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Dec 19, 2020

Domestic na Kanojo (Manga) add

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I said it before and I'll say it again, Sasuga Kei-Sensei is one of the best mangaka ever. This manga, I read over what I think was about three days, was definitely one of the best reads of my life. I had watched the anime a long time ago and thought nothing more of it besides how great it could be if it was continued, until 2 months later I found that there were over 200 chapters of unused manga left to go with the story. Of course this just means I started from the beginning, and read all the way up to the ... end... and I'm glad I did; The first 80 chapters that did get adopted into an anime had so much more content that simply was left out I was genuinely surprised. Just like Sasuga sensei's last work "Good Ending", there was a gap between chapter 90 to around chapter 115 where it seemed like the story wasn't progressing in the way it should have been, this all fixes quickly though, starting with Rui becoming a chef, Then natsuo going to college, then everything with the drama club Togen-Sensei, Rui in New York City, Tanabe(Hina's Stalker), Hina's 'incident'. When Sasuga Kei dragged out her last work, "Good Ending", there was a point where everything was so pathetic it was like it was written by a completely different author, less emotion, less plot development, the rushed ending, etc... But during her time writing Domestic na Kanojo, I can honestly say that she nailed it in comparison(And I still gave Good Ending at 9/10).

The ending was so odd and unpredictable I didn't know whether I should've been mad at Rui and Natsuo, or happy for Hina; But when it's all said and done the ending was actually really well crafted given the situation from which the Anime/Manga started. Going in to the manga, long after watching the anime I was totally 100% #TeamRui but as the story went on I changed my opinion about this, even if only slightly. By around the 160ish chapter I had decided that both girls had their strong points and weak points and that neither of them was completely better than the other. I never really liked the situations that Natsuo had with Hina, all though I like Hina as a character. Where as with Rui, I like their time together and find it really fun and refreshing to read.

With manga, all though the story is better and there is more content, I could never really pull the same feelings out of a work, the way I can with anime, but this story was different, after I had gotten past my initial feelings of frustration and critique I realized that it all ties together well and makes the story great. Rui's philosophy of fate was extra interesting to see at the end of the manga, seeing as she was the most overprotective of Natsuo throughout their relationship; All though I can't say I'm a huge fan of seeing Natsuo and Hina in bed together again, I probably could've realized from the start that that was the way it was going to end up.

I cried to a manga for the first time ever in chapter 256, when after all that had happened, Natsuo could write again in the stead of Togen-Sensei after his death. Happy tears of course. | Despite EVERYTHING you just read above, I will always think that Rui x Natsuo is the best ship of the main characters, and will never be tarnished. --- *Everything I said above are just personal thoughts of course, and anyone who's read this far has either read it before, or is interested. If this is the case then my only advice as for how to enjoy it as best possible is to be open minded; Even to the things that some people would call NTR(netorare), and also to the many moments worthy of being called hentai, if you allow your personal opinions to be tested while reading this, I promise you will enjoy this story.

-I rated 'Enjoyment' a 9 instead of a 10 for three reasons; 1) Even though they had a kid, I still wanted to see Rui x Natsuo in the end, not Hina x Natsuo. 2) At certain points I felt frustrated by things that developed in the story one of the main points being the character's ignorance. "I like him but I can't confess," "I have to take her feeling into account," etc... This caused lots of misunderstandings, dragged on plot, and unwanted "Screen time". 3) I honestly think everything from the art, to the story, to the characters are worthy of a 10/10 rating same for the Overall, but it wasn't a perfect story, because it wasn't a perfect story I had to debunk something even if only a little.

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Dec 18, 2020

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In my review for White Album the original, I stated that It was a masterpiece and I don't regret saying that one bit because in it's own way it undoubtedly was, but I'd be lying to myself If I didn't say that WA2 is simply better. It hit that much harder in my heart honestly I feel it myself. This show has the best portrayal of love and jealousy throughout all of anime: across all anime- 10/10. #Touma

It really started the moment that Setsuna asked him out, especially taking into consideration the fact the she said multiple times after he fell into ... his love for Touma, that it was her own fault because she knew of the existing feelings between the two of them but figured that if she acted now she wouldn't have gotten turned away.- This is where the jealousy is, she had developed her own love for Haruki so after she saw Touma kiss him she became jealous and asked him out, basically an act to take him for herself. It occurs a second time when it is snowing in the city and he meets with Touma... She lays herself bare when haruki starts slandering her only for him to realize that it had been his fault all along(Best moment); The second best moment as simple as it, is when Haruki and Touma had there passionate time together in his apartment.

In comparison to White Album this has a lot less for me to think about. White Album on the contrary to this, didn't have all of the characters lay themselves bare, even the ones that did lay themselves bare like Mitsuki, Rina(Hard to tell), and Touya do it in a way and have following actions that make it hard for the viewer to realize what the character are truly feeling. This despite how it sounds, allows the watcher to use their heads and I think it's good for the show and let's the watcher decide it's worth; In WA2, The characters are laid bare. Simple as that but not simple at all,-- Touma in the city, Haruki in his bedroom with Touma, in the airport with the three of them, and Setsuna when she realizes Haruki's true feelings. This makes for viewers to see this story as something much more complete which I myself think it was, but in all honesty, it's not. I'd like to see the future, the future with Haruki and Touma together as one, something more complete, more absolute... I stayed up past 4am on a school night to finish this, because these are the questions and thoughts that were parading through my mind, and despite their obvious responses I wanted to see more of it; The fact that I want to see more shows just how well the anime did of portraying the original story, tugging on all of my emotions in order to make me feel this story as though seeing it first person. This truly is a masterpiece in it's own right, one that's easy to miss and ignore, one that chooses to be shallow in some places and deep in others. This is an anime that brought GENUINE human feelings to the characters and played them perfectly, this is why it's superior to its predecessor and tons of other romance animes.

I also enjoy how they reference to Yuki and Rina's songs and listen to "White Album", Everytime it comes on I can't help but sing and start feeling nostalgic as I think about White Album. This Mangaka has outstanding skill to be able to pull out such human emotions from drawn characters. With such a cliched plot, the human personalities make the anime that much better than many other romances. Totally would watch again; I'd undoubtedly rank this #1 in terms of romances not because the story was that incredible, but because of how much it impacted my emotions and thoughts directly.

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Dec 17, 2020

White Album (Anime) add

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(Thoughts) White album despite it's plot is definitely one of the best romance stories. I feel I could watch it again and again and never realize it's full potential. This is the perfect portrayal of unfaithfulness despite trust, and selfishness despite guilt. Totally a sad anime for sure, but I think it was worth my time and philosophy; It touched on every point a romance needs, it kept me intrigued and thinking, and never let me be happy. This is why it's a perfect portrayal of relationships in real life, the struggles that come between them, and human desires that exceed the realm of ...

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Dec 15, 2020

GE: Good Ending (Manga) add

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(*These are my comments on the story, not an actual review*)

This manga was absolutely beautiful. It had tons of background meaning and though I viewed the characters in a way that most other readers didn't I think it is one of the best romances I've ever seen.. That's speaking for both anime and manga. I would recommend this to anyone as it incorporates a little bit of every genre. If I were asked who the best mangaka is I'd say Hajime Isayama, but if I were to be asked my favorite mangaka, I'd undoubtedly reply Sasuga Kei- Sensei. Domestic na Kanojo came after this and ...

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Nov 23, 2020

Charlotte (Anime) add

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On god, and I mean the creator,- this is one of the best animes I have ever seen. It's not something I'd normally be into, so it was probably just the right time and mood for me to watch it but DAMN did it hit hard. The first 4 episodes are just them familiarizing you with the show, episodes 5-7 were really fucking sentimental but interesting-- At this point in time I could have MAYBE, big maybe, given it an 8. But from episode 8 onward this series chewed me up, swallowed me, shit me out, and put me on a silver platter... ...

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Nov 20, 2020

Just Because! (Anime) add

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Just Because! Is one of the best romance anime I've seen in a long time; Also it's honestly the most slice of life I've ever seen be put into a slice of life in a long time--
I mean no background music, no crazy events, just pure dialogue and story, but it's certainly worthy of praise. On my scale it's worth a 10, but at the same time the maximum I could possibly fathom rating it would be a 9.

The characters are controversial, some have lots of character development others don't, one or two episodes, the main characters had less screen ...

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Nov 14, 2020

Monogatari Series: Second Season (Anime) add

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*1. This is not a review just my commentation, so there will be no spoilers just opinions. 2.I'm Commenting on this as it is the second season as a whole(Which includes 'Hanamonogatari')*

[Nekomonogatari: Shiro]-Girls have it tough, huh? When I'm stressed I just beat my meat; But when she's stressed she feel the need to kill numerous people.-- I quite liked listening to the story from the perspective of Hanekawa... It gave a better sense of realism to that "Pure white" personality that she once had. I have only two complaints about Shiro-- 1. Hanekawa looks too cute with the short hair striped white. ... 2. Senjougahara lost her visual edge when she cut her hair. Of course she will always have that cold tsundere-ness too her, but she doesn't LOOK as cold, and that coldness was her sexiness. Overall: 9.5

[Kabukimonogatari]- That's it. Shinobu is the best girl of this series I am 100% sure of this. Kabuki wasn't exciting but it was nice to watch something different. Overall: 7

[Otorimonogatari]- The character development within Sengoku was entertaining but by no means positive. If anything she became worse than she was before-- From acting the victim, to being the wrongdoer. The Opener 'Mousou Express' is absolutely fire, It is based around her change in Medusa Nadeko while maintaining her cute side, The opposite of 'Renai Circulation' even though in some parts they share references. Overall; 8

[Onimonogatari]- Hachikuji's ending is so sad, as she was one of the funniest characters. But I think it was necessary and it only made the story better. Soooo Overall: 7

[Koimonogatari]- I never thought that Kaiki's narration could be entertaining but I swear to god it was. Hearing the private talks between Hitagi and Kaiki was also interesting because I got to see a side of Hitagi that you don't normally see. The ending to the second season with Koimonogatari is fucking legendary. When Kaiki was talking to Sengoku about giving up being a god I was thinking if this works he's a legend, then Araragi came around looking like a bitch. Then Kaiki got shanked by a 10 year old🤣🤣🤣 The overall rating totally depended on how the season ended and I think this was a good ass ending. Honestly Kaiki is probably the most relatable character in this show(Besides maybe Kanbaru), so I'm glad he ended everything on a positive note. Overall: 10

[Hanamonogatari]- In my opinion Hanamonogatari was the easiest and best story to watch in the second season of monogatari. Listening to Kanbaru discern her life and her morale was really nice; On top of that she's a far gone lesbo and nudist-- the best type of fanservice. Hanamonogatari is easy to keep along with the storyline and nothing crazy is happening so I don't have to rack my brain to get the full experience on it. And Kaiki is alive! I've ranked other monogataris an overall 10 before so in this case I'd give Hanamonogatari-- Overall: 11 (I'd also like to listen to Kanbaru narrate a lot more.)

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Nov 11, 2020

Bakemonogatari (Anime) add

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(*This is not a review, just comments I made on the anime on my public list*)

I'm not a fan of the mystery genre but this anime is by no means boring... The episodes are simple but lots of development comes about.
I think Senjougahara's coldness is incredibly enticing.
The characters although their back stories are brief until you get more into the monogatari series, have good depth and are good for deepening the meaning in the story.
The only thing I dislike(But like at the same time) about the monogatari series is that there ...

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Nov 6, 2020

Elfen Lied (Anime) add

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If this isn't the best story I've ever seen then I honestly don't know what is. I'm going to keep as much information of the story out of this and only give my opinions and critique.
As for as the story goes it starts out in the laboratory with Lucy, and that much at least is an attention grabber,-- While reading the reviews when I was deciding whether or not to watch it a lot said if you can get through the first 10 minutes you'll be fine. Which is true in a sense seeing as a ... lot of people get fucked up, but I think the art get more and more 'gory' as the story goes on; Though personally, I think the gore was just the right amount there could've been more for all I care but the way it came about was horrible- I mean decapitated heads, intestines, spines... You see it all, and it is incredible.
Back to the story, (Spoiler Info?*) One of the MC's Kohta is living with his cousin on there family's vacant property, when he meets a girl with 2 horns on her head -Nyu- on the shore. Skip ahead a few episodes and we learn more about diclonius until we're past half and we start learning about the forgotten history between Kohta and Nyu. Then finally, the organization Nyu ran away from came prepared with the means to kill her, this is when her split personality is forgotten about and she shows her real- conscious personality to Kohta. Then Kohta remembers the Gut Churning, Fun, and Gory history between them. No matter how I skim over the story I can't make this review be anywhere near a tenth as good as the actual anime was, I think everyone should watch it at least once, and it's not as though the entire anime is gore and titties there are a lot of funny parts aswell.
This anime has the best sound track I've ever heard, I never skipped the opener even once and now I remember all the lyrics. "Lilium"... Every time I hear it it feels so nostalgic as though I've listened to the melody for years. That melody plays often throughout the story and I've never heard such a beautiful music so I'm quite grateful for it.
The characters in this where just as amazing as the plot; They all played their part in the plot but if there personalities weren't the same way they were doubt it could have been as well-rounded as it was.
I get a feeling that if I watch this show again I won't enjoy it as much as I did this time. But either way, it was worth it the story was so put together, like a novel 20 years in the making; I'd love for everyone to watch this and feel the same way I do.-- And personally I think the gore and the nudity only adds to the story and entertainment I get from this anime.
PLEASE WATCH IT🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Nov 4, 2020

Jin-Rou (Anime) add

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Basically this is little red riding hood told from the perspective of a beast. I'm not a fan of Dementia/Psychological anime at all, but I somehow sat here for almost 2 hours in the middle of the night genuinely enjoying this while developing mixed thoughts about it, as you're supposed to with psychological type anime. At the start of the story I was a little confused but I quite enjoyed how chill it was, until Fuse started having PTSD about the red riding hood who died; Once she was killed the plot really started boiling up and showed how twisted it really ...

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