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DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE: You need to read "Sora to Hara" BEFORE reading O.B. otherwise you'll end up like myself and some others confused as to who these new characters are.

Occupation To Beloved is a continuation/epilogue of sorts for not just Kusakabe and Sajou, but many of the side characters as well. What always keeps me coming back to the series is the realism it treats to the fact these characters are gay. All these small moments like talking about sexual orientation with a classmate, or how a family member can lovingly expect their sexuality or for the family of another character not so ... much. They're instances that previous made me fall in love with the series and they are still to be found here in O.B. which certainly I couldn't be happier about. (Seriously though, I can't think of another BL that has a casual conversation about coming out.)

As far as the main two characters, we at long last get a glimpse of the couple as they maintain university and work, and a long distance relationship. I especially liked the portrayal of Sajou's growth. He was discribed as someone not particularly popular and in Sotsugousei his mom already mentioned he was smiling more for the first time in a long while. But the positive effects Kusakabe has had on him really shine through, and together they still make subtle yet significant steps forward.

While Kusakabe and Sajou are the highlights with their steady development and heartwarming interactions, this time we also get to see different sides of love through other characters. We can wish to have love as sweet as those two, but life isn't always so nice. From Koma's rather toxic ex boyfriend (a precaution if you're someone who would find seeing that unpleasant) to Arisaka's feelings of guilt towards his ex wife and kid, O.B. encompasses a wider snapshot of life and love. I think O.B. succeeds better in that regard rather than the traditional sequel you'd expect. Unrequited middle school love, relationships with bad people you met at a gay bar, dating the opposite sex out of social pressures; you wouldn't be able to see those different takes on the gay experience with just the main duo.

Lastly, the one negative aspect is the panels/page layout. Some chapters switch back and forth from past to present. Not a bad thematic devise, but it's hard to catch the change and made more sense after a reread. And perhaps it's due to O.B. being more anthology-like and the fact we're past the adolescent days of high school, but the panel layouts seemed more flat and didn't strike me as much as before. They serve the job just fine but I started to miss the charm of that sometimes whimsical flow from the previous series.

I'd also complain how this left me wishing to see more of Kusakabe and Sajou, but now there's been several one-shots since and another current ongoing manga to fill that void instead.

If you've made it as far as the sixth season you're probably well aware of the charm and appeal of Natsume. What I'm here to call everyone's attention to however is this season has PEAK Nyanko-sensei animation. You will be treated to love, bounciness, cuteness, care and attention put into each frame of art that is the upmost joy to watch out of this calico cat. The likes of which you didn't realized would be topped from before. Okay, thank you for coming to my TED talk

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If you would like more of a substantial review, Natsume Yuujinchou Roku is as heartwarming, bittersweet, and cozy to ... watch as it's always been. The continued creativity with each new youkai still amazes and forever leaves me wanting more. While the episodic nature of the show leaves me content, the ever so slight progressions in everyone's character as well changes in the plot are evident enough that Natsume Yuujinchou still doesn't yet show signs of getting dull anytime soon. The only complaint I could have is more new additions to the sound track would be nice, but it's a small qualm considering the OST is good enough to have a regular spot on all my playlists even after 5 years. This series truly is a very dear masterpiece that will enrich your life for the better.

With an all male cast, you'd expect the producers to take the usual fan-service route as we watch the bight, glistening lives of these up and coming idols. But Shounen Hollywood gave me a pleasant surprise.

First, this show won't please everyone. That's just that. For the same reason not everyone loves a bubbly romance or a quirky comedy, it's all preference and personal taste. Also this is just going to be an informal review focusing on the pros of the series.

If you've been watching loads of fast pace, action packed shows and need a little breather, then maybe you might want to give this ... anime a chance. Shounen Hollywood is a slice of life through and through, and also one of the most realist works I've seen in a long time. The art style itself is more realistic then most anime (but hey different's not bad and it is all still just an art form). It's has a slow, easygoing pace most of the time, and that's where I think this series deserves some credit. It doesn't try to entertain it's audience with tones of drama, traumatic back stories, or shinning comebacks. Rather we see these teenagers as they struggle with their personal problems, insecurities, how they deal with each other, and how they ultimately grow together to make Shounen Hollywood (their group) a success.

Anyone familiar with the world of music would know that it takes A LOT of time and work if you want to make a name for yourself. And I like how Shounen Hollywood takes it's time, using a good majority of it portraying how they're just practicing to improve nonstop. Cause the reality is, your not going to get those fans unless you put your best efforts out there.

A last point worth mentioning is how fun this is to watch if you are a J-pop fan. Btw, I said this show was realistic but there's probably some people who would beg to differ. And I want to clarify that this show is realistic from a more Japanese perspective. Just different cultures, different values, different norms, you probably get it. So anyways back to my point. The Japanese idol industry is quite different then western pop music, and it was great to see it from a behind-the-scenes sort of way. There were several moments when I saw how several of my favorite guy groups had done or said the exact same things as these characters. And I laughed when realizing, like the Shounen Hollywood members, they probably get embarrassed having to say cliche catch phrases and pickup lines too. The songs themselves remind me of the J-idol style of music.

Despite what I've said about it, Shounen Hollywood does have times it could have been better. I truthfully enjoyed it but after all is said and done, I really can't say it was an extraordinary show. Other reviews say plenty on what kind of flaws it has so I won't. But since none of them highlighted what Shounen Hollywood did do right, I though I'd be the one to at least mention them.