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Apr 28, 2025
I was curious about how this movie would follow up on the events of the TV series. Sadly, it doesn't. It's a sequel to the first Macross ∆ movie, which is just a retelling of the show. The prequel movie leaves out some things that happened in the show and instead puts them into the sequel. Hayate and Freya's stories have also been altered, so they're not exactly the same characters.
With that out of the way, let's talk about the positives. Visually, the movie is beautiful; both the action scenes and the Walkÿre scenes are great (there's just one CGI performance that could have looked
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better.) The new songs were good too, as expected. Just like the TV series, this movie follows Hayate and Freya equally, and their dynamic is really beautiful. Thankfully, Mirage is out of the love triangle and she gets some time to shine, too. I'm also glad that the movie followed up on the conflict with Windermere, even if it wasn't much. At least Bogue got some screen time, and it was nice to see Freyja's village. The role of music in the fights was interesting too.
The poster makes it seem that this movie will have the Walkÿre fighting against a rival singing group. Unfortunately, those other girls are just AI creations with no personality, so the face-off isn't too exciting. Apparently, it's impossible for women to be antagonists in Macross ∆. Even the main villains are so mysterious that they aren't all that interesting. The ending was also a letdown for me. I knew where the story was going and I was prepared to cry, but when the characters show so little emotion, it just falls completely flat.
Overall, this movie is fine. It has something that both mecha and idol anime fans will enjoy. But like I said, it's a different canon from the series, and the story could have been executed a lot better.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Apr 27, 2025
As a newcomer to the Macross franchise, I enjoyed this show more than I had expected. I started with Macross Δ simply because its premise was the most intriguing to me. Singers working for the military is such a bizarre concept, but that's what made this show entertaining. The worldbuilding as a whole was really interesting. I've only watched one mecha anime before, so I can't really comment on the quality of the fights. But I can safely say that the music is great, so it makes the fights more exciting. When it comes to the core of the show, though, it's really a mixed
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bag.
What I love about Macross ∆ is that both male and female characters take action. The Walkÿre not only sing but also take part in missions with the pilots. There's even a female pilot and a singing prince, so there's some gender balance. Hayate also isn't an OP protagonist - the main trio rely on each other, which is great. But the best thing about this show is that it follows Hayate and Freya equally. They're both endearing protagonists who become more mature over time. Freya is only 14 at the start of the show, so I'm glad that their dynamic was so wholesome. Their senior, Mirage, was also a likeable character who had some really strong moments.
Nevertheless, Mirage is clearly more of side character, which makes the whole love triangle totally pointless. The characters' interactions just become awkward, and the second half of the show suffers for it. (I generally don't like love triangles, though.) There are also too many supporting characters. We don't learn much about the other pilots or Walkÿre, and the protagonists don't bond with them too much. The Aerial Knights are especially flat, which makes it hard to care about their side of the conflict.
As for the story itself, I found it quite enjoyable but still disappointing. The main conflict is already very interesting, as our heroes are working under a colonial government. But by the end, a bigger conflict arrises, and the main one is left unresolved. There's also a plot involving Hayate and Freya that comes out of nowhere in the second half of the show. Besides that, some episodes have too much fan service.
In a nutshell, Macross ∆ is a show of contradictions. It has an interesting premise with clear parallels to WWII Japan as well as great main characters. But the way the series treats colonialism is kinda problematic.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Mar 26, 2025
Having caught up with the latest chapter, I wanted to update my review on this overlooked manga.
I've never played the game but I heard that the manga was a better retelling of it than the anime. I quickly became invested in the story due to its many mysteries, which gradually unravel with each new volume. The art style also grows more polished and fights become longer. If you're a fan of the original anime, you may be surprised by the more light-hearted tone of this manga. But as you read on, you realize that it's more depressing under the surface.
Iroha Tamaki is a strong-willed and
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kind-hearted protagonist who becomes more confident as the story progresses. She develops a close bond with Yachiyo Nanami, a veteran magical girl with a mysterious past. Together, they encounter other magical girls - some more friendly than others - as they try to uncover the secret of Kamihama City.
It took me some time to grow attached to the characters, as some of them feel shallow at first. But after 7 volumes, I can say that I really enjoy this manga and I'll be patiently waiting for new chapters.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 9, 2025
Having watched only a few episodes of the 2002 anime, I'm glad I went into this one without any bias. I think it deserves to be treated as its own thing, which is why I'm leaving this review of the show for other newcomers.
The first season is good but the second one is where the plot really picks up. I liked how the mystery surrounding the aliens gradually unravelled and how the conflict escalated in both seasons. Both finales were really climactic and satisfying. The animation is mostly good, although the monster designs could have been more creative. The soundtrack by Yasuharu Takanashi really elevates
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the epic moments but it sadly doesn't fit the transformations too well.
One of this show's greatest strengths are the characters. The mew mews are all likeable, having their own quirks and unique abilities. Ichigo is a well-written protagonist with more sides to her than just her romantic side. She got good character development and so did her friends. As for the aliens, they also have unique personalities and feel like a real threat. The only potentially controversial character is Kisshu. Some say that his abusive behavior was romanticized, but I thought it was portrayed quite realistically. I suppose you have to judge for yourself.
The character I feel most negative about is Ichigo's love interest, Aoyama. He does have an interesting role in the story, but his chemistry with Ichigo was really bland. Another big issue I have with this show is the pacing, which is very fast in the first season. It feels like we're missing a lot of interactions between the mew mews and between Ichigo and Aoyama, so their relationships don't progress naturally.
In conclusion, Tokyo Mew Mew New certainly isn't perfect, but I had a lot of fun watching it. Nowadays every mahou shoujo anime has some kind of twist, so it's great to see a return to form. It's funny without being childish and serious without being too dark. Most importantly, it made me love the characters, which is why I want to check out the 2002 anime as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 3, 2025
I don't usually watch comedies, but this obscure show really surprised me. It uses its theme in such a refreshing and entertaining way. The animation stands out mostly due to the visual gags, which are well done, and the voice acting is superb. Just don't go into this expecting much of a plot or action. Berry and Chroma only fight because they enjoy playing their roles, not because they actually hate each other.
Despite this, the characters take their roles very seriously, especially Chroma. He's a villain who wouldn't harm a fly but he's the funniest character in the whole show. Berry Blossom is a sweet
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and naive girl who can also be feisty. And Chizuko is the rational one of the trio, except when she's in fangirl mode. However, she doesn't take as much initiative as I hoped she would. Side characters like the talking cat Mashirou and Chizuko's grandpa also had enough time to shine. Over the course of the show, we learn more about the world and even explore the characters' backstories. Watching a magical girl show from the perspective of a villain's sidekick was also fun.
I didn't think it was possible to find a wholesome magical girl parody, but this show is perfectly safe to watch. It's just a shame that it doesn't cover the whole manga, so it doesn't really have a conclusion. Even so, if you enjoy subversion of tropes and goofy characters being goofy, it might just be your cup of tea.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 31, 2024
This review will include some spoilers (though I think it's predictable).
Firstly, I should say that I'm not the target demographic and I only started reading it because the concept sounded so bizarre. It's a quick read too since the chapters are mostly short interactions taken out of context. But despite the lack of plot, the characters do make strides in their relationship. The art style is cute, and the author does a good job at depicting Rin's "personas". The humor was more of a mixed bag for me, as were the characters.
This manga follows Rin, who is infatuated with her senpai and flexes her acting
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skills on him. This also allows her to say anything to him because she's just "acting". On the one hand, this manga mocks some romance tropes, but on the other hand, it falls into a bunch of others. The author tries to make Rin as cute as possible (she blushes all the time, gets flustered easily and is scared of ghosts), which makes her feel more artificial than Eiji. We also don't get to see much of Eiji's side of the story.
What I like about this manga is that it doesn't end with the characters getting together or with senpai graduating; it follows their relationship for a significant amount of time after that. They have a really nice chemistry when they tease each other, but most of the time it's one-sided. Rin starts to pretend less around Eiji as the story progresses, but she later relapses into it for some reason. She says that Eiji should love "all sides of her", but she literally talks about herself as a different person. This really left a bad taste in my mouth.
If anything, this manga made me realize that I should read more mangas about acting. It would have been more fun if Eiji was an aspiring actor too because there would have been room for more of their skits. Despite some "questionable choices", most chapters were still pretty wholesome, including the epilogue.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Nov 12, 2024
Fans of old mahou shoujo mangas will appreciate this one, as it pays tribute to the genre instead of deconstructing it. It perfectly replicates the classic aesthetic with its detailed art style, cute characters, and tame fight scenes. It's sweet and wholesome and not ashamed of it. The twist is that we perceive this magical girl story through the eyes of a "side character".
This manga understands the appeal of magical girls and is respectful to the fans, which I love. However, I still would have enjoyed it more if it took itself less seriously. The idea of an otaku teaching his friend how to be
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a magical girl has great comedic potential. But the manga mainly focuses on the quiet life of the protagonist. Aoi is a great representation of an introvert; passionate about his interests and relaxed around his close friends. He introduces himself as an "average" guy, only to be revealed as one of the smartest kids in school with an insecurity complex. The manga also brings up the struggles some students face in real life, but it doesn't attempt to resolve them.
As for the other characters, I unfortunately can't say much about them. Aoi's friend Yamabuki has the personality of a golden retriever. And Nagi feels more like the embodiment of a magical girl protagonist than a real character. She struggles with insecurity like Aoi, but we don't learn much about her beyond that. I liked how they supported each other, but from the beginning, I felt like the development of their friendship was quite rushed. Sadly, the story's antagonist also lacks a proper motive and only acts as a plot device.
In conclusion, this manga succeeds as an homage to the mahou shoujo genre. It shows us that anyone can be inspired by magical girls because everyone is important. However, its fast pacing and cookie-cutter characters prevent it from being great.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Aug 2, 2024
It's clear from the first chapter that this is a story about a character who hides his true power. But even though I normally skip those, the worldbuilding was interesting enough to draw me in. The art style is also gorgeous, and action panels are this manga's strong suit. At first, the story was so predictable that I wanted to drop it, but then the stakes became high in chapter 13, and I was hooked again. Alas, I've reached chapter 26 and it pretty much drained all my hope.
As I said, I quickly became invested in the world, its power system and history. But the
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more important aspects—the characters and plot—are quite a mess. And it all comes down to our protagonist, Will Serfort. We're supposed to feel bad for him, but we also know that he's much stronger than everyone else. It's sad because he could have been a great character if he relied on his experience and knowledge instead. We get to see that he can be a good leader who motivates others and comes up with strategies. I can also respect his goal of being with the girl he loves, but given how powerful he is, it makes no sense that he hasn't already ascended the tower.
I find it strange that Elfaria is labeled as a main character because she rarely appears in the manga, and we don't know much about her. Will's only two friends are both in love with him, and his mentor wants him to hide his power, for some reason. None of the secondary characters is very complex, but at least they can't do everything on their own. The story peaked in chapters 13-18, which I genuinely enjoyed. But key moments from this arc were completely forgotten in the next, and it all went downhill from there.
Despite the title "Wand and Sword", the story doesn't try to prove that knights and mages need each other. Instead, the protagonist possesses special abilities that surpass magic. This manga certainly has some strong points, but the fact that the main character is so overpowered makes it dull for me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Feb 13, 2024
Dreams Stars was an experimental crossover movie, featuring only the three newest Precure teams. Perhaps the lack of spectacle is why it scored so low. Nevertheless, I actually found this new concept quite enjoyable, as it gave the characters more space to interact. Another thing to consider is that this movie caters primarily to younger viewers, so the characters occasionally break the fourth wall. However, I didn't think it felt out of place. The movie is also partly animated in 3D, which may put some people off. I really liked the 2D animation style with thicker outlines, and the CGI, while a little choppy, actually
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looked pretty good.
The story wasn't ground-breaking but still engaging, and the pacing was really good, in my opinion. It was fun to watch the Kirakira cures travel to different realms and meet their seniors. This movie actually made Ichika more likeable in my eyes, as she was quite mature and helped Sakura grow. Sakura was also a more fleshed-out character than I expected. I suppose the only downside was the main villain, who was more of a comic relief, so Samidare had to pick up the slack. The monsters were quite strong, though, and I enjoyed most of the action scenes. Last but not least, I really liked the aesthetic of this movie, Sakura's world, and the music.
I can recommend Dreams Stars to any fan of the seasons from 2015 to 2017. It has fun interactions, touching moments, and a well-executed message like a Precure movie should.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Feb 1, 2024
"Be yourself," "Be there for others," and "Never lose hope" - these are the pillars of the PreCure franchise.
This movie is both an anniversary celebration and a reminder of what PreCure is all about. It makes you realize why this franchise is so beloved. If you have seen the seasons from 2015 to 2023, you will enjoy seeing these characters in action. Their individual traits are recognizable, and their interactions feel believable (for the most part). The movie also introduces new characters, including one of the scariest villains in the franchise. It has plenty of action and is worth a watch just for the visual
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spectacle that is the final battle. There are also plenty of references for fans to enjoy.
On the flip side, this movie is just too short for what it seeks to accomplish. It's very fast-paced, and the story is quite simple. Nevertheless, it takes a surprisingly dark turn when the big twist comes. What's more important, though, is that the message lands. This movie does not simply make you nostalgic but reminds you of what the Precures have taught you.
Despite its flaws, All Stars F is a love letter to the franchise filled with everyone's passion. It cumulates everything PreCure does best: fun characters, epic fights, and amazing music. Furthermore, it promotes solidarity and aims to inspire you and lift your spirits.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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