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Relaxation, the key emotional products from any good slice-of-life anime and the range of this malleable mood is hard to target for some critics. Personally, I need to feel some particular pleasure to be sincerely relaxed enough to say an anime has done delivered on its promise to be a worthy slice to recommend and rewatch with my friends. The main requirements always centers on the MC and usually his progress with not only his journey but how he maintains the mood for me the viewer by his character growth, affable attitude and intrinsic interaction with the cast.

Let me reassure our ever unflappable Sir ... Flio is a dependable dude that smoothly sails the show's progress with his genuine kind nature, humble attitude and admirable approach to his lovely lupine lady Fenrys or Rys for short. Indeed, a common complaint in most romance elements in anime is the typical tepid MC who flails around like a kite in a hurricane when his love interest approaches or worse, the pompous jerk that persistently attacks any chance of romantic progress with his ideal mate.

Thankfully, this show slides pasts those tired tropes and gives us an appealing couple whose love is promised and then slowly delivered with an actual believable, satisfying and mature union. When it comes to waifu quality it surely helps what type of -dere you prefer and while I'm open to various flavors, the deredere, like our lovely Rys, is my favorite. And it rare for a show to have an intelligent MC that doesn't waste this golden chance and actually allows the romance to blossom naturally. And besides being my fave Powerpuff girl, Blossom, along with Balirossa, Belano and Byleri all are fine additions to Flio's harem, er I mean (seriously) his home and provide fine filler to the basic plot.

Of course the best side characters are the supernatural figures who are very memorable for the greater importance to the plot and its overriding message of acceptance, forgiveness and equality of all people. Also, they provide the highest degree of sensual pleasure for my every hungry urges. The ever loyal crimson cat demon- Uliminas, the devious djinn- Hiya and the wild witch Damalynas are all glistening figures that add that much welcomed spicy flavor that brings much pleasure to my personal requirements. And of course, lest not I forget, Tsuya, whose upper frontals defy gravity and leave me grinning ear to ear each time she appears.

Nevertheless, the prime reason of these slice of life shows appeal is the level of peace and harmony the MC can negotiate and advance in spite of al the challenges in his way. Now, being omnipotent MC is a frequent issue for these type of Isekai shows but it works by not relying on showing Flio's power but hearing his rational and compassionate voice that speaks relatable truths and cool understanding. As Rys learns early on, its her darling's weakness that appeals to her the most as nothing is more powerful than the opponent who shows mercy instead of malice and seeks cooperation instead of conflict. Although, I must admit that there is one excellent fight scene in episode 6 that reminds us of how awesome and somewhat terrifying Sir Flio can be when he lets loose.

Overall, the progress of the show is benefited by the easy going nature of the cast all voiced by veterans who give the right sound to illuminate the comedic/ mellow tone. Both sub and dub versions are excellent thanks to the couple of legends on the sub side- Rie Kugimiya (Rys) & Satoshi Hino (Flio) working well again as they done this partnership splendidly again and again. While, the dub version-Megan Shipman & Mauricio Ortiz-Segura actually was surprising good as Mr. Ortiz-Segura definitely has the presence and steadiness to voice Flio's calm nature and Megan Shipman is always a delight to here voice a deredere. Also, much oblige to Gholl's dub voice Ray Hurd whose husky tone was almost so cool I do believe Hell has freezer over when he left his throne to come live with the gang.

And the review could not end without me giving a sly assessment of the adorable OP song-Dannasama to no Love Love Love Song sung by the legend herself- Rie Kugimiya. Indeed, we all wish we could be Kugimiya-chan's dannasama (darling) after watching this OP, the lyrics are very catchy and Kugimiya's voice will linger in your mind as does this show that meets all my requirements for a legit pleasurable experience.

Overall Rating- 9/10
Plot-9/10
Characters-8/10
Romance-9/10
Comedy-8/10
Voice Casting- 8/10
Fan-Service- 9/10
Intro/End Songs- 9/10

Definitely my favorite Dirty Pair movie of the trilogy as its substantial story, serious tone and sorrowful conclusion really left a lasting impression in a way the previous films could only say about the animation quality. While Project Eden's impressive animation and nifty soundtrack remains superior to this movie, this clever and engaging plot kept my attention far more consistently and left me moved far more than I could have ever expected. Also, its such a pleasure to watch a feature film where the plot makes sense and the tension is constant and very authentic. Another plus in this movie's favor was both ... heroines shine nicely unlike in the previous films where they seemed uncharacteristically dim and flakey in nature so the seriousness of the story reasserted the wit into our Lovely Angels. The only negative is this film does borrow the script of a memorable two part episode from the original series but I do believe the story has a bit more weight in the detail and a darker edge to the tone which is an improvement. Also, there is no impressive intro and credit sequence like the previous films and the conclusion does leave the original, and true, Lovely Angels on a sad note- but in deep retrospective this series has always been a bit more somber than remembered as the splendid fan service and witty banter of Kei and Yuri can sometimes overshadow the dark tone of the series' stories.

What makes a good cup of coffee? Reliability, potency and of course flavor are some hallmarks of really good cup of Joe and its this quick metaphor I will use in describing my assessment of this classic anime. Cat's eye is a series that works because the cast of characters consistently achieve their episodic objective of satisfying you with its sexy charm of the Kisugi sisters and the incredible fun of the goofy, yet gallant detective Toshi.

Further the voice actors performing their roles perfectly suit their characters, especially the multi-emotive Yoshito Yasuhara as Toshi, the sultry calm Toshiko Fujita as Rui, the sarcastically sweet ... China Sakamoto as Ai and the the relatable cool Keiko Toda as Hitomi have excellent chemistry together as a set and when isolated leading the action. The overall animation is appealing mostly for its traditional design that will appeal to a more Western eye and while the overall animation flow is stiff for modern tastes, the personal action pieces for the sisters are solidly entertaining and never disappoints this viewer.

Overall, the biggest flaw a newcomer will notice is the story is limited to the standard formula that goes nowhere mostly at first but curiously picks up dramatically in the latter part of season one only to be let down with a couple halt of progress in the second season. Thusly, how can anyone truly ignore a fatal flaw in this formulaic action comedy? Well, like I said a good cup of coffee is not judged in how it will surprise you or fill you but how reliable of pick me up it can be on your mood. And there few better anime cafes than the one run by the Kisugi sisters when you are feeling low, restless and indifferent to bring that spark back into your heart.

All three sister will provide some element of elation to reinvigorate your spirits with Hitomi's determination to make the score and her sincere affection for Toshi always proviing a nice blend of thrill and tenderness you don't get with most alluring thieves. And little Ai is a bundle of joy that relates so well to anyone's little sister that know with each smile and every frown how precious family can be in your life. And with Rui you have an elder artist that holds the show together with steady wit and subtle sultriness that stays with you with each reflection.

Finally, we have the lovable Toshi who at first glance is the basic buffoon of the show but if watched honestly is really the rock of the show that leaves the audience fully awake in laughter and attention. Because when Toshi's hilarity drives the show is when it shines the brightest as all the characters work well around him including the cliche police Chief and the prudish detective Asatani. The romance between Toshi and Hitomi does progress nicely in the 1st season but it never truly loses its spark in season 2 because the bond between them is genuine and sweet.

Another highlight I have to commend this series are the beautifully portraits segmenting each episode by their incredible detail and diverse style. For the peak period of the show, I highly recommend watching for the latter part of season one to witness how much you will start to care about the missing Michael Heinz and the girls search for him. And in particular, episodes 33-35, is the rare moment when Toshi's goes from goofy to galant and boy does it drive up the stakes and make this series percolate it almost burns your tongue. The biggest plus for season 2 is simply the animation is greatly improved in lighting, color and design as the girls get even more beautiful if you can imagine.

Thusly, the point of my passionate defense of this work from famed City Huner creator Tsukasa Hojoyou is that dependable anime goodness like Cat's Eye should be respected and adored for being a simple comfort that warms your heart consistently with humor, thrills and decent sensuality, too.