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Nov 5, 2023
Hinowa had a hard time finding its place. On one hand, it aimed to introduce us to a new story with its own personality, its own universe, and more. On the other hand, it tried to become an extension of "Akame Ga Kill!" and "Akame Ga Kill 0." The idea could have been interesting, but if things had been done better and if the manga had taken more time to develop certain aspects, that would have been better. There's also a problem in that the manga wants to do great things, has good ideas, but it doesn't have the time to implement them, probably due
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to the lack of interest in this manga. They made the decision to cut things short and quickly finish the story with something "decent." Despite the shortcuts taken, unfortunately, the manga stops after only 53 short chapters right in the middle of the story.
Hinowa had a lot of potential but couldn't exploit it as it should have. It's also a drawback that it tried to be an extension of "Agk" and "AgkZ." While the manga started with a small community already won over by "Akame Ga Kill," on the other hand, it struggled much more to attract new readers ready to start from scratch in this story.
Reading it is relatively easy. Strelka, the man behind Hinowa's artwork, even though he claimed to be a beginner at the beginning of Volume 1, I enjoyed his drawings, although, in my opinion, he had a hard time matching the style of "Akame Ga Kill!" If you've read "Akame Ga Kill" and "Akame Ga Kill 0," you'll notice a clear difference in the character styles, especially that of Akame.
We could also talk about some deviations in the work, such as the countless sex scenes. "AgkZ" already had quite a few, but in Hinowa, it's TOO much. In Volume 5, I think we have almost one sex scene per chapter, and you'll see nearly all the female characters nude at some point in the work.
In conclusion, it's a work with a lot of potential but couldn't fully realize its ideas due to the lack of enthusiasm from the audience and the poor management of what the work's direction should be.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 28, 2023
Frieren is a breath of fresh air at a time when anime seems to struggle with staying fresh while adhering to specific conventions. Frieren reinvents these conventions and presents them in its own unique way.
At first glance, Frieren may seem like a simple work, much like many others: mages, dwarves, knights, demons, an adventure... but the depth of the work is entirely different. Frieren offers a different perspective on things and poses challenging questions such as: What is the purpose of our existence? This work is not just an adventure aimed at defeating some boss, demon, god, or anything else; it goes deeper than that.
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The "enemy," so to speak, is the answer to these questions.
Frieren is not a work for everyone; the pace is rather slow, but it's suited to its world, and it's necessary to appreciate and understand the message this work conveys. I'm sure that many might have given up or considered giving up after the first 3-4 episodes, but hang on, you won't regret it! After watching the subsequent episodes, I'm confident that many of you will have a better grasp of this universe and what it has to offer. However, in my opinion, this work may not be enjoyed by everyone due to its somewhat "philosophical" nature. Many people prefer a clear objective like defeating the villain.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 27, 2023
The anime is constantly evolving. I had already mentioned my surprise when I discovered the previous season (Date A Live III), as the third season had revealed an aspect of the anime that I hadn't suspected in the first 2 seasons. This work has real depth, a touching and well-crafted story to tell, and it's not just a typical harem romantic comedy. This fourth season wonderfully continues this evolution. It seems that Date A Live has finally found an animation studio worthy of its license for this season 4. We had already seen this evolution in animation and pacing in "Date A Bullet," the spin-off
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featuring Tokisaki Kurumi, and it has been wonderfully applied to this season 4.
The fourth season starts with the introduction of two new characters. Objectively, their introduction is quite good. In the first two seasons, the introduction felt rushed and didn't give us time to form real connections with the characters. The change in the studio likely had an impact in this regard. The pacing is much better, allowing us to establish connections with these characters and accept them into the adventure.
But it's after the introduction of these characters that the story takes a completely different turn. By the middle of the season, I was worried that the story might lose its momentum and fall into somewhat random episodes, as we had in the earlier seasons. However, I was pleasantly surprised once again to see the depth behind this work. The last 6 episodes of this fourth season are incredible, filled with twists, incredible revelations. I was moved when I truly realized how deep Date A Live actually is!
Studio GEEKTOYS has provided the adaptation that this anime deserved. It's a shame that this significant improvement in quality only happened in season 4, as I believe many people abandoned the series due to the lack of quality in the earlier seasons. As a result, many people will remain unaware of what Date A Live has to offer, holding onto negative memories of the beginning without discovering the depth and beauty of this story.
I'm looking forward to discovering season 5, which promises to be exciting. Thank you, GEEKTOYS, for your work on this series!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Oct 27, 2023
Finally, an interesting season for Date A Live!
This third season has been a pleasant surprise for me! Unlike the first two seasons, which left me somewhat disappointed with their clumsily started plot, lack of a clear objective, and a general sense of not knowing where the story was heading, the first two seasons were mainly dedicated to introducing characters, filled with fan service and harem elements, without a clear sense of purpose.
Season 3 kicks off with the introduction of a new character, Natsumi "Witch," and I particularly enjoyed the way they presented her, her personality, her world, and her past. Natsumi had a lot to
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tell us, but there was still a mystery surrounding her. Over the course of the episodes, the plot progressed perfectly to gradually reveal who Natsumi truly is. I loved how they unveiled this great character!
After introducing us to Natsumi, the story transitions to an intriguing arc involving "Tobiichi Origami," a character present since the very first episode of the series! I must say that this is undoubtedly the best part of the series so far, with a gripping plot, clear objectives with significant consequences, and I was captivated by the story and its tragic elements. The plot advances wonderfully, and this part also highlights exceptional characters like Tokisaki Kurumi "Nightmare," even though she takes a bit of a backseat, she plays a major role in the plot.
I'm pleased to see that Date A Live is improving because the series has significant potential. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with the poor quality of the animation. Season 1 was released in 2013, Season 2 in 2014, and this Season 3 came out in 2019, five years later! Yet the animation is even worse than that of the previous seasons, which were already not exceptional. It's worth noting that this Season 3 was released in the same year as Season 1 of Kimetsu no Yaiba. How can such a stark difference in quality be acceptable? I would also like to see more effort put into the music of the anime. I haven't heard any OST or opening theme that truly touched my heart and enhanced the anime.
I look forward to seeing what's next in season 4, hoping that Date A Live continues in this positive direction!
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 24, 2023
Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto's Masterpiece...
Naruto is undoubtedly one of the works from which the deepest and best-written characters emerge. Characters like Itachi, Obito, Nagato, Gaara, and so on... all through their stories make us experience strong emotions, convey their values, their mindset. Whether they are allies or enemies, every character has something to impart to us.
The beginning of Naruto Shippuden started off very strongly, quickly introducing us to some intense developments. While in Naruto, the primary antagonist was Orochimaru, Shippuden swiftly demonstrates that Orochimaru is far from the greatest threat in this universe with the attack on the Suna village by Sasori and Deidara!
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Shippuden is a pure delight, with Hidan and Kakuzu, Asuma Sarutobi's death, Sasuke Vs. Deidara, Jiraiya Vs. Pain with the magnificent death of Jiraiya, the Sasuke Vs. Itachi battle, Pain's attack on Konoha... it's one masterpiece after another, relentlessly engaging us with absolutely perfect music that immerses us fully in our adventure. The musicality of the Naruto series, in my opinion, is the best in all of anime. All of Yasuharu Takanashi's OSTs perfectly amplify our emotional experience, such as Hyouhaku, Pain's Theme Song, Shitsui (Despair), Itachi's (Senya), and the beautiful "Sadness and Sorrow." As for the openings and endings, they are equally incredible with the well-known tracks like Blue Bird, Hero's Come Back, Silhouette, Moshimo, Lovers, and more. These are all songs I still listen to on Spotify even long after finishing Naruto, which speaks to their lasting impact on me!
A common drawback when discussing Naruto, especially Naruto Shippuden, is the issue of filler episodes. Just as a reminder, fillers are episodes that have no connection to the original story and are included to allow the anime to maintain a regular broadcasting schedule while giving the manga time to advance. Specifically, in most cases, anime adaptations draw their source material from a manga or light novel. However, in one episode of an anime, on average, you find about 3-4 chapters (1 episode = 3-4 chapters). This means that the anime inevitably catches up with the manga. There are three possibilities for the anime:
1) Let's call the first possibility the "Full Metal Alchemist" method: The anime is broadcast normally until it catches up with the manga. After that, the story is more or less improvised to give the anime an ending. Full Metal Alchemist, which aired from 2003 to 2004, falls into this category. The anime caught up with the manga, and the ending was improvised, which eventually led to Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, broadcast after the manga's conclusion, giving us the real ending of the story!
2) The second method, let's call it the "One Piece" method: As I explained, on average, one anime episode is equivalent to 3-4 manga chapters. In the case of One Piece, they compress the broadcast, lengthen scenes, and slow down the overall pace of the work to the point that one episode covers only one chapter. One Piece takes this approach, ensuring that the anime keeps a constant distance from the manga and never catches up with it.
3) The third method is the famous "Naruto" method: they create filler episodes that don't disrupt the main storyline. When the anime gets close to the manga, they air a series of filler episodes while waiting for the manga to gain some distance from the anime before resuming its regular course. This way, the anime isn't improvised, its overall pace isn't slowed down, and its broadcast doesn't need to come to a complete stop.
I can understand that some people might be frustrated with this system. After all, out of the 500 episodes that make up Naruto Shippuden, 219 of them are fillers, which is 44% of the work! However, you can easily skip these episodes, and you'll have no trouble finding a list of all the episodes that can be avoided on the internet.
Naruto also excels in explaining its powers in a detailed and credible way. These are not just random powers; the work takes great care to provide a believable explanation for its power system, such as chakra manipulation, the elemental system Katon - Fuuton - Raiton - Doton - Suiton - Katon, and hereditary powers combining two elements, like Mokuton (Wood | Doton + Suiton). The unique attributes of Sharingan, Rinnegan, Byakugan, and others were appreciated for the credibility the work gave to its power system. Few works go to such lengths in explaining and detailing their power systems.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 24, 2023
I discovered this anime while scrolling through TikTok. I came across various montages showcasing the "talents" of Yuya, the main character of this work. I find it interesting to mention that it was seeing his "power/talent" that piqued my interest in discovering this work for myself.
Unfortunately, the work focused too much on this aspect. Every episode is just a demonstration. Yuya is strong in soccer, Yuya is skilled in combat, Yuya is a good model, and Yuya charms all the girls, even a princess. The concept of a hero being talented in everything and charming all the girls is far from original, but some works
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handle it well by maintaining a certain storyline around it. Herein lies the biggest problem with "Cheat Skill Level Up": the work lacks depth, it's soulless. Yuya's double life between the isekai and the real world is absolutely uninteresting; it's simply two separate stories trying to progress but only further diminishing any overall story or plot development. Something that could have been interesting is to create a real connection between these two worlds, where the story on Earth and the story in the other world have a common purpose. Instead, we're just presented with soulless scenes that serve only to perpetuate the fantasy of a hero excelling in everything and charming any woman.
Another aspect that "Cheat Skill Level Up" leans on is the fact that Yuya was initially an overweight and troubled person who was constantly bullied at school and even by his family. Partly thanks to his access to this new world, Yuya undergoes a drastic transformation to become "perfect" (handsome, muscular, talented in sports, at school, etc.). Suddenly, after this physical transformation, all of Yuya's problems slowly disappear. This part of the story is also very poorly executed. Where the manhwa "Lookism" had, in my opinion, succeeded in portraying this dual life and the change in treatment between the two physical appearances, "Cheat Skill Level Up" makes it seem as if the moral is: If you're fat and ugly, you will be discriminated against; become handsome and muscular!
To top it all off, the final battle is a huge joke. One could have expected an epic battle to conclude the 13 episodes of this first season with a bang. But no, a pig with red fur that Yuya had encountered while taking a bath turns out to be the perfect counter to his enemy, which he eliminates using just one power around him!
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Oct 9, 2023
Among the most underrated works I've had the chance to watch! In just 12 episodes, Princess Principal takes us through a wide range of emotions.
An incredible universe in a Steampunk style that, in my opinion, is more than noteworthy. The Steampunk genre is severely underrepresented in anime, with a few "references" in other works like "Violet Evergarden," but those works aren't entirely set in a Steampunk world. Princess Principal has managed to seamlessly blend its story with this genre!
A very rich storyline in only 12 short episodes, which isn't surprising considering the script was written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, also known for his work on the
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masterpiece "Code Geass." Princess Principal is an original work, not adapted from a manga, light novel, or anything else.
The music is excellent, with a particularly great opening theme that captures the beauty of its world both musically and visually without revealing too much.
I strongly encourage you to discover this anime, which is still relatively unknown considering the quality it offers!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 9, 2023
In my opinion, this 3rd season of Rent a Girlfriend is quite different from the previous 2 seasons. This season is rich in emotions, and you can feel a real evolution in the characters, especially Mizuhara. Musically, just like the first two seasons, I found it to be very good. Rent a Girlfriend has always excelled in its music, especially the melancholic piano pieces, which I find exceptional!
In brief, it's a very good season. HOWEVER, in my opinion, it's not a good season for the anime "RENT A GIRLFRIEND." Let me explain:
Even though this season is well-executed and more mature, paradoxically, that's what bothered me
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about this season. What I liked and enjoyed in the first two seasons was the slightly immature aspect, the story with all the girls (Chizuru but also Ruka, Sumi, Mami...). In this 3rd season, the story almost exclusively focuses on the development between Kazuya and Mizuhara, and as a result, I personally felt a void as I lost what attracted me the most in the previous seasons. I loved being able to laugh at these characters, all so different, but together, they created very absurd situations that made me laugh a lot. They do introduce a new character (Mini), but she doesn't contribute much to the story in the end.
In my opinion, this 3rd season and this part of the story lose a bit of the essence of Rent a Girlfriend, even though it is once again very beautiful to watch.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 9, 2023
I discovered this anime by chance; the image piqued my interest, reminding me a bit of the vibes from "Eminence in Shadow." Unfortunately, I'm already nearing the end of this first season of 15 episodes, and I don't feel any attachment to any of the characters. The story's introduction is non-existent, and I simply feel like I'm watching episodes that contribute absolutely nothing, and this happens with every episode. I had to wait until episode 6 to finally be introduced to a bit of the story, but since then, the anime has once again veered off into things that are completely irrelevant to the plot.
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believe the premise isn't inherently bad from what I've learned so far, but the execution of the series is very poorly done. It's long, it's boring, nothing interesting happens, and when there are fights, they are uninteresting because they have no connection to the story. In the end, you get bored quickly and wonder if the story will ever progress.
The animation isn't too bad, although it's not exceptional. The backgrounds are okay but somewhat repetitive. Musically, there's nothing extraordinary. The characters don't offer much, and the fights are not unpleasant to watch, with a slight strategic aspect in the use of spells and attack manipulations, etc.
I'd give it an overall rating of 4/10 due to all these flaws, but I hope the series has some beautiful things to show us because I believe the story has potential; it's just not well-structured and executed.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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