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It was really difficult to rate this show. The number of things this show is missing that you would come to expect from a masterpeice anime romance is huge. We have no overarching drama no terrible secrets no terrible conflict no third party trying to break up the couple not even that much comedy. They cut everything out except for the distilled sweetness. It was a recipe for disaster! Common sense says you can't have an anime with a single ingredient. All the best Anime have joy, tears, love, fear, anger, romance, action etc. You can't bake a cake ... with just a bag of sugar.

This show gets a 10 because it does the impossible. It makes a great show with a single ingredient. If this show were a food it would be cotton candy, pure sugar, but still awesome. Every. single. episode. is sweet. But somehow it doesn't get boring or annoying. Bonus points for not having an insulting beach or hot springs episode.

If you just watched a brilliant show like Byousoku 5 Centimeter (Five centimeters per second) Or grave of the fireflies, and now you are depressed, This is the show I would prescribe to help you carry on with your life.

Perhaps that's what they were trying to develop when they made this show, an antidepressant in anime form.

I have been watching a lot of Manhwa on youtube. Most is just escapist fan fiction. Predictable power trips not a lot of story. This one is different.. you think it's going to be more of the same but then it pivots and escalates. Then you think you know what's going to happen and it pivots and escalates some more.

For me, the highest praise I can give to any series is to say it is unpredictable. Bonus points for being unpredictable and also making sense. This tells a story that hasn't been done before and does it in a logical ... way. Victims become heroes become villains become victims and every thing still holds together.

People and their motivations are complex. People don't become villains without reason. Any hero can be corrupted.

This series reminded me of jobless reincarnation in several ways:
1 Hero and villain, good and evil actions, aren't character traits and are not set. It's a spectrum and people move across it depending on their circumstances and their own choices. Whether an action is evil can depend on your knowledge of the situation and perspective.
2 In both series I spent an hour or two thinking I knew where everything was going and was then surprised that I absolutely did not know where anything was going to be going.
3 Both series start small and get progressively bigger
4 Though heroes are powerful they are not overpowered

This is listed as Action, Fantasy, Romance? No that's not right, this is a comedy. If you have seen "sword art online abridged" this MC should be familiar. Is it as good as sword art online abridged by something witty entertainment? No. But that's OK it was still funny and I was cracking up laughing most episodes.

The show frequently makes fun of itself and I love it for it.

Character development was not bad for the MC and a bit light for the others

Art was... Honestly I don't notice art much

Also I watched the english dubbed version ... just in case this is like ghost stories and that makes a difference.

Is this the best Anime of the season? Yes actually. In a world of cookie cuter anime plots with template characters, this show does things differently. Deep characters. Consequences. The world can be big or small. Sometimes you are on an adventure but sometimes you just stay home for the night. life moves on seasons change. The main characters in our lives change. We move they move, this series captures that in a way no other has.

The series is not predictable. High praise for the fantasy anime category. The MC goes through real character development. Other ... characters also learn and evolve. Every second episode feels like a season finale. Any minute things could change. Enjoy that quiet episode because it won't last.

Some anime start strong then drop off as they run out of ideas (Looking at you Shield Hero). Mushoku Tensei started as what appeared to be a nice generic reincarnation anime but as it progressed it got bigger, grander, more intense. Not an Over powered MC. Powerful yes but sometimes not powerful enough. He is not above this world but in it.

Full metal alchemist. Mushoku Tensei. Death Note. SAO Abridged. and Smartphone Abridged. Of the many many Anime I have watched these 5 stand out. Mushoku Tensei has a right to be in this highest of tiers.

Under Rated.
Oh there is a minimum work count that's fine. I went into the show blind without seeing the ratings. Finished watching in 2 days and wow it was fantastic. Though to be clear, I love shows that are able to surprise me but still make sense. This one does, again and again. I also love a fast paced show. In a world full of predictable cookie cutter anime, this is a gem. The fact it appeared to be another generic anime before turning into a real show was just one of the twists.

I decided to give it a 10. ... Logged in to see it averaged 6... that's odd. Did I get the right show? yep, 11 eyes...6/10. Wow that's a big gap. Not sure what happened there. I reconsidered my 10 but have to stand by it for emotional impact over the last few episodes. 6/10 is in the trash category and this was great. I thought it would have averaged at least an 8. Perhaps it got some bad ratings after the first 2 episodes and that gained momentum?

If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica you will like this. If you haven't seen Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica go watch that first as a test. If you don't like it you can probably skip this one too. Dark plot heavy world destroying anime may not be your thing.

Only 5 episodes in but I've burst out laughing a few times already so it gets a review! Is this show brilliant? Well no but it's good and it's funny at times.

I also liked the first episode. the first half had me ready to drop the show due to the shear quantity of cheese but then they pulled the old "just kidding that's not really the protagonist" and I was back on board.

There are dozens of better anime out there and with limited time go watch those first... but if you want a OP girl MC and you are running low ... on options this is definitely (sadly) better than most.

You know how most anime make their first episode great to hook the audience? Plunderer goes a different direction.

Good show hidden behind several episodes of ridiculous unnecessary fan service.

Good world building, some unique ideas are explored. Perhaps they could have done more with the 24 episodes they had. Fantasy/ sci-fi with a good dose of drama. The drama is stronger than the romance which they seem to fumble with a fair bit.

Above average characters and depth. Not brilliant but not bad.

Interesting ethical dilemmas. Sometimes a bit forced. I'm not sure if I gave it an 8 because it ... was good or my expectations from the first 4 episodes was so low that the show surprised me. The show was suprising in many places so if you are tired of predictable shows this is actualy a good choice.

A masterpiece I don’t recommend? Well, it’s complicated.

This was the most depressing anime I’ve ever watched. I felt sad remembering this anime years later. It’s still makes me a little sad. Do you like feeling sad? Me neither. If I could un-watch this, I definitely would.

The only other parallels I can think of are the books "1984" and "Lord of the flies". Both undisputed masterpieces... that I wish I had not read.

You can’t have a show this depressing without masterful, writing, characters, pacing, and visuals. The characters acted in ways that were relatable and realistic, and I really wish they hadn’t. ... It pulls you into a sweet story then slowly crushes your heart while you desperately hope for a happy ending that will never come.

With such a strong memorable emotional response I wouldn't feel right giving it less than 10. Tremendous respect for the creators. But at the same time I refuse to encourage anyone to watch something so depressing.

Wow what can I say about Guilty Crown? First time I watched it I gave it a 3. I don't vive out many 3s. I must have hated it with a passion. But then I forgot about it for a few years because compared to Code Geass it is forgettable. Watching the show again I recognized a few scenes but had forgotten the plot. When I logged in after my second viewing to give the show a 9 I saw my previous ranking of 3. How is this possible? I was very confused... Perhaps my expectations?

First viewing ... would have been close to when I saw Code Geass. May have made it look like an inferior clone (Not untrue). I may have also expected to see a genius protagonist with an iron will change the world for what he believes in. But despite everything looking the same Guilty Crown delivers none of that. So that may have been very frustrating. I may have wanted to feel good or have an anime power trip, but this show was depressing.

The second time I watched (Having forgotten or suppressed the first) I was impressed by the dark realism.
Normal people in tough situations doing aweful things? That checks out.
Accidentally giving your show's ultimate power to an awkward idiot? Bold choice, I was curious to see what happens.
The rise of fascism in a civilized school? Wow powerful commentary on the darkness within normal people and their willingness to follow a strong dictator in desperate times.
Comentary on the corupting nature of power? Yep

After watching so much anime it was perhaps refreshing to see something so different.

In both viewings I hated most of the characters. They abandoned or simply had no guiding principals. They made mistakes hurt others and were easily manipulated. Perhaps today's political situation made these terrible people more realistic and relatable or perhaps age has made me open to more cynical stories?

Want to find the sad truth of what happens when Geass is given to a slightly below average guy rather than to Lelouch? This show has you covered! Want a fun feel good adventure? Keep walking.

Much like Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica this show doesn't pull any punches. You haven't seen Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica? ok well add that to your list too. Majo no Tabitabi is lighter and more upbeat in general but still gets very dark in parts. You may expect a slice of life with generic characters but instead get something far more nuanced then we expect from typical anime these days.

Sometimes bad things happen. Sometimes you can help, and sometimes you can't. Sometimes you make things worse. Sometimes you can say "That problem is not my problem" (a logical stance never ... before taken by anime protagonists)

I suppose I was delighted by the show's willingness to break most rules of anime and have real characters make real choices. Sane choices by real world standards. Also when characters help others there is no guarantee they will make the situation better, things could go poorly, you just don't know. This keeps you guessing about choices, about outcomes, about everything.

Delightful surprising anime. Would recommend.