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This is the first hentai I've watched completely. And honestly, it was kinda good. I love the BDSM and shibari theme and how they tie into the character's relationships and development. I particularly enjoyed the first episode. It was interesting to see how Miyuki changed from start to finish.

Episode Two, as enjoyable as it was, had this really weird "It's not incest but it almost is" type of story. It goes back to delve into Seiichi's life a bit, which I appreciate, but some people would definitely find the way they fleshed out his character to be off-putting. I sure did...

It also has ... some possibly surprising visuals that may literally act as a turn off for viewers. Then again, idk if it can be surprising considering that this is a hentai. Anyway, the series has a good combination of humor and sex. Matter of fact, it was the humor that made me keep watching. I initially felt that the themes and concepts they dealt with could've been expressed in a more tasteful manner. And...they certainly could have been. Part of me still wishes that they did things a little differently. However, the back and forth between humor and crazy kinky sex remained consistent throughout the show so I would assume that this was the tone they set out for.

The art and animation are pretty much what you would expect from the early 2000s. (Both are fine, nothing spectacular.) The music is effective in the moment but not very memorable. The voice acting was well done but beware of the high pitched moans (if you aren't into that).

Overall, it's a good, silly hentai that will definitely catch your attention in one way or another.

I've been meaning to watch Mnemosyne for a while now. And it was exactly what I thought it would be. And more.

I'll start off by saying that almost every episode is a bit repetitive--from the alcoholic beverages that the characters' drink to certain phrases that characters say to the endless deaths. BUT I believe this is intentional; It's done in order to emphasize the pain and monotony of being immortal. That's one thing that the series does well. And I must say, the story overall is quite interesting. A seemingly unrelated series of events all lead up to something HUGE. If you're even remotely ... interested in philosophy or exploring the meaning of life, you'll like this series. Also, it's just as gorey and sexual as you heard it was. To some, it may be excessive but, for me, it was PERFECT. However, some scenes are a bit laughable. It's not in a "Oh my gosh, it's so bad" kinda way; it's more like "Did they seriously just do that?" kinda funny. I won't spoil anything through because we all need a good laugh. Oh, and the pacing is well done for a 6 episode series but there's a bit of an issue. A LOT happens in the last episode and, BECAUSE it happens in the last episode, some scenes aren't as effective as they could've been.

The art is, at times, absolutely beautiful. The especially applies to the opening and ending animations. Other times, it's average. But the animation is good from start to finish. In some scenes, you can even say that it's great.

The soundtrack is really good too. Galneryus did absolutely amazing with both the opening and ending songs. Both are memorable and suit the series well. They are arguably two of the best metal songs used in an anime. The OSTs kick in at just the right time and they're especially effective during fights and emotional moments.

The characters are moderately interesting and likable. You'll probably find yourself attached to them in some way. I personally really like Rin and Kouki. I highly appreciate the themes about life that revolve around them and they serve as reminders of things that we sometimes take for granted. The characters experience some degree of change, though some weren't around long enough to develop very much.

Overall, this anime was very enjoyable. It's a dark and mature series and it's even helped me reflect on my life. At the same time, I was able to take in and ponder the crazy amounts of violence and sexual content that I'm drawn toward. It's pretty short and interesting and definitely deserves a watch or even a rewatch. I'd say that Mnemosyne deserves a 9.

Nakanohito Genome is a pretty laid back high stakes games kind of anime. How does that work, you ask? Why, just throw in lets players, a guy with an alpaca mask, and crazy challenges!

The story is done pretty well. The show makes sense and doesn't take itself too seriously. Despite the fact that they've all been kidnapped and forced to participate in games, it's still a light-hearted anime for the most part. I love how they combine the mystery surrounding the games with comedy and character drama.

The characters are the best thing about this anime. Well, to be specific, it's the way they interact ... with each other. At times, they can be quite intriguing and, other times, they're just freaking hilarious. They aren't flat characters but they aren't well rounded either. They each have varying levels of depth and some do receive development. I really enjoyed learning about Anya and watching him change over the course of the series. Makino's development near the end was good as well. They would all benefit from having a second season though since there is room for improvement.

I also loved the art for this anime. It's actually sort of refreshing to see characters with such a simple yet cute look. The animation was good too. I never saw anything that was weird or inconsistent.

Both the opening and ending songs are nice to listen to. They're chill so they match what the anime itself is like most of the time. There are also a few insert songs and those sound nice as well.

Story: 9
Art: 9
Sound: 9
Character: 9
Enjoyment: 10

Overall, it's the ideal anime if you want a break from dark anime or if you're just trying to have a good laugh. I'd say this anime deserves a 9.

Yakusoku no Neverland is the anime I was waiting for... I just never knew it. Let me tell you why.

Ok, the story is done in such a great way. It's consistent and pretty much each episode leaves you wanting to know more and more. Also, each episode has some pretty good pacing in my opinion. Nothing seems rushed and nothing seems too slow. They know exactly when to slow it down and when to speed it up a bit in order to increase suspense. That one scene with Norman walking down the hallway was done so well! The suspense is almost perfectly built up ... and then, at a certain point, watchers are finally able to let out a sigh of relief. I also really like the use of flashbacks, especially in the later episodes.

The characters are interesting. There are positives, negatives, and contradictions with all three of the main characters. And they also seem somewhat realistic but the way they are does match their environment...and the circumstances... Anyway, we're exposed to the characters' surface level personalities and then we get some insight into who they really are beneath all of that. I also guess I could say that they're developed. As the series progresses, certain events begin to have effects on the characters. Even characters like Sister Krone and Isabella received backstories and weren't treated as your typical creepy and/or villainous character.

The art is somewhat of a hit or miss. Based on the bits and pieces of the manga that I've seen, I think the anime has done a pretty good job. Ever since the start of the series, I had liked the art anyway... But I do understand that the art may make the characters appear a bit odd. Overall though, the art is really pretty and the animation is great as well.

The sound is amazing. The opening song makes you so hyped to begin the episode and the 1st ending song is less energetic but still really nice to listen to. In my opinion, the 2nd ending song wasn't as good as the first but it suited the anime's atmosphere.

Story: 10
Art: 10
Sound: 10
Character: 10
Enjoyment: 10

Yakusoku no Neverland is a must watch for people (such as myself) who love psychological anime with mystery and suspense. It also has some horror elements in there so horror fans may enjoy it. Overall, I believe that this anime deserves a 10.

Not once did I think that I would watch a boxing anime. Until Megalo Box, I hadn't watched any sports anime and I thought that I wouldn't for a long time. But I'm glad that I didn't wait because this one was actually pretty good!

So, the story is basically about Joe and, later, his last opponent being able to live in the moment and experience that one event that they, up until a certain point, didn't know that they were waiting for. The way the story weaved in those themes is basically flawless and I love that. Each episode is closely connected because it's simply ... Joe's journey to Megalonia. This also includes some additional information about the characters he comes across. Each fight is nice to watch but, somehow, lacking in intensity so it decreases the enjoyment a bit.

I also liked the characters as well for the most part. Joe, Nanbu, and Sachio are very likable characters. Joe wants to get into Megalonia, Nanbu wants to see him get there, and Sachio is the kid they meet who supports them in more ways than one. Along the way, they meet other characters who have their fair share of development. The less important ones...not so much. I think even Yukiko got some development thanks to the backstory and her relationship with Yuuri. Speaking of him, he also changed a lot. He's mysterious but we learn little bits and pieces about him through backstory and his interactions with other characters. Basically, most of the characters are interesting and/or likable.

The art is really nice looking. The characters all look cool but the environment and background is what really stands out. Everything just feels so urban (despite the location) and that's not a feeling you get with most anime. The animation is great as well. I don't remember a single awkward movement.

I also really like the sound. I wasn't a big fan of the opening song but it fits Joe so I don't mind it. I prefer the ending song though. The soundtrack is just amazing. I love when they incorporate rap into the anime. Any other dramatic or exciting music was well timed.

Story: 10
Art: 10
Sound: 10
Character: 9
Enjoyment: 9

Overall, this is a great anime. It has made me slightly more eager to watch more sports anime. It deserves a 9.

When I first started Zombieland Saga, I wasn't sure what to expect. About halfway through it, I almost dropped it. But I'm glad that I finished it. And here's why:

Zombieland Saga is full of comedy and that's why I stuck around for as long as I did. Some of it is repetitive and abrupt but it's this which makes it even funnier (sometimes). The story itself is simple though and some may find this boring. But it's easy to get into even if idol anime isn't your thing. (Trust me, I'm one of those people.) Also, the anime's use of flashbacks near the end of ... the 12th episode made the episode more powerful that it already was.

And the characterization is good. Not great but good. You learn more about the characters and their backstories as the anime goes on. Unfortunately, some characters weren't very explored. This is kinda obvious considering that we find out more about two of them naturally and the later episodes explore a few other characters in a noticeably episodic manner. This isn't necessarily bad but, because of how the backstories are done later in the series, it's pretty obvious when some of the characters aren't covered. The timing of the main character's backstory was done well in my opinion and I really enjoy being able to notice and learn one thing at a time about a seemingly blank but funny character.

The art is pretty good; it's bright and looks really nice. The animation is great most of the time but some may not be a big fan of the CGI. The transition between the normal animation and CGI is very noticeable and the speed of it is kinda slow. The characters themselves don't look too bad in CGI though.

The sound is great. The opening is funny and catchy. The ending song is sweet and nice sounding but it's slow and lacks energy. That's normal for ending songs but it's not something I listen to every episode. The songs they sing together are really good though. It's nice being able to hear the voice actors' singing voices.

Story: 9
Art: 9
Sound: 10
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 10

Watch this anime from start to finish. It's comedic but becomes inspiring later on. The anime turned itself around and became something I didn't expect. Overall, this anime deserves a 9. I'm going to miss this series a bit.

Honestly, Goblin Slayer was not an anime that I planned on watching. For a while, I just thought it would be a boring fantasy anime.

But, clearly, I was wrong. Goblin Slayer is a slightly darker fantasy anime with action and you should at least feel entertained while watching. As the name suggests, the anime is about slaying goblins. Along with that though is watching the main character's progress. And that goes for a lot of things such as his social circle, his personality, and the way he expresses his emotions. Overall, the story is a bit repetitive. I admit that. It's basically just them ... fighting goblins over and over again. Each fight is a little different though because of the use of strategies and the turn of events. (Also, just so you know, you don't have to worry about anything too graphic. That certain scene everyone was talking about isn't all that bad. Trust me. It's for the sake of setting the show's atmosphere.)

The art's not all that unique looking. It's pretty much like your average anime with a few exceptions. I like the character designs and backgrounds though. The CGI wasn't too bad. It was noticeable but not an eyesore. The overall animation was pretty good too.

The opening and ending songs are great. I feel like there was some wasted potential with the opening animation but it's ok the way it is. And the OSTs are never oddly timed. They always make the fight scenes better when they're used.

The characters didn't really gain any noticeable development. They were basically the same from start to finish. The only thing that could be easily pointed out is the main character's development and his relationships with others. This isn't necessarily a bad thing though if you don't care about development.

Story: 9
Art: 10
Sound: 10
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 10

Overall, I think it deserves a 9. If you're into short, medieval-ish action anime with something a little different then you may enjoy Goblin Slayer.

Sirius the Jaeger is yet another vampire anime to add to the list. But, in this case, it's a good vampire anime that does a lot of things right.

So, as far as the story, it's pretty good. There's a group of Jaegers (vampire hunters) doing their job plus some related drama with the main character and a hometown relic. At first, some things don't really seem to be closely related. It starts out with somewhat of a broad story line and then things become more connected.

Most of the characters don't really change. Yuliy is somewhat of a copy of Yuuichiro Hyakuya (from Seraph ... of the End). Both of them are apart of a group that kills vampires and they start out with revenge being their only reason to live. Also, that reason to live changes as the series progresses. There are some differences though. Yuu is more of a tsundere while Yuliy is simply a more mature, nice guy struggling with some things. Ryouko changed as well but she simply matured with age. So, while the characters are consistent, there isn't much development.

The art's nice. I love the character designs and the animation is pretty good as well. The fight scenes are done well. There aren't any choppy scenes or anything that looks weird to look at.

The sound's great. Both the opening and ending sound nice and the OSTs were actually kinda memorable. They were timed well and were effective.

Story: 10

Art: 10

Sound: 10

Character: 8

Enjoyment: 10

Overall, Sirius the Jaeger is a good watch, especially for people who prefer short, action anime. I believe it deserves a 9.

I'm both a manga reader and anime watcher of the Tokyo Ghoul series. The adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul Re isn't even all that bad.

It was easy for me to understand the story because I've been reading the manga. As for anime only watchers, I guess it could get somewhat confusing. Haise Sasaki is introduced as the main character and I'm sure at least some people thought "Where's Kaneki?" or "Who's this guy?" This isn't a very big problem though since the answer to these questions are given pretty early in the anime. Another source of confusion is Tokyo Ghoul Root A. Some may have been ... confused as to whether or not this season was including the events of season 2. But, technically, Tokyo Ghoul Root A just took an alternative route to pretty much the same outcome. Some things were left out but the most important part was included at the very end of Root A. Anyway, people who only watched the anime should be able to put together at least a basic idea of what's going on. And the plot itself is good. I mean, what do you expect from an anime about ghouls and ghoul investigators? The answer would be ghoul investigators fighting and, well, investigating ghouls. That's exactly what we got plus some extra stuff. I will admit that I wish they included Kaneki's chin rubbing habit. It would've made that one scene earlier on much better.

The art itself is good. I actually like it, especially when it comes to Tsukiyama. He looks so much better now than he did in seasons 1 and 2. The animation wasn't intolerable but it could've been better. During certain scenes, faces and movements look weird and it just sucks to have good moments interrupted like that.

But I am a bit disappointed with the soundtrack... Season 1 and 2 had amazing soundtracks and I really hoped that this season would include beautiful music as well. While I did like the music that they included, I expected more. I do really like the opening song though. The many different sounds form something beautiful and I love that. The ending song is pretty good too. And I really like how they brought back Unravel for that one episode. It tugged at my heartstrings until they broke and it left me sadder than I ever thought I'd be... As for the voice actors, they were good. I watched the dub version and I just absolutely love Austin Tindle. Everyone else sounded great but Kanae was a bit iffy. The voice actor had the French accent going on but I couldn't understand what they were saying at times.

I like all the main characters but Saiko is the only one in Haise's squad who lacks something. She has a personality of some sort and has a motivation but there's no development or change. If you compare how Urie, Shirazu, and Haise were at the beginning to how they were at the end, you can notice some change. Saiko's a different story though. Oh, and Suzuya's different compared to how he was in the previous seasons so that's good. That certain incident has affected him and made him look at things differently.

Story: 9
Art: 9
Sound: 9 (Even though I was disappointed, there wasn't anything I didn't like.)
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 10 (Despite everything, I didn't regret watching this one bit.)

So yeah, this season could've been much better. Even though it may have been confusing for some people and some things weren't as good as they should've been, Tokyo Ghoul Re isn't bad in the slightest. I give it a 9.

1. Since this is season two, I'm assuming that anyone who reads this has already seen season one.

2. The second season of Bungou Stray Dogs is better than the first season. Are they both good? Definitely...but I'll explain just what made season two better.

Ok, so, the first 4 episodes are set in the past and we get to learn more about Dazai's, well, past. This includes his relationships and why he's the person he is. I absolutely love this. But it's also this which creates the shift to a darker storyline. After that, it's back to the present. There's tons of action and interesting scenarios ... and situations in this season as well. While the story of season one was kinda episodic, the story of season two seems more developed and doesn't include elements that were mainly a "one episode only" thing such as the cases that they solved in season 1. After they found out who committed the crime, they didn't really go back to those cases. In season two, everything is more connected. Also, Atsushi's backstory is used in a better way this time. From what I remember, each time it was shown, there was something different which takes away the repetitiveness from season 1.

The characters are better this time around since they were either developed or were made more realistic because they had motivations or at least something that made them interesting. I didn't have a problem with any of the characters in the first place though since they had a little something to them.

The art's amazing as always. The abilities still look cool as heck but, this time, I think the detail that went into making it is more apparent. The animation is great as well. There's no awkwardness or anything that's stiff or weird looking.

The soundtrack got much better. It was good before but the music this time around just sounded better and seems more memorable. The opening song is just as good as the first and the same goes for the ending song. I really like how they brought back the first ending song for the last episode. All of the music really fits the mood and everything that's going on.

Story: 10
Art: 10
Sound: 10
Character: 10
Enjoyment: 10

Overall, it's really easy to just fall in love with this anime. There are so many things that it does a great job at. It's entertaining, contains psychological elements, has great fight scenes, the humor doesn't feel forced, and there are mystery elements. Bungou Stray Dogs Season 2 gets a 10! I'm sure it was obvious that I was going to give that score...