Among sequels I value Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season above Overlord IV or Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou or Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Meikyuu-hen . From fresh works only enjoyed Isekai Ojisan .
1. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2nd Season [Lerche] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Psychological, School Drama, Suspense Life back on the cruise following the Island Special Examination is anything but smooth sailing. Almost immediately after their return, the first-year students of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School face yet another special exam, with both class and individual points on the line. In addition to the complicated ruleset, more issues arise in the form of Kakeru Ryuuen and Kei Karuizawa. Angered by the previous test's outcome, Ryuuen is dead set on outdoing every class in the new challenge using any means necessary. Meanwhile, Karuizawa, a crucial pillar of Class D, is close to crumbling under the pressure of her past. The stage is now set for Kiyotaka Ayanokouji to once again—using the full extent of his planning, foresight, and ruthless manipulation—steer Class D to victory as dangerously close enemy forces try to bring it down. Did not expect a sequel, but it's still great even though darker. Overall Rating: 8/10 |
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2. Yofukashi no Uta Call of the Night よふかしのうた [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Shounen Vampire Romance, Supernatural Kou Yamori is an average middle school student who struggles with grasping the complex concept of love. Because he sees little sense in surrendering to the norm, he soon stops going to school. Plagued with insomnia due to his idleness, Kou begins roaming the lonesome streets at night. One night, Kou encounters a bizarre girl named Nazuna Nanakusa who believes that people stay awake during the night because they are dissatisfied with how they spent their day and cannot rest until they release their inhibitions. Nazuna offers to help Kou with his sleep issues and invites him over to her place, where she convinces him to share a futon with her. Feeling uncomfortable, Kou only pretends to doze off—which is when Nazuna suddenly bites his neck, revealing herself to be a vampire! While Kou thinks the bite will turn him into a vampire, the specifics of transforming are not that simple. In order to change, he must be bitten by someone he truly loves. Ready to let go of his dreary mortal life, Kou decides on a new goal: he will fall in love with Nazuna and become a vampire himself. Three episodes in, and I still absolutely don't understand the fuss. Feels like seriously degraded imitation of Monogatari, and that's already a praise for it. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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3. Overlord IV オーバーロード IV [Madhouse] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy E-Rantel, the capital city of the newly established Sorcerer Kingdom, suffers from a dire shortage of goods. Once a prosperous city known for its trade, it now faces a crisis due to its caution—or even fear—of its king, Ainz Ooal Gown. To make amends, Ainz sends Albedo to the city as a diplomatic envoy. Meanwhile, the cardinals of the Slane Theocracy discuss how to retaliate against Ainz after his attack crippled the Re-Estize Kingdom's army, plotting for the Baharuth Empire to take over the Sorcerer Kingdom. However, when Emperor Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix arranges a meeting with the Theocracy's messengers at a colosseum, he is confronted by none other than Ainz himself. With their secret gathering now out in the open, the emperor and his guests learn that Ainz has challenged the Warrior King, the empire's greatest fighter, to a duel. With Ainz's motivations beyond his comprehension, Jircniv can do nothing but watch as humanity's future changes before his very eyes. Sequel. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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4. Lycoris Recoil リコリス・リコイル [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Action The number of terrorist acts in Japan has never been lower, thanks to the efforts of a syndicate called Direct Attack (DA). The organization raises orphaned girls as killers to carry out assassinations under their "Lycoris" program. Takina Inoue is an exceptional Lycoris with a strong sense of purpose and a penchant for perfection. Unfortunately, a hostage situation tests her patience, and the resulting act of insubordination leads to her transfer out of DA. Not thrilled about losing the only place she belonged to, she reluctantly arrives at her new base of operations—LycoReco, a cafe in disguise. Takina's new partner, however, turns out to be quite different from what she imagined. Despite being the famed Lycoris prodigy, Chisato Nishikigi appears almost unconcerned with her duties. She drags Takina along on all kinds of odd jobs under the simple explanation of helping people in need. Takina is even more puzzled when Chisato takes down a group of armed assailants without killing any of them. Feeling like a fish out of water, Takina itches to get reinstated into DA—but Chisato is determined to prove to her that there is more to a life than just taking them. I needed answer to just one question which is better - Lycoris Recoil or first Gunslinger girl as that was the similarly realistic assassin anime without supernatural elements that got a masterpiece from me. And Gunslinger girl wins by a large margin in world , characters, seriousness - everything, really. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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5. Hataraku Maou-sama!! The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 はたらく魔王さま！！ [Studio 3Hz] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mythology, Workplace Comedy, Fantasy The once-feared Demon Lord Satan of Ente Isla, who had to flee to Earth after being defeated by the hero Emilia Justinia, is now leading a peaceful life in Tokyo under the alias Sadao Maou. Having become a model employee of a local fast-food restaurant, Sadao has to provide for his former generals Alciel and Lucifer who joined him in Japan, as well as avoid confrontations with Emi Yusa—the assumed name of Emilia—and the angels who monitor his actions. Amidst a violent argument between Sadao and Emi, a dimensional portal suddenly appears, carrying a mysterious apple that harbors a toddler named Alas Ramus. To everyone's bewilderment, she imprints on Emi and Sadao, marking them as her parents! After Emi reluctantly agrees to help Sadao take care of Alas Ramus, their semblance of normal life is jeopardized by the appearance of the archangel Gabriel, who comes bearing bad news. He claims that he must take both Alas Ramus and Emi's sacred sword with him—lest the world be destroyed. Unable to accept Gabriel's grim prophecies, the hero and the former Demon Lord need to put their differences aside and unite to protect what they hold dearest. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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6. Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun メイドインアビス 烈日の黄金郷 [Kinema Citrus] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Gore Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi After surviving the brutal challenges of Idofront, Riko now possesses a White Whistle, allowing her to descend into the Abyss's sixth layer—The Capital of the Unreturned. Alongside Reg and Nanachi, Riko begins to explore the uncharted domain, where the ruins of the promised Golden City are located. As the trio starts to adapt to the harsh environment, they soon encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous landscapes. Their expedition leads them to a village inhabited by strange beings known as "hollows." Despite the creeping sense of unease that welcomes them, the three venture onward to uncover the mysteries of the settlement and long-lost legacies of the forgotten adventurers who once descended into the horrors of the unexplored Abyss. Sequel. Darker, yet still delivers. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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7. Kanojo, Okarishimasu 2nd Season Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2 彼女、お借りします [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Harem Comedy, Romance A year after they met, Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara still regularly see each other through the rental girlfriend app. However, Chizuru confesses that she is ready to quit her job to pursue her true passion—acting. Despite wishing to maintain the relationship they have, Kazuya decides to support her dream. When Kazuya goes to watch Chizuru's anticipated first play, he is amazed by her talent and ability to captivate the audience. At the same time, he is saddened at the thought that she will undoubtedly be scouted by the famous director in attendance. However, after the show, Chizuru explains that the director recruited another actress, lamenting her lack of talent. Frustrated on her behalf, Kazuya resolves to rent her every week to help her financially. But as Kazuya's ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami lingers around for unknown reasons, hesitance muddles his true feelings, and fulfilling his promise to Chizuru becomes uncertain. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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8. Isekai Ojisan Uncle from Another World 異世界おじさん [AtelierPontdarc] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Isekai, Otaku Culture, Parody Comedy, Fantasy After a fatal encounter with a truck, Takafumi Takaoka's uncle, Yousuke "Ojisan" Shibazaki, lies comatose for 17 years. When he finally regains consciousness, Ojisan begins to ramble in a foreign tongue and reveals that he had been transported to a magical world called Gran Bahamal. Takafumi dismisses his uncle's claims as nonsense until an incantation makes a cup of water hover in the air. In a flash of brilliance, the pair creates a YouTube channel to showcase Ojisan's magical abilities. The responsibility now falls on Takafumi's shoulders to acquaint Ojisan with everything that has transpired during his absence, including getting him up to speed with the internet, new technology, and surprisingly, the outcome of the '90s console war—the result of which was especially distressing for a hardcore SEGA fan. With Ojisan's wisdom from his other world experiences, they grow their YouTube channel and tackle online comments and trolls. The journey of this uncle-nephew duo promises to be anything but conventional. Very nice trashy isekai parody. Sometimes it's slow, so will do with minor masterpiece. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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9. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Meikyuu-hen Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうかⅣ 新章 迷宮篇 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Intrepid adventurer Bell Cranel has leveled up, but he can’t rest on his dungeoneering laurels just yet. The Hestia Familia still has a long way to go before it can stand toe-to-toe with the other Familias of Orario — but before Bell can set out on his next mission, reports of a brutal murder rock the adventuring community! One of Bell’s trusted allies stands accused of the horrible crime, and it’s up to Bell and his friends to clear their name and uncover a nefarious plot brewing in the dungeon’s dark depths. Sequel. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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10. Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex 継母の連れ子が元カノだった [Project No.9] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance Listless geek Mizuto Irido and introverted nerd Yume Ayai seemed like a match made in heaven, connected by their mutual love for literature. Unfortunately, their differences gradually grew, and they separated just after their middle school graduation. But, as if by divine comedy, the two find themselves reunited as step-siblings. A rivalry begins to brew between the former couple, both unwilling to acknowledge the other as the older sibling. In an attempt to "solve" this issue, Mizuto and Yume agree upon a rule: whoever crosses the boundaries of siblinghood norms loses, and the winner will not only be called the older sibling, but also get to make a request. However, now that they live under the same roof, the lingering memories they share start to influence their actions—possibly rekindling the feelings that may not have been fully extinguished in the first place. Domestic Girlfriend was thrilling as first with such concept, but for the second time and with more or less similar characters it does not feel as good. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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11. Kinsou no Vermeil: Gakeppuchi Majutsushi wa Saikyou no Yakusai to Mahou Sekai wo Tsukisusumu Vermeil in Gold 金装のヴェルメイユ ～崖っぷち魔術師は最強の厄災と魔法世界を突き進む～ [Staple Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School Fantasy, Ecchi Alto Goldfilled, a diligent student at the Ortigia Academy of Magic, aspires to become a powerful sorcerer. But he is unable to become one as, despite his excellent grades and strong commitment to his studies, he fails his summoning class. With the threat of repeating a year hanging over his head, Alto tries following an old, worn-out grimoire in a desperate attempt to resolve his situation. To his surprise, he succeeds and summons a powerful demon named Vermeil. As a sign of gratitude for releasing her, Vermeil agrees to become Alto's familiar, sealing their relationship with a deep kiss. Little does Alto know what else he is capable of and what Vermeil's past hides. Cohabitation with a supernatural girl is one of the oldest concepts, so there should be some lure. And outside common ecchi in this case, can't find anything really captivating. Definitely won't overshadow DxD High School. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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12. Kuro no Shoukanshi Black Summoner 黒の召喚士 [Satelight] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy To prepare for reincarnation in another world, Kelvin gives up select memories from his previous life in exchange for powerful abilities, additional skill points, and an S-class summoner title. As a bonus, the goddess facilitating his rebirth, Melfina, offers him a choice of any companion to give him a head start in his summoner role. Kelvin—who has fallen head over heels for Melfina at first sight—promptly chooses the deity, confident that his passionate feelings for her will resurface even without all of his memories. Kelvin embarks on his exciting new journey with Melfina as his guide. However, in order to summon his beloved goddess' physical form, he needs to acquire significant amounts of mana points—and the best way to accomplish this is to level up by fighting strong enemies and making contracts with even stronger companions. OP MC again. And again basically absorbing power of defeated enemies through contract instead of eating like in some slime. It's not in my habit to drop isekai, but this is seriously underwhelming and irritating after three totally lackluster episodes. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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13. Engage Kiss [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Action, Comedy, Romance Bayron City, a pioneering metropolis built on a newly discovered energy source, promises every citizen a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle. In reality, young demon exterminator Shuu Ogata's life is far from extravagant. Despite running a private military business, he often struggles to make ends meet due to reckless expenses. Fortunately, Kisara, his demon partner, is more than eager to help Shuu with household matters—albeit a little too forcefully for his comfort. The two work side by side, taking countermeasures against demon hazards, which stand as the biggest threats to the city. With danger lurking in the shadows, Shuu and Kisara strive to grant the town's safety; however, exterminating the possessed comes with a price unbeknownst to others. Harem? Check. Ecchi ritual to regain power? Check. All kinds of tropes involved? Check. It's trash tier. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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14. Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting 組長娘と世話係 [feel., Gaina] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Childcare, Organized Crime Slice of Life Tooru Kirishima's notoriety is spread far and wide in the underworld. He is most commonly known as "The Demon of Sakuragi"—a man who is not afraid to resort to violence if deemed necessary. After almost jeopardizing a peace treaty, his boss tasks him with the most difficult job he has ever had: taking care of seven-year-old Yaeka Sakuragi—the boss' precious daughter—so that Tooru understands what it means to be responsible for another life. At first, the two do not seem to meet eye to eye, as Tooru has no clue on how to communicate with Yaeka, and the young girl is not used to expressing her emotions. However, as time goes on, they come to understand each other despite their differences. The fearsome right-hand man of a yakuza boss and the child he must protect are about to learn that family is not always bound by blood. Childcare is one of the easiest ways to high evaluation. Just another show that tries to ride on cuteness alone while supposed roughness of yakuza... just forget about it since it's cast away after the start just because it's not needed anymore. I sense little sincerity in here, in many things. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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15. Isekai Yakkyoku Parallel World Pharmacy 異世界薬局 [Diomedéa] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Medical, Reincarnation Fantasy World-class medical researcher Kanji Yakutani lost his little sister to a tumor years ago due to ineffective treatment. To honor her legacy, he has dedicated his research to developing new medications for such conditions. But as fate would have it, he overworks himself and passes away at the age of 31, only to be given a second chance at life in another world. When he wakes up, Kanji finds himself in the body of a 10-year-old boy named Falma de Médicis, the son of an esteemed family of medical practitioners in the Sain Fleuve Empire. Bearing the mark of a deity's divine blessing, Falma is capable of performing a unique divine art, allowing him to create and reduce any substance with the knowledge of its chemical properties. After reading through some pharmacology books, Falma realizes that this world is operating on similar medical practices as in ancient times. He also learns that medicine is an exclusive privilege to the nobility, depriving commoners of proper medical care. Using the knowledge from his past life and the divine abilities granted to him, Falma resolves to make medicine available to those who need it—irrespective of class. Isekai SOL is terrible, no exceptions so far. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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16. Tensei Kenja no Isekai Life: Dai-2 no Shokugyou wo Ete, Sekai Saikyou ni Narimashita My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World 転生賢者の異世界ライフ ～第二の職業を得て、世界最強になりました～ [Revoroot] (Finished 5/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy After working himself to death in a hostile corporate environment, Yuuji Sano gets a second chance when he transmigrates to a game-like fantasy world. Although he wishes to lead an unassuming life, Yuuji learns that he has the title of a Monster Tamer, the weakest rank of adventurer. With his newfound skills, he tames a number of slimes around him and, with their help, acquires magical powers to become a Sage—a second profession that capitalizes on such potential. Even after gaining overwhelming strength, the scars from the life Yuuji left behind keep him from going all out. However, he might not be able to hide his abilities for much longer, as unforeseen dangers threaten to destroy the world that is now his only home. OP usual self-insert MC. No decent characters. No story due to travelling and defending villages nature. Don't know what to evaluate here. It's horrible. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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17. Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru When Will Ayumu Make His Move? それでも歩は寄せてくる [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School Comedy, Romance When middle school kendo champion Ayumu Tanaka begins his first year in high school, he does not take the expected route of joining the Kendo Club; he signs up for the unofficial Shogi Club instead. His sole motive is falling in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome—the club's president and only member—and will do anything to get closer to her. However, Ayumu decides not to confess to Urushi until he can beat her in a match of shogi fair and square. Naturally, this self-imposed hurdle is a formidable challenge for Ayumu to overcome, as Urushi is far more experienced at the game and sees through his every strategy. Nevertheless, this does not stop him from praising her looks, her skill, or even her smile, which, coupled with Ayumu's expressionless face and direct approach, makes Urushi constantly blush beet red. Learning more about shogi and the charming player sitting across from him, Ayumu inches toward making his confession with each exciting round they play together—even if it is one pawn at a time! Spokon with some teasing coming from Takagi-san creator. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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18. Saikin Yatotta Maid ga Ayashii The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious 最近雇ったメイドが怪しい [SILVER LINK., Blade] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen Romantic Subtext Comedy The maid Lilith, hired to look after young Yuuri and his family's mansion, seems highly suspicious: she is too good to be true. Every dish she serves turns out to be delicious, the whole residence sparkles after she cleans it, and all the clothing has given off a pleasant scent since she started doing the laundry. Furthermore, her devilishly beautiful eyes only serve to heighten Yuuri's suspicions. Is Lilith perhaps a witch or a sorcerer? Yuuri cannot figure it out. But despite his misgivings, Yuuri has to live with Lilith as he tries to unravel the mystery behind her otherworldly charm. Totally aimless episodic stuff just as in the Duke of Death and His Maid. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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19. Shadows House 2nd Season シャドーハウス 2nd Season [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Fantasy, Mystery After the resolution of the debut, Kate and her Doll Emilico have officially become residents of the Shadows House. However, they are under constant vigilance by the Star Bearers—an elite group in charge of the children's wing. In order to escape from their surveillance and the morbid methods they use to keep everyone's loyalty in check, Kate and Emilico must be wary of who to trust and aim to become Star Bearers themselves. Meanwhile, the Star Bearers have encountered their own problems. A mysterious robed figure dubbed "Master Robe" has trespassed and roams around the children's wing. At first, Master Robe is deemed harmless, but more incidents start occurring that endanger the Dolls' lives—all of them pointing to the suspicious individual. To improve her reputation, Kate decides to solve the mystery herself. Yet, with so few clues and so many suspects, searching for Master Robe and their motive for attacking the mansion proves more challenging than she imagined. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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20. RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku RWBY: Ice Queendom RWBY 氷雪帝国 [Shaft] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action Since ancient times, the world of Remnant has been under constant threat by the Grimm: creatures of nightmare obsessed with destroying both humans and the half-human Faunus. To protect themselves, the four kingdoms of the world established academies that train young people to become huntsmen: warriors tasked with destroying Grimm. In the kingdom of Vale, the cheerful 15-year-old Ruby Rose has always dreamed of a life at the prestigious Beacon Academy. Sadly, being too young, she can only watch as her elder sister, Yang Xiao Long, sets off for the academy alone. But everything changes when Ruby fights off a group of armed robbers, and the news of her skillful exploit reaches Beacon's headmaster, Professor Ozpin. Ruby is over the moon when she receives an invitation to join the academy alongside her sister. Meanwhile, halfway across the world in the kingdom of Atlas, corporate heiress Weiss Schnee defies her father's wish and sets off for Beacon, her heart brimming with anxious resolve. At the same time, lonesome rogue Blake Belladonna abandons her vigilante group in hopes of finding a better life at the academy. When their paths converge, the meeting between the four girls is anything but friendly. With vastly different personalities and beliefs, they often end up clashing. However, when they work together, team RWBY begins to create ripples across Beacon, the likes of which have never been seen before. Blatantly mediocre, just as game series. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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21. Fuuto Tantei Fuuto PI 風都探偵 [Studio Kai] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Detective Action, Mystery, Supernatural Shoutarou Hidari, a hard-boiled private investigator from the Narumi Detective Agency, lives for the sake of protecting the peace in the city of Fuuto alongside his inquisitive partner, Philip. One fine night, Shoutarou encounters a mysterious woman named Tokime, who is soon linked to several cases of homicide and theft. Shoutarou's investigation leads him to people using "Gaia Memories"—memory units similar to thumb drives holding vast amounts of data—to turn into formidable beasts called "Dopants." While the majority of Gaia users were put down by the detective team in the past, a number of them still remain, posing a great threat to public safety. Once more, Shoutarou and Philip, Gaia users on the side of justice, must fight as Kamen Rider W—the renowned hero safeguarding Fuuto—to eradicate the nest of villainous Dopants, all while uncovering Tokime's true identity and confronting the long-forgotten past. Detective. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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22. Hoshi no Samidare Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer 惑星のさみだれ [NAZ] (Finished 3/24) Tags: Seinen Psychological Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama College student Yuuhi Amamiya's monotonous life is turned upside down with the appearance of Sir Noi Crezant, a talking lizard claiming to be a knight of justice. Crezant elaborates that the world is in peril—threatened by the mage Animus who wishes to annihilate it with his Biscuit Hammer, an enormous structure suspended in Earth's orbit. As the newly appointed Lizard Knight, Yuuhi must fight alongside other Beast Knights to protect the princess and save the planet from destruction. Unimpressed by the prospect of risking his life, Yuuhi continues his day as usual—until a golem created by Animus suddenly confronts him. Yuuhi is instantly overpowered, but his neighbor, Princess Samidare Asahina, luckily rescues him. To his surprise, Samidare's intention starkly differs from Crezant's; instead of saving the world, she aims to destroy it with her own hands. Captivated by her firm ambition, Yuuhi resolves to become stronger and help Samidare realize her goal. As the pair continues to fight against Animus' golems, Yuuhi finds himself gradually gaining an interest in life—but the chains of his past trauma may restrain him from progressing further. Wonder waffle in form of rings, chosen one MC, contract with a powerful girl, spontaneous attacks by golems... why does it have to be so degenerately imitational as if coming from early 2000s... because manga actually starts around those times. I'm sure that with such length story would amount to something adequate and significant in the end, but such concept and MC are just too morally old nowadays, can't take it seriously no matter how I try. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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23. Orient: Awajishima Gekitou-hen オリエント 淡路島激闘編 [A.C.G.T.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Historical, Samurai Action, Adventure, Fantasy After Musashi rescues Michiru Saruwatari from a demon, his friend Kojirou Kanemaki discovers that his father was a member of the Uesugi clan. Determined to learn more about his own past, Kojirou—alongside his Kanemaki clansmen—decides to participate in Uesugi's punitive expedition against the demon lord of Awaji Island: Yamata no Orochi, an eight-headed dragon that threatens to engulf the entire region. However, upon joining Uesugi's military alliance, Musashi faces the harsh reality of fighting against powerful demons. Humiliated by his lack of power and inability to work in groups, he has to learn how to cooperate with his newfound allies. Meanwhile, the Obsidian Eight—a group pursuing the Obsidian Goddess that dwells within Musashi's body—resumes its hunt for Musashi, and plans to thwart the ongoing island operation. As the situation grows chaotic, Musashi and his friends must foil the machinations of the various factions conspiring to seize the Obsidian Goddess. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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24. Tokyo Mew Mew New ♡ Tokyo Mew Mew New 東京ミュウミュウ にゅ～♡ [Yumeta Company, Graphinica] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Mahou Shoujo Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Ichigo Momomiya is excited to start high school and fall in love. She is in luck when she meets the popular and good-looking Masaya Aoyama, and she immediately develops a crush on him. When Ichigo learns that Aoyama is passionate about the environment, she seizes the chance to ask him out thanks to some tickets to an exhibition about endangered animals. During their date, Ichigo is struck by a mysterious light and faints. Waking up to the sight of Aoyama, she remains unharmed—but they both must escape from a giant rat-like creature after it injures Aoyama. To save her crush, Ichigo awakens her powers and transforms into a heroine with the skills of a cat. After she defeats the monster, researchers Ryou Shirogane and Keiichiro Akasaka explain that Ichigo was chosen to become a part of the Mew Project: a group of five magical girls whose DNA has been infused with those of certain endangered species. Now, Ichigo must find the rest of her teammates to defeat the Chimera Anima—beings infected by aliens who want to take over the world—before it is too late. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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25. Jashin-chan Dropkick X Dropkick On My Devil!! X 邪神ちゃんドロップキックX [Nomad] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Gag Humor, Mythology Comedy, Supernatural Ever since she was summoned from Hell by the witch Yurine Hanazono, Jashin-chan—a half-human, half-snake demon—has been searching for any way to go back. One of her options is to kill the one who summoned her, which is much easier said than done. Jashin-chan often finds herself getting violently beaten by Yurine after not only any failed murder attempt, but also when she is just causing mischief, destroying any hope of going back home to Hell. The demon is also terrible with money and tends to gamble all of it away at pachinko. In one of these gambling sessions, she loses the three million yen she received from Hell Financing, putting her into a lifelong debt. To avoid repaying it altogether, Jashin-chan flees to Hokkaido to try and hide for the rest of her days, but her wish of having her debts forgotten may just be a pipe dream when someone comes knocking for the money. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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26. Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuoro Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth うたわれるもの 二人の白皇 [White Fox] (Finished 1/28) Tags: Action, Drama, Fantasy After the events of Mask of Deception, the Yamato Empire is now ruled with an iron fist by a ruthless usurper who seeks to subjugate all before him. It's up to a couple of familiar faces to band together against the might of the Imperial army, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance as nations and generals must pick a side to fight with in this perilous civil war. Secrets will be revealed, friendships will be tested, and battles will be fought. Will peace and order be restored or will victory at any cost be the beginning of the end? Sequel. I sincerely hate this useless full of water franchise. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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27. Bucchigire! Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ブッチギレ! [Geno Studio] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Historical, Samurai Action Following a ruthless attack from an imperialist criminal gang known as the Masked Demons, Shinsengumi's Eighth Division—the law-enforcing squad in Kyoto that remains faithful to the shogunate—is nearly annihilated, with its sole survivor, Heisuke Toudou, critically injured. Urged to rebuild the Shinsengumi by the local feudal lord, Katamori Matsudaira, Toudou decides to offer eight convicts the chance to redeem themselves: they must abandon their old names and become substitutes for the eight Shinsengumi captains. All accept but one, who ends up immediately executed by the former assassin Sakuya. However, Toudou has a hard time transforming the seven reformed criminals into loyal servants. Due to his lack of discipline, the impulsive and vengeful Ichibanboshi, whose family perished at the hands of the Masked Demons, threatens the success of Toudou's strategy. As Toudou pledges to protect the shogunate against imperialists and foreign invaders, other factions, such as Kogorou Katsura's group, start to put their plans in motion with only one goal in mind—to seize power at the dusk of the Edo period. Concept is clear as day - to somehow survive the course of episodes with a colorful bunch of criminals. But I don't like fighting action, and story is basically absent here. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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28. Prima Doll プリマドール [Bibury Animation Studios] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Sci-Fi, Slice of Life Black Cat Cafe is located in the fifth ward of the Imperial Capital. Having lost their purpose after the war ended a few years prior, advanced mechanical dolls known as Automata have been restored and now work at the cafe wearing elegant kimonos. While they adjust to the peaceful world, events of the past continue to haunt the Automata, preventing them from letting go of the responsibility they once held. Among the Automata working at Black Cat Cafe is the recently restored Haizakura, who has lost her memories during a reset. Her identity and role in this unfamiliar world are a mystery to her, but one thing is certain—she loves to sing. With never-ending curiosity and beautiful songs to guide them, Haizakura and the Automata search for their new purpose together, supporting each other no matter how rigorous that endeavor might be. Key's project, so just another burp of greedy impotents for those who don't mind timekillers. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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29. Love Live! Superstar!! 2nd Season ラブライブ！スーパースター!! [Sunrise] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life As another year begins at Yuigaoka Girls' High School, ushering in a fresh batch of students, the school idol club Liella! is excited to expand their membership. However, Liella! is extremely popular due to the astounding talent they have continuously displayed; thus, new students lack the courage to even consider approaching the club, fearing the rigorous training that might lie ahead. Amid her worries, club leader and co-founder Kanon Shibuya meets first-year student Kinako Sakurakouji and tells her about the world of school idols. This leaves Kinako in awe, but being fairly average herself, she feels she would not be capable of matching the spirited performances of the brilliant Liella! members. Nonetheless, Kinako receives encouragement to join the group and comes to share their dream of reaching for the stars once again in the grand Love Live! Competition. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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30. Warau Arsnotoria Sun! Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation 咲う アルスノトリア すんっ！ [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy In the magical academic city of Ashram, girls known as Pentagrams study general education, magic, and etiquette to become proper ladies. Hidden from the rest of the world, the school is like a secret garden that is home to blossoming flowers. However, bugs sensitive to magic may target and trample them; as one of their tasks, the girls must exterminate these insects. The smileless Pentagram Arsnotoria lives in the fifth dorm house alongside her adored roommates: the cheerful Mell, the self-paced Little Alberta, the confident Picatrix, and the cool Abramelin. No matter what time of day, they hang out together as much as possible, and even throw tea parties in their secret room after completing their duties. The girls live in peace as they work toward their goal—but there may be more to Ashram and the Pentagrams beyond the calm life they have come to cherish. Plotless SOL based on a game... it's that sad. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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31. Shine Post シャインポスト [Studio Kai] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Drama Haru Nabatame, Rio Seibu, and Kyouka Tamaki's idol unit, TiNgS, is on the verge of disbandment. However, if they can fill all two thousand seats in their upcoming anniversary concert, their idol careers will live to see another day. This quota is seemingly impossible for a group like them, especially when the most people they have had at a show is 37. Fortunately, they are placed under a new talented manager—Naoki Hinase. While initially reluctant due to past experiences, Naoki takes charge of TiNgS after sensing Haru's genuine passion for idols with his own remarkable ability to see the shine of someone who is lying. Despite the challenges she faces in this ambitious endeavor, Haru wants everyone in the world to love idols, even willing to become the shining guidepost—shine post—to accomplish her dream. I need either realism or some shock in idol shows. This one is rather normal and typical. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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32. Kami Kuzu☆Idol Phantom of the Idol 神クズ☆アイドル [Studio Gokumi] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Josei Idols (Female), Idols (Male), Music Comedy, Supernatural Kazuki Yoshino and Yuuya Niyodo are idols who make up the duo ZINGS. While Kazuki gives his all in every performance, Yuuya views the job as just another means of making money. Yuuya's apathetic attitude toward the fans and inability to take his job seriously causes his manager to give him an ultimatum: unless he starts putting in more effort, he will be fired. Backstage, Yuuya meets Asahi Mogami, an idol dressed in a colorful costume. Asahi would have had a bright future ahead of her—had she not died a year prior. Even as a ghost, Asahi wants nothing more than to perform for fans again. When she finds out that Yuuya does not hold the same passion for the idol life that she once did, she is overcome by a fit of rage and demands that he let her take his place. In a strange twist, Yuuya wakes up to find that Asahi has possessed him and can do what he is too lazy to do himself. With Asahi performing for him, Yuuya thinks he has a ticket to an easy idol life. However, Asahi has other plans. Though she is no longer alive, she wishes for Yuuya to find the ambition that she still has. Together, she wants them to become the best idol the world has ever seen. But can an unmotivated man like Yuuya ever care about anything besides money? Male idols. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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33. Renmei Kuugun Koukuu Mahou Ongakutai Luminous Witches League of Nations Air Force Aviation Magic Band Luminous Witches 連盟空軍航空魔法音楽隊 ルミナスウィッチーズ [Shaft] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Military, Music Sci-Fi As the united world fights for its freedom against the alien forces known as the Neuroi, human girls with magical abilities—called witches—continue to battle. With the persisting conflict affecting morale, Grace Maitland Steward, a retired witch who still serves in the army, presents a plan advocating the power of music as an invaluable support that can change the tides of war. Unfortunately, her proposal is written off, prompting Grace to find a way to prove the potential of her idea to her superiors. She enlists the help of Aila Paivikki Linnamaa and Eleonore Giovanna Gassion—two witches who have already seen some success as singers—to recruit other witches and form the League of Nations Air Force's Music Squadron. The campaign manages to produce seven promising candidates. Among them, 14-year-old Virginia Robertson, despite having no military experience whatsoever, seems to possess an ability too significant to ignore. Side story. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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34. Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Teppen—!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry てっぺんっ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Drive] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Comedy The Teppen Grand Prix is a competition established out of an appreciation for stand-up comedy. As devoted fans of such performances, Yayoi Sakamoto and her two friends—Yomogi Takahashi and Yuzu Hosono—form the stand-up trio Young Wai-Wai. After qualifying for the final round in the prix, the three go up against other comedic trios, but only one group can emerge victorious. With participants housed in a famous dorm where many comedians before them have lodged, the contestants' time living at the establishment will give them a chance to prove they have what it takes to make their audience laugh until they cry! It says stand-up, but it shows unfunny manzai comedy where only rare pros can really deliver. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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35. Yuurei Deco Yurei Deco ユーレイデコ [Science SARU] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Sci-Fi In the cyber city Tom Sawyer, society revolves around earning "Love," akin to receiving likes on social media. Citizens of this augmented reality exchange Love for public services and appearance-changing avatars via the Decoration Customizer, also known as "Deco," a hologram device implanted in an individual's eyes from early childhood. Under the government's careful management, the people of Tom Sawyer live a peaceful existence, outside the occasional appearance of Phantom Zero, a mysterious criminal who brings all Love to zero within their vicinity. Berry, a mischievous girl fascinated by Phantom Zero, lives comfortably in the system of Tom Sawyer until her Deco malfunctions, enabling her to see a camouflaged prankster named Hack. Believing Hack to be Phantom Zero, Berry chases after the suspect and, in the process, begins to uncover society's most well-kept secrets. As it turns out, Hack is not the only person living outside the system's rules—and the vibrant colors of Tom Sawyer hide a darker nature. Ugly freak circus for kids. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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36. Shoot! Goal to the Future シュート! Goal to the Future [Magic Bus, EMT Squared] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Team Sports Atsushi Kamiya is a former captain at Kakegawa High School and the world-renowned "courageous captain" for a famous Italian soccer team. Hideto Tsuji is a student at the same school, who seems uninterested in the now-weakened soccer team. Their meeting is the start of a new legend... Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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37. Shin Tennis no Oujisama: U-17 World Cup The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup 新テニスの王子様 U-17 WORLD CUP [M.S.C, Studio Kai] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen School Sports With the arrival of the U-17 World Cup, youth tennis teams from all around the world gather in Melbourne, Australia to determine which is the best. With nine-time champion Germany vying to defend their title once more, and powerhouse nations—Switzerland, France, and the United States—determined to make things interesting, the road to victory is perilous. Although Japan is sitting at the bottom of the rankings, the addition of the nation's strongest middle school players has reinvigorated their chances at winning. Captained by the ruthless Houou Byoudouin, Japan is ready to show the world what they are capable of. However, before the real competition starts, the teams will have a chance to prove their strength through exhibition matches. As luck would have it, Japan is slated to face off against defending champion Germany—a match they are likely to lose. To make matters worse, old allies have suddenly reappeared as sworn enemies. Before Team Japan crumbles under the pressure of the international stage, they must rise from the ashes and claim the title for themselves. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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38. Extreme Hearts Extreme Hearts（エクストリームハーツ） [Seven Arcs] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, Team Sports Sci-Fi, Sports Hiyori Hayama is an aspiring singer who moved to Tokyo to make her debut. She has always loved singing and hopes to stand on stage like her favorite artist. Unfortunately, the entertainment industry is not all fun and games, as she fails her auditions one after another and struggles to sell her songs. Finding herself still standing at the start line, Hiyori pursues her only opportunity to take the next step forward—partaking in Extreme Hearts. The popular event is a Hyper Sports tournament where participants compete in various sports using ability-enhancing gear for a chance to make their big break. Despite being athletic, however, Hiyori's lack of familiarity with Hyper Sports poses a problem for her. Fortunately, she befriends girls experienced in different sports, and they join the tournament alongside Hiyori, hoping to see her rise to the top. Now playing under Team RISE, Hiyori and her teammates learn about the unspoken rule of Extreme Hearts—all competitors must be entertainers or aspire to be one. For the members of Team RISE, facing the competition head-on is an inspiring endeavor that paves the way to discovering newfound interests and everlasting friendships. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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39. Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress カードファイト!! ヴァンガード will+Dress [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Strategy Game Action Four months after the battle at Nagoya Castle, Yu-yu and friends received an invitation to a tournament. That "Deluxe" tournament aims to determine the strongest fighter, bringing together both "Front Fighters" who are active in official tournaments, and hidden powerhouse "Counter Fighters" like "Blackout" that compete against each other for flags. The existing characters from overDress will be competing with new characters from will+Dress such as Raika, Michiru, and Urara, to become the strongest of them all! Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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40. Chimimo ちみも [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Mythology Comedy In her house, Mei Onigami discovers a strange round creature that only says "chimi." Her sisters, Mutsumi and Hazuki, agree to let the being stay with them until its owner comes to claim it. However, as soon as one of them utters the word "hell," more creatures show up until there are 12 in total. The sisters think nothing of this until the critters create a portal that summons an envoy from Hell. Jabberwock the Eighth, a horned and fanged man covered in fur, has come to unleash a living hell on earth under orders from his boss. However, when living in the human realm proves to be challenging, the Onigami sisters allow him to stay with them. They also take in his "Chimimoryo spirits"—the round demons that preceded his arrival. Called Jigoku-san by the Onigami sisters, this messenger from Hell has a lot of work cut out for him if he wants to take over the world. But before that, he will have to survive the everyday hells of human life. Chimimo is like a budget and less cute version of Maruko-chan with weird pets. The only thought I get during it is to hurry up and switch to Maruko-chan, sadly, even though there is still some occasional magic even in this state. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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41. 5-Okunen Button 5億年ボタン [Studio Sota] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Sci-Fi The story centers on a button that grants a million yen to whomever pushes it, with the condition that they must spend 500 million years alone in an empty space. However, at the end of the 500 million years, the person's loses that memory and returns to the point in time when they pushed the button. A person with this button appears in front of 5-year-old Tonio, 14-year-old Jaibi, and 17-year-old Suneko - three siblings who need money to pay for their father's hospital treatment. Ugly CGI strange comedy. Basically, one character presses button in first episode and then just wastes for the leftover 500 million years... and we're supposed to enjoy watching him kill time. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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42. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners サイバーパンク エッジランナーズ [Trigger] (Finished 10/10) Tags: Gore, Organized Crime Action, Sci-Fi Dreams are doomed to die in Night City, a futuristic Californian metropolis. As a teenager living in the city's slums, David Martinez is trying to fulfill his mother's lifelong wish for him to reach the top of Arasaka, the world's leading security corporation. To this end, he attends the prestigious Arasaka Academy while his mother works tirelessly to keep their family afloat. When an incident with a street gang leaves David's life in tatters, he stumbles upon Sandevistan cyberware—a prosthetic that grants its wearer superhuman speed. Fueled by rage, David implants the device in his back, using it to exact revenge on one of his tormentors. This gets him expelled from the academy, shattering his hopes of ever making his mother proud. After witnessing David's newfound abilities, the beautiful data thief Lucyna "Lucy" Kushinada offers to team up with him, handing him a ticket to salvation. However, associating with Lucy introduces David to the world of Edgerunners—cyborg criminals who will break any law for money. Edgerunners often lose their lives, if the cyberware does not break their minds first; but in his fight for survival inside a corrupt system, David is ready to risk it all. Watching it for the first time and blindly to not spoil initial impression. And it's horrible... Story is just delingquents doing random stuff. Characters are all psychos, main heroine is treacherous psycho and MC is more or less a normal self-insert who lays hands on rather OP implant. Since there is no normal plot, it all becomes just an advertisement of a pretty horrible game with references to specific terms from the game repeating very often, definitely in every episode. It's unusual to see that much profanity, vulgarity, gore and biohacking disgust in anime, but that's all it can afford. I see it as a huge failure, just an ordinary chewing gum, does not even stand close to works of J.K.Philips, William Ghibson or Ghost in the Shell. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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43. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 2 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2 ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 ストーンオーシャン [David Production] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Supernatural Thrown into solitary confinement after a daring rescue attempt, Jolyne Kuujou fights to uncover the sinister plot of Whitesnake, an enemy Stand whose mysterious wielder remains unknown to her. Whitesnake's user is actually Enrico Pucci, priest and chaplain of Green Dolphin Street Prison. Pucci shares a deep connection with a villain who once plagued the Joestar bloodline, making his feud with Jolyne and her father, Joutarou, a personal one. Intent on executing the master plan of his deceased friend, Pucci uses the prison and its inmates to fulfill his nefarious schemes. Assisted by fellow prisoners, like Ermes Costello and Foo Fighters, Jolyne battles several enemy Stand users. As the ramifications of Pucci's plot spread beyond the confines of the prison and begin to threaten the rest of the world, Jolyne embraces her family lineage and risks her life to put an end to evil. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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44. Kakegurui Twin 賭ケグルイ双 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/6)  Tags: Shounen Psychological, School Drama, Mystery Her name is Mary Saotome—she is brazen, insolent, and defiant, yet highly intelligent. Upon transferring to Hyakkaou Private Academy, where a student's worth is determined by their wits through gambling, she seizes a glorious win against a classmate and immediately captures the attention of the devious student council members. With the bottom of Hyakkaou's rigorous hierarchy determined by least gambling winnings, the future for Tsuzura Hanatemari looks grim. As Tsuzura's childhood friend, Mary resolves to rise through the ranks and secure enough money to free Tsuzura from the shackles of the unjust system. Mary's perseverance and refusal to lose drive her to surpass and humiliate even the strongest opponents, but certain student council members seem to have greater plans for her. Spin-off. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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45. Yojouhan Time Machine Blues The Tatami Time Machine Blues 四畳半タイムマシンブルース [Science SARU] (Finished 1/6)  Tags: Adult Cast, Psychological, Time Travel Comedy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense On a hot summer day in Kyoto, a young man walks toward his apartment, dreaming of turning on the air conditioner and cooling down. But before he can turn his dream into reality, disaster naturally strikes in the form of Ozu, who spills soda all over the remote. With the air conditioner rendered completely unusable, the man and his friends are left to suffer in the terrible August heat. Just when all hope seems lost, the group finds a true-to-life time machine in their storage room. Not knowing the dire consequences of doing so, they decide to travel back to the past and grab the remote before Ozu even has a chance to destroy it. What awaits them on the other side is a staggering adventure none of them are prepared for. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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46. Long Zu Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn- 龙族 / 龍族 -The Blazing Dawn- [Garden Culture] (Finished 3/16) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy Lu Mingfei is a typical high school kid getting ready to graduate. That is, until he receives an acceptance letter from Cassell College, a school he didn’t even apply to. Upon arrival, Lu learns that the school’s mission is simple: protect humanity from dragons. Caught in the midst of the age-old conflict, Lu soon uncovers the grim truth behind humanity’s war against the dragon race. Horrible random MC who got power by chance, zero wouldbuilding and very little explanation kill all the leftover interest. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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47. Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin Part 2 (ONA) Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy Part 2 BASTARD!! -暗黒の破壊神- [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Seinen Gore Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Ecchi Despite being betrayed by two members of the Four Divine Kings, the army of Kall-Su and Abigail continues its advance against the Metallicana Kingdom with the intent to unleash the god of destruction, Anthrasax. As Gara and Nei Arshes lead a brave counter-offensive against Abigail's innumerable army of undead soldiers, they appear powerless against army commander Lynch, who wields one of the Three Demonic Treasures, Demon-Mail. Meanwhile, Yoko Tia Noto tries to revive the savior of Metallicana, Dark Schneider, in hopes that he will be able to thwart Kall-Su and Abigail's grim plans. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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48. Tekken: Bloodline [Studio Hibari, Larx Entertainment] (Finished 1/6)  Tags: Martial Arts Action Thanks to their family's martial arts style, Jin Kazama and his mother, Jun, have had to overcome all sorts of challenges. But even with their strong bond, the two are no match for the terrifying demon that invades their home, harboring a bloodlust for Jun. Cornered by such a stubborn creature, Jun commands Jin to find his grandfather, Heihachi Mishima, before she disappears along with the demon in an explosion. Jin arrives at his grandfather's abode, only to be treated like a stranger from a different bloodline. However, upon discovering that Ogre was the demon behind the Kazamas' tragedy, Heihachi takes Jin under his tutelage and begins to train the young man rigorously. With a flaming vengeance, Jin turns his blood, sweat, and tears into strength for his fists—all for the sake of Ogre's demise. Neftlix fighting action based on a game? It never had a chance with me from the start. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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49. Shi Cao Lao Long Bei Guan Yi E Long Zhi Ming A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized 食草老龙被冠以恶龙之名 [LAN Studio] (Finished 2/12)  Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy A 5000-year-old herbivorous dragon was living peacefully when one day a young girl showed up in his cave. She offered herself as a sacrifice in order to gain favor for her village. He played along as the great "Evil Dragon, the Demon Lord's Army Leader" in order to get rid of her. However, his little white lie awoke her hidden powers and his peaceful life suddenly ended. Half-length gags with usual Chinese flavor. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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50. Kao Ni La Zhanshen Xitong War God System! I'm Counting On You! 靠你啦！战神系统 [Chongzhuo Animation] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Martial Arts Action, Comedy, Fantasy An Lin, an ordinary young man in the city, encounters a powerful practitioner, who gives him a set of God of War system and sends him to the spiritual world to practice. When he first arrived in the spiritual world, An Lin, who had average aptitude, was humiliated as "the strongest relationship household". In order to wash away the stigma, the optimistic An Lin improved his cultivation skills with the help of the system. With several outstanding performances, he made a group of close friends and embarked on the road of counterattack. I don't remember a single good case of the Chinese properly managing a parody, and this one is even worse as is all about wuxia cultivation. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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51. Tian Mei De Yao Hen Sweet Bite Marks 甜美的咬痕 [Tencent Penguin Pictures, Kuaikan Manhua] (Finished 1/12)  Tags: Vampire Drama, Romance, Supernatural This tells the romantic love story of an independent and introverted human girl from hating to falling in love with a vampire prince in an era where vampires ruled. So cringy that I have to count seconds till it's over. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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52. Cang Lan Jue Love Between Fairy and Devil 苍兰诀 [Garden Culture] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Fantasy, Romance A donghua based on the novel of the same name written by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The story revolves around the relationship between Xiao Lanhua, a low-ranking flower fairy, and the powerful "Moon Supreme" Dongfang Qingcang. After being locked away for thousands of years, Xiao Lanhua mistakenly revives Dongfang Qingcang. The two of them become connected as a result, with the powerful and stoic Moon Supreme forced to experience everything she does, both physical and emotional. Romance story between a simple girl and some powerful male is a poor concept for me, but such Chinese stories are the worst of the kind. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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53. Shen Lan Qi Yu Wushuang Zhu The Land of Miracles 神澜奇域无双珠 [High Energy Studio] (Finished 1/15) Tags: Action, Fantasy In the 2501st year of the Glacier Calendar, the asteroid where the demons and the orcs survive flew to and hit the only continent on the phalanx - the fairy continent, known as the cataclysm in history. After the human ancestor Tianxing predicted the cataclysm with the Book of Prophecy, the two great powers, the demons and the spirits, joined all races to refine the seven-sacred artifact to fight against the collision and avoid the destruction of the world. The Fairy Continent was then torn apart and turned into seven seas and six regions. More than 300 years after the cataclysm, the demons gradually awakened and extended their minions to the Seven Seas and Six Regions... By chance, the two human teenagers obtained the Peerless Pearl among the Seven Gods Pearls, giving them the ability to The ability to summon each other. And the fate of mankind is about to be rewritten! Even fantasy works are made into cultivation wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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54. Huanmeng Shan Hai Yao Fantasy Mountain and Sea Ballad 幻梦山海谣 [Tencent Penguin Pictures, Cloud Art] (Finished 1/15)  Tags: Fantasy A girl named Chu Yao was pulled into the mythical world of mountains and seas by an inexplicable force. There are endless magnificent territories and countless magical beings, but also unpredictable dangers and ruthless divine law. Who is it that pulled her into this world, and what will be her fate here? Is it to fight against the whole world and become a legend; or to integrate into this world and make the world of mountains and seas a legend... Abstract setting for an abstract story. Great for headaches. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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55. Shanghai Gushi Shanghai Melody 上海故事 [bilibili, HM Heros] (Finished 8/8) Tags: Slice of Life The story revolves around an ordinary Shanghai family. Feifei Han, who has devoted herself to the advertising industry, encountered a career crisis in her first year. At the same time, her parents are increasingly pressuring her to get married. Under the double attack, Feifei's life fell into a mess. Whenever Feifei fell into confusion, his father Dongliang Han would show up to encourage his daughter. In the intertwined memories, Feifei realizes the love and teachings from her father Dongliang. In the end, with the encouragement of family and friends, Feifei gets rid of her confusion and continues on with new vigor. Live action is always better than CGI SOL, but we got what we got. You should like flashbacks, because that takes roughly only slightly less time than more moder time. Show constatnly says that it only wants to show lives or ordinary citizens. As a result it means just waste of time on pretty much nothing, zero story or development in all this. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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56. Hei Men Swarm 黑门 [Chosen] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Sci-Fi A seemingly ordinary bus accident has caused many forces to be involved. Just as everyone scrambled to investigate the truth, a series of surprises broke out. The crisis hidden behind the unsolved case is far beyond everyone's imagination... While human beings are exploring their own limits, they do not realize that they are once again standing at the crossroads of evolution, and a magnificent era has begun. It's sort of detective mystery investigation with cyberdives into brain. Not foud of dives into consciousness concepts even though world is more or less appealing here. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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57. Shan Hai Juelun Fairy Mountain 山海绝伦 [bilibili] (Finished 1/17) Tags: Action, Fantasy Li Mao, a military commander from the Central Plains, is ordered by the Queen Mother to go to Huancui Bay to search for the whereabouts of the emperor. On the way, he encounters a young man from the Eastern Kingdom named Fantian who has lost his memory and a girl named Gongliangshan who has a leg disease. After going through many hardships, they finally gather in Huancui Bay. Will the treasures they obtain during their journey lead them to find the answers they are looking for? One important tag is missing here - parody, and that ruins it all. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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59. Mo You Ji Biography of the Mutants 魔游纪 [Tencent Penguin Pictures] (Finished 0/12)  Tags: Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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60. Jiaonang Jihua Capsules 胶囊计划 [bilibili] (Finished 0/12)  Tags: Sci-Fi - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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61. Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes 夏へのトンネル, さよならの出口 [CLAP] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi Kaoru Touno's family is falling apart. After the death of a sibling and his parents' divorce, he no longer feels any peace at home. Following a heated confrontation with his father, Kaoru runs out of his house and finds himself before a mysterious tunnel, which pulls him in. Bewildered by what he sees inside, he rushes to the exit, picking up a bird that looks identical to his deceased pet on his way out. Upon emerging outside, Kaoru realizes that, despite him spending just a few minutes inside the tunnel, an entire week has passed. The bizarre experience leads him to remember the rumors of "Urashima Tunnel"—a passage that grants wishes in exchange for one's lifespan. Given the resurrection of his pet bird, Kaoru cannot help but wonder if another visit can help fix his messed up life. However, when he returns to the entrance of the mysterious tunnel, Kaoru realizes that he has been followed by Anzu Hanashiro, a new transfer student in his class. She also knows about the rumors and asks him to help her with an experiment—it turns out that she, too, has a wish that only the tunnel can grant. Time skip supernatural mystery romance is too cheezy for me to enjoy. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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62. Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi Drifting Home 雨を告げる漂流団地 [Studio Colorido] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Fantasy Ever since the death of his grandfather, Yasuji, Kousuke Kumagaya has grown distant from his close friend, Natsume Tonai. Having grown up together like siblings in the same apartment building, the two now find themselves at odds with one another due to Natsume's inability to let go of the past. This rift is further exacerbated by the news that their former complex will soon be demolished. Hearing about a ghost that is supposedly haunting the old complex, Kousuke's friends drag him into the demolition site to look around. When Kousuke finds that Natsume is also there, they get into an argument over an old camera that once belonged to Yasuji. This results in Natsume running off with it, but just as she is about to fall off the rooftop, a torrential downpour envelops the entire building, flooding the ground around it. The young children now find themselves drifting at sea with the apartment building acting as their ship. Unable to communicate with the rest of the world, Natsume and Kousuke must reconcile their differences if they want to stand a chance at finding their way home. So looking like elementary school pupils characters already have such profound drama and traumas that they need supernatural isolation to cope with that. Two hours of absolute boredom. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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63. Chong Chu Diqiu Rainbow Sea Fly High 冲出地球 [-] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi - Not found Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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64. Chibiham, Juicy & Me チビハム・ジューシー・アンド・ミー [-] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Comedy A chubby American named Chibiham goes to Japan and her friends are caught up in her antics. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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65. Shanhai Jing: Zaijian Gaoshou 山海经之再见怪兽 [-] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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