Oct 14, 2023
Sousou no Frieren
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A few months into the pandemic in late summer of 2020 while I was battling covid myself, I stumbled upon a meme made from frieren sticking out of the mimic and decided I would read it. It didnt take long for it to become my all time favorite manga. I eagerly awaited each new chapter more enthusiastically than anything I had ever read before. It was the first manga I NEEDED to buy physical copies of and so whenever another english volume comes out, I get it. When the anime was announced I was ecstatic. This kind of slow paced, detail oriented, character driven story
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Apr 18, 2023
Skip to Loafer
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I rarely write preliminary reviews but I just have to this time. This anime is freakin perfect. I don't have much to say right now but I will say what I can. The cast is perfect. They all have their own biases towards other students. They act like real high school kids. With their prejudices and emotions swirling around in their head, both raging and calm. The main cast of characters have faults, secrets and depth. Clearly more to see beyond the surface. This is certainly more certain for some than others, but I am sure we will see layers peeled back as the season
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Jan 25, 2023
Bocchi the Rock!
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Better portrayal of social awkwardness than Komi san? Better music than k-on!? Severely hilarious side-splitting comedy? Bocchi the rock has everything. I thought I had decided on my anime of the year in spring, and yet Bocchi the rock completely shocked me and took that spot. Honestly top 5 anime of all time for me. There is not a single flaw I can find in this show, frankly its hard for me to convey just how much I love it. My takes at the top of this review might be controversial to some, and I more or less expect that. All I can say is
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Sep 24, 2022
Lycoris Recoil
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The plot description that came out before it aired did nothing but set the wrong kind of expectations, and for that I am glad. The opening 5 minutes of the first episode with high school aged girls in uniform taking people out with silenced pistols as if it was no big deal is what really drew me in, and I was stuck for 13 episodes. This anime was a masterpiece and I loved every second. Chisato was infectiously, the best girl of the season imho. This anime had everything, great characters, music and animation, the comedy never took away anything from the serious tones it
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Sep 16, 2022
Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi
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The trailer I saw months ago really had me interested because it just seemed like it could be good. Visually it was absolutely stunning, the animation was beautiful from start to finish. The music captured me and did not let go until the movie ended. However, as far as story and characters go. The entire time it just felt like something was missing. It was a fine movie, don't get me wrong. But, I just felt like it could use something else, I can't say I am smart enough to know what that something is, nevertheless it is how I felt more or less
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Apr 17, 2022
Ai no Utagoe wo Kikasete
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The moment I heard of this movie and saw that Ichirou Ookouchi was on the script I knew I would be watching. Slice of life anime is my bread and butter so I had plenty of reasons to be excited. Despite that, Code geass still remains one of my all time favorite animes, it was actually the very first anime I ever watched. This movie blew me away, everything about it was beautiful. The story kept me interested from beginning to end, the animation and artstyle was AMAZING. The music and acting were superb. The characters were all colorful and unique. I loved it all,
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Mar 26, 2022
Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku
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Where do I even start? Winter season was overloaded with great, wholesome and relaxing anime which are my bread and butter. Akebi's sailor uniform is something I stumbled upon after the first episode came out, I watched it because I figured the description was right up my alley. I instantly fell in love with it. Endearing characters, beautiful animation, stunning music. It was all around awesome from the start. The simplicities of life and dreams of a first year middle school student drew me in each week, giving me something to look forward to at the start of the weekend. I can only hope now,
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Mar 24, 2022
Ousama Ranking
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I don't even know where to start. When I saw the first trailer months ago, I had no idea what to expect. To me, it seemed like a light hearted fantasy/comedy that I didn't have much in terms of expectations for. It did not take me very long to realize how much depth this show would have. But frankly, I didn't expect to fall in love with it at the level that I did. Everything about this show was amazing. Deep characters that you can come to love or hate, an amazing story from start to finish. Great tone and music, everything about it just
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Mar 10, 2022
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi
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I didn't know this gem existed until accidentally finding it. When I started it I couldn't stop until I finished. It's simplicity is its greatest strength. Kotaro's naivete is so very endearing. Despite knowing how much I loved it, I find it hard to put my thoughts into words. It had me laughing and crying at times, honestly I hope more people find out about this anime and watch it. It deserves to be watched and appreciated. To me, this story is about finding comfort in the unlikeliest of places. Honestly, its so unique I have nothing to compare it to. Now, what I really
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Oct 1, 2021
Houkago Teibou Nisshi
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SOL is my favorite genre. And most of all I love comfy ones that I can watch when I am in any mood. Something to relax to after a long day. An escape with wholesome content is what I love most. This anime surprised me, I mean I have always loved fishing but I felt myself wanting to go after each episode. This show had everything I look for in a good SOL, quirky characters that are easy to relate to, soothing sights and sounds, good comedy and a great wholesome vibe. I loved it, and I hope for anotther season
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