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I swear if I hear the word goblin one more time I'm gonna shove my head in a trash compactor. But for real though I found this to be a surprisingly good anime. Good characters, nice animation, and action make this to be quite an enjoyable ride. It doesn't go out of its way to try to be any more then what it is. And what it does it does well. With a title like "Goblin Slayer" I wasn't expecting too much from this anime but what I got was something that left me feeling pretty good. GS don't try anything new that I haven't ... seen before and I'll probably forget about it later on but it'll be one of those anime that I can look back on and say that I'm glad I saw it.

It was interesting to see a fantasy anime that chose to focus on only one creature: Goblins. I thought that was pretty cool seeing as how these creatures are mostly shown as weak and used as cannon fodder for novice adventurers looking to gain experience. But this anime turns goblins into an actual threat and force to be dealt with. They are shown to have some intelligence and will learn from their mistakes so they can better deal with adventurers who are unprepared. Seeing the different goblin types was also pretty neat as it added a bit of variety throughout the show. I'm just hoping that they will expand more on these concepts if we do get a second season.

The characters in this anime are an alright cast. None of them have any proper names except for the name of the class they belong to. Their personalities are your basic fantasy archetypes and don't really change too much throughout the course of the show. Also, none of the characters have any complex backstories. The only one with any type of past is Goblin Slayer and is only given to us as a reason to show why he has such a disdain for goblins.

The animation in this show is really good and the only gripe I have is the unnecessary CGI. Not that it's bad but rather it is so unnoticeable that I feel it was just a waste of money and resources in my opinion.

The plot is pretty much non-existent. It's just about a man that kills goblins. Not much else.

Well, I think I'm gonna end it here. There really isn't too much I can say about this anime seeing as how it really doesn't do much to make it a game changer. If you've seen any type of fantasy isekai-ish anime then this really isn't too different except that the main character wasn't transported to a different world and the story carries a more darker tone.

If you, for some reason, really hate goblins and want to see them get obliterated with extreme prejudice then this is the anime for you. Or if you just want to enjoy a dark fantasy but with none of the baggage that comes with it, you might also find some enjoyment in it too.

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So after finishing up the first issue, I'd figure I would give my two cents in on what I think, is a pretty nice twist on the mahou shoujo genre. "Machigatta Ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni Shiteshimatta" or "Machimaho: I Messed Up and Turned the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl!" (I swear these long titles are really starting to wear on me) is something that is trying to break the mold of the traditional magical girl tropes...kinda.

While it does contain a lot of the things we are used to seeing when it comes to contemporary magical girl motifs Machimaho tries to take these elements ... and have fun with them. One of the major changes in this series is the fact that the MC who we are used to seeing as the perfect, well-rounded Mary Sue is now a foul-mouthed, cigarette smokin, delinquent. Majiba is the type of shoot first don't ask questions later anti-hero type who doesn't care who she has to hurt to get what she wants. Even with all that she still makes good grades in school and even protects her friends showing that she does have somewhat of a good heart and not just your typical stone-cold sociopath. I'm hoping that the author continues to flesh out her personality as the series continues.

The plot itself is really simple to follow. If you've read or seen any type of mahou shoujo series ever Machimaho's story pretty much follows the same formula for the most part which is fine for me because most of the focus seems to be more on the humor then any actual plot and man does it show. A lot of the jokes in just the first issue had my gut bustin. There was never really a dull moment and I'm hoping this streak continues for the rest of the series.

Overall from what I see right now, Machimaho is a type of WYSIWYG series. With a name like "I Messed Up and Turned the Wrong Person Into a Magical Girl!" you pretty much know what you're getting into. It knows what it's trying to do and I respect it for that. If you're looking for a satirical take on the magical girl formula then this is the manga for you. Even if you're not into the whole mahou shoujo thing I still recommend it just for the humor alone.

I sit hunched over this keyboard, eyes bloodshot, and on my second cup of coffee. My mind trying to cope with the cacophony of vexation coming from my monitor as I try to find the right words to describe what I'm witnessing. The only thing I can say is that it is soulless, thoughtless, and devoid of any humor so much so that watching my fingernails grow would've been more entertaining than having to sit through this pile of shit...

Four hours later...

Ore ga Suki wa Imouto dake... Actually, for the rest of this review and for the sake of my brain cells (however many are ... still remaining) I'm just gonna refer to it as "that imouto anime". "That imouto anime" is like your typical imouto anime but in all the worst ways possible. Adapted from the light novel series by a team of people clearly high on paint thinners, "that imouto anime" has the same appeal as a stale saltine. Poor animation, horrible characters, and nonsensical plot are only a few of the things "that imouto anime" does that makes me want to throw myself into the nearest oncoming traffic.

"That imouto anime" begins with Yuu and his little sister Suzuka who are both light novelist which immediately gave off Eromanga-sensei vibes except it's the sister who is the successful author. And whereas that show was actually decent and visually appealing this one was like watching a flaming propane truck crash into an orphanage.

After losing some light novel contest to his little sister Suzuka, Yuu for whatever reason takes her place as the author I guess to protect her reputation or some shit like that. Honestly, the plot so all over the place or non-existent at all that thinking about it makes my head hurt. Kiss x Sis had more of a story than this. The only tangible thing in this show that you would call a plot is that Suzuka tries to confess her love for her onii but because Yuu is so thickheaded bro passes it off as story ideas.

Yuu is like every male archetype in these types of anime except without any of the personality or humor. Watching him makes me physically hurt, like pissing razor wire.

Suzuka is the only character that has what you could call a personality. If that personality happened to be a bipolar patient off their meds. Sometimes she a tsundere and other times she's deredere with a splash of dandere here and there. Just pick a fuckin character type and stick with it already.

The rest of the supporting cast doesn't fare any better. They're the most cookie cutter female archetypes I've ever seen in a harem. For supporting characters, they really don't do much supporting or development outside of sexually harassing our MC.

Even the ecchi scenes come off unappealing to the eyes due to the lackluster animation. It looks like an early 2000s anime but in all the wrong ways. Character movements are sometimes awkward and facial expressions give me that uncanny valley level of uneasiness. It looks like the cast is staring off into space half the time.

"That imouto anime" doesn't work on any level. It was created with the pure intent of pandering to the lowest common denominator. I could go into more detail but what's the point? If you've seen shows like "A Sister's All You Need", "I Don't Like You at All, Big Brother", "Oreimo" then this adds nothing new to the genre outside of causing pain and misery. It's no wonder why this is one of the worst animes of 2018. The only good thing I can say about this show is the opening and ending themes.

I hope that the people at NAZ and Magia Doraglier can pull themselves out of this one.