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Oct 12, 2024
The end is drawing near and the final battles are on the horizon, the culmination of all the villain's plans and the heroes acts of protection is coming to ahead, in the final days of the conflict.
In this season of My Hero Academia, are we starting to finish off plot lines as the show as a whole is coming to an end. We see the final build up occur as we pass the point of no return for the story.
For the plot of the season it is first showing the few events and preparations that happen just before the final showdown between villains and heroes.
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This sets the stage for the final part and helps setting all the characters in place, for seeing the end for their plot lines. When we come to the final fight, where both sides plan clashes together, the plot first intensifies and brings the heat of the conflict higher and higher. Where we then start to see them reach their individual conclusion, where one conclusion carries on to the next plot which keeps the momentum going for the final moments.
Just like the plot, we are also starting to see the end for some character arcs, which follows nicely with the plots. Overall throughout the season we are either seeing the final moments of progression for the characters, or we are seeing the end of their arc and finally getting an ending for them that has been building up for years. It has been very satisfying to see characters reaching the end they have been building towards for years, while still keeping some characters going and having the viewer on the edge of their seats.
The season also shows a lot of action throughout, which includes high speed battles, powerful quirks unleashed to their fullest and with it an amazing show of animation. For the animation for all the fights in the season, can simply be described as impressive. They show their quirks in the truest form with animation carrying each detail of the fights, which really draws one attention and keeps you invested in the episodes.
Overall is the series coming to an end, with the next season being the last. This means the season is the lead up for the end, and it does so brilliantly, it finishes some story arcs and characters, and gives room for the final. So if you have liked My Hero Academia till this point, can i only recommend watching this season, so you can tag along for the end of the show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Oct 6, 2024
We keep digging deeper into the entertainment industry with all its drama, issues and its dark secrets behind the scenes. While we try to figure out the truth behind Aqua’ and Ruby’s past and future.
In this season we first follow the Tokyo Blade arc, where Aqua stars in a theatrical show together with Akane and Kana. Where we later in the season then start to focus more on Ruby as the idol world is calling once again.
For the plot of the season it is mostly structured around one major arc and then introduces a new arc. Through the major arc is the plot focused around
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the Tokyo Blade play, and is very much focused around acting. But the plot is not just focused on their acting skill, but their reason for how they act, what drives their style of acting. This gives an in-depth feeling to the plot where it is not just a play, but a media that shows who they are as people and how they show themselves. We also get an in depth perspective to how the adaptation of a story from one media to another can be a struggle and involves many elements.
For the later arc it is somewhat a build up, it is leading up to the future and what is to come. But this is not done with small plotlines being hinted at and is instead done with bold scenes that really draws in the viewer.
For the characters, they are as amazing as the first season, where we keep getting highly detailed characters with great character progression. The characters are very consistent with the first season, where we now see them continue through new dilemmas and conflicts. We see how the characters are put in situations where they show their true side or are forced to face their problems, where they have to get through it or give up. This is not only done for the major characters, but is also shown for the side characters which helps build up the main characters, but also gives the whole show a really detailed feel to it. Overall the characters are just done right, they have their own personality, they show progress and feel like real people struggling with their own problems.
The show is also very well known for its high quality animation, which continues in this season. The animation keeps a high quality in both fast paced scenes and more intimate scenes. Both types of scenes are also supported by its artistic styles, used as symbolism to help viewers get a visual understanding for complex emotions or situations that the characters find themselves in. They also show great detail in their animation when it comes to both big and small movements, which overall helps keep the viewer invested in every second of the show.
Music has also been a big part of Oshi no Ko, for this season the music is still great but have taken a turn to songs that feel more aligned to the arcs we follow this season. This means the songs are more focused on the hard feelings characters have to go through, and less focused on the glorified idol world.
To conclude it all, can i without a doubt say it's a great season, where we get to see the plot continue, characters evolve and experience both the beautiful animation and the powerful music. So if you liked the first season can i without a doubt recommend you watch this season too.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Sep 28, 2024
A story where you are the only one remembering the true version of the world, is it hard to deal with the sudden struggles that humanity suddenly has, after losing the war they originally had won.
In this show do we follow Kai, a soldier that for some reason is the only one that isn’t overwritten when the rest of the world is. We then follow him struggle his way through a world where humanity has lost and now tries to save what he can. The only issue is how it all is executed.
When it comes to the plot, it seems to be fairly interesting, where
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it builds up around someone who’s greatest weapon is their knowledge of the true timeline. We also see plots where other characters get to shine and are introduced, which gives a more balanced view of the main characters. But the show is very much built around the fantasy and action genres, which is clearly shown, but sadly it falls flat due to the animation of the show.
When it comes to the characters, do they have some interesting ideas for character development, where some of the personal plots they go through, can show some progression for both side and main characters. What holds back the characters from being actually great is once again the animation of the show.
Now to get to the root of why I cannot recommend this show, the animation. The general problem in the animation can be surmised to, high amount of still images, little attention to details and slow movement overall. This brings down the plot, the characters and the action part of the show. With all of this is it hard to get invested with the plot and the characters since their conversations doesn’t seem like an animated show but like a slideshow with moving mouths. Also when it comes to the action part it is just not interesting when each strike is done with still images and little attention to the details in their movements, while dwelling too long on each strike in the fight.
Overall would i not recommend the anime, it is just poorly executed and just ruins what could have been a good story. So if you like the concept, would i recommend reading the source material.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Sep 27, 2024
A season full of further world building and conflicts between nations, while Rimuru just wants to develop his nation.
In this season of Reincarnated as a slime, are we once again following Rimuru and his companions. The season continues the Falmuth story and starts establishing future plot lines, along with expanding the known world.
The plot of the season is mostly focused around world building and intrigue between nations. This gives the season mostly a more calm tone, with some episodes being more action packed, and some more comedic. Overall the plot is pleasantly explained throughout, but it is a plot that more builds up to future
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events and has some slightly hidden details in it. Compared to earlier seasons, it is a slower season but still full of good plot, thrilling moments and important details.
For the characters, they are very much still the same as previous seasons, where we can easily recognize them all. For the progression of the characters it is somewhat limited, since it is clearly affected by the plot more building up, instead of being big progression. Same as for the plot, they are very much building up. Where Rimuru’s character isn’t changing much, but characters around him have some significant change. This will probably result in future situations evolving and pushing for further progression in Rimuru’s character and those around him.
The city builder aspect of the show is very much going strong in this season, where we can see clear development there. So if you like seeing the monster nation develop, is this season something just for you.
When it comes to the animation style of the show, it is very much the same as previous seasons, with some nice and smooth combat scenes, and generally good quality animation.
So overall, if you like the previous season I would recommend watching this season, even though it is a more relaxed season, since it is setting up for the future.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 24, 2024
It can be really hard to try and destroy everything in the world as an evil Lieutenant, when you fall in love with the enemy at first sight.
The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant is a romcom where we follow the Evil Lieutenant Mira and the Magical girl Mimori. They are enemies that start to develop a forbidden relationship, which is shown through some short episodes that highlight their ups and downs.
The plot for the show is very simple, and follows how Mira and Mimori go from enemies to forming a romantic relationship. This is supported by the whole aspect of it being a forbidden
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love and that the two of them come from completely different backgrounds. They also use some classic tropes, as plots for some of the episodes, but they are done with style and their own twists. All of it makes the plot generally seem like a very sweet little romance story.
For characters it is very limited how much time is spent on others then Mira and Mimori, since the show has short episodes. But even though side characters don't have much time to shine, is the show not afraid of giving them very bold personality traits and showing it off. When it comes to our main characters, do we get a slow but steady progression for them, where they very much carry the romance part of the show, while the side characters do most of the comedy aspect of the show. Which gives a nice balance between being overwhelmed by the cute moments and having a small laugh.
For the style of the show is it a more simplistic style, where most focus is on the characters and the background is less interesting. But they also have a very specific style throughout, which is their high use of pastel colors, this choice gives the show a calming effect to it and helps keep the story sweet and cutesy.
Overall each episode of this show is a quick shot of sweet and cutesy romance with a side of comedy. So if that is something you like or if you need something sweet and positive to watch, would i recommend you watch this show.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 23, 2024
A merchant accidentally meets a wolf deity and ends up traveling with her, which turns out to be a very beautiful journey through the land.
In Spice and Wolf we follow Lawrence and Holo on a trip through the land, its a trip with both a goal and trip for trading, since Lawrence is a traveling merchant. This gives a story that has a steady cast of our two main characters, but also with a steady flow of new characters as they travel.
The plot throughout the show very much centers around it being low fantasy in a medieval setting. Which results in a lot of plot
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revolving around common problems that happened in that time, which our two main characters somehow get involved with. We then see how the wisdom of Holo and trade skills from Lawrence is used to solve their situation and in it deepen their relationship.
For the characters in the show, our focus is on Holo and Lawrence and everyone around them is just there to help keeping plot running, and support the two of them. This gives a structure where Holo and Lawrence have a continuous development, in both good and bad. While the side characters are mostly there in one arc, where we see them grow and affect the story and main characters before the show moves on. This gives a very nice structure of how the story has major points, where plot and character progression can be put into certain arcs.
The animation is nice and smooth, but also has a more toned down feel to it. This very much feels right for the setting of the show, and helps make the show feel more grounded and connected to common problems. But things are animated with attention to detail, where characters clearly express their emotions and their actions are smooth and easy to follow.
For the romance aspect is it a slow burner, not in the way of nothing happening. But more in the way that they start out as strangers, and have to build up a relationship up from scratch, which feels very natural.
Overall a great show, if you like romance in a low fantasy setting. Would i definitely recommend watching this show
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 19, 2024
The fight for Hayato’s love is heating up, and the girls are increasing their efforts, while Hayato is stuck in the middle.
In this season of the show, do we continue to follow the life of the small cafe Familia. Where both love struggles continue and the business aspect also keeps evolving. There is shown how the harem situation is heating up with Hayato being pressed by the girls, and still trying to keep his grandma's cafe going.
For the plot of the season, is it very much focused on building up the characters and their surroundings. This is shown through introducing new characters and digging into
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the characters background, which is connected to either the girls' love for Hayato or cafe’s success. But it does follow much of the same style of the previous season, with the extra twist of the timeline Hayato has is closing in, since he had one year to make the cafe successful.
The characters are more detailed this season, where we get to dig further into the background of each of the girls, and with it Hayato too. This progression is often supported by the characters that are introduced, which gives it a breath of fresh air and also gives some support to the characters. But overall the characters are very much the same as in the previous season.
When it comes to the genre of the show, is it very much living up to all of its aspects. It's a clear romcom, with focus on both romance and comedy, the jokes through the ecchi part and other scenes, and the romantic life actually progressing. All of the girls also get a fair amount of attention throughout, which makes it feel like everyone could be a contender, which feels good as harem.
The animation is just like the previous season, with lots of beautiful girls and some both funny and beautiful scenes.
So overall if you like the first season, you should definitely watch this season as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 19, 2024
When your parent suddenly finds a new partner and with it comes a new stepsibling, can it become quite problematic when they are both teenagers in the same high school.
Days with my stepsister follows Yuuta and Saki, whose parents recently introduced them to each other and decided the two families would move in together as one family. But having two teenagers of the opposite sex and the same age live together, can result in some different feelings evolving, which easily can prove problematic.
The plot is taking the whole romance genre very seriously, it is not a romcom as could be expected, it is a pure
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romance. So the plot is very much built up around how a relationship is built up between Yuuta and Saki, now that they have to live together. They also show how it is known that this type of romance can be a taboo and how the two characters feel about the whole situation. The plot generally focuses on day to day things, but really digs into how the characters feel and think, which makes the story less grand and instead way more detailed.
What really carries the show is the characters, specifically the main characters, since we see both how they became who they are and what they experience now. Throughout the whole show do we get a clear look into the characters feelings and reasons for their progression forward. This really helps get one invested into the show, because you see both the good and bad in them and see them as the imperfect teenagers they are. When it comes to the side characters, are they mostly there to help support the show, they ask the question that triggers certain thoughts, is the reason certain situations happen and so on. Which with how the main characters are shown, gives a very harmonious build up throughout.
When it comes to the animation in the show, is the style a very artistic one, since they play a lot with both light, camera angles and filters. This is done in a way to highlight the mood and atmosphere in a scene, and also sometimes show what kind of scene it is. The camera angles also really help making it seem like you really are a fly on the wall in their life, which gives a very down to earth feeling. The animation in itself is done with great attention to detail, where even simple movements can be animated with movement through the whole body, which makes the show really feel alive.
Overall, is this a great show that doesn’t make fun of the whole premise of love between step siblings, but actually gives it a serious shot and shows the very nuanced aspects of it. So if the premise is interesting to you, would i definitely recommend watching Days with My Stepsister.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 18, 2024
Publicly hiding your feelings can be made very easy, by speaking a different language, but it loses its effect, when the one you want to hide it from secretly knows that language.
This show is a sweet romance story between Alya and Kuze, where Alya tries to hide her feelings by speaking Russian, and Kuze knows Russian but doesn’t want to tell her. We follow them building up their relationship and see them struggle with the feelings they are now facing, which moves along with the rest of the plot.
Overall, the plot is pretty classic for high school romance, but it has a twist of being
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a more high class school, with it being a more prestigious school. This affects the different problems and dilemmas the main characters face, where the conflicts they meet often shows how the characters' relationship is developing. This gives a very classic model for a high school romance story, but with a very sweet and entertaining progress throughout.
When it comes to the characters they are generally well made, they all seem to have a background which is shown with some detail. This helps support the different convictions the characters have and helps make the plot seem real, and makes the characters feel connected to what is happening. For both the main and major supporting characters, do we see a significant amount of progression for the characters, where they clearly evolve with the plot.
The animation in the show is great, it seems smooth without too many still images and has attention to details in the characters movements. They put extra effort into specific details like their eyes, which is clearly shown in the show.
This show is a great high school romance, with some nice twists on the classic tropes, great characters and some nice animation. So if any of this is appealing to you, would i definitely recommend watching it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jun 30, 2024
Another part of the season, another time with life altering events and a world that doesn’t hold back.
In the Jobless Reincarnation season 2’s 2nd part do we focus on Rudeus and his family, both at the magical academy and in the rest of the world. We see how Rudeus once again is thrown into hard decisions that can lead to both success and defeat, something that leaves him in a hard place.
This part of the season’s plot focuses more on Rudeos’ family and his relation to them, we see how the family has gone through hardship, but also how they care for each other. This
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gives a very interesting dynamic to both the current state of events and what has previously happened to Rudeus. The plot overall has a very nice flow to it, where it brings in both beautiful and awful moments.
One of the main things about the show has always been the characters, which they are still holding strong. In this season does Rudeus' journey of improvement continue, where we see him face things that push him to evolve further, straying even more from his previous life. Same can also be said for other characters, where we see them evolve through the life they live. And through the characters' journey do we still see how they are as a person, and their traits makes it clear why they make the decisions they do, which hold the characters true to themselves.
A thing that Jobless reincarnation also does, that really sets it apart, is showing how characters don't stop living when they are away from Rudeus. But still evolve, which really brings life to the show and the world.
Another thing that really also impresses the audience is the fantasy setting the world is in. The world is not shown to be a kind place alone, it is shown to be ruthless and sometimes beautiful. This is something they still strongly stick to, where they show how a fantasy world isn’t just pure joy, but a real world where your actions can have consequences.
Without a doubt this is a great continuation of Jobless reincarnation, and I would without a doubt recommend watching this, if you have watched the previous parts.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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