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Oct 8, 2018
I started this anime because of it's relation to Osomatsu-san anime, I think you guys can understand by what I mean here. Also, surprisingly I enjoyed it because of the various guests that I recognized. That and the casting (popular actors) that's involved.
However let's cut to the chase here. This anime was a 4/10, maybe at best 5/10 in overall. With such minimum enjoyment, it's something I wouldn't re-watch or recommend at all.
Story - 5.
Being slightly misled by the first episode but that was probably to built some extra atmosphere for the rest. It doesn't keep the same expectation afterwards. Obviously there's really no
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story but just "gags". Only one part had me sincerely laughing which was the "shit" otome visual novel part.
Art/Sound - 5.
Yes, it's neon purple and it's even been simplified to literal 1-D once. It made up for some random CGs / change of pace to "freshen" it up throughout the series. If it was left as it is, this could've been less than a 4.
Forget the music, except the one part that caught me off-guard being "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence", very unexpected and pleasant.
Character - 4.
Not much to say, it's just simply gag-repetition per character. [Although I've enjoyed seeing guests being included in the series, a minority does not represent the majority. I would give it a 6 for this though.]
It might not be my cup of tea and definitely not a personal recommendation, I guess it's something you can "try" regardless.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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May 4, 2018
This is based on my assumptions.
Initially, I was expecting to be a longer series but not a 6 piece. If you take a look, Both DA and DA02 had 50+ episodes while this is halved.
My biggest issue is that, they rather limit to a 6 piece movie so everything will rush itself at first, and then bait you with a possible installment due to the open end, it's very unorganized.
Imagine if being an actual continuation from the open end, it would likely be worse as everything was thrown out into the first 6 already.
Perhaps if Toei had given the series much more time
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instead of just 6 movies at once, the characters and story would have been way better given proper pacing. [The worse is that, this was an anniversary project, it feels like they're betraying fans expectation with this as a result to milk this to my opinion]
Onto the review!
Story: 6
Yeah honestly the story went downhill (messy too) since and to my opinion after the 3rd movie. A lot of things like the character build ups were neglected, I would say maybe it's because of the pacing? There's only so much you can fill with 6 movies while bringing out too many things. Things will be skipped. 6 for the story because it's still watchable as long as you're not focusing on details.
Art: 7
Not much different, the evolution is obviously the same since the first movie. Regarding the still images people were mentioning, I feel like they're just trying to emphasize on the atmosphere but I really don't mind it. ['cause I've seen worse and this isn't really a justify cause but lol]
Sound: 7
I believe they've focused on Butterfly a lot due contribution to the deceased artist or so I believe which is fine to my opinion. They still have other tracks which I did enjoy, and the voice casting was great, so I kept this as a 7.
Character: 6
Honestly I might want to give 5 for the original characters they've brought up in this series. They didn't give much explanation for why all these things happen, and thankfully they actually remembered to relate back the the 02 crew (barely).
The Adventure cast, well there's not much to comment on, they've just left the bonds the same since the original anime, so I felt this was the only good part that hasn't sunk (especially since the 3rd movie's reboot scene and this data restoration scene). Again, I believe they brought up too much for the limited space they have so potentials couldn't be achieved.
Enjoyment: 8 [This movie only]
I love the main Adventure cast and they kept to it at the very least, even though the plot was messy, I simply love it. I've still teared up a bit throughout the entire movie, and I had some good laughs, especially Patamon's bit.
Overall: 7 (6.5 for the main focus)
I won't recommend if you're the type to focus on the actual plot, or for the entire franchise. Rather, it's hard to recommend unless maybe you're not the type to care. I understand people's resentment to this movie series however to me... Well this is simply a childhood title that I can't really abandon even if it drags itself through the mud.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 29, 2017
Here's what I thought for the 5th installment, I liked it. A lot. Why? Let's get started. And bring on the final part already.
Story: 7
Now some parts of this movie was a bit of a roundabout and redundant, but at least this time we don't have any face rape. I advise, some scenes might be a bit confusing like the recurring digimons, I believe recaps might be necessary. I actually had to rattle my brain a bit to remember some stuff from previous movies as a result. [6.5, if I could for the actual story]
What I really adored was some of the most
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"forgotten" parts of the entire series being brought back up, even if it was a brief moment [like that ocean], was terrific.
There's one more thing I have to credit the series for, even for this movie, would be the pacing per movie so far. Each of the movie would usually start a bit slow and then around the mid-end, would increase the pace and it doesn't really destroy the story by doing so, this is what I love. Also the humor in the story was really adorable, and builds up some of the characters as a result. [7 for the pacing and atmosphere of the story though]
Art: 7
Not much to really say, I mean, it just followed up like the previous movies, I liked it, so I just gave it a 7 this time.
Sound: 8
With some newer tracks added to the movie and including the ending song, which I'm actually fond of, it was pretty nice. As usual the soundtracks befits the scenes appropriately, 8 it was.
Character: 9
I've enjoyed the characters more than before, especially Taichi's interaction with Meiko, additionally, Agumon and Meiko's interaction. Heck all that reporting, was really fun for me. It was a gossip moment.
Also the bonds of the digimons with the kids, although they're still traumatized and reluctant, they've went ahead and embraced it.
I'd really say that the 'relationship' is a major keyword to this installment, especially near the ending. I absolutely loved the ending moment [Omegamon and Taichi's trust, and Yamato's leadership]. 9, my 9.
Enjoyment: 9
Once again, I felt like I was a kid, watching and hyping for it. I've enjoyed and savored every moment of it, the humor, the anticipation, and mostly, the childhood factor. Sitting through the movie was easy and is easy, I kept sitting there and finished it without even stopping. It's fun.
Overall: 8
I'd say that the thing that really set me down with the story was Omegamon at the end of the movie, that completely did the perfect job for me.
Honestly, I could be simple but I do think it's a fair movie, nonetheless, it's really up to one's judgement and opinion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 27, 2017
Alright time to cut to the chase, first off, this is an otome anime based on the game. If you've have any prejudice towards the targeted demographic then this might not be suitable for you.
Secondly, now don't get me wrong, I watched this without playing the game first. It's definitely watchable alone as a standalone for anyone but it's better to play the game (visual novel). However, it would do you just to know that it's based on historical figures.
Story: 7
So far, this is pretty much a comedy-standalone story per episode. It covers the daily silly things that takes place there, so if
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you don't like random episodes, it's probably not that great. Although this might be entertaining for those who played the games and want to see some side tidbits of their favorite characters (personally speaking).
And yes since this is a time traveling theme, there's some modern activities set in the Sengoku era (lol). [Update: Basically the keyword to this short series is the "wormhole" factor]
Art: 7
With the cg, I was a bit bias mainly because 'why cg? and not animation?', but it fits the series especially with what I've mentioned, the random tidbits of the series. Nonetheless the CG works well with the ambience of the show, it's really cute too.
Sound: 6
I haven't paid attention to the soundtracks in all honesty (TBC) but the opening theme song did irk me.
Character: 6
Each episodes shows the silly side of the characters we might not really see in the game, mainly because so far it's from Sasuke's point of view. Plus they are really adorable in terms of being chibi-wise. [Update: The characters were fun and great but there really wasn't any coverage on their background, previously gave 7]
Enjoyment: 9
Again, I'm leaning with the fact that this is a series that targets the female demographic and I've highly enjoyed the daily jokes as it is, so yes I really have enjoyed it a lot.
Overall: 7
It's a series you really shouldn't take it seriously but just something to sit back while unwinding and laugh at.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 23, 2017
If there's one thing I'm grateful, it's that the game got adapted into the anime. I've literally enjoyed this series a lot, and now let's get on with it.
Story: 7
I would say that the theme is basic, preventing time traveling alternating the history in terms of major events. Simple, right?, right. I gave this a 7 because of the characters influencing the plot throughout the series, and their "background". Sadly not a lot was the other characters got covered but that's somewhat expected for a 1 cour series if you ask me.
Art: 9
Honestly, usually for any series, I'd give a 7 in terms of
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animations and whatnot because it's decent and I sure as hell can't draw. This time, however, Katsugeki Touken Ranbu was crisp and sharp, heck, frame-by-frame was good too. And the characters' art was very pretty, along with smooth animation throughout the entire time [I know what some of you are thinking about with the animation part especially "ufotable", lol].
Sound: 9
Sound? OST? Oh yes, definitely. I think the soundtracks were really suitable to the series, especially the "strings" and the flute part, befitting for a historical series. The action soundtracks were pretty awesome, fast paced and heavy. [Kept replaying the entire OST, lol] Also the ending song was pretty great done by Kalafina.
Character: 7
Although there's quite the characters that appears in the series, the main focus is our Second Unit for the entire time.
As briefly mentioned, only a couple of selected characters' 'past' were covered, but regardless, they stuck to what the story was focused on, which I really thought was a good thing. You could see some of the characters kind of developing (second unit) in the series, or at least towards the ending, somewhat. These pretty much got my 7.
Enjoyment: 9
Personal enjoyment is definitely a 9 for me, I haven't played the game yet I kept seeing a lot of the gorgeous characters fanart without knowing anything, so I was always irked. I want to clarify it, the game is still somewhat targeted for the female fanbase so yes, there's some personal attachment to this series.
As with this factor, being able to watch the anime during the entire time and getting to see the characters and their tidbits made me happy, I felt a bit closer to the franchise(?) now instead of not knowing anything before.
Overall: 7
I think it's a series that's good for anyone to start, with or without playing the game. Now unfortunately, although a lot of the factors were pretty great, I do think the plot lowered it down slightly. But hey, it's still a decent series to watch if you ask me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 25, 2017
If you've watched the first season, then there's only one thing I have to say, it's that personally it's even better than the first season. Like the prequel, it's very soft and fun yet also very dark, in another sort of sense when you watch it in contrast to the softness.
Story, I give this a solid 10 for how they managed the entire series.
It concludes a lot of missing points from the first season such as the relationships that went on a cliff hanger. With this, everything was wrapped up nicely in overall and there's even more characters brought out without tearing itself
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up. The best part is that they don't exactly force through any relationships either. It goes with how time will patch things up slowly, off screen you could say.
Art, the animation is really normal for a nutshell. However I really adored the designs for the characters, in my case, I really adore the "Grandmother" most of all. Most of the points is that they're very adorable because they're Tanukis after all. The simple art for a simple yet "complex" series, if you may understand what I mean by that adds an interesting trait to this series. Total 9 for these reasons as ridiculous it may sound.
Sound, they used sountracks from the first season of course but the new tracks sounded really nice as well. I honestly loved how they executed Nidaime's appearance every time he appears or arrives, it would always make everything far more exaggerated (lol). But regardless, with overall it was very unique and it carries out the feelings for each scenes pretty. 9 for the sound.
Character, each of the character makes a returning appearance, and new ones have been introduced. As mentioned, everyone pretty much has their own partners unlike the prequel which is very satisfying as well, and nothing was torn apart in terms of the pacing.
Like always Yasaburo is always being a busy-body doing all sorts of things as he pleases, but he brings consequences of incurring others' wrath. Yajirou, also has his own moments in the series, also done well with the great pacing. He goes on his own adventure, assuming it's for self-discovery (lol this was a nice moment). Yaichiro has the biggest moment for himself, he has his own wrap up at long last which is very satisfying.
Now also the 'plot twist' as I've briefly mentioned, it was done very well. Voice actor Yuichi Nakamura, his roles are never simple. Especially when we know this series has brought out some high casting as well, this was a very good hint there was something interesting going on (won't spoil it). Also the sassiness between Benten and someone else was really interesting and fun to watch. Honestly a pure 10, when you think of every tiny bits to the big bits.
Enjoyment, oh boy I love this series so much, everything was really perfect in it's own sense, there's a lot of moments where the feelings comes out, a lot of humor when you're too deep into the characters (like the finale, when Benten's eyes just shot wide open at Yasaburo's words lolol). Let's not forget about how much sass there is as well throughout this series. 10 no doubt at all.
Overall, as everything goes, you may be a bit bias with how the prequel's pacing starts off at first but by all means this series is very soft and yet complex (also dark if you realize the undertones). Also, you must realize that it follows with how the "myth" goes so there's a lot of things you can't explain with common sense properly.
I would daresay that this is a very good anime to watch as a family or with any company mainly because there's a lot of dark tones but it's not entirely noticeable. One of my favorite reasons for adoring this series a lot, so a 9 it is.
I don't expect everyone to agree with this but, Uchouten Kazoku is no doubt, one of my favorite series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Feb 25, 2017
So here we go...after a long await that is.
Story, since this continues off from the previous movies, I'm basing this off as a "per movie" ideal instead. I've enjoyed how Sora and Piyomon's relation came out in the end so I'd say this bit would be at least an 8 or 8.5, however there was quite the confusion and errors unfortunately making it at least a 6. Especially how Salamon can land a stun (lol). Also there was one moment with Sora with Gennai that made me laugh tremendously but that wasn't entirely necessary at all sadly. So I want to say, story wise, 7
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in general with some doubts on some parts.
Art, by default in my aspect is 8, and it was very smooth so nonetheless, solid 8.
Sound, also like art, nothing has changed much but fitting to the scenes, so by my standard, a 7.
Character, oh boy. After the introduction from this movie, everything came to piece (except there's still a wonder about the other S2 Digidestined as briefly shown). I gave this a 7 with consideration of Sora and Piyomon's part. However Hime's factor so far, I must say "what did one expect of a reboot?", especially as an adult she is.
Surprisingly, Meiko's change did slightly boost my opinion on her for the better. And I was a bit awed with our stereotypical Taichi and Yamamoto bit with their partners under the sea moment, even with the reboot the bond was still intact, I'd like to give this part an 8. With all these factors, I have to say it was a 7 though.
Enjoyment, I've literally enjoyed this without thinking whatsoever, there was some emotional parts and funny bits, and surprisingly a 180 degree change on the entire franchise name (as a childhood series lol if you know what I mean). I've never regret watching all the parts so far even this one, I've enjoyed it and I did love it a lot. After all, this is what enjoyment means.
Overall, I would say a solid 8 with everything tying in together, and if you're out for the "perfect" title, this isn't the right one but if you're in for the enjoyment as I am, it should be decent and fair enough.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 21, 2016
I'm sure there's all sorts of reviews already, so I'm starting with the Overall first. With the entire 12 episodes, there was a bit of strong fanservice, or at least, strong bromance as I want to redefine. So to say, I believe the plot and the animation along with soundtracks balanced out that if you ask me, with the addition of the general humor. I'd definitely recommend this to males as well for those reasons despite the 'bromance' involved. And small reminder, it's not any lesbian theme if that's what you're expecting from because of the title, 'Yuri' on Ice, since Yuri is also an
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obvious name that people seem to neglect (lol).
Story, being an original story and concept, without derailing at the get-go, it got my solid attention. Every episode managed to hook me, mainly the choreography for every dance per character. You'd think there's no reason for Victor to coach Yuri K. except that was also proven wrong. Now another point is, it's realistic, the jumps and the falls, they're real and not easily perfected which was represented in the anime itself. I totally loved that.
Art, the animation was really smooth from the get-go (unless you're those random frame-to-frame type). Like I've briefly mentioned, the choreograph fitted very well with everything especially to the soundtracks which I was very amazed with. They weren't even going overboard with the skin's pigment at all either, it was done well with consideration. The artwork, wasn't anything too much of an impact for me except those strong "bromance" moment so to say, still not much of any big change at all so 8, it was in that aspect.
Sound, again and again, I can't stop going on with this but the choreographing was really good. Every new soundtrack for new characters, it always fits and matches pretty accurate. I don't think a lot of anime can ever pull that off. Each character also has their own theme so adding that factor...it was an eccentric moment. Although some soundtracks/skates weren't my favorite moment, it was nonetheless very fitting. I'd say...it covers a wide range of various types of soundtracks in a sense, including the OP/ED song. Scored my 9 for these reasons.
Character, Yuri's strong attachment towards Victor as his inspiration and idol, and as a friend, you can see how Yuri keeps changing and growing after being a loser previously. Victor didn't appear out of the blue, and they both were struggling in their own ways. Victor struggling as a first time coach while Yuri aiming to be the Gold medalist. Other characters that came along the way, they've had their own moments and developments, each having their own goal and motivation. We can definitely see how they overcome the challenge as well along with adjusting to the pressures. There's not much of characters to hate honestly so, I find all the other characters being very great, a 9.
Enjoyment, a definite solid 9 leaning towards a 10 too, I definitely enjoyed everything in a nutshell. The jokes along with the strong emphasize of 'Bromance' was amusing, the various comments along with my own expectations of the outcome, it was a pleasant time waiting for each episode every week. Fan-theories everywhere, innuendos, etc., even the other characters made me lost myself (like the Heartbreaker guy and JJ). Lastly, I was definitely curious about this series for my own guilty motivation but otherwise, it definitely went beyond my expectation in some ways.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 11, 2016
I'm a bit lazy so I'm also doing this on behalf of the animated movie into this review, I know that's probably a bad idea or a wrong style but laziness. This was also the start of my admiration of Tomoaki Maeno when I had no idea who he was, the voice actor of our Doujou.
Story, I don't even remember or know how I gave this a try but I do remember the fact that this wasn't my usual style, especially with army/military theme or cliche. I was able to broaden up my taste of theme even more. Book burning, restriction, censoring, librarians defending back,
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media influence, by being a bit of a book/manga person I am, this cliche hit me right in the spot. Setting is realistic enough so it serves as an extra bonus.
Art, no biggy as usual.
Sound, the OP/ED songs were pretty easy going for me, the soundtracks were the same as well, I did enjoy it and it did keep the anime flowing decently so my 7's there.
Character, the heroine, our Iku, she pretty much joined because she was inspired and in a nutshell, wants to meet her man who protected her. She starts shaping up from her mistakes, and I quite like her personality in overall except that one scene where she almost rebelled against her mom. Our hero, I relate to this because seeing a "past version" of you, is very nostalgic in a bad sense especially if you want to get over it (lol). The rest of the characters were very good too, I don't want to go on with this, they're crucial to the series after all. This gets my 8 for sure.
Enjoyment, I definitely loved it with no regrets and rewatching is fun for me.
Overall, my usual routine is to only suggest to a general viewer, or unless I know someone who's taste might be similar to mine and or I can see a theme to their taste. I've enjoyed and love it, and it's short, realistic in a sense.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 8, 2016
Shirokuma Cafe, it's been a while since I've finished it but here I go. With some personal motives into trying this out, the obvious factor was the seiyuus, especially Shirokuma himself (Takahiro Sakurai), and the rest of the characters. But setting that aside, I actually enjoyed it a lot.
Story, it's a slice of life, with an animal factor twist. Animals and humans live in harmony in this case. It's pretty much realistic as it can get with reality minus the harmony factor which does entertain me. And a lot of easy going jokes, life jokes, not any kinky or dirty jokes but just soft
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ones, which I feel like is good change of pace sometimes.
Sound, it wasn't any big thing to me, maybe I'm just not a fan of slice of life to begin with but nothing struck me there so I wanted to give this factor a 6-7. The seiyuus though, well it was a pretty big casting so that did get my thumbs up and interest in first place, so I want to give this a 8 but...balancing the OST and the seiyuu cast, I gave it an avg of 7.
Art, like my other reviews, I really have no say, I can't even draw for my life. It's not choppy or anything so I think it's decent and good enough.
Characters, I think this got my attention, a lot of the characters are sort of realistic, like Panda for instance. Slacking, like a lot, especially myself in reality. Panda's mom always hoping for Panda to be active, contributing, etc. Even the humans are really realistic, nothing over exaggerated. Heck, they're also cute anyways.
Enjoyment, I've really enjoyed this a lot, I can re-watch this no doubt and won't get old but with a moderate re-watch of course.
Overall, I had no problems with this, there's a small feels sometimes here and there but I really loved this series, simple and easy going. Most of all it's realistic-ish minus the animal harmony, and its fun.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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