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From the studio who specializes in sports anime comes...
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An animated owner's manual for the Honda Super Cub! Admittedly, it's the world's most heart-warming owner's manual.

In it, you will discover how to:
- Obtain a motorcycle license
- Read the manual on-screen
- Start your Cub
- Change oil by yourself
- Select reserve fuel tank after you run out of fuel
... - Install various accessories using common hand tools
- Upgrade your Cub with performance parts
- Upgrade your ride with wet weather and cold weather gear and why "uncool" parts are something you should consider buying

If you think I am kidding, wait until you see the solution for riding in the snow.

Sports anime are renowned for their attention to detail and this anime continues in that tradition. It is extremely well made with meticulous attention to detail. It has a real story that does not feel contrived.

Overall, this is enjoyable to watch. Honda got their money's worth.

I am not going to rate this a 10 because it's a pure product placement show that has limited entertainment value unless you want to see something truly unique.

P.S. Then there's Reiko...

This is not a light-hearted story. You will not see magic circles or fanservice. It is a masterpiece of animation. It does not censor itself on violence and gore. It is sad enough that you will probably want to take breaks.

The storyline is similar to anime where characters accrue abilities through enemy consumption, such as "I reincarnated as a slime" or "So I am a spider, so what". Unlike those overpowered protagonists, this protagonist is a mysterious entity able to absorb forms and abilities from its surroundings under restricted conditions. Those forms are usually not of its enemies.

Voice acting is comparable with my favorite anime ... that is Glass no Kamen (2005) that is distinguished by its voice acting, facial expressions, and handicapped physical movement. Key frame animation detail is exquisite.

I am rating it 10 across the board and it goes into my top 5 list and that's far before I finished it.