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My Dress Up Darling Review

While his fellow high schoolers are immersed in the pop culture, Wakana Gojou finds his interest in sewing clothes for his Hina dolls. His dream is to perfect the art of making Hina dolls, and reach his grandfather's level of expertise. However he keeps this a secret in fear of getting ridiculed. Marin Kitagawa is an outgoing, confident girl, always surrounded by her peers. When she sees Gojou with a sewing machine, she asks him to make a cosplay dress for her. Now that the fates of these two completely opposite persons intervene, will romance bloom?

Story:
The story is based on a ... very close aspect to animes but also very underused: Cosplay. However, the development follows the common pattern of the other Romance Animes. The screenplay is nice, with a perfect pacing. There is a certain amount of Fanservice, but that doesn't bother me because the story in itself is quite cute and refreshing to watch. The show will, most likely, not bore the viewers at any point. Nothing too extraordinary storywise but refreshing and fun to watch.

Characters:
Wakana Gojou is a relatable character, especially to the introverts. He follows the same pattern of less popular mc of a shoujo manga but is different at the same time. Marin is cute and hot, a waifu material but that's not the only thing in her character. Her character has a certain amount of depth. The development in the character dynamics is slow but gradual. Other characters that were introduced later in the series , Shinju and Sajuna, are also quite interesting.

Artwork and Animation:
The Artwork was really good. All the characters were quite appealing, especially Marin and Shinju. The Animation was also smooth, except a few Instances. The cosplays looked great. The Fanservices were not excess or forced. The show was visually fresh, charming, heartwarming and fun.

Music and Voice-Acting:
The opening track is perfect for the show, having that charm and freshness that the show has. The ending track was also good. The bgm used went with the scenes and very selected wisely. The voice actors also did a great job.

My Dress Up Darling is a good, refreshing, fun to watch show. The adaptation was perfect. Having the best girl of the season adds to the overall credibility to this show. Hope a season 2 comes out, a proper sequel matching the standards of this season, unlike other Cloverworks shows which either don't get a sequel or get a crappy one. If you are looking for a refreshing, cute, fun slice of life, romantic story, My Dress Up Darling is your destination. Give it a watch, if you haven't still.

Orient Review

150 years ago, the the demons, called Oni, attacked humanity and started ruling over them. While some worship them as Gods while others see them for what they are: devils tormenting humans. They fight against these otherworldly beings for the sake of humanities. These brave soldiers are known as Bushi. Inspired by his father, Kojirou, and his friend Musashi went on a journey to forming the strongest Bushi band ever known, but their path is not smooth and easy. Follow them on this journey as they cross the hurdles in their way.

Story:
The story follows the general action Shounen trait, with nothing new to add ... as such. The begining of the anime was weak and didn't look much promising. The pacing was somewhat irregular, becoming another drawback of this show. However, towards the end, in the last few episodes, it become interesting. Still, the build up of the anime was bluntly boring for me.

Characters:
Musashi is the common action Shounen protagonist, with a sad backstory, full of dreams of becoming great, believing in the power of friendship, however, still fun to watch. The character of Kojirou is also nothing extraordinary. Tsugumi is a cute and strong girl but a one dimensional character. The character dynamics are fun to watch. Shirou is the type of antagonist I like, so one may say from this show, he's my favourite. Overall, the characters are nothing new, follows the same pattern, but fun to watch.

Music and Voice-Acting:
The opening track is appealing and goes with the series. The bgm used is apt and cleverly used. The voice actors did a good job.

Artwork and Animation:
The character artwork is impressive except the artwork of the Onis. They look too funny, to build up any tension. The animation is irregular and though the last few episodes were visually great, the first part of the show again fails.

Orient is a good one time watch if you want to experience the general Action Shounen Experiences. The story isn't too deep or the plot twists aren't that much unpredictable. Though Kojirou's father's past is a bit of mystery still but judging from the story so far, it won't be something too breathtaking. The second season is coming in Summer 2022. Hope the series get better in that, or atleast match the standard of the last few episodes.

Police in a Pod Review

After graduating from high school, Mai Kawai's priority was to find a job with a stable income. But the only institute she was accepted in was the police academy, which she reluctantly joined. Now, she's a police officer who's unexpectedly treated and criticised harshly by the citizens. Disheartened, she decides to leave the job after only few moths of appointment until she meets Seiko Fuji, her new senior and decides to give this job a second chance.

Story:
The plotline is intriguing. The execution is decent. The pacing is perfect. However, the humours didn't hit the right spot at all. It has a ... comedy tag but in no way made me laugh. If not for the Slice of Life content and the last case, this aspect would have got an even lower rating from me.

Characters:
There's nothing much to say about the characters. All of there are quite one dimensional and character development is almost negligible. There was a potential in Kawai's character which was wasted. The character dynamics remained same throughout the series without showing any changes. Pretty boring in this aspect.

Music and Voice-Acting:
The opening track is good while the ending track is decent but neither of them has that x-factor to keep me hooked which is highly expected from a series of this genre. The bgm is decent. The voice actors did a very good job.

Animation and Artwork:
The Artwork was good and was well enhanced by the animation. It was fluid and visually attractive. Especially the chasing sequences were fun to watch. The best part of this series, one can say.

Police in a Pod is a one time watch at best. Its main lacking is the absence of good comedy even though it has a comedy tag. When I started watching it, I had a much higher expectation, so it disappointed me. However, it has its good parts, and one may give it a try if they are looking for a quick, light hearted watch.

Kaguya Sama: Love is War Review

Synopsis:
At the renowned Shuchiin Academy, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are the student body's top representatives. Ranked the top student in the nation and respected by peers and mentors alike, Miyuki serves as the student council president. Alongside him, the vice president Kaguya—eldest daughter of the wealthy Shinomiya family—excels in every field imaginable. They are the envy of the entire student body, regarded as the perfect couple.
However, despite both having already developed feelings for the other, neither are willing to admit them. The first to confess loses, will be looked down upon, and will be considered the lesser. With their ... honor and pride at stake, Miyuki and Kaguya are both equally determined to be the one to emerge victorious on the battlefield of love!

Story:
The basic plotline is nothing out of the ordinary but the presentation and execution is. The comedy sequences are bound to make you laugh and never seem to be unnatural or unnecessary. The romance, though subtle, is cute. The show will keep the viewers engaged with it's perfect pacing and well timed comedy. There are a few emotional moments, presented nicely.
Rating: 8/10

Characters:
The characters are pretty well written. Shirogane's character will seem a bit cliche in the first season but the viewers will still love him. Ishigami is really a great character and in this season, fun to watch. Kaguya is both cute and scary and has a good depth and potential. Chika is a character written with intention to introduce comedy and she does it perfectly. She's cute and will make you laugh everytime she appears. The other side casts are also well written.
Rating: 8.5/10

Animation and Artwork:
The Artwork is good most of the times. The detailing in the artwork is praiseworthy. The animation is smooth and fluid. The visual experience is really enjoying.
Rating: 8/10

Voice Acting and Music:
The background score, ambience music sound well. The opening song is catchy and goes with the mood of the show. The Voice Actors did a great job, especially Kaguya's Voice Actor, Aoi Koga.
Rating: 8.5/10

Kaguya sama: Love is War is one of the best rom coms I have seen. It boasts a great female cast and a good male cast. It's funny, it's cute, it's emotional, it's all in one wholesome experience which is worth a try.

8.4/10

This is my First Review, will try not to give any spoilers.
So Ohba sensei and Obata sensei are here with a new manga, Platinum End. If you are looking for something similar to Death Note or something as Death Note's successor, you better don't read this manga, cause you'll be disappointed.

Story (9/10)
So a depressed guy, Mirai Kakehashi tries to commit suicide but an Angel Nasse saves him and gives him arrows and wings and from there starts the journey of choosing the next God of this world. The story from the beginning had a subtle philosophical approach which got stronger and more prominent near ... the end. The plot twists were at times predictable but no one could have imagined the end. The end is quite a unique way to end the manga. The Manga actually tries to find some important answers like What is God? Origin of God, Who came first Mankind or God? Obviously the answers depend on ur interpretation. The main theme starts with finding Happiness but in couse of time it couples with those questions. But tho towards the end it has a high philosophical tone, the manga in itself is quite enjoyable.

Artwork (10/10)
The artwork is great, just as expected of Obata sensei.

Characters(8/10)
The Characters are mostly cliche. The MC is a kind guy who wants to find happiness. A love interest of the guy, a sister obsessed antagonist. The characters are not something too unique. The character developments are also less and not something two great. One may connect with some of the characters there and well it's not bad not to have unique characters everytime.

Enjoyment (10/10)
Yes, I enjoyed the manga on spot. Reading all the pages with excitement of what's gonna happen next.

Overall (9/10)
One can sure give it a try.