Anime of the Year 2021-III Summer - Meikyuu Black Company

Meikyuu Black Company and 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru 2nd Season were the only enjoyable works for me.

1. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season Part 2 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 2 転生したらスライムだった件  [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy The nation of Tempest is in a festive mood after successfully overcoming the surprise attack from the Falmuth Army and the Western Holy Church. Beyond the festivities lies a meeting between Tempest and its allies to decide the future of the Nation of Monsters. The aftermath of the Falmuth invasion, Milim Nava's suspicious behavior, and the disappearance of Demon Lord Carrion—the problems seem to keep on piling up. Rimuru Tempest, now awakened as a True Demon Lord, decides to go on the offensive against Clayman. With the fully revived Storm Dragon Veldora, Ultimate Skill Raphael, and other powerful comrades, the ruler of the Tempest is confident in taking down his enemies one by one until he can face the man pulling the strings. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

2. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S 小林さんちのメイドラゴンS [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Fantasy, Slice of Life  As Tooru continues on her quest to become the greatest maid and Kanna Kamui fully immerses in her life as an elementary school student, there is not a dull day in the Kobayashi household with mischief being a daily staple. On one such day, however, a massive landslide is spotted on the hill where Kobayashi and Tooru first met—a clear display of a dragon's might. When none of the dragons they know claim responsibility, the perpetrator herself descends from the skies: Ilulu, the radical Chaos Dragon with monstrous power rivaling that of Tooru. Sickened by Tooru's involvement with humans, Ilulu resorts to the typical dragon method of resolving conflict—a battle to the death. Despite such behavior, she becomes intrigued by Kobayashi's ability to befriend dragons and decides instead to observe just what makes Kobayashi so special. With a new troublesome dragon in town, Kobayashi's eccentric life with a dragon maid is only getting merrier. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

3. Vanitas no Karte The Case Study of Vanitas ヴァニタスの手記 [Bones] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Historical, Vampire Action, Fantasy, Mystery Scorned by others of his kind for being born under a blue moon, the vampire Vanitas grew afraid and desolate. According to legend, he created a cursed grimoire known as the "Book of Vanitas," and it is said he would one day use it to bring retribution upon all vampires of the crimson moon. In 19th century Paris, Noé Archiviste is searching for the fabled Book of Vanitas. Whilst traveling aboard an airship, he is saved from a vampire attack by an eccentric doctor who calls himself Vanitas and carries the very tome he seeks. Ironically, the self-proclaimed vampire specialist is a mere human who inherited both his name and the book from his master, the same Vanitas of legend. As the odd case of the Charlatan's Parade crops up, the doctor's ability to restore sanity to vampires by recovering their true name will prove most beneficial. Medical mystery specializing on vampires? Disappointing.   Overall Rating: 5/10

4. Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- 月が導く異世界道中 [C2C] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy As part of a mysterious contract agreed upon by a goddess and his parents years ago, Makoto Misumi finds himself sent to another world to meet the goddess and become the hero. However, the deity deems Makoto to be "hideous," refusing to even lay eyes upon him and revokes his heroic title. Disdainfully giving him the ability to understand all languages except the human language as compensation, the goddess drives Makoto off to the farthest edges of the wasteland, far from human civilization. Due to the disparity between Earth and this new world, Makoto's inherent physical and magical capabilities awaken, making him extremely powerful. He meets various demihumans and mythical beings who all end up being captivated with his characteristics and join Makoto in building a new community where all of them can peacefully coexist. Nevertheless, despite this success, Makoto still yearns to meet fellow humans. In a world where the goddess herself has barred him from interacting with his kind, it is up to Makoto and his companions to fulfill his desire—and perhaps reform society along the way. The cheeziest Isekai that I remember... and I remember many.   Overall Rating: 5/10

5. Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom 現実主義勇者の王国再建記 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Harem, Isekai, Military Action, Fantasy, Romance After the death of his grandfather, 19-year-old Kazuya Souma—an aspiring civil servant—is left all alone with no one to call family. Out of the blue, he is transported to the Elfrieden Kingdom, a small ailing country in another world, to be a "hero." An ongoing war with the demon army has put the entire world in peril, and Kazuya was summoned to aid in the conflict as an offering from Elfrieden to its allies. Dissatisfied with being used as tribute, Kazuya decides to help the kingdom revamp its declining economy—not by way of adventuring or war, but through administrative reform. Abruptly declared the King of Elfrieden and betrothed to the princess, the "Realist Hero" Kazuya sets out to assemble a group of talented citizens who will assist him in his bureaucratic battles to get the kingdom back on its feet. It was seriously boring when I watched it, no intention to try again.   Overall Rating: 5/10

6. Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. The Detective Is Already Dead 探偵はもう、死んでいる。 [ENGI] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Detective Comedy, Mystery, Romance Kimihiko Kimizuka has found himself inadvertently entangled in various crimes more times than he can remember, referring to himself as a magnet for trouble. One day, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary, a group of unknown men kidnaps him, forcing him to board a flight—where he also encounters a hijacking. Amid the resulting chaos, however, Kimizuka meets a stunning silver-haired beauty, going by the codename Siesta, who then saves the day. Claiming to be a legendary detective, Siesta enlists Kimizuka to be her sidekick. Though Kimizuka refuses at first, with Siesta's insistence, he eventually joins her—marking the start of a grand adventure spanning the entire world, preventing multiple threats that could spell doom for humanity along the way. Unfortunately, after three years of their unpredictable yet enjoyable time together, Siesta abruptly passes away. Distraught, Kimizuka tries to leave all memories of her behind, but as he begins to meet more people, it seems that Siesta's influence will never truly die. Detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

7. Kanojo mo Kanojo Girlfriend, Girlfriend カノジョも彼女 [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Harem, School Comedy, Romance Naoya Mukai is having the time of his life after his childhood friend Saki Saki finally accepts one of his countless confessions. Ensuring that their relationship will stay strong, he spares no effort in showering affection to his now beloved girlfriend. However, one afternoon, another girl named Nagisa Minase suddenly confesses to Naoya following months of preparation. Even though he politely rejects her, Nagisa's irresistible charm and determination continue to attract Naoya. Wanting to fulfill both Saki and Nagisa's desires, Naoya ends up proposing a crazy idea—to date the two of them simultaneously, with both girls fully aware. This unprecedented state of affairs ultimately causes wacky and hilarious situations in whatever they do to keep their unusual relationship going. All those artificial romance comedies make me only sad.   Overall Rating: 5/10

8. Seirei Gensouki Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles 精霊幻想記 [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance When 20-year-old college student Haruto Amakawa dies in a traffic accident, he does not expect to wake up in an unfamiliar world in the body of a young boy named Rio. As their memories and personas fuse, Rio realizes that he now also possesses magical powers. He is relieved to find that his burning passion for revenge against his mother's murderers has not subsided, despite his newly changed identity. Not soon after, Rio comes across the kidnapped princess of the Bertram Kingdom and saves her without hesitation. To express his gratitude, the king grants him the opportunity to enroll in the Bertram Royal Academy. Believing this to be a new chapter in his life, he is excited to study at this prestigious academy, but life here proves to be difficult for him, a slum-dweller surrounded by the majestic children of nobles. One of the most dull Isekai encountered, of course with a harem too.   Overall Rating: 5/10

9. Bokutachi no Remake Remake Our Life! ぼくたちのリメイク [feel.] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Time Travel Drama, Romance Life is not going well for 28-year-old Kyouya Hashiba. Having left his office job to pursue a career in the video game industry, his internship at a popular game studio abruptly ends, leaving him unemployed and forcing him to move back in with his parents. Additionally, his jealousy toward the success of the "Platinum Generation"—a group of similarly-aged creators—has caused him to regret his decision to attend a traditional university instead of an arts college. Even though he believes there are no second chances in life, Kyouya is suddenly given one when he wakes up one day and finds himself 10 years in the past. Instead of choosing business school like he originally had, Kyouya decides to pursue his passions and attends the Oonaka University of Art. There, he meets classmate Eiko Kawasegawa, the woman who had hired him as an intern in the present, alongside his new housemates and future Platinum Generation members: underachieving artist Aki Shino, aspiring singer and actress Nanako Kogure, and naturally-gifted writer Tsurayuki Rokuonji. With each project they complete together, Kyouya and his friends venture closer to discovering their true potential as creators and remaking their lives into the ideal versions they desire. It would be a nice SOL without the intrusive and worthless time travel drama.   Overall Rating: 6/10

10. Sonny Boy Sonny Boy (サニーボーイ) [Madhouse] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai, Super Power Award Winning, Mystery Thirty-six students find themselves and their school building suddenly adrift in a void-like dimension. When supernatural powers awaken in some of them, a sense of detachment begins to divide the group. Despite the student council's attempts to impose order, they clash with the students possessing special abilities, who rebel against their strict control. This conflict leads them to discover that this world has its own set of rules—and following them is necessary for survival. After one of the students decides to take a leap of faith, the school switches dimensions once again. While they deal with the unique challenges and circumstances that each world presents, the students must unravel the mysterious phenomenon and find a way back home. I really tried. It makes very little sense and definitely delivers no enjoyment to me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

11. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! ジャヒー様はくじけない！ [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 2/20) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Supernatural  The great Jahy will not be defeated! Simultaneously combating starvation, the lack of A/C, and the unavoidable weakness of turning child-sized, Jahy—previously the second strongest being in the Dark Realm—is under great stress. If it weren't for the destruction of the mana crystal which used to power the Dark Realm, Jahy would still be living a life of power and luxury. And yet, at the moment, brawling with the landlady over rent is a recurring event for Jahy. Just to have a place to stay and food to eat, Jahy must work part-time. However, her immense pride will not allow her to live under such poor conditions for any longer than necessary. Vowing to reinstate the Dark Realm to its former glory, Jahy continues her journey to reassemble the mana crystal. If it's a comedy, it's not funny.   Overall Rating: 5/10

12. Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid The Duke of Death and His Maid 死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド [J.C.Staff] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Romantic Subtext Comedy, Supernatural As the elegant, frail flower petals wither away into lifeless ashes, the young duke is tragically reminded of the despicable power forced upon him—the ability to kill anything he touches. Scorned by his family, he is sent away to live in near isolation. Fortunately, he is not entirely alone, as the manor's staff—his dutiful butler Rob and the flirtatious maid Alice—keep him company and make his life less miserable. As the duke's romantic feelings for Alice grow, so does his continued frustration for the limits set by his unfortunate ability. Therefore, he resolves to break the curse cast upon him all those years ago, not only for his sake, but Alice's as well—for he is painfully aware of how difficult it is to avoid the touch of a loved one. Unique setting for what? For useless SOL coming in CGI.   Overall Rating: 5/10

13. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... X My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X 乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…X [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Reincarnation, Reverse Harem, School Comedy, Fantasy, Romance With no more death flags in sight, personable but dense Catarina Claes is finally able to lead a peaceful life surrounded by all of her friends and family. For that reason, she is determined to enjoy the school festival to the fullest without any concern on her mind. Unbeknownst to her, however, the story of Fortune Lover—the game she used to play—has yet to end. Even more characters make an appearance, each with their own agenda to fulfill, and new mysteries await Katarina and those she loves. Will there be any way to avoid a bad ending when Catarina cannot remember what happens next? Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Uramichi Oniisan Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan うらみちお兄さん [Studio Blanc.] (Finished 4/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Showbiz, Workplace Comedy In the studio of the morning childrens' show "Together with Mama," a crew of miserable adults prepares their facades of amicable smiles and cheerful exteriors to educate a group of innocent preschoolers. In the middle of it stands Uramichi Omota, a former gymnast who can't help but bring the kids down to earth by revealing the harsh and depressing reality of adulthood, even in front of the rolling cameras. Behind the scenes, Uramichi's much-desired peace is disturbed by his two bothersome juniors who work as the show's rabbit and bear mascots and singers: Utano Tadano, a woman who only wishes to get married; and Iketeru Daga, a handsome man with a crass sense of humor. From smoking and exercising to nihilistic outbursts, everyone's big brother Uramichi always brings up the not-so-moral side to his life lessons. An ok episodic comedy, but can't say humor height is enough for masterpiece. Also, quite difficult to watch in a row.   Overall Rating: 6/10

15. Meikyuu Black Company The Dungeon of Black Company 迷宮ブラックカンパニー [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Comedy, Fantasy After working tirelessly toward his goal of a self-sustainable NEET lifestyle, Kinji Ninomiya has finally achieved his dreams. Now looking down on common folk commuting during a typhoon from the penthouse of one of his apartment buildings, Kinji gets ready to start his new, slothful life. However, all of his hard work goes to waste when a portal appears beneath him from out of nowhere. Teleported to another world, Kinji is forced to work for a mining company that focuses solely on profits and has no care whatsoever for the safety and well-being of its employees. Refusing to live in such conditions, he begins devising plans to get rich quickly, building connections with others in this new world and making his best efforts to escape the stringent corporate life. Will Kinji be able to overcome his restraints and attain financial freedom once more? Nice unique concept keeps interest till the end and deserves a high enough score.   Overall Rating: 7/10

16. Deatte 5-byou de Battle Battle Game in 5 Seconds 出会って5秒でバトル [SynergySP, Vega Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: High Stakes Game, Strategy Game, Super Power, Survival Supernatural, Suspense It was just a usual morning. Akira Shiroyanagi, a high schooler who loves games and Konpeito (Japanese sweets), has suddenly been dragged into a battlefield by a mysterious girl who calls herself Mion. The participants are told that they are "erased from the family register, involved in an experiment, and gained certain powers." Akira is determined to win the game with his newfound powers and destroy the organization. Armed with a power no one expects and his "brain" skills, the new period of intelligence battle begins! Yay, new teenagers survival competition, rather average this time.   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Megami-ryou no Ryoubo-kun. Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory 女神寮の寮母くん。 [asread.] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Shounen Harem Comedy, Romance, Ecchi Twelve-year-old Koushi Nagumo's life suddenly goes downhill when his father abandons him after their house burns down. Left to fend for himself, Koushi collapses on the street, but an eccentric woman named Mineru Wachi takes pity on him and brings him to the female dormitory "Megami-ryou." After learning of Koushi's situation, Mineru, who happens to be the temporary manager, invites him to become Megami-ryou's official dormitory mother. However, what awaits him are the dorm's residents—each with their own wacky shenanigans—like the androphobic yet gentle Atena Saotome, the feminine tomboy Kiriya Senshou, and Mineru herself, whose recklessness knows no bounds when it comes to science. Despite this, Koushi does his best to fulfill the duties of this crazy new life! It's ecchi, so does not need a story or evaluation.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace 平穏世代の韋駄天達 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Seinen Mythology Action, Adventure, Fantasy Eight hundred years ago, terrifying demons threatened mankind's existence. On the brink of extinction, humans prayed to their gods, calling out for someone to save them. Emerging from these desperate pleas for salvation, battle deities known as the "Idaten" were born. Possessing unnatural strength and endurance, the Idaten managed to defeat the demons and an era of unprecedented peace was finally ushered in. Having never encountered demons before, the present generation of Idaten knows nothing of the demon's brutality, but they have instead only lived a peaceful existence. Training under Rin, the only remaining Idaten from 800 years ago, the new Idaten find ways to survive in a time where they have seemingly outlived their usefulness. However, when the tyrannical Zoble Empire resurrects a demon, the misfit crop of gods are called to the battlefield against their natural enemy once more. Can't call this parody with OP MCs and toxic half-inverted colors even decent, really.   Overall Rating: 5/10

19. Peach Boy Riverside ピーチボーイリバーサイド [Asahi Production] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Gore Action, Adventure, Fantasy In a magical world where humans, demihumans, and oni are heavily at odds with each other, a princess named Saltorine "Sally" Aldike is on a journey to find a person named Mikoto Kibitsu. Traversing the world, Sally comes across many truths that she had been ignorant of due to her lineage—including the knowledge that the oni possess power potent enough to wipe out humanity. Seemingly blessed with a way to counter the oni's might, Sally has a strange power that manifests itself as a sigil resembling a peach, giving her superhuman abilities capable of defeating powerful oni with ease. Even so, Sally refuses to discriminate between humans, demihumans, and oni as much as possible, believing that peace between the three factions could be attainable one day. On the contrary, Mikoto—who also has the same ability as Sally's but with greater mastery—has a different goal. Mikoto is out to kill and torment all oni in existence, stopping at nothing to fulfill this objective. As Sally and Mikoto continue to cross paths, the power they possess will spell the difference between amicable coexistence and utter annihilation. The whole concept is trying to continue Momotaro fairy tale in a bloody and more diverse way. Needless to say, all the numerous attempts to liven it up end up in vain witch such plot that is more of an afterthought.   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Shiroi Suna no Aquatope The Aquatope on White Sand 白い砂のアクアトープ [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/24) Tags: Workplace Drama After leaving her idol career behind, Fuuka Miyazawa finds herself on a spontaneous flight to Okinawa instead of returning home to her pity party in Morioka. Bearing a heavy heart and nowhere to go, she aimlessly wanders around the area until she stumbles upon Gama Gama Aquarium—an aging aquarium on the verge of closing down. With a lack of visitors and costly but necessary repairs needed to keep its doors open, the director is faced with shutting down the establishment for good by the end of the summer. The director's aquatic life-loving granddaughter—Kukuru Misakino—cannot stand the thought of the aquarium closing and is determined to make enough money by the end of the season to keep the doors open. Seeing the unique magic of the aquarium, Fuuka begs Kukuru for a job; however, she soon finds that her lack of experience makes her more of a hindrance than anything else. At the same time, Kukuru realizes that her ambitious goal might be more than she can handle. With mounting pressure from all around them, will Kukuru and Fuuka be able to save the one place they hold close to their hearts? SOL around aquapark. Without adequate story good looks won't help.   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa Tatteiru 2nd Season I’m Standing on a Million Lives Season 2 100万の命の上に俺は立っている [Maho Film] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Survival Action, Drama, Fantasy Once again, the Game Master's world of quests unexpectedly pulls in Yuusuke Yotsuya and the rest of this old team. Accompanied by the newest addition, Keita Torii, the team reunites with Kahabell, still unaware of their actions' impact on this world. After bidding Kahabell farewell, the team sets out on their newly appointed quest—an offering of a Jiffon Buffalo at Vaikdamnia on Jiffon Island. However, as their journey to the island commences, the team shortly finds that the quest is not as simple as it initially seemed. In fact, the island is terrorized by orcs that have made a deal with its inhabitants: instead of devouring the islanders, the orcs will be granted buffalo. With the growing shortage of buffalo, the annual Vaikdamnia festival cannot proceed. But, given the importance of the team's quest, they are left with the obvious choice—rid the island of the orcs and save the islanders. Sequel. Turned out that I watched second season before too. Still, nice rewatch.   Overall Rating: 7/10

22. Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore Drug Store in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist チート薬師のスローライフ～異世界に作ろうドラッグストア～ [EMT Squared] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai Comedy, Fantasy Reiji Kirio, formerly a corporate slave, wakes up one day in another world. After discovering that he has gained superhuman pharmaceutical knowledge, he decides to open up a drugstore alongside the canine Noera and the ghostly Mina. There, he tends to the needs of all who visit the shop with potions and the like. Cheat Kusushi no Slow Life: Isekai ni Tsukurou Drugstore follows the slow but often hectic days of Reiji's drugstore. Slow life is the opposite of interesting. And no amount of details is going to fill this void.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei The Honor Student at Magic High School 魔法科高校の優等生 [Connect] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School Fantasy, Sci-Fi It has been a century since "true magic"—initially thought to be merely folklore and legend—had become commonplace technology worldwide. First National Magic University Affiliated High School (First High), one of the nine magic academies in Japan, admits two skilled siblings—Miyuki and Tatsuya Shiba—into the academy. First High splits its students into two groups, Course 1 and Course 2, based on entrance exam scores. This causes an apparent disdain for the Course 2 students, as they are labeled "Weeds" by Course 1 students, who alternatively call themselves "Blooms." Tatsuya is admitted to Course 2, while his sister Miyuki joins Course 1 as an honor student. Miyuki wishes to show First High that, despite her brother being labeled as inept, he is among the best magicians in the whole world. Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei retells the story of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei from the point of view of Miyuki and the other female characters. Spin-off.   Overall Rating: 5/10

24. Re-Main RE-MAIN（リメイン） [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags:  School, Team Sports  When Minato Kiyomizu wakes up in a hospital, he learns that he has been comatose for 203 days. As it turns out, a car accident has caused him to lose all memory of his middle school journey. Eventually, he discovers his former glory in water polo and desires to continue where he has left off. However, embarrassingly becoming aware of the massive disparity between his old and current self, Minato begins intensive rehabilitation in hopes of starting anew—a life without water polo. Yet, Minato is promptly reminded of his past prowess and a promise on his very first day in Yamanami High School. Soon enough, despite being completely aware of his ineptitude, he joins the school's water polo club! While needing to relearn the sport's basics, he, along with his clubmates, must recruit new members to attain the required seven-man roster. With that, Minato tries to rekindle his deeply buried talent for water polo—and become one of Japan's renowned players once again. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU ひぐらしのなく頃に卒 [Passione] (Finished 1/15) Tags: Gore, Psychological Horror, Mystery, Supernatural Rika Furude and Satoko Houjou are best friends who have lived in the small village of Hinamizawa for their entire lives. Alongside their other friends, they spend every day together, and every moment is filled with fun and laughter. However, as Rika and Satoko begin to grow older, a life-changing opportunity presents itself to both of them. Rika is determined to follow her dreams and wants Satoko by her side. Although Satoko is hesitant, she decides to walk this path with Rika. However, the realization of her dream forms a rift between them. This leaves the girls living in completely different worlds, with Rika enjoying her new life and making new friends while Satoko grows more and more isolated. Longing to return to the nostalgic days in Hinamizawa, Satoko despairs and wishes things could be changed. Just when she is at wits' end, an encounter with a supernatural entity changes Satoko's perception and imparts new revelations about her best friend Rika. This begins her journey to get the future she desires—by any means necessary. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

26. Scarlet Nexus  [Sunrise] (Finished 26/26) Tags: Military, Super Power Action, Sci-Fi In the year 2020, a nation faces the pervasive threat of the "Others"—mysterious monsters who fall from the sky and feed on human brains. At the same time, psionics, a hormone that gives certain people extrasensory abilities that are effective against the Others, is discovered in the human body. Subsequently, the nation's founder establishes the Other Suppression Force (OSF) to combat these monsters and save humanity. Commonly referred to as the Scarlet Guardians, young individuals with psionics undergo intensive training to join this group. One day, the nation prepares an induction ceremony for the exceptional recruits who completed the grueling training to become Scarlet Guardians. Among these young elites is Yuito Sumeragi, the determined son of the nation's founder; at the age of five, he was rescued by a woman in the OSF. To repay this debt, he joins the organization, eager to put his training to good use. As he meets his new comrades, he faces a big problem—the woman who saved him years ago closely resembles one of his teammates. However, this should be the least of his worries—unbeknownst to him, a conspiracy is brewing, one with the capability to shake the entire country. I watched it earlier just because wanted to know the plot of the game while not liking its gameplay. Well, let's just say that I'd be totally fine without knowing this plot.   Overall Rating: 5/10

27. Kageki Shoujo!! Kageki Shojo!! かげきしょうじょ!!  [PINE JAM] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Shoujo Performing Arts, School Drama After being forced to graduate from JPX48 following a controversial incident with a male fan, Ai Narata swears to never interact with another man ever again. Using her talents and strong desire to get away from men, Ai auditions for the exclusive all-female Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. The school is renowned for producing the best actresses that go on to perform in the famous all-female Kouka Theatre Troupe. Coming from the idol industry, Ai is the perfect candidate for the school's hundredth generation class, but her aloof demeanor alienates her from her classmates. The eccentric Sarasa Watanabe is the only person who wishes to become Ai's friend. She enters Kouka with the goal of becoming a top "otokoyaku" performer—an actress that plays traditionally male roles. After seeing a Kouka performance of The Rose of Versailles when she was younger, Sarasa dreams of performing as Lady Oscar one day. Unfortunately, Sarasa's inability to read a room causes friction between her and her classmates, including Ai, who reluctantly becomes her roommate and partner in many of their classes. Succeeding at Kouka will involve more than just raw talent for these young girls as jealousy, deceit, and the harsh realities of show business put their mental fortitude to the test. Will Sarasa and Ai be able to rise to the top and stand on the silver bridge? Good shoujo about theater play school. I'm just not target audience, can't enjoy it.   Overall Rating: 6/10

28. Love Live! Superstar!! ラブライブ！スーパースター!! [Sunrise] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life  Everyone has a dream they strive to achieve, and so does the musically talented Kanon Shibuya. However, due to her stage fright, Kanon fails to make it into Yuigaoka Girls' High School's music program and instead ends up in the general curriculum. Even though Kanon makes the conscious decision to quit music altogether, her classmate Tang Keke rekindles Kanon's passion for music with her own: a passion for school idols. Although Keke and Kanon try to form a school idol group, their effort meets strong objections from Ren Hazuki, the daughter of the school's director. Even so, the girls soon visit the director, who allows them to set up their school idol club under one condition—they must win first place at the Yoyogi School Idol Festival. The resilience of these aspiring idols is put to the test as they face the challenges that come their way. Throughout their journey, the girls make new friends and meet new members that join them to become the dazzling idols others can only imagine. Another part of the idol school franchise.   Overall Rating: 6/10

29. Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden 2nd Season - Kakusei Zenya Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Season 2 - The Eve of Awakening マギアレコード 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ外伝 2nd SEASON -覚醒前夜- [Shaft] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Mahou Shoujo, Psychological Drama, Fantasy, Suspense After a daring escape from the Memory Museum, Sayaka Miki returns to Mitakihara City with unsettling news. Troubled by what she has learned, Sayaka reveals to Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi the whereabouts of Mami Tomoe—but more importantly—the disturbing truth behind the existence of magical girls. Despite knowing the cruel fate that awaits them, the three quickly resolve to work together and save Mami once and for all. Meanwhile in Kamihama City, Yachiyo Nanami hunts various "rumors" in search of Hotel Fendt Hope, the headquarters for the Wings of Magius. The magical girl organization is Yachiyo's only lead in finding Iroha Tamaki, whose disappearance remains shrouded in uncertainty. Determined to reunite Team Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo swears to destroy the Wings of Magius and put a stop to their insidious plans. Amid the turbulent situations, a calamitous threat approaches, presenting a dire conflict set to jeopardize the entire world. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. Night Head 2041  [Shirogumi] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Psychological Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural In the year 2041, World War III has wiped out two-thirds of the human population, and in the newfound structure, the belief in any god or beyond-human entity is considered a preposterous notion. In order to prevent citizens from bearing possibly incriminating thoughts, the government has assembled a Special Weapon Enforcement division to capture and rehabilitate such believers. The Kirihara brothers, Naoya and Naoto—who were hidden away from society by their captors for years to conceal their psychic abilities—were promised freedom once the world was ready to face their existence. Now, wandering in the appalling new societal climate where psychics are not welcome, the brothers find themselves on the run from the Enforcement's devoted operatives, Yuuya and Takuya Kuroki. Remake. Remember dropping it after some episodes in the past too.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. D_Cide Traumerei the Animation D_CIDE TRAUMEREI（ディーサイドトロイメライ） [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Action, Drama, Fantasy  When he was little, Ryuuhei Oda witnessed the death of his caring older brother, along with a mysterious mark that was left near his body. Now a second-year high school student, the outgoing and impulsive young boy spends his days doing what he loves most—kickboxing. One night on his way home, a peculiar creature bites Ryuuhei's leg and causes him to have a strange dream filled with odd entities. When he is attacked the next day by the same creatures in the real world, Jessica Clayborn and Aruto Fushibe come to his rescue, claiming that Ryuuhei is their new recruit. Faced with an imminent threat, Jessica urges a confused Ryuuhei to transform into a "knocker-up," a person with the ability to confront the monsters hailing from the dreamscape. Using his talent for kickboxing to his advantage, Ryuuhei awakens his powers to save the city, only to come across a familiar mark—a mark that he could never forget. Mobile game CGI adaptation, so abandon all hope who enter here.   Overall Rating: 5/10

32. IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! アイドリッシュセブン Third BEAT! [TROYCA] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Idols (Male), Music Drama  Nearing their first debut anniversary and with their popularity still on the rise, IDOLiSH7 set a date for a live tour to express their gratitude toward their fans. Meanwhile, the Black or White event draws closer—and as the previous year's winners—the group must prepare to take on the challengers. Looking to solidify their reputation in the world of idols, IDOLiSH7 are determined to come out victorious and settle the score once and for all with their rival, TRIGGER. While working around their packed schedules, IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale meet powerful figures in the entertainment industry. In the midst of the hectic period, some members catch wind of a scandalous rumor regarding IDOLiSH7. As the members of IDOLiSH7 begin to worry about their image, their bonds are put to the test, all while a spiteful figure begins to carry out a certain plan behind the scenes. Male idols.   Overall Rating: 5/10

33. Getter Robo Arc ゲッターロボ アーク [Bee Media, Studio A-CAT] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Mecha Action, Sci-Fi Getter Robo Arc is the fifth Getter Robo series chronologically. Taking place several years after Getter Robo Go, Earth is now a post-apocalyptic world. Hayato, now an aging scientist, has completed Professor Saotome's masterpiece, Getter Robo Arc. Piloting it are Ryoma's son Takuma, the human-dinosaur Kamui, and the younger brother of Tayel, Baku. Alongside the reformed Dinosaur Empire, they fight the insectoid Andromeda Flow Country attacking from across time and space. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

34. Pretty All Friends Selection プリティーオールフレンズセレクション [-] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Comedy, Slice of Life Mirai Momoyama will be narrating the successes of past idols and stars from the Pretty series and cheer on their friends as they shine and aim for their dreams! Spin-off.   Overall Rating: 5/10

35. Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre Baki Hanma 範馬刃牙 SON OF OGRE [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Combat Sports, Gore The mauling of a vicious, prehistoric-sized African elephant makes international headlines. Featured in reports of the aftermath, the sole survivor of one of the animal's rampages attributes its death to a lone, unarmed man—unknowingly describing Yuujirou Hanma, nicknamed the "Ogre" and often labeled as the "strongest creature on Earth." Elsewhere, Yuujirou's 18-year-old son Baki spars with an equally formidable beast: a praying mantis. Content with his training and determined to overtake his father, Baki abducts American President George Bosch to begin his plans. This leads to his deliberate imprisonment at the infamous Arizona State Prison where Oliva Biscuit resides—the strongest man in the United States and an inmate allowed to leave of his own volition. Hoping to gauge his abilities, Baki challenges Oliva to a fight; but Oliva is preoccupied with his eccentric rival, Jun Guevaru. Known as the "Second," he is the only other prisoner to receive special treatment from the guards. Bewildered yet intrigued, Baki learns about his fellow inmates and tolerates the hellish conditions of prison life while waiting for an opportunity to present itself. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

36. Star Wars: Visions スター・ウォーズ：ビジョンズ [Production I.G, Kinema Citrus, Kamikaze Douga, Trigger, Studio Colorido, Geno Studio, Science SARU] (Finished 1/9) Tags: Military, Space Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Presenting all-new, creative takes on the galaxy far, far away, Star Wars: Visions will be a series of animated short films celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world's best anime creators. The anthology collection will bring nine fantastic visions from several of the leading Japanese anime studios, offering a fresh and diverse cultural perspective to Star Wars. Anthology...   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Biohazard: Infinite Darkness  [TMS Entertainment, Quebico] (Finished 4/4) Tags: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi  Federal Agent Leon S. Kennedy teams up with TerraSave staff member Claire Redfield to investigate a zombie outbreak. I'm absolutely sure I watched this in some Biohazard  movie, so not going to rewatch. Was not that great.   Overall Rating: 6/10

38. Yuan Shen Haojie Code of Gods Havoc 源神浩劫 [-] (Finished 2/52) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi  With the rapid advance of science and technology, artificial intelligence has gained sentience and become godlike beings. The capitalists on the top of the pyramid are not willing to yield to these "Gods," so they conducted human experiments and embedded copies of the "Gods" in humans and obtained powers that could rival the "Gods." Main character Feng Mo is the only survivor of these experiments. This story is about the symbiotic relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, and how they changed their fate in this world of despair. CGI is super cheap. World is flat. The gist is mostly fighting action and some weird humor. Trash tier.   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Can Ci Pin: Fangzhu Xingkong The Defective  残次品·放逐星空 [LX Animation Studio] (Finished 16/16) Tags:  Action, Sci-Fi  Year 270 of the Nova Calendar, General Lin of the Star Alliance is framed and banished to the edge of space. Five years later upon the invitation of space pirates, Lin has to start the interstellar adventure and expose the mastermind behind the conspiracy with his "defectives". High quality series, but not finished, and in such unfinished state absolutely not recommended.   Overall Rating: 6/10

40. Xingchen Bian: Xingchen Yao Hai 星辰变 星辰耀海 [Foch Films] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance  After reuniting with his brothers Hei Yu and Hou Fei, Qin Yu sets his eyes on the Immortal Manor. As Qin Yu possesses one of the nine Jade Swords that serves as a key to the mansion, an inevitable battle ensues with the Hall of Nine Demons and various other sects vying for the key. Despite the tumultuous road ahead, Qin Yu and his companion Jiang Li persist through various ordeals to obtain the treasures of the Immortal Manor. It's totally CGI wuxia with martial arts. Would block right away if it showled like one from the start.   Overall Rating: 5/10

41. Dahuoji Yu Gongzhu Qun Lighter & Skirt 打火机与公主裙 [2:10 AM Animation] (Finished 2/13) Tags: School Drama, Romance Zhu Yun's university life just began, but it was disrupted by the arrival of the bad boy, Li Xun, who overturned her world. Li Xun, who appears like a wanton good-for-nothing, is actually a programming genius. However, the two of them gradually learn to appreciate each other's talent and knowledge after a few interactions. When senior Fang Zhi Jing tries to pick on Zhu Yun, Li Xun defends her and even invited her to join her programming team. Together, they won the championship of the programming competition. In the process, they fall in love and get together despite the differences in their family circumstances. However, just when their business plan is about to succeed, a life-changing incident occurs. Fang Zhi Jing inadvertently causes Li Xun's sister to get into a car accident, causing Li Xun to hit him out of fury and was sentenced to jail. Zhu Yun refuses to give up on Li Xun, waiting for him to get out of jail and helping Li Xun defeat his business rivals and snatch back his company. Zhu Yun's relentless efforts touched Li Xun, giving him the courage to overcome the pain and open up his heart. Something like CGI imitation on Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, but bad boy is also a genius programmer. Needless to say, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun wins in every regard.   Overall Rating: 6/10

42. Youxia Zhanji 游侠战纪 [Tong Ming Xuan] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  "The Battle of the Rangers" is adapted from the novel "Nightcrawler: Twenty Years of Ping Yao". It tells the story of Hou Mo, an aspiring young man who stimulated the potential ability of genes in his body in an accident. chivalrous. He overcomes his own shortcomings, transcends himself, and gradually grows into a new youth with a sense of responsibility and responsibility. With a group of partners "Ranger Alliance" who also have special talents, he fought wits and courage with the evil organization "Ferryman", and completed his righteous mission as a member of the Ranger Alliance organization. As a sci-fi and adventure-themed anime with urban characteristics, "Ranger Wars" takes urban life as the background and genetic sci-fi as its focus, explores unknown scientific mysteries, and promotes that ordinary people can become extraordinary and positive through hard work. significance. The protagonist Hou Mo will always be high-spirited, always hopeful, and always insist on a just choice in the face of the drastic changes in his own destiny and the oppression of external forces. This film conveys to us a new era spirit of fighting against fate, seeking from top to bottom, self-improvement and bravery. Not into straightforward superhero action.   Overall Rating: 5/10

43. Ling Yun Daima 灵云代码 [Changchun Unity of Knowledge and Action Animation] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Sci-Fi  In 2048, the Lingyun system, as the first case of "smart brain popularization application", will be tried out in the city of Mirage. The accident at the Lingyun system conference that day triggered an emotional entanglement between its founders Zhou Tong, Zhao Feibai, and childhood friends Ayigul, Aizmat. In order to achieve his goals, Zhou Tong closed the "brain consciousness" of Zhao Feibai, Ayigul and Aizmat in the sandbox space of the Lingyun system, but inadvertently triggered the system's "initial intelligent AI" ------Lucoco's start. Everything is connected to the "imprint" game in the memories of the four people that year, an intelligence crisis with the code of "human heart fetters" unfolding between the real and virtual worlds. Can't find subbed. CGI VR space with rebelled AI and stuck memories of four founders... a huge mess.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Cider no You ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop サイダーのように言葉が湧き上がる [Signal.MD, Sublimation] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Music Romance Yui "Cherry" Sakura expresses himself better through the haiku he writes and posts on the internet, even though no one gives it attention. While preparing for him and his family to relocate in August, he spends the summer working part-time at a welfare facility. Meanwhile, Yuki "Smile" Hoshino is a budding influencer who wants everyone to smile. However, she feels uneasy about the braces on her protruding front teeth and conceals her own smile using a disposable mask. After an accidental encounter with Cherry, Smile finds herself becoming a part-time worker at the same facility as him. Soon, the two assist a senile man, Fujiyama, in searching an old vinyl record he owns. Unable to remember its last location, he wishes to listen to it once more before his memories fade for good. Cherry and Smile only have the record's sleeve and the word "yamazakura" as clues, and their hunt in the hazy summer heat begins. No one in this anime has any kind of problems, so they waste time on bs occupations, and that irritates me the most. And of course this movie gives me nothing, so just a waste.   Overall Rating: 5/10

45. Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime Belle 竜とそばかすの姫 [Studio Chizu] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Music Drama, Fantasy "U" is a popular social media platform where people can create a virtual persona and start a new life. Among its five billion users, one newcomer is quickly gaining attention: Belle, a beautiful singer whose alluring melodies slowly capture the hearts of the masses. But in this space where everyone hides behind an avatar, curiosity arises over who the mysterious girl truly is. Suzu Naito—a shy girl from the countryside—can no longer sing following past trauma, all her efforts resulting in breakdowns and illness. However, when Suzu joins U, she is once again able to project her voice. Under the alias "Belle," her vocals soon go viral, receiving both love and hatred. Meanwhile, rumors spread of a chaotic beast within U, known only as "The Dragon." After a chance meeting during her concert, Belle finds he is not as evil as the stories suggest. Now, both online and in the real world, Suzu has to face the struggles of identity, fame, and opening one's heart. Reimagining of beauty and the beast as musical in VR while having some drama in real life. What especially freaks me out is everyone's obsession with deanonimizing of first Belle, then the Beast. That makes it rather harmful than good, as for me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Misaki no Mayoiga The House of the Lost on the Cape 岬のマヨイガ [David Production] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Award Winning, Drama  8-year-old Hiyori, who lost her parents, and Yui, seeking to escape her violent father, got off at a Kitsunezaki station one day. The great earthquake and tsunami had changed their destinies. Their lives were saved, but they were perplexed when asked about their identities at an evacuation site. It was an old woman named Kiwa Yamana who lent them a helping hand. From that day, Yurie was known as Yui, Moeka as Hiyori, and together with Kiwa, the three women began a wonderful communal life together at the old house "Mayoiga" overlooking the sea. Slow and boring, only fitting for family watch.   Overall Rating: 5/10

47. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 29: Mystery Meki! Hana no Tenkasu Gakuen Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy 映画クレヨンしんちゃん 謎メキ！花の天カス学園 [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Seinen Comedy The film's story begins with Shinnosuke and his friends of "Kasukabe Defence Force" experiencing a one-week stay in "Tenkatōitsu Kasukabe Private Academy" (nicknamed "Tenkazu"), an elite boarding school that is administrated by a state-of-the-art AI, "Otsmun". All the students are given a badge initially with 1000 points and their points are increased/decreased by Otsmun based on their behaviors and academic performance. In there someone attacks Kazama. As a result, his intelligence is reduced, and strange bite marks are left on his butt. The Kasukabe Defense Force joins forces with the school's dropout student council president Chishio Atsuki, who was a former athlete, to form a group of detectives and solve the mystery. Stupid detective mystery got even here.   Overall Rating: 5/10

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