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So I have finally gotten around to this movie. I wouldn't say that I was excited at the announcement but I still planned to watch it. After seeing it I was pleasantly surprised.

The animation is of course as good as the regular show, if not even better. Just what to expect from Spy Family.

The OST was good. Nothing that felt to me that they had taken the next level. It was fitting and you can not really go wrong with Official HIGE DANdism. Having Gen Hoshino back for the ending was also a nice touch.

The story is the main reason I think holds it back. ... It might just be that the Spy Family stories feel a bit bland to me. The characters were really enjoyable, but other than that the plot was just ok to me. Laying out stakes that didn't feel realistic to the Spy Family franchise felt a bit weird.

Overall a good movie to watch with the family on any day, but might be best suited to be watched during winter (it's not really a Christmas movie).

A solid 8.

Just finished the series and holy smokes was it a ride.

I was intrigued by the very first few episodes and this quickly became a series I was obsessed with. When I went to Japan I also made a point to quickly visit Ikebukuro to take a few pictures where the series took place.

I haven't written many reviews but this series definetly deserves one.

The first thing I want to touch on is rhe characters. Holy smokes are the characters good. That there is no main character might be the reason this series is so good and every episode feels intriguing. Well written, there's some genuine development ... and overall a great cast of characters. One of the main aspects in the stroy we follow is to get it from everyones different perspective which adds so much depth to the narrative. One thing though is that the opening which always has the names of the "main characters" or the characters whose story follow became a bit crowded at the later seasons and I didn't really see the need to add all of them into the opening but that is just a minor thing.

The other big thing that I think sets this apart from other anime is the atmosphere. This is a bit harder to explain but I'll try. The feeling I got from watching this is that I'd almost like to be there and experience everything, and in a way I did. There's always this lingering feelig of mystery surrounding events that get resolved, but sometimes not completely which leads to other questions. The supernatural tag is done really well here, a lot of supernatural elements that ad to the overall mystery, but not too much that will ruin the story.

The soundtrack is also phenomenal. The feeling of the scene was well portrayed by it and it overall enhanced the storytelling. Openings were banging too.

The story was really intriguing the first part and is what got me hooked on the series. Genuine development and interesting plot points that leave you guessing where the story is going. The second part was a bit weaker in my opinion, but had some great moments. In the end everything came to a conclusion that I am satisfied with. The chatrooms were a bit hard to follow at times, even though they were an interesting way to interact with eachother outside of any normal circumstances (characters that normally would probably never interact haad the chance to do so).

Art was overall good and the character designs were mostly unique enough.

Overall I would give this series a solid 9/10 and I would definetly recommend it to anyone who likes a story driven series with somewhat less action with lots of great character!

I just finished the anime so I haven't gotten over the feelings it left me with. (non-spoilers until the SPOILER tag, minor spoilers)

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was one of those shows I heard good things about when it aired but never really got around to watching it. When I finally did I finished it in under 24h.

It was really entertaining, had great characters and an interesting story. It really pulled me into the world and I am really considering purchasing Cyberpunk 2077. Great marketing done there.

My main critique is that it was too short (and maybe the ending could be different). To leave such a masterpiece ... at 10 episodes almost feels criminal. What they did in 10 episodes was phenomenal so dragging it out could maybe pull down the quality.

I usually watch the sub versions of anime but this time I watched it dubbed as it seemed to be more fitting and it was good. My next time watching it will probably be subbed unless it's with some friends.

SPOILER WARNING
The ending left me with the same bittersweet feeling Cowboy Bebop left me with. I'm not happy with the ending, I'm more happy I got to experience this show and all the emotions it made me feel.
SPOILER OVER

I don't know what else to write here other than I recommend it 100% to anyone reading this.

(I really want to stay at your house ;_;)

Bocchi the Rock! was truly the hidden gem of the season. After seeing more and more people discussing it I decided to check it out and boy did it live up to expectations. To everyone that shared and discussed this anime, I want to thank you wholeheartedly. Without you I never would have seen this amazing show.

This anime does a lot of things very well. The comedy was surprisingly good and it got a good amount of actual laughs from me. Of course it won't hit for everyone but for me it did. I haven't read the manga so I don't know if the ... visuals lost some of their character but they still worked for me.
The story was decent. It's kinda standard as it follows a high-schooler and her group of friends and their everyday "routine", like a slice of life. The anime does it well enough to not get boring and it has it's own twists and turns that makes it stand out.
Music (or the lack of) is perhaps the biggest thing that separates manga and anime and here it was great. When a "major" music number starts in other shows it usually gives me a little bit of cringe but Bocchi the Rock! never had those moments. It might just be my music taste but I'd recommend checking out the music. While it's not the most mind-blowing stuff ever made it does it's job and suits the show perfectly.
The animation was standard. Not super amazing but not bad either. Not much to really say about it.
Lastly my favourite: the characters. The main cast is truly what drew me in. The chemistry between them is great. All characters suit their roll perfectly. They are the main thing that make me crave more of this anime. They make every moment enjoyable to watch. Most of the side-characters are also memorable and all of them have their own uniqueness.

Overall I'll give the show a 9/10. For this anime 12 episodes felt too short and I really hope we'll get to see a 2nd season that keeps up the standard of this great 1st season.

Just finished watching all of Black Clover and holy sh*t what a ride it was.
First off I am going to admit that I was one of those people who started watching it in when it came out but did not make it past 15 episodes because of all the flaws it had back then. Now after picking it up many years later I can say with 100% confidence it was worth to watch through the whole series and I am now a Black Clover fanboy.

Story 10:
The story is good for a shounen. Many might compare it a lot to other shows but I can say ... it is very different. This is not your averege "Naruto copy for a quick buck" show, it is so much more. There are many plot twists that were actually unexpected and it has good worldbuilding. The pacing of the show is also great. Major fight scenes do not feel like they last too long and you always feel like the story is moving forward. The fillers were also the most enjoyable I have watched from any series.

Art 8:
The art is pretty good. While it might be lacking (especially one certain cgi running animation) sometimes there are some big fight scenes that were absolutely gorgeus and did not disappoint at all. It also never feels like you are just staring at a single piece of drawing like in other shows.

Sound 9:
Every single OP is an absolute banger that suits the ongoing arc very well. Some of the ED's also really give you the "episode ending feel" that they should. The sound design and ost are good and it was never off putting for me.

Character 10:
This show has some of my absolute favorite characters from any series I have ever watched. From lovable heroes to heartless villains to useless comedic relief characters there is a mix of everything here. The core cast is amazing with everyone mixing well together with eacothers personalities. Not a single one of the side characters is just a uselss side character for the sake of having a side character (if that makes sense). All characters have some form of depth to them and many show up later on after their related story arc is already over. The show also provides with top tier character development from the beginning right to the end.

Enjoyment 10:
While I might have not enjoyed it my girst time watching it has now been my #1 enjoyment these last few weeks. My enjoyment kept going up with every new story arc and i can not remember if I have every been as hyped as I was when I was watching the last 10 episodes. The show is also very funny and some scenes actually made me laugh out loud. It was also truly enjoyable reading the comments after each episode on Crunchyroll.

Overall 10:
This has now become one of my favorite shows ever that is up there with Naruto Shippuuden, FMAB, Overlord, JoJo and HxH. A great watch with a somewhat slow start for anyone who likes comdedic shounen with awesome fight scenes.