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Apr 28, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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With an OP from Eve, an OST from Sawano and gorgeous 3D animated sequences and an original premise, it was hard not to be excited about Bubble. That doesn’t mean it’s without its flaws, however.
Bubble is a spectacle of animation and if it’s any indication of what’s to come from WIT in the future I’m very excited. After dropping Shingeki no Kyojin, WIT last released Vivy, my pick for original anime of the year(2021) and Bubble retains many of the same qualities we saw in Vivy. Where they diverge is that while Vivy stays a well written story throughout, Bubble’s final act lets it
down. The post-bubble disaster world where parkour is a way of life is a fun and unique concept, but the story fails to really explain key details about the world. There’s quite a few leaps in logic taken particularly about the origin of the bubbles, what exactly Uta is and even the state of the outside world.
The main attractions of the movie are the OST, animation and Uta and Hibiki’s relationship. All of which are really good and definitely make for a worthwhile viewing experience. Despite the story being weak at the end, the combination of Sawano’s OST and some incredible parkour animation made the last 35 minutes or so an emotional ride. I would have really liked to have got a little more story/lore out of the movie, but I do understand time constraints and that WIT probably decided to just stick to a character driven story, which worked ok, but not great.
If only for the music and the animation, Bubble is worth the watch. Its story does let it down, but it’s not the worst written out there. I do think most people will be able to enjoy this and have fun with what is a rather unique concept.
Bubble gets 8 out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Akebi-chan’s only flaw is that it aired on Saturdays during Winter 2022. Because of that, it was often overshadowed by other shows that aired that day, including fellow CloverWorks production Sono Bisque. What Akebi lacked in hype, it made up for in quality. This was one of the most enjoyable anime I’ve seen in a long time and I wish more people got to watch it.
The story is extremely simple here, Akebi goes to a new school sporting a new uniform, hence the title, and connects with other girls at the school. What makes the show special, though, is how these connections are depicted. Some
border on romantic, some are clearly platonic and others are literally just Akebi helping other girls become more confident in themselves. What they all have in common is the positive impact that Akebi brings to their lives. Again, not much story here, but the casual episodes depicting every day events are more than enough for me. I’ve never been more excited to watch a 23 minute episode of girls just going shopping before this. As with any show featuring a predominately female cast, you do have your usual yuri bait moments, but they’re playful enough to not take away from the overall themes of the episodes. I really just loved every single bonding moment the girls shared, genuine and wholesome experience.
What really caught my attention about this show was just how nice it looks. It’s honestly crazy how Cloverworks managed to make this and Sono Bisque in the same season, the quality in both shows would be hard enough to pull off in the same year, nonetheless same season, but it really just shows how talented the people at CW are. There’s so many key animation moments in this show that just make you stop and go “wow”.
Akebi isn’t a groundbreaking story or terribly original, but it is a really enjoyable and wholesome anime that will provide a nice boost to you after a long week. While it may not be a masterpiece, I enjoyed it tremendously and would not change anything about it. Cute girls, nice art, life lessons, what more could you really ask for out of a slice of life adaptation? Personally, nothing.
Akebi-chan gets 10 sailor uniforms out of 10.
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Mar 26, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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98
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In recent seasons, Cloverworks have seemingly mastered the art of the slice of life romcom. Sono Bisque is the latest jewel in their SoL crown and is a must watch for anyone looking for a fun anime.
Story-wise, Sono Bisque is actually pretty unique. While it plays on many of the same high school romcom tropes we’re accustomed to, Gojo’s background as a hina dollmaker manages to add a fresh twist on things. The art of doll making is not something I can ever say that I had an interest in, yet the anime approaches it in such a way that you can’t help but want
to learn more. On top of that, it being a seinen, the relationship between Gojo and Marin is handled in a much more mature and organic way than you typically get in romcoms. Obviously it’s still anime, and you have the usual bashful/flustered moments between characters, but the relationship between the two MCs develops pretty realistically and naturally for anime standards.
Gojo and Marin are perfect examples of the saying “opposites attract” While on the outside, it seems Marin has everything a high schooler could want, she’s incredibly lonely and doesn’t have anyone who really understands her. Gojo on the other hand, is the traditional reclusive high schooler who is lonely, but doesn’t really know how to express that besides working on his dolls. They come into each other’s lives at the perfect time and add exactly what the other was missing.
If you’re active on anime twitter, reddit or any other anime forum it’s pretty much impossible to have not seen Marin this season, and for good reason. Not only does she have one of the best character designs I’ve seen in an anime, but her personality is is extremely inviting. You could honestly just watch the show for her and not be disappointed at all. Some prudes may complain about the fanservice which rears its head from time to time in the anime, but I did not find it to be an issue at all. Anime is meant to be an escape from the world and indulge your fantasies. Fan service is one of the best parts of any romcom and the author nailed it here. The comedy in this show manages to land very well, too. A lot of times Japanese humour can be hit or miss, but the author definitely manages to hit more times than he misses in this one which is great.
Aesthetically, in typical Cloverworks fashion, this show looks absolutely beautiful. Storyboards, art, animation, it’s all gorgeous. I’ve noticed over the course of the past two years, CW have improved substantially with every project they touch and their future looks very bright.
In short, Sono Bisque was by far the best show of Winter 2022 and unlike most hyped shows, actually deserves all the popularity and praise it gets.
Sono Bisque gets an easy 10/10.
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Mar 24, 2022
23 of 23 episodes seen
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21
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*Contains slight Spoilers*
While on the surface, Ousama Ranking may appear to be a cute Ghibli-esque show full of magic and wonder, it’s so much more than that. It’s a riveting tale of loss, grief and overcoming obstacles, and is by far one of the best anime of the past year.
Admittedly, I was a bit slow to pick up Ousama Ranking. I normally watch every seasonal every season, but wasn’t really gripped by the promotional PV and posters from the show. I assumed it would just be some cute adventure story with a prince. It wasn’t until about a month and a half ago that
I gave it a try and I instantly regretted not watching it from the start. From the very first episode, Bouji’s story grabs your attention and you can’t help but want to see him succeed. A little deaf boy who is seemingly disregarded and not taken seriously by his attendants and even his own family. Despite his handicap and preconceived notions about him, Bouji sets out to become stronger. He doesn’t allow his disability to dictate his life and is determined to become someone worthy of the crown. Who doesn’t love an underdog story, right?
On Bouji’s journey, we’re introduced to a slew of interesting characters with their own motivations and backstories, as well as a sinister plot to undermine his kingdom. Each one of the characters we meet adds something new to the story and aid in Bouji’s development. What I really liked about the type of storytelling we got here, is that it reminds me of literary classics in the sense there’s not really anything deep or crazy intricate going on in the plot, instead we have a simple story of overcoming adversity. As everyone knows by now, simplicity does not equate to bad writing. In fact, being able to adequately get the point of a story across in such a short and concise way is really a sign of literary talent.
While Ousama Ranking’s story is simple and sweet, it’s not without its flaws. Without going too much into spoiler territory, I was disappointed with the way Bouji’s brother Daida’s arc was wrapped up. In the second to last episode, he makes a proposal to a certain character that I really feel undermined his arc and was questionable writing at best. It’s one thing to get the tradtional shonen talk-no-jutsu “I forgive you” spill that we’re accustomed to, but to do that… just really made no sense to me.
Alas, nothing’s perfect and I was still largely satisfied with the way Ousama Ranking turned out. Its combination of lovely art, surprisingly good sakuga, great voice acting and a powerful tale of overcoming adversity made it one of my shows of the year. Ousama Ranking gets 10 mirrors out of 10.
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Mar 19, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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For the past 4 years, I have patiently waited and envisioned what the adaptation of volume 2 of 86 would look like. I am so happy that I can confidently say A-1 surpassed my wildest expectations for this adaptation and gave my favourite Light Novel the love it deserves.
In contrast with the action packed first cour of 86, the second cour primarily focuses on interpersonal relationships and the 86’s struggle between a peaceful life in the Giad Federacy or returning to the battlefield. Volume 2 and the second cour explore themes such as the psychological trauma of being a child soldier and the quest to
find purpose in life. It’s an interesting departure from the action of the first 12 episodes. This is mainly due to the fact that 86’s first volume was originally intended to be a standalone story prior to its success.
Despite the lack of action scenes, A-1’s quality was on full display in the second cour. The cinematography, direction, art, OST, transitions and storyboarding were all superb. A lot of people were rightfully upset with the delay for the last two episodes, but it certainly paid off for A-1. The masterpieces that were episodes 11 and 12 were well worth the wait. The finale of volume 2(episode 11) was by far one of my most anticipated episodes ever and it was perfect. You can truly see the love that A-1’s staff have for the story in every single episode and that is the highest praise I can put on any LN adaptation. Too often do we get adaptations which are clearly just extended ads for the LN and only made to get books bought. 86 bucked that trend and I can only hope and pray we see season 2 soon. I want to clarify that we are nowhere near the peak of 86, if A-1 continue at this pace and dedicating time and resources, seasons 2 and 3 will be absolutely mind blowing.
86 second cour gets the easiest 10 I’ve ever given.
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Dec 24, 2021
13 of 13 episodes seen
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Selection project: Can I copy your homework? I promise I’ll change it
Idoly pride: Ok, but seriously make sure you change it.
In all seriousness, Selection project and idoly pride have a lot in common. It’s pretty apparent that DG were really influenced by Idoly Pride’s story and wanted to put their own twist on that. Right down to the heart transplant, dead sister that was an idol plot-line. While the story was basically copy and pasted, I still really liked Selection Project and actually think it to be the best idol show this year, yes, including Superstar!.
What made me feel that way? Well simply put,
I loved Idoly Pride. Since this was basically Idoly Pride season 2, I loved it. The girls all have really cool backstories and were given their time to shine, as well as some great music. Some of the songs from the project are among the best of the year for sure. The animation during performances is really solid and with it being Doga Kobo, the art in general is great. Even though some of the same plot-points from IP were rehashed, I still loved and cared for the girls which is integral to any idol project.
Selection Project may not be completely original, but it’s a must watch for any fan of the idol genre. Loveable characters, emotional story, great performances, what’s not to love?
SelePro gets 10 microphones out of 10.
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Dec 21, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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5
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Takt OP. is the perfect example of “style over substance”.
Whilst I admittedly enjoyed watching the anime, I would be remised to not speak on the lack of any real cohesive story. We’re essentially thrown into a beautifully rendered world brought to life by MAPPA and Madhouse, told there’s a war between humans and aliens who hate music, and made to fend for ourselves. In fairness, the backstory is fleshed Outstanding a bit more, but that doesn’t mean the writing gets much better. This show honestly felt like a tech demo for new animation and storyboarding techniques. Like imagine those Unreal Engine 5 play-tests, but
in anime form. If that’s what the creators were going for, they certainly succeeded. From the very first episode’s first few minutes I was blown away by the attention to the detail of the artists who worked on the show. It’s not exaggerating to say that Takt OP. has some of the best animation ever in the medium. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have the story to back it up.
That said, story is important, but it’s not everything. You can definitely enjoy an anime that has a weak story, that’s not a crime. I really did enjoy seeing Takt and Destiny grow together over the course of the anime. I found a lot of similarities between their relationship and Artoria and Emiya from the Fate series. In fact, the whole musicart/maestro dynamic seems like it’s taken straight from the Type-Moon universe. The ending was “ok” at best, but I still felt most of the characters got a decent conclusion to their arcs. The writing just wasn’t really good from the beginning for them to get much better. Even though this isn’t the strongest show out there, I did have a lot of fun with it. The fights, slice of life and overall artistic quality made it an enjoyable experience and I definitely think everyone should check the anime out, if only for the sakuga.
Takt Op. Destiny is somewhat of a preview of the future of anime. I think some time in the not too distant future, shows will consistently be made with this type of artistic quality. It also seems like collaborative efforts between studios are becoming more common. This means more staff working on a project, less stress on staff and a better product for consumers. A win win for everyone.
Takt gets 7 pianos out of 10.
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Dec 19, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Mushoku Tensei is the promise of isekai fulfilled.
The idea of getting a second chance at life in a different world has been often explored, but rarely executed well. Usually isekai devolves into wish-fulfilment power fantasies with harem scenarios and fan-service. It’s not often that we get a genuinely fantastical tale of magic and wonder, so when Mushoku came along and delivered those it was an instant hit, and for good reason.
Part 1 of Mushoku Tensei gave us a small glimpse into an extremely rich and diverse world full of lore and unique characters. The animation, art and direction were among the best in years.
You’ll be elated to learn that things have only got better in the second part of the anime. The advantage of having a studio founded purely to make one anime is that every episode will feel cinematic and have feature length film quality. From episodes 1-12, you would have no problem losing yourself in this rich world, the story flows together in such a way that it keeps you coming back. The stakes and drama were increased from part 1, adding a lot of emotional moments and satisfying pay offs in this second cour. By the end of the season, it feels like we’re still only scratching the surface of Rudeus’ story, because we are. There’s so much more to come from this franchise and I could not be happier that a studio of such talented people is working on it.
Some people will have complaints of certain aspects of Mushoku’s story, particularly the sexual scenes. I think those people are being wilfully obtuse. Sex is a natural part of life, and artists incorporating it into their stories does not make them sickos or “weird” Yes, Rudeus was originally a 30 year old male, but he has been reincarnated as a child and is now going through physical puberty in this world. Him developing an intimate relationship with another person of his age group is anything but pedophilia.
As a Light Novel reader, I believe the studio did an awesome job with pacing and were very faithful to the LNs in the second cour. In fact, Mushoku is one of the rare cases where the studio actually elevates the source material. A testament to the care and love that went into making this anime.
Mushoku Tensei’s second cour shows exactly what isekai can be when all the nonsense is cut out. I don’t say that to bash isekai or isekai authors. I love isekai, it’s my favourite genre in fact. However, I would be lying if I said that many aspects of the genre weren’t overdone to death. MT is a breath of fresh air and encapsulates to the sheer wonder of a fantasy world. From the OST to the rich LOTR-esque lore, this is a magical experience that I am glad I get to be apart of.
Mushoku Tensei second season gets 10 Roxy statues out of 10.
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Sep 30, 2021
15 of 15 episodes seen
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After the massive cliffhanger that Higurashi Gou left off on, fans were incredibly anxious to get things resolved in Sotsu. Sadly, Sotsu took 3 months to wrap up something that should have been an extra 4 episodes at most.
While I did really like a lot of Sotsu like Satoko’s perspective, so much of it could have been condensed. 70 percent of the content we got during this season was just rehashed from Gou. If you can suffer through the reused footage, Higu Sotsu has some of the best moments of the entire series in my opinion. Episodes 12 and 15 are probably my two
favourite episodes of the entire franchise. Watching Satoko’s gradual descent into darkness and the lengths she’s willing to go to in order to break Rika’s spirit was simultaneously horrifying, yet amazing. I enjoyed seeing Eua and the divine aspects of the Higu series front and centre for once as well. The first few seasons focus heavily on the humans and the virus portion of the lore, but Sotsu gives a lot of time to the mystical and magical elements of Higurashi lore.
I think Sotsu has everything that makes Higurashi great. Mystery, dread, pain, magic, murderous lolis, etc., but it just feels inconsistent. There’s episodes that have mainly new content(last 3) and are a blast to watch, and then there’s ones that feel like a chore to sit through because I’ve already seen everything. Then there's episodes like the finale which kind of feel like a slap in the face to OG Higu fans because of the majority of time and money going to a loli fist fight and other plot conveniences. The final episode feels like it just came out of nowhere and left myself and others disappointed.
I honestly struggle to understand why they made a full 15 episode season of this instead of just making Gou longer and or just doing what MagiReco season 2 did and making a really short second season. The only explanation I can come up with is BD sales, for which higher episode counts equate to more volumes and profits. It looks like the production committee were having just as hard a time as the fans with saying goodbye to the beloved horror series. Sadly, they didn't leave it on the best note.
Because of the repetitiveness of everything, it’s really hard for me to rate Higu Sotsu. On one hand, I did really enjoy watching it and when we got new content it was on par with or better than anything we’d seen before, the DBZ style fight with Satoko and Rika in episode 15 will forever be immortalised. It just happened far too little and far too late in the 15 episodes for me to really rate Sotsu as high as I’d like to. For better or worse, the show does feel like a final conclusion to Higurashi and if you're a fan of the series you should watch it. I could see other Higurashi else-world stories being created later on whether in anime or VN form, but I’d like to think this concludes Rika, Keichi, Shion and crew’s long journey.
Higurashi Sotsu gets 7 out of 10.
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Sep 25, 2021
8 of 8 episodes seen
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MagiReco was one of my favourite shows of 2020, so when I heard we were getting another season I was ecstatic. While I enjoyed the show a lot, it was undeniably lacking in some areas. Mainly in pacing and animation. The second season has rectified all of those issues and deviated substantially from the game’s story, for the better in my opinion.
MagiReco season 1 heavily followed the game’s storyline, at times to the detriment of the anime. It’s rare that games perfectly translate to anime adaptations, so it presented some issues with pacing at times. For this season, SHAFT decided to do their own thing
and deviate, while keeping the overall direction of the story pretty similar. I think it worked very well and felt faithful to MagiReco the game, yet also fresh. I loved that they were able to incorporate the cast of the original TV anime with game’s girls and their chemistry on screen was really nice.
SHAFT upped the production values for the show substantially since season 1. I don’t know if it was due to staff, budget, time or some combination of all, but this season looked amazing. The fight scenes are some of the best I’ve ever seen from SHAFT. The transformations which are key to any Mahou Shojo series were great too. In general, this season felt way more SHAFT-y. Those traditional high quality sequences and direction that we’ve come to know and love from the Monogatari series make a return and they really added to the overall ambiance of the show. Speaking of ambiance, the season does feel considerably darker than the first. As more clues are revealed about the wings of magius and their goals, the story begins to feel a lot more like OG Madoka.
I think the decision to go with 8 episodes in this cour and split the story into one more season coming in Fall, was brilliant. A reduced episode count means more time to work on episodes and allows you to have good pacing. I really hope this continues into the next season.
MagiReco Season 2 builds on a series that I already loved a lot and sures up a lot of the problems I had with it. If you thought MagiReco season 1 was interesting, but didn’t like the pacing or direction, I encourage you to give at least an episode of this a try. I think you’ll find it to be quite different, for the better.
MagiReco Season 2 gets 10 grief seeds out of 10.
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