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Nov 27, 2024
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Summary
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a series based off the Cyberpunk videogame series. As the title suggests, the series follows a cyberpunk theme, set in a dystopian world. The main character engages in a series of cybernetic implants and procedures to become a stronger Edgerunner. Along the way, the story explores themes of classism, social pressures, poverty, loss, grief, and power. It starts off wonderfully and sticks to these themes, though is feels rushed halfway through and falls into a cycle of action rather than focusing on the characters. If you are interested in the action genre, then this may be of interest to you.

Story: 7/10
The ...
Nov 20, 2024
Mixed Feelings
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Summary
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans follows a set of orphan child soldiers who form a group called Tekkaden, as they engage in an escorting mission through space. The story is part of the Mobile Suit Gundam (MSG) universe, though watching other MSG shows is not required. There are plenty of giant machine battles, as is expected in the mecha genre. The story starts off interestingly by introducing themes of freedom, liberation, war, mistreatment, and loyalty; however, the story develops more into action, battles, and politics which detracts from these themes. There are excessive characters, and very few of them have time to satisfactorily develop with ...
Nov 16, 2024
Mixed Feelings
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This review is for the anime, Ingress the Animation, and does not reference the Ingress mobile game.

Summary
Ingress the Animation is an anime series based off a mobile game called Ingress. This adaptation follows Makoto Midorikawa, a rookie, and other characters such as Sara Coppola and Jack Norman, as they traverse a battle between corporations and factions. This story incorporates the fantasy power of Exotic Matter (XM) to supply special abilities as chaos ensues. Ingress the Animation follows the same tropes as other action and fantasy tales, and it does so with mediocrity. If you enjoy action, this may be interesting; however, the story and ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Summary
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop tells the tale of two teenagers who work through their insecurities as they connect with one another. The movie explores topics such as neurodiversity, communication, and insecurities, with some wholesome intentions, young romance, and friendship. The story explores these themes with success, wrapping up with a pleasant ending and incorporating characters and a simple plot that slice-of-life fans will enjoy. In this way, it homes in on insecurities in a way that is likely relatable and palatable for teenagers. However, it is not a ground-breaking story, and it does not deeply examine these themes. I recommend this film ...
Nov 13, 2024
Mixed Feelings
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This review is for the anime adaptation of Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu, also known as Komi Can’t Communicate.

Summary
Komi Can’t Communicate is about a girl named Komi who struggles to communicate due to her social anxiety, and a boy named Tadano who befriends her and supports her on an expedition to make 100 friends. The story covers themes of friendship, communication, and disabilities, though it does so by antithetical means. Unfortunately, the storytelling makes the plot and characters unrelatable, and the side characters detract from the themes. To avoid spoilers, I will simply state here that Komi does not overcome her anxiety the healthy way. ...
Nov 9, 2024
Monster (Anime) add
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This review is for the anime adaptation of Monster, by Naoki Urasawa.

Summary
Monster is an anime adaptation of a popular manga by Naoki Urasawa. The story begins as the protagonist, Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a neurosurgeon, makes an imperative decision to save a life based on his morals rather than the social expectations of his employer. The ramifications of this decision thrust Dr. Tenma into chaos, as he is falsely accused of a crime. Kenzo must investigate and apprehend a mastermind criminal: the very patient whose life he saved. This story has wonderful plot twists, phenomenally written characters, and explores themes such as human morality, values, ...
Nov 2, 2024
Tokyo Ghoul (Manga) add
Mixed Feelings
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This review is for Tokyo Ghoul’s manga and does not incorporate anything specific to the anime.

Summary
Tokyo Ghoul is a story that follows Ken Kaneki as he lives his life in a world in which humans and ghouls exist together. These man-eating ghouls are hidden among humans, though they feed on them and have some supernatural abilities. The story explores themes of humanity, power, subjective justice, and sacrifice. Tokyo Ghoul is very similar, in terms of themes and plot, to more thought-provoking stories such as Parasyte and Ajin. Tokyo Ghoul may be of interest to you if you enjoy action and the “light and darkness” ...
Aug 18, 2024
Vinland Saga (Anime) add
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This review is for Season 1 of the Vinland Saga anime. It does not contain major spoilers, nor does it include information specific to the manga or Season 2.

Summary:
Vinland Saga’s first season was animated by WIT studios, bringing to life the story of a young Viking boy named Thorfinn. Season 1 has some interesting characters and a relatively basic plot, though it is more plot-driven than in Season 2. Some characters are well-written and developed, while some have asinine character arcs. Overall, the first season is an interesting one, though it does not shine as much as the next season due to its pacing, ...
Aug 6, 2024
Solo Leveling (Manga) add
Mixed Feelings
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Summary
Solo Leveling, also known as Only I Level Up, is a Korean manhwa illustrated by Jang Sun-Rak (Dubu) and written by the author of the corresponding original light novels, Ch’ugong. Adhering to the fantasy and adventure genres, Solo Leveling tells the story of Jinwoo, a teenager who is given special powers, and who is motivated to protect his family. He and fellow “Hunters” stand between their world and a mysterious group of monsters who come to earth through portals called gates. As the story progresses, Jinwoo is gifted more special abilities, and the rules change, following with more of a video-game feel. The manhwa ...
Jul 8, 2024
7 Seeds (Manga) add
Review Summary:
7 Seeds, or 7SEEDS, is a manga written by Yumi Tamara which ran from 2001 to 2017. To avoid spoilers, I will say that the setting is a mysterious world in the near future, after the Earth has been struck by a meteor. The story incorporates a plethora of characters who try to survive in this new world, learn about their surroundings, and attempt to process and overcome their pasts. Overall, the story is well-written, although there is some inconsistent pacing. The characters are phenomenal, and the plot is intriguing. One drawback to 7 Seeds is that it was never (as of 2024) ...


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