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Nov 4, 2023
Finally, we can talk about Attack on Titan as a whole, a series that's been airing for 10 years now.
Well, it's time to lay it all out!
So, the first season of Attack on Titan is basically a build-up for the rest of the series but it's still an amazing shonen anime season on its own and a wonderful introduction to a much bigger narrative, while Season 2 is more of the same but with more focus on the characters.
Thankfully though, the first part of Season 3 is where the story slowly starts unfolding itself, while Season 3 Part 2 is the part that elevates the
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series into something truly special, where the series earns a legendary status and why it's as beloved and popular as it is.
My favorite part of Attack on Titan, however, is the entirety of the Final Season; it has the best set-pieces in the series and it's so goddamn engaging, literally mind-blowing and epic in every sense of the word, it might even be my favorite Anime season of all time.
Overall, despite very few minor inconsistencies, Attack on Titan has one of the most well-written stories by subverting expectations countless times with some of the best plot twists I've ever seen. It's an absolutely incredible story filled with jaw-dropping, thought-provoking, heart-breaking and unforgettable moments, backed up by an equally incredible cast of characters.
Last but not least, messy CGI aside, the animation is excellent, and the music and the action scenes are simply god-tier.
Pros:
+ Fascinating story
+ Compelling characters
+ Breathtaking set-pieces and animation
+ Godlike music
+ Awesome action
Cons:
- Inconsistent CGI quality
Final Rating: 10/10
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Believe the hype, Attack on Titan goes above and beyond expectations to deliver a titanic masterpiece.
For me personally, Attack on Titan is not only my favorite animated series of all time; it's one of the best, if not the best piece of media I've ever seen, period.
Do I recommend it?:
If you haven't watched it yet, watch it now.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 11, 2023
The first season of Vinland Saga was a strong contender for being my favorite first season in an anime, and after finding out that the first season is supposed to be a mere prologue for the entire story, I had very high expectations for the rest of the series.
What I loved about the first season the most was both the plot and the idea behind its story; I was fascinated and I hoped season 2 would do something similar, and after watching all the 24 episodes, I can safely say that I'm blown away, straight up! The story in season 2 is an absolutely incredible
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rollercoaster of emotions, a tearjerker that made me cry countless times, and the writing is some of the best I've seen in a while.
Same goes for the characters by the way; they're as engaging and interesting as ever, and the development for each character is the best possible outcome they could ever had.
Also, the music, the atmosphere and the cinematography are arguably the best I've seen in an anime, maybe ever.
I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this season, just like the first season; I think it's a perfect anime so far for me.
Pros:
+ Outstanding narrative
+ Masterful writing
+ Compelling characters and development
+ Excellent audio quality and soundtrack
+ Gorgeous visuals and extraordinary atmosphere
Cons:
- None
Final Rating: 10/10
- Masterpiece -
Vinland Saga Season 2 is without a doubt a masterpiece and one of my favorite arcs of any Anime, ever.
While the first season was already a wonderful journey and a perfect start for a bigger story, this season is a - beyond - perfect continuation and it elevated Vinland Saga as easily one of my favorite anime series of all time.
I can only wish for the next seasons to be as good as the first 2 seasons.
Do I recommend it?:
Everyone should experience this masterpiece in my opinion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 3, 2023
To be honest, I never really liked Mob Psycho 100's art style and I wasn't interested in watching the series, however, the amount of praise it receives from most people who've watched it convinced me to watch the series as well.
The first thing I noticed while watching Mob Psycho 100 is that the story of the series is very character-driven; instead of having an overarching plot, it emphasizes on its characters and their own stories, and it does that extraordinarily well! The characters are incredible! The main characters in particular are some of the most - if not the most - relatable characters I've ever
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seen, and the side-characters are great as well.
The narrative is beautiful and even though the story is character-driven, it also tackles some wonderful themes that make the story all the more relatable.
I'm genuinely shocked by how much I found myself relating to the characters and the story, seriously.
Also, the ending subverted my expectations; it wasn't exactly what I expected it would be but it was something even more satisfying and fitting for the series.
The action is absolutely spectacular and seeing Mob going 100% is definitely a highlight, however, it's not really an important part of the series.
Aside from these elements though, I got to say, even though I'm not the biggest fan of Mob Psycho 100's art style, the animation is top-tier, without a doubt, and the music is good too.
Pros:
+ Compelling character-driven story
+ Relatable and lovable characters
+ Explosive action
+ Gorgeous animation
+ Nice music
Cons:
- None
Final Rating: 10/10
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Overall, Mob Psycho 100 blew me away! It went from an amazing first season to a masterpiece of a second season and a fantastic third season with a perfect ending; it's a perfect "trilogy".
Do I recommend it?:
Definitely! A must-watch Anime series in my opinion.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jan 18, 2023
To be honest, I was never interested in watching Gurren Lagann, but I decided to watch it because a friend of mine told me I'd love it if I'm a fan of shonen anime series... and he couldn't have been more right.
Right off the bat, Gurren Lagann shines with its craziness, from the exaggerated focus on action to the witty dialogue, charming characters and vibrant animation, and it only gets bigger, crazier and better from there.
The story gets better too, although it takes a bit long to get better. Gurren Lagann is not about the story though, it's about the feelings it provokes and the
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themes it tackles, it's very inspiring and motivational at times, and it does an incredible job in these areas, despite having a good story nonetheless.
The pacing, however, is extremely consistent, from the first episode to the last episode, the scale and the power system subvert expectations by constantly getting bigger and bigger.
The action is definitely the highlight of the series though, because it's so goddamn hype-enducing, absurd and straight up ridiculous, I had myself laughing out loud, clapping and even shedding tears during some action scenes at times. It's just unparalleled! And if this wasn't enough, the animation is absolutely fantastic, even more so for the time Gurren Lagann came out.
Also, the music is fire as well and very fitting for the series.
Pros:
+ Insane over-the-top action
+ Engaging characters and story
+ Great pacing
+ Immense scale and power system
+ Gorgeous animation
Cons:
- Slow second act
Final Rating: 10/10
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It's been a while since I had so much fun while watching a series.
Absurd, ridiculous, epic, unique, insane, crazy, Gurren Lagann is all these terms combined, and it's very confident about it.
Without a doubt, one of the best experiences I had with an Anime series, period.
Do I recommend it?:
Hell yes!
Watch the first episode, and if you enjoy the style of it, watch the rest as well. If you don't enjoy the style of the first episode, don't bother watching the rest.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Aug 2, 2022
Despite not being the biggest fan of mecha, Code Geass managed to grab my attention with its interesting portrayal of the protagonist and the story.
My initial thoughts on the story though, were a little bit underwhelming because of the excessive amount of plot conveniences, however, the story got much better in the process. Overall, it's a great story with a cool concept, some amazing moments, a lot of crazy twists and turns, and a literally perfect ending that makes the entire story worth watching.
Same goes for the characters; they started out a bit underwhelming but they got better afterwards. Lelouch in particular, is arguably my
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favorite protagonist of all time and undoubtedly one of my favorite fictional characters ever.
What managed to exceed my expectations even more though, is the animation, the fight scenes and the music; they're surprisingly good even to this day and I didn't expect that at all.
Lastly, it's not necessarily a flaw, but I feel like there's a bit too much fan-service in R2 that doesn't really fit in the series. I'm fine with fan-service in general though, so it's not a big deal, it just caught me by surprise.
Pros:
+ Compelling story with a beautiful ending
+ Good characters
+ Nice action scenes
Cons:
- Inconsistent writing
Final Rating: 8.5/10
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From feeling slightly disappointed to really liking the series, I can safely say that Code Geass impressed me.
I got to say, however, if it wasn't for the absolutely brilliant protagonist and the incredible ending, Code Geass wouldn't been nearly as good as it is.
Do I recommend it?:
Definitely! Even if you don't like mecha Anime series, it's worth watching Code Geass just for the protagonist and the ending alone.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jul 20, 2022
Widely considered to be one of the greatest Visual Novels and Anime series of all time, I had to watch Steins;Gate.
I'm gonna be honest, I had very high expectations before getting into the series, however, after having finished watching Steins;Gate, I can safely say that it actually managed to live up to my expectations; the story is so goddamn intriguing, I couldn't stop watching. It has a slightly slow - albeit highly entertaining - start but it only gets better. It's an absolutely beautiful story overall with a lot of twists and turns, and it handles the concept of time travel surprisingly well.
Also, the characters
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- particularly the main characters - are very likable and engaging, and the dialogue & character interactions are amazing.
Aside from the story and the characters though, Steins;Gate doesn't really have anything else going on for it, but it doesn't really need anything else because it manages to excel in both story and characters.
Besides, the opening theme is very good too, so that's a plus.
Pros:
+ Compelling story
+ Focused and well-executed concept
+ Great characters
Cons:
- None
Final Rating: 9.5/10
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Steins;Gate is a wonderful psychological, narrative series and a timeless classic, and it's such a blast to watch, I wouldn't mind watching it for a second time.
Do I recommend it?:
It's a must-watch, and I highly recommend it to shonen Anime fans as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jun 20, 2022
I wanted to watch Death Note for a long time now but I never managed to get into the series until recently.
After hearing how Death Note doesn't necessarily excel in action, I expected it will emphasize on delivering a compelling story, and it does; the story is very intriguing, focused and amusing... for the most part.
Same goes for everything else, like the concept, the main characters and even the music.
Honestly, I haven't seen something like it before... however, unfortunately for the series, the second part (the last 12 episodes) is disappointing; it feels rushed, it introduces some uninteresting characters and most importantly, it lacks focus,
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unlike the first part. On the bright side though, the second part is significantly shorter than the first part, it keeps some good elements from the first part and the ending is so good, it saves the series from going downhill.
Lastly, I don't consider it a flaw but I want to get this off my chest. Misa Amane - a major character - has to be the most stubborn and annoying character I've seen in a while; I'm genuinely impressed by how much she was able to make me despise her character, like... she's absolutely insufferable at times.
Pros:
+ Engaging story
+ Interesting concept
+ Good characters
+ Great music
Cons:
- Underwhelming second part
Final Rating: 8/10
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In the end, Death Note is extremely entertaining and unique despite the noticeable weaker second part.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes because it's surprisingly enjoyable.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 28, 2022
I started watching Hunter × Hunter by the end of March, and 2 months later it's finally over.
Now, to be honest, Hunter × Hunter's pacing is quite slow, particularly in the Hunter Exam & Chimera Ant Arcs, however, the plot uses a ton of creative ideas to keep things fresh and enjoyable constantly, which is impressive, and the story gets much more interesting and mature in the process, and the pay-offs are some of the best I've seen in an Anime.
The characters are awesome; they're very engaging and "colorful", particularly the main characters and especially the villains; Hunter × Hunter has undoubtedly some of my
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favorite villains I've ever seen! I was genuinely impressed by characters like Hisoka and Meruem, 2 of my favorite characters in the whole series.
Also, the music and the animation are great.
Unfortunately, despite having a sense of closure and a fantastic ending, the story is not entirely finished yet and it's probably never going to be finished; it's been 8 years since the series stopped releasing episodes.
That's probably my only "major" complaint about the series.
Pros:
+ Intriguing story
+ Wide variety of different ideas for each arc
+ Compelling and likable characters
+ Charming music
+ Beautiful animation
Cons:
- Slow pacing
- Unfinished bigger narrative
Final Rating: 9.5/10
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Hunter × Hunter is an extremely well-rounded, entertaining and masterfully made series even if it's somewhat unfinished; it's an absolutely wonderful adventure filled with surprises.
Do I recommend it?:
Definitely yes! Unless 148 full episodes is too much for you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Mar 25, 2022
It's been quite long since I watched my first anime ever, Cowboy Bebop, so I decided to watch another anime recently, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
As someone who has a twin brother, I found Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's story and main characters to be very relatable at times, and that made the experience all the more engaging and emotional. However, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has incredible story and characters on its own anyway, filled with different metaphors, themes and ideas.
Surprisingly enough, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a fairly humorous series with a good sense of humor and witty dialogue
Also, the music - particularly the opening/ending themes - is beautiful, and
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the pacing is consistent. I've heard that the first few episodes feel rushed if you watched the original Fullmetal Alchemist series but I didn't have a problem personally because I haven't watched the original Fullmetal Alchemist series.
Fortunately for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I actually can't think of any major flaws to be honest; I thought it was pretty much perfect overall.
Pros:
+ Engrossing story & characters
+ Charming humor & dialogue
+ Amazing music
+ Well-paced plot
Cons:
- None
Final Rating: 10/10
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Simply put, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a masterpiece; it's fascinating in every single way, it never gets boring and it does almost everything right.
Do I recommend it?:
Hell yes! It's really worth your time.
If you're a fan of Anime, you must watch Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Mar 25, 2022
I already did a review on Cowboy Bebop before, I absolutely loved it, and now I've watched the movie!
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is like an episode of Cowboy Bebop, but longer than the rest.
How does it compare to Cowboy Bebop's other episodes? It's probably one of the best.
How does it compare to Cowboy Bebop as a whole? Well... It doesn't really reach Cowboy Bebop's brilliance, but it gets quite close in some aspects, and even surpasses most of Cowboy Bebop's action sequences.
The plot is very interesting and it's definitely better than the plot in most of Cowboy Bebop's episodes.
The characters are the same old characters
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from Cowboy Bebop - albeit not as fleshed out as in Cowboy Bebop - but with 2 new, nice additional characters and a really good antagonist.
Music is like Cowboy Bebop's, but more upbeat.
All in all, it's a strong package overall.
My only complaint about the movie is that it isn't deep enough; it has it's moments, but it really does feel like watching an episode of Cowboy Bebop instead of something... bigger.
Pros:
+ Engaging story
+ Same old cast
+ Great music
Cons:
- Doesn't stand on its own perfectly
Final Rating: 8/10
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For those who are looking for more Cowboy Bebop, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knocking on Heaven's Door is definitely worth to watch, but it's also a decent movie on it's own.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes, especially to the fans of the anime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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