Anime of the Year 2022-II Spring - Kingdom 4th Season

Kingdom 4th Season is still great. Can say the same about Tiger & Bunny 2 and Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 2 to a lesser extent. Another minor masterpiece for me is Spy x Family . 

1. Spy x Family [Wit Studio, CloverWorks] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Childcare Action, Award Winning, Comedy Corrupt politicians, frenzied nationalists, and other warmongering forces constantly jeopardize the thin veneer of peace between neighboring countries Ostania and Westalis. In spite of their plots, renowned spy and master of disguise "Twilight" fulfills dangerous missions one after another in the hope that no child will have to experience the horrors of war. In the bustling Ostanian city of Berlint, Twilight dons the alias of "Loid Forger," an esteemed psychiatrist. However, his true intention is to gather intelligence on prominent politician Donovan Desmond, who only appears rarely in public at his sons' school: the prestigious Eden Academy. Enlisting the help of unmarried city hall clerk Yor Briar to act as his wife and adopting the curious six-year-old orphan Anya as his daughter, Loid enacts his master plan. He will enroll Anya in Eden Academy, where Loid hopes she will excel and give him the opportunity to meet Donovan without arousing suspicion. Unfortunately for Loid, even a man of his talents has trouble playing the figure of a loving father and husband. And just like Loid is hiding his true identity, Yor—who is an underground assassin known as "Thorn Princess"—and Anya—an esper who can read people's minds—have no plans to disclose their own secrets either. Although this picture-perfect family is founded on deception, the Forgers gradually come to understand that the love they share for one another trumps all else. Watching for the first time, promissed myself to watch in full blindly before getting an opinion. Well, childcare and some humor carry the show, and I can give it a minor masterpiece, but can't say I'm impressed or that I'm going to follow the sequels.   Overall Rating: 7/10

2. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- かぐや様は告らせたい-ウルトラロマンティック- [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen School Comedy, Romance The elite members of Shuchiin Academy's student council continue their competitive day-to-day antics. Council president Miyuki Shirogane clashes daily against vice-president Kaguya Shinomiya, each fighting tooth and nail to trick the other into confessing their romantic love. Kaguya struggles within the strict confines of her wealthy, uptight family, rebelling against her cold default demeanor as she warms to Shirogane and the rest of her friends. Meanwhile, council treasurer Yuu Ishigami suffers under the weight of his hopeless crush on Tsubame Koyasu, a popular upperclassman who helps to instill a new confidence in him. Miko Iino, the newest student council member, grows closer to the rule-breaking Ishigami while striving to overcome her own authoritarian moral code. As love further blooms at Shuchiin Academy, the student council officers drag their outsider friends into increasingly comedic conflicts. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

3. Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 2 The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 盾の勇者の成り上がり Season2 [Kinema Citrus, DR Movie] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy  With another Wave happening in a week, Naofumi Iwatani and his party have no time to waste. However, when bat familiars raid Lurolona Village and the Wave countdown comes to a halt, the Four Cardinal Heroes reconvene with the queen, Mirelia Q Melromarc, for a quick briefing. The queen presumes that the odd occurrences are linked to the Spirit Tortoise—a threatening creature that has awakened from its slumber, back to cause havoc once again. A plan to put the Spirit Tortoise to rest is devised—but out of the four men, only the cursed Shield Hero agrees to help. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 7/10

4. Summertime Render Summer Time Rendering サマータイムレンダ [OLM] (Finished 2/25) Tags: Shounen Time Travel Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense Since the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro had lived with the Kofune family and their two daughters—Mio and Ushio. Although he then left his home island to continue his education in Tokyo, Shinpei returns after Ushio tragically drowns during the attempted rescue of a little girl. During the funeral, his best friend informs him about bruises found around Ushio's neck, casting doubt over the cause of her death. Suspecting a murder has taken place, Shinpei reevaluates recent events, but strange incidents only continue to transpire. Disappearing people and other unexplainable occurrences lead Mio to recall an old folktale referring to entities called "Shadows," which may not be entirely fantasy. Supposedly, an encounter with one's Shadow foretells the person's impending demise. Facing the dark side of Hitogashima Island, Shinpei stands against his grim fate to fulfill Ushio's final will—to protect Mio. Time loop mysteries suck, at least for me, because I know that next 20 episodes are going to be full of water and recycled assets. Freaking Higurashi all over again.   Overall Rating: 5/10

5. Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie 可愛いだけじゃない式守さん [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance  Yuu Izumi leads a high school life filled with one mishap after another. No matter how improbable the situation, unfortunate events strike him at every turn. In possession of such terrible luck, Izumi enters his second year with a single wish in mind—to spend more time with his affectionate girlfriend, Micchon Shikimori. Cute, athletic, and caring, Shikimori is immensely popular at their school. But since they began dating a year ago, Izumi has witnessed a surprising side to his otherwise adorable girlfriend: when the need arises, she turns incredibly cool! His misfortunes are easily avoided when she is there to protect him with an awe-inspiring look on her face. Charming in every way, she never ceases to make his heart skip a beat. Unfortunate as he may be, Izumi is sure to see his days of bad luck end thanks to the cute yet cool Shikimori. MC constantly failing looks pathetic. Don't know how long they are going to ride this horse, but I seriously hate all those silly lucky vs unlucky stories.   Overall Rating: 5/10

6. Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu. 2nd Season Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 古見さんは、コミュ症です。 2 [OLM] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Romantic Subtext, School Comedy After an exciting and momentous cultural festival, Shouko Komi continues her endeavor to make one hundred friends alongside her friend and classmate Hitohito Tadano. As winter begins, the class is joined by the seemingly delinquent student Makoto Katai, who has been absent since the first week of school. Despite his intimidating appearance, Katai has difficulty communicating with others and just wants to befriend his classmates. As new friendships form and current ones deepen, Komi and Tadano’s relationship begins to change—though not necessarily for the worse. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

7. Tomodachi Game トモダチゲーム [Okuruto Noboru] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen High Stakes Game, Psychological, Strategy Game Suspense High school student Yuuichi Katagiri cherishes his close circle of friends, composed of four classmates: Yutori Kokorogi, Shiho Sawaragi, Makoto Shibe, and Tenji Mikasa. However, when the funds for the upcoming school trip are stolen, the incident causes Shiho and Makoto—who had been tasked with collecting the money—to distance themselves from the rest of their class. Soon after, Yuuichi and his friends are deceived into meeting up and knocked unconscious by unknown assailants. After waking, the group find themselves confined in a white room with controversial figure Manabu-kun, who reveals that one of the five has gathered them together to clear their personal debt of twenty million yen. To pay off the amount, they must participate in a variety of psychological games that will test the true nature of their friendship and humanity. Distressed and isolated from the outside world, Yuuichi and his friends need to cooperate to complete the games. But as their concealed feelings and problematic pasts begin to surface, their seemingly unbreakable bond may soon shatter into irreparable pieces. There is some charm in survival/psychology/strategy game concepts, but I'm too fed up with them at the moment, can't enjoy them in such state now, maybe later.   Overall Rating: 6/10

8. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai 阿波連さんははかれない [Felix Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School Comedy, Romance Beginning his first year of high school, all Matsuboshi Raidou wants is to make friends—starting with the cute, tiny, and soft-spoken Reina Aharen, who sits right next to him in class. Unbeknownst to Raidou, Reina shares the same sentiment, but she has a problem. Awkward and timid, Reina is incapable of determining how chummy she has to be when approaching a person. Due to Reina's complete inability to gauge personal space, the two struggle to spark their unlikely friendship, as even the simplest tasks like talking seem impossible for them. But despite the countless yet pointless challenges that hinder the pair, the overly imaginative Raidou will do whatever it takes to befriend the indecipherable Reina. Tonari no Seki-kun opened a portal to hell with variations pouring out since then. Komi Can't Communicate original season only finished recently, but here we have its imitation already. Basically, I don't like anything repatable and episodic to care for it enough .   Overall Rating: 6/10

9. Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu 骸骨騎士様、只今異世界へお出掛け中 [Studio Kai, HORNETS] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy After falling asleep while playing an online game, a man wakes up and finds himself transported to that game's world as his in-game character, Arc. He wastes no time adjusting to his new environment, but soon realizes that he is using the skeleton avatar he chose when creating his character, which forces him to hide his visage to avoid unwanted attention. Arc goes to the nearby castle town of Luvierte, hoping to become an adventurer and take on quests to earn money. With his overpowered abilities, Arc embarks on a fantastical journey—exploring diverse territories, looting various monsters, and helping people get out of sticky situations. However, his seemingly innocuous actions may soon involve him in a brewing large-scale conflict that will forever alter the fate of the realm. What a dud. OP MC, fighting only commoners with no skills, constant references to slavery and abuse, zero direction or goal, no worldbuilding, absence of character development and pulling super moves right out of MC sleeve. Everything here feels so fake to me that I consider it a slander to Isekai even after having seen much more plain and stupid harem Isekai. Overall Rating: 5/10

10. Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs 乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です [ENGI] (Finished 7/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai, Mecha, Reincarnation, School Action, Fantasy, Romance Blackmailed into playing a dating simulator set in a matriarchy, an ordinary man must put up with the unbearable and convoluted world until he clears the game. After countless days of grinding, he finally manages to beat it, but his hardcore gaming comes at a cost: extreme sleep deprivation and hunger. While heading out to the convenience store to solve one of these problems, the man tumbles down the stairs and falls unconscious, only to wake up to the worst possible realization—he has been reincarnated into the game as the mob character Leon Fou Bartfort. Now trapped in a world he despises, Leon must use his knowledge of the game to navigate through the plot safely and sustain himself in a society where the odds are heavily stacked against him. Tried to finish it, but it's just a constant competition of OP MC with bishounens at which point it stops being isekai or somewhat interesting.   Overall Rating: 5/10

11. Yuusha, Yamemasu I'm Quitting Heroing 勇者、辞めます [EMT Squared] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy  When Demon Queen Echidna begins her invasion of the human realm, the people turn to the hero Leo Demonheart to protect them. Blessed with insurmountable power, Leo easily repels Echidna's army, thereby saving the world. But instead of gratitude or admiration, Leo is met with disdain and scorn from his fellow humans, who fear his overwhelming strength and believe that it may eventually cause humanity's demise. Banished from the kingdom he once called home, Leo wanders aimlessly throughout the land until, one day, he hears rumors of Echidna's efforts to rebuild her army. Hoping that demonkind might accept him as an ally, he returns to the demon queen's castle and offers Echidna his help. Naturally, Echidna immediately rejects him. Still, not all hope is lost, as Leo manages to convince Echidna's four generals to let him secretly work under their supervision. Donning the identity of a masked dark knight named Onyx, Leo solves the demon army's problems one by one—gradually improving the quality of life around the castle. Above all else, however, Leo wants to accomplish one goal: to learn why Echidna started the war in the first place. It starts basically as if it was How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom , just with demon kingdom and magic, in other words very dull. So the question is whether twist in the second half is worth tolerating the bulk of it, and I say it is not worth the trouble of watching all that.   Overall Rating: 6/10

12. Paripi Koumei Ya Boy Kongming! パリピ孔明 [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Music, Reincarnation, Showbiz Comedy, Supernatural Zhuge Kongming earned a reputation as one of the greatest tacticians of the Three Kingdoms period of third-century China. Having led his army through countless grueling victories, Kongming falls gravely ill during the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. The weariness and regret stemming from the seemingly never-ending war catch up to him, and as he draws his final breath, Kongming wishes that if he were to reincarnate, he would be reborn in a more peaceful era. His wish comes true, and Kongming wakes up in modern-day Tokyo with a younger body and his memories intact. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, he finds his way into a nightclub and meets Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer whose performance immediately captivates him. Pitying his confusion, Eiko takes Kongming under her wing and teaches him about the current world, which leads to Kongming's interest in contemporary music. Seeing Eiko's immense musical potential, Kongming vows to make the world recognize her and soon takes on the role of her manager. Unsurprisingly, the music industry is unforgiving to those who make even the slightest mistakes. Still, Kongming is determined to accomplish his goals—even if he must utilize the war stratagems he famously used in his previous life! P.A. Works experiments a lot lately to find itself. But nothing they do works for me since Shirobako  so far. This is quirky amateur singer anime. But I did not even like Carole and Tuesday, and this one is on the comparable level with equally immature protagonists, but this time it's also silly.   Overall Rating: 6/10

13. Shijou Saikyou no Daimaou, Murabito A ni Tensei suru The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody 史上最強の大魔王、村人Aに転生する [SILVER LINK., Blade] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Harem, Reincarnation, School Action, Fantasy Having reached the pinnacle of human potential, Varvatos was so powerful that the rest of humankind began calling him the Demon Lord, both fearing and respecting his overwhelming influence. As a result, he felt alienated from his fellow humans, leading him to desire true companionship—an equal he could call a friend. Hoping his fate will change in his next life, Varvatos decides to start anew and reincarnates three thousand years later as Ard Meteor, the son of a seemingly ordinary couple in a rural town. Unfortunately, he realizes that even after weakening himself, his strength still overshadows everyone in this era. Moreover, his lack of social skills bars him from achieving his goal of making friends. But worst of all, the repercussions of suddenly abandoning his former position have begun to bite him back in some of the most unimaginable ways possible. Looks like OP MC has become a mainstream. And this sucks. Another harem with magical academy is totally banal and forgettable.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Kakkou no Iinazuke A Couple of Cuckoos カッコウの許嫁 [SynergySP, Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Harem Comedy, Romance Nagi Umino and Erika Amano, a studious high school student and a social media star, had nothing that linked them together—until they found out they were swapped at birth. When the sudden news is revealed to both of their families, their parents quickly devise a proposition with neither Nagi's nor Erika's knowledge: in order to restore them both to their rightful families and ensure everyone's happiness, the two should get engaged. When informed of this, Nagi and Erika are quick to reject the absurd plan, refusing to go along with their parents' wishes. But, with neither party willing to back down, only time can tell where their relationship will go. And we have false relationship that slowly grows into love again. It all depends on characters in such case, and they aren't good here. Nothing out of the ordinary.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Date A Live IV デート・ア・ライブⅣ [Geek Toys] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, School Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Despite the numerous challenges he has overcome so far, Shidou Itsuka's mission with Ratatoskr is far from over. In a departure from his daily routine, Shidou encounters a starving woman lying on the street and ends up helping her. After the two arrive at her apartment, the woman introduces herself as Nia Honjou—a popular manga artist working under a pen name. However, cutting straight to the chase, Nia reveals that she is also a Spirit and is aware of Shidou's secret operation. Interested in seeing his charisma firsthand, Nia challenges Shidou to win her over on a date. As he strives for an opportunity to seal her powers, Shidou learns more about Nia and her history with Deus Ex Machina Industries, a name he is all too familiar with... Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de Love After World Domination 恋は世界征服のあとで [Project No.9] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Parody Action, Comedy, Romance Fudou Aikawa and Desumi Magahara have just started dating, but no one is allowed to know! Nicknamed "Red Gelato," Fudou is the leader of "Gelato 5," a group of heroes dedicated to protecting Japan. On the other hand, the "Reaper Princess" Desumi is one of the combatant leaders of "Gekko," an evil secret society bent on world domination and considered Gelato 5's greatest foe. As they pretend to be mortal enemies, Fudou and Desumi sneak away from battle to spend time together. Despite their inexperience with romance, Fudou and Desumi strive to make their relationship work while avoiding suspicion from their comrades. With their loyalties divided between each other and their respective sides, the couple will have to stay on guard if they want to keep their love a secret from the rest of the world. So we're supposed to enjoy cute romance parody with cliche protagonists. I see so many problems here from the concept already...   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Ao Ashi アオアシ [Production I.G] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Seinen Team Sports In a quiet rural town, the spotlight of a local junior high school football team rests on one player: Ashito Aoi. Known for his unpredictable moves and self-centered playing style, Ashito is the sole powerhouse pushing his team through an important high school preliminary tournament. However, their win streak is short-lived—an opponent causes Ashito to lose his temper and act violently, resulting in his removal from the rest of the game. Without their star player, the team is quickly eliminated from the tournament. Just as he believes all hope is lost, Ashito is approached by a youth team coach named Tatsuya Fukuda who senses potential in him, and Fukuda invites him for tryouts in Tokyo. In an unfamiliar setting surrounded by talent, Ashito must bring out the best of his ability to prove himself and secure what could be a life-changing career. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road The Executioner and Her Way of Life 処刑少女の生きる道〈バージンロード〉 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Average student Mitsuki Mutou suddenly finds himself transported to another realm. Summoned by the king of this world for the remarkable power he is supposed to possess, Mitsuki is thrown out when it appears that he lacks a Special Concept. Moping about, he encounters a priestess named Menou who explains that Japanese people like him are known as Lost Ones, and such individuals never fail to have Special Concepts. Menou elaborates that she is part of a church that helps abandoned Lost Ones integrate into society. She invites him to spend the night at her church, where the two can probe the nature of his ability. Eventually, they discover that Mitsuki's Special Concept is actually incredibly powerful and dangerous. But is Menou's true goal to assist Lost Ones—or the opposite? Concept is trash. Normalizing innocent people getting butchered is sick.   Overall Rating: 5/10

19. Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd Season Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3 本好きの下剋上 ～司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません～ 第3期 [Ajia-do] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation  Winter is approaching, and Myne—now an apprentice priestess—must prepare for her stay at the church and the upcoming Dedication Ceremony. However, due to her immense knowledge and extraordinary amount of mana, she has garnered the attention of many dangerous people, who are willing to do anything to get their hands on Myne. To keep her safe, the Head Priest assigns Myne a bodyguard and advises her to be adopted by a noble, a decision that will force her to leave her family behind. As Myne is opposed to the idea, the Head Priest gives her an ultimatum: she can be with her family until she turns 10, but if she is deemed too unstable, she will immediately be dealt with. Placed in a tough position, Myne is uncertain about her future. Despite the twists that may lie ahead, she will do whatever she can to protect those that she loves—even if it means giving up on her dream. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Mahoutsukai Reimeiki The Dawn of the Witch 魔法使い黎明期 [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags:  Anthropomorphic  Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Although he attends the Royal Magic Academy in the Kingdom of Wenias, Sable has the worst grades in the entire school. As he has no memories of his time before attending the institution, when Headmaster Albus tasks him with a special training regimen in the south, Sable eagerly accepts it. Alongside the Dawn Witch, Roux Cristasse; Holt, a human girl with antlers; and Kudd, a lizard Beastfallen, Sable must establish a village of witches in a region where anti-witch sentiment remains strong. During their journey, the quartet avoids former members of the Dia Ignis Arbiters—a group of witch hunters notorious for murdering witches and civilians alike. Five years ago, their organization was disbanded and given amnesty with the end of the war between the Church and witches, but their members still linger and are ready to capture any mages they come across. Thankfully, with Roux's Staff of Ludens, the "witch-eater," and Sable's unlimited supply of magic, the group may be able to accomplish their mission for Albus. If not, Sable's memories of magic and the academy will be taken away, and he will be left with nothing to guide him to the silver-haired mage who first rescued him. Spin-off.   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita. Heart Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It r=1-sinθ 理系が恋に落ちたので証明してみた。r=1-sinθ（ハート） [Zero-G] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast Comedy, Romance  Following the events of their trip to Okinawa, Saitama University graduate students Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro have failed to obtain the data necessary to scientifically prove their love for each other. Unable to replicate the exact conditions of the trip, the two stubborn scientists decide to seek help from elsewhere in the university—the Biological Sciences department. Assisted by fellow graduate students and longtime couple Chris Floret and Suiu Fujiwara, Yukimura and Himuro begin to quantify their feelings by measuring their output of oxytocin in various romantic situations. The two scientists soon find that their feelings for each other are nothing compared to that of a mature couple. It is here that Chris poses a question to both Yukimura and Himuro: what will they do if their "affection" is proven not to be love after all? Desperate to find a scientific rationale for the discrepancy, Yukimura puts everything on the line to prove that their "love" is real. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Deaimon Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness   [Encourage Films] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Childcare, Workplace Slice of Life Ten years have passed since Nagomu Irino left his home to pursue his dream that ultimately failed. He finally decides to return after hearing that his father—owner of the Kyoto sweets store Ryokushou—has been hospitalized. Worrying that no one would inherit the shop if his father passes away, Nagomu prepares himself to embrace his family's legacy and the art of making sweets⁠. Unsurprisingly, Nagomu discovers that his father has already chosen a different successor—a 10-year-old girl named Itsuka Yukihira, who was abandoned at Ryokushou by her father for reasons unknown. While she has since become a part of the family and is now the shop's poster girl, Itsuka still longs to see her father and follows all possible clues that may lead her to him. Sympathizing with Itsuka's situation, Nagomu's mother asks Nagomu to act as Itsuka's father, hoping that Itsuka will open up to him and relieve her pain, even if just a little. Starting on bad terms, Itsuka and Nagomu gradually learn more about each other, realizing that they are more similar than they had thought. Connected by their mutual love for both Ryokushou and its confections, their relationship as child and father figure begins to make lives around them a little bit sweeter. Normal gourmet, so a hard pass for me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. Dance Dance Danseur ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール  [MAPPA] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Seinen Performing Arts Drama Junpei Murao's love affair with ballet began at a young age during his sister's ballet recital, when a male ballet dancer roused his interest with a gripping performance. But for Junpei, nothing could be worse than his peers finding out about his secret passion for ballet and perceiving him as effeminate. That is why he is in the soccer club, trains Jeet Kune Do, and is intent on following in his father's footsteps of becoming a stunt coordinator: all very "manly" activities. When Junpei's classmate Miyako Godai spots him demonstrating an impressive kick that combines skills from ballet and Jeet Kune Do to his friends, she suddenly recruits him to join her mother's ballet studio. He resists at first, and although he has abandoned his dreams of formally pursuing ballet, nothing quite captures the euphoria that ballet elicits. After suppressing his desire to pursue ballet for so long, it is not so easy to shake off his hesitation and break free of the shackles of masculinity. Junpei has to be willing to make certain sacrifices and fully commit to ballet, all while risking losing some friends. Ballet is no different than spokon for me. And since first episode was a real torture for me, spare me from the rest, please.   Overall Rating: 5/10

24. Machikado Mazoku: 2-choume The Demon Girl Next Door 2  [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Mahou Shoujo, School Comedy, Fantasy  Second season of Machikado Mazoku. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Heroine Tarumono! Kiraware Heroine to Naisho no Oshigoto Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task ヒロインたるもの！〜嫌われヒロインと内緒のお仕事〜 [Lay-duce] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Male), School  Freshly graduating middle school, energetic 15-year-old Hiyori Suzumi moves from her coastal hometown to Tokyo, pursuing her dream of being a track and field runner. Unfortunately, as soon as her first high school year begins, she faces an imminent problem that ultimately causes her to find a part-time job to cover living costs. After searching through countless prospective workplaces, Hiyori stumbles upon a posting looking for event staff, to which she gets accepted against all odds. It is revealed that she will be working as a manager-in-training for LIPxLIP, a rising male idol group composed of Yuujirou Someya and Aizou Shibasaki—both of whom are coincidentally her classmates. Despite this shocking revelation, Hiyori is resolved to do her best with balancing her studies, her ambition, and most importantly, her role as LIPxLIP's attendant. I should have blocked male idols from the start.   Overall Rating: 5/10

26. Kingdom 4th Season Kingdom: Season 4 キングダム 第4シリーズ [Pierrot, Studio Signpost] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Seinen Historical, Military Action Following the conclusion of the large-scale coalition campaign, the entirety of China is in a state of economic recovery. The victor of the battle, the state of Qin, is no different. There, the political parties led by Ying Zheng and Buwei Lü continue their inner conflict. Having played the role of king in the coalition battle, Zheng has the trust of the people—but Lü is far from out of the fight. In 18 months, he plans to interrupt Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony. Meanwhile, a Zhao army numbering 20,000 troops has set out toward Qin. In the royal court, due to the lack of generals capable of responding to the incoming threat, Lü slyly suggests that Zheng take command. However, Cheng Jiao, Zheng's half-brother, volunteers instead. As they grew to trust each other during the coalition battle, Zheng now accepts Jiao as his replacement. However, the Zhao forces retreat a mere half-day after clashing with Jiao's army. With trouble quickly brewing in the shadows, the internal struggle of Qin is only complicated further. There are only two men Zheng feels he can rely on: Bi, a general who commands 30,000 men; and Xin, the leader of the Fei Xin force. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 9/10

27. Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story- [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Sports Infamous among those who gamble on golf games, Eve uses her exceptional skill in the sport to earn a living—by betting and winning against various opponents. Known as the "Rainbow Bullet," she vows to beat her foes and conquer the world of underground golf using only three clubs. However, the universe where Eve knows no defeat is shaken after she plays a clean game with Aoi Amawashi, a golfing prodigy that came to the country of Nafrece to enter a golf tournament. Armed with talent and born into the perfect environment for golf, Aoi the "Innocent Tyrant" calmly crushes her enemies with a bright smile on her face. After their game-changing match, Eve and Aoi become intrigued with each other and promise to battle again someday. As Eve's aggressive and risk-taking approach challenges the elite and steady playstyle of Aoi, the two geniuses may just manage to bring golf to unexpected heights. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

28. Kunoichi Tsubaki no Mune no Uchi In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki くノ一ツバキの胸の内 [CloverWorks] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Shounen CGDCT, Martial Arts Action, Comedy Tsubaki hails from an all-female clan of ninjas hidden deep in the forest. While a strict code guides the many kunoichi in training, the most important rule the young women must adhere to is: never interact with men, for they are far too dangerous to be trusted. As the leader of Team Dog, Tsubaki has many duties she must handle. However, despite being a skilled trainee, she begins to react strangely whenever the topic of men surfaces. Unaware of what mysterious feelings are taking over her heart, Tsubaki's growing curiosity soon interferes with her ability to keep up with her work. Did not notice decent story or characters or humor, so right in the trash bin this CGDCT goes.   Overall Rating: 5/10

29. Kono Healer, Mendokusai Don't Hurt Me, My Healer! このヒーラー、めんどくさい [Jumondo] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy  In a world where monster invasions are rampant and frequent, being an adventurer in a party is considered one of the most desirable jobs for the honor and fame it provides. Wanting to make a name for himself, a young human warrior named Alvin intends to start his career by completing a low-level request for the guild. While en route, Alvin is confronted by a magical bear and immediately finds himself in a pinch. As luck would have it, a dark elf healer named Karla approaches and asks if Alvin requires assistance—being seemingly oblivious to the situation before her eyes. After a discussion needlessly complicated by Karla's absurdly eccentric personality, Alvin somehow convinces her to help him. Unfortunately, instead of healing him, she accidentally casts a curse: if Alvin strays too far from her, he shall die. Despite being forced to accompany Karla until the curse is broken, Alvin remains steadfast in his ambition to become a full-fledged adventurer. With a partner by his side, the journey toward his goal may grow easier—or harder—depending on Karla's whims. It's nonsense comedy, not a bad one, yet slightly irritating due to its nature of being a bother.   Overall Rating: 6/10

30. RPG Fudousan RPG Real Estate RPG不動産 [Doga Kobo] (Finished 2/12) Tags: CGDCT Comedy, Fantasy In a world at peace 15 years after the defeat of the demon lord, a newly graduated mage named Kotone Kazairo moves to Dali—the royal capital of the Kingdom of Actus—to begin a new chapter in her life. To find a place to settle, the 16-year-old goes to a real estate firm called Rent Plan Guide (RPG). There, she meets its employees: the pragmatic priest Rufuria, the tomboyish warrior Rakira, and the adorable demihuman Fa. Coincidentally, Kotone is also set to work at RPG Real Estate and wastes no time learning about the business from her coworkers. With many housing options available to suit the varied eccentricities of its diverse customer pool, RPG Real Estate strives to deliver perfect matches for clients' specific needs, but it is not always an easy task. Even so, Kotone and her colleagues are determined to bring smiles to the faces of their patrons—one home at a time! Fantasy CGDCT, rather simple.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. Black★★Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall ブラック★★ロックシューター DAWN FALL  [Bibury Animation Studios, Bibury Animation CG] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Super Power Action, Drama In the year 2062, Earth finds itself fiercely battling Artemis—an AI which rebelled against humankind following a grand-scale workforce automation project failure years prior. In the hope of winning the war, a group of three highly skilled human warriors is assembled, known as the guardians of humanity. Empress, the last surviving guardian, wakes up alone in an empty research facility. Unable to recall anything from the past except a place called "Lighthouse No. 8," she begins to search for answers. It is not long before she discovers an impending threat from Artemis—and she is the sole person who can save the world from destruction. Remake or smth.   Overall Rating: 5/10

32. Love All Play ラブオールプレー [Nippon Animation, OLM] (Finished 1/24) Tags: School Sports  In junior high, Ryou Mizushima and his friends join the badminton club on a whim. As he grows fond of the sport, Ryou works tirelessly to improve his badminton skills until he qualifies in the prefectural tournament. Lacking a coach who can bring out his full potential, he does not consider entering a high school with a strong badminton team. Instead, he plans on attending a local high school where he can play badminton for fun. However, Ryou's perspective changes when Yokohama Minato High School's badminton coach scouts him. Not only does the institution have one of the strongest badminton teams in the region, but it also has Kento Yusa, a player Ryou admires. Though hesitant at first, Ryou decides to enroll with the support of his sister. Possessing a firm ambition, he begins to gain experience with the proper guidance of a coach—all in hopes of surpassing Yusa one day. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

33. Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai 2nd Season Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2 ラブライブ! 虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会 [Sunrise] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club continues to gain popularity as its reputation grows, even catching the attention of aspiring school idol Zhong Lanzhu. However, when Lanzhu visits the club and interacts with its members, she realizes that their ideals differ from her own. This sparks the beginning of a rivalry between Lanzhu and the club members, as she challenges them to see who can captivate a larger audience at the upcoming School Idol Festival. Thus, the school idol club starts a new chapter in its quest to achieve idol stardom. Being more united than ever before, the girls continue to practice for the festival—wanting to show Lanzhu what it truly means to be a school idol. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

34. Shachiku-san wa Youjo Yuurei ni Iyasaretai. Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost 社畜さんは幼女幽霊に癒されたい。 [Project No.9] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Workplace Comedy, Supernatural  Fushihara-san spends most of her time stuck in front of her office computer, regularly toiling at overtime like a corporate slave, even after all her coworkers have gone home. Noticing her unhealthy situation, a ghost in the form of a little girl rumored to haunt the building takes it upon herself to scare Fushihara-san out of the office in order to relieve her stress. However, the ghost's overwhelming cuteness only does the opposite and instead motivates Fushihara-san to work even more. Even so, the presence of this adorable soul will only bring more positivity and happiness to Fushihara-san's life as the two spend more time together. Episodic comedy where word kawaii is repeated like ten times per episode, often twice in a row for the most stupid, I bet. Anyway, not fan of episodic things and can't be bought by cuteness alone.   Overall Rating: 6/10

35. Healer Girl ヒーラー・ガール [Studio 3Hz] (Finished 2/12) Tags: CGDCT, Medical, Music Fantasy, Slice of Life An established discipline on par with conventional medical approaches, "vocal medicine" is the practice of using songs to treat health conditions and injuries. Young people around the world strive to master the art and become "healers" to help people through the power of their voices. Among the many healers in training is Kana Fujii, a naturally talented singer who was inspired to pursue the profession after a life-changing experience. Along with the driven Reimi Itsushiro and the easygoing Hibiki Morishima, Kana trains at Karasuma Phoniatric Clinic under the stern yet kind mentorship of Ria Karasuma. As they endeavor to achieve their dreams, Kana and her friends meet various colorful healers along the way, discovering that there is much more to vocal medicine than just diligent studying! An ok slice/local idol anime, but rings all the usual bells only.   Overall Rating: 6/10

36. Shin Ikkitousen 真・一騎当千 [Arms] (Finished 1/3) Tags: Seinen Martial Arts, Super Power Action, Ecchi The reincarnation of Himiko, the former queen of Yamatai, has decided to wage war against all magatama wielders of Kanto. In order to recover her lost kingdom, she must gather the true Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. When Himiko's ally, Asaemon Yamada, ruthlessly attacks Nanyou Academy—which possesses the sacred sword Himiko is after—Chuubou Sonken, Hakufu Sonsaku's newfound sister, awakens her dragon but loses consciousness. Determined to save her sibling, Hakufu must recover her magatama at the Jofuku Temple—a legendary place where she will receive training that may cost her her life. As the frontier between the living and the dead starts to vanish in Jofuku, the warriors of the Kanto region will have to unite in order to foil Himiko's mysterious plans. Already forgot how trashy this ecchi fighting action is.   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Gunjou no Fanfare Fanfare of Adolescence 群青のファンファーレ [Lay-duce] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Racing Sports In Japan, betting on horse racing is one of the few legal forms of gambling; thus, the public races have become an interesting part of Japanese culture. In this sport, an individual who rides a horse and competes in races is called a jockey—that is just what Yuu Arimura aspires to be. Becoming inspired after witnessing a derby, 15-year-old idol Yuu shocks the entire nation when he leaves the entertainment industry to enroll in a prestigious horse racing school. Excited to pursue his latest passion, he gradually bonds with his new classmates—such as the talented Shun Kazanami and the self-assured Amane Grace—who are each unique in their own way. Although the path ahead may be full of obstacles, Yuu is determined to pursue his ultimate goal of becoming one with his horse. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

38. Build Divide: Code White Build Divide -#FFFFFF- Code White ビルディバイド -#FFFFFF(コードホワイト)- [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy Second season of Build Divide. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Kyoukai Senki Part 2 AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline Part 2 境界戦機 [Sunrise Beyond] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi Second part of Kyoukai Senki. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

40. Estab-Life: Great Escape Establishment in Life エスタブライフ グレイトエスケープ [Polygon Pictures] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Sci-Fi  In the distant future, the cities of Japan have been walled off and isolated from one another. Tourism and immigration are heavily controlled—if not impossible. Each region is overseen by an AI moderator that maintains its domain as it sees fit. These clusters are refined into a single ideal, with every citizen fulfilling their role in preserving the moderator's creation. But not everyone is satisfied with the narrowly focused vision of the city they were born in, and thus, they require some under-the-table help in relocating to a more appropriate cluster. During the day, Equa, Ferres, and Martese are ordinary high school students; but at night, they act as Extractors—people who illegally smuggle civilians between the city borders. Transporting those brave enough to leave everything behind, Equa and her friends risk their lives in order to give their clients a second chance. But the dangers of extraction begin to intensify when the cluster moderators become increasingly aware of the group's actions that threaten their perfect utopias. CGI CGDCT mahou shoujo in Sci-Fi. World is ok, characters are rather simple to my taste, missions are all extractions, so repetitive. It may work out if can tolerate some stupiditiy and CGI, did not for me.   Overall Rating: 6/10

41. Shadowverse Flame シャドウバースF（フレイム） [Zexcs] (Finished 1/50) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy Shadowverse Flame features a new protagonist Light Tenryu and its story is set in Shadowverse College, a facility that trains professional players of the Shadowverse game. Tenryu Light, a transfer student, decides to join "Seventh Flame," one of the seven Shadowverse clubs. However, Seventh Flame is on the verge of closure due to a lack of members! In order to avoid the club's demise, Light decides to look for new members. But what awaits him are powerful rivals who control a wide variety of cards... Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

42. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Go Rush!! 遊☆戯☆王ゴーラッシュ!! [Bridge] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Strategy Game Action, Fantasy  After inheriting the company from their parents, siblings Yuuhi and Yuamu Oudou have started to work at Ultraterrestrial Trouble Solutions, an organization that hunts aliens. Although they have never encountered aliens before, Yuuhi is desperate to meet one as he believes that an alien has stolen his important item called the "Earthdamar." One day, while searching for extraterrestrial creatures, Yuuhi and Yuamu find a strange spot in the forest where many trees have fallen, forming a scenery similar to a crop circle. As they venture further, they discover a mysterious spaceship and enter it out of curiosity. To their surprise, they come across Yudias Velgear, an alien from the Velgear Star Cluster. As it turns out, Yudias is seeking to learn about Rush Duel—a card game popular among elementary school students—as he believes that it will save his home from a long war. With the siblings agreeing to teach Yudias about Rush Duel, they eventually realize that their first contact with an alien may not be a random coincidence. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

43. Zombie-ga Doeeo Beorin Naui Ttal My Daughter is a Zombie 좀비가 되어버린 나의 딸 [-] (Finished 2/26) Tags: Gag Humor Comedy, Supernatural One year after an unprecedented zombie attack that killed hundreds of thousands, South Korea has finally been declared zombie-free. But Jeonghwan holds a secret: his daughter is the last zombie left on earth. When her cravings are satisfied and her violent tendencies die down, it almost seems like there's hope for her to have a normal life. But how long can he keep Su-ah a secret from everyone else? Not translated. Basically, zombie girl is trained like a dog who likes to bite. Can't say I'm impressed.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Kenda Master Ken (TV) ケンダマスター拳 [Studio Kingyoiro] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Comedy  Ken Tamaki defeats corrupt organizations and even finds love through his favorite pastime, the Japanese skill toy "kendama." But kendama is no mere toy. The stakes are high and Ken will have to fight for his right to play in KENDA MASTER KEN! Ugly nonsense.   Overall Rating: 5/10

45. Bubble バブル [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi  Five years ago, gravity-defying bubbles with mysterious powers rained down upon the earth. After a huge explosion of uncertain origin, Tokyo became ground zero, with the city being enclosed in a gigantic bubble. As a result of this "Bubble Fall" phenomenon, the metropolis that was once the capital of Japan drowned in a gravity-bending sea; the government declared it a prohibited zone, and the residents abandoned it. Children orphaned by the Bubble Fall now squat illegally in Tokyo, partaking in dangerous parkour team battles across the city's dilapidated buildings. Hibiki—a talented ace in these games with the ability to jump between bubbles—claims he can hear sounds from the Tokyo Tower. Determined to uncover its mysteries, he sets off toward the source, but he falls into the waters below. A strange girl, whom he later nicknames Uta, saves him. But little does Hibiki know that Uta's appearance in his life will reveal the secrets behind the disastrous event that changed their world forever. Sci-fi spokon with some mystery and some romance that fails in characters and plot.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Vampire in the Garden ヴァンパイア・イン・ザ・ガーデン [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/5) Tags: Military, Vampire Action, Fantasy During a winter long ago, near-immortal vampires began plaguing the world. As their population grew at an astounding rate, they promptly threw humanity off its place at the top of the food chain. Desperate to avoid extinction, the surviving humans concentrated in their last safe haven—a small city surrounded by an enormous wall. There, they have waged war against the vampires for many years. In the midst of a particularly brutal attack by the vampires, a human soldier named Momo encounters Fiine, the queen of their enemies. After seeing her try to save Momo's best friend from a rampaging vampire, Momo follows Fiine back to her house. It is there Momo connects with Fiine over their love for music and desire to escape the fighting. Pursuing that goal of escape, the two decide to journey toward a supposed paradise where humans and vampires coexist—despite being uncertain of its existence. However, Momo and Fiine are being targeted by both races, who they must first evade if they hope to reach their destination in one piece. Journey with a vampire is a too irritating concept for me to thread for long.   Overall Rating: 5/10

47. Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin (ONA) Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy BASTARD!! -暗黒の破壊神- [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 7/13) Tags: Seinen Gore Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Ecchi Fifteen years ago, Dark Schneider, a ruthless magician of immeasurable power, sought to conquer the world with an army led by his generals, the Four Divine Kings. However, he was defeated and sealed in the body of a newborn boy. In the present day, the disbanded party of Dark Schneider has reformed with a macabre goal: to resurrect Anthrasax—the god of destruction that nearly annihilated the world four centuries ago—and establish a war-free society. To do so, the Four Divine Kings must break four seals located in four different kingdoms. Targeted for its seal, the kingdom of Metallicana struggles to repel the army commanded by the Four Divine Kings. With hope dwindling, all eyes turn to the daughter of Metallicana's Grand Priest, Yoko Tia Noto. Not only is she aware that her adopted younger brother, Lucien Renlen, is Dark Schneider's prison of flesh, but she also knows the ritual to break the seal. Left with no other choice, Yoko successfully releases Dark Schneider, whose twisted personality has not changed over the years. As the fate of the world depends on where his allegiance lies, Yoko seems to be the only person who has some control over the powerful magician. But convincing Dark Schneider to turn against his old allies and protect those Yoko holds dear may prove to be an impossible feat. OVA is more authentic and shorter, it's the only right way to go. Too much water in this already insignificant story as it becomes just the monster of the week thing.   Overall Rating: 5/10

48. Zuihou de Zhaohuan Shi The Last Summoner 最后的召唤师 [ASK Animation Studio] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Harem Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy A talented young cook's encounter with a hungry girl who popped up in his kitchen changes his ordinary life forever. Dora, a summoned spirit and a truly cute goddess, now calls him master. However, he is not interested at all and trying everything he could to get away from the ghostly figure. As fate would have it, when he becomes a summoner by accident, there is no turn back in life. It soon becomes a shounen battle competition like some Shaman King, and there's where it lost me.   Overall Rating: 5/10

49. Spriggan (ONA) スプリガン [David Production] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Shounen Military Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Deep in the Ararat Mountains of Turkey, a secret organization known as ARCAM has found what is believed to be Noah's Ark. However, the U.S. Machine Corps., a rogue organization of the Pentagon, wants to take over the Ark as a means of global supremacy. Only a special ARCAM operative known as a Spriggan stands in their way. Japanese Spriggan Yu Ominae teams up with French Spriggan Jean-Jacques Mondo to combat members of the U.S. Machine Corps. led by Col. MacDougall—a genetically-enhanced boy with deadly psionic powers. However, they must act fast and stop MacDougall before he uses the Ark for his own agenda. I watched movie relatively recently, don't get the need for Netflix to make a remake.   Overall Rating: 5/10

50. Tiger & Bunny 2 [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Super Power Action, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi With Kotetsu back on the First League, the buddy system is now the big new project of HeroTV. Two heroes fighting crime back to back due to the popularity of the famous duo: Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. With new heroes protecting Sternbild City, the ability of both veteran and rookies will be put to the test as they find what it means to rely on others to do to what is best for the city they are trying to protect. Sequel. Did not expect it and was worried about liking it, but they totally nailed it. They introduced not one, but two concepts alongside personal stories of different characters, so it was never a drag.   Overall Rating: 7/10

51. Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 Season Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Season 2 攻殻機動隊 SAC_2045 シーズン２ [Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Detective, Mecha, Military Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi The year is 2045. As a result of the Global Simultaneous Default, an economic disaster that shook every country on Earth to its foundations, as well as the explosive evolution of artificial intelligence, the world has plunged into the Sustainable War, a planned war that can be continued indefinitely. In this near future, the decline has not yet become bad enough that people can sense in their daily lives the risk to human survival posed by A.I. To combat cybercrimes by the Posthumans, a new breed of human being that has suddenly arisen, Public Security Section 9, led by the fully prosthetic cyborg Kusanagi Motoko, makes its way to Tokyo, which was reduced to ruins in a previous war. What they find there are a refugee group that calls itself "N" and a hostile American Special Forces unit. As the risk of nuclear war set off by a hijacked submarine grows ever greater, the three-way battle between Public Security Section 9, America, and the Posthumans intensifies. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

52. Ultraman Season 2  [Production I.G, Sola Digital Arts] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Seinen Super Power Action, Sci-Fi A global mass disappearing event takes place among humanity. Rena and Shinjirou simultaneously vanish. In the wake of these events, freelance journalist Kotaro Higashi investigates this mysterious "disappearance incident." The aliens behind it are the terrorist organization Dark Star. They transmit a message to those on Earth. "Give us half of the Earth, or sacrifice half of its people... make your choice." At the same time, the recently disappeared Rena and Shinjirou are teleported to the Dark Star ship orbiting the Earth. Learning too much, Koutarou is caught in the crossfire between Dark Star and the SSSP, and is almost left for dead.... In the final battle, our heroes face off against the Golden Fortress. Facing this giant mecha destroying the city, ULTRAMAN, SEVEN and TARO are joined by ZOFFY, JACK, and ACE. At long last the 6 ULTRAMAN heroes have assembled! Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

53. Shen Yin Wangzuo Throne of Seal 神印王座  [Shenman Entertainment] (Finished 14/26) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  Six thousand years ago, mankind's glorious reign ended as a result of an invasion of the demon race, brought about by the emergence of 72 demon gods. To safeguard the remnants of humanity, the Alliance of Temples appeared to stop the demons' progress and temporarily stabilize the situation. At present, nine-year-old Long Hao Chen is training to become a part of the Knight Temple Hall. Through sheer dedication and the support of his companions, he passes the knight exam. Now, under the tutelage of his teacher Long Xing Yu, Long Hao Chen endures the Holy Resurrection Ritual to ascertain his capability. The ritual reveals that Long Hao Chen is a Son of Light—an individual who possesses a vast amount of spiritual energy. Recognizing his disciple's promising potential, Long Xing Yu urges Long Hao Chen to become a strong knight capable of defeating the Demon Lord alongside him. With countless challenges awaiting him, Long Hao Chen may be the warrior that can end the era of darkness. Heard some good things about it, but I grew tired as it's not going in any interesting direction - just growing in power boy fighting monsters gradually encountering gods from low to high tier. All that with Chinese flavor and constantly repeating power ups. Basically, just a normal shounen in rather well done CGI.   Overall Rating: 6/10

54. Zanting! Rang Wo Cha Gonglue Pause! Let Me Check the Walkthrough First 暂停！让我查攻略 [Kung Fu Frog Animation] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai Comedy, Fantasy Because of a mistake in the summoning process, 30-year-old social animal Liu Yinuo was accidentally summoned into the game world. In order to return to reality as soon as possible, Liu Yinuo began to assist the 18-year-old "brave" Tian Enya to save the world. With her excellent cognition, Yinuo, who was originally a high-player, was like a duck to water in another world. Enya also grew from a wayward little girl to a mature and reliable big girl. It is only slightly more enjoyable than the bulk of comedies just because of isekai genre and some parody on it.   Overall Rating: 6/10

55. Shikong Zhi Xi Rift 时空之隙 [B.CMAY PICTURES] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Action Unstable energies of the present world and an alternate realm has ripped open a rift of time and space. It is the only passage where monsters from the alternate realm can enter the world. To stop the invading monsters, a group of chosen people step forward to fight and protect the world at the rift. Typical Chinese silly anime with akin MC as it's unserious, random and illogical.   Overall Rating: 5/10

56. Huang Yan Face on Lie 谎颜  [bilibili, Painted Blade Studio] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Romance, Suspense Han Yuxi, a young woman who is insecure about her appearance, has tolerated criticism and abuse all her life. Devastated upon learning that her boyfriend has been cheating on her, she decides to take action and goes to a hospital to receive plastic surgery. There, she meets with plastic surgeon Ling Huantao, who wants to recreate the face of his vegetative wife who he is obsessed with. Huantao offers Yuxi the hope of living a better life, but a new face may not provide her with the happiness that she desperately desires. Cosmetology is of little interest to me unless it's something relatively short and story driven like Beauty water.   Overall Rating: 5/10

57. Shen Ji Long Wei The Legend of Dragon Soldier 神级龙卫 [Suoyi Technology] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Action, Fantasy  Shen Lang traveled from the human world to the original world, embarked on a journey to find his partner, and got involved in the battle between the righteous and evil sects in the wild continent. Let Penglai Mountain come to life, and defeat the heroes when hunting for treasures in Penglai Mountain, and become the real first monk of the young generation in the Yuanhe Sea Area. Absolutely blend wuxia-like mess.   Overall Rating: 5/10

58. Ni Zhenshi Ge Tiancai 你真是个天才 [Mili Pictures] (Finished 2/24) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy  In another world, there are two continents, east and west. The northern part of the Western Continent lives with the mysterious Snow Mountain tribe, while the southern part is occupied by the prosperous Daqin Empire. Magic is the source of energy in the world. The Daqin Empire relied on the power of magic to defeat countless enemies and disasters, and established a prosperous civilized world. A boy from a tribe with a forbidden demon physique from the north started a journey of magic cultivation in the southern continent full of magic power. Bai Xiao, the son of the Snow Mountain tribe, was forced to separate from his girlfriend Qingyue in order to unravel the curse of her. However, the alien world that is thousands of miles apart and the amnesia of his girlfriend couldn't stop Bai Xiao's footsteps. He set foot on the southern continent alone with countless treasures, and started the journey to find his lover. The man destined to become a genius shocked the entire empire with his astonishing talent and extraordinary audacity. Where will his magical path of cultivation go? Can he win Qingyue's heart again? Another typical Chinese stupid comedy with very little sense just as same little fun.   Overall Rating: 5/10

59. Kaiju Yi Zuo Shan 开局一座山 [Tencent Animation & Comics, Tencent Penguin Pictures, Yikuiduo Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Fantasy - Absolute absurd.   Overall Rating: 5/10

60. Kaitou Queen wa Circus ga Osuki Mirage Queen Prefers Circus 怪盗クイーンはサーカスがお好き [East Fish Studio] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy  They always steal the prey they aim for. That is Phantom Thief Queen. Gender, age, nationality unknown. Together with their partner Joker, RD, they travel around the world on the airship Troubadour. This time, the Queen is aiming for a cursed jewel, the legendary Rose of Linden. A hypnotist, an acrobat, a magician...the talented circus members challenge the Queen! What is their purpose? In order to get back the jewel, the Queen stands up to the challenge in a bold and brilliant way (or disguise). Nothing is impossible for the Queen! Detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

61. Inu-Ou Inu-Oh 犬王  [Science SARU] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Historical, Music, Performing Arts Award Winning, Fantasy After diving for an ancient sword in the waters where the battle of Dan-no-ura was fought and the Heike clan fell, Tomona loses both his sight and his father. Left with few options other than learning to play the biwa, Tomona gains enough skill to join a prestigious troupe of storytelling performers and takes the name "Tomoichi." Soon after, Tomoichi meets a strange person who finds joy in terrorizing others with his deformed appearance, but is surprised when the sightless storyteller treats him as an equal. The pair become fast friends and begin performing together after the stranger—who chooses the name "Inu-Ou"—discovers that he is able to hear spirits telling forgotten tales of the Heike clan. Tomoichi changes his name again to Tomoari and uses his music to promote Inu-Ou's underground dance performances, achieving incredible popularity among the masses. However, the brazen and unconventional style they develop challenges traditions that the shogunate values deeply. As the pair's fame continues to increase, they must contend with the forces of tradition that control the society around them. Heian avant-garde.   Overall Rating: 5/10

62. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 30: Mononoke Ninja Chinpuuden 映画クレヨンしんちゃん もののけニンジャ珍風伝 [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Seinen Adventure, Comedy  Shinnosuke is confused for another child and kidnapped to ninja village where he learns about new world domination plan. The family hurries to the rescue and attacked on the way. The usual running away and pursuit for the most part.   Overall Rating: 5/10

63. Tongari Atama no Gonta: Futatsu no Namae wo Ikita Fukushima Hisai Inu no Monogatari Gonta: The Story of The Two-Named Dog in The Fukushima Disaster とんがり頭のごん太~2つの名前を生きた福島被災犬の物語~ [WAO World] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Pets On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit the Tohoku region. The Tomita Diner family evacuates from place to place, leaving their 8-year-old dog, Gonta, behind. Meanwhile Yoshino, a female university student in Tokyo, joins a pet rescue volunteer group and goes to the disaster area. There, she rescues a dog and names him Peace, but he is found to be suffering from a serious illness and is diagnosed as having only one month to live. Yoshino desperately tries to bring Peace back to his original owner. Miraculously, Yoshino meets the Tomita family and learns that Peace is Gonta. Gonta continues to live to the point that even doctors are surprised, and becomes a hope for many victims. Yoshino also becomes increasingly involved in pet rescue, which she had a reason for. Not translated, but such bore does not even need it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

64. Idol Bu Show Movie 劇場版IDOL舞SHOW [ORENDA, Amineworks] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Idols (Female), Music The concept behind the project is a "battle royale" between three idol units, each one led by a Sengoku-era commander who has been reincarnated as a music producer. The winner of the battle royale will be determined by sales numbers and voting at each live performance. The group that wins will hold a grand live performance to adopt the name of "the greatest under the heavens." Not found.   Overall Rating: 0/10

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