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Three episodes in, and this anime feels like a joke. The Beginning After the End looks like it was animated in PowerPoint—maybe even worse. Characters barely move, fights have zero impact, and every scene feels like it's missing... well, life. Even the webcomic, which is just still images, somehow has more emotion and better pacing. Honestly, it runs at more frames per second than this mess.

It’s a shame, because the story itself has a ton of potential. But when the animation is this flat and lifeless, it’s hard to care. The big moments don’t hit, the world feels empty, and the magic is completely lost.

Just ... read the webcomic for Christ’s sake.

Jujutsu Kaisen starts strong but loses its way. The manga introduces a fascinating world of curses and sorcerers with a main character who becomes host to a powerful evil entity. While the early chapters hook readers with fresh ideas and cool character designs, the story gradually becomes a mess of overcomplicated fights and thin plot connections.

The art remains a highlight throughout. Characters like Gojo and Sukuna instantly grab attention with their distinct looks. Unfortunately, many supporting characters lack this same memorable quality.

The fight scenes begin as clever strategic battles showcasing the unique cursed technique system. As the series progresses, these battles become less about tactics ... and more about who has the bigger, flashier power—often at the expense of clarity.

Pacing issues plague the later arcs, with some storylines dragging endlessly while others rush through important moments. The dialogue fluctuates between genuinely funny exchanges and boring explanations of how powers work.

For all its popularity, Jujutsu Kaisen peaks early and never quite recaptures its initial magic. It's an okay read for fans of battle manga, but don't be surprised if the details fade from memory soon after finishing.

Tales of perseverance and redemption dominate Naruto: Shippuuden, but the delivery stumbles into the familiar trap of idealistic overkill. Conflicts that should challenge characters morally or strategically often dissolve into speeches about friendship, willpower, or destiny—rendering complex struggles toothless.

Every major villain is eventually revealed to be misunderstood or tragic, stripped of their menace to fit a world where no one is truly evil, just hurt. While the intent might be noble, the execution feels disingenuous.

All episodes were watched—not out of enjoyment, but out of habit. Completionism has its curses, and few shows test that like this one.

The show leans heavily on emotional highs, recycling the ... same themes until they lose impact. Real nuance rarely survives its determination to turn every story into a morality tale.