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A Bias Girl is comedic slice of life story depicting two student's, Kim, and Boa, who mean well, but often get into trouble.

Story: 9, because it works as a slice of high school life without getting too boring. The plot centers on Kim who gets into crazy situations and how she affects those around her, mostly her best friend and partner in crime, Boa. The plot is character driven and relies on Kim's biased and extroverted attitude to bring any events.

Character: 9. Kim is funny, determined, outgoing, and bias. Boa is calm and mature, but can be too serious at times. Together, they ... come off as an idiotic duo with Kim spouting biased nonsense and coming up with wild ideas while Boa tries to speak logically and keep her from trouble, but is often right by her side when they get caught. Their close bond really makes the story, because together they are hilarious. While foul-mouthed and violent, they bring out the worst in each other, and other times, the best. While trusting they have each other's undying loyalty, the girls manage to piss each other off before teaming up once again to get into senseless trouble with their teachers and other students.

Art: 8. The manhwa is in color and appears simple and neat. Character design is original and fitting for each character, though the uniform did not appear the same as it looked on the cover.
Enjoyment: 9. I really liked this manhwa, although it hasn't updated in a long time. The first six chapters have been really funny and I would definitely read the rest if the other chapters are ever posted. The first chapter was a little slow, but the second got me interested. Although short, I thought A Bias Girl was a worthwhile read.

Overall: An 8 from what I read. I loved the personalities of Kim and Boa and how they clashed yet remained close friends.

Despite being a sequel, Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure was the first anime I watched. Although being targeted for children, the series has been one that I've come back to for some enjoyment and nostalgia.
Story: The plot follows the three heroines after their battle with Gaito. While they prepare to resume their duties as mermaid princesses, Hanon and Rina face new troubles with possible love interests. Then, tragedy occurs when Kaito is lost at sea, and Luchia finds herself dreaming of a winged humanoid and a young Orange mermaid named Seira, whom she has been bound to rescue. On top of that, ... Luchia must deal with a new love rival, a lonely girl called Mikaru. As a new conflict unfolds, Luchia and the mermaids find themselves fighting for love and friendship once again.
The story jumps around from each of the three heroines, giving us insight to their own issues and experiences in love. While the other four mermaids show up in some episodes, they are mostly for the sake of filler and for messing with Hanon and Rina's love lives.
While old themes of love and friendship are present in this season as they were the first, a few new themes such as loneliness, forgotten love, and heartbreak are touched on. This second half is a bit more depressing, but I liked the darker turn it took. An interesting theme was brought into the story by the rivalry between Luchia and Mikaru, one that showed the difficulties of making decisions which, in the end, hurt other people.
I give the story a 7 because it was good and interesting enough to stand on its own but was also a great continuation of the 1st season. I feel like Pure was essential to the story and not just an unneeded extension.

Art: I'd give it a 6. The character designs and bright colors were great but there was still the low animation quality. It's not all bad and far from the worst, but there are several points (besides reusing transformation sequences) when the animation just seems sloppy. Large eyes, weird movement sequences (like characters walking), inconsistencies regarding hair length, and the way the characters were drawn in some shots were just awkward-looking. The animation was good when there was a more serious or romantic moment, but a lot of the time it was lacking.

Sound: Personally I enjoyed the music in Pure more so than the 1st season, mostly because of the songs done by new voices added to the casts, specifically Mikaru and Seira's. The new villain's songs ranged from bubbly and catchy to extremely annoying. I give music a 7. Voice acting was OK, and I really liked that they gave Luchia a deeper voice than just giving her the usual squeaky, high-pitched voice most shojo heroines get. Her voice really suited her and I enjoyed her songs more than those of Hanon or Rina.

Character: 7. With a 2nd season comes new characters, both good and bad. The new villains are truly as original as they are weird. New love interests were intriguing and attractive in their own ways and the young mermaid Seira brought a touch of child-like innocence to the casts. Character development really only showed in the major villains and Hanon and Rina, who both go through unexpected changes in their experiences with love. Luchia does a lot of moping, for good reason, although it gets really repetitive. There is a lot more character angst, especially involving Kaito and Luchia. I can't say I enjoyed every character. They sort of grew on me over time, but the one who stuck with me was Mikaru. While probably the most hated character in the series, she was my favorite. I thought she brought a bit of reality into the magical girl, generic love wins all, kind of plot. Through the character Mikaru, the story touches on topics like loneliness, illness, heartbreak, and ultimately, unrequited love, which are all qualities that made Pure more memorable and relatable to me.

Enjoyment: 8. Although the show was childish and cheesy at times, it could be humorous as well. The romance portion was cute enough, but a major part of enjoyment came from the the close friendship the girls had with each other. Their personalities clashed, and other times, they had to lift each other up. There was always a sense of belonging and content among the group of mermaids that made up for the often unnecessary boyfriend drama. There is just enough drama, romance, and friendship to keep every episode interesting. Even the filler episodes, where the mermaids simply enjoyed living normal human lives, were enjoyable and funny. The actual story was a bit darker towards the end, but this made it more worth while and the final battle seemed more effective. One thing I enjoyed more in the anime than the manga was getting to see more of Mikaru's story, and more scenes with her towards the beginning when she was happy.

Overall: 7, because the show is enjoyable and lighthearted while leaving an impact on the viewer. Pure is a decent story and perfect for the targeted audience.