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Mar 25, 2025
Daima feels like a heartfelt celebration of Dragon Ball, particularly in its exploration of concepts like the Demon Realm - ideas that Akira Toriyama seemingly harbored for years. There’s a distinct charm in witnessing his unfiltered creativity at play, especially in the realm’s structural design. Yet, while the Demon Realm is conceptually intriguing, it lacks the depth and vibrancy needed to feel truly alive. The societal hierarchies and political dynamics are glossed over; aside from fleeting glimpses like Degesu or Arinsu, we see little of the realm’s governance, nobility, or internal conflicts. Gomah himself feels underdeveloped - more a reactive force obsessing over Goku’s progress
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or the Third Eye than a ruler with tangible ties to his people. An expanded focus on the Demon Realm’s factions, akin to Episode 14’s richer storytelling, could have elevated the world-building from mere backdrop to a living, breathing entity.
The treatment of Super Saiyan 4 further highlights Daima’s struggle with narrative cohesion. While the form’s return was initially thrilling for me, Goku’s explanation for its attainment felt disappointingly abrupt. This speaks to a broader fatigue within the franchise: as fans, we crave continuity and meaningful development, yet Dragon Ball increasingly fractures into disparate iterations - GT, Super, the manga, and now Daima - each operating in isolation. For younger audiences, this lack of a unified vision risks diluting the series’ emotional weight, much like the Gundam franchise’s fragmented universes.
Toriyama’s genius has always shone brightest when collaborators elevate his ideas - whether Kazuhiko Torishima’s editorial guidance or the Chrono Trigger Dream Team’s synergy. But when external pressures - be it Akio Iyoku’s fan-service mandates or Shueisha/Bandai’s commercial demands - take precedence, the result feels strained. Daima embodies this tension: its core is pure Toriyama, a whimsical adventure through the Demon Realm, yet the execution is muddled by corporate urgency, as if the story’s flow were secondary to marketability.
In the end, Daima is a mix of water and oil - Toriyama’s creativity floating atop a sea of commercial imperatives. Still, amidst the unevenness, there’s joy in seeing the master’s imagination at work. Wherever he is, I hope he’s sketching away, laughing with the same boundless delight he’s given us for decades.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Nov 16, 2023
As mobile suits dance amidst the stars and characters navigate the labyrinth of ideologies, Gundam Zeta prompts us to reflect: In the tumultuous theater of war, do our convictions serve as guiding lights, or do they become casualties in the unyielding struggle for a better tomorrow?
The dichotomy between the Earth Federation and the rebellious AEUG sets the stage for a philosophical battleground, with characters grappling with questions of justice, morality, and the consequences of their actions. The narrative brilliantly navigates the gray areas of right and wrong, challenging viewers to question the very foundations of their beliefs.
Zeta Gundam's characters are not mere pilots; they feel
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like real human beings who are vessels for ideologies in constant dispute.
Starting with Quattro Bajeena (our favorite Red Comet, the one and only Char Aznable), he assumes the role of a mentor and leader within the AEUG. His journey to attain freedom, not only by altering his identity but also by attempting to avoid responsibility for future errors was portrayed exceptionally well (his incident involving Lalah left a profound scar on his heart). Ironically, with that attitude, he proved unable to prevent the repetition of the same mistakes in the next generation he was so enthusiastic about.
Scirocco, while somewhat resembling a 'final boss-type character,' also possessed his unique mindset. He encapsulates the essence of hypocrisy and tyranny in a human being: during his last battle, Scirocco described himself as a "mere witness to the history", despite being a character who actively achieves what he wants through manipulation and control, valuing power and influence above all else.
Haman Karn in Gundam Zeta is a multifaceted character whose role extends beyond that of a traditional villain. Her leadership, personal struggles and the weight of responsibility she bears as the leader of Zeon remnants contribute significantly to the exploration of war and the human condition within the series, while also humanizing her as more than just an antagonist.
Finally, Kamille Bidan stole the spotlight with that final episode (wow, just remembering it gives goosebumps...) - initially driven by a sense of rebellion against the Titans, Kamille's journey takes a philosophical turn as he grapples with the harsh realities of war. His evolving understanding of human nature adds depth to the narrative, positioning Kamille as a symbol of personal growth and enlightenment amidst the chaos of conflict.
In conclusion, Zeta Gundam through its rich characterizations, conflicts of beliefs and stark portrayal of war offers a thought-provoking journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional storytelling. It's trully a masterpiece in the Gundam franchise.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jun 18, 2022
Kimagure Orange Road is a forgotten gem that emphasises some important aspects of what it is to be in a relashionship (or even what it is to get into one in the first place) and the difference between true love and just passion while sometimes not taking everything so seriously, resulting in really fun episodes where all the characters have their time to shine. When I concluded the first episode I could already tell this series would be a fun rollercoaster and now, 48 episodes later, overall I am really satisfied with the anime.
Story: It includes a pretty simple premise: a love triangle between 3
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teenagers. However what stands out is that the main protagonist Kasuga Kyosuke (and his whole family) has psychic powers like teleportation, telepathy and so on. This really impacts the creativity behind some episodes and it was pretty exciting to try to predict how those abilities would interfere with the relashionship between the main cast. Despite some very few episodes (43 as the biggest example) where I felt like the anime was dragging a little bit, it all comes together at the end very smoothly (those two last episodes were really unexpected).
Art & Sound: The art is very good considering this anime aired in the 80's, and even nowadays could be considered solid. Regarding the soundtrack I think this is where this anime really outstanded. "Kimagure Orange Road, through its music especially, teaches a virtue that is seldom taught, in particular to men. Sweetness. Sweetness is the most forgotten virtue"- this is from a comment written on a soundtrack video and I couldn't explain it better than this.
Characters: Kasuga, Ayukawa and Hikaru being the main cast naturally had more spotlight than other characters. However, they did not overshadow them (for example, I really enjoyed Yusaku as a character, his introduction and the funny moments created by him). The development was notorious regarding Kasuga and Ayukawa while Hikaru, despite having some moments here and there, remained almost the same (in the first movie this changes tho).
Concluding, the experience of watching Kimagure Orange Road was really unique - I felt happiness, sadness, stress and excitement while watching all the 48 episodes and surely I hope this anime gets more recognition nowadays.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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