Anime of the Year 2020-III Summer - Deca-Dence

Deca-Dence was a very thrilling experience back then. And surprisingly enjoyed Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! to an extent. 

1. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Re：ゼロから始める異世界生活 [White Fox] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Isekai, Psychological, Time Travel Drama, Fantasy, Suspense A reunion that was supposed to spell the arrival of peaceful times is quickly shattered when Subaru Natsuki and Emilia return to Irlam village. Witnessing the devastation left behind by the calamities known as Sin Archbishops, Subaru sinks into the depths of despair as his ability to redo proves futile. As the group makes their way to the Sanctuary in search of answers, Subaru has an unexpected encounter with the Witch of Greed—Echidna. Subjected to her untamed rhythm, he is forced to dive into the spirals of the past and future. At the same time, several mysterious threats set their sights on the Sanctuary, heralding a horrific fate for the hapless people trapped within. Everlasting contracts, past sins, and unrequited love will clash and submerge into a river of blood in the second season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu. Pushed to the brink of hopelessness, how long will Subaru's resolve to save his loved ones last? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

2. Kanojo, Okarishimasu Rent-a-Girlfriend 彼女、お借りします [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Harem Comedy, Romance Kazuya Kinoshita is a 20-year-old college student who has a wonderful girlfriend: the bright and sunny Mami Nanami. But suddenly, he doesn't. Without warning, Mami breaks up with him, leaving him utterly heartbroken and lonely. Seeking to soothe the pain, he hires a rental girlfriend through an online app. His partner is Chizuru Mizuhara, who through her unparalleled beauty and cute demeanor, manages to gain Kazuya's affection. But after reading similar experiences other customers had had with Chizuru, Kazuya believes her warm smile and caring personality were all just an act to toy with his heart, and he rates her poorly. Aggravated, Chizuru lambastes him for his shameless hypocrisy, revealing her true pert and hot-tempered self. This one-sided exchange is cut short, however, when Kazuya finds out that his grandmot They dash toward the hospital and find Kazuya's grandmother already in good condition. Baffled by Chizuru's presence, she asks who this girl might be. On impulse, Kazuya promptly declares that they are lovers, forcing Chizuru to play the part. But with Kazuya still hung up on his previous relationship with Mami, how long can this difficult client and reluctant rental girlfriend keep up their act? It's at least third anime about fake relations that I can recall. They all follow the same trail, and this one is not even the best among them.   Overall Rating: 5/10

3. The God of High School THE GOD OF HIGH SCHOOL ゴッド・オブ・ハイスクール  [MAPPA] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Martial Arts, Super Power Action, Fantasy The "God of High School" tournament has begun, seeking out the greatest fighter among Korean high school students! All martial arts styles, weapons, means, and methods of attaining victory are permitted. The prize? One wish for anything desired by the winner. Taekwondo expert Jin Mo-Ri is invited to participate in the competition. There he befriends karate specialist Han Dae-Wi and swordswoman Yu Mi-Ra, who both have entered for their own personal reasons. Mo-Ri knows that no opponent will be the same and that the matches will be the most ruthless he has ever fought in his life. But instead of being worried, this prospect excites him beyond belief. A secret lies beneath the facade of a transparent test of combat prowess the tournament claims to be—one that has Korean political candidate Park Mu-Jin watching every fight with expectant, hungry eyes. Mo-Ri, Dae-Wi, and Mi-Ra are about to discover what it really means to become the God of High School. Silly humor and shounen fighting, nothing unexpected here.   Overall Rating: 5/10

4. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou The Misfit of Demon King Academy 魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～ [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mythology, Reincarnation, School Action, Fantasy In the distant past, a war between humans and demons brought about widespread chaos and bloodshed. To put an end to this seemingly endless conflict, Demon King Anos Voldigoad willingly sacrificed his life, hoping to be reborn in a peaceful future. In preparation for their king's return, the demon race created the Demon King Academy, an elite institution tasked with determining Anos' identity when he reawakens. He reincarnates two millennia later, but to his surprise, he soon learns that the level of magic in the world has drastically waned during his absence. Moreover, when he enrolls at the academy to reclaim his rightful title, he finds out that demonkind remembers him differently. His personality, his deeds, and even his legacy are all falsified—masked beneath the name of an impostor. This "lack" of common knowledge renders him the academy's outlier—a misfit never before seen in history. Despite these drawbacks, Anos remains unfazed. As he sets out to uncover those altering his glorious past, he takes it upon himself to make his descendants recognize that their ruler has finally returned. OP student at magical academy is a frequent occurence in anime. Other characters aren't unusual either. All I see here is bland.   Overall Rating: 5/10

5. Enen no Shouboutai: Ni no Shou 炎炎ノ消防隊 弐ノ章 [David Production] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Super Power Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi After his confrontation in the Nether with his younger brother Shou, Shinra Kusakabe's resolve to become a hero that saves lives from the flame terror strengthens. Finding a way to turn the Infernals back into people, unraveling the mystery of the Evangelist and Adolla Burst, and saving his mother and Shou—these are the goals Shinra has in mind. However, he has come to realize that attaining these goals will not be easy, especially with the imminent danger the Evangelist poses. The Evangelist's plan is clear: to gather the eight pillars—the individuals who possess Adolla Burst—and sacrifice them to recreate the Great Cataclysm from 250 years ago. Having been revealed by the First Pillar that the birth of a new pillar is approaching, Shinra is determined to protect his fellow pillars from the Evangelist. Thus, the fiery battle between the Special Fire Force and the Evangelist ignites. Together with the Special Fire Force, Shinra's fight continues as he uncovers the truth about the Great Cataclysm and the nature of Adolla Bursts, as well as the mysteries behind human combustion. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

6. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完 [feel.] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Love Polygon, School Comedy, Romance Resolved to become a more independent person, Yukino Yukinoshita decides to smoothen things out with her parents, and the first step toward achieving that goal is to prove herself. As graduation draws closer for the third-year students, Iroha Isshiki—the president of the student council—requests a graduation prom in collaboration with the Volunteer Service Club. Yukino accepts this request of her own volition, hoping to use it as a chance to demonstrate her self-reliance, but what lies ahead of her may prove to be a hard hurdle to cross. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan revolves around the graduation prom as emotions are poured into the preparations for the event. At the same time, a chance for the Volunteer Service Club members to better understand each other presents itself. And thus, Hachiman Hikigaya's hectic and bittersweet high school life begins to draw to a close. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

7. Great Pretender  [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/23) Tags: Adult Cast Action, Adventure, Mystery A series of unfortunate events has led Makoto Edamura to adopt the life of crime—pickpocketing and scamming others for a living. However, after swindling a seemingly clueless tourist, Makoto discovers that he was the one tricked and, to make matters worse, that the police are now after him. While making his escape, he runs into the tourist once again, who turns out to be a fellow con man named Laurent Thierry, and ends up following him to Los Angeles. In an attempt to defend his self-proclaimed title of "Japan's Greatest Swindler," Makoto challenges his rival to determine the better scammer. Accepting the competition, Laurent drops them off outside a huge mansion and claims that their target will be the biggest mafia boss on the West Coast. As Makoto becomes increasingly involved with the cunning Laurent, his colorful associates, and the world of international high-stakes fraud, he soon realizes that he got more than what he bargained for as his self-declared skills are continually put to the test. Gamble mystery is just not something I can enjoy.   Overall Rating: 6/10

8. Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld 2nd Season Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2 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 11/11) Tags: Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy The final battle against the Dark Territory drags on, as players from all over the world flood the Underworld's servers and plunge the Human Empire into utter chaos. Asuna Yuuki and her friends defend their new allies with everything they have, but their numbers are falling. Meanwhile, Alice Zuberg heads toward the World's End Altar while Gabriel "Vecta" Miller relentlessly pursues her. Meanwhile, members of Rath strategize a plan in an attempt to restore Kirito's damaged fluctlight. However, the intruders occupying the main control room have other plans. Surrounded by death and despair, when all hope seems to be lost, one voice reaches out to Kirito—a familiar one saying, "I will always be by your side." Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld 2nd Season is the epic conclusion to Akihiko Kayaba's dream of creating artificial human intelligence. Now it is up to Kirito and his friends to protect this collapsing world from the people that still think it is just a game. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

9. Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! 宇崎ちゃんは遊びたい！ [ENGI] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Romantic Subtext Comedy At the start of her freshman year in college, Hana Uzaki reunites with Shinichi Sakurai, an upperclassman who was in the same club as her during her high school days. However, much to her surprise, the once active senior has ended up becoming a "lonesome" student, preferring to spend his free time in quiet peace. Uzaki does whatever she can to keep Sakurai from being "alone," from convincing him to go to the movies to going to his part-time workplace. While Sakurai finds her irritating and tiresome, he still goes along with Uzaki's hijinks and shenanigans, even if he knows that her perky personality will only lead the two of them into various comical situations. Even so, as the days pass by, their relationship only gets better, to the point where people around them misinterpret them to be a couple. At any rate, whenever Uzaki wants to hang out with her upperclassman, fun and adorable wackiness is sure to follow! Can't deny I enjoyed it substantially even though it's definitely flawed in many ways.   Overall Rating: 7/10

10. Deca-Dence デカダンス [Nut] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Far in the future, the lifeforms known as Gadoll suddenly arose as a threat to humanity. The last surviving humans on Earth confine themselves to the Tank, a lower district in the giant mobile fortress Deca-Dence. While the Gears who live on the upper floors are warriors who go out to fight as part of the Power, most Tankers are content to provide support from the backlines, butchering Gadoll meat and reinforcing defenses. Natsume is among those who would rather go to the front lines; undeterred by her prosthetic right arm, she seeks to join the small number of Tanker soldiers who join the Gears in combat. But despite her peers at the orphanage each receiving their work assignments, Natsume’s enlistment to the Power remains unapproved. In the meantime, she begins a job as a cleaner in an armor repair team led by the hard-nosed and apathetic Kaburagi, who seems to be more than he lets on. Though initially cold to his idealistic subordinate, he soon recognizes in her the potential to upset the status quo of the world. As Natsume’s new mentor, Kaburagi prepares her for the special and unique role as a game-changing bug in the system. Surprisingly good story to the point that I even considered genius masterpiece score, but it lacks the impact for it.   Overall Rating: 9/10

11. Monster Musume no Oishasan Monster Girl Doctor モンスター娘のお医者さん [Arvo Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Harem, Medical Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi After years of conflict, humans and monsters have settled their differences and are now at peace. This post-war era led to the foundation of Lindworm—a town which has since become the focal point of racial harmony. As a human doctor specializing in monster biology, Glenn Litbeit runs a small clinic alongside his partner, Saphentite Neikes, who is a half-snake monster known as a lamia. He uses his knowledge to tend to any monsters who seek his aid. Whatever affliction, concern, or injury it may be, he will always be there, ready to help. Monster girls ecchi harem has very minor fetish audience range.   Overall Rating: 5/10

12. Dokyuu Hentai HxEros SUPER HXEROS ド級編隊エグゼロス [Project No.9] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Ecchi Five years ago, alien beings known as the "Kiseichuu'' invaded the world. With the species endangered, the Kiseichuu are determined to take over Earth through a deadly plan that would gradually wipe out the human race: take away humanity's sexual drive using various methods, letting them die out. In response to the Kiseichuus' scheme, the HxEros device was developed—a powerful weapon that only those with high levels of erotic energy can utilize at its maximum capacity. Retto Enjou, a high schooler harboring an immense hatred toward the Kiseichuu, joins a group of HxEros users to fight against them and protect humankind. With their gear reliant on erotic energy as a source of power, the team must work together to maintain high levels of libido to ensure their readiness for combat at any given time. Moreover, as he lives in a house full of lustful girls, Enjou should not expect a shortage of power anytime soon. More ecchi harems for the win.   Overall Rating: 5/10

13. No Guns Life 2nd Season No Guns Life Season 2 ノー・ガンズ・ライフ [Madhouse] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Action, Drama, Sci-Fi  Picking up where season one left off, Juzo Inui (Gun Slave Unit Device 13) has Rosa's data. Although it seems like everyone wants it, either to expose it or to destroy it, really no one is interested in it. Wachowski, the leader of the anti-Extended terrorist organization Spitzbergen, attempts to coerce Tetsurō to use Harmony to command Juzo to destroy Gun Slave Unit Device 7, who works for Berühren. Juzo does eventually fight Seven, but -- between corruption and double-crosses -- Berühren still pulls all the strings. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Gibiate ジビエート [Studio Elle, l-a-unch・BOX] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Martial Arts, Samurai Action, Fantasy, Horror The story takes place in Japan. The year is 2030 and Earth has been completely overrun by a viral disease named "Gibia" that turns infected people into various different monsters, based on their age, sex, and race. A samurai and a ninja from the early Edo period travel together through time and arrive in a ruined Japan to aid a professor working on a cure for the virus. Together, they fight countless Gibia monsters, outlaws, and other fierce foes on their journey to save mankind. It felt rather mediocre and uninspiring back then when I watched and dumped it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Lapis Re:LiGHTs ラピスリライツ [Yokohama Animation Lab] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Fantasy Tiara, a princess from the kingdom of Waleland, travels to the city of Mamkestell to attend a prestigious academy for those who practice magic like herself. After passing a test to prove her eligibility, Tiara reunites with her childhood friend Rosetta, who is also a student there. She then joins and meets Rosetta's group: the athletic Lavie, the reliable Ashley, and the bookish Lynette—all of whom Tiara quickly befriends. In this institution, students are placed into one of three ranks based on their test score: group Noir being the highest, followed by Rouge and Lapis. Tiara's group is ranked Lapis, and if that was not enough, those who fail while ranked Lapis face expulsion. Realizing their dire situation, Tiara urges everyone to start taking their activities more seriously. On top of this, Tiara has one more purpose for excelling at the academy: to become more like her elder sister, who is a very skilled singer. However, to reach the stage that she desires, she will have to overcome many challenges, along with her companions, as she continues her magical journey. Actually, don't remember fantasy idols before. But apart from that typical magical academy SOL.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Muhyo to Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho 2nd Season Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation 2nd Season ムヒョとロージーの魔法律相談事務所 2期 [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Mythology Mystery, Supernatural Second season of Muhyo to Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 Japan Sinks: 2020 日本沈没2020 [Science SARU] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Drama, Sci-Fi The Mutou family leads a peaceful life: Kouichirou works at a construction site and his wife Mari is returning from an overseas trip. Their daughter Ayumu has just finished her track practice while their son Gou is playing video games at home. However, life as they know it is flipped upside down when a calamitous earthquake strikes the entire Japanese archipelago—obliterating the face of the country in an instant. With society crumbling around them and their nation gradually sinking into the ocean, the Mutou family must band together to survive the catastrophe. Treading the near-apocalyptic setting, they struggle not only to stay alive, but also to learn the difficulty of coping with loss. Usual Netflix - taking a shocking concept and not knowing how to develp it properly.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Quanzhi Gaoshou 2 The King's Avatar 2 全职高手2 [Colored Pencil Animation] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Video Game Action  The "Unspecialized" character Lord Grim is infamous in the 10th server of the popular online game Glory. His reputation alone is enough to draw many curious players to his newly formed Guild Happy. Other competing guilds have enough to worry about with some of their own members abandoning them for Happy. However, they are also concerned by rumors that the person behind Lord Grim is really the retired professional gamer and "Glory Textbook" Ye Qiu, whom they have little chance of opposing. Unsure of the truth, the powerhouse guilds attempt to suppress Lord Grim's growing influence, harboring differing motives for doing so. But regardless of what obstacles he faces, Lord Grim is determined to break into the cross-server of Glory—the Heavenly Domain—where characters, including himself, can reach even greater levels. There, he hopes to round out the team of rookies who will fight alongside him in the Challenger League, which would be only their first step toward the coveted Glory Championship. Long things short, it's purely PVP now , and without the PVE attraction the interest is gone for me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

19. Aggressive Retsuko (ONA) 3rd Season Aggretsuko (ONA) 3rd Season アグレッシブ烈子第3期 [Fanworks] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Workplace Comedy After an emotional breakup with her boyfriend, red panda Retsuko closes herself off to the thought of ever being in love again—well, with an actual person anyway. Retreating into the world of VR, her virtual boyfriend showers her with praise and shows up in cute outfits, albeit for a price. While scrambling to find other ways to earn money, Retsuko finds herself in yet another financial bind after accidentally ramming into a parked van with a rental vehicle. The owner of the van, a gruff cheetah named Hyoudou, recruits her as an accountant for an underground idol group which he manages. Retsuko soon begins to buckle under the pressure from the new job, leading to plenty of inspiration for her next death metal vent sessions. In the midst of it all, Retsuko begins to wonder if she truly desires a colorless and uninteresting life, or if there's something waiting beyond her office desk. Will Retsuko finally come out on top, both in love and in the workplace? Or will she once again be convinced that the dull and sterile life in her office environment is the one she must lead? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Dragon's Dogma ドラゴンズドグマ [Sublimation] (Finished 2/7) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  Based on a world-famous action RPG set in an open world, Dragon's Dogma from Capcom will be brought to life as a Netflix original anime series. The story follows a man's journey seeking revenge on a dragon who stole his heart. On his way, the man is brought back to life as an "Arisen." An action adventure about a man challenged by demons who represent the seven deadly sins of humans. I seriously hate the game. So how would Netflix adapt a poor and empty for story game? You already know the answer...   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. Yi Nian Yong Heng A Will Eternal 一念永恒 [B.CMAY PICTURES] (Finished 1/52) Tags: Historical, Martial Arts Action, Comedy, Fantasy One will to create oceans. One will to summon the mulberry fields. One will to slaughter countless devils. One will to eradicate innumerable immortals. Only my will… is eternal. A Will Eternal tells the tale of Bai Xiaochun, an endearing but exasperating young man who is driven primarily by his fear of death and desire to live forever, but who deeply values friendship and family. This Wuxia got a chance from as animated and not CGI one. And it blew that chance very fast.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Min Diao Ju Yi Wen Lu Bureau of Paranormal Investigation 民调局异闻录 [B.CMAY PICTURES] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Supernatural, Suspense In the task of catching drug lords in the Yunnan border, a special forces team accidentally enters the ancient caves of the ancient Shu, and intruded on ancient rituals. The squad was almost completely annihilated. Only Shen Shuang and the anti-drug police Sun Desheng survived, as they were rescued by a mysterious white-haired man named Wu Hao. After this incident, the two men accidentally entered the "Civil Affairs Investigation and Research Bureau" and gradually became entangled in more supernatural events, revealing the veil of another world. Supernatural investigations are the worst kinds of investigations.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. You Yao Are You OK? 有药 [Shengying Animation] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Historical, Time Travel Comedy, Drama, Fantasy The current government is seeking outsiders and granting them positions according to their abilities in order to update their backwards country and create a new world! Zuo Yunqi is just an ordinary young master, but to save his father, he disguises himself as an outsider to join the government. Unfortunately, his disguise is broken by a man hired specifically to identify who's a real outsider and who isn't. In their battle of wits, the two of them end up in many comedic situations and eventually become allies. As the two of them stop a shocking conspiracy, they discover that some of the outsiders have formed their own alliance to revolt against those in power and create a new society of peace and equality. Zuo Yunqi and his friends are forced to join in and become a part of this battle... Humor and distinctive Chinese flavor are not to my liking, and story is totally meaningless after so much nonsense poured in from the start. But it's at least watchable unlike majority of donhua.   Overall Rating: 6/10

24. Shi Zhi Ge: Hua Yu Yan De Kuangxiang Shi Song of Time 时之歌—花与焰的狂想诗 [-] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Action, Fantasy  On the far side of the Milky Way, there is a planet gestating magical power-Verhaeren. There are four very different countries on this magical continent: the ancient and mysterious eastern empire—Wong; the free and open Nanyang island country—Tarpaz; the iron-clad western republic—Fersares; and, Civilized and elegant Beilian Gang-Agnesa. All countries enshrine the High God and obtain the gift of divine power. Although there are occasional conflicts, most people enjoy a peaceful life. Until the era of 3836, when a mysterious man in black suddenly came with an unknown dark force, but found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Fortunately, the established fate was as recorded in the time document in his hand. Verhallen opened a new parallel world... Abstract magical contient... everyone with supernatural powers... multiple protagonists... lack of story... man in black as anagonist - all that with donhua flavor. I don't get how this mess is supposed to be interesting, any amount of effort is wasted on such concept.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Lie Yang Tiandao I 烈阳天道Ⅰ [Transcendence Picture] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi  - Fighting action loosely based on monkey god from some ancient legend. Horrible.   Overall Rating: 5/10

26. Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare Love Me, Love Me Not 思い、思われ、ふり、ふられ [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Shoujo Love Polygon, School Drama, Romance Yuna Ichihara's spring break is far from pleasant, especially after she sends off her best friend Sacchan, who is moving away. But while heading home, the timid girl brightens up when she encounters a boy who looks exactly like her first love—a prince from a shoujo manga. Subsequently, she finds herself in a peculiar situation with the mature Akari Yamamoto, a new neighbor who immediately befriends her. Now attending the same high school together, Yuna shows interest in Akari's brother Rio—the same mysterious and handsome boy she met during spring break. Likewise, Akari is falling for Yuna's carefree childhood friend, Kazuomi Inui. However, love is not at anyone's fingertips, as the relationship between these four contrasting friends faces complications, preventing them from moving forward. To discover the truth between them, they will need to confront their own struggles and uncover secrets hidden among themselves. Love square is such a frequent romance concept, because it's easy to develop. It starts with basic shoujo love at the first sight, but manages to deconstruct it and add enough complexity. That deserves a bit of praise, but it was not enjoyable for me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

27. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 28: Gekitotsu! Rakuga Kingdom to Hobo Yonin no Yuusha 映画クレヨンしんちゃん 激突! ラクガキングダムとほぼ四人の勇者 [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Seinen Comedy Due to the advent of modern technology, kids have abandoned their crayons and paper for electronic tablets, causing the imaginative energy emitted from children's doodles to reach an all-time low. Consequently, the Rakuga Kingdom in the sky, powered by such energy, is now at risk of collapsing onto the cities below. For any hope to avoid such a catastrophe, the kingdom's princess hastily seeks out a hero from Earth capable of wielding the "Miracle Crayon." While the kingdom's reformers arrive on land to seize Earth, the magical crayon finds itself in the hands of Shinnosuke "Shin-chan" Nohara. In a journey that will test the limits of childlike imagination, Shin-chan must harness his creativity to secure the safety of his home and restore peace to both worlds. Habitual surreal invasion conspiracy. It's not irritating as some previous parts, so better than average, but not great.   Overall Rating: 6/10

28. Gigi Goegoe Sunghyungsoo Beauty Water 기기괴괴-성형수 [Studio Animal] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Horror, Suspense  Beauty Water looks like a common skin cosmetic. But unlike other cosmetics, people can sculpt their skin with it like molding clay and change their appearance. An ordinary girl, Yaeji, comes across the 'Beauty Water' by chance, and her endless desire to be the most beautiful woman brings her unimaginable disaster. Makeup horror is already dubious, but Koreans add lots of cynism and bodyhorror to make it truly apalling. Very far from any enjoyment.   Overall Rating: 5/10

29. Miao Xiansheng 妙先生 [Guton Animation Studio] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy  Adapted from a short tale from self-made animator Bu Sifan, writer and director of Dahufa, the feature introduces a fictional golden-colored flower, which possesses the magical ability to debauch humans who get too close to it. As the flower only chooses kindhearted people as hosts, a group of martial artists who want to eradicate the plants face a dilemma: Should one kill good people for rescuing men from sin? Not translated. It's even less story driven and more chaotic compared to Dahufa, so not recommended unless you liked that one.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. Mouseman: Ai no Katamari マウスマン～愛の塊～ [Studio Kingyoiro] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi  - Not found.   Overall Rating: 0/10

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