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Dec 14, 2024
I started as a fan of this series, but with each new episode, it completely lost me. What began as something promising has devolved into a mess of clichés, tropes, and uninspired storytelling.
Let me start by addressing something I once laughed at but now find glaringly obvious: Almost every one of these new-age mangakas is simply living off the hard work of mangakas from the 80-90s.
Let me explain as I was told: they are just sucking up fans from works like Bleach, Naruto, HxH, etc, and that's their only objective since these series paved the way, and have a massive following that keeps
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growing each day instead of honoring their legacy by innovating, these creators seem content to just want to grab a portion of each of these fanbases hoping they buy their version of those stories. This is happening in movies, games and music too... The goal doesn’t seem to be making something fresh or telling a great story—it’s just to grab fans of earlier classics and get them to buy into a hollow imitation through simple association and this series is the perfect example of that. Since, this series is nothing more than a mishmash of popular tropes from other works without adding anything new. Aliens? Check. Spirits? Check. Toilet humor? High school romance? A “quirky” teen cast? All present. The characters are pure archetypes: the cool, aloof girl; the loner guy; and, of course, the token “MILF” thrown in for fanservice. It’s like the author threw every trope into a blender and hoped for the best.
The problem with this approach is that it feels less like storytelling and more like fast food—a cheap version of something more substantial that already exists. And the people hyping this up need to start being honest: it’s not innovative or groundbreaking, just a repackaged formula designed to sell. And what's worst is that there are people who want anime and manga to take this direction and to those who think like that, I must say where do you think anime would be right now without Bleach, Naruto & HxH as an example? if Bleach was just another martial arts story like Dragon Ball calling Ki: spiritual pressure and its just Ichigo just learning to fight like Goku and we didn't get soul reapers, hollows, quincies and many more things? Same with Naruto and the Hunters in HxH... yup.. this is why..... but stories like Dandadan aren't problematic on their own they can be ignore and called out. The problem is giving them high praise for this practice... because they're just trying to make a quick buck off other people's hard work...
This isn’t a good story. It feels like a joke, yet somehow, multiple companies backed this expecting it to blow up. Spoiler: it hasn’t.
The lack of meaningful worldbuilding, the overreliance on old tropes, and the absence of any real narrative weight make it hard to see this series having long-term success. Unless Dandadan becomes a passion project for studio Saru, it’s hard to imagine this series lasting. If you’re expecting a long-running hit, you might want to think twice.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Dec 5, 2024
I have to give it to the studio—they've done a remarkable job cutting down all the excess garbage from the light novel. However, this has turned the story into a completely bland alternative universe compared to the mess presented in the original. Somehow, even after all that, it still fails to be a coherent story because it remains meaningless. This time, it features a reimagined main character who is just a horny NPC. He does nothing but stand there and react to everything around him, making it seem like he's doing something meaningful—outside of bedding the elf chick.
Let's be real. Even the author can't sell
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the lie anymore that this story is deep, and die-hard fans can't defend the massive content cuts this season. This series, what it really is: its the most pathetic attempt to turn garbage writing into mainstream success.
It's 2024, guys!
We all know by now what the author and studio are trying to do here—they’re creating their version of Game of Thrones: Gray moral characters, no clear good or evil, and a bunch of sex scenes thrown in whenever the writer hits a block—at least enough to get the horny crowd to call it peak.
But here’s the deal: we already have MF Game of Thrones and way better stories that have sex scenes with actual meaning, weight, and far better writing. Those scenes are smarter, more impactful, and not just pandering to extremely horny teens or people who think sex is a miracle drug to cure depression. Like, what even is this STORY? Get real, guys. GoT premiered in 2011 and this magically gets published a year later in some random site? This is just some Game of thrones ass inster me fan fic LMAO
Should be retitled: Reincarnated into Games of Thrones without any of the good writing and got a harem.....
Die-hard fans argue that the story is about redemption and that much of the dreck in the light novel was important. Yet the studio has cut most of it out to save this sinking ship for profits. So, was all that dreck necessary? Apparently not, since even the studio doesn’t think so.
Simply put, this story was only ever praised by people shouting, “Finally, an MC I can relate to.” when this first was published out. That was the target audience.
And honestly, those who argued the story would be better without the predatory aspects of the MC pat yourselves on the back. You are being proven right by the studio cutting it all out. Be happy about that.
Anyway, the story this season? A solid 1/10. This isn’t even storytelling—it’s an exercise in baiting the GoT audience with random concepts and ideas that never get explored.
Characters? Compared to the obvious source he is ripping of GoT? LMAO. Barely memorable. Even the author doesn’t seem to care about them—they pop in and out of the story without rhyme or reason, except when it’s time for another girl in the harem to fall for the MC. Will he sleep with her? That’s the question, and that’s been the question since Season 1. The mother? Just filler. The real plot is the harem aspect, and die-hard fans know it. That’s why these girls have the most plot armor in a world supposedly filled with danger.
For anyone with common sense, I don’t recommend the light novel at all. There are far better isekai out there. This one is the bottom of the barrel, lazy writing at its worst. It’s no surprise so many authors have copied this formula and improved it with minimal effort.
I honestly hope Wit does a fantastic job Animating Ascendence of a Bookworm(the real story because whats been animated was nothing but the prologue) because its the only isekai I've seen get awarded for its writing while this one has nothing to offer to the world.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Nov 10, 2024
We’ve hit a low point with remakes and rehashes The dialogue is butchered, and much of the story loses coherence compared to the source material. Visually, it’s lifeless and assembly-line bland— I'm shocked to find Disney does not have its name attached to this
This series's high praise reflects an audience more interested in the novelty of things instead of pushing for new and original IPs. Mappa has butchered much of the humor, character moments, and key story turns that made the original special. An 8.04 rating is baffling; this show barely scrapes a 6 but I guess in this era of creative bankruptcy across every
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form of entertainment even a butchered version of Ranma is still more coherent than today's slop
I’m generally wary of remakes, as Western media’s obsession with them has led to creative stagnation—nostalgia has outshined originality, sidelining fresh IPs. Now, even anime and Japanese media seem poised to enter this same rot, with endless calls for reboots and remakes crowding out new stories. It’s a shame, as titles like Frieren might be the last meaningful, culturally resonant stories we see for a while.
rating: 5/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Oct 17, 2024
HOLY SH*T from Makeine going hard on animation to now BLUE BOX getting a royal treatment in animation that only a battle shonen would only see if they are a huge hit.
We're witnessing a shift in the industry and Im for it. Fr. If you're not a fan of a romcom, then Im sorry for you. You're missing out. Blue Box is a unique entry in the same old love story and I love it.
Without saying much this story is a 9/10 for the first 3 episodes and its a shame Crunchyroll is so badly managed that they missed out on easy
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views since its not available to see there.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Aug 18, 2024
Wow, just wow! This anime completely caught me off guard. I never expected to see a light novel in the romcom genre that focuses on romance from such a realistic standpoint.
Instead of the typical setup where the main character is magically thrown into the life of the hottest girl in class, spending 12 episodes navigating unrealistic scenarios to win her admiration, this story takes a different approach. The focus is on characters who, in most stories, would be written off as the losers—flawed individuals with quirks and ticks that typically push them into the background. But here, they take center stage, and that’s what makes
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this story such a standout.
Another thing I believe sets this story apart I think it’s the sense of purpose the author has infused into it. This isn’t a pointless story like a LOT OF ROMCOM.
We’ve all felt like losers in the game of love, and so do these characters—and that’s okay. We may not always know how to deal with it, but that’s part of the journey. We try to live through it, hoping the pain will fade, or we learn from the experience or not. Maybe we meet new people along the way. This story reminds us that while finding love is important, it’s equally important to have a group of people around to support us during these chaotic times—something many romcoms overlook.
Also, the fact that "Losing Heroines" is ranked so highly is proof that tastes in the medium are truly changing. Ten years ago, a story like this would have been buried under battle shonen and isekais or not a single studio would have given it an anime deal, no joke.
I’m glad I see it ranked #1 in BD Sales, #1 in Anime Trending, and to hear that the light novel is already on its third reprint run.
For the first six episodes, this story has been incredibly strong. I would recommend it to anyone.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jul 2, 2024
This part of the story beiny 8.19 smells like haters are down voting the living hell out of this.
THIS IS AN ANIME ADAPTATION. LEAVE YOUR PREJUDICE OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL OUT AND LOOK AT THE PRODUCT BEING PRESENTED
We will not, i repeat, we will never see another series get an adaptation like this, and the fans of other battle shonens and mid-sekais are going to have to deal with the fact that your IPs are probably being used as money laundering schemes by the studios at this point.
Ufotable just elevated the bar for anime and I'm glad since the early 2010s animation and adaptation
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have devolved and it's been glaringly obvious that studios have been producing inferior products when compared to the technology that was available to staff over 10 years.
SIMPLY PUT THIS PART WAS PEAK AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE MOVIE TRILOGY.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jun 21, 2024
"Slime" is a prime example of why anime should remain tailored for Japanese audiences and not attempt to cater to "global audiences." The preferences of global audiences do not outweigh those of the Japanese audience and likely never will.
The complaints about the "meetings" in the series stem from global viewers, not Japanese fans. This criticism is misguided because Japanese fans understand that the series has always been driven by dialogue. "Tensei" focuses on exploring the world through politics and diverse perspectives. It is not a typical harem or wife-collecting isekai where characters live a slow life, spouting random incoherent words akin to those in an
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H-novel.
The complainers are only proving that they are incapable of sitting still for 20 minutes without flashy action sequences every 5 minutes to hold their attention.
For those who need constant action, I recommend "Eminence in Shadows," an extremely poor isekai that will give you your fix. Alternatively, watch My Hero Kaisen er i mean "Kaiju No. 8" this season.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jun 16, 2024
The real heavenly delusion is how Production I.G. decided to allocate such a significant budget to this series. It's hard to believe it received more funding and creative input than "Kaijuu No 8." How did this project get so much support when it seemed destined for commercial failure? Were they expecting Western audiences to carry it? If so, how?
Let's delve into this: the story is bad. It seems more like an exercise in audience baiting than a genuine mystery. Viewers are thrown into the middle of the story rather than starting at the beginning, with key elements revealed in flashbacks. Meanwhile, the present storyline feels
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like a pointless and derivative "Last of Us" rip-off. The series lacks direction from start to finish.
The visuals and animation are stunning, a 10/10, which makes it all the more frustrating that such quality is wasted on a mediocre product.
Honestly, in this streaming era, it sometimes feels like studios invest heavily in animating obscure projects they prefer rather than finding those that will attract and engage an actual audience. It's as if studios, animators, and executives believe they are the audience and expect us to blindly consume their products.
And I get it, they're pushing 40, 50, and maybe even older, and teen power fantasies might not appeal to them anymore, but why do they think constant sexual assaults on the main female protagonist is entertaining? These assaults are often played for jokes, and they take a dark turn, escalating to extreme levels. Who is supposed to be entertained by this?
I wonder if the creators and director are embarrassed by the underwhelming reception because they should be. I hope Disney and Production I.G. feel a sense of embarrassment for this product after the poor reception and low sales. This isn't entertaining or a story with a point; it's just bad storytelling with a lot of focus on assaulting a girl constantly.
Overall, it's a 2 out of 10 because, despite the stunning visuals, it lacks substance and purpose.
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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Jun 16, 2024
We're really heading into the end for a series that feels like it could have gone on for 20 years if the genre wasn't oversaturated with lazy writers stealing tropes and ideas every single day.
In this season, we're witnessing the beginning of final clash between Deku and the Villains, and for now it's been a wild ride. Plot twists and character arcs are finally converging into confrontations that have been building up from the very start.
The animation remains fluid and impressive, especially for an anime in its seventh season.
The story gets an 8/10 so far.
What began as a seemingly silly, unserious rip-off of
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its counterparts in DC and Marvel has evolved into something unique. Im glad the series has managed to carve out its own identity, blending traditional superhero elements with deep, emotional storytelling and complex character dynamics.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 10, 2024
What else can i say except: Wow!
Studio Bind is really making an impact in a certain niche of the world, where people are obsessed with invading young girls' personal spaces and that's the entirety of this show and nothing more and is insane!
Im telling you guys... This story is quite something. It presents itself as wholesome, but as one matures, it becomes apparent that these type of shows are disturbing since they truly serve no purpose. Like I can understand the gender trope to a T. A lot of shows pulled it off masterfully were the guy learns to respect women after being one
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but you know this one is just bad when the studio doesn't even stick to the source material, presumably to save face.
It's laughable that Crunchyroll financed this series, considering it ended up being one of the least watched on their platform. And to that I say: it restores some of my faith in humanity.
Lets even talk about the story briefly: The narrative itself doesn't make sense. Older NEET Turned into a little girl because his sister wanted to spend time with him? Thats the thing. The author really was just looking to pass on the blame to someone else to make this work and that's exactly why it doesn't work.
And the worst part is that Studio Bind seems intent on crafting stories about older NEETs hanging out with girls half their age, expecting us to believe that every scene featuring the invasion of a young girl's personal space isn't creepy, but perfectly acceptable.
It's no surprise that directors are leaving their other project with the studio. It's glaringly bad when a studio goes as far as offering uncensored versions of each episode in the Blu-ray collector's edition of a series where a guy is surrounded by middle school girls.
Just skip this one, seriously.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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