Fall 2021 Anime...

I went into the last season of this year "Fall" with hope of finding new gems. Did I find that gem that I was looking for...lets see.

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Anime that disappointed me...

takt op.Destiny  (A high note that went flat at times...)

I've never been so impressed with a trailer than I did with this one. I went into this hoping that it would be the perfect Anime but unfortunately certain things just dragged it down. The fighting scenes were done really well and the Animation was superb. The pacing was one of the issues I had an issue with. At times I felt it was slow when I wished it were faster but then you would have near the end feel like it was rushing when it should have took it's time. I understand that some Anime like to put the story in an non-chronological order, but sometimes it's really unnecessary and confusing. This show could have just survived with it being in a chronological order. I didn't connect to the majority of the characters in this show; I felt like it was difficult too. The MUSIC was one of the saving graces of this show. The opening song was AMAZING and the ending song sweet and lovely. The background music was also very fitting and helped with developing the fighting scenes. The ending of this show was something that I didn't quite enjoy but I do know the reason for it was this Anime was a "Prologue" of sort to the game that's "came" or "coming" out. Was it a rubbish Anime; no. It was decent but not what I was hoping and expecting. If miraculously a 2nd season ever did appear (which I doubt) I would watch it but I wouldn't expect anything more than this season.

My Rating: 4/5 Stars 

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 3.8/5 Stars

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Other Anime that wasn't as good as I had hoped it to be:

• The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window – 4 Stars

I really wanted to rate this 4 1/2 or 5 but it failed to deliver what I wanted the most. Confusing at times and I wanted more...you know...love.

•  Fena: Pirate Princess (Kaizoku Oujo) - 4 1/2 Stars

I rated this 4 1/2 but it was close to being 4 Stars and only just scraped by. There was moments in the show that felt stupid and weird. Although I understood the ending, it did feel a little cliché.

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Moving onto the Anime that stole me away and dragged me into their world. 

Visual Prison (An underrated and under watched Anime...)

I have watched plenty of Vampire Anime. Literally just last season, I rated a Vampire Anime highly, but this one is unique. Music and Love makes this a hidden gem in my eyes. Before I go into why I loved it so much, I will admit I think this show is under watched and underrated. I love an Anime show that has unique rules or ideas when it comes to Vampire's. The unique thing in this show is a spoiler of sort, so unfortunately for you to find out; you will have to watch it. The pacing of this show was amazing and I never once thought it was being rushed or slow. I never once felt confused while watching it and via flashbacks and conversations; I learnt things as I was meant to learn them and wasn't left in the dark unnecessary. The songs sung by the cast were all amazing and written amazingly but I have to say; the music sung by "OZ" was a little more to my liking. My favourite characters have to be Ange & Guiltia and it's just because they were main characters. Ange's character development was great to see and Guiltia was a massive part of it. I will say, the other two members of the band were also likeable. The opening song was sung by "OZ" which I loved and then the 1st ending sung by "Lost Eden" was good but not something I would listen to outside of the Anime and then the other ED song which we got from the other band "ECLIPSE" was better than the original ending but we only got it once. Overall I really adored this Anime and it had a fitting ending. I would watch it if there was a second season but I really don't think it's needed.

My Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 3.4/5 Stars

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Part II (An Anime sequel doing it's "job" well...)

I watched the first season and second season back to back, only difference being I watched Season one in English dubbed and the second season English subbed; mainly because I was too inpatient to wait for the dubbed. The first season was something I never thought I would enjoy but ended up loving it. This season continued the amazing storyline and the pace was perfect. The subjects and situations that happens in this season and the last season can be at times be emotional and dark. It really does make you question who's right or who's wrong. There were many characters in this show that I adored but the one that I did love the most was Ruijerd. I think the reason for this was how kind natured he was even if he was ruthless at times. I know he's had it hard and all that but sometimes I really despised Paul. The opening song is played while the story is told, via scenes and sceneries just like the first season and I really like how unique that is compared to having an opening sequence like any other Anime. Overall I really adored this show; and it made me go on an "Isekai" spree. Cheers. I hope more seasons are in the works as this world and characters have a lot more to give.

My Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.4/5 Stars

First Season Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.2/5 Stars

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Other Anime that was amazing and was just as good or even better than I had hoped:

• The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat  – 4 1/2 Stars

If it wasn't for the fact I finished the above Isekai, I would probably have this up there, talking about how AMAZING this was. Trust me when I say. this Isekai was REMARKABLE. Almost hit 5 stars. 

• Blue Period.  – 4 1/2 Stars

I went into watching this, as I heard so many good things about the Manga but holy hell did I think I would dive head first into this show. The emotions and character growths in this show has to be on one of the bests in a long time for Anime. 

Thank you for reading and I can't wait to put out more posts.

P.S. Sorry this post is late 

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Summer 2021 Anime...

 

I went into the summer looking forward to finishing some Anime and enjoying a new dose of Anime.

Anime that disappointed me...

Peach Boy Riverside (When a director tries something but it falls flat...)

I was aware that Episode 1 wasn't going to be technically episode 1 and I was kind of prepared for it, but in the end it was just CONFUSING. All the episodes were all in the wrong order, I was always confused on what has happened or what is to happen. Forget the plot, the storyline and even the characters. If I can't FOLLOW it, I won't be hooked. Now I can talk about everything else. The plot is mediocre at best and although there was bits and pieces I felt unique, the majority of it was similar to other Anime that I have watched or at least know of. I did however enjoy some characters and also hated others. I don't like the main two characters. It's something I don't tend to say much. I am normally someone who enjoys the MC's but in this case; I just can't. I can probably say that my favourite characters are Frau (because who doesn't love bunnies) and Winnie (although she wasn't in it that much, she at least was entertaining). The opening and ending songs were good but not anything I would listen to outside of the Anime. Overall, it was an entertaining show, especially in fights but the fact remains that I was CONFUSED for the majority of the Anime.

My Rating: 3/5 Stars 

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 3.4/5 Stars

RE-MAIN  (An Anime I won't REmember for the sport...)

This wasn't a bad Anime; don't get me wrong, but I already took off a star for the lack of the sport it's meant to portray. The Amnesia/Drama side to it was the main element in it, but I was expecting a more 50/50 at least. I enjoyed this show, but I wouldn't say it was something that was my highlight of the week. The storyline is unique; I'll agree to that. The pacing was done really well for the most part, though some episodes did feel like they dragged and could have been cut in half. I felt so sorry for the main character, imagine having something you worked hard for, suddenly get taking away from you. The reason I don't like this character is because his attitude stinks. The animation is amazing and I really wished we saw more water action for that reason. The opening song was catchy and the ending song was pretty and fitting for the feeling we were feeling at certain episodes. Overall I really did have this Anime way too high on my expectations and that's probably why I feel so disappointed but I am glad I watched this because if anything; I did learn a lesson. Set yourself goals and even if you don't "Win" at a certain thing, if you reached your goal, you did something. Then set a new goal. Keep reaching for a goal at a time. 

My Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 3.8/5 Stars

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Other Anime that wasn't as good as I had hoped it to be:

• Tokyo Revengers – 4 Stars

I really wanted to rate this 4 1/2 or 5 but it failed to deliver in some situations.

• IDOLiSH7: Third BEAT! - 4 Stars

I rated last season the same rating. Drama still high and singing still low. They sing really well; when they get to sing.

•Higurashi: When They Cry – Sotsu - 3 Stars

I never thought it could get worse than last season, until it did. Also - Naruto/Sasuke vibes...Just why?

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Moving onto the Anime that stole me away and dragged me into their world. 

The Case Study of Vanitas (when vampire meets steampunk-ness France)

I have watched plenty of Vampire Anime. I got to the point where I thought; is there going to be one that does something different, something to impress me. This definitely impressed me; with the differences in the lore, how its portrayed and the unique element of having the Vampire Parallel World... not sure how else to say it. Basically it's a different version of the "normal" world; where vampires is the norm. Also vampires don't burn, sparkle or get weak in the sunlight (Hurray). There was only one weak episode (Episode 7) that I felt nothing happened and it was kind of a stupid episode to keep the series going. The fact comedy isn't a tag; is criminal. I laughed more that I should have I think; maybe. The pacing of this series was really good and the storytelling was even better. The opening song was catchy but I wouldn't listen to it outside of the Anime. The ending song is a different matter; counting down the days for the full version to be released was something I did regularly. The song is emotionally and beautifully written and sung and the fact you can listen to it in either English or Japanese is just PHENEMOMAL. I prefer the English version; but please listen to both. The main two characters have personalities that at times I despise but then at other times; I ADORE. Their bond that slowly started  growing and growing is something I am enjoying but you know... something is going to go very wrong. Overall this steampunk, drama ridden show was amazing and almost perfect in every way. Roll on the 2nd half of this series. 

My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.1/5 Stars

My Hero Academia 5  (My Villain Academia was actually the highlight of the whole season)

I will never hate this franchise but I have to say if it wasn't for the "Villain" arc it would have been rated 4 Stars. I really enjoyed the Class A vs Class B section of the season; it was entertaining to see how far they have progressed and what they have to improve on. It was also really good too see the other class in action as we rarely see them. The next couple of sections/ARC's of the season was okay, but nothing spectacular. The last section/ARC was for the Villains and oh boy did I surprise myself by enjoying it. To see things from the "bad guys" perspective was quite intriguing. The fighting in this show is always great and the animation to go with it is good enough to keep me enjoying it. The two opening songs were catchy and perfect for the show and I couldn't help but sing "OOOH HEY BROTHER!!!". The first ending song was really good too and I did like the second ending but not as much as the first. Deku likes to keep us on our toes doesn't he. At least for me; I can't not love him. Even when something new happens to him and he has to learn once again; he does it quickly and he always tries to get along with everyone and be kind to everyone. I have to say that the person in the first ARC that impressed me the most was Uravity. That moment in the fight; I don't want to spoil but, watch it and you know what I mean. That moment makes her best girl for sure. Overall I did enjoy this show but I felt it had less stand out moment than the previous seasons but I am 100% hyped for the next season. 

My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.2/5 Stars

Fourth Season Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.3/5 Stars

Third Season Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.4/5 Stars

Second Season Rating: 5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.4/5 Stars

First Season Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Anime Planet AVG Rating: 4.3/5 Stars

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Other Anime that was amazing and was just as good or even better than I had hoped:

• Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness – 4 1/2 Stars

I grew up watching my sister play it, for once I got to just sit back with her and watch it. Childhood memories are fun.

• Digimon Adventure: 2020 – 4 Stars

Not going to lie but I thought I was going to end up hating this or thinking it was too childish but in the end I fell in love and shed some tears along the way.

•Night Head 2041  – 3 ½ Stars 

Don't let CG Animation put you off this Anime. It isn't the strongest of this list, but it surprised me the most and also improved the most. 

Thank you for reading and I can't wait to put out more posts.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!