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What do you do when you’re most likely the last two human beings in a world that’s already ended? You keep moving, of course. Girls' Last Tour is a survival story where there are no final destination. As they drive their old Kettenkrad to scavenge for supplies then talk about whatever comes to mind, from questioning their very existence or on why people wage wars to whose turn is it to do the laundry.

The world of Girls' Last Tour is haunting yet serene, it's background art is magnificent and filled with raw details, truly bringing the desolate wasteland that is their home to life. ... There's so many small joys to be found within their world like learning all about it's past history, technology, culture, as well as the potential reasons for their world to exist as it does. Tsukumizu's unique art style, squishy designs, and memorable characters really blended well with it's poignant philosophy that hits all the right spots, especially if you're a reflective kind of person.

Chi and Yuu's dynamic as a pair is the greatest strength of this manga. Majority of the funny moments comes from them having to deal with one another. The two almost feels like they are sisters, they bicker then make up a moment later, ultimately their love for one another shines through. They have such wonderful chemistry and their philosophical banter never feels unnatural. The story thrives by treating the two as a combo, with them being an interesting survival duo where one makes up for the other’s weaknesses, they pull each other through bit by bit that it’s really heartwarming to see them continually bond together as survivors-in-arms.

All they had left in this world are each other's companionship and that human connection is more precious than anything. Their journey through life is a memorable one and they enjoyed it to the fullest extent without being weighed down by their regrets. All while having lost every worldly possession or the shred of hope for the future they might've had. The moral lesson they taught us here, is that the best things in life are experiences as well as connections and not the mere possession of materialistic things.

If we could all live the way Chi and Yuu live, then the eventual end of our lives, the humanity, the Earth, and the universe wouldn't matter. The world around them has ended, but Chi and Yuu's lives certainly have not. It's tragic but beautiful.

First loves are always identical and always different. The audacity of writer and illustrator Nio Nakatani's "Bloom Into You" lies not so much in the fact that it tells the story of a same-sex first love, but rather as a unique and delicate exploration of self-discovery, identity, and the complexities of love between two young girls. While there have been plenty of romances not unlike this, there's never been one told in such an ambitiously immersive manner.

Bloom Into You focuses on Yuu Koito, a first-year student who is convinced to join her school's student council. She runs into Touko Nanami's mid-love confession, turning down the ... boy because she has never experienced a feeling of romance as of yet. Yuu discovers that Nanami wants to become the student council president, and decides to help her out. But out of the blue comes an awkward sentence straight from Nanami's mouth: "I think I might be falling in love with you." Although Yuu somewhat shuts down Nanami's sudden confession, she nevertheless still joins the student council to help her out with her campaign for student council presidency. As the days go by, the two start to get closer, with Nanami being more in the romantic sense while Yuu leaning towards a deeper friendship. One thing is certain between the two: In one way or another, they both desire to stay by each other's side.

Yuu and Nanami's love is the element that makes them grow as individuals and as people. Even though it is a story revolving around Yuu, it is more about Yuu guiding Nanami in finding her true identity, then at the same time grasping for herself what the feeling of love truly is. The struggles of both Yuu and Nanami are very meticulous and complex, but are understandable and relatable. It depicts all kinds of mature feelings intricately that it translates to readers who have been unsure of their feelings or sexuality at some point in their lives. What makes it a compelling tale is that it is not driven by pure misunderstanding and unnecessary drama as it delves into the more gradual exploration of both the characters' growth and identity.

Have you ever admired a TV show or a movie that you wish you could erase your memories to experience it once again? Steins;Gate is one of those anime series that comes around once in a blue moon, its amazing hook factor coupled with its well fleshed out and engaging characters makes it as one of the most thrilling science fiction stories of the modern era.

Steins;Gate follows the chronicle of Rintarou Okabe, the self-proclaimed mad scientist who prefers to go by the name "Hououin Kyouma", serving as the leader of the so-called "Future Gadget Laboratory". One day he accidentally invented a time machine in ... a form of a microwave that can send short e-mails to the past in which they later name as "D-mails". Successful D-mails that alters the past shall trigger a "Reading Steiner" effect and the world line will change depending on the gravity of the sent D-mail and Okabe is the only one who can observe the shift of world lines. Alongside Okabe, is the hardcore otaku, Daru, his childhood best friend, Mayuri, genius tsundere, Makise Kurisu, and with them along their journey are a supporting cast of characters that would become much more important than what they lead on to be later on down the road.

The first arc of the show deals with the experimentation of the time machine, introducing us how sending D-mails to the past affects the present day as Okabe discovers the drastic changes of the world around him. The pacing of the first arc is intended to be slow, concealing the group's repercussions from their scientific exploits. Once it hits the stride, the tone and atmosphere completely shifts and along those changes is Okabe's character.

Steins;Gate is a story about time travel on the surface but it's actually about the ill effects of it. The sacrifices that Okabe endured along the way are hard to watch, so much so that we would eventually empathize with his and the ensuing characters' struggles. As a viewer we'll get this uneasy feeling of resisting against time itself but at the same time being helpless as time moves away slowly. That feeling is neither joyful or sorrowful, but as a bittersweet nostalgic one, it's the agony that many of the characters must go through knowing that they must make sacrifices to their cherished memories together as friends. Okabe's life through friendship, emotion and the painful consequences of his decisions would deeply resonate with the viewers even after finishing the series and that is an experience we rarely encounter.

After experiencing a story like this, it is no wonder why people heralded the series as one of the best of all-time. It has outstanding characters that perfectly captures their bond and a uniquely complex time travel system which draws you into the story more. Add to these elements a plot that is equal parts intense and heartwarming then you have a modern sci-fi thriller in your hand. If you want an inspiring chronicle that centers around time travel, then you must check out Steins;Gate.