Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru impressed me a lot. I'd also point out sequels Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld and Psycho-Pass 3 .
1. Boku no Hero Academia 4th Season My Hero Academia Season 4 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Bones] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action After successfully passing his Provisional Hero License exam, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya seeks out an extracurricular internship with a professional hero agency. At the recommendation of his mentor All Might, Midoriya lands a position under All Might's former sidekick, Sir Nighteye, now a famous hero in his own right. As Midoriya's classmates further their own abilities through various internships, up-and-coming villain Kai Chisaki utilizes his terrifying powers to gather favor in the criminal underworld. Known by the moniker Overhaul, Chisaki's ambitions collide with the League of Villains and its leader, Tomura Shigaraki. Through his work with Sir Nighteye, Midoriya discovers Chisaki's crime syndicate and the villain's hostile relationship with a mysterious young girl named Eri. Fearing for the child's safety, Midoriya and his upperclassman Mirio Toogata must work together to put an end to Chisaki's reign of terror. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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2. Beastars [Orange] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Anthropomorphic, Psychological, School Drama In a civilized society of anthropomorphic animals, an uneasy tension exists between carnivores and herbivores. At Cherryton Academy, this mutual distrust peaks after a predation incident results in the death of Tem, an alpaca in the school's drama club. Tem's friend Legoshi, a grey wolf in the stage crew, has been an object of fear and suspicion for his whole life. In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, he continues to lay low and hide his menacing traits, much to the disapproval of Louis, a red deer and the domineering star actor of the drama club. When Louis sneaks into the auditorium to train Tem's replacement for an upcoming play, he assigns Legoshi to lookout duty. That very night, Legoshi has a fateful encounter with Haru, a white dwarf rabbit scorned by her peers. His growing feelings for Haru, complicated by his predatory instincts, force him to confront his own true nature, the circumstances surrounding the death of his friend, and the undercurrent of violence plaguing the world around him. Furries don't bother me, but I prefer to imagine humans in their stead, and then it feels like a very boring sparse story with zero appeal points and constant waste of time no matter how I look at it. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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3. Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld ソードアート・オンライン アリシゼーション War of Underworld [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy Despite the defeat of Quinella—the pontifex of the Axiom Church—things have not seemed to calm down yet. Upon contacting the real world, Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya finds out that the Ocean Turtle—a mega-float controlled by Rath—was raided. Due to a sudden short-circuit caused by the raiders, Kirito's fluctlight is damaged, leaving him comatose. Feeling insecure about the people at the Axiom Church, Alice brings the unconscious Kirito back to their hometown—Rulid Village, disregarding her banishment due to an unabsolved crime. Now, Alice is living an ordinary and peaceful life close by the village, wishing for Kirito to wake up. However, tragedy strikes when Alice notices that the Dark Territory has already started to invade the Human Empire. Reassuming her previous alias, Alice Synthesis Thirty, she promises to defeat the Dark Territory in order to defend the world that Kirito and Eugeo worked so hard to protect. Sequel. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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4. Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods 七つの大罪 神々の逆鱗 [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy After saving the Kingdom of Liones from the 10 Commandments, Meliodas and the Seven Deadly Sins are enjoying their time off. However, things aren't as peaceful as they seem, as the Sins are put through various trials to become strong enough to defeat the 10 Commandments and to overcome their past trauma. With help from past figures, the Sins are tasked with defeating the 10 Commandments and putting an end to their evil plans that began ten thousand years ago. The Sins begin to uncover the truth about each other, as well as those who stood before them. With this knowledge in hand, the battle against the 10 Commandments has only just begun. Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin continues to follow the Seven Deadly Sins and those that they meet on their journey. Through their adventures, they realize that their actions have had greater consequences on the present than they could have ever expected. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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5. Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious 慎重勇者 ～この勇者が俺TUEEEくせに慎重すぎる～ [White Fox] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Parody Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy There is a popular saying: "you can never be too careful." It is very important to prepare for every situation you may face, even if it seems like an unnecessary waste of time. Also, in games like RPGs, it is good to exceed the level of your enemies to achieve total victory. These words describe Seiya Ryuuguuin a little too perfectly. After being summoned by the goddess Ristarte to save the world of Gaeabrande from destruction, the hero prepares himself for his noble journey. While this might be normal, he spends a very long time training himself, despite having overpowered stats. He fights weak enemies using his strongest skills and buys excessive amounts of supplies and potions—all to stay safe. While his attitude may be a bit annoying, it might just be the saving grace of Gaeabrande, especially considering that it is a world where the forces of evil dominate each and every expectation. Truly great isekai. Somewhat unserious at times and not feeling epic, so can't really call it a perfect masterpiece, but immensely enjoyable otherwise. Overall Rating: 9/10 |
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6. Shokugeki no Souma: Shin no Sara Food Wars! The Fourth Plate 食戟のソーマ 神ノ皿 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School Gourmet, Ecchi At Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a heated eight-on-eight Shokugeki known as the Régiment de Cuisine rages on between Central and the rebel forces led by Souma Yukihira and Erina Nakiri. Though they won a stunning perfect victory in the first bout, the rebels face an uphill battle ahead, as they must now face off against the rest of the Elite Ten Council. With the future of Tootsuki at stake, Souma and Erina must push far beyond the limits of their abilities, using everything they learned from their mentors and ultimately drawing from their experiences cooking together as friends. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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7. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun 魔入りました！入間くん [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 2/23) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Mythology, School Comedy, Fantasy Fourteen-year-old Iruma Suzuki has been unfortunate all his life, having to work to earn money for his irresponsible parents despite being underage. One day, he finds out that his parents sold him to the demon Sullivan. However, Iruma's worries about what will become of him are soon relieved, for Sullivan merely wants a grandchild, pampering him and making him attend the demon school Babyls. At first, Iruma tries to keep a low profile in fear of his peers discovering that he is human. Unfortunately, this ends up being more difficult than he expected. It turns out that Sullivan himself is the chairman of the school, and everyone expects him to become the next Demon King! Iruma immediately finds himself in an outrageous situation when he has to chant a forbidden spell in front of the entire school. With this, Iruma instantly earns a reputation he does not want. Even so, he is bound to be roped into more bizarre circumstances. Hated this silly shounen when tried it initialy, don't want to go through that experience again. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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8. Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me? 俺を好きなのはお前だけかよ [Connect] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Harem, School Comedy, Romance Amatsuyu "Jouro" Kisaragi is a completely average second-year high school student who has two dates over one weekend—with the student council president Sakura "Cosmos" Akino on Saturday, then with his childhood friend Aoi "Himawari" Hinata on Sunday. Sadly for Jouro, both girls proclaim their love for his best friend Taiyou "Sun-chan" Ooga, the ace of the baseball team. Accepting each of their requests for advice and guidance, he is now responsible for helping the two girls win the heart of the same guy. Unbeknownst to his friends, Jouro's friendly and obtuse image is all but a ruse designed to cast himself as the clueless protagonist of a textbook romantic comedy. A schemer under his cheery facade, he makes the best of this unexpected turn of events with a new plan: get Sun-chan to fall for either Cosmos or Himawari and take the other as his own prize. But Jouro's last-ditch effort is threatened by the gloomy, four-eyed Sumireko "Pansy" Sanshokuin, who surprises Jouro with not only her knowledge of his secret personality but also a confession to the true self he hid for all this time. Stuck in this hilariously messy situation, each of the five students must navigate countless lies, traps, and misunderstandings to come out on top. I'm not fond of harems and deliberately complex concepts that substitute the essence of anime. Tried that, did not work out. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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9. Assassins Pride アサシンズプライド [EMT Squared] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Fantasy On the brink of extinction, mankind has downsized and now solely resides in the city-state of Flandore, living in cities encased by glass domes. Beyond the domes exist vicious lycanthropes who thrive in the darkness; among the citizens inside, a clear distinction between the nobility and commoners is in place. The blood of nobles enables them to utilize mana, granting them abilities that exceed human limits and greatly assist them in defeating lycanthropes. Already 13 years of age, noble Melida Angel has yet to manifest her mana, and attends an elite academy where she is mistreated for her lack thereof. In order to help her, Kufa Vampir is ordered by the Angel family to become Melida's tutor. While Kufa seems to be a mere mentor, an ulterior motive lurks behind his job—he is to assassinate her if he confirms that she does not possess mana. Kufa's investigation eventually leads him to determine he must eliminate Melida. However, Kufa is struck by her unwavering determination, spirit, and belief in herself when he witnesses her in a fight, choosing instead to offer a way she can manifest her magic. As Melida learns to use mana with the help of Kufa's teachings, Kufa forsakes his mission and jeopardizes everything to keep his discovery of Melida unknown to the Angel family and his own guild. However, both Kufa and Melida will soon realize that hiding their secret will not be the only challenge they face, as unforeseen trouble is waiting just around the corner. It's a bore to the point of no redemption. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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10. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen Ascendance of a Bookworm 本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ [Ajia-do] (Finished 2/14) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy Urano Motosu loves books and has an endless desire to read literature, no matter the subject. She almost fulfills her dream job of becoming a librarian before her life is ended in an accident. As she draws her last breath, she wishes to be able to read more books in her next life. As if fate was listening to her prayer, she wakes up reincarnated as Myne—a frail five-year-old girl living in a medieval era. What immediately comes to her mind is her passion. She tries to find something to read, only to become frustrated by the lack of books at her disposal. Without the printing press, books have to be written and copied by hand, making them very expensive; as such, only a few nobles can afford them—but this won't stop Myne. She will prove that her will to read is unbreakable, and if there are no books around, she will make them herself! It's not normal isekai - more like shoujo fairy-tale SOL. So far from area of my interests... Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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11. Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai! We Never Learn!: BOKUBEN Season 2 ぼくたちは勉強ができない！ [Silver, Arvo Animation] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Harem, School Comedy, Romance Under Nariyuki Yuiga's devoted tutelage, his classmates Rizu Ogata, Fumino Furuhashi, and Uruka Takemoto are finally pulling average test scores on their worst subjects. But time is ticking, and there is still a long way to go before the three geniuses of Ichinose Academy are ready for their upcoming university exams. Meanwhile, the girls still struggle to balance the pursuit of their dreams with their growing affections for their unsuspecting tutor. Joining them are Mafuyu Kirisu, a teacher with strong views about education and talent because of her past as a rising figure skater, and Asumi Kominami, a graduate from their school aiming to attend a national medical university. With these two additions, the group of six is livelier than ever before. Completely caught up in hilarious antics with his new friends, Yuiga finds that his last year of high school now includes a lot more than just going to class and studying. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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12. Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Fate/Grand Order: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア- [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Isekai Action, Fantasy, Supernatural A.D. 2016, the foundations of humanity have been incinerated by the Mage King Solomon. Chaldea, a secret mages organization with the mission to preserve humanity's future, foresaw mankind's extinction in 2015. Thus commenced the operation to repair the Singularities in history caused by Holy Grails dispersed across time and space—Operation Grand Order. Using the Rayshift time travel technology, Chaldea's last master Ritsuka Fujimaru and his demi-servant Mash Kyrielight have traveled to and resolved six Singularities. Now, they depart for their most dangerous destination yet: a civilization in the Age of Gods, B.C. 2655 Mesopotamia. Ritsuka and Mash soon discover that Demonic Beasts roam the land, attacking people and towns. Amidst chaos and terror lies humanity's last defense—Uruk, a fortress city that acts as the frontline for the battle against the beasts. The battlefront is commanded by none other than King Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, who sought aid from Heroic Spirits and took on the role of a mage to protect his city. Along with Gilgamesh and the summoned servants, Ritsuka and Mash must protect Uruk against the magical beasts' onslaught and defeat the Three Goddess Alliance who aims to eradicate humankind; all the while, a greater threat looms over Uruk, preparing for its awakening. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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13. Psycho-Pass 3 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス 3 [Production I.G] (Finished 8/8) Tags: Adult Cast, Detective, Gore, Psychological Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense Thanks to the Sibyl System, the mental states of society can now be measured on a numerical scale. Using these "crime coefficients," a culprit can be apprehended before they ever commit a crime. But is it a perfect system? For Inspectors Kei Mikhail Ignatov and Arata Shindou, that remains to be seen, as their career with the Public Safety Bureau's Crime Investigation Department has only just begun. Shindou and Ignatov are assigned to investigate the crash of a ship carrying immigrants, but they begin to suspect that it was no mere accident. Meanwhile, a mysterious group called Bifrost is observing them from the shadows, but they are not the only ones who have taken an interest in the two new Inspectors. Sequel. I evaluate third season higher than second and on par with original. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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14. Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! CHOYOYU!: High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World! 超人高校生たちは異世界でも余裕で生き抜くようです！ [Project No.9] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Seven Japanese high school students enjoy international renown for their remarkable talents. One day, these friends survive a plane crash only to find themselves in the medieval fantasy world of Freyjagard, where two human races live side by side in a feudal society: the byuma, who have animal features and formidable strength, and the hyuma, who have a small chance of magical aptitude. After being rescued by the byuma Winona and her adopted elven daughter Lyrule, the group pledges to use their advanced skills and knowledge to pay back the people of Elm Village for their hospitality and find a way to return back home. Tsukasa Mikogami, the prime minister of Japan, acts as the leader of these young geniuses and organizes their efforts to intervene in Freyjagard and gather the information and resources necessary for achieving their goals. Believing that there is a connection between their current situation and an ancient legend about seven heroes from another world who defeated an evil dragon, Tsukasa directs the others to learn about the culture around them and search for any clues leading them back to Earth. But he also gives another instruction: to take it nice and easy, lest they ruin this world by giving it their all. With this artificial isekai survival setting with genius students, it's hard to believe that it would turn out into a decent anime. And it never does. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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15. Hoshiai no Sora Stars Align 星合の空 [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Drama, Sports Constantly outperformed by the girls' club, the boys' soft tennis club faces disbandment due to their poor skills and lack of positive results in matches. In desperate need of members, Toma Shinjou is looking to recruit capable players, but he fails to scout anyone. Enter Maki Katsuragi, a new transfer student who demonstrates great reflexes when he catches a stray cat in his classroom, instantly capturing Toma's attention. With his interest piqued, Toma ambitiously asks Maki to join the boys' team but is quickly rejected, as Maki doesn't wish to join any clubs. Toma refuses to back down and ends up persuading Maki—only under the condition that Toma will pay him for his participation and cover other club expenses. As Maki joins the team, his incredible form and quick learning allow him to immediately outshine the rest of the team. Although this gives rise to conflict among the boys, Maki challenges and pushes his fellow team members to not only keep up with his seemingly natural talent, but also drive them to devote themselves to the game they once neglected. This story focuses on the potential of the boys' soft tennis club and their discovery of their own capability, while also enduring personal hardships and dealing with the darker side of growing up in middle school. Spokon. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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16. Hataage! Kemono Michi Kemono Michi: Rise Up 旗揚! けものみち [ENGI] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Anthropomorphic, Isekai Comedy, Fantasy Professional wrestler Genzou Shibata sports the body of a mountain, but beneath his hulking appearance is a man with an extreme affection for animals. Facing off his opponents in the ring as the legendary "Animal Mask," Genzou wins the hearts of crowds everywhere with his iconic tiger persona. During the bout for the title of World Champion against his greatest rival, the Macadamian Ogre, Genzou is suddenly summoned to a fantasy world by a princess. With her kingdom being threatened by a monster infestation, she pleads the wrestler for assistance—to which he answers by knocking her out with a German suplex! Escaping the castle and finding himself stranded in a mysterious land, Genzou decides to begin his career as a beast hunter to capture and befriend creatures far and wide. Joined by the wolf-girl Shigure, the dragon-girl Hanako, and the vampire Carmilla Vanstein, the professional wrestler pursues all kinds of dangerous requests for the sake of fulfilling his dream as a pet shop owner. Ever wanted to see Ace Ventura in isekai? I definitely did not. So it's not serious and has very bad comedy/parody, thus see no reason in watching it further. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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17. Ahiru no Sora あひるの空 [Diomedéa] (Finished 1/50) Tags: Shounen School, Team Sports Lacking what is considered the most important asset in basketball, Sora Kurumatani has struggled with his short height since the inception of his love for the game. Despite missing this beneficial aspect, Sora's unwavering drive never allowed his small stature to dictate his ability to play, believing strongly in trying his hardest and persistently practicing to prove his capability. In hopes of satisfying his mother's wishes, Sora enters Kuzuryuu High School to become a member of the basketball club and compete wholeheartedly in tournaments. However, Sora is disappointed to find out that the boy's basketball team is nothing but a retreat for punks who have no interest in the sport. Sora also comes to learn that brothers Chiaki and Momoharu Hanazono—whom he becomes acquainted with—have also lost their once spirited motivation to play. Determined to revive the basketball team, Sora challenges the boys to a match against him, where his quick feet and swift movements overwhelm the group. Gradually affected by Sora's impressive skills, sheer effort, and tireless devotion to basketball, the boys unexpectedly find their burnt-out passion for the game rekindling once again. Spokon. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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18. No Guns Life ノー・ガンズ・ライフ [Madhouse] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen Action, Drama, Sci-Fi The technology to create powerful cyborg soldiers has been released for public use by the Berühren Corporation. Those outfitted with robotic parts are known as the Extended. Juuzou Inui, one such Extended, was created as a soldier and has no memories of his former life. But now, after the war, he runs a business that takes care of Extended-related incidents around the city. Rumors of a renegade Extended that kidnapped a child reach his ears; lo and behold, as Juuzo returns to his office, a giant robotic man with a boy on his back crashes in, asking for help. While Juuzou could just turn the guy in and be done with it, something about this situation is too fishy to ignore. It seems that everyone wants hold of this kid and, whether he likes it or not, Juuzou must find out why this Extended is on the run, how it connects to the Berühren Corporation, and just how far the treachery runs in this city. Did not like action, and leftover elements are even worse. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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19. Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! 私、能力は平均値でって言ったよね! [Project No.9] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Comedy, Fantasy Having stood out from others most of her life due to her exceptional character, Misato Kurihara has lived without neither the joy of having close friends nor the experience of having a regular life. However, after a sudden death, she was transported to a divine realm to be reincarnated—and granted one wish to top it off. Thinking about the ordinary life that she had always wanted, she wished to be born as a normal person, with abilities that are average for the world she will resurrect in. Reborn as Adele von Ascham—the daughter of a noble—she possesses magic powers completely exceeding what one would label average. Still desiring to carry out the life she wanted, she leaves her home and enrolls at a hunter school in a faraway kingdom using "Mile" as an alias. However, try as she might to hide her overpowering potential, attaining her goal will be difficult—especially when facing against the crazy situations that ensue! It's not particularly interesting to watch a shoujo with elementary school girls form a party in fantasy world while one of them being totally OP.. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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20. Kono Oto Tomare! Part 2 Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Season 2 この音とまれ！ [Platinum Vision] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Music, Performing Arts, School Drama, Romance The Tokise High School Koto Club has courageously pushed through their fractured and unsynchronized performance at the Kanto Region Traditional Japanese Music Festival. Club members Chika Kudou, Satowa Houzuki, Takezou Kurata, Hiro Kurusu, Kouta Mizuhara, Saneyasu Adachi, and Michitaka Sakai are devastated to learn the negative results of their performance, leaving them crushed. Nonetheless, the group recognizes their potential and enthusiastically agree to collectively sharpen their skills, improve their flaws, and develop higher caliber playing to succeed in the upcoming national qualifiers in winter. With the help of their now willing club advisor Suzuka Takinami, the group's goal gradually becomes achievable as they begin to grasp the foundations of good music and refine their koto-playing abilities, with the suggestion of performing more often to gain what they lack most—experience. However, as their journey to nationals is underway, the koto club members face challenges that obstruct their focus and progress. Not only does the threat of other powerhouse schools and musicians remain, but the high school issues of budding romance and soon-to-be-graduating seniors also begin to push the limits of the determined group of teenagers and the future of the koto club. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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21. Azur Lane Azur Lane the Animation アズールレーン THE ANIMATION [Bibury Animation Studios] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Military Action, Sci-Fi When the "Sirens," an alien force with an arsenal far surpassing the limits of current technology, suddenly appeared, a divided humanity stood in complete solidarity for the first time. Four countries—Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Sakura Empire, and Iron Blood—formed Azur Lane, paving the way for the improvement of modern warfare, which led to an initial victory against the common threat. However, this tenuous union was threatened by opposing ideals, dividing the alliance into two. Sakura Empire and Iron Blood broke away and formed the Red Axis, and humanity became fragmented once again. As a seasoned and experienced fighter, the "Grey Ghost" Enterprise shoulders Azur Lane's hope for ending the war. But behind her stoic persona hides a frail girl, afraid of the ocean. Even so, she continues to fight as she believes that it's the only purpose for her existence. Meanwhile, Javelin, Laffey, and Unicorn—three ships from the union—stumble upon Ayanami, a spy from the Red Axis. Strange as it may seem, they try to befriend her, but as enemies, their efforts are for naught. Still, they persevere in hopes of succeeding one day. Amidst the neverending conflict within humankind, the keys that could unite a fragmented race might exist: a soldier coming to terms with her mysterious personality and camaraderie between those with different ideals. Supernatural navy based on a game is doomed from the start. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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22. Babylon バビロン [Revoroot] (Finished 1/12)  Tags: Adult Cast, Detective, Psychological Mystery, Suspense In the newly formed Shiniki district of Tokyo, Zen Seizaki is a diligent public prosecutor at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. Assigned to a case involving false advertisement, Zen—along with his assistant officer, Atsuhiko Fumio—investigate Japan Supiri, a pharmaceutical company that had provided fabricated clinical research on the company's new drug. While investigating the file of Shin Inaba, an anesthesiologist connected to the crime, the case takes a dark turn when Zen finds a page stained with a mixture of blood, hair and skin, along with the letter "F" scribbled all across the sheet. As he investigates further, the case goes beyond Zen's imagination and becomes vastly complex, challenging his sense of justice and his knowledge of the truth. Digging deeper into the investigation, Zen begins to uncover a concealed plot behind the ongoing mayoral election and ties to many people of interest involved in the election and those closer than he thinks. The case grows more severe and propels Zen into an unforeseen hurricane of corruption and deceit behind the election, the establishment of the Shiniki district, and the mysterious woman associated with it all. Not a fan of detective mystery even though this one seems all right. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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23. Chihayafuru 3 ちはやふる 3 [Madhouse] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Josei Love Polygon, School, Strategy Game Drama, Sports Winning the high school team tournament was a great accomplishment for the Mizusawa members. Each of them has made great strides in improving themselves, and the victory symbolizes how far they have come. But after accomplishing one goal, their individual aims are within reach. Chihaya Ayase has her sights set on Shinobu Wakamiya and the title of Queen, and now that Taichi Mashima has made it into Class A, he can finally compete against Arata Wataya. Everyone in Mizusawa wants to get better, and there is no telling what the future holds if they keep trying. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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24. High Score Girl II Hi Score Girl II ハイスコアガール II [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/9) Tags: Seinen Love Polygon, Romantic Subtext, School, Video Game Comedy The year is 1996, and second-year high school students Haruo Yaguchi, Akira Oono, and Koharu Hidaka live their lives as passionately about video games as they were five years ago. Brought together by arcade games, what began as a healthy rivalry and friendship has turned into something more. As they endeavour towards understanding their unfamiliar feelings, they work with allies, navigate high school, and find that, although life has its many challenges, there's always a game or two they can rely on. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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25. Radiant 2nd Season RADIANT Season 2 ラディアン 第2シリーズ [Lerche] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy After fleeing from Rumble Town, Seth, Doc and Melie are back at the Artemis Institute. Thanks to Alma, Seth learns more about Piodon, his mysterious brother. But the quest for the Nemeses mythical nest Radiant has already waited too long, so the Horned Boy and his friends head to the island-continent of the Wizard Knights. This location may be a new city for audiences, but it's a decaying world that's falling apart! Not only must Seth deal with these hardships, but he must also face a personal phenomenon where visions are invading his mind a little more each day. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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26. Val x Love 戦×恋（ヴァルラヴ） [Hoods Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Harem, School Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi Valkyries—legendary female warriors from the land of gods, Asgard—are sent by Odin to protect Earth against the growing threat of demons. To overcome these threats, nine valkyries under the guise of the Saotome sisters will have to level up by performing a variety of romantic acts with their official lover, Einherjar. Meanwhile, the socially anxious Takuma Akutsu learns that Odin has chosen him as the valkyries' lover. Despite his utter horror, however, he agrees to let the sisters stay in his big yet empty house to help them in their war against demons. With nine beautiful women sharing his roof, will Takuma manage to prevail over his fear of society and become someone worthy of saving the world? Typical ecchi harem concept of fighting shounen, can't fix that. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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27. Kabukichou Sherlock Case File nº221: Kabukicho 歌舞伎町シャーロック [Production I.G] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Adult Cast, Detective Comedy, Drama, Mystery In Shinjuku ward's east side lies Kabukichou, a vibrant city of chaos that glows brilliantly with neon lights but also hides unseen darkness. Employed at a university hospital on the west side, John H. Watson is looking for someone who can assist him with an odd case. His search leads him to the Pipe Cat, an underground bar that serves as a meetup venue and job board for some of the best detectives in Shinjuku, the most prominent among them being Sherlock Holmes. Upon finding the bar and meeting the peculiar investigators, John learns that they are pursuing a case involving Jack the Ripper, an infamous serial killer. Due to subsequent events, John ends up driving Sherlock to the crime scene of a murder supposedly carried out by Jack the Ripper. Even though John is only there to enlist Sherlock's help with his case, he witnesses Sherlock brilliantly uncover the truth behind the crime scene. However, he begins to realize that Sherlock is not only a genius detective but also an eccentric character. As John continues to request Sherlock to assist him with his case, he finds himself spiraling into the detective lifestyle of solving cases beyond the minds of ordinary civilians. Through this work, John begins to see the true colors of the chaotic city that is Kabukichou and starts to unravel the unsettling mystery behind his own case. Detective. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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28. Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season 2 Granblue Fantasy: The Animation Season 2 グランブルーファンタジー The Animation Season2 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy On the run from the Erste Empire, Gran and the crew of the Grandcypher receive an offer to negotiate a ceasefire. Meeting at the neutral territory of Albion Citadel, they are welcomed and hosted by Vira Lillie: current Lord Commander of Albion and a friend of Katalina Alize from her officer training at Albion. Imperial General Furias grants the Skyfarers an official pardon, but fails to defuse the tense situation. Given time to unwind, the Skyfarers attend a gala hosted by Vira to celebrate the arrival of the crew. However, tensions run high, as Furias and the Erste delegation remain at Albion even after the negotiations conclude. Learning about the existence of a Primal Beast on the island, the crew is shocked to discover a letter from Katalina announcing her resignation. While Gran heads off to find their former comrade, Eugen and Rackam decide to investigate the Imperial presence on the island, suspecting a more sinister scheme lying up the Empire's sleeve. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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29. Houkago Saikoro Club After School Dice Club 放課後さいころ倶楽部 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen CGDCT, School, Strategy Game Comedy Miki Takekasa is an introverted high schooler who does not socialize with her classmates. However, she wants to know what "fun" really is, waiting for someone who could help her understand its true meaning. One day after school, she crosses paths with her classmate Aya Takayashiki, who takes her on a little adventure. Miki discovers wonders she had never seen before, opening a way to change her withdrawn life. On their way home, Miki and Aya see their class representative Midori Oono entering Saikoro Club, a store specializing in board games. After trying out a German board game, Miki soon understands the kind of fun she had been looking for: playing various games after school along with the friends and acquaintances she makes from her newfound pleasure. Board games is a fresh concept for school club, but nothing else here really is, so it's a normal thematic school club with not memorable yet not bad characters. Slightly above average. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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30. Keishichou Tokumubu Tokushu Kyouakuhan Taisakushitsu Dainanaka: Tokunana Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit 警視庁 特務部 特殊凶悪犯対策室 第七課 -トクナナ- [Anima&Co.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Detective, Vampire Action, Fantasy, Mystery In Tokyo, there exists a peaceful cohabitation between supernatural creatures—elves, dwarves, vampires, and more—and humans. However, contrary to history, powerful dragons once ruled over this world of creatures and humans but have since disappeared. Consequently, a diabolical group under the alias "Nine," who seek the miracles of the once godlike dragons, stirs up trouble in the streets of Tokyo, commiting mass murder and causing destruction. To combat the dangerous group of Nine, the police organize the Special 7—a group of highly skilled professionals whose abilities exceed those of ordinary humans. Caught up in a bank robbery turned hostage crisis, Seiji Nanatsuki, having recently become a detective, has a chance encounter with Shiori Ichinose, a member of Special 7. Assisting with the resolution of the robbery, Seiji is recognized for his clear sense of justice and refreshing character, suddenly earning him a spot on the elite unit. As he takes on new missions, Seiji finds that being a detective as part of Special 7 isn't the police work he expected, where working alongside a team of different species with special abilities and vibrant personalities brings unpredictability to his daily life and police work. While the everyday crime in Tokyo continues, Seiji and the Special 7 will fight not only to resolve special cases, but also obstruct the ill-intentioned plans of the merciless group of Nine. Detective. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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31. Fairy Gone Part 2 Fairy gone Season 1 Part 2 Fairy gone フェアリーゴーン 第2期 [P.A. Works] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Military Action, Fantasy Second season of Fairy Gone. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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32. Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy Outburst Dreamer Boys 厨病激発ボーイ [Studio Deen] (Finished 2/11) Tags: School Comedy When Mizuki Hijiri transferred to a new school, all she wanted was to live a normal school life, but that did not prove to be the case when she met the infamous Hero Club. All of its members are boys suffering from various types of chuunibyou—Yamato Noda is a righteous hero, using his athletic abilities to perform noble deeds and protect others; Kazuhiro Nakamura claims to be the reincarnation of "Touga Ryushouin," the result of the forbidden union between a demon and an angel; Tomoki Takashima is a pretty-boy otaku whose one true love is the 2D anime girl Sora; and Rei Tsukumo plays the role of a schemer, covertly pulling the strings. Dragged along as the newest member of the Hero Club, tepid Hijiri can't obtain the normalcy that she desires. But even so, despite their various quirks, their bonds of friendship are real; Hijiri's life can only get more exciting when she joins in on their delusions of grandeur! The closest thing in the past is Sket Dance. This one has better comedy which is enough to chill with the right mood and not enough for a masterpice, especially because chuuyuu is quite cringy. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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33. Kandagawa Jet Girls 神田川JET GIRLS [TNK] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Racing Sci-Fi, Ecchi On the vivid and glistening waters of the Kanda River, Jetters and their respective Shooters race together on their jet skis, speeding through the wind as they participate in Jet Races—"the world's most intense aquatic sport!" Chasing her dream of becoming a professional Jet Racer like her mother, Rin Namiki transfers to Asakusa Girls' High School in Tokyo. There, she stumbles upon Misa Aoi, a first-year student like her. However, tensions arise when Rin and Misa find themselves competing in a race against Team Dress from the prestigious Musashino Girls' High School. As a result of the race, Rin tries to join her school's Jet Racing club, only to discover that there is none. But, her resolve is unshaken, and she decides to recruit Misa and three other girls to create her very own team: "Kandagawa Jet Girls." With her heart set on winning the annual Kandagawa Cup, Rin, alongside her team, approaches the grandest stage of them all. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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34. Rifle Is Beautiful Chidori RSC ライフル・イズ・ビューティフル [Studio 3Hz] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen CGDCT, School, Team Sports Comedy, Sports Rifle-shooting sports are competitive activities testing accuracy and precision using a rifle. In Japan, carrying firearms is prohibited, so most of the participants are members of the defense force. When the use of rifles using a light beam instead of real bullets as ammunition became common, rifle-shooting competitions became accessible to the younger population, giving way to school contests. First-year high school student and marksmanship enthusiast Hikari Kokura has just transferred to Chidori High School. She tries to join the club of her choice, but finds out that the club no longer exists due to the low popularity of the sport. Distraught, she tries to restore the club and somehow manages to recruit three other members: her childhood friend Izumi Shibusawa, the half-Russian Erika Meinohama, and the stoic Yukio Igarashi. This marks the beginning of the Chidori Rifle-Shooting Club, who have only one goal—to compete on the national stage! School shooting club anime blend into a mess for me as they look the same and don't stand out enough. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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35. Africa no Salaryman (TV) Africa Salaryman アフリカのサラリーマン (TV) [HOTZIPANG] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Workplace Comedy Africa no Salaryman is a slapstick workplace comedy that follows the adventures of kind Lion, jaded Lizard, and perverted Toucan, as they trudge through office life while also becoming caught up in antics no regular office worker should. Of course, most of these are the fault of Toucan, whose selfish actions and lack of filter still haven't gotten him fired. It's up to Lizard and Lion to keep themselves out of trouble and hang on to their jobs at the office. But trouble is never too far away from these savannah-treading folk. Crude animation and specific humor. I rarely can appreciate such humor akin to Adult Swim channel, but even I have a friend who adores similar shows. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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36. Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle ファンタシースターオンライン2 エピソード・オラクル [Gonzo] (Finished 2/25) Tags: Space Action, Sci-Fi A TV anime adaptation of episode 1-3 out of 5 the total episodes from the Phantasy Star Online 2 game. Some anime-original content will be created as well. Episode 1: During their qualification exam in planet Naberius, the player and fellow ARKS trainee Afin were attacked by vile organisms known as Darkers. This is followed by the two discovering a mysterious girl who lost most of her memories, and the truth regarding Naberius and the recent spike of Darker activities. Episode 2: The plot follows the player and Matoi as they try to unravel a dark conspiracy regarding the origin and purpose of ARKS. Episode 3: The discovery of the planet Harukotan brought a new quest into the fray, as the peace between the Shironian and Kuronites that dwell in the planet is disturbed by the Kuronites' sudden attack. The newly-reformed ARKS is tasked to investigate the reason behind it all, and it seems like the truth is more complicated and horrifying than expected... I can appreciate action element of the game series, but plot in the series is usually rather eclectic consisting of several stories. Flow is not interesting enough for me, and structure is not organized enough to sit through it just to learn the plot. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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37. Actors: Songs Connection [Drive] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Music, School Tensho School is located in the 7th Ward of Thrive Central, where emphasis is put on extracurricular activities and all clubs participate in an annual fall singing contest. Having to delay the start of his school year due to his older sister's hospitalization, transfer student Saku Otonomiya finds himself struggling to adapt to his hectic new life. Balancing his part-time job and caring for his sister, he finds it difficult to make time to join a school club. In preparation for the upcoming singing contest, the school's singing club wishes to use Sousuke Kagura's song "Cloudy Days," but Kagura is reluctant to grant his permission. The song requires someone with a three-octave range to sing it and he believes that only a VOCALOID can meet the standards. He allows for the club to use his song on the condition that they can find someone who possesses that vocal range to properly sing it. While racking his brain over the composition of his next song, Kagura stumbles upon Otonomiya singing "Cloudy Days" perfectly. He invites Otonomiya to form a unit with him for the competition. At the same time, the singing club tries to goad him into joining so they can use Kagura's song. As the contest inches closer, Otonomiya must overcome his uncertainty and decide who to team up with. Bishounens sing and cook. Sigh. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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38. Z/X: Code Reunion [Passione] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Fantasy, Sci-Fi The signing of a peace treaty has secured a tenuous ceasefire between mankind and the Zex, beings who emerged from space/time rifts connected to mysterious, distant worlds. Partnered with a Zex named Rigel, Azumi Kakamigahara must shoulder the fate of her own idyllic world. The unlikely pair head to newly established Fujimisaki Academy, where their destinies await. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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39. Shin Chuuka Ichiban! True Cooking Master Boy 真・中華一番! [Nihon Ad Systems] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Gourmet After passing the Guangzhou Special Chef Trials, Mao decided to travel around China, to learn more about the unique preparation of food. Upon his return, he will learn that the real battle has only just begun. The Underground Cooking Society has already begun to move... Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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40. Aikatsu on Parade! アイカツオンパレード! [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life Raki Kiseki is a second-year middle school student who transfers to Star Harmony Academy to become an idol. However, when she uses an Aikatsu Pass she received from her big sister (an Aikatsu engineer), something mysterious happens. Lots of doors appeared before her, and when she opens them, she meets Aikatsu idols she never knew before, such as Yume Nijino (Aikatsu Stars!). Raki vows to design her own premium dress and perform in it on stage. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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41. Zoids Wild Zero ゾイドワイルド ZERO [OLM] (Finished 1/50) Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi In the 21st century planet Earth was rendered inhospitable to life, and people mass-migrated to Planet Zi, the natural home of metallic life forms known as Zoids. Many years later, Zi faces its end. Its inhabitants partake the journey to migrate back to Earth. Attempting to regenerate the Earth to make it hospitable, the migrants come up with a "Zi-Forming" scheme. However, the plan fails and Earth is left in its state of turmoil. Overrun by Zoids and blanked by unstable weather phenomena, the migrants are faced with a difficult life. The Empire and Republic settlements attempt to uncover Zoids buried within the Earth to bolster their respective armies. The story picks up following second-generation Earth citizens: Leo Conrad and Buzz Cunningham, who have a chance encounter with a girl Sally Land as she flees the clutches of the Empire. Childish mecha in Zoids franchise. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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42. Kengan Ashura Part 2 ケンガンアシュラ Part 2 [Larx Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Gore, Martial Arts Action Second half of Kengan Ashura. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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43. Mugen no Juunin: Immortal Blade of the Immortal 無限の住人-IMMORTAL- [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Seinen Gore, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai Action, Adventure, Drama, Supernatural Manji is an infamous swordsman in feudal Japan who is known as the "Hundred Man Killer," as he has killed one hundred innocent men. However, there is something far more frightening than his ominous reputation: the fact that he is immortal. This is the handiwork of eight-hundred-year-old nun Yaobikuni, who placed bloodworms capable of healing almost any wound in Manji's body. To atone for his crimes, Manji resolves to kill one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this proposal, saying that if he succeeds, she will undo his curse of immortality. Soon after this promise, Manji meets Rin Asano, a 16-year-old girl who requests Manji's assistance in killing those who slaughtered her parents. Initially reluctant, Manji refuses Rin's desperate plea. However, owing to her evident lack of strength, Manji changes his mind and agrees to protect Rin for four years. With this partnership set in stone, the two embark on a perilous journey of bloodshed, vengeance, and redemption, each to fulfill their own life's cause. Remake. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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44. Wu Liuqi: Zui Qiang Fa Xing Shi Scissor Seven (2019) 伍六七之最强发型师 [Sharefun Studio] (Finished 1/10)  Tags: Martial Arts, Super Power Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery Seeking to recover his memories, a scissor-wielding hairdresser, bungling quasi-assassin stumbles into a struggle for power among two feuding factions. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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45. Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise ガンダムビルドダイバーズRe:RISE [Sunrise Beyond] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi Two years have passed since the EL-Divers incident, and the popularity of the game Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN) has continued to skyrocket. With the addition of exciting new features such as missions and story events, the GBN experience is more immersive than ever before. Amidst the player base, a user known as Hiroto Kuga has been gaining notoriety for his top-notch skills. Through a series of coincidences, Hiroto meets three other players: the boastful Kazami Torimachi, the mysterious May, and the timid Parviz. Forming the "BUILD DiVERS," the unlikely group sets on a story mission rumored to carry bountiful in-game rewards. Together, the BUILD DiVERS must confront their own weaknesses as they join arms in a journey that may very well transcend the existence of GBN itself. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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46. Eoneu Nal Jameseo Kkaeeoboni Bagelyeoga Doeeo Isseotda When I Woke Up I Became a Bagel Girl 어느 날 잠에서 깨어보니 베이글녀가 되어 있었다 [Studio Animal] (Finished 7/15)  Tags: Magical Sex Shift Comedy, Romance, Ecchi Bong Gi used to have dreams of making something of his life. But now all that seems like a distant memory. He has become fat, lazy, unemployed, and altogether unlovable. In the real world, people are grossed out by him. He has never had a girlfriend and he spends his late nights fantasizing about women whose pictures he leers at on the internet. His own life appalls him, but he has one escape – his online life. Gaming has become his everything, and he excels at it. After another long, lonely night of gaming, he wakes up – and is shocked to find that he has transformed into a woman. Or to be more precise, a woman who looks a lot like those he used to lust after online! Confused, he does not know where to turn – so looks for answers on the net. He encounters a young woman in a chat forum named Sae Mi, who offers him advice. He soon falls for her charms – which makes things complicated to say the least. And things get even more bizarre when he attempts to take revenge on Sang Woo, a school bully who turns out to be Sae Mi’s older brother! It starts in a believable natural way, but then suddenly turns in the wrong direction of trying to seduce some semi-random guy, and it goes only downhill from there. And since it lacks actual aim or well-thought plot or anything, really, it loses any leftover interest . Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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47. Obsolete [Buemon] (Finished 2/12)  Tags: Mecha In 2014, aliens revealed themselves to request trade with humanity. In exchange for limestone, they would provide a consciousness-controlled general-use robot known as an "Exoframe." Cheaper than an aircraft, tank, or firearm, and easy enough for anyone to operate, the "Exoframe" spreads change throughout the world in the blink of an eye... Full CGI with very low fps and half-length episodes. Random episodic boring mecha stuff without any good plot to tie it all. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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48. Jintian Kaishi Zuo Mingxing Re:STARS 今天开始做明星 [ASK Animation Studio] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Crossdressing, Music Comedy, Slice of Life Qin Ze is a young man who has just entered university. From an early age he excels in singing but following a trauma, he is no longer able to sing in public. However one day, his twin sister Qin Ya, a popular singer, will change his fate by asking him to replace her. Not fond of traps. It brings me no joy to watch a trap idol overcoming difficulties and occasionally swapping with sister . Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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49. Ni Zai Xing Guang Shen Chu Stars Fall 你在星光深处 [Wawayu Animation] (Finished 3/12)  Tags: Super Power Mystery, Sci-Fi Bai Xi and his friend Liu Chunchun experienced a bizarre car accident. Following this misfortune, Bai's new assistant Han Zhuo turns out to be a bodyguard with superpowers. Meanwhile, a famous art gallery invites Bai to hold his art exhibition under an incredibly profitable deal. Afterward, another mysterious figure by the name of Wang Yuanchen makes his appearance. As the exhibition date approaches, the truth behind the scenes begins to unfold. Supernatural mystery is something I rarely enjoy. I try to compare with last one that I enjoyed - ChäoS;Child - and Stars Fall pales in comparison in every element. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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50. Ni Zhuan Ci Yuan: AI Jue Qi 逆转次元：AI崛起 [Cloud Art] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Martial Arts, Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Shi Jiajie and Xiao Lei, who used the game as a livelihood, accidentally received the entry of the "Epoch" game. In order to win a huge prize in the game, Shi Jiajie decided to enter the game. As everyone knows, but it is involved in the inexplicable pursuit, but this is only the prelude to this layer of conspiracy… The Chinese wanted to make their own SAO and made it wuxia-style 3D martial arts with silly antics. It's so unserious that kills all the point. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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51. Sora no Aosa wo Shiru Hito yo Her Blue Sky 空の青さを知る人よ [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Music, Time Travel Drama, Romance, Supernatural High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again. One afternoon, while Aoi practices her bass in a guest house, she gets startled by the 18-year-old version of Shinno from 13 years ago! As if by coincidence, the current 31-year-old Shinno also returns to the town, but he has changed drastically. There are now two Shinno's in existence, but why is the Shinno from the past present? Sora no Aosa wo Shiru Hito yo revolves around these four individuals as they confront their inner feelings toward each other and make decisions that will affect their lives from here on out. Alternative setting of Anohana makes only wonder why was the need of such alternative movie that had to rush it. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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52. Black Fox [Studio 3Hz] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Action Rikka Isurugi has spent her life training in the way of the ninja with her grandfather Hyoe while following in the footsteps of her father, the esteemed researcher Allen. His work has culminated in a set of cutting- edge drones equipped with artificial intelligence and incredible technical capabilities; although Allen plans to develop these drones for civilian use, there are others who have more sinister ideas in mind. On Rikka's 16th birthday, things are forever changed when a paramilitary group raids the Isurugi house in search of the drone technology, killing Allen and Hyoe while Rikka manages to escape with the drones. Months pass, and Rikka is now an ordinary girl working as a private detective while sharing an apartment with another girl, Melissa. But when night falls, she dons her grandfather's fox mask and mercilessly hunts down those responsible for the attack. With the anger she felt that day driving her forward, Rikka will not rest until her family's killers receive the justice that they deserve. After reading the massive synopsis the main question is how it's all managed in just 90 minutes. And the answer is that quite poorly as it starts to feel cramped very soon. I would not enjoy another revenge story, anyway. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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53. Fragtime フラグタイム [Tear Studio, East Fish Studio] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: School, Super Power Girls Love, Supernatural Misuzu Moritani is an introvert who has always had difficulty interacting with her classmates, quickly becoming flustered whenever someone tries to talk to her. Sometimes, she will use her ability to stop time for three minutes to escape troublesome social situations. One day, as Misuzu watches the suspended environment around her, she observes that her classmate, Haruka Murakami, is somehow able to move despite her temporal influence. From that moment on, Misuzu experiences new wonders as she explores more of the world she has long avoided; no matter where time may take her, Misuzu can count on Haruka to always be at her side. All those time stop and rewind plots for personal use are seriously flawed for me by default. Such story needs to be truly outstanding, and just adding girls love does not make it such. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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54. Bokura no Nanokakan Sensou Seven Days War ぼくらの七日間戦争 [Ajia-do] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Action, Comedy, Drama Mamoru Suzuhara is an introverted high school student who spends his free time reading up on modern warfare. Upon discovering that his crush, Aya Chiyono, is reluctantly moving away with her family next week, he musters enough courage to ask her to run away with him. Consequently, Mamoru, Aya, and four of their fellow classmates set out and camp in the abandoned Satomi Coal Factory. After enjoying themselves during their first day there, they come to the surprising conclusion that they may not be alone in the factory. Bokura no Nanokakan Sensou, based on the novel of the same name, is a coming-of-age story about an act of rebellion that evolves into a full-out war against the adults. Meanwhile, the children struggle to open up about their feelings and protect what they hold dear. A strange juvenile rebellion movie, but done well, so can feel good in the right mood. For me it's a waste of time, tbh... Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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55. Human Lost: Ningen Shikkaku HUMAN LOST 人間失格 [Polygon Pictures] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Psychological Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense Half a century after a devastating war that brought Japan on the brink of destruction, a centralized network named Sound Health Everlasting Long Life (SHELL) has become the basis of the new society. Thanks to cutting-edge research on nanomachines and medical treatment, people are guaranteed a life free of diseases, but they are expected to work 19 hours a day in return. Moreover, when someone disconnects from the SHELL system, an extremely rare phenomenon called "Human Lost" takes place, transforming humans into monsters—"Lost"—that need to be destroyed, lest society will collapse for good. However, in this society where the fear of pain and death is absent, antisocial behavior is on the rise. Factory worker Takeichi plans to besiege the Ministry of Interior to protest against his inhumane living conditions and manages to convince his friend, the unknown painter Youzou Ooba, to join his cause. But when their suicide operation inevitably fails, Takeichi is left with a body beyond repair and mutates into a Lost, with Youzou immediately following suit. In the ensuing fight, a member of the dispatch team, Yoshiko Hiiragi, uses her ability to detect the Lost and discovers that Youzou has the unique capacity to return to human form. As the third person who survived after becoming a Lost unit, Youzou soon joins Yoshiko in investigating the recent outburst of Human Lost phenomena that threaten the last chances civilization has to be reborn. It should be watched as original piece, but even then it's just a mediocre sci-fi shounen that makes no sense. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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56. Kimi dake ni Motetainda. キミだけにモテたいんだ。 [Signal.MD] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: School Drama, Slice of Life The story revolves around five boys who each possess a trait that have negative effects on them. The handsome boys owe a monetary debt to Sakiko Horinomiya, a girl from a rich family. Wanting the money back, she makes them enter the "Motemen Koshien" contest, so they can pay her back using the prize money. It should have been tagged reverse harem so that could dump it instantly. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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58. Ju Ko Kishin Baryon Deus Ex Baryon 重甲機神 Baryon [-] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi In the near future, the world's earth resources will be exhausted, and the vast ocean will become a new target for development. One day, a young boy with a sense of justice, Lei Minghai, was driving a "heavy armored machine soldier" robot to collect mineral samples on the seabed. Suddenly, countless satellite laser beams fell from the sky, which surprised the idol singer Tianyin who was holding a concert tour. He was attacked and fell into the sea, but fortunately he was rescued by Lei Minghai who was passing by. The sudden attack wiped out all the armed advanced countries in the world, and the world fell into a state of collapse. However, the underwater city "Nautilus City" [Note 1] located in the depths of the Northeast Sea of Taiwan , although it escaped the attack of laser beams, it is believed that the underwater city that cannot be attacked by lasers is safe and sound, so the remaining forces in the world Assemble to Taiwan and use the deep sea as a base to launch a Jedi counterattack, but find that there are more dangerous "undersea monsters" in the deep sea that are quietly attacking the seabed city. Lei Minghai will lead the heavy armored mecha team to save the world. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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