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Feb 20, 2018
I didn't expect the second season of Chuunibyou to be as good as the first. That's the case with a lot of anime most of the time. Still, despite this assumption beforehand, I was left disappointed after finishing the second season. It's not bad. It's good, but not even close to the first season.

The main problem with the second season of Chuunibyou is the story. It's not nearly as entertaining as the first season. The humor, while sometimes funny, misses the mark a lot. And the drama that unfolds in the series feels forced due to the inclusion of a new character, Satone Shichimiya. I ...
Feb 11, 2018
K-On! (Anime) add
Funny - Cute - Plotless

If these words are ones that don't leave any negative thoughts in your head, you'll probably enjoy K-On! quite a bit. It's a harmless show that has no real themes, morals, or plot of any kind. It's just a show that is all about having fun. Plain and simple.

Despite what you may think beforehand, the truth of the matter is that there is no plot. Yes, certain episodes have some small roadblock for certain characters, but really, there's mainly nothing going on plot-wise in this anime. I don't necessarily have a problem with that. Lucky Star has no plot, and yet, ...
Feb 11, 2018
I honestly didn't think I was going to like Love Live! School Idol Project. I first heard about it at Anime Expo last year. When I learned of the story, I thought it seemed incredibly stupid and a waste of time. But man.... this is one of the best anime series I've come across in awhile.

The story here is not anything to write home about. In fact, on the surface, it's kind of stupid. It's about a group of girls who form an idol group to raise awareness of their school. If they don't succeed, the school shuts down. The fact of the matter ...
Feb 9, 2018
Tamako Market (Anime) add
Mixed Feelings
Tamako Market is one of the worst things KyoAni has ever created. I'm sorry. There's no way around it. I wanted to love Tamako Market. I desperately tried my best to enjoy every episode, yet, I absolutely couldn't. Everything was just way too mediocre for me. I'm a huge KyoAni fan, but I gotta call it like I see it.

Let's start with the few good things that Tamako Market has to offer. KyoAni has pretty much never failed when it comes to animation. The winning streak continues here. Everything is full of color and life. Character designs, while simple, fit the show and what it ...
Feb 9, 2018
Gunnm (Manga) add
There's really only one way to describe Battle Angel Alita - EPIC. This is one of the greatest sci-fi / action adventure stories I've ever read. Love, horror, happiness, sadness, etc... - this is what Battle Angel Alita has to offer and thensome.

Although I could be wrong, I feel like a lot of Battle Angel Alita was inspired by Hollywood movies of the 80's. In particular, the manga feels like a mix of Blade Runner and Mad Max. Certain areas have a wasteland type of feel, while others are more futuristic and full of sci-fi elements. There's a ton of action in Battle Angel ...
Feb 8, 2018
I honestly wanted to enjoy the second season of Shokugeki no Souma much more than I did. Don't get me wrong.... it's good, but not as amazing as the first season. I'm a bit disappointed, but not all that surprised.

I don't have much to say about the animation here. If you enjoyed the quality of the animation in the first season, you get the same thing here. I literally couldn't tell if there were any improvements, despite the fact that it's a new season.

Music for Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara is pretty good. The OP and ED are nice. I wouldn't say they're quite ...
Feb 6, 2018
Casshern Sins (Anime) add
Casshern Sins is yet another anime that I would place in the genre of philosophical. What do I mean by that? Well, it's a show that is incredibly slow. It's full of questions, some answers, and metaphors that deal with what it means to be human.

The story here isn't all too unique, but it doesn't have to be. We pretty spend the entire series following Casshern on his quest to find out about his past. During his journey, he meet several characters. Some of them are friendly and others are not too nice. There are a few fight scenes here and there, yet, not ...
Feb 6, 2018
So this is the first manga, or rather manhwa, that I've completed from start to finish. And I have to say, what a way to start my journey into such an art form. Can't See Can't Hear But Love is one of the greatest pieces of literature that I've ever read.

The story is quite simple. It is about a deaf woman, a blind guy, and their life together. The manhwa explores both of their current dilemmas, as well as their future and past as well. Certain events come up that create difficult choices for each character. While there are some comedic moments throughout the ...
Feb 5, 2018
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! is yet another masterpiece from KyoAni. Probably not a surprise to those who have been fans of the studio for all these years. Still, it's always great to see KyoAni shine when they make the best of the best (most of the time).

The tale here is quite beautiful. It follows Yuuta and Rikka. Yuuta is a boy that is trying to leave his past of chuunibyou (childish delusional behavior) behind, while Rikka is in the middle of it. As the series goes along, each characters past is explored in different ways. Of course, these memories pave the way for the ...
Feb 5, 2018
No Game No Life is what you get when you mix a handful of creative writers with masterful animators. It's one heck of a project, and it works.

The animation is done by Madhouse, so it's no surprise that the series looks absolutely stunning. Colors are vibrant and pop out. The characters feel fresh and alive, which is quite the compliment since certain shows have a hard time with character designs working naturally. The world is so well drawn out that I felt a unique type of immersion while following the characters on their journey.

Music here is top notch. The soundtrack for both action scenes and ...


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