Wandance was my personal surprise of the season, otherwise Kingdom 6th Season would have won again for sure. Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta! and Let's Play: Quest-darake no My Life among fresh works were quite to my linking while One Punch Man 3 was still fine for me .
1. One Punch Man 3 One-Punch Man Season 3 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Parody, Super Power Third season of One Punch Man. Sequel. My main grieve about it is that focus totally shifted from comedy with Saitama to superhero action about many superheroes and that it conceptually mimics 2nd season rather than presenting something new, but apart from that it's still of high quality. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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2. Spy x Family Season 3 [Wit Studio, CloverWorks] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Childcare, Super Power Action, Comedy Despite occasional setbacks, Operation Strix has remained on track to extract sensitive information from the enigmatic politician Donovan Desmond. To this end, spy Loid Forger has managed to maintain his pretend family consisting of his telepathic daughter, Anya; assassin wife, Yor; and their clairvoyant dog, Bond. Still the only one aware of everyone's true identities, Anya tries to sustain the family's cohesion while working to befriend Donovan's son Damian, her Eden Academy classmate. However, Anya's efforts instead earn her another Tonitrus Bolt, bringing her closer to getting expelled and jeopardizing the operation's success. Hearing the news, Loid faints from shock. In his unconsciousness, he reminisces about his tragic past and his journey to becoming a spy. Realizing what Operation Strix means to him and the world, Loid finds renewed motivation. Although they each work toward their own covert goals, the Forgers continue to cherish their chaotic yet blissful family life. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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3. Boku no Hero Academia: Final Season My Hero Academia Final Season [Bones Film] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action Final season of Boku no Hero Academia. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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4. Fumetsu no Anata e Season 3 To Your Eternity Season 3 不滅のあなたへ Season3 [Drive, Studio Massket] (Finished 1/22) Tags: Shounen Adventure, Drama, Supernatural Third season of Fumetsu no Anata e. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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5. Saigo ni Hitotsu dake Onegai shitemo Yoroshii deshou ka May I Ask for One Final Thing? 最後にひとつだけお願いしてもよろしいでしょうか [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Villainess Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Ever since childhood, Scarlet El Vandimion has preferred to deal with wrongdoers by using her fists. However, to preserve her family's image, she suppresses her instincts and tolerates the abuse inflicted by her childish fiancé, Second Prince Kyle Von Pallistan. Only Kyle's brother, First Prince Julius, is aware that there is more to Scarlet than meets the eye, but she cares little about his growing interest. In the middle of a ball, Kyle accuses Scarlet of harassing Terenezza Hopkins, a commoner that has taken his heart. Scarlet's engagement to Kyle is nullified, leaving her outraged that all of her efforts to endure thus far have amounted to nothing. Scarlet dons her studded leather gloves, once again becoming the "Mad Dog Princess." Joined by Julius and werebeast Nanaka, Scarlet is ready to give filthy nobles a taste of their own medicine—one punch at a time. Lowest scum even among horrible Villainess subgenre. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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6. Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da ga My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's 暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが [Sunrise] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Oda Akira is the kind of guy who people forget is even there. His unassuming nature pays off, though, when his entire class is swept away to a fantasy world, and he slips easily into his new role as a silent assassin. Between his suspiciously high starting stats and too many details that don't fit, Akira is sure something is wrong. But digging into royal secrets is a dangerous game, and when Akira uncovers an evil scheme, he also makes a powerful enemy—the very king who brought him to this world! With the help of the elven spirit medium Amelia, can he find the power to set things right, and get his revenge? An acquired taste. Just a compilation of tropes, sadly. Only finished because have not watched isekai for several months, but it is definitely below my recommendation range - and it was decided before lackluster ending. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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7. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi 2 Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ2 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Gourmet After being summoned to another world, ordinary salaryman Tsuyoshi Mukouda has made a name for himself with his fabulous cooking. During his journey throughout different lands, he has even befriended the mythical wolf Fel and a slime named Sui. While enjoying a meal one day, the trio is interrupted by a tiny but rare pixie dragon who also wants a bite of their food. Like Fel and Sui, the dragon immediately falls in love with Mukouda's cooking and decides to become the man's familiar, receiving the name Dora-chan. However, cooking is not Mukouda's only forte. His familiars' incredible strength constantly attracts the attention of guilds who ask for their help on different quests. In exchange, the guilds are able to process the game Mukouda and his familiars hunt, enabling their growing party to sample various kinds of monster meat. Continuing to travel around the world with his familiars, Mukouda always comes up with new mouth-watering recipes that will leave everyone hoping for a second serving. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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8. Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni dake Uzai My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! 友達の妹が俺にだけウザい [Blade] (Finished 3/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance If a girl teases you, that means she likes you! Unfortunately, Akiteru knows from experience that isn't the case. Because every girl he interacts with shows him nothing but scorn, and he's not scored a single date from it! Luckily, he's more concerned with securing a spot for him and his game-development buddies at his uncle's business. But when his uncle throws him a condition that involves playing the part of his daughter's boyfriend, Akiteru has no choice but to take it. What will his best friend's sister Iroha, who bullies him relentlessly, think of the news? Teasing is fine, but fake relations with tsundere are terrible. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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9. Sanda [Science SARU] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen School Action, Mystery In a future where children are few and regarded as Japan's most valuable assets, Christmas has become a mere legend of the past. For the students of Daikoku Welfare Academy—a boarding school where they are educated, protected, and monitored—the mythical Santa Claus is a forgotten character of fiction. For the adults, Santa Claus is a very real menace that needs to be neutralized by the Saint Nick Pursuit Unit in case he makes an appearance. Shiori Fuyumura, a student of Daikoku Welfare Academy, is determined to find her best friend, Ichie Ono, who has been declared dead after being missing for six months. One morning, Fuyumura summons her fellow class representative, Kazushige Sanda, only to attack the unknowing boy. She is convinced that Sanda is the descendant of the infamous Santa Claus—the only person who can make her wish of finding Ono come true—and is determined to force out his dormant true self by any means necessary. Wow, so weird. Feels like a toned town version of Dandadan with rather strange gloomy paint style. The core seems to be fighting action, but with lots of water and strange behavior in between. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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10. Shinjiteita Nakama-tachi ni Dungeon Okuchi de Korosarekaketa ga Gift "Mugen Gacha" de Level 9999 no Nakama-tachi wo Te ni Irete Moto Party Member to Sekai ni Fukushuu & "Zamaa!" Shimasu! My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon, I'm Out for Revenge! 信じていた仲間達にダンジョン奥地で殺されかけたがギフト『無限ガチャ』でレベル9999の仲間達を手に入れて元パーティーメンバーと世界に復讐＆『ざまぁ！』します! [J.C.Staff] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy When Light is kicked out of the Concord of the Tribes, his former comrades instantly turn on him. Light escapes this diabolical act of betrayal by the skin of his teeth...only to find himself in the deepest part of the Abyss, the most dangerous dungeon in the realm! To avoid being eaten by carnivorous monsters, he uses the Unlimited Gacha, his sole magical skill. But where it previously only produced junk items, this time Mei—a gorgeous Level 9999 fighter in a maid outfit—springs forth! Fast forward three years and Light has carved out his own kingdom in this backwater dungeon, summoning more beautiful Level 9999 warriors who swear absolute fealty to him. Now a powerful Level 9999 Overlord himself, Light plans to ascend to the surface and take revenge on his betrayers one by one! OP MC, harem and story as written by elementary school pupil. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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11. Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta! A Wild Last Boss Appeared! 野生のラスボスが現れた！ [WAO World] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Lufas Maphaahl, the black-winged overlord and leader of the Twelves Stars of Heaven, has been vanquished. A man wakes up in the body of the Exgate game character Lufas, two hundred years after her defeat at the hands of the seven heroes. The game world of Exgate he knew is no longer ruled by humans—and it is no longer just a game. Exgate is a world of its own where the characters think, feel, and live just like he does. Lufas journeys through Exgate, looking for the long-disbanded Twelve Stars of Heaven. Lufas is without country, army, or allies. A question remains: what is the real reason an ordinary man was reincarnated into Exgate as Lufas? Wow, it's a clear copycal of Overlord in concept, but the truth is that it is a nice compact story while Overlord has very little sense of direction and continues eternally, so in many ways Last Boss is actually better. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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 Tags: Romance, Sci-Fi After waking from a long cryogenic sleep, high school student Akira Himegami finds himself in a world he no longer recognizes. The city lies in ruins from war, society is now governed by an organization called OWEL, and traditional marriage has been replaced by a new system known as "Elsie." As Akira struggles to comprehend this drastically changed future, a familiar figure appears before him—Yuugure, who bears a strong resemblance to his girlfriend Towasa. To his shock, Yuugure smiles gently and proposes: "Akira... please marry me." Confused by her sudden proposal, Akira agrees to travel with Yuugure, holding onto hope that somewhere in this world, the real Towasa is still alive. Along their journey, they encounter the evolving forms of love in this new era and reflect on what their bond truly means. Dove without clue and found it really boring semi-harem. Then saw it was from P.A.Works, so it's only natural. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Shounen Magical Sex Shift, Martial Arts, School Second season of Ranma ½ (2024). Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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14. Watashi wo Tabetai, Hitodenashi This Monster Wants to Eat Me 私を喰べたい、ひとでなし [Studio Lings] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Mythology Drama, Girls Love, Supernatural After an accident sent her family to their deaths in the ocean, Hinako Yaotose keeps returning to the thought of sinking forever into the sea herself. With Miko Yashiro as her only friend, Hinako manages to keep up a semi-happy facade, but whenever Miko leaves her side, she slips into despair. Everything changes one summer when she meets a mysterious girl with eyes as deep and clear as the sea, drawing Hinako in like nothing else has in a long time. During her absent-minded search for the girl, Hinako is suddenly pulled underwater by a beastly deep-sea creature, only to awaken to the presence of the girl—Shiori Oumi—who takes on a monstrous form and kills Hinako's attacker. Despite this heroic act, Shiori's intentions are no different from any other monster's: she wants to eat Hinako. The following morning, Shiori walks into Hinako's class as a transfer student, and Hinako cannot help but smile—at last, someone who could fulfill her quiet wish for death has appeared before her. As expected , felt nothing for supernatural Girls Love. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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15. Mushoku no Eiyuu: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakatta n da ga Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! 無職の英雄 別にスキルなんか要らなかったんだが [Studio A-CAT] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy In a ritual, the Goddess bestows upon 10-year-old children a "class" that shapes their entire future. As the son of the legendary Sword Princess Fara and Archmage Leon—two of the highest-ranked individuals in their respective classes—Arel seemed destined for greatness. Unfortunately, he is branded as classless and thus unable to naturally inherit any kind of specific skill. However, Arel soon discovers that he can replicate the abilities of any class he desires—though doing so demands significantly more effort than it does for the naturally gifted. Eager to test his unprecedented skills even more by finding stronger opponents, Arel sets out to defy the limits imposed upon him and prove that perseverance can surpass even divinely appointed talent. OP MC and constant harem moves make it subpar. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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16. Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai Part 2 Let This Grieving Soul Retire Cour 2 嘆きの亡霊は引退したい 第2クール [Zero-G] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Despite being one of Zebrudia's few level 8 treasure hunters and the leader of the capital's top party, Grieving Souls, Krai Andrey does not deserve his prominent reputation. Everything he says somehow turns prophetic, which convinces everyone around him that he possesses unfathomable wisdom regardless of his utter incompetence. Krai knows his success is only a series of coincidences, but the weight of those expectations grows heavier as time goes by. Unfortunately, as the other members of the Grieving Souls continue to shock the world with their achievements, Krai's wish for a peaceful retirement drifts ever further out of reach. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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17. Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle 千歳くんはラムネ瓶のなか [feel.] (Finished 7/13) Tags: Harem, School Comedy, Romance Saku Chitose appears to lead an enviable high school life. Extraordinarily charismatic, tremendously confident, and effortlessly friendly, he is the kind of person others naturally look up to. But his popularity carries its own burdens; not everyone views him kindly, and whispers of cynicism follow wherever he shines too brightly. To Saku, living an ugly life is worse than death—a belief that drives his need to maintain his perfect reputation. At the start of his second year, Saku's homeroom teacher asks him to help bring back a classmate who has stopped attending school. Initially hoping to resolve the matter quickly, Saku finds out that the shut-in Kenta Yamazaki harbors open contempt for him and everything he represents. A simple favor instead exposes the distance between those who live within the social light and those who were never given a chance to shine. Surrounded by the expectant gazes of those who both admire and despise him, Saku treads the delicate line between sincerity and performance—searching for what it truly means to live beautifully in a world that sees only the surface. It did not feel like harem from the start and was rather smart at times, but ofc harem started to dominate and it all went downhill. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Workplace Comedy, Romance Azusa Kannawa, ace of the publicity department, is known for her unmatched reliability. Her coworkers, on the other hand, find her no-nonsense demeanor intimidating. Yet, unbeknownst to them, a socially awkward woman hides underneath the facade, simply struggling with casual communication and masking it with a strong attitude. However, her mask begins to crack when a promising rookie, Yuu Kamegawa, joins the team and Azusa gets assigned as his mentor. Determined to guide Kamegawa just like how her senior once trained her, Kannawa puts utmost effort into showing him the ropes. But as they grow closer, she slowly lowers her guard, gradually revealing that the seemingly rigid department ace might actually be far kinder than anyone initially thought. Nice, but too evident and without anything notable to assess really high. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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19. Akujiki Reijou to Kyouketsu Koushaku Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! 悪食令嬢と狂血公爵 [Asahi Production] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Fantasy, Gourmet, Romance Melphiera Marchalrayd, the daughter of a count, dedicates her time to researching the culinary possibilities of monster meat—a peculiar endeavor started by her late mother. By teaching the people of the Marchalrayd lands to prepare such exotic ingredients, Melphiera hopes to help stave off famine. Unfortunately, her unique tastes and intimate knowledge of monsters have led to her social isolation: few nobles interact with her willingly, disdainfully calling her the "Voracious Villainess." When a monster attack erupts at a royal banquet—where Melphiera has been sent to find a husband—Aristide Rogier du Galbraith, the younger brother of the crown prince, leaps to her aid. Due to his terrifying skill in slaying monsters, Aristide has earned the title of "Blood-Man Duke." Charmed by Melphiera's fearlessness and intriguing culinary prowess, Aristide soon declares his intent to propose. Together, Melphiera and Aristide, high society's most eccentric couple, strive to see beyond the cruel rumors and encourage each other's fascination with monsters and the art of preparing them. Gourmet. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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20. Mikata ga Yowasugite Hojo Mahou ni Tesshiteita Kyuutei Mahoushi, Tsuihou sarete Saikyou wo Mezasu The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest 味方が弱すぎて補助魔法に徹していた宮廷魔法師、追放されて最強を目指す [Gekkou] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy "This party doesn't need an incompetent magician who can only use supportive magic. You're fired, Alec Ygret." Suddenly, Alec, a court magician who had joined the crown prince's party to help him conquer dungeons—was banished from the party. And not just the party, but the crown prince's harassment has banished him from the royal palace as well, and a friend from the "magic academy" approached Alec, who was at his wit's end. "Hey, Alec. Do you want to try to conquer the dungeon with us again?" And so, together with the friends he used to party with, Alec begins his second journey in life. This is the adventure story of a former court magician who had been abandoned. Four years ago, the "Lasting Period," a party of four that had been called "legendary," has gradually spread its name around the world. Very strange one. On one hand it forks from the usual banished from the party trope quite well, but on the other hand it's not particularly interesting and has characters that really lack charm. It happens to take an interesting topic and dungeon delving, but it fails at every step. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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Tags: School Comedy, Romance For as long as he can remember, the klutzy Tsuyoshi Yano has been prone to injury. Constantly showing up to school with fresh scrapes and bruises, he has long become accustomed to the pain and to the sight of his face covered in bandages. However, Yano's days begin to change for the better when he is transferred to a new class and meets Kiyoko Yoshida, the class president known for her reliability and kindheartedness. Through Yoshida's efforts to learn more about him, Yano starts to experience the kind of high school life he has always wished for—one filled with laughter and camaraderie. Between casual conversations and countless small accidents, the two gradually grow closer, and their relationship may bloom into something more than just friendship. Two episodes of this luck/unluck romance is all I can bear. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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22. Sozai Saishuka no Isekai Ryokouki A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai 素材採取家の異世界旅行記 [Tatsunoko Production, SynergySP] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Fantasy Takeru Kamishiro is a normal guy with an ordinary office job but finds himself summoned to another world. Takeru starts his new life in "Madeus," a world with swords and magic, fully equipped with multiple skills! Not only does he have enhanced physical and amazing magic abilities, but also the power to "search" for valuable items. With the cheat skills he's been provided, Takeru starts his new adventure in the new isekai!! Three episodes is and it's still a stupid fantasy SOL without a single trace of interesting story. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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23. 3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei Gintama - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class 銀魂 3年Z組銀八先生 [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/12)  Tags: Shounen Gag Humor, Parody, School Comedy The spin-off anime to Gintama follows Ginpachi Sakata as a teacher in Gintama High School. I'm not particularly fond of Gintama humor, so it's only expected that I could not enjoy parody. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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24. Chichi wa Eiyuu, Haha wa Seirei, Musume no Watashi wa Tenseisha. Dad is a Hero, Mom is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator 父は英雄、母は精霊、娘の私は転生者。 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy Being a girl of both spirit and human blood, eight-year-old Ellen has power over the elements—though not the traditional four-element kind. She has the power to transform her surroundings by manipulating the elements of the periodic table. On top of that, Ellen also has a great amount of scientific knowledge due to being a scientist in her past life. During the war against a neighboring kingdom, Rovel Vankreift, the hero of the Kingdom of Tenbahl and eldest son of house Vankreift—as well as Ellen's father—was fatally injured. However, the spirit who fought by Rovel's side, Lady Origin, brought him to her realm to save him from the clutches of death. Lady Origin, who happens to be the Queen of the Spirit Realm as well as Ellen's eventual mother, is one of the most powerful spirits in existence, making little Ellen quite powerful in contrast to her innocent looks. But even a family as happy as this one has its fair share of problems, as Ellen and her parents are forced to reconnect their old ties to the Vankreift household in order to defend their relatives' honor—all while hiding Ellen's dangerous existence from the public to preserve their undisturbed happiness. All these silly zero story SOL isekai with the only silly idea to get rich and praised by everyone make me sick. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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25. Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider 東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Super Power Action, Comedy Tanzaburou Toujima has spent his entire life chasing a dream: to become Kamen Rider. Now, at 40, reality has nearly caught up with him, and he's on the verge of letting go of his childhood fantasy. That is, until he gets caught up in a crime wave led by the "Fake Shocker" gang—turning his long-time dream into something far more dangerous. What starts as a pretend hero's journey quickly becomes something real. The ultimate Kamen Rider fantasy is about to begin! Hating Tokusatsu with all my heart, but it seems to be majority's favorite this season, so decided to linger for at least three episodes. Holy cow, it managed to get even worse after those. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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26. Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari II Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2 結婚指輪物語Ⅱ [Staple Entertainment] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Seinen Harem, Isekai Action, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi Second season of Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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27. Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 ウマ娘 シンデレラグレイ 第2クール [CygamesPictures] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Seinen Anthropomorphic, Racing Drama, Sports Ever since horse girl Oguri Cap left the small town of Kasamatsu to chase greater heights in Tokyo, she has rapidly gained attention with her remarkable results. Her goal to become the best horse girl in Japan seems within reach, but there is a rival in her way—another running prodigy named Tamamo Cross. However, Tamamo is not the only threat to Oguri: several world-class racers from overseas are joining the Japan Cup, pushing the renowned race's competition to unprecedented levels. With the support from the people close to her and her intense desire to win, Oguri will do anything to conquer the Japan Cup and continue sprinting for the top. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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28. Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota 顔に出ない柏田さんと顔に出る太田君 [Studio Polon] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance With a smirk, Oota disregards his single-digit test scores and searches for a new source of amusement. He is soon captivated by his classmate Kashiwada, a mysterious student who consistently wears a blank face. Oota conspires to break her placid demeanor through scares and mischievous schemes, though his tactics always seem to backfire. Oota is known as the class clown and is constantly disciplined by his teacher, who claims "his face gives it away." To no fault of his own, he lacks control of his emotions and facial expressions. Kashiwada, on the other hand, seems perpetually emotionless and unreadable—no one knows what she is thinking! Oota and Kashiwada are complete opposites, but that does not stop a unique relationship from developing between them. As they realize their feelings for each other, it raises an important question: do opposites really attract? Variation of teasing anime like Tonari no Seki-kun. Not among the best of subgenre representatives. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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Tags: Shoujo Comedy, Romance Wealthy, handsome, and successful, Arthur Louis Zetes is no stranger to the greed of people. Constantly doubting those around him, he has no faith in humanity; thus, he makes a request for the perfect maid—a robot maid. However, his butler is unable to acquire such a servant due to technological limitations, so he finds the next best substitute. Marie Evans is a former child prodigy in martial arts known for her lack of expression. Drowning in debt, she readily accepts the offer to be a maid that acts like a robot. While Arthur is often blunt towards humans, he cannot help but dote on his personal robot; in turn, Marie is moved by his drive and consideration toward her. Even Mahoromantic from Gainax could not make this concept interesting as there's just no place for an interesting story here. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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30. Wandance ワンダンス [Madhouse, Cyclone Graphics] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Seinen Performing Arts, School Sports As Kaboku "Kabo" Kotani enrolls in Ichiran High School, he hopes to spend his high school days quietly to avoid standing out from everyone else because of his stuttering. While his friends join the school's basketball club, he looks to the dance club instead. However, due to an embarrassing memory from middle school, Koba has avoided dancing in front of others again, keeping him from joining the club. Things begin to change when Kabo spots his cute classmate Hikari Wanda dancing. As the two learn about each other, Wanda admits that she is not great with words either and prefers to express herself with her performances. This sparks a light in Kabo, and he decides to join the dance club despite his uncomfortable past. With Wanda and his new clubmates supporting him, Kabo sets out to improve his dancing, express himself freely, and create unforgettable memories one step at a time. I'm very sceptical about dances, dancing music and competitions in general... the more precious is the masterpiece score for such work. I lingered mostly out of appreciation of the labor done here with all these dozens of motion capture dances, but the pace and characters won me over. In the end it felt like a firm masterpiece. Overall Rating: 8/10 |
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31. Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi A Star Brighter Than the Sun 太陽よりも眩しい星 [Studio KAI] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo School Romance Sae Iwata was never cute or dainty like the other girls, and due to her build and strength, she always felt the need to look after her delicate childhood friend and crush, Kouki Kamishiro. But as years passed, Kouki grew taller and more confident, which resulted in them drifting apart. Toward the end of middle school, Sae reconnects with Kouki. Seeing that Kouki is still the sweet boy she once knew, she realizes that her dormant feelings for him have resurfaced. She tries her best to suppress her emotions—but it becomes even more difficult as, come high school, they end up in the same class. Ignoring her deepening feelings may seem like a fool's errand, but this boy that shines brighter than the sun may just prove to be her destiny. Typical school shoujo with melting male lead like this is nauseating for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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32. Gnosia グノーシア [domerica] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Space, Survival, Time Travel Sci-Fi, Suspense Saddled with amnesia, Yuuri awakens on an interstellar cruiser drifting through space. Unfortunately, a lack of memories is the least of Yuuri's problems. Among the four other crew members is a Gnosia: a Gnos infectee whose goal is the eradication of humanity. The Gnosia appears human in all other respects, so the uninfected have little choice but to vote on whom they suspect to be the enemy, hoping to neutralize the Gnosia by putting them into cold sleep. If the Gnosia survives the vote, they will eliminate one crew member during the cruiser's following warp, when only the Gnosia remains conscious. Voting quickly proves to be an unreliable strategy, and Yuuri is left one-on-one with the Gnosia. Just when all hope seems lost, time seemingly loops back to when Yuuri first awakened. With each time loop, however, conditions aboard the ship change—neither the size of the crew nor the members' identities remain constant. Trapped in both time and space, Yuuri must figure out how to escape the loops and save humanity from the Gnosia. Typical Danganronpa stuff with time loop. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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33. Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess 転生悪女の黒歴史 [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Villainess Comedy, Romance Konoha Satou has a dark history. After all, she spent her teen years writing self-indulgent fantasy romance fics-like her Dark History. But since she's become its most despicable villainess, remembering every last detail is now a matter of life-and-death. Having avoided the first couple of death flags, Satou's suddenly left in the dark when a mysterious stranger returns from the Lily Kingdom-a character she doesn't recall writing in the original script. Although Yomi claims to be her ally, can Satou really trust a character she knows nothing about in such a dangerous world? Horrible as the whole villainess subgenre. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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34. Chanto Suenai Kyuuketsuki-chan Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right ちゃんと吸えない吸血鬼ちゃん [feel.] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen School, Urban Fantasy, Vampire Comedy, Fantasy As a vampire, Luna Ishikawa can be considered a unique transfer student. With her cool demeanor, she has quickly become her class' center of attention. Normally, it would be nearly impossible for Tatsuta Ootori—a completely average guy—to ever interact with her. However, this changes when the two are unexpectedly paired together for cleaning duty! After Tatsuta spontaneously forms a friendship with Luna, his impression of her slowly crumbles: she is not the mysterious and collected girl everyone thinks she is. In fact, she is unable to even suck blood properly! Resolved to help Luna overcome her ineptness, Tatsuta proposes to become her practice partner. Pumping life into their mundane school days, the duo gradually works toward their delectable goal, improving Luna's blood-sucking skills with every bite she takes. Just a moeblob, nothing really outstanding. Overall Rating: 6/10 |
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35. Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru With You, Our Love Will Make It Through キミと越えて恋になる [Millepensee] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Anthropomorphic, School, Urban Fantasy Fantasy, Romance When high schooler Mari bumps into a fellow tardy student, she's surprised to find out he's a beastfolk who's to attend her school! After all, it's not rare for beastfolk to coexist alongside humans, but it's still uncommon, with the prejudice and all. Nervous to meet one at first, Mari soon learns there's more to him than his furry exterior. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the more she finds herself drawn to him, his steadfastness, his kindheartedness, and... his body... Inter species romance feels totally cringy to me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Seinen Historical, Military Action In ancient China, during the Warring States period, a former servant named Xin rises through the ranks with a dream: to become the greatest general under the heavens. Fighting alongside King Ying Zheng of Qin—who seeks to unify China and end the chaos—Xin leads his own unit, the Fei Xin Force, onto the battlefield. With power reclaimed from the influential Chancellor Buwei Lü, King Ying Zheng begins laying the groundwork for a new, unified legal state with the support of key allies like strategist Changping Jun and legalist Li Si. As Qin launches a campaign to seize new territory from the state of Zhao, their advance is halted by the brilliant strategist, Li Mu. In response, Changping Jun devises a bold plan: to bypass Zhao's defenses and strike at the key city of Gyou, near Zhao's capital. To carry out this risky maneuver, a powerful coalition army is formed—led by the tacticians Ou Sen (Wang Jian), Kan Ki (Huan Yi), and the warrior queen Yo Tan Wa (Yang Duanhe). Joining them are the next generation of Qin commanders: Xin's Fei Xin Force, Mou Ten (Meng Tian)'s Gaku Ka Unit, and Ou Hon (Wang Ben)'s Gyoku Hou Unit, each operating independently. The fierce battle for Gyou begins, as the future of Qin's unification hangs in the balance. Sequel. Absolutely terrific and astonishing. Again. Overall Rating: 8/10 |
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37. Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ni Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2 かくりよの宿飯 弐 [Gonzo, Makaria] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Mythology Drama, Fantasy, Gourmet, Romance Second season of Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Adult Cast Drama, Romance Through her college years, Sam Young devoted hours upon hours to developing her adventure puzzle game, Ruminate. Despite being very ill as a child, Sam aspires to become a true game developer. But when her favorite gaming streamer, Marshall Law, tests the game, he horribly misunderstands it and declares it the worst game he has ever played. As a result, his fans bombard Sam's game with negative reviews, jeopardizing her dreams. To make matters worse, Marshall moves in as Sam's new neighbor, unaware that she is the developer he so harshly criticized. Although he appears caring and kind, she struggles to befriend him. Before she can develop her second game, Evermake, Sam must first figure out a way to repair her ruined reputation. Well, it's absolutely unique and very nice. It's more about characters than the story, but it becomes cozy, so I made it to the end and thus should give it the minimum appreciation score. Overall Rating: 7/10 |
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39. Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! アルマちゃんは家族になりたい [Studio Flad] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Childcare, Love Status Quo Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi Alma, an autonomous self-learning robot with advanced combat capabilities, was created by two genius scientists, Enji Kamisato and Suzume Yobane, who developed Alma's artificial intelligence and robotics, respectively. After being mocked by their former acquaintances, the duo have worked together in order to show the world their true talents. But even though they cooperate in their work, the two scientists cannot seem to get along in their personal lives. However, despite their constant bickering, Enji and Suzume develop a glint of mutual affection—feelings that do not go unnoticed by their adorable robotic creation. Now curious, Alma starts to question the true nature of her creators' relationship. As she learns more about humanity from those around her, Alma's bonds with Enji and Suzume only grow stronger. Childcare with android robot was not fun for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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40. Digimon Beatbreak DIGIMON BEATBREAK（デジモンビートブレイク） [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi "e-Pulse," which is generated by human thoughts and emotions, was used as the energy source for the AI support device "Sapotama." From the shadows of this remarkable development, terrifying monsters appear. Digimon are living beings that evolve by consuming e-Pulse. Tomoro Tenma is drawn into an extraordinary experience after meeting Gekkomon, who suddenly appears from his Sapotama. While living together with Kyo Sawashiro and other members of the bounty hunting team "Golden Dawn," Tomoro renews his resolve. What new future will be forged by humans and Digimon? Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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41. Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu. A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace 笑顔のたえない職場です。 [Voil] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Otaku Culture, Workplace Comedy New shoujo manga artist Nana Futami works hard every day while being supported by Kaede Satou, her female editor who is older than her, and Mizuki Hazama, her assistant. According to the girl herself, she sometimes drums up intense daydream delusions of occupational illness! A working girls comedy set in the entertainment industry, brought to you by an author who always draws various girls. Aimless episodic SOL around mangaka with repetitions that grow old fast. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Seinen Adventure, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life All alone after the end of days, two girls bike through the empty ruins of Japan—and they're not about to let the collapse of civilization get in the way of sightseeing! Even when the world ends, their journey goes on. Really can't stand road movie genre, super boring as usual. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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43. Ao no Orchestra Season 2 青のオーケストラ Season2 [Nippon Animation] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Music, Performing Arts, School Drama Second season of Ao no Orchestra. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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44. Shabake しゃばけ [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Historical, Mythology Drama, Mystery, Supernatural It is the Edo period. Ichitarou, the young master of Nagasakiya, one of the largest stores in Nihonbashi, has been in poor health since birth and is unable to go out. However, Ichitarou is always protected by demons such as Shirasawa and Inugami, who serve him. One night, Ichitarou goes out secretly and witnesses a murder. From that day on, bizarre murders begin to occur one after another in Edo... With the help of the demons, Ichitarou's search for the culprit begins! Detective. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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45. Debu to Love to Ayamachi to! Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! デブとラブと過ちと! [Marvy Jack] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shoujo Adult Cast, Workplace Comedy, Romance "This is the punishment for a fat, ugly girl like me falling in love with someone as beautiful as you..." Yumeko had a mountain of complexes about herself. Then, a terrible accident befalls her. Though somehow saved from the brink of death, Yumeko wakes up a completely different person. "This is...me...?! I'm SO cute!!" Those around her can't hide their surprise and wonderment at this 180°change... But, Yumeko's new hyper-positive attitude starts to change her surroundings, too. Worries and complexes can affect anyone, and Yumeko will chop right through those of her various supporting characters!! In love, work, friendship... And an attempted murder case?! This frenzied romantic comedy will leave you bubbling with energy! It's pretty cringy to see everyone around throwing offences and main heroine shrugging it all off and boasting. But it's all still a lot better in anime than in similar concept live action. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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Tags: Adult Cast, Martial Arts, Organized Crime Action Since ancient times, the ninja and the yakuza have been at war, spilling blood around the world as empires rise and fall. So when, in the modern age, Shinoha, a ninja, meets Kiwami, a gangster following the path of the yakuza—the gokudo—and discovers they have common interests, the obvious assumption is that nothing good can come of it. But can it be that one burgeoning bromance will shake up a 300-year grudge? Who will win the struggle for real ultimate power? BS action. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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47. SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes [Studio VOLN] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Music, Super Power SI-VIS is a co-ed music group, led by Yosuke, shaking up the global music scene with their unmatched vocals and performances. However, they are actually heroes in disguise, battling against mysterious forces threatening the world. They convert audience energy at live performances into combat power. Luckily, the battles appear to be ordinary concerts to the public, keeping their identity a secret. Jpop demon hunters or similar trash. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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48. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド ザ アニメーション エピソード オブ ハーツラビュル [Yumeta Company, Graphinica] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Shounen Isekai, School Fantasy Yuuken "Yuu" Enma is an average Japanese high school student preparing for an upcoming kendo tournament. On the night before the competition, however, a black carriage crashes into him. When he regains consciousness, Yuu finds himself at Night Raven College—a premier academic institution in the magical world of Twisted Wonderland. Only a chosen few with exceptional magical talent are admitted into the school, so it is a mystery how a human with no magic ability ended up here. Although Yuu desires to return home, it is easier said than done. While the school's headmaster searches for a way to send him back, Yuu is assigned manual labor around the campus. But due to the chaos at the school's entrance ceremony following his arrival, Yuu has a target painted on his back as far as Heartslabyul dorm leader Riddle Rosehearts is concerned. Yuu meets and befriends Heartslabyul freshmen Ace Trappola and Deuce Spade; yet soon after, Ace and Deuce land in a situation that results in their expulsion. As the pair seek to redeem themselves, Yuu accompanies them on their perilous mission to fix school property. However, forgiveness does not come easily from the "Crimson Tyrant" in charge of Heartslabyul, who may have an ulterior motive behind his strictness. So many questions "why", so few answers. Guess title of shittiest anime goes from Netflix to Disney. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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 Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Suspense The Yellow River, Yangtze River, and Lancang River originate from the same source, and three families known as "Water Evils" (Ding, Jiang, and Yi) live along the river. What are "Water Evils"? They can move freely in the water and possess the skills of geomancy, feng shui, and treasure hunting. Yi Sa, the last Water Evil of the Yi family, runs an "underwater bank" business along the Lancang River. During a "Golden Fortress" excavation, Yi Sa encounters and saves Zong Hang. To uncover the truth of what happened and to save himself, Yi Sa trains Zong Hang to become a professional Water Evil, and together with Ding Yudie, a Water Evil from the Ding family, the three enter the "Ancestral Golden Fortress." Silly random concept, zero interesting stuff. Overall Rating: 5/10 |
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