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May 19, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
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There was a man.
This man was angry.
He was angry at one thing and only one thing.
All he did was talk about them.
How bad they were, how they behaved, how they think like, he's probably the only man on earth who hated (and studied) these creatures this much.
It was unbelievable.
But his hate… it's real.
His hate was so strong, that his aura would draw in any and everyone for his mission.
Kill the goblins. All of them.
I could go on about the specifics and all the rest of it, but I've been doing this reviewing shtick for so long that I am not entirely bothered about writing
such tedious boring text for a generation that has utilised a convenient abbreviation against such walls (being tl;dr). I am also not entirely free to go write reams of text; I have achieved busyness. Yep. Me of all people. Don't let that seem like a cop-out thing to do, however. Goblin Slayer's episodes are uneventful, but they are real and gritty. As Goblin Slayer himself. The anime is about getting the job done. What the title says is exactly what you get, in more ways than one, mind you.
It's just a shame that it looked a little bad and shoddy, but that's like things no one really cares about. I will just translate it to "it looks generic" in a literal sense.
Otherwise, you came here for one thing. The angry man.
This is a tale of the man who hated goblins.
He'd devote his life to ending all birthed from this treacherous species.
That man is, Goblin Slayer!
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May 18, 2022
19 of 19 chapters read
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(TLDR at the bottom)
Honest to God here, it's been a long while since I've read this manga. Whilst I remember the overall theme of it, I cannot quite examine this as I would do with other stories I've finished not long after relatively. I've simply been meaning to write something on this for a while. Forgive my incompetence. It is likely I will delete this review and re-read this story another time.
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Yoru to Umi is a drama about understanding one another, and the border that lies between two individuals.
When I first headed into Yoru to Umi, I didn't really pay heed to tags and thought
it to be some girls' love story that hides in the manga medium. MAL tags aren't exactly the most reliable, but that's not the point right now. My speculation was proven wrong, what I received instead was a story of two girls trying to connect to each other closer more so in a way of friendship, rather than anything else.
Yoru to Umi follows a quiet Yano and strange Aya trying to connect with each other after a few first interactions. Their journey together is no straight line. It's bumpy, with the two having their fair shares of ups and downs all the while as their connection forges. They come across as quite human though, with both characters having their fair share of internal struggles, even those characters who don't play a major role fall into this category. It's nothing flamboyant and comes across as quite an honest feel. It didn't however push boundaries with these characters, and simply played it safe. In other words, it executes well but said core, concept and characters had no memorable quality to them for them to be perceived as top tier characters amongst the huge medium of manga. But for the most part, they are pretty good, and even their motifs are actually quite nice to think about.
The art of the manga is amazing. From character designs to aquatic double-page spreads, it was nothing to take lightly. Even after a long while, the cover jogs my memory with vague captivating pages of art that had my full attention. Everything was made with quality being the set goal in mind. There was nothing here that felt off with respect to design, neither did it have a cheated emptiness to it. It was just stunning.
TLDR: Good manga with strange characters having good attributes to them from realism to behaviour. Looks really nice too, as some aquatic stuff.
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But that's all I unfortunately have. It's a good story to spend time on if you have a few hours. It's one that is most powerful with its art but it allows for the substance to not be as weak as one would so believe it to be. In my time reading manga, this story is not entirely conventional, and to some extent may annoy users if you want to expect one thing from it. After all, it doesn't deliver in satisfying one particular element, but that is something you have to find out for yourself. It makes sense why such would not be delivered, however. Regardless, it is a nice niche story to spend time on and is pretty fast to read. I would recommend it to those looking for a hidden gem, perhaps. The hidden gem of the Night and Sea.
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May 7, 2022
3 of 24 episodes seen
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There's Nisekoi, and then there's Nisekoi taken too far, otherwise known as Kakkou no Iinazuke.
I just don't believe this anime will reach any kind of high-quality writing as it goes on, it's just a prolonged romance between two characters who are pretty much going to fall for each other at the end of it all (would be wild if that doesn't happen tho ngl).
Characters aren't even charismatic or true to themselves. The clever guy here managed to get checkmated by some TikTok influencer in the very first 10 mins or so. Why? Idk, maybe he forgor to change settings his character settings, or maybe he
was waiting to pull a fast one. You tell me. He's also the same as everyone else that's come before him in terms of protagonists. The only key difference is the backstory which seems new from what I've seen, but everything surrounding these guys after is so banal and dull. It took itself too seriously whilst also forgetting simple things to cover first. That reminds me, this Erika girl thought it was funny to sit somewhere wild upon entering Nagi's place because she is rich and doesn't know basic common sense. Lol. Maybe it's a reflection of how dumb influencers are, but that might be too cynical. Perhaps she was just thinking of new content for her new content house (shoutout to whatever the hell that is) or something. Again, you tell me.
I suppose I can praise this for looking nice, but that doesn't seem to be on anyone's radar in examing anime or choosing which to go for. You should at least take in the fact that it looks pretty damn strange at times like someone morphing or something, not My Sis My Writer bad but it comes on every odd occasion in small detail. The studio probably didn't want to put in the effort, can't really blame them. At least the music is nice.
If it wasn't already obvious, I don't have a lot to say. We are only 3 of 24 episodes in. This doesn't seem to be received well on the manga side, but that's a different thing altogether. Going off from what is told of audience perception there though, it is probably safe to assume that this won't be something worth your while. There's a lot better out there like the aforementioned Nisekoi. That's all from me.
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May 2, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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This is a lot sadder than meets the eye.
I will leave a quick note up here to mention that I've left a post on the forum to show what was pieced together by an individual in terms of the deeper narrative.
What I really just wanted to point out was how great this MV was. It's a dark job this spirit has, going on and giving the final push, but she believes in the beauty of life, which leads to moments of showing happiness when the bright times come. She's an odd character though, but maybe a new one for the job. Her reactions seem a
bit off at times but for the most part, what she does is really heartfelt and moving. It's true with the main guy here as well with the life he lives. The narrative here, though short, is pretty good stuff.
What really speaks out as well as the great audiovisuals. I have come to like quite a bit of Rabbit MACHINE's MVs, and this one was on another level. It looks good in every way. The music has a good melody too and fits the overall theme of this MV. It comes across as hopeful in these disheartening times. But that is the motivation that would only make sense here if one were to live in such a place.
It's a great MV. Just listen to it. These are all-time efficient but if I had to pick out a really good one, then go for this.
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Apr 28, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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*Spoilers marked*
I can't say a lot about this movie, because there is not a lot to speak about.
We start with the foundation which is basically Akira, going down into the route of Weathering with You, The Little Mermaid, and countless other "outsider must learn how to behave like a human" anime—I swear at one point I felt a Chobits vibe. This should already sound alarm bells that there is too much inspiration from other works, and nothing here to call their own. Even when attempted, it'd just be forgotten as fast as it came in (see last few minutes and Hibiki backstory). Seriously, if I
had to go and think up what was originally here, I'd have to go and rewatch the entire thing because I got nothing for you.
The actual inspired content was nothing too heartfelt anyway. I suppose that's a given with some elements here, like how the side characters exist to only aid the main guy in whatever he wishes, but it's not even like the main dude was the strongest of characters I've come across in recent time. The same is also true for Uta. That reminds me, the romance here is mediocre as well since it only existed during parkour moments or moments that were dramatic. There was nothing of natural romance which is quite a shame.
The only selling point here, although somewhat of a sellout way to go, seems to be only the audiovisuals, which are undoubtedly amazing. Well, maybe not Shinkai level if we are going to talk about crystal looks being on a pedestal compared to the actual story, but you know, it's stuff people would usually look at with starry eyes. No less expected from Wit. Music was good for the most part too, Sawano did well on that. Everything was correct to the scenes that took place. Although it was just a variation of the main theme and song only Hibiki and Uta can hear, they still delivered to high quality if nothing else.
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*Spoilers here*
Now, this part is going into spoilers and the review has essentially finished, but whilst watching this movie I came up with too many damn questions. It was unreal. In fact, some moments were so flawed my initial 7 is now turning into a 5 lol. I usually don't like being too critical, and I find enjoyment in most things I come across. But when you hear the following, led by a team of elites, you will see where I am coming from.
The biggest issue I have is some of the world's logic and questions are never answered. Let's start with Hibiki's mom. Some no-one who looked like she wanted to kill her son. For what reason? Dunno, probably because he had hearing aids or something, but her existence feels so wrong in what she does, or at least, the directing made it confusing to present her in a light that was simultaneously two different things. She's a no one in this story, but since she is connected to the main character I thought I'd talk about her. Hibiki seemed to have no problem with her from what I recall tho, maybe I am overthinking. There's also another question as to why the hell Hibiki is even the prince to Uta anyway, of all people. Because he could hear the song? Would love to know but it never goes into detail. They just found each other and fell in love.
Some world logic that makes zero sense. Towards the end of the movie, Shin's prosthetic leg is perfectly fine in kicking steel from Tokyo Tower AND well enough to continue on inhuman parkour with zero problems, but breaks when Hibiki jumps from it lol. Also, the Under Takers are literal plot devices. Those guys streamed all the parkour in an illegal area and no one is coming to bust down the place. Odd if you ask me. It also made zero sense for them to help out Blue Blazes save Uta when they had no issue with sending people close to their deaths via that blackhole thing. Lol. You could call all this nitpicking, but I found it funny that this existed. There are a lot more irregularities that feel unnatural but I'd be here forever if I listed them all so I just left my favourites.
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That's all from me really. Can't keep expectations too high these days, but I don't really regret watching this, it's a time killer thing rather than anything to look back on with great pleasure. It is what it is.
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Apr 15, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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10 |
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I believe it was during the Bilibili donghua 2021 (not really sure) lineup was how I found this hidden title. It didn't have the most astounding presentation for a thumbnail back when I saw the PV of it, but I came across a short with quality that doesn't come every so often, and I have to admit, even today, I am invested in seeing the future for this series and where it will go to in the future.
False Memory is a short about a boy whose memories are obscured due to creating a BUG man, named Shi Yan, who is basically messing around with
his memory. Fang Tang here is basically the boss of the recycling place and Bai Zhong is the intern learning how to do this job.
Everything narrative-wise only exists to say a message, since most of the anime revolves around cool fight scenes. That message is something along the lines of fighting for yourself instead of obscuring your reality by removing the unwanted with something more comfortable for you. You see, the kid here lives a terrible life with people bullying him and what have you, but instead of standing up for himself, creating a BUG man was the alt route he took. He ran away from the harsh reality or more fittingly used fake memories to create a false utopia. I suppose the understanding here is that fighting for yourself is the better route to take rather than having everything done for you, considering how his life would have gone well off the rails having stuck to his false hopes. This isn't explicitly stated, however, more of an interpretation I had. I would say that this kid makes for a pretty good character, even in the small amount of time he was present. He had simple distastes, his false memories got the best of him, and he wasn't exactly this overdramatic guy. Whenever he'd get beat, it would just be a case of "Shi Yan is here to back it". His reactions to situations are pleasant too and come across as very honest. At the end of things, instead of breaking down, he actually takes a stand against his enemies. I say this is honest because BUG man and BUG source have this connection with one other—said to be through strong emotion, although not something known to be eternally linked. Shi Yan doesn't come across as a rabid beast of a BUG man, but rather someone there for his friend. This kid took Shi Yan's implicit advice once the ending happens (you should just watch it for yourself to understand instead of me saying everything), and it just comes across as something that would make a ton of sense. The kid accepted reality and went out to improve himself, going back on the right lines. It's pretty good stuff honestly for a character like himself.
Fang Tang and Bai Zhong don't really have too much meaning to them other than their jobs in this world. As they say "For us, good or bad, true or false, it is meaningless." which I am not gonna lie, sounds like pseudo-philosophy considering how their job is literally about recycling memories and BUG man (who cause trouble). Maybe they just don't care about what they do in particular? I honestly don't know.
As for the visuals, it is so very good here. The animation was one of the reasons I ended up watching this, but in itself, it is so fluid and the techniques used to emphasise each fight genuinely had an effect on the scenes present. It comes across as an actual intense masterful fight between two combat warriors. Studio Flint Sugar really pulled a crazy one here. Great fight choreography, camera motion, everything, I don't think there was anything flawed about this. The character design is something to speak of too, it is like a sketch with its basic detail but still has all the features required to be able to praise. I am not sure what the technique/style/word for it is, but you should see what I mean upon looking at it yourself. It is simple, but it comes with a lot to offer. There wasn't too much OST here, but all was pretty good from what I remember; it doesn't impact, however, at least, most don't. The only notable thing is the voice acting assuming you aren't too familiar with Chinese donghua. In this short at least, it is pretty good stuff and suffices well enough for everyone. A good job in the audio category.
When all is said and done, False Memory is this good idea that potentially has a lot going for itself. Considering how it is going to get a sequel featuring god knows what, I am willing to stay the whole journey to see what more is to come. For the time being it is very good and seems like it may continue in quality as it goes on.
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Apr 15, 2022
2 of 2 episodes seen
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IchiMashi is a surprise. IchiMashi Encore is a bigger surprise.
Now, I'd like to make it clear that IchiMashi Encore, indeed, does contain all the features of IchiMashi, so going over characters and whatnot in this review would be a little pointless. Not that I really need to. Anyway, in this review, I will go over what makes this better than the prequels in my opinion.
You have IchiMashi, which set the foundation, and flourished in its own treasures for reasons visible when you actually watch the series. Then you have Encore: takes the premise, takes the writing, takes the characters, takes the visuals, and explodes with
what could be similar to the likes of a revamp. The best part about it is that it isn't an entirely new concept, it is just an improvement (centred mostly around enhancing comedic elements) of what came before.
Encore's episodes feature dream-like scenarios for about 2 halves (one in each episode) which is where most of my enjoyment came from. It works so well in a world where children are doing silly things, but I suppose the same logic can be applied to other anime. However, this OVA didn't come across as too comedic (something the original was also great at balancing). It was in a zone where it could be slapstick enough to laugh at but also appreciate everything IchiMashi is about, which is why I find this OVA better than the TV anime. But that's just commenting on two plots that happened to feature dream-like gags. As for the other regular halves? Same business. An improvement in animation and camera motion made for a great quality increase in the funny, just applied to a real-world basis, so there was nothing there to really abuse; the same concept still applies though.
But that's really what makes Encore slightly better than the main series. An increase in production paired with a more enthusiastic but lax mindset consequently just made everything more enjoyable. It's a lot more fun than I would have ever thought it would be, but this series is just the gift that keeps on giving. Strange how hidden this is though, oh well, the title of "hidden gem" is just even more valid and true.
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Apr 15, 2022
3 of 3 episodes seen
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Informative review.
This can really just be looked at as an extension of the main series. There is really nothing here that is special in its own way—it's really just the typical plots—enough so that it differentiates from the main series. What you find in the original is also present here, just new stories are to be found.
The only main difference that really exists is the new character designs; the eyes changed. The character change doesn't harm experience and although it is noticeable enough to get your attention more times than not, it is nothing drastic or experience-ruining; it is something to take note of as
you go on in the series. The OST lies in a similar situation as the original in terms of quality and variety. It just has a different OP and ED.
I would go ahead and watch this if you liked the main series, there is really nothing to lose here truthfully. It's not like this is for mega fans of the series too, this can be looked at as an extension.
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Apr 15, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Informative review.
This is just a space short about a little issue that happens whilst the main five are in space. There's really not a lot to it other than that. It is funny, it is plain, a little self-aware. This really just exists for people who have seen the manga to be honest (prior to the TV anime whilst also playing with characters whose personalities are already known). It doesn't make too much sense on its own, but it is watchable if you are new to the series. There are no spoilers or anything like that, but it becomes apparent later on as to why
X and Y happen when you understand how the characters behave as they did. I watched this before I watched anything else, and there was really no problem. Maybe you could rewatch it after the entire thing, but that is on you.
No real point in watching this short, but it is 4 minutes long. Not really a lot to lose with this one.
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Apr 14, 2022
1 of 1 episodes seen
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Maybe this will be the closest thing we get to a Solo Leveling anime.
Despite disappointing realities, it seems the very existence of SL has managed to make for a great music video even with the lack of prominent animation and original scenes. It's really something else.
Echo is one of the most catchy MVs I've listened to in a long while, going as high as other greatly acclaimed MVs such as Yoru Ni Kakeru. THE BOYZ really delivered by making a fitting OST for the webtoon, it's got everything from fire beat, ability to captivate attention, high rewatch (or in this case relisten) value, and, of
course, the crescendo into nothing but hype. It's a seriously good track and I honestly didn't think SL would go this far. But what can I say? I guess popularity wins.
The actual MV itself is as I had mentioned before; lacks prominent animation and original scenes. But it was still made in a way that wasn't boring or anything like that. Sure it is a little annoying that there is not a lot of significant original work, but the animation still created an atmosphere that would have very much felt like something out of your typical high-quality shounen. It's great. But I wouldn't go expecting the world. Still enough to suffice.
That's all from the MV to note about really. You can try to cope with the lack of an actual anime series for the webtoon with this and it'd be somewhat fine. Maybe one day we will get the adaptation everyone has been waiting for. Only time will tell.
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