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Oct 1, 2016
I N T R O D U C T I O N
I've been a fan of the Danganronpa game series since 2012. In 2013, Danganronpa: The Animation came out, and honestly, it was crap. The animation and art was pitiful, the characters were barely grazed and hardly as deep as the corresponding game had it, and it was just rushed. But that's the thing with animating an entire game in 13 episodes-- it's not possible to fit every scenario, so the anime had to condense it for only the main plot points to appear.
Now, why do I mention the first animation when I should be
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talking about the 3rd Despair Arc? You need to be aware of my disappointment for that, so that you can understand I was overall impressed with the effort put into Danganronpa 3, both sides. The Despair Arc cannot be seen without knowing the plots of the 1st and 2nd Danganronpa games, so unless you've seen it, you'll likely be thoroughly confused. But anyways, Despair Arc explains the events before the 1st game, which had me interested to see. It's like more puzzle pieces were given to the viewer, to try to fathom all of this "hope" and "despair" madness. I wasn't very disappointed with what I got, thankfully enough.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
I was introduced with the students of SD2 (Super Danganronpa 2) and some characters from the Future Arc, such as the homeroom teacher, Yukizome Chisa, the leader of the later Future Foundation, Munakata Kyosuke, etc. Getting to see them animated, along with new characters that I welcomed fairly enough, was exciting. However, I only get glimpses of their personalities, it seems? My personal expectations in an anime this short isn't very high on character, but again, I felt like I got only a taste of what the students were truly like (I won't spoil anything from SD2). I honestly wish I'd gotten more.
For the first two episodes, you feel like you're watching a slice-of-life, ridiculous comedy with friendships and rainbows and idealistic school life (also with that one perverted cook and that fanservice of pantsus). Then, well I love this, but it all just goes downhill and you know it. However, it felt like the beginning could've been more blended to the more despairing episodes that come after. It felt a bit more sudden than what it could've. It's somewhat predictable too as a whole, but I've already known the aftermath of these events, so I suppose it can't really be helped.
This kind of goes back to the characters, and maybe I'm not so forgiving for unrealistic scenarios, but these characters don't make sense. When you see someone you care about get killed, you won't follow the killer and do what she wishes, right? You'd either plot revenge or try to move on, almost ignoring what had happened. Or something else. Just not follow the one who murdered someone you care about. Also, some of these character's motives, their passion, are somewhat strange. One character is so passionate about making an anime to the point of sleepless nights, skipping school entirely, and acting like a high-strung, insane, desperate person. It seems like none of these characters are normal, which is kind of the thing Danganronpa has, but IS IT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR A SANE PERSON? And no, I don't want just the principal, that old man, and that drunk guy! And Junko, control yourself! (I was joking, don't stone me)
When I watched this, I was starting to expect two things: more explanation for Enoshima Junko's motives, and more story to Kamukura Izuru. I honestly didn't get much from either, at least, things I didn't already know. Kamukura was okay, but Junko felt so stupid to me. Like, is she just evil because she's just evil? She looks like a fool, honestly. I liked her in the 1st and 2nd games because she wasn't that big of a character, sort of, but now that she's a more appearing character, with her actions open like a book, it feels like she just does ridiculous things just because. And it feels stupid! No backstory, just because. And she has everything her way.
But then again, WWII happened, and this might be somewhat the same deal.
P R O S
I could go on for a while regarding the good points. Again, seeing SD2's characters animated was real fun to watch. I was especially curious about Komaeda Nagito, Hajime Hinata and Nanami Chiaki. And, in case you haven't noticed, I watched this first before Future Arc, and finished it first too.
What I got from this was pleasantly some Ikusaba Mukuro, which for some reason I didn't expect that much of. Even though her character was somewhat dissed off, I got to see her devotion to her sister and sides of her I otherwise wouldn't have seen. I also found more importance in Chiaki. Not that she wasn't important to the second game, but I always thought she was a little strange and off. Seeing her hope throughout this anime, in the midst of despair, was impressive. I also enjoyed most of the characters, as they kept this anime light, mostly.
As for the little tidbits, I think I see most of the characters in Despair Arc in Future Arc. Since they aired around the same time, I could switch back and forth if I wanted, and I found that doing so will explain things in the Future Arc. It'll explain some bad and good relationships between characters there. I also appreciated the cameos of the characters in Danganronpa 1.
And the art, along with the music. I was majorly impressed. The animation was well done, and the art was consistent, and effort is shown in that department. It seemed like the games' tone was split in half, creating the tones of the Despair and Future arcs. The signature pink blood remained, but the colors were much brighter and lighter. As the story progressed, the colors did change, and oh my gosh the opening changes as you watch, I loved that. It just got darker and darker, and I was warned in the beginning that the story will end in despair, but still-- it's so enticing! And hearing Komaeda's VA sing the ED was heavenly.
At first, I didn't really like the OP and ED, and that was because it didn't feel Danganronpa-like. It didn't have that jazz-pop feel that I adored. But it started to grow on me, and it made me realize that the despairing events occur midway of this anime, so it was appropriate. Midway, the soundtrack does switch a bit more to the familiar tunes you often get with Monokuma, so I'm satisfied.
C L O S U R E
This is probably the longest review I've written, but I literally just finished this anime and it's Saturday. I've yet to finish the Future Arc, and I know I probably spoiled some things without realizing it, but it's nothing explicit and in fact, you should expect the above things already? It's Danganronpa, wake up.
I think this animation was amazingly done, compared to the first season. This isn't based off of any game, just shows events outside of the games. I'm glad the creators made that choice, though, as these events aren't exactly game-material and more for something like this. As I learn more and more about Danganronpa's story like how Once Upon A Time shows it (present to past, to present, to past), it's like more puzzle pieces are coming and eventually, will show a masterpiece.
I can't wait for that day, when I know all of it. Hope will triumph over despair, you guys. ;)
Story: 7
Art: 9
Sound: 8
Character: 6
Enjoyment: 8
Overall: 38/50 ~ 76% ~ 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Jun 9, 2016
P R E M I S E
Brothers Conflict is an anime adaption to the otome game series; I've played both Passion Pink and Brilliant Blue, where the numerous stepbrothers are split to the more "passionate" ones (ex. Fuuto, Tsubaki, and Kaname) to the more "mysterious" ones (ex. Azusa, Hikaru, and Iori). I personally prefer Passion Pink because of the route plots and the appeal of the cast.
Aside from watching this anime in respective Japanese, I've recently viewed the English dub episodes purely because I can appreciate English dub if they're good and Funimation has featured their talented voice actors in this one (J. Michael Tatum
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as Masaomi, Michael Solusod as Tsubaki, and Josh Grelle as Azusa are only a few of them). Other than that, I would never want to view this messy and nonsensical anime again. Below is why.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
I'll begin with the plot - poor, poor, poor. There's hardly an excuse to have every single brother fall in love with you, despite you being the only sister they have, unless they've previously known you (and only one of them has so they have an excuse I'll accept). The heroine is a dumb female lead, having too much optimism to the point of *SPOILER ALERT* being sexually harassed by her brothers and actually allowing it to happen. Hinata Ema's - or should I say Asahina Ema's - thoughts are too pure for her own good, and I suppose that's just her innocent personality, but it gets on my nerves. It doesn't make me care for her, and it definitely doesn't make me root for any of the guys to grow their romantic attraction to her.
As for the rest of the characters, I have to say this - the Asahina brothers' mother must've been absolutely insane to get pregnant to all 13 boys. You'd think that at least one of them would be a girl or that the mother herself would die. But no. This is anime, so it barely passes as a "silly what-if story," and it just so happens that all of the boys are completely different in personality and talent. The diversity in appearances and such makes you question if they really are related, but again, this is to be expected from an anime. I just don't like most of them; they aren't attractive either in looks or personality. If one is nice, they're either creepy or suspicious. If one is mean, they're annoying tsun about it. The ones I disliked the most were Kaname and Fuuto, who may I mention had the most screen time along with Tsubaki. Unfortunately enough, the few characters I did like a bit have very little screen time in this anime. Masaomi, Yusuke, and Subaru are very pure characters, but you can only see just how beautiful they are in the games. That's what I really don't like about this anime; I know that the characters have much more depth to them, and they're not shown adequately, if at all. Naturally, I wouldn't expect so much from an adaption, but this was below my hopes. Very sad.
P R O S
While I ranted to what seemed like forever above, there are some qualities that might still interest you some more if you think you want to watch it. For one thing, the OP is very catchy - something to be expected from a reverse harem, might you be aware - and the ED is sung by all of the seiyuus voicing the Asahina brothers. The sound effects aren't horrible and the art isn't overly cringeworthy either, although it can be inconsistent. The part that made me watch this anime to the end was the fact that all of the characters aren't introduced in the beginning, and it takes a few episodes for all of them to make an appearance. I personally think that this is a good decision, or else I'd be overwhelmed with all of these faces and names to connect them to and it'd just make this anime messier. The most redeeming quality is the seiyuus themselves, as they're very fitting to each character. The English dub cast is great as well, and they hardly skip a beat with their choices. The only thing with the English dub that I would've changed is that J. Michael Tatum should voice Kaname instead of Masaomi (if you don't know, he voices Ootori Kyouya from Ouran and Sebastian Michaelis from Black Butler). If this anime is anything close to enjoyable, it's the fact that the whole thing seems like a joke, enough to get you to laugh at serious moments.
C L O S U R E
If you thought that this anime would make sense as you watch it, you're so, so wrong. This anime is the definition of "wtf" (my friend said this and there isn't a better word for it). There're so many moments that just made me deadpan and apathetic. If you want to busy yourself and kill time, this shallow anime might do you some service, if anything.
Story: 1/10
Art: 6/10
Sound: 7/10
Character: 3/10
Enjoyment: 4/10
Overall: 22/50 ~ 42% ~ 4/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
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Jun 2, 2016
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Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is based off of a shounen 4-panel manga that I've read for a little while, but started to drift off from. Though, that was after I watched the anime, so GNSK is one of the rare anime in which I have no idea what it's about. I've only heard that it's funny. So when I started watching this anime, I didn't know exactly what to expect.
It starts off very shoujo-like - manga/anime for young girls consisting of cheesy, ideal romance - and then I suddenly come to realize that the entire show is making fun
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of shoujo. Within this anime are characters who help Nozaki (who I'd say is the deuteragonist) with his shoujo manga, and the hilarity ensues from there. I don't know what's considered spoilers in your book, so I won't reveal much more than that pertaining to the plot.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
No anime is perfect, but this anime doesn't stray far from it. However, story-wise, it may not appeal to some viewers, simply because each episode feels like some OVA or filler. Sure, every episode gets us and the characters to know each other better and get closer, but the plot lacks story. Though if this anime decided to make a story, straying from its source, it'd surely be inappropriate. In other words, the story is fine as it is in my opinion. Moving on, this anime does have silly romance pairings, but none of the characters really form romantic relationships to the point of madness. It's either from their thick, dense skulls, inability to read the atmosphere, misunderstandings - you name it, they troll you with it. But to me, honestly, it's fun. To others... it's probably really frustrating for them.
P R O S
If I had to name the biggest thing you can't miss that's amazing about this anime, I'd have to say it's the humor hands down. You just can't miss it. The humor is ridiculous and strong, constant and I'm serious, I've laughed out loud more than possibly any other anime I've seen thus far. Maybe it's the way the characters constantly act, their gimmicks and antics. Maybe it's the atmosphere, or the punchline (or lack of one). Maybe it's that as you get to know each character, and find them in a scenario in which love can develop... you'll just watch as they miss it so badly, you're in tears and clutching your stomach. The art is really cute and the color choices make each character stand out. I just love the OP; it' really, really catchy with its use of brass.
C L O S U R E
I think some people will see this as a funny, slice-of-life, troll anime by the end of it. The author's troll game is strong. But I've grown fond of every single character, and that's not easy for me as I usually dislike at least one character in every other anime. This is memorable for its funniness and light watch; it's capable of making your day, trust me. Sometimes, when I'm feeling down and out of it, I come back to watch an episode or two.
Story: 7/10
Art: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 8/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 39/50 ~ 78% ~ 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 31, 2016
P R E M I S E
To begin with, Amnesia is an anime adaption to the otome game series of the same name. I love fantasy stories that include cards and their symbols, Wonderland-esque appeal, and the surreal feeling of wonder and mystery. However, having it come from an otome game, you must expect that the anime won't have the heroine romantically paired with any of the number of guys featured. Anime adaptions to otome games also normally have a "main guy" that is more leaned towards him, and there is one in this anime as well.
A few years ago, I was obsessed with
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reverse harems because I loved the designs and art most of the time. Plot-wise, they're usually not very good, but great seiyuus are attracted to reverse-harem anime like they're magnets. The OP and EDs are a lot of the time top-notch. If looked at in this light, Amnesia fits into the typical reverse harem you'll find and expect. I've watched this anime twice, the second time dubbed, and I'll have to say that the dubbed version is better because the protagonist has more of a realistic personality.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
What I dislike about the Amnesia series as a whole is the heroine. Yes, the heroine. For one thing, she doesn't even have a name, and the whole time the supporting characters don't mention her name once. Not in the anime, and not in the games. It's absolutely ridiculous - and on top of that, "Heroine" has a personality equivalent to a wall. Well, maybe you'd expect that, considering that she's lost her memory in the beginning. But she's just nonsensical - how? Whatever she's whisked into, she just GOES with it. She doesn't resist to a single thing, seemingly, and doesn't question things like she should. Granted, in the English dub, her personality is slightly more bearable, as she almost is a different person with the lines she says and the questions she actually asks. However, I love the Japanese voices for the guys, so neither version is perfect, unfortunately. The animation is also choppy, something that can be expected from a reverse harem. The guys aren't very appealing to me, except for two of them, and sadly 12 episodes isn't enough to get me attached, as Heroine moves onto another world before I can get to know each guy better (you'll understand what I mean better if you watch it). Though, I'm very used to this by now.
P R O S
As for practically every other reverse harem, the art is visually appealing. The OP and ED are very fitting and nice too; it feeds you with a dose of mystery, like you're immersing yourself, and it gets you into the mood enough to put up with the crap afterwards. Perhaps if you're used to otome game anime adaptions, Amnesia wouldn't be that disappointing story-wise, as it's rather interesting. It's not set in a school, and it's like fantasy fell onto reality. The color choices are colorful, and the character designs are detailed and beautiful.
C L O S U R E
I apologize if I sounded like I was ranting in the "shortcomings," but I forgot to mention something else about Amnesia that could go in that section. Plot-wise, it took me two rounds of watching this series for me to truly understand what was happening. The first time... I don't think I understood a thing of what was happening. It was the second time - and it had to be in dub - then did I comprehend that whenever the Heroine died she was transported to a parallel world and such, which explained the changes in situation and some characters' personalities. Don't worry, that's not really a spoiler; it's better if you have that knowledge before watching if you plan to.
Story: 6/10
Art: 8/10
Sound: 7/10
Character: 4/10
Enjoyment: 6/10
Overall: 31/50 ~ 62% ~ 6/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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May 30, 2016
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Rokka no Yuusha is, simply put, not popular. It's not a familiar title; I've never heard of it until I saw one of the characters (Fremy/Flamie) on Google Images. Originally a light novel series, this anime adaption is outstanding art-wise, and does follow rather closely to the first novel thus far for the first season. However, even for only 12 full episodes and adapting the first novel, be prepared for a lack of... action, per se. In other words, you'll be left feeling like nothing happened by the end of the season, and hopefully, the anime will continue to
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future seasons according to the novels.
I've read a blog post translated into English basically summarizing each light novel in long paragraphs, so I basically spoiled myself silly before watching the anime. The anime itself is quite clear and well-executed, and reminds me a bit of SAO, Danganronpa, and the like. I find it interesting that the protagonist isn't your ordinary innocent, normal-gone-powerful character (and based off the character design alone, he oh-so obviously looks the part) - Adlet Mayer comes off as cocky and controlling in a comical way, as his abilities seem mediocre beside the other Braves.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
If you've seen The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies, it's like this anime. The anime feels very dragged, to put it bluntly. The main characters are stuck in one place for most of the episodes, and they're busy being suspicious of each other rather than being focused on the reason why they're there, the main task at hand. The reason for this is because there are apparently supposed to be six of them chosen to defeat an enemy force, but seven meet. You'd think that the problem would be solved within an episode or two, maybe three at most, but it drags on for 12 episodes. Unfortunately, that causes the feeling that nothing is happening, when there are things that are happening, like the characters showing their powers by battling against each other and such. The quality too slips midway, and that's such a shame to me because I enjoyed the first episodes. The OP and ED are also not memorable, as they've really easily slipped past my mind. Lastly, the characters may look pretty, but most of them serve as plot devices, either moving forward the story or holding it back. It's very tiring.
P R O S
Despite the lack in plot, which I've explained the reason in the "premise," the anime still incorporates a shroud of mystery and requires some brain power to piece things together without making many things seem obvious. I've spoiled myself (dang it), but that still didn't cause me to be unsurprised at the turn of events near the climax. It's not the best for mystery-fans, and they'll definitely not get a hoot for this, but this includes more of action and such to keep me preoccupied. There are parts that raise questioning and that seem completely random and strange, or even out-of-place, but they do come back to bite your nose at the end, and that excited me. The characters have very unique designs and have great, original names. The art is the best part, and I give it the highest score because it's consistent and I've had so many urges to pause each episode just to bask in its beauty - I'm not kidding, that's the only reason why I decided to watch it initially. The animation is fantastic as well, but it does go wayward somewhere... it upsets me so much!
C L O S U R E
In the end, my rating for this anime overall is high because it's not bad. The only problem with it is how dragged it feels, really. If the creators decided to fit 2 light novels in 12 episodes, however, I know that that'd be difficult. Maybe I'm just wishing that the author of the light novels would put more action in each novel. I am currently reading the translated version on a hardworking blog, looking at it all myself, so Rokka no Yuusha's story will likely be more interesting that way.
Story: 7/10
Art: 9/10
Sound: 7/10
Character: 7/10
Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 37/50 ~ 74% ~ 7/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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May 30, 2016
P R E M I S E
Mekakucity Actors is the anime adaption of the Vocaloid series Kagerou Project. I watched it every week it came out, and I've researched heavily prior to the anime in order to get a sense of it (also, I have a bad habit of spoiling things for myself and enjoying it). Honestly, the whole thing - whether it be the songs, the anime, or the manga - is downright confusing. Thus, I expected the anime to be puzzling, and it's by far the most puzzling outlet into the Kagerou world.
Don't get me wrong; I was so excited for the episodes
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to come out and such at the time because even my research gave me a vague idea of the ideas put into this complicated story. But I was quite disappointed by a few things, which will bleed over to the "shortcomings" below.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
I might just be completely dumb with Mekaku, but it's very, very confusing. Often times I don't understand what's happening, what some things have to do with anything, and why some things that seem important are important. Like... what? Even in the end, there are many questions Mekaku has yet to answer, and for the anime to wrap up like it did in the end makes it a whole lot messier and super rushed. The flashbacks come at random, but for OUAT watchers like me, it isn't too hard to receive. But for those who aren't used to it, you'll probably grow frustrated. There are many perspectives as well, and those who aren't used to following around many characters will get lost. Also, what really bothers me is that this anime is only 12 episodes. Seriously, there are more than 12 main songs in the Vocaloid series if I'm not wrong, and if the creators were going to incorporate the songs into the anime, they should've put two or more songs per episode. Otherwise, make the anime longer! This'll give the viewers more time to breathe, adjust to the madness of Kagerou, and THINK.
P R O S
The art isn't bad, and pretty consistent and well in proportion. The colors are simple, and the angles are unique. If I'm right, the makers of Mekakucity Actors also animated Nisekoi, with its similar colors and angle choices. The animation isn't outstanding, but it is appropriate. The background people make the main cast stand out, which gives them an excuse to have simple but distinct clothing - I like that the Mekakushi Dan/"Blindfold Gang" all wear differently-designed jackets. The characters are likable, though are pretty static and not very special in personality. The music never fails; Jin is a talented composer and I have great respect for him. I think that the seiyuus of the main characters even sung some of the songs in the anime, which to me is the best part of this anime.
C L O S U R E
This is not an anime worth watching. However, this is a story worth knowing. Thus, I suggest watching the music videos, analyzing the lyrics, researching further on theories or explanations on blogs and such, and/or reading the manga.
Story: 6/10
Art: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 5/10
Enjoyment: 6/10
Overall: 32/50 ~ 64% ~ 6/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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May 30, 2016
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A friend recommended this to me back in early-mid August 2013, a month before I watched the anime. See, at the time I knew that "The Animation" meant that it's an adaption to a game. So playing the game is what I did, and well, I decided to spoil the anime for myself. Why? To put it simply, for an entire game to be adapted into 13 episodes, I just knew that the anime wouldn't cover everything the game had to offer.
Because of my experience with Danganronpa, I did not have high expectations for the anime. Knowing that anime
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adaptions hardly ever exceed its sources, I normally don't criticize it too harshly even now. However, this is a review on the anime adaption as a standalone, and I cannot give it good points all the time just because it has an excuse for being 13 episodes covering an entire game. Nonetheless, it keeps some things I wanted there and doesn't stray far off the plot; more of, it only hits the main plot points of the game.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
Furthering what I briefly discussed in the premise, compressing an entire murder-mystery game into 13 episodes is a risky action - it's quite the "make it or break it" decision. In this case, it's not completely horrid, but it does make things seem rushed and sometimes nonsensical. In the game, there are so many opportunities to bond with the other characters, but the anime had to cut that out because the main plot points take a lot of screentime (a.k.a. the murder investigations and school trials). This causes a lack of a bond in characters for the viewer, and murders suddenly seem a whole lot less devastating. I'm not saying that this anime should've gotten 24 episodes or more, but it should've gotten possibly 15 episodes. Seriously, almost every episode seems rushed; too much is happening, and it's easy to dislike that, for the characters have no connection with me like they did with the game and the whole thing looks dramatic and ridiculous, as if the students don't put up a good fight to the enemy holding the murder rules until the very end, where it just looks stupid. The animation is mediocre, though not downright unbearable.
P R O S
Despite my rant, there are some redeeming qualities in Danganronpa: The Animation. For one thing, the art is much more colorful in the anime than in the game, even though it can get disproportional. Danganronpa is very unique for the color of the blood, which is a neon, bright pink - I honestly think that's what viewers will remember the most. The executions are closely related to the game, which relieved me that that remained. The characters are unique too, as they have special talents and really cool character designs. The best part to me is the music though; it's slightly haunting, capable of picking up adrenaline whenever it wants, and it's the part that makes you suddenly feel like the next episode will be better. The OP features an English singer, which is always awesome for Japanese creators, and the ED is sung by soraru, one of my favorite utaites.
C L O S U R E
The game is much better in experience, for Danganronpa has a very amazing story and cast of characters, but if you'd like to save your time and not spend so much on it, then the anime doesn't do too bad of a job cutting your time down to about 6.5 hours if you watch it straight. Though, warning, your attachment to the characters will be considerably weak, and you might get outright confused at many points. To me, I feel like the anime adaption had a lack of proper effort put into it, but I don't think that many people will actually dislike it.
Story: 7/10
Art: 7/10
Sound: 9/10
Character: 6/10
Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 36/50 ~ 72% ~ 7/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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May 29, 2016
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From the summary and title, I've heard many people assume that this is a stupid show with no plot and ridiculous, weird, annoying characters. And for your information, those people are partly right. Except this show isn't stupid, rather, it's unique and very adorable for a josei anime.
Kuragehime, or Princess Jellyfish, is a slice-of-nerdy-otaku-life-plus-hipster-crossdresser show that I've watched subbed and dubbed (I switched between the two with each episode). Both never fail to amuse me and make me laugh aloud - the characters are so sweet and endearing, the OP and ED sometimes makes me cry inside at how
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cute and sincere it feels to me, and each episode just takes me on another "ordinary" day with Kuranosuke and the Sisterhood (and Shuu of course haha!).
S H O R T C O M I N G S
Some viewers may enjoy watching plot-rich anime with tons of satisfying character development; if that is strictly your taste, you may not like this anime very much. My tastes are like that in music and art, and it varies greatly so I can enjoy several genres and styles. This anime lacks in plot and character development, yes, but there are other things that it offers without a doubt. If you're expecting romance from a josei such as this, then you won't find much, but it is there (quite anti-climactic though) - but, you may find more romance in the manga continuation, which I haven't read yet but will very soon! The art may also be not the greatest things your eyes have feasted upon, considering that we're dealing with "NEETS" or "hikikomoris" with food obsessions and old-man crushes most of the time, but, well... that leads to the pros.
P R O S
The characters are so unique and strange, but absolutely adorable. They have these quirks you won't just find in any anime, and they do undergo a bit of development, but they're otherwise static. The art, to me, is simply fitting; it's not too over-the-top, the outfits and hairstyles vary often (but mostly for Kuranosuke), and the animation for it is not choppy and is quite fluid. If the OP and ED were sweets, I'd get a cavity because they are so sweet - the OP's singer has a sweet voice, as if she's talking about her life (and the modern references are plentiful and fun to catch!), and the ED's lyrics make my heart melt at its sincerity and raspy tone like it's begging you to like the parts of you that you don't like. These factors - the likable characters, the art, the animation, and the music - is enough to get me engaged and enjoying this anime quite a lot.
C L O S U R E
This is an anime worth watching, in my opinion. I know even guys who have watched this and were not disappointed or bored with it (e.g. Mitch Grassi, according to a video in SUPERFRUIT - side note, his mention of Kuragehime actually was the first time I've heard of it!). It is sweet, funny, heartwarming, a bit dramatic, and enjoyable.
Story: 7/10
Art: 8/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 8/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 40/50 ~ 80% ~ 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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May 28, 2016
P R E M I S E
To begin with, let me tell you what to expect without revealing any spoilers: a man named Fujinuma Satoru has the ability to time travel minutes before a tragedy to prevent it from happening, and ends up traveling eighteen years into his past to prevent a series of kidnappings and murders from happening - this is triggered by the murder of his mother. Sound interesting? Well, it may appeal to some crowds, but likely not to others. This is why.
See, some expect more explanations to situations, more science fiction involved, more mystery involved. It's not hard to figure out
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who the kidnapper and killer is from early in the show, and Satoru's power is never really explained; this can cause some disliking. But, if you really look at this anime from a broader sense, then you'll quite easily see that the main points weren't to figure the killer out or comprehend Satoru's time travel. The points of this show were directed to the suspense of each episode, the wonder of what will happen next, and the fates of each character. Sure, you might know who the killer is, but do you know what will happen knowing that information? This anime does a good job of keeping viewers on the edge of their seat.
S H O R T C O M I N G S
Like I mentioned, those who are fans of sci-fi and mystery anime might not be satisfied with what this anime has to offer. The characters also have motives and actions that are not clearly explained, such as why Satoru concludes that preventing the kidnappings in his childhood would prevent his mother's death eighteen years into the future. Boku dake ga Inai Michi isn't strong in story and character, but let it be known that this is an anime adaption to a manga, which offers much more perspectives and information - and this anime is only 12 episodes.
P R O S
One of the greatest parts this anime gives watchers is the fact that it can sway hearts. While the story isn't too strong, the suspense and the feelings of dread, relief, excitement, happiness, suspicion, sadness, frustration, etc. make up for it. The characters are quite endearing and original, the art and animation is consistent and fluid to the very end (the eyes aren't enormous and the movements aren't choppy), and skipping the OP and ED is practically a crime for how good it is. My enjoyment from this anime is high because my expectations on the art and sound are met, and this is memorable to me because I don't often watch thrilling shows such as this so the feeling is exciting.
C L O S U R E
Overall, I'd say that this is worth watching to many, maybe not the best recommendation to some. It all depends on the crowd for anything, but for the most part, Boku dake ga Inai Michi/ERASED is a wonderfully-done anime that deserves its attention and love.
Story: 7/10
Art: 8/10
Sound: 9/10
Character: 7/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 40/50 ~ 80% ~ 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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