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Review of Oniisama A (No Spoilers)

Nanako is a kind-hearted but overly timid high school freshman. She is an ordinary girl with nothing particularly special about her. Her new school has an old tradition called the Sorority Club, an elite group that only selects the "best of the best." Given her average nature, Nanako expects not to be chosen, but the opposite happens—and this is where the story begins.

While the premise of "elite school hierarchies" is common in anime, Oniisama A executes it with unmatched realism and depth, setting it apart from typical school or shoujo dramas. This is due to several factors, which I’ll detail ... in upcoming tweets.

Realistic Dialogues & Psychological Depth:
The dialogues are strikingly realistic, I'd say almost uncomfortable for some viewers, as they delve into heavy psychological themes like:
Possessiveness born from loneliness, Jealousy intertwined with friendship, Narcissism, manipulation, and accurately portrayed sexual deviations...

The realism stems from the characters’ nuanced development:
Their growth or decline is shown, not told.
Unlike in real life, where psychological issues are harder to detect, the anime subtly allows viewers to observe the characters’ struggles without resorting to forced, convoluted monologues.

A Brief dive to some Characters:

Shinobu & Mariko
Shinobu is isolated not out of shyness but due to her selfish, opportunistic personality—a result of her complex upbringing (a detached father and a helpless mother). Yet, she retains traces of kindness.
Fukiko Ichinomiya
The Sorority Club president is manipulative, obsessed with the past, and willing to harm anyone to achieve her ambiguous goals.
Kaoru Orihara
A kind, selfless girl burdened with repressed issues she hides to protect others.
Every character—main or side—feels distinct and deeply human.

Art & Direction
Background Art: Oil-painting-like visuals rich in details that capture each location’s essence.
Character Design: Eyes are especially expressive, conveying emotions masterfully.
Animation: Consistently good, peaking in key scenes.
Direction: As usual, Osamu Dezaki's direction is distinguished by its Excellent camera angles
and the Postcard Memory style for important scenes is beautifully applied too. One of the things that caught my attention is the running scenes, how they show many emotions in an expressive and innovative way

Flaws
Overuse of Coincidences: While coincidences can enhance realism, here they feel lazy, replacing proper plot-building.
Rushed Ending (Kaoru’s Arc): Her pivotal moments feel abrupt and illogical, breaking the story’s credibility.


Conclusion:
Oniisama A is a masterclass in psychological realism, rare in anime. It’s excellent overall but demands emotional preparedness due to its heavy themes.

[The Vision of Escaflowne] Review (No Spoiler)

Hitomi Kanzaki, an ordinary Japanese girl obsessed with fortune-telling, is suddenly transported to a fantastical world after encountering Van Fanel, a prince battling a monster from another dimension.

The premise—now labeled under the "isekai" genre—was groundbreaking in 1996. While modern isekai anime feels repetitive, Escaflowne remains a timeless gem.

Key Strengths:
The World of Gaea:
A seamless blend of samurai, knights, and giant robots (Guymelefs). The lore balances technology (like dragon-powered mechs) with medieval aesthetics flawlessly.

... Production Quality:

Animation: Among the best even now for a TV series. Character designs range from realistic, detailed styles (e.g., Balgus, the mentor, and Dornkirk, the villainous king) to cute, big-eyed designs (e.g., Van Fanel and Hitomi Kanzaki).

Action Scenes: Polished and well-paced, with no convoluted rules. The soundtrack amplifies the intensity.

Major Flaws:
Forced Romance:
The romance subplots (especially Hitomi’s sudden crushes) feel unrealistic amid life-threatening chaos.

Third-Act Decline:

The final arc sacrifices action and logic for melodrama. Animation quality drops noticeably.

Characters like Folken (Van’s brother) suffer from jarring contradictions (e.g., claiming to "stop wars" while causing destruction).

Inconsistent Side Characters:
Merle and Princess Millerna act inconsistently, undermining their earlier depth.

Conclusion:
Despite its major flaws, Escaflowne remains an anime worth watching for its mastery of action, intricate world-building, and stellar production quality. These strengths overshadow its weaknesses—a rare feat in storytelling

Review of the First Three Episodes (No Spoilers)


Sakamoto Days is labeled as a comedy, but it’s painfully unfunny, cringeworthy, and absurd to the point where I can’t imagine any sane person with half a brain finding it humorous (not even ironically). Its second genre is action, which is equally repetitive and poorly executed. The action scenes lack decent choreography or pacing, and the biggest disaster is the dialogue and character interactions. They’re utterly inhuman, impossible to take seriously or even in a comedic context—just plain awful and nauseating. Listening to Their disgusting interactions made me want to rip my ears off.

The character designs are repetitive ... and terrible (except for fat Sakamoto, which is passable). The animation quality is shockingly bad for an anime marketed as action.

In short: This anime is ridiculous, repetitive, and not worth anyone’s time unless you’re a masochist looking to torture yourself

Note: The high rating for this anime (currently 7.91) highlights a big problem with anime fans Recently, whether as a viewer or a reviewer (knowing how to identify good and bad factors in the anime), and this is due to excessive consumption of bad anime in the last year's, and not knowing how to differentiate between what's bad and what's good, which in turn led to a clear distortion in how to watch and analyze properly.

Review of Aoi Bungaku Series (No Spoilers)

The series is divided into standalone arcs, each adapting a story from Japanese literature set in different historical periods. Despite being only 12 episodes long—with the longest arc spanning 4 episodes and the shortest just 1—every segment is consistently strong, and some shine as true masterpieces, delivered with exceptional quality.

This anime achieves in one episode what others fail to convey in hundreds. Every story is clear, emotionally resonant, and narrated in the most compelling way possible.

The artwork and direction are phenomenal, particularly the background art and character designs, which are crafted with immense care. The characters’ expressions brilliantly convey ... their emotions.

In summary, this is an underrated gem that didn’t receive the hype or praise it deserved, yet it merits far more respect and appreciation than it got

This is a spoiler-free review covering both Season 1 and the OVA

This is one of the most distinctive artistic works I’ve ever watched. Its core concept is excellent, unique, and brilliantly executed. The pacing might feel uncomfortable initially for viewers but improves significantly over time.

The anime’s greatest strengths lie in its outstanding characters, both in their realistic, well-written dialogues and their compelling goals.

The way the dystopia is crafted in this work is masterful. You gradually immerse yourself in it until it fully engulfs you, thanks to the anime’s excellent production. The team excelled in:

Background art,

... Character design and artwork,

Animation quality.

Overall, all these elements remain consistently high-quality throughout the entire anime.

Must watch for any anime fan!

This is a spoiler-free review covering both Season 1 and Season 2.

The anime's story beginning (first episode/narrative introduction) is poorly executed, filled with terrible pacing and an overwhelming amount of information, paired with a pretentious philosophical tone that’s entirely unfit for any opening. This issue is evident throughout the entire anime but becomes glaringly obvious in the beginning and culminates in an ending that’s a "crown of crap," perfectly matching the low standards set by what preceded it.

The dialogues are weak. Their superficial complexity shouldn’t deceive anyone—they’re shallow at their core.
Most characters’ motivations and beliefs are idiotic and unstable. A single basic conversation with another ... character leaves them stunned and persuaded.
Add to this the endless filler, explanations, and descriptions—a clear sign of the anime’s weak storytelling and its inability to convey information without resorting to rambling, whether about past, present, or future events. It feels like watching a poorly written novel.

Character interactions feel artificial and irritating because every character (without exception) is a generic pre-built characterization piece. Most are poorly written, except for two or three average ones. The absolute worst are Saber, Emiya Kiritsugu, and Irisviel (especially Saber, Emiya Kiritsugu, and Irisviel).

The action is mediocre, sometimes outright bad, with unclear rules. The pacing is jarring, and the animation doesn’t salvage it. The animation quality is lazily average throughout the anime, except in a few fights where CGI temporarily improves it—though these instances are rare. Background art is generally subpar. Character designs are terrible, owing to the uninspired, repetitive art style…

…And the character designs themselves lack any distinguishing features.

I apologize for my poor English as it is not my native language.