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Introduction

I'm an anime enthusiast who enjoys a wide range of genres. I particularly enjoy drama, romance, thriller, comedy, and slice-of-life. On the other hand, I dislike most ecchi/harem and long running shounen shows due to how incredibly predictable they usually are, although there are a few notable exceptions. I also read manga, visual novels and light novels, but not nearly as much as I watch anime. Feel free to make any anime/manga/VN/LN recommendations that you think I will be able to enjoy.

I'm fairly open regarding friend requests; however, I will not accept random requests from strangers I have never talked to before. This means you should try to start a conversation first before sending an invitation. I encourage friendly discussions and debates, so drop me a comment or two if you have something to talk about. If you have any questions about my ratings or anything else on my page, then feel free to ask. Constructive criticism is appreciated; trolling, however, is not.

Visual Novels

Probably my favorite medium in terms of overall immersion and emotional impact. I would encourage any anime fan to give visual novels a try. Some of the highly acclaimed titles may be time-consuming, but the payoff is definitely worth the time investment. Trust me, you won't regret investing your time on this niche medium.

Last Completed: White Album 2 (Introductory Chapter + Closing Chapter + Coda + Mini-After Story)
Time Spent: 90 hours

Comment: Going into WA2, I knew that it would be a depressing title, and possibly leave me feeling empty inside due to its heavy content. The anime adaptation, while not one of my favorite shows, did pique my interest in finding out what fate awaits the trio characters in Haruki, Setsuna, and Kazusa. So, I mentally prepared myself heading in, while also holding optimism that this could be a special work, given its high acclaim. What I got was a godlike drama featuring some of the best character writing I've seen in any fiction. While none of the main characters are what I would call perfect people, they all did the best they could under the unfavorable circumstances they were placed in. And for how realistically flawed they are portrayed, despite how despicable some of their actions were in the story, I could not bring myself to hate any of them. This isn't to say that the work is perfect, as it does have some pacing issues at times, but overall its consistency leaves a lot to be admired. Among the trio, I found Setsuna to be the most interesting and likable character, and in my eyes, her true ending was the best possible ending for all parties involved. Kazusa's true ending, while also wonderfully written, left a bittersweet feeling in my mouth. The Mini-After Story and Extra Chapter did wonders to wrap everything up in a great way.

Story: 9/10
Character: 10/10
Enjoyment: 8/10
Significance: 10/10
Overall: 9.3/10

Top 10 Visual Novels
Top 50 Favorite Japanese Fiction
MAL Status

I don't think I'll be active on this site anymore, due to work life getting busier than ever before. I'll probably only be around to update the shows I watch/read until I find more time for online activities. Until then, I won't be replying to comments regularly. Hope you guys understand.

Recent Thoughts

Dandadan surpassed all my expectations and is a strong contender for AOTS. Definitely the most unique battle shounen I've seen in the last decade.

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