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Apr 14, 2017
Finally, we are here. We have reached the last round in the revolver known as this trilogy. Pico X CoCo x Chico is the finale and conclusion of the epic story that is Pico's love life. We have gone far and entered many areas of our brains that I'm sure we would all, choose to forget. However, the life of the humble critic is harsh, therefore we must put ourselves through this torture chamber. So, let us finish this long road and move forward with our lives, having witnessed a completely new retrospective of life.
Story: 2/Dreadful
Better than episode 2, but the same as episode 1
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the story of Pico x CoCo x Chico is not original. It starts off interesting, with Pico and Chico exploring Tokyo at night (strangely with no other humans around?). Soon though, they discover a "fairy" of the city, or the character of CoCo. After this however, the plot goes off the rails really quick. CoCo shows them his (yes, another boy) house in the middle of a abandoned subway station. All the actions and sets look really imaginary, and the writers try a subplot with phones and the "heart" of the city, but it doesn't work and I never cared by the end. Like every other episode, the plot starts normal but deteriorates faster and faster each time. Nothing more to say here than: repetitive.
Art: 1/Pathetic
Art never changed, therefore it did not improve or get worse. That should not be taken as a compliment though, keeping a failing grade in a class is still failing, wether you get worse or better. I can't think of any changes, only amplifying the terrible quality by the third viewing of the series.
Sound: 3/Poor
I could select this opening in a crowd more than the second one, only reason it receives a 3 and not a 2 like last time. Also the mellow flow of the exploration of the city has a better paring of music that goes along with that.
Character: 3/Poor
Pico x CoCo x Chico introduces a new character, allowing for some growth. CoCo actually does have some interest around him at the beginning, making him a much better asset than Chico. The idea that CoCo is a mythical being of the city and Pico and Chico become the same after they fornicate together is much better than any action before. The introduction to an actual ensemble cast also opens up more chances for growth, even if the screenwriters don't take them. However, the effort is noteworthy, and should not go unrecognized.
Enjoyment: 4/Decent
By this point folks, the show is used for laughs than serious entertainment. After seeing this for a third consecutive time, the shock value also wears off completely, taking the gimmick of the show with it. Not being the worst does deserve some praise I guess, and this episode is definitely not the least favorable. This series also brings up the question of if this series is needed to be watched by every true anime fan. In my mind yes, by all means, this is the worst anime of all time, no question, no contest. While some put the series of Pico in the same ballpark as SAO or School Days, this is actually in an entirely different sports stadium, in a different country, on a different planet. To judge all good, you must experience the worst of the worst and know anything above it can always be worse. Pico x CoCo x Chico does not represent the full feelings of the complete set, but the whole should be graded together. This is a learning experience for the viewer, wether it be for pain or torture, or as a review standpoint, maybe even a dare. Anime has purpose, and the hidden meaning of all anime is not further represented in any other anime than this. A theme that we always learn to put the lessons that the characters learn into our daily lives. The viewer becomes the character here though, and learns to look at all other entertainment productions with a more positive eye, creating a more happy and healthy community.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Mar 12, 2017
They made another one. Somehow these bastards got this approved for a second round. I survived the last torture session, and I got through this too. However, does Pico to Chico improve on actual storytelling elements unlike it's predecessor, or does it delve farther into the rabbit hole? Today, that is what I decide, and hopefully something good comes out of this conglomeration.
Story: 1/Pathetic
Let me just say before anything else, they didn't improve. It...got...worse. I don't how, but it did. Pico to Chico takes all the scraps of story that Boku no Pico thought it had, and shredded them further. The episode is the same
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length, and, unsurprisingly, includes the same sexual content. It starts with Pico biking through the forest, when he suddenly finds Chico, and younger boy, playing in a river. Chico invites Pico to stay at his house and hang out with him for the day, becoming new friends and all. The problem with this situation however is that not a single character besides Pico is present from the previous episode. Tamotsu, Pico's previous lover, is nowhere to be found. This opens up a whole slew of other theories and questions about what happened to the both of them between then and now. After this, Pico comes over, and from then on it is basically the same progression of plot we saw the last time: sex. That start is the only development made in the narrative, and the rest of the time, it is simply Pico having vigorous intercourse with another male. Besides the one part with the sister who masterbates, that was pretty nice.
Art: 1/Pathetic
Same art as last time, bland, poor, and saturated. Nothing more to say than that. Sometimes it seems that the animators weren't even trying, which they probably weren't. Effort was not put into color selection or animation this time around, whatsoever. Unsurprisingly, the art of this episode was as bad as the last.
Sound: 2/Dreadful
Another aspect that the producers and directors failed in more than the last time, sound is dreadful. The opening is not recognizable like last time, honestly I can't remember a single verse of the theme to this show. The ambience also feels empty and lacking, with tracks sounding like they were just recycled from the last episode. Music is a portion of anime that must have as much work put into it as animation has. The creators obviously have not learned this simple rule of production, not matter if it is anime or other cartoons of the same nature.
Character: 1/Dreadful
They even made the characters worse. The lifelessness of the previous three I thought could only get better. It hasn't, with Chico assuming Pico's ignorant stance to the situation of relationships and intercourse, and Pico becomes Tamotsu, the overbearing boyfriend. It is the same formula, only different bodies. A slight difference with Chico is that he is slightly more inclined to question Pico, but only at the start. Eventually they both are basically the same character, only with different hair and eyes. Chico's sister is a shell of human emotion, with no evolution, besides masturbating to a small boy penetrating her brother. There are no excuses to how bad these three are, none.
Enjoyment: 2/Dreadful
Besides the girl masturbating in the middle of the episode, this is worthless. I would have rather skipped this and moved on to the final bullet in the revolver: Pico x CoCo x Chico. This episode is the most worthless of the 3, and I just wasted time. The devolution of this series is less disappointing, but more unsurprising. At these moments, I question why I have the drive to review such a trolly show. My motives may be questionable, but my purpose is to give out truthful windows into your mind if you witness these anime. I try my hardest, even if the creators don't. Luckily there is only one of these left, and maybe, just maybe, the best will be saved for last.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Mar 10, 2017
Before we get into any deliberation over exactly what this show can be rated critically, I must first remove the largest tumor about this series. This show is a yaoi, more or less a show where two boys or men are within a homosexual relationship. In today's society and throughout the world, this is considered a acceptable behavior, and should be shown no signs of discrimination. However, be-that-as-it-may, as a male reviewer, I found this revolting to witness. There is no plot, there is no development, only naked young men fornicating.
Now that that is out of the way, we will presume with the actual
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review. The negative/positive ideals and thoughts of homosexuality in today's world will not plague the mind of my intellectual look at this anime. I must ask you to sit back, relax, and DON'T watch with company.
Story: 2/Dreadful
Like I mentioned before, Boku no Pico consists of 0 ounces of any intelligible plot structure, or action. No conflict is found or resolved, and by the end of these 30 minutes, you only question your own motives. Yaoi can be plot-driven, same as hentai, however, none of those recognizable elements are found within this narrative. The episode itself starts off with the entire purpose of this show, to be basically, gay hentai. The sex scenes are driven home in quick and descriptive action, but that is unfortunately all this episode has to hold. Tamotsu is just looking for a little escape from life, and in his travels finds little ol' Pico working at his Grandfather's cafe. That is the entirety of the story. Other from Pico running away for no fruitful reason at the end, the whole shebang is just sex, nothing more, nothing less.
Art: 1/Pathetic
This anime was released in 2006, alongside giants such as Code Geass and Ouran High School Host Club. Somehow the studio (Sugar Boy) and the producers (Natural High) came up with little to no money to finance their little "art project". I have no conceivable solution to the question "Where did all the money go?", as it obviously was not put into bettering the quality of this trash heap. And when I say "trash heap", I literally mean, TRASH HEAP. The show is appalling to lay a single eye on. Colors are bland pigments of their former glowing selves, and character design looks like it would be revolutionary 15 years ago. Nothing catches the eye or becomes aethstetic to certain characters like in many other anime. Every color is saturated and tainted with a hint of brown or grey, leaving a tasteless feeling in your mouth throughout the entire experience.
Sound: 3/Poor
The only marginally well-done quality of this anime is the music. Somehow, the music creates an ambience of serenity and peace in a surrounding of the opposite. The opening, no matter how annoying, is somewhat very catchy and not just ear-rape. The creators and songwriters created a piece that has become very recognizable and synonymous. The closing is very forgettable though, and my sense of sight was being used more in this then my ears. The quality of sound effects and actual recording are lackluster at best. They sound like takes any high schooler with a mic and editing software could do as a class film project, rather than a professional studio. Boku no Pico may look bad, but is slightly better in the department of sound than anything else.
Character: 2/Dreadful
There are only 3 characters that have lines in this anime. 3. Let me repeat just so you understand, 3, characters. In the justice of the show, there is only 30 minutes to work with, so it is normal. However, this is the main series, not an OVA, not a side arc, it is main storyline. The lack of characters is also accented by the lack of character depth and development. OVAs that are shorter than this develop every character better than this. The only times a character actually decides to make a decision in this storyline is when Tamotsu must decide as to whether have sex with Pico even though he is a boy or not. This is of course the most important, yet only decision made in the entirety of the episode. Pico questions nothing, does not go to others for guidance, think for a second about Tamotsu's motives, nothing. He simply goes along with Tamotsu's choices and never deviates. I only remember these characters because of how few there are. The unmemorable characters starkly contradicts the unforgettable memory of this anime from your head.
Enjoyment: 1/Pathetic
Boku no Pico can arguably be called the worst anime of all time. For the purpose it serves, it can not be accused of this fault though. However, the show can not be forgiven for it's faults by this simple idea. The writing, art, character and overall quality of the anime is poor and deserves to be pointed out. Yaoi is pointed at being the downfall of modern anime, and I have my own opinions on the subject, but it seems as a necessary evil. By becoming a label for certain series, the purists can have there own section, and the lovers of the subject have there's. There is no intwine, entanglement, or mixture, which is excellent and the way it should be. I don't want it eradicated, but keep separate. In conclusion, I enjoyed nothing out of Boku no Pico, and between having the memory erased, or giving it a zero, I think we all know what the best option is. Now, I need a shower, or something to wash my brain and body, because I feel dirty.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Jul 31, 2016
The One Punch Man OVA Road to Hero gives viewers even more insight on a story that concerns and shapes the main character within the show. It takes a personal look at how Saitama obtained and earned his signature costume suit. But does the show hold up to the original, or does it still deserve to be considered an OVA? Let's take a look.
(Shorter review for shorter series)
Story: 6/fair
Landing in the realm of a snippet that could have been used in the specials, this segment of Saitama's backstory does give us the relish we craved that the original series skimped on, and for that
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I thank it. But for it to be included as a whole separate package makes no sense. Of course the story is more important when it pertains to the overall course of events in the show, but through observing the length and quality of the spectacle, it still harkened the poignant decision of if this vignette would have existed better within the specials own confined space. Why was this one snippet of backstory so important? And why didn't they make it longer and include more exposition? These major inquires were not fully answered and it left me wanting more from Saitama's past.
Art: 8/very good
Road to hero does include more manga influence than The Specials, but it doesn't exactly win you over. With a fraction of time spent to that degree of artistry, the viewer becomes conflicted and yearns for more, but is cut down based on time constraints. The animation also lacks on bigger action sequences, but this is justified based on the setting. It still includes that great smooth feel that the show is known for, without skimping out on the sfx department.
Sound: 8/very good
I rated the sound portion of Road to Hero the same as the original, mostly because they are mixed with the same music and have the same original opener and closer. For more on my opinion, check out my review of One Punch Man.
Character: 7/good
Road to Hero lands somewhere in the middle of the of afore mentioned series predating it based solely on character. In Road to Hero we begin to see a more light-hearted yet mature side to Saitama before he gains his comeuppance when he grows stronger. We do see a funnier side of him here as well, without muddling around to much with other matters. Even the shop keeper's part is played very well and seriously. The only reason this category does not rank higher is only because of how short the presentation is. If this OVA's running time was increased to a slightly longer degree- maybe a little over 45 minutes- then this section of the show would have ranked much higher.
Enjoyment: 7/good
Road to Hero lands majorly in the medium space between the 2 previous entries. However that does not hinder to highly on it's quality. I loved this take on Saitama's past, and who he was and what he acted like before transforming into One Punch Man. This helps us gain more and more knowledge on the exposition of One Punch Man, which interested me, and hopefully more fans, considerably. I hope that many more fans that find One Punch Man yearn to learn even more about the characters and their stories by witnessing these compelling back and side story's of the One Punch Man universe.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 31, 2016
The One Punch Man Specials embrace One Punch in a new light that made me feel more enjoyment in a smaller amount of time. How you ask?, lets find out!
(Shorter review for shorter series)
Story: 6/fair
The snippets of the universe that we see in these vignettes are slightly better with plot in each than of the original. Between observing more in-depth studies of side characters, as well as accepting more comedy as a whole, the story of these short stories of the One Punch world come together to form something great. Including side tales of Sonic, Tornado, and even more of the top S-class, these nice
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stories culminate into a neat, tight package for any fan.
Art: 7/good
A little smaller on the innovative side of the spectrum, The Specials don't include much of the manga influence- mostly caused by fewer action scenes- and stays with the refined cg. This does not hinder on the quality of the show at all, as we still enjoy the nice shots of these characters and the smooth feel of the animation.
Sound: 7/good
Opting out of including the opener was an alright adjustment for these stories, and I got used to it fairly quickly. However this also means the show was lacking it's usual death metal/slayer music feel for more quiet somber melodramatic tones. The closer did improve though, and I enjoyed the "One Punch Marching Song" very highly.
Character: 8/very good
Some how with less time, these narrations gave me more about each side character than the original show had. I learned more about my favorites like Sonic and Genos slightly. I even grew warmer to Saitama with his little spar against Sliver Fang a.k.a Bang. We got more laughs out of them as well, and I enjoyed there charm even more. The only thing lacking was more time to elaborate on these changes!
Enjoyment: 9/great
These specials not only made me appreciate them over the original, but completed my love of the principal presentation. Without these leaflets, I may not have grown to love the anime's quirkiness as much as I do now. It was very entertaining and every fan should watch to gain more knowledge on the fantastic world are beloved heroes inhabit.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 30, 2016
One Punch Man is a breath of fresh air in an era of mediocre comedy anime, but still has the time to include a great deal of action and excitement. But does it completely live up to the hype? That is what I am looking at today in a review of One Punch Man!
Story: 5/mediocre
The story of One Punch does not disappoint if you are easily impressed by small story arcs and not much intense suspense, but if you aren't one of those people, like myself, you will find One Punch Man sorely lacking in plot. The main point of the anime is to parody
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super heroes who take themselves to seriously, and it completely smashes that goal. However, not much else happens. The storylines are basically gigantic fighting sequences and interactions strung together with tape. Many moments are filled with life and hilarious reactions. But rarely did I ever feel sorry or interested in any actions that caused emotion other than hilarity. Maybe in the second season, they will elaborate on the unknowns and questions that were unanswered in the first 12 episodes of this interesting show.
Art: 8/very good
Much like Kill La Kill, Art is a category that One Punch Man submits the highest scores in. To the surprise of the viewer, One Punch combines the visual elements and stylings of the manga with hand-drawn qualities within the amazing animation and high octane seriously smooth computer-generated scenes that take up most of the show. It is truly an interesting and unseen spectacle that most have never experienced and many will attempt to imitate into the future.
Sound: 7/good
The opening of this anime perfectly represents exactly what the production is trying to imitate: impressive, expansive, and all-powerful anime fights and experiences. The song fits perfectly, only amping up the situation more and more until that one last high, shrill, stretching note that perfectly ends it. The best part is that the majority of the show is covered in majestic and magical anthems of rock and metal guitar riffs. The only problems is that most of them are forgettable, and are not much more than just score pieces, not separate songs in themselves like with Attack on Titan. However the mixing and initiative pop of the sound is great for the ears and mind to be involved in.
Character: 6/Fair
It is not that the character of the show is lacking, it is highly abundant in fact, but the shtick of each viable asset is lost and uninteresting within the first 6 episodes. Saitama is of course a man who can defeat any monster in one punch. That may sound interesting at first, but when his whole purpose as a character is not found or taken seriously, the laughs only go so far. Genos is interesting, with the Doctor as well as his origin story and past events. Comedic as it is the anime spends no time focusing on these at all, but along the way, I grew to like Genos more than Saitama. He was more fleshed-out (for being a cyborg) and had more emotion than Saitama (even though that is justified as well). By the end of the series, I was telling myself that it would have been more interesting to witness a Genos-centered series than this one. The Hero Association is basically a joke, with little time to care or even remember any of the other selection of heroes names (besides Sonic and Mumen Rider). It left me wanting more, but not of only this type of character action.
Enjoyment: 8/very good
One punch Man is an exciting and enjoyable thrill ride through one of the most action-oriented and masterful anime in the last decade. It will be regarded highly for it's sense of high-octane pace and deliverance in the face of an unchanging shonen scene. The fights were entertaining- for how long they lasted- even though the villains may not be remembered. Without something like One Punch Man, we might not have an entertaining and comedic look at shonen that we needed. It surely will be a great ride for any anime fan waiting to laugh and start working out.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jul 29, 2016
Kill La Kill may be an anime that you wouldn't watch with your parents. And especially would get you weird looks from non-anime fans. But to the less judging eye, it comes out as a great show, that may have a few worn edges.
Story: 6/fair
I can not talk much about the story on it's own without spoiling a lot of the plot. But for what I can say, I will speak this: the plot and story arcs of Kill La Kill are the most lacking of all it's major assets. It starts of normal with a to-cool-for-school, punk rock young girl just on a
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journey around Japan looking for her father's murderer when it leads her back to her hometown. That story goes on for a little over 10 episodes, and I only wish it stuck with it. After the half-way point of the season the plot goes towards every conceivable solution to the original problem that they could find. It was like the writers had all gotten drunk the night they were writing the other 12 episodes and decided to stick with it after the fact. The plot becomes so convoluted that you feel that you are only witnessing the thoughts and dreams of what one of the characters thought the future would entail. Don't get me wrong, there are many good moments in this anime, from surprise betrayals to even magnifying team-ups. But most of that juicy, meaty goodness found in a story that all anime lovers adore is mostly found in the back-half. Just a little to late for most people.
Art: 9/great
What Kill La Kill lacks in writing and story-telling, it completely makes up for in every other category, especially art. To start, this is one of the most beautiful anime I have every seen. I mean just look at the poster itself, it entices your eyes from the beginning. That art styling is also held the entire way through action and battle sequences. The highlighted neon colors of the characters clothing, weapons, and action all culminate into something that you must let your eyes feast on for hours. It is truly a very unique experience, and I have never seen anything like it before.
Sound: 7/good
Music, an integral part of every anime, making up a cornerstone of why it is liked so much. Kill La Kill delivers on its sound design, always having there composers choose the exact time to lay down a sick beat or two in the middle of a hair-raising battle. Right when you hear the howl of "DON'T LOSE YOUR WAY!" you know your in for a good moment and turn around in the outcome of the fight. The opening and closing of the first half of the season are much more superior than that of the last twelve. With the implement of a pounding drum set in the first opener, you always get excited for what is coming next. The major thing that is lacking in the music and sound department is the scarceness of any good non-action music. I can barely remember any sounds that were used outside the battle sequences, and that becomes a little off putting after a while. When they hit the mark though, they hit dead center.
Character: 7/good
Kill La Kill has a large variety of characters, from comedic dunces to ultra-unlikeable villains, the show has everything for anyone's taste. Between the main characters: Ryuuko, Satsuki, Mako, and my personal favorite Senketsu, they become more fleshed-out and likable by the end of the series. You start to grow feelings towards them like all great anime characters. But once we get to the supporting cast, it gets a little harder to find any good apples. For example, the elite 4 were a good set of characters, and were fun to watch and interact with. However, the only one that got the most screen time was Gamagoori, and was also the only one that changed throughout the course of the show. The rest of Mako's family are all mostly tropes, and "NUDIST BBBEEEAAACCCHHH!!" are just there to be there. Ragyou and Nui are some nice heels and villains, but there motives are so over-the-top you can't appreciate them for who they are. Besides the main four cast members, the list of characters is mostly barren of good talent for this anime.
Enjoyment: 9/great
Kill La Kill may not be the show stopper that "Saved Anime" like it is being touted as, but it was still a barrel of laughs and a hell of a lot of fun. I was always waiting to get another free moment to watch the next episode in the line and learn more about this fantastical world these characters live in. It was very fun watching them interact with each other, have unique experiences, and watching them duke it out. Many an anime fan will enjoy this next amazing home run by Studio Trigger, as much as I did.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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