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2021
26 of 26 episodes seen
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At this point, I think only a few of us actually got through all 26 episodes of King’s Raid. I for one, don’t regret a single moment of it.
Yes, King’s Raid is a pretty generic fantasy gacha game adaptation that does absolutely nothing game changing or innovative. Yes, there’s plenty of better shows out there. No, that doesn’t mean I didn’t like it. In fact, I loved King’s Raid. It is a slow burn over the 2-cours span that it runs, but once it gets going, I found it to be very entertaining. For context, when I watch anime, I usually multi-task by farming
FGO or other gacha, KR was one of the only shows in the past two seasons that actually held my interest long enough for me to put my phone down and fully lock in.
Despite the generic set up of a chosen heir to the throne going on a quest with his standard JRPG party to defeat a demon lord, I thought Kasel and RIheeto’s juxtaposition as duel protagonists was well done. In fact, by the end of the show I was feeling much more sympathetic towards the secondary protag than the main guy. The dynamic between both of the MCs and their parties was really fun to compare and contrast over the course of the anime. The studio aids with that by alternating perspectives every episode. I also liked the mystery down the stretch with unravelling Kasel and RIheeto’s pasts. It seemed like the studio knew exactly when to end episodes to leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more.
Due to its nature as a gacha game adapdation, as you’d expect the animation is meh at best throughout much of the show. For the vast majority of the 26 episodes it’s pretty average. I’d put it above Hortensia Saga, but well below the likes of Priconne or even the Gran Blue anime. The art is REALLY nice and was actually one of the big reasons I liked this show. It has this really glossy look that makes the characters shine a lot and really makes the waifus in the show pop out.
I probably wouldn’t recommend King’s Raid to most people, not because it isn’t good to me, but because it probably would be boring and uninspiring to others. I think for most people, there’s more enjoyable ways to spend 8 hours. That said, I’ll never apologise for liking what I like and finding something to be entertaining. King’s Raid gets 8 holy swords out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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In a season packed full of highly anticipated sequels, Tomozaki-Kun rose to the top and became my favourite show of the season. Week after week, episodes flew by in what seemed like a few minutes. The characters and premise of the show provided one of the more memorable experiences I’ve had with a slice of life in some time.
For me, Tomozaki-Kun is what most people THINK Oregairu is. The concept of a socially inept loser going from a shut-in to normal high schooler is flawlessly executed here. Normally in these types of shows, the MC’s character development doesn’t feel organic or realistic. Either the MC
moves too fast, or too slow. Here we have a protagonist who takes gradual but sure steps out of his comfort zone in order to improve himself and make genuine connections with others. Week in and week out we see Tomozaki become more open to other people and learn more about how interpersonal relationships work. I love the analogous relationship of a video game character’s development to Tomozaki’s and think it offers a unique perspective on this type of show.
Unfortunately, there were a great deal of people who wrote this show off after a couple weeks. Is the MC a loser who says and does cringe things at the start? Yes. That’s kind of the point of the series. What would be the point if a character already starts off as an alpha chad who has nothing else to learn or room to grow? If you can bear with the MC’s growing pains in the beginning, I think you’ll find Tomozaki-Kun to be a very enjoyable show.
I’ve said all that and haven’t even touched on the girls in this show. As with most shows in this genre, Tomozaki’s development is caused and expedited by a girl at school, and there are several potential waifus who play major roles in the series. Unlike other anime in this genre, these are fully fleshed out and well written characters with their own unique quirks and personalities. The girls are not just there for fan service or shipping wars, but offer genuine value to this series and are one of the most enjoyable parts.
All in all, Tomozaki-Kun was by far one of the top 2 or 3 most enjoyable shows this season. It’s one of only a few that I actually looked forward to on a weekly basis and now that the season is over, I can’t wait to get into the LNs. Tomozaki-Kun gets 10 tackfams out of 10.
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