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May 18, 2023
The world is truly vast, beautiful, mesmerizing, filled with mysteries that refuse to give up their secrets. Mystery inspires awe, and awe lies at the heart of man’s yearning to comprehend. You see, I love Science ever since I am in primary school. I discover something new, I find out how things work and I learn the laws that govern this world through Science. Every little bits of information that fills my mind slightly change the way I view the world. Though, the pursuit of knowledge does not obliterate the sense of awe and mystery. There’s always more to discover.
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feel when I'm watching Mahoutsukai no Yome. It is an enchanting tale which combines the elements of fantasy, romance and supernatural that takes viewers on a captivating journey through a world where magic and mythology intertwine. Set in modern-day England, the story revolves around Chise Hatori, a young girl with a troubled past who is sold at an auction to a mage named Elias Ainsworth, a mysterious and enigmatic figure who provides Chise with the guidance and support she needs. Chise is taken to Elias's home in the English countryside, where she begins to embark on a remarkable journey to learn about the world of magic and the creatures that inhabit it. Once struggling with loneliness and devoid of hope, Chise starts to find solace and purpose in her new life as Elias' apprentice and future bride.
The world-building in this anime is nothing short of magnificent. Set in a universe where magic is intricately woven into the fabric of reality, Mahoutsukai no Yome introduces the viewers to a vast array of supernatural beings, mythical creatures and awe-inspiring landscapes. The attention to detail in the anime brings these elements to life, creating a visually stunning experience that allow the audience to immerse themselves in a realm of wonder and enchantment. From sprawling forests to ethereal realms, every setting feels meticulously crafted. Unlike other anime, where things are explained to the teeth with clarity, audience are only fed with the same little amount of information as Chise. There's so much more left undiscovered as if the world in the series truly existed, rich with its own story, history and mystery. Even for creature like Elias, who has live for hundreds, if not thousands of years, there's still too much for one to fully comprehend.
Another standout is the anime's exploration of folklore and mythology - vampires, selkies, changelings, banshee, dragons and church grim, just to name a few. These influences are seamlessly woven into the narrative, contributing to the show's rich world-building, adding layers of depth to its storytelling and enhances the fantasy aspect of the anime. The term "fantasy" has been highly misused in the anime industry. Companies often goes for the easy money by integrating the magic seen in MMORPGs into anime and calling it a day. In reality, the magic is so familiar and similar such as the typical elemental attacks (water, fire, ice, lightning), heals, buff, debuff to the fact that "The Magic Cease to be Magical." - Gigguk. However, the magic in Mahoutsukai no Yome utilizes the elements of singing, familiar and Pilum Murialis (which literally means wall spear) which itself is fresh and new and gives the viewers a sense of wonder.
The soundtrack of Mahoutsukai no Yome is a masterful blend of haunting melodies and ethereal compositions. The music accentuates the emotional beats of the story, capturing the essence of wonder, longing, joy and melancholy. Each piece enhances the atmosphere and creates an immersive experience that lingers long after each episode concludes with my favorite piece being "Anthology by the Iron Strings" by Junichi Matsumoto. “How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?”
As a whole, Mahoutsukai no Yome is an exceptional anime and a must watch for anime fans. The anime goes beyond the conventional range of the genre, providing a thought-provoking exploration of human emotions, relationships, trauma, self-worth, in addition to the search for one's purpose in life, and tackles these mature themes with sensitivity and grace. With its stunning visuals, rich mythological influences, amazing soundtracks, mature storytelling and relatable characters, Mahoutsukai no Yome is by far the best fantasy I have ever stumbled across.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 26, 2022
Are you looking for the perfect anime that is both relaxing and wholesome to watch especially after a long day of work? The anime with no cliffhanger, no mysteries, no supernatural stuffs? Then, Yuru Camp△ is the one you must not give a miss. There is not reason that an anime must have action-packed fight scenes, with impeccable animation and effects to be considered as good. Sometimes, the mere enjoyment for us to watch is the most important, and yuru camp perfectly demonstrated this to us.
The title is pretty self-explanatory. Yes, you are not wrong, it's about camping, but how can camping be
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so fun to watch? Isn't it boring? Well, yuru camp proved that wrong for you. Camping is not only about, you know, "camping", but escaping the bustle and hustle, escaping modernism, embracing mother nature, sightseeing, meditation, enjoying the freedom of not being bound by work and studies, while enjoying yourself being alone or chit-chatting with your fellow friends! This is what exactly Rin, the main protagonist does in yuru camp.
As a slow-paced, slice of live anime lover, the anime is definitely one of my favourite. It will always brings up a smile on my face, watching cute girls doing cute stuff. Most importantly, the scenery is splendid! Combining with the camping element, I almost feel like going to the same places as the characters, and this create a perfect place for me to get rid of my stress. The interaction between the main character, Rin (the queit type), and Nadeshiko (the loud and dumb type), will never fail to entertain me. If I am not wrong, a lot of people are actually inspired by this anime to go camping, and this shows us the anime is impactful.
I am not going to talk a lot in details of Yuru Camp△ as the words along are not enough for me to describe it, you must go and watch it yourself. I am totally sure that you will love this anime. 10/10 Absolute masterpiece!
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 2, 2021
"The journey is the reward."
Majo no Tabitabi is simply one of the best anime I had watched. As the title mentioned, the anime is about a "Wandering Witch" on her "Journey" to explore the unknown. In her adventure, she met with people from all walks of life, at the same time, learning some valuable lessons.
The story is pretty unique with new and unpredictable events happening every episode. Though, it is paced suitably and this makes me, a slow-paced anime lover, feel relaxing to watch. Most importantly, I like how the anime combines action and comedy. It never fails to make u feel on the
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edge and burst out laughing sometimes even shed tears. The character design is pretty good itself with every character having different traits and unique personality. The background music also hit the mark, making the anime even more dramatic.
Personally, I like the mc, Elaina, keep on growing throughout the series and becoming stronger and stronger, from a small little kids who always got made fun of to a successful witch. She was really the role model of "when there's a will, there's a way". The most intensive part is when she was taught by Flan, which make me feel pitiful and sympathy. Fortunately, it finished with a good ending.
Overall, I do recommend everyone to watch this anime as it is sure to captivate you. My score is a solid 9/10, truly a good anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Oct 1, 2021
I am going to keep this review short for those who really want to give the anime a try. If you cannot cope with a little bit of disgusting, weird or even ecchi stuff, please don't watch the anime as you will only find it suffering to watch, especially the drool scene.
The anime is romance but with a twist, yes, the drool. To be honest, I think it added a lot of uniqueness to the anime and I personally find it interesting and funny, though some don't like it. Overall, The anime is pretty wholesome, with Urabe being quite "mysterious", while having a pair of
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scissors in her panty and most of the time hiding her true feeling. Welp, that's why the anime's called "Mysterious Girlfriend X".
I quite like the bold mc, Tsubaki, who don't even bother to hug or say some lovely stuff to his girlfriend, which added a lot of "sweetness" to the show. Being a slow paced anime lover, this show do satisfies me. With the suitable amount of events happening, it makes you feel relaxed.
Last but no least, I do recommend everyone to watch the anime (if you accept a little bit of ecchiness). Most importantly, not to give up one episode 1 as you will soon find a hidden gem of a romance anime.
My overall score is 10, masterpiece since I want to pull up the average score of the anime as I gather it quite underrated. If you ask my true score, it will be about 8.8
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jun 24, 2021
"No parents. No money, either. Nor any friends, hobbies, or future goals." the description a life of a lonesome young girl. Everything changed when she found a Honda Super Cub.
Personally, I am a huge fan of slice of life anime, especially those which are very slow paced and music genre anime. This anime combined both of my favorites. The scenery - magnificent, the music - nostalgic, the story - masterpiece. The anime is wholesome af, extremely relaxing and throws away all of my stress. Sometimes, it even makes me feel like I am on a journey at the rural areas of Japan.
The anime describe
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a high school girl with absolute no dreams for the future meet with a second-hand super cub. Since then, her life is filled with "adventures". Every time I watched a new episode, the anime will never fail to surprise me with new events that happen, both happy and sad. Besides, the narration is just... Beautiful. It feels like I reading a poem rather than subtitles.
"Supercub is not a magical device that can do anything. But when you're faced with troubles, or trying to accomplish something, I'm sure it will be your ally. That's our Supercub. Let's ride anywhere. With this Supoercub." - Koguma.
10/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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May 13, 2021
"Ah yes, another classic isekai anime." Welp, that was my thought before I started watching, but then it blew my mind.
Mushoku Tensei is a slow-paced anime (at least that's what I think). The story is about a man, Rudeus, who had a very dreadful life, got isekai'd to a fantasy world, giving him a new chance to restart his life. Because of having the previous life's memory as a "hentai", Rudeus craved for everything that's ecchi, which added a lot of "funny" moments to the anime (although some people don't like it).
In my opinion, the selling point of this anime is the scenery. It makes
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me feel nostalgic as if I am living in the same world as the character. Along with the music, the opening is one of the most extraordinary. It is one of the openings I do not skip when watching it (PS: due to large amount of school work I will usually skip openings and endings to save time). Every opening is different to the others, the scenery shown in the opening is also very well synced with the music. It is very peaceful and relaxing to watch.
Besides, the story is well-developed with Rudeus trying his best to "throw away" his previous self and becoming a better person. In his journey, he met with a lot of good and interesting individuals ranging from Roxy, his magic instructor, to Eris, his student. Having a little action scenes also makes the anime exciting to watch.
Overall, the anime is very bright and enjoying to watch. However, the ecchi scenes make it not suitable for everyone. The comedy part is on another level(I mean the ecchi level). Still, it is a good anime.
“The worse I am at something, the better I feel when I work at it and learn how to do it.” – Rudeus Greyrat
9/10 (8.6 actually)
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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May 11, 2021
My first time writing a review on mal as this anime is one of the best I have ever watched. This anime successfully combined classical piano music (which I initially find it boring) with its story. It made the anime feel extremely dramatic and exciting while listening to the classical music. I could not suppress myself from beating on the table whenever there was a soundtrack popped up.
The whole anime is considered by me as an emotional rollercoaster and made me shed tears multiple times. Good moral values were included in the anime, it encouraged us to not give up easily and to keeping moving
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forward no matter how dark is the road ahead. The end of the series made me quite emotional. Though, it had successfully inspired me to appreciate my life for having a healthy body to do whatever I want to.
"Even in the depths of the darkest oceans, some light always pierces through." - Kousei Arima.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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