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What starts as an edgy flip on the magical girl genre, becomes a heartfelt tale about the strenuous lifestyle of a superhero and the realization of that from the perspective of a young fangirl. This story gets straight to the point, but still offers downtime to enjoy and empathize with its two main characters and their dynamic. With great art and a interesting diversion from the norm, Pretty Guardian Stress may leave you wishing it was longer than just a one-shot. Would definitely recommend for those who are fans of the recent darker takes on superheroes in western media, as well as those looking for ... some very light shock value humour.

A much more ambitious continuation to its predecessor. Introduces brand new concepts, expands on lore, and keeps up with the themes of bonds/friendship and ending the cycle of hatred. Though it has some pacing issues and polarizing decision-making at times, this remains a favourite series to many for its climactic fights, emotional moments and diverse cast of characters. While the original series is definitely more cohesive and grounded, Shippuden has much higher highs. No beating around the bush, it is a flawed show, but the positives outweigh the negatives and offer some of the most iconic sequences in anime history.

Additionally, Naruto: Shippuden covers a wide ... range of genres throughout its 500 episode run. There is something for everyone from dazzling fight animation to romantic subplots to fleshed-out side character stories. All in all, this is an absolute must watch for fans of the original series and the universe it's set in. Enjoy the show, and prepare to cry.