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(Minor spoilers ahead, but nothing that will ruin the experience)

Akame ga Kill! starts off with one of the most compelling openings in anime. The first episode hooks you with an incredible twist that completely flips your expectations. Tatsumi, the protagonist, stands out as someone who isn’t afraid to kill when necessary, which is refreshing in a genre that often hesitates to show moral complexity. At the same time, the show makes sure you feel the weight of every death, whether it’s an enemy or a close ally.

The Night Raid, the main group of characters, is fantastically developed. Each member has a distinct personality, unique abilities, ... and believable motivations for fighting. It’s almost guaranteed you’ll find one or more characters to root for and fall in love with. Their camaraderie and dynamics are a significant strength of the anime.

But then come the issues.

The deaths, while impactful at first, quickly begin to feel repetitive and forced. After the second death within the Night Raid, it becomes clear the anime is prioritizing shock value over meaningful storytelling. Tatsumi, for example, starts off as someone who is visibly affected by loss, but as the deaths pile up, he becomes strangely indifferent. By the time a character who loves him dies in front of him, he moves on almost immediately, as if it were just another day. This lack of emotional depth from the protagonist not only feels unrealistic but also robs the audience of the catharsis and gravitas these moments should carry.

Esdeath, one of the most pivotal characters, deserves a mention. She’s a villain who thrives in her simplicity. She’s unapologetically evil, not because of a tragic backstory or complex motivations, but because she enjoys power and cruelty. And yet, her obsession with Tatsumi adds a layer of intrigue to her character. She’s easy to understand and serves her role well, reminiscent of villains like Dio from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Now, onto my biggest frustrations:

The final episodes completely derail the anime. A power is introduced out of nowhere—there’s no foreshadowing, no buildup, nothing. It feels lazy, like the writers were scrambling to wrap things up. Then there are the deaths, which go from tragic to downright nonsensical. One character dies simply because they’re holding something heavy, while another loses their powers and gets shot in the stomach, despite having plenty of opportunities to fight back. It’s as if the writers wanted to hammer in a sense of tragedy but didn’t care about making it believable.

What’s even more frustrating is how the emotional impact of these deaths feels hollow. Instead of creating a narrative where each loss serves a purpose or deepens the story, it becomes clear that the deaths are there for shock value alone. By the end, the anime feels less like a story about rebellion and survival and more like a checklist of “how many characters can we kill off?”

Despite all this, Akame ga Kill! is still enjoyable in many ways. The themes of life’s fragility and the weight of choices shine through, and the first half of the anime is genuinely great. If the finale had been better executed—if the deaths had been meaningful, if the story hadn’t relied on cheap twists—I’d have easily given this anime a 9/10.

But with such a disappointing conclusion, my final score for Akame ga Kill! is a 8/10. It’s a series that had immense potential but ultimately fumbled its ending, leaving a sour aftertaste despite its strong start.

At first, Dandadan didn’t appeal to me. The show seemed to try too hard to be different, with concepts like spirits and aliens stealing wombs and penises, which felt more forced than creative. The first two episodes gave the impression that the anime cared more about being shocking than building a solid foundation. However, as the story progresses, everything changes. The protagonists – Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (Okarun) – gain depth and become captivating. Their dynamic goes beyond the initial clichés, with moments that highlight their vulnerability and personal growth.

Okarun, in particular, undergoes a striking transformation that doesn’t make him more confident but instead ... more melancholic and introspective, adding an unexpected emotional layer to the series. The balance between humor and drama is well done, and episode 7 is a perfect example, delivering genuine emotional impact that made me truly care about the characters and their journey.

If it continues at this pace, Dandadan has the potential to be epic. Despite a beginning that felt forced, the series proves it can deliver far more than just an odd concept. With complex protagonists and a narrative that balances action and emotion, it’s a work full of promise.

The third season of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e left me feeling pretty underwhelmed, despite the hope I had that things would improve. Honestly, the anime has been quite average so far. It's incredibly frustrating to watch something where, for three episodes, you get generic build-up, and then in the fourth episode, they reveal, "it was all part of the plan" followed by a long explanation of said plan. This formula has never really been great, and now it's becoming overused and predictable.

That said, this season was still better than the previous ones. It gave more focus to other characters and explored their ... more human sides, which was a refreshing change from the over-focus on Ayanokoji's apathetic personality. Plus, the ending left a good hint for what’s to come, suggesting that the challenges ahead might be genuinely difficult, which gives me some hope for the next season.

Despite the repetitive formula, there’s potential for improvement, but it’s been a slow journey getting there so far.

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 took me by surprise in the best way possible. Despite my strong dislike for the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, which I consider one of the worst I've seen, especially with characters like Itadori and Gojo who I find terrible, the movie was an entirely different experience. It's incredibly well-executed, visually stunning, and fluid from beginning to end. The pacing was perfect, and the film maintained a dynamic flow throughout, with action exactly where it needed to be and precise flashbacks that added depth without dragging on.

What impressed me most was how straightforward and to the point it was. There was no unnecessary filler ... or stalling. They set out to tell a story, and they delivered it cleanly, with a strong beginning, middle, and end. The final battle between Yuta and Geto was fantastic, one of the standout moments that truly showcased how great the movie was.

It’s almost disheartening to think about how much better the Jujutsu Kaisen anime could have been if it followed the same formula as the movie. Instead of the mess I found the anime to be, the film shows the potential for what Jujutsu Kaisen could achieve when done right.

The second season of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e is a noticeable improvement compared to the first. While the first season felt like we were simply passive observers with little engagement, the second season shifts gears. We begin to feel more involved, immersed in every plan and strategy, which immediately boosts the enjoyment by at least 50%. After all, part of the fun in a series like this is seeing whether the schemes and tactics will succeed or fail, and being part of that process makes the anime much more compelling.

However, despite this improvement, there remains a lingering frustration with the lack of ... character development, particularly with Ayanokoji. He was designed to be apathetic and emotionally detached, which works for the narrative to a degree, but it can still feel unsatisfying. Even when he loses the race, showing that he’s not invincible, the lack of any real growth or emotional evolution leaves something to be desired. Watching a character who doesn’t strive for anything, who has no desires, no meaningful relationships, and no personal goals, feels almost like watching a story about an inanimate object. Even though I understand that’s the intended effect, it doesn’t make it any less frustrating for me as a viewer.

I can’t help but think that the anime would have benefited from a darker tone. The animation style is very typical for a high school anime, and while the narrative calls for a more intense, suspenseful atmosphere, the setting remains too light and conventional. If they had leaned into a darker, more mysterious vibe, it could have elevated the series to something truly captivating. Instead, we’re left with a school anime where the protagonist remains emotionally vacant, and that detracts from what could be a more gripping story.

Despite these criticisms, I’m still finding the series enjoyable up to this point (second season). However, the third season will need to deliver a significant leap in terms of story development. The first season was lackluster because we were still in the dark about everything and just passively watching. The second season improved because we started to be involved in the plans. But now, how will the third season evolve? That’s the real question, and I’m eager to see how they manage to raise the stakes further.

My experience with the first season of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e is somewhat confusing. Each episode feels like a chore to get through, which isn't something I usually experience with other high school-themed anime. Typically, what makes these kinds of anime enjoyable is the development of relationships between characters, the budding romance, and how these interactions drive the story forward in an engaging and emotional way. However, this anime seems to go against that concept entirely.

The protagonist, Ayanokouji, is a sociopath, but not in the typical sense where we see cold and calculating characters with a grand objective in mind. Instead, he ... appears completely uninterested in everything and everyone around him. He avoids forming bonds, doesn’t bother to make friends, and his life is a monotonous routine. The lack of emotional connection with the other characters makes each episode feel empty, as if something crucial is missing to keep the viewer invested.

This apathy from the protagonist makes the anime challenging to watch. When I think of high school anime, I expect to see some kind of character evolution, even if it's slow, and a plot that moves toward some emotional climax. However, in Youkoso Jitsuryoku, this expectation is unmet because Ayanokouji simply continues living his life without a clear purpose, without any apparent character development, and without caring about the people around him.

Despite everything, I still feel that the anime has the potential to improve, that there might be a plot twist or significant development hidden somewhere. Maybe the anime is laying the groundwork for something bigger and more complex, which could justify the initially cold and disconnected approach. However, up to this point, watching the anime is a frustrating experience, precisely because of the protagonist's indifference and the lack of emotional engagement he conveys.

If I hadn't seen it until the last episode, I'd give it a 7-8, but what a shitty story about Muzan, but anyway

The entire Arc is shown in a beautiful way, despite not having as strong an addition to the story as other seasons, a little more of the world is shown, and the way it is done, with Tanjiro giving value to blacksmiths, with the Do we see two more Hashiras together, an extremely strong enemy, a kind of half-demon? It's all done in a really cool and dynamic way, the story lacks a bit of relevance, because like, we're in the middle of ... a fight and it shows character flashbacks that are cool to see, but we don't care about it at the time, like, just fight, and the Hashira of Love story, seriously, that's bullshit 'who would marry you, look at the color of your hair' NOBODY CARES ABOUT THAT IN REAL LIFE, who wrote that script? It's not possible, the creator didn't write this when he was 12 years old, there isn't a person in the world who wouldn't think it's cool to have naturally pink hair.

Anyway, let's go to the end, first we discover that the Oni were created BECAUSE OF A MEDICINE, seriously? I still imagine they'll explain it better in the future, but if that's all, this is the worst creation story I've ever seen, and on top of that, we discover that Muzan simply has no story, he's like 'look at me, I'm bad, I kill people, I'm really bad, I want to stay in the sun, but being bad is like what a rubbish story he has, he has no reason to do what he does,

The level in this season rises absurdly, while the other two you had to make an effort to watch, this one takes things to another level.

Something I always complained about was how the characters didn't look like human beings at all until now, in terms of personality, however, in this one you could see how each character is unique, Uzui is a guy who we see is full of personality, as well as strong, unlike Rengoku who was an extremely forced good character, Uzui we can see several different traits in him, from a little self-centeredness and rebellion, someone who does things for himself, but ... that's not all, inside he cares with people around him, but there are still people he prioritizes saving, this is a realistic character, besides everything, even in a fight where the chance of him winning alone was zero, he said he would go alone, as he didn't want to involve other people to get hurt.

Furthermore, we see beautiful combats and a variety of much better techniques, we see things like moving our own organs, using mixed breaths, and a fight worthy of a superior moon. If you've watched the other two seasons of Demon Slayer, get ready to see the best

Here the story starts to get a little more interesting, but the problem is that it's still the same anime, completely non-logical characters, there's no way to feel charisma for any of the characters, because they simply all have an extremely forced personality that seems to have been written for a child, the problem is not just the lack of depth of the characters, but the point is that the characters are so uninteresting that you don't want to know about them, it's like

1- Good character who will do everything to save his sister, has no chance of dying, and will always develop something at ... the right time.

2- Character who doesn't think and just goes forward, his goal is just to fight like an animal

3- Character who wants to marry all women, and has a hidden personality in which he begins to fight well

4- Very nice character who inspires others to fight and says the right words at the right times.

The characters don't break out of these stereotypes at all, but despite that, it's relatively better than the first part.

The graphics are still excellent in my opinion, the sound too, the story develops, getting cooler and cooler, despite being shallow.

This is going to be a short review, because there isn't much to say.

The story is extremely dull and generic, it would be so simple for a child to make the story, it could be summarized as 'demon that turns others into demons', that was 90% of what is relevant to the story. In addition to the story being weak, it is completely rhythmless and boring.

The 'powers', if I can put it like that, are extremely basic and generic too, there are no incredible mechanics or anything like that, not at least until the end of these first episodes.

The graphics are excellent, one of the ... best I've ever seen.

The characters are horrible, that's the worst part, it's almost impossible to like a character in this first part, none of them seem like someone 'normal' that would exist, the only one who can identify a little is Nezuko, who has an internal conflict of being an Oni but not wanting to devour humans, and showing up to fights at the right time.

The only reason I don't give this anime such a low rating is that at the very end, after about 18 episodes, a light begins to shine that will be cool, Zenitsu, despite being a 'coward', shows an instinct to never give up, Inosuke seeing so many strong people realizes that he is extremely weak, and begins to have a training arc path, this anime is only worth it, if you are willing to spend hours watching the horrible beginning.