Anime of the Year 2022-IV Fall - Tiger & Bunny 2 Part 2

After finishing Chainsaw Man , I decided that it's only getting a honorary masterpiece for the effort of change and any other masterpiece would beat it. And that honor goes to sequel Tiger & Bunny 2 Part 2 .

1. Chainsaw Man チェンソーマン  [MAPPA] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Gore Action, Fantasy Denji is robbed of a normal teenage life, left with nothing but his deadbeat father's overwhelming debt. His only companion is his pet, the chainsaw devil Pochita, with whom he slays devils for money that inevitably ends up in the yakuza's pockets. All Denji can do is dream of a good, simple life: one with delicious food and a beautiful girlfriend by his side. But an act of greedy betrayal by the yakuza leads to Denji's brutal, untimely death, crushing all hope of him ever achieving happiness. Remarkably, an old contract allows Pochita to merge with the deceased Denji and bestow devil powers on him, changing him into a hybrid able to transform his body parts into chainsaws. Because Denji's new abilities pose a significant risk to society, the Public Safety Bureau's elite devil hunter Makima takes him in, letting him live as long as he obeys her command. Guided by the promise of a content life alongside an attractive woman, Denji devotes everything and fights with all his might to make his naive dreams a reality. Watching it blindly only having heard some good things about it. It's an honest logical action story with some vibes of Berserk due to fighting gigantic demons in intestines-like environments, some mishaps with comrades and tilt on endurance. But at the same time MC is mediocre, plot is very basic as just following trail of some boss monster, SOL intermissions aren't nothing to brag about, some parts are really disgusting and, most importantly, I don't enjoy it. It probably still deserves a minor masterpiece due to unexpected turns.   Overall Rating: 7/10

2. Spy x Family Part 2  [Wit Studio, CloverWorks] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Childcare Action, Comedy With Anya Forger successfully enrolled at the renowned Eden Academy, Operation Strix advances to its second phase. To investigate Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond, Anya must either befriend his son Damian or collect eight Stella Stars to become an Imperial Scholar. Fortunately, Anya has already acquired her first star. In celebration, her adoptive father, Loid, decides to fulfill her wish to adopt a dog. During their canine search, Loid receives new orders from his superiors, who have found that a band of Berlint University students is plotting to assassinate Westalis' Minister Brantz using bombs worn by trained dogs. While Loid tries to stop their plans, Anya stumbles upon the terrorists' base of operations. There, she befriends a kindhearted, clairvoyant dog who the family later names Bond. Although the Forgers continue to lead their individual lives in secrecy, the family—with a new fluffy addition—remains united through all of the unusual obstacles thrown their way. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

3. Blue Lock ブルーロック [8bit] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Team Sports Yoichi Isagi was mere moments away from scoring a goal that would have sent his high school soccer team to the nationals, but a split-second decision to pass the ball to his teammate cost him that reality. Bitter, confused, and disappointed, Isagi wonders if the outcome would have been different had he not made the pass. When the young striker returns home, an invitation from the Japan Football Union awaits him. Through an arbitrary and biased decision-making process, Isagi is one of three hundred U-18 strikers selected for a controversial project named Blue Lock. The project's ultimate goal is to turn one of the selected players into the star striker for the Japanese national team. To find the best participant, each diamond in the rough must compete against others through a series of solo and team competitions to rise to the top. Putting aside his ethical objections to the project, Isagi feels compelled to fight his way to the top, even if it means ruthlessly crushing the dreams of 299 aspiring young strikers. Spokon.   Overall Rating: 5/10

4. Mob Psycho 100 III モブサイコ100 III [Bones] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Super Power Action, Comedy, Supernatural After foiling a world-threatening plot, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama returns to tackle the more exhausting aspects of his mundane life—starting with filling out his school's nerve-racking career form. Meanwhile, he continues to assist his mentor Arataka Reigen and the office's new recruit, Katsuya Serizawa, in solving paranormal cases of their clients. While continuing his duties, Mob also works on gaining more independence in his esper and human lives, as well as trying to integrate better with the people around him. However, new supernatural and ordinary challenges test Mob’s emotional stability and force him to confront the realities around him. As he strives to continue forward on the path to maturity, Mob must resolve his emotional crises and reassess the naivety he has held on for so long. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

5. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! The Eminence in Shadow 陰の実力者になりたくて！ [Nexus] (Finished 20/20) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Comedy, Fantasy For as long as he can remember, Minoru Kagenou has been fixated on becoming as strong as possible, which has led him to undertake all kinds of rigorous training. This wish, however, does not stem from a desire to be recognized by others; rather, Minoru does everything he can to blend in with the crowd. So, while pretending to be a completely average student during the day, he arms himself with a crowbar and ruthlessly thrashes local biker gangs at night. Yet when Minoru finds himself in a truck accident, his ambitions seemingly come to a sudden end. In his final moments, he laments his powerlessness—no matter how much he trained, there was nothing he could do to overcome his human limitations. But instead of dying, Minoru reawakens as Cid, the second child of the noble Kagenou family, in another world—one where magic is commonplace. With the power he so desired finally within his grasp, he dons the moniker "Shadow" and establishes Shadow Garden: a group whose sole purpose is to combat the enigmatic Cult of Diablos, an organization born from Cid's imagination. However, as Shadow Garden grows in both membership and influence, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Cult of Diablos is not as fictional as Cid had intended. I see it as a blend of The world's best assassin and Classroom of the Elite (but the latter only really shows up at the start, and disappears eventually). The result is totally disappointing. Whatever threads it laid ended with a fluke. In the raw outcome a waste of time. But of course you can say that story is not over with first season and thus need to see the rest of the story first, so I did. Second season is a freak circus show that goes in various new directions like zombie apocalypse, vampire story, battle royale, weird comedy. If I needed to compare, JoJo would be the closest thing. I hate immensely all this buffonade and writer masturbation just to keep things lively in the absence of the story.   Overall Rating: 5/10

6. Boku no Hero Academia 6th Season My Hero Academia Season 6 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Bones] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action With Tomura Shigaraki at its helm, the former Liberation Army is now known as the Paranormal Liberation Front. This organized criminal group poses an immense threat to the Hero Association, not only because of its sheer size and strength, but also the overpowering quirks of Jin "Twice" Bubaigawara and Gigantomachia. As new intel from the covert hero Keigo "Hawks" Takami confirms that Shigaraki is nowhere to be seen, the Hero Association decides to strike the enemy headquarters with a surprise attack using the entirety of its assets—and the UA students find themselves on the battlefield once again. As the fight rages on, the unsuspecting villains must regroup and push back, but the brave heroes are determined to eradicate every last one of them. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

7. Bocchi the Rock! ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！ [CloverWorks] (Finished 12/12) Tags: CGDCT, Music Comedy  Yearning to make friends and perform live with a band, lonely and socially anxious Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou devotes her time to playing the guitar. On a fateful day, Bocchi meets the outgoing drummer Nijika Ijichi, who invites her to join Kessoku Band when their guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, flees before their first show. Soon after, Bocchi meets her final bandmate—the cool bassist Ryou Yamada. Although their first performance together is subpar, the girls feel empowered by their shared love for music, and they are soon rejoined by Kita. Finding happiness in performing, Bocchi and her bandmates put their hearts into improving as musicians while making the most of their fleeting high school days. It's defintely not the level of Mongolian chop squad or Fukumenkei Noise. And somehow it manages to be even lower than K-On which is the lowest accessible level and even lower than Carol and Tuesday that's below masterpiece score for me. Bocchi wastes a lot of time on SOL and unfunny comedy white the so frequent shy character type drags it down no matter the progress she makes. It all manifests lack of meaningful content, and I'm not supporting works that can afford to waste time.   Overall Rating: 6/10

8. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War BLEACH 千年血戦篇 [Pierrot] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki spends his days fighting against Hollows, dangerous evil spirits that threaten Karakura Town. Ichigo carries out his quest with his closest allies: Orihime Inoue, his childhood friend with a talent for healing; Yasutora Sado, his high school classmate with superhuman strength; and Uryuu Ishida, Ichigo's Quincy rival. Ichigo's vigilante routine is disrupted by the sudden appearance of Asguiaro Ebern, a dangerous Arrancar who heralds the return of Yhwach, an ancient Quincy king. Yhwach seeks to reignite the historic blood feud between Soul Reaper and Quincy, and he sets his sights on erasing both the human world and the Soul Society for good. Yhwach launches a two-pronged invasion into both the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the home of Hollows and Arrancar. In retaliation, Ichigo and his friends must fight alongside old allies and enemies alike to end Yhwach's campaign of carnage before the world itself comes to an end. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

9. Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman. More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers. 夫婦以上、恋人未満。 [studio MOTHER] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen Love Polygon, School Romance Third-year high school student Jirou Yakuin is in love with his childhood friend and classmate, Shiori Sakurazaka. Thus, he hopes to be paired with her for the marriage practical: their school's practice of randomly selecting boy-girl pairs to live as pretend married couples while monitoring and rating them on how close they have gotten. Meanwhile, the lively Akari Watanabe wants to be assigned to her crush, the popular and good-looking Minami Tenjin. Much to their dismay, Jirou and Akari find out that not only have they been paired together, but so have Shiori and Minami! Determined to be with their crushes, Jirou and Akari strive to earn as many points as possible, as the top 10 pairs earn the right to switch their partners—so long as both couples agree. Fake relationships are so ... fake. Maybe might work out with proper characters, but for some reason those are really bad all the time.   Overall Rating: 5/10

10. Fumetsu no Anata e Season 2 To Your Eternity Season 2 不滅のあなたへ Season2 [Drive] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Shounen Adventure, Drama, Supernatural After seeing enough death and tragedy, the immortal Fushi secludes himself on an island, defending himself from enemy Nokkers. However, instead of attacking Fushi in isolation, Nokkers begin targeting the settlements outside of his reach in hopes of luring him out. Soon, a group known as the Guardians—led by Hisame, the descendant of the deceased warrior Hayase—finds Fushi. Inspired by how Fushi protected Janada Island from the Nokkers years ago, the Guardians have grown a considerable following and are recognized throughout the world. Initially reluctant, Fushi allows the Guardians to accompany him to the site of the Nokkers' recent attack. In their village, Fushi meets a few valuable allies, both new and old. But as the conflict with the Nokkers only leads to more loss, Fushi must find the inner strength to face his inevitable sorrow. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

11. Tensei shitara Ken deshita Reincarnated as a Sword 転生したら剣でした [C2C] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy  A nameless sword wakes up to discover he has been reincarnated from his former life as a human. With his power of telekinesis, he moves around this new world, acquiring several skills and abilities. When the sword comes upon a forest filled with monsters, he meets a young girl fleeing from a beast. Grabbing the sword, the girl easily defeats the monster. After introducing herself as Fran, she names the sword "Shishou" and officially becomes his wielder. The two set out to become adventurers, but unfortunately for Fran, she is a member of the Black Cat Tribe—a Beastkin group with a bad reputation. No member of this tribe has ever evolved into a mightier beast, but Fran plans to be the first and achieve her parents' dream. As Shishou promises to remain her sword until she attains her goal, they form an unstoppable partnership of impressive strength. Being immortal and absorbing skills of defeated enemies is not freaking funny already. All these cheezy OP concepts should just vanish.   Overall Rating: 5/10

12. Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! Double Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 宇崎ちゃんは遊びたい！ω（だぶる） [ENGI] (Finished 13/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Romantic Subtext Comedy During the summer holidays, energetic Hana Uzaki spent most of her time accompanying her lonesome upperclassman, Shinichi Sakurai. Now that school has resumed, Uzaki's teasing continues to ramp up, much to Sakurai's constant annoyance. Nevertheless, no amount of ridicule can damage the pair's relationship—which only seems to be getting better as their college days fly by! Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

13. Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Beast Tamer, Saikyoushu no Nekomimi Shoujo to Deau 勇者パーティーを追放されたビーストテイマー、最強種の猫耳少女と出会う [EMT Squared] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Harem Action, Adventure, Fantasy Among all the beasts that roam the world, there are unique types of "ultimate species" that harbor immense strength and magical prowess considered to be at the top of the power scale. As such, many humans covet their abilities, leading some of these species to the brink of extinction. As a beast tamer, Rein Shroud can employ the assistance of various animals for many tasks, such as reconnaissance and logistics. By virtue of his ability, he joins a party led by the vile and manipulative hero Arios Orlando, only to be banished after six months due to his uselessness as a non-combative class. However, unbeknownst to the team that cast him away, Rein is an exception among beast tamers. His potential becomes apparent when he meets Kanade—a cat spirit who is also one of the ultimate species—and is able to form a contract with her. With Kanade by his side, Rein sets out on his journey as an adventurer, steadily rising up the ranks and meeting more ultimate species along the way. Poor yet OP in his profession MC, unbelievable luck and harem kill it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

14. Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 3rd Season Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3 魔入りました！入間くん [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Shounen Isekai, School Comedy, Fantasy Following their heroic efforts at Walter Park, the students of the misfit class return to Babyls Demon School after their summer vacation. What awaits them is not only adoration and admiration but also the shocking revelation that, in order to stay in the luxurious Royal One classroom, the entire class must be promoted to Dalet rank before entering the second year. As the Harvest and Music Festivals are right around the corner, there seem to be ample opportunities to rank up. Doing so will not be simple, however, as no class thus far has managed to accomplish such a feat. Hoping to give the misfit class a chance to achieve the improbable, the school appoints special tutors to aid in confronting the challenges that lie ahead. With his sights set beyond Dalet, Iruma Suzuki decides to take strides toward the goal of ranking up, starting with gaining acknowledgement from his special tutor: the short-tempered and selfish Bachiko Barbatos. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

15. Urusei Yatsura (2022) Urusei Yatsura うる星やつら  [David Production] (Finished 1/23) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi When aliens known as the Oni threaten to invade the Earth, they promise to leave under one condition—a randomly-chosen human must win a one-on-one game of tag against Lum, the beautiful daughter of the Oni leader. The "lucky" person selected happens to be the lustful and unlucky high schooler Ataru Moroboshi. Given 10 days to attempt to grab Lum's horns, Ataru realizes how impossible the challenge is as he is faced with Lum's extraterrestrial powers. Motivated by a promise of marriage from his childhood friend Shinobu Miyake, Ataru manages to catch Lum off guard. He mistakenly grabs hold of her bikini top first, but he eventually achieves his true goal. Although the game is over, Lum misunderstands that she is the one whom Ataru wants to marry, and she decides to move in with him. The poor student constantly tries to shake off the clingy Lum while doing his best to reconcile with his desired fiancée. After Ataru's heroic feat results in such a disastrous outcome, it is questionable whether luck will ever be on his side. Remake.   Overall Rating: 5/10

16. Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss 悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました [Maho Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Reincarnation Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Aileen Lauren Dautriche's life changes forever on the day her engagement with the crown prince Cedric Jeanne Elmir is nullified so he can be together with Lilia Rainworth. The event triggers Aileen's memories from her past life—she has been reincarnated in an otome game as the villainess, who is destined to die in the final act. To prevent her predetermined demise, Aileen has only one option: to court the game's last boss, Claude Jeanne Elmir—the proclaimed "Demon King" and Cedric's half-brother—and marry him. However, it is easier said than done, as Claude distrusts her intentions. Instead of giving up, Aileen adamantly tries to win his heart by helping Claude fulfill his wish: to build peace between humankind and demonic beasts. But time is running out, and it is up to Aileen to change the course of not only her tragic ending but Claude's as well. Otome niche is just not for me, can't care about anything happening here in the slightest.   Overall Rating: 5/10

17. Shinobi no Ittoki 忍の一時  [TROYCA] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Action Ittoki Sakuraba fails to understand why his mother, his uncle, and his childhood friend, Kousetsu, seem to take his security so seriously. Kousetsu constantly follows and observes him with no regard for his privacy, focusing only on keeping him safe every waking moment. But the consistent hounding starts making sense when an adorable second-year student at his high school, Satomi Tsubaki, asks Ittoki out on a date. Though initially innocent, Tsubaki's true intentions soon become apparent when Ittoki visits her house; she plans to assassinate him, and she is not alone. Surprisingly, the ones who come to his aid are his uncle and Kousetsu—donning their dark and deadly ninja attire. After Ittoki is escorted to safety, his mother reveals the truth: he is the 19th heir to a noble clan of ninjas known as the Iga, and the target of assassination by their rival clan, the Koga. In order to protect himself against this new threat, Ittoki must hone his skills at the only ninja academy remaining in Japan: the Kokuten Ninja Academy. MC is nothing spectacular, and concept is just assassination attempts while being protected by bodyguard, very weak. I see no redeeming elements in first episodes.   Overall Rating: 5/10

18. Akiba Meido Sensou Akiba Maid War アキバ冥途戦争 [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Organized Crime Action, Comedy The innocent Nagomi Wahira has always admired the cute girls serving at maid cafes. Hoping to fulfill her dream of becoming one, she moves to Akihabara to work at the maid cafe Ton Tokoton. Nagomi's first day seems completely normal—until she has to run an "errand" at a rival maid cafe along with her fellow recruit, the mature Ranko Mannen. There, things quickly go south, and Nagomi soon gets her first taste of Akihabara's violent maid wars. As she watches Ranko calmly battle her way through a horde of gun- and knife-wielding maids, Nagomi realizes that maid cafes are drastically unlike what she had envisioned. While struggling to reconcile her expectations with the harsh reality she finds herself in, Nagomi searches for the enjoyment she once saw in the lives of maids. Cringy chaotic nonsense.   Overall Rating: 5/10

19. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 [Sunrise] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Mecha, School, Space Action, Sci-Fi Suletta Mercury leaves her planet and enters the Asticassia School of Technology at the behest of her mother. There, right and wrong are determined through duels between students, and the top-ranking duelist will receive Miorine Rembran as their fiancée—this prize being decided by Miorine's father. When Guel Jeturk, the best pilot in school and Miorine's current fiancé, demands that his betrothed move in with him, Suletta disapproves, so Guel challenges her. Although she emerges as champion, Suletta is subsequently detained on suspicion of piloting a forbidden type of mobile suit—a GUND-ARM, or "Gundam"—which results in her victory being voided. Miorine refuses to accept any more injustices and proposes another duel with even higher stakes. Now, Suletta must triumph a second time, otherwise she will be expelled and the Gundam Aerial that means so much to her will be destroyed. Characters and their interactions are just awful. Concept of academy with duels is a turn for the better, but it's a stage only for boredom and lack of any talent.   Overall Rating: 5/10

20. Renai Flops Love Flops 恋愛フロップス [Passione] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Harem, School Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Ecchi  In the near future when technology has significantly advanced, a famous AI TV fortune teller seemingly foresees high school student Asahi Kashiwagi's day with pinpoint accuracy. On his way to school, he encounters Aoi Izumisawa, Bai Mongfa, Karin Istel, Amelia Irving, and Ilya Ilyukhin. Despite meeting them for the first time, Asahi suddenly receives love confessions from all of them at the end of the same day, perfectly aligning with the fortune teller's prediction. As if that was not enough, Asahi soon learns that these five individuals are actually candidates to become his bride, and they have been invited by his father to live at Asahi's home. Left with no other choice, he reluctantly allows them to stay, resulting in a bawdy turn of events that brightens up his average high school life. However, as Asahi spends more time with them, forgotten memories gradually resurface. While uncovering the hidden truth, Asahi begins to believe that his fate with these potential partners might be more than just mere coincidence. Even among ecchi harems this one is exceptionally stupid.   Overall Rating: 5/10

21. Noumin Kanren no Skill bakka Agetetara Nazeka Tsuyoku Natta. I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills 農民関連のスキルばっか上げてたら何故か強くなった。 [Studio A-CAT] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy  Al Wayne's greatest goal is to become the best farmer he can be. With utmost effort, he reaches the apex of his farming skills and earns the title of a first-rate cultivator. Due to this achievement, Al gains a substantial upgrade to his stats which now eclipse even the strength of legendary heroes of old. Soon after discovering his potential, the royal family enlists his help against the rising number of disasters that coincidentally began right as his true power was awakened. Although reluctant, Al concedes that in order to protect his precious fields, he must do his best to keep all threats at bay. Just one more OP MC bs, but this one is particularly terrible.   Overall Rating: 5/10

22. Do It Yourself!! Do It Yourself!! -どぅー・いっと・ゆあせるふ- [PINE JAM] (Finished 3/12) Tags: CGDCT, School Slice of Life The Fourth Industrial Revolution has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that have rapidly evolved the world. As a result, schools have begun incorporating these technologies into their curriculum, leaving behind the ways of the old. One such institution is the elite Yuyu Girls' Vocational High School, where both Serufu Yua and her childhood friend, Miku "Purin" Suride, have applied. Although the tech-savvy Purin is accepted to Yuyu High, the accident-prone Serufu is rejected and enters the traditional Gatagata Girls' High School instead, driving a wedge into their friendship. On her way to class one day, Serufu gets into a bike accident, and Rei Yasaku, a passerby who attends the same school, fixes her damaged bicycle. Serufu later finds out that Rei has a passion for old-fashioned crafts and is the head of the school's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Club—which is in danger of closing due to a lack of members. Realizing that this may be her chance to repair her relationship with Purin, Serufu joins the club in hopes of creating projects that could bring them together once more. As the DIY Club welcomes new faces, Serufu learns to build not only handicrafts but also new friendships along the way! Art quality is surprisingly low with still backgrounds and simplistic designs. I'm totally indifferent to crafting, so all hope is for characters. And after three episodes they totally fail to impress, and I fail to see any distinguishing humor.   Overall Rating: 5/10

23. Futoku no Guild Immoral Guild 不徳のギルド [Sentai Filmworks] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Harem Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi Despite having a good reputation as one of the most seasoned guards in the local guild of Mebuki, Kikuru Madan believes he has been wasting his youth and hopes to spend the rest of it like any other person. However, his conscience prevents him from retiring at present, as he worries about the guild's future without him. Coincidentally—as if to help him find his successor—the guild's receptionist, Enome, assigns Kikuru four fresh recruits: the energetic beastwoman Hitamu "Hitamuki" Kyan, the prodigy Maidena Ange, the laid-back Toxico Dannar, and the stalwart Hanabata Nohkins. Although each of them possesses significant talents, they also display characteristics that detract from their potential—including Hitamu's extreme clumsiness and Hanabata's unintentional perverseness. As if there was not enough to deal with, the monsters outside Mebuki's walls start exhibiting odd behavior by targeting women salaciously, causing the party endless problems in more ways than one. Nevertheless, Kikuru is committed to retiring early; to achieve his goal, the guidance he gives the trainees will be absolutely essential. Somewhat unusual as harem is not MC-centered, but it does not make it any better interest-wise.   Overall Rating: 5/10

24. Arknights: Reimei Zensou Arknights Animation: Prelude to Dawn アークナイツ【黎明前奏/PRELUDE TO DAWN】  [Yostar Pictures] (Finished 8/8) Tags: Action, Fantasy  The discovery of a black crystalline mineral known as Originium has accelerated technological advancement in the world of Terra, with its high energy yield allowing people to demonstrate abilities akin to magic called Arts. Large veins of Originium can naturally be found at the sites of Catastrophes, various forms of natural disasters caused by the mineral itself. However, the usage of Originium comes at a price, as there is a high risk of getting infected with Oripathy—an incurable and highly contagious disease. Because nations subject the infected to harsh discrimination, the oppressed begin a dissident movement. Calling themselves Reunion, the rebel faction mercilessly destroys cities, further contributing to the already calamitous nature of Catastrophes. Rhodes Island, committed to treating the infected and uninfected as equals, is a paramilitary pharmaceutical organization believed to be the most advanced in its research for the Oripathy cure. Unfortunately, the person spearheading the project—an enigmatic figure known only as the Doctor—suffers from amnesia, effectively impeding what might be the only hope for the infected to break free from their chains of despair. It's nothing good so far. Just a group of kemono girls getting constantly attacked in enemy territory, then getting into conflict over child of some big knob. This prequel bears very little interest from story point of view, but sequel should be better as main dish. Otherwise it definitely feels like mobile game adaptation, but at least setting is rather unusual.   Overall Rating: 5/10

25. Golden Kamuy 4th Season Golden Kamuy Season 4 ゴールデンカムイ [Brain's Base] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Historical, Military Action, Adventure The race to obtain the lost Ainu gold is nearing its peak, as even more formidable ex-prisoners are set on keeping their tattooed skins intact. Saichi "The Immortal" Sugimoto and Asirpa can finally move forward together, but Asirpa's time with Kiroranke and Ogata Hyakunosuke has slightly altered her ambition and strengthened her determination. As their party leaves the Russian territory, they gain a peculiar follower. Meanwhile, Toshizou Hijikata's crew makes major moves to get invaluable skins, falling into the poisonous trap of a dangerous convict. Although each group possesses a strong advantage over the others, even First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi—the most powerful and ruthless contender—cannot advance without Asirpa's help. However, his ominous plans for when they will inevitably meet remain a mystery. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 6/10

26. Koukyuu no Karasu Raven of the Inner Palace 後宮の烏 [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Josei Historical, Mythology Fantasy, Mystery  Among the royal court, there is an individual feared as much as revered: the Raven Consort Ryuu Jusetsu. Residing in her jet-black palace and isolated from the emperor, she is the subject of countless rumors. Claimed to possess mystic abilities, she is said to take on any request—from finding lost items to inflicting curses. While some call her an immortal sage, others believe her to be a terrifying revenant. But such comments fail to faze Jusetsu, who prefers to spend her days in quiet solitude. That is, until the emperor, Ka Koushun, barges into her court and asks for her assistance with a mysterious case. The young emperor's request requires Jusetsu to step out of her palace for the first time. Despite Ka Koushun's frequent visits annoying her to no end, she cannot bring herself to turn him away. Her predecessor's teachings echo in her ears: the Raven Consort is destined to remain forever alone and never desire anything. Yet Jusetsu finds herself making the first of several bonds when she asks Jiujiu, an innocently inquisitive court girl, to be her sole attendant. Together, they begin fulfilling requests from the people of the palace. However, unknown perils lurk in the outside world, and drawing attention to herself may bring Jusetsu face-to-face with a past that is better left undisturbed. Josei Heian supernatural detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

27. Cool Doji Danshi Play It Cool, Guys クールドジ男子 [Pierrot] (Finished 2/24) Tags: Iyashikei Slice of Life  Despite their distinctive personalities, Souma Shiki, Hayate Ichikura, Shun Futami, and Takayuki Mima all have one thing in common: though naturally clumsy, the four disguise their embarrassment from tiny slip-ups by maintaining a composed demeanor. However, it is actually the guys' airheaded natures that makes the girls' hearts throb. No matter what happens in their daily lives, the boys do their best not to lose their cool! Airheaded boys. Just wonder why it was ever supposed to be interesting.   Overall Rating: 5/10

28. Mushikaburi-hime Bibliophile Princess 虫かぶり姫 [Madhouse] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Josei Drama, Fantasy, Romance  For generations, the Bernstein family has been recognized as a house of nobles who favor books over everything else. Elianna Bernstein, daughter of a baron of the Sauslind Kingdom, is no different. But instead of being called a bookworm, she is known as the Bibliophile Princess. Four years ago, the crown prince, Christopher Selkirk Asherald, offered Elianna a special arrangement: if she would become his fiancée, he promised that she could continue to spend all her free time reading. Despite having to inherit a title of great responsibility, she agreed to the proposal, enticed by the prospect of gaining access to the royal archives housing a wide selection of books. To this day, Elianna firmly believes that her engagement is void of romantic sentiment. When she notices Christopher's interactions with another girl, she presumes that the days she spends with him will soon reach an end. Yet, during this period of uncertainty, Elianna and Christopher open a new chapter in their relationship, gradually uncovering their genuine feelings as they grow to better understand each other. Feels like a banal royal shoujo, but I'm not target audience to judge.   Overall Rating: 5/10

29. Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei Management of a Novice Alchemist 新米錬金術師の店舗経営 [ENGI] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life Light novel  After her parents are killed by bandits, young Sarasa Feed is sent to an orphanage where she learns about the prestigious world of alchemy. Determined to follow in her late parents' footsteps and become an independent business owner, she enrolls at the Royal Alchemist Academy to train and get certified as an official alchemist. Five years later, Sarasa graduates from the institution and nearly achieves her dream before realizing that she lacks the funds to do so. Left with little choice, she makes do with a low-priced storefront in a town situated far away from the bustling capital. Despite the threat of treacherous terrain and dangerous monsters in the remote countryside, Sarasa begins her exciting new life as an alchemist. Very frustrating fantasy SOL for those who don't like Atelier series.   Overall Rating: 5/10

30. KanColle: Itsuka Ano Umi de KanColle Season 2: Let's Meet at Sea 艦これ いつかあの海で [ENGI] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Military, School Action, Sci-Fi The dawn of a decisive battle nears in Leyte Gulf against the Abyssal Fleet, the mysterious enemies that occupy the sea. As the only ones capable of fighting them, Kanmusu—young girls possessing the souls of warships—reorganize in preparation. The Shiratsuyu-class destroyer Shigure is assigned to the First Striking Force, Third Section—also known as 1YB3H. Unfortunately for Shigure, 1YB3H consists of the remaining few Kanmusu and serves as a diversionary fleet. Needing to confront the Abyssal Fleet head-on, it may well be their first and final mission together. Even so, Shigure refuses to let the enemy take another comrade from her. As they advance toward Leyte Gulf during this suicidal mission, the members of 1YB3H must support each other and persevere to prove their worth as competent ships. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

31. Poputepipikku 2nd Season Pop Team Epic Season 2 ポプテピピック [4-koma manga] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Gag Humor, Parody Comedy High school girl duo Popuko and Pipimi are back and more unhinged than ever after their initial efforts to create a full-fledged anime production were met with a great reception. With no regard for their audience, they continue to live their reckless everyday lives consisting of comedy skits and parodies of epic proportions. No one is immune to the effects of their antics—including hapless live actor Shouta Aoi, who is on the run and stuck trying to be a hero in the wrong series. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

32. Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - Memorial Edition Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition ベルセルク 黄金時代篇　MEMORIAL EDITION [Studio 4°C] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Gore, Military Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror Fleeing a traumatic childhood, lone mercenary Guts drifts from battle to battle, striking down powerful enemies with his unwieldy sword. After one skirmish, Guts clashes with the mystifying Griffith and his small army known as the Band of the Hawk. The victorious Griffith drafts Guts into his ranks, granting the swordsman a kinship unlike anything he has ever known. Alongside the skilled warrior Casca, Guts helps Griffith guide the band to fame and glory. But as he gains military prestige, Griffith becomes the target of assassination attempts and political schemes. He uses Guts to further his ambitious rise to power, taking advantage of the swordsman's lack of aspiration. Even as he grows closer to Casca, Guts' absence of direction robs him of any sense of belonging. Fostering opposing desires, Guts and Casca fight for Griffith's dream—although fractures forming among the trio threaten to disrupt their world. Remake that's twice shorter in length is no better than movies.   Overall Rating: 5/10

33. 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku The Little Lies We All Tell ４人はそれぞれウソをつく [Studio Flad] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen Gag Humor, School, Super Power Comedy, Supernatural What do an alien, former ninja, weak telepath, and boy pretending to be a girl have in common? They are all classmates at Kashihara Girls' Academy, and they hide their true identities from the world. Rikka, Chiyo, Sekine, and Tsubasa seem like the best of friends, but they each harbor a monumental secret that they cannot reveal, no matter what. In order to continue masquerading as normal middle school girls, each of them must invent creative ways to conceal their true selves. But that is easier said than done, as the four students end up entangled in numerous shenanigans along the way. It's deliberately made silly, so can't like it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

34. C Danchi Housing Complex C C団地  [Akatsuki] (Finished 1/4) Tags: Horror  "Housing Complex C" centers around Kimi, who lives in a small, low-cost housing complex located in the seaside town of Kurosaki. Trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes, and horrific incidents begin to occur. Is an ancient evil stalking the residents of Housing Complex C? Horrible even for horror.   Overall Rating: 5/10

35. Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break 弱虫ペダル LIMIT BREAK [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen Racing Sports Unable to achieve the desired results on the first and second days of the Inter-High competition, members of the Souhoku High Bicycle Racing Club use their frustration as motivation to perform better on the final day of the race. However, it is easier said than done as they are up against the overwhelming talent of Hakone Academy and the shrewd strategies of Kyoto Fushimi High. Despite the challenge, Souhoku members are not disheartened by the obstacles that they need to overcome. After all, no matter what their opponents try, Souhoku will have the last laugh as long as they are the first to cross the finish line. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

36. Yama no Susume: Next Summit Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit ヤマノススメ Next Summit [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei Adventure, Slice of Life While reminiscing about her journey so far, Aoi Yukimura finds herself eager to go mountaineering once more. A likely opportunity arises when Koharu Senjuin invites Aoi to check out the Mountaineering Club after school. As the head of the club, Koharu speaks enthusiastically of the activities she and the other members partake in, especially as they strive to reach the top in various competitions. Although impressed by the club's dedication to its goals, Aoi feels reluctant to join, preferring to learn and enjoy mountaineering at her own pace. Her experience during this brief visit, however, leaves her wondering why she climbs mountains in the first place. With the support of her friends, Aoi searches for the true motivation behind her hobby, all while continuing to train for the highly anticipated second trip to the summit of Mt. Fuji. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

37. Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai My Master Has No Tail うちの師匠はしっぽがない [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 4/13) Tags: Seinen Historical, Mythology, Performing Arts Slice of Life, Supernatural The beginning of the Taishou era spelled the end of the tanuki's tricks. These raccoon dogs, who are able to transform into human beings, used to love fooling humans until advanced technology rendered their endeavors futile. However, Mameda, a young tanuki girl, has not given up on this tradition, and—resolved to follow in her father's footsteps—travels to Osaka in hopes of duping people. As others in her village predicted, Mameda fails to deceive a single person, and she is even hunted down by an angry crowd. After finding refuge in a theater, she stumbles upon a rakugo performance given by a master of the art, Bunko Daikokutei. Fascinated by the vivid images created by the rakugoka's acting, Mameda becomes enamored with this style of storytelling and decides to become Bunko's apprentice! Despite her initial reluctance to take a disciple, Bunko begins to teach Mameda rakugo after witnessing the young tanuki's perseverance. Between undertaking a taiko apprenticeship, handling her work at the theater, and memorizing plays, Mameda needs to give her all if she ever plans to master the only art that still has a chance to fool people. It's a bit entertaining, but that's it. Nothing really big and definitely not a mastepiece.   Overall Rating: 6/10

38. Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana - The Teardrop Crystal Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal- 聖剣伝説 Legend of Mana -The Teardrop Crystal- [Graphinica, Yokohama Animation Laboratory] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure  Not far from the town of Domina lives Shiloh, a boy who keeps hearing a voice in his dreams about a mission he must fulfill. But what mission could he be needed for remains unknown. That all changes when he meets two Jumi, a race that’s hunted for their unique gemstones, as a sudden outbreak of attacks against the Jumi occurs. His dream, his quest, becomes clear—help the Jumi and their gemstones! RPG adaptations aren't usually bright, but in this case I don't even like or care about the game, so I don't even want to learn plot this time. Feels bland and toothless.   Overall Rating: 5/10

39. Muv-Luv Alternative 2nd Season マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ [Yumeta Company, Graphinica, Flagship Line] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Mecha, Military Action, Drama, Sci-Fi Thanks to Professor Yuuko Kouzuki's technology and Kasumi Yashiro's psychic powers, Cadet Takeru Shirogane travels back to his original world. With no time to lose, Takeru aims to enlist Yuuko's help in his world to complete the Alternative IV project—the last hope humanity has against the BETA, an alien species invading the planet. As the anti-BETA project nears completion, Takeru and other cadets graduate from the Yokohama pilot training academy. However, during a test of the new operating system for the Tactical Surface Fighters—the giant combat suits used by humanity against their adversary—the BETA ambush Takeru and his team. Barely escaping with his life, Takeru is left traumatized after witnessing the cruel death of one of his close friends. Losing his will to fight, Takeru flees back to the other world, where he experiences a similar tragedy. According to Yuuko's theory, people from parallel universes are bound to suffer the same fate. As a result, Takeru must overcome his trauma if he wants to protect the ones he holds dear. Sequel. Surprisingly, rather disappointing. Sadly, will be mostly remembered by countless rages of Sumika. All the buildup is for nothing in the end.   Overall Rating: 6/10

40. IDOLiSH7 Third Beat! Part 2 アイドリッシュセブン [TROYCA] (Finished 1/17) Tags: Idols (Male), Music Drama IDOLiSH7 is more successful than ever, but no one is smiling because a new threat has taken the stage: the debuting idol group ŹOOĻ. Managed by the nefarious entertainment executive Ryou Tsukumo, they will stop at nothing to get their way, resorting to all kinds of underhanded tactics to bring down their rivals. TRIGGER's image has already been ruined by scandal, and IDOLiSH7 and Re:vale are headed for the same fate—or worse. Meanwhile, Zero, the legendary idol who disappeared 15 years ago, continues to haunt the present through those he left behind. His manager seems to be in contact with Tsukumo for his own schemes, and Zero's songwriter reveals himself in a letter after having been missing for years. IDOLiSH7 finds an ally in Re:vale to thwart ŹOOĻ's plans while trying to make sense of Zero's colleagues' actions, but it may be impossible for everyone to emerge unscathed. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

41. Eternal Boys 永久少年 Eternal Boys [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Adult Cast, Idols (Male), Music Slice of Life The story follows six middle-aged men who have experienced success and failures in their lives. One day, they decide to become an idol group and overcome such barriers as their age and their physical condition. Male idols.   Overall Rating: 5/10

42. Human Bug Daigaku The Human Crazy University ヒューマンバグ大学 [DLE] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Educational Comedy, Mystery Satake Hirofumi is a prisoner on death row for murdering his fiancée. He's also an "Undeadman" who has survived many desperate situations. For this, he has earned the interest of a research institution called "Human Crazy University," which studies real-life miraculous phenomena and the people who become entangled in them. Now a subject of their research, Satake relates to them his memories of his immortal, yet unhappy, life. Why did he kill his fiancée? Soon enough, the truth sheds light on a much bigger conspiracy... Weird, simplistic, unfocused... something.   Overall Rating: 5/10

43. Vazzrock The Animation  [PRA] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Idols (Male), Music  VAZZY and ROCK DOWN are the two units that make up Tsukino Talent Production's all-male VAZZROCK group. Led by Takaaki Mamiya and Shou Onoda respectively, both units announce via a round-table livestream that they are working hard to prepare for the upcoming VAZZROCK Live Flawless event. From taking extra dancing and singing lessons to starring in a TV period drama, these 12 idols must give it their all as they work toward a spectacular show that will impress their fans. Male idols.   Overall Rating: 5/10

44. Megaton-kyuu Musashi 2nd Season メガトン級ムサシ [OLM] (Finished 1/15) Tags: Mecha, School Action, Sci-Fi Second season of Megaton-kyuu Musashi. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

45. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean Part 3 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 3 ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 ストーンオーシャン [David Production] (Finished 1/14) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Supernatural After finally escaping the confines of Green Dolphin Street Jail, Jolyne Kuujou—alongside her companions Ermes Costello and Emporio Alniño—pursues the villainous priest Enrico Pucci across the state of Florida. Jolyne's allies, Weather Report and Narciso Anasui, struggle to catch up with her in order to help bring an end to Pucci's plot. As both parties pursue the priest, they must battle against Pucci's band of enemy Stand users. While Jolyne's comrades fight for their lives, Pucci races to the Kennedy Space Center. There he hopes to enact his ultimate goal, one he believes God has entrusted to him. He aims to fulfill the will of the Joestars' blood enemy Dio Brando and—by robbing humanity of free will and making them slaves to fate—to create a world where all humans are blissfully happy. Unable to rely on the aid of her comatose father Joutarou, Jolyne must weaponize all she has learned in prison to confront Pucci in a climactic battle while the world itself hangs in the balance. Sequel.   Overall Rating: 5/10

46. Oemojisangjuui Lookism 외모지상주의  [Studio Mir] (Finished 8/8) Tags: School Action, Drama, Supernatural  Violence, name-calling, and humiliation are a daily reality for high school student Park Hyung Suk. Chubby and insecure, he is often used as a plaything and punching bag for bullies, which leads him to wish he could just disappear. Unexpectedly, when he transfers schools in the hopes of starting anew, a miraculous opportunity emerges: he awakens in a tall, handsome, and strangely athletic body. Hyung Suk quickly realizes that he is now the owner of two disparate bodies; when one falls asleep, he wakes up in the other. Feeling like he has won the lottery of life, Hyung Suk enters his new school as this attractive and strong young man. However, it soon becomes evident that being a popular student is not all smooth sailing. From girls wanting him only for his good looks to delinquents picking fights out of jealousy, he can never seem to escape trouble. In trying to balance his two different lives, Hyung Suk may find both of them to be sources of ceaseless challenges. As expected, premise does not lead to anything worthwhile. Protagonist fails as his former self all the way. Geek fatso acquaintance kinda does not, but he was not stupid from the start, just bullied. Another surface-scratching Netflix fake.   Overall Rating: 5/10

47. Tiger & Bunny 2 Part 2  [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Super Power Action, Comedy, Mystery Second half of the second season of Tiger & Bunny. Sequel. I liked antagonists and theme less than in first part, but it's still nice and probably the end of franchise as main attraction of the show leaves by the end of it.   Overall Rating: 7/10

48. Exception エクセプション [Bakken Record, 5 Inc.] (Finished 8/8) Tags: Space Sci-Fi In the distant future, human beings have been forced to leave earth and migrate to another galaxy. An advanced team of spacecraft arrives at a planet that is to be terraformed. Each member of the team is output by a biological 3D printer. CGI space mystery about clones searching for a traitor. If you ask me, big waste of time.   Overall Rating: 5/10

49. Li Shi Zhentan Shiwusuo: A Day in Lungmen Lee's Detective Agency: A Day in Lungmen 鲤氏侦探事务所 [Gravity Well] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Detective Comedy, Mystery A mysterious man by the name of Lee dwells with Aak, Hung, and Waai Fu in the dark alleyways of Lungmen City. Styling themselves as Lee's Detective Agency, they strove to run errands, investigate mysteries, and mediate disputes for their neighbors. Herein lists a few of their actual yet strange cases to go with your tea. Detective.   Overall Rating: 5/10

50. Lian Qi Lianle 3000 Nian Qi Refining for 3000 Years 炼气练了3000年 [Foch Film] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy  Bai Qiuran is one of Qingming's disciples, and has a lot of potential to be his successor. Even though he's still a Qi cultivator, he believes he will finally make his breakthrough this time. As such, Bai Qiuran decides to go down the mountain where exciting experiences await him. Cultivation wuxia is always horrible, even when animated.   Overall Rating: 5/10

51. Xing Yu Siwan Nian Forty Millenniums of Cultivation 星域四万年 [DC Impression Vision] (Finished 16/16) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi  Li Yao, a genius craftsman, has been unable to break through the bottleneck due to the low development of his psychic powers, and then he obtained 40,000 years of cultivation by chance. Knowledge, thus opened up, but still missed the joint entrance examination. With the encouragement of friends and mentors, relying on his willpower to regain the opportunity to participate in the joint entrance examination, he finally entered the university of his choice and entered the story of realizing his dream of becoming a craftsman. Rather average action about genius student of competition-driven monster hunter-like academy. So during the whole course it's endless praises of bratty protagonist. Action scenes alone can do little with poor story and protagonist.   Overall Rating: 5/10

52. Yinhe Zhi Xin Foreordination 银河之心 [Chosen] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi  Li Yuesu, a cosmic wanderer, accidentally discovered the immigrant spacecraft "Shangjia" that disappeared many years ago, and witnessed a terrifying anomaly... People gradually realized the great danger that is approaching humanity. After several twists and turns, Kony finally All forces in the Seoul Star Territory had to work together to deal with powerful enemies. Unexpectedly, the strength of the alien race is beyond imagination. When the humans in the Conil star field were wiped out, they had to send Li Yuesu to the powerful human civilization in the heart of the galaxy for help... CGI. Space mystery that seems to imitate The Expanse. It has ok characters and world, but can't really call it story-driven as story moves with a turtle speed and constantly gets interrupted for lengthy side activities. And as usual in such cases, ending is non-existent and totally abrupt, so in such state it can hardly be recommended.   Overall Rating: 6/10

53. Wuxian Shijie The Infinitors 无限世界 [Wonder Cat Animation] (Finished 4/16) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural An affluent white-collar worker receives a mysterious invitation: "Would you like to know what life is about?" "Would you like to live your life fully?" It is sent into the unpredictable space of the Lord God, and future human beings will invite and challenge the present world, and the different challenges that humans face during the era of great universe development will be simulated as copies as well. The "copies" will guide the selected people to overcome many traps, meet life-and-death comrades, and become leaders. All of this is in the interest of human evolution, survival, and infinite futures! CGI. Survival game a la Gantz is not something new, so it all depends on characters and details. And I definitely don't like it. Not bad, but nothing particularly special or interesting to my taste.   Overall Rating: 6/10

54. Xue Yu Xin Blood and Heart: The Legendary Life of a Japanese Youth in China 血与心 [Changchun Unity of Knowledge and Action Animation] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Historical Drama - Propaganda is pretty obnoxious here, and I don't see anything worthwile to struggle through it for.   Overall Rating: 5/10

55. Changye Kaita Zhe The Sword Of Dawn 长夜开拓者 [CG Year] (Finished 4/16) Tags: Action, Fantasy  Gaowei crossed in an airplane accident and appeared on the Loren continent as the ancestor of the Cecil family. In the face of the declining family, he re-expanded the territory, and in the face of class barriers, he used the wisdom of the people. But the crazy and stubborn cultists and the potential crisis of the magic tide are still there, how should Gaowei face the world that is about to usher in the end of the era... CGI. Unusual to see a normal Isekai in CGI, but at least it's easy to evaluate by habitual standards. Protagonist is mature, but otherwise is usual genius in everything, so he starts to preach on every matter as soon as gets out of the initial cave. Female characters and their designs are awful. Personalities and simple and rather irritating. Story is pretty slow, so it takes its time for intorduction, confirming old lord identity and building new doman from scratch and foreshadows demon invasion. And on top of that MC soon learn ssome explots to cheeze things, which is always bad. Without distinctive story or good characters there's not much to enjoy here for me, and usless antics await at every corner, so I don't really want to go on.   Overall Rating: 6/10

56. Wo Zai Xianjie Zheng Jifen Leveling up in a Fantasy World 我在仙界挣积分  [Quyue Technology] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Martial Arts Action, Fantasy When he opened his eyes, he was actually in a different world, bound by a silly system, telling him that dominating the world was no longer a dream! And such good things? Qin Huai gave in and became a 007 wage earner in another world, earning points day and night, and of course the result was really fragrant! Divine soldiers, treasures, peerless exercises, and gentle and lovely little junior sisters, all came to their arms! What is the daily life of Zongmen? Of course, it's a salted fish on the surface, and a volume king behind the scenes. The upgrade speed catches up with everyone, and one accident can save the whole sect! Who would have thought that the elders of the sects had secretly assassinated, the Demon Sect attacked the mountains, and the four sects of the Immortal Alliance fell apart. Let's see how the young man grasps the system and dominates the other world! CGI cultivation wuxian with antics under cover of isekai, so a hard pass.   Overall Rating: 5/10

57. San Ti 三体 [YHKT Entertainment] (Finished 5/15) Tags: Sci-Fi  The distant butterfly flapped its wings, which begin to change Luo Ji's fate. The Trisolaran fleet will invade in 400 years. Behind the door that opened suddenly was the center of the world—the Wall-Facing Project was launched. At the same time, in the broken room created by Sophon, the broken people are in place one by one... For me it's utilization of Terminator concept again. Agents from future come to destory MC who is one of future saviors and try to kill him while MC ofc has bodyguards. But story moves super slowly and wastes a lot of time on just whatever, so I grow tired ot it faster than anything significant starts to happen, sadly, if it's even going anywhere.   Overall Rating: 6/10

58. Oni: Kamigami Yama no Onari Oni: Thunder God's Tale ONI 神々山のオナリ [Tonko House] (Finished 1/4) Tags: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy  In a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology, one of the creature's free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Does she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching presence of the mysterious “Oni” who threaten the gods? Netflix doll 3D motion  fairy tale and not real anime. It's shot with only several frams per second, so is a torture even to watch while being really ugly in my opinion. All I saw was silly fooling around and more nonsense on top of it, so can't watch longer.   Overall Rating: 5/10

59. Suzume no Tojimari Suzume すずめの戸締まり [CoMix Wave Films] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Mythology Adventure, Fantasy On her way to school one day, Suzume Iwato stumbles upon Souta Munakata, a young man searching for abandoned areas. The high school girl directs Souta to a nearby ruin, but out of pure curiosity, she herself decides to head to the same destination. Once there, Suzume discovers an isolated door with a dreamlike universe lying beyond it—a place that she can see and feel, but not enter. A strange stone rests on the ground nearby, but it turns into a cat-like creature and scurries away when Suzume lifts it. Suddenly afraid, she heads back toward her school, not realizing that her act of leaving the door open will have consequences. With the "keystone" released, the evil within the other universe can now freely escape and wreak havoc throughout Japan. Intending to correct her dangerous mistake, Suzume joins Souta—whose true goal is to prevent evil from festering—in finding and locking all open doors before the country is destroyed. More mythology nonsense for me to bear with. I sort of hate Makoto Shinkai works, but this is like the worst.   Overall Rating: 5/10

60. Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Kuraki Yuuyami no Scherzo Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night 劇場版 ソードアート・オンライン -プログレッシブ- 冥き夕闇のスケルツォ [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance After vanquishing another boss and stepping through the gates of the fifth floor, the misfit duo Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya and Asuna Yuuki are greeted with a beautiful landscape of crumbling ruins and catacombs steeped in mystery. This idyllic adventure is short-lived, however. Tensions between the Dragon’s Knights Brigade and the Aincrad Liberation Squad—the two leading guilds focused on clearing Sword Art Online—continue to rise and threaten the fragile stability of the frontline raiding group. Kirito and Asuna are forced to act quickly, making a desperate gamble and gathering a small number of allies for a dangerous mission. As a result, Asuna and Misumi "Mito" Tozawa must come to terms with their relationship after the near-tragedy that forced them apart on the first floor. Alternative story prequel was not great, but at least was memorable due to bringing new main character, and thus passable. This monstrocity is just cringe-fest as that third protagonist distances, plus focus is just on New Year Eve romance. It also portrays Asuna as useless more times than any piece of franchise ever. It's horrible no matter how I look at it.   Overall Rating: 5/10

61. Boku ga Aishita Subete no Kimi e To Every You I've Loved Before 僕が愛したすべての君へ [Bakken Record] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Romance, Sci-Fi  A world where it has been established that people routinely swing between slightly different parallel worlds... Koyomi Takasaki, who lives with his mother following his parents' divorce, enrolls in a local university prep school. Due to the atmosphere concentrated on studies and his social awkwardness, Koyomi is unable to make friends. One day, he is suddenly approached by his classmate Kazune Takigawa, who tells him that she has travelled from the 85th world where she and Koyomi are lovers. Routine dimension travel is such bs concept just to squeeze some romance teary story.   Overall Rating: 5/10

62. Kimi wo Aishita Hitori no Boku e To Me, The One Who Loved You 君を愛したひとりの僕へ [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Romance, Sci-Fi  With the divorce of his parents, seven-year-old Koyomi Hidaka makes the important decision to live with his father. As a researcher at the Japanese Institute of Virtual Science, Koyomi's father is involved in the investigation of the phenomenon of parallel worlds. Through his father's job, the young boy meets Shiori Satou, the daughter of another divorced researcher. Soon becoming friends, the two spend much of their childhood together. As Koyomi and Shiori grow closer together over the years, the two intend to marry in the future. However, their plan comes to a halt when their parents decide to marry each other. Now fated to being step-siblings, the two friends refuse to accept their new reality. Using their parents' research, Koyomi and Shiori escape to a parallel world to start their lives anew together, only to face repercussions that will put the very futures they strove for in danger. All the parallel world bs used frivolously should not exist without some serious story base underneath it. I'm too old for this immature stuff.   Overall Rating: 5/10

63. Kagami no Kojou Lonely Castle in the Mirror かがみの孤城 [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery In a tranquil neighborhood of Tokyo, seven students are avoiding going to school—hiding in their darkened bedrooms, unable to face their family and friends—until the moment they find the mirrors in their bedrooms are shining. At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives into a wondrous castle straight out of a Grimm's fairy tale. This whimsical place, oddly lacking in food and running water but full of electrical sockets, is home to a petulant girl in a mask, named Wolf Queen and becomes their playground and refuge during school hours. Hidden within the walls, they're told there's a key that will grant one wish, as well as a set of clues to find it. But there's a catch: the key must be found by the end of the school year and they must leave the premises by five o'clock each day or else suffer a fatal end. As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved. And so they begin to unlock each other's stories: how a boy is showered with more gadgets than love; how another suffers a painful and unexplained rejection, and how a girl lives in fear of her predatory stepfather. As they struggle to abide by the rules of the game, a moving story unfolds, of seven characters trapped in a cycle of misunderstanding and loneliness, who are ultimately set free by the power of friendship, empathy, and sacrific Mystery about psychological problems... sigh. Basically, it fit my worst expectations and did not surprise, so bottom score it is.   Overall Rating: 5/10

64. Bokura no Yoake ぼくらのよあけ  [Zero-G] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Seinen Drama, Sci-Fi  In 2038, Yuuma Sawatari is an elementary school kid who loves everything about space and astronomy. He was initially excited when his parents bought a robot called Nanako, but he was disappointed when he learned that she was basically just a boring housekeeping robot. However, when he does finally try to talk to her about space, something strange happens. Her system crashes and is taken over by what claims to be a marooned alien ship! The alien ship wants Yuuma's help to get back to space! Elementary school kids... astronomy club... aliens... the resutl was obvious.   Overall Rating: 5/10

65. Kame no Koura wa Abarabone A Turtle's Shell Is a Human's Ribs カメの甲羅はあばら骨 [TypeZero] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Delinquents, School  Kameda Kamerou is a normal second-year high school student who leads a dull school life. His true feelings are hidden behind his ribs. One day, the news that his best friend, Kaerugawa Erutaka, helped others spread quickly and caught the attention of a high-ranking group, including the school's superstar, Raionji Raiou, who is aiming to become the student council president. Kaerugawa suddenly joins them, and Kameda is tormented by jealousy and an inferiority complex. How will their friendship go? And on the day of the student council election, a session of "bone-to-bone collision" begins?! When the bones change, the world changes. This is a story of conflict and growth between certain high school students and ribs. I really hoped I would not find it... Can't stand bodyhorrors. CGI and animation quality are rock bottom. Story is nonsense. My verdict is that's a waste of time.   Overall Rating: 0/10

66. Guardy Girls ガディガルズ [Kachidoki Studio] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Action  Three amazing girls--the far-too-strong Silvia, the gun-totin', bullet-blastin' Laurie, and the scientific magical girl Fumi--have formed the Guardy Girls, a brand new team of heroes! They're faced with a rogues gallery of wacky, off-kilter villains--and fellow do-gooders, too! It's a grand way to kick off the Girls' daunting, amazing dream of a hero run! Not translated. Super simplistic and amateurish madness.   Overall Rating: 5/10

67. Wo Shi Bawang Long The Tyrannosaurus Rex 我是霸王龙 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Historical Action, Adventure - Not found.   Overall Rating: 0/10

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