I struggle to find much I enjoyed from this series. Some okay action sequences aren't enough to make up for the many flaws Bone Collection faced. You follow Kazami, a yokai exorcist who is seen as a letdown by his famous family but has a powerful technique forbidden to use. In a jam, he breaks the rules to use his powers to gain control of the yokai Paira, letting him use her bones as weapons. None of the characters are interesting, you have a cliched protagonist who doesn’t have many points of interests to stand out.
All other characters fit this mold or are not really
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Feb 16, 2023
Yotsuba to!
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A slice of life often depends more on the strength of its characters than that of its story and Yotsuba&! is the perfect series to match that description. The premise is simple: you follow the daily antics of a 5 year old girl named Yotsuba, whether it be with her father Yousuke, the neighbouring Ayase family, or any other characters she befriends across the series. While the premise is nothing deep, that’s the point. The goal is to bring joy from the fun antics that arise in this energetic toddler’s life. The titular Yotsuba is great as she’s able to enwrap you in her daily
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Feb 9, 2023
Bocchi the Rock!
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Bocchi the Rock is one of the biggest sleeper hits in all of 2022. From the offset it may just look like a K-ON copy, however it elevates the formula that K-ON sets. The story follows Bocchi, a socially anxious highschooler who spends all her time inside playing guitar. She eventually gets asked to join a band by circumstance and the slice of life events continue from there as the band continues to improve and Bocchi attempts to better her social troubles. The strongest aspect of the show is its animation and style as it lends itself to the comedy. One second you're watching the
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Dec 22, 2022
Mob Psycho 100 III
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Mob psycho’s third season helps cement the series as one of the best within the media. Studio Bones continues to showcase their expertise through the well animated and choreographed action scenes. Although not quite matching the best fights of season two, the action is still among the best in all of anime. It is not just the high octane sequences that season three excels, but also the lower stakes moments that help flesh out the characters. Whether it be the hard hitting fights during the final arc or watching the telepathy club hike up a mountain, the series is always a visual treat.
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