Anime of the Year 2021-II Spring - Kyuukyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara

Kyuukyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara blew my mind off. Among minor masterpieces can name 86 . 

1. Tokyo Revengers 東京リベンジャーズ  [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 3/24) Tags: Shounen Delinquents, Time Travel Action, Drama, Supernatural Takemichi Hanagaki's second year of middle school was the highest point in his life. He had respect, a gang of friends he could count on, and even a girlfriend. But that was twelve years ago. Today, he's a nobody: a washed-up nonentity made fun of by children and always forced to apologize to his younger boss. A sudden news report on the Tokyo Manji Gang's cruel murder of the only girlfriend he ever had alongside her brother only adds insult to injury. Half a second before a train ends his pitiful life for good, Takemichi flashes back to that same day 12 years ago, when he was still dating Hinata Tachibana. After being forced to relive the very same day that began his downward spiral, Takemichi meets Hinata's younger brother. Without thinking, he admits to his seeming death before flashing back to the past. Takemichi urges him to protect his sister before inexplicably returning to the future. Miraculously, he is not dead. Stranger still, the future has changed. It seems as though Takemichi can alter the flow of time. Given the chance to prevent his ex-girlfriend's tragic death at the hands of the Tokyo Manji Gang, Takemichi decides to fly through time to change the course of the future. Time travel to prevent the doom has been encountered at least twice already in anime. And both times it was something better than delingquents fight, so dump was inevitable this time.   Overall Rating: 6/10

2. Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season My Hero Academia Season 5 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Bones] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action UA Academy's Class 1-A has been the focus of a substantial amount of public attention due to the multiple villain attacks they have faced over the past school year. This attention has left Class 1-A's rivals, Class 1-B, feeling quite bitter. Desiring to prove their skills, they look forward to the opportunity that has been given to them: a set of mock battles between the students of each class. The classes are split into squads of four, each of which is tasked with capturing the other group members. The winner is the group who first secures all of the opposing team. While this sounds simple, a curveball is thrown into the mix with the inclusion of General Course Student Hitoshi Shinsou, who wishes to transfer into the Hero Course. Despite using his training with Class 1-A's homeroom teacher Shouta "Eraserhead" Aizawa to prove that he's capable of being a real hero, he is still far behind the others due to his lack of experience. However, Shinsou is determined to overcome this challenge. Thus begins the fiery competition between Class 1-A and 1-B as each tries to prove that they are superior to the other. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

3. Fumetsu no Anata e To Your Eternity 不滅のあなたへ [Brain's Base] (Finished 2/20) Tags: Shounen Adventure, Drama, Supernatural An Orb, known only as It, is cast to Earth to be observed from afar. Capable of changing forms from beings whose reflections It captures, It first becomes a rock and then, due to the rising temperature, moss. It does not move until one snowy day, a wolf at death's door barely crosses by. When It takes the animal's form, It attains awareness of its consciousness and starts to wander with an unclear destination in mind. Soon, It comes across the wolf's master—a young boy waiting for his tribe to return from a paradise abundant with fish and fruit in the south. Although the boy is lonely, he still hopes those whom he holds dear in his memories have not forgotten him and that he will reunite with them one day. The boy wants to explore new surroundings and decides to abandon his home with It to find the paradise using the traces his tribe left behind. However, with a heavily injured body and no sight of his elder comrades, what will become of the boy? Fumetsu no Anata e illustrates the story of an immortal being experiencing humanity, meeting all types of people in many places throughout time. Journey is one of my most hated concepts as it's always just aimless waste of time. I seriously can't understand how it can be called interesting.   Overall Rating: 5/10

4. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro イジらないで、長瀞さん [Telecom Animation Film] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Romantic Subtext, School Comedy Every day, Naoto Hachiouji is teased relentlessly by Hayase Nagatoro, a first year student he meets one day in the library while working on his manga. After reading his story and seeing his awkward demeanor, she decides from that moment on to toy with him, even calling him "Senpai" in lieu of using his real name. At first, Nagatoro's relentless antics are more bothersome than anything and leave him feeling embarrassed, as he is forced to cater to her whims. However, as they spend more time together, a strange sort of friendship develops between them, and Naoto finds that life with Nagatoro can even be fun. But one thing's for sure: his days will never be dull again. I find it quite nice, but it comes after Teasing Master Takagi-san and it has less freedom than that one. Of course I eventually dropped it, so can't really praise too much.   Overall Rating: 6/10

5. 86 86 Eighty-Six 86―エイティシックス― [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Drama, Sci-Fi According to the Republic of San Magnolia, their ongoing war against the Giadian Empire has no casualties—however, that is mere propaganda. While the silver-haired Alba of the Republic's eighty-five sectors live safely behind protective walls, those of different appearances are interned in a secret eighty-sixth faction. Known within the military as the Eighty-Six, they are forced to fight against the Empire's autonomous Legion under the command of the Republican "Handlers." Vladilena Milizé is assigned to the Spearhead squadron to replace their previous Handler. Shunned by her peers for being a fellow Eighty-Six supporter, she continues to fight against their inhumane discrimination. Shinei Nouzen is the captain of the Spearhead squadron. Infamous for being the sole survivor of every squadron he's been in, he insists on shouldering the names and wishes of his fallen comrades. When the fates of these young souls from two different worlds collide, will it ignite the spark that lights their path to salvation, or will they burn themselves in the flames of despair? Needed to rewatch to remember where I stopped last time, and it turns out that I finished 1st and skimmed through 2nd season and watched the ending. Since I watched first season twice, I'd call it a minor masterpiece just for that, but now I've noticed more and more conveniences, and second season goes downhill.   Overall Rating: 7/10

6. Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway ひげを剃る。そして女子高生を拾う。 [Project No.9] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Drama, Romance When regular salaryman Yoshida wakes up one Sunday morning after a long night at the bar, the last thing he expects to see is that his tiny apartment has a new resident—an unfamiliar high school girl. The previous night, despite finally gathering the courage to confess to his boss and longtime crush, Airi Gotou, Yoshida was rejected. After drowning his sorrows at a bar with his good friend Hashimoto, Yoshida headed back to his home in a drunken stupor, only to run into Sayu Ogiwara, a runaway high schooler. She asked him to let her stay the night, and with his judgment clouded by alcohol, Yoshida complied. Now, with his head on straight but with no memory of last night's events, Yoshida has Sayu explain just how she ended up sleeping at his apartment. Having listened to her story, Yoshida finds himself unable to kick her out—especially after learning that she came all the way from Hokkaido! So, despite his reservations about sheltering an underage girl, Yoshida allows her to stay, and their life together begins. It does not feel really special to me. Cohabitation happened a lot, and I remember at least one with age difference in anime. Apart of that it's normal love square since unpopular MC becomes popular unexpectedly. But overall I just don't consider first episodes especially interesting, and afterwards it inevitably should go slower into drama. Just without me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

7. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- (ヴィヴィ -フローライトアイズソング-) [Wit Studio] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Music, Time Travel Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense When highly evolved AIs set out to eradicate mankind, the carnage that ensues fills the air with the stench of fresh blood and burning bodies. In a desperate bid to prevent the calamity from ever occurring, a scientist bets everything on a remnant from the past. Turning the clock back a hundred years, AIs are already an integral part of human society, programmed with specific missions meant to be carried out for their entire course of operation. Vivy, the first ever autonomous AI, is a songstress tasked with spreading happiness through her voice. In a theme park where she hardly ever gets a proper audience, she strives to pour her heart out into her performances, bound to repeat it day after day—that is, until an advanced AI from the future appears before her and enlists her help in stopping a devastating war a hundred years in the making. With no time to process the revelation that flips her world upside down, Vivy is catapulted into a century-long journey to avert the violent history yet to come. What a cringy concept. Execution is on par. Truly horrible, and second episode managed only to make things even worse.   Overall Rating: 5/10

8. Fruits Basket: The Final Fruits Basket: The Final Season フルーツバスケット The Final [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shoujo Drama, Romance, Supernatural  Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese zodiac spirits and their god swore to stay together eternally. United by this promise, the possessed members of the Souma family shall always return to each other under any circumstances. Yet, when these bonds shackle them from freedom, it becomes an undesirable burden—a curse. As head of the clan, Akito is convinced that he shares a special connection with the other Soumas. While he desperately clings to this fantasy, the rest of the family remains isolated and suppressed by the fear of punishment. Tooru Honda, who has grown attached to the Soumas, is determined to break the chains that bind them. Her companionship with the family and her friends encourages her to move forward with lifting the curse. However, due to confounding revelations, she struggles to find the tenacity to continue her endeavors. With time slowly withering away, Tooru contends with an uncertain future in hopes of reaching the tranquility that may lie beyond all this commotion. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

9. Odd Taxi オッドタクシー [OLM, P.I.C.S.] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Anthropomorphic, Organized Crime Award Winning, Drama, Mystery, Suspense Eccentric and blunt, the walrus Hiroshi Odokawa lives a relatively normal life. He drives a taxi for a living, and there he meets several unique individuals: the jobless Taichi Kabasawa who is dead-set on going viral, the mysterious nurse Miho Shirakawa, the struggling comedic duo "Homo Sapiens," and Dobu, a well-known delinquent. But Odokawa's simple way of life is about to be turned upside down. The case of a missing girl the police have been tracking leads back to him, and now both the yakuza and a duo of corrupt cops are on his tail. So there's some detective mysery going, and through a set of random meetings the story advances somehow. And all that done with animals... just because it adds layer of interest or anyting. Total averageness. Characters are adult and sometimes answer in unexpected way, but any Monogatary series is better if looking for weird talks.   Overall Rating: 5/10

10. Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu Ω How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω 異世界魔王と召喚少女の奴隷魔術Ω [Tezuka Productions, Okuruto Noboru] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Harem, Isekai Action, Fantasy, Ecchi The Demon King Diablo is back as... God? A fateful encounter with the High Priest Lumachina Weselia finds Diablo and his party accompanying this mysterious stranger on a journey to cleanse the Church of its corruption. Believed to be God by Lumachina, Diablo eventually decides to protect her on her initial quest to find the head paladin, the virtuous Batutta. Diablo, Rem, Shera and Lumachina are joined by the grasswalker, Horn and the Magmatic Maid, Rose. Will Diablo fulfil Lumachina's wish? And can the Demon Lord from Another World truly play the role of God? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

11. Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level スライム倒して300年、知らないうちにレベルMAXになってました [Revoroot] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Isekai, Reincarnation Comedy, Fantasy In role-playing games, slimes are usually the easiest monster to kill, and because of that, they yield few experience points. But what would happen if you live long enough to keep defeating them for 300 years? After many years of being a corporate slave, Azusa Aizawa abruptly passes away due to severe exhaustion. Seemingly headed for the afterlife, she meets a goddess who bestows her with immortality alongside a peaceful life in another world. There, Azusa enjoys her days tending to her farm, protecting the nearby village, and killing about 25 slimes per day—a routine that continues for at least three centuries. However, this rather monotonous cycle begins to change when Azusa suddenly finds out that she has reached level 99—the maximum possible level—from slimes alone. Despite desperately trying to hide this fact in fear of ending her slow life, rumors of her strength spread nevertheless. Soon enough, various people throughout the continent, like the dragon Laika and the elf Halkara, start to appear at her doorstep—some seeking a battle, others asking for her assistance. Meeting friends and acquaintances who soon become family, Azusa finds she can live a life far better with others than when she was alone. Just another cheezy concept about OP MC, nothing to see here...   Overall Rating: 5/10

12. Sentouin, Hakenshimasu! Combatants Will Be Dispatched! 戦闘員、派遣します！ [J.C.Staff] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi  As a chief operative of the villainous Kisaragi Corporation, Sentouin Roku-gou receives orders to help the organization conquer the entire known universe. Tasked with infiltrating the kingdom of Grace—a mission that could change the fate of the world—Roku-gou mistakenly believes that his skills as a combatant are superb, fuelling his arrogant attitude. To ensure the success of the mission, Alice Kisaragi, an exceptional android with a youthful appearance named after the company itself, is assigned to be Roku-gou's travel companion. Upon their arrival at the outskirts of the kingdom, Alice and Roku-gou encounter Snow, the commander of the country's royal guard. Snow leads the pair to a broken legendary artifact, and Roku-gou seizes the opportunity for a long-awaited promotion at his company and changes the recitation for the sacred ritual to an embarrassing phrase. As punishment, the princess of the kingdom forces Roku-gou to become an honorary knight, fulfilling part of his mission. Having infiltrated the kingdom's inner circle, Roku-gou must now help his new employer fight against the Demon Lord's Army, all while perpetuating evil deeds as a combatant of the Kisaragi Corporation. Parody fantasy that comes from the author of KonoSuba, and it shows from the range of party members. Can't appreciate the humor here, and there's just not much to enjoy here for me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

13. Tensura Nikki: Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken The Slime Diaries 転スラ日記 転生したらスライムだった件 [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Reincarnation Comedy, Fantasy  In between slaying monsters and negotiating with neighboring countries, Rimuru Tempest has his hands full attending to his kingdom alongside day-to-day matters. But whether it's expanding the farms in the summer heat or shoveling snow in the chilly winter, no task is too big for Rimuru and his friends! Spin-off.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 2nd Season Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 2 魔入りました！入間くん [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Mythology, School Comedy, Fantasy After many trials and tribulations, Iruma Suzuki is finally happily living among demons despite having to hide his true identity as a human. Even more so, he has now found his ambition in life: keep ranking up in this world! However, that plan is halted when Iruma's club is temporarily dismissed, and he is forced to be part of the student council, known for its strictness toward rowdy students. Its cold-hearted president is Amelie Azazel, Iruma's friend. Although Iruma is not used to following their rigid schedule and many rules, he still wants to prove himself and help Amelie alongside all of the other members of the council. But trouble arises when Amelie's personality completely changes due to strange circumstances, putting the student council's reputation in jeopardy. Will Iruma be able to save them and avoid having the whole school turn into pure chaos? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Comedy Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose 幼なじみが絶対に負けないラブコメ [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Harem, School Comedy, Romance Suehara Maru is childhood best friends with one of Hozumino High School's most popular girls, Kuroha Shida. Cute, outgoing, and affectionate, Kuroha is the perfect older sister type. She has boys constantly begging at her feet to be with her. Yet, when she confesses to Suehara one day, he immediately rejects her; he just can't think of her in that way! Besides, he already has his sights set on his first love—school idol and renowned author Shirokusa Kachi. Suehara believes that he has a chance with Kachi after one fateful meeting, but soon, he finds out that Kachi has a boyfriend! With his dreams now shattered, Suehara agonizes over what could have been. That is, until Kuroha approaches him with a proposal: "let's get revenge." Revenge for silly reason already soulds pretty bad, and first epidodes confirm the worst expectations.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Shaman King (2021)  [Bridge] (Finished 1/52) Tags: Shounen Super Power Action, Adventure, Supernatural Shamans are extraordinary individuals with the ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods, which are invisible to ordinary people. The Shaman Fight—a prestigious tournament pitting shamans from all over the world against each other—is held every five hundred years, where the winner is crowned Shaman King. This title allows the current incumbent to call upon the Great Spirit and shape the world as they see fit. Finding himself late for class one night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, decides to take a shortcut through the local cemetery. Noticing him, a lone boy sitting on a gravestone invites Manta to stargaze with "them." Realizing that "them" refers to the boy and his ghostly friends, Manta flees in terror. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his powers by teaming up with the ghost of six-hundred-year-old samurai Amidamaru to save Manta from a group of thugs. You befriends Manta due to his ability to see spirits, and with the help of Amidamaru, they set out to accomplish You's goal of becoming the next Shaman King. Remake.   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Edens Zero  [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen Space Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi All his life, Shiki has been surrounded by machines. At Granbell Kingdom, a long-abandoned amusement park, he is the only one of his kind around. That is, until Rebecca Bluegarden and her feline companion Happy arrive, unaware that they are Granbell's first visitors in one hundred years. Their goal is to make fun videos for their B-Cube channel, but what they find instead is a friend in the socially awkward Shiki. When Granbell becomes too dangerous for the three of them, they set off on an adventure through the Sakura Cosmos. They hope to make more interesting videos and even find the elusive goddess Mother, while Shiki wants to make more friends, spurred on by the words of his late grandfather. Of course, the journey will not be easy, as no one has seen Mother before, but Shiki is determined to reach his goal and explore the boundless reaches of space together with his new friends. Stupidity squared. It seriously challenges sanity.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2 Moriarty the Patriot Part 2 憂国のモリアーティ [Production I.G] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Historical, Organized Crime, Psychological Mystery, Suspense Great Britain is ablaze with news of a so-called "Lord of Crime," a criminal mastermind responsible for the downfall of several unruly nobles. In truth, the Lord of Crime is not an individual, but rather a group consisting of William James Moriarty and his two brothers, Louis and Albert. Together, they wish to destroy everything rotten about their current world and create a new, fair society for all. To accomplish their goal, they must commit criminal acts, which the great detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John H. Watson, cannot abide by. A dangerous cat and mouse game begins between the Lord of Crime and Sherlock, with each trying to outwit the other. Yet Sherlock, despite his skills, has no idea that his foe is right under his nose. Involved with both parties is a woman named Irene Adler, who is as beautiful as she is cunning. No stranger to scandal, Irene has embroiled herself in one that may be too big even for her, as the classified documents she stole could shake the very foundations of the British Empire. Can Irene be saved, or does a deadly future await her? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

19. Shadows House シャドーハウス [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Fantasy, Mystery The Shadows, characterized by their pitch-black appearance and tendency to emit soot when agitated, are a family of nobles who reside in a colossal manor deep within the mountains far from other humans. When a Shadow child is nearly of-age, they are assigned a Living Doll who acts not only as their attendant but also as their second half—the faces they could have had if not for their complexion. Emilico is a cheerful, newly created Doll who serves a rather soft-spoken master named Kate. Despite their difference in personalities, Emilico does what she can to carry out the needs of her master. As she learns more about her role and duty, Emilico begins to meet her fellow Dolls and their respective masters and comes to know more about the purpose of her existence. "Do not fret over trivial matters," says one of the rules by which all Dolls must abide. But how could the ever-curious Emilico do so in the face of the deep secrets that the Shadows House holds? Mysteries are never telling the story directly, but this time there is hardly even a story to tell...   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Kyuukyoku Shinka shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusoge Dattara Full Dive: The Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! 究極進化したフルダイブRPGが現実よりもクソゲーだったら [ENGI] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Video Game Action, Comedy, Fantasy Ten years ago, at the peak of the VRMMO development industry, a game titled "Kiwame Quest" entered the scene with potential like no other. Boasting a colossal total of 10 sexdecillion branches of possible story scenarios, this game pursued ultimate realism, ranging from humanlike NPCs to the perfect replication of all senses and physical abilities. But it soon became apparent that the game was too realistic, and the popularity of VRMMOs in general gradually began to plunge. At present, due to an accident a few years prior, the high school student Hiroshi Yuuki now immerses himself in full-dive RPGs as a form of escapism. After failing to acquire the latest version of his favorite game, Hiroshi stumbles upon a game shop and meets its beautiful clerk Reona Kisaragi who convinces him to buy a copy of Kiwame Quest so that they can play together. The first time Hiroshi plays the game, he marvels at the realism it offers. However, his astonishment is short-lived as he sets off a series of misfortunes, quickly realizing that the game is even worse than his already stressful life. Nevertheless, Hiroshi still finds himself logging on again despite his growing contempt for the game. With no do-overs in his current disadvantageous situation, Hiroshi only has one goal—clearing the game! It's a genius piece of art turning over many concepts and introducing so much uniqueness that it should get equally genius score in my book. Rewatched it for the second time with the same enjoyment.   Overall Rating: 10/10

21. Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui Koikimo 恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い [Nomad] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance People fall in love in the most mysterious of ways. This statement seems to be especially true for the affluent genius playboy Ryou Amakusa. When he nearly falls off the stairs one rainy morning, a girl named Ichika Arima saves him. As if by fate, Ryou encounters Ichika again later that night; she happens to be the best friend of his little sister, Rio. Wanting to "thank" her, Ryou attempts to woo Ichika by employing his usual flirtatious tactics only to be immediately shot down, his target creeped out by his behavior. Rather than being discouraged, Ryou instead becomes more enthralled by her, and he begins to do everything he can to steal Ichika's heart despite receiving disgusted reactions each time. However, as time passes by, will Ichika remain repulsed by Ryou's creepy yet dedicated advances? It's only slightly better than those fake artificial concepts like Love is war. Reeks of fake from miles away.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Zombieland Saga Revenge ゾンビランドサガ リベンジ [MAPPA] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, Parody Comedy, Supernatural The Franchouchou girls are back and better than ever! Unfortunately for them, they are also heavily in debt. After a concert bombs, the undead members are forced to take day jobs to pay off the venue, and their normally eccentric manager, Koutarou Tatsumi, sinks into alcoholism. But dark days cannot keep these idols down! Rival idols appear, a famous talk show host retires, and existentialism takes root. Koutarou's legacy will slowly unravel while a journalist closes in on the truth. As Saga plunges into chaos, Franchouchou may realize being dead is the least of their worries—but at least the legendary Tae Yamada gets even more legendary! Zombieland Saga was mostly based on novelty, personal stories and parody. This sequel has a lot less of those and tries restart as idols doing normal idoly things. Totally watchable, but hardly a masterpiece anymore.   Overall Rating: 6/10

23. Nomad: Megalo Box 2 Megalobox 2: Nomad NOMAD メガロボクス2 [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Combat Sports Sci-Fi, Sports Megalo Box is an advanced form of boxing where competitors wear metal frames called Gear. When the first ever Megalonia tournament took place, "Gearless" Joe became its champion and known to all as a legendary fighter. However, soon after, he lost an exhibition match against the second champion and vanished from the public eye. Seven years later, Joe now goes by "Nomad" and keeps a low profile, occasionally fighting in a few underground matches to get by. He is haunted by hallucinations and relies on a set of painkillers to numb his mind. During a match, Joe wins against an opponent, Chief, who purposefully loses for some extra cash from gamblers. Subsequently, Joe discovers that Chief is from a community of immigrants called the Casa. Chief is gradually trying to make enough money to purchase the land where they live illegally. At first, Joe hesitates to get involved, but eventually decides to lend the Casa a helping hand. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

24. Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent 聖女の魔力は万能です [Diomedéa] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Medical Fantasy, Romance Since ancient times, the citizens of Slantania have lived within a shroud of miasma, a force that brings forth monsters creating havoc around the world. When the kingdom's Order of Knights becomes incapable of containing the monsters, the Grand Magus summons a holy maiden—the legendary "Saint"—to obliterate the horrid creatures and restore peace. One evening, as Sei Takanashi returns home from a long day at work, a magical force pulls her into a foreign world. Upon her arrival to the kingdom of Slantania, she overhears that the Grand Magus inadvertently summoned two Saints—Sei and a brown-haired girl. Needing only one holy maiden, the prince declares the other girl as the Saint, leaving Sei to her own devices. Sei sets her sight on the Medicinal Flora Research Institute, an establishment known for its studies regarding herbs and potions. While indulging in her latest passion, Sei has a fateful encounter with the commander of the Third Order of Knights. But little does she know, her aptitude as a Saint will continue to exert its influence over her new life. Reverse harem gourmet with bishounens can make even Isekai a joke...   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Mashiro no Oto Those Snow White Notes ましろのおと [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Music, School Drama Setsu Sawamura runs away from his small home village following the death of his grandfather, the legendary shamisen master Matsugorou Sawamura. On his deathbed, Matsugorou told Setsu to give up the shamisen if he was only going to imitate others instead of playing in his own way. Grieving, Setsu heads for Tokyo, hoping that the big city can inspire him to discover his own unique playing style. But Tokyo defies his expectations by drowning out all other sounds with the deafening noise of its city life. Concerned about her son, Setsu's rich and successful mother, Umeko, waltzes back into his life and forces him to enroll in Umezono Academy. At the school, he meets Shuri Maeda, a girl who is fascinated by the Tsugaru shamisen and wishes to perform a song her grandmother once heard a long time ago. Shuri starts up a shamisen appreciation club and convinces Setsu to teach the members how to play the instrument. As he becomes more involved with the club, will Setsu be able to recover his love for the shamisen and discover the unique sound he lacks? It plays exactly as those numberous piano shows when some cool music for some reason gets negative reactions from everyone and other cool music gets treated warmly, and everyone is searching for somthing personal. Drama gets pulled out of a finger.   Overall Rating: 6/10

26. SSSS.Dynazenon  [Trigger] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi One day after school, first-year high school student Yomogi Asanaka comes across a starving man under a bridge. Introducing himself as Gauma, the strange drifter informs Yomogi that he is a "kaiju user," a person who deals with the "kaiju"—monsters who bring harm to the city and its citizens. The following evening, Yomogi runs into Gauma and his classmate Yume Minami. Simultaneously, a kaiju appears in a populated area of the city. Due to Gauma's lack of experience controlling the kaiju, he brings out a mysterious object from a glowing pouch, summoning a giant robot known as Dynazenon. Requiring the cooperation of four people, the mecha drags Gauma, Yomogi, Minami, and Koyomi Yamanaka—an unemployed man who was wandering on the street—into its cockpit. Their encounter with the kaiju marks the beginning of their entanglement with kaiju eugenicists—kaiju users who manipulate kaiju with ill intent—and their efforts toward bringing out the full potential of Dynazenon. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

27. Mars Red  [Signal.MD] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Historical, Military, Vampire Action, Supernatural In the year 1923, a vampire crisis takes Tokyo by storm. Provoked by the illegal trade of "Ascra," an artificial blood source, the population of vampires begins to rapidly increase within the city. Under orders from Lieutenant General Sounosuke Nakajima, the Special Forces Unit 16 gathers vampires within the military to create a new undercover vampire-hunting unit known as Code Zero. Leading the unit is Colonel Yoshinobu Maeda. Responsible for locating the source of the Ascra trade as well as capturing and killing vampires, he is pressured into producing fruitful results amidst the growing criticism that threatens to decommission the unit. To make matters worse, the vampires within the unit are struggling to grasp their newfound powers and identities now that they are no longer human. With the world at odds against them, the members of Code Zero must find a way to curb the crisis or otherwise fall victim to their own demonic natures. Tried it before. Tried it now. It does not help.   Overall Rating: 5/10

28. Super Cub スーパーカブ [Studio Kai] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School Slice of Life Koguma, a reserved second-year high school student, has nothing—no parents, hobbies, friends, or goals. On her way home one afternoon, she visits a vehicle shop in hopes of acquiring a motor scooter. With only enough money to make ends meet, she is disheartened by the price tags and prepares to turn back. However, as she is about to leave, the shop's owner offers her a pre-owned Honda Super Cub for ten thousand yen. Believing that the motorcycle will help brighten her monotonous world, she accepts the deal. As Koguma journeys through her town on small adventures with her Super Cub, she begins to build irreplaceable friendships and eagerly advances toward her new life. Journeys on motorcycles? Argh.   Overall Rating: 5/10

29. Bakuten!! Backflip!! バクテン!! [Zexcs] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Performing Arts Sports Shoutarou Futaba has always loved sports, but he never became more than a benchwarmer on his middle school baseball team. After noticing a group of gymnasts practicing in the park, he decides to watch a rhythmic gymnastics tournament on a whim. Although displaying an exhilarating performance at the competition, the Shoushukan High School's Rhythmic Gymnastics Club places second-to-last due to penalties acquired from not fielding a full six-man roster. The demonstration of skill captivates Shoutarou, and he decides to enroll at Shoushukan in hopes of joining the team despite having no background in the sport. The club recruits him alongside Ryouya Misato, a prodigal gymnast who was the runner-up in a junior tournament. Now with a full six-man roster, the team sets out to compete in the upcoming Inter-High tournament. As he strives to accomplish this ambitious endeavor, Shoutarou must learn and master the basics of rhythmic gymnastics all while working in tandem with his new teammates if Shoushukan wants to stand a chance at claiming the title. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. Shakunetsu Kabaddi Burning Kabaddi 灼熱カバディ [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School, Team Sports Comedy, Sports Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a once nationally recognized soccer player, is now a first-year student at Noukin High School. Due to his developed hatred for sports, he has abandoned his previous aspirations to become a famous livestreamer on the internet. One day, Souma Azemichi, a first-year on the kabaddi team, seeks to recruit Yoigoshi and spontaneously interrupts his livestream. Without any expectations, Yoigoshi follows Souma to the school gym, where he witnesses second-years Kyouhei Misumi and Shinji Date engaged in the primal contact sport of kabaddi. Despite ridiculing the rules of play, Yoigoshi is stunned by the intensity of the round. Because of an enticing deal and slight coercion, he agrees to settle the prospect of his recruitment through the most invigorating way: a battle of kabbadi, a team sport played empty-handed. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. Bishounen Tanteidan Pretty Boy Detective Club 美少年探偵団 [Shaft] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Crossdressing, Detective, School, Visual Arts Mystery Mayumi Doujima promises her parents that she will give up on her dreams of becoming an astronaut on her 14th birthday if she cannot find a star she once saw long ago. Overhearing her troubles, the eccentric Manabu Soutouin offers to help her search for the star alongside the rest of Yubiwa Academy's mysterious Pretty Boy Detective Club, whose rules are as follows: "Be pretty, be a boy, and be a detective!" However, Mayumi is unique—she can see many things that ordinary people cannot. Her eyesight allows her to see the tiniest of details, from people approaching her at a distance to hidden traps that would otherwise go undetected. When the search for the lost star begins to sour, the Pretty Boy Detective Club end up entangled in something far beyond what they ever imagined. No comments.   Overall Rating: 5/10

32. Jouran: The Princess of Snow and Blood Joran The Princess of Snow and Blood 擾乱 THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD [Bakken Record] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Historical Action, Fantasy  In 1931, the Tokugawa Shogunate remains in power, marking the 64th year of the Meiji era. Holding a monopoly over the newly discovered "Dragon Vein," the government is leading Japan toward an advanced Edo period. During this time, an elite force of executioners called "Nue" is tasked with defending the Shogunate from a rebel institution known as the "Kuchinawa." As the owner of the Tsuyukasa Bookshop, Sawa Yukimura runs the store's day-to-day business inconspicuously. But behind the scenes, she seeks vengeance against the man who slaughtered her tribe and family. With a special ability to transform granted by her blue blood, Sawa joins Nue after being promised information regarding the target of her revenge: Janome, the leader of the Kuchinawa. Supernatural Edo period executioners vs killers is not what I can call interesting.   Overall Rating: 6/10

33. Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation The World Ends with You The Animation すばらしきこのせかい The Animation [Shin-Ei Animation, domerica] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure  One day in the bustling city of Shibuya, a boy named Neku Sakuraba finds himself holding two black pins that enable him to read the minds of people around him. However, these pins also give him the ability to see the "Noise," hostile creatures capable of "erasing" people from existence. After discovering that he is trapped within the confines of the city, Neku receives a message regarding a mission that will nevertheless erase him should he fail. While trying to fend off a Noise attack, Neku meets a girl named Shiki Misaki who asks him to form a partnership pact with her to fight against the monsters. Shiki explains that she and Neku have become "Players" participating in the "Reaper's Game"—an event spanning over seven days, each featuring a different mission. As Neku and Shiki both strive to survive each day that passes, they begin to meet other Players and Reapers alike, battle stronger Noise, and learn the truth behind the mystery that this game is shrouded in. Survive for seven days in a reapers game! So tired of these stupid survival concepts with teenagers.   Overall Rating: 5/10

34. Godzilla: S.P Godzilla Singular Point ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞ [Bones, Orange] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Mecha Action, Award Winning, Mystery, Sci-Fi This series features an original story, which depicts the young geniuses Mei Kamino, a female researcher, and Yun Arikawa, a male engineer, as they take on an unprecedented threat with their companions. When danger comes up from the depths, only young geniuses Mei, Yun, and their team can face the threat in Godzilla Singular Point! Just reinvention of Jurassic Park.   Overall Rating: 5/10

35. Dragon, Ie wo Kau. Dragon Goes House-Hunting ドラゴン、家を買う。 [Signal.MD] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Fantasy  In an RPG fantasy world, a red dragon named Letty is disowned by his parents after failing to guard their eggs. Now he has to find a place of his own, but unlike other dragons, Letty is meek, cowardly, and has overall low stats. Regardless, a defenseless young dragon makes for an easy target for those who only see him as a beast to be feared, vanquished, and even devoured. After some time searching for somewhere to call "home," he encounters the elf Dearia, who saves him from a band of heroes. Both an architect and a real estate agent, Dearia offers to help Letty find the perfect abode that suits his needs. Thus ensues Letty's house-hunting quest, as well as all the fantastical creatures and formidable enemies he meets along the way! Episodic comedy, not really great.   Overall Rating: 6/10

36. Seven Knights Revolution: Eiyuu no Keishousha Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor セブンナイツ レボリューション -英雄の継承者- [LIDENFILMS, domerica] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  Seven Knights Revolution: Eiyuu no Keishousha is set in a world where eons ago valiant heroes fought against the forces of "Destruction." While their deeds passed into legend, the power of these heroes was later inherited by "successors" who fought to protect the world. One day, Faria, a successor of the Seven Knights, saves an ordinary boy named Nemo from the forces of Destruction. During the ensuing battle, Nemo summons the power of a hero and becomes a successor as well. However, Nemo's hero is a stranger that is unknown to history, and so an epic journey where the past and present collide begins. Absolute trope-filled trash coming from a game.   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Yaku nara Mug Cup mo Let's Make a Mug Too やくならマグカップも [Nippon Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School, Visual Arts  The city of Tajimi is well-renowned for its Mino ware ceramics and being the hometown of Himeno Toyokawa's mother. Considered a legend in the world of pottery, Himeno's mother suddenly passed away when Himeno was four. However, her legacy lives on in the dozens of unique mugs that adorn the Toyokawas' new restaurant in Tajimi. Having moved back to the city recently following the bankruptcy of her father's company in Tokyo, Himeno brings some of her mother's mugs to her first day of high school in an attempt to make friends. One person who immediately takes an interest is Mika Kukuri, an eccentric girl in Himeno's class who soon introduces her to Tooko Aoki, the president of the Pottery Club. After learning more about her mother's contributions to the club and the art form, Himeno asks her father for permission to join, which he gladly gives. Alongside Mika and her childhood friend Naoko Naruse, Himeno enters the Pottery Club to continue her mother's beloved work and discover her own passion for the craft. Horrible even for SOL.   Overall Rating: 5/10

38. Sayonara Watashi no Cramer Farewell, My Dear Cramer さよなら私のクラマー [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Drama, Sports Over the years, the reputation of women's soccer in Japan has been gradually waning. Despite this rather bleak scenario, there are still some schools with teams trying to keep the sport alive. With that, glimmers of hope are starting to appear. Having played for the boys' soccer club when she was in middle school, Nozomi Onda's skills are nothing less than prodigious. Because of this, she thinks that playing soccer with fellow girls would only drag her down. She is only motivated to play her best when facing those she deems worthy opponents. Meanwhile, Sumire Suou is a promising rookie with exceptional talent—a talent hindered by a team that cannot keep up with her abilities. Onda, convinced by her former coach to join a girls' soccer club, and Suou, accompanied by her close friend and rival Midori Soshizaki, cross paths as members of the Warabi Seinan High School's girls' soccer team. In this new field, both girls begin to display their full potential and skills. Along with their teammates, each of their steps, kicks, and goals will grant them victory—and perhaps also ensure that the sport begins its journey back into the spotlight. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Blue Reflection Ray BLUE REFLECTION RAY/澪 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 3/24) Tags: Mahou Shoujo, School Fantasy Individual pieces of human emotion usually take form as flowers known as "Fragments." The select few who possess strong enough Fragments can become "Reflectors," beings who equip specialized rings that allow them to connect their thoughts, memories, and emotions to those whose feelings waver. There are two types of Reflectors—those who wear blue rings to protect those falling into depravity by preserving their Fragments, and those who wear red rings to prevent negative emotions by stealing the Fragments of those who begin to develop severe woe. Despite wanting to socialize with people around her, transfer student Ruka Hanari's shy and introverted personality always gets in her way. In a chance encounter, however, she bumps into a woman who happens to drop a blue ring as she hurries away. Unable to return it, Ruka brings it back with her to her dorm. There, she meets the outgoing Hiori Hirahara, who also has a blue ring. They find themselves in several conflicts against red Reflectors, slowly realizing the true power of the rings that they hold. Now striving to become Reflectors themselves, Ruka and Hiori must learn to work together and become stronger so that they can save not only the people around them, but also themselves from the emotions that hold them back. It's quite nice for Mahou Shoujo as based on adequate game series.   Overall Rating: 6/10

40. Fairy Ranmaru: Anata no Kokoro Otasuke Shimasu Fairy蘭丸~あなたの心お助けします~ [Studio Comet] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Slice of Life  In a world where negative emotions fester, five fairies from the strongest clans are sent to Earth to collect "attachment" in order to sustain their world. The fairies establish Bar F and live their lives as normal high school boys and a barkeep in order to protect their true identities and fulfill their mission. The boys encounter various female clientele at Bar F, each hiding dark feelings within their hearts, and the boys offer to help them overcome their troubles. The only thing they ask for in return is the client's permission to steal their heart. As the boys investigate the cause of each client's distress, they come across an individual who wishes to sow chaos and sin. With their quest on the line, the fairies of Bar F must unmask this individual's identity and put a stop to their plans, all while holding true to themselves. Bishounens for the rescue.   Overall Rating: 5/10

41. Cestvs: The Roman Fighter セスタス-The Roman Fighter- [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Seinen Historical Action, Drama In the year 54 AD, 15-year-old slave fighter Cestvs desires one thing—an escape from his violent life. It is the wish Cestvs' owner has promised to grant him, but only after he wins 100 battles. However, Cestvs quickly comes to terms with the fact that, as a slave, his life is expendable. After the death of his friend, the possibility of freedom is the only thing keeping him going. With a burning ambition to attain it, Cestvs embarks on a journey to earn himself back, even if it means fighting other slaves for the entertainment of the public. Historical spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

42. Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress カードファイト!! ヴァンガード overDress [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Strategy Game Comedy Shy and timid in nature, 15-year-old Yu-yu Kondou is constantly pressured by his wacky sisters to fulfill their unreasonable requests. One day, they force their brother to crossdress for the sake of their own entertainment, prompting him to run away from home. Following a series of unexpected events, Yu-yu encounters a friendly girl Megumi Ookura, who introduces him to Team Blackout—a group of individuals deeply involved in a card game called Cardfight Vanguard. As he increasingly connects with the members of Team Blackout—Danji Momoyama, Zakusa Ishigame, Tomari Seto, and Megumi herself—Yu-yu discovers a whole new and exciting world, one he could have never imagined without the help of his newfound friends. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

43. Battle Athletess Daiundoukai ReSTART! Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART! バトルアスリーテス 大運動会ReSTART! [Seven] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sports As technology advanced, humanity gradually colonized the entire solar system, occupying planetary facilities from Mercury to Pluto. This results in a large-scale athletic tournament, the "Daiundoukai," where several aspiring female athletes from all around the solar system compete. The winner of the tournament is crowned the "Cosmo Beauty," obtaining a queenlike status. When outgoing potato farmer Kanata Akehoshi was a child, she witnessed a meteor-like object falling from the sky, crashing in a nearby forest. When she came to investigate the wreckage, she saw a damaged spaceship and a girl who seemed to have been in it weakened by the impact. The girl gave Kanata two wristbands, alongside a request that Kanata join the Daiundoukai and become the Cosmo Beauty. Kanata obliged, but before she could ask for the girl's name, she mysteriously disappeared—leaving nothing,not even the crater caused by the crash. Since then, Kanata has devoted herself to training, aiming to fulfill her promise. After winning the qualifying round to represent the planet Earth, Kanata goes to the University Satellite—an institution where she and other candidates study to prepare themselves for the upcoming competition. There, she meets and befriends her fellow competitors, helping them get along with each other to perform better in the games. As Kanata grows closer to the coveted title, so do her chances of meeting the girl who changed her fate—and she discovers an underlying mystery behind the Daiundoukai along the way. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Mazica Party マジカパーティ [OLM] (Finished 1/51) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy  The franchise's story centers on wizards who gather mazica in order to save the world. Junior high school student Kezuru wakes up after a strange dream featuring himself as a wizard, a creature called "mazin," and a mysterious girl. The next day, his friend Kuracchi proudly shows off the newly launched Mazica Party card game. To Kezuru's shock, all the characters drawn in the game's cards are just like the ones in his dream. Meanwhile, Kezuru receives a notification for an event at the major international company Mazica. Intrigued, Kezuru goes to the Mazica Store as directed, only to meet the Mazica CEO himself, Jeff Johns. Johns says, "I have great expectations for you," and hands Kezuru Mazica Gear. On his way back home, Kezuru is attacked by an airship-like creature. Just when he thinks, "this is it!" to himself, his Mazica Gear erupts and a magic book appears. When he scratches a card, he seals a contract with Barunya, a "mazin" creature that is an odd remixed fusion between an airship and a cat. The mysterious girl Anya says Kezuru and those of his ilk will be "the true wizards who save the world." Amid all these mysterious revelations, Kezuru enrolls in the Mazica Academy and engages in Mazica Party card battles alongside his partner mazin. Card game for kids.   Overall Rating: 5/10

45. Gokushufudou The Way of the Househusband 極主夫道 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/5) Tags: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Organized Crime Comedy Who would have ever thought that the most feared gangster of his time now spends his days as a modest househusband? Seemingly giving up the way of the yakuza, the legendary "Immortal Dragon" Tatsu, best known for his prolific skirmishes against rival gangs, has abruptly vanished. Unbeknownst to most, however, Tatsu is currently staying at an apartment with his wife, doing his best to live a peaceful life. Donning his trusty apron, Tatsu is now striving to become an efficient homemaker. Because of this, he has mastered the required skills—be it cooking the most delicious dishes, making sure to get the best deals at supermarkets, and everything in between—garnering the surprise of both of his former subordinates and enemies alike. Despite being a man with quite a controversial past, Tatsu's new way of life will only be more eccentric from here on out! Episodic retired yakuza gags. Nothing unexpected.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Shiguang Dailiren Link Click 時光代理人 [LAN Studio] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Adult Cast, Time Travel Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, it holds an infinite amount of secrets. These are secrets that only Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang are able to find. In a small shop called "Time Photo Studio," the two friends provide a special service: using their extraordinary powers that let them enter photographs, they jump into pictures brought to them by clients in order to grant their wishes. Through the eyes of the photographer, they live through the events surrounding the picture and try to decipher how to solve their client's request. But every time they jump into a picture, they take a great risk. One wrong move and they could alter the future of the person who took the picture... and possibly countless other events too. So when the events they are forced to live through in these pictures start to become personal, it will take the utmost strength to push their feelings aside and focus on accomplishing the task they were paid to do. Supernatural time travel detective mystery.   Overall Rating: 5/10

47. Shuumatsu no Walküre Record of Ragnarok 終末のワルキューレ [Graphinica] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Gore, Mythology, Survival Action, Drama, Fantasy The gods of the world—from Greek to Norse to Hindu mythology—gather every one thousand years to make one important decision: whether or not to wipe out mankind. Repulsed by humanity's selfishness, the council unanimously votes to destroy all humans. But before the decree is enacted, Brunhilde, one of the 13 Valkyries of Valhalla, interrupts the meeting to give mankind a chance at survival. Brunhilde proposes the idea of enacting Ragnarök, an event in which the strongest 13 mortal warriors fight against 13 gods in one-on-one matches. Although the trial is ridiculed by the gods, the demigod takes advantage of their pride and forces them into an agreement. However, Brunhilde herself must recruit the mightiest heroes throughout humanity's thousand-year history and guide them to victory before they meet their untimely demise. Yay, just duels.   Overall Rating: 5/10

48. Yasuke YASUKE －ヤスケ－ [MAPPA] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Adult Cast, Gore, Historical, Samurai Action, Fantasy A village in danger, a mysterious child, warring daimyo, and the greatest ronin never known all clash in a Japan of magic and mechs. Learn the story of the first African samurai. I hoped to see a semi-biographic strory. And then huge robot appeared...   Overall Rating: 5/10

49. Eden (ONA) エデン [Qubic Pictures, CGCG Studio] (Finished 4/4) Tags: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life  The sci-fi fantasy series Eden is set thousands of years in the future, where a city known as "Eden 3" is inhabited solely by robots whose former masters vanished a long time ago. On a routine assignment, two farming robots accidentally awaken a human baby girl from stasis questioning all they were taught to believe—that humans were nothing more than a forbidden ancient myth. Together, the two robots secretly raise the child in a safe haven outside Eden. Rather simple fairy tale about robots and last humans.   Overall Rating: 5/10

50. Daomu Biji Zhi Qinling Shen Shu The Buried Tree Devil 盗墓笔记秦岭神树 [Tencent Animation & Comics, Qiyuan Yinghua] (Finished 7/12) Tags: Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural  After experiencing two adventurous events, Wu Xie returned to Hangzhou from Nansha. During his training, he suddenly received an itchy call that he hadn't met for a long time. Lao Yi and Wu Xie told about their adventures in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains three years ago, and invited Wu Xie to go on an adventure together and explore the ancient ruins. Wu Xie and Lao You set off for an expedition in the Qinling Mountains. Here, they saw the huge Zheluo salmon, the magnificent underground river waterfall, the incredible ancient sacred tree... And Zhang Qiling, who has always been out there, also secretly helped Wu Xie. It's endless survival on an island under all kind of natural and hand-made threats. So guess that's the main dish we're supposed to enjoy apart of ever-obsured mystery, of course.   Overall Rating: 5/10

51. Mi Bao Zhi Guo The Country of Rare Treasure 秘宝之国 [2:10 AM Animation] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi  In the multiverse called the data world, everything corresponding to the real world is stored. Within it, the data from relics of human culture gained self-awareness, and a secret group of spirits established an alliance: The Country of Rare Treasure. The restorers, while investigating their own origins, lead the secret spirits against the forgotten viruses that will devour everything. Pure refined trash.   Overall Rating: 5/10

52. Zhihao Beipan Diqiule No Choice But to Betray the Earth! 只好背叛地球了 [Shengying Animation] (Finished 1/72) Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi  Lu Fan, a white-collar urban woman who has always considered herself a more ordinary woman than anyone else, is suddenly abducted by an alien one day. The alien, who claim to be from Saturn, tells the absurd reason for their invasion of Earth, and that the key to the invasion plan is to make Lu Fan fall in love with him and then betray the Earth. In the funny daily life with the Saturnian, aliens from various planets start to appear around Lu Fan one after another! These aliens have their own objectives, but because of their intertwined destinies, they all end up in Beijing. Lu Fan begins to realize that she is not as ordinary as she thought, and she slowly develops a crush on the Saturnian. How will she choose? Episodic gag comedy with a silly theme.   Overall Rating: 5/10

53. Wo Zhen de Meiyong Mie? Call Star 我真的没用咩？ [Making Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy  Star is born to run over the heads of the fainting people. When he witnesses a "premeditated" fainting event, he decides to set up an agency. Together with his close friend Dazhi, they'll help the people who want to know the truth and explore the meaning of existence. Absurd comedy.   Overall Rating: 5/10

54. Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san Pompo: The Cinéphile 映画大好きポンポさん [CLAP] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Showbiz Comedy, Drama Joelle Davidovich Pomponette, better known as simply "Pompo," is an extremely talented movie producer, having inherited her grandfather's connections and cinematic eye. Despite her promising outlook, Pompo refuses to produce anything other than trashy B-movies. That is, until she hands her assistant, Gene Fini, a script for an ambitious screenplay about the life of a composer and announces that he has earned his first directorial credit. Determined to make the film shine, Gene throws himself completely into his work. However, with an overwhelming workload and a deadline only days away, the aspiring director struggles with what must be sacrificed in the name of creation. Quite good movie about directorship. Was it that great to call it a masterpiece for me? Sorry, no as there are no good thoughts and no good story.   Overall Rating: 6/10

55. Journey: Taiko Arabia Hantou de no Kiseki to Tatakai no Monogatari The Journey ジャーニー 太古アラビア半島での奇跡と戦いの物語 [Toei Animation, Yokohama Animation Lab] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Historical Action, Adventure From the south of the Arabian Peninsula, the great General Abraha and his mighty army trample their way north to the holy city of Mecca. Their demands are ruthless: Mecca's surrender, its people's enslavement, and the Kaaba's destruction. Despite advice to withdraw and save themselves, a few brave Meccan men remain to fight. Among them is Aws Ibn Jubair, a humble potter who abandoned a life of sin to dedicate himself to honor and faith. As the enemy troops approach in the dead of night, the vastly outnumbered Meccans work to raise morale. The night takes an unexpected shift with the reappearance of an atheist mercenary named Zurara—Aws' old accomplice who never went straight. Although Zurara joins only for food and pay, the intriguing tale of Aws' path to religion convinces him that Mecca is worth protecting. Bracing for the inevitable bloodbath, the two former friends reunite to defend the only land and faith that allow them to truly forgive themselves. All those stories and battles just to ruin all with miracle and deus ex machina.   Overall Rating: 5/10

56. True North トゥルーノース [Toei Video] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Historical Drama When Yohan is nine years old, he, his mother and sister are forcibly relocated to a notoriously cruel political prison camp in North Korea. His innocence is gradually eroded by the harsh brutality of the camp, while the rest of his family tries to maintain their decency and compassion for their fellow humans. Years later, after being devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of a loved one, he begins to reassess the meaning of his life - even as he struggles to survive in the worst imaginable living conditions. Not found.   Overall Rating: 0/10

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