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Kanojo Face The Animation (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Vi-h

Not Recommended

Preliminary (1/2 eps)

A super safe vanilla hentai.

BF: Cheerful boy dying to do it with his GF but won't out of respect "It's not what you're thinking!" >.<
GF: Tsundere girl "Hmph! so that is actually what you have been thinking all this time" *blush*

Sex scenes are super plain and nothing stands out. Kinkness level is zero.
Art and animation is very bad. I thought I was watching a 2000s h-anime instead of one from 2025. There are inconsistencies here and there (for example: one of the first nipple licking scenes).

After this episode 01 I didn't bother watching episode 02. So who knows it doesn't get ...

Yarichin☆Bitch-bu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Roszelda

Not Recommended

Other than the humor that some characters have at certain moments, this hentai (yaoi) sucks. There is absolutely no good plot to this show, the only two plots that exist are being fetishizing gay couples and promoting sex clubs in schools. However, I'm not surprised that both of these plots exist since this is a hentai.

The animation overall is good, hence why I added a one star, considering it could've been worse. And I really hoped that there could've been more plot and development within the show and it's characters since it did have potential into becoming a good story, and not just a ...

SSSS.Gridman (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

lastnameEver

Recommended

Any action show more or less follows a blueprint, or anyway, there’ll be an action set-piece to set up that takes time away from meaningful dialogue. Despite this, some anime make it work, and they make it work better than SSSS.Gridman. The easy example is Eva: it manages to link together the action with the rest of the show. Shinji gets punched by his classmate. who has issues with Shinji, and these issues are resolved when the Angel shows up. With Gridman though the show splits itself between slice-of-life and action. Any issues brought up are resolved in each section, resulting in less time given ...

Bouei Honou / Evidence (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Shirogari

Mixed Feelings

This listing comprises two of the songs that were used as opening for fairy tail.

They're alright songs and you probably heard then when you watched fairy tail.

The animation isn't very impressive and is at times more reminiscent of a slideshow or images/gifs moving around a screen. The animation in the first song is mainly of a walking girl and the animation in the second song is images of a girl with a gun.

If you liked the songs when they were used as opening, sure go listen to the full song. However I wouldn't really recommend watching this for the animation, just watch the ...

Shoushimin Series 2nd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

ssandermann

Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

Where there were first cute self-contained stories, there is now S U S P E N S E. This show is drip-feeding me information and I am on the ground SLOBBERING it up. Osanai is standing over me. Smiling.

There is a single overarching narrative now, and even though Osanai hardly gets any screentime, she's THERE. The entire time. In the background, you know she's there. The whole tone has shifted. Osanai is a manipulative MENACE. The suspense is palpable, and I feel like I've self-inflicted it somehow? There's not even THAT much going on every episode, yet the whole time I'm sitting there thinking "What ...

Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Siic07

Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

If you're a fan of the original work and were hoping for a decent adaptation, The Beginning of the End is the biggest disappointment you could get. The animation? Almost nonexistent. You know when someone makes a PowerPoint slide and tries to call it anime? Yeah. That’s the level we’re talking about. The scenes are so static you feel like hitting the pause button just to check if the video is still playing.

And the worst part: this story deserved better. Fans dreamed of epic battles, iconic moments coming to life on screen. And what do they get? A festival of disappointment.

Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

MysteriousFriend

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE

YOU CANT DO IT MYSTERIOUSEFRIEND! don't choke yourself out watching a show!

ladies and gentlemen yours truly is going to tell you the reader everything you need to know frankly there's nothing to really say i mean you have this hot blue hair girl and a typical male lead who offers nothing to the story the story heavily relies on Blue hair girl with out her shit I don't think this can be consider a show. the directory is awful its so fast paste i hardly even know the plot of the episode the characters go on and ON AND ...

Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Neo_Randomz

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/? eps)

Although I could easily dismiss this anime as just another author’s self-insert or indulgent fantasy, I’d much rather believe that the main character’s background is purely a product of imagination—completely detached from any real-life experience. And if, by any chance,it's actually real and some viewers do find it relatable… well, may God bless and bring peace to their souls.

That said, this is an isekai, so don’t set your expectations too high. The story, animation, and music are all fairly average across the board.

As for the plot, it’s your typical “miserable life gets a second chance” setup. But instead of being reborn into a world of ...

Sakamoto Days (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

AsamiAoii

Recommended

Plot & Pacing –
Sakamoto Days follows the story of Taro Sakamoto, once the world’s most feared hitman, who retired after falling in love and now lives a quiet life as a convenience store owner. But old habits die hard—when danger comes calling, Sakamoto’s killer instincts and insane combat skills resurface, all while trying not to upset his wife or wreck his store.

The plot mixes comedy, slice-of-life, and high-octane action beautifully. Each arc feels fresh with new characters and challenges, while keeping a smooth and fast-moving pace. Whether it's defending his shop, dodging assassins, or protecting those he cares about, the blend of absurdity and ...

Kowloon Generic Romance (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Imquotable

Recommended

Preliminary (4/13 eps)

You ever get the feeling that something about you isn’t quite right, but you can’t tell what?

What immediately stands out is the visual direction. The animation is stunning, not in a loud or overproduced way, but in how carefully it's composed. The color palette, the line work, the lighting, it all carries a warm grain that feels like a love letter to 90s anime, yet it’s undeniably modern. Every frame feels touched by human hands. Honestly, this might be, aesthetically, the most beautiful anime series. It’s not just technically well-done, it’s visually evocative, soaked in nostalgia without ever slipping into imitation.

The show doesn't hand you ...

Nisemonogatari (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Jackeldenring

Mixed Feelings

Oh dear God... it's... MID. This shit is MID! If I had to say what my least favorite part of the Monogatari series is, this one would be it. It's so incredibly boring. So pointless. So... lame. Coming off of Bake and Kizu, this show had big shoes to fill. This had the chance to push the story forward in an interesting way. Instead what we get is... meandering, pointless conversations with an agonizing amount of fanservice.

I have watched Fire Force. I have watched Golden Boy and Gushing Over Magical Girls. I have watched LITERAL hentai. The fanservice in the Monogatari series is some ... of the worst I have ever seen in anime. In Kizu it wasn't as bad because of the symbolism. I'm sure the Monogatari diehards could find some sort of symbolism in something like the toothbrush scene, but it still sucks. It's thrown in haphazardly, it's not erotic, and to make things worse, it has an obsession with lolis. If you don't like lolis, then prepare for a bad time. It is constant. They are small even by loli standards. It makes me cringe. In Bake and Kizu it made me give a side-eye at some moments, but it wasn't the worst thing in the world. Nise has the worst fanservice in the series.

Another thing I disliked is how unnatural and pointless a lot of the conversations felt. When I'm sitting through an 18-minute long conversation that takes up the whole episode, and when it ends I have no idea what the fuck it was even about, this does not make for an enjoyable viewing experience. The dialogue is redundant and long-winded. This isn't "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," or early "Game of Thrones" level. They sit outside a store or on a sidewalk and talk for an absurd amount of time. I get that it was adapted from a novel, but good Lord, cut some of it out. It feels as if everything going on in the world stops while they are talking. This is why I can't stand visual novels. Could you imagine going about your business and you see this really sketchy-looking guy having a 20-minute long conversation with 2 high schoolers. "But this line actually foreshadows this happening in the story." I don't care. As a viewing experience it is tedious. The conversations in Nise don't go anywhere meaningful enough for me to care.

I think that even in terms of the direction Bake was better. Kizu was a visual masterpiece but Bake was a little rough around the edges. That is part of what made it so good. Visually for me it is far more interesting than what is presented in Nise. Nise just feels basic in comparison to the craziness that happens in Bake. And I think that when an anime is as dialogue heavy as this, you should not be afraid to get wacky with the visuals.

Senjougahara was annoying in this one. I don't mind the tsundere trope, but when the tsundere is quite literally threatening to kill you, the charm wears really thin. Thankfully, she gets better. The only good thing this anime had to offer was Kaiki Denshuu. This dude is great. He doesn't get too much time to shine yet, but it is nice to see him here. This series has an issue where it explores characters and then explores them later again and again. Over and over. Some may not see it as an issue, and I understand why it is the way it is, but it still feels like a retread in a lot of ways.

Overall, the narrative here just felt so pointless for the most part. There is little to no story. Plot threads and characters are introduced, but nothing really comes of it until later. And to make it worse, there are other sections of this series that feel quite boring as well. It is a hard series to recommend. It felt like Bake and Kizu were the best the series had to offer until the Kaiki Denshuu arc happened in Monogatari Season 2. Everything else was a little mid. Watch at your own risk.

Kowloon Generic Romance (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Inescape

Recommended

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

This is a masterpiece.

Normally, I wouldn't expect to see a romance anime with dystopian themes. After watching tons of anime, I believe that this is one of the best ones. The plot kinda interested me a lot, although not all would love it. I've heard of the manga before but didn't bother reading it as I'm not a manga type of guy. But as I watched the anime for the first time, I was struck by the relationship of the characters as well as the ascending plotline. There are many crazy things going on over here.

The animation is fluid and makes it really appealing to ...

Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

SirChen

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/? eps)

If you have read the manga for this show, I recommend not watching it.

The show has removed/changed every notable scene that made the manga so great. Every fight, the climax has been changed to a much more basic and uninteresting form compared to the manga. Small scenes that help depict how amazing the main character is, have been removed. Pretty much all the moments I loved rereading in the manga don't exist in the anime and it's dissapointing.

If you have not read the manga, then the show is a fine low mid-tier non-isekai isekai.
Hopefully they are simply reordering the events that occur and later ...

Doraemon Movie 41: Nobita no Little Star Wars (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

lvrsr0ck

Mixed Feelings

Its been many years of watching these movies. Fun educational and heartful. Never get old and always fun for all ages. Parent and have watch many fun.
Finally I am able to watch this movie with English subtitle. I am very happy to watch this tremendous movie. It's more emotional than it's previous version "Nobita and the space wars". Nobita, Shizuka, Doraemon, Gian,Papi played a great role. Especially the role of Sunieo in this movie is very interesting and emotional. So, I give it 10 marks out of 10. I think it is one of best movie of Doraemon franchise. Sound, Animation, Video quality everthing is ...

Boku no Hero Academia (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

munmunta

Recommended

I just came to see All Might and thought the show was about him but was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't. The show's really good
The animation style is really good, and the pacing is too especially from the later seasons.

My main problem with it is that some of the elements are just really stupid or silly like one girl has a power of having 3.5mm audio jack attached to her ear like what's that ??!

The show is kind of silly but is pretty enjoyable to watch, my favorite part would probably be the final battle between All Might and the Nomu which was just great

Aru Majo ga Shinu Made (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Neo_Randomz

Recommended

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Sweet 17. That age where adolescence peaks, everyone celebrates it, and gifts are practically guaranteed. Meg is no exception. And her gift? Being casually informed by her adoptive mother that she’s cursed to die next year—in the most nonchalant way possible. Meg, being the cheerful soul she is, simply responds, “Nay, I don’t wanna die. There must be a way for me to keep living.” Her mother sighs and says, “Sadly, no… but also, yes.” And just like that, the story kicks off.

The quote “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey” can sound downright pretentious sometimes, but it fits this anime perfectly. Because ... let’s be honest—the “destination” here is limited to two outcomes: either Meg succumbs to the curse and dies a horrible death, or she overcomes it and lives happily ever after. Either way, it’s dreadful. But that’s not the point. The real magic of this anime lies in how she deals with it. How she tackles her problems, how she shoulders the burdens of others, and how she attempts to break the curse—it’s a compelling ride, especially since Meg feels like she was custom-built for this setting.

Some of you might notice that Meg is basically the polar opposite of a certain silver-haired wandering witch. While the ashen witch stays away from trouble and adopts a “not my problem” mindset, Meg dives in headfirst. She wants to help people. She wants to solve problems—not because of the curse, but simply because she wants to. And honestly, it’s damn charming.

It might sound like I’m exaggerating or stretching things, but Meg is seriously one of the best-crafted strong female protagonists out there. Her casual attitude toward death, her drive to connect with others, her sense of humor, her belief in her own abilities—yet she still has her moments of vulnerability and flaws. She fits this story like a glove.

Now let’s talk themes. Yes, this is a story about a witch’s "journey"—though it’s more like snippets of her daily life than a full-blown quest. Still, it's a journey all the same. And when a story involves a witch and a journey, you know it's gonna slap you with some melancholic shit. This anime is no exception. If you’re a sensitive soul like me, better keep some tissues nearby. Your eyes will get wet.

I don’t really have any major complaints—except maybe the animation. It’s not bad by any means, but it could definitely be more polished. The source material is fantastic, and honestly, it deserves better.

All in all, this anime is a beautifully bittersweet tale wrapped in magic, humor, and emotional depth. It doesn’t rely on flashy battles or over-the-top drama—it lets the characters breathe, lets their choices matter, and reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful stories are the quiet ones about trying, failing, growing, and caring.

Chainsaw Man (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

uchu_no_otaku

Recommended

Chainsaw Man came in swinging — literally — and honestly, it was a bloody good time. I’m a sucker for well-animated gore and clean fight choreography, and this show served both on a silver platter. MAPPA really flexed hard on the animation. From Denji’s messy brawls to Power’s chaotic entrances, everything felt sharp and alive.

What kept me locked in was the story flow — it’s gritty, unpredictable, and kind of unhinged in the best way. Denji’s goals? Super questionable, but weirdly relatable. And the powers? Absolutely cool. The devil system, contracts, all that dark twisted energy — loved it.

But if I had to nitpick, it’s ...

Fuguushoku "Kanteishi" ga Jitsu wa Saikyou Datta (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

VeryISFJ

Mixed Feelings

Plot/Story: Quite stale tbh. I mean this is one of those OP MC anime, which usually doesn't really have a good plot which is fine and you just watch it for the OPness. But this one I feel like it's trying to be both, which results in it being half baked. Not very enjoyable OP power/MC, and not very good plot. 5/10.

Animation: Not the worst, like not as bad as The New Gate. But the animation in fights is awkward and doesn't look fluid, aka lazy animation. Even the normal animation outside fights feels a bit wonky. 5/10.

Cringe: Has some moments where it feels very ...

Cider no You ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Soulwarfare

Recommended

A very light-hearted, sweet romance between two teens who are both self-conscious in different ways. It has a vibrant art style with colours that truly pop. The animation is quite unique, especially in the way the characters move. This is particularly noticeable in the opening mall scene, but I didn’t mind it. The OST is wonderful, and the characters are all very likeable.

The story isn’t particularly memorable, as it delves into a bit of mystery involving a music record they’re trying to find. It features lots of typical anime clichés, including the ending. However, it’s a fine watch if you’re just looking for a relaxing ...

Hua Jianghu: Gui Yexing (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

UssanoGames

Recommended

This work is much more than the first episodes! In the first episode I almost dropped it, but I gave it a chance and wow! The story is very funny and at the right moments very emotional, anyway don't judge the book by its cover, but I have to admit that the animation really reminds me of a PS2, and the music parts are great! The characters are good too, nothing remarkable but they stand out, the work had many models reused to cut costs, that's very clear, but it's fun and has a good story, that's what counts,remember if we have few works focused ...

4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Skylistical

Recommended

So, I read Manga instead of anime. From what I experienced, after chapter 22, everything became so confusing that I couldn't understand anything, and that's why I dropped it.

Was it bad? No, the characters were good, I enjoyed it very much, very chaotic. I enjoyed the comedy, but ye, ah after 22 chapters I was getting confused, and I dropped it.

Honestly, it was refreshing. I like the action/romance genre, but this was something new. The only comedy anime I liked is Grand Blue, but this anime made a place in my comedy anime list. It is also because I have not seen much comedy anime.

Do ...

Ousama Ranking (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Vrozty

Recommended

[Ousama Ranking is a surprisingly wholesome fantasy anime with lots of unpredictable twists and turns, with complex worldbuilding and a satisfying ending. It's so wholesome yet doesn't lack a bit in variety - adventure, family, comedy, action, politics, even gore. 10/10]

Perfect, flawless. I enjoyed it through and through, because wholesome happiness is my kind of thing.

Story: The set up, the world building, the twists; they honestly make me so speechless. From start to finish, from the beginning to the end - everything is so well written and well-paced.

The overall storyline is so original and wonderful. The story is a part of the zero-to-hero cliche, but ...

Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

X4z

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

fuck you studio a-cat FUCK YOU you don't have a single anime scoring at 7 you are a disgrace
just why whyyyyyy did you pickup this masterpiece of a novel

comparing the novel to this shitshow is like comparing a high-end mechanical keyboard with hall effect switches to explosive diarrhea after eating too much taco bell
i don't even use mal but i signed into my account just to be a hater man i fucking hate you

look even chat GPT hates yo ass

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TBATE Anime: A Fucking Abomination
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I can’t even begin to describe how furious I am at this godforsaken adaptation. The Beginning After the End is a goddamn masterpiece, but Studio A-car somehow took a beautiful, complex story and turned it into the anime equivalent of a dumpster fire. It’s like they took everything that made the original good and slapped it in the face with a brick.

The pacing? Fucking atrocious. They rushed through crucial moments like they were trying to hit a deadline for some shit nobody cares about. Arthur’s entire character arc is destroyed. This man is supposed to be a king, reincarnated into this new world with layers of depth and wisdom, but in this trash heap of an anime, he’s just another bland, one-dimensional punching bag.

The relationships? Don’t even get me started. Those bonds between characters, the subtlety, the emotional weight? All gone. You know those moments in the novel that left you fucking speechless? Well, they’re here, but they're rushed or completely butchered. It’s like watching someone butcher your family in front of you and not even giving a shit about it.

The animation? HA! Some scenes look like they were drawn by toddlers on crack. And the fights? More like a weak attempt at CGI masturbation, with zero fucking heart. There’s no soul, no effort. Just a flashy mess of colors that means absolutely nothing.

The soundtrack is a fucking joke. It’s like they grabbed random background noise from a bargain-bin royalty-free music site. It doesn’t fit, it doesn’t evoke shit, it just plays when it’s convenient and forgets to ever leave a mark.

Honestly, this is so far from the source material it’s laughable. This isn’t an adaptation; it’s a goddamn insult to every single person who loved the novel. They could’ve done something epic, but instead, they took a steaming dump all over it.

Rating: 0/10
You ruined everything, and I fucking hate you for it.
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how fucking bad do you have to be to make a fucking ai hate you holy fuck i hope you all... I'm not gonna say it...

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Orangzer

Recommended

Whenever I consider writing a review, I tend to procrastinate and also I cannot overlook the fact that my proficiency in English has declined (it's not as good as it used to be). Anyway, let's dive into the review of Season 1.

Story:
I will admit I was one of those kids "who lived in a fantasy world". “What IF magic became real” was an exciting fascination for us as well. The protagonist, who is a Chūnibyō (中二病), took it to the next level. The first episode starts from his classmate’s perspective, who also wears a "mask" to hide her true identity. The MC wants to ...

Summer Wars (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

sahalnurdin

Recommended

Summer Wars is an absolute masterpiece that perfectly captures the intersection between technology and human connection. From the moment it begins, you're pulled into a world where a single hacked account spirals into global disaster—but at its core, it's a story about family, tradition, and stepping up when it matters most.

What I love the most is how the film balances its fast-paced digital action with grounded, emotional storytelling. The Jinnouchi family feels real—flawed, loud, loving—and watching them come together is as powerful as any scene in OZ. Every character plays a part, and that unity hits hard, especially in today’s world where we often feel ...

Tu Bian Yingxiong Baba (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Sasori_Nagashi

Recommended

To Be Hero isn't the best anime ever. It's not the best comedy nor is it the best action or drama. What it is, is a surprisingly charming collection of crude humour and low-brow poop jokes with an unexpectedly touching, if perhaps shallow given it's short episodes and mostly being dedicated to gags, underlying plot. It's definitely not the best anime, but it's not exactly trying to be. It's trying to be a silly little comedy that you can just enjoy on a base level and it succeeds at that. Is rating a kinda dumb poop-joke anime a 9/10 maybe a bit much? Sure, but ...

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Avinash1999

Not Recommended

Preliminary (6/12 eps)

English : I've seen plenty of romcoms, and I've never seen an anime so appreciated while being so mid.
I watched more than five episodes and nothing stood out.
I laughed a bit, but most of the jokes really fell flat.
Given how popular it is, I don't understand why it got so many adaptations , there are a lot of seasons.
And personally, I don't think others will enjoy this anime either.
If you've seen a lot of romcoms, just skip this one.
But if you do like it, that's great — it's a good thing since there are lots of episodes.

Spanish : He visto muchas comedias románticas, y nunca ...

Bye Bye, Earth (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Greenhouse44

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (5/10 eps)

Although I'm saying mixed feelings, I am enjoying this fantasy anime. The reason for mixed feelings is simply, there needs to be a bit more explanation to the worlds lore. Instead it's going at 100 miles an hour without giving you a chance to catch up on what is happening.

That said, you do get a general sense of what's going on, just a little bit more explanation would help in gripping you into the story further.

Otherwise it is a new take on a fantasy story, not like the 100's of isekai we are seeing now days that have the same story repeated =, ...

Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hougen Sugite Tsurasugiru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Asuken

Recommended

Sometimes, an interesting, culturally complex world doesn’t need to be educed from the mind. The exotic islands of Okinawa are probably strange and fascinating enough to mainland Japanese (and us gaijins) that inspiration can be taken from reality itself. However, this can be a problem. Be prepared: instead of the standard exposition you’d find in some fictional story, in OkiTsura, you’ll be inundated and interrupted by the overt narration of real-world facts; by subtitles that take up half the screen so poor old Takeshi in Tokyo can understand half the shit people say in this anime. But look at it from a different angle and ... you may find these aspects fun and educational, as I did.

This is a genuinely hilarious show. Admittedly, the premise is quite gimmicky and the writers really hammer that titular gimmick home, but only for the first few episodes, which is understandable. As the series progresses, the language barrier seems less an opportunity for toddler-level humour than for something educational. The true humor of the anime comes from its sharp and dry delivery of punchlines, the exaggerated reactions to them and the natural eccentricity of the prefecture itself. Additionally, there are references here and there to some popular anime that caught me off guard and made me chuckle. Finally, the RomCom aspect: it’s neat. Clichéd, but sweet nonetheless. Personally, I don’t care which girl gets with the MC, but if you’re passionate about this sort of stuff, go ahead. There’s enough ammunition (screen time together) supplied, though it does seem to lean heavily in the blonde’s favor.

While it can feel like an ad for the prefecture at times, the anime is informative. We experience Okinawa somewhat vicariously through the MC. But he is so often in a state of culture shock, he may as well be culture paralyzed. What I like, however, is how the shock is felt by both parties. That’s realistic, and it leads to some hilarious situations. Overall, you can feel the fondness and love the author has for his Okinawan experience. I learned a lot over the course of just 12 episodes and no doubt most of those trivia came from personal anecdotes. It’s stuff neither Mr Wikipedia nor Chatbot #253 would know—it’s local knowledge. That’s insightful. And when most new anime seem to be a soulless regurgitation of what’s past, it’s refreshing to see one every now and then that speaks from the heart.

That being said, if you’re expecting some highly emotional and nostalgia-inducing anime—no. This is a wacky, light-hearted RomCom through and through; it just so happens to be educational too. The characters are nice but nothing special. Same goes for the animation, aside from a horrible CG festival. All in all, if you aren’t irked by the vague sense of being tricked into watching a commercial, and are open to learning about potentially useless information on an island you will probably never visit in your life, this is a good watch. Who knows? It’s not fiction. Maybe one day you’ll actually find your way there. And when you’re there, you’ll be ready to flex your whistling and kachaashii skills like a true weeb.

7/10 needs more American presence

Twins Hinahima (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

caliburn1337

Recommended

Twins Hinahima - A Literal Masterpiece (Yes, I Said It)

This is my first MAL review and probably the only one I'll ever write, but Twins Hinahima is THAT anime. A masterpiece. I had to.

The plot is simple: two sisters, Hinana (red hair) and Himari (white hair), are trying to become internet famous by uploading videos, but they're flopping hard. Hinana especially wants to escape the dullness of her world and believes being popular might change something. Some weird stuff happens. Anyway, who the hell is this "justin" they're trying to get the attention from? Is it Justin Bieber? We'll never know.

This is the first anime ... made with Supportive AI, not "click a button and boom, anime". Real humans designed the characters, the storyboards, the flow, AI was used to assist, not replace. The same way humans weren't replaced by the invention of the camera or the car. We adapted. People feared the printing press once too, and now we have Twitter(or X, lmao). Evolution is scary, sure, but it's also beautiful.

People think using AI is easy. Spoiler: it's not. Not everyone can do it well. This OVA is proof of that. You think it's easy? Go make it, then. The backgrounds were pretty solid, some weird parts. Some AI text still looks weird (you know how it is), but the hands were pretty much flawless. AI hands used to be a meme and now they're clean. Love to see it.

What shocked me the most were the characters themselves. Their expressions were alive. Way more soul than half the shows airing right now (fight me). It made me think, maybe we overrate ourselves when we talk about "soul" and emotion.

And let's be real, most people hating on this probably use ChatGPT daily anyway. Hypocrisy much?

Three years ago this would've been science fiction. Now it's real. AI is growing fast, and yeah, I think it should be required by law to disclose when something uses AI. Transparency matters. But AI as a support tool is the future, and Twins Hinahima shows how it can enhance creativity, not erase it. The voice actresses were great (Hinana's VA is Ruby from Oshi no Ko, lol what).

I would like to see AI being used for CGI background NPCs, personally. Those always look weird.

The songs were bangers. Maybe AI helped with some, I dunno, but the openings and endings had actual singers. Loved that.

Even the subs I watched were made using OpenAI tools and others, some lines were off, but my basic nihongo(Japanese for those who don't know) helped. It's wild how far translation tools have come too. They'll only keep getting better, just like everything else.

This anime doesn't deserve the hate. It deserves attention. It deserves discussion. This is what evolution looks like, and some people just can't handle change.

Also, this review was made with help from ChatGPT. Gotta keep the AI train going.

Corpse Party: Tortured Souls - Bougyakusareta Tamashii no Jukyou (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

mattm118

Recommended

Corpse party is short and bitter, horrifying to the bitter end.

Just enough detail is provided every episode to make everything coherent and no questions are really left hanging by the end and extra 10 minute OVA. A large group of friends enter a ghost thriller, with a lot of gore, and unfolds a quick story about love and loss.

Nothing is romanticized, this show did not waste any time. There are very few tropes, yet this story is not very original. It was a condensed horror experience that I recommend you watch if you like ghost anime, gory thrillers, psychological horror, or just a good ...

Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

OrkusReOrca

Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

Himari (blue hair girl) hard carry this show, and there's nothing else to it.

I will keep this review short and informative. Himari is the only hard carrying in this show to kept it out of a mid rom-com anime. She's one of the better female MC in a rom-com character in a long while (since Megumi from Saekano how to raise a boring girlfriend). The dept to her character is very interesting, and the studio directing, writing, animations, and voice acting portray her perfectly. Everyone else in this show so far is very generic rom-com character that you would found in any other rom-com anime.

Her ...

Digimon Ghost Game (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

alexmatiasrc

Not Recommended

well, lets talk about digimon gosto gamu,
what could i tell? well, well, well,

It was repetitive, had a lot of plot holes, its plot was practically non-existent and its ending was more open than your sister, and yet there it is, the best Digimon anime in the last 10 years.

now, thing i like of digimon gosto gamu, wezengammamon. its really cute.

wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip. wezengammamon flip.

i really like wezengammamon evolution scene.
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Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

ibs_cartoon

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/? eps)

I have no words. I am sad, you are sad, we are sad. this is sad.
ps. : btw, nice ppt on a fan-animation though, not gonna lie.

(um...to make this into a actual review, I want to say to all the expert anime fan like 500+ entries to wait before they say anything about their view, like watch the whole thing to give their review... and I didn't update my entries yet, I am way beyond 500+ entries. all in all as I don't have the patience right now, I am gonna say to the expert otakus to wait their review. I have read the manhwa ...

Bungou Stray Dogs 5th Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Spast1c

Recommended

Bungo Stray Dogs 5th Season is an absolute Masterpiece and an amazing Conclusion (So far) To the Bungo Stray Dogs Series.

Getting right into things, The plot this season is amazing, Continuing onward From Season 4 the main Arc between the two seasons is being continued so this could be regarded as Season 4 Part 2 rather than Season 5. Regardless everything flows so perfectly this season, despite being the exact same Arc from the Fourth Season so much happens, So many new developments within the plot itself aswell, Every episode felt like 10 In a good way, They packed so much content into each ...

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

Apr 19, 2025

Weird_Ocean

Not Recommended

This movie really shows how as soon as Anno and the team of writers step outside the very tightly written NGE and EOE story, how good the original story was, and how unnecessary Rebuild as a whole is.

This Kaworu/Shinji movie is pure fancervice, because it's a popular ship, but Akio Satsukawa is no longer in the writer's room to make it gay and romantically ambiguous. No, instead they took an idea that they never used in ep. 24 back in 1996, when Kaworu and Shinji met in abandoned school's music room. Kaworu played piano and Shinji played cello. So, even here they didn't have any ...

Kagami no Kojou (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

AboAhmed130

Recommended

There are no spoilers in this comment, just my personal opinion about the film (in general).

In short, do you want a comment that encourages you to watch the movie? Alright.

The film revolves around cases and discussions. So, if you're into movies that are dialogue-heavy, that feature deep conversations, that have a slow build-up… if you’re a fan of slice-of-life or analytical themes.
Then I definitely recommend it, go ahead and give it a watch.

As for the visuals and audio, I might not be the best person to judge, but I’ll admit I’m biased toward Edogawa Conan’s voice! I absolutely love that voice and the quotes ...

Ai Shimai: Futari no Kajitsu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Yubisoft

Recommended

Ai Shimai: Futari no Kajitsu is one of the very very every few examples in hentai that existed and will exist (if you consider how more and more low effort and low budget have become) that has a decent story. And you are gonna say, ''well yeah it is based on a visual novel but that doesn't matter if you see modern hentai that are based of a visual novel or a game. This hentai shines compared to others for these reason:
- As I previously said, the story. I don't to spoil but let's me just say this hentai it's not some women with cow ... breasts screaming for 20 minutes. The story very well adapted and it enhances both the erotism and immersion and as a result, it gives you even more satisfaction that will make you rewatch it many many times without getting tired of it.

- Now let's talk about voice acting. Due to modern animated trash hentai productions, there is this misconception especially by modern fans that the voice acting quality in this kind of productions was always cringe and unbearable to hear but this is wrong and productions from early 2000s such as this hentai prove this fact. This hentai's voice actors are actually capable voice actors who cared about what they did and loved their job. I mean, look at the voice actresses that voiced the female cast. They have all become today's most know voice actresses. They have done a wonderful job and their job has increased the quality of the anime as a whole a billions times more.

- Sound design & quality: This might be me nitpicking but I truly believe that the sound quality and design when it comes to sound effects( sucking, licking, touching something etc) , music, environmental sounds etc. must 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 be the best that the technology can provide. This hentai is also a great examples of this. The sound quality of this anime so well made that I dare you to watch all the episodes of this hentai and after that I want you to replace the sound quality of the different things in this anime with a modern hentai.

- Character designs & visuals. According to mal this hentai is based from a VN. I of course haven't played the game so I can't do a comparison but I absolutely love everything that the art team has done for this hentai. The proportions of the female characters are believable(and by that I mean both the wife and the girls have normal sized bodies and they are not cows with huge mountains for asses) , well made and extremely erotic. I also love the coloring of the character's textures and the environment's texture. What the art team has done here is exactly what the sound team has done. They have used the technology to it's full potential and even though the anime style is retro at this point I think it beats 99% of the modern hentai.

In conclusion, if you are a flexible person that truly admires quality(and doesn't care if the gRaPhIcS are not so shiny) and can appreciate all the little details when it comes to animation and especially animated sex I mentioned you are gonna and most importantly can tell the difference reality and fiction(especially when it comes to story like this hentai has ) absolutely love this hentai!!!

Gamers! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

lastnameEver

Mixed Feelings

Sekina Aoi writes better than he’s given credit for but that doesn’t amount to much good. He knows what makes a story work and knows how to avoid pitfalls, and knows some people and the way they speak but he uses bad patterns and bad tropes way too much to be forgiven for it. Student Council’s Discretion is smart and Gamers is smart too but it’s too often too dumb for anyone to care about what’s good.

Gamers is trying to be a comedy and the comedy is sometimes funny. It starts with gaming addict Amano about to join the gaming club with the school idol ... gamer girl Tendou. He refuses last second and I guess this is funny. It’s funny again when it’s Tendou, not Amano, who develops a one-sided crush, and it’s funny seeing her gush over Amano for one scene. It stops being funny once it’s every scene. In various similar ways and moments, the comedy starts and stops being funny. The animators try way too hard to make up for it. There are some funny things that click with the animation and they happen just enough to keep you watching but it’s otherwise tiring and this is tiring on top of the tiring misunderstandings.

Gamers takes misunderstandings as far as they’ve ever been taken. Someone’s boyfriend puts a hand on one girl’s shoulder, and the girlfriend concludes that he’s cheating, and then this is multiplied by twenty for twelve episodes across five different people. It starts well but at the seventh episode I dropped the show, I was so tired of it. The show stretches the misunderstandings so long past the point of belief that there’s no choice but to get sick of it, but I stuck through due to the animation.

The characters drawn are drawn a bit strange but are still drawn well. The lines used and the colours used remind me of Trigger if Trigger were about to go bankrupt. I don’t like how the OP has a random fight in it for no reason, but that’s the only negative thing that’s animated. It has no right to be so good considering that what it’s animating is a story that doesn’t have a plot.

There is no plot but there are some very good moments that happen where someone character realizes their feelings about someone else, or how that someone else feels about them, which are very well realized in animation, but there’s also the thick wad of smelly bullshit you have to sit through, where Amano throws out a innocuous compliment and there’s a big close-up of the girl’s eyes and her eyes go wide and her blush extends so far out her face that it disproves the Flat Earth theory.

The writer should be sent to jail for indulging so much in stuff like this, he has to know it’s bad but I guess he thinks it’s okay since he’s doing it on purpose. CTE levels of thinking if true, and frustrating too. He writes better than most light novel authors and shows an awareness of the real world that they don’t have, and this awareness could lead to something good. It doesn’t, but it could, which is more than I can say for Oregairu or even the stuff by Nisioisin. But Nisioisin has worked out a truth for himself that he knows; even if it doesn’t show in his work you still feel his work is based on that truth. Sekina Aoi, if he has a belief, doesn’t base his work on it, so what you’re left with is this kind of mist which hangs around and blows away if you think about it too long. There are a couple moments that precipitate and crystalize into stuff you can take with you, and some characters act in a way that is true and they say things that seem true and it’s stuff you can sometimes relate to, but Aoi contrives a lot and fakes a lot too which kills a lot of the believability. Still, Gamers doesn’t do badly as a romcom, something which is usually done very badly, so if you like the genre and know what it’s like and you like games too, you will like the first few episodes and then see if the rest is worth sitting through.

Plastic Memories (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

duskwoven

Mixed Feelings

Plastic Memories is quietly devastating in a way I didn’t expect. The story’s not hard to predict, honestly, you’ll probably see most of the plot beats coming from miles away. But somehow, that doesn’t take away from the weight of it. If anything, it makes the whole thing hurt more. Because it’s not what happens that breaks you, it’s how it happens, and how gently they carry you there.

From the beginning, I almost cried. Multiple times. And I wasn’t even halfway through yet. There’s something about the way this anime builds its world that slowly dissolves the logical barrier. I knew in my head, “they’re ... robots.” I knew that. But the way the story treats emotion, memory, and connection? It made me forget all that. I stopped thinking about whether they should feel. I just started feeling with them.

That said, I also respect the idea and the concept. The way this anime approaches robots, emotions, and the impermanence of life is thoughtful and poignant, and it really tries to humanize the technology. But here’s the thing: robots don’t have feelings. I get that this anime is trying to make us sympathize with them, to show their limits and humanity in a way that makes you rethink your view on AI. But at the same time, it feels like it’s tempting the audience to care too much about something that doesn’t technically feel.

I’m not saying it’s bad, quite the opposite. I respect it, I really do. But it can feel a little manipulative, especially when it’s trying so hard to convince us that these robots are deserving of our compassion. And that’s where it gets tricky. I’m not entirely sure if I was supposed to feel that much for them, but the show definitely wanted me to. And yet, every time I got close, I remembered they’re not human.

Despite that, the emotion still hits. The pacing, the music, the moments of stillness, they all add up to something raw. Something that gets under your skin even when your brain is telling you to step back. I didn’t cry, but I wanted to. And honestly? That’s kind of impressive, even if it wasn’t a perfect hit for me.

TL;DR: Plastic Memories is emotionally effective, even if the plot is predictable and the robots themselves don’t quite hit the “real” emotional note for me. The way it deals with letting go, loving anyway, and holding on for just a little longer is both simple and heart-wrenching. It’s not revolutionary, but sometimes quiet heartbreak speaks the loudest. Definitely worth a watch, but be aware it’s asking you to feel a lot for something that isn’t really capable of feeling.

Thanks for reading.

Orange (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

duskwoven

Recommended

Orange is what I’d call painfully underrated. It doesn’t get talked about nearly enough, especially for an anime that holds so much quiet emotional weight. I think I understand why, though. The story leans into fantasy, a girl receives letters from her future self warning her about the silent, invisible grief behind Kakeru’s smile, and for some people, that might be a dealbreaker. It’s not as grounded or “realistic” as most slice-of-life fans might prefer. But for me, that fantasy wasn’t a flaw, but a frame. A gentle, hopeful lens to explore the ache of regret, the heaviness of depression, and the desperate longing to ... do things differently if only we could.

What makes Orange so special is that it doesn’t try to be sad. It just is. The grief here isn’t theatrical. It’s soft. Subtle. Sometimes even unspoken. And that's what makes it hit so hard. It captures the kind of pain that tiptoes into everyday life, disguised as silence or hesitation or a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes. Kakeru’s story isn’t built for shock or spectacle. It’s just heartbreakingly human. And the way Naho and her friends stumble, falter, and still try to help… it’s gentle in the most devastating way.

This anime doesn’t handhold you through its emotions. It just puts them there, raw and bare and quiet, and lets them sit beside you. There’s discomfort in that. The kind that slowly builds in your chest until you don’t even realize how much you’ve been holding in until it spills over. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t command you to cry, but instead lets you find yourself crying because something in it felt too real to look away from.

It’s not a perfect show. The pacing has its hiccups. The fantasy element might not work for everyone. But that doesn’t take away from the heart of it. Orange is about trying, reaching out and choosing to be present for someone even when you don’t know the right words. It’s about how small moments can shift entire futures, and how sometimes, all someone needs is to know that they’re not alone.

TL;DR: Orange is a tear-stained letter to anyone who’s ever wanted to go back and say, “please don’t go.” It’s about love, grief, healing, and friendship that fights for your life when you can’t. Its fantasy angle might not be for everyone, and its pacing isn’t perfect, but its emotional truth hits deep. It doesn’t beg for tears, it earns them. Underrated, quietly powerful, and worth every second and if you let it, Orange will stay with you long after it ends. Watch it when your heart needs a little breaking and a lot of reminding that you matter.

Thanks for reading.

Sousou no Frieren (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

annnyy

Recommended

Now I feel like I love life. Watching Sousou no Frieren was an experience that made me realize how I tend to hide things, maybe out of fear, and then I end up regretting not having accepted that part of myself sooner.

I'm human, I don't have much time, but even so, I tend to make that same mistake of hiding, rejecting, forgetting.

This story is not for everyone, it is for all of us who have regretted a mistake from the past and that due to the circumstances of time, it is something that we will never be able to change.

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

Apr 19, 2025

FishingBoat

Not Recommended

TLDR and recommendations - You can do so much better. If you like a loner having to deal with his class in a real way, watch Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. If you want a whole class that's involved, try Naruto or My Hero Academia. If you like simple skills being taken to the limit, try Kekkaishi or Charlotte. I hope you enjoy at least one of them.

You and I both probably saw the summary and thought "Oh, sending an entire class to another world sounds like a fun and interesting dynamic! I wonder what they can do here that other isekais ... can't? And the main character gets leftover skills! What kind of interesting stuff he'll have to figure out?"

Both of these questions end badly I assure you. Let's start with the more egregious of the two. The class. I'll keep the second one short.

The main character occasionally looks like a timid guy with occasional social skills, but only because he's like a metronome swinging between being a wildly successful and sociable guy who helps out other people out of the kindness of his heart... and being an utter psychopath who vehemently refuses to remember a single name of any character and instead places every single character into a horribly generic bucket, such as jocks or nerds, and refers to them exclusively in these groups for the entire show. He also talks to himself incessantly, which drags out even halfway decent scenes and makes ones with bad pacing worse.

The other characters aren't much better, doing almost nothing when the main character isn't involved (after the first few episodes maybe) and with one or two exceptions nestle themselves so tightly into the generic character type buckets that the main character creates that it's pointless for the viewer to think of them separately either. Essentially, the entire premise of bringing the whole class was their way to remove character development while putting as many female characters on the key art as possible. The final nail in the coffin is that aside from the clear villains, every character clings incessantly to the main character after a certain point in his interactions with their bucket. It undermines their development, it undermines the freedom of the premise, and it ties everyone together so tight it impossible to have the class be anything but a mob of random people.

As I said, I'll keep the second main issue short: crap skills.

The main character gets a bunch of crap skills, as is mentioned in the summary. It turns out, to the surprise of nobody, that most of these skills are better than they look by some technicality and therefore make the main character broken. After the high of seeing him discover new details and skills/subskills goes away, there's not much left. While admittedly the MC does make some actually designed combos and does some research or quick thinking to expand his library, in practice most of his power comes from either gaining access to every magic type and combining them all, or combining every physical strengthening concept he can think of into a vague and meaningless amount of strength. They just run out of stuff to do with it despite shows like Kekkaishi going to the moon with only one ability (barriers, in this case) (also if you like Kekkaishi read the manga, it goes farther and ends better)

FINAL SUMMARY

The start is kind of cathartic, but the show quickly devolves into a bland and meaningless slog, regardless of how much you liked the beginning. The main character goes from boring to an unlikeable, annoying, stereotyping chatterbox - (if you want a real character like this watch Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru, where the main character actually has to deal with any real problems at all, including himself. He's a loner who hates everyone and himself and I cherish him dearly). The final arc brings it back a bit, but not much; like the rest of the show, there's a lot of potential lost and what's left is the most bland version of itself.

Monster (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 19, 2025

Logical_Leo

Not Recommended

I feel like Monster is just some big inside-joke and that I'm the only one who's not in on it. How could so many people like something so terrible? I'm honestly baffled that this could be in the top 25 anime. Monster in a nutshell: the beginning was perfect, the library arc was great, and everything in-between was abysmally slow. Monster's plot could have been good, but after being dragged through the mud for so long it lost sight of itself. Tenma, who began as an excellent character, slowly devolved into a flat character (including Johan, who never really changed). Any and all drama/intensity was ...

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

Comet_Official

Recommended

I honestly don't see why people hate on this anime movie focused around James Vega from the Mass Effect Franchise. This movie gave us a rather good backstory for why Vega is the way he is in the main series and I think that is AWESOME! Now were there other choices for story? Sure but I recently found out this movie existed & I had to binge it because it gives us more backstory and lore between the 2nd and 3rd games. The story is rather simple in nature as Vega and his team fight the Collectors but to see what turned Vega into the ...

Project Sekai Movie: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

Luna_oNightSong

Recommended

If you play the game the movie is a great!! It's so nice being able to see the characters become alive on screen. The movie follows an original storyline but features all 20 game original characters so background information is required to get full enjoyment.

If you don't want to play the game I recommend watching the "journey to bloom" series on youtube posted by the official project sekai account. It's 5 short videos that introduces the 5 bands (it summarizes the introductions in the game). For extra understanding I recommend also reading ...

Hua Jianghu: Bei Mo Ting (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

R6exR6

Recommended

This donghua was GREAT! Beautifully-animated characters with realistic facial expressions, involved in a well-paced story with lots of interesting fights.

Though the first episode was rather confusing (as no background information was provided) coz it started by showing unknown people fighting and killing each other. Only from second episode onward, things start to make sense. It's about 3 different clans coming up with their evil schemes and hit lists to kill off all the main fighters in the competing clans, so as to be able to rule the world. Since it is their practice to pour wine over the dead, thus the title - as ...

Chao Neng Lifang: Chaofan Pian (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

keedub

Recommended

Preliminary (7/12 eps)

From the moment that this show started I was immediately impressed with the animation. That being said, the second that words starting coming out of these characters’ lips, I understood that the complexity of the dialogue and storyline had about the depth of a bottle cap. I have to be completely honest here; my expectations for this were truly low. I almost might have been more or less impressed with how much I liked it over time because of that. I've seen a lot of people that wrote reviews for this early on praising it or condemning it because of some of the simple reasons ... I opened with. If I had to summarize why I am enjoying this experience, it would probably be because it’s just actually fun.

Story 2/10
As I said before, the characters and dialogue are sometimes so corny I could puke. The cringe is real with this one. I have painfully watched entire movies like "The Room" and still somehow thought that this was somewhat worse with how these characters were being pushed together with lines that make porn dialogue look like Grammy performances. That being said, someone probably not famous in the military once said "embrace the suck", and in similar fashion I was willing to do so, just to see what the animation could produce.
I do have to admit. The story, dialogue, and transitions are definitely not the strong suite here; but the more I watched, the more I didn't mind it as much. The story has a nice romance ring to it, and the pacing isn't terrible considering everything else.

Animation - 10/10
If I wasn't trying to be very objective, then I would honestly give the animation an 11 out of 10. I am a huge fan of absolute bangers in the action anime scene. Jujitsu Kaisen is one of my favorites with the fluid momentum of the fight scenes. Solo Leveling's latest season also had me sitting on the edge of my seat. When animators can turn stiff stationary models into mailable fighting forms of action, it just really brings the goosebumps out for myself. This anime has an abundance of that, and oddly enough somehow their movements seem somewhat easier to follow than others in the same caliber.
This anime obviously tries to set the hook early with a very heavy action scene that rips right from the get-go in episode one (and it got me). I basically spent multiple episodes after that wondering if we were going to see that budget drop again before the end of the anime. Some people complained about the dip in quality after the opener. Looking back, the quality wasn’t bad, and there was still a lot of good development happening. It more or less seemed necessary to me by the time they got to where I’m currently at in the show.

Where we’re at now: (Spoiler Alert)

Episode seven is what truly made this a keeper for me. I love my comedies. I love my action. The fight scene in this episode was a beautiful combination of those two and more. I was in the middle of what I thought was one of the coolest action animation sequences that I have seen all season, and then mid-character-getting-thrown-through-some-crazy-wall or something, the silly faces start to bust loose. I was on the edge of my seat. I was focused. I was immersed in the action in the way I had hoped I would be since I saw episode one. Then I had scenes of RandoWis (YouTube Animator) flash through my mind as the characters were getting their faces knocked left and right with their eyes rolling back and spit flying. It was an absolute expression extravaganza. At the time, I was eating a bag of jalapeno chips and very much sucked into the fight at hand. All of a sudden I remember a character getting dragged by the end of a rope at extremely high speed around a building and watching their cheeks fill with air and flap violently as their eyes filled with immediate shock. This was when my appreciation for what was truly taking place here started. I think it was around the time that one of the characters grabbed the other by the hair, twisted it tight, and knocked them halfway across the floor; that is when I lost it. Watching the nefarious bad-guy rise to his feet, all ominous amounts of power rising up for his come-back, and he is completely bald from getting his hair ripped out only moments ago. I lose my shit; laughing while swallowing spicy chips, shooting them up into my nose cavity. At this point I’m in pain from my chip mishap, but I can’t take my eyes off the screen. The rest of the fight proceeds in this fashion and I am sitting there huffing and snorting while enjoying every minute of it. It was only after all of this that I said “That’s it” I need to see if other people are writing reviews like this for this show. Some complain about the fight in the episode trailing off a little long at the end, and I could see that, but even after the fact I didn’t dislike anything they did.

Overall I had a very low expectation for this anime, especially when it came to the story. Despite its shallow story, Super Cube found a way to win me over with sheer style and goofy fun. With episode 7 swinging around and renewing my faith, I have no regrets with time spent and am looking forward to more from this show. It’s not deep. It’s not smart. But gah-damn, it’s entertaining.

Bakemonogatari (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

dddontfall

Recommended

Bakemonogatari was a really interesting and enjoyable watch. It’s different from most anime I’ve seen—it doesn’t rush through the story or rely on action to keep things moving. Instead, it focuses on long conversations, emotions, and the characters’ inner struggles. That slower pace actually worked really well for me because it gave the story time to breathe and let the characters grow in a more realistic way.

What stood out the most to me was the relationship between Araragi and Senjougahara. I loved how honest and unusual their connection felt. Senjougahara is blunt, intense, and sometimes even a little scary, but Araragi never tries to fix ... her or change who she is. He accepts her completely, and that makes their bond feel strong and meaningful. Their relationship isn’t overly romantic or fake—it’s built on trust, respect, and understanding, which made me root for them even more. Their conversations are full of teasing, sarcasm, and deep emotions, and I looked forward to every scene they shared.

The visuals were absolutely stunning. Every shot felt carefully made, and the art style constantly changed depending on the mood of the scene. The way colors, backgrounds, and lighting were used was super creative and gave the show its own unique feeling. Sometimes it felt more like watching art than just an anime. I honestly found myself pausing just to admire certain frames because they looked so cool or beautiful.

One of my favorite moments was the stargazing scene between Araragi and Senjougahara. It’s such a beautifully quiet moment, yet it says so much about their connection. The way the stars in the sky were used to reflect their feelings and the overall mood—soft, introspective, and full of unspoken understanding—was just amazing. That scene was one of those moments where the show’s quieter, emotional side really hit me hard. I love how something as simple as watching the stars together can be so intimate and symbolic.

The soundtrack is also a huge part of what made the show stand out. The voice acting, in particular, was spot-on for every character. Each actor really brought their character to life in a way that felt completely authentic. For example, Senjougahara’s voice was perfect—there’s a sharpness and confidence in her voice that fits her personality, but also a vulnerability when needed. It felt like every character’s voice matched their internal world perfectly, making the interactions feel more real and impactful.

Bakemonogatari isn’t the easiest show to get into because it’s full of fast-talking scenes, deep themes, and a weird style that takes some time to get used to. But once it clicked, I found myself really enjoying it. It’s smart, emotional, and full of strange beauty. It made me think, made me laugh, and made me care.

Story: 8/10
Characters: 9/10
Visuals: 10/10
Soundtrack: 9/10
Enjoyment: 8/10
Overall Rating: 8/10

Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Anime) add (All reviews)

Apr 18, 2025

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