Aug 3, 2021
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
(Anime)
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From the 5 episodes of this show that I was able to watch, I have to sadly give this show a 3/10 overall. It's not that I was expecting anything original plot-wise; from the synopsis alone, I was suspecting something like Irregular at Magic High School but a little less intense. Indeed, the similarities between the two shows became hard to ignore as I continued to watch - an MC estranged by his family due to his 'weakness', discrimination from his classmates for said weakness, a unique analytical ability that makes him adept in combat but cannot be captured by the school's ranking system, and
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Jun 23, 2021
Fugou Keiji: Balance:Unlimited
(Anime)
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I initially picked this up after seeing a few clips on YouTube, including a compilation of badass Daisuke Kanbe clips. I had high hopes for the show, in turn, but was sadly disappointed. The premise - a rich guy on a mission paired with a detective whose strict moral code hinders him more than helps - is certainly interesting. However, the episodes lack intensity or urgency; Kanbe-to-the-rescue with his OP-wealth-technology-combo quickly stales as it turns every mystery or difficult situation into a relatively benign and easy solve. Even at the end, when there is a true multiple-episode arc centering around a single case, the pacing
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