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Apr 3, 2024
I am the target audience for this recap.
Man I still remember thinking recaps were the most useless things ever, and I still think the recap episodes that come up in the middle of seasons or the recap movies that screen with no sequel in sight are still pretty pointless. Recaps between seasons though I pretty much regard as a necessity now.
Anyway literally the only purpose of this is to catch you up to speed before watching S4, and I'd say it does a passable job of covering the important points in its 20 minutes of runtime. I did leave with some questions as it brought
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up some things that I don't remember the reasons why for, e.g. how the characters who had their own familia left to join Bell's / Hestia's. But again can't complain too much with recapping 3 seasons in 20 minutes.
Obviously don't watch this if you're expecting something new, just came from S3 or you somehow actually remember everything that happened in previous seasons, lol.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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May 5, 2019
TL;DR – Has a really generic start (first ~5 chapters), but the narrative quickly develops into a very compelling manga, complete with lovable characters and onion levels of layers built upon each development.
-- Story --
(Mild plot structure spoilers.)
First 5 chapters set up a really basic "friends get kidnapped and have to play through games designed to test their friendship" scenario. The scope of the story opens up a lot more in chapter 6, and this is when the manga starts showcasing its strengths.
Bulk of the manga involves watching the characters challenge these "Tomodachi Games". The games are very well thought out, and seeing the characters'
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unique approach to each of these games ensure there's never a dull moment.
-- Characters --
Like the story, the initial introduction of the main characters was very weak; they came off as very basic interpretations of their respective character types. They didn't even look or feel like a group of friends, which is pretty bad considering the premise of the series. Also like the story, the character development significantly picks up from chapter 6 onwards, and damn is the development they get good.
Due to their bonds constantly being tested, it's natural for the nature of their relationship to continually change as a result. But what makes it so compelling is how we can see exactly how the changes affect their interactions with one another, and how each successive Tomodachi Game builds upon those changes; Layers of depth are constantly being added to their relationship, and seeing the meaning and weight behind all of their interactions adds to the manga's rewarding reading experience
Main characters aside, we also get a colourful cast of side characters. What they lack in character development is made up aplenty with strong characterisation and seamless integration into the story and setting. Whether it's for hating on an antagonist, comedy, fanservice, empathising with a character or whatever, Tomodachi Game has it all (maybe) and it does it all well (definitely). Without a doubt, the side characters also greatly contribute to the enjoyment of the manga.
(Marie is the bestest goodest girl, she can do no wrong)
-- Other --
Art: I wasn't paying much attention. Can't think of anything bad off the top of my head. Facial expressions and emotions are portrayed really well. The "sakuga" shots are great.
Enjoyment: I read chapters 15 to 66 continually over 13 hours. This is a monthly manga.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Apr 11, 2018
TL;DR – A fantastic show that excels in everything it does. It does get melodramatic in certain scenes, and the flow in the last few episodes gets confusing. Despite its shortcomings, I would still highly recommend this anime, as the good stuff are just that good.
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== Impressions / Presentation: 8.5/10 ==
The anime immediately grabbed me with its striking visuals and lively animations. Noticeable effort is put into making scenes and characters look and feel dynamic, and it succeeds at an exceptional level.
The show's flow is good up until the end of episode 9, with one episode clearly leading into another. But from
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episode 10 onwards, it goes full episodic with no flow between episodes. It feels like I'm missing something crucial between these episodes, and it makes for a very jarring experience.
== Story: 8/10 ==
Although the story of traveling to Antarctica is quite extravagant, the show handles it in a surprisingly grounded way. Their circumstances may be very lucky, but it always feels like all this could actually happen.
Most episodes also have their own self-contained stories, mainly used to further flesh out the characters. Although episode 10 onwards don't flow into each other, they are still good standalone episodes that are otherwise consistent with the rest of the show.
== Characters: 8/10 ==
Due to the unconventional art style, I didn't think I would like the characters. But they've been characterised so well that I can't help but like them; They're bursting with lots of personality, and every episode serves to further flesh these lively characters out more.
== Enjoyment: 8/10 ==
The anime has a lot of great individual things that are fun to watch by themselves. But what makes watching Yorimoi such a fulfilling experience is seeing how they all tie into each other.
The last few episodes irritated me enough that my enjoyment at the end waned towards a 5~6/10. But my experience with the show is definitely an overall very positive one.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Apr 7, 2018
TL;DR – Without properly delving into the elements it shows, Overlord S2 (like S1) does a good job capturing our attention, but doesn't do much apart from that.
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== Impressions / Presentation: 5.5 ==
From how scenes are paced, it's evident that a lot of LN scenes are cut out to move things along. Originally, this was more an observation rather than an outright bad thing. But as I progressed through the episodes, it became more and more apparent how lacking the show was in substance. Every scene and every episode always feels like it's missing something, which they ironically are.
As mentioned in
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my TL;DR: It gets your attention, but doesn't do anything meaningful once it does.
The show generally looks nice, save some atrocious CG monsters. Though drawn well, most of the human characters are poorly designed and look very bland, especially in comparison to the non-humans within the Tomb of Nazarick.
== Story: 8 ==
The story of Overlord is basically seeing how the Tomb of Nazarick interacts with the inhabitants of this world in various ways, plus overpowered butt-kicking. Overlord II continues in this fashion.
The core of Overlord's story is fantastic by itself, and though the anime doesn't tell it in a very satisfactory way, it's evident that there is a strong source material serving as the show's foundation.
== Characters: 5.5 ==
Overlord does a strangely good job at getting us invested in the various people in the world. I've been genuinely scared for them when they inevitably come face to face against Ainz or his subordinates.
Unfortunately like many other things in the anime, not enough quality time is spent to properly cement these characters in the show, or our mind. You occasionally get some highlight moments with some people, but those are far and few in between.
== Enjoyment: 6 ==
I greatly enjoyed S1 and the start of S2. But as I became more conscious of the show's shortcomings, that feeling deteriorated into exasperation. At the very least, the anime is good at pulling me into its world, and that was something that stayed for the whole season. I just wish it gave me something worthwhile for that investment.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Apr 3, 2018
TL;DR – Cute and fun school slice of life with a warm, mellow and pleasant atmosphere.
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== Impressions / Presentation: 6.5 ==
The art style can simply be described as "shoujo aesthetics", and it's most notable in its colour scheme and character designs. However, the designs are subdued enough so it doesn’t feel like the show is unnecessarily rubbing hot guys in my face. Rather, the aesthetics is where that warm, mellow and pleasant atmosphere comes from, and it does a good job getting that feeling across.
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== Story: 6 ==
There’s not much in the way of an overarching plot, but there is enough to give the show a sense of direction, and that is more than sufficient.
Stories within the (more or less) self-contained episodes are actually pretty nice. They're delivered in a simple way, but this actually makes them more effective at delivering the emotions and messages they want to communicate.
== Characters: 6 ==
The series plays characters safe with noticeable tropes and simple personalities. But they're otherwise likeable and are generally fun to watch.
== Enjoyment: 6 ==
I like the anime, but the charm did wear off on me as it progressed. My commitment to the series basically came down to watching specific characters I had taken a liking to.
The show is nice, but there's otherwise not much else to say about it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Mar 27, 2018
TL;DR – A fun, comedy-driven show that gives me diabetes every episode. It knows exactly what it wants to do, how to go about doing it and then does it really well.
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== Impressions / Presentation: 7.5/10 ==
The basic formula involves Nishikata (the boy) trying to tease Takag (the girl), but fails and gets teased instead. Before you know it, you too are thinking: "What is Takagi scheming this time!?". It's not only a game for Nishikata, it's also a game for us, and this is how the show keeps the formula fresh and exciting.
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While there's nothing exceptional about the art and animation, the anime has been drawn with plenty of love and care. And it shows in the many character interactions in the show.
== Story: 7/10 ==
Every interaction Nishikata and Takagi share feels like they're getting closer to each other, and it's very endearing to watch. With lots of moments that continually flesh out their relationship, it's hard to say that the show doesn't have a story, or there is no character development/progression.
If anything, their relationship probably feels more real and believable than the ones in traditional romcoms.
== Characters: 7.5/10 ==
Nishikata and Takagi have great chemistry with each other. Yes, they react to each other in entertaining ways, but simply watching them hang out is a wholesome and fulfilling experience in of itself.
The background characters don't get a lot of screentime, but the show has done a good job incorporating them in various scenes so it feels like these kids are inhabiting a fun and lively world.
== Enjoyment: 7.5/10 ==
Because Nishikata and Takagi hog most of the show's spotlight, your enjoyment will be heavily dependent on whether you like them or not. The easiest way to find out is to just watch an episode and find out for yourself, as the reasons I like them could easily be the reasons you hate them.
Otherwise yeah, I clearly got a lot out of a show just about two kids teasing each other.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 22, 2018
TL;DR – A comfy show with fun and lovable characters that I can pick up and watch no matter what mood I'm in.
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== Impressions / Presentation: 8/10 ==
Yuru Camp does a great job relating its outdoor camping premise to the audience. The show accurately captures the fun emotions involved with the process, from the preparation all the way to the camping itself. Even those unfamiliar with outdoor camping will be charmed by how joyfully the anime presents the idea.
C-Station has opted to use soundtrack inspired by traditional Celtic / Irish music, which fits the primarily outdoor setting. The pretty visuals are
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simple but detailed enough in areas that matter. Both synergise well to give the show a very pleasant and comfy atmosphere.
== "Story": 7/10 ==
The theme of the show can basically be summed up as: showcasing the joys of outdoor camping (with friends). I have already mentioned it does a great job of this, and I have no complaints in this regard.
As for what literally happens in any given episode, seeing what the characters get up to is always fun, and I always look forward to their future shenanigans.
Despite the crux of the show revolving around watching them have a great time, it always feels like the show is progressing towards a goal of some kind. This gives it that sense of direction that I find a lot of Slice of Life shows lack, which in turn gives birth to that feeling of pointlessness you sometimes get.
== Characters: 7.5/10 ==
Characters are cute in both design and personality. Going about everything with lots of energy + great chemistry on top of that makes them very fun to watch.
Normally in SoL / CGDCT shows, there's a standout character that I enjoy watching more than the rest. But in Yuru Camp, I can honestly say I love watching them all.
== Enjoyment: 8/10 ==
Enjoyment from Yuru Camp comes in the form of warm fuzzy feelings, wearing a goofy grin on your face, and occasionally dying from the comedy. Needless to say, it's a lot of fun.
If all this sounds like your cup of hot cocoa, give this a watch already!
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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