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Feb 2, 2024
If Metallic Rouge has a million number of fans I am one of them. If Metallic Rouge has ten fans I am one of them. If Metallic Rouge has only one fan and that is me. If Metallic Rouge has no fans, that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Metallic Rouge, I am against the world.
The character and set design, voice acting, soundtrack, and action sequences make this show worth watching, even if the plot itself is difficult to follow along to. If you want a show you can watch for fun without caring so much for the narrative
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it’s trying to construct, it’s an enjoyable experience. I’m admittedly sticking around because of the aforementioned reasons I brought up earlier, in particular Yume Miyamoto and Tomoyo Kurosawa’s voice acting and Taisei Iwasaki's score. It’s not a show for everyone though and that’s fine. Different strokes for different folks.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 21, 2023
Initial review:
As this is an original anime, it's anyone's best guess how well the story of Magical Destroyers will play out once episode 12 arrives. That said, with what has been shown in the first three episodes, the development of the plot, characters, and world-building has been coming along together smoothly so far. If it continues at this pace, alongside the superb quality of the animation and art direction, I think Magical Destroyers may end up being the sleeper hit of the season. Time will tell though.
The OP and ED couldn't be any more different from each other in tone, but both are some of
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the strongest attributes I can give the show. The OP is blunt and weird in the best way possible, an appetizer for what's in store for the viewer in the world of Magical Destroyers. The ED meanwhile is ominous and serene, a moment of tranquility following the chaos of the show that also raises questions about what the fate of these characters will be in the end.
If action fight scenes, magical girl transformations, otaku culture, and mature humor is something you enjoy, you're probably already watching this show. And if you aren't, you definitely should. Among those of you where something like this wouldn't be your cup of tea, that's totally understandable. Out of the 15 anime I'm watching this season though, Magical Destroyers is one of the three I look most forward to watching each week. And that's coming from someone who typically doesn't watch these sorts of anime.
At the very least, I'd say give Magical Destroyers a chance, because regardless of what opinions you hold towards the show, it certainly isn't getting enough attention as it deserves for something this ambitious and visually stylish.
6/13 update:
Disappointment of the season. Still an amazing concept, great characters and superb music, but very lackluster, stale execution of the plot. It still has some redeemable qualities, but they aren't enough to save this show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 10, 2022
With this being the third anime installment in the Love Live! saga (not including Nijigasaki which is a separate entity), Superstar!! had a lot of pressure among the larger LL community to live up to expectations that would recreate a familiar formula while also providing something new to entice the fans.
Unfortunately, it has failed at this goal, and nothing short of a miracle can salvage this anime series.
While there's much that can be said about Superstar!! in regards to its plot, like retaining a common structure comparable to School Idol Project and Sunshine!!, it manages to do incomprehensibly worse than its predecessors at telling a
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coherent narrative. What sold this show to me to get this low of a rating though has been the characters and their dynamic with one another, which is practically nonexistent if Shibuya Kanon is not involved.
As opposed to both μ's and Aqours (as well as Nijigaku), Liella, the idol group in this anime, only comprises five members in contrast to the usual nine… only until it doesn’t, deciding to add an additional four members (Shiki and Mei are amazing, the same can't be said for Natsumi and Kinako) while leaving the original five, minus Shibuya Kanon, with little character growth besides comedic bickering (Keke and Sumire) or last minute dialogue (Ren and Chisato). Had Liella! followed its initial vision from the start of the series, there was the possibility of developing closer and perhaps more realistic character interactions than seen in the previous installments. With how the characters have interacted with each other so far in both this and the prior season though, this seems to be unlikely to happen even with an unprecedented third season.
At the end of the day though, Love Live! at its core is a music anime, and wow does Superstar!! fail to deliver in this category. While in the insert songs present in the anime are mediocre at best to downright awful at worst (the b-sides of their singles are amazing though, and it’s infuriating these superior songs weren’t featured in the anime like they should’ve been), the true musical aspect of Superstar!! that it shares with his predecessors has been the original soundtrack. At least, that’s what I would’ve said had they built upon the soundtrack from the first season instead of recycling the same two themes whenever something even slightly emotional happens (call it the Ren funeral song when a somber piano and/or violin plays). In other words, this season managed to make me have utter disdain for the one element of a Love Live! anime that never failed to disappoint me. I gotta hand it to Superstar!! Season 2 for pulling off the unthinkable ^^
Whether you're a diehard fan of Love Live! or just stumbled upon this anime by mistake, I would strongly avoid giving Love Live! Superstar!! a watch so long as you're interested in a compelling story, relatable characters wanting to achieve their dreams, or great music. For those who are among the Love Live! community that have decided to give Superstar!! a skip, I applaud you for making the right call, as School Idol Project, Sunshine!!, or Nijigasaki are all infinitely better stories within the Love Live! franchise, and only deserve far more love than the trainwreck that has been Liella’s journey.
What could’ve been a fresh and beautiful story about a group of friends going through their three years of high school together to win the biggest idol competition in Japan, what we got instead was nothing short but disappointing, especially as someone who had high hopes for this group when they first debuted. Overall, a 2/10 for Love Live! Superstar!!
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Nov 20, 2021
It goes without saying that not everyone will be able to like, let alone understand the appeal of Super Cub. This is due in large part because of how it deviates from the Slice of Life/CGDCT formula, which more times than not tends to have a happy-go-lucky protagonist or cast of characters with a positive, optimistic outlook on life. Koguma, the protagonist of Super Cub, is anything but “happy-go-lucky”, stating rather bleakly that "I have no parents. No money either. Nor do I have any hobbies, friends, or goals for the future.” While some may proclaim that this is a betrayal of what is to
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be expected from the genre, Super Cub explores a side of SOL that is rarely ever explored: nihilism. Koguma, for the lack of a better description, is as relatable as anime protagonists come for a major demographic that is underrepresented in the SOL genre. If anything, people are more likely to share the same sympathies as Koguma than they would with Yui Hirasawa from K-ON! or Nadeshiko from Yuru Camp. Koguma, much like the rest of us, isn’t granted a harem of friends to drink tea or go camping with, but instead seeks a temporary but just as fulfilling comfort with the namesake of the show: a Honda Super Cub. Without going into detail about the themes of materialism or Koguma’s interactions with the other characters as the show progresses, Super Cub explores the more existential feelings of life that are rarely seen in the SOL medium.
If you’re expecting a protagonist or cast of characters who’ll provide a form of escapism with blinding optimism, I’m sorry to say that you’ll be disappointed. To put it bluntly, Super Cub is as realistic as fiction gets, and not just when it comes to SOL. Many viewers of the SOL genre will be disappointed that this show doesn’t reinforce the same overused tropes of cheerfulness, friendship, and a positive view on life that can be found in 95% of anime within the genre. So just in case I haven’t made my point clear enough, if you’re expecting this show to be like Yuru Camp, K-ON!, or other shows within the SOL genre, turn away while you still can.
Super Cub is a show that anyone can enjoy, but to understand the themes and meaning of this animated Honda commercial, you really have to relate to its protagonist, Koguma. If you’re someone who can sympathize with her quote that was brought up earlier, which speaks in part for many members of the Millennial or Zoomer generation, I would strongly recommend giving this anime a watch. It’s not going to provide a positive outlook on life, at least explicitly, nor is it likely to grant you a window of escapism from the day-to-day troubles of reality. What Super Cub will do once you watch all 12 episodes though, as you follow Koguma throughout her journey, is provide the much-needed representation and social commentary that is lacking in the genre. Above all else, Super Cub explores one out of many perspectives of the meaning of one’s self and life, which I feel is as “slice of life” as the SOL genre gets.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jun 28, 2021
Coming into the Spring 2021 anime season, Odd Taxi wasn't even on my radar. The only way I found out about this show was by finding a Spotify playlist including the OP, ED, and OST songs. Listening to the playlist, I was immediately hooked to the vibes of the music, and just had to watch the anime.
Watching the series from start to finish, I can definitively say Odd Taxi was the best anime of the season, while unfortunately being one of the most slept-on anime of Spring. A hidden diamond in the rough. It can be obviously said that the reason why this show isn't
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as high as it should be is because it stars anthropomorphic animals, or as some people would say, "it's a furry anime." That overgeneralization is disappointing to say the least, but to those who are still skeptical that this is a "furry" anime, I assure you the plot, music, characters, animation, and the satisfaction at the end will be entirely worth it.
I must say that, for Baku Kinoshita's anime directorial debut, he did an amazing job making this story come to life. I sincerely can't wait to see where he takes this story or future stories in the future.
As I also mentioned before, the music for this show was the aspect that reeled me in in the first place, so it must be said that the songs provided by Skirt and PUNPEE, the amazingly talented Suzuko Mimori, and many other talented artists made this show worth it from start to finish.
Overall, this was a very special anime to me, and I implore anyone who's interested in good story telling, art direction, or music to give this anime a watch, because it is definitely worth the time. 10/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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