Summer 2024 Reviews! Click on the image to view the review, as they are available. ~~The older you get, the more you enjoy a good, relaxing, slice of life~~ Welcome to my profile! Friend Requests are accepted, though do try to leave a message expressing interest :) Leave a comment if you want to chat, and feel free to leave any anime recommendations! My 2024 Anime Scoring Spreadsheet (Updated Daily): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1x6IuDK684q7EI0W_ZOlsJtgA3bHt-ZRE-7VtabYhUKc/edit?usp=sharing Anilist account (more accurate scoring): https://anilist.co/user/Mcsuper/ I also write episode reviews for a few shows per season on https://facebook.com/anitrendzplus I am an overall generous scorer, but my taste is slowly getting refined :) I usually watch 15-20 shows per season, and review them. My normal grading scale: Story: /25 Art: /10 Music: /10 Characters: /20 Enjoyment /15 Thematic Execution /20 Everything 8+ on my list I would strongly recommend. Anything 9+ on my list I would say is a must watch. SUMMER 2024 CURRENTLY WATCHING (PROJECTED SCORES THROUGH WEEK 10): Scores will be updated after I watch each weekly episode, and every Sunday all the anime series will be updated "through week ___". Preliminary scoring will be given to each series I watch starting the first week. An updated chart will be posted every Sunday. Past weekly charts for Summer: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GuZM1ox4xc02NH01X4ZaZTbpYRED1Kie?usp=sharing The remaining Summer 2024 charts will be posted as follows: Sep 15: Week 11 Sep 22: Week 12 Sep 29: Week 13/All scores finalized The first Fall 2024 chart will be posted on Monday, October 7th. 1. Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season OP 1 (“caramel ribbon cursetard” by Nadeko Sengoku (CV: Kana Hanazawa) & Yotsugi Ononoki (CV: Saori Hayami)) 2. Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (“Plan A” by DISH//) 3. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan (“Shika-iro Days” by Shika-bu) 4. NieR: Automata Ver 1.1A Part 2 (“Black Box” by LiSA) 5. Shoushimin Series (“Sweet Memory” by Eve) 6. ATRI: My Dear Moments ("Ano Hikari" by Nogizaka46) 7. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (“1-ban Kagayaku Hoshi” by Alya (CV: Sumire Uesaka) 8. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. (“Mikansei” Rendezvous” by Lezel) 9. “Oshi no Ko” 2nd Season (“Fatal” by GEMN) 10. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season OP 2 (“Renasale Serenade” by Momoiro Clover Z) Honourable Mentions: Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! ("Tsuyogaru Girl" by Botchi Boromaru feat. Mossa (Necry Talkie)) Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria (“Fire and Fear” by PENGUIN RESEARCH) 2.5-jigen no Ririsa (“Shutter Chance” by Meychan) Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf OP 2 (“Sign” by Aimer) Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan (“RISE UP” by NiziU) Mayonaka Punch (“Gimi Gimi” by Voice Actors) Megami no Café Terrace 2nd Season (“Charge!” by Hikari Kodama) Gimai Seikatsu (“Tenshi-tachi no Uta” by fhána) Senpai wa Otokonoko (“Wagamama” by Kujira) Na Nare Hana Nare (“Cheer for you! by PoMPoMs) This list will be updated as more openings and their visuals are released. 1. NieR:Automata Ver.1.1a Part 2 ("Hai to Inori" by GEMS COMPANY) 2. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san ED 2 (“Kawaiikute Gomen” by Alya (CV: Sumire Uesaka) 3. Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! ("LOVE2000" by Anna Yanami (CV: Hikaru Toono)) 4. Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season (“UNDEAD” by YOASOBI) 5. “Oshi no Ko” 2nd Season (“Burning” by Hitsujibungaku) 6. Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (“Kamakura STYLE” by BotchiBoromaru) 7. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan (“Shika Senbei no Uta” by Noko Shikanoko (CV: Megumi Han) & Torako Koshi (CV: Saki Fujita) 8. Giji Harem (“Ad-lib” by Rin Nanakura (CV: Saori Hayami) 9. Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season ED 2 (“Miracle Soup” by MindaRyn) 10. Mayonaka Punch (“Henshuu-ten” by Masaki (CV: Ikumi Hasegawa) This list will be updated as more endings and their visuals are released. Past weekly charts for Spring: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ttZ9pKZoPrW7Lo2amo9G3AEfceg9NsYM?usp=sharing WINTER 2024 CURRENTLY WATCHING (PROJECTED SCORES THROUGH WEEK 13): Scores will be updated after I watch each weekly episode, and every Tuesday, all the anime series will be updated "through week ___". Preliminary scoring will be given to each series I watch starting the first week. An updated chart will be posted every Tuesday. Past weekly charts for Winter: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PsdQdG84E_JfPjCsVwTA1joo4e74pnAO?usp=sharing FALL 2023 CURRENTLY WATCHING (PROJECTED SCORES THROUGH WEEK 13): Scores will be updated after I watch each weekly episode, and every Thursday, all the anime series will be updated "through week ___". Preliminary scoring will be given to each series I watch starting the first week. An updated chart will be posted every Thursday afternoon. (Eastern time) Note: Pluto scores will not be updated consistently, but will be updated intermittently as I watch it. UPDATE (DEC 28): As the season comes to an end, some scores have not been finalized, and the final chart with the final scores for Pluto, Hirogaru Sky! Precure, and other seasonal score adjustments will be posted in February. The first chart for Winter 2024 will be posted on Tuesday, January 9th. Past weekly charts for Fall: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17zsLnjbQq4L2EP73X8mwufDPmycUMkOu?usp=sharing Past weekly scoring charts for summer: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/15yY8nqCvNlaB2vDDCINdR79CY-5EKAh2 Liar Liar Review: "Oh I'm In Trouble? Let Me Do Some Hacking Real Quick!" Masamune-kun no Revenge R Review: "Frustrating and Aggravating, But More Entertaining Than I Expected" Bungou Stray Dogs 5th Season Review: "Enthralling, Exciting, Fast Paced Storytelling" Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Review: "A Strong Tale Of Romance, Disturbed By The Supernatural Unknowns" Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Review: "A Hurting Protagonist's Journey Of Recovery And Self-Discovery" Undead Girl Murder Farce Review: "A Unique Take On The Mystery Genre, Boasting Stylistic Achievement, And Artful Characters" Kanojo, Okarishimasu 3rd Season Review: "This Was Good, And I Can't Believe I'm Saying That" Summer 2023 Wrap Up: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35912 HOW I RATE AN ANIME: MY 5 CRITERIA: - Artistic and Musical competence - Thought Provoking (Good character development/plot) - Engaging/Unique - Didacticism - Portrayal of genres THINGS I DESPISE: - Forced Romance (with no reason behind it) - Drawn out storytelling - Poor character development - Very noticeable plotholes - Side stories (OVAs/Specials) that detract from the main story The most important question to ask when rating a show is: "How well did the anime convey the message it wanted to convey?" For sequels, I will usually judge it a bit harsher. The show had to have built upon the previous season. If it's similar and just operates on nostalgia or is stuck in status quos, the sequel WILL get a lower score. For MAL reviews, 8-10 is "recommended", 7 is either "recommended" or "mixed feelings" depending on if it's a low or high 7, 5-6 is "mixed feelings", 1-4 is "not recommended". 9.5-10: Masterpiece: A show that changed my way of thinking, made me learn something important, was extremely funny, or left a mark in my soul. The writing is near perfect, there were little to no plotholes, it was unique, and changes my life, even a little bit. These shows kept me thinking about them for weeks, months, even years, and resonated with me, whether if it was the plot, the characters I've thought of as real people, or such a life lesson I can’t look past. Personally, shows will likely not get a 9.5-10/10 unless they elicit an emotional reaction from me, whether it’s laughter or tears. Chekhov's gun is the underlying principle of a masterpiece. Every character, dialogue, or action should have some overall effect on the narrative. 9-9.4: Excellent: A show that was virtually perfect, but didn't have that extremely memorable moment or didactic moment that made me think about it a lot afterwards. "A masterpiece with less didacticism" 8.5-8.9: Really good: A solid show that did well in most aspects except for one category (usually story or characters). I definitely still fully enjoyed the show but I might not have been 100% engaged all the way through. 7.5-8.4: Good: There are some slight flaws that don't hinder the narrative much, but I still enjoyed it. Definitely was not engaged all the way through, but the good parts still heavily outweigh the bad parts. A good chunk of shows I watch will fall in this category, as they are solid shows, but just don't have the masterful touch that shows above it got. 7: Fine: There are definitely flaws in shows in this category, but they were still enjoyable. Some parts might have been generic or frustrating to watch, but good parts still generally outweigh the bad. Not much rewatch value in this category or lower. 6: Mediocre: Likely generic or a guilty pleasure potentially. Not inherently bad, but there are many flaws in the story or characters that should be talked about. I would not recommend anything that is in this category or lower. 5: Subjectively Bad: Definitely generic and uninteresting at times. I personally don't like shows in this category as they're usually just poorly written, but there are some good points in it. 4: Bad: Plot points are almost all uninteresting and although there may be one or two good episodes, the bad outweighs the good, and I'm likely not engaged. 3: Really bad: I can still watch shows that are a 3, but there is nothing good in these shows. Can be a guilty pleasure that you just binge but don't enjoy, or a show that really fell off. 2: Just don’t watch it: It's getting to the point where you are literally yelling at the screen because nothing is executed well at all. Disrespectful to the medium, and completely poorly written. 1: Criminal: Insulting, disrespectful, pains you to the core. If a show is a 1, it has likely been dropped, and I don't drop shows unless it's this bad. 1. Liz To Aoi Tori: 10.0 2. Vinland Saga Season 2: 9.95 3. Steins;Gate: 9.81 4. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou: 9.81 5. Mawaru Penguindrum: 9.77 6. Monogatari Series: Second Season: 9.75 7. 3-Gatsu No Lion 2nd Season: 9.70 8. Death Parade: 9.67 9. Bocchi the Rock!: 9.66 10. Made In Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou: 9.66 11. Odd Taxi: 9.66 12. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2: 9.62 13. Mob Psycho 100 II: 9.61 14. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic: 9.58 —— 15. Made In Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul: 9.49 16. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season: 9.46 17. Tengoku Daimakyou: 9.45 18. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu: 9.45 19. 3-Gatsu No Lion: 9.44 20. Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai: 9.44 21. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2: 9.41 22. Made In Abyss: 9.38 23. Sora Yori Mo Tooi Basho: 9.37 24. Kaguya-Sama Love Is War 2nd Season: 9.34 25. Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: 9.31 26. Mob Psycho 100 III: 9.30 27. Fate/Zero 2nd Season: 9.30 28. Clannad After Story: 9.29 29. Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu: 9.28 30. Attack On Titan Season 3 Part 2: 9.28 1st Entry: Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 100th Entry: Beastars 200th Entry: Kizumonogatari: Reiketsu-Hen |
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- Liz to Aoi Tori Movie·2018
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- Mawaru Penguindrum TV·2011
- Fruits Basket: The Final TV·2021
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- Yoroizuka, Mizore Hibike! Euphonium
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- Honda, Tooru Fruits Basket
- Gotou, Hitori Bocchi the Rock!
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- Thorfinn Vinland Saga
- Mizunashi, Akari Aria the Animation
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how do u feel about this ??
1. The same characters you see in every anime except one of these characters have a somewhat unique gimmick that helps you differentiate other characters from what they wrote.
Or 2. What in the hell is wrong with these characters?
It's usually one of these two or sometimes both at the same time, it gets to a point where a romance can only exist if characters are written with a cheap gimmick to be known as a popular romcom or make the conflict so genuinely traumatizing with characters making extremely consequential decisions that make the anime so painful to watch without having to pause or breath for air.
That's why I think Bokuyaba was so special, thank god.
Bokuyaba came far after being seen as the odd one, people misunderstood it as something too cringy to watch, and satisfying to see people starting to warm up to it. It is, of course, not original, like every other romance anime that is set in a school setting, but proper execution, pacing, and well-defined characters seem to be things that are often missing in romance that are being spewed out seasonally nowadays. I think at its core of what a Romance anime should achieve is relatively similar to what an Action anime should achieve, which I talked earlier about in Jigokuraku's review. Though I do realize they still have some different criteria to fulfill, but I hope you get what I'm trying to say.