Anime of the Year 2021-IV Fall - Blue Period

Blue Period was a fresh gust of wind. A scattering of minor materpieces includes Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi , Saihate no Paladin , Muv-Luv Alternative .

1. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2 無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ 第2クール  [Studio Bind] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Ecchi After the mysterious mana calamity, Rudeus Greyrat and his fierce student Eris Boreas Greyrat are teleported to the Demon Continent. There, they team up with their newfound companion Ruijerd Supardia—the former leader of the Superd's Warrior group—to form "Dead End," a successful adventurer party. Making a name for themselves, the trio journeys across the continent to make their way back home to Fittoa. Following the advice he received from the faceless god Hitogami, Rudeus saves Kishirika Kishirisu, the Great Emperor of the Demon World, who rewards him by granting him a strange power. Now, as Rudeus masters the powerful ability that offers a number of new opportunities, it might prove to be more than what he bargained for when unexpected dangers threaten to hinder their travels. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

2. Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. Komi Can't Communicate 古見さんは、コミュ症です。 [OLM] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Romantic Subtext, School Comedy Hitohito Tadano is an ordinary boy who heads into his first day of high school with a clear plan: to avoid trouble and do his best to blend in with others. Unfortunately, he fails right away when he takes the seat beside the school's madonna—Shouko Komi. His peers now recognize him as someone to eliminate for a chance to sit next to the most beautiful girl in class. Gorgeous and graceful with long, dark hair, Komi is universally adored and immensely popular despite her mysterious persona. However, unbeknownst to everyone, she has crippling anxiety and a communication disorder which prevents her from wholeheartedly socializing with her classmates. When left alone in the classroom, a chain of events forces Komi to interact with Tadano through writing on the blackboard, as if in a one-way conversation. Being the first person to realize she cannot communicate properly, Tadano picks up the chalk and begins to write as well. He eventually discovers that Komi's goal is to make one hundred friends during her time in high school. To this end, he decides to lend her a helping hand, thus also becoming her first-ever friend. It's quite ok, but gets old relatively fast. Can't call this episodic comedy a masterpiece.   Overall Rating: 6/10

3. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc 鬼滅の刃 無限列車編 [ufotable] (Finished 1/7) Tags: Shounen Historical Action, Fantasy A mysterious string of disappearances on a certain train has caught the attention of the Demon Slayer Corps, and they have sent one of their best to exterminate what can only be a demon responsible. However, the plan to board the Mugen Train is delayed by a lesser demon who is terrorizing the mechanics and targeting a kind, elderly woman and her granddaughter. Kyoujurou Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, must eliminate the threat before boarding the train. Sent to assist the Hashira, Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashira, and Zenitsu Agatsuma enter the train prepared to fight. But their monstrous target already has a devious plan in store for them and the two hundred passengers: by delving deep into their consciousness, the demon intends to obliterate everyone in a stunning display of the power held by the Twelve Kizuki. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

4. Ousama Ranking Ranking of Kings 王様ランキング [Wit Studio] (Finished 8/23) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy  The people of the kingdom look down on the young Prince Bojji, who can neither hear nor speak. They call him "The Useless Prince" while jeering at his supposed foolishness. However, while Bojji may not be physically strong, he is certainly not weak of heart. When a chance encounter with a shadow creature should have left him traumatized, it instead makes him believe that he has found a friend amidst those who only choose to notice his shortcomings. He starts meeting with Kage, the shadow, regularly, to the point where even the otherwise abrasive creature begins to warm up to him. Kage and Bojji's unlikely friendship lays the budding foundations of the prince's journey, one where he intends to conquer his fears and insecurities. Despite the constant ridicule he faces, Bojji resolves to fulfill his desire of becoming the best king he can be. I lingered long enough to see where high scores come from, and I'm clueless. There is a bit of intrigue from the start, but it soon turns into a normal shounen with a bit weird characters who behave irratically. It's a good execution of a poor concept in a pretty slow way, but with shades of grey characters. Definitely better than ordinary shounen, but by no means great.   Overall Rating: 6/10

5. Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat 世界最高の暗殺者、異世界貴族に転生する [SILVER LINK., Studio Palette] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance The world's greatest assassin had sworn lifelong allegiance to the organization that raised him. However, despite his loyalty, that very same organization takes action to silence him, ultimately leading to his demise. Drowning in frustration and regrets he can no longer suppress, he finds himself in an audience with a goddess attracted by his exceptional skills. The goddess offers him reincarnation into a magnificent world of swords and magic so he can perform a crucial mission: prevent that world's destruction by slaying its hero. Accepting the goddess' request, he is reborn as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the son of a noble family of assassins serving the Alvan Kingdom. Under the guidance of his father, Lugh learns new assassination techniques that significantly differ from the cold-blooded and unsympathetic killing style of his previous life. Furthermore, his other talents bloom, allowing him to meet new allies and acquaintances. Even so, Lugh knows that his efforts are far from adequate, because a monumental adversary such as the hero can only be defeated with perfection. What good can come out of an author who created the most disgusting scene in anime history (cannibalism) inside Redo of Healer? Right, nothing good. As in every adaptation of isekai light novel we have to be shown super boring childhood after reincarnation, super borring middle as seller of moisterizer and schemer and after that we need to hope for a non-disappointing conclusive ending. Which never happens, of course, not in the slightest.   Overall Rating: 5/10

6. Takt Op. Destiny  [Madhouse, MAPPA] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Music Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi The United States of America has been in chaos ever since the emergence of D2s, an invasive species originating from a black meteorite that fell to Earth. A public decree banned citizens from playing any melodies, to prevent further casualties caused by the D2s' hatred for music—even now, in 2047, this prohibition is still in effect. Humanity's only form of defense against the D2s are Musicarts, young women representing pieces of classical music; and Conductors, the ones controlling them. Takt Asahina, an aloof piano prodigy, finds himself transformed into a Conductor following a spontaneous D2 attack. The same incident kills Anna Schneider's younger sister, Cosette, and brings Takt into contact with his Musicart, Destiny. Searching for a means of stabilizing the pact between themselves, Takt and Destiny—alongside Anna—embark on a perilous journey to the Symphonica Headquarters in New York City. Takt is in a hurry to reach the city so that he can play the piano again, even though his passion attracts the creatures he has come to despise. Meanwhile, Destiny's sense of duty drags the group into trouble along the way. With a D2-infested path and many more arduous obstacles ahead of them, will the trio make it to New York City in one piece? Road movie with monsters extermination. It's better than average, but journey is a seriously underwhelming concept even when it has kind of goal like here.   Overall Rating: 6/10

7. Mieruko-chan 見える子ちゃん [Passione] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Comedy, Horror, Supernatural  Miko Yotsuya's eyes water as she fixates on a single spot on her phone—she ignores yet another dreadful, horrific monster that is in her face, uttering the disturbing words: "Can you see me?" Before now, Miko enjoyed her unassuming high school days, with late-night horror shows serving only as a form of entertainment. But ever since one fateful day, she is the only person aware of the invisible monsters walking freely among humans. Courageously, Miko makes a bold decision: she will never, under any condition, acknowledge the presence of the horrid specters. However, even though she pretends they do not exist, she can still see how they disturb the people around her, especially her best friend, the energetic and lovely Hana Yurikawa. In order to protect them from the monsters' annoyances, Miko gives it her best to continue her school life and avoid every troublesome crisis—even when they scare her to tears. Neither lackluster screamers, not attempts into comedy fascinate me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

8. 86 Part 2 86 Eighty-Six Part 2 86―エイティシックス― [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Drama, Sci-Fi The disappearance of the Spearhead Squadron beyond the horizon does little to hide the intensity of the Republic of San Magnolia's endless propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues to operate as "Handler One," the commander of yet another dehumanized 86th faction's squadron in the continuous war against the Legion. On the Western Front, Shinei Nouzen and his squad are quarantined in a military base controlled by the Federal Republic of Giad, formerly known as the Giadian Empire. The newly-established government grants the saved Eighty-Six full citizenship and freedom. Housed by the president Ernst Zimmerman himself, the group meets his adoptive daughter and the last Empress, Augusta Frederica Adel-Adler. However, within the calm of this tender society, Shinei and his team feel that their purpose is on the battlefield. Before long, they are once again in the midst of the Legion's onslaught as a part of the Federacy's Nordlicht Squadron, accompanied by Augusta Frederica. But, as history repeats itself, they realize that no matter the side, death and pain on the front lines are the only comfort they know. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

9. Blue Period ブルーピリオド [Seven Arcs] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Seinen School, Visual Arts Drama  Second-year high school student Yatora Yaguchi is a delinquent with excellent grades, but is unmotivated to find his true calling in life. Yatora spends his days working hard to maintain his academic standing while hanging out with his equally unambitious friends. However, beneath his carefree demeanor, Yatora does not enjoy either activity and wishes he could find something more fulfilling. While mulling over his predicament, Yatora finds himself staring at a vibrant landscape of Shibuya. Unable to express how he feels about the unusually breathtaking sight, he picks up a paintbrush, hoping his thoughts will be conveyed on canvas. After receiving praise for his work, the joy he feels sends him on a journey to enter the extremely competitive Tokyo University of the Arts—a school that only accepts one in every two hundred applicants. Facing talented peers, a lack of understanding of the fine arts, and struggles to obtain his parents’ approval, Yatora is confronted by much adversity. In the hopes of securing one of the five prestigious spots in his program of choice, Yatora must show that his inexperience does not define him. I did not expect to be carried away by sort of SOL anime so much. Got tension and vibes of Bakuman here even though this comparison is not fair due to otaku vs non-otaku theme. It's definitely clever, but can't give it the same score as Bakuman.   Overall Rating: 9/10

10. Platinum End プラチナエンド [Signal.MD] (Finished 2/24) Tags: Shounen Mythology, Psychological, Survival Drama, Supernatural, Suspense Ever since he lost his family in an explosion, Mirai Kakehashi has lived a life of pain and despair. Every day, he endures abuse at the hands of the relatives who took him in. As his anguish steadily chips away at his will to live, he is eventually pushed to the brink. Prepared to throw it all away, he stands on the edge of a precipice and takes the leap. However, instead of falling to his death, he enters a trance where he meets a winged being who claims to be his guardian angel. Named Nasse, the angel offers him two priceless abilities and convinces him to go on living. When Mirai experiences the marvel of his new powers firsthand, he gets a taste of the freedom that was locked away from him for so long. Armed with Nasse's gifts, Mirai is flung into a showdown with 12 other individuals, one of which will be chosen to become the next God. In stark contrast to when he wanted to end his life, Mirai is now prepared to do whatever it takes to protect his bleak chance at happiness, lest it be wrenched from his grasp forever. I really thought that the time of wonder waffles stayed at the early 2000s, but here we go again, and of course twelve other candidates also get wonder waffles, and the battle for survival and God position begins... even if it gets better by the end of the show, it's too much of an effort to tolerate all that for so long.   Overall Rating: 5/10

11. Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi My Senpai is Annoying 先輩がうざい後輩の話 [Doga Kobo] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Romantic Subtext, Workplace Comedy At a certain trading company, saleswoman Futaba Igarashi has managed to hold her respectable job for almost two years thanks to the guidance of her senior coworker—Harumi Takeda. However, due to Igarashi's short stature, Takeda often teases her and treats her like a kid, leaving Igarashi constantly annoyed by his antics. Despite this, Igarashi notices Takeda's reliability as he is always ready to help whenever something at their workplace goes awry. As Igarashi and Takeda spend more time together, their relationship soon develops further than simply being coworkers at the office. Good episodic comedy, but it's hard to watch many episodes in a row.   Overall Rating: 7/10

12. Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside 真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました [Studio Flad, Wolfsbane] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance  Far away from the reaches of demons and war, near the borderland of Zoltan, D-Rank adventurer Red lives a normal existence. Through perseverance and hard work, his dream of starting his own apothecary and peaceful life in the countryside finally came true. Abruptly, Red gets a live-in partner and assistant named Rit—the princess of Duchy Loggervia and an adventurer herself—who gives everything up to join him. Although honest, kind, and loved by all, Red has a secret shared only with Rit: his real name is Gideon, brother of Ruti Ragnason, the "Hero" and a former member of her party. Ares Drowa, the "Sage," kicked Red out of their party after their war against the Demon Lord after deciding he was weak and insignificant. Now, even though Red has left the Hero's party behind by assuming a new life together with Rit, his past has yet to let go of him. Hearing a much slower life always puts me to alert. All I can give such one is three episodes, and it's indeed just fantasy SOL and romance.   Overall Rating: 5/10

13. Saihate no Paladin The Faraway Paladin 最果てのパラディン [Children's Playground Entertainment] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy Born into a new world after a life of stagnancy, Will awakens to the faces of a skeleton, a ghost, and a mummy. Living in the ruins of a city long fallen, the three raise Will as their own. The skeleton— Blood—teaches him to fight; the ghost—Gus—teaches him magic; and the mummy—Mary—teaches him religion and responsibility. Most importantly, they all teach him love. As Will grows up and learns about the world he was born into, he prepares for the day when he must finally set out on his own. For Will, this journey includes a lifelong promise. At their coming-of-age, every adult is required to swear an oath to the god of their choice, with the strength of the pledge affecting the degree of their sworn god's blessing. With his departure approaching, Will must prepare to accept the truth of his undead guardians and embark into a world that even they don't know the state of. Will discovers, however, that every oath must be fulfilled, one way or another. I watched it twice, so can't say it was without any interest. A bit plain and not reaching anything really epic though. But second season might fix that.   Overall Rating: 7/10

14. Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made 進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～ [Hotline] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai Adventure, Fantasy, Romance One day, a man claiming to be a god suddenly hacks a certain school's intercoms, ordering all of its students to team up and prepare to be transported to another world. There, they will be given special skills in the hopes that they become that world's heroes and defeat the Demon King that ravages the land. The initial transfer is a success. However, Seiichi Hiiragi, who suffers from his classmates' constant bullying due to his somewhat undesirable appearance, is left behind as no one is willing to be his teammate. Nevertheless, the self-proclaimed god decides to send Seiichi to the parallel world and lets him join his peers. Unfortunately, this fateful ordeal causes Seiichi to arrive at a location deep in the forest, far not only from his schoolmates but from human civilization as well. Desperately searching for a way to change his predicament, Seiichi's miserable days only seem to continue to worsen. Yet when all hope seems lost, Seiichi discovers a strange fruit known as the "Fruit of Evolution"—which may be his first step toward a significantly better future. A worthy candidate for the parade of cheeziest settings, also with a harem attached.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Kaizoku Oujo Fena: Pirate Princess 海賊王女 [Production I.G] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Historical Action, Adventure, Fantasy A decade ago, a tragic shipwreck separated Fena Houtman from her childhood friend Yukimaru and took her father's life. Now, at age 23, she is trapped on an island and is doomed to spend the rest of her life selling herself to men. On the night she is to be forcibly wed to a client, Fena hatches a plan to escape from her employers, but two old acquaintances unexpectedly intervene and help her run away. The three make haste for the open sea and land upon Goblin Island—a mysterious place that a clan of fierce warriors call home. It is there that Fena learns that her father's ill-fated final journey at sea was in search of a place called "Eden," the location of something important that he had to protect. With nothing but a clear crystal as a clue, Fena is tasked with finding this place, as she is the only person who can do so. While still contemplating the search for what her father left behind, Fena reunites with Yukimaru, who encourages her to take up the quest. Now the captain of a seven-person crew, Fena must navigate the high seas in search of Eden. But as uncanny groups begin to target her, the perilous journey proves to be even more challenging than it previously seemed. What a bore. All I see is journey, running away from assassins, romance and useless SOL.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut 月とライカと吸血姫 [Arvo Animation] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Historical, Military, Space, Vampire Fantasy, Sci-Fi On November 23, 1957, the whole world witnessed the Federal Republic of Zirnitra's monumental achievement of sending the first live animal—a dog—to outer space. Since then, the space race between the confederacy and its competitor, the United Kingdom of Arnack, has intensified; the two countries hope to one day send humans to the cosmos above. As a dog's biology is inherently different from a human's anatomy, there is no way to perfectly identify the risks involving space travel and its effects on an individual's body without actually sending someone for observation. However, Zirnitra's government has a potential solution: to experiment on vampires, whose biological similarity to humans is too significant to ignore. Despite being forcibly taken from her home in the mountains, vampire Irina Luminesk shows no resistance and is even willing to train as a test subject. Lev Leps, a former top candidate to become the first human cosmonaut, is designated to accompany Irina and act as her guide. Through their time together, Irina and Lev begin to develop a mutual love for outer space, bringing them closer together. I remember dropping it out of lack of interest. There was no way it could work out for me due to irritation caused by vampires and space.   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Taishou Otome Otogibanashi Taisho Otome Fairy Tale 大正処女御伽話 [SynergySP] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Historical Comedy, Drama, Romance Self-styled pessimist Tamahiko Shima lives alone in the mountains of Chiba after losing the use of his right hand in the same car accident that took his mother's life. Deemed incapable by his father and other wealthy relatives, he has been forced into exile; he experiences idle days of reading and sleepless nights of irrepressible angst. True to the Shimas' famous pride and determined not to disgrace his family, Tamahiko is resigned to his new duty—stay in the mountains and wait for death to put an end to his suffering. However, on one snowy night, Tamahiko's insomnia is interrupted by someone knocking at the door. He then meets the 14-year-old Yuzuki Tachibana, who announces that she has come to be his future wife! Suddenly, Tamahiko remembers his father promising to send him a bride to assist him with impediments to his daily life. Although she was sold as a bride to repay her family's debts, Yuzuki proves to be thoughtful, diligent, and dedicated to Tamahiko. Will the world-weary teenager prove insensitive to the rare breeze of kindness her presence brings to his monotonous existence? It's not good even for a romance show. Feels depressing if anything.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. World Trigger 3rd Season ワールドトリガー [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/14) Tags: Shounen Action, Sci-Fi At the Border Defense Agency's headquarters, the B-Rank Wars are underway as each team fights intensely to secure a spot in the upcoming Away Mission. Though Osamu Mikumo and the rest of Tamakoma-2 have pulled through thus far, the final rounds will require them to push far beyond the limits of their current abilities. Taking in a talented new member, the squad begins to train and develop new strategies, but, amid these efforts, the team is shaken by a heated dispute—one that could jeopardize their ticket to the Neighbor's dimension. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

19. Sakugan サクガン [Satelight] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Childcare, Mecha Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi The "Labyrinth" is an expansive space deep underground where humans live in clusters known as "colonies." Over the years, the surface has become a distant memory—even perhaps only a fantasy to those who have never experienced its wonders. Making sure humanity survives the harsh conditions of the underground, a colony's citizens can take on a variety of specialized jobs. These include "Workers," who mine precious ore to fuel the colonies, and "Markers," who journey into the Labyrinth's surprisingly lush environment to bring back information that eases navigation. However, humanity also faces a threat to its existence—creatures called "kaijuu" whose sizes range from that of a small child to an enormous building, and are hostile to any human they see. Moreover, kaijuu that are large enough can force their way into the colonies, further increasing their threat level. Memenpu is a nine-year-old college graduate whose inventions have greatly benefitted the Workers in her local colony. Recently, however, she has been dreaming of a place with a neverending ceiling not bound by bedrock. These aspirations fuel her desire to become a Marker and explore the Labyrinth's vast unknown in search of such a fantastical place. Despite her father Gagumber's vehement disagreement, a certain incident with the kaijuu jumpstarts a dangerous yet exciting adventure that will surely alter humanity's course forever. It was pretty fascinating and resembled Guren Lagann at start, but it lacked character or story development for me, so it got more and more dull with inevitable drop.   Overall Rating: 6/10

20. Isekai Shokudou 2 Restaurant to Another World 2 異世界食堂 2 [OLM] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Workplace Fantasy, Gourmet, Slice of Life The Western Restaurant Nekoya is adored by its local Japanese clientele. The eatery's continued success can be attributed to its tasty western and Japanese dishes, as well as its cheerful head chef, "Master" Tenshu. In Japan, the restaurant appears to be closed on Saturdays, but in actuality, it is the one day that Nekoya transcends to the Other World and opens its doors to guests seeking foreign cuisine. From castles to forests, the "Restaurant to Another World"—as its patrons call it—travels far and wide. Nekoya's diverse and bizarre clientele can expect to be greeted by one of two devoted waitresses—the courteous demon waitress Aletta, or the enigmatic and elven Kuro. As customers, both old and new, pile into the establishment with stories of their respective lands, Master and his staff ensure that everyone is in for a scrumptious adventure of a lifetime. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu The Vampire Dies in No Time 吸血鬼すぐ死ぬ [Madhouse] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Vampire Comedy, Supernatural Vampires are known to have many weaknesses that balance out their incredible power, but the vampire lord Draluc happens to be weak to pretty much anything. The vampire hunter Ronald receives a job to infiltrate the castle of the so-called "Invincible Progenitor" and rescue a woman's son from the monster within. But upon arriving, he is dumbfounded to discover that the vampire quickly turns to ash by something as trivial as a clap of his hands! Moreover, the child he was sent to save had merely wandered in to play the vampire lord's video games while he slept! In a disastrous turn of events, Draluc's castle is destroyed, and the fragile vampire decides to move in with the hunter who has only just defeated him. Ronald, Draluc, and the vampire's pet armadillo John form quite the eccentric team as they are forced to work together while fending off Ronald's violent editor, the lesser vampires plaguing the city, and even their fellow vampire hunters. Absurd vampire comedy is too much for me to take.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Build Divide: Code Black Build-Divide -#000000- Code Black ビルディバイド -#000000(コードブラック)- [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy  Neo Kyoto is a place where everything is decided through the card game "Build Divide." From resolving personal conflicts to determining social status, success in Build Divide means success in life. The biggest ambition of every player is to become the King, whose peerless skills grant them near-total rule over the city. One day, a young man wakes up in Neo Kyoto—with the knowledge of just his name, Teruto Kurabe, and carrying only a deck for a card game he no longer knows. Teruto soon encounters another player, Sakura Banka, who helps him remember both how to play Build Divide and his original mission: that no matter what, he must meet the King. Teaming up together, Teruto and Sakura find that their best chance for a royal audience is with the Rebuild tournament, where the one who collects twenty-one tokens from other competitors can challenge the King for their throne. However, as Teruto continues to play, he begins to regain his lost memories that call into question the very nature of Neo Kyoto. Have not encountered a single good anime about card game, this one does not look like that either.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. Selection Project  [Doga Kobo] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Due to a weak heart, Suzune Miyama has remained bedridden for most of her childhood. However, despite her illness, she has always dreamed of becoming an idol. Eventually, her opportunity comes in the form of the seventh Selection Project—a brutal series of competitions best known as the starting point of the legendary idol Akari Amasawa. Anxious but excited, Suzune enters the preliminary round of Selection Project. Though her singing dazzles the judges and her fellow competitors, Suzune is unfortunately overcome by her nerves and freezes up in the middle of her performance. She recovers quickly, but the stumble is great enough that she loses the winning spot and is disqualified. Or so it seems—until Seira Kurusu, the girl Suzune lost to, announces that she plans to drop out of Selection Project, believing Suzune is a more talented singer and therefore deserves the right to compete. Suzune is caught off guard by the decision, but promises Seira that they will meet again as top idols. She prepares herself for the challenging obstacles that lie ahead. Seems like a good idol/SOL anime. But does not stand close to the best of the genres, so can't appreciate it, personally.   Overall Rating: 6/10

24. Deep Insanity: The Lost Child  [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Sci-Fi  Madness and unawakening sleep, Randolph syndrome. This new illness is slowly but steadily approaching humanity, caused by the huge underground world Asylum that appeared in Antarctica. There are strange creatures different from the earth, and unknown resources. People bet their lives on the depths of the mysterious new world to get huge wealth, organizational plots, or their own ambitions. And here alone, a young man with a wish in his heart is trying to challenge the front line of Asylum. So we get introduction and then episodes centered on different and not really interesting characters. That works as part of franchise, but as a separate show it falls short.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogizoushi - Ni no Shou Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon: The Second Act 半妖の夜叉姫 -戦国御伽草子- 弐の章 [Sunrise] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Historical, Mythology, Time Travel Action, Adventure, Fantasy Second season of Hanyou no Yashahime: Sengoku Otogizoushi. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

26. Muv-Luv Alternative マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ [Yumeta Company, Graphinica, Flagship Line] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Drama, Sci-Fi  The world has been engulfed in a desperate, three-decade-long war against the BETA—an alien species that invaded the planet in 1973. Amid this chaos, a high school student named Takeru Shirogane suddenly wakes up from a terrifying nightmare where he sees mankind in utter defeat. Soon after, he realizes that his dream was nothing more than the recollections of his life in an alternative universe. In those memories, the Alternative V project is implemented, sending hundreds of thousands of people into space as a last resort to preserve humanity, while leaving the remaining billion on Earth to suffer a cruel fate. Yearning to change this grim future, Takeru joins a military base in Yokohama, which happens to be his former high school. There, he manages to convince the base's vice-commander and leader of the Alternative IV project, Professor Yuuko Kouzuki, to prevent Alternative V from happening. To ensure the success of Alternative IV, Takeru must pilot the gigantic humanoid machines Tactical Surface Fighters (TSF) alongside his fellow cadets. However, he has only two months to complete his training and exploit his partial knowledge of the future—lest the ensuing tragedy take place. Basically, I don't have time to play visual novel, but I quite liked anime despite weird pacing and constant talks or thoughts. Looking forward to second season.   Overall Rating: 7/10

27. Visual Prison ヴィジュアルプリズン [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Music, Vampire Supernatural Vampires have existed for centuries and live under the rule of the Scarlet Moon. Once a year, "Visual Prison" occurs, a visual kei competition where the vampire who sings the most beautiful song is bestowed with great power by the Scarlet Moon. At the forefront of the competition are ECLIPSE—the reigning champions who stand for an established order, and LOST EDEN—a group that believes the strongest should rule. Ange Yuki is a lonely boy with no confidence in his singing ability. He moves to Harajuku in search of a musician he idolizes, but during his quest, he gets entangled in one of the many live performance clashes between ECLIPSE and LOST EDEN. Their fascinating stages stun him, but he soon collapses, overcome by bloodlust. Regaining consciousness, Ange finds himself under the care of Guiltia "Guil" Brion, the musician he admires, and learns that he is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. While Ange now has the privilege of participating in the upcoming Visual Prison, Guil explains that he will not join him in this endeavor. Meanwhile, Ange encounters Robin Laffite, a foreigner from England who is enamored by his astonishing singing voice. With the day of the competition slowly creeping up, Ange has to put together a capable unit in an exciting race against time. Vampires and bishounens - what could possibly go wrong?   Overall Rating: 5/10

28. Kyoukai Senki AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline 境界戦機 [Sunrise Beyond] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi  From the mouthwatering chewing in mukbang to the relaxing whispers of voice acting, ASMR has steadily grown in popularity in recent years. As such, many people around the world enjoy it, and high schooler Akari Sawake is no exception. Sporting her trusty headphones, Akari explores the various ways ASMR can stimulate her senses and shares with others the plentiful wonders it can offer. Sunrise just can't make good mecha. If first hundred of examples is not enough, here's one hundred and first one.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. Puraore! Pride of Orange PuraOra! PRIDE OF ORANGE プラオレ！～PRIDE OF ORANGE～ [C2C] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Team Sports  Third-year junior high schooler Manaka Mizusawa is tasked by her teacher to put a poster up about a trial ice hockey class sponsored by the Dream Monkeys, their city's local professional team. Interested in attending the class herself, Manaka also persuades her younger sister Ayaka and her clubmates Kaoruko Yanagida and Mami Ono to join her. When the four gather at the gymnasium where the tutorial is held, they meet fellow third-year students Riko Saginuma and Naomi Takagi. As the girls practice their hearts out, their fascination for the sport increases, motivating them to play on a competitive level. Wanting to experience the unique and exciting memories that ice hockey can offer, the girls gradually form a team that has the potential to reach the top. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. Blade Runner: Black Lotus  [Sola Digital Arts] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Sci-Fi, Suspense  Los Angeles 2032. A young woman wakes up with no memories and possessing deadly skills. The only clues to her mystery are a locked data device and a tattoo of a black lotus. Putting together the pieces, she must hunt down the people responsible for her brutal and bloody past to find the truth of her lost identity. Happened to have watched that already. Just as other CGI continuations like Altered Carbon it's good entertaining action, but not really that good or special for me to recommend it.   Overall Rating: 6/10

32. Tesla Note テスラノート  [Gambit] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Action, Suspense Mission T is a secret operation to save the world from destruction. Trained as a ninja from a young age, Botan Negoro, raised to become the ultimate spy, teams up with another excellent spy, Kuruma. Their aim is to recover the legacy of the genius inventor Nikola Tesla, the "Shards of Tesla." Can the two outwit the agents of other countries who are also pursuing these fragments? A super-original spy thriller begins. Disaster in every way.   Overall Rating: 5/10

33. Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru: Dai Mankai no Shou Yuki Yuna is a Hero: The Great Mankai Chapter 結城友奈は勇者である 大満開の章 [Studio Gokumi] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mahou Shoujo Drama, Fantasy At the cost of the gods' protection, a new era has dawned, giving the remnants of mankind a chance to rebuild. Having fulfilled their duties to Taisha, the members of Sanshu Middle School's Hero Club finally begin to enjoy their youth, living as regular students. However, such a conclusion did not come about without sacrifice. In the year 298 of the Divine Era, Mebuki Kusunoki is among the potential candidates to become the next hero. Despite her painstaking efforts to surpass her competition, she loses the position to Karin Miyoshi, leaving Mebuki furious at Taisha's decision. Two years later, Mebuki is appointed commander of the Sentinels—a group tasked to explore uncharted territory beyond the barrier. The team's seemingly simple mission is quickly disrupted by unforeseen threats, endangering the innocent lives of the fleet. To prove her worth as a hero, Mebuki vows to bring everyone back alive, no matter what it takes. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

34. Digimon Ghost Game デジモンゴーストゲーム [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/67) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy  Sightings of mysterious creatures known as "Hologram Ghosts" have been a popular topic on social networks for the past few years. According to the rumors, several people have fallen victim to these specters. Those fortunate to survive their encounters with the paranormal beings claim that they resembled glitched holograms. Hazakura Academy middle school student Hiro Amanokawa believes these sightings are merely an urban legend. However, as the incidents start to increase in frequency, he is reminded of the day his father suddenly vanished, with strange digital watches serving as the only relics of his disappearance. Much like the other sightings, what happened to Hiro's father cannot be explained by conventional logic. One day, when a fellow student in the academy is attacked by a Hologram Ghost, Hiro and his friend Kiyoshirou Higashimitarai decide to look into the matter. Little does Hiro know that this investigation will be their first step toward discovering a dangerous world previously unknown to mankind. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

35. Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shoujo Rumble Garanndoll 逆転世界ノ電池少女 [Lerche] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi  Japan, 2019, just before the dawn of a new era. Suddenly, a rift to another dimension appears in the sky, revealing an alternative world "Shinkoku Nippon," with the sky and the earth upside down. This parallel world keeps their former militarism, with its era being Eternal Showa. The military invades the real Japan with giant humanoid robots called "Garann" and their gas weapons "Genmu", rendering our modern weapons ineffective. "Shinkoku Nippon" instantly seizes the government and achieves de facto conquest of Japan. The new era, "Reiwa," has now arrived for Japan. Concept is rather silly, so this mecha is not just bad, but also ridiculous.   Overall Rating: 5/10

36. Yaku nara Mug Cup mo: Niban Gama Let's Make a Mug Too 2 やくならマグカップも 二番窯 [Nippon Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei, School, Visual Arts Slice of Life The conclusion of the Mino ware contest has spurred Himeno Toyokawa to create a piece even more remarkable than the last. Anxious to embrace the future yet emboldened by her mother's legacy, Himeno strives to find the right inspiration—a task that proves to be just as ambitious as her goal. When Himeno's father suggests that her next creation should be the centerpiece at the cafe, expectations for the final product only grow with each passing day. Through new encounters and experiences, Himeno and her friends reconnect with the foundation of their passion in their search for what lies at the core of pottery. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Shikizakura シキザクラ [Sublimation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi  Shikizakura: where cherry blossoms are in full bloom while trees are colored with autumn leaves. In this special place, where the transient world meets the spirit world, a ritual to save humanity is about to begin... High school student Kakeru Miwa, by a strange turn of events, winds up being an irregular member of a power suit team tasked with battling Oni. These Oni possess humans and try to cling to the transient world. Only the power suit, Yoroi, which combines ancient secrets with the latest technology, can protect people from Oni. Kakeru decides to become a hero who will battle Oni and protect Ouka Myoujin, the shrine maiden fated with saving the world. Shikizakura season. Ouka dances as a shrine maiden in autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. Heroic action—where the past and the future, the transient world and the spirit world, thoughts and wishes, all intersect—begins here! Just heroic action in so-so CGI.   Overall Rating: 5/10

38. Megaton-kyuu Musashi メガトン級ムサシ [OLM] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mecha, School Action, Sci-Fi In an ordinary town, there are people who live a peaceful and fulfilling life. But they don't know that it is a false peace. The untold truth... The earth has already been destroyed... 99.9% of the human race has been wiped out by a mysterious alien force from outer space. The enemy is named "Dracters." Eventually, a large hole was drilled in the earth and terraformed into a suitable environment for the aliens to live. Humans have no choice but to hide in shelters to escape their eyes. Waiting for the day of resurrection, which they do not know when it will come... The inhabitants of the shelter Ixia have had their memories of the day of destruction erased, and live a normal life without knowing anything about it. However, some of them, the "chosen ones," have become pilots, driving giant robots called "Rogue" and fighting against aliens. Today, another new pilot is selected... Typical EVA clone with CGI battles and rather poor delinquent MCs...   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Cardfight!! Vanguard: overDress Season 2 カードファイト!! ヴァンガード overDress [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Strategy Game Action, Drama After the sudden departure of a valuable friend, the future of Team Blackout is now uncertain. Yu-yu Kondou and Megumi Ookura feel frustrated for failing to prevent the inevitable, while the heavily involved Touya Ebata is trying his best to atone for past mistakes that led to this misfortune. But whatever they decide to do next, the members of Team Blackout know that they will always find their way back together through their precious card game, Cardfight Vanguard. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

40. Muteking the Dancing Hero  [Tatsunoko Production, Tezuka Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Music Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi Set in a city modeled after San Francisco in the 1980s, the protagonist has transformed into the hero Muteking and is fighting against evil aliens for some reason. Such a cheerful hero will return in 2020! Sci-fi hero love comedy Muteking the Dancing Hero, singing and dancing with pop music. Remake.   Overall Rating: 5/10

41. Waccha PriMagi! ワッチャプリマジ！ [Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo A&E] (Finished 1/51) Tags: Idols (Female), Mahou Shoujo, Music  The new series continues the Pretty Series' conceptual motifs of song, dance, and fashion, and it also adds the theme of magic. Middle-school first-year student Matsuri Hibino loves festivals, and she dreams of one day being able to star in "PriMagi," a magic-like form of stage entertainment borne from song, dance and fashion. That day arrives when the hyper-spirited, trouble-making magician Myamu arrives from the magical realm and scouts Matsuri for PriMagi. Together, the two compete with rivals to rise to the top of PriMagi. New installment of the series.   Overall Rating: 5/10

42. Gokushufudou Part 2 The Way of the Househusband Part 2 極主夫道 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/5) Tags: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Organized Crime Comedy Once a terrifying yakuza, "Immortal Dragon" Tatsu now continues to conquer the challenges of mundane life. While his beloved wife Miku works, Tatsu equips his trusted apron, takes care of their finances, hunts down the biggest store sales, and learns the way of a true househusband with the help of the neighborhood wives. Although Tatsu abandoned the life of violence, his former colleagues and enemies reappear around every corner—but this time only as rivals in homemaking ventures. Surrounded by a myriad of chores to occupy him, it seems that no matter how tough things get, Tatsu's undying perseverance prevails as he gives his tasks his absolute best. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

43. Da Wang Rao Ming Spare Me, Great Lord! 大王饶命 [Big Firebird Culture] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy  This is the story of an orphan, Lu Shu. He is not any regular orphan, but a metahuman experiencing the changes in himself, his country and the world during the dawn of the magical era. Watch as Lu Shu embarks on a journey to hone his peculiar abilities together with his sister, the adorable and charismatic Lu Xiaoyu. Along the way, they’ll encounter supernatural events, obstacles and even the most powerful people in their country. How will Lu Shu make the best of his abilities and oust his never-ending list of rivals and opponents? Very slow grow in power through invoking negative emotions... it's just tiresome.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Super Crooks スーパー・クルックス [Bones] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Super Power Action, Drama, Suspense One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing. Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time. Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky. Heist already sounds like swearing to me, while superpower heist a lot worse...   Overall Rating: 5/10

45. Liehuo Jiao Chou Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire 烈火浇愁 [Shengying Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Drama, Supernatural  In the current era, a small percentage of people called "Special Abilities" have skills and powers normal humans do not possess. An autonomous organization, the Deviant Control Office, keeps these Special Abilities in check. Though some wish to maintain this order and peace, some wish to take advantage of their abilities and obtain more power in this world. It all amounts to supernatural mystery investigation by two superpower wielding guys, so just not for me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Bright: Samurai Soul ブライト: サムライソウル  [ARECT] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy In the early years of Japan's Meiji Restoration, a human ronin must unite with an orc assassin to save an elf orphan from their common adversary. Ronin saves elf from orcs... the concept only Netflix could pick up and accept production...   Overall Rating: 5/10

47. Dou Shen Ji Ancient Girls Frame 斗神姬  [Seven Stone Entertainment, TrioPen Studio] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Mecha, Space Action, Sci-Fi  At the end of the 21st century, the discovery of a new energy source called "DG energy" (short for "divine grace energy") has revolutionized Earth's economy and allowed humanity to colonize space. However, when the initial expedition reaches Pluto, they are attacked by a mysterious, giant life-form known as "Nergal." The Earth Alliance Army fights back by creating an "AG Unit" using ancient robot weapons known as the "G's Frame" which were excavated from archaeological sites all around the world. Girls with special qualities known as "Ancient Girls" can pilot these robots against the Nergal. However, the first AG Unit suffers heavy casualties in the Jupiter Trojan campaign, and the pilot of Unit 04, Minamiya Reiu, goes missing-in-action... Years later, Minamiya Reika, the younger sister of Reiu, enlists with the AG Unit to search for her sister and to protect the Earth from the Nergal. A story of friendship, ancient robot weapons, and battles to the death with the Nergal ensues. This attempt into space fighting giant mecha also failed.   Overall Rating: 5/10

48. The Missing 8  [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Sci-Fi  A devastated world ── Androids and robots live there. "Poppy" is an android that looks like a human. Android "Punkun" who is not interested in humans. One night, a star fell in front of them looking up at the sky... It's indi anime, so visuals are absolutely horrible. Lots of long still shots, lots of abrupt animations as if only key frames are used. only CGI layer item moving and similar tricks that make it look more like slightly animated manga strips. So basically it's not animation. Don't see any sense in tolerating it more to hear another useless androids story.   Overall Rating: 5/10

49. Zi Chuan Purple River 紫川 [BUILD DREAM] (Finished 7/42) Tags: Military Action, Fantasy Two hundred years ago, on the Battlefield of the Blue River, the last remaining army of the Empire of Light collapsed in the midst of demonic outcries. As the last Field Marshal and Emperor fell, the chaotic world of the Western River no longer had a common ruler. Factions were formed and endless conflicts ensued, military might became the only currency of survival, and the dream to reunite the lands became the sole goal of many rulers in the generations that came after. In the south-eastern part of the land, a powerful faction with over two hundred years of history – House Zichuan – fought off the Demons to the east, defended against the House Liufeng to the west, and contained the House Lin to the south. In order to accomplish their great ambitions and extend the bloodline of their family, countless heroes of Zichuan gave their lives in order to make this magnificent hymn come to life. This is a story about this legendary family and a hundred years of their blood and tears. It's difficult to go wrong with protecting from orcs invasion, but I would not be surprised since it's donghua. After initial battle it's all about politics and clans confrontations and seeking traitors. Quality is high, but can't say there's any empathy for characters while story is lackluster.   Overall Rating: 6/10

50. Huan You Lieren 幻游猎人 [Colored Pencil Animation] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Adventure, Sci-Fi In 2079 the birth of the brainwave instrument BrainStation triggered the fourth industrial revolution. Mankind has ushered in a brand new era-the "virtual cyber age". Through the use of a BrainStation, people can connect to an all encompassing cyber world. This virtual world is constructed like a neural network and the entire system is controlled and dispatched by the master brain Watson. However, over time issues are starting to surface: many people can't distinguish between virtual and reality, leading to psychosis and long-term addiction to the virtual world. I don't mind another SAO imitation, but the problem here is that it's anthology with many different stories and different sets of characters. And that makes a huge mess if you don't expect that from the start.   Overall Rating: 5/10

51. Wan Yu Feng Shen Lord of Planet 万域封神 [Suoyi Technology] (Finished 6/60) Tags: Action, Fantasy Yun Fei Xue's father, Yun Tiangang, and his brother, Yun Fei Shan, were tragically assassinated eight years ago during a mission to escort a dragon vein. Only the young Yun Feixue is left in the Yun family’s bloodline, and Yun Feixue is also mysterious. Parasitized by power, that power unexpectedly merged with Yun Feixue, and transformed into a phantom exactly like him. The phantom was parasitized in Yun Feixue's consciousness, and he was always ready to accumulate power and devour his soul. Yun Feixue, who had just suppressed the phantom in his body, received the sad news of his father and brother's tragic death. He was idle in the dark, but behind his back he gathered an organization called "Shadow" to secretly investigate the mystery of the year. Totally average wuxia.   Overall Rating: 5/10

52. Shenyi Jiu Xiaojie Great Doctor Miss Nine 神医九小姐 [Suoyi Technology] (Finished 3/60) Tags: Fantasy, Romance  Doctor and research specialist Jun Jiu finds herself the victim of a spiked drink in a business plot. Having been pulled into a wormhole by an unfamiliar girl, Jun Jiu inadvertently swaps souls with her and is transmigrated into an unknown cultivation world as the daughter of the Jun family. After deciding to take revenge on those who had wronged the previous owner of her body, Jun Jiu saves a sealed Mo Wuyue without realizing his true identity. With firm determination and knowledge from her previous life, Jun Jiu walks on the path of cultivation along with her mystic cat, while Mo Wuyue supports her from the shadows despite his aloof facade. Normal wuxia, just with medical focus.   Overall Rating: 5/10

53. Shanshen Yu Xiaozao God of Mountains and Jujube 山神与小枣 [-] (Finished 2/18) Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural  Xiaozao is a girl who always brings misfortune to others. She has to move into a temple named God of Mountains Temple where lives a real god of mountains. Xiaozao met the god when she was a young girl and it seems it’s the god who cursed her. But, later on, they fall in love with each other! And their love story began much earlier than they thought? Not translated. Normal Josei romance.   Overall Rating: 5/10

54. Jing: Shuang Cheng The Mirror: Twin Cities 镜·双城 [Foch Films] (Finished 3/18) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy In order to escape the chaotic world, Na Sheng, an enthusiastic and cheerful Hmon girl, journeyed far and long seeking the home of her dreams, Yunhuang. But is Yunhuang really the fabled paradise of Taoyuan? With every step deeper into Yunhuang, scenes of strange and disturbing blood rain unfold; legendary figures with distinctive personalities compete on the stage, performing scenes of poignant and moving tales of myth. A bit more elaborate wuxia.   Overall Rating: 5/10

55. Shijian Qiutu Time Prisoner 时间囚徒 [Youku] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Super Power Action, Sci-Fi, Supernatural In 2060, in order to solve various supernatural crises, the World Organization selected elite agents from all over the world to form a crisis bureau. The Dangerous Situation selected the elites of the elite to form an ace squad, named the Phantom. Three years ago, in a task of receiving treasures, due to the gullibility of the captain, Hyway, the Phantom Squad was attacked by the Derek Squad, and almost all of them were killed in action. Hyway himself was planted by Derek and fell into the cliff. However, the target treasure, the Immortal Stone, accidentally entered into Haoyuan's body, bringing him back from the dead, gaining the ability to manipulate time, and possessing super powers such as time static and time reversal. Our protagonist has lived as a fugitive from then on. Haoyuan didn't want to face the past, and chose to remain anonymous, leading a plain life, and guarding Gu Xiaoxi, the sister of his comrade-in-arms. But God’s will, a blue virus appeared in City Y, and the infected person’s skin appeared blue, then spread all over the body little by little, and eventually died. And Gu Xiaoxi was also infected. In order to break the blue virus incident and save Gu Xiaoxi, Hyway returns to the crisis situation. With the sexy and capable secret agent Yu Jie-Xia Rou, the quirky genius Loli-Tong Xiaoxiao, and the second-biggest gangster-Zhan Peng and other weird celebrities make a makeshift to form an alternative phantom team. And our legendary story begins here. High quality donghua, but... not particularly interesting. How interesting is it to investigate cases of new severe virus and by the end face virus outrage and ppl who stand behind it? Was not for me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

56. Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Hoshi Naki Yoru no Aria Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night 劇場版 ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ 星なき夜のアリア [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy Excelling socially and academically, Asuna Yuuki is on track to ace her high school entrance exams. Her friend and classmate, Misumi "Mito" Tozawa, advises her to take a short break from studying and join her on the launch day of Sword Art Online (SAO)—the highly anticipated online virtual reality multiplayer game. Asuna accepts her offer and soon meets her in the game. In a cruel twist of fate, Asuna, Mito, and every other player logged into SAO find themselves trapped in the game permanently. The only way out is to clear all one hundred floors of the game, and to make matters worse, dying inside the game will kill the player in real life. With SAO now turned into a nightmare death trap, Asuna and other gamers—such as the lone swordsman Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya—must adapt and survive, all whilst attempting to beat the unforgiving competition to the top. Whatever it is (looks like alternative prequel) - it's not enjoyable.   Overall Rating: 6/10

57. Ai no Utagoe wo Kikasete Sing a Bit of Harmony アイの歌声を聴かせて [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Music, School Drama, Sci-Fi Satomi Amano is a model student as well as the daughter of the leading project manager of Hoshima, a company that has revolutionized AI technology. However, due to her standing, Satomi's presence has isolated her from her classmates—an obstacle she knows she may never overcome. On an otherwise uneventful day, while preparing for school, Satomi uncovers her mother's latest exciting proposition: an AI that will prove whether robots can live alongside humans. Intrigued by how her mother will commence the project, Satomi makes her way to school, but standing in front of the class is none other than the AI herself. As the subject of research, Shion Ashimori is tasked to fit in like a normal teenage girl without exposing her true identity. However, Shion has another goal in mind—to make Satomi happy instead. With her talent for singing, Shion strives to compose harmonious melodies that not only connect her with her newfound friends but also dispel the dissonance within Satomi's heart. Basically, just one big tearjerker arount AI with some human memories. Not my type.   Overall Rating: 6/10

58. Kamiarizuki no Kodomo Child of Kamiari Month 神在月のこども  [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Mythology Mystery Sixth-grade student Kanna Hayama's love of running becomes a source of grief when she loses her mother Yayoi, whom she shared this passion with. However, her disposition changes after she accidentally discovers an astonishing truth about Yayoi. One day, Kanna unexpectedly encounters a divine messenger in the form of her favorite rabbit Shiro and a demon boy named Yasha. They reveal to the girl that her mother was an "Idaten"—a descendant of the gods endowed with incredible speed and entrusted to bring offerings from all over Japan to the annual Kamiari Festival in Izumo. As Yayoi's daughter and the new possessor of the Idaten amulet, Kanna is expected to take over this responsibility; otherwise, there will be dire consequences for the country's fate in the year to come. Enticed by the prospect of seeing her mother once more at the deities' event, Kanna accepts the challenge and enlists Shiro and Yasha to help her on her quest. Unbeknownst to her, there is more than meets the eye to this marathon-like journey that will test not only her physical condition but also her heart's resolve. Iyashikey sport time travel drama mystery just could not be any good.   Overall Rating: 5/10

59. Hula Fulla Dance フラ・フラダンス [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Performing Arts  Natsunagi Hiwa, a novice, jumps into the world of Hula Girl after her sister. Just can't take these works about some cultural aspect seriously - it's always boring SOL and feels like an advertisement.   Overall Rating: 5/10

60. Ikuta no Kita Dozens of Norths 幾多の北 [Yamamura Animation, Inc.] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Psychological Adventure, Award Winning, Fantasy, Suspense North is everywhere solitary. Here is all North. This is a record of the people I met in these Norths. However, my memory is fragmented and does not get the point at all. Now I'm starting to wonder my efforts came to nothing. I'm just getting the occasional recognition of the existence of the world through the dull pain changes shape little by little. Can't stand avant-garde graphics with zero explanations.   Overall Rating: 5/10

61. Tae-il Chun Tae-il 태일이 [Myung Films] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Drama, Slice of Life  Chun Taeil was an assistant who once bought bread for hungry girls working in factories; a tailor who could not turn a blind eye to the poor working conditions in Pyeonghwa Market; and a worker who had no choice but to shout to defend the Labor Standards Act. Instead of honoring Chun Taeil as a patriotic martyr, Chun Tae-il deals with his personality and destiny. It depicts the eldest son, who had to be the pillar of a poor family, and a worker who had no choice but to set fire to the labor movement by collaborating with his colleagues, who did not even know how to protest. At the same time, the film depicts the scenery and characters of the more lyrical time in which Chun Taeil lived. Chun Tae-il is a detailed portrait of the people who wanted to live like human beings in impossible times presented as a painful and beautiful animated film. The voice actors include actors Jang Dongyoon as Chun; Yeom Hyeran as Chun′s mother, Lee Sosun; and Jin Seonkyu; Park Chulmin; and Kwon Haehyo.  According to found shorter yet thorough version just historical tearjerker SOL.   Overall Rating: 5/10

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