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Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 13, 2024

Salvatierra21

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (9/12 eps)

Here we can see a youthful romance anime with a Yakuza but the attractive thing about it is that it does not stay in the juvenile but the plot tries to have a more mature development to touch on the murky themes of the underworld and toxic relationships giving it the seinen category thinking that you will find an interesting plot where the values and morals of the characters will be measured to fulfill their objective but this is overshadowed by the main part which is the construction of the relationship of the couple dividing the public since everything is left for the moment by ...

"Oshi no Ko" 2nd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 13, 2024

MyOpinionsValid

Recommended

To say this blew me out of the water would be an understatement. This season does everything the first did wrong and, not only does it right, perfects it down to a tee. It’s daring in every way, experimenting with its perception, what studio is out here making gambles like this.

The first nine episodes are practically a meta-documentary on the making of an adaption, with all the fine details you could ever ask for. The only way you can get more meta is by turning the page on the animators themselves. Needless to say, not only does it pay off in some of the ... most intriguing character development no one could’ve expected from the relatively lackluster first season, but it blows everything off the stage right towards us in the crowd.

Characters who weren’t even thought about in the past season are not only expanded on here, but totally revamped into ideas beyond what they would be associated with prior. Each character is the star of its own episodes, and while it does sometimes feel a little slow, it’s never boring, always captivating our attention with its exceptional writing. Even when four episodes take place in the same building, it’s somehow spun into being the best part of the series.

My major gripe with the first season was heard, even if I said it after this season came out. That being the complete lack of any trauma within the main character, who literally watched as his mother died from blood loss. I’m not sure why it was totally lacking in the first season, but they certainly made up for it here. The more minor issues weren’t ignored either, with an in-depth look at screenwriters, adaptations, and theatrical work. Effortlessly exploring the nuances between each while simultaneously delivering an emotionally powerful exploration that are all connected together like well-supported, powerful bridge.

If you liked the first season for its unflinching depiction of the entertainment industry, both good and bad, you’ll love this season. While the first hardly highlighted the collaboration aspect of the art form, this season puts it in bold and italics. We finally get everyone coming together to make something greater than themselves, even better is that it’s done through the addition of a new character. We watch as the heavily structured and organized nature of entertainment gets ambushed by an original creator wanting to see her work flourish. It’s great in its depiction of this, not just for being what was missing in this first season, but for connecting back effortlessly with that very season. Everything missing that I wanted in this show is finally here, and hopefully it’s here to stay.

Fucking hell, even the character relationships are expanded on in every way, which is the one thing I found to be fantastic in the first season. I no longer feel disturbed with the thought of a 35 year old man being with teenagers. The show is utilizing its own template on being a behind-the-scenes look on the entertainment industry to showcase the light on its characters and their many developmental issues, constantly using lighting equipment to showcase character development and other absolutely wonderful techniques. There isn’t anything like this season, throughout the whole world of animation.

It’s no shock that the whole murder mystery aspect of the story is the weakest. Well, it’s rather under-seasoned compared to the five star royalty dinners the show offers in other categories. Even so, the last couple of episodes delving into the lacking main storyline are finally interesting, having multiple key moments which make me anticipate what is to come, even if I’ve heard that this series will only go downhill from here.

I know i’ve just been praising the shit out of this season, which it is fantastic, don’t get me wrong. But there are very minor inconsistencies with characters, mainly the newest mangaka. Aquas motivations start to seem strange and repeated, but it never oversteps. Some songwriter, who’s apparently amazing or something, gets a supportive email and it’s enough to make him get out of his writers block (a little ridiculous). We have the glorious experimental nature of the first half of the series and the similar slice of life aspect we had in the first season. It’s a slightly jarring change, but it boats fine as long as you enjoyed the first season. Still, this is a minor drawback which doesn’t really hinder the quality at all.

In fact, the last couple of episodes are great in their own right, since we finally see them looked back on their previous lives after being reincarnated. We are finally making good progress on the shows ability to interweave the previous lives of its main characters with their current lives. I see so many people saying this show is pretentious, and that’s ridiculous. Give this fucking show a watch, it’s fantastic. Ain’t no show doing anything like this one, like who is putting 2 minute long static shot in the opening scene?

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Nebucad

Mixed Feelings

The anime's storyline is very flat. We have a hero here who would rather not be one. - But that doesn't necessarily mean anything. There are many good anime where you involuntarily become a hero.

The many negative reviews are incomprehensible. You have to ask yourself the question, ‘Why are you even watching an isekai?’ - I think you should turn your attention to another genre that suits you better.

You can clearly see that the target audience here is teenagers aged 10-16. If you don't belong to this target group, you won't like the anime. - Many anime are currently being made that are explicitly for ...

Re:Monster (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Hina-Lilac

Not Recommended

I really like Re:monster
but I can't advise you to see this, ugly and messy, This is how I can best describe it.
not at all representative of the original work

It's a work that talks about goblins or aliens, why are goblins so ugly, when it was well done in the manga
the order of events is much more confusing than in the manga or light novel

I really like Re:monster light novel, manga Also (even if the volumes don't come out fast enoughr)
I would really like the game (before it was stopped)
but the anime, I just feel like I'm watching a poorly made adaptation
I can only advise you ...

Banana Fish (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

EmoBreadstick

Recommended

I’ve seen this series once before a few years back. A few days ago, I decided I’d rewatch it for nostalgia’s sake almost— and by doing that, I rediscovered why I loved this anime to death back then.

I’ll start off with the visuals and music. I don’t want to get into the deeper topics right off the bat. Anyways, I absolutely loveeee Survive Said The Prophet and their music in Banana Fish: Found & Lost as well as Red. I see them as pieces of art, and I’ve listened to the songs for years, thanks to the anime. The other opening and ending don’t stand ... out as much to me, but they’re still good. Moving on to themes, Golzine’s theme is so good. Literally sends chills. When you hear it, you know something’s up. Yut Lung’s is really beautiful, and there’s something so familiar about how it sounds but I can’t place a finger on it right now. Anyways, that’s really all I got for music right now, as those were the memorable tracks.

When it comes to the art, I think it’s really hit or miss. The animation looks really lazy at times, especially when they use still frames and put sound over it. Or when the camera pans to something uninteresting while characters are talking. The animation isn’t incredibly fluid, but I enjoy it nonetheless. I will mention one scene though— that military dude near the end whipping out the pipe and spinning it so fancily was hilarious— it felt so out of place to be animated so well but I definitely enjoyed it. The good thing Banana Fish does is that there’s no shortage of really emotional scenes. The animators did an amazing job at making the vulnerable scenes with Ash and Eiji really touching. The colors of this series are really pretty. The yellows, greens, and browns are so nice on the eye.

Now, moving onto characters. I kinda wanna write about the characters before I write about the plot. It’s gonna make everything more cohesive. I’ll start with Shorter. He was only in the anime for a handful of episodes, but his impact was insane for having such little screen time as compared to other characters. His existence helped me understand Sing and Ash a little more. I loved his design and he was so loyal and fun to watch. I’m sad he wasn’t there throughout the show. Sing is a fun character, but I didn’t feel a personal connection to him. He felt like a convenience character almost, being there for times that Ash or the other needed help. However, I do wish his relationship with Yut Lung could’ve been more fleshed out (honestly same with Shorter, I feel like he and Yut Lung had an interesting dynamic that I would’ve liked to see fleshed out a little deeper). Yut Lung was awesome, I really felt his jealously and selfishness was portrayed perfectly. He wasn’t exactly a villain and I don’t think he ever wanted to be one— he just had events he wasn’t able to heal fully from. I also think he had feelings for Ash. I’m not quite sure, he could’ve felt for Blanca a bit as well. I was really hoping things would turn out well for Yut Lung as I watched the show. Blanca was a great addition, but I think he was introduced kinda late. He was really intriguing and I wish he got more screen time. I liked how calm and strong he was. Now, time for one of the most underrated Banana Fish characters: Max Lobo. I loved this guy. He was kinda funny but was so loyal to Ash and Eiji. He was super down to earth and just a nice guy in general. His now-wife, Jessica, was rad as well.

Anyways, before I mention the big three, I’ve got some littler characters I liked. Cain was my favorite gang leader by far. The dude was super reliable and talented, plus his design was really cool. Eduardo, the weird military villain dude near the end of the series, was horrible. I felt like he had been rushed into the series and he was so painstakingly uninteresting. However, Arthur was my least favorite Banana Fish villain. He seemed so irrelevant and weak from the start. I knew Ash would beat him someday and he was just sooo annoying. Griffin was the most depressing character to watch, especially when he gained “consciousness” and then immediately got shot. It still rips me apart, I swear.

Okay, now on to the big three. I’ll start with Golzine. He’s a horrible person— but such an amazing villain. He outshines all the other horrible people in Banana Fish. He’s done disgusting things, but it makes him perfectly horrifying and fit for playing the role of a villain. There was always something scary about him. He had a crazy will to live and probably had an IQ rivaling Ash’s. His downfall was his obsession with Ash, wanting to be the person to fully control him (or kill if necessary). This made for such an interesting twist near the end though, when he shot Eduardo. I’m writing this review technically after rewatching the show, but I completely forgot the ending. Without Golzine as the main villain, the series just wouldn’t have been the same.

Ash and Eiji get their own section. I’m doing this because there’s a lot to say about them but also just cuz it’s kinda cute. I’ll just say it, I think Eiji as a character is somewhat bland. He’s got some things going for him, like that he used to jump and can cook well, but there’s not much substance. What he stands for and how he impacts Ash is interesting, but for me, he doesn’t have much going for him outside of that. I love how he provides Ash youthfulness and promises of a different life when they’re together by just being him. Its super cute. Ash experiences what a normal teen boy would when he’s with Eiji. I wish Eiji was a little less boring but the friendship dynamic makes up for it. It’s super adorable. Contrary to Eiji, Ash is full of personality and is a very well fleshed out character. His childhood really touched me and the show did good job taking such deep topics seriously. Ash feels human to me, and a lot of anime characters don’t. His struggles are real people struggles. Being objectified, having to fight to keep his life, having trouble making actual friends, etc. He’s so strong at such a young age. It’s painful seeing him fight so hard the entire show and only having a few times where he could actually settle down with Eiji and hang out. It was so heartbreaking to see Eiji so sad that he couldn’t keep Ash from the danger (and on some occasions, be what gets Ash in danger). Ash was fun to watch regardless of the depressing moments. He’s smart, and I love an intelligent protagonist who isn’t too over the top. He has a lot of complex emotions but I feel like I kinda have an easier time understanding them fully than someone else might, as I’ve had people in my life like Eiji before. People who brighten my life and challenge my perspectives, but knowing it’ll eventually fade away or end because I have to move away. Anyways, I really believe Ash is a beautifully written character with so mucu depth and so many layers.

The last thing I’ll go over is plot. The first episode alone hooked me in right away. For me, that’s usually a sign that a show has a good plot. That was the case for Banana Fish. The plot is very unique, dealing with topics I won’t delve into due to their heavy nature. I feel like I learned some life lessons from this anime and I feel cringe putting that into writing but mannn it’s true. After watch Banana Fish, I felt like I needed to cherish my loved ones even more than I already did. It’s so such a touching show and can definitely bring change to viewers’ lives. I don’t wanna go super in depth honestly, just cuz spoilers and such (even though if you’ve read this in full you’ve probably already been spoiled on a few things). But yeah, great show and I definitely reccomend it.

Banana Fish is in my top anime for sure and give it a watch! It’s a beautifully touching story. 10/10.

"Oshi no Ko" 2nd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

VMKII

Recommended

No other anime has made me this emotional. When the 2nd season ended I actually cried the first time in years. I'm looking forward for season 3. Gave season 2 a 10, becuase it was just that good. This series definedly left a hole in me and I don't know if I can ever fill it. The story feels rich and interesting, the characters are very lovable and funny and the sad moments really made me feel like puking. It is perfection. I really can not think of another series that makes me as excited as Oshi no Ko does. I'm not very good at ...

Quanzhi Gaoshou 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

PixelB

Not Recommended

Preliminary (5/17 eps)

For those who never read the novel, it feels like Quanzhi Gaoshou 3 is an almost separate theme compared to the previous seasons and even the movie. That's because this entire show is taken place all in real life! Most of the time, you're just seeing characters in real life talk and socialize, or whatever happenings in the real world.

To be fair, there is a great deal of dialogue that happens in the real world even in the webnovel. In fact, if there was a good balance between gameplay and dialogue, that'd be for the best. The previous seasons kind of felt a little ... bit too fast paced or lacked good character development due to cutting out a lot of these real world scenes. However, rather than trying to balance and focus on character development this season, Quanzhi Gaoshou 3 just has a lot of dialogue because it's easy to animate.

Clearly this studio knows how to animate. The movie is one of the few animated movies I like period, and the animation is very nice and smooth. Of course the first few seasons aren't perfect, but first were fun to watch nonetheless. This season...fights just suck. Either they abstract a lot of the fight sequences out or just show subpar fights in general. It's a shame that the budget got slashed due to greed. Even just the people talking in real life are statues. They don't move, their lip syncing sucks, even the voice acting is kind of pretty bad. The only few moments where there's some higher fidelity animation is when there's some chibis characters on the screen or there's some more simplistic things to animate. I definitely feel the passion of this studio for the show. The first few seasons were great and that passion showed through. It showed thoughtful adaptation of source material that's frankly too long to fit in an animation medium. Even this season, the artstyle itself is fine and even good, and the CGI, whether it be backgrounds or just background characters is still miles ahead of most Japanese studios. However, the frame animation just isn't there at all. It kind of just sucks.

All this show does is focus on a lot of dialogue and abstract ALL the fun fight scenes away. For example, one of my favorite matches was the first match to qualify for the Pro League when Happy plays against Team Everlasting in the Linjiang Water Corridor. It was fun to watch because there was a lot of strategy at hand, and it shows the very first time the Happy pro team plays in a professional setting. There's a lof of kinks to work out and the fights are chaotic while Ye Qiu throws some strategy into the mix. And this show just animates NONE of it. The entire best of 3 is just done in a few minutes. Plus, in those few minutes, A LOT of animation and scenes was just Ye Qiu issuing commands in the real world to his teammates to get rid of the need to animate anything. Even the Finals where Samsara and Blue Rain fight, even in the most critical moment of the fight where Zhou Zekai is in a 2v1 situation and clutches out the fight, it's not even shown!

So no, this show doesn't "slow down" or anything, it just feels like that because there's no animation going on and the show decided to just hyper focus on only dialogue to avoid animation anything intensive. I feel sad because I know the studio can do better and was only forced to create garbage due to some random higherup deciding to reduce budget by 10x.

Sekkou Boys (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

lycoping

Mixed Feelings

I have no idea what to make of this anime.

There's only one other anime I've said this about, and it's "Shikanoko nokonoko koshitantan". This is one of those anime where you really can't spoil it, because there's not enough plot to spoil it.

It's utterly inscrutable.

It's about an idol group, who are stone statues. That talk. That's the whole plot, everything else is just secondary. It's about a stone statue idol group. One of at least three, so the world they've created is, well, not ours.

The stone statues are carried around, but it's heavily implied they can move, eat, or drink ...

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Aku_Bukan_Wibu

Mixed Feelings

actually this is a good anime, it's just that there are some things that make me decide whether to give a recommendation or not.
first the MC is quite good, with bad skills but can be great beyond those who have ultimate skills

- in my opinion the title of the anime, a loner is a bit unsuitable for the storyline, where the MC is busy with activities with his friends both when he is still in the forest and when he is already in the city.
- his female friends are very annoying, I thought there would be a fantasy harem story but it turned out not ...

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Desi_Nehra

Recommended

This is an average show with a typical premise. The story centers around Haruka, who finds himself in another world along with the rest of his classmates. Haruka is a loner, and he remains dedicated to being one in this new world as well. To the show's credit, Haruka is consistent in maintaining this resolve.

There are a lot of girls in Haruka's class. Normally, everyone starts falling for the main character, and it ends up as a harem, but Haruka is not interested in anything other than his loner life. However, stuff happens, and he begins traveling with the rest of them. That's where one ...

Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Cyberneticsparky

Recommended

best anime ever
i love the world setting, the characters, the seggs, pretty good story for a borderline hentai
must watch

It’s the perfect show for anyone who loves being transported to a fantasy world, where the only thing more powerful than the protagonist’s skills is his charm... and his ability to level up in more ways than one. Michio Kaga, a high schooler with game mechanics at his disposal, explores dungeons, gains skills, and somehow collects more beautiful women than loot. The plot? Predictable. The fanservice? Endless. The comedy? A little suggestive, but hey, it's all part of the fun! If you're looking for a ...

Isuca: Gokuraku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

The_Blue_Lotus

Recommended

I don't know if Isuca ever planned to get a second season, but this certainly doesn't feel like the ending to one (that would be the last episode of the main series, in my opinion). Rather, as a stopgap between two meant as nothing more than to be a fun, little special meant to put the characters we all known and love in pretty light-hearted situations for the audience to enjoy.

I suppose the fact that Isuca indeed, never got a second season as to the moment this review is being written (but we can always hope it will, tho) throw some members of the audience ...

Evangelion Movie 3: Q (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Yunice

Mixed Feelings

The action in this show was intense, though for the first thirty minutes or so, I have no idea what all the technical sounding commands that were being thrown around left and right was all about. Communication flow about what went down during the fourteen years between Shinji and the rest of the characters seemed to be nonexistent. It would have prevented a lot of unnecessary confusion for Shinji if someone had actually told him some facts instead of vague "don't touch this" or "don't do that" kind of phrases. At some point during the show, I also started to wonder how such a whiny ...

2.5-jigen no Ririsa (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

MAKAIT

Not Recommended

Preliminary (5/24 eps)

The studio should be sued for false advertising. This anime has nothing to do with Otaku culture, it has betrayed it if anything, and there's no way this anime is ecchi.

This review focuses on the quality of the adaptation from the perspective of a fan of the manga. If you're looking for a traditional review of the anime, you’ll need to look elsewhere. However, I would say that the animations are bad with wooden expressions that betray how lively the manga looks. Don't get me started with some arcs that have been butchered.

The biggest issue for me is this trend of double-standard censorship. Extreme violence ...

Isuca (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

The_Blue_Lotus

Recommended

Isuca presents ourselves with an overall decent storyline, nice worldbuilding and enjoyable fanservice on almost every episode. Isuca is an anime that greatly grew inside me even after some initial doubts on its first episodes that greatly dissipated as the series went by.

When I said "overall decent storyline" I meant that, while it is true Isuca might not have the deepness or complexity one might want from a series dealing with the supernatural such as this one, the fanservice, interesting situations and character development are more than enough than to carry a series on its shoulders. Members of the audience that aren't that demanding of ...

Dungeon Meshi (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

ArcticRaccoon

Recommended

𝒂𝒂𝒉𝒉 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒏...
simply put , amazingly entertaining, wonderful series.

Delicious in Dungeon is an artwork that serves up an unforgettable blend of fantasy adventure, culinary ingenuity, and heartfelt camaraderie. It’s a show that dares to take the dungeon crawling genre and season it with the joy of cooking, creating a deliciously unique experience that captivates from the very first bite.

The story centers on Laios and his ragtag party of adventurers, who venture into a treacherous labyrinth not just for survival, but to uncover the art of turning monsters into gourmet dishes. What might sound absurd on paper becomes a captivating narrative in practice, thanks to ...

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

yureironin

Not Recommended

TDLR: This is about a weak "good guy" who wants to collect waifus(HAREM), cheap shock value, and torture porn. The overuse of "Return by Death" (RBD) turns death into an MMORPG mechanic rather than a meaningful narrative element. Dying 100 million times doesn't make Subaru a hero; it’s pure stupidity.

Re:Zero - The Wasted Potential of Pain and Progress
Thinking Re:Zero, tackle topic like perseverance, psychological depth. Instead, Subaru, a SIMP whose character is built more on desperation and melodrama than genuine growth. While Re:Zero had the tools to be a genre-defining masterpiece, it instead becomes a spectacle of excess, relying on shock value and overwrought suffering ...

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

yureironin

Not Recommended

Preliminary (16/16 eps)

TDLR: This is about a weak "good guy" who wants to collect waifus(harem), cheap shock value, and torture porn. The overuse of "Return by Death" (RBD) turns death into an MMORPG mechanic rather than a meaningful narrative element. Dying 100 million times doesn't make Subaru a hero; it’s pure stupidity.

Re:Zero - The Wasted Potential of Pain and Progress
Thinking Re:Zero, tackle topic like perseverance, psychological depth. Instead, Subaru, a SIMP whose character is built more on desperation and melodrama than genuine growth. While Re:Zero had the tools to be a genre-defining masterpiece, it instead becomes a spectacle of excess, relying on shock value and overwrought suffering ...

Saikyou no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" de Aru Ore wa Sekai Saikyou Clan wo Shitagaeru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

OuroRed

Recommended

Preliminary (11/12 eps)

You really have to stick with this one and see where its going. The main character can come off as brash and abrasive for no good reason, on some level that's true because its a persona he's chosen to adopt however it becomes pretty clear if your paying attention that being antagonistic is his greatest weapon when it comes to getting his way. The enjoyment for me comes in how does he make it come together from that initial interaction.

The animation can come of as subpar in some instances but I've chosen to overlook that as minor complaint because big battle scenes especially the ...

"Oshi no Ko" (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

MyOpinionsValid

Recommended

Ever since I dropped the series two episodes in when it first started airing, i’ve only heard good things. I couldn’t comprehend how, seeing a 30 year old foaming out the mouth for a 15 year old is beyond weird. Yet, we get past the large question mark rather quickly, getting straight into the strong point of the show. That being, its depiction of the entertainment industry. Of course, there is more to the show than I realized, in fact, it’s very thoughtful in its presentation. But, there is so much that could’ve been done with this show that really could’ve pushed it beyond anything ... previous.

The whole depiction is good, unlike anything we’ve really seen in anime before. Looking into the abyss that is the entertainment industry, a hole that no one comes out of happy. A root for psychological suffering, an industry of lies. The worst part about the showcase is the little they do to show the good of entertainment. I’m not saying it isn’t accurate in its portrayal, but rather one-sided towards the negative. The collaboration aspect, the making of something bigger than yourself. Instead, they largely look at how the individual can carry, harm, or make a show. Don’t get me wrong, they do highlight this aspect, but with the most lackluster and dead highlighter they can find.

On another note, the whole depiction of the filmmaking industry is very surface level, with little understanding of the intricacy of the art. I just wish they would bring more attention to the smaller aspects of filmmaking, and how big of a difference it makes. Mainly, sound. Sound is the most important part, and the show clearly understands that with its delicately crafted soundscape. So far, editing and atmosphere are the two main subdivisions of filmmaking that are explored. There is potential to make something truly great here.

I mean, they take the whole “starting again” aspect of the reincarnation in the Isekai genre, which is arguably what makes the genre so great, and flips it into the entertainment industry. That’s practically a gold mine for self-improvement and character realization. There were loads of options in which they could've utilized this to deliver whatever the show pleased. There’s an alternate universe out there where this whole first season told the story of their adolescence as they have to hide their true identities, pretending to be babies that have no idea what’s going on. Not only would it have wonderfully explored the crippling aspect of the entertainment industry with how it effects Ai, who I thought was criminally underused in this season, it would’ve built up a story of trauma that could easily be carried into the second season when they are high-school students.

That’s one of my main issues. They handled the whole tragedy of Ai way too early. Afterwards, they did little to show how it affects them to this day. I mean, Aqua plays the same exact type of person who killed his mother. All he thinks about it is that is ironic. It’s clear they suffer in silence, but jumping over 10 years is absurd. It totally skips over the whole traumatic beginning. Not only that, how can they possibly put up with keeping their identities secret while also being traumatized by their pasts? In general, they don’t utilize this whole reincarnation aspect enough.

In fact, they kind of dodge around the most intriguing aspects of the reincarnation. That being, the fact they knew each other in their past lives and were heavily influential on each other. It’s all so sloppily done, like how Ruby doesn’t want to reveal her true age thinking “he’ll look down on me”, and the whole idea of them not questioning how they remember their past selves, or how this is even possible is ridiculous. They expect me to believe these characters are genius prodigies, yet they can’t grasp how they are even in the situation, let alone try and figure out anything they can about it. The performances in the show aren’t great at all, nor are the songs. Yet the show wants me to believe Ai and her children are geniuses, as well as the other characters. It’s not believable at all.

The characters themselves are intriguing nonetheless. Even Aqua, who I thought was a total creep and abysmal character when I first watched the show as it was airing. They aren’t perfect, and very often not agreeable in the slightest. But, they surely have charm and the show understands how to grab your attention using them. Unfortunately, some of the more intriguing characters aren’t given as much attention. In fact, the best themes the story touches on are sprouted from the minor characters who don’t get as much screen time as they deserve.

Still, the series is good and definitely worth watching. If you aren’t familiar with the nature of the entertainment industry, this will be an eye-opening experience. If you are familiar with the industry, this will be a good look at how everything operates in a nicely oiled machine. But, if you’ve been involved in entertainment industry, this will be rather disappointing depending on how you view it. I personally think the industry is one of the most artistically advanced, and an epitome for the capabilities of collaboration. Not only that, it’s a work heavily infused with the doubtful nature of the industry, whether is self doubt or not. This is where the story really shines, when it isn’t focused on the main storyline of a revenge fantasy that is hardly developed.

It’s the little things like the posters in the directors room hilariously decorated with posters like “Foam Club” and “Truck Driver”. The damaging effects of media on the individual, this show gets so much right. It doesn’t paint the industry in a good light, and don’t get me wrong, it really isn’t the best industry to be involved in. Still, there should be more stances on the greatness it offers. Give this a watch, it has its moments.

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

dandax

Not Recommended

Calling this a comedy would be the best joke in the entire show....

Story about OP MC that's only supposed to be OP alone, but the story does great job ignoring this fact completely, leading to the biggest disappointment at n1 :
Comedy - most of the "comedic situations" revolves around our OP MC being OP and casually clearing strong monsters, etc...with the punchline being his honestly nice and cute, but annoying and nosy class rep-friend giving him shit for doing anything mildly dangerous, or like any good mother, leaving house w/o permission or coming back late (yes those are real examples). And the OP MC able ...

Lodoss-tou Senki (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Caeruleus_CCXVI

Recommended

7.0/10 ~ Man they really dont make em' like they use to

I watched this as a child and remember enjoying it but couldn't remember anything about the series other then, " Man, they had no business drawing those elves that way" . After rewatching it again this week I have to say I really really enjoyed this more then it had any reason to. When I think of the show objectively it has so, so many flaws its kinda funny.
- Annoying MC
- bad pacing
- bad writing
--> Someone explain to me why all the EXTRA dragons started appearing at the end but had no actual ...

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

BenzTV

Recommended

Since everyone wants to walk on eggshells about what's good and what's not, let me be the one to say this - stop going into shows like this expecting something more than what the title is giving you. This show is as generic as they come for isekais, so if you hate anything about either of those two words - stay away completely. I repeat, stay away.

Now that the riff raff is gone, let me speak to those like me, who will be willing to watch anything as long as it is ENTERTAINING. This show...is entertaining. It gives you plenty of plot points that ...

Goblin Slayer (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

chrisclem85

Not Recommended

This anime should really be listed in horror genre. The battle and action seem good and story/plots make sense the MC is likeable what lets this anime down is exactly what's caused it to gain a lot fame the excessive rape images very young girls.

Honestly writer clearly when max shock with goblins targeting women as goblins way to breed which even a magic world makes little sense if they breed with females or other races and make new goblins that fast why does the world ignore such a terrible monsters because they only goblins and weak...

The show clearly proves goblins are far from weak they ...

Ao no Hako (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

eksratu

Recommended

Preliminary (11/25 eps)

Ao no Hako is a high school sports romance that takes itself rather seriously. Unlike, say, Kaguya-sama, which tows the line between irony and sincerity, Ao no Hako leans into the sincere, playing up its dramatic moments through unfiltered, genuine expressions of emotion. The show still has tons of humor, too, but it expects you to buy into the premise in order to fully enjoy its story.

My favorite part is how easy the characters are to root for. They’re earnest, grounded, and surprisingly mature. When they make mistakes, it’s easy to understand why. When they suffer setbacks, it’s easy to sympathize. I don’t find ...

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

StormcasterJudd

Mixed Feelings

This show is a good example of how annoying support characters can make or break a show's enjoyment.

I've watched a number of basic isekai/fantasy shows revolving around the same cliche topics and themes, what made those shows enjoyable for me is the generally positive vibes and easy to follow plot, alongside a main cast that I can root for. Occasionally I might find something with a slightly different template such as Failure Frame from last season with a villainous MC instead.

In short, my interpretation of isekai is like giving the class an essay theme that is open ended, and then reading the student's work to ...

Made in Abyss (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

2flare

Not Recommended

Preliminary (12/13 eps)

Dont listen to the other reviewers about this being the second coming of berserk....lol. That's the only reason I watched this. It's practically zero in common and that includes entertainment value. And no it's not "mature" as they make it sound. It looks and presents itself as a kiddie anime with abit more mature tone. The story itself is VERY basic and barely mature if at that. Don't fall for the hype that this is some dark anime. It's a childish anime with no dark undertones. It feels like a teen story with very little mature aspect sprinkled around.

I slogged through 12 episodes. It's a ...

Clannad: After Story (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

AnaelAnimanga

Recommended

Clannad: After Story is one of the most emotional works I have ever watched. After a first season that sets up the characters' relationships and group dynamics, the sequel plunges us into a more mature and poignant exploration of the themes of family, love and loss. Each episode offers an emotional roller coaster, which takes us from joy to sadness with disconcerting ease. This anime does not only tell a love story, it also explores more universal themes like parenthood, loss and resilience.

I find that the art direction is of exceptional quality especially for this period of release, with particular attention to emotional details. The ...

Shinseiki Evangelion (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

MatthewTCG

Mixed Feelings

Neon Genesis Evangelion: A Solid Yet Flawed Classic (7/10)

Neon Genesis Evangelion is often hailed as one of the most influential anime of all time, and it’s easy to see why. Its groundbreaking approach to mecha and psychological storytelling helped reshape the genre, making it a must-watch for anime enthusiasts. That said, my experience was a mix of awe and detachment, resulting in a respectable 7/10 score.

Pros:
1. Animation and Art (Episodes 1–24): The animation quality of the first 24 episodes is a visual treat. The fluid action sequences, detailed mecha designs, and atmospheric settings are executed with an impressive level of craftsmanship, especially for ...

Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Azuchi

Mixed Feelings

Oy, so I met this old white dude who summoned me while I tried to escape the summoning circle by any means necessary.
My classmates took all the good skills but they don't know how to survive so I'll take my "villager A-set" skill and show them
what's what!
This is basically what this anime is all about... and it's quite wrong in my opinion.
The source material should come and use the skill "subjugate" on this anime to show who's the boss.

Enjoyment:
I like weird faces and "stare" faces. Weird character reactions and more. i found many parts that Haruka did and his way of
talking to himself as ...

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Dec 12, 2024

KANLen09

Mixed Feelings

Loner Life in Another World - What lengths would it take for one person not to mingle with a living being that talks, helps, betrays/curses, and/or tries to hang out all at the same time?

Isekai has been done 1001+ ways, I'm not gonna sugarcoat on why the fantasy sub-genre is still quite the popular "in" thing to fall back on for most people in the AniManga industry nowadays. But in hindsight, it's the premise that sells, even if it's a blatant copy-paste of thinking that authors could one-up against each other trying to make a living by copying other people's works (which, for the irony, ... is what YouTube's current landscape is nowadays) and then subtly making it their own with their take on the now-oversaturated formula. Case in point, novelist Shoji Goji's Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku a.k.a Loner Life in Another World, which is just a rip-off of Ryo Shirakome's Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou a.k.a Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest that's airing alongside each other in its 3rd iteration this season (that still is one of the most popular LN series due to his impeccable writing) that has heads and tails in its dubious premise, but still falling short under the curse of the umbrella that is the open-world Isekai theme itself.

It's thanks to Ryo Shirakome's work on Arifureta that inspires authors like Shoji Goji to create their own work, and in the case of this anime, it's exactly what you're looking at: an undoubtedly Arifureta-style Isekai story/plot that takes one class full of boys and girls and suddenly teleporting them into a fantasy world that they can't make heads nor tails about, until one of its gods tell them that they have their place in the world as the so-called Isekai heroes borne to defeat evildoers in their land. Where the line draws here (or should I say it was inspired by) is that each student is allowed to select one power bestowed to them from a list of skills, and that would become their starting point from the selection ritual, which therein, lies the plot itself to wherever the student body chooses to venture thereafter.

However, here is where I feel that Shoji Goji articulately (and ultimately) cast his own twist that'll make or break your enjoyment of the anime and its source material: the MC that is Haruka, his own fantasized character of choice. Being a self-isolator from his class of cliques to not pick on them, and rightfully and seemingly so, the fantasy world is both a blessing and a curse unto him. You see, the open world of the Isekai world is limitless and has no bounds, and that is where you get the inspiration for the series' naming from the get-go, because Haruka DESPERATELY wants to be a "loner" in another world, free from the problems of his own class and be his own master of fate. Alas, as with the recurring "red thread of fate" that we see in so many generic Isekais nowadays, Haruka is soon forced to become part of the student body by doing the same selection ritual, but he's left with the leftover useless box of skills that no one wants to have. And as a reward to not make him feel left out, the god merely bestowed all remaining skills onto Haruka and do with these as he shall. So then, starts Haruka's journey into becoming the NEET loner that he couldn't be back in his original world...or so he thinks.

If there's anything that this show trumps over Arifureta and many of its contemporaries, it's got to be the naming convention in its characters. Haruka is straightforward and simple to remember, and since the student body is so hard to remember their names and all (being side characters and rarely main ones), Shoji Goji opted for Haruka to label them by the cliques they belong to: the caring Class Rep Touka Tsuyuri (though he doesn't care much with her name) with the normie girls; the Gals with Shimazaki as leader; the Nerds with their hardcore otakudom that finally has a use for the fantasy world; the Jocks with their strong sports physique; and finally the Delinquents, who have more than a reason to want to reign and rule over the class, especially with the female students for their "harem" purposes. I've never seen characters just chalked up to something of this grade, and I must give props for this ingenuity for us, the audience, to focus on the story plot at hand and less on insignificant things like character names, which, if they aren't memorable to begin with, why give them names? It's pure genius.

We all know that Isekai MCs are crazy OP characters in that regard, and Haruka is no different, though the methods he'd use to become OP himself, while they may not be innovative, are the instinct of survival that keeps him alive; furthermore, he is the most trusted person of the entire class as their survival depends on him. Haruka's "Master of None" skill may be slowest in terms of development to level up his character, but it's also intentional, as that perfectly suits his objective to become the loner he truly wants and have the class be nothing of his concern. And remember that I've said that all leftover skills are left to Haruka to do as he pleases? That is also one key aspect of his growth by taking the bad skills and combining them to be one useful skill at a time where the situation fits to overcome just about any hardship he faces along the way. If only he'd known that by doing this, he would become MORE attached to the class than his loner status fleeting away ever so slightly, to the point that it becomes wish-fulfillment as the plot progresses...though mostly for the good and even better as his loner status is no longer the primary reason for his existence amongst the class, who trusts him to the nth degree. And by you, the audience, reading the source material or watching the anime as the plot goes full steam ahead, you'll soon realize that this work is nothing like Arifureta and has something going for it, and it all depends on where Shoji Goji himself wants to plan the sequence of events of his own work that's pretty much like characters weaved by puppetry. I'm even surprised that this series is still ongoing, thanks to its open-world aspect that numerous stories can be made and still not feel like it has an end point in mind, and that's a testament that I will concede of authors like Shoji Goji planning their works to the precise cut, even if it ends up being mediocre to downright bland.

For studio Passione, the years since post-COVID were definitely a time of experimentation with fantasy adaptations, though they aren't exactly the home runs that didn't quite have the "please give the show a second chance" look that was expected out of it. Shows like Summer 2022's Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo a.k.a Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World, last Fall's Seiken Gakuin no Makentsukai a.k.a The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy, and this Winter's Ishura (which is coming back for Season 2 next season) just prove that they're one-off shows that if you've watched it once, you'll NEVER want to watch again for mediocre production values. This aspect is no different in this show, though its collab with the smaller studio of Hayabusa Film, I just feel that it adds nothing if production values are concerned; it just looks like your typical Passione work that's all harem and no sexual gutsiness. And for a director like Akio Kazumi whose biography only consists of 2016's Ajin and 2018's Souten no Ken: Regenesis a.k.a Fist of the Blue Sky: Regenesis (if considering full works), to have him come back and use the anime as a test drive to see how his directorial skills have grown but laid dormant for at least 5 years now, I don't have high hopes for his new upcoming directorial work alongside the collab studios for Spring 2025's Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru a.k.a From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman.

The music is quite honestly, forgettable on all fronts. Don't get me wrong, Yoshino's "Odd Number" is the OP song killer (other than her ED song for Raise wa Tanin ga Ii this season), and it's quite the relevant song in regard to MC Haruka's objective for the anime. But alongside Kujiragi's ED, it just sort of feels like new VTubers trying out an area of expertise that they've only gotten their hands on the very first time and getting lukewarm reception at the end of the day. Not the best, but definitely not bad either.

When all is said and done, Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku a.k.a Loner Life in Another World, is just your generic Isekai as a premise with offerings that its author wants to create and accomplish certain feats that, for better or worse, would and would not sometimes gel with the series' titular name. And while you could argue that it's the end goal for its titular MC, the road that Haruka's on to achieve the loner life is dealt a bad hand once he is relied upon, and he can NEVER easily get out of the rut of being a NEET ever again. And as source readers would say, the LN/manga really never took off and was strewn in ways that betray what the original work was meant to be in the first place.

You could stop at the anime of where it adapts the original source material...or take the plunge and see how bad things wind down further in the script.

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Dec 12, 2024

Stark700

Not Recommended

The words 'forever alone' is usually expressed as a reflective way of an individual's inability to commit to a relationship, friendship, or companionship in any shape or form. Most kids in school probably have heard of it and some will find meaning in those words in their teen and adult life. For a guy like Haruka, he embraces the role of being a loner and wants to be alone for the rest of his life.

It probably feels like deja vu at this point but this looks like another one of those fantasy/isekai anime we've seen countless times this year. In a twist of fate, ... Haruka and his class gets transported into another world. The catch for Haruka himself is that he got to choose skills and he took the opportunity to choose ones suited for a loner.

As someone who has read the manga, various red flags have already been triggered before the first episode aired. The amount of cast that were announced is one such example. When the premise met that Haruka's entire class would be sent to another world, they really did mean it. This translates into a mess of characters all collectively gathered in one place. While Haruka does stand out as the main protagonist, almost every other character look like leftovers. This isn't a show about character building for such a cast. Intead, it's about Haruka. That's it. Haruka, a loner. So in restrospect, we can throw character development out the window.

Yet, this is all felt so blend when we have him as a protagonist. He never hides the fact that he wants to be alone through the action of his skills and personality. There's many levels to this but the fundamental idea is that Haruka truly wants to enjoy life as a loner. He refuses to join other groups or form a party. The first few episodes details Haruka's adventure in this other world that doesn't really set itself unique from other fantasy isekai. There are towns, guilds, monsters, items, skills, and just about everything you can expect. Due to Haruka's choice of skills, he has to use them cleverly. Thankfully, the anime doesn't make him into an overpowered protagonist although he is still more skilled than most of his classmates.

Because of his usefulness, he does attract the attention of others including the female group led by class representative Touka Tsuyuri. Perhaps the only other character that stands out, the anime made her into the class representative role model. She also represents the complete opposite of Haruka such as her ability as a leader, making friends with others, and being a social person. She also trusts Haruka despite his personality. The anime makes it very ambigious about the true nature of their relationship because let's face it, this got dumped into a 12-episode adventure. There is no shadow of a doubt it can adapt a light novel or manga that expands far more into its universe.

But let's treat this as an anime because that's what we're faced to do. So why not write off this series just about Haruka and the class rep Touka? The truth is, this anime wanted us to experience from a viewpoint of a loner. However, it's not a in-depth psychological study of Haruka. It's only what we see on the surface of his character. We don't know much about his life outside of this world but rather what he tries to be: a loner.

Passione's resources and lineup continue to grow by adding Loner Life in Another World. Their recent anime did show that it can faithfully adapt its character designs from the source material. Nonetheless, Haruka's character model looks like the typical teen. The female cast including Touka all have similar faces without any distinctive features. Unfortunately, character expressions throughout the show reminds blend at best and insufferable at worst. It's really like putting together all the medicore pieces of a puzzle together. And when it's complete, you get this mediocre anime known as Loner Life in Another World.

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

yureironin

Not Recommended

TDLR: This is about a weak "good guy" who wants to collect waifus, cheap shock value, and torture porn. The overuse of "Return by Death" (RBD) turns death into an MMORPG mechanic rather than a meaningful narrative element. Dying 100 million times doesn't make Subaru a hero; it’s pure stupidity.

Re:Zero - The Wasted Potential of Pain and Progress
Thinking Re:Zero, tackle topic like perseverance, psychological depth. Instead, Subaru, a SIMP whose character is built more on desperation and melodrama than genuine growth. While Re:Zero had the tools to be a genre-defining masterpiece, it instead becomes a spectacle of excess, relying on shock value and overwrought suffering ...

Bishounen Tanteidan (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

ComprehensiveDog

Recommended

Many children around me seem to find growing up a virtue, and often desire to reach adulthood more quickly. However, just as there are some benefits to be gained by becoming and adult, there are also qualities that are lost when we let go of our sense of childlike wonder. This bring us to Pretty Boy Detective Club, a show about a 14 year old girl who is told that she must face reality, something all children are eventually told. On the night where she supposedly has to become an adult, she meets the members of the Pretty Boy detective club. Events transpire, and while ... she still has to give up on her childhood dream, she discovers that giving up on something does not mean giving up altogether, and she finds it within herself to dream again. Every arc that follows is thematically similar, a journey of self discovery and growth not in spite of, but with the help of childish optimism and imagination. In fact I was so enamoured by the first 2 episodes that I immediately went and bought all the light novels that were available in english.

Detractors are often looking for more grounded writing and logical puzzles, and when solutions to the mysteries does not feel satisfactory, they use it has a criticism of the show. They are missing the point. The main appeal of the mysteries was never about finding the most plausible solution; rather it was to revel in "child's play" and also to serve as metaphors for the thematic core of each arc, similar to the Monogatari series. Like Monogatari, the beauty of NisioIsin's writing allows seemingly mundane mysteries to generate philosophical questions, and such is the construction the story arcs that while your attention is directed toward solving the mystery, you do not realise how they are all interlinked with one another until the very end. As with the Monogatari series, SHAFT is behind it with Akiyuki Shinbou as the chief director of the series, and it shows. The shot composition and general direction of the show underlines and enhances the dialogue heavy storytelling, and the artistic stills and sudden but welcome shifts in art style serve certainly kept me constantly engaged and there were many instances when I was just left agape at the sheer beauty of it all. The sequence at the start of episode 8, or the entirety of episode 12 really shows that SHAFT went above and beyond for this adaptation. (As with most of NisioIsin’s novels, not all running jokes and wordplay translated into the anime) Another element of the Monogatari series the show borrows is veteran voice actor Maaya Sakamoto, who was showed her immense talent voicing Shinobu Oshino and is able to bring out Mayumi's sarcasm and humour so that we never fail to be ceaselessly entertained by her monologues.

As we progress through each arc, Mayumi with all her strengths and insecurities are revealed to us, and she slowly becomes more confident and accepting of herself, but it isnt until the last arc that this is shown outright. Likewise, it is also during the last arc where the stakes are high enough that even the foundation of the Pretty Boy detective club itself is threatened. What is the solution? It is something so amazing yet so obvious in hindsight that I will leave you to find out for yourself.

I hate being pedantic about scores, but the above text could be used to describe any show that I really like. What makes it stand above the rest? What makes it a 10? The answer is that I am one of these children, on the cusp of maturity. Unlike many others around me, I was terrified of growing up, scared of turning cynical and world weary like many of the grownups I see. This show taught me that it is okay to grow up, and that I don't have to give up on all the qualities of being a boy once I turn 18. As Manabu would say, being a boy is not just a matter of age, but a matter of attitude. Not only that, the show also reminded me that the future has yet to come, and I should focus on making the most of my life right now so that I can look back on my childhood years with fond memories.

In short, Pretty Boy detective club leaves all of us with a reminder that young or old, we need to stay in touch with our inner child and treasure our everyday, such that we never lose sight of who we are. The show is not just wonderful to behold, it is also a beautiful experience

Ouran Koukou Host Club (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

scy318

Recommended

There isn’t many really good or bad things I can say about Ouran High School Host club. What I can say is that it’s very well-rounded.

The storyline is simple, episodic SOL with heavy emphasis on comedy. The romance is mild: it’s alluded to, but nothing concrete develops. For anyone who wants heavier romance, I suggest you read the manga - they directly address romance in the final few volumes. Back to the anime, there are certain character dynamics and interactions that may feel uncomfortable, but at the end of the day, they’re left intentionally vague and are mostly for comedic effect. As this anime is ...

Bucchigiri?! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Stalaktik

Recommended

6.70 is crazy for such a good show. And it ain't even justified. Lemme explain
Bucchigiri is a great short fighting anime inspired by middle eastern culture, about regret, friendship and loneliness (as surprising as it may sound given the first episode).
(Resposting this review for the 156th time since the original was removed. So I had to censor myself in the name of "correctness")

Story : 7.25/10
Story is quite fine. Of course there are flaws I'm going to talk about, but it's overall a quite solid story.
The reason why people hated this show and rated it 6 or even 5 (which is horrendously low) is only because ...

Acro Trip (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Azuchi

Recommended

The animation was mediocre or said, the same as many others. Quite nice magical moves and artwork. Don't care much for Date's eyes being weird though. The music and back round sound was good with opening. The ending could have been made better. Voice acting and other sounds could have been done a bit better but we can't always have what we want.

Quite the weak series in my opinion but I'm glad I didn't skip this. Grandfather being weird and despite there being very cute but massive bears called Kuma Kaijin, it does not raise my opinion of this series. Chroma being absolutely useless was ...

Black Clover (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

tramontina

Recommended

Preliminary (78/170 eps)

I am at episode 78 now, so it is good. Reincarnated Slime got me only up to around 20 before I abandon it.

For a fantasy story, it is quite good. The world is not complex, in fact I hope it is more complex. The magic system is quite simple so far, however I hope there is more structure to the types of magic. There seem to be ANY sort of magic and the fluidity of category probably appeals to some but I find it hard to structure the basic laws of the world. There is only mages, so devoid of other classes of adventurer is ...

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Whe3333

Recommended

Spoiler-less, TL;DR, fast, simple, and easy-to-digest review:

Hijinx, Shenanigans, EXPLOSION

9/10

Animation and Artstyle
++ Motion (Good): Mixed; Not on par with some greatest action scenes; As good as previous seasons.
+++ Environment (Excellent): Maintained on what is established before but with new setting.
+++ Style (Excellent): The art and the animation style are well suited together; Funni; As good as previous.
...

Macross Zero (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 12, 2024

Ketamigo

Recommended

Despite what Macross fans may say, most Macross shows work perfectly fine as standalone anime, and while this series in particular is probably one of the strangest and most unique ways to start your Macross journey, it is certainly one of the most artistic and memorable ways to do so. From its unique art style and memorable characters, to its brilliant cinematography and battle choreography, Zero stands as a testament to anime’s ability to be serious and emotionally moving art.

Art style and Story: 10/10

Macross Zero released during a time when the anime industry still retained some of the hand drawn flair of the ... ‘90s, while it also began to rapidly incorporate CGI, 3D and digital coloring. Zero’s art style is definitely reflective of its time, but I think it actually benefits from that awkward period of artistic experimentation by being incredibly unique and outside-the-box with its approach to animation.

The artists here definitely went full experimental, with beautiful 90s style character design and detailed environments mixed in with semi-blurred CG that ends up appearing almost as if it was coated with oil paints. This is especially prevalent in some of the more movement-heavy mech scenes, where these strange stylistic (or technological) choices are mixed in with absolutely fantastic background animations. Mech battles are full of vibrant, beautiful lighting and mesmerizing rocket trails surrounding these strange CG-assisted mechs, as they blur and shift around hand-drawn environments, making every mech battle have an almost otherworldly experience.

This extremely unique and vivid mix of animation styles perfectly fits in with the themes of this series, which constantly contrasts and compares the natural with the mechanical, the pragmatic and the magical, and the unthinkable possibilities of both outer space and of ancestral times. It really left me awestruck at how this series’ obvious technological and budgetary constraints ended up contributing to so much of the shows own unique and beautiful presence, while also leading to some serious thematic consistency.

Ironically, this very strangeness is what put many people off to this Macross series, with people often complaining about Zero’s use of CG. Regardless, this is one of the few times I can honestly say that a series’ “dated” and low-res qualities are a big factor in what makes this show even more endearing in the present year. The artists worked within their limitations and still far surpassed the quality and artistry of many anime coming out in the last decade (2014-2024).

The story and the characters themselves are all very memorable, with everyone having distinct personalities and motivations. Zero rarely allows its characters to simply become the typical anime cliches, and Zero’s story has enough emotion and mystery within it to really captivate the audience throughout its duration.

If you love mechs, or you love the more introspective and artsy anime OVA/Films like Ghost In The Shell, Patlabor 2, or even Princess Mononoke, then this is a perfect series for you, regardless of your previous experience with Macross.

To conclude, Zero does a fantastic job of merging nature and technology, and also masterfully combines the tech-heavy world of Mecha with otherworldly and extraterrestrial story elements- and that is often quite difficult to do correctly (looking at you, Gundam 00). Its certainly an experience you won’t forget, and one that I believe has aged to be even better with time and hindsight.

Seiyoku Tsuyotsuyo The Animation (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

josicret

Not Recommended

Preliminary (2/? eps)

Decent art style but poor animation. Bad story with little dialogue. Some characters have some personality, but not much time is spent on developing it. Overall not a great hentai, probably not worth watching

Fundamentals:
- Characters are nothing more than tropes and have little dialogue
- Dialogue during action is just echoing what's going on which is a bit annoying
- Story is practically nonexistent, and jumps around quickly between scenes without any setup

Hentai Quality:
- Mostly choppy/awkward repeated animation with some held frames.
- Most of the held frames aren't good, but some of them are decent.
...

Naruto (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

mszroms

Recommended

One of the most classic shounen anime of all-time; But this review in particular will focus on the childhood adventures of Naruto Uzumaki and how he navigated his journey on becoming stronger as a ninja. It's a long ride of an anime compared to today's standard but I do recommend it as a starter anime to watch.

Animation (6.5/10) - It is good for its time in the earl 2000s. But its quality is really showing of its age that it was something published a long time ago. As a casual, it wouldn't be too obtrusive with our viewing experience but there are compilations online showing ...

Space☆Dandy (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

nomadfelis

Recommended

Space Dandy is quirky. A silly scallywag. Swooshy flow. Big sentences makes head spin, but small ones conquer your heart! Girls love short stories. You get what I mean, baby?

Why care if not making me smarter? Because... Character movement is too adorable! Too easy game.
Believing in physics is a choice, denying it gives you unlimited swishes swashes. Don't be so stiff, man! Things melt when heated.

Story Continuity? Plot? No. I'm going to the mart, want anything? Language is means of communication, and Space Dandy is a haiku. Short, designed for flow, makes no sense half of the time, enjoyable for any day of the ...

Ranma ½ (2024) (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

VengefulAura

Recommended

Preliminary (10/? eps)

I was always waiting for a reboot of Ranma 1/2 ever since I watch the original. The way the original ended left such a sour taste in my mouth due to the story being incomplete aswell as having lots of uninteresting filler. When I found out it was getting a remake, I was ecstatic. So far, I'm very pleased with it. The art style and animation are very nice to look at and also very fluid but it's really tough to beat the charm the original had. Totally a personal preference though. I think the new dub cast does a great job with bringing these ...

Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

0hsugar

Mixed Feelings

The best way to describe this anime would be the equivalent of the first half of a low drama pocket book. That's not to say it's bad, but it definitely fits the genre. It's a really sweet story, though incomplete, and it drew quite a few laughs from me. I was also never bored throughout the show despite the lack of drama, I managed to watch it all in a single siting if that's any indication. I really love the relationship that's developing between the mains as well. Friends to lovers is a favorite of mine and they had had me blushing on occasion. So ...

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

Etorian

Recommended

Preliminary (8/16 eps)

Re Zero is a masterpiece. This season has greatly expanded on the lore of the sin arch bishops and doesn't seem to drag out like season felt like sometimes. I will say there are some iffy parts like the whole regulus exchange in dialog.
Short answer If you are a Re Zero enjoyer you will love this season, if you like fights and not cgi dragons you will love this season, if you like motivational shows you will love this season, if you like well written characters that make human decisions you will love this season, if you like anime baddies you will love this season, ...

One Piece: Taose! Kaizoku Ganzack (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

lawleagle

Recommended

probably the most special One Piece special. it is so different from everything else One Piece while at the same time still being One Piece, it's a delight to watch.

this ova was released before the original One Piece began airing, so it serves as a sort of a pilot episode, gently introducing the concept of One Piece, and does it really well and holds up really well 26 years later. it's just Luffy, Zoro and Nami which creates a novel dynamic, and one interesting new character, all packaged with some high quality, slightly different animation.

in general, I watch One Piece casually, I'm rarely 100% ...

Overlord Movie 3: Sei Oukoku-hen (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

Craft_fire

Recommended

Informative

Summary : Ains Ooal Gown, formerly Momonga, leads the Sorcerer Kingdom's undead forces to ally with the Sacred Kingdom and Slane Theocracy against Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth.

Art. : for me, as a child the gore is not that gory. But the art derection its good and the CGI not half bad. From other season, its improvemant I give it 9/10

Story. : But the strory direction is different. The first 15 munite they already coverd litle of half the book in novel 12. So they cut a lot of background ...

Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku-hen (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

georgezach21

Not Recommended

Horrible. Watched this show thinking it would be like the movie and it's a complete waste of time. One of the worst animes I've seen. Every episode is copied and pasted from the previous episode, every villain is a nameless shmuck and the concepts and goals of the main characters, who are all extremely flat and vanilla, are never explained or contextualized in the story. The art style was fine but nothing great that left any impressions. The ending also makes zero sense. Nothing about this show is compelling unless you just really really loved Jubei in the movie and are dying to see more ...

One Piece Fan Letter (Anime) add (All reviews)

Dec 11, 2024

georgezach21

Recommended

One of the most beautiful pieces of fiction ever created. This episode encapsulates everything that makes the One Piece world beautiful. It displays how incredible the world-building is while also highlighting so many of the elite characters with super sharp animation. The themes covered in this short twenty minutes by the "background" characters on Sabaody go a very long way in contextualizing the influence the Straw Hats have on the One Piece world and the significance of their adventure. I truly believe this project will revolutionize the story and open an entirely different dimension of lore that can enhance the story for years and years ...

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