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Sep 16, 2017

Re:Creators (Anime) add

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I was excited for this show when I saw the major players behind its creation and I'm happy to say that my excitement wasn't in vain. My review my have very minor spoilers but nothing major. When I first went into this show I looked at it as a Fate Zero but instead of historical figures we got characters from various forms of media from across many different genres but as the show went on I discovered it was way more than that.

The first point I wanted to make is that your enjoyment of the show will probably depend on how deeply you want to ... look into it. If you just wanted an action show where the characters beat the bloody piss out of each other until only one is left standing, this is NOT that show. This anime is a commentary on crossovers but is even more so a commentary on creators, their relationships with the fictional characters they have created and their relationship with their audiences as well. A character from a children's story which has no blood or destruction coming across another character where death and tragedy is a part of their entire story will have very interesting effects on said children's character. Also the tragic character having the opportunity to meet their creator and getting a chance to take whatever actions they choose to him/her for the story they have to suffer through is another layer of intrigue.

It doesn't even stop there though and this ties with a major complaint people have with this show and that is predictable (well mostly the ending). This show has almost Gintama levels of breaking the 4th wall. There is an audience within the show as well as us the audience watching the show. This is important because the show uses this as well as character power mechanics as a way to call how the audience will feel about the show as it's happening. Sure maybe some aspects of the show is predictable but if you're not paying attention you might miss little tidbits that suggest that the creators of the show knew we would find it predictable and then use character mechanics to play with said audiences expectations. This was one of the best parts of the show for me. I would look at the comments of a particular episode just to see if the show was doing a great job at measuring audience reaction and it was surprisingly nailing it. Overall there are a lot of layers to this show and if you really wanted to you could spend all day peeling them away to see how smartly written this show actually is.

The art of the show overall is really good although the CGI for the robots in this show feels out of place when compared to the 2D dominant style of the show. The fights in this show aren't the best in terms of animation but it is still pretty good when fights do happen.

Probably the best part about this show is the music. The openings are incredible. Opening 2 Shout is my pick for best opening of the whole year so far with one season remaining to close out the year. The insert songs that play when fights break out get my blood pumping as characters are throwing themselves in this giant free for all.

All in all this might not be a masterpiece but I would be lying if I didn't say this was one of the most creative anime I have seen in quite a long time. I spent a lot of time theory crafting as the show went on and it's blend of Fate and Shirobako/Bakuman made it so that it wasn't just simply another Fate anime. Not everyone will agree but I think this anime was great and I'm more than glad I watched it.

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Jun 17, 2017

Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 (Anime) add

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After the first season of Attack on Titan I had thought the show was very good but it had a lot of problems. I would not have been able to name you any characters aside from Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Annie because three of them are the main characters and the other two had stand out memorable moments. Also with the way the story was being developed after the first season it made it incredibly hard to get any sense of horror from it. Shocking moments happened sure but nothing that made me quiver.

Well surprise surprise this season fixed these problems for me. After ...

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Jun 20, 2016

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I feel like a review for this particular anime is warranted because this is probably one of the only anime I have watched that started out bad and had one of the most surprisingly good outcomes overall. It's like watching a track runner trip at the start of a race but was able to get up and recover to have a respectable finish.

It is interesting to note that I had wanted to watch this anime when it was airing weekly because I loved the bright colorful art style but this was one that I ended up not starting because of bad press but come ... the end of the season I had people saying that this anime was good and underrated so I had to see for myself why everyone felt the way they did.

The story starts in probably one of the most turn off ways that it could possibly start, a main male character turning into a ghost and literally threatens the world by exploding whenever he sees panties or opai from the other four female main characters he lives in the same building with. If you had decided to drop the anime after the first three or so episodes I would not have blamed you but hear me out for a second. Once I reached the half way point of the show and beyond I started getting answers to questions that I didn't even know the show had any intention of answering and revealed plot twists that I didn't even think was possible with a show about a ghost boy trying to avoid panties and blowing up the world. Also the main kicker is this anime not only does a complete 180 with its story in terms of quality but it mostly justifies the ridiculous fanservice plot line that made people drop the anime in the first place which is something very few anime had been able to accomplish (looks in Kill la Kills general direction).

The characters at first seem very one dimensional in terms of purpose but over time even the female characters that were thought to only serve as fanservise vessels begin to show their motivations and their troubles and I feel that it would be safe to say that not a single one of the characters is wasted. Even the main character who I expected to be just another generic pervert has got an incredibly unexpected amount of depth to him especially come the second half of the show.

The art and animation are really good. As stated previously that was main draw to the anime in the first place before I heard people had started dropping it. I am a big fan of bright and colorful art and the characters all have their distinct style. There are even some action scenes in this show which are pulled off pretty well.

The music of this show was pretty forgettable and or out there. The opening especially could have driven people away from watching the anime in the first place as the song wasn't that good and also the visuals accurately describe the major problem the show had when it first started. The only exception to this is the ending theme. The ending not only has a great song that I feel was overlooked at the time but the visuals more accurately describe the show as a whole in my opinion. The colorful cast of characters and their main characteristics as well as their fun natures show why this show is actually enjoyable.

Overall this show isn't for everyone. Especially for people who can't handle fanservice at all. I feel like Kill la Kill is a perfect indicator of whether or not you will like this show in it's entirety considering it is much more well known and a more emphasized example of a show that justifies its fanservice. This anime is a short one so if you can handle the very rough start you will be rewarded with some very pleasant surprises. I am happy I gave the show a chance so give it a go and see if you feel the same way I do.

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May 4, 2016

Gintama° (Anime) add

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Note this review covers all of Gintama up until the end of 2015 since I don't like having to rate seasons of the same show. I have watched a lot of long running anime and I don't think I have enjoyed a long show more than Gintama. While it is primarily a comedy (probably the funniest comedy I have ever watched) Gintama also covers many genres including action, tragedy, and most others to some degree. None of these sub genres are half assed either Gintama knows when to alter its tone from its predominantly silly style to other style to fit their stories beautifully. Its ...

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