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Feb 10, 2025
Level 99 Villainess is very generic with the exception of the antics, interactions & internal dialogue of the stoic, kuudere, socially inept, gamer brain main character Yumiella. While her character has its faults, she significantly carries the show and therefor if you aren’t entertained by the aforementioned, this show will likely fall flat & become a pile of nothing.
Everything that the show offers outside of the main character is shallow, generic, rapid & formulaic to the point there’s nothing else to latch onto if she doesn’t interest you. Anyone who is not the main character is severely underdeveloped, these side characters either regress or receive
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personal growth that feels jarring when we the viewer last saw them in a complete opposite state & mentality. One could argue that the shallow one note characters are the result of the world being based on a video game due to a certain story thread, but with its lack of depth & exploration, I feel like saying such a thing is a cop out.
THANKFULLY, I can say that this show is not hindered by a weird age gap, creepy love interest & wtf moments (force feeding medicine into an unconscious girl’s mouth) that the genre is so fond of using & placing center stage to the detriment of everything else. The romance felt genuine with wholesome and caring moments between the two characters although it felt a tad underdeveloped in regards to interactions & relied on the dense protagonist angle a bit too much. If the show focused on the romance instead of the multiple threads of story, this would be one wholesome fantasy Otome Iseaki.
In regards to story, there are hints of intrigue or threads to an interesting idea but they all fizzle out or lack further exploration. The only thread that saw some showcase was the societal prejudice against those with black hair but even that has little consequence, repercussion or remorse to any events surrounding it & is undermined by the power level discussion. The lack of the aforementioned & additional pacing issues are more visible during the final episodes when major time skips are used in order to provide a seemingly conclusive ending with little to no threads left open.
At the end of the day, Level 99 Villainess’ formulaic, generic and shallow nature can be entertaining to those who like to turn their brain off and enjoy media without a critical eye & those who enjoy the antics & dialogue of the main character. For those who want anything beyond, they will be greatly disappointed.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Feb 3, 2025
GJ Club takes place in a single room and follows the antics of 5 eccentric girls and 1 basic dude in a high school club that has no specific focus. It is pure slice of life with exaggerated characters and has no overall story besides the conclusion to the high school experience. While it's listed as a comedy, outside of the unrealistic character traits & absurd activities, the jokes & gags lack quality & are close to non-existent.
There was no fan service and while there are small threads of romance similar to Student Council's Discretion & other titles in the genre, it never gets expanded
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and remains simple implications. At the end of the day, GJ Club fails to excel in any department and yet it offers a comfy & simple depiction of hanging out with friends. It is one of those shows you can put on when you don't want anything beyond the basics the genre provides and allows you to relax, fall asleep or enjoy without much thought or issues.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Jan 31, 2025
Inu x Boku has a age gap (15 & 22) that isn't realized until the end of the first episode alongside a main duo that lack an authentic romantic connection or chemistry. Their first three episode interactions felt incredibly forced on the male side and on top of the age gap leads to an off-putting viewing experience, not to the mention the fan service.
The Female Lead is someone who can't convey their thoughts correctly outside of internal dialogue which makes her express these emotions outward opposite to how they feel & results in a few entertaining scenes. Due to this lack of expression & the
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long term affects, she is inactive in social situations and unable to develop or progress which makes for a boring viewing experience that the male lead only contributes to.
The aforementioned is also amplified by surface level supernatural elements with little to no explanation. Outside of Secret Service members being myths and odd occurrences once in a blue moon, the anime lacks any significant supernatural elements & explanations.
As a result nearly all eight episodes have felt like long running filler where the only redeeming factors have been the side characters who have more chemistry, romantic development & personality than the main duo. Each side character steals the show whenever they appear.
It's evident that people will enjoy the entire experience based on ratings and reviews however I could not. The side characters offered more to the show with their limited screen time than the main duo and it felt like I was watching filler episodes without any explanation to its supernatural elements. It was lacking in most departments and the relationship angle on top of everything else was too gross and off-putting to care about.
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Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Jan 31, 2025
Simply put, the first two or so episodes are overwhelming and don't do the second half of the season justice. The instant nature of their relationship leaves a lot to be desired as on first viewing there's nothing for you to connect to or care about beyond the gimmicks and the character's depictions don't leave a great first impression. This is all flipped on its head as the season continued, specifically episode 6, 7 & 8 with an arc that kicks the characters in the ass and explores their relationship beyond the gag.
Izumi's unluckiness gimmick & Shikimori’s Strength & Possessiveness is annoying and overused during
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the starting episodes, yet it calms down as the season continues with a slow rollout of their history and cute moments of their relationship beyond their gimmick.
It takes 6 episodes to truly offer something different with the start of the Cultural Festival arc and the introduction of Kamiya. As a romance anime consumer this arc was unique and perfectly executed. It gives Kamiya the limelight and provides us with a beautiful exploration of unrequited love & friendship by exploring the whole cast beyond their gimmicks.
If you dropped the show, I would recommend just watching from Episode 7, enjoying the Kamiya character and her interactions with the main cast who at that point aren't played as jokes. Kamiya's whole character and the interactions with Shikimori are beautifully moving and something I don't think I've seen in romance, romcom etc. anime before.
The friendship with the cast during and following the Cultural Festival episodes made the the experience infinitely better and got me hooked into finishing the show but those initial episodes are tough to get through. If there's any comparison to be made, it would to Nagatoro.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 31, 2025
Episode One of CHOYOYU has to be the worst introduction to characters that I’ve ever seen.
Here's the rundown:
X is a master swordsman BUT SHES IN HIGHSCHOOL,
X is the president of Japan BUT HE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL,
X is a MASTER MAGICIAN BUT HE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL,
X owns 30% of the world’s commerce BUT HE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL,
X is the best inventor BUT SHE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL,
X is the best doctor BUT SHE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL &
X is the best Ninja, also Journalist BUT SHE'S IN HIGHSCHOOL.
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It's like the Bakugan theme song intro but utter dogshit followed by these series of events:
We are in another world? (the anime skips 1 month ahead straight off the bat)> I have made our phones compatible to this world!>I have established a monopoly on trade in the area>We have a nuclear reactor from an absolutely demolished and self-described unsurvivable plane crash.
I think that speaks wonders on what you should expect. If you enjoy trash or need something in the background, then you'll enjoy CHOYOYU and if you don't, simply avoid this.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Jan 31, 2025
First off if there's no Season 2 when reading this, you should know that this is basically a prologue and it has a 'go read the source material' ending.
Our MC is summoned by accident as he was hanging out with the intended 2 summons when it was executed and rather than being exiled etc. (shield hero) by the kingdom, he is treated with respect by the summoners and is found to have healing magic which is a rarity in the world. Honestly the initial episode is a blast however the reactions about healing magic in the room and the introduction of the character Rose becomes
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questionable as you continue watching as it doesn't reflect the what we see afterwards during flashbacks.
Our MC is pretty basic and rather than being OP right off the line, He develops his powers through his Mentor Rose & her harsh training. Our MC isn't entirely frustrating and dense as most Isekai protagonists but he does have moments that will leave you questioning the show, such as keeping information to himself or failing to interact with individuals who have giant neon signs above their heads stating their intention.
Rose on the other hand is one of the true highlights of the show as she is a tough combat medic who has a tragic past, wants to protect the kingdom and those fighting in future battles. She acts as a secondary main character if we're basing it off of screen time.
Rose & the main lead have a great student & mentor relationship, especially when Rose is essentially a depiction of what our MC will become in the future without the tough & harsh attitude. Rose's intense training was a blast to watch as it shows main lead's grit and determination to protect the other two summons and the kingdom he calls home.
I think the show could have used more time with scenes between our MC and the other 2 summons as their interactions were fun and entertaining or interesting and introspective but sadly they are limited and the focus is on Rose & MC that results in others becoming bland or shallow.
The magic system (at least our MC's healing magic) was handled in a way that exploits the effects of healing on the body and helps develop the characters in numerous ways such as increased stamina, muscle etc. however other magic and combat systems are extremely shallow. The show points out that there are stakes and that healing magic cannot revive someone who has died and while emphasized by flashback episodes, these stakes are all but abandoned or ever shown in the present, especially during the war that the series builds up to.
The overall pacing of the show was decent especially during the first half of the season as it explores the development of our MC rather than him just being outright overpowered while also building up to a war arc. That being said around the middle of the season it comes to a halt as we get a few episodes that drag on and a 2 episode flashback that could have been condensed into 1 and placed at a more appropriate point in the story.
Honestly it's worth a watch and is probably one of the better Isekai out there but it has flaws and can leave you frustrated.
P.S. Regarding the Dub. It's handling of the Black Knight character was awful, as a muffled edit of the voice left it impossible to understand the dialogue.
The demon's also had very awkward English (i think) accents that don't really suit their depictions. So its probably best that you watch it in Subs.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 31, 2025
HenNeko is fascinating, as it’s a Romantic Mystery Comedy with fanservice built around the one new girl per arc harem structure.
That being said it is not a harem, as it focusses on the relationship between a "perverted" male lead & Dandere female lead and their experiences with wishes, how they affect others, relationships & memories. The harem structure is used to change the genre, theme and tone of each arc by introducing new characters and using them to focus on different problems all the while maintaining & building the relationship between the two main leads & a thread of wishes.
Certain arcs maintain the consistency &
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comedy of the first episode but two arcs specifically (home & Italy) slow the show to a halt with convoluted events while opening a can of worms in regards to wish mechanics, character motivations and reasoning that gets tossed under a rug, all while the side characters from prior arcs fade into obscurity or appear for five seconds of fanservice.
The story & progression being tied to character introductions causes problems & inconsistences as early as the first girl and gets worse with each following arc by dropping characters, threads and past information until 3 episodes of incoherent trash, only to improve significantly for the show’s conclusion for one of the best 3 episode arcs I’ve come across in a generic show.
The disconnection from the tones & overall quality of those that came before the final three episodes is fascinating & baffling to experience and yet you are required to watch the entire season and ignore plot points, actions, grievances & statements (emotional expression & dreams) from the leads in order to do just that.
HenNeko is entertaining even when riddled with inconsistency, incoherent arcs & generic, shallow & abandoned characters BUT it also has subtle moments of intrigue, a fun romance, a web of wishes and one arc of greatness hidden within, that will leave you emotional and thought provoked to some degree.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Jan 29, 2025
Do Over Damsel is a semi fantasy title with an interesting world and impressively strong female lead that is hidden & diminished by a creepy age gap romance between a physical 10year old & 19 year old that only gets worse with each new episode.
I would love to say that you can ignore the age gap & focus on the good but it is so prominent and built into the overarching story & characters that it simply can’t be ignored or glossed over. The first episode represents the entire show with pedophilic comments, jarring tones, conflict & rapid personality cycling. Everything devolves as episodes continue
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with lack of consequence, skipped character introductions, rapid pacing, romance progression, dog shit drama & (A BIG ONE) the regression of the female lead's strength & mentality to that of a child rather than the battle hardened leader we were introduced to in episode two, making the romance worse than it already was.
It takes 5 episodes to address the elephant in the room and when it does, it’s too late & so contrived that it makes you further question why these specific ages were chosen in the first place. The couple could have been aged up so they were both adults while maintaining the age gap or given the age of teenagers and the story wouldn’t have changed, instead the author chose a physical 10 & 19 year old to lead the story & fall in love.
While people can state in threads that the age gap isn’t a problem due the fantasy themes & human history, everyone except the male lead IN THE SHOW is appalled by the age gap, his interest & actions towards a 10 year old that once again only get worse as episodes continue. It's played for gags in most cases but it's clear from their reaction that it is not normal in their world. The female lead also shares these feelings but at some point similar to here strength & mentality, it disappears in favor of the romance.
If you are curious about a few comments by the male lead without further clarification or answers they follow:
10 Years old is the "Ideal age"
"It might have been better if you were two or three years younger”
“An adult is just a child who’s grown older"
"I've made up my mind to stay with you even after you've turned fourteen."
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Honestly I don’t recommend it but if I were, I would only recommend the second episode where the female lead steals the show with a commanding presence & story line somewhat disconnected form the pedophilic crap.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
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Jan 29, 2025
Fantasy Knockout is a tsundere gender bent boy’s love that is basically an Isekai version of Love is War. Whether or not it’s on par with the aforementioned depends on your comedy & character preferences, and due to the frequency of jokes & gags, these preferences will make or break the show.
The show is surprisingly mature regarding sexuality, masculinity, internalization & societal norms for a Romantic Comedy however at times the aforementioned maturity gets undermined by gags & jokes while topics used for jokes like slavery & body visuals are left in the wind to be ignored.
The main duo work well together although their hijinks
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& characters start to get a tad repetitive & regressive as the episodes continue, only being refreshed with the introduction of side characters. The side characters start off like they were ripped straight from the Isekai template and while most of them remain like that, there are a few who reappear with development, growth and insight that evolves them beyond the gags which was refreshing.
The comedy, mature takes & personal moments between the characters made the entire show entertaining even with its faults & a frustrating half of a main character. I think those that enjoy slow & obvious romance or enjoyed the comedy & format of Love is War will enjoy Fantasy Knockout. Those looking for other aspects that the Isekai genre provides should look elsewhere.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 28, 2025
Dead Mount Death Play part two was disappointing. Instead of fleshing out existing characters & plot or answering major questions, it doubled down on adding characters (2-5 each episode) and all but removed the protagonist from the show for ten episodes.
The new characters were either underdeveloped, one note, irrelevant or in the end added nothing to existing plot lines & stories (news reporter). The ensemble cast was lacklustre and unsatisfying given the build-up. The police crew took centre stage but unlike part one they were boring, monotonous and once again hindered by arbitrary bullshit only to find a conclusion in the rushed final 2 episodes.
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that note, while major questions and mysteries remain unanswered, a few notable ones got addressed in the final two episodes and while great to finally get answers, one must wonder why they couldn't be addressed during one of the 22 episodes before them.
24 EPISODE season btw!
Getting answers and a possible great conjunction of ensemble arcs in a season two would be great but after part two, 24 episodes & a cop out ending, I have lost faith in this story.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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