Anime of the Year 2020-II Spring - Kingdom 3rd Season

It's hard to compete with Kingdom 3rd Season . Kami no Tou was curious enough for me too. 

1. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 2 かぐや様は告らせたい？～天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦～  [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Seinen Psychological, Romantic Subtext, School Comedy  After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament as to how to celebrate it. Furthermore, the tenure of the school's 67th student council is coming to an end. Due to the council members being in different classes, the only time Kaguya and Miyuki have to be together will soon disappear, putting all of their cunning plans at risk. A long and difficult election that will decide the fate of the new student council awaits, as multiple challengers fight for the coveted title of president. I'm seeing this conscept for some third time already, and not finding it amusing.   Overall Rating: 6/10

2. Kami no Tou Tower of God 神之塔 -Tower of God- [Telecom Animation Film] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery  There is a tower that summons chosen people called "Regulars" with the promise of granting their deepest desires. Whether it be wealth, fame, authority, or something that surpasses them all—everything awaits those who reach the top. Twenty-Fifth Bam is a boy who had only known a dark cave, a dirty cloth, and an unreachable light his entire life. So when a girl named Rachel came to him through the light, his entire world changed. Becoming close friends with Rachel, he learned various things about the outside world from her. But when Rachel says she must leave him to climb the Tower, his world shatters around him. Vowing to follow after her no matter what it takes, he sets his sight on the tower, and a miracle occurs. Thus begins the journey of Bam, a young boy who was not chosen by the Tower but opened its gates by himself. They call his kind "Irregulars"—beings that have shaken the very foundation of the Tower each time they set foot inside it. This was a rather interesting watch, albeit confusing and slow at times as most mysteries. Nice small piece that I would not want to overevaluate too.   Overall Rating: 7/10

3. Shokugeki no Souma: Gou no Sara Food Wars! The Fifth Plate 食戟のソーマ 豪ノ皿 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Shounen School Gourmet, Ecchi Thanks to Souma Yukihira, Erina Nakiri, and the rebel forces overthrowing the regime of Azami Nakiri—the previous school director—and the former Elite Ten, Tootsuki Culinary Academy is back in order. However, its students have one more great battle ahead of them: the BLUE, a competition where young chefs seeking world-class fame compete. Faced with new trials and rivals, Souma and his friends will fight to conquer the BLUE and to defeat Asahi Saiba, the leader of an underworld organization of chefs known as Noir, who once defeated Souma and his father in a Shokugeki. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

4. Fruits Basket 2nd Season フルーツバスケット 2nd season [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shoujo School Drama, Romance, Supernatural A year has passed since Tooru Honda began living in the Souma residence, and she has since created stronger relationships with its inhabitants Shigure, Kyou, and Yuki. She has also grown closer to the rest of the Souma family and has become familiar with their ancestral secret, having helped them with many of their personal issues. The closer Tooru gets, however, the more she begins to realize that their secret holds a darker truth than she first presumed. Summer is approaching and Tooru is invited to spend her days with the Soumas, mainly Kyou and Yuki. Tooru wishes for an easy-going vacation, but her close relationships with the two boys and the rest of the Soumas may prove to cause trouble. As they grow more intimate, their carefree time together is hindered by older hardships and feelings from the past that begin to resurface. The Eternal Banquet also dawns on the members of the zodiac, and they must tend to their duties alongside the unnerving head of the family, Akito Souma. With the banquet approaching and a plethora of feelings to be solved, will Tooru's life with the Soumas remain peaceful, or will she find herself in a situation from which she cannot escape? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

5. Gleipnir グレイプニル [PINE JAM] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Seinen Action, Mystery, Supernatural, Ecchi  Shuuichi Kagaya is what one would consider an average high school student, but sometimes, he turns into a monster. He doesn't know how or why he got his abilities, only that he would prefer no one knows about them. One night, he finds a building ablaze with a girl trapped inside. Deciding to save her, he transforms and carries her to safety, but accidentally drops his phone. The next day, the girl he saved—Claire Aoki—finds him and confronts him about his monster identity. She even goes so far as to push him off the school roof to prove her theory after Shuuichi denies her allegations. Desperate to save himself, he transforms, and Claire snaps a picture in order to blackmail him into telling her everything he knows about monsters, which, ironically, isn't much. As it turns out, Claire has a secret of her own: she has been searching for her sister, who also became a monster. She enlists Shuuichi's help to track her down, but they aren't the only ones searching for answers. Another mystery survival that was not to my liking.   Overall Rating: 6/10

6. Fugou Keiji: Balance:Unlimited The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED 富豪刑事 Balance:UNLIMITED [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Adult Cast, Detective Mystery  Daisuke Kanbe, a man of extraordinary wealth, is assigned to the Modern Crime Prevention Headquarters as a detective. It is there that he gets partnered with Haru Katou, a humane detective who values justice above all. The two are polar opposites, and their morals clash time and time again. Haru despises Daisuke for using monetary wealth to solve cases, as he believes that money isn't everything. The two will have to combine their efforts, however, to solve the mysteries that are coming their way. Detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

7. BNA BNA: Brand New Animal BNA ビー・エヌ・エー [Trigger] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Super Power Action, Fantasy  Throughout history, humans have been at odds with Beastmen—a species capable of changing shape due to their genetic "Beast Factor." Because of this conflict, Beastmen have been forced into hiding. Anima City serves as a safe haven for these oppressed individuals to live free from human interference. During a festival celebrating the town's 10th anniversary, Michiru Kagemori, a human who suddenly turned into a tanuki, finds that Anima City is a far cry from paradise. After witnessing an explosion in the square, she is confronted by Shirou Ogami, a seemingly indestructible wolf and sworn protector of all Beastmen. As they pursue the criminals behind the bombing, the two discover that Michiru is anything but an ordinary Beastman, and look to investigate her mysterious past and uncanny abilities. Could she turn out to be the missing link between Humans and Beastmen? Honestly tried, but I tend to dislike everything from Trigger. See very little sense in this particular one.   Overall Rating: 6/10

8. Kakushigoto かくしごと [Ajia-do] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Shounen Childcare, Gag Humor, Otaku Culture Comedy Kakushi Gotou is a somewhat popular manga artist whose works are known for inappropriate content. Because of this raunchiness, when his daughter Hime was born, he vowed to keep his profession hidden from her, believing that she will be disillusioned if she finds out. This paranoia-induced belief leads Kakushi into hectic situations. Despite being a single father, he does his best and often resorts to extreme ends just to protect his secret, such as guising as a salaryman every day or holding emergency drills in case Hime somehow finds her way to his workplace. Kakushigoto tells the story of a father and daughter living side by side, maintaining their peaceful existence as the father attempts to preserve the status quo. However, there is a saying: "there are no secrets that time cannot reveal." In time, Hime must learn the reality behind the things she took for granted as she grew up. It's quite a good show, just not good enough for me since I dropped it before. Childcare and manga strips are clearly separated, so it just does not feel integral for me with the random gags that change with unfunny sequences. Humor here is not something to brag about too.   Overall Rating: 6/10

9. Yesterday wo Utatte Sing "Yesterday" for Me イエスタデイをうたって [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Love Polygon Drama, Romance Rikuo Uozumi has all but resigned himself to a bleak future, aimlessly working at a convenience store in Tokyo after graduating from college. His monotonous life is interrupted when the peculiar Haru Nonaka makes a lively appearance, frequently dropping by his workplace to befriend him. When Rikuo learns that an old college friend and crush, Shinako Morinome, has moved back into town, he reaches out to further their relationship. Unbeknownst to Rikuo however, Shinako is carrying painful memories from her past that were holding her back from accepting his feelings. Meanwhile, as Haru continually opens up to Rikuo, he discovers that she, much like him, is living by herself and wants to step out of her comfort zone into an uncertain future. The past lingers long in the mind, and the future remains elusive. At a crossroads along their intertwined paths, these three experience what it means to let go of their feelings of yesterday and embrace the change that tomorrow brings. Very awkward love triangle. To the point of cringe.   Overall Rating: 5/10

10. Princess Connect! Re:Dive プリンセスコネクト！Re:Dive [CygamesPictures] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Gourmet  In the continent of Astraea, a man falls from the sky, possessing no memories other than his name, Yuuki. An elf named Kokkoro finds him, introducing herself as his guide in the world they are about to traverse. With Kokkoro's guidance, Yuuki is able to learn how this world works, from battling monsters to handling currency. To earn money for their journey, Yuuki and Kokkoro decide to go to a nearby guild association to accept a simple quest. In their expedition, they meet Pecorine, a somewhat gluttonous but charming girl skilled in battle. The next day, they also meet Karyl, a cat girl specializing in magic. After some time, a bond of friendship and camaraderie forms between them, and the four decide to create a guild of their own. As they continue their adventures, they explore the world, meet new people, and will perhaps uncover the mysteries behind Yuuki's missing memories. No story and no decent characters means a torture.   Overall Rating: 5/10

11. Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou! The 8th son? Are you kidding me? 八男って、それはないでしょう！ [SynergySP, Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Fantasy Waking up in a new world, 25-year-old Shingo Ichinomiya realizes that he is in the body of a six-year-old. Retaining memories of his stressful life working at a firm company, Shingo learns that the person he is occupying is Wendelin Von Benno Baumeister, the eighth son of a poor noble family living in the countryside. Awoken to his bizarre situation, Wendelin strives to change his financial and social status for the better. His newly discovered great magical aptitude may prove to be just what he needs to achieve that goal. It started slowly as if was beginning of an epic story. And it never became one. Instead it's slow and boring harem Isekai that's full of SOL and nonsense. I seriously regret time wasted on it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

12. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 2 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～ 第2期 [Ajia-do] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy When Myne learns that the Holy Church is in need of mana for their relics, she sees it as her chance to be cured of her life-threatening mana disorder. After seeing their bountiful library, she throws herself headfirst into the Church's grasp and begs to join their order. In exchange for her service and her unusually bountiful supply of mana, Myne is given the blue robes of a noble-born apprentice priestess, despite being a commoner. To Myne, all this talk of mana and nobility is trivial, as she now has access to an unlimited supply of books! As Myne transitions into the next phase of her life in this new world, she soon learns that achieving her dream has come at a heavy cost. Noble society is severe, unforgiving, and fueled by politics and neglect. She must now deal with the class conflict between the noble-born blue robes and the common-born grey robes, the High Priest's attempts to oust her, and constant behavioral issues from her new retainers. With the help of her family, friends, and the enigmatic Head Priest whose loyalties and motives remain unknown, Myne seeks to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path to becoming her ideal self—the ultimate librarian! Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

13. Appare-Ranman! 天晴爛漫！  [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Historical, Racing Comedy No dream is too big for Appare Sorrano, a socially-awkward inventor living in a small rural town in Japan in the late 19th century. Fascinated since childhood by the creation of steamships that can connect people across great distances, he's learned to make machines of all kinds from various scientific texts. His goal is to sail across the sea, beyond the sky, and ultimately, to the other side of the moon. Unfortunately, through a string of events, Appare finds himself stranded in the middle of the sea on his mini steamship. Floating alongside him is a skilled but cowardly samurai, Kosame Ishikki, who was tasked to keep his eccentric behavior in check. Just when all hope seems lost, a large steamship saves them and takes them to Los Angeles. With no money or plans, they decide to participate in the "Trans-America Wild Race," which gives Appare the chance to build his own automobile, and Kosame the opportunity to use the cash prize to return home. However, against rival racers and unknown challenges residing in the wilderness, just how far will this adventure take Appare and Kosame? I remember trying this steampunk racing despite it being against my tastes, and I regret that.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Arte アルテ [Seven Arcs] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Historical, Visual Arts Drama In the 16th century, the city of Florence booms with cultural and creative revival in celebration of the Renaissance. Arte, a delightful young lady from an aristocratic family, dreams of being an artist and contributing to the renewal of civilization. However, with her father's death, she ends up losing the only person who believed in her passion for art. Now she is expected to marry a nobleman and live as a refined housewife without disgracing her family name. Reluctant to accept her fate, the headstrong Arte steps into the streets in search of a master artisan to take her on as an apprentice. In her quest for a mentor, Arte has to face harsh reality when she is completely shunned for being a female artist. No one believes that women are capable of fine craftsmanship, and therefore none are willing to accept her. Luckily, a renowned artisan by the name of Leo is persuaded to take her as his disciple since he has none anyway. And thus, Arte's new life begins, far from the comfort of her noble upbringing. As an apprentice, she must earn her keep while tackling various challenges along the difficult path to becoming a full-fledged, master artisan. Shauvinist shoujo medieval SOL feels so dull to me that I can hardly tolerate a single episode.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Tsugu Tsugumomo 継つぐもも [Zero-G] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, Mythology, School Action, Comedy, Supernatural, Ecchi When "ordinary boy" Kagami Kazuya meets the beautiful tsukumogami Kiriha, his life gets turned upside-down. As a "Taboo Child" who draws the supernatural towards him, he receives orders from the God of the Land, Kukuri, to become an exorcist and defeat these evil forces. And so, he and Kiriha do battle. To find out information on these supernatural beings, Kazuya and his friends set up a counselor's club at school. But behind the typical-seeming troubles he hears about, he uncovers a major plot to target Kukuri... In addition to the sadistic-yet-beautiful tsukumogami Kiriha, the situation draws other girls to Kazuya to join the fray! Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Kingdom 3rd Season Kingdom: Season 3 キングダム 第3シリーズ [Pierrot, Studio Signpost] (Finished 26/26) Tags: Seinen Historical, Military Action Following the successful Sanyou campaign, the Qin army, including 1,000-Man Commander Xin, inches ever closer to fulfilling King Ying Zheng's dream of unifying China. With a major geographical foothold in the state of Wei now under its control, Qin sets its sights eastward toward the remaining warring states. Meanwhile Li Mu—an unparalleled strategist and the newly appointed prime minister of the state of Zhao—has taken advantage of Zhao's temporary truce with Qin to negotiate with the other states without interruption. Seemingly without warning, Ying Zheng receives news that armies from the states of Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi have crossed into Qin territory. Realizing too late the purpose behind Li Mu's truce with Qin, Zheng quickly gathers his advisors to devise a plan to address the six-state coalition army on their doorstep. For the first time in history, the state of Qin faces complete destruction and must use every resource and strategy at their disposal to prevent themselves from being wiped off the map. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 9/10

17. Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle Shironeko Project ZERO CHRONICLE 白猫プロジェクトZERO CHRONICLE [Project No.9] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  The world is divided into two kingdoms: the Kingdom of White, which floats in the heavens and is ruled by their queen Iris, and the Kingdom of Black, which stands upon desolate land below and houses the King of Darkness as its ruler. As of late, forces of evil have amassed great power, posing a threat to the entire world. Being the main representative of the Light, it is Iris' duty to maintain the balance of the world and fight off the darkness in her kingdom. Meanwhile in the Kingdom of Black, rampaging monsters annihilate a certain boy's village, leaving him the sole survivor. As he grieves in hopelessness, an armored man named Skeer notices the child and comforts him. Soon after, Skeer recognizes the boy's potential to change the kingdom's status quo and makes him his heir before passing away. The boy then vows to become the Prince of Darkness—the one who will replace the King—to bring the world back to its rightful path. As Iris and Prince of Darkness each challenge the impending doom the world faces in their own respective ways, their destinies will converge with each other, and perhaps, their bond will decide the fate of the world. Feels like a generic game. And with this bland first episode can't expect anything good out of it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Nami yo Kiitekure Wave, Listen to Me! 波よ聞いてくれ [Sunrise] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Showbiz Comedy, Drama Restaurant worker Minare Koda has recently been through a bad breakup. Heartbroken and drunk after a night out, she rants about her misery to a complete stranger—Kanetsugu Matou, a radio station director local to Sapporo, Hokkaido. The next day at work, Minare is shocked to hear a recording of herself from the previous night playing over the radio. Flustered, she rushes to the radio station in a frenzy to stop the broadcast. As she confronts Matou, a chain of events leads to her giving an impromptu talk live on air, explaining her savage drunken speech. With her energetic voice, she delivers a smooth dialogue with no hesitation, which Matou recognizes as raw talent. Minare soon becomes a late-night talk show host under Matou's direction, covering amusing narratives set in Sapporo, all while balancing her day job and personal life to make ends meet. Absurd. Noise. Cringe. Random flow of consciousness. How can this even be a thing... maybe out of curiousity...   Overall Rating: 6/10

19. Listeners LISTENERS リスナーズ  [MAPPA] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Mecha, Music Sci-Fi Set in a world where the concept of music ceases to exist. The story begins when a boy encounters Myuu, a mysterious girl who possesses an audio input jack in her body. The two intermingle with the history of rock music and embark on an unforgettable journey. I remember enduring couple episodes. Poor concept and story, unlikable characters... it's just bad.   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Houkago Teibou Nisshi Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater 放課後ていぼう日誌 [Doga Kobo] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen CGDCT, Iyashikei, School Gourmet, Slice of Life Hina Tsurugi and her family have just moved to a quaint seaside town. Hoping to savor the sight of the peaceful ocean, Hina stumbles upon a girl named Yuuki Kuroiwa—an upperclassman at her new school—who invites Hina to join her in fishing. Hina reels in an octopus, which falls onto her; being afraid of bugs and big creatures, she panics and begs Yuuki to remove it from her. Yuuki sees this as an opportunity to force Hina to join the school's Breakwater Club—a club where members gather, catch, and eat various types of marine life as their main activity. Although her attempts to refuse to join fail, Hina slowly begins to discover the hidden joy in fishing. Her view on the sport changes, now looking forward to all the delightful experiences she can take part in alongside her fellow club members. Fishing anime... is always a bad idea, like the lowest tier of spokons.   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement- 文豪とアルケミスト 〜審判ノ歯車〜 [OLM] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy Famous writers throughout history find themselves being reincarnated by a mysterious, unseen entity known as the Alchemist. With their souls confined and bound to an expansive library, they are tasked by the Alchemist to jump into books to purify the pages of monsters called Taints. Along the way, they must also rescue and recruit fellow authors trapped within the very stories they themselves had written. Although the writers take on new and powerful forms for this endeavor, some still maintain a semblance of who they once were, while others struggle to remember their pasts and the works they had penned. Despite there being no apparent end to their grand mission, they remain committed to the cause in hope of resolving the mystery behind their collective resurrection as well as questions that have haunted their former lives. Lowly fakes like this one only discredit classical literature.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Jashin-chan Dropkick' Dropkick on My Devil!! Dash 邪神ちゃんドロップキック'（ダッシュ） [Nomad] (Finished 1/11) Tags: CGDCT, Gag Humor, Mythology Comedy, Supernatural Jashin-chan is a demon who was summoned by Yurine Hanazono, a gothic looking girl. Unable to return home as the relevant spell was not included in the summoning grimoire, Jashin-chan resorts to violence to liberate herself from her earthly shackles. However, this is easier said than done, as Yurine is no weakling herself. She in fact possesses formidable physical power and uses it to massacre Jashin-chan in a variety of ways, be it shoving her arm in a blender, spreading her intestines across the room or even cooking her. Though these actions would be fatal to anyone without the ability to regenerate, Jashin-chan isn't exactly undeserving of this treatment. Stuck with each other, Yurine lets Jashin-chan live with her in exchange for work around the apartment, and this cohabitation results in situations where, more often than not, Jashin-chan ends up in pieces. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. Shachou, Battle no Jikan desu! Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! 社長, バトルの時間です! [C2C] (Finished 1/12) Tags:  Action, Adventure, Fantasy  Long ago, a goddess descended from Heaven and blessed the desolate land of Gatepia. As a result, gigantic gates appeared, leading to dungeons abundant in "kirakuri," crystals containing the energy needed for the foundation of the world. This led to the formation of various companies of adventurers who would harvest kirakuri from the dungeons. Following his father's disappearance inside one of the biggest gates in Gatepia, Minato is urged by his childhood friend Yutoria to become the president of his father's treasure-hunting company—the Kibou Company. He reluctantly agrees and meets with the other employees: the priest Makoto, the soldier Akari, and the accountant Guide. Thus, Minato begins his tenure as president. As he and his comrades strive to fulfill various missions and other assorted tasks in order to keep their small company alive, they will uncover the mystery behind their former leader's sudden departure. Adaptation of another silly generic game without any direction, probably for those who consider Genshin Impact interesting or something.   Overall Rating: 5/10

24. Tamayomi TAMAYOMI: The Baseball Girls 球詠 [Studio A-CAT] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School, Team Sports Yomi Takeda and Tamaki Yamazaki have loved baseball since they were kids. They used to play catch together whenever possible, and in doing so, Yomi discovered her talent for throwing the ball in a way that seemed like magic. The girls promised to keep playing baseball even when they are older and were separated soon after. In the years that followed, Tamaki went on to become a skilled catcher, but Yomi did not get very far despite her throwing prowess. Deciding to quit her passion, Yomi starts her first year at Shin Koshigaya High School. Try as she might to avoid anything related to baseball, she meets the twins Yoshino and Ibuki Kawaguchi, both of whom are enthusiasts of the sport. Moreover, she stumbles upon Tamaki, and just like old times, they decide to play catch—reigniting Yomi’s desire to pitch. Reunited, Yomi and Tamaki set out to fulfill their childhood promise. Alongside Yoshino and Ibuki, they strive to revive their school’s baseball team which has been on hiatus. More members join until their group is complete, and now the new goal of Shin Koshigaya's girls' baseball team is nothing less than winning the national championships. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Gal to Kyouryuu Gal & Dino ギャルと恐竜 [Kamikaze Douga, Space Neko Company] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Comedy, Slice of Life Wasted from the night before, Kaede wakes up the next morning to find herself at home with a dinosaur she had brought along with her. The two start living together as an odd pair consisting of a typical gal girl and a mute dinosaur going about daily lives. Although not the most experienced paleontologist, Kaede begins to learn more about her new prehistoric roommate through a series of comedic gags and adventures. Comedies with one mute main character never work out for me. Such gags are weird and not funny. And pace is so slow here because of the lack of content.   Overall Rating: 5/10

26. Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro Woodpecker Detective's Office 啄木鳥探偵處 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Detective, Historical Mystery A ghost was seen on the 12th floor of the Asakusa Juunikai building. A newspaper article featuring the sighting brought together Takuboku Ishikawa, who runs a private detective agency to support his family, and his assistant Kyosuke Kindaichi to solve the case. Detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

27. Major 2nd 2nd Season メジャーセカンド [OLM] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen Team Sports After recovering from the inner struggles he faced in the past, Daigo Shigeno continues to play baseball and is now the captain of Fuurin Private Academy Middle School's baseball team. Alongside Mutsuko Sakura, his classmate from elementary school, he aims to lead the team to glory. However, due to unexpected circumstances, Fuurin's baseball team is left with only six members: Daigo, Mutsuko, Yayoi Sawa, Tao Sagara, Seira Kandori, and Hiromu Tanba. Left with mostly female players and lacking in experience, the team struggles to gain confidence and trust from the new recruits—Akira Nishina, Anita Kabashima, and Chisato Fujii. Facing challenges such as having no proper coach, problematic recruits, and a limited number of members, Daigo's resolution is put to the test as he tries to bring the team together in time to participate in their first ever tournament. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

28. Shin Sakura Taisen the Animation Sakura Wars the Animation 新サクラ大戦 the Animation [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha, Performing Arts Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi In 1941, one year after the defeat of Sotetsu Genan, captain Seijuurou Kamiyama of the Imperial Combat Revue's Flower Division in Tokyo leaves on a secret mission, with Sakura Amamiya temporarily assuming command. Following an incident in Europe, Kamiyama takes a young Russian girl named Klara M. Ruzhkova and leaves her in the Flower Division's care. However, Moscow Combat Revue captain Valery Kaminski is sent to Tokyo to retrieve Klara and the Flower Division must stop him. There were the times when I expected the plot to go somewhere. I'm not that naive anymore as stasis is the natural form of Sakura Taisen. Some episodic story is the best it can offer. And I'm not fan of this flow.   Overall Rating: 5/10

29. Shadowverse シャドウバース [Zexcs] (Finished 1/48) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy  On his way to school, Hiiro Ryuugasaki hears a strange voice coming from his storage shed. As he searches the place, he discovers a smartphone with the popular digital card game "Shadowverse" already installed. Under the assumption that his grandfather has finally decided to buy him a smartphone after countless requests, Hiiro finds nothing amiss. Later that day, Hiiro receives concerning news regarding his classmate, Mimori Amamiya. She has lost as yet another victim of Takuma Kibakura, a fellow Shadowverse player who bullies his opponents by seizing their phones after he defeats them in battle. Determined to retrieve Mimori's smartphone, Hiiro enters an exciting new world, filled with intense matches and fierce Shadowverse opponents—including the formidable Lucia Yonazuki. Another pokemon reinvention for kids.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. Argonavis from BanG Dream! アルゴナビス from BanG Dream! [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Music Drama Ren Nanahoshi has been chasing a certain thrill he once experienced at a live festival when he was a child. Now, as a first-year university student, he avoids making friends and practices singing by himself, hoping to find that adrenaline once more. A fateful encounter at a karaoke bar allows Nanahoshi to meet Yuuto Goryou and Wataru Matoba—both of whom are impressed by his voice. The two have been searching for band members, and they want Nanahoshi to be their vocalist. Nanahoshi initially rejects their constant pestering but relents after attending their live show and performing alongside them. Joined by the carefree Rio Kikyou and passionate Banri Shiroishi, the five boys form "Argonavis" and set their sights on headlining the Destiny Rock Festival. As they begin to work together as a band, they come across the trials and tribulations that come with pursuing stardom. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. Asatir: Mirai no Mukashi Banashi Future Folktales アサティール 未来の昔ばなし [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adventure  In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales. Stuff for kids. Probably a good one for them, but why should I watch this...   Overall Rating: 5/10

32. Kiratto Pri☆chan Season 3 キラッとプリ☆チャン シーズン3 [Tatsunoko Production] (Finished 1/51) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Comedy  Third season of Kiratto Pri☆chan. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

33. Watanuki-san Chi to 四月一日さん家と  [-] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Slice of Life  Second season of Watanuki-san Chi no. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

34. Hakushon Daimaou 2020 Genie Family 2020 ハクション大魔王2020 [Nippon Animation, Tatsunoko Production] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy  50 years have passed since the events of the original Hakushon Daimaou series. Akubi is training to become queen when she meets Kantarou Yodama, the grandson of the genie bottle's original owner, Kan-chan. Together, Akubi and Kantarou take on many jobs in the human world and learn the importance of having a dream. Remake of morally old material.   Overall Rating: 5/10

35. Baki: Dai Raitaisai-hen Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga バキ [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Combat Sports, Gore Weakened by the poison from his last battle, Baki Hanma finds himself on the verge of death with no salvation in sight. However, after Baki's friend, Retsu Kaiou, brings him to China, he learns about the centurial Raitai Tournament, where the fiercest warriors fight to be crowned as the strongest martial artist in all of China. As it is now allowing entry to foreigners, Baki is informed that he will have to compete in the tournament as it holds the cure to his illness. Unfortunately, Baki's father, deemed the "Strongest Creature on Earth," is participating too. Baki 2nd Season details the events of the grand Chinese tournament, as well as Baki's encounter with the eccentric yet powerful Mohammad Alai Jr. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

36. Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 攻殻機動隊 SAC_2045 [Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Detective, Mecha, Military Action, Sci-Fi The year is 2045, and artificial intelligence has undergone tremendous developments. Governments use them as weapons, engaging in never-ending warfare to sustain their economies. The mercenary group GHOST, headed by Major Motoko Kusanagi, is no stranger to this landscape. However, the rapid innovation of this technology causes a new threat to loom over the horizon. Having left Public Security Section 9, Kusanagi and her group are involved in many operations worldwide related to these proxy wars. But a seemingly simple job of locating an arms dealer drags GHOST into a hidden conflict against cybernetically enhanced individuals, who have inexplicably gained extreme intelligence and physical abilities. Dubbed "post-humans," their emergence sets off a chain of events leading to the reunion of Section 9. Armed with a new mission, it is up to Kusanagi and her reestablished team to prevent global chaos at the hands of these post-humans. Why, Netflix? WHY?   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Bai Yao Pu Fairies Albums 百妖谱 [Haoliners Animation League] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Historical Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Supernatural There is a powerful spirit doctor, renown in the world of yaoguai (sentient  spirits/demons/animals/forces of nature), who wears a silent bell, though few know what she looks like. She travels the world helping yaoguai who are suffering from various spiritual ailments, sometimes helping humans along the way. She is accompanied by a young monk and a serpent demon in the form of a man. We look into the stories of various yaoguai and the sources of their suffering. Youkai adventure anime is already unappealing, but adding Chinese flavor into it is disastrous.   Overall Rating: 5/10

38. Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise 2nd Season 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 The massive beam of light fired from Eldora's moon has completely shattered the BUILD DiVERS' conception of Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN). This has forced Hiroto Kuga and his teammates to reevaluate their mission on Eldora now that they are faced with potentially very real consequences. Despite this, the BUILD DiVERS rejoin the fight against the One-Eyed to protect what they hold dear. In the battle that concerns the fate of both Earth and Eldora, sparks fly as Hiroto is forced to confront his past amidst the revelations of GBN's shocking secrets. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Da Li Si Rizhi White Cat Legend 大理寺日志  [Nice Boat Animation] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Historical, Martial Arts, Mythology Action, Comedy, Mystery We follow the daily life of Shen Shi, a young man looking for his brother. To find him, he goes to the Dali Temple. One thing led to another, he eventually became an officer for Li Bing, a senior official with the appearance of a white cat. Shorter than usual episode legth adventure into ancient China with some surreal additions and comedy stance. Why I'm not finding it funny or interesting or even entertaining then...   Overall Rating: 5/10

40. Shi Huang Zhi Shen 嗜谎之神 [Haoliners Animation League] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Action, Comedy  Lian En is a god who has lied too much and has now attracted bad karma. One day, he meets a high school student who will change his destiny forever! Unfocused, absurd and full of antics as most Chinese shows. Promoting such anime must be a separate sin.   Overall Rating: 5/10

41. Li Shi Almanac Master 历师 [B.CMAY PICTURES] (Finished 2/16) Tags: Action, Mystery, Supernatural  Huangli Shi, according to legends, refers to a Fangshi who can alter the effects of seasonal solstices, solar terms, and festivals, and is able to predict each day's fortune. Xiao Nanzhu, an unemployed young man, decided to take on his usual job that has been passed down for generations, after being inspired by his childhood friend. Now he just wants to call 110. Chuxi: What are you looking at? You don't want to live past new year's eve? Chuba: Today's fortune is terrible, nothing's going to turn out right. I'm afraid there might be a… bloody disaster. The form is ok, but the setting, humor, story and characters are all rather disappointing for me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

42. Wo Kai Dongwuyuan Naxie Nian Those Years I Opened a Zoo 我开动物园那些年 [Haoliners Animation League] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Comedy, Slice of Life  Duan Jiaze inherited a private zoo and was forced to sign a contract after his graduation. And from that day onwards the first ever age classified Luya zoo appeared, those aged under 21 are prohibited to enter. Since original is BL, I'm fed up with aesthetics and forshadowing alone.   Overall Rating: 4/10

43. Wang Gu Shenhua Zhi Tian Xuanzhe METAMAN 望古神话之天选者 [Congzhuo Animation] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi  In the year 2115 of the Fortress, Wei Qin, commander of the border troops, went to the Fortress to participate in the selection of the elected official and to secretly investigate those responsible for the Border incident. At the same time, the No. 1 public enemy, Yuan Yi, launched a major revolt. As the plot progresses, all parties are involved in this quest. How is Wei Qin going to sort out the true from the false and bring the truth out? Confusing is what I'd use to describe it in one word. Setting is nice, but authors have very vague notion of direction or character developing. And it's all just a big drag to end in conspiracy fluke.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Wuxian Shaonu 48 无限少女48 [Seven Stone Entertainment] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Fantasy The story takes place in 2047. We follow the story of several young girls, each coming from different dimensions. All of them want to join the new project group 48. Partially translated. It's better than commonplace idol shows and it tries to play into realism a bit, but it's not good enough to stand out or be memorable.   Overall Rating: 6/10

45. Tunshi Yongheng Devour Eternity 吞噬永恆 [-] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Action, Fantasy  Lin Chen was betrayed and his martial arts were crippled however, he had unexpectedly made a fateful encounter, which led to the awakening of his powers. Half-length horribly animated unfunny parody.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu A Whisker Away 泣きたい私は猫をかぶる [Studio Colorido] (Finished 1/1) Tags: School Award Winning, Drama, Romance, Supernatural  Miyo Sasaki is an energetic high school girl who comes from a broken family consisting of her unconfident father and an overly invested stepmother, whose attempts at connecting with Miyo come across as bothersome. Seeing Kento Hinode as a refuge from all her personal issues, she cannot help herself from forcing her unorthodox demonstrations of love onto her crush. While Miyo is unable to get Kento's attention as herself, she manages to succeed by interacting with him in the form of a white cat, affectionately nicknamed "Tarou" by Kento. But Miyo soon realizes that she cannot help Kento with the various problems she overhears in her cat form and is now caught between two tough choices. Will she continue her relationship with him as a cat, or will she reveal her identity and risk what they have in order to help him as her human self? A typical work aimed at award winning. Usual SOL with a bit of supernatural, really boring and slow.   Overall Rating: 5/10

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