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Had a good time reading this. Thought the protagonist was pretty cool. Sometimes you wanna see a guy sticking to his guns and never let go of his ideology. In that sense, I felt like he was pretty great. The female protagonist, on the other hand, was just as you would expect. She spends most of the time playing the straight man... woman? I liked them, and along with the guardian spirit Mokomoko, they were pretty entertaining. The whole concept of an invincible protagonist who TRIES to always take the pacifist route, coming across antagonistic characters who self-evaluate themselves to be the most strongest, is ... pretty entertaining. But as you progress reading this, especially near the ending, there are a few characters that get their backstories explained, and you think to yourself, why should I get to know this guy? He's just gonna drop like a ton of bricks once he comes across the protagonist. So, I ended up skipping a lot of those. Even though this technically is power fantasy, all the death will seem quite unsatisfying. But I think this aspect of it adds to the charm of it. Hope the anime gets more seasons and covers the whole novel.

I arrived at "Rokudou no Onna-tachi" due to the anime, finding it somewhat entertaining. My curiosity about elements like the main character's powers, their ethical use, and the enigma of Himawari Ranna led me here.

However, after reading 233 chapters of the manga, I felt nothing. The characters are forgettable, and the story lacked additional elements to expand the world which seemed to me like an utter waste of potentially good story. The main character was okay at best. The power given by his grandfather allows him to meet new people and make friends while pursuing a peaceful school life, but it felt weak, especially for ... a battle manga. Despite being relatable on some level, the emotionally charged battle arcs seemed crucial to the plot, yet I found them extremely boring. The only enjoyable fight was the motorcycle gang confrontation between Aoi and Azami(not because they had this shared past or cuz of the lame motorcycle battle but i knew they'd end up together), and I wished for more moments like that. It seems battle mangas are not my preference; this experience felt rather stupid. The clown guy at the end annoyed me the most. I'm disappointed with this. It's fine for what it is.

Hinamatsuri, the anime that catapults you into a world where psychic children, yakuza humor, and my personal patience are constantly on the brink of collapse. Now, let's get one thing straight from the start – Hina, our resident psychic deadpan queen, is more frustrating than trying to untangle earphones in the dark. Her lack of emotions is like a constant eye-roll, and I swear, if indifference were an Olympic sport, she'd take home the gold every time.

But then enters Anzu, the ray of sunshine in this storm of deadpan. Anzu is the undisputed MVP, she stole the whole damn show, I was thankful for every ... second of screen time she got. I'd trade a hundred Hinas for one Anzu any day. Her innocent charm and the way she navigates life's absurdities with genuine curiosity had me loving every second she was on screen. Anzu, you're the real psychic here – you've predicted my heart's desire for a character worth rooting for.

Now, let's take a moment to applaud the voice actresses who breathed life into these characters. Hina's monotone may have tested my sanity, but the voice actress deserves a standing ovation for turning boredom into an art form. Anzu's voice actress deserves a crown for making me care about a character more than I care about the supposed main character of the show – and that's saying something. The voice actors and actresses collectively deserve a round of applause for turning what could have been a mediocre show into a symphony of brilliance.

Despite my love-hate relationship with Hina, I must admit that the show as a whole was a wild, unpredictable ride. The animation may have stumbled at times, much like Hina's attempt at expressing emotions, but the comedic beats and heartwarming moments shone through.

As the final credits rolled, a feeling of emptiness settled in – not because the show disappointed, but because I craved more. The longing for a second season is as real as Hina's psychic abilities, and I can only hope that the powers that be grant us the sequel we desperately need. I need more Anzu, more hilarity, and maybe, just maybe, a pinch of emotion from Hina. Here's to hoping that the second season arrives soon, like a punchline waiting to be delivered in the grand comedy that is Hinamatsuri.

For a crime-solving anime, it felt like I had to get a lobotomy just to get through the anime "Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions." It centers around Isshiki (cool first name, by the way – mouthpiece character) Totomaru, who is pretty clumsy at his job as a detective, if I were to phrase it delicately, and our titular character Ron Kamonohashi, a world-class detective. Due to an incident in his past, he is unable to do what, as he puts it, was his one and only true calling in his life – to solve mysteries. With the pair banding together, we kick off the anime, solving ... mysteries and making friends along the way.

People watching this will be getting their conspiracy yarn out, linking Ron and Yuji (henceforth I will be referring to Isshiki Totomaru as Yuji because a. they have the same VA and b. Yuji, minus the monstrous strength and all the cool JJK powers, equals Isshiki) with the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. If you squint really, really hard enough, you probably made the connection. But oh baby, this anime really takes the cake for putting public characters like Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty at the core of this world inside the anime.

So, if I go by the logic in this world, if I'm someone who is really good at solving mysteries, I must be a descendant of S.H. Or if I'm really good at doing crime rather than solving it, I must be a descendant of J.M. or the House of M, as the anime so eloquently puts it. I have to say, it sounds really cool on paper, and I believe it's genuinely a unique take. But the story has no depth to it; characters are all pretty surface level and bland, except for Spitz Feier. Man, I love everything about his character – his design, his story arc, and just how much of an overall goodboi he is.

But getting back on topic, throughout the series, no one is shown to have developed any part of their character. Except for Ron, who we are told was a lone wolf in the past, I guess, and now he has friends. This development was indicated to us almost always verbally by Ron himself, telling Yuji he has no friends, and now Yuji is his friend, or Ron's instructor telling Yuji he did get along with his fellow classmates during detective college. And Yuji, I thought, somewhere along the way, Yuji would contemplate his role as just a mouthpiece for Ron to solve mysteries and would revolt against him, which would have been a huge leap for his personality to evolve. But it seems that he can't make that jump yet.

In its 13th episode, it is revealed that the principal of the detective college was, in fact, an acquaintance of Ron's parents and reminiscing past events that took place which got Ron kicked out from college and barred from doing detective work. The episode wraps up when the principal believes in Ron's innocence and wants to reinstate him as a detective someday. Still, after hearing all this, Yuji just sits there, listening to this.

I'm a cynical person, and because of that, this type of character does not fly with me. I'd imagine Yuji getting a slap in the face when a thought like Ron getting a detective license and flying off to other countries to solve mysteries worldwide and Yuji just stuck, racking his brains over one crime crosses his mind. I admit there were moments where the mouthpiece relationship between Ron and Yuji gets found out, and yet Yuji still remains the same. He does not worry about his abilities compared to Ron's, nor does he care about the credit received from crimes solved by Ron. At the end of the day, he just wants to help people and see the smile on Ron's face. Just incredible, isn't it? I won't be watching season 2. These are the things I'm still curious about: 1) the cat, 2) the sparkling eye thing. I'll probably read the manga at some point for that.

Hmm, this was such a shit rant. It's been a shit year for me. Anyways, if someone is reading, you should watch this. You should explore as many things that life can offer, and who knows, maybe you'll like it. Merry Christmas.

Firstly, I'd like to express that I'm an inherently cynical individual, and I find this anime particularly appealing to fellow cynics. What makes "Under Ninja" so enthralling is its plot, characters, and the plausible nature of the events depicted, which could feasibly unfold in our own reality under the guise of normalcy. The characters and clandestine organizations in this anime carefully conceal a trove of information, leaving me consumed by curiosity. I eagerly anticipate the release of the second season, and I must commend the impeccable art style, the commendable performances of the voice actors, the infectious energy of the opening song, and the consistently ... cool music throughout the anime. Lastly, I'd like to extend my utmost respect to Hanazawa Kengo sensei and earnestly request more chapters soon.

Darker than Black follows the story of Hei, a contractor who is tasked with various missions for a mysterious organization known as the Syndicate. The series progresses as we, the viewers, watch Hei executing jobs for the Syndicate, and bit by bit, we piece together the rules and mysteries of the world of Darker than Black.

DtB is like an edgelord: it's full of angst and melodrama, but it's also surprisingly intelligent and thought-provoking. The series does a great job of creating a complex and believable world, and its characters are well-developed and relatable.

However, not unlike edgelords, the series can also be a bit pretentious at ... times, and it takes itself a bit too seriously. The plot can be convoluted at times, and the series can be a bit slow-paced at times.

Overall, I still consider it one of the best series of the 2000s, and the creator of the manga deserves a special mention because the man has a hand in every legendary anime you can think of, which makes him a legend, no doubt about it.

You should watch it; you won't feel an ounce of regret.

Akudama Drive is a cyberpunk action anime with a unique style, a good plot, and a cast of well-written characters. The show is full of twists and turns, and it's not afraid to get dark and violent. If you're looking for a new anime to watch, especially if you are tired of the recurrent isekai, high school love dramas, or even the odd sports anime, this is, dare I say, a great palate cleanser. The pacing of the anime is really good; the transitions from one scene to another seem extremely smooth and complement the whole flow of the show nicely. I highly recommend Akudama ... Drive.

This piece of media is a treasure, and it should be seen by anyone and everyone. I don't know about you, and most definitely, you don't know about me yet, but SZS makes us feel the same things. It gives us relief, enjoyment, and a spontaneous sense of euphoria. It accomplishes this marvelously. This anime is just art, pure art. I'm not just talking about the way every episode has a thought-provoking narrative, or the characters, or the still frames of creator-made artwork that are scattered throughout the episodes, or the portrayal of such good characters and feelings that just defies all translation and jumps ... out of the screen and into your heart. It's an utterly brilliant combo of these things together. Simply calling this anime a satirical masterpiece, in my case, actually would not even come close to defining this absolute treasure.

It has been 48 hours since I finished watching this, and every so often I think of Kafuka-san in the first episode when she calls Itoshiki-sensei 'Momoiro Kokorencho,' and I start giggling to myself. Sometimes, I remember those small shorts between Chie-sensei and Kiri-san, and I think it's probably safe to say that the characters were not just simply hilarious but very memorable. I would absolutely love to rewatch this someday. If the world were to end right now, I'd be happy that I saw this. If I were to die of unexplainable causes right now, my soul would be content, and I would have no choice but to move forward.

This was an okay anime, but regarding idol anime, this was my very first. I find idol anime in general a hard watch, but this was intriguing for the most part. I found the MC really cute, and although losing her memories seemed very one-dimensional at the beginning, as she gradually gained them by the end of the anime, we put together the puzzle of an existence known as Minamoto Sakura.

At the same time, during the length of the whole anime, we find out about all the other members of the idol group. Some are heartfelt, emotional, and downright good episodes, but others felt not ... as deep but just dumb nonsense. It was so damn hard to watch; I'm talking about the Nikaido Saki backstory episode.

The CG used in the dance sequences was pretty okay. I haven't seen a lot of this type of anime, so I can't comment any further, but it seemed pretty and smooth in most places. Of course, the voice actors did a tremendous job giving life to these mostly not praise-worthy characters. I looked up the legendary Yamada Tae's VA, and she's the same person who did Sailor Moon, which I thought was pretty funny.

Overall, my intrigue about the MC fueled my desire to finish the anime, and I have to commend it for breaking my predictions and expectations about the MC and the mysterious producer Tatsumi Koutarou, which in turn brought out new questions to light without even answering the old ones, but that's anime, I guess. When I started watching anime, it used to be like you watch the whole 12 eps or 24 eps, it'd just leave you feeling like you're hanging off a damn cliff, and then you'd wait and wait and wait for another season, another special, a movie, something just to fill that hole it left inside you. And then nothing, it's just dead in the water, and people move on. But not people like me, goddamn it! Where the fuck is Maid Sama season two? I know Lala is dead now, but for Christ's sake, just give me a movie or something... anything....

Anyways, a footnote in this anime: as the episodes progressed and we found out how the girls died and stuff, the design of their zombie characters made more sense. Mizuno Ai, for example, was struck by lightning, so her zombie form is all bandaged up from head to toe. Konno Junko died from a plane crash, so she's all patched up. And last but not least, the very mysterious and easy-going Yuugiri, who has a stitched-up neck. We could probably take a guess that, due to her being from a specific time period, she was executed, but I guess that's a story for another season.

The anime's premise is interesting, but it quickly becomes repetitive. Seiya's over-cautiousness is played for laughs, but the jokes become stale quickly. The anime also suffers from a lack of character development and a semi-predictable plot. Another issue with Cautious Hero is its fan service. This is especially felt really off when the plot fully revealed itself near the end.

The art style is pretty standard and kinda boring, not that every anime has to have a unique style. But it helps to standout among the landfill of a genre known as isekai.

Overall, Cautious Hero is a disappointing anime. It has a few good ideas, but ... it is ultimately unoriginal, repetitive, and boring. If you are looking for a funny isekai anime, there are much better options available.