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Eureka 7 is one of my all-time favorite anime. I believe that if I had seen this anime when I was 14, this would be my undisputed Number 1. However, I still am glad to have seen this at 19, because I could understand the story much better than my 14 yr old self could've, as well as notice the faults therein. Nevertheless, it still captivated me and awakened the 14 yr old soul within me.

I'll try to keep this spoiler-free, but no guarantees.

Story- (8/10):

I honestly believe that Eureka 7 had a very good story. The first few episodes may come off as ... slow (and sometimes confusing) for some people, but I don't think that was the case. The first few episodes in particular showed us character interactions and foreshadowing future events. The specifics of events that occurred were vague but it still all made sense. The first half of the anime did a solid job of showing character interactions, as well as some minor-to-major character developments, with each character varying in degree. The second half of the show was very narrative heavy, but it wasn't without build-up. If you pay attention to the things that they were talking about, you could actually piece together all these information and have it make sense in your head. Granted there were terms and events that they didn't specifically define, it was still relatively easy to connect the dots with other information given. The world building in the anime was great. It got me interested and intrigued. I had to pause and think about stuff from time-to-time and that was great. I don't think my 14 yr old self would've grasped the nature of the world and the events in the anime, and for that I am glad to have watched it at 19. Sure, there are still major plot holes and things that don't make sense (especially in the last two episodes), but that's where the romantic element of the show takes over.

Animation- (8/10):

I came into the show not expecting a whole lot from the animation quality, but I shouldn't have doubted BONES. It LOOKS AMAZING! I love the Character Designs, the world's style, and the designs of the mechs.

The one character design I really love is Eureka. Some may say that her character looks bland, boring and seem like a lazy alternate version of another character but I don't see it like that. Her looks were very intriguing from the very start, and you could tell that she was different. The design helped made me feel that way. Her paleness, her emotionless expressions, her hair color- all of them screamed oddity and mystery, and that made me want to know more about her. That also helped me root for Renton. Her hair transformations throughout the series was also a great representation of the changes in her personality and interactions with others. It helped convey the things that the plot wanted you to understand.

I also absolutely love the design for the Gekko crew members. I thought that they were all interesting and cheerful to look at!

Finally, the mechs and the action sequences were all fantastic-looking! The Seven Swells and all the other OP things that Nirvash can do all looked AMAZING.


Sound- (10/10):

This is probably the criteria that most people would give Eureka 7 a perfect score. Each OP and ED are very catchy and fitting (with exceptions of maybe the 3rd OP and 4th ED: they were catchy but not too fitting). The BGMs were especially great and fantastic. The music's influence in Eureka 7 is also very prevalent and really made for a very pleasant experience.

Also, about the 4th OP of the series- IT'S SO GOOD!!!

Lastly, if you haven't already, listen to Storywriter- FREAKING AMAZING!


Characters- (9/10):

The first half of the series really did a good job of showing character interactions and development to the two main protagonist- Eureka and Renton. It also introduced us to TWO OF THE BEST CHARACTERS OF THE ENTIRE SERIES: Charles and Ray. They were supposed to be antagonist but you couldn't help rooting for them until the very end. Holland, however, was especially rough on Renton. In the second half, though, we learn why that is the case and his character gets redeemed. Whether it excuses the things he did is up to your judgement. Talho got an interesting development in the 2nd half as well. As the narrative exposition became more and more prominent, we did lose some of those character moments in the first half, most especially with the Gekkostate. Anemone and Dominic's relationship was also not as explored as I would've liked. Sure the conclusion of it was great but I wish they explored more on it. The antagonists of the show didn't feel as threatening towards the end as well. They had this mysterious aura that just goes nowhere as the show concludes. However, Eureka and Renton carried it. The show's second half focused on them and that was great. As annoying as the children were (and they were very annoying), I liked that they had some kind of closure as well. I loved the ending too, although I wish they showed us more than what we had.


Enjoyment- (10/10):

If it wasn't obvious already, I absolutely loved the show! I hold a deep affection for it to that I can see its flaws and still accept it and think that it is a part of the reason why I love it so much. I haven't seen AO yet, but I will despite the negativity around it. I also loved the movie, albeit a different thing entirely. I love Eureka and Renton's relationship, and at the end of the day that is the one thing that everyone who watched this series will remember it for.


Overall- (9.00/10)


To those who read this review, thank you very much.
This is my third one, and I hope it was at least remotely helpful.
I just wanted to express my love for this show and if my passion for it made you atleast want to check out the show then that would be wonderful.

If you have finished this anime and maybe trying to find an anime similar to this I highly recommend Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! It is also a very popular and very well-loved mecha show for multiple reasons! The main couple there is also absolutely adorable! They're just as lovely as Eureka and Renton! TTGL is just as good, if not better, than E7- that judgement is yours to make!

Have a good day! :)

> May contain slight spoilers
> I'm still fairly new to this so pls be gentle.

Ah Love Live!, it's good to be back. I missed the friendly bond among the characters, the simple yet endearing story, the colorful and likable cast, and the unforgettable music. Like the original Love Live, Love Live Sunshine has all that. This anime is nostalgia to me, especially the fact that they looked up to Muse, cementing them as legends not only in the Love Live universe but also in my heart.

Story (6/10) :

Admittedly, Love Live Sunshine (LLS) is very similar to Love Live School Idol Project (LLSIP) ... in a lot of ways. The characters are based off of Muse; the story regarding the school as well, the traits and personalities, and a little bit of the looks too. I understand why people may dislike it, why they may want something new. Some would say that if it had an original story it would've been better. I agree to a certain extent but I believe that what we have in Sunshine is just fine.

I also believe Sunshine made use of that foundation better than School Idol Project did-for the most part, at least. I do not dislike the fact that the overall story is similar to SIP. Simply because it is nostalgia to me, and the fact that these girls also looked up to Muse is all the more reason to compliment what is being done in terms of pattern story (if that makes sense). Now it may not seem fair to do that since it is very similar to SIP's original story, but it was clear that they were also going in this direction and I think they did it better.

The one thing that confuses me though is the ending. Did Aqours win Love Live? I don't really know lol.

Animation (9/10) :

The animation is quite spectacular. It is bright, lively and colorful. The background designs are beautiful and it really feels like you're living near the sea. I felt some Nagi no Asukara vibes too. The character designs are pretty and adorable, but nothing new. These girls were inspired by LL SIP so they look alike to a certain degree. The "antagonist" of the show (Saint Snow) look interesting. The dark eye colors give off the "antagonist" vibe, unlike A-RISE (SIP). The CGI is also significantly better. To sum it up, if there is one word to describe the animation here, it would be "Sunshine".


Music (9/10) :

The songs are good, but not better than SIP's. Not all of the songs resonated in me. Don't get me wrong, I still loved all of them but nothing really impacted me. The only ones that I really enjoyed are Aozora Jumping Heart, Yume de Yozora o Terashita and Mijuku Dreamer. My favorite Love Live song to date is still START: DASH!! It was fun to hear Yume no Tobira as well.

As for the voice acting, obviously very well done. The thing with Aqours though is that their individual voices are hard to differentiate. Yes, you can probably tell who is singing a certain part of a song individually (during a solo part), and yes they sound more "one" (more harmonious even) when they sing as a group, more so than Muse, but it is hard to tell which voice is which during the those group moments. Muse had powerful and distinguishable voices in both solo and group song parts. This is why I belive that Muse is better than Aqours.

Characters (8/10):

As for Aquors, they were all lovable. It was very easy to like them all in just a few eps. While some characters only got little screen-time (Kanan) or had lesser time as the show progressed (Ruby, You), I still feel like this isn't the show's fault necessartily because its only 13 eps. The most impressive thing for me is that they were able to give them some story in just 1 season. SIP didn't manage to do that as Nozomi and Eli had little time in S1 (compared to the others), Kotori's departure scene was forced, and Umi had not much of a story for herself at all. When you compare it to Sunshine, then Sunshine 'shines' more: Riko's intro and story was well-executed, the 'story-book recruitment' story of Ruby and Hanamura-zura was entertaining, the occultic episode with 'Yohane', the struggles of You, the struggles of Chika and most especially the senpai-arc of Mari, Dia and Kanan-which I believe is the best story arc in any of Love Live. It just had a better story imo. Saint Snow is the weak character link that I don't like though. They didn't feel like a rival, unlike with A-RISE. Maybe its just me. One last small thing, we actually know some other characters here outside of Aqours that provide support to the main cast (relatives, classmates,etc). We didn't get much of that in SIP.

Here's my list of most fave to least fave: Riko, Dia, Mari, Hanamaru, Yoshiko, Ruby, Chika, Kanan, You. This was actually kinda hard because I don't have a clear-cut fave unlike with Maki in SIP. Either way, I didn't really dislike any of them and as usual only the MC got kinda annnoying.

Enjoyment (10/10):

I had a blast. Like I said earlier, this anime was pure nostalgia. It brought back the happy moments and feels that I had with Love Live SIP. It's everything that I wanted and more.

Overall (8.4/10):

In terms of animation and story- Sunshine was better. Everything else, SIP is. I guess it's not fair because its not an original story but I still feel like it was done better. As of this moment, I feel like Love Live Sunshine is better than Love Live School Idol Project SEASON 1. BUT! I still believe that Muse > Aquors by a mile. That's it for Sunshine! Would definitely listen to their music and watch more should there be an S2 and a movie! Keep shining, Aqours!

To those who read this review, thank you very much.
This is my second one, and I hope it was at least remotely helpful.
If you have yet to see this anime, then I highly recommend it. Although it would be better if you watched Love Live! School Idol Project! first. There won't be a problem if you want to watch this first though, and that may even make for a unique viewing experience.

If you have finished this anime and maybe trying to find an anime similar to this I recommend K-on! and Idolmaster. I haven't really watched any idol shows outside of the Love Live franchise but these two have been heavily requested to me.

Have a good day! :D

This is my first time writing a review so please be gentle lol.
May contain little spoilers.

Story- 7/10

The anime's story is nothing new. We've seen this kind of plot before, but I myself am new to this. I gotta admit kinda liked how they went with it. It was very intriguing to me and it kept me hooked. The balance of comedy and getting to a bit of a serious tone was quite good for me. My problems with it is that I wanted to know more about the world. Where the witch powers comes from, the history of the Supernatural ... club and the history of the past members. I think all this could've been solved if there were more episodes.

Art- 8/10

Bright colors, colorful characters and a pretty atmosphere. It felt lively when it needed, had the nice contrast when the characters are faced with dilemma and the emotions on the characters' faces are well illustrated.

Sound- 7/10

The OP is really good and really catchy. The ED is really cute too, both in terms of music and sequence. There were some nice background music that stood out but overall nothing memorable. It did, however, fit the series well.

Characters- 9/10

Shiraishi! The characters are definitely the reason you'd want to keep watching the anime. The MC Yamada is such a funny dude, but when things hit the fan, he doesn't mess around. Shiraishi is my favorite character in the series. She's so cute and adorable, and strong. I love how Yamada and Shirashi's relationship develop. The other members of the Supernatural Club were also very funny and interesting. The other witches were cute and had unique abilities too, and some of them stood out.

That said, there are witches that only had one-off episodes. It would've been nice to know more of them, or atleast just see them interact with the main crew more often. There was one witch though (the 6th one) that I hoped they explored a bit more. Also, as mentioned earlier, I wish they told us more about the old Supernatural Club's past, as well as the 7th's mystery and all that. I didn't feel like the show's Antagonist really felt like one because of these reasons. Then again, one of the major reasons for these is that there is too little episodes. I wish there'd be a season 2!

Enjoyment- 10/10

Definitely one of my favorite I've seen this year! I love the characters, especially Yamada and Shiraishi, and the situations that they get into are all hilarious. I also enjoyed discovering the other witch's powers and was looking forward to seeing how Yamada would deal with them. I definitely wish there'd be a second season.


Overall- 8.2/10

Personally, I'd ignore all the problems I had with it and just blame it all on lack of episodes and give it a 10/10 but then again I believe that there may still be other things that I may have overlooked because I just enjoyed the anime so much.

Overall, Yamada-kun is a very good anime for me. It's plot is nothing very new or unique but it's cast of characters are fun and interesting, and the it is a very enjoyable watch. It has decent animation, and really good OP with a cute ED. Also, Urara Shiraishi is reason enough to watch it. There are plot holes, characters that aren't well developed but it can be associated with the little amount of episodes that it had, though it is your prerogative if you want to make that the reason or not.


To those who read this review, thank you very much.
This is my first one, and I hope it was at least remotely helpful.
If you have yet to see this anime, then I highly recommend it.
If you have finished this anime and maybe trying to find an anime similar to this, I recommend D-Frag.

Have a good day! :D