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Apr 24, 2024
One of the most unique isekai I've ever seen. It's not just an mc power change, or a wack world building change, but a completely different take on how to approach fantasy isekai story. The MC isn't OP in any combat abilities in any unique ways, but instead have the ability to see people weakness and strength then need to learn to forge good relations or bad one with them, is such a fun premise. It will more focus on mind games, psychology, and politics, more than fighting.
Recommend for: Mind games, Politics, Character, Directing
Full review:
THE Potential CONS:
Lets get the cons out of the way first.
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First of all, it's production quality is pretty average for an isekai standard. Not that bad that it make you question in the middle of the show, so good enough to support the show [7/10]. So if you enjoy flashy scenes, or epic OST, this might not be for you. There's no prominent story line, other than to grow stronger right now, and is a pretty shenanigans story[6/10], so depends on you if you like that or not, however, the character IS what making this story shine, which will be talked about on the next section.
THE PROS:
The characters in this anime is VERY good. As you might expect from the gimmick of the story, it's about having the right people, and making the right conversations, so of course you would need good character to pull that off since it's literally the gimmick. So every named characters, have some pretty good writing, with non 1 dimensional writing. Most side character and the small villains right now seem a bit still pretty 1 dimensional, as they serve just from scene to scene. So overall very good [9/10].
Next is the directing. Even with the average production quality as it would go after the budget, the directing still shines through, and make you FEEL for the show, the characters, and the story. It's very reminiscence with Frieren, where the directing focus on the journey, the beautiful music and scenery, the life of the people of the land, and the powerful talking, overall mix in for the maximum feels and is very aw inspiring [10/10]. The pacing is also perfect! Not too boring but also have progressions. [9/10]
Lastly is the psychology. With in just 3 episodes, they prove that they can make good and realistic talks, mind games, and writing. The protagonist doesn't get it easy in this show. Even with his appraisal skills, he still need to talk to them, most characters have their own circumstance, they won't be win over that easy, so he would need to adapt, and learn to understand people for the better. [10/10]
IN CONCLUSION:
This show have very good gimmick, with the characters, the story, and the directing to support that gimmick and story to the fullest. The production quality might be average, but it's good enough with the very good directing that it is very enjoyable.
Recommendation:
If you like journey animes, with characters development, feel good vibes, and portray the nature of human being (the good, the bad, and the reality) very well. This show is SOOOO for you. [If you enjoy Frieren, u might like this too]
Overall score as an Fantasy Adventure Isekai: 9/10
General score as an anime: 7.8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 22, 2024
What a... mess? This anime feels like more of a crowd pleaser or an advertisement for the game. It doesn't know what it want to do. Like you're gonna be an action show? a cgdct show? a drama? a mystery? what is it, and it trying to be everything is such a mess. Even though it listed genre as action and fantasy, it even fail at such, and all because the failing world building, with no prominent plot to stand on. No amount of sob emoji can save this one i'm afraid.
Recommend for: Animation, Production quality, CGDCT, Character
Not Recommend for: Writing, World building, Story
FULL REVIEW:
Background:
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I didn't play the Blue Archive game, so I have no knowledge of it, and purely review this as an anime critic.
THE PROS:
This show would succeed as a cgdct. The character design is very good, but the plot does interfere with it and does sometime do deus ex machina over the character in some place, will get into that in the cons section. Though overall the character design is ok, there's some stereotyping but also have some uniqueness to each character, and not all of them have a strict 1 personality to stick, so it's really refreshing and feels real. [8/10]
The animation is also beautiful on the eyes to watch, the style fits the show really on whatever mess they're trying to do. The comedy also got complimented by the animation really well too [10/10]. With some perfect mixing of the soundtrack, not overused, and overall not make the show boring [8/10]. Overall very good production quality alone.
THE CONS:
First of all, the world building is one of the biggest flaw. From someone totally not related to the game, this show fail to make sense of the world to the viewers. Even if the world is VERY VERY interesting in its own right, not showing it or even explaining it in a meaningful way make the interesting world feels more like a mess rather than a cool world to be intrigue about. I first expect it to slowly explaing / show to us the world through the story, but 3 ep in and nothing in sight. [4/10]
Next is the story, the story might be good enough on the gacha game standard, but when translated to an anime, the standard is held much higher, and this show fails at having an interesting good story. Even if it's on a comedy / cgdct standard (expect to have chill plot/non at all), it's still below average. This wouldn't be a problem if its laid the ground work for the world building better than this, to let the audience know what to expect of the world, and what characters in this world decision are made from / their environment. So with the unsaid world building, the story took a hit from it. [5/10]
Last and the worst, is the writing. The one thing that make me say this is episode 2. THE WHOLE OF EPISODE 2 IS LITERALLY FABRICATED FROM A DEUS EX MACHINA, just because they want to do something. Full reason with spoiler can be found under the note of this anime on my profile list. Though to conclude, bending a character thoughts and action just to make an event happen is not right. Not giving the reason to that decision is even not more right. Even with the "caustious" argument that that character could be doing it because they're cautious, then it should be the whole group, not just 1 character. So it's just the biggest most blatant plot hole that do effect the plot and story a lot. [1/10]
THE NEUTRAL:
The action is pretty good to action anime standards. With some uniqueness to it. Though flops on the choreography and sensible, since it's all just power blasting everywhere. [7/10]
OVERALL:
In conlusion, this show got some good production quality to back it up, with some good characters and cool unique style to the world. However, its flaw with the conveying of the world building, combined with the writing that's low quality and many plot-holes everywhere, really drag the show down, along even with its shenanigans story.
RECCOMENDATION:
If you enjoy cgdt, guns, and funni stuff, go for it.
If you are sensible to sensible plot, may be try it out, but might not please you.
Overall score as an action fantasy: 7/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Apr 20, 2024
Another Repackaged Normal Highschool Action Shonen with the same formula, purely carried by the fight choreography.
Recommend for: Animation, Fight Choreography
Not Recommend for: Character, Plot, Comedy
Let's get the good thing out of the way first. First of all, the fight choreography is a MASTERPIECE in itself to bare witness, for a normal hand to hand combat. The fight scene is so good its remind me of old Chinese fights movie, where you can see every move and its impact clearly [10+/10]. Reinforced by it's very BEAUTIFUL animation, with all aspect of production quality very good, even for action Shonen standards [10/10].
However, that's where all the good
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stuff ends. First, the plot is VERY formulaic of a normal high school action anime. Nothing of note, original, or unique so far [7/10]. The comedy is also very Shonen comedy, aim for kids, which if you like it then good for you [6/10].
The WORST thing by a mile with this show though, is its character writing. Even though character writing in Shonen anime is understandably not that good compared to other genre, this show take it another level lower. EVERY character, even the protagonist, is very 1 dimensional and stereotypical. The cool senior, the screaming sidekick, the emo side kick, the cool but chill friend, the calm cool and handsome antagonist, and ofc the all mighty good protagonist. While the protagonist is arguably unique, it's still very much 1 dimensional unique, and would need to see more improvement. They didn't even hide the basically copied Gojou Satoru (cool senior) into the show, with the same VA and character design! All the same stuff repackaged into a delinquent theme. Character development? BOOM a flashback, about to loose? BOOM a flashback. Overall the very same stuff is NOTHING innovative at all. [3/10]
The delinquents theme isn't even that good either. It's just a re-themed fantasy action Shonen show (namely Jujutsu Kaisen) with just the down to earth style and more cruelty. Can be refreshing for you if you haven't tried a delinquents show before, but overall very the same with other theme. [8/10]
In conclusion, the fight choreography and animation alone can be worth the watch, but honestly the other stuff really bring down this show potential a lot. With the bad character writing, lazy same ol plot, and the brain dead comedy where a character screaming is funny. For a new anime watcher, this can be fun for them and is worth a try! But for anyone who even watch some Action Shounen before, this is the same ol stuff, and there's many other Action Shounen show that worth more the time to watch than this one.
[Overall, as an Action Shonen Anime: 8/10]
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 17, 2024
Generic Isekai? YES! A Fun Anime? YES!
Recommended for: Creative Animation, Animation, Choreography
This anime might be a normal generic isekai of the season yes, but it's genuinely very good and fun. While the premise isn't that as unique as most isekai these day, the world building, story telling, and execution is very well done. Making an Anime fun isn't something to be glance over, this one is refreshing and a joy to watch.
The main reason why it's pretty fun is the animation creativity. They use different kind of animating and keep switching things up while also perfectly fit for the scene to not get you bored
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(similar to Bocchi the rock etc.). The show also has its own unique animation style, which can be a good or bad thing up to you. This also count the change of pacing, story telling, and directing [9/10].
The Choreography though is one of the things this show did very well. The sword fighting training clearly shows how good they plan for the fight scene, and every movement and action has a reason to it. This is also true with the magic fight scenes. Each spell casting is thought out of why it's casted, and the way it's cast is also very unique and creative, unlike many shows that's just power blasting everything or just picking a random spell to lower the opponent's hp and win. [10/10]
For the other stuff, the story is alright, there's nothing much to it and a pretty much shenanigan style story right now [7/10] . The character are still very one dimensional, albeit interesting, still got a lot of room to improve [6/10]. The world building while is interesting are still a mess and just insert random stuff right now [8/10]. Production quality is good for an isekai, the animation and OST is good [9/10].
Overall a very enjoyable show. Outstanding for its fight choreography, fight creativity, and animation creativity. Other things is pretty mid as with generic isekai anime, but it doesn't really take away the charm of the show that much.
My score as a Fantasy Anime: 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jan 22, 2024
BEST VILLAINESS ANIME EVER
This anime IS the best villainess anime ever produced right now, this is not an overstatement (at least atm with 3 ep). This anime fly under my radar completely at first, but then i saw its score and need to check it out, and it went over my expectation. Everything went well going for it, and masterfully done all the way.
*RECOMMEND FOR*: Directing, Character, and World building
Here's the review:
First of all, don't mind the title/gimmick much. The title/gimmick while is at play at first, it dim down a lot through the series. However, it still recall back to it masterfully
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done by still making her previous lifes matters. Not just that, but they made every important character from the lifes impactful in the current life as well. The story itself also isn't bad. While overall story is pretty normal for a villainess & fantasy medieval style anime, it's done with very good integrity, and the world building went very well supporting the story and character dynamics. The politics right now is not that intense, so that might not be what you want to look forward too in this show.
[Story 9/10, World building 9.5/10]
The Character here is one of the reason that make this anime very good. Every character (that have a name) feels alive and have a role in it. The way they interact is very natural and is not force at all. Everyone has their own deep personality. Especially with the 2 MC, both of them have very good and interesting dynamic going on, and is very likeable overall.
[Character 10/10]
The Directing is the HIGHLIGHT of this anime. The animation is very good even when compare to all anime standards. No scene is lacking in term of animation, and the way they animate and art style is very good and flow with the amotion in the show. The sound directing is also as good. The pacing also is very nominal. The scale where they pace is very good for the drama and romance. With around 2-3 main event per episode. Nothing I could review on much as it's perfect for a drama, romance, emotional, fantasy show.
[Production, Directing, Pacing 10/10]
Overall, everything about this show is perfect. The things it stand out and perfectly done is the directing and the characters, with also all other things being good to supplement it further more.
My score: 10/10 (as a fantasy & romance / villainess anime)
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jan 20, 2024
HOTTEST DUMPSTER FIRE ANIME EVER!!!
This is that type of anime its sooo bad it made it good.
This anime IS a mess yes, but that's what make it fun! This is the most cringe, dumb, fun anime I've had in a while. It feels like there's 10 storyboard writer arguing in the room about their isekai fantasy idea, and they decide to smash them all together + 1 OP mc so that he can navigate through the messy world they've made.
First of all, the story is very monotone, and have million of plot holes in it. There's no real goal establish for the story, and
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more of a journey. The world building is also such a mess. Every new episode they just gonna whip out a new troupe just for the sake of the plot, making it sooo messy and unpredictable (tho still have some integrity even with all the mess). [*6/10, star for interesting ness]
The character at the moment also is still pretty one dimensional. There's some potential for the male protagonist, but other character (including the female protagonist) is very generic, and have little to none personality to them. [5/10]
Lastly, the production value is average at best. Very generic OST, animations, power system, and etc. [7/10]
In conclusion, its just turn your brain off, have fun and laugh at it. The world building is very interesting albeit messy and deus ex machina everywhere. Character are very 1 dimensional. With average production quality. I would reccomend to only enjoy the mess of a world building it is, and the fun is with in not knowing what dumb plot twist they will make.
Overall 7/10 [as an isekai/fantasy]
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 25, 2023
YES, this anime is the PINACLE of harem anime (unless we get this + interspecies reviewer then THAT is even more peak).
This is a creative comedy masterpiece, let me explain.
TLDR summary:
In conclusion, this anime is just a pure joy to watch. It got all the right thing going for it with good directing, animation, and sound direction. While also holding its own unique comedy that've been allowed through the premise, opening many doors to very creative comedy, story telling, and character interaction never before seen in anime, and it take FULL advantage of it and RISE with it. This is nothing but a creative
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comedy masterpiece. 10/10 (as a rom-com)
Full review:
First of all, please don't be taken away much by the name and gimmick of this anime. While it look quite excessive and interesting, it will only be just that. The real anime doesn't play into the 100gf gimmick that much. However, they took advantage of the number and present us with as numerous creative character as possible, with some good writing too might I add. They somehow don't overlook any character in playing a role in an action on the screen (a thing you would assuming with the amount of character), which is very impressive and show such creativity.
[Story 8/10, Character 9/10]
However, the REAL thing that's really holding up the anime and pushing the creative boundaries of anime is its comedy. This anime got one of the BEST creative comedy ever in all of anime (if comparing, this would be on Bochi the rock & Kaguya sama love is war level, but all are in the same degree just different style). It have some good but not too much of comedy referencing real world things, just the right amount. All blend together with the beautiful and unique animation and sound design creativity that bring these to life in the most beautiful and perfect way. + It doesn't get repetitive at all, always finding a new joke/things to play around while also interacting with the environment & situation at hand.
[Comedy 10/10, Production Quality 10/10]
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 24, 2023
PERFECTIONNNNNN. The cutest sparkling anime this season, and probably one of all time. The stellar animation, with such shining characters, the mood and the story will give you hope to this world and uplift your bad day granted (all puns intended). Sprinkle with some "yuri".
Of course this type of anime isn't for everyone or anytime. I will recommend this anime to people who: need some warmth right now, need some happy go lucky anime to lift your mood, or if you just like theses genres in general. Although be warn that there's some amount of drama in this show, but it will always be resolve
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and end in a wholesome hearth warming mood all the time.
Now to the in-depth review:
The sheer production quality alone truly make this anime stand out. This comedy, slice of life anime is one with the best production quality so far since Bochi the Rock revolutionize the genre. From the animation, the voice acting, to the soundtrack, is just phenomenal, spotless, outstanding, and deserve of some spotlight.
The sheer mood in this anime is just so well done too. The characters, the environment, to the soundtrack immersing you with the feels good, everything can be seen that it's done with care, love, and determination of the team. The art style is very bright and colorful, thus very well compliment the tone of the show. The chilling, fun, and emotional soundtrack is also just well done. Everything comes down and blend in perfectly together.
The story and character is of course the shenanigans style story, where MCs run into everything, per the slice of life comedy style. The story they run into is also very fun, and not that much stick to the troupe a normal comedy would've had. The character is also very interesting, with the premise of the "alien" mc and the shy mc, the dynamic is quite intriguing. The yuri is also very nice and wholesome as well.
Overall, this show is just the PERFECT cute "light your day" anime to watch. I give it a true 10/10 MASTERPIECE for such a cutesy comedy anime <3
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 24, 2023
TLDR conclusion: Interesting premise, good comedy, very enjoyable mc, good drama & politics, and good production quality.
Tearmoon Empire is highly inspired by the French revolution and medieval Europe. This anime is a villainess, time travel, drama, comedy anime. Short premise is basically the MC got executed due to revolution because of the failure that the royal family made, but then got revive and time travel back to fix her and her empire's problem and avoid the same faith.
The interesting aspect about this is not just by the premise alone, but the fact that the protag while got the chance to fix her and her
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empire's mistake, she does it still in her "selfish" personality ways but to the outsider now view her as good. What I mean is that the show doesn't completely just flip her personality on its head and just turn her from evil to good, they still retained her personality but now change her train of thought since she know that she need to change.
The big part of this anime, the comedy and drama, is also what make this anime good. The comedy is quite enjoyable and not repetitive, and the drama require you to still think and enjoy through the show in the lenses of the protag eye.
Overall, this is such an enjoyable show, nothing much stands out other than it premise, so still enjoyable, fun, and funny anime to enjoy! :). I rated this 9/10 (for comedy fantasy)
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 23, 2023
My expectation was very high before this air just from the trailers, and the real show still SHATTERED IT INTO PIECE! This anime got the potential to be one of the anime comedy classics of all time for sure.
There's literally nothing this anime does wrong, and everything about it is great (for a fantasy comedy anime), so let me instead state some very outstanding things this anime got:
1. Characters: The character in this anime is spotless, everyone feels alive and look amazing. They are not just npcs and actually make the viewers want to follow through their story too.
2. Comedy: This anime not only got
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good anime, it also got the good creative animation to get along with it. Also since it's not a slice of life, but is a fantasy, many comedy aspect is very unique for the fantasy settings, so you won't find many boring comedy troupe here.
3. The MCs: The mc is not just your typical "shut in relatable mc" too. Since this is fantasy, the shut in aspect is very interesting and unique.
4. The animation & production quality: Studio Project No.9 really outdid themselves with this one. The animation is PHENOMENAL, on par with Kaguya sama love is war. Plus it does support the comedy REALLY well and creatively.
5. Story & world: This anime got a VERY interesting world building and story for an anime, without going into spoilers, the world is BUILD so creatively with anything possibly imaginable in it. The world building while isn't in the spotlight much, is outstanding for an comedy fantasy anime. The story around this world right now (ep3) is good, and got cared for. Also that the story played into the comedy so much as well, so it does fell like events happening in this world impact her life.
Quick review run down:
1. Production quality 10/10 : Outstanding animation, with up to standard sound effects and OST, definitely in the top tiers of animations of anime in general.
2. Story & world building 8/10 : Very creative world, and a good story for a comedy, and feel impactful enough to the characters despite it being a comedy and blend very well together.
3. Character 10/10: Feel alive, have their own lives and dreams, good design, impactful to the story.
4. Comedy 10/10: Very creative comedy, the fantasy world play into it as well and isn't just a backdrop, creative blend with animation.
5. Enjoyment 10/10: Very enjoyable, good to hype for and follow along, chill and serious at the same time so it's medium.
= Overall 10/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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