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Nov 4, 2023
I'm going to be real and say this anime is not exactly what I thought it was.
Seeing how many edits and album cover with Lain out there, including its 2000s catchy English opening, it left me really overhyped, thinking it'll be the same next-level abstract fuckery as Evangelion and Madoka Magica. The message is certainly there, in fact, it provoked a lot of philosophical discussion of gadgets and technologies' effects on modern-day. It has its own unique concept, and the message should be clear, yet its own way of storytelling is.. certainly confusing. The messages and the moral issues addressed in the anime are a
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lot easier to understand than the story itself, funny enough. Lain is the only focal point for the character and the animation is pretty decent. All the characters' voices are very monotone, yet feel more 'humane', at least compared to other modern animes out here. Very fitting for the messages of the anime of what's real and what's not.
I was originally going to give it 6/10 due to personal enjoyment, but seeing all the video essays and thought-provoking discussions it brings I can understand the importance of it. Still, I, unfortunately, won't recommend it for anyone, especially if you're the type to expect all sorts of actions or drama in usual anime, despite Serial Experimental Lain supposedly fitting within the horror and cyberpunk genre. Don't get baited by the edits on and audios and memes everyone spreading around.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Nov 4, 2023
Going to be very honest here this anime genuinely... bores me out. But I'll give a high rating here anyway so hear me out.
When you think of a Yuri anime, you may think of two female characters in a relationship either from the start or growing through the story. When you think of a character who is on the asexuality/aromantic spectrum, you may think of a repulsed aroace person that completely against all or most forms of romance or attraction.
Bloom into You is NOT just a Yuri anime. It is an anime that touches on the topic of sexuality, so if you expect an anime
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that will give out a full-long 10-minute kiss then it's not really for you. What makes this anime unique here is that it's about the two main characters, Koito and Nanami who are on the asexuality/aromanticism spectrum.
Koito is a demisexual girl who's dreamt of falling in love and being a couple with someone but when someone finally confessed it to her, she ended up disappointed instead. But as she goes on pursuing a 'relationship' with Nanami despite her disinterest, she grows attracted to her, day by day. Nanami is in a strange situation, I'm very unsure what spectrum of ace/aro is she on. One thing for sure if she's a lesbian/sapphic, she's attracted to a person who "doesn't love her back" for a reason. Maybe she could be just someone with a highly specific taste for a reason, but one thing for sure is our main character Koito is somewhere on that spectrum.
Calling this anime a yuribait, a queerbait is wrong. However, I'd understand why many people may also find it confusing as not many people have fully understanding of aro/ace to begin with.
Besides, everything else in the anime is pretty good. The animation is amazing, not spectacular or professional level but it's pretty good for a slice-of-life standard. The art style and the colouring are beautiful too. The voice actors are good enough for an anime. Its only problem here is the anime is very, VERY slow burn. Other than that, every other quality of this anime is what you expect from a typically good anime. There is not much big drama here either, there is however a few interesting character development of Nanami's perception of herself and her trying to be like her sister.
This anime personally isn't my most favourite, but I appreciate it enough as there aren't that many media that actually touch on the spectrum of asexuality and aromanticism to begin with.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Nov 4, 2023
Out of all things I've never thought of completing one anime that was able to piss me off throughout the entire show, yet still praise it for many things.
If you watch this anime with the full expectation that it's a wholesome Yuri anime, keep that down. Every character here is fully 'straight'. I put in quotation here as it's true all the relationships here are heterosexual, but some may call it queerbait which is entirely false. Still, would 100% recommend it to you all as this is the most realistic depiction of romance I've seen, and that's what makes it great.
"Compulsory heterosexuality, often shortened to
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comphet, is the theory that heterosexuality is assumed and enforced upon people by a patriarchal and heteronormative society."
Nana touched on many mature topics about women in relationships, from the pressure of culture and beliefs to forcing themselves to submit to the men, redflags after another redflags after another redflags of men in relationship. None of the characters here are fully in innocent nor guilty, their mistakes and mindsets are incredibly humane and you can sympathize with most of them. People hate Hachiko due to how impulsive, submissive, and quick to act without thinking she is, but this is an unfortunate reality for many women out there.
No wonder it was the only shoujosei anime that beat One Piece in popularity that year. Yet I didn't see that many people actually talking about it either, other than shoujotwt and maybe some older Gen Z and Millennial fans.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Apr 6, 2018
(I decide to write a newer review after finished all the episodes)
(And as said, I'm not that good at writing so I apologise if the grammar is bad. This will most likely based on my opinion)
Story:
Simply about Violet Evergarden joining the Doll Service, a service about writing letter for people and sent it to another people for them, since Violet want to find out what's the meaning of love is after Major Gillbert told her, "I love you" while they were in war (kinda generic I can understand). Used to get super bored at few episodes until episode 5/6, the story gets better. I kinda
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expect the ending to be bad, but it's quite satisfying tbh? Though I kinda wish Gillbert was alive like in the light novel.
*Is wondering who is the person at the last part when Violet came to a house or smthg*
Art:
Welcome to Kyoto Animation.
Sound:
Am I the only one who think the ost really good? Opening was nice too. Ending was okay, I like how both opening and ending related to the anime.
Character:
This anime is a story-driven. I also like how Violet develop her emotions. Side characters was overall nice imo, though I kinda wish characters that work on Doll Service (Cattleya, Benedict, Erica, Iris, Hodgins,) were more developed.
Enjoyment:
I admit this anime usually isn't the kind of story that I like, but so far I do enjoy Violet Evergarden, even it may not be one of my most favorite anime. It's one of the anime that you think is bad at first episode, until you watch the next episodes the story gets better and better. Honestly I wish I could give this anime 9 or 10/10 but I guess I had to rate it based on my honest opinion.
Story: 7/10
Art: 10/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 7/10
Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Mar 28, 2018
(huge reminder that I'm not that good at writing review so I apologize if it's messy and few bad grammar)
(also another reminder that I may edit this review)
This is actually the first time I got to read the manga that I buy before the anime adaptations (I didn't get to read all collection however but I do get some of them). When I found out that junji ito's manga will become an anime I was about to get interested as 11 - 12 year old me was a huge fan of horror and creepy stuff (yeah I don't know why I was like that
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either but I still like watching creepy stuff ofc).
I still remember when I read the manga and got a creepy vibe after read it. I remember felt itchy when I read this one part where a main character's dad in this one chapter got holes all over his body, probs because that was first trypophobia image I ever seen at that time.
However, when I watch the anime, it just.. not as good as I hope. Not really sure if I can say it's kinda disappointing. I can't really say much since I only watch like 3 episodes that I found on YouTube. I just didn't get any creepy vibe or scary feeling to it.
I'm not really sure if it's because the manga is in black and white, or it might because the style just didn't get as appeal as the manga. Or probably because they cut some part in the manga? I know that might sounds dumb but it could be the reason I didn't get interest in it? There this one chapter about leech in the manga and its only like 4 minutes in the anime.
I don't really know much what to say about the story since this anime is mostly a whole collection (probably not all) of junji ito's horror manga. Each chapter shows different stories and different characters (besides that weird nail kid thing). Not to mention, the animation is sometimes okay sometimes horrible. Sound was okay or nice? The voice isn't that bad though I'm not really sure about the ost. Well that's Studio Deen for you I guess.
Overall, I give this anime 3/10 but I might giving this 4 as well? I'm not sure if people who didn't read the manga or not a fan of junji ito at least think this is a decent anime, but what I know is it's a huge downgrade compare to the manga.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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