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Aug 25, 2024
I cannot describe exactly what this show means to me. This is an anime that I will resonate with and remember for the rest of my life.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai is a show that deals with something called 'Puberty Syndrome', a strange phenomenon where trouble teenagers are inflicted with physical issues that correlate with their mental state. If this sounds confusing, it absolutely is. If I had to make one criticism about this show, it would be that the fictional aspect of the story is not as fleshed out as it could be. However, this is not the main focus.
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This series is a character driven drama, where the Puberty Syndrome is used as a vehicle to explain and exhibit the struggles of the characters. Sound familiar? If you have watched the Monogatari Series, this should ring a bell. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai is heavily inspired by the hit light novel series by Nisioisin. Aberrations, in the case of Monogatari are used to express the inner turmoil of the main cast of characters.
Coming from somebody who's favorite piece of media of all time is the Monogatari Series, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai manages to stand on it's own. Both of these shows have an indescribable vibe to them, and that is where they differ. What makes this series a completely unique experience is the melancholic nature of the atmosphere. The brilliant OST, the muddled color palate, and dry and witty dialogue make this anime feel like a breath of fresh air. Even 5 years later, this is in my opinion the slice of life anime that exhibits the most one in a million qualities. Nothing has or will ever be able to recapture this experience.
The next point I want to touch on is the characters. Every single cast member in this show goes through an enormous development, whether it be getting over a traumatic experience, or learning to accept themselves. It is extraordinary how a 13 episode anime is able to do so much with it's cast. The main characters of the show, Sakuta and Mai are what really make this show something completely unique. The way they are able to capture a romantic relationship with such attention to detail, and passion for the art is incredible. No fan service, just incredible writing and direction.
In conclusion, this show, which may not be unique in it's plot makes up for it 10 fold by being a completely irreplaceable piece of media. Please watch it, I hope it affects you as it did to me.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 1, 2024
This show has every right to be trashy; and it somehow is the farthest thing from it.
'Gushing over Magical Girls' is a show I started watching this season on a whim. The opening looked cool enough, and I thought the characters looked unique. What I did not expect was one of the best ecchi series I've seen in years. Why is the show so good? Well, let me explain.
Every character in this show has a 'quirk', that makes all of them conventionally weird. These traits make the interactions between all of the cast so fucking hilarious, to the point where I literally find myself laughing
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through an entire episode. The fan-service is very tasteful, while also being funny at the same time. If you go into this show looking for great characters, themes, or anything meaningful, this is not the show for you. What you have here is a phenomenal show that doesn't take itself too seriously, and allows a person of culture to laugh with the characters, as they go through some of the most BDSM shit anyone has ever gone through.
This show is not for everybody. If you can take the ecchi aspects of this series with a grain of salt, and allow yourself to descend into the degeneracy this show promotes, this show will have you laughing every episode for 20 minutes straight. It is seriously that entertaining.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 18, 2022
Every season, there is a show that everyone shits on. If a show has a bad first episode, it is typically hard to shake off the hate. That is exactly what happened to the second season of Rent-a-Girlfriend.
I want to say that objectively, I do not think that this show is anything special. In theory, it is a spin on the very common romance harem genre with mediocre writing. That being said, I am not embarrased to say that I loved every second of this anime. It was funny, suprisingly emotional, and so cringey to the point of laughter.
The main character, Kazuya, is the
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source of a lot of hatred in the anime community. He is cringey, perverted, and generally unlikable. However, I don't know how the writers did this, but you actually start to see him as a decent person. He is presented in a way so that his cringeyness comes across as being head strong, his pervertedness is somewhat relateable, and his unlikeability lessens every episode he is on screen. Overall, Kazuya is a character that at first glance is a 'bad' character, but by watching the show and seing his growth becomes genuinely pleasant.
As for the rest of the cast, there isn't really much to say. The 'harem quartet' that consists of Chizuru, Mami, Ruka, and Sumi are pretty average troupes that are done well. Since this anime takes place in college, unlike the thousands of highschool romance series, the emotions and displays of troupe-like behavior are much more mature (with the exception of Sumi.) Overall, the side cast of Rent-a-Girlfriend is solid to the point of them not being a problem.
Overall, my love for this anime is pretty illogical, but sometimes, its okay to like something simply because you enjoy it. Not everything has to be looked at from a critical standpoint. If a romantic comedy makes you laugh and empathise with it's characters, isn't that enough? That is how I feel about this anime. Everything I look for in a rom-com I recieved from this show, and honestly, I'm satisfied.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Apr 24, 2021
This is my first anime review, so bear with me here. There are some slight spoilers, so please be warned.
Before I even begin to get into the meat and potatoes of this review, I just want to give my opinion on what should have been done. Simply put, this should not have been a stand alone movie. This should have been part of a second season. It did not have the strength in any category besides art and sound to thrive around other amazing movies that have come out in recent years.
Excitement does not even begin to describe the anticipation I felt going into this
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movie. After watching the original series and being very satisfied, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, the highest selling Japanese movie in the box office ever, should have been a mind-blowing experience, filled with great story, breathtaking animation, and amazing characters. Sadly, only one of those statements turned out to be true.
I wish I could at least say that the movie was somewhat enjoyable, but I literally found myself falling asleep multiple times through the movie. So lets begin this reivew.
Art: 10
It comes as no surprise that Ufotable have delivered yet another artistic masterpiece. Keep in mind that I saw this movie in theaters when I say what I am about to say. The movie starts, and the opening scene with the trees starts to roll. I turned to my friend and asked, "What trailer is this?" He replied, without sarcasm, "I think this is the Rurouni Kenshin live action trailer." It was only until Kagaya showed up on the screen when I realized that I was watching the Demon Slayer. That's how realistic the backgrounds were. Moreover, the Rengoku and Akaza fight was one of the craziest fights I have ever seen, not to mention this movie boasting impressive 3D animation. It would feel wrong giving this movie's art anything less that a 10.
Sound: 9
Seeing this movie in theaters, I was a little disappointed in the sound quality, although the cinema it was playing in is to blame. Simply put, the OST for this movie was breathtaking, bringing back one of my favorite tracks from the first season, Rui's theme. As always, Ufotable brought their very best when it came to effects too. All in all, the quality was very solid, and lived up to the reputation that Ufotable has gained for it's sound design.
Characters: 4
Unfortunately, the pros for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train end at the sound design, because everything else about this movie was at the very most, average. The characters introduced this movie were bland, uninteresting, and boring. The only newly introduced character in this movie that I thought was somewhat acceptable was Rengoku, but even he wasn't anything special. Honestly, the 'darker' parts of this movie were a complete and utter joke. You could tell that the writers were trying so hard to emotionally captivate you, but between the terribly written jokes and the appalling story, there was nothing to get attached to. Tanjiro was as average as he was in the first season. Zenitsu literally gets 10 minute of on screen time, if that. Inosuke, while enjoyable to watch, has no depth to him that makes you want to know more. (Nezuko however, is amazing as always). All in all, the characters in this movie were subpar, to say the least.
Story: 2
In terms of story alone, this is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The first 20 minutes of the movie are boring setup, followed by another 30 minutes of 'rising action', which felt like millennia. On top of that, there was little to no climax. It almost felt like the writers didn't know where to highest point of the movie, so they just made the entire second half a steady descending peak. You thought Enmu was the big boss? Nope. Instead, another demon that we have never met before comes out of literal nowhere, and starts fighting Rengoku. It made so little sense, that I could not concentrate on the thing that makes Demon Slayer so great; the art.
Enjoyment: 4
This movie was a disappointment in terms of enjoyment. Sure, the first season of Demon Slayer may not have been critically amazing, but at least it was super fucking enjoyable. This on the other hand literally had me falling asleep at times. I didn't give a single shit about any of the characters, as they were made to be shallow and uninteresting, and I didn't think any of the writing was enjoyable. What I did enjoy, however, were the fights. Holy shit, Ufotable went so hard, especially with the Rengoku fight.
Overall: 6
This movie was disappointing. I went into it hoping for an action packed, emotional, and fun movie, but left with a mediocre OVA. If you love Demon Slayer and it's characters, I would 100% recommend this movie. If you were iffy about the show, maybe this isn't for you. I am giving this a 6 for the time being strictly based on how stellar the production was. Nothing else. If this movie had the same story and characters, but had mediocre art and sound, this would be the worst movie I have ever seen.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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