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What stands out most about Re:Creators is how insanely goddam boring it manages to be. The premise, fictional characters entering the "real" world, isn't particularly unique, stock/stereotypical characters

Story: 1
Well, I suppose this is where I complain about how the characters spend 90% of the screentime chatting about things that don't matter, are completely irrelevant to the plot and useless to the audience; things that nobody gives a shit about; and things that are just brain-numbingly boring. Hell, even when a character is alone with nobody to talk to, they'll do a monologue about it instead. It's just plain shit, filled with meaningless dialogue.

Art: 4
Most ... character designs are flat, but the shading is really bland. Below average art overall.

Sound: 5
TBH wasn't don't remember, but it's nothing special.

Character: 2
Huge cast of garbage. Maybe 3 get some minimal characterization, the rest are just ripoff or stock characters.

Overall: 3
Yeah, it's just garbage. Even the fight scenes tended to be pretty stale. Nothing epic, nothing significant or interesting.

Please note: this review is a warning, and is focused primarily upon the start of the manga. The manga is, of an overwhelming proportion, garbage, would be the warning. Don't take this lightly. And don't think I'm being unfair to the manga; this is merely the objective truth.

This manga is thoroughly terrible in nearly every possible way; art (ugly and disgusting), story (there is none), and characters (stock characters with no depth, ego, or even self-awareness).

The art: Comparing the artwork in chapter 318 with that in chapter 3, Guts somehow managed to get uglier (ever so slightly), and the thought of seeing his ugly ... face for 300 or so chapters would be absolutely unbearable. There are many characters that aren't so hard on the eyes (though manymore expendable ones who are) in the manga, but Guts will be there to torment you for good. The art style is detailed however, and remains relatively consistent. The monsters and such—rather, the humans, which are synonymous in Beserk--are graphically disgusting, vile, aand gross, which was perhaps intentional, with the purpose of contrasting with Guts’s own character design; however, I cannot approve of a foil between the bad, the ugly and uglier. Don't read with a weak stomach.

Characters: So in the beginning, ugly bastard just chops his enemies down, and generally acts like an ass towards everyone he meets, and they, normally monsters and abominations respond in kind. The only other character outside of this pattern is simply “there,” and hangs around Guts for no real reason. An absence of sentient life; the cast is essentially a huge cast of monsters and abominations.

Story: Guts chops up his enemies and acts like a psychopath, which to be fair, correlates with the title, Berserk. Finally, he is shown to have some history, but is pretty irrelevant. Everything that happens is rather generic and painfully boring, and is made even worse by the art and character designs.

Note again; this review is a warning to anyone starting this manga; you're going to be digging through a lot of crap before you get to anything good; expect a godawfully long and boring read through volumes of disgusting, mindless, and and tasteless violence.

Of course, it must be possible for people to get through the beginning, since the ratings are positively skewed. If you are able to stand Guts’s character design for hundreds of chapters. If you are that intent on reading this manga, I recommend "skipping to the good parts" assuming they exist. If you do enjoy the ugly and grotesque, this manga is certainly for you.

What is Keijo!!!!!!!!? Essentially, it's what you get when you weaponize T&A (boobs and butts), essentially making asses out to be extremely lethal weapons. Throw in the universal shounen, "rise to the top" plot, and there you have it—And yes, Keijo!!!!!!!! does take the plot, the asses, and the sport itself, very seriously, and with a straight face, characters will absolutely comment on how overpowered ones' particular ass may be. Naturally, expect tons of incidental "fanservice" as a result of weapon choice. If what you really want to see is mad gymastics do T&A, and T&A doing mad gymastics, martial arts, and more, this is ... probably the show for you.

I'm writing this review based on my impressions of the first few episodes, and what I know about the manga and LN. Its unfortunate, but this anime is probably already hopeless.

In a NUTshell (NUT is the apparently new studio responsible for this), this anime has failed. The art is crap, the animation is crap, the screenplay is crap, the sound is crap, and the voice acting is crap. No amount or quality of plot could possibly make up for this.

Art: 3
Can be said as simply as this: "What the hell did they do to the main characters' faces?" The art is extremely basic and lacking ... in detail; take a quick look at the art from the LN or manga, and you should instantly see the massive downgrade in quality. Even without that comparison, it's some of the lazies and shittiest art you can find in any commercial anime.
My complaints that you should probably skip:
Single lines as eyebrows, no textures, no details, maybe 6 different shades of color per character (2 for hair, 3 for uniform, 1 for skin. Complete shit), and a full color palatte that I can probably count on my fingers. The backgrounds look pretty much all the same, and in the few minimalistic action scenes, there aren't any backgrounds at all; just solid blocks of monocolored shit. And what the hell is with Serebryakov's diseased dinnerplate eyes with spines sticking out the side? Her face looks completely f***ed up.

Animation
As if the art wasn't bad enough by itself; the anime boasts tons of simple panning, still-frames and frames with just mouth movement, tons of recycling the same animation (For example: portrait of person A's mouth moving, switches to portrait of person B's mouth moving, then to the same previous portrait of person A's mouth moving); overall, it's some lazily-ass garbage; a pathetic excuse for animation.

Sound: 3
The soundtrack is mediocre, the sound effects (such as guns or cannons) are completely off and have garbag depth and quality, and the voice acting is predominantly shit; about as bad as your average English dub. Every single character aside from Tanya sound slow, stupid, and retarded, and the idiotic dialogue doesn't help either.
Tanya herself is supposed to be intimidating despite her age, but it comes out as flat and childish in the voice acting (Maaybe I'm being a bit harash with Tanya's voice, but the rest are truly horrific).

Character: 3
None of these people act or sound like they've ever been in a battle in the entire lifetime. Dumb narration monologues that state the obvious are common (Like "He's doing that? But that should be impossible!" or "What? He just used an explosive shell!). Moreover, they sound like carefree, blind idiots, as if they were from some slife of life anime, not a war anime.

Plot
It's obviously too early to begin judging the plot, but all other aspects heavily swing this anime into the "complete shit" rating.
If you were wondering, the anime is based in an alternate setting of WWI that includes mages, set from Germany's (The Empire's) perspective. Not particularly innovative so far, since much of the anime follows real history.

Drifters combines various well-known tropes, bringing famous historical figures into a fantasy world, and pitting them against eachother in all-out war. If you don't like war or watching heads roll, you're probably in the wrong place.

The animation is amazing, the soundtrack fits perfectly, the main characters (feudal Japanese warriors) have very well developed personalities, while still staying impressively faithful to how they actually were in history, and the plot illustrates an unabridged version of early-modern Japanese warfare.
Overally, the anime is unbelievably excellent (for its genre, and in production quality); I'm not too keen on the details, but the studio, "Hoods Drifters Studio" appears to have ... been put together specifically for the production of this anime.

Art:
If anything would quickly turn you away from this anime, it would probably be the art style. You'll might recognize it from Hellsing; Hirano Kouta just loves silhouettes with one glowing eye and comical polygon forms, among other things, including the characters' facial designs. Aside from that, this anime gets as bloody and gorey as you'd expect to see in war, and doesn't try to hide it.

Animation:
It can get quite chaotic, but it fits the frequent, chaotic battles, and it feels like no effort was spared in bringing these scenes to life; definitely a work of art.

Sound:
I can't express in words how I feel about this anime using a band that can ACTUALLY SPEAK ENGLISH for the OP, but it's an insanely good feeling. (Also love Kurosaki Maon) The opening and ending were just amazing, and perfectly fit this anime's romantic depiction of undisguised, hellish war.

The voice acting... Was mostly good, but it sometimes got too into a character's particular speech pattern and sounded stale (assuming you're watching the sub, and that you pay attention to speech patterns).

Outside of that, certain soundtracks might have been slightly overused, but it's not too noticeable.

Character:
Though some might be disappointed in which historical figures were used, and how influential/amazing they were, remember that it's Japanese anime, and that the creator is Japanese. I think it was the right choice to focus on the Japanese that are within the writer's realm of knowledge/expertise. It's clear that the historic figures used were meant to be faithful to the originals, and the anime includes very accurate references to their knowledge, tactics, and experiences.

Yeah, it's quite nice to see an anime that doesn't bullshit away from actual history (when using historical figures), or bullshit some sort of power that comes from their character (Okay, Drifters does bullshit some powers, but at least they're less bullshit and make decent sense).

The only real criticism I have is a lack of characterization for side characters, who are oversimplified, and the ones that aren't historical figures, who barely get any attention at all. (A bit wasteful towards the fantasy setting, I think)

Plot:
The anime starts off a bit slow as it introduces the characters, and the "humor" moments can be painful to watch, but it quickly picks up after the 2nd episode. Some people might be bored by the logistics aspect in the anime, but that IS a part of warfare, and personally, I'm glad they don't leave that out. (It's like watching someone place their trap card, instead of the trap card appearing out of nowhere)

The pacing is quite good—it doesn't try to fill/waste time or contrive stupid cliffhangers or deus ex machinas—because there's they're confident that they have enough legitimate, real plot content to keep the audience interested. There's actually a logical flow to the plot (so far, this season).

You actually need quite a bit of knowledge of Japanese history, military history, history in general, and Japanese culture to fully understand, notice and appreciate... Tons of things in things, from the characters' behavior, tactics, foreshadowing, to the flow of the plot itself. So yeah, keep that in mind and maybe have google ready.

So first off, I'd just like everyone to know, that this manga does not contain the ripping of any virgins, LOL. If you were looking for some horrible kinky hentay shit that involves ripping virgins, you're out of luck
But yeah, the title's a huge misnomer, because "reaper" is pronounced the same way (as ripper).

Anyhow, it's about some reaper, who's a virgin at reaping (reaping souls), probably because she gets ridiculously sidetracked instead. It's pretty average as far as manga goes; about as average as it gets I guess? Pretty typical shoujo-esque manga. The outfits actually kinda stand out as somewhat interesting, but yeah, average aside ... from that.

Major distinction that must be made for the sake of rational thought:

"WIXOSS is a copy of/very similar to Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magicka." No, it's not. It's like saying Windows is a copy of Macintosh.

Yes, WIXOSS does share have some obvious similarities in plot structure to Madoka, but it's really NOT COMPARABLE. I could go on and on about this, but I'll keep it simple. WIXOSS has a more intricate plot, more characters, more character development, is more relatable, and most importantly, has distinct themes that are human driven (and less plot driven). Madoka has otherworldly creatures driving its plot forward. Despite what initially appears to ... be a similar system, WIXOSS contains the conflict of human nature and themes along those lines as well.

Overall: 10
I greatly enjoyed this series, especially because of how well executed it was. The story flows well and the mood is meticulously constructed in every scene. The soundtrack meshes perfectly, and the voice acting is amazing. There are a great variety of interesting characters, and great characterization and growth. By the end, everything appears to be coming together, but they are only beginning to take root; there is significant further development in the sequel.

Plot: 7
The plot isn't terribly original, though there is a surprising amount of foreshadowing and hidden meaning that becomes relevant later.

Art and Animation:
The character designs weren't particularly special, but the landscapes were beautifully drawn; especially the battlegrounds, which were fantastically surreal with vivid movement; as were the battles themselves.

Sound: 10
The soundtrack in WIXOSS is one of the best I've seen (or heard) and really draws you in. The voice acting is impeccable; both perfectly suit the mood, atmosphere, and tension in each scene. OP and ED were nothing special (to me).

Character: 10
The characters types aren't incredibly unique, but they are very well characterized, very human and realistic, and for some, had powerful personalities.

Concerning battles:
I think it's probably pretty obvious, but the fact that "WIXOSS" is a card game doesn't mean it has meaningful rules or strategy (not that something like Yugioh has such either). Battles are about as strategic as any typical anime battle; wild particle effects are flying around, people are getting hurt, and someone's going to gain the upper hand, for one reason or another.

Rant:
People keep putting spoilers in their reviews. "This is how xyz in this anime works, and this is this main character's situation, etc etc." It's not your place to summarize the events of an anime, regardless of (and especially if) how obvious they are and how soon they are introduced; if people wanted this, they'd go read a summary, NOT a review. YOU DON'T NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE EVENTS THAT TRANSPIRE IN AN ANIME TO REVIEW IT. Most of all, most spoilers given tend to be completely irrelevant to their review.
All a review needs is your opinion on the specific criteria you use to judge a show’s worth, and maybe a bit of reasoning or background information.

Seiken Tsukai no World Break appears to be like any other typical ecchi and harem anime with a bit of action mixed in, but any experienced anime watcher would notice that it's very poorly made. If one thing killed this anime, I'd have to say it was the animation.

Story: 6
I'm sure the light novel had a story of some sort, otherwise it wouldn't sell, and probably wouldn't be adapted into an anime either. The premise is pretty interesting, as I've heard many say, but they don't really do anything with it. The story here seems to be secondary to the characters acting out their (mostly ... cliche and predictable) personalities. Most episodes don't touch the plot, and the writing and dialogue do little explaining, making the plot feel plain and incomplete.

Art and Animation: 5
Now, there's nothing particularly wrong with the art itself, which is pretty standard for anime right now. The animation, however, is incredibly shoddy, and immediately and continuously noticeable throughout the entire anime. I don't know if the studio was lazy or just didn't care, but for most scenes, just the minimum amount of animation necessary was done. Just how little movement there is in every scene is painfully obvious; you'll generally see just thing happening at a time: one person's mouth moving (no gestures, ever, just mouths moving), one person walking, or just 3 or 4 frames being repeated, if not just one still frame, etc. I could go on and on about it, but suffice to say, it's truly terrible for any anime that even pretends to have action scenes (the amount of animation would be equivalent to one of those Gintama episodes where they sit around a kotatsu, or a wordplay based gag anime).

Sound: 7
Nothing special; it did is job. Voice acting was fine, soundtrack was average; I didn't see (or hear) any problems.

Character: 6
Very flat, not fleshed out. Most are given very little characterization, and are mostly given just a few traits or behaviors that are used to define them. Less so for main characters, but not by much.

Overall: 5
Most bad animes are bad primarily because of plot or premise, but this one is just.... bad. Even if you're looking for fanservice, pretty much any other anime is probably better.

So recently, a lot more light novels have been adapted to anime (as well as manga), to varying success (They didn't do it much before because of how poor the adaptations were, like Densetsu Yuusha). Most of them add a lot more fanservice than the originals, probably to give them some value in the case they turn it into complete garbage (ideal example of this is the second season of Infinite Stratos). Hitsugi no Chaika is another one of these adaptations, though it is quite different from its peers.

Story: 9
While it's nice that the synopsis doesn't really spoil anything, it doesn't actually tell you anything ... either. The premise (settings, backgrounds, and such) isn't particularly unique, but the story is interesting and not too cliched.

Art: 9
The art is of a much older style than what is popular nowadays, and they didn't bother adding tons of fanservice either. Art of course is a personal preference, but older art styles can be nice, where they don't just go around making girls have stupidly shiny skin (as if they were gladiators that oiled themselves every day), and guys being stupidly angular.

Sound: 8
The sound is fine; they didn't do anything spectacular, but it's fine. I really like the theme songs though.

Character: 7
While many light novel adaptations (mostly ones with high fanservice) would try to make the pace of the anime insanely slow, (with an episode exclusively about one character cooking, or something like that) and make several seasons of the same stuff with no development (allowing them to milk more $), Hitsugi no Chaika does the opposite and completely jumps the gun, skipping out on tons of detail, characterization, and somewhat importantly, explanation. All of the aforementioned are present in the novels, and the lack of can make this anime confusing, or make people unentertained, and pretty much not "get" things. (it's mostly character though). The anime adaptation is missing a LOT, and all I can say is that it could have been done better.

Overall: 8
As many may have noted, this anime is quite underrated. The truth is, people nowadays want and expect fanservice to go along WITH whatever it is they like to see in an anime; interesting plot, likeable characters, clever and entertaining dialogue etc. If there's a female character, they'd better make her show some skin, because that'll make people like it more, whether they realize it or not. I've no idea how well it's received in Japan, but for being different, Hitsugi no Chaika is most certainly lacking in love.

Knight Run is set in interstellar war between humans and monsters, and is very true to the nature and reality of war; it is a story full of the suffering and loss that always come with wars. While progress of the war is a significant part of the manhwa, the strongest element of Knight Run's plot is the characters' feelings and emotions; their drive and their priorities throughout the events of the story. Though there is still a heavy emphasis on fighting equipment, ships, and abilities, everything is detailed in almost every aspect.

The pace is somewhat slow, but constant throughout the entire manhwa, following mostly ... the life of Anne Meyer, a retired Knight, and flashbacks of her past with Pray, her closest friend, with whom she shared a unique bond with. There are quite a few other characters in the manga, with many related to the military whose main task is fighting monsters, though the central character is most certainly Anne, and everyone else is in some way connected to her.

While character development isn't perfect, their personalities and emotions feel very real, letting us see what is precious to all of them, the why for their existence evident in every action. Knight Run also maintains an excellent atmosphere; even when in peaceful areas, and during flashbacks of their treasured times, you can feel a tenseness in the atmosphere, that this peace is only a temporary reprieve, and that they would soon be thrown back into war; you never forget the nature of their position in this war-torn universe.

The only problem I've found with this manhwa is clarity; though this likely due to differences in language and imperfect translations, some parts of the manhwa can be difficult to comprehend and use somewhat confusing English. This is also magnified by the fact that some parts are quite wordy (it's mostly the text describing equipment, strategies, and monsters). There are also some often used Knight-Run specific terms that are expected to be known; you may have to intially take a look at the glossary to understand, but you'll know them if you ever get into this manhwa. The art may not suite most peoples' tastes, but it still has a nice style even if much of it isn't detailed.

This manhwa isn't for everyone, but overall, I found it very enjoyable. If you like a taste of a reality-filled story in a warring fantasy universe, I recommend taking a look at this manhwa.