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Review of Black Lagoon

As an action anime, *Black Lagoon* falls short in several areas. The action scenes lack dynamism and fluidity, which is a major issue for a series that’s supposed to excel in this genre. The animation, while decent for a 2006 release, often shows its limitations with stiff movements and a lack of detail in some sequences.

The humor, intended to lighten the tone, feels forced and poorly integrated, making it more frustrating than enjoyable. It undermines the overall atmosphere and makes certain scenes awkward to watch.

Despite a promising setting and a few interesting moments, the series lacks consistency. Black Lagoon isn’t a disaster, ... but it doesn’t stand out in terms of action or storytelling. It’s a fairly average anime that doesn’t quite live up to expectations.

This anime, which supposedly blends mythology with comedy, completely failed to make me laugh. Instead of bursting into laughter, I found myself battling boredom throughout the episodes. It leaves me wondering how it managed to achieve such a high rating and glowing reviews on MyAnimeList.com. Honestly, I can't see how this could be considered an exceptional work, let alone a "hidden gem," despite the term often appearing in its descriptions.

Hoozuki no Reitetsu is a comedic anime set in a unique backdrop: Hell, as depicted in Japanese mythology. The story follows Hoozuki, the stoic and sardonic right-hand man of King Enma, who is tasked with overseeing ... the smooth operation of Hell’s many departments.

Despite the grim setting, the anime takes a humorous approach to Hoozuki’s daily life. From resolving conflicts between demons to managing tormented souls and interacting with mythological figures, Hoozuki remains unflappable, even in the most chaotic situations.

The series blends elements of Japanese culture with dark humor, often drawing on historical, folkloric, and even modern references. While it’s praised for its originality and distinctive art style, its unique humor can be polarizing, depending on the viewer’s tastes.

I came across numerous clips and edits of this anime on social media, and I have to admit, the way these scenes were presented was incredibly intriguing and sparked my curiosity. However, when I decided to give the anime a try, my initial excitement quickly faded. After watching the first two episodes, I found them to be painfully dull and lacking in energy, to the point where I felt continuing would just be a waste of time. What disappointed me the most was the humor—something that could have been a highlight—falling completely flat, with jokes that failed to elicit even a chuckle. On top of ... that, the pacing of the story felt awkward and inconsistent, making it unpleasant to watch and difficult to stay engaged with over time.

I was told this anime was exceptional, mainly because it shares the same author as Hunter x Hunter. It’s true that the story is complex and promising on paper. However, the anime is a huge disappointment.

The animation quality is seriously lacking: the movements are stiff, the animation techniques are poor, and the direction fails to be engaging. Worse still, the pacing of the anime is poorly handled, making it hard to enjoy.

These combined flaws completely ruin the potential of the work, making it an adaptation that’s almost impossible to recommend. A real disappointment for something that could have been a hidden gem.

I was in the mood to watch a comedy anime, something light and funny to lift my spirits. So, I started searching everywhere on this site, exploring different sections to find a hidden gem. Then, all of a sudden, I came across an intriguing poster: the main character was a skeleton! The visual immediately caught my attention, so I decided to check out the anime’s rating and reviews. To my surprise, it had a great rating, and all the reviews from other viewers were overwhelmingly positive. Everyone seemed to love this anime and found it hilarious. I thought I might have found the perfect one!

So, ... I started the first few episodes with a lot of excitement, expecting to have a good laugh. But unfortunately, disappointment quickly set in. Why was I disappointed? Well, I’ve watched plenty of comedy anime, and this one just didn’t make me laugh, even after two episodes. The pacing, the jokes, the humor in general didn’t work for me. I expected so much more, and that’s exactly why the disappointment feels even greater.

I originally started watching this anime because there was so much hype around it at the time, especially on YouTube, where everyone seemed to be talking about it. The first episode genuinely impressed me, largely thanks to an amazing action scene that set a high bar and pulled me in right away. That excitement carried me through the first few episodes, but my enthusiasm soon began to fade. Unfortunately, the following action scenes never quite reached the same level as the opening, and I started noticing that the animation style felt more and more awkward, almost distracting at times. But what really pushed me away ... was the main character. It’s hard to connect with them; they come across as genuinely unpleasant and frustrating in so many ways, which made my experience with the show even less enjoyable overall. I really wanted to like it, but these issues made it hard to stay engaged.

I thought this would be an amazing romantic comedy, and the beginning definitely delivered. Each episode had me laughing, with a great balance of humor and sweet moments between the characters. The premise was refreshing, and the animation style, while simple, suited the story well.

However, as the episodes went on, I started to notice some flaws. The pacing began to feel uneven, with certain scenes stretched out while others were rushed. By episode five, things took a turn for the worse with unexpected schedule changes that impacted the flow of the story. These changes weren’t well-handled, leading to a drop in quality. The storylines ... began to feel underdeveloped and rushed, leaving many loose ends. What started as a charming and funny series unfortunately lost its momentum.

While it had a lot of potential and moments that made me smile, the inconsistent pacing and poor story development made it frustrating to watch in the end. It’s disappointing, as it could have been so much more if given the proper time and attention.