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Healer Girl is off to a fantastic start. Animation, characters, sound, etc. are all strong. It's a well-thought-out idea that also feels refreshing.

Story: Pretty simple and non-episodic. While you essentially get dropped into the middle of things, it eases you into the world and feeds you information in a way that you don't feel lost. One of the strongest aspects is the comedy, it hasn't been too dramatic so far. Possibly the most unique thing about Healer Girl is the singing and how it's used while having normal conversations. I feel like that's one of the most fun things in the episodes so far. ... Pacing felt neither slow or fast. I think most would say the story is predictable but I thought it had a nice flow to it. 8/10.

Art: Again a lot to be impressed by. While not entirely consistent or polished, the animation and drawings are strong. Color and character designs are very good. Things like cars that are hand drawn which is something you don't see often. During the climactic moments, it hits a remarkable peak that really blew me away with it's animation. The reason I didn't score the Art higher is because I think the backgrounds & compositing are a tier below from what I praised about it. It's not poor but just good. 8/10.

Sound: I love the voice acting from all of the characters. Especially when you consider the difficulty of the role and that they are also doing the singing portions instead of having a different seiyuu. The OST, insert songs, and singing conversations are playful, fun, and enjoyable. When the singing is not playful and used in a more serious manner, like aiding a person in need, it instead feels more caring and has a beautiful aura to it. 10/10.

Character: Impressive considering it's been 3 episodes. A number of characters are likeable and distinct. It's not just 1 or 2 standouts that are carrying the show. Even the character that I had considered the weakest previously already has an episode where she is given more screen time. I wouldn't call the characters deep but are well fleshed out considering the episode count. A fun dynamic with all of the characters whether it's between friends, teacher-students, or rivals. Most of the student characters have separate strengths/weaknesses that further builds their character. I believe there's potential for them to grow much more in the future as well. 9/10.

Enjoyment: I've been enjoying how unique Healer Girl is. Whether it's the directing, the character dynamics, or the more beautiful intimate moments I've found the episodes engaging and fun. If you typically dislike CGDCT or the idea of spontaneous singing every once in a while, Healer Girl might not be for you. However if you have always wanted a musical anime or want something bright, funny and lively, definitely give it a try. 10/10.

To begin, I'll clear up some possible misconceptions and explain what Puraore has focused on in these first 4 episodes. Is it an idol anime in disguise? No. So far there's been a minute long 'victory dance', a scene about the coach's desire to mix entertainment/hockey, and two other short scenes where the characters warm-up by 'unknowingly' doing a dance routine. This could change in the future but I doubt it will become a full blown idol show. About 40% of the runtime has been spent at the hockey rink, the other 60% showing the relationships between the characters away from it. Like others have ... noted before, Puraore is much more of a CGDCT Hockey anime.

Story: Because a majority of the characters are new to the sport, a lot of the time spent so far has been on the basics and training. With that in mind the pacing has been realistic. As expected, the team doesn't go from being complete amateurs to world class in a single episode. Puraore does a good job at combining the SoL moments with hockey. There's also some well done foreshadowing and a sprinkle of drama to add a bit of spice to the episodes. In all, simple but the effort is there 7/10.

Art: From my experience, sports anime face a dilemma of cutting corners during matches to lower the workload at the cost of it being much more clunky to watch (zoom ins, close ups of faces, pauses where characters talk, etc.). In that regard, Puraore does really well at times while others not so much. When the characters are skating or hitting the puck it looks very good, it's more of an issue of the storyboard and the transitions not being the smoothest. Outside of the hockey moments it's slightly above average animation wise. There's no still frames that stood or anything poorly done that I can remember. The characters are easily distinguishable and while the designs match their personalities they don't feel that unique. For the most part above average 7/10.

Sound: A lot of the seiyuu's are either debuting or still early in their careers. None of the characters sounded 'off' or felt extremely amateurish to me. The OST was fitting though not memorable. A strength is definitely the sound when hockey is played. The skating, pucks being hit, etc. It has a weight to it and I thought it was very satisfying to listen to. I'm a big fan of the OP, very catchy. The ED less so but still enjoyable. 7/10.

Character: Despite not having much depth, the focus on the characters relationships has made them easy to like and root for. Even the coach has a big presence whenever she gets screen time and she's very likeable and fun. While I expect more episodes where individuals get their time to shine, I don't expect it to be anything revolutionary. It's to make them not completely barebones and highlight their struggles that are unique to them. There were no characters I disliked. 6/10.

Enjoyment: The start felt a bit disjointed but after that I thought Puraore found it's groove. I love sports, I enjoy CGDCT, and the characters here are likeable, so naturally I enjoy watching this every week. Again the only thing that hampered my enjoyment was the storyboard and the series being a tad cheesy at times. So far I would say there's little rewatch value. If you are a CGDCT fan I'd give Puraore a try. If you want an in depth hockey anime or dislike CGDCT you will likely be disappointed. 7/10.

Final thoughts: So far, not bad at all. I hope Puraore is able to continue steadily improving because I think it has potential to become much more than a solid show.

When you break apart and look at the aspects of Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu individually, it may not seem very impressive or groundbreaking. However the way it all comes together forms a grounded and well rounded show.

Story: What I immediately found interesting was the setting, the 60's in the totally-not-Soviet Union aka UZSR. Oh and it's about a space race. With a vampire. It sounds absurd but in reality the execution is well done. It has more of a serious tone at times; it makes a point to emphasize the inequality and how poorly vampires are treated. This is balanced out by our ... main duo: Irina the vampire and Lev who's in charge of training her for space. Their dynamic lightens the mood and it's very sweet. Another impressive part is the scope of the story, it's not just about Irina and Lev. An example would be a cabinet meeting involving the officials of the UZSR which contributes to the sense of urgency and distrust in the country. Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu also rewards people who know the history of the space race due to the details it impressively manages to squeeze in. As for individual elements: I thought the comedy is good but not a focus and while there is fan service every now and then it's not extreme and jarring. 8/10.

Art: Probably what holds back Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu the most is that it doesn't have insane production values. That being said there is some impressive, colorful, and well animated scenes. I also enjoyed some of the backgrounds which can be simple but pleasing to look at. I thought the storyboard and directing was good and at the very least it uses interesting angles throughout episodes. There were times when I felt the animation struggled to keep up with the ambition but rarely. The CGI used was pretty good as well. I am quite a fan of the character designs too. 7/10.

Sound: I think the voice acting has been good but have yet to notice a standout performance. I feel like the OST and insert songs were well thought out as they fit scenes perfectly. I don't have much of an opinion on the OP or ED. 7/10.

Character: While not completely one tone, Irina and Lev individually aren't all that interesting. There's room for growth but I don't see the characters becoming very unique or intriguing by the end. I wouldn't call them bland because they do have their own motivations and backstory. How they interact together is the more enjoyable part. The show strays away from giving other characters depth or much screen time as well. 7/10.

Enjoyment: I think Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu can attract different groups of people: whether you love a Cold War era setting or want to see the main duo's sweet moments and development. I enjoyed both of these and every episode left me wanting more. I'm not sure if it has a high rewatch value yet but if it continues with the quality so far I can see it becoming a very solid, memorable series. 8/10.

Kanojo mo Kanojo truly embraces it's stupidity and because of that it's one of the most enjoyable comedies I've seen to date.

Story: While many other similar comedies go the route of random gags (Aho Girl, Sabage-bu!), Kanojo goes in a different direction. It decides to go for continuity with a story and actual progress. This is what I believe elevates it versus it's peers. The story is simple and the pacing is quite good. Where it really shines is it's unpredictability. Is it perfect or some big brain plot? No. But for a comedy like this it's welcomed. 7/10.

Art: Easily the weakest part of Kanojo. ... A lot of the animation was outsourced and it's very noticeable. While there are some very good scenes and detailed artwork, the animation lags behind. Inconsistent artwork, static frames, and constantly cutting corners. That being said I really love the artstyle, character designs, and colors. 6/10.

Sound: Another strength is the sound. The seiyuu's absolutely kill their role, Ayane Sakura delivers one of the best performances as Saki. The music was on point, it elevated the scenes a lot and matched how over the top things are. A tad repetitive but still great. I found both OP and ED very good as well. 9/10.

Characters: This is where Kanojo mo Kanojo's success comes from. Across the board the characters are hilarious and I didn't think a single one was noticeably poor or unlikable. Whether you will enjoy the anime or not depends on how you feel about the characters. Some will easily be irritated while others will bask in their stupidity. Every character has growth which is surprising for a comedy like this, coming into it you would think they would be static. That being said they are quite 1 dimensional. One of the best casts in a comedy I've seen. 10/10.

Enjoyment: I love stupid comedies so I loved every second of Kanojo. From the characters to the comedy, I thought it was perfect. 10/10.

Overall: Kanojo mo Kanojo raises the bar for dumb comedies. With it's only noticeable blemish being the animation, it excels in every other category. 9/10.

Kageki Shoujo!! is one of the most well rounded anime that I've seen. Real issues people face and interesting dynamics. It's a true pleasure watching everything unfold.

Story: With a setting of an ultra competitive theatrical school, there's a lot of potential. Thankfully Kageki Shoujo nails this aspect. You feel the division, competitiveness, and edge that every girl attending is trying to get over the others. There's very little down time in an episode, every second felt important and captivating. The story is simple yet delicate as it touches on some very important issues and handles them carefully (e.g.: trauma). There is comedy occasionally that I ... found worked really well except maybe in 1 instance where it was played up a tad too much. 9/10.

Art: Last thing I expected when I started Kageki Shoujo was beautiful animation. The art and animation pairs perfectly with what's happening in the story I'm not sure if many studios could do better. From an instructor simply moving her foot to facial expressions in climatic moments, stunning animation at times. For the most part it sits above average though. I loved the character designs; the distant Ai and outgoing Sarasa being my favorite. 9/10.

Sound: Very enjoyable OST, definitely added to the important scenes. Loved the voice acting which matched the characters perfectly. Both OP and ED were good (though I prefer the ED). 9/10.

Characters: The most important part in series like this is the characters. I don't think you can ask for better than what Kageki Shoujo has managed so far. The bread and butter starts with our two mc's. Ai who is more cold and wants to be alone vs Sarasa, the loud, tall, and caring one. It's difficult to come up with two more different characters but their dynamic is so enjoyable to watch. They're both flawed but make up for what the other lacks. What adds to the tension of the series are the other characters. From demanding instructors to more senior students. It adds that very important layer to flesh things out and make it feel 'real'. 9/10.

Enjoyment: I enjoyed every second of Kageki Shoujo. It's not a genre I've explored much but it's impossible to ignore it's quality across the board. 9/10.

Bokutachi no Remake is a disaster. Generic, tropey, pacing issues, and bland characters; it's a watered down version of multiple shows hamfisted together.

Story: There's nothing wrong with having a generic story that's well executed. The issue is that Bokutachi no Remake lacks execution. It's mainly hampered by it's pacing. The setting and relatable feeling of wanting a 'redo' in life are the main hooks of the series. It's a train wreck watching these college students 'work' as a team on projects when the show skips over the process of it entirely. One minute they're setting up equipment, the next they're done presenting in front of ... the class. You have to wonder how there's suppose to be any satisfaction watching the mc or other characters go through tribulations with pacing this quick. Oh and every episode throws in a random fan service scene just to make sure the viewer is awake. 2/10.

Art: feel. does an ok job with the art. There's a handful of scenes that look great but it's very safe and average for the most part. 6/10.

Sound: Nothing notable. Enjoyed the voice acting for the most part other than the mc and the baffling decision of having Aki Shino sound as annoying as possible. 3/10.

Characters: An abomination in this category. Mc who can do no wrong and everyone goes to for help (self-insert), the obnoxiously voiced character you would be surprised isn't a child, generic girl #2, and generic guy #2. Yes there's nothing more to them they're that simple and painfully shallow. 1/10.

Enjoyment: While a college setting is always welcomed, that's about all the enjoyment Bokutachi no Remake gave me. There's no time to care about the characters (who are for the most part extremely poor anyway), there's no satisfaction seeing them succeed, the execution is extremely lacking, and there's bad comedy to top it all off. 1/10.

Final thoughts: If you enjoy self-inserting, harems, and the occasional fan service scene, I'd give it a try. Otherwise avoid.

As a casual mecha enjoyer, Back Arrow immediately caught my eye before it aired when I saw Goro Taniguchi (director of Code Geass) and Kazuki Nakashima (writer of Gurren Lagann) were working on the project. Even then, I kept my expectations low and sat back to enjoy the ride. And what a ride Back Arrow was.

Story: The writing is definitely one of the stronger aspects of Back Arrow. There's quite a few moments that could have easily been cliché but Back Arrow manages to avert this by making situations over the top so it doesn't feel like you're seeing the same recycled scenes that you've ... watched countless times. The pacing is quick so there's not much down time in an episode. The plot is easy to follow even though there are multiple gears turning at once which again I think deserves praise. The plot may seem aimless or silly at first but eventually there's a turning point where it becomes much more serious. It felt like the first half of Back Arrow served to introduce the world, characters, and positions. While the second half is where all hell breaks loose, with endless twists and escalating stakes. Although the story is very good, there were a few climatic moments that were resolved very quickly and I wish it had a bit more impact. Some things happen for the sake of happening which might irk people, but I didn't feel 'robbed' and enjoyed the unpredictable story considerably. 8/10.

Art: I think the art style is fine. The mechs are cgi and some look better animated than others. The cgi ranges from noticeably poor to very good. I thought for the most part the cgi settled in the 'good' range. 2d art is also mixed in during a few of the battles which felt very satisfying to watch. The designs of the mechs are pretty good too. Mechs aside, the animation varies considerably as well. Explosions look fantastic, climatic scenes benefited from the jump in animation quality, and there was even a hand to hand combat scene that looked great. While the animation is adequate a majority of the time, nothing was jarring which I was thankful of. Choreography of the battles involving mechs was something I appreciated a lot. It felt varied, dynamic, and there was a good flow to it so it didn't feel like I was watching the same fights every time. The character designs are diverse and a few in particular stood out to me. 7/10.

Sound: Really enjoyed the ops by LiSA and Eir Aoi. I liked the eds less but thought they fit. The strength and what adds to the classic charm of Back Arrow is the OST, it was an absolute treat to listen to. It perfectly complimented the best scenes in the show whether it was impending doom or a grandiose moment. I will definitely be listening to it for years to come. The seiyuu's did a great job capturing their character. 8/10.

Character: In general the characters are very good. A handful are charming or have a great presence whenever they're on the screen. For the majority of the show, I found the main character, Arrow, somewhat average and he pales in comparison to the great characters. None were obnoxious though a few of the supporting cast felt useless. Thankfully they grew a decent amount by the end. There isn't much depth to the characters but they grow and have varied motivations. I loved the antagonists of Back Arrow. Their mannerisms and attitude shined the moment they first appeared. Overall 7/10.

Enjoyment: Back Arrow is a great mix of unpredictable, fun, and serious moments. I love the craziness, how I could turn off my brain but still understand what's going on all while wondering what direction the story would go in just a single episode. Back Arrow feels like I'm watching a relic of the past and that's why it stands out. While I enjoyed it a lot, I still think the appeal is quite niche. If you manage to watch at least half of the show, I highly recommend finishing it because the second half is where the fun begins. Even as someone who hasn't watched much mecha, Back Arrow will go down as one of the most enjoyable shows I've watched purely because of how hype and fun it was. 9/10.

I'll write a quick review for the prequel film of the series 'Sayonara Watashi no Cramer'. Yes, if you are planning to watch the show you should watch this movie first. The show references the movie a handful of times and it's important to understanding Onda as a character.

Story: Fairly good story that's straightforward. It follows Nozomi Onda who loves football (soccer) but now finds herself being told by everyone that her frame is too small to be playing with boys. You follow her journey of frustration and struggles, being looked down upon simply by being a girl. The writing is good but not special, ... and doesn't get anything horrendously wrong. 7/10.

Art: It's better looking than the show especially in a few moments. The show utilizes some 'tricks' to not display as much footage of actual football being played however the film instead opts to use CGI for a decent amount of the duration of the match. Personally I think the CGI looks ok. There was no bad 2d animation from what I remember, it was noticeably consistent. Nothing groundbreaking but it looks good for the most part. 7/10.

Sound: There's some good insert songs and I enjoyed the score quite a lot. 7/10.

Character: It's very Onda focused and the film suffers a bit because of that. However I did enjoy seeing the relationship of Onda and her friend Sawa Echizen. Lacks the charm the characters in the show provide but still not horrible. 5/10.

Enjoyment: It felt like a film and not just episodes stitched together. I was confused at times in the show because I didn't really understand why Onda was the way she was. Thankfully the movie does provide context. I enjoyed how it was structured and there was a lot of actual football being played. Fun to watch. 7/10.

Side note about the romance tag: There's maybe 2 or 3 short scenes where romance is hinted/talked about but it's not a center of importance. Nothing comes of it and (so far) has been irrelevant to the show.

I would like to get this out of the way, this is a COMEDY. The biggest complaints come from people who are taking this show too seriously or question the logic in some situations.

Story: Our mc, Hiro, goes to the store to purchase the brand new version of a game. Short on cash, he's instead coerced into buying a shitty dead Full Dive RPG game known for being 'too realistic'. Hiro suffers during his quests while playing Full Dive but a portion of the story takes place outside of the game as he logs in and out. The pace so far is slow and steady. ... There is a dark/serious undertone so some may feel that it clashes with the comedy, personally I didn't mind it. There is potential growth from Hiro due to his backstory and there are lingering questions that have yet to be answered. The timing in addition to the voice acting made the comedy enjoyable. Overall the story is not completely generic but nothing special at the moment. 6/10.

Art: I love the art style and colors. It's clean and pleasing to look at. The animation is good but a few times I noticed it could have been better. The character designs aren't really unique but I do enjoy Reona's. 7/10.

Sound: The voice acting is superb, the seiyuu's did an excellent job across the board. The OST isn't a stand out but works. The op and ed are catchy. 8/10.

Character: There hasn't been much time devoted to the characters other than Hiro. They have been briefly introduced without having much depth. Some may find one specific character unlikable and I think the author did an excellent job building frustration over time until you and our mc has had enough with them. The characters aren't the smartest bunch either. Despite their interactions being entertaining, the 1-dimensional aspect and being a bit generic leads to an average score. 5/10.

Enjoyment: I'm having a lot of fun with the slow pacing, comedy, the 'too realistic' RPG setting, and the fact that it has moments outside of the game as well. If you're looking for everything to be logical, have an ultra serious tone, or don't want to see our mc suffer for the sake of laughs, I would avoid Full Dive. I think it's something you turn your brain off, sit back, and enjoy. 7/10.

Final thoughts: Full Dive may not be for everyone but as a comedy it's worth checking out. So far it's excelling at voice acting and comedy; the characters haven't been anything special though they have potential to improve.