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Mar 30, 2020
13 of 13 episodes seen
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3
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This is going to be a brief one. Pet is an amazing show that takes a couple episodes to get going, but once it gets going, it really gets going. The pay off at the end for having got through the first two eps will be well worth it and I highly recommend watching this.
It’s not a show that spoon feeds you information and requires you to piece things together as you watch. So, you’ll need to actually pay attention and not be distracted on your phone or anything. The storytelling is really well done and revolves around a gang who utilises people who can
enter and alter peoples’ memories for committing crimes, stealing information, etc. The thing is, these “pets” as they’re called aren’t necessarily treated right and begin to harbour suspicions about their employers.
The story is extremely well written and consistently through me for loops throughout which is quite rare these days. Normally, I find stories predictable and am able to deduce what’s going to happen, but with PET I was actually shocked at the end. The characters are very well developed and have their own unique quirks and characteristics that add to the story.
There are some slight yaoi undertones to the series between the two main characters, but it’s nothing too extreme so even if you aren’t into yaoi series, you should still be able to enjoy this.
The art and animation are very good in the show as well. Because it’s not a battle shōnen, there’s no major sakuga or crazy level animation, but when it’s needed, it holds up. The voice actors also all deliver really powerful performances that I felt made the characters and story come alive.
In conclusion, Pet’s easily the most slept on show of Winter 2020 and it’s absolutely criminal. It does start slow, but once you get into it you’ll understand why that is. Give it a chance and you won’t regret it. Pet gets 8 peaks out of 10 from me.
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Mar 28, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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12
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| Overall |
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It’s really hard for an anime to feel original these days. So many series I’ve seen lately have felt like I was watching the same series, with the same characters, with different names. So when I come across a fresh and unique story, I have to acknowledge it. That’s exactly what I got out of Kyokou Suiri.
Kyokou Suiri is some of the best fun I’ve had watching anime in a long time. Based on a light novel originally, it tells the story of a girl who’s traded her leg and eye for god like powers. She teams up with a boy who also has god
like powers and they form a paranormal investigation team. The first arc of the show is pretty episodic, focusing on a different case each episode. The second half of the show is one arc focusing on a single relevant case.
Throughout the course of the series we’re introduced to various monsters and demons from Japanese myths which I found very cool. Being an investigatory show, the series is very exposition oriented so there is a lot of talking. It’s not useless idle chatter, however. The conversations all advance the story and are usually relevant to whatever case or situation is going on. But, if you’re someone who needs a lot of fights and action, the second half of the show will drag for you.
I thought the comedy was extremely well done and kept me engaged with every moment of every episode. The banter between the characters felt real and genuine adding to the unique feel of the show.
Because it’s more of an investigation/exposition themed show, there’s no crazy fight animation or massive amounts of sakuga. But, the art throughout the show and animation when the occasional fight happens were very well done and aesthetically pleasing.
In conclusion, I think this is easily one of the best shows I’ve seen in the past few years. It gave me a feeling of nostalgia and joy that brought me back to the old Adult Swim days of anime. I absolutely loved the characters, their wit, banter and interactions throughout the series as well as the lovely integration of Japanese folklore. If you’d like something different and original to watch, give this a shot.
Kyokou suiri gets 9 eyes out of 10 for me.
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Mar 28, 2020
13 of 13 episodes seen
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5
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| Overall |
9 |
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| Animation |
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Let me make this clear. Despite being apart of the same universe and franchise, MagiReco is not a Madoka sequel nor does it offer the same type of story and deconstruction of the genre like its predecesor.
MagiReco is very much its own story, driven by character interactions and development rather than shock value and fear like Madoka. That doesn’t mean it’s not as good, it’s just a different type of story. Do not come into this expecting people to lose their heads. Despite the differences, I enjoyed this more than the original.
MagiReco and FGO both aired during the same time and provided very
different examples of how to adapt mobile games. FGO’s amazing story and fight scenes earned it a lot of attention, whereas MagiReco flew very much under the radar, which is really a shame.
Despite being based on the mobile game, there’s no need to have played it or have any exposure to the story before coming into the anime. The anime does a pretty good job of adapting the story and adding in anime original scenes to flesh out or give context to certain events.
Again, I emphasise that this is very much a character driven story. There’s quite a bit of slice of life moments that are done in an effort to characterise the girls. I enjoyed this a lot and found it to be the main thing that separates the series from the original. However, these may not be for everyone.
Technically, you know what to expect from SHAFT. Great visuals, direction, OST and when needed, good fight scenes. MagiReco follows through on all of those expectations. I will add a slight critique to the animation in fights, which at times, I found to be a bit lacking. A minor complaint really.
Overall, I really enjoyed MagiReco and found it to be a nice mix of the themes we saw in Madoka and more typical Mahou Shoujo series. The characters all were well developed and added to the story in one way or another. They all felt important and I appreciated that. Combined with the story, which is well written and the direction, and you’ve got a solid show that I enjoyed more than the original. If you’re into Madoka or Mahou Shoujo in general, give this a watch.
MagiReco gets 9 grief seeds out of 10 from me.
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Mar 28, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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| Overall |
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| Enjoyment |
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After years of waiting and several OVAs, finally 22/7 fans got what we’d been wanting, a well done anime.
22/7 is based on the 22/7 multimedia project which was started about 4 years ago. The anime follows the origins of the group and their first year or so together. Unlike traditional idol shows that I’ve seen, 22/7 takes a grittier and dare I say it, darker approach to the idol genre.
From the get go, we see it’s not all rainbows and sunshines in this world. This just feels pretty real. The colour palette even reflects it, opting for more muted shades and tones. This
isn’t edge for the sake of edge, however. The reasons for this are all well explained and the issues each of the girls have are all given their own episodes to be explored.
The series is very much character driven as you would expect from an idol anime. Every episode essentially deals with one of the girls’ backstory and gives them necessary characterisation and development. From bullying, to the deaths of family members, every girl has been through some realistic rough periods and holding baggage from that. By the end of each episode, you’ll have come to appreciate a new girl and understand why they’re the way they are.
As for the technical aspects of the show, A-1 employed the same character designer from K-on and several other Kyoani series to do the character designs for 22/7. If you’re a fan of that art style, you’ll love the art here. The show features a darker colour palette which I believe serves the tone well. The Voice Acting is absolutely phenomenal and consistently does a great job of making every girl feel alive. As with any idol show, the OST is mainly songs from the group themselves and are all very enjoyable.
22/7 is my favourite idol group and the show has gone on to become my fave idol show. It was a blast to see these girls come to life with a cool story, good voice acting and great direction. I certainly believe the low ratings are harsh and unearned. If you’re a fan of idol shows, which many in the west are not, give it a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
22/7 gets 8 letters out of 10 from me.
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Mar 27, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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6
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It’s always a bonus when an anime resonates with things you’re genuinely passionate about.
Koisuru is the first anime I’ve ever seen to deal with my first love of astronomy and by all accounts, it did a damn good job. When it comes to Doga Kobo shows we know what we’ll get. Cute girls doing cute things, occasional yuri ships and wholesome content that makes you want to go out and find your own niche group of friends. Koisuru delivered on those expectations and more.
Not only were we treated to wholesome interactions between the cast on their adventures to discover and name an asteroid,
but we actually were treated to extremely accurate information regarding astronomy. Entire segments of episodes are seemingly love letters to the field, including useful tutorials and other tidbits for amateurs wishing to gaze upon the cosmos.
In usual Doga Kobo form, we get gorgeous bright colour palettes throughout the series with consistent character models and quality animation. There’s not much to speak of from a technical perspective with these types of shows as they mainly revolve around character interactions and dialogue.
The blend of the usual cute girls doing cute things with the educational aspect really made Koisuru standout and resonate with me. I believe that if you have any interest at all in learning about space, astronomy or science in general, this is a great show for you. It’s a really fun, wholesome and educational journey of friendship and discovery. It’s nothing revolutionary or mind-blowing, but it accomplishes everything it sets out to do and the story it tells is a fun one.
Koisuru gets 9 asteroids out of 10 from me.
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Mar 26, 2020
1 of 1 episodes seen
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I'm really not sure what people expected out of this OVA or why they'd expect it to be different from the show. It's an OVA for a series which plays on very overt incest themes and otaku escapism.
Okasaan online does not pretend to be deep, philosophical or substantive, and the OVA keeps that same vibe. It's a fun, silly and relaxing OVA beach episode with the same level of humour, antics and action that we saw in the series. If you did not like the series, you will not like the OVA. If like me you enjoyed the show, you'll love the OVA. It's
a fun time and has everything we enjoy about this series dialled up to 10.
Again, this is not an amazingly written episode nor does it pretend to be. Go into this for cute girls and fan service. If you do, you will have an enjoyable experience. If you're not ok with otaku escapism, incest vibes, lewd comedy, etc., steer clear of this.
Personally, as someone who loves the series I found this to be an extremely satisfying blast from the past(summer) and look forward to more content from the series/LN.
Okasaan online OVA gets 10 Shirase's out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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10 |
Hanako-kun is one of the shows that on the surface seems like it has no substance or actual plot. In reality, it’s got some really good writing and underneath its cutesy first few episodes, has a darker interior.
Story wise, Hanako-Kun follows a young girl who struggles to make friends at school. One day she has a chance encounter with an apparition(Hanako) and forms a contract with him. The story follows their subsequent adventures to keep the school safe from rogue apparitions. The first few episodes cover a lot of fluff cases and keep a rather lighthearted tone. A little over a third of the way
through, we get a general tone shift in which the show goes from being a mindlessly fun show, to one where there’s actually pretty big stakes involved with some unnerving scenes. It doesn’t become Evangelion, but it takes a pretty big shift nonetheless which I felt enhanced the experience and kept the story interesting.
I went into this showing nothing about the manga at all. What really attracted me was the unique art style. Artistically, the show is one of the most unique anime I’ve ever seen. Lerche truly must be commended for their work with that. The few fights in the show are also extremely well done featuring a very unique animation style which I found visually pleasing. If you enjoyed the art-style of Kimetsu no yaiba, you will most likely also enjoy this one as they have very similar vibes.
Hanako-Kun is one of the 4-5 really fresh shows that we got this season and easily finds itself in my top 5. I was consistently entertained throughout and constantly laughing from the well written humour and gags. It’s not a deconstruction of a genre or a masterpiece by any stretch, but it is a very very fun show and one that I found great. I highly recommend giving it a try and being patient, the first couple episodes may be slow for some people. Once it gets going, it really gets going.
Hanako-Kun gets 9 fat ankles out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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3
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10 |
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Somali really arrived out of nowhere and became one of my fave shows of winter 2020.
I’m a sucker for well written, wholesome and cute shows and that’s what somali was through and through. The story of a girl abandoned in the forest who’s adopted by a “golem” and travels with him across the world seeking answers for humanity’s disappearance.
From a narrative perspective, the show focuses on golem’s emotional development. Initally like his name suggests, he is unable to understand human emotions. Through his meeting and bonding with Somali, Golem slowly becomes more and more human and learns what it means to be a parent.
Their jobs , friends and activities that they come across on their travels force both of them to grow and confront reality in a very beautiful way. Every single character that comes into the story does so in a meaningful way and adds to the experience.
The show also does a really good job of dealing with topics like racism and prejudice. In the world of Somali, humans are severely discriminated against. Over the course of the series, new characters who are introduced gradually come to learn that there is very little difference between humans and their species.
In addition to the well written story and great character development, the show features an absolutely stunning artistic direction. I mean that in the truest sense. The art is extremely bright and colourful and adds a lot to the overall vibe of the series. This isn’t a battle shonen, so the animation isn’t anything amazing, but it more than gets the job done. The voice acting performances from Somali’s seiyuu also deserves praise.
In closing, Somali will go down as a criminally underrated masterpiece which successful tells a beautiful story about a father and his daughter gradually learning to understand each other. If you’re a parent, looking for a fresh and original anime, or just want a good story to pass the time, this is your show.
Somali gets 10 golems out of 10 for me.
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Mar 26, 2020
13 of 13 episodes seen
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10 |
In an era of sequels, Light Novel adaptions and manga promotional anime, it’s increasingly rare to find a quality original anime.
ID:Invaded breaks the mould and gives us a unique and original story that seems like it’s straight out of a Cristopher Nolan film.
Invaded narratively feels like a mixture of Minority report, Inception and Shutter Island. It tells the story of a detective who uses a machine to dive into peoples’ “Id”, aka mind to solve crimes. As with Inception, there are various levels to the human psyche and depending on the crime being solved, the MC has to go deeper and deeper to find
more clues and recreate the crime scene for investigation.
If you’re a fan of Inception, Minority report, crime or psychological thrillers, this is your type of story. It’s well written, fun and will hook you from the start. The only issue narratively I have with the story is that the ending reveal of the big villain is a bit predictable and most likely you’ll have seen it coming a mile away. Despite this shortcoming, the story is still excellent overall as it provides consistent entertaining and quality writing that is well worth a watch.
From a technical standpoint, ID has a very unique art style and character designs the likes of which I personally have never seen before. It’s not much of an action anime so much as it is a psychological battle of minds, but the few battles that are in the series are very well done and realistic. Of particular note is a boxing match around episode 8 that is one of the most realistic depictions of violence I have ever seen in anime. The OST is also excellent and adds a lot to the scenes in the anime.
Both the ED and OP are two of the best of the season, and sound design in general is top quality.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a fresh well written story and are tired of Otaku escapism self insert isekai shows, this may very well be the break you’re looking for. If you like Christopher Nolan’s work, you’ll also enjoy this. Out of the 25 I watched, ID Invaded was one of my top 3 favourite shows of Winter 2020 and earns 10 kaeru’s out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
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22
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| Overall |
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| Character |
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10 |
Nekopara is a fun and cozy way to spend 24 minutes. Simply put, it’s a very relaxing show with extreme amounts of literal and figurative fluff.
Ironically, in contrast to its hentai origins, Nekopara is one of the most wholesome shows I’ve seen. Narratively, there’s not much on the way of plot in this show. It’s very much a “monster” of the week type thing with each episode providing a new challenge or event for the girls to prepare for. These will usually be 90 percent fluff and 10 percent fan service.
If you’re looking for a fun and relaxing way to deal with the current
uncertain times and pass time, enjoy CGDCT or cat girls, this is your show. Don’t expect anything groundbreaking or revolutionary, but you will certainly get a laid back and cozy ride.
Technically, there’s not much to speak of. This isn’t a battle shonen so there’s no real need for high quality animation. The art, however is extremely well done making the show nice and bright. This adds to that cute feel of the show.
In conclusion, Nekopara despite being no masterpiece, was one of my favourite shows of the season and helped me to wind down at the end of the week after class. It was a consistent and fun ride throughout and I look forward to future content.
Nekopara gets 8 Nya’s out of 10.
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