100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru was a very nice watch for me. Minor curiosities are Tunshi Xingkong and Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka III .
1. Jujutsu Kaisen 呪術廻戦 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen School Action, Award Winning, Fantasy Idly indulging in baseless paranormal activities with the Occult Club, high schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his days at either the clubroom or the hospital, where he visits his bedridden grandfather. However, this leisurely lifestyle soon takes a turn for the strange when he unknowingly encounters a cursed item. Triggering a chain of supernatural occurrences, Yuuji finds himself suddenly thrust into the world of Curses—dreadful beings formed from human malice and negativity—after swallowing the said item, revealed to be a finger belonging to the demon Sukuna Ryoumen, the King of Curses. Yuuji experiences first-hand the threat these Curses pose to society as he discovers his own newfound powers. Introduced to the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, he begins to walk down a path from which he cannot return—the path of a Jujutsu sorcerer. Exorcism battle shounen is just not for me to discuss. Needless to say, there was nothing that I could like in the first episode. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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2. Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 Haikyu!! To the Top 2nd-cour ハイキュー TO THE TOP 第2クール [Production I.G] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School, Team Sports Once called a fallen powerhouse and known as "Flightless Crows," Karasuno High School has finally taken flight at nationals. With a comprehensive performance against Tsubakihara Academy in their first match, the team is now facing its toughest opponent yet: the runners-up of the last Spring Tournament, Inarizaki High School. Furthermore, dealing with the formidable twin Miya brothers only makes things more difficult for Karasuno. As soon as the match begins, Karasuno is overwhelmed by all the noise and jeers from the supporters of Inarizaki High but rekindles its strength thanks to its own loyal fans. Karasuno also gains some momentum by utilizing an attack centered on Shouyou Hinata, but the eccentric play of Atsumu and Osamu Miya delivers an unexpected blow that leaves their opponent astounded. Things are bound to get intense as the match progresses between these two teams. Will Karasuno be able to defeat Inarizaki High and overcome the hurdles that threaten its pursuit to the top? Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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3. Tonikaku Kawaii TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You トニカクカワイイ [Seven Arcs] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Romance Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa's eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck. Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl's swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her! We've seen so many anime about faking relationships that the concept really got stale. That's why now we have forcing into marriage relationship ! Which is not that much different apr of the fact that it focuses on home affairs rather than showing off in public. Without story or at least interesting characters it feels really bland to watch clueless MC to get surprised about girls every minute. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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4. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka III Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? III ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうかIII [J.C.Staff] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Upon his run-in with a Vouivre—a monster known to be very dangerous—Hestia Familia's captain Bell Cranel is struck with incomprehension. Despite its preceding reputation, the supposed bloodthirsty creature happens to be crying and flees from a group of adventurers. The monster, taking the form of a terrified little girl, prompts Bell to swiftly decide to hide her. Unbeknownst to him, this act of kindness will cause massive repercussions that will soon echo throughout the entire city of Orario. Sequel. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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5. Akudama Drive アクダマドライブ [Pierrot] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Gore Action, Sci-Fi The bustling metropolis of Kansai, where cybernetic screens litter the neon landscape, may seem like a technological utopia at first glance. But in the dark alleys around the brightly-lit buildings, an unforgiving criminal underbelly still exists in the form of fugitives known as "Akudama." No stranger to these individuals, Kansai police begin the countdown to the public execution of an infamous Akudama "Cutthroat," guilty of killing 999 people. However, a mysterious message is sent to several elite Akudama, enlisting them to free Cutthroat for a substantial amount of money. An invisible hand seeks to gather these dangerous personas in one place, ensuring that the execution is well underway to becoming a full-blown bloodbath. One more Daganronpa-like concept, but also with heist, because heists are cool or something. Enjoy this tasteless mess if you care, because I can't. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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6. Yuukoku no Moriarty Moriarty the Patriot 憂国のモリアーティ [Production I.G] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Historical, Organized Crime, Psychological Mystery, Suspense During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks. William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it. Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, William will do anything it takes to change the filthy world he lives in—even if blood must be spilled. Detective in many ways... so a hard pass. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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7. Majo no Tabitabi Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina 魔女の旅々 [C2C] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy Since childhood, Elaina has always been fascinated by the stories written within her favorite book, especially those about Nike, a renowned witch who had numerous great travels across the world. Wanting to experience the awe of adventure herself, Elaina strives to become a witch, and despite the numerous trials that come her way, she eventually succeeds. Now a full-fledged witch, Elaina finally embarks on her long-awaited journey, in which she meets many people along the way, learning their various stories. Through all of this, she explores the world at its fullest—experiencing both its bright and dark sides—starting her legendary tale. Travel anime are too boring for me unless there's at least good cast or comedy. And here is none. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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8. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Raihousha-hen The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc 魔法科高校の劣等生 来訪者編 [8bit] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Following the events of "Scorched Halloween," the world is introduced to a terrifyingly powerful Strategic class magician. In an effort to uncover the identity of this person, the United States of the North American Continent (USNA) dispatches the most powerful asset in its arsenal to Japan on a covert mission—the elite magician unit "Stars" and its commander, Angie Sirius. At First High School, Tatsuya Shiba and his friends are having a farewell party for Shizuku Kitayama, who is leaving to study abroad in the USNA as part of an exchange program. In her place, the group welcomes the beautiful Angelina "Lina" Kudou Shields. Around the same time, Tatsuya is informed about the USNA's plan to uncover his true identity. Elsewhere in Tokyo, numerous reports arise of seemingly random bodies found drained of blood. Dubbed as the works of a vampire, it does not take long for Tatsuya to connect the dots and realize that it is almost impossible for the timing of these events to be mere coincidences. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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9. Munou na Nana Talentless Nana 無能なナナ [Bridge] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Shounen Psychological, Super Power Supernatural, Suspense Fifty years ago, horrific creatures dubbed as the "enemies of humanity" suddenly appeared around the world. To combat these threats, teenagers gifted with supernatural abilities called "Talents"—such as pyrokinesis and time travel—hone their powers at an academy on a secluded island. Nanao Nakajima, however, is quite different from the others on the island: he has no Talent. With many "Talented" teenagers around him, Nanao is often a target for bullying, but even so, he still strives to complete his training. Soon after, two transfer students, the mysterious Kyouya Onodera and the mind-reading Nana Hiiragi, join the class. But just as everyone starts blending as comrades-in-arms, mysterious disappearances begin to threaten the class's entire foundation. The closest thing that I can think of ... is Umineko, and for me it means no good. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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10. Noblesse NOBLESSE -ノブレス- [Production I.G] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School, Vampire Action, Supernatural The "Noblesse" Cadis Etrama di Raizel, also known as "Rai," is enrolled in Ye Ran High School by his servant Frankenstein to stay hidden from the sights of the Union, a mysterious organization out for Rai's blood. Rai commences his life as a student, making himself familiar with his classmates and the daily activities of humans. However, his new life is far from peaceful, and Rai is soon forced to save his new friends from the hands of the Union that had abducted them. Meanwhile, M-21—a Union agent gone rogue during Rai's rescue operation—joins the Ye Ran High School security staff after a proposition by the school's director, who happens to be none other than Frankenstein himself. On the surface, M-21 is a prim and proper employee, but in truth he is shackled by his former ties to the Union and the inevitable consequences of betraying the organization. To further complicate matters, Nobles Regis K. Landegre and Seira J. Loyard enroll in the same school to investigate the Noblesse. While the Union conducts a manhunt for M-21 to extract clues regarding their missing agents, Rai is forced to keep his identity hidden while protecting all that he holds dear. Bishounens? Vampires? Give me zero! Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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11. 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru I'm Standing on a Million Lives 100万の命の上に俺は立っている [Maho Film] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Survival Action, Drama, Fantasy Yuusuke Yotsuya has always disliked Tokyo, but he especially hates the people who live in it. He would rather thrive in a virtual world than try to get along with those around him. At the end of one school day, he sees the popular athlete Iu Shindou talking to Kusue Hakozaki, who spends less time in school due to illness. But when he looks away from the two and back again, they have seemingly disappeared. Mere moments later, Yotsuya enters a state of free-fall, and the world begins to change around him. Dropping into a large pool of water, the first thing he sees when he comes to his senses is an assortment of enormous monsters. He soon finds out that he has been brought into a game world by Shindou and Hakozaki and that he must complete a quest within 14 days. There is one thing that separates this world from the real world: anyone who dies will be brought back to life in 30 seconds as long as one party member is alive. Tasked with numerous quests that increase in difficulty over time, Yotsuya, Shindou, and Hakozaki attempt to discover the mystery behind the perplexing game world. Great isekai in concept and realization. Took some time to remember it, so can't say it was super impactful, especially because of open ending. But since there's sequel now that I have not watched yet, I'm seriously excited to watch it . Overall Rating: 8/10 |
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12. Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World キミと僕の最後の戦場、あるいは世界が始まる聖戦 [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Military Action, Fantasy, Romance A force known as Astral power permeates throughout the world, wielded by astral mages. Fearing its destructive power, the "Empire" persecutes those who show their abilities. The tormented mages then founded the Nebulis Sovereignty to flee from their oppressors. Since then, the two nations have been in bitter conflict, the war still going strong for more than a century. After committing the great crime of freeing an imprisoned witch, the talented knight Iska is sentenced to prison. A year later, the Empire leadership suddenly decides to set him free, with the condition that he hunts down a fearsome mage known as the "Ice Calamity Witch." Hoping to end the war, Iska agrees. Coincidentally, the Ice Calamity Witch herself, Aliceliese "Alice" Lou Nebulis XI, also wishes for peace and is willing to do everything she can to bring down the Empire. As Iska and Alice both yearn for a crusade that will turn the world into one without struggle, woe, or pain, the strings of fate tie them ever closer together, creating a bond that goes beyond something fabricated by mere coincidence. What Gundam taught me is that two supernations confrontation is a very boring starting point as it locks a lot of flexibility. So I'm supposed to care about either that or some turtle speed romance developing as protagonists keep bumping into each other. It all sounds terribly boring, and I see no hope of improving in starting episodes. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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13. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou ひぐらしのなく頃に業 [Passione] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Gore, Psychological Horror, Mystery, Supernatural Rika Furude and her group of friends live in the small mountain village of Hinamizawa; in June 1983, they welcome transfer student Keiichi Maebara into their ranks, making him the only boy in their group. After school, they have fun playing games and spending each day living their lives to the fullest. Despite this seemingly normal routine, Keiichi begins noticing strange behavior from his friends, who seem to be hiding the town's dark secrets from him. Elsewhere, a certain person watches these increasingly unsettling events unfold and remembers all the times that this, and other similar stories, have played out. Using that knowledge, this person decides to fix these broken worlds. However, when certain variables change, the individual is faced with a horrifying realization: they have no idea what to expect or how to stop the impending tragedy. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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14. Kamisama ni Natta Hi The Day I Became a God 神様になった日 [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Drama, Fantasy Dressed in a conspicuous outfit and armed with an eccentric spirit, Hina Satou goes around insisting that she is the Asgardian god "Odin." When she crosses paths with a boy named Youta Narukami, she uses her precognition abilities to warn him about an impending catastrophe threatening the end of the world. But being a teenager preoccupied with his problems, Youta finds it hard to believe such a preposterous claim. Somehow forced to tag along with her antics, he witnesses the effectiveness of Hina's skills with his own eyes and realizes that she truly is capable of divination. Nevertheless, despite her persistence in being a god, Hina is still a child who desires to see and experience the wonders life has to offer. With the world ending in 30 days, Hina, Youta, and their friends venture forward to create lasting memories they will cherish forever. Old banal concept at least since Urusei Yatsura. Trope filled SOL with humor sense of a vegetable and lots of stale viewer manipulation. Disaster and shame. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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15. Maoujou de Oyasumi Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle 魔王城でおやすみ [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Mythology Comedy, Fantasy The Demon Lord Tasogare's castle is a dark and frightening place, filled to the brim with various monsters. Any soul unfortunate enough to be imprisoned here is sure to be terrified by the horrors within. However, the human princess Aurora Suya Rhys "Syalis" Kaymin is a different case. Rather indifferent to her situation, Syalis worries about one thing and one thing only—sleep. Ever since the demon lord kidnapped her from her kingdom, she has not had a single good night's rest. To alleviate her dozen dozing issues, the princess makes do with what she can find in the castle. Whether it be the fur of fluffy demonic teddy bears or the silky, blanket-like bodies of ghost shrouds, everything is but a means to ensure a peaceful slumber. With so many potential materials to craft items that can help her sleep at her disposal, nothing will stop the sleepy princess—not even death. Super silly as expected, sometimes slightly funny. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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16. Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko By the Grace of the Gods 神達に拾われた男 [Maho Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Iyashikei, Reincarnation Fantasy, Slice of Life Deep in the forest, far from any human contact, there lives a child named Ryouma Takebayashi. He engages in the rather strange hobby of keeping various types of slimes as pets. Furthermore, despite his young age, he has a sturdy physique and good compatibility for magic. All of this is because, having endured much hardship in his previous life, three gods grace Ryouma with a second chance to pursue one goal: savor the wonders of life. After three years of comfortable solitude pass by, Ryouma meets people that will change his current life forever. When he encounters and helps some soldiers tend to their wounded comrade, the group convinces him to accompany them to visit the nearby town's ducal family. Ryouma agrees and soon embarks on a journey to explore the vast world beyond his home. Isekai... about iyashikey and cooking or similarly mundane things... Increadibly boring. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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17. Adachi to Shimamura Adachi and Shimamura 安達としまむら [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Girls Love Somewhere in the school at noon, one might hear the sound of two girls playing table tennis together as they wait for time to pass by. As if by fate, two students—Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura—stumble upon each other on the second floor of the school gymnasium. As they gradually foster a budding friendship, their feelings for one another only become more ambiguous. Growing closer by the day, the two must learn to navigate their contrasting personalities as well as determine the depth of their affection for each other. The nature of this relationship gradually shifts when one of them starts to develop feelings beyond the boundaries of a platonic relationship. Even so, Adachi and Shimamura must realize if forming a bond stronger than friendship will bring them closer or tear them apart. Serious girls love. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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18. Golden Kamuy 3rd Season Golden Kamuy Season 3 ゴールデンカムイ [Geno Studio] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Historical, Military Action, Adventure After obtaining information about Asirpa from the foreteller Inkarmat, Saichi "The Immortal" Sugimoto, Genjirou Tanigaki, and Cikapasi join the Seventh Division's Otonoshin Koito and Hajime Tsukishima on a journey to Karafuto. Heading further north into the freezing Russian territory, they collect any clues about Asirpa's whereabouts they can find and rush after her. Meanwhile, Asirpa is unaware of what truly transpired at Abashiri Prison. Deeply disturbed and confused by her father Wilk's past actions, Asirpa follows his old friend Kiroranke to the place where Wilk was born and raised in order to better understand his motives. However, Kiroranke and the master sniper Hyakunosuke Ogata are scheming behind her back. Even if they were to obtain all 24 tattooed skins that form a map to the lost Ainu gold, the various factions searching for it now understand that the map is useless without Asirpa. Realizing the danger she could be in, Sugimoto desperately hopes to reach Asirpa first and protect her from the greedy clutches of those who plan to drag her into their sins. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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19. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear くま クマ 熊 ベアー [EMT Squared] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy After fanatically playing the VRMMO World Fantasy Online for almost a year, the shut-in yet relatively affluent 15-year-old Yuna receives a bear costume from the game's administrators. The outfit, while somewhat embarrassing to wear, turns out to have overpowered stats and effects that make her character significantly more powerful. After accepting the bear equipment, she finds herself transported to another in-game world that prevents her from returning to reality. Confused and unable to log out, Yuna sets out to explore this new environment. She rescues a girl named Fina from wild wolves, who then guides her to the city of Crimonia. With her eccentric bear attire, however, Yuna stands out wherever she goes, and alongside her boosted fighting prowess, her reputation quickly rises—to the point that people give her the nickname "Bloody Bear." Undeterred by this change in her life, Yuna decides to take on the role of an adventurer and fully enjoy herself in her new world. Overpowered MC worked well once or twice, but now it feels more like a chore to watch a fantasy SOL with no good story or development and where everything comes easy. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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20. Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogizoushi Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon 半妖の夜叉姫 -戦国御伽草子- [Sunrise] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Historical, Mythology, Time Travel Action, Adventure, Fantasy Half-demon twins Towa and Setsuna were always together, living happily in Feudal Japan. But their joyous days come to an end when a forest fire separates them and Towa is thrown through a portal to modern-day Japan. There, she is found by Souta Higurashi, who raises her as his daughter after Towa finds herself unable to return to her time. Ten years later, 14-year-old Towa is a relatively well-adjusted student, despite the fact that she often gets into fights. However, unexpected trouble arrives on her doorstep in the form of three visitors from Feudal Japan; Moroha, a bounty hunter; Setsuna, a demon slayer and Towa's long-lost twin sister; and Mistress Three-Eyes, a demon seeking a mystical object. Working together, the girls defeat their foe, but in the process, Towa discovers to her horror that Setsuna has no memory of her at all. Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogizoushi follows the three girls as they endeavor to remedy Setsuna's memory loss, as well as discover the truth about their linked destinies. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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21. Ikebukuro West Gate Park 池袋ウエストゲートパーク [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Delinquents Drama, Mystery Ikebukuro is home to many different businesses and gangs. This includes Makoto Majima: the infamous "troubleshooter" who mediates between warring factions. Makoto knows all of the ins and outs of the bustling Tokyo district and strives to maintain peace alongside the G-Boys, who assist Makoto in his troubleshooting endeavors. Led by the charismatic and ruthless Takashi Andou, the G-Boys is the most influential gang in all of Ikebukuro. However, when the new faction "Red Angels" begins to move in on the G-Boys' turf, immediate tensions rise between them. With numerous enemies scattered around and within the G-Boys, navigating through the streets becomes more difficult for Makoto. While continuing to troubleshoot problems, he slowly unravels a plot that may trigger an all-out war and threaten the entirety of Ikebukuro. Episodic "noble" gang story. Not bad per se if you can enjoy this kind of stuff. The whole concept, development and "resolutions" cry fake to me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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22. Iwa Kakeru! Sport Climbing Girls いわかける！ -Sport Climbing Girls- [Blade] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Sports Video games, especially puzzle games, were always at the center of Konomi Kasahara's life. However, upon entering Hanamiya High School, she decides to break away from this lifestyle. As Konomi wanders the halls in search of a new activity to engage herself in, she stumbles upon a gigantic wall owned by the school's rock climbing team. Fascinated, she attempts to scale the wall, discovering that she can use her puzzle-solving skills to help her reach the top. Certain that she has found her calling, Konomi immediately joins the club. As she strives to improve her climbing skills, Konomi, alongside the rest of the Hanamiya Climbing Team, will learn what it truly means to be a "sports climber" and work to achieve victory in the upcoming competitions. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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23. Assault Lily: Bouquet アサルトリリィ Bouquet [Shaft] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy Fifty years ago, mysterious creatures known as the "Huge" suddenly appeared all over the world, posing an existential threat to humanity. To defend against these menaces, soldiers in the form of teenage girls known as "Lilies" use the energy "Magie" within their bodies to power weapons called "Counter Huge ARMS" or "CHARMS." After being saved by a Lily two years ago while evacuating from a Huge attack, Riri Hitotsuyanagi vowed to become a Lily herself. She enrolls in the prestigious academy of Yurigaoka, a training ground for Lilies, and discovers that one of her classmates is Yuyu Shirai—the same Lily who rescued her. Much to her confusion, however, the person she thought to be cheerful turns out to be quite antisocial and prefers to fight alone. Even so, Riri still desires to get along with Yuyu and is willing to do anything she can to reach that goal. With Yuyu and the other Lilies by her side, Riri's journey on becoming one of them has just bloomed! Rather frequently encountered battle girls concept with all the usual tropes present, so just not my turf. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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24. Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ラブライブ! 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 [Sunrise] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life Buried within the numerous clubs at Nijigasaki High School lies the school idol club. The club, while lacking popularity, definitely does not lack potential. During their debut performance, they were able to seize a sizable audience, along with the attention of their schoolmates Ayumu Uehara and Yuu Takasaki. Enamored, the duo makes their way to join the club; however, they are disappointed to find out that the club had just been disbanded. Nevertheless, Ayumu does not believe that it should have ended there. Together with Yuu, they begin restoring the school idol club, hoping to recreate the idol performances that dazzled them before. Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai shines its spotlight over the reformed school idol club as they recruit both former members of the club alongside newcomers. Taking the first step towards their dreams, how will these girls achieve idol stardom? 3rd installment of the series. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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25. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020) Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai ドラゴンクエスト ダイの大冒険 [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/100) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy A long time ago, there was a valiant swordsman who came to be known simply as "the hero." There was a demon who has caused people suffering. The hero and his companions arrived to challenge the demon to a battle and by combining their powers, the battle was brought swift conclusion. With no one around to cause trouble, the island became a quiet place where everyone could live together in peace. Several years later, the demon is revived. Our present-day protagonist, Dai, lives on a remote island in the southern seas and dreams of becoming a great hero. When he hears about the demon's revival, Dai and his friends take it upon themselves to stop him and the evil force that revived him. Along the way, Dai discovers the identity of "the hero," the truth behind the evil force who revived the demon, and Dai's own hidden powers that surface in times of peril. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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26. King's Raid: Ishi wo Tsugumono-tachi King's Raid: Successors of the Will キングスレイド 意志を継ぐものたち [OLM, Sunrise Beyond] (Finished 2/26) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Long ago, the king of Orvelia, Kyle, defeated the demon king Angmund and brought peace to the world. However, one hundred years later, demons have been sighted in the forests, threatening humanity once more. A scouting expedition is sent to verify the claim but only one member returns. Meanwhile, Riheet, the leader of a dark elf mercenary group, plots to take over Orvelia to exact revenge against the humans who forsook their race a century ago. The knight apprentice Kasel, accompanied by the priestess Frey, sets out to rescue Clause, an old friend who went missing in the tragic mission. However, along the way, Kasel discovers that he is the son of the revered King Kyle and the only one who can wield the Holy Sword Aea—the same sword that slew the demon king. To fulfill this destiny, the young knight must embark on a perilous quest, unseal the sword, and end the fear instilled by demons. As Kasel's journey to bring hope to humanity and Riheet's vow for vengeance intertwine, what fate could possibly await them? Generic fantasy plot looks as if it's extracted from a game... because it is. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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27. Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom ご注文はうさぎですか? BLOOM [Encourage Films] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei, Workplace Slice of Life Although the year is coming close to an end, there is no lack of fun for Kokoa Hoto and the other café waitresses! From bazaars to festivals, life is as enjoyable as it gets. As for Chino Kafuu and her middle school friends—the friendly Megumi Natsu and the playful Maya Jouga—they begin to look towards the future and decide on a high school to enroll in. Bonds of friendship and exciting adventures blend into Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka? Bloom as the joyful lives of the café waitresses continue. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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28. Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Music Sci-Fi In a world overtaken by war and conflict, "Hypnosis Microphones"—devices through which a user channels lyrics that can affect the listener's brain and even cause physical damage—were introduced to the masses by the Party of Words. Revolutionizing warfare, Hypnosis Mics have transformed words and music into the sole weapons used by gangsters, terrorists, and the military, with physical weapons having been banned from use. As a result of swooping in during the chaos, the all-female Party of Words rules over the Japanese government. Women in Japan now live in Chuuouku, while men battle over surrounding territories outside the ward through rap battles. With intentions unknown, the Party of Words begins to gather the former members of the now-disbanded legendary rap crew The Dirty Dawg to fight not for territory or war, but for their respective crew's pride and honor in the greatest rap battle of all time. The first Division Rap Battle is about to commence, and practice isn't something these rappers are going to need. Bishounen idols... Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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29. Taisou Zamurai The Gymnastics Samurai 体操ザムライ [MAPPA] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Sports At the pinnacle of his gymnastics career, Joutarou Aragaki—nicknamed Samurai for his signature hairstyle—suffers a shoulder injury following his wife's death. Five years later, he continues to push the limits of his body as a member of the Japanese gymnastics team. However, Joutarou's strenuous training fails to show any progress. His coach, Noriyuki Amakusa, advises that he retires. Together with his exuberant and supportive nine-year-old daughter, Rei, Joutarou takes a trip to Ego Wonderland to break the bitter news to her. However, their excursion ends in an odd encounter with a peculiar self-proclaimed ninja named Leonardo. He follows them home and interrupts Joutarou's every attempt at telling his daughter. Upon learning that Leonardo hopes to witness his gymnastics again, Joutarou astounds Japan with his announcement that he is not retiring. Joutarou dedicates himself to the biggest challenge of his career to prove that the gymnastics world is right where he belongs. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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30. Senyoku no Sigrdrifa Warlords of Sigrdrifa 戦翼のシグルドリーヴァ [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Military Action When humanity is driven to the brink of despair by an alien threat called Pillars, a self-proclaimed god named Odin appears and bestows upon the people the power of "Valkyries"—battle maidens who pilot vintage aircraft called Hero Wings. Claudia "Schwertleite" Bruford is the ace of the European Valkyrie Wing. When Japan's S-class Valkyrie passes away in battle, Claudia is relocated to Japan as a replacement. However, with a dark record of being the sole survivor in every mission that results in being nicknamed "Grim Reaper," she suspects she already knows why she was chosen. Prepared to be shunned yet again, she arrives at the Tateyama Valkyrie Wing. Little does she know, her new comrades are a bunch of oddballs who have zero intention of accepting her dreadful nickname! Concept is nothing new, so it all depends on execution and characters. And none shines here while pilot theme and addition of SOL element only irritate. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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31. D4DJ First Mix [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Having lived abroad in Africa for most of her life, Rinku Aimoto is now returning to Japan to attend Yoba Academy, a school where DJ units—groups made up of DJs, vocalists, and dancers—are extremely popular. There, she meets Maho Akashi, an aspiring DJ who teaches Rinku the basics of DJing. The girls attend a performance by Yoba's famous DJ unit Peaky P-key, and struck by inspiration, they decide to form a unit of their own. Rinku and Maho soon recruit Muni Oonaruto, a talented artist and Rinku's childhood friend, as well as Rei Togetsu, a shy and caring pianist. Newly named Happy Around, the group aims to use the budding friendships and combined talents of its members to become one of the top DJ units in the country. CGI rhythm project no better than dozens alikes. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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32. Ochikobore Fruit Tart Dropout Idol Fruit Tart おちこぼれフルーツタルト [feel.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Slice of Life Ino Sakura has just moved to Tokyo to join the newly formed Fruit Tart, an idol group composed of three members besides herself—Roko Sekino, a washed-up child actor; Hayu Nukui, a failed musician; and Nina Maehara, a model who is still waiting for her first gig. They soon begin their new life together in their dormitory, the Mouse House. But there is no time to get settled as the girls awaken to a shocking reality: Fruit Tart is in a deep debt of one hundred million yen and has not even started yet! With the possibility of Fruit Tart breaking up and the Mouse House being torn down if they cannot repay the money, the girls must work their way up from the bottom of idol society by making a name for themselves and writing their own songs. Luckily, Hemo Midori, an experienced idol, is a huge fan of Sakura and decides to join the group. With smiles on their faces, Sakura and the other girls work hard to become popular idols while making sure that each day is as fun as the last. There have been only a few decent shows around idols. This is not one of them - generic and trope-filled instead. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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33. Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst MAGATSU WAHRHEIT 禍つヴァールハイト -ZUERST- [Yokohama Animation Lab] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy In the technologically and magically advanced Wahrheit Empire, rumors of a returning catastrophe known only as the "light" causes a disturbance amongst the people. Meanwhile, in the capital of the Empire, transporter Innumael Grauer prepares his daily deliveries, struggling to make ends meet for himself and his sister. Leocadio Wöhler, a newly recruited soldier, assists Innumael whilst commuting to work—unknowingly loading a mysterious package containing contraband artillery belonging to a criminal organization. Innumael is accused of smuggling the package, facing possible execution due to the Empire's strict oversight of weapons in response to the rising disorder. However, unbeknownst to him, the very syndicate that placed him in this unfortunate predicament may save him from this fate, at least temporarily. Elsewhere, Leocadio is assigned his first mission—to apprehend the criminal group known as "Headkeeper," suspected of transporting illegal weaponry. Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst follows these two young men on a journey encompassing the Wahrheit Empire, triggering a chain of events that will not only change their lives but also alter the course of the Empire as they know it. Never liked steampunk'ish settings and political mysteries. Horrible art and poor characters only aggravate things. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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34. Strike Witches: Road to Berlin 第501統合戦闘航空団 ストライクウィッチーズ ROAD to BERLIN [David Production] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Military Action, Sci-Fi, Ecchi Preparations for a new offensive against the Neuroi—a mysterious race of alien invaders—are well underway. The objective is securing Berlin, the capital city of the Empire of Karlsland, which is necessary for wiping out the Neuroi threat from Europe. However, as the enemy is capable of adapting to the battlefield on a daily basis, the allied forces and the current state of Striker technology might not be enough to achieve a victory. Meanwhile, Yoshika Miyafuji, a Witch from Fuso, continues her medical studies in Lausanne. Having recovered from a recent incident that deprived her of magical power, she is eager to assist in the war effort. The call to arms soon arrives and the scattered witches of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing must be gathered once again for a final push against the enemy. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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35. Osomatsu-san 3rd Season おそ松さん 第3期 [Pierrot] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Gag Humor, Parody Comedy Third season of Osomatsu-san. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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36. A3! Season Autumn & Winter [P.A. Works, Studio 3Hz] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Performing Arts Drama With the completion of the Summer Troupe's show, Izumi Tachibana must now recruit five members for the next sub-troupe, the Autumn Troupe. Luckily, enough people arrive at the audition: Banri Settsu, a talented but boastful jack of all trades; Juuza Hyoudou, a stone-faced delinquent passionate about acting; Taichi Nanao, a man wanting to impress girls through the stage; Omi Fushimi, a college student, amateur photographer, and adept cook; and Sakyou Furuichi, a yakuza member who shares a past connection with the Mankai Company. But between the non-existent teamwork and multiple threats jeopardizing the show's success, Izumi realizes that the troupe might be more difficult to handle than she first thought. How will she be able to unite them in time for their debut performance? Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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37. Maesetsu! Maesetsu! Opening Act まえせつ! [Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ] (Finished 2/12) Tags: CGDCT Comedy, Slice of Life Manzai is a traditional form of Japanese stand-up comedy where two comedians act out skits as a straight man and funny man, guiding the audience through a series of punchlines. Two determined girls, Mafuyu Kogarashi and Fubuki Kitakaze, are aspiring manzai entertainers who struggle to achieve any real success, despite their lengthy time on stage. They often partner up with manzai newcomers and their close friends—Rin Araya and Nayuta Asougi—to help in the opening acts of each other's routines. In order to eventually reach their desired fame, the four girls challenge themselves by changing venues, switching roles, entering competitions, and giving it their best to hone their craft and gain more experience. But before that can happen, these flourishing young artists must first grow into presentable performers to get signed as amateurs and start their dream in earnest. Typical manzai is dumb and surface-scratching entertainment, and in that way it's opposite to stand-up. And CGDCT about it definitely unusual, but not really good. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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38. Tian Guan Cifu Heaven Official's Blessing 天官賜福 [Haoliners Animation League] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Historical, Mythology Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy The heavens shake, the thunder rumbles, and Xie Lian appears with an apologetic smile—again! Eight hundred years prior, he was a beloved martial god, known as the Crown Prince of Xianle. Now, he ascends to the heavenly realm for the third time, but simply as a pitiful scrap-collecting god with no followers behind him. On his first mission, Xie Lian finds himself alone in the dark moonlit night. There, a gentle man dressed in red guides him through the forest. However, as abruptly as he appeared, the man suddenly dissipates into a swarm of silver butterflies. Xie Lian later learns that this mysterious stranger was none other than Hua Cheng, the Crimson Rain Sought Flower, a Ghost King feared by both demons and gods alike. But before Xie Lian can figure out why Hua Cheng would help a Heavenly Official like himself, he meets San Lang. A young man possessing great knowledge on not only the Ghost King, but also the now forgotten Crown Prince, San Lang decides to accompany Xie Lian on his journey of unveiling the mysteries of the past. The fact that I give non-CGI wuxia a chance hardly ever results in anything. Bilibili production is generally of higher than average lvl , but setting alone is super irritating gor me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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39. Yingxiong Zai Lin Hero Return 英雄再临 [Big Firebird Culture] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi Zero was mankind’s first real superhero. Under his watch, countless other superheros appeared and followed in his footsteps. However, after 5 years of war, Zero disappeared without a trace. Guess the Chinese wanted their own One punch man or Tiger and Bunny. But for some reason it always has to be tasteless messy parody. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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40. Vlad Love ぶらどらぶ [Drive] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School, Vampire Comedy, Supernatural Mitsugu Banba is a high school girl who finds meaning in donating blood. She frequently visits a blood bank to donate blood, despite being harshly treated by the nurse. One day, she encounters a beautiful girl who looks like she's from overseas at the blood bank. The pale girl looks like she's about to faint any minute, but then, she starts destroying the blood bank. The girl loses consciousness and Mitsugu takes her home... Absurd vampire parody sounds awful. And feels awful too. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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41. Shi Yi Chang An: Mingyue Jishi You Memory of Chang'an 拾忆长安·明月几时有 [Lingsanwu Animation] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Historical Romance Princess Ming Yue and Li Qiang, the emperor's ninth prince, are forced to marry in order to keep the peace in their kingdoms. As the princess finally seems to be getting used to her new life in Chang'An (an ancient Chinese capital), there are plots hovering against her and the royal family. It's like 5th anime with the same concept - silly behaving princess gradually wins over heart of cold prince. As in many cases with bilibili production, it feels better than previous competitors, but it only means just that - not that it's particularly enjoyable. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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42. Tunshi Xingkong Swallowed Star 吞噬星空 [Sparkly Key Animation Studio] (Finished 26/26) Tags: Martial Arts Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi One day, an unknown RR virus appeared on earth, and the world fell into disaster. Infected animals mutate into frightening and massively attacking monsters. When humans face destruction, they build walls and build base cities as the last bastion of man. The trials experienced by mankind during this period of time are called the "Period of Nirvana." In extreme living environments, human power is also gradually advancing and evolving, and martial arts are emerging, and human power is qualitatively increasing compared to before. And the best of them is called the Warriors. Luo Feng, 18, also aspires to be one of them. Currently, she will take the college entrance exam and face a choice at a crossroads in her life, but suddenly a monster attack affects the trajectory of her life. Under the threat of powerful monsters, the inhabitants of the city are in danger, but the military is powerless. Only one soldier stood up and maintained the security of the base city. Luo Feng is infected by a warrior force, and secretly he decides to become a fighter to protect his loved ones. This is the beginning of everything, the starting point of Luo Feng's journey as a martial artist, and also the beginning of his legendary life. Luo Feng aspires to be a martial artist, but the road ahead is not smooth. The first thing he has to deal with is the influence of the outside environment that is not visible to him. Luo Feng's family's condition was alarming and life was difficult, his parents could not provide more help and could only rely on his own efforts. Ultimately, under constant hard work, Luo Feng continues to explore his own potential and is recognized by his increased abilities and self-improvement. Not only that, Luo Feng not only shouldered the burden of supporting the family, but also joined other justice fighters to face evil monsters to protect the homeland of mankind and for the better survival and development of mankind. In a desperate doomsday situation, can Luo Feng and the other soldiers drive away the monsters and successfully protect the human world? Post-apocalypse, high quality CGI and main character as hero... where have I seen it? In Ling Cage, of course. And just because of that had to watch Swallowed Star to the end. But similarities end here. Swallowed star is more like Full-Time Magister without silly antics - long story about growing in power and facing more and more severe challenges, like in many shounens. I can't deny it looks great and that there's some enjoyment in PVE tilt for me as well as Chinese traditional rankings of everything whether it's warrors or beasts. It's nice that MC moral is shades of grey and that story segments don't repeat in structure and vary. At the same time story is rather simple and character-centered unlike Ling Cage that was plot-centered and had some wild twists. Due to story limitations, can't rate Swallowed Star higher than borderline masterpiece, and pretty sure that sequels only get worse than the starting point yet more and more epic up to the point of stupidity. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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43. Qin Xia The Warrior From Qin 秦侠 [Tencent Animation & Comics, Qiyuan Yinghua] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Across thousands of years, a terracotta warrior comes back to life! With a girl who looks exactly like his sister-in-law, they fight crimes and become heroes to bring back justice! The histerical Chinese antics comedy which I dislike so much. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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44. Xing Hai Qishi Knights on Debris 星骸骑士 [Tencent Penguin Pictures, D.ROCK-ART] (Finished 7/7) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi In the future world, human exploration of the universe has entered a prosperous era. Machinist Chen Mo originally thought he would successfully reach the new world-the Wild Land in an interstellar spacecraft. Unexpectedly, when he woke up, the Wild Land has become scorched, and his teammates turned into terrifying puppet monsters. Chen Mo didn't know that during several hundred years of sleeping in the dormancy chamber, humans had established an interstellar federation, and the Wild Land had become an abyss. Why am I still alive? ——With countless questions, Chen Mo repaired four robot assistants with different personalities and different functions. With their help, Chen Mo prepared to return to the earth. However, an alien woman appeared, and completely disrupted his return plan... Got to the middle of 2nd season, and it still has not got anywhere from action fight scenes on rocky planets. CGI quality is good, it's overall watchable, but not enjoyable. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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45. Xin Jue Awakening Soul 芯觉 [bilibili, CG Year] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi The power of beginnings, the energy of the core stone; one may find it good, one may find it evil. During a normal investigation, Yue Juntian finds himself drawn into the battle between the 'beginnings' of Yun City; Jiang Xin arrives in Yun City to stop Li Zunyuan's plan to take over. The two influence each other - one solves the mystery of their birth, the other redeems themselves. Together, they oppose Li Zunyuan. Typical silly donhua with not really interesting plot, and this time even with rather mediocre CGI and designs. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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46. Chang An Huan Jie Chang'an Magic Street 长安幻街 [Tencent Penguin Pictures] (Finished 1/40)  Tags: Fantasy In Zhenguan’s first year, the sects led by Tianxuan, Daxing Fangshu, and aliens held two realms and opposed each other. A few years ago, in Luoling City, there was a road called Chang'an Huan Jie, which inadvertently connected the two worlds due to an abnormal earthquake, to prevent Chang'an and even Luoling City from becoming a battleground between the two worlds. Foreigners living here are doing business in two realms at the same time, while keeping a secret that connects the two realms here. Gu Shaoning, a teenager of the human race, came to Chang'an Magic Street by accident and became acquainted with the alien race people living on this street. At the same time, the young man's original ordinary destiny has also undergone a change that shook the earth due to the unraveling of the secret of Chang'an Fantasy Street. Once the wheel of fortune is opened, it can only encourage the young man to grow and progress, but because of this, he is engaged step by step into the vortex of battle between sects and alien races. The fact that martial arts aren't listed among genres does not make it less of a wuxia in all the other elements. Another fact is that episode is just 13 minutes long, and majority of it is opening/ending. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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47. An Jie Shen Shi Divine Envoy of the Dark World 暗界神使 [Hai An Xian Donghua Gongzuo Shi] (Finished 7/22) Tags: Action, Fantasy In order to find the missing friend Xiao Yuan, the protagonist, Jiang Yao, sneaked into an abandoned villa to investigate, but was caught by a mysterious black shadow by accident and almost doomed. However, this was only the beginning of his bad luck. Behind the chain of events, Jiang Yao gradually realized that he was following him as a person who "shouldn't exist". The shadowy crisis, the truth about the disappearance of his friends, the hidden organization of the dark world... Behind the bizarre incident, a conspiracy that spans a thousand years has quietly awakened, and the battle between righteous and evil is about to begin. The animation incorporates suspense, adventure, inspiration and other elements, presenting the audience a struggle story of self-improvement and positive energy. Some slow boring occult mystsery with many bishounens. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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48. Wo Wei Ge Kuang: Xuanlu Chongqi Music Up: Reborn 我为歌狂之旋律重启 [Foch Films] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Music, School Four guys form a music band and decides to participate in All High School Music Competition in new semester. Friendship bonds get stronger as they face strong opponents. Not into bishounen idols. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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49. Taiban! Tiny² Band Story タイバン! [Brave group] (Finished 2/7) Tags: Music, School Mizuki Haruno, who has been spending her days feeling blue, was taken to a live concert by her childhood friend, Nozomi. She caught a glimpse of the "exciting world there." "Nozomi...I want to play in a girls' band!" The story of Mizuki who became a high-school student begins now! This is a rockin' youth story woven by the four individual girls from the music band at Hakumai High School in a town in Hokkaido! CGI imitation of K-On. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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50. Moshi Juexing: Suyuan 末世觉醒之溯源 [Oriental Creative Color] (Finished 3/26)  Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Sci-Fi This planet is occupied by the Damocles technology army led by the strong artificial intelligence system. Main character has amnesia and constant déjà vu as he helps Mad Dog Town inhabitants evacuate. Trashy silly post-apocalypse action. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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51. Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi Josee, the Tiger and the Fish ジョゼと虎と魚たち [Bones] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Adult Cast, Visual Arts Drama, Romance Equipped with his passion for diving and admiration for marine biology, university student Tsuneo Suzukawa tries his best to juggle several part-time jobs to earn enough money to study abroad. But one night, in a fateful accident, he meets a girl in a wheelchair, driving his current path into a detour. The girl, Kumiko—who prefers to be called "Josee"—initially comes off as rude. Tsuneo, however, is then convinced by Josee's grandmother to take on the paid job to be Josee's caretaker. Despite being annoyed with her bossy demeanor, Tsuneo sees the opportunity to save more funds to support his academic dream. Nonetheless, after putting up with Josee's behavior for some time, Tsuneo tries to quit, only to discover Josee's dreams of traversing the outside world—to experience a life free from her crippling condition. Changing his mind, Tsuneo decides to accompany Josee in exploring the wonders that the world has to offer. Through their time together, the two begin to realize that the traits that bind them may be vital toward fulfilling their respective aspirations. Not a fan of works about disabled people. The what about two disabled people? Double the suffering. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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52. Burn the Witch [Studio Colorido, team Yamahitsuji] (Finished 1/3)  Tags: Shounen Action, Fantasy Although citizens of London view dragons as a fairy-tale myth, statistics confirm that 72% of the city's deaths are caused by these grotesque beings. Unable to see them, the public is oblivious to their existence. However, in a mirror dimension to "Front London," exists a place where dragons can be seen with the naked eye—"Reverse London." Ninny Spangcole is a member of a popular girl group. But in Reverse London, she works as a "Witch" at Wing Bind—an organization that dispatches agents to exterminate the beasts and protect the citizens of both Londons using magic. Ninny and her partner, Noel Niihashi, in addition to their jobs, safeguard Baldo Ywain Parks, a young man with an odd connection to the dragons. Thanks to the Wing Bind's hard work, there were no fatal dragon attacks for almost a century. But the peace shatters when Baldo's presence unexpectedly causes a Dark Dragon to wreak havoc in the city. The witches are further inconvenienced when Ninny's troublesome former bandmate appears in Reverse London—in tandem with another powerful dragon. Just one more failed half-assed silly senseless shounen. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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53. Kimi wa Kanata Over the Sky 君は彼方 [Digital Network Animation] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Isekai Drama, Fantasy High schoolers Mio Miyamasu and Arata Kishimo are childhood friends. Mio harbors feelings for Arata, but she lacks the courage to express them. Even when her friend Madoka asks if she is in love with Arata, Mio reluctantly declines and encourages her friend to pursue her own feelings for him instead. Later, while Mio and Arata visit a fortune-teller, the boy notices a strange phenomenon and tries to drag Mio out of the shop—much to her annoyance. As Mio begins to question her relationship with Arata, an argument erupts between them. That night, feeling guilty for what had occurred, Mio ventures into the rain to apologize to Arata and make her feelings clear. However, an accident along the way turns Mio's world upside down. Banal love triangle without anything to make a stand and magic only making things worse. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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54. Majo Minarai wo Sagashite 魔女見習いをさがして [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Award Winning, Comedy, Drama 27-year-old Tokyo office worker Mire Yoshizuki just returned to Japan, while 22-year-old fourth-year college student Sora Nagase aspires to be a teacher, and 20-year-old boyish Reika Kawatani is a part-time Hiroshima okonomiyaki shop worker and freelancer. What draws together these three women from completely different walks of life is a magic gem. A "New Magical Story" begins when they are mysteriously brought together by chance and embark on a journey. I'm glad that Doremi is not used in other ways than reference. But is this movie really at least above average? For me it's not as I've heard all this naive and drunk blubbering a lot already to be impressed. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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55. Jiang Ziya 姜子牙 [Beijing Enlight Pictures] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Years ago, Jiang Ziya, the head disciple of Jingxu Hall, joined his master in a ravaging war to fight demons and capture the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon. Known to be the first to climb the Stairway to Heaven, he was expected to become the leader of gods. However, Jiang Ziya's final task to execute the Nine-Tailed soon took a turn for the worse when the demon created an illusion and showed Jiang Ziya an innocent girl trapped inside her. Growing doubtful, he freed the fox spirit to save the girl. As a punishment for his transgression, Jiang Ziya was banished to the North Sea, with his divine power sealed, until he would no longer be plagued by the Nine-Tailed's mirage. Ten years later, Jiang Ziya dwells in the North Sea alongside his friend Shen Gongbao and his pet Si Bu Xiang. At a bar, Jiang Ziya meets Xiao Jiu—who resembles the girl from the illusion. When he asks her about the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon's bracelet on her ankle, she tells him that the accessory reveals to her a place where black flowers bloom. Conflicted over what to believe, Jiang Ziya accompanies Xiao Jiu to Mount Youdu. Thus, the two begin a formidable journey that might uncover not only the truth Jiang Ziya has been searching for, but also shocking facts about the great war of the past. Messy CGI wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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56. Entotsu Machi no Poupelle Poupelle of Chimney Town えんとつ町のプペル [Studio 4°C] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Adventure, Fantasy On Halloween night, a young chimney sweep named Lubicchi befriends a man magically conjured out of garbage. Giving him the name Poupelle, Lubicchi is able to recreate a bond he lost when his father died to the tyranny of the Inquisitors—an oppressive force that aims to suppress outside knowledge and the town's true history. But their newfound relationship soon captures a lot of attention, and the threat of the Inquisitors and even the criticism of a few townspeople will test the duo's friendship. In spite of this, Poupelle has struck a particular chord with Lubicchi, and the two conspire to bring the truth to the surface and clear the chimney smoke that clouds the town's skies. First, it's family movie for kids and it's full of tropes. Second, musical part of it is just awful. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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57. Jiyuantai Qihao No.7 Cherry Lane 繼園臺七號 [-] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Historical Drama, Romance Ziming, a University undergraduate, is entangled between his amorous feelings for a self-exiled mother Mrs Yu from Taiwan and her beautiful daughter Meiling, in the era coincides with Hong Kong's turbulent times of 1967. Very weird art house. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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58. Climbing 클라이밍 [Korean Academy of Film Arts] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Sports, Suspense Professional climber Choi Se-hyeon, who got recovered from a car accident recently, discovers that she is pregnant just before the Climbing World Championships. As her long-time aspirations are threatened, she struggles to break free from the duties of motherhood. However, at the same time, she receives text messages from 'herself' who seems to have been through a quite different life after the car accident. And most importantly, she wants to keep her baby. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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