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To be frank, I never would have thought Shinigami Bocchan would reach season 3 over the last nearly three years. The first encounter with the show was rather delightful, though it was Alice’s lewd character design that drew me in. In fact, Shinigami Bocchan is unlikely to be as superficial as my conjecture. There are plenty of appealing aspects of the series that should be highlighted.

In this case, the supernatural story settings give the impression of fairy tales or folktales, while the targeted audience is not innocent kids but rather men of culture, as it is mildly blended with blue jokes on and off. Instead ... of merely featuring purely immaculate and courteous fairy tales, the combination of unserious content has made the show so entertaining that it could make a grown man grin at the screen.

Surely, we are getting nearer to the end of the show, as Bocchan and the others are about to face Sade who is the culprit of Bocchan’s curse. While the plot maintains a cheerful tone, the main characters' emotions are relatable: despair, insecurity, or the desire to stay with the one they love, despite the prolonged curse and forbidden love owing to hierarchy. That's how exquisitely the plot was depicted, inspired by Bocchan and Alice's tragic yet beautiful love tale. Aside from liking the main pair, the interaction between side characters largely set a fascinating and cheerful tone for the story. By all means, credit must be given to the creator (Inoue) for developing such kawaii characters and story.

Since finishing episode 11 of season 3, I am truly sure that I am somehow hooked by the anime after emotionally investing in it for so long, yet it has never disappointed me. It may be that the main plot has reached its peak, particularly in the scene where Bocchan attempts to bring back Alice by confessing his love. The combination of the animation, dialogue, and season 1’s ED song by Alice’s voice actress, Mano Ayumi, made for a wholesome moment. There is so much more to say about how good the story is; after all, it has finally come to fruition.

Besides, the anime is no way near to receive complaints about the animation, as the JC Staff has done a brilliant job of adapting the CGI seamlessly, unless CGI is just not your cup of tea. To be fair, the animation was not a big deal, and somehow it looks amusing since a full CGI anime adaptation was rare in the industry. I truly reckon that the production team has certainly made the right decision to go for a full CGI adaptation, which has led to the satisfying outcome that we are watching now. Not to mention, the original soundtrack in this series was also a cherry on top, which has gratified the tone of the Shinigami Bocchan.

Well, Shinigami Bocchan is the type of low-key anime that deeply influences those who particularly love it. It has come a long way over the years, creating many lovely and unforgettable memories for its fans. Though countless anime adaptations are released each year, Shinigami Bocchan leaves its mark on the community as a wholesome and beautiful tale with a happy ending. For an anime to conclude is rare; many remain unfinished or never receive a sequel. Therefore, it was truly a blessing to witness a heartwarming ending for Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid.

“Can you imagine a life where you can’t even touch the person you love? The curse the witch laid upon him caused him to take the lives of any he touched. His own mother distanced herself from him, his friends called him a monster...Even people he’d never met spoke of him as “death incarnate that dwell in the forest.” And yet, he doesn’t feel the least bit lonely”.

Before diving into the movie, Haikyuu on the whole deserves to be entitled to the best sports anime of the decade. It’s been a decade since Haikyuu was aired on screen and after coming so far, it’s undoubtedly come out on top with incredible popularity, not just in the ACGN community, but newbies are attracted to it as well. At this point, what’s so special about this anime that it should be the best sports anime?

Well, in my opinion, the reason lies in the plot's setting, which avoids exaggerating the sports or the characters' capabilities with insane supernatural elements often found in other sports anime. ... Instead of relying on superpowers, Haikyuu focuses on a team of underdogs that is about to rise. As a typical and deep-seated shounen anime, everything begins from the bottom, and Haikyuu showcases many iconic moments along the way. In this case, the concept behind these iconic moments is likewise not exaggerated. Haikyuu consistently emphasizes the characters' growth and resilience in overcoming adversity. Some flashbacks, interactions, or conversations may seem casual, but they serve as crucial foreshadowing, building up to iconic scenes for particular characters step by step.

Besides, the references designed for the teams have made each match significant and have stimulated the plot. For example, the main team is alluded to as crows due to its name, 'Karasuno' (烏野), and the team's quick, synchronized attacking playstyle that imitates crows. Not gonna lie, these references make the volleyball battles look impressive but not absurd. In the movie, this was exemplified by 'the dumpster battle' between the crows (Karasuno) and the cats (Nekoma), who have always been fated and historical rivals.

The movie begins with a flashback of Kenma and Hinata, highlighting their battle as one of the key focuses. Flashbacks are common yet crucial tools that can enhance the depth of the plot; however, they can have the opposite effect if misused. The dumpster battle includes flashbacks that are particularly convincing. These flashbacks are necessary for a better understanding of the characters, especially for Nekoma's members like Kuro and Kenma. Every flashback featuring Kenma reminiscing during the match builds up to his gratitude towards his teammate Kuro, culminating in Kenma's renewed passion for volleyball by the end of the match. Additionally, flashbacks of players from both teams from previous seasons emphasize the bond between Karasuno and Nekoma, significantly intensifying the match's emotional impact.

Though the movie's pace was consistently maintained and optimized with flashbacks to draw the audience's attention back from the intense match, I still can't help but wish for a better adaptation, as it’s challenging to fit everything into 1 hour and 30 minutes. Additionally, the match's ending felt abrupt and lacked the excitement of previous matches. However, this was just a minor flaw in the overall experience. The movie certainly deserves to be watched on the big screen, as it offers new and exciting elements throughout. Notably, the visual representation of Kenma’s point of view on the court was impressive. Kenma also exhibited a hint of sadism as he trapped and pressured Hinata during the match. Despite Kenma's cunning tactics, it was fascinating to see Karasuno adapt and counterattack effectively. Karasuno delivered many surprises, especially with Hinata, who continued to show significant improvement in this match.

To sum it up, the experience of watching on the big screen was truly enjoyable, with impressive animation and sound effects. Although I expected a more dramatic ending to the match, the overall performance was decent and satisfying, making it worth the ticket. Haikyuu remains the best sports anime in recent years. With only one movie left to conclude the story, I hope for a finale that lives up to the high standards set by the series. As someone who hasn't read the manga, I look forward to a fitting end to this outstanding anime.

BokuYaba s2- sweetness overload.
It has been greatly satisfying to see BokuYaba have a sequel within about half a year. A slightly blast from the past, when the adaptation of season 1 was revealed publicly, the whole screenplay of the anime has absolutely hit unexpectedly since the beginning. All these amazing presentations should be credited to the studios and the staff working behind the scenes. With that, we were able to continue experiencing the romance of the youths, which is lovely and cringe-worthy combined.

Personally, season 2 is like a main dish that began to be put on the table, and in that case, season 1 would ... only be an appetiser for the fest. Ichikawa has truly acknowledged his love for Yamada in season 1. There is nothing much to comment on in the sequel, as there are merely countless embarrassing interactions between underage kids who are in love with each other and it’s getting more and more. As an anime-only audience, it seemed like the story had reached its peak on a logarithmic curve and would remain in this state. Unlike the prequel, which features Ichikawa’s point of view most of the time, it's as if we were seeing him pick up with a girl named Yamada. This time Yamada’s thoughts and background as a pro artist, a daughter, and a student who is having a crush on a boy in class were in the spotlight.

Other than the blossoming love of the two main characters, something that is enjoyable to watch would be the humour within the conversation and interaction of the characters. Side characters play a significant role in setting up every funny scene. In this case, Adachi and the boys will definitely be my all-time favourites, as they are truly'men of culture’ to the point that I really wish I was one of the members in the group rattling on about... I mean I also wish those girls are in my class…

While admiring the characters living their school lives youthfully, the most deep-seated scene in my mind would be Ichikawa conveying a speech before everyone in school. Certainly, that was an event for him to develop self-esteem. Besides, the presence of the spiritual man only Ichikawa can see somehow amazed me at how well-understood the female creator, Norio Sakurai, is on teenagers’ thought and behaviour (including the'men of culture’ thing). On top of that, the imagination of the spiritual man, namely Lucifer Nigorikawa, is rather touched because, at certain moments, the only person who can be the pillar of support is we ourselves, and Ichikawa found his own way to encourage and embrace himself.
Eventually, we got a confession scene between the two characters in the last episode, and it was purely beautiful in every spot. I am convinced that BokuYaba is an anime adapted by a bunch of passionate people who create many unforgettable and emotional scenes. The lively story and characters from the author, Norio Sakurai, the touching and epic visuals from the production studio, and the mesmerising sound and music from the voice cast and musician, Kensuke Ushio, are all exceptional. I am totally in love with this anime and glad that I have joined the journey right from the very first episode. This is it; this may be the end of the anime. Hopefully we will be blessed enough to get a sequel.

Jaku Chara Tomozaki kun – a top-tier rom-com that best showcased the intricacies of high school life.

Unlike the title, this anime tells the top-tier story of an unskilled, bottom-tier main character, Tomozaki, who overcomes several challenges in his high school life. This, as the story's major background, is quite appealing to mankind, who like the school-themed genre. Of course, some events must occur to establish the setting. Tomozaki met Hinami and progressed through his "life game," leading to a close relationship with his peers. In this occasion, Tomozaki was assigned the "life game" of dealing with social situations in class. As a result, he ... has developed and identified his role and capabilities within the group.

The way social interactions were elaborated as a game was the cherry on top of making the show entertaining. It somehow prompted me to reminisce about the fun time watching Oregairu, which has some similarities. So, if you are a fan of the Volunteer Service Club, you might have a fun time watching Tomozaki-kun. It’s just like how Hikigaya in Oregairu who has a twisted view on life and hence isolates himself from others was developing by helping students in trouble and starting to make bonds in terms of friendship and romance ever since he was allocated to the Service Club. As for Tomozaki, the encounter with NoName or Hinami changed his dull life into a challenging game. The training for redefining his life in a classroom with Hinami is where it all started.

In s2, we are able to witness once more how developed Tomozaki has become and how he has influenced the people around him. Somehow, he's made it to a place where he must figure out the value of a relationship and his feelings for the two ladies he wants to be closer to. Certainly, Tomozaki is a total stranger in front of romance. We know that with the progression of the anime so far, it’s either Kikuchi or Nanami. Picking a girl out of two that both have a good feeling for you is something common in rom-coms, and it’s surely unbearable to see the loser after a decision has been made, especially considering that the loser is the one you favour or side with. Although it was heartbreaking for Mimimi, but Kikuchi finally be together with Tomozaki was just lovely.

As an anime-only audience, all these dramas of picking a girl out of two have been initiated and led by Hinami, while Tomozaki always obeyed the assignment given to him. Therefore, it will be interesting to know more about Hinami in the future or to see conflict between the mentor and mentee, which we saw at the end of season 1 as the story developed. Although there is an underlying scenario that the MC would end up together with Hinami, so far, the Hinami we have seen is merely a persistent yet sometimes cruel perfectionist, as if she is shielding herself. Nonetheless, what’s the truth behind her facade? As of now, the last episode seemed like a happy ending, which left me pondering about the later story and whether Hinami is the predestined girl for Tomozaki. If that’s the case, what about Kikuchi!?

Anyway, it's pointless to speculate on what will happen next; all I can hope for is a sequel announcement as soon as feasible. To be honest, the bullying incident at the start of the show was casual in the sense that it was more of a side quest for Tomozaki to assist Tama-chan, but the rest of the episodes were the major challenge. Overall, the ending may appear rushed and unsatisfactory, but not every anime adaptation or production team can meet the demand for a consistent series composition. In short, Jaku Chara Tomozaki kun might have been the best adaptation, with Project No. 9 providing consistent quality, and the overall watching experience has been rather satisfying, particularly the scenes in which Tomozaki appears seated in between Hinami's thigh gap, which are absolutely fantastic.

When thinking about what anime I am more interest in for this season, seriously, most of it seems to be quite typical. However, Under Ninja has caught my attention. It may be due to the uniqueness of the plot among many anime this season, many of which have a typical plot. Surely, Under Ninja wasn’t comparable to big names like JJK, Spy x Family, The Eminence in Shadow or Sousou no Frieren but Under Ninja has some unique storytelling. That’s the reason why, in my opinion, Under Ninja is a hidden gem of this season.

Particularly, credit must be given to the storyboard, which is brilliantly ... done. The plot may be interesting enough; however, the arrangement of storyboards has finely enlarged the potential the plot initially had. For instance, the introduction of the Russian guy at the beginning and him being the central event surrounded by hidden Japanese assassinators – Ninja that were gradually revealed. Until episode 4, the title of the show was recalled and that was where the real story of the show began. With the closing of the consecutive murders conducted by the Russian, we have finally got a clear image of what the anime is exactly about and of who Under Ninja is.

Besides, the character design has been a personal favourite. Each character apparently carries a different personality, and most of them are weirdos. Not gonna lie, these weirdos did come along and create stunning chemistry and effects for the show. The noticeable characters somehow slightly remind me of Prison School which will break your common sense, especially considering that real-life Japan is the stage of this comical event.

The progression of the plot was always intriguing, and the momentum was kept even until the last episode. Moving on to the plot per se, it displayed a ninja community that is hiding among the normal citizens, but at the same time, it later turned into bureaucracy division and conflict within the community which enlightened the gusto of the show as it began to show more battles. Honestly, it was quite disheartening to see how Kumogakure Kurou ended up in the final episode as bro has been acting so chill and dope throughout the show. This merely proved that Kurou was a Genin after all and he has no ability to confront such conflicts initiated by the finest ninjas above him.

Last but not least, hopefully there will be a season 2 in the near future to see the Kumogakures who showed up surprisingly, take revenge for Kurou. Under Ninja is an interesting anime that you can give a try if you are tired of typical harem or shonen fights. Its peculiar story settings are what make it stand out among many names.

The reason that I came to watch Blue Orchestra was because of its theme, which is about orchestral and classical music. Ever since I had the chance to finish watching Your Lie in April, classical music has been a type of music that I have always been aware of. Besides that, coming of age is another element that’s a good accompaniment to the music genre of anime, making it more interesting by depicting the story of youths dealing with their struggles and chasing their dreams. In my perspective, the anime does have some flaws in terms of animation, but the story telling was somehow beyond ... average, and let’s talk about it later.

The story begins by introducing the protagonist, Aono, who has an in-depth background and has suffered from family issues. Aono, who used to be a pro violinist when he was a child, has not played the violin for a long time due to his broken family. Not just Aono; the other characters from various backgrounds are also facing their own dilemmas. With that, the anime needs to be able to depict the emotion of each scene, and Blue Orchestra has done it quite well, in my opinion. The stability and consistency of delivering what is supposed to be received by the watcher are just fine and it keeps improving throughout the series. From a personal watching experience, the show does have an adequate capacity for each scene, and most of them are well arranged so that you will not feel as if the show has any missing parts.

Other than that, Blue Orchestra also has its own decent moment that somehow gives me goosebumps. For example, Aono ultimately picked up playing “Canon” with violin at the riverside in episode 2, or during the audition that surprised everyone in episode 12. In all these scenes, the music plays a crucial role in enhancing the watching experience. As the show often displays the characters practicing their performances' pieces, the music has resonated frequently enough to make you remember it. For instance, the “New World Symphony” by Dvorak. Likewise, the OST was relaxing that it fits well with the tone and mood of each scene.

It can’t be denied that the animation has some flaws; the character’s expression was off-model, but it’s slowly getting better, especially after the hiatus. The improvement has further enhanced the overall presentation of the plot. If you have noticed that there are some imaginary scenes being portrayed while a song has been played as if the characters are indulging in the music score. Besides, the background setting is rather attractive, which shows a lot of what a daily neighbourhood and street look like for a high school student in Japan to come across. Many of them are real-life locations in some parts of Japan, and it's just amazing to see a real location appear in anime that hopefully someday you could pay a visit. Familiar place in anime, Umimaku High School, but it’s called Chiba Prefectural Makuhari Sohgoh High School in real life.

Putting the 3D animation aside, Blue Orchestra has been an awesome adaptation. Obstacles, collisions, growth within individuals, and friendship are what make this show good. It could be merely a mid-adaptation, but at the same time, it wasn’t bad at all.

Here we are, the ending of Kanokari (KNKR) SEASON 3!!!Would you believe it back in the day that an anime like KNKR that has a highly controversial or somehow most hated MC will get a season 3? First and foremost, I need to clarify myself as an enjoyer but not a hater of the show. Based on the ratings on MAL and Anilist, it is obvious that this show is like a low- to mid-tier anime, and likely most of the people ain’t taking this “shite”, as some may call it. Therefore, this review will have a different perspective and remark from a different viewpoint.

Before ... going into the story, the animation, in my opinion, has been quite stable throughout the series so far by just focusing on the characters. Admittedly, the studio has projected the best part of waifus to the audience. In this case, KNKR has some top-tier, welcoming waifu. Besides the effort by the studio, credit must be given to the almighty creator, Miyajima Reiji. The followers of the KNKR will likely notice that Miyajima put much of his effort into designing Mizuhara by making sure she always shows up with different gorgeous outfits. After all, he posted a tweet saying that the character is her girlfriend, which has proven that Mizuhara is the main girl on the stage despite the other girls that initially might seem to be competitors. It’s pretty clear in this state that Mami doesn’t even deserve screentime, aside from appearing on the opening song repeatedly in season 3. However, that’s not a big deal because Mizuhara is meant to be the one who is shining.

Now, let's move on to the protagonist, a man named Kazuya, who led the show. As I remember, when the KNKR anime first came out, there were many criticisms of Kazuya’s personality and behaviour, aside from the idea of renting a girlfriend. Most of them are not exactly wrong because Kazuya did look edgy, awkward, lousy, and all other words that could better describe his bottled acts. Though there is a surprising character development for Kazuya, especially in season 3, he leaves no stone unturned in producing the movie for the sake of Mizuhara and her grandma. I enjoyed watching how he has gone through the ups and downs as a film producer.

Personally, Kazuya is a quite realistic character with countless flaws. You can criticise or hate him, but at the same time, no one is perfect in real life. If people are looking for a protagonist who is a Chad, this is merely not one of them. The development of Kazuya in season 3 is visible and deserves a compliment. With his hard work, his bond with Mizuhara has become closer, and it is good to see how Mizuhara reacts to his unwavering willingness to help her out, where she ultimately breaks into tears and expresses herself in front of him. With that, I guess Kazuya has achieved something significant in his life by taking action to change the circumstances of his life and the girl he likes.

Overall, it was a fun time watching season 3, and the manga is hitting 300 chapters. That means we are likely to see more screentime in the future? One of my friends told me to mark his words that the story will not end even be at 500. Until then, I will look forward to any possibility of getting a sequel until we reach the end of this unbearably awkward, embarrassing yet entertaining drama. After all, it’s a rom-com.

PS: Mizuhara really is the best waifu.

This is the first time that I am so concerned about the rating of an anime, as the first episode already attracted my interest deep inside with its amusing introduction of the two main characters, Yamada Anna and Ichikawa Kyoutarou, encountering each other. The impact of the show has urged me to write my first anime review. I shall ask for an excuse for the first review if it happens to be dull and irrelevant. The review will be divided into four components: story, animation/visual, music, and characters, which will be rated respectively.

Story/ Settings:
Personally, the story deserves a high rating as the main characters have ... massive development throughout the show. Each episode has shown us the interaction between Ichikawa and Yamada. With various events happening, their relationship has gotten closer and closer, and the clear emotional development of the boy and girl was the key element that enhanced the show and made it fun to watch. In my opinion, episode 1 was a brilliant starting point for the relationship between the two. The two of them were meant to have a special relationship down the road ever since Ichikawa chose to throw out his bicycle.

After that, the story continues to build up and develop until it reaches the point where Ichikawa realises his feelings deep in his heart towards Yamada in episode 6: ‘I melted it’. However, that was not the ending point; Ichikawa and Yamada started to get involved in different events that took place outside of the school, and we were able to see something new from them, especially for the edgy Ichikawa, who always comes out with unexpected thoughts and actions that boost the progress while keeping the excitement of the show.

Undoubtedly, the feeling that Yamada has towards Ichikawa is love. As it can be seen, the show progressed. Though it was lovely seeing Yamada make an attempt to hang out with Ichikawa, the show has focused more on Ichikawa’s emotions. With this being focused on, the emotional development of Ichikawa in every episode can be referred to by the title of the anime, The Dangers in My Heart.

As shown in the beginning, Ichikawa was a teen full of bloody thoughts, to the point that he actually wanted to kill Yamada. Although it seemed unrealistic and unnecessary, that was possibly just him suffering from chunibyo. In my opinion, the homicidal tendencies were the ‘danger’ at first, but later he knew that Yamada could be the danger in his heart. Even Ichikawa started to question himself about whether he had some sort of mental disease. Eventually, he is instinctively unable to deny Yamada but to accept the real danger that he has a crush on her. Therefore, the story kept moving at a very suitable pace, making the watching experience beyond satisfying every time.

Animation/ Visual:
The visuals were definitely more than good, and the quality had been kept constant from episodes 1 to 12. By this means, credit must be given to the staff behind the show for producing such amazing work on screen, regardless of its motion. To be specific, I think the staff has put much effort into the face expression of the characters in each scene. As the characters have all sorts of changes in their feelings, even a slight alteration of the emotion would require another drawing. For a rom-com like this that is earning so much reputation, the animation was another element that benefits the watching experience. This could be the best animation so far produced by Shin-Ei Animation compared to the others, such as A Couple of Cuckoos and Mashiro no Oto, that I have watched.

Other than the appearance of the characters, the background of each scene is something that I always pay attention to when watching anime. In this case, the background has been great in forming an atmosphere that enhances certain important scenes of the show. For instance, in the ending scene of Episode 6, when sun shone through the windows of the school library. During the scene, the face expressions of Ichikawa and Yamada were put into focus with the sun shining on their faces, making probably the most epic scene of the show, as if it were a chemical reaction produced by the staff of the studios by fully utilising the abiotic and biotic aspects.

Music:
Music was also one part that attracted me to invest in this show, particularly the soundtrack that was played at the ending scene of Episode 1 when Ichikawa let go of his bicycle, driving down on its own. Frankly, the scene gave me goosebumps while watching, but at the same time, it reminded me of the soundtrack from A Silence Voice/Koe no Katachi, as both have some resemblance in terms of melody. At the end, I turned out to be right; the musician behind these two epic shows is Ushio Kensuke, who produced the soundtracks. “The Shine” and “The Dangers in My Heart” really hit.

Besides that, the op and ed songs, of course, are bringing fame to the anime. The songs are being sung by Yorushika and Kohana Lam. The opening song by experienced Yorushika has been popular and is gaining likes, as the melody of the song is relaxing and, at the same time, the lyrics perfectly suit the genre of the show. Moreover, this would be the first time for Kohana Lam to sing an anime song. Despite the first song for the anime, Kohana Lam had nailed it with her sweet-sounding voice. Thus, the music is exceptional in creating all the beautiful scenes.

Character:
The protagonists are surely interesting enough to earn this anime an increasing rating. Putting the pro-model and beauty of the class—Yamada—aside, Ichikawa could be controversial. Some people have made comments about his edgy and awkward personality. But as far as I'm concerned, the personality was totally fine, and I found it acceptable. A strained Ichikawa and an outgoing Yamada will lead to a juxtaposition. Only with this kind of difference between individuals can we see the sparkling and colliding reaction when the two meet each other. In addition, I must also give credit to the voice actors, as their voices have made both Ichikawa and Yamada lively characters.

On the other hand, the side characters were hilarious and supported the show regularly. As gentleman, we must not unseen the gentlemen in the class, the members of the gang such as Adachi, Kanzaki, and Oota. Long story short, they are really men of culture, and I do not dislike that. The girl group was also lovely, and it was enjoyable listening to their conversation. Don’t get me wrong, I am not into Hara-san.

Overall, ‘The Dangers in My Heart” deserves an 8.5 and a biased rating of 9. In the beginning of the season, the anime was underrated, and the rating was like 7.02 on MAL, which made me quite disappointed at first. However, the performance of the anime had outshone in the community week by week. All thanks to the staff working in the studio for putting so much effort into this anime. It’s a happy and satisfying result for all of us.

It was in the winter of 2021 that one of the best rom-com appeared on the screen. Horimiya is not just about the romance and comedy; the slice-of-life element has been supporting the show and bringing it to a different level that is amusing to watch. As a coming-of-age genre lover, Horimiya definitely caught my eye, and I know it’s a wholesome anime with its uniqueness and high quality of colourful animation and depiction that was projected to the audience. Despite the fact that the favour for the coming-of-age genre could be personal and subjective, the best part of it is that it can give ... simple pleasure.

As we know, what we’ve seen this time are pieces of side stories in the original, as the previous one has already animated the original ending in manga. There is no doubt that I thought it was the end, and now we have more time watching Hori-san and Miyamura spend precious time with lovely people around them. Frankly, the feeling of watching the first episode was quite strange and surreal, as it’s hard to believe that I am still watching Horimiya with new animated stories. I took some time to immerse myself in the show until episode 5, and this episode is probably my favourite episode out of all. The episode begins with introducing the Iura siblings, whose interaction has lightened up my mood, and somehow I started to have an authentic enjoyment. Likewise, what else could be more enjoyable than watching the characters have all kinds of jokes? Friendship and family bonding have always been the value of the show other than romance.

The presence of each character is vital, as their effects on the show can’t be left out. To put it in simple words, Horimiya merely has an appealing character design. This may be irrelevant, but I do think designing the characters with different hair colours is a very good choice. The variety of appearances can better portray a character as noticeable and likeable with catalytic voice acting that further enhance the impression on them. Also, there is some moment with something like a colour background when the character has felt something, while that is quite unique and aesthetic. It is interesting to see how the staff could come up with these ideas and ways for depiction. In short, there is nothing to complain about about the overall anime adaptation because it is merely outstanding.

Overall, it was a well-spent time watching the show. This could be the end, but we already got an extra bonus for having Horimiya: piece. Is it a masterpiece for you? Whether it is or not, it surely has made a standout in showing what a youthful school-themed anime could look like with the effort and love put into production.

PS: The last episode kinda hit different with the OST, seriously don't want it to end.

PA Works has been producing wholesome anime last year, like Paripi Koumei and Akiba Maid War, both of which gave an outstanding strike to anime watchers. Due to the brilliant production, Skip and Loafer have been placed on the watching list. However, I was doubting PA Work's decision to make an anime depicting the slice of life of a bunch of high school students. Later, I found out that the anime is purely enjoyable, with all kinds of conflict among youth.

The first impression of Skip and Loafer was somehow like love at first sight; the feeling of liking the show started once the opening song ... began to play, and it was definitely a banger, as if the song were leading into the show with its heartwarming melody. It was an OP that would make you hardly want to skip. The story is about Mitsumi leaving her hometown to pursue her studies in high school, based in Tokyo. If you were to travel or transmit to an absolutely new environment for work or study, Mitsumi’s scenario would surely be relatable. Sometimes, feelings of insecurity about facing a new place and people are unavoidable. As with Mitsumi, she was afraid that she could not make friends with her classmates after her stunning actions while attending the school entrance ceremony.

In my opinion, Mitsumi is a character with a rare personality that you will not often see in other anime. Her straightforwardness and uprightness have helped her overcome different obstacles in school. In this case, her personality is what makes her appealing. The whole anime was fun and interesting with the classmates from various backgrounds who surrounded Mitsumi, who acted as the core of the story.

Since this is also a slice-of-life genre, keeping the interest of the audience is the first thing to prioritise. Skip and Loafer weren’t the best of any genre. Yet, while having other anime that mostly consist of supernatural elements and require suspension of disbelief, Skip and Loafer is able to allow the viewer to just chill and enjoy the plot as it does not contain so many ups and downs emotionally. The realistic and mild content is the attractive point of Skip and Loafer that I enjoy the most.

Although the simplicity of the show might seem dull and some may quit watching it halfway, the animation, music, sound, and voice acting have enhanced the show so that it can stand out of all anime in this season. Like it or not, it really depends on personal preference. Once you are into the show, you will miss it badly once it ends. Skip and Loafer somehow carried a healing and motivational effect that whenever an episode has finished, it will give an impact of feeling settled.

Iwakura Mitsumi is a little country girl with a big heart and dreams. Her charisma as a character has encouraged friends and anime watchers on the screen. Undoubtedly, Skip and Loafer is merely a heartwarming anime, and I’m glad that I have watched it. It was totally worth the precious time and moment. This is most likely going to be the only season for the whole story. But everything about this anime has been amusing, which I will always treasure and remember. All thanks to the staff, voice actors, and the creator of the story, Takamatsu Misaki.