+ Both the artstyle and backgrounds are pretty unique. When combined with the colours used, the final result is a great fit for the atmosphere and setting of this series.
+ The frequent fights are thoroughly animated and a joy to observe.
+ The premise is incredibly creative, while the setting itself is pretty rare for anime.
+ The cast is notably large and handled really well. All of the relevant characters get a satisfying characterisation and many of them undergo development that feels justified and organic. Given the length of the series and the size of the cast, it is executed very exemplarily.
+ Dali Delico - the
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Dec 8, 2023
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
(Anime)
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Not Recommended Funny  Preliminary
(9/24 eps)
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+ Good production values.
+ Notably good acting performance by Aoi Yuuki. - After 9 episodes there are like two characters, besides the protagonist, who received the bare minimum of characterisation. That's certainly a bold approach for a story seemingly intending to touch upon some court political shenanigans. - Most of detective work goes like this: person presents the problem to Maomao and Maomao instantly presents the solution based on vague descriptions or minimal amount of evidence. The longest investigation conducted by Maomao was used as an amateur way of showing that somebody is better medicine expert than Maomao. She even commits a mistake in her deduction. Obviously, ... 
Oct 23, 2023
Sayonara Eri
(Manga)
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Not Recommended Funny
+ The art is acceptable.
+ The paneling is praiseworthy here and there. ± The character designs aren't memorable. - The characters can hardly be called that. They are just hollow shells posing as characters. - The whole manga is basically a volley of plot twists that serve no purpose besides shocking the reader. Engagement of this approach wears off after the first plot twist. Writing a surprising plot twist is banal. Writing a surprising plot twist that is boldly foreshadowed, purposeful and not outlandish is not. - It gives an impression of the author ineptly trying to mimic western mind-boggling movies like Inception. - The dialogues are bland. The interactions ... |
