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A celebration of sexuality and comedy in a deeply inventive and appealing format.

Ishuzoku Reviewers is centered a group of males, from different races, who enjoy sex and have the brilliant idea of going around every brothel in their land and reviewing the "service" they paid for. In this world, magic is used as a way to facilitate sexual intercourse and keep it "clean" - no undesired pregnancies or STDs, plus a few fun twists and possibilities only possible with the use of arcane powers.

As such, the stage is set for a show focusing on the variety of sexual experiences - as well as the ... races providing them - and tropes associated with them. Topics related to overly demanding expectactions and "size matters" mentality (among others) are approached in hilarious, light-hearted ways that you can't help but appreciate. Make no mistake, the show is as ecchi as they come, but it is also cleverly written and makes excellent use of its premise. It is, indeed, a celebration of sex and how natural it all is, even in a fantasy setting. It mischievously pokes fun at taboos and presents viewers with a good time, one that you will likely not forget.

An essential watch for fans of both ecchi and comedy alike.

Considering this is a medium that doesn't indulge in horror very often, Dark Gathering proves to be one of the season's best surprises.

Centered around a main cast of a young man (Keitaro), young woman (Eiko) and little girl (Yayoi), this anime is all about presenting the viewers with varied and disturbing hauntings that threaten the lives of our main characters on a regular basis. The thrills come at a fast pace, with many of the introductory cases getting solved in one episode - the well known "monster of the week" format - however, more complex cases eventually arise, consisting in this season's best scares. ... There's an overarching narrative holding everything together, a main goal of extreme difficulty that demands very careful preparation from our heroes - and that's what they set out to do!

Power system's also a highlight, as it stays relatively consistent throughout, with the main characters feeling the need to put much more thought into defense than offense, since human beings are extremely vulnerable to malicious deeds enacted by spirits. Often, it draws parallels to the likes of Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! but with many sinister twists in its rules.

The best thing about this show, so far, is how, despite having a strong start, the show only gets creepier - and generally better - as the arcs go by. It is one hell of a haunted rollercoaster that likes to give you very few breathers before coming at your senses from different angles each time. If you're a fan of supernatural stories, even if you don't scare easily, Dark Gathering is an essential watch.