I'm assured that anime develops for the better with each season, but can't spot anything but sequels like Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-hen and Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen somehow again.
1. Vinland Saga Season 2 ヴィンランド・サガ SEASON2 [MAPPA] (Finished 24/24) Tags: Seinen Gore, Historical Action, Adventure, Drama After his father's death and the destruction of his village at the hands of English raiders, Einar wishes for a peaceful life with his family on their newly rebuilt farms. However, fate has other plans: his village is invaded once again. Einar watches helplessly as the marauding Danes burn his lands and slaughter his family. The invaders capture Einar and take him back to Denmark as a slave. Einar clings to his mother's final words to survive. He is purchased by Ketil, a kind slave owner and landlord who promises that Einar can regain his freedom in return for working in the fields. Soon, Einar encounters his new partner in farm cultivation—Thorfinn, a dejected and melancholic slave. As Einar and Thorfinn work together toward their freedom, they are haunted by both sins of the past and the ploys of the present. Yet they carry on, grasping for a glimmer of hope, redemption, and peace in a world that is nothing but unjust and unforgiving. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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2. Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! Tomo-chan Is a Girl! トモちゃんは女の子！ [Lay-duce] (Finished 2/13) Tags: School Comedy, Romance Childhood friends Tomo Aizawa and Junichirou "Jun" Kubota do everything together, whether it be training or just enjoying a fun day out. Anyone would think that these two are best friends for life. The only issue is that the tomboyish Tomo is in love with Jun, but he regards her like a brother. At the start of their first year of high school, Tomo confesses her feelings to Jun. However, her rough mannerisms and lack of hesitance to throw a punch do nothing to sway Jun's heart. Realizing that he will remain indifferent to her affections unless she does something about it, Tomo must find a way to knock some sense into Jun and open his eyes to what is right in front of him. I tend to dislike silly concepts, and male MC makes it totally like that. It gets repetitive in first episode already, same stuff continues in second, so it's just rather boring for me to go on. And I need to like some protagonist to appreciate the romcom show, which is not happening here. There's a more or less normal sceptical side character that makes it above average, though. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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3. Tokyo Revengers: Seiya Kessen-hen Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown 東京リベンジャーズ 聖夜決戦編 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Delinquents, Time Travel Action, Drama, Supernatural In spite of his best time-leaping efforts, Takemichi Hanagaki continuously fails to prevent the present-day death of Hinata Tachibana, his adolescent love. The adult Takemichi grapples with grief and the ramifications of the Tokyo Manji gang's criminal empire—an unintended product of his timeline meddling. Though the gang once operated under the idealistic Manjirou "Mikey" Sano, it has now been taken over by the malicious Tetta Kisaki and, as a result, has abandoned its original optimistic intent. Despite feeling hopeless, Takemichi travels to the past once again to investigate Black Dragon, a rival motorcycle gang whose actions ultimately lead to Hinata's demise. There, he meets the young Hakkai Shiba, a fellow gang member whose older brother, Taiju, tyrannically rules Black Dragon. When Taiju brutally beats Takemichi in a one-sided street brawl, Hakkai attempts to withdraw from Tokyo Manji in apology—an act that Takemichi must prevent to spare Hakkai a grim future. Through a shared tragedy, Takemichi bonds with Chifuyu Matsuno, establishing a close comradery both boys desperately need. With Chifuyu on his side, Takemichi works to unravel the fates of Black Dragon's members, fighting to create a happy future for his loved ones. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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4. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha II: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou The Misfit of Demon King Academy Ⅱ 魔王学院の不適合者 II～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～ [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Reincarnation, School Action, Fantasy As peace returns to the demon realm, Anos Voldigoad wishes nothing more than to put his reputation as the Demon King of Tyranny to rest and go back to being a misfit at the prestigious Demon King Academy. Unfortunately, any tranquility is fleeting: sinister demons, kings, and deities plot Anos's demise from the shadows. Rumors spread about the "Child of God," a being whose power may rival that of Anos. To uncover the truth and eliminate the potential threat, Anos must journey deep into the land of spirits. However, the spirit world is shrouded in mystery, and it may only be entered after undergoing a series of difficult trials. With unrivaled power and confidence, Anos braces himself to defeat various formidable enemies with grandiose titles. But he—with the assistance of his trusted allies—will barely have to break a sweat as the true Demon King of Tyranny. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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5. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件 [Project No.9] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Romance Mahiru Shiina is worthy of her nickname "Angel": she is a divine beauty loved by all, and she excels in both academics and athletics. Shiina lives in an entirely different world from Amane Fujimiya, her next-door neighbor. Despite living so close together, they have never spoken once. But their silence is broken when Fujimiya spots Shiina gloomily sitting on a swing amidst a heavy rainstorm and lends her his umbrella. When Fujimiya catches a cold the next day, Shiina wishes to return the favor for the umbrella by nursing him back to health. Believing that this would be their first and last interaction, he silently appreciates her kindness. However, Shiina—who cannot help but worry about Fujimiya's lack of tidiness and proper nutrition—begins to cook and clean for him. As the unlikely pair spend time together in Fujimiya's apartment, they explore the true nature of their relationship and the gentle emotions that emerge from it. This is just super boring, generic and predictable. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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6. Bungou Stray Dogs 4th Season Bungo Stray Dogs 4 文豪ストレイドッグス [Bones] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Detective, Organized Crime, Super Power Action, Mystery, Supernatural No longer concerned with military affairs, Yukichi Fukuzawa intends to act as a lone bodyguard-for-hire, making use of his deadly swordsmanship. However, things are not going as planned for his freelance business, and that is when he crosses paths with a mouthy boy named Ranpo Edogawa. While their initial interactions are intertwined with a bizarre murder mystery, the aftermath prompts the formation of the Armed Detective Agency. Presently, Ranpo finds himself chasing down a gifted individual with the dangerous ability to execute the perfect crime. But as the great detective unravels the case, he soon discovers an elaborate plot to obliterate the Agency in its entirety. Although forewarned of the trap, the Agency continue their pursuit of the criminals, only to end up framed for the crime themselves. Now branded as wanted terrorists, the remaining members must find a way to prove their innocence—even if they must turn to sworn enemies for assistance. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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7. NieR:Automata Ver1.1a [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien-crafted "Machine Lifeforms," humanity is preparing for its last stand. Forced to retreat to the Moon for safety, humans are pinning their hopes on a group of man-made androids known as YoRHa soldiers. Led by the all-purpose battle android YoRHa 2-gou B-gata "2B," the group will fight to take control of the Earth back from its invaders. As war against the machines rages on, the YoRHa slowly begin to see the first shards of truth underlying the brutal conflict. Facing the harsh reality before her, the unwavering warrior 2B starts to question her very existence and just how much she must sacrifice for the sake of humanity. I tried original Nier because I saw it had side-quests and presumably some progression mechanics, but as soon I confirmed only super simple quests and absence progression mechanics I immediately dropped it, because story, action or aesthetics did not pique my interest. Since anime has the same story as original game, might as well see it now to the end. Well, I've learned some more details and more characters with their personalities, but can't say I'm impressed. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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8. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san 2nd Attack Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack イジらないで、長瀞さん 2nd Attack [OLM] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Romantic Subtext, School Comedy Hayase Nagatoro and Naoto Hachiouji have grown closer: the girl spends more time than ever in the art club room with her senpai. Although he is always on edge, Naoto no longer seems to mind Nagatoro's presence. Time and again, Naoto demonstrates his hidden, cool demeanor, and Nagatoro displays her possessive tendencies. However, they still can not seem to completely close the distance between them. It is clear to everyone else that the pair have feelings for each other. For Nagatoro, there is nothing more entertaining than toying with Naoto. But as the girl shows no plans to stop teasing her senpai, it is only a matter of time before they realize how they truly feel. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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9. Buddy Daddies [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Childcare, Organized Crime Action, Comedy On Christmas Eve, four-year-old Miri Unasaka arrives in Tokyo completely alone, in search of her father. The bright lights and merry atmosphere guide Miri to a big hotel and a man with a delicious-looking cake. However, the child has just unknowingly walked into the center of an elaborate, foolproof plan for assassinating a dangerous mafia boss. Professional assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa live together, fleeing memories of their grim childhoods and avoiding emotional connections. When their mission goes awry and they end up bringing Miri home, there is only one reasonable thing to do: return Miri to her mother. But the girl's innocent laugh and pure worldview quickly enamor her to Kazuki, who secretly enjoys playing a parent, and it is not long before Rei's impenetrable heart makes room for Miri. Miri's every move is unpredictable, and Kazuki and Rei find raising an energetic child harder than any of their missions. Although it presents a great risk to their careers, Kazuki and Rei—both assuming the affectionate nickname "papa"—decide to provide Miri with a normal childhood despite all the odds stacked against them. Childcare and gangsters... again after Spy x Family and Yakuza guilde to babysitting. PA Works has distinctive identity crisis, so it tries to imitate some successful cases, but the problem is that these works remain just an imitation failing to grasp the essence. Both previous mentioned childcare works did not deal with grave issues and were family friendly. This one deals with real murders and tries to take it unseriously which is a seriously flawed approach. And i'm not even mentioning the very fact that 4-year kid is travelling alone, and so easily tags along. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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10. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Gourmet Salaryman Tsuyoshi Mukouda is accidentally summoned as a hero to the Kingdom of Reijseger in another world to help defend against their enemies. Wary of the royal family's true intentions, Mukouda is able to talk his way out of the situation due to his non-combat skill, "Online Supermarket," which is deemed useless. However, this power proves to be anything but useless. With this ability, Mukouda is able to cheaply purchase food products and utensils from Japan—most of which are considered luxuries in this world. As Mukouda cooks up a storm using his ability, he catches the eye of the fearsome mythical wolf Fel. The legendary beast swiftly negotiates a contract to become Mukouda's familiar, unable to resist the delicious dishes. With Fel by his side, Mukouda travels the world, earning his keep as an adventurer and merchant all the while enjoying delectable meals. Can't stand gourmet shows as a rule. And gourmet is definitely the main dish here... Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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11. Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2 BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。2 [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Video Game Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy After achieving fruitful results in New World Online's previous events, the now famous Maple Tree guild is excited to explore the new floors introduced in game. As if their guild was not already feared enough, each member is motivated to find stronger skills for themselves in order to greatly expand their options in future battles. Not forgetting the importance of networking, the guild also forges amicable relationships with other notable guilds, such as the Kingdom of the Flame Emperor and the Congregation of the Holy Swords. With their eccentric guild master Maple at the forefront, the members of Maple Tree continue to stumble upon creative ways to implement their skills, driving the game developers crazy along the way. Second season does not have the benefit of fresh concept anymore, so I rate sequels one point lower, and to reverse that some strong story move or unexpected development is needed. But in our case the change is only for the worse. The moment I saw Maple riding a high technology tank with rockets, this show was buried for me, totally kills the fantasy MMO mood. And silly humor removes the leftover nostalgy spots. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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12. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-hen Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV Part 2 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深章 厄災篇 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Second part of Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV. Sequel. Watched it together with first part of Season IV, great resolution. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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13. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Farming Life in Another World 異世界のんびり農家 [Zero-G] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy, Slice of Life During the final years of his life, Hiraku Machio remained confined to a hospital bed with a terminal illness until he finally passed away. Taking pity on the unfair life he lived, a god decides to reincarnate Hiraku in another world where he can live as he pleases. Wanting to try farming in this new life, he is bestowed with an all-in-one "Almighty Farming Tool" that can transform into any useful implement he wishes. Hiraku is then transported to a forest seemingly far from civilization. Here, he plans to build and farm everything from scratch—gradually developing the lifeless area into a thriving new society. It's at least third farming SOL Isekai. Uncomprehensible for me. Probably need to like farming simulator or something. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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14. Saikyou Onmyouji no Isekai Tenseiki The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World 最強陰陽師の異世界転生記 [Studio Blanc.] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy Studio Blanc. Despite standing at the zenith as the strongest exorcist, Haruyoshi Kuga sought even greater power, which led to his demise at the hands of those who envied his might. As he draws his last breath, he casts a spell that allows him to reincarnate and swears to become more cunning, hoping that all his efforts will prove useful in his next life. Haruyoshi is soon reborn in another world as Seika Lamprogue, an illegitimate son of a noble family that prides itself on magic. However, his new family largely ignores him due to his lineage and magic deficiency. Nevertheless, the unbothered Seika leverages the knowledge from his previous life to make numerous valuable allies. As he begins to explore the true limits of his abilities, Seika must also be wary of the consequences that tarnished his past and avoid repeating the same mistakes. Feels like a challenge to add the lamest profession imaginable as reincarnated in another world and make a half-baked story out of it. I seriously hate OP MC concepts now. It might get better later, but as 3rd episode it's like recycled for the 3rd time material. Just can't bear the look of these arrogant MC brats knowing everything and looking down on everyone. Modest OP protagonists of the past like in Irregular at Magic High School did not bother me as much. These inner monologues suck. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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15. Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague 氷属性男子とクールな同僚女子 [Zero-G, Liber] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Mythology, Workplace Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Kind-hearted Himuro-kun is unfortunate: when in deep concentration, stressed, or flustered, he involuntarily creates blizzard conditions for himself and anyone in his vicinity. During one such incident on the first day of his new job, Himuro-kun encounters the beautiful Fuyutsuki-san, who helps him break out of his nerve-induced ice. As it turns out, Fuyutsuki-san is his new coworker. At the office, the cool-headed Fuyutsuki-san offers simple and rational solutions to Himuro-kun's icy dilemmas—everything from helping him garden without freezing his plants to ensuring he does not melt during their tropical work retreat. Every time Fuyutsuki-san does something kind for him, the tempest of emotions he experiences inside embarrassingly manifests on the outside. As a result of the frequent snowstorms, Himuro-kun's feelings for Fuyutsuki-san are impossible to hide. Even though Fuyutsuki-san is unfamiliar with love, Himuro-kun remains determined to repay her kindness and warm her heart in any way he can. As I like workplace environments, I equally dislike youkai. The flow seems to be just countless mini stories of the same development over and over and over. It's surprising how a single episode can exhaust so much. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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16. Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible 久保さんは僕を許さない [PINE JAM] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen School Comedy, Romance Junta Shiraishi is a high school student with one simple goal—to enjoy his youth. However, achieving this goal is not so straightforward since Shiraishi is effectively invisible to his peers; even his teachers routinely fail to notice his presence. In fact, there is a rumor circulating that whoever manages to spot him will receive good luck. But there is one person who notices Shiraishi's presence without fail. Seated right next to him, Nagisa Kubo is determined not to let him quietly fade into the background. Unfortunately for him, this means that Shiraishi finds himself in some peculiar situations, all orchestrated by Kubo. Despite this, Kubo's playful antics might just be the catalyst needed to spark the thrilling youth that Shiraishi longs for. Teasing anime has devolved into a whole new subgenre with several variations. This one lacks comedy or tension, so is not particluarly to my taste. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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17. Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady 転生王女と天才令嬢の魔法革命 [Diomedéa] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy, Girls Love Princess Anisphia "Anis" Wynn Palletia has always dreamed of flying through the sky, even though the people of her kingdom consider it a silly ambition. Also at odds with her goal is the fact that Anis is incapable of using magic despite her noble status. Refusing to give up so easily, she renounces her right to the throne, and focuses on developing "magicology" by combining various resources with knowledge from her previous life on Earth. Due to Anis' nature, responsibility for the kingdom's future is passed onto her younger brother, Algard. Pushed into a political marriage with Euphyllia Magenta, a girl he hardly knows, Algard rebels by spending more time with a commoner girl than his fiancée. After Euphyllia tries to intervene, Algard publicly calls off their marriage and denounces his ex-fiancée as a bully. After crashing into the banquet where Algard makes the announcement, Anis rescues Euphyllia on the flying broom she is testing. She decides to make Euphyllia her assistant, which the other girl reluctantly agrees to. Although their partnership appears random at first, Anis has an ulterior motive for wanting Euphyllia's company. Three episodes in, and I still don't see a story ahead, and it's more of character-centered yuri by this point. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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18. Trigun Stampede [Orange] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi On the planet Noman's Land, reporters Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro traverse the desert in search of the infamous outlaw Vash the Stampede. But the man they find near the desolate town of Jeneora Rock is a far cry from the lethal terrorist they expect. In reality, Vash is a passive and carefree drifter; he is a proponent of peace, beloved by the residents of the town. His inaccurate reputation actually stems from the widespread atrocities committed by his twin brother Knives Millions. Still, Vash is dubbed "The Humanoid Typhoon'' due to the tendency for violent chaos to follow in his wake. Chaos soon arrives in the form of bounty hunters seeking the high price on Vash's head, and their violent pursuit poses great danger to the town and its precious power plant. Thanks to his gunslinging prowess, Vash is able to resist most of these nefarious forces. Yet he must soon face off against the ultimate evil: the unstoppable destructive power of his malevolent brother. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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19. Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku Handyman Saitou in Another World 便利屋斎藤さん、異世界に行く [C2C] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Despite being a handyman with a wide range of skills, Saitou is severely undervalued and underpaid. When he complains, his boss fires him, claiming that he is easily replaceable. As if his luck was not bad enough, Saitou soon finds himself about to be run over by a truck on his way home. Surprisingly enough, Saitou does not die; instead, he is transported to another world. There, he meets a party composed of the female knight Raelza, the moonlight fairy Lafanpan, and the mage Morlock, who are all coincidentally looking to recruit a new member with a skill set like Saitou's. Throughout their time together, Saitou uses his expertise to assist his fellow party members and soon comes to receive the recognition he never thought was possible. However, Saitou's presence may just be the catalyst that will connect a diverse cast of people from different places, slowly uncovering the fate that could bring a great change to this world. MC, character and world are nice for a change. So all that's left is to put up some not terrible story together... and this test is not passed, sadly. It's mosaic narration with multiple short stories per episode, and, what's even worse, humorous and serious sketches get mixed up, and there are even retrospectives to make things more confusing. Sadly, it's pretty useless. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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20. Ningen Fushin no Boukensha-tachi ga Sekai wo Sukuu you desu Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe in Humanity Will Save the World 人間不信の冒険者たちが世界を救うようです [Geek Toys] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Veteran adventurer Nick, mage Tiana, cleric Zem, and half-dragon Curran each show up alone at a tavern, only to find themselves seated at the same table. As the night goes on, they take turns divulging their grievances and the hobbies they have taken up as a means of coping. While their stories are utterly different, there is one common thread: betrayal. Each of the four, having been bitterly betrayed by someone they treasured, has developed a deep-seated distrust of humanity. But in addition to their similar worldviews, the four have one more commonality: a critical lack of funds. Realizing that things cannot continue as they are, they decide to form a party, rank up, and make as much money as possible to spend on their respective hobbies. What these disillusioned adventurers do not know, however, is that they will one day save the world from unfathomable peril. As you see, there's no concept for a good story here. Four outcasts gather together to earn some money in dungeons, and it's literally just grinding some boring dungeons. Something more significant should happen by the end of it, but after all these fillers there will be no one left by then. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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21. Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World 冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる [Cloud Hearts] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Action, Fantasy As the first commoner to attend the prestigious Arnold Academy of Sorcery, Ray White is immediately met with contempt from some of the students hailing from nobility. Unbeknownst to them, Ray's real identity is that of the famous Iceblade Sorcerer—a hero who led the country to victory in a past war and is one of the seven strongest sorcerers alive. Despite his legendary status, Ray wants nothing more than to live out the ordinary school life he never had. Ray quickly makes friends with some of the most influential students thanks to his kind and amiable nature. Unfortunately, as those with nefarious motives begin to make their move, Ray may soon have no choice but to use his true power to preserve the bonds that make his new life worthwhile. OP MC? Check. Magic Academy? Check. Harem? Check. It might be the most generic magician anime that I can recall, so score is corresponding. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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22. Kyokou Suiri Season 2 In/Spectre 2 虚構推理 Season2 [Brain's Base] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Mythology Mystery, Romance, Supernatural During a blizzard, Masayuki Muroi's old high school friend pushes him off a mountain to certain death. However, Masayuki survives the fall and escapes to safety thanks to Yuki-Onna, the spirit of a beautiful young woman who is said to lead men to their demise—but all she asks in return is money. Eleven years later, Masayuki has lived a successful life, having gotten married and amassing a great fortune. But when his company collapses and his wife cheats on him, Masayuki retreats to the city where Yuki-Onna once saved him, and he reconnects with her by offering her money and tasty meals. While Masayuki recovers from his misfortunes, another one knocks on his door: his ex-wife is found beaten to death, and now only Yuki-Onna—who cannot reveal herself—can corroborate his alibi. With no one to turn to, Yuki-Onna enlists the help of the spirits' God of Wisdom, Kotoko Iwanaga. Revered by the various spirits that wander the earth, Kotoko uses her extraordinary wits and cunning to solve all quarrels they may have. In her duty to protect spirits and humans from colliding, Kotoko drags along her immortal boyfriend, Kurou Sakuragawa, and promises to prove Masayuki's innocence without exposing Yuki-Onna's existence. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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23. Oniichan wa Oshimai! Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister! お兄ちゃんはおしまい！ [Studio Bind] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen CGDCT, Magical Sex Shift, School Comedy Self-professed "home security guard" Mahiro Oyama has not left his home in years, secluding himself in his room playing erotic visual novels. This depraved lifestyle causes his prodigious sister, Mihari, to worry about his well-being. In hopes of solving this problem, she devises a plan to rehabilitate him back to normalcy. The first part of Mihari's plan is to concoct a medicine that changes her brother's biological constitution into a bona fide female, much to Mahiro's vehement dismay. Stuck in this predicament, Mahiro has no choice but to live out his life as a cute girl until the effect wears off—if it ever does. Just some siscon fetish work, so I'm simply not sure what to like here. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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24. Kaiko sareta Ankoku Heishi (30-dai) no Slow na Second Life Chillin' in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army 解雇された暗黒兵士（30代）のスローなセカンドライフ [Encourage Films] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy For more than 30 years, Dariel has been a loyal soldier in the Demon King's army, having been raised by Granbarza, one of the Four Heavenly Generals. However, as Dariel lacks any magical potential, he is nothing but a disgrace in the eyes of Granbarza's son, Bashbarza, who fires Dariel right after assuming his father's position as a general. Stripped of a home and a job, Dariel wanders the forests, where he stumbles upon a human girl named Malika running from a monster. After Dariel intervenes to help Malika, she invites him to stay at her village in return. There, he discovers that the reason he has zero suitability for magic as a demon is that he is, in fact, a human. However, Dariel is no ordinary human. Possessing potential that far outweighs even heroes, Dariel may soon find himself involved in the humans and demons' seemingly never-ending conflict, facing against the race he once considered allies. I can't understand the appeal of fantasy reitrement anime. Has no story, slow, boring, stupid. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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25. Spy Kyoushitsu Spy Classroom スパイ教室 [feel.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Mystery A decade ago, mankind witnessed the deadly potential of weapons caused by the Great War. To avoid another catastrophe, governments worldwide have resorted to espionage to fulfill their agendas. In the Din Republic, Lily is an enthusiastic young girl who aspires to become a spy and serve her nation. However, she begins to doubt her abilities, as she struggles to perform well academically. Lily's passion is reignited when she is offered provisional graduation by joining the spy team Lamplight, which she eagerly accepts despite the enigmatic nature of the opportunity. Upon arriving at her destination, Lily is surprised to find six other girls waiting there, all of whom have faced their own academic difficulties as well. A mysterious man named Klaus soon appears and reveals they must complete an "Impossible Mission": to infiltrate the Galgad Empire after just one month of training. Although skeptical, the girls eventually agree to work together under Klaus' guidance—as this might be their only chance to prove their worth as spies. After several assassin and ninja classroom anime it's time to move to something entirely new - spy classroom! And I'm being super sarcastic now. So, another empty show that tries to ride on the atmosphere and girls alone. That's just despicable. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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26. Eiyuuou, Bu wo Kiwameru Tame Tenseisu: Soshite, Sekai Saikyou no Minarai Kishi♀ Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ♀ 英雄王、武を極めるため転生す ～そして、世界最強の見習い騎士♀～ [Studio Comet] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Reincarnation Action, Fantasy The hero-king Inglis—who dedicated his entire life to building his country—is now approaching death. To award him for his honorable achievements, the goddess Alistia appears and grants him one wish. Having never been able to master the blade, Inglis asks to be reincarnated in order to do so. In a blink of an eye, Inglis finds himself born in the far future as a daughter of the Eucus noble family. Six years later, Inglis is discovered to be Runeless—incapable of utilizing the runes that enable the use of magic in this era. She is therefore ineligible to become a knight. However, this fits in well with Inglis' plan: she instead decides to become the squire for her cousin, Rafinha Bilford, allowing Inglis to focus on pushing her limits. For Inglis, the challenges this familiar yet different world has to offer are instead opportunities for her to hone her skills—and possibly become an extraordinary squire in the process. The actual theme is OP magician wants to try something new. And that makes it garbage that decides to focus on non-combat means like characters since combat is so easy. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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27. Inu ni Nattara Suki na Hito ni Hirowareta. My Life as Inukai-san's Dog. 犬になったら好きな人に拾われた。 [Quad] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Ecchi On a rainy afternoon, a male high school student awakens freezing on the streets with no memory of how he got there. His classmate and crush, Karen Inukai, finds him and takes him back to her home where, to his surprise, she starts to undress. She seems intent on bathing with him, though he has no idea why. When she holds him once more, he catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror—discovering that he has turned into a dog! Inukai adopts the puppy and names him Pochita. Now, he must adjust to life as a dog and figure out how to get out of this strange predicament. But while he mulls over an escape plan, Pochita sees a whole new side to Inukai that he never saw at school. Ecchi trash as most of them. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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28. High Card [Studio Hibari] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Organized Crime, Super Power Action, Fantasy After discovering that his orphanage was on the brink of closing due to financial stress, Finn, who was living freely on the streets, set out for a casino with the aim of making a fortune. However, nothing could have prepared Finn for the nightmare that was awaiting him. Once there, Finn encountered a car chase and bloody shootout caused by a man's "lucky" card. Finn will eventually learn what the shootout was about. The world order can be controlled by a set of 52 X-Playing cards with the power to bestow different superhuman powers and abilities to the ones that possess them. With these cards, people can access the hidden power of the "buddy" that can be found within themselves. There is a secret group of players called High Card, who have been directly ordered by the king of Fourland to collect the cards that have been scattered throughout the kingdom while moonlighting as employees of the luxury carmaker Pinochle. Scouted to become the group's fifth member, Finn soon joins the players on a dangerous mission to find these cards. "All you need in life are manners, dignity, and the will to bet on your own life." However, Who's Who, the rival car maker obsessed with defeating Pinochle, and the Klondikes, the infamous Mafia family, stand in the way of the gang. A frenzied battle amongst these card-obsessed players, fueled by justice, desire, and revenge, is about to begin! Are you ready? It's Showdown!! Luck. Cards. Superpowers. Gagsters. Everything that I dislike, so it feels very bad for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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29. Sugar Apple Fairy Tale シュガーアップル・フェアリーテイル [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Visual Arts Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance In the kingdom of Highland, fairies lived freely until humans betrayed them. Once a fairy has been stripped of a wing, whoever possesses it holds the fairy's life in their hands. Taking advantage of this, humans enslaved fairies, but 15-year-old Ann Halford longs to see the day when fairies and humans are treated as equals. The aspiring confectioner dreams of becoming a Silver Sugar Master just like her late mother. In order to achieve this lofty goal, Ann sets out for the capital of Lewiston, home to the annual Royal Candy Fair. However, to be bestowed the elusive title, Ann's confection crafted from silver sugar must be recognized with a royal medal at the event. Ann hires a sharp-tongued warrior fairy, Shall Fen Shall, to be her bodyguard for the perilous journey ahead. After saving him from his cruel fairy trader, she promises to return Shall's wing to him once they reach the capital, much to his confusion. But as the pair travel further along, the time they spend together grows, and they learn more about each other and their true desires. Both protagonists are very irritating and cliche for me. Just another cold male and cheerful idiot female. And it's so repetitive that I just can't go on. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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30. Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko 2nd Season By the Grace of the Gods 2 神達に拾われた男 [Maho Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Iyashikei, Reincarnation Fantasy, Slice of Life Since reincarnating into a new world, Ryouma Takebayashi has used his god-given graces to tame countless slimes and employ them to improve the lives of everyone around him. With the astonishing success of his laundry shop, Bamboo Forest, he is finally ready to take on new frontiers and open a branch in the neighboring city of Lenaf. Abiding by his promise with his dearest friend, Eliaria Jamil, Ryouma makes every day count, whether learning new techniques, forming connections, or even discovering more species of slime. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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31. Shin Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made Season 2 真・進化の実～知らないうちに勝ち組人生～ [Hotline] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai Adventure, Fantasy, Romance Thanks to the Fruit of Evolution, Seiichi Hiiragi's amazing new life in another world allows him to meet dependable allies and create formidable spells. His abilities catch the attention of Barnabus Ablitt, the principal of the Barbador Academy of Magic, who invites Seiichi to become a teacher at the institution. Coincidentally, Seiichi's classmates from Earth are enrolled there, which will lead to an awkward reunion if he is to meet them. Behind the scenes, however, an enigmatic cult called The Great Devil Order devises a sinister scheme to resurrect their deity and sacrifice the students of Barbador to hasten the process. As Seiichi's power is second to none, it is up to him to protect not only his friends but also the entire world from the looming darkness. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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32. Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement [Felix Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Fantasy Mitsuha Yamano could not have had it worse. After failing to enter her university of choice and losing her entire family in an accident, she finds herself plummeting off a cliff due to an especially fragile guardrail. Through what seems to be the only bit of the fortune left in her life, Mitsuha's firm unwillingness to die allows her to be transported to another world, where she ends up surviving. In this foreign land, Mitsuha wanders around for days before collapsing from exhaustion and being rescued by a little girl named Colette. Not long after, she finds herself in yet another life-threatening situation, and her indomitable will shines once more, granting her an audience with a divine cosmic being. The entity reveals to Mitsuha that she has acquired not only superhuman regeneration but also the ability to transport between worlds at will. Armed with this new information, Mitsuha brainstorms ways to utilize her newfound power to its full potential. Realizing that she can take goods from Earth and resell them to the other world at a higher price, she resolves to save up eighty thousand gold coins to be able to retire comfortably. Well... another uselss exploit-filled plot. And it even manages to come out in the same season as another very similar title Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. Boring and horrible. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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33. Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte ツンデレ悪役令嬢リーゼロッテと実況の遠藤くんと解説の小林さん [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Video Game Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Broadcasting club member Shihono Kobayashi always gushes to her friend Aoto Endou about MagiKoi, an otome game where protagonist Fiene attends the Royal Academy of Magic. But despite the colorful cast, the one character Kobayashi is most obsessed with is the villainess Lieselotte Riefenstahl. Contrary to her rude remarks toward Fiene, Lieselotte longs to be her friend. Lieselotte is also deeply in love with her own fiancé, Prince Siegwald Fitzenhagen—the game's main love interest. Unfortunately, in almost every route, Lieselotte is doomed to a tragic end. Kobayashi manages to convince Endou to play MagiKoi to practice his speaking skills. What begins as a normal playthrough turns extraordinary when Siegwald suddenly hears the players' voices inside the game! Now labeled as "gods," Endou and Kobayashi use their comments and analyses to save their beloved tsundere villainess from her fated demise. If I knew how to block Otome genre anime by a single tag, I would have done it already as I absolutely can't enjoy it. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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34. Revenger REVENGER (リベンジャー) [Ajia-do] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Historical, Organized Crime, Samurai Action, Drama, Mystery Tricked into assassinating his own prospective father-in-law, righteous samurai Raizou Kurima is overwhelmed with guilt. In order to reclaim his honor, Raizou swears vengeance on the lord who gave him those misleading orders. In his pursuit, he is aided by self-proclaimed merchant-of-all-trades Yuuen Usui, who is actually one of the Revengers—assassins who seek justice for the wronged and dispense bloody revenge on their behalf. Tragedy seems destined to follow Raizou as he becomes increasingly intertwined with members of the Revengers. As he begins working as a vigilante alongside them, the complicated web between the corrupt Japanese political elite, the unscrupulous Europeans, and the Revengers gradually reveals itself. The more entangled he becomes in these affairs, the more Raizou realizes that justice is as deceptive as the honor that he sought to redeem. Ronin seeking justice and confronting corrupt politicinas is the most banal samurai plot that ever existed. Due to story simplicity it lacks interest for me as I don't care about action scenes. But at least it's mature and serious which makes it full head above the averageness. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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35. Ayakashi Triangle あやかしトライアングル [Connect] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Magical Sex Shift, Mythology Action, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural, Ecchi Ayakashi are strange, supernatural creatures invisible to the majority of people. Though most are harmless, some ayakashi attack humans to devour their life force. Exorcist ninjas are tasked with protecting people from these spiteful spirits. Matsuri Kazamaki is a young exorcist ninja born to a prestigious clan. His childhood friend, Suzu Kanade, is an ayakashi medium—an individual with immense vitality that attracts ayakashi. Matsuri deems all ayakashi threatening and wishes to keep Suzu as far from them as possible, but this clashes with her desire to remain close to them. One day, the pair encounters Shirogane, the "King of Ayakashi," who is hellbent on consuming Suzu. As she is about to be eaten, Matsuri comes to the rescue and manages to seal the ayakashi's powers—but not before Shirogane takes revenge by turning him into a girl! Until he finds a way to transform back, Matsuri must adjust to his new, peculiar lifestyle while fighting against hostile ayakashi. Moreover, Suzu is now conflicted about her feelings toward Matsuri—further plunging their relationship into a state of ambiguity. Exorcist ninja ecchi shounen with youkai is a total miss for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Mythology Action, Fantasy Saenome are tasked with sealing spirits that possess objects and pose a threat to society. Known as tsukumogami, these spirits are generally non-violent, and saenome normally seal them after a simple verbal exchange. Traumatized by a previous deadly encounter with a malevolent spirit, Hyouma Kunato refuses to use peaceful methods and gets into physical confrontations with all tsukumogami that cross paths with him. Deeming this behavior unacceptable for a future clan leader, Hyouma's grandfather, Zouhei, proposes that he starts living with Botan Nagatsuki, a young woman whose family is composed of six tsukumogami—lest he be excommunicated. Determined to track down the spirit that took everything from him, Hyouma reluctantly accepts Zouhei's proposal. As unknown groups of evil spirits begin to jeopardize the balance between worlds, the young man must gain the trust of Botan and overcome his hatred for her mysterious family. New occult fighters also go awry. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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37. Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha Tsurune - The Linking Shot - ツルネ ―つながりの一射― [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School Sports Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. With the national competition right around the corner, the club is determined to prove that their initial victory was not a mere fluke. With his passion for the sport reignited, Minato Narumiya earnestly prepares for the upcoming competition with his teammates, who are equally motivated to win. As the much-anticipated tournament begins, the members of Kazemai's kyudo team fight to stay on target with their ambitious goal. But when old acquaintances reappear as difficult opponents, the boys find that winning the nationals will require more dedication and effort than ever before. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Humanity is facing extinction. In a snow-covered world where water has become scarce, the last habitable lands are located at the feet of gigantic Orbital Trees scattered about the desolated Earth. According to a legend, there exists a sage who knows the secret to producing abundant quantities of water to save mankind. Ririha, the princess of Atland, uses an organic hot-air balloon to climb to the top of an Orbital Tree in hopes of meeting her country's savior. Once she reaches the Canopy—an area that appears to be an infinite window of transparent ice—she meets Kaina, one of the last men alive on the Canopy. However, she can not find the man she was looking for. Unable to return by herself to her country, the princess finds a helping hand in Kaina, who is eager to explore the surface world that he thought was empty. As Kaina learns about the war against Ririha's country, the antagonistic technologically advanced nation Valghia, and other perils of the surface, he realizes that his escorting mission will prove more difficult than he imagined. Just a picturesque journey. Boring, as usual. And since it's at least partially CGI, it does not even look that good. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Signal.MD Human civilization no longer revolves around fire, but is instead now driven by fear of it. Repeated wars have changed human biology, and people now spontaneously combust when they get close to natural flame. However, a new source of energy prevents society from complete collapse: a stone-shaped material used to produce light and steam lies within the bodies of monsters that infest numerous forests. Those tasked with collecting this precious resource are called fire hunters. Touko, a young village girl, is saved from a forest monster by a fire hunter who perishes during his heroic action. After the hunter's dog, Kanata, heals from his own injury, the girl's family sends her to the capital in order to return Kanata and the hunter's fire sickle to his relatives. Elsewhere, the fire hunter's son, Koushi, and his sister are adopted by a wealthy family. Koushi learns some troubling facts related to the country's ruling royal family. He conducts secret research on a special fire stone found by his late father, kickstarting a race against time between the country's leaders and those trying to save mankind from its ultimate demise. Another travel adventure in apocalyptic world. It has some style and charm, but is also slow and gloomy, so got to be in corresponding meditative mood to enjoy it. Will bookmark it for such mood. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy In the world of Ars, humans lead a decades-long war against giant beasts that ravage the lands and feed on their resources. Those tasked with fighting them are champions called nagimori, who utilize the destructive power of kannagi: beings gifted with uncontrollable magical powers. While mourning the death of his war partner, former nagimori Jiiro crosses paths with Kuumi, a young woman who has just awakened her magical powers. After the pair form a contract to save the city from a giant beast attack, Jiiro learns that Kuumi has escaped a laboratory and is being hunted by the underlings of Mezami, the head of the research facility. Reluctantly agreeing to help Kuumi flee from her pursuers, Jiiro starts traveling with his new partner and her friend Myaa, a young girl with a cat headdress. As the unlikely trio wanders the Arsian lands, top officials begin setting their plans into motion—and the group of adventurers soon discover that men are to be feared more than monsters. The biggest problem here is that it's original work without any good source. As a result, world is not fleshed out properly and lacks details which is super important. Story also worries about the impact the most from the start, then seriously slows down and gets repetitive and finishes poorly, so gets from good to worse. This is just not worth a masterpiece. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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Tags: Shounen Anthropomorphic, Historical Action, Fantasy Wisteria is an orphan girl living in a corner of the British Empire at the end of the 19th century. Her life is desolate and bleak–until she encounters Marbas, a powerful but equally lonely immortal being with a furry appearance, hounded by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Marbas roam the Empire–populated by humans and human-like beasts–in search of a place where they can live together in peace. Exotic travel adventure. Not my genre. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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42. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki - Northern War The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War The Legend of Heroes 閃の軌跡 Northern War [Tatsunoko Production] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Military Action, Fantasy For many years following the North Ambrian Disaster, North Ambria has been known as the poorest region in Zemuria. After the state suffered a major loss due to the mysterious Salt Pale turning citizens and buildings into salt, the economy has never truly recovered. Out of necessity to secure foreign investment for the state, the former state military has turned into a group of mercenaries known as the Northern Jaegers. Wishing to join the largest group of mercenaries on the continent, Lavian "Lavi" Winslet, a promising rookie, enlists with the Northern Jaegers. Although she has only been with them for half a year, the reserved but capable Lavi Winslet is well respected by her peers. When Lavi and her team are tasked with gathering information regarding the Imperial Hero of Erebonia—a new threat to the state—she discovers that there may be more to the continent's intricate politics than meets the eye. Cold Steel is great series, so I expected better drawing quality, to be honest. Story is weak imitation of the games. Visuals are toned down and pretty bad when showing new characters. Jaegars are basically blackguards, evil mercenaries, so any attempt to whiten them feels so wrong to me. It does not have masterpiece feel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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43. Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu 2 The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 吸血鬼すぐ死ぬ2 [Madhouse] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Vampire Comedy, Supernatural Second season of Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Shounen Combat Sports, School The happy-go-lucky Michi Sonoda announces to her teammate, Sanae Takigawa, that she will quit judo for good after her final middle school tournament. This leaves Sanae in disbelief; after all, it was Michi's passion toward the sport that reeled Sanae into judo in the first place. Michi claims that a well-spent youth should be associated with things such as getting a boyfriend rather than sweaty tatami mats. However, Michi's plan to end her fledgling judo career with a bang is spoiled after experiencing an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the talented Towa Hiura. Later, her plan is further derailed when she finds out that Towa has enrolled in the same high school as herself and Sanae. With the sudden appearance of her past foe, Michi may soon realize that she still has lingering feelings for the sport of judo. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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45. Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi: Urbanrama-hen Sorcerous Stabber Orphen -Chaos in Urbanrama- 魔術士オーフェンはぐれ旅 アーバンラマ編 [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Martial Arts Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy After the events of Kimluck, Orphen is on a quest to find Azalie, only to find himself in a war in between celestial beings and humans. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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46. Technoroid: Overmind テクノロイド OVERMIND [Doga Kobo] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Male), Music Mystery, Sci-Fi Due to rising sea levels and a rapidly declining human population, androids have been engineered to perform most menial tasks, allowing humans to focus on other things. Aside from providing manual labor and customer service, androids also entertain humans through Babel—a tower where participants captivate audiences with song and dance to clear Climb Stages. The higher the climb, the more prize money is awarded. Androids Cobalt, Chrom, Neon, and Kei are down on their luck and about to have their electricity cut off from unpaid bills. Desperate to make a quick buck, the group decide to become Babel climbers. However, winning the audience's favor is a great challenge. Dejected but unwilling to give up, Cobalt resolves to somehow improve their chances after watching an impressive performance by STAND-ALONE—the top climber unit. When the group stumbles across a mysterious choreographer willing to give away his routine, Cobalt sees this as their only way up. With the help of their human companion, Esora Shibaura, the androids form the unit KNoCC to tackle the daunting climb to the top of Babel, but they must also overcome android-based discrimination along the way. Male idols. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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47. D4DJ All Mix [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Arisugawa Academy's DJ unit Lyrical Lily is known for bringing smiles to people's faces through music. Thanks to their efforts, the local city hall requests them to perform monthly for a year as part of Operation Beckoning Cat, the town revitalization project. Unfortunately, given the long and demanding event, Lyrical Lily wonders if they can successfully meet the expectations placed on them. To better their chances, they decide to invite the DJ units that supported them during their first performance: Happy Around, Photo Maiden, Peaky P-key, Rondo, and Merm4id. Intrigued by the opportune event, the other units gladly accept Lyrical Lily's request. However, the project is extremely demanding. To attract visitors and new residents to the town, the energetic girls of the participating DJ units must give their best to create a memorable experience for their audiences. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Mahou Shoujo Action, Fantasy A major incident in peaceful Skyland?! The infant princess Ellee-chan has been kidnapped by a monster from the Undergu Empire! A brave girl named Sora follows the princess into a strange hole. It leads her to another world called Sorashido City. Televisions? Bicycles? Are these magical devices?!?! There's no time to be surprised! Sora has to take the princess back to the castle as soon as possible! Flying between two worlds! This is the beginning of a Precure adventure! It's hero time! Precure. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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49. UniteUp! [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Male), Music Slice of Life Akira Kiyose, a high schooler who loves to sing, gets recruited by a talent agency called sMiLea Production. Akira learns that the legendary idols "Anela," who shocked the world with their sudden retirement, are behind the agency developing talent. Together with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, also recruited by the agency, they form an idol group as they chase their dream towards super stardom alongside other idol groups "LEGIT" and "JAXX/JAXX." Male idols. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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50. Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress Season 2 カードファイト!! ヴァンガード will+Dress Season2 [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Strategy Game Action Yu-yu, Raika, and Touya were invited to America after their win in the “Deluxe” tournament in Japan, and went on a tour of exhibition matches. It was one blazing fight after another as their opponents were all top ranking fighters from Deluxe USA. Danji, who had arrived earlier in America to look into the background of the Deluxe tournament at Michiru’s behest, begins to suspect a connection with the case of the missing fighters. Meanwhile, a new force emerges in Japan, with their ideal of achieving the “Ultimate Fight” in cardfights. What is their goal of recruiting more and more fighters? This will eventually come to cast a shadow upon the future of Yu-yu and the rest of Blackout… Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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51. Flaglia: Natsuyasumi no Monogatari 『FLAGLIA』～なつやすみの物語～ [Gaina] (Finished 6/6)  Tags: Fantasy Iko, a third grader, lives with his four older brothers in an old house in Tateyama. Iko's family has no parents, and according to his older brothers, their mother works in Tokyo. Despite being a bit eccentric, Iko loves his brothers, who take good care of him, but they have a secret: they are wizards who live almost forever... The story unfolds of a family's summer vacation in a seaside town, happily living together while being caught up in the world of wizards. Normal work to commemorate a group, but at the very least it's first male idols anime that does not suck or show characters as imbecils. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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52. Shuumatsu no Walküre II Record of Ragnarok II 終末のワルキューレII [Yumeta Company, Graphinica] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Seinen Gore, Mythology Action, Drama, Fantasy In a shocking turn of events, humanity has won its first battle in the Ragnarök tournament—a series of 13 fights that will decide the fate of mankind. Zeus, the head of gods, sends the demigod Heracles for the next round to avenge the humiliated Greek pantheon. To face this hero loved by gods and humans alike, the Valkyrie Brunhilde decides to use Heracles' complete moral opposite: the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper—leaving human beings unsure who they should support. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between various divine pantheons, and rumors of a traitor jeopardize the unity of those who want to annihilate humanity. As the line between friend and foe becomes blurred, Brunhilde will do everything she can to make her machinations successful. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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 Tags: Adult Cast, Gag Humor, Organized Crime Comedy With a wicked scar on his face, a terrifying gaze, and an apron adorned with a teddy bear, ex-yakuza member Tatsu proudly assumes the role of a full-time househusband. Already familiar with the regular challenges of grocery shopping, Tatsu now takes it to the next level by joining a women's organization—but acceptance is not easily achieved without first mastering the elegance of flower arranging and housekeeping. Approaching homemaking ventures through the lens of his former occupation, Tatsu faces haiku battles, typhoon alerts, and cosplaying villains. For his dearest wife Miku, Tatsu will do anything, even if he is interrupted by his old acquaintances, whose former vigor has also yet to subside. Never faltering before a new challenge, Tatsu's tranquil days as a househusband are proving to be just as hectic as before. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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54. Itou Junji: Maniac Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre 伊藤潤二『マニアック』 [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Horror, Supernatural The anime series will adapt 20 stories from a number of Itou's manga for the first time, including Tomie, Souichi, and Kubitsuri Kikyuu (The Hanging Balloons). Collection of horror stories, as usual not to my taste. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Team Sports The story follows teenager Xu Xingze, a passionate basketball player who aspires to join the Basketball Team of the regions top school after seeing their Star Player win the Final Four Tournament. When his sister accidentally enrolls him into a lesser school with a similar name, its up to Xu and his ragtag group of new friends to prove their worth and their skill on the Court against some of the top High School players in the Region. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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56. Make My Day [5 Inc.] (Finished 8/8)  Tags: Horror, Suspense On a cold planet of ice and snow, mysterious creatures suddenly have appeared from the dark underground and have begun to attack the inhabitants. Can humanity survive the terror lurking beyond the horizon? The usual waste of time from Netflix. Thrilling action concept, poor realization, shallow ideas. But this time it's also horrible plasticine-like CGI. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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57. Wo Jian Qile Yi Di Shuxing 我捡起了一地属性 [Foch Film] (Finished 1/16)  Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Feng Xia, a completely hardworking game player, travels through time and space. With his power, attributes, and strategies learned from the games he played before, he can beat his enemies and get their Light Masses of Attributes. Besides, he also meets all kinds of beauties along his way... His enemies laugh: "My martial arts are invincible!" Feng Xia just beats them and absorbs their Light Masses. "Indeed. But sorry, it's my martial arts now!" Just another cultivation fantasy mediocricity. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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59. Jintian Kaishi Shanyao Dengchang Super Star Season 2 今天开始闪耀登场 [ASK Animation Studio] (Finished 1/15) Tags: Crossdressing, Music Comedy - Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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 Tags: Action, Drama, Fantasy In the vast desert grasslands of northern Novoland, there was a nomadic society that cherished martial arts, believed in the god Pandeng and worshiped heroes. The men there were all hot-blooded and the women were all strong-willed. Their kingdom was called Qingyang. The story is set in Qingyang and depicts the power struggles within the northern nomadic tribes, as well as the grievances between Qingyang and the East Land. As a child, the Qingyang crown prince Lü Guichen was sent to live with the Yanzhen Tribe by the Great Lord. After the tribe rebelled, Lü Guichen was brought back to Beidu city. However, his older brothers did not value this young and weak crown prince, instead focusing solely on competing against each other for the throne's succession. Yet, after experiencing the baptism of war and the ups and downs of life, Lü Guichen, with his gentle personality, gradually matured and gained strength amidst his older brothers' power struggles... During that time, the royal family of the East Lands was in decline, and several feudal states had emerged. The Great Lord of Qingyang sought to use an alliance with the Xia Tang State to achieve his ambition of dominating the East. As a result, Lü Guichen was sent as a hostage to Xia Tang. It was there that he met the unruly Tianqu warrior, Jiye, and was drawn to Jiye's tenacious and unyielding spirit, eventually becoming close friends. This is the story of the young Zhaowu Duke and the young Yulie King of the Xie Dynasty-to-be. It starts in an unusual way, but eventually degrades to a normal CGI wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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 Tags: Action, Fantasy Jinjoo has suddenly been transported into her favorite fantasy romance novel. This might sound like a dream come true, but Jinjoo is stuck in the body of the story's villain, Demon Queen Astreia! If she doesn't change the storyline, she will inevitably be slain by the fierce warrior, Caine. To prevent her demise, Astreia sets out on a journey to end the war between the human and demon realms. But can she win the trust of not only the parties in question but also of her suspicious companion, Caine? Or is her destiny bound to the novel's pages? CGI fantasy action with battle cards and familiar Chinese flavor. Either synopsis or my version is wrong, because I don't see any reincarnation into Demon Queen - just a normal help from some card avatar and then transformin into it, followed by fights with monsters with the help of cards. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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62. Blue Giant [Nut] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Seinen Music "I will definitely become the world's best Jazz player!" Blue Giant follows Dai Miyamoto, who is a member of the basketball club. While attending junior high school one day, a friend takes him to a live jazz performance, which inspires him deeply. Thereafter, he begins practicing the tenor saxophone by himself, without the ability to read sheet music. Rain or shine, day or night, Dai continues to practice. During his first performance, he is criticized by the audience, however, Dai passionately blows away at his saxophone. A tale of reaching his goal recklessly and sincerely begins. Can't stand jazz in any form, and that severely influences my evaluation and enjoyment, or, rather, lack of it. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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 Tags: Josei Fantasy, Romance Once upon a time, there were two rival kingdoms that did not get along. Every day, they argued over insignificant matters. When a dispute over removing dog waste ultimately turned into a war, God swiftly intervened and directed the two nation's leaders to exchange the most beautiful girl and the most intelligent young man for bride and bridegroom, respectively. Saara, the princess of country A, meets the prince of country B, Naranbayar. As they pretend to be a married couple to protect the peace between the countries, they find themselves gradually falling in love. Josei fairy-tale, so not sure what to like here. Romance is pretty cringy, and the parody setting does not help. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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64. Rakudai Majo: Fuuka to Yami no Majo The Klutzy Witch: Fuuka and the Witch of Darkness らくだい魔女 フウカと闇の魔女 [Production I.G] (Finished 1/1)  Tags: Fantasy Based on the children's book series by Satoko Narita, the series focuses on Fuka, an energetic apprentice witch and the princess of the Silver Castle. She aspires to be just like her elegant mother, Leia the Silver Queen, but she is bad even at the most basic of magic spells and can't do anything right no matter how she tries. Even support from her friends Karin, the princess of the Green Castle, and Chitose, the youngest prince of the Blue Castle can't seem to cut it for her. One day, while she's lamenting both her latest blunder and the fact that she doesn't know who her father is, a little girl named Lilica demands Fuka take her to a sealed off room. When they get there, Lilica slaps a bracelet onto Fuka, and said bracelet awakens the evil Megaera, the Witch of Darkness, who transports Fuka and her friends to a spooky realm with plans to take over Fuka's body and defeat those who defeated her in years past. The trio must work together to defeat Megaera and save their realms from the forces of darkness. Kids/shoujo stuff, so I'm very ill suited. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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 Tags: Adventure, Fantasy The film Deep Sea is another original animated feature film directed by Tian Xiaopeng after Monkey King: Hero Is Back and it’s also a 3D animation creation of exploration significance for October Media. Although antique stories are popular among Chinese animation works in recent years, Deep Sea will apply a different way, using unique oriental aesthetics to interpret a fantasy story with a modern background. The film Deep Sea builds a different brand new underwater world, and tells the story of a girl who encounters a unique life journey, seeking and searching in the mysterious underwater world. Spirited away imitation in creepy CGI and enough of abstract avant garde. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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66. Art College 1994 藝術學院 [-] (Finished 0/1)  Tags: Historical, School, Visual Arts Slice of Life In the 1990s, a group of students on the campus of the Chinese Southern Academy of Arts are pursuing their studies and preparing to face the world. China is opening up to the West and the students’ lives are a tangle of love stories and friendships, artistic research, ideals and ambitions brought about by new influences. Caught between tradition and modernity, they have to decide who they want to become. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 |
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68. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen Attack on Titan: Final Season - The Final Chapters 進撃の巨人 The Final Season完結編 [MAPPA] (Finished 2/2)  Tags: Shounen Gore, Military, Survival Action, Drama, Suspense In the wake of Eren Yeager's cataclysmic actions, his friends and former enemies form an alliance against his genocidal rampage. Though once bitter foes, Armin Arlert, Mikasa Ackerman, and the remaining members of the Scout Regiment join forces with Reiner Braun and the survivors of the Marleyan military. Their meager united front sets out on a mission to stop Eren's wrath and—if possible—save their old comrade in the process. As Eren pushes forward at any cost, he battles his own internal turmoil. Although he feels immense remorse over his horrific invasion, Eren believes he harbors noble intentions: he believes the path ahead is the only way to save his friends and, to a greater extent, his people. The opposing battalions spiral toward an inevitable final clash that may claim the lives of millions. Though they face an army of monsters beyond anything they could have previously imagined, Mikasa, Armin, and their allies stand brave in the face of certain doom. First part of final season is dreadful, in my opinion. This one finally gives explanations, so it's nice to see a logical conclusion. though all the Code Geass bs is totally wrecking for me. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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