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This is the first time I've written a review of an anime from this perspective, but I think you'll understand why later. This review applies to the first season, this one, the third, the tenth, and so on. So, why am I even writing this? Well, guys and girls, tell me, do you have nothing better to do? Are you seriously, foaming at the mouth, proving to each other that entertaining chewing gum has no plot, is stupid, has no lore, etc.? This is some kind of cringe, to put it in modern terms.

I just play Kingdom Cum and enjoy it, don't blame me.
So, this ... anime is the most natural chewing gum. Solo Leveling does not pretend to be a great anime, it does not pretend to be something with a super rich lore, which was written according to secret documents, under the supervision of scientists and great writers of our time. It's extremely unique, but because of that it's fun, you watch it and just enjoy it. You turn off your brain and don't need anything else. And even if you turn on your brain, you can still enjoy it.

What really surprises me is the level of production. It's just hilarious. Excellent animations, excellent music, a tough stylistic opening, both the first and the second. The track from the first season of Dark Aria is top notch. It's a pity that it was used exactly once, I hope it will be used again. The drawing is ordinary, in places a wild style, in places a riot, that triangular faces, with which you can kill just by hitting the chin. But it's clear that even the authors of the anime seem to enjoy the process, it looks so easy. I don't think there's any crunch or overwork, that you can climb the walls and hang yourself. It copes with its task with a bang.

And a few words about the main character, I always forget his name, for me he's just a guy. He is the personification of my childhood friend. When we were kids playing outside, he would always make up nonsense like:
I hit you
You couldn't hit me, I have a super cool shield
And I have an attack that will break through the shield
And my shield is unusual, that it can't be broken through by any weapon and there is no force that will break it
This is literally the whole solo leveling, but if my friend lost when he slipped and fell in shit, dirtying his jacket and running home, then I don't know if there will be such a big piece of shit in Solo Level to defeat the main character here. 100% no and he will defeat everyone and save everyone and the coolest girl will be his wife. And his raids are pure hilarity. Reminds me of the videos "I pretended to be a bum (and I'm a master of sports in basketball) and came and destroyed 12 year olds on the playground."

In short, people, stop arguing and proving to each other which anime is bad, which is good. Watch what's cool, ignore those who are trying to impose something on you and prove something, don't even waste your time. During the time you spend in the comments, you could have watched 10 anime, or a movie, or a series. Or taken a walk and touched the grass. This is regular gum, yum yum delicious. But these arguments of 10 year olds "THIS IS BAD, NOOOOO THIS IS TOOOP" I'm totally having a blast with this, you can cry and scream how bad this anime is, maybe you'll feel better.

Come on, watch and enjoy it with me.

I started reading manga on the advice of a friend, supposedly this is the Saw of the manga world, fortunately or unfortunately - this is not so. Yes, there is definitely something in common with Saw, but the differences of course outweigh, for example, inherent in manga about intellectual games, greater freedom and variability of actions, as well as the presence of various additional rules that are needed for the characters to show their moves in 1000 IQ and outplay each other.

Most of all I liked the psychological and physical games, where there are not a ton of rules and backgammon games for survival, in ... them we are shown the true nature of people and what they are ready to do for their own survival and saving their loved ones.
I consider one of the main disadvantages to be the complete inability of the author to interestingly show games with a large number of rules, and this applies not only to intellectual ones. The reader is simply dumped with tons of text. Perhaps I wouldn't grumble if it was just a one-time thing, but no....it happens all the time, the author doesn't think at all about how to show the game better and more interestingly, so that the viewer doesn't fall asleep while reading a Wikipedia excerpt (I'm talking about Mahjong).

In addition, I can't help but mention the romantic line between the main characters, to say that I liked it is to say nothing. Although my interest level slightly dropped towards the end.

I also suddenly liked the ending. The fact that we were not told all the secrets of the borderland at the end preserves the main charm of the manga, giving room for reflection and specifically here it looks quite logical.

But I didn't like the final psychological game, largely because of one small detail that ruined everything, namely, the drug. It completely ruins in my eyes the image of Mira as the final and very dangerous antagonist, belittling her merits as a professional psychologist.

The manga is captivating, the characters are captivating, you believe them, you will undoubtedly find yourself here, you will be able to compare yourself with one of the characters, the author describes the characters and this world in such a simple and interesting way. "Find yourself, find your purpose in life, work through your problems and experiences, no matter what - hold on" - these are the thoughts this manga evokes after reading, and this is great, a good work should captivate

The manga is also optimal in length, literally a couple of evenings and it ended, you can and should read it. 9 hearts from me.

The story of the end of the world. The story of a paradise where only wolves can find their way.

The anime of distant 2003 left an indelible impression on me. Not the most complex concept and not the most twisted plot, but how it all is staged. Every detail works here. The described world is beautiful and scary. I have always loved the themes of the post-apocalypse. Especially the theme of a group of heroes traveling through such a world. Each character has an interesting personality. Perhaps the two main ones are very formulaic in places (Kiba and Cheza). I am pleased with the detailed ... stories of secondary characters, which is not often the case in works.

I often read that the series is drawn out. I did not notice this anywhere. I watched it in one breath.

The drawing, considering the year 2003, is really good. Especially the drawing of the wolves. There are moments when you understand the author's idea and it could have been depicted more colorfully, but the level given is more than satisfactory. The vibe itself is predominantly dark, it reminded me a little of the same moments from Cowboy Bebop.

I would like to say a few words about the music, the composer is Yoko Kanno, and that says it all. It creates something incredible. Such different and unusual melodies surprise and delight. They change the whole atmosphere of the work. You can watch it in advance just for the music.

Many remember that the story has an open ending, which not everyone liked. As a result, later, 4 more episodes appeared that closed the story. And here they are, of course, the pinnacle of anime. It is there that all the cruelty and unscrupulousness is visible.

The work gives a lot of philosophical reflections. Many moments can be perceived in completely different ways. As well as the answer to the main question: "Have the wolves found paradise?"

I really liked it! The drawing, the style, the characters' personalities, the plot. Of course, in essence, this is the beginning of the story, it is not a fact that there will be a continuation. But I read the novel in full, a wonderful novel.

The most interesting thing is that the main character chooses freedom, this is a story about a strong, self-sufficient woman. The painted devil has a nasty character, although living in captivity, it is not surprising that her nerves give out. She has the right to hate others, knowing her past and the empresses' appeal to her. And yes, this is not ... about active romance, there is some hidden romance here, this is about the formation of personality and about fate.

Koukyuu no Karasu reminded me of the trashy xxxHOLiC and the more watchable Natsume Yuujinchou, only in Chinese specifics. The theme of slavery and eunuchs is not fully revealed. Who knows why they built the script around 5-6 characters, given that there are a lot of people in the imperial palace and more.

What about the main characters? Crow is a cutie who hides the secret of the century, sees spirits, wields magic, walks with a downcast face, helps the courtiers get rid of yaoguai - Chinese ghosts, undead and other otherworldly forces, has a tendency to contradict higher-ups. The Emperor. In love with Crow, an annoying seducer of sweet pleasures, strains Crow with his presence.

A pleasant picture, well-drawn characters, magic effects, the Chinese style is observed. The oppressive atmosphere of the mystical era and ghostly appearances on the screen, the dead and bloody carnage, everything is done at a good level. There are no questions about the visuals. In principle, the plot is the same, considering that one episode = one story.

What can I say in the end. Is it worth watching? Most likely yes, it was filmed well, it is clear that the studio and the author tried, so yes.

The world of the future that we deserve or not?
Yoshiaki Kawajiri knows a lot about cyberpunk action films, but his talent is broken by the timing of Ova, not allowing him to reveal himself. My opinion about such ovas/films is that they are cool, but too short.
Another good work of his, a dark cyberpunk with the goals of "Kill you!" corresponding to the early 90s. Each episode tells the story of a prisoner who helps the police. In 40 minutes of the episode, the author manages to show each character from such a side that they evoke some sympathy. Drawing with attention to detail, looks ... impressive during action scenes, synth-pop soundtrack, simple plot, heroes - the dregs of society, cyberpunk atmosphere, a bunch of ideas - which now look as fantastic as possible.
I would gladly watch a sequel, sustained in this style, I recommend watching it.

Firstly, I don't consider such 3D films anime. 2D and semi-2D yes. It's like putting Hollywood films and Disney cartoons in the same category, calling both options films. Animated 3D films are more like full-fledged films with special effects and computer graphics than 2D anime. But since they are included in the cohort of titles, we will watch and evaluate them according to the laws of anime. I am not a fan of Blade Runner, although I understand what contribution the first part made to the development of cyberpunk in 1982, before any William Gibsons and other writers. I watched the first part 3 times, ... BR 2048 - 2 times. The first part was rather boring and not so interesting, the sequel was a little better, but also did not shine for its time.

Cyberpunk of the 1980s - 2000s is dead - "And look what would have happened if the idea of ​​science fiction writers from the end of the 20th century had been embodied in the first half of the 21st century?" Pure cyberpunk dystopia, where high technology AI in the form of service personnel and a prototype of primitive digitalization. We can recall Aelita with the same concept and views. The world of victorious destruction, degradation of society with the pinnacle of the creation of society - androids, replicants and other unnecessary marginal creations. A brainchild designed to help, and not to know itself. Conflict based on fear. Fear of the future and therefore everything non-biological - alien and dangerous.

As for the Black Lotus, this is a typical hackneyed blank in the style of Netflix. The replicant is aware of itself. The replicant runs away from its pursuers. The replicant finds the main culprit, the customer. The replicant tries to live on. The main role is played by a girl and she suffers, she naturally needs help and she is helped. In fact, the plot is written for a good movie - a movie of 1.5 hours or 5 episodes, but they stretched it out over 12 episodes, which is why it looks sluggish and not so interesting. In each episode, you can notice plot holes, illogical moments and strange decisions of the characters. The graphics look more or less, it does not repel when watching. Rather, the script repels, but it is approximately the same in similar titles, so it is stupid to demand something else.

Overall, the series turned out to be weak, drawn out with a girl in the main role. Is it worth watching? If you are a fan of Blade Runner or cyberpunk, then you can watch it, but I do not recommend it. Only out of love for the genre I will give 6 points.

The final nail in the coffin and the final adaptation of the Bubblegum Crisis franchise, ending under a different name - Parasite Dolls. OVA in the style of the 90s, interesting characters and a good plot, the drawing has become better. Police against cyborgs. A thriller in the style of Blade Runner and Koukaku Kidoutai, their twin brother in no worse performance.

In general, it was the right decision to release an OVA (film), and not a drawn-out series, it looks good, even though we have seen it many times already, but in the new cover it turned out nicer or something. Unfortunately, the same cannot ... be said about the franchise as a whole. It all started quite cheerfully about stylish four policewomen killing cyborgs, and ended with a police cyberpunk thriller on the death throes of the genre. Unlike A.D. Police and Tokyo 2040 I recommend watching this film, it is a kind of culmination of everything that came before it in a dark atmospheric wrapper with a philosophical understanding of AI and an open ending.

I've heard a lot of good things about this manga, but we'll talk about anime and the criminal world of Japan. The OVA doesn't show much, but the plot is stylish, the characters' thoughts are clear, and the actions are enjoyable.
The story is adult with a nail and cruelty, as it should be in such stories. Two ambitious young people plan to take over the criminal world of Japan and go to this step by step through dirty, corrupt politicians. Thus, to make the world a little better, but will it work out, not to become the same along this path?
I liked the drawing of ... the 90s. I wouldn't refuse a full-fledged series or films, but these are just dreams, such things are rarely shown now, too unconventional. Perhaps you need to read this.
The story will not appeal to everyone, but only to the chosen ones who seek aesthetic pleasure. I would like to see the events here before the main characters got to Japan into the world of crime, I think it would be interesting and the story would be more complete, but I don't think so.

Hey, gunhead! I'm talking to you, when will you start thinking with your caliber?
Stylish detective in noir style, the anime is drawn very well. The character design and their detailing are at a high level, and the general entourage of the analogue of the near future looks good.
It all starts quite boringly and uninterestingly, this is about the first episodes, the main mix occurs with episodes 5-6.
The advantages of this anime include the plot, it is very interesting here, since initially you are thrown into the thick of things and nothing is really explained. The peculiar main character stands out well. And only as the ... plot develops, you begin to understand who the extends are? Who are the terrorists from Spitsbergen? Why do they not like each other? Etc. You can also praise the atmosphere, the authors managed to convey the atmosphere of a detective story, full of despair and post-war time.
If you like cool main characters who effectively take out enemies, then this is for you.

Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary is a great anime from a technical point of view, but with a very specific content.

The opening and ending fly into the heart, the drawing delights the eyes, the perspective and the change of frames perfectly emphasize the thoughts and actions of the main characters, plus there is also music, which is sometimes simply enchanting. Again, there are quite interesting characters here, who cannot be stuffed into any unambiguous types, and who are revealed step by step in the course of the plot.

But, all this will not matter if you do not like the narrative itself - a very leisurely ... detective story, with everyday mysteries, where there is an intensive brainstorming for the sake of all sorts of little things - literally a storm in a teacup, time after time. Why ask the person next to you about the recipe for making cocoa or read it on the package, if you can go through different options for more than half of the series and get to everything yourself? This is the whole point, and if some will enjoy such moments, then others will simply fall asleep. Or get irritated). The secret lies in the little mysteries, like how Kengo warmed up the milk or the mystery of the mustard cake. It was fresh. It's nice that the stakes are so low, allowing you to move the gears in a calm atmosphere, when nothing more than five hundred yen for a bun is at stake.

However, at the end there is a culminating story that shakes up this half-asleep kingdom and gives some kind of integrity to the whole season, and at the same time encourages you to wait for the continuation.

If you are not thirsty for action, and positively perceive unhurried works with characters who think a lot, then I would advise you to give this anime a chance, especially since it is easy to understand whether you are interested in it or not after the first episode or two.