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This special is an epilogue to the main series that doesn't add much to the plot. It shows the festival event after Makoto wins the game, and the only remarkable scene is the one with Yashiro, which was excellent and gives a different perspective to the character, much needed considering she was an annoying and unnecessary character in the main series. It keeps the high production value of the main series, producing beautiful visuals and outstanding scenes, which is pretty much what carries the special and makes it worth watching, especially a stunning scene of Makoto and Erio. Regarding the sound, everything is exactly the ... same as in the previous episodes, even the opening and ending, suggesting that the studio wasn't even trying to add something different and fresh to this episode. The characters are all the same and their interaction doesn't progress in any way. Still, Makoto's monologue was a nice way to wrap up the series at the end, bringing up a new outlook on the denpa events that happened during the series and a satisfying conclusion.

This is a romance between step-siblings who do not fall in love immediately, but develop feelings for each other as the story progresses, as in a slow burn romance. This anime differs from the average romance or anime in general, as it's slow paced, with quiet characters who don't show exaggerated reactions or make stupid jokes all the time. So it's understandable why it might not be very popular with a large portion of the anime audience. Another point that adds to that is that the romance is developed gradually and there are clear reasons why the characters like each other, different from the common ... plot in romance animes when the heroine has feelings for the protagonist from the onset, without any reason at all. In that sense, the story is far above average, with realistic characters and smart writing. It all makes for a beautiful and emotional story. The struggle of the characters in dealing with their evergrowing feelings for each other in opposition to the implications that such a relationship might entail yields a modern approach to the classic forbidden love concept. The true love that transgresses societal norms and family opinion is an old tale, but it's done masterfully here with new contextualization, producing a fresh version of an old story. The plot is strengthened by great monologs and insights into the characters' psyche, especially in the diary entries by Ayase, highlighting her hidden thoughts from previous episodes and displaying a look within a character who looks rather aloof most of the time. Those scenes are done brilliantly, playing repeated scenes with new insights added, creating a thought provoking sequence.

The artstyle is top tier and uses creative displays, such as in the flashbacks and in the monologue scenes. The visuals are beautiful, both the characters and scenarios, even though it has some faults at specific scenes. Those qualities are essential for this kind of show, since the pace is slow, and it feels like nothing is happening sometimes, so the stunning art combined with the music evoke feelings and keeps the anime an enjoyable experience. The soundtrack has good synergy with the pace of the anime, adding beautiful piano pieces for a mundane and touching narrative. It's also apropos to mention the opening and ending songs, especially the opening, which is among the best ever, displaying pleasing visuals and a striking song by fhána. One curious aspect of the seiyuus starring this show is that the side characters are voiced by famous seiyuus, rather than the protagonists. Aside from the famous Tanezaki Atsumi and Ueda Reina who do a great job, as usual, Suzuki Minori deserves praise for the great performance as Yomiuri Shiori, one of the main reasons why this character was so lovable. Being called kouhai-kun in such a endearing way will make anyone fall in love for sure.

One unfavorable point that can be mentioned is the weak cast of side characters, who are pretty flat and seem to not have been thought about by the author. But it doesn't hurt the plot since it's fully focused on the two main characters, while the others are mostly used as plot devices and exist only in relation to Ayase and Asamura.

Gimai Seikatsu is an underrated romance due to its slow, down to earth story and calm characters. Actually, this anime is a breath of fresh air from the fast paced romances, full of exaggerated reactions, fanservice and over the top comedy. It's a great show with real characters, without hyperbolic plot devices to catch the viewer's attention, but something truly remarkable and worthwhile.

Denpa Onna is an anime about the alien girl wrapped in the futon. This is a high quality comedy that gets overlooked.

The story is about a boy who moves in with his aunt in the city protected by the aliens, and the humor comes from the interaction between this normal main character with the crazy characters of this city, especially his cousin, Erio, the alien girl. Erio is the main reason why this anime was so enjoyable, since she is such an adorable character. With a shy and cute personality, while being a weirdo shut-in, it's easy to fall in love with her. The main ... character, Niwa Makoto, is not really interesting in his own, but the fact such an average and boring boy has to deal with all the wild characters is what makes this anime so funny. For the other characters, Maekawa and Meme are good characters, each with their own quirks. The only bad character is Ryuuko, not only is she annoying, but the fact she hates Erio for no reason and gets jealous of her relationship with itoko is irritating. She is not pretty nor interesting and the joke about her name is also too repetitive and dull, this character could have ruined the show if she had more screen time. It could be better if there was more focus on Maekawa instead of Ryuuko, as Maekawa is such a nice character and it is disappointing when she is not considered as the main option for Makoto, despite being part of the harem. All in all, there's a good cast of characters, but Erio is what makes Denpa Onna truly special.

The art is another great point about this anime, as it keeps the standard for what is expected from Shaft, following in the steps of shows like monogatari and nisekoi, the animation is top-notch and elevates this anime to another level far above the average show. A good example of this is the sakuga moment when Erio's appearance is shown for the first time, a beautiful and memorable scene.

The opening and ending follow the theme of the story with aspects of astronomy and ufology in the lyrics and eerie sounds, giving the personality to the anime. The soundtrack is outstanding, there's a vast list of pieces, all meshing perfectly with the anime. Not only are the songs high quality, but they are made with the anime theme in mind, showing great attention to detail.

Denpa Onna is an enjoyable comedy anime that is carried by an iconic character in Erio with great production value. Even though the story is pretty simple, this is a must-watch for being such a unique anime with great technical elements. It's definitely an underappreciated gem.

This OVA was released along with an Oregairu visual novel, so it should be considered as an extra rather than a conclusion. Especially because the source material itself (Oregairu Shin) was just something released along with the Blu-ray discs of the third season. So the events here are more an epilogue than a conclusion, as the series already has a suitable ending in the third season episode 12. This is just something extra for the fans. As a big fan of the franchise, I can say it was an enjoyable OVA, just seeing the characters again and the interactions with each other, as well as ... a bit of yukino and hachiman as an established couple was good enough. It's hard not to get emotional in the credits with Diamond no Jundo and scenes from the third season being shown, as I know this is really the end of Oregairu (and I hope so). But there are a few things that are bothersome: not enough focus on Hachiman and Yukino's romance; Yui crossing the line and not respecting the fact Yukino and Hachiman are already in a relationship, as well as Komachi and Iroha inciting her to not give up on Hachiman, even though she is supposed to be a friend of Yukino. This development not only makes for an uncomfortable mood, as it shows Yui in a bad light, because it feels her friendship with Yukino and Hachiman was not as strong as it had been portrayed. Whenever releasing new media for a finished series, one should be careful not to tarnish the original, and the OVA doesn't seem to respect all that happened in the anime. But again, this is just something extra and not a sequel. When watching it, one might think "What is Wataru thinking?", but now I see that this is a warning about what could become of Oregairu if a sequel arises. Ketsuron, Oregairu already has its conclusion in season 3 and this OVA doesn't add to nor tarnish the story, but it can be something enjoyable for the fans who miss the series.

Kimizero is an anime about a popular girl falling in love with a shy nerd.

What makes this anime particularly enjoyable is the main character Kashima Ryuuto. Ryuuto is an insecure and shy boy, even being afraid to speak to a girl, being a relatable character. This character is perfect for creating an interesting dynamic with the outgoing and confident girl and the viewer can easily understand Ryuuto's way of thinking. The story shows the possibility of a romance between an extroverted gyaru who has many ex-boyfriends already and an introverted boy who doesn't have any experience, an interesting premise. It is a good reminder to ... not judge the girl because she has many exes, since she can change and fall in love later. Also, all her previous relationships were not true love, and now she is experiencing a sincere romance for the first time. Despite being a spineless character, Ryuuto is capable of showing Runa how to experience a true and sweet romance for the first time, which puts him above the guys who only wanted to have fun with her in the past.

After the introduction of a third character, the anime becomes a love triangle that creates most of the drama throughout. The problem of this dynamic is that it doesn't work here. For the triangle to be interesting, it needs a possibility for the boy to be with any of the two girls. If it is known already that one girl will be chosen and the other has no chance, the tension becomes predictable and trifle.

Aside from Ryuuto and Runa, the anime has two good characters: Maria and Nikoru. Maria is Runa's twin sister, who has the opposite personality to Runa. She is the character with the most depth in the anime as she is not as stereotyped as the protagonists. This anime would be better if Maria had more screen time. The other character is Nikoru, Runa's best friend. The reason she is such a good character is the contrast between the angry gyaru persona and the sweet personality deep down, and she is also a better character than Runa.

With so many good qualities, what prevents Kimizero from greatness is the lack of depth in the characters and the low production value. The characters are plain and predictable, which prevents the drama from having a big impact on the viewer; Ryuuto's best friends Nishina and Ijichi are good examples, who are bad even as side characters. As for the production value, that is what you would expect from the average adaptation of a romcom light novel, and it also doesn't help that the studio ENGI is not known for making good animes in the first place; the art is decent, but unimpressive, and it is too weak in some scenes. The opening and ending songs are good, but the soundtrack is forgettable. As for the seiyuus, the one I have to commend for voicing Maria is Koga Aoi, who is already famous for voicing Shinomiya Kaguya. Her excellent job is a big reason why Maria was such an endearing character.

Kimizero delivers an enjoyable and satisfactory romance. However, with such an interesting premise and setting, it feels like the anime didn't reach its potential. With better technical elements and more complex characters, this could be something great.

Chuunibyou Take On Me is the conclusion of the Chuunibyou story. This movie is a masterpiece for anyone who fell in love with the series, as it brings back all the main characters to a funny and compelling setting with a satisfying windup for Yuuta and Rikka's relationship.

The story is about Rikka struggling with the decision to change and abandon her chuunibyou self or accept herself, as well as the implications this quandary will have on her relationship with Yuuta. Meanwhile, an absurd sequence of events results in Rikka and Yuuta traveling together to many cities in Japan. The premise is not exceptional, but the ... most important thing is the feeling it evokes in the viewer, which is remembering why Chuunibyou is a loved series. The comedy is perfect, there's not any awkward or cringeworthy scene that is so common in animes trying to be funny. The romance is not rushed nor exaggerated, it's sweet and endearing. And most of all, the interactions of characters such as Dekomori and Nibutani, bringing back jokes from the previous seasons, which don't feel repetitive but rather nostalgic for someone watching this movie after many years of enjoying the series. Some people might think this movie is unnecessary as it doesn't bring much development, and might look like more of the same. But the nostalgic feeling of watching the series you loved after years is something valuable and was used competently here. Besides, the previous seasons ended with the possibility that there could be something more, while Take On Me is the definite conclusion to the franchise. I can't help but tearing up as the movie approaches its end, since I know it's the last time for these lovable characters, and I'm just glad I got to know this beautiful anime.

The technical elements of the film are ideal. The art keeps the standard of the previous seasons and what is expected from a KyoAni production. The visuals are just stunning throughout the movie. There are new songs by ZAQ used in the opening, ending and as insert song, as well as the good old Sparkling Daydream, bringing back memories from the first season. Aside from these songs, the soundtrack is superb, worth listening to even after finishing the anime, and they added well to make memorable scenes. The seiyuus didn't change and they keep doing a flawless job here. It's good to highlight the work of Uchida Maaya, since she has become such a symbol for Rikka and Chuunibyou itself. Giving a unique and enchanting voice to Rikka already puts her as one of the legendary seiyuus.

This movie is an enjoyable ending for the franchise, done with great attention to detail and technical aspects, all the while respecting its preceding installments and giving it a satisfactory closure.

It's just another subpar addition to the Seishun Buta Yarou Series.

There's barely any story, the movie is about Kaede deciding between correspondence school and Sakuta's school and that's it, not much occurs that could create any gripping tension. Even though this movie is only one hour long, it still feels way longer than it should be due to the lack of plot. Combined with the lack of substance, the anime still keeps the flaws of its predecessors. Cringeworthy interactions with Sakuta, especially with Mai, jokes that weren't funny for the first time being repeated after many times; scenes of the characters just doing daily normal ... stuff, which could work for a slice of life with good characters, which is not the case for this anime. And about the characters; it seems like they had to fill all the previous cast somehow even though they were completely irrelevant, so there are many random scenes with characters like Futaba and Tomoe that are pointless and dull.

The art style and animation are the same, mediocre and nothing to write home about. Even though it's a movie, there's no new song. Just like in the previous piece, they just use the old ending song and that's it. There's nothing memorable about the soundtrack.

It's hard to find something good to say about this movie, the only thing is that Kaede gets a lot of screen time. Even though this movie was focused on Kaede, who is the best character in this franchise, it wasn't able to present a compelling story, which is a waste of a good character. Her struggle with social anxiety makes for a promising setting, but it falls flat with the poor execution. This low-effort piece of media is not only bad but an offense to the honor of anime fans. It's unnaceptable to present an anime in this state and expect people to like it.

This manga is recommended for people who like science fiction and want to read something different, as it differs a lot from the common tropes and styles in the standard manga.

The art is pretty simple, amateurish even. But it has its perks, such as using a vertical scheme (akin to the manga title and plot), making for some long and interesting vertical panels. It was created to be read specifically online, as this kind of style doesn't translate well into a physical manga. There are also some colorful parts in specific objects in important scenes, which is a fine touch. The characters are plain as ... they mostly have few traits and functions, so it's easy to predict what they are going to do. At the same time, the main characters form an endearing clique and enables the plot to focus on the enigmas of the world, rather than the characters' internal struggles.

Tate no Kuni has an intricate story that keeps building up in its complexity, adding many scientific concepts throughout the story. The best thing about the story is the world building. All the mysteries about the vertical world, including what it is and how it works, keeps the reading interesting and makes you wonder what's next and think about theories to explain the plot.

The manga has the potential to be a masterpiece, it has masterful world building and a compelling story. If it was done with better effort regarding its art and characters' depth, it could easily become one of the best mangas ever done, which can be frustrating as it's not bound to receive the praise it deserves for the story. That doesn't mean the manga is not enjoyable as it stands though.

This is a great and deep take on abusive parenting and the effects it has on the victim. It shows the main character Seiichi going from an innocent child to descending into madness. The feeling is that Seiichi can't do anything to get out of his situation, which is the case for people who grow up with abusive parents and don't have the power to do anything, giving a realistic sensation of this kind of situation. The mix of reality and dreaming makes you question what is real and shows the point of view of the character who is going insane. The portrait of ... an abusive parenting is so good it makes you wonder if the author has a similar experience in real life to have such a good grasp on this kind of relationship, even depicting the most subtle aspects of it precisely, showing things that only someone who has the experience would get. It's a scary manga, since it's so realistic and shows something that happens in real life.
The manga is good in depicting the helplessness of Seiichi, making it a distressing story. It presents the possibility of a good life for seiichi (salvation) in Fukiishi only for it to be taken away, showing the horror and absolute hopelessness of seiichi situation. His fate is not only terrible, but it feels like he couldn't really do anything to avoid it as he never had the power to prevent it from happening. Then you have his father who isn't doing anything bad to him but isn't really helping, which reminds him that no one is going to help him.

The mother who seems so self-absorbed and detached that she may freak out at any moment and is capable of anything is a scary character. And the power she holds over Seiichi causes a dreadful feeling, keeping the story a scary suspense, horrific and thrilling thoroughly.

The art is top-notch, Oshimi's art has only gotten better through the years and it definitely reached its peak in Chi no Wadachi. The characters' expressions are essential for the storytelling and it's done superbly. Seiko is such a beautiful character, it's hard to accept she is so vile, which helps in creating a distressing atmosphere.

The only flaw is that the manga ran out of steam in the final chapters. The story failed at keeping it interesting after Seiko gets old. After the suspense is gone, we get a pretty anticlimactic conclusion too, which is the only reason why this is not a perfect manga.

This anime is criminally underrated. Yesterday wo Utatte is a realistic romance with adult characters. It's different from ordinary romance animes, as it doesn't have fanservice and many tropes. The reason why this anime is so good is the intricate story and deep characters, which is what you should expect from a seinen.

The anime is about this guy, Rikuo who is stuck in life and is still in love with his friend from college, Shinako. Meanwhile, there's this new girl, Haru, who is in love with him. The story focuses on the relationship of those 3 characters, where Shinako denotes Rikuo's past and being stuck, ... while Haru denotes the future and moving on, as well as other characters who get entangled in the love polygon throughout the anime.

The four main characters are well-written. Each one of them has their own struggles and complex personalities. It feels like each of them has their own stories, instead of just being tools for the protagonist. Rikuo is the main character, who can't move on with his life and is stuck in the past. He is a simple person with mundane problems, to whom many people will relate. Since it's so common to be indecisive and uncertain during this period in life. So, the anime tackles a relatable topic in this regard. Haru is a cheerful girl who loves rikuo. She is a lovable and endearing character, and the main reason why many people like the anime. Every scene with her brights the mood of the anime, so it's easy to like her. She is more straightforward and bold, contrasting with the other adult characters. The fact she is so pushy and persistent is essential in helping Rikuo's growth.

Shinako is the girl who Rikuo has always been in love with and it's easy to understand why from the first the very first scene with her, since she is such a charming girl. She is indecisive about keeping him as a friend or dating him, and even though many people dislike her for that, I think her indecisiveness is understandable. She knows she has to move on with her life and get over her lover's death, but still, she doesn't feel the same thing for Rikuo that she felt with her deceased lover, as it's evinced in one of the extra episodes. Shinako is the best girl in the anime. Her tender personality along with her maturity are what makes her such a lovable character, she is the kind of girl anyone would want as a wife. The fact she was indecisive is not a bad thing for me, as it shows she kept loyal to her feelings for her first love, it's commendable. And finally, Rou, easily the worst character in the anime. It's a good thing he just disappears for some episodes, despite being portrayed as one of the protagonists along with the other 3. It's absurd the fact he wants to force Shinako to forget about his brother, and not only that but dating him. I just can't get my head around this no matter what, and the fact he is so pushy and aggressive just makes it worse. This character is irredeemable.

This anime has a very distinguishable art. It looks pretty simple at first with simplistic characters' design but the animation was astounding, especially the backgrounds that were really detailed, creating some beautiful scenes. Even though there's no opening , the ending themes make up for it. All the 3 ending songs are amazing, and are songs that you keep listening to after you finish the anime. Even though all the seiyuus were great, Hanazawa Kana voicing Shinako was remarkable, and definitely one of the reasons this character was so endearing.

This is a mature slow burn romance with great production value. There are a couple of caveats I can point out that prevent it from being perfect, but it doesn't really hinder the enjoyment.