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Dec 2, 2024
5/10 Averages
For those avoiding spoilers: The pairings in this show are absolutely terrible. I didn’t like them at all. That said, I did enjoy the premise of this massive romance hexagon where everything is supposed to connect by the end, if that’s what actually happened, which it didn’t. What I did appreciate is how the male characters are somewhat realistic, they’re flawed, relatively plain, and even kind of ugly. One of them is a huge pervert, borderline sexual assaulter, which honestly made him unbearable to watch. But let’s dive deeper:

Spoilers ahead.

Let’s start with the main couple. We get an open ending, which already ...
Nov 25, 2024
Just finished watching it, and wow what an emotional ride. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s a coming of age story set in 1960s Japan, revolving around friendship, love, and jazz. It’s got that perfect mix of heartfelt storytelling and musical brilliance.

What makes this anime so special isn’t just the jazz, though that’s phenomenal it’s the way it captures the raw, bittersweet nature of youth. The relationships feel real they are messy, complicated, and full of moments that remind you of your own struggles with growing up. Kaoru, Sentaro, and Ritsuko’s dynamics hit hard because they’re so human. There’s tension, misunderstandings, and ...
Nov 22, 2024
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8/10 This movie is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and it doesn’t always come in the form of a fairy tale romance.

It is an emotional and beautifully crafted anime movie that dives deep into themes of trauma and self expression. It’s a story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt burdened by their own words. While it doesn’t reach perfection, it’s an impactful and memorable film with strong emotional beats and a satisfying, realistic conclusion.
A girl who believes she has been cursed to silence after a traumatic childhood incident where her words inadvertently caused her family to fall ...
Nov 21, 2024
Mixed Feelings
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6/10 meh
A cute and colorful movie that’s worth a casual watch, but don’t expect it to stick with you for long.
It is a visually vibrant anime movie that attempts to capture the essence of youth. While it succeeds in creating an aesthetically pleasing and occasionally heartwarming experience, it stumbles in delivering a fully satisfying narrative, leaving it feeling a bit shallow overall.

The plot revolves around two socially awkward teens: a boy who expresses himself through haiku, and a cheerful girl who hides behind a mask due to her insecurities about her teeth. At its core, the film is a coming of age story ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Another great and bittersweet work of Makoto Shinkai
5 Centimeters Per Second is a beautifully melancholic exploration of love, distance, and the passage of time. The film captures the fragility of human connections in a way that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.

At its core, It is about unfulfilled longing and how relationships often fail to live up to the ideals we hold in our minds. Each act represents a different phase in Takaki's life, charting his journey from a childhood defined by innocent love to an adulthood marked by regret and introspection. The film’s title metaphor the rate at which cherry blossoms fall ...
Nov 17, 2024
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Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is a beautifully crafted story that masterfully blends music, romance, and tragedy.

While it’s not without its minor flaws, the sheer emotional weight and artistic brilliance of make it a standout anime deserving high praise.

One of the anime’s strengths is how it explores the duality of joy and sorrow. The lighthearted moments between Kousei, Kaori, and their friends are often undercut by the underlying emotional struggles each character faces. Kousei’s trauma, Kaori’s hidden pain, and Tsubaki’s unspoken feelings add layers of complexity to the story, making it much more than a simple romance or coming-of-age tale.

Kousei is a brilliantly written ...
Nov 14, 2024
Glasslip (Anime) add
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Glasslip is a disappointing anime that feels like a missed opportunity at every turn and a waste of time. It introduces a potentially intriguing premise with the supernatural element, only to abandon it without any meaningful payoff. The characters are bland and underdeveloped, and the relationships between them lack authenticity, making it hard to care about any of their interactions. The story meanders with little focus, and the pacing drags without building any real tension or emotional depth.

While the animation and art are above average, they’re ultimately wasted on a story that doesn’t come close to being as engaging or thoughtful as it tries to ...
Nov 13, 2024
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Mixed Feelings
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I have genuinely mixed feelings about this anime. It’s ambitious, and it deserves credit for trying to portray college life and romance in a way that feels different from the usual high school setting. The story is unique, and some scenes do hit hard emotionally. But at the same time, it struggles with pacing issues, melodrama, and character arcs that feel incomplete or repetitive. The supernatural elements, particularly the "ghost" of Banri's past, sometimes clash with the tone, and the romance, though realistic, can feel frustratingly stuck in a loop of insecurities and misunderstandings.

That said, It has its charm, and despite its flaws, it has ...
Nov 12, 2024
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What to say about this anime, it is one of those rare series that manages to blend complex science fiction with emotional depth. Across its main season, sequel movie, and the alternate story, the anime offers a deeply satisfying narrative that expands the bounds of typical time-travel fiction.

At its core, it is a tale of choices,consequences, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones. The first season introduces Okabe and his "Future Gadget Lab" members. The show does a fantastic job of creating a slow burn, focusing on the characters’ interactions before gradually plunging them into a harrowing sequence of events. This ...


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