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Jun 9, 2023
Very fun!
Nothing all that incredible of course, the comedy is not even all that great, but the likeable (and very simple) characters and the dynamics that arise between them keep you entertained.
Overall one of those series that is very enjoyable while lacking any real substance besides some good character moments.
I have to say though, this anime, unlike a lot of others like it, has a very very appealing and beautiful art style, the lighting in a lot of scenes involving either the water or the sky is gorgeous.
Other than that some other positives are the nice pleasant comedy, the weird but welcomed addition of a
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bi character, the very wholesome macho dudes, the overall nice vibes, and the light fanservice that is sprinkled on top from time to time to keep you engaged.
I have to say though, the main romance between Chisa and Iori is very forced and unnatural, there's a clear lack of any actual chemistry between the two and Chisa in general, as a character, is very uninteresting.
Still, would reccommend this anime if you're looking for some easy cute fun.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 17, 2023
NHK ni Youkoso! is weird and wacky but at the same time it's also one of the most realistic-feeling animes I've seen.
It manages very well to send a precise message while also telling a compelling story that is directly tied to it and this makes both the story and the message so much stronger than they would be on their own.
This series deals with themes that few other animes deal with (or at least not as well as this one does), like loneliness, depression and someone's own will to live; while also managing to keep a fun and lighthearted tone throughout most of its run,
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of course toning it down when it's needed.
The story is divided in small, easily watchable arcs that don't ever overstay their welcome, this keeps the pace of the series consistent and makes the narrative flow naturally to the end.
Each of the arcs feel new and fresh when they're introduced and everything that happens in them directly serves to either flesh out the themes of the show or develop the characters and their relationships.
My personal favorite arc is the island one, i won’t say anything because it would be spoilers, but to those who have already watched, you know exactly why.
As for the characters, they are all pretty complex with each of them having their personal problems and backstories that get explored throughout the series in a very entertaining and satisfying way.
Sato, our protagonist, is a hikikomori college dropout that refuses to get a job and has a bad habit of lying and hurting those who love him… so we should hate him… right? Sato is much more than what he seems at face value though, and the anime explains why he behaves like this and shows us his vulnerable inner self that I think a lot of people can relate to (and indeed they do when you look at any OST of the anime’s comment section).
Every other character has an interesting internal conflict and that’s what made this show so good for me: seeing the personalities of Misaki, Yamazaki, Senpai and Sato interact with each other and mature each episode is the strongest element of this series.
It’s also from the characters that another great part of this series comes from: the comedy; considering how depressing this show gets I shouldn’t have laughed this much, but they really did a great job of balancing the sad moments with very funny ones, of course most of them coming from best boy Yamazaki.
The presentation of the show overall is pretty good, the art style is nice, the animation is nice too, although there were some moments where I could see some poorly drawn key frames, but that never bothered me all that much.
The soundtrack is FIRE, yeah it’s great, in fact I am listening to it as I write this review. The opening theme is very good and the trumpet part especially is great, it really fits the show and hits really hard after you finish the show and look back on it. The first ending is really weird but that doesn’t stop me from loving it, the second one is a bit generic and the fact that I was skipping it every time because it was in the best part of the series surely didn't help it. The backing soundtrack itself is great too, it's very calming and mellow and it’s perfect for this anime, in particular the track “Youkoso! Hitori Bocchi” is beautiful, it encapsulates the whole feeling of the show and it’s just amazing.
To conclude this review I just want to say two things:
First. Watch this anime if you haven’t, it’s amazing and especially if you struggle with depression or loneliness this anime is going to resonate with you like no other.
Second. PLEASE SOMEBODY MAKE THE PURURIN ANIME REAL I NEED IT.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jul 13, 2022
I am very conflicted on how to rate this series, I really loved it overall, but I can't bring myself to give it a 9 for various reasons.
The story is very well written (in the first 75 or so episodes, we'll get to that), it's engaging, it bounces off the characters and makes them develop and most of all it has very entertaining battles with good stakes and character motivations; the fact that it still holds up 30 years later speaks to how good the writing is.
The best thing about Yu Yu Hakusho's story are its characters, you get quickly attached to these funny,
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charming and loveable people that have a strong and believable friendship, it really is the highlight of the show watching them interact and have fun together.
Now this all seems too perfect and in fact, as I was watching, I was surprised that this good of a narrative could continue for 112 episodes; then the second to last story arch showed up and the illusion crumbled, those two last story arcs where pretty boring and they didn't really have any purpose in terms of developing the characters and relationships between them all that much, it really takes away from the overall experience and it's a shame.
The art is well made, i love the 90s analog animation, even tough i think it is a matter of taste, because the age shows itself in some shots, I think this show looks very good.
The soundtrack is outstanding, the opening stays catchy and fresh for all 112 episodes and all of the endings are great too with my absolute favorite being "Sayonara Bye Bye" which also coincides with the best part of the series. The actual OST is probably my favorite anime soundtrack of all time, the battle themes, the dramatic themes, the sad and the happy ones, they are all so iconic and I actually listen to them from time to time, overall they did a fantastic job with the music because it elevates the fights and emotional scenes to a completely different level.
To wrap up my thoughts: this series is special and those first story arcs are 10/10 worthy, but unfortunately that is only half of the thing and the second part of the show suffers greatly from a lack of direction and focus, lack of a threatening and interesting villain and overall being boring; this still didn't stop me from enjoying the amazing parts of this show that will always remain in my heart.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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