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If the memories you made while living faded after death, would you rather have not lived at all? Or would you cherish those memories to the very end?
Plastic Memories is a show that, while looking mediocre and somewhat generic on the surface, is willing to tackle some pretty heavy themes.

WARNING: This review will contain minor spoilers. Please keep in mind that it is difficult to write a wholesome review without revealing some of what happens.

Story- 9
The story can be considered as something that you're going to end up seeing a lot. Set in the future, Plastic Memories follows the protagonist, Tsukasa Mizugaki, who, ... due to circumstances, was not given the chance to enter college. As a result, he ends up getting a job retrieving Giftia. Giftia being a special type of Android loaded with a synthetic soul that display almost all the traits a living human does. You've almost definitely heard something resembling this plot before, although this show does it better, due to one plot point. The Giftia have an extremely limited lifespan of roughly 9 years and 4 months. And after that lifespan reaches 0 hours, the Giftia loses all personality and memories.
Here is where the the protagonist and his job step in. The job of Terminal Service, where Tsukasa is employed, is to retrieve those Giftia before their expiration date, as well as terminating the program and memories planted into that Giftia. This is where those heavy themes come into play. "Our job... Is tearing memories apart."

Art- 10
The way you judge the art all comes down to opinion. Plastic Memories has a definite style to the art as well as the general feel of the show. The way they went about animating captures the sci-fi aspect almost perfectly. Character movements are smooth and fluid, and the backgrounds are absolutely amazing. At some points, when characters are talking, the shading/background color will change to some other, vibrant color.
While it comes down to opinion, the art of this show is one of my favorites, and most likely will be for a long while.

Characters- 9
While only listed as a sci-fi show, Plastic Memories is also a slice of life, with a good dose of romance as well. Tsukasa is paired up with Isla, a Giftia nearing the end of her life span.
While Tsukasa has his own problems, and Isla attempts to come to terms with her gradual loss of functionality, they go about their job, retrieving Giftia- after understanding the feelings of the owner.

This is where the show really shines. The side characters, or the owners of the Giftia marked for retrieval. Giftia display almost, if not all, the emotions a human does. Love, fear, hate, regret. After living with an Android like that for nine years, how attached would you be? Would you love that Android? Would you hate to let it go? Would you hate it for imitating a human? Would you regret making memories with it, only to have them torn apart?
These are the heavy themes I was talking about. Almost all of the side characters are wonderfully developed, whether they are someone who refuses to let their Giftia be retrieved, or someone who hates their Giftia, calling her a liar.

And let's not forget the romance aspect of the show.
Tsukasa, as the official partner of Isla, the Giftia, is also her recognized owner.
Very quickly these two come to fall in love with each other. But in comes another one of these heavy themes.
If you had a month left to live, would you accept the feeling of the person you loved glad to make as many memories as possible?
Or would you not want to hurt them in only a month's time?
Like I said, this is a slice of life show. While being a cute and fluffy romance, extremely heavy themes are present.

Sound- 8
The soundtrack is able to capture the happy yet sad atmosphere of the show.
I really can't say much about the OP and ED, except that they fit the tone of the show. (Except I love the way they animated the ending.)
One thing I noticed only after rewatching the show, is that the end of the opening, Isla seems to change her reaction as the show and the relationship between her and Tsukasa progresses.

Enjoyment- 10
I love this show. It's also the only anime that almost made me cry. And I've watched Angel Beats, Clannad, and other shows that people claim made them bawl.
The ending is just so damn sad.

Overall- 9
Keep in mind this review is completely opinion-based, and if you disagree with me scoring it a 9, that's completely fine with me. Maybe I'm looking at the show too deeply, or I'm just a sucker for romances that develop like this, but I can honestly say that this is probably one of my favorite anime of all time. That might seem like a bold opinion, but hey, that's what it is. An opinion.
Anyways, I'd recommend this show to anyone who's looking for a decent romance, as this is one of the better ones that I personally have seen recently, and I'd recommend it to just about anyone who's looking for a good show.
Have a good day, MAL~

Here's one of the most highly anticipated runs of the season, Owari no Seraph.
But, does it live up to the hype? ... Not really. Anyway, let's start.
Story- 6
... It's not great, seeing as it can be summed up in one sentence:
It's Attack in Titan with vampires.
At the same time a mysterious virus named called the Apocalypse Virus spread, the vampires emerged from the shadows.
As a result, 90% of humanity was slaughtered, either by the vampires or the virus.
And most of the remaining 10% was enslaved by the vampires.
Again, it's simply Attack on Titan with vampires.
The story, compared to the manga, is extremely slow-paced, so much ... that by the end of the series, I was nearly ripping my hair out.
Art- 6
The art is painful to watch.
It's not bad, it's just inconsistent. Extremely so.
Of course, we'll get the occasional mind-numbing action scene that made us love AoT, but otherwise it's kinda pathetic.
The characters movements are often stiff, and at times the shadings look just odd.
Sound- 9
It's Hiroyuki Sawano. What did you expect?
I could gush on and on but I won't.
Characters- 6
The characters are bland.
Yuu simply wants to kill the vampires.
The other two have differing reasons for fighting.
And the other two don't really have an explained reason for fighting.
Enjoyment- 5
It was ok.
Definitely not the worst, but far from the best.
Mediocre, I guess.
Overall- 6
It's not as good as the manga.
While the manga was far quicker paced and didn't waste time getting into the darker side of the existing world, the anime adaptation drags it's feet.
I fell like the butchered a good manga.

Goddammit.
As an admitted fanboy of the first Aldnoah.Zero season, I was greatly looking forward to this, the second season.
But, I'm left with simply a feeling of disappointment.
Warning- There may be spoilers.
Story- 3

Disappointing. That's really all I can say. Even as a fanboy of S1, I'll admit that the story was at most, poor. From the cliffhanger of the first season, I'm not sure what I was expecting, exsctly. Inaho might be missing a few brain cells, or there may be a new main character introduced instead. Even that I would've been fine with.
Instead, Inaho is given a new, shiny, Deus ex Machina eye that can ... pull off spatial calculations in seconds.
Ok, I can work with that.
Oh, the eye apparently has a will of its own.
...
I f*cking hate you.
The main focus of this season, to me, was mostly slaine. But, I'll get into that in the character sections.
Art- 8
The art follows the style of the last season.
Explosive action scenes with close to flawless use of CG (In my opinion),
And all around pretty good art.
Sound- 9
It's Hiroyuki Sawano.
From the seeping vocals to the flawless OST arrangements, the sound is amazing.
And that's all I'll say.
Characters- 2
This is where I really, really wanted to see some improvement.
The characters weren't that great (understatement) from S1, so I was hoping that Inaho ' s presumed death might force them to mature in some ways (and we all know how well that went) in addition, the one non-onedimensional character also fell flat.
Slaine kidnapped Seylum, and what happens?
He puts her in a healing tank of some sort and looks at her.
Besides a few moments, he really doesn't have as much development as he did.
Enjoyment- 5
I'll admit, I enjoyed it for the numbing action scenes, but.. that's about it.
Overall- 4
Meh.
So much potential gone to waste from the first season.
It really saddens me.

So, what is revenge classroom about?
Well, that's simple. It's about revenge.
Story- 10
I haven't really seen many manga or anime that do this.
They take someone who's been bullied, and in this case, the protagonist, Ayana, is consistently raped and stolen from, among other things.
And then, she's almost killed when pushed in front of a car.
And what does she decide to do?
Ruin the lives of everyone in her classroom. Gather information, and put plans into motion. Simple, yet the sheer anticipation kept me hooked in the story.
It's strangely invigorating, watching Ayana plan and execute her revenge.
Art- 9
The art fits the story and genres of the story extremely ... well. Ayana just has that sort of "Hey, I might be insane!" Kind of atmosphere. But, when the characters need to, they look cute. The artist also isn't afraid to show blood or death scenes.
So, again, the art fits the tone if the story extremely well.
Characters- 10
The characters are one of the reasons that I can't put this damn manga down, even with only 10 chapters currently out.
So, there's the main character, Ayana, who I've already explained.
Then there's her two sidekicks.
Ai, who is almost as demented as Ayana.
And the other one, who's simply trying to support his family.
The targets of Ayana's revenge are also well-done.
There's hardly a single one that's one-dimensional.
From a girl oppressed by her parents to a pair of suggestedly homosexual Highschool prostitutes, they're all captivating.
Enjoyment- 10
This was a diamond in the rough moment for me.
If it wasn't obvious from the way I went on about it, I really, really, enjoy this manga.
Overall- 10
It's an amazing manga with so much to offer.
If you're looking for a good psychological story, give this a try. I can guarantee that you won't regret it.

Velvet kiss.
I hate my friends. I lost a bet and they made me read this as my part of the deal.
Then, let's get on with the review.
Story- 7
So, the main character gets blackmailed into a massive debt, which he has no chance of ever paying back. So, what happens to him?
He's roped into "befriending" a girl. Except, this girl has a few quirks.
Art- 8
The art fits the genre of seinen.
It's... graphic, but lucky me, the *Ahem* guy parts are censored.
And that's all I'm going to say about the art.
... Characters- 7
Some of the characters are just... odd.
So, as stated above, the MC got a huuuuge debt shoved on him. He's a hardworking man, and he's forced to befriend a rich girl. Compared to other H-Manga, he's at least relevant to the plot.
Kano- this is one of the oddest characters I've ever seen.
She's a sheltered rich man's daughter... or not.
She can be summed up in one sentence.
"Do whatever feels good."
So, what does that mean?
Yep. Sex. Lots of sex.
Enjoyment- 4
I'll be the first to admit that I'm prejudiced against hentai manga.
But, looking at it professionally, it is indeed a good manga.
Overall- 7
As much as I hate to admit it, it's a decent manga.
The incessant amount of sex scenes is actually relevant to the plot, and I will admit that this manga wouldn't have been quite as good without them.
Again, I'm prejudiced against hentai and ecchi, but this wasn't a bad manga by any means.

Owari no Seraph, or Seraph of the End.
Honestly, I was brought here by Mokushiroku Alice, seeing that the plot authors are the same.
Story- 8
The story is where most people lose interest. Honestly, that's to be expected.
The Apocalypse Virus appeared, wiping out almost all human adults. As if that wasn't enough, Vampires came from the shadows, enslaving the remaining humans.
Meet Yuu, a boy who dreams of killing every vampire.
The series gets into the main story pretty quickly. Very quickly, his mindless bloodlust
turns to a need for revenge. Honestly, it's a lot like Attack on Titan, but at the same time, very different.
Art- 9
The art ... is amazing. The characters movements are clear, every panel is clean and tidy, and the action sequences are jaw-dropping. It also boasts some pretty damn good backgrounds.
Characters- 8
The characters all have their own reasons for fighting.
Yuu, who is one of the most powerful characters, which is hinted to be the results of human experimentation, wants revenge.
One of the others simply wants money.
Others want to save the world.
The characters are pretty decent, at least enough to keep the majority of readers engaged throughout the story.
Enjoyment- 9
I really, really enjoyed this. The only thing that it's really missing, to me, is a bit of originality. It fit 2 generic tropes into one series:
Virus that almost kills everyone
Supernatural species that enslaved everyone.
But, it's a good read all the same.
Overall 8.5
Yes, an 8.5.
If you read and enjoyed Attack on Titan, read this.
If you're looking for something to kill time or to just read for the heck of it, give this a try.

Mokushiroku Alice, or Apocalypse Alice.
Reading this was one enjoyable, dark ride.
Story- 9
The Labyrinth Disease. A mysterious disease that only infects girls. Yes, really, it's one of those diseases. Except this one spins it into a far better story. Rather than the girl straight - out turning into a monster, she creates a Labyrinth, hence the name "Labyrinth Disease".
After 6 hours, the Labyrinth will turn into an Eternal Labyrinth, which cannot be destroyed.
But, to destroy the Labyrinth, the girl has to be killed before then.
"Kill the girl, Save the world" is quite often the slogan of this series.
Art- 8
This is a light novel, which aren't ... typically that heavy on the graphics. But, the drawings included are good. They match up well with the dark, psychological aspects of the series.
Characters- 7
This is where most people have a bone to pick with this series.
The characters are far from the typical fantasy tropes.
The main character has an overwhelmingly bad personality, believing only in money and himself at first.
There's 2-4 side characters depending how you look at it. For me, it's 2
The first is stuck up, outspoken, and tries to command everyone.
The characters were, to say the least, intriguing.
The other has a trusting personality to the point where he relies solely on teamwork.
Enjoyment-10
I f*cking love this series.
But, right off the bat, let me be clear. This is not for everyone. It is an extremely dark, psychological fantasy.
Overall-9
This is a pretty good series that clearly separates itself from all the other "only girls" cliches out there. If you're looking for something dark, read this.

Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari.
Where do I start... oh right.
Story- 8
Some people consider this as a somewhat typical storyline.
The "hero" is taken from his world to another to fight against "Waves" of monsters that spawn once an hourglass in the center of the town turns to 0.
It's a manga with heavy RPG elements and a pretty good plot.
Art- 10
The art is amazing.
Characters are well drawn, with beautiful backgrounds.
The action is clean, and I love the way the armor and weapons of the different heroes are depicted.
... Characters- 10
The main character is far from the typical selfless hero.
He's cynical with a negative outlook on the world around him.
Raphtalia, the "slave" he purchased has trauma from being a survivor of the Waves.
The main "antagonists" are indeed the monsters in the Wave, but there's another side for the antagonists, which you'll quickly find out.
Overall- 9
This is an amazing manga. It's an RPG fantasy with amazing art, great characters, and a pretty good story even if it's somewhat cliché.
It's a must-read for everyone.

This is another one of those trending manga that becomes incredibly popular.
Is Nisekoi worthy of its insane popularity?
In my opinion, no.
Story- 5
It's typical and/or generic. The main character, Raku, made a promise with his childhood sweetheart to, presumably, get married.
She gave him a locket while she took the key that will open said locket. It's simple and somewhat boring. What i hate about this manga is that it's listed as a romance, but it's a harem. The "romance" never goes anywhere, and when it SEEMED like it might have gotten an ending, it crashed and burned.
Art-9
This is the one aspect of the manga that is ... outstanding. The characters are pretty well-designed, with the main character having something of a typical shounen-like design. The effects are amazing, and the girls are well designed.
Characters- 4
Probably the weakest aspect of this show.
The girls are made to look pretty. Besides the "fake girlfriend", and one other, i feel like the other girls, albeit the fact that they "look good", are just... there. They're usually used for filler arcs, and hardly contribute to the main story- Raku finding his long-lost sweetheart.
Enjoyment- 5
I'll admit, I enjoyed this show, and I can see why others enjoyed it so much.
Overall- 6
One word: overrated. But, it's still worth a read.
6 is considered a "fair" score, so I think it's a fitting overall score.

Sayonara Piano Sonata, or Goodbye Piano Sonata, is in my opinion, one of the most underrated Light Novels that I've ever read. Of course, that's my opinion. If you disagree with it, just... go away. Please.
ANYWAY...
Story -8
It starts off with one of the main characters, Naomi, wandering through a junkyard. There, he meets a girl playing on a piano, who just happens to be a famed piano player who had escaped from her stifling life at home. Naomi helps her with something, and she asks him to forget about her, then just walks away.
The gist of the story is him forming a band with ... the girl, and a few of his schoolmates, including his childhood friend. The story, while heavily driven by music, also has some great drama. I'll leave it at that and go into it a bit more during the character segment.
Art - It's Light Novel art, which is typically pretty good. The artist did a great job of portraying the characters as well as the instruments they play.
Characters -9
Like I said, the story has some great drama, especially with the developing romance between the protagonist, Naomi, and the girl he met in the junkyard, Mafuyu Ebisawa. There are some very, VERY slight harem aspects, although it's nothing major, and it's only implemented later in the story. The gradual romance between Mafuyu and Naomi was definitely one of my favorite aspects about this read. There's a few side characters, but none of which i want to go into right now.
Enjoyment -10
Yeah, if i haven't made it clear, i love this series. It kind of makes me sad that some of the better Light Novels are incredibly underrated.

Overall -8
There are some minor flaws to the series, but nothing major. At least, noting that should stop you from picking this LN series up. If you think you might like it, give it a try! Unless you're incredibly picky, it won't disappoint.