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Feb 8, 2025
Tsumasho is an emotionally impactful anime that explores themes of identity, change, grief and acceptance. The story’s portrayal of grief and the process of moving on, especially through the Niijima family’s journey stands out as a central emotional element.
From a technical standpoint, the anime has a neat and pretty art style, particularly in closer shots, but there are occasional inconsistencies in the anatomy in some scenes. The story is original and well-paced, with each episode contributing meaningfully to the character development and plot progression. The anime's conclusion provides a satisfying and complete journey.
the characters feel realistic, too. they don't give cheesy lines and even break
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expectations of what they were going to do, and thinking about their actions, they make sense and seem deeply layered. Overall, Tsumasho is a well-crafted anime that handles its complex themes with depth and sensitivity - a good and memorable story
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 28, 2024
the anime begins with an opening that feels genuine and relatable with the mc, noor's backstory as an only child surviving in poverty. the show captures his adaptation to rural life, portraying his resourcefulness and resilience in a way that feels authentic. it's a subtle approach that doesn't overdramatizes things
the show proceeds with noor's immense hard work to achieve his aspiration. as the title suggests, this story is the "having one op skill only" trope but while this trope isn’t new, it’s not overused either, and the natural progression of noor’s growth makes it feel fresh. the series does a great job of building noor’s
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character, opening him up to the audience in a meaningful way.
the side characters are all believable and likable, though their backstories aren't explored in depth. this is fine since they don’t carry much emotional weight and serve their roles well. however, there is a particular character whose backstory is explored, which adds emotional depth to the story and justifies their significance. there's also the inclusion of other characters' perspectives—showing their situations before crossing paths with noor which adds variety and depth to the narrative, making it more dynamic
noor’s obliviousness to his own strength is amusing and leads to plenty of comedic moments. for instance, he mistakes a powerful monster for a weak mob, or his interactions with lynne, where they keep misunderstanding and admiring each other while humbling themselves. these moments add a layer of humor and charm to the story.hosever, some find it infuriating, while others find it endearinh which could impact the viewer's enjoyment
the animation is solid—not exceptional, but far from bad. my main critique lies with the antagonist, the tyrant king of a neighboring country. the story misses the opportunity to explore his motives or the loyalty of his subjects, which could have added depth to both his character and the narrative.
aside from that, noor doesn't undergo much of a significant character arc. the focus is more on world-building and noor’s general adventures as an adventurer. while his past and character are explored, there’s not much growth, and by the end, he remains largely the same.
i also appreciate that noor is a buff adult, which is refreshing in a genre often dominated by younger protagonists. there’s something simple yet wholesome about his appearance like homemade chocolate: warm, genuine, and comforting.
overall, i parry everything feels natural and authentic—not exceptional, but solid. it’s straightforward, good-natured, and fun, with a decent mix of action and character moments. it’s a series that leaves you with a genuine 👍 rather than just an indifferent 👌.
a solid 7/10 tbh
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Dec 26, 2024
the story itself is pretty bad in general, riddled with inconsistencies and shallow writing, but here me out till the end.
the bad :
1. irrelevant levels & stats
the show is incredibly inconsistent with its use of levels and stats. the mc, haruka, is level 7 but somehow outperforms his classmates, who are level 20 with supposedly overpowered skills. despite haruka taking out most of the monsters during their journey, his classmates level up faster—how does that make sense? the plot also loves throwing high-level enemies at haruka (e.g., level 90 monsters), but he defeats them with ease. what's even the point of levels and stats if
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they hold no weight in the narrative?
2. the “op through weak skills” trope
haruka’s so-called “weak skills” are a joke. the plot conveniently grants him ways to mix and upgrade his abilities, making him absurdly overpowered. for example, he gains appraisal skills from wearing contact lenses or learns earth magic by scribbling in the dirt. while the show hints there might be something special about haruka, it never explains this clearly, leaving everything feeling lazy and forced.
3. plain and hypocritical mc
haruka is your run-of-the-mill kirito clone (sorry, kirito) with generic black hair and eyes. the show tries to make him “cool” by labeling him a loner, but he constantly contradicts himself. he claims he doesn’t want to be involved with his classmates, yet he sticks with them, saves them, and even lets them boss him around. his personality? a generic, carefree teenager who constantly provides commentary and brushes off everything with a “whoopsie” attitude.
4. shallow classmates
the classmates are basically background props. none of them get meaningful development, and their only purpose is to fawn over haruka or berate him with blushed, pouty faces. the class rep, the obvious love interest, is the only one who gets any semblance of screentime—but even that’s just to shove her crush on haruka down our throats.
5. laughable antagonists
the enemies are a joke. monsters are cartoonishly cute and get knocked out with swirly eyes (yet somehow still give exp). the class bullies are shallow caricatures with smug smirks, cowardice, and shallow motives like chasing girls. none of it feels remotely threatening or engaging.
6. trash battle choreography
the battles are as uninspired as they come. sometimes, entire fights are skipped, showing only the beginning and end scenes. the animation isn’t bad, but it’s so simplistic that it barely adds to the experience.
7. generic, directionless plot
the isekai premise feels like a throwaway excuse to get the cast into another world. there’s no deeper purpose to their journey—just random events like settling in a town or exploring dungeons for personal gain. haruka gets all the spotlight, making the rest of the cast irrelevant.
8. bland world-building
the world itself feels lifeless. towns lack background characters and detail, making it seem like the whole world revolves around the main cast. npcs are either absent or clumsily designed, with no personal depth even for slightly important characters like the guild master.
9. forced harem vibes
the show shamelessly throws girls at haruka, despite their lack of narrative significance. all the girls inexplicably like him, berating him with cutesy pouts for no reason other than to force the harem trope.
10. no emotional weight or lore
the story lacks emotional depth or meaningful lore. everything feels shallow, with no attempt to explore anything beyond surface-level events.
spoilers for ep 8 - 12 !! ↓↓
the one saving grace :
the only redeeming part of the show is angelica, a character introduced in the latter half. she’s a human turned undead after being trapped in a dungeon, longing for death but unable to achieve it. her story introduces some genuine emotional weight. haruka unintentionally makes her his companion, and their journey through the dungeon strengthens their bond.
angelica’s shy, flustered attempts to socialize with haruka were adorable, and for once, haruka didn’t feel like a boring mc. their shared loneliness gave the story a layer of depth that was sorely missing. angelica becoming a love interest felt more natural compared to the rest of the cast, and their dynamic left me wanting more.
final thoughts
i forced myself to watch this anime, roasting its inconsistencies the whole way through. except for angelica’s storyline in episode 12, i didn’t enjoy a single moment. it’s one of those generic isekai anime that hurts to watch. that said, the art is decent, and the intro and outro music are surprisingly good. the wrap-up with angelica softened my bias, and i might (grudgingly) look forward to a second season—though only to see if it redeems itself.
rating: 3/10
however:
this anime serves as a decent, enjoyable experience. its generic isekai formula isn’t inherently a flaw if you’re just looking for light entertainment without overthinking the details. not every anime needs to be a masterpiece to provide value, and it’s okay to enjoy something even if it lacks depth or innovation.
however, for viewers like me, who look for deeper narratives or unique twists, the anime falls short. the inconsistencies, lack of cohesive world-building, and shallow character dynamics were hard to ignore. it’s all about preference—some might enjoy it for the simplicity and the vibes, while others, like me, might critique it for failing to elevate beyond mediocrity.
ultimately, how "good" an anime is depends not only on the anime's objective qualities but also on the viewer's subjective experience. even an objectively flawed anime can still be enjoyable to a more casual audience, so seeing the rating being higher than i expected, i'm bumping my final rating to 5/10 to give it a chance for casual watchers.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Dec 25, 2024
My Deer Friend Nokotan was a bit of a mixed bag for me. as a gag comedy anime, i understand that its primary goal is relentless humor meant to make the audience laugh, but the execution didn’t always click with me. some jokes felt overused to the point where they weren’t surprising anymore, and the humor often came across as forced, repetitive and just random—like desperate attempts to catch you off guard but the lack of punchline, and seriousness as balance in the anime makes the humor boring eventually. that said, there were genuinely funny and unexpected moments sprinkled throughout that were enjoyable, so it’s
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not entirely off the mark.
the character interactions were fun, with their energy staying consistent throughout the season. their bickering and antics kept things lively, and i appreciated how the show didn’t take itself too seriously. it frequently broke the fourth wall, referenced past episodes, and even played with the narrator, which gave it a carefree, anything-goes charm. however, this approach also led to some inconsistencies, which didn’t bother me much but could be hit or miss depending on how you look at it.
the humor just didn’t sustain itself. it started off enjoyable, but the excitement quickly tapered off. there were several episodes where I found myself with little to no reaction, which took away from the overall experience.
overall, a 5/10
the repetitive forced humor just kills most of the enjoyment, but it was still an OK watch despite all
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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