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I was putting this show off for so long and was ready to drop this after I was disappointed with “The Night is Short, Walk on Girl”. While this series is a spiritual predecessor to that film I ended up really charmed. It’s Yuasa so I already knew the art would be great and in his unique style. What I didn’t expect was how great the characters would be and how well the episodic nature fit into the story of Tatami Galaxy.

For the most part episode has our MC on alternate timeline of his college experience. My takeaway from each episode was how we ... can be so hyper fixated on a single vision towards the future we want, that we lose sight on the important things around us. All episodes were meant to be funny, but some land their jokes way better than others. None the less even the episodes that weren't as funny had great stories and kept me engaged throughout.

Def would recommend.

Are you one of those readers that hates all the boring dialogue in manga and wish the next fight scene would begin, then pick up Kengan Ashura.

Who's not entertained by the classic tournament arc in every Shonen, so why not read a manga fully dedicated to that story. This is that manga you binge in a weekend because you can't put it down, you just gotta see that next fight. You're not going to get the best writing or the most masterful story telling but in compensation you'll get beautifully drawn non-stop action with really fun characters. Because at the end of the day ... what does good media have to do for us, just be fun, and that's what Kengan Ashura does very well.

TLDR: I came into Death Note knowing big plot points. If you are like me and put the show off for a long time because of that, still watch it. It is worth it.

I watched this anime knowing certain major spoilers, which is why it took me so long to get myself to watch it. However seeing it on Netflix and bored this quarantine I said why not. Definitely glad I made that choice because Death Note still holds up to be an incredible strong story through the knowledge of major spoilers. The soundtrack and style are so immaculate it's like Madhouse is showing ... off. I think there is a general consensus that the 2nd arc of the show isn't as strong as the 1st and while I agree I'm not so down on it as I've seen others. Yet, I will agree it is rushed. I think most people new to Death Note will already know its good and be inclined to watch it but my review here is mostly to those who don't watch it because of the knowledge of big plot points in the show. Still try out Death Note its worth it.

This review is written at the time I have finished the first two cases, if I'm not lazy and/or get to finishing the show I'll update this The show is full of Mary Sues and the plot is painfully predictable, however the art and soundtrack are quite solid. I feel like this show is trying to be a modern Lupin, but the schemes and characters don't come close to the cast and cleverness of Lupin. The first two villains are really boring and have nothing going for them. Of our main cast the only character I can somewhat enjoy is Edamura and Laurent is sometimes ... amusing. I find Abigail quite grating, her abrasive personality got old real quick and her character development later on really does nothing for me. On the exterior this show is dazzling and pretty but once you get into it it is as mediocre as animes come.