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Liar Game (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

Sly-Cooper

Recommended

Liar Game is a show that is not afraid to tell a story that requires time and patience to properly develop.

First, the main character: Nao is naive, trusting, and stupidly honest, which are not traits that can ---nor should--- go away after one betrayal; it is the start of a long, satisfying character arc about a person learning how most humans actually are.

'Nao just cries, "Akiyama, help!" whenever she gets into trouble.' ~ Yes, but that is the —good— point: Over time, Nao learns to not be so naive and how to deceive people from a con arist, which is beautiful.

Perhaps peoples' attention ...

Boku no Hero Academia: Final Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

cloudpetalsoft

Recommended

This is a short review for the later half of MHA (seasons 6-8)

My Hero Academia seasons 6-8 turn the anime from a vibrant/light hearted superhero school story into an intense, high stakes war drama. This stretch of the story delivers arguably some of the highest peaks, and is also the most consistent when it comes to overall progression in the plot, having less "academia" in exchange for more focus on the actual story.

What makes this part of MHA so special is, like mentioned, the the shift in tone compared to the earlier parts of the story. After season 5, it continues off of the "My ...

Sakamichi no Apollon (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

GhostStreamer

Recommended

A great anime, especially if you like jazz. It’s full of references (and direct shout-outs) to well-known artists and songs in the genre.

What I liked most were the scenes where the band plays: you can see each character’s fingers playing their instrument, hitting the notes you actually hear. As a musician and instrumentalist, I think those details are pure gold. The animation studio did a great job with that—you can tell they’re musicians themselves and/or love music. In other anime where characters play instruments, their fingers just mime the movements, and their hands don’t match what you hear.

The animation is pretty good, and I also ...

5-toubun no Hanayome* (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

yamaishim

Not Recommended

As someone who overall enjoyed this series, this epilogue special felt like straightup garbage.

The main problem with this epilogue is that it is a completely half assed ending. I am not sure what went through the author's mind, but it makes absolutely no sense for every single one of them to go on the honeymoon with Fuutarou when only one sister won. It feels like the author was just trying to please everyone, but that is NOT how you end a series.

They even managed to regress Fuutsuba. As someone whose favorite quintuplet was always Yotsuba, the chemistry between them feels especially lacking here compared to ...

Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita. (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

OnlyJabs

Recommended

In my opinion, this is might be the amongst the pinnacle of love stories I have ever read/watched, if not the best. Taking a closed off character that has a very narrow minded view of the world and pairing them up with a blind person is already and interesting audience grab. But allowing for such growth to happen, allowing for the romance to not be immediate, showing the weaknesses of the characters, careful attention to detail: It's all taken into careful consideration.

This is a story that wants you to fully understand what this situation might be like. "How do I ask a question to someone ...

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Atsumare! Pokemon Planet Center (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Not Recommended

Another piece of "lost media" from the Pokémon franchise to add to the collection.

Honestly, I’m starting to realize that this sort of situation is quite common when it comes to special features and promotional attractions within the Pokémon franchise. There are numerous productions that were developed exclusively for specific events, exhibitions, or venues, shown for a limited time, only to effectively vanish afterward. Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Atsumare! Pokémon Planet Center is yet another example of this.

This special was screened at planetariums across Japan in 2006, and as far as I can tell, it never received a conventional release or any screenings outside of those ...

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

RajbeerPriyo

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (4/24 eps)

A hilariously absurd thing happened to me while watching “The Apothecary Diaries”, and it made me realize that this anime isn't for me. I watched the first three episodes, found them slow and boring, and put the show on hold. Months later, due to how my streaming platform organizes seasons, I accidentally started watching Season 2, Episode 4. I didn't realize my mistake until I was around episode 6 or 7. Strangely, nothing felt out of place. That’s when I understood that “The Apothecary Diaries” is largely episodic; despite a few overarching arcs, it resets without changing much. Because of this realization, I'm dropping the ...

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

RajbeerPriyo

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (3/24 eps)

A hilariously absurd thing happened to me while watching “The Apothecary Diaries”, and it made me realize that this anime isn't for me. I watched the first three episodes, found them slow and boring, and put the show on hold. Months later, due to how my streaming platform organizes seasons, I accidentally started watching Season 2, Episode 4. I didn't realize my mistake until I was around episode 6 or 7. Strangely, nothing felt out of place. That’s when I understood that “The Apothecary Diaries” is largely episodic; despite a few overarching arcs, it resets without changing much. Because of this realization, I'm dropping the ...

Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tan (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

23012005

Not Recommended

Meh. After feeling like the first season was very promising, the second disappointed big time.

A lot of the time it felt cringe as hell, especially when the group of women Stern Ritter was on screen. Not because they're women, but because they were written to have incredibly cringe personalities and dialoge and Giselle, who technically doesn't even fit my description, was the worst. That whole yap about how much he likes that the girls are dead and that he likes to eat them killed something in me instead. The others were cringe too, but way less.

And yes, I know that this show is your typical ...

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Recommended

A controversial film, yet very well-made.

I watched The Conqueror of Shamballa quite some time after finishing both versions of Fullmetal Alchemist. When I discovered that this film served as a sort of direct continuation of the 2003 adaptation, I became extremely interested. After all, the original series ends in a rather peculiar way, leaving behind a range of narrative possibilities that could be explored. Learning that there was a film that continued that story was, quite literally, mind-blowing, so, naturally, I had to watch it.

I went in with relatively high expectations, and fortunately, many of them were met. One of the things that struck me ...

Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

lesfiches1600

Not Recommended

Preliminary (7/? eps)

Is the author still writing that kind of story, to this day ?

Jojo is literally Case Closed. This shit gets old man. The old recipe of throwing out meaningless episodes with 2 or 3 minutes that are actually meaningful. That's exactly the Case Closed recipe. You throw a 2-episode case and at the end of the 46 minutes, you get 2 or 3 minutes where you actually move on with the story.

That's the same thing here, but instead of a case, you have a fight.

The fights were fun, using powers, stands and exaggerated reactions and situations. It was fun. The first 100 ...

Grappler Baki: Saidai Tournament-hen (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Recommended

What a shitty opening, seriously lol.

Rewatching the second season of Baki, this was, without a doubt, the first thing that caught my attention. It’s striking how poorly this opening has aged. The idea of using stylized 3D models of the characters might have a certain charm, but the execution is just awful. Everything seems to move in slow motion, the animations are awkward, and the whole thing just feels incredibly off. It’s almost like watching a PS2 cutscene that’s missing half its frames. I can’t look at this opening today and say I like it. It’s genuinely bad, no excuses.

BUUUUT, ironically, the rest of the ...

Pokemon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu no Kaitei Daibouken (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Not Recommended

Another instance of "lost media" within the Pokémon universe.

Honestly, finding a complete version of Pokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu’s Underwater Great Adventure proved far more complicated than I had anticipated. I spent hours searching for a version available in its entirety, but all I could find were scattered clips, incomplete recordings, and fragments spread across various corners of the internet. This search process itself significantly colored my experience with the work.

As for the adventure itself, I have few complaints. It’s an entertaining experience that explores a compelling concept: taking Pokémon on an underwater journey, leveraging the immersion offered by 3D and 4D cinema formats. It’s ...

Naruto (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

Tayuya1337

Recommended

Preliminary (117/220 eps)

The best anime OAT for me personally, I grew up with it.

9 years later I decided to rewatch it again, ended up loving it even more. If you have the time to watch it, go ahead, the anime has it's emotional moments & it teaches you to value your friends, respect and listen to you teachers and work hard to achieve your dreams.

Other thing which I like is how every character (almost every), have a backstory from their childhood is just fun to watch how they reached the point of their development when they're older and so on. Overall, I recommend with both hands

Mao (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

muawaw

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (12/26 eps)

This is quite nostalgic, when I scroll through Netflix homepage looking something to watch and suddenly this one really caught my attention.

When I start watching, I realised that this one is very familiar, the story and art style is resembling one anime, and yes I check here then found out that the mangaka is the same as Inuyasha.

I gave 8/10 mid watching but it’s kinda bias because I am a fan of Inuyasha.

The story so far is quite good and premises is quite similar with Inuyasha and I could somehow predict the what the story plot is.

But yeah if to be fair the story is ...

Haibane Renmei (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

snglrty

Recommended

There's not a lot to say about Haibane Renmei that hasn't already been said so I'll try to be concise. I, along with many others found out about this show because it was made by the same creators as the series Serial Experiments Lain, and in many ways they are both very similar shows. But what makes Haibane Renmei special is its willingness to trade traditional worldbuilding for a much more character driven narrative.

The show takes place in a walled town known as Glie. It is inhabited by ordinary humans as well as strange angelic beings known as Haibane. For whatever reason, nobody in ... Glie is allowed beyond the walls and the Haibane have strict rules to follow which are enforced by an organization known as the Haibane Renmei. Naturally, when first watching the show many viewers ask questions such as, why is nobody allowed beyond the wall, what exactly are the Haibane, what's the deal with the Haibane Renmei, etc. And the truth is, many of these questions are left unanswered by the show. While many viewers tend to chalk this up to bad writing, it is in fact a deliberate choice by the writers. Rather than dumping exposition, the show embraces its ambiguity. It trusts the audience to interpret it themselves, dealing with themes such as sin and repentance, death and rebirth, and most importantly forgiveness. This concept of forgiveness is particularly important when it comes to the relationship between the characters Rakka and Reki.

What makes the relationship between Rakka and Reki so compelling is how their stories parallel one another. Both characters are burdened by feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and most importantly sin. However, while Rakka gradually learns to understand her place in the world and learning what it means to forgive and repent, Reki slowly breaks down, believing herself to be beyond saving and struggling to accept the same kindness she extends to others. That is the crux of the show. The cycle of sin and redemption and the heavy emotional weight that lies in forgiving oneself.

The show also features a beautiful soundtrack. The music is largely orchestral and is full of all sorts of emotion. The pieces range from cheerful to mysterious to melancholic in nature.

As far as the animation, it is about as good as you would expect from a show from this era. It largely benefits from Yoshitoshi ABe's brilliant artwork and character designs, however the animation does tend to feel somewhat dated by modern standards. Despite this, it still has its own charm and fits the overall slower tone of the show.

Like all shows, Haibane Renmei still has its flaws, but in the end it is still a truly unique anime that is deeply introspective regarding the concepts of sin, guilt, and forgiveness. It is a beautiful blend of drama, humor, and traditional iyashikei elements; while also not being afraid to deal with emotionally heavy concepts like death. In the end, Haibane Renmei reminds us that redemption isn't necessarily about being free from sin, but about finding the courage to believe that we are still worthy of forgiveness.

Juuou Mujin Dandivine (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

JimmyKillsAlot

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (7/12 eps)

As an advertisement for a new series of mecha models to celebrate a company's big 25th and launch this franchise of kits there are some interesting designs.

As a series and the launching point for a new franchise to sell those model kits? Oh boy this is a terrible show and it's going to take WORK.

The plot of the show is basic, Dandivine used to be the cool hotness mecha that fought off the Aposdoll creatures that were threatening the city, then it supposedly defeated them and they stopped coming around, now they are back and the titular combiner mecha needs a new pilot, then it's ... monster of the week formulae, Kamen Rider style.

The problem is, all the characters suck in both ways; many are not great people but they are also boring as hell.

The main character gets dumped by his girlfriend in the first few minutes of the first episode and spends the rest of the series pining for her. The problem is his only trait is that he's cute, has a good memory, and is the new pilot of the titular Mech, something he keeps secret from everyone except his family and his idiot best friend who constantly almost blurts it out.

The (ex-)girlfriend spends all her time pining over the pilot of Dandivine after he saves her early on during a monster attack. But she also spends all her time talking about how she kind of like the MC but he's boring if handsome.

The uncle is a loser who spends all his time resting on the laurels that he was the original Dandivine pilot, something he was very public about, going out and getting drunk and bumming meals off people regularly. But somehow he's also the mentor?

The second mecha, Gold Lios (or 4th since Dandivine is made of 3 that always have to show up and fuse for coolness points?), is piloted by the most annoying character in the show whose whole personality is just guy who thinks he's gods gift to man but he is not as good as he thinks and most people dislike dealing with him and he has a chip on his shoulder about his dad not getting the fame and credit as the precious Gold Lios pilot. He is somehow less compelling then the kid who is literally described by everyone as boring.

That's it, that's all the main characters. Why are the Aposdolls back? These three girls we see more of in the credits than the show itself are doing something to transform negativity into creatures but the designs are meh and the powers are unexplained (Why does a guy with drills all over his body make house slippers sentient and angry?)

There is this weird, sort of meta subplot about the original toy company trying to get their new Dandivine models out on store shelves before a competitor but it's just as flat and poorly covered because there are very weak mech x monster fights to show off.

I just can't figure out who the heck this show is for. If it's for kids and teens to get them into kit building, the characters and the plot have practically zero holding power and the designs show up so little they are not a major draw. If it's for older teens or adults then as a new franchise the designs have to be compelling but they look like rejected Zoids. Sure as hell ain't for fans of the genre in anime format because nothing happens.

Kyouran Reijou Nia Liston: Byoujaku Reijou ni Tensei shita Kamigoroshi no Bujin no Karei Naru Musouroku (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 13, 2026

Labracadabrador

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (4/25 eps)

Anime is pretty dang ironic considering they're having all these complicated talks at the age of 4-6. None of these kids act like kids... It's a wonder why the even decided to go with the age that they did lol. I get Nia, since she got body swapped, but all the other kids? They're all too mature for their age. Realistically they should all be up to Anya shenanigans, but instead they're having a detailed conversation about the future of magical flatscreen TVs.

It feels like this anime was trying to reach into too many different genres and kinda just ended up mid. It took a ...

Odd Taxi (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

ImDaMisterL

Recommended

Before I watched Odd Taxi, I had the impression it was just a series of disconnected slice of life episodes that would be charming and cute but that wouldn't go beyond that. I couldn't be farther from the truth.

Instead, it is a well written character journey, where we explore the development of the protagonist, several different characters and the story itself, as we witness every little detail in the story be relevant and foreshadow some happening in the future.

As simple as he is, the protagonist is really endearing, and you're curious about everyone else's stories. The pacing is also very good, I never found myself ...

Charlotte (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Rei_of_Judgement

Recommended

In the near-100 anime I've had the joy and unemployment to watch in the past year, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, was as great as this absolute masterpiece. Reading the description, it's easy to assume that this is just a 13-episode supernatural slice-of-life show, which could not be further off from the truth. Clannad author Jun Maeda wrote this series, which should be hint enough at the devastation to come. With brilliant art, well-written characters, and a fully complete storyline laced with drama, Charlotte is a must-watch for all but the emotional. The issues that hold the community from rating Charlotte any higher are the ...

Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Emelydia

Mixed Feelings

To keep it short: if you enjoy the typical harem isekai where a socially inept protagonist fondles women (including lolis), you'll enjoy this. It's executed pretty well in all departments.

Biggest pro: the opening theme is incredible and really refreshing, and is worth checking out even if you hate everything this anime stands for.

Biggest con: episode 11 shows incomprehensible behaviour and decision-making from several characters. I can only hope that this was a result of cramming in the finale after slower pacing earlier on. The 2nd half of this episode contains little enough plot that it can be skipped if desired.

Durarara!! (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

joything

Recommended

Overall, I was captivated the whole time, even got my friend to watch and finish it. So definitely entertaining with tension that draws you in. So solid it goes above average. Fun fact, it's by the same person who wrote Baccano!!

Characters: Impactful all around, the only weak point being arguably the main three, which I don't really mind. I think it works as a contrast to the other wackier characters like Celty, Shizuo, Izaya, or even the City of Ikebukuro itself. Maybe my favorite part of the series is the personification of the city as this place between fantasy and reality. It's inhabitants give it ...

Seihantai na Kimi to Boku 2nd Season (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Kranst

Recommended

The second season of You and I Are Polar Opposites continues to authentically explore that delicately fleeting period of teenage life filled with unknowns. Time moves onward, and those various cheerful or melancholy moments converge into bittersweet reflection, with the future on the horizon. This series treats human connection with the same sincerity as romantic progression. Characters dynamically change, relationships or friendships form as equals, problems are discussed readily, others happiness is valued, and communication is paramount. Amid the bubbly production, comedic portrayals, and couple shipping, the writing has real heart, and it allows these genuine themes to stand out while telling lovingly engaging stories.

Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

DARKKKNESS

Mixed Feelings

✧ NO SPOILERS ✧

Honestly, I can't be bothered to say too much about this show because there's just not much to say. The combat was meh, the animation was good, but the story was nothing to anticipate. And I don't mean that it was too complicated to figure out what was going to happen. It was simply too boring to build up any sense of anticipation in the first place! ( ￣︿￣)

Aside from that, I figured out who the spy was almost immediately, and the reveal itself didn't take long to happen either. That being said, the actual ending had a few twists that were ...

Shuumatsu no Harem (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Yalgor

Not Recommended

This anime wants to be hentai without being hentai, but ends up being boring because of it. I feel like it'd be more interesting if it was explicit, but even if it was, it'd be a 6/10 at best. there's not much plot here to behold. Every time things get hot and heavy, they literally have an in-universe interruption every single time.

For an anime about "you're the only male of the species left, we need you to repopulate the earth by banging as many women as possible", the fact that there is no banging happening at all is baffling and stupid. I wish I ...

Tsuihou sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou suru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

loopil

Not Recommended

Preliminary (15/26 eps)

This studio has made the tiktok generation decision of:
Opening each episode with 4 - 6 minutes recap of the previous episode, reusing the exact same footage. Then another 2 minutes of recap at the half way point of the current episode. Add the into and outro (3 minutes) and half the episode is over. That means 9 - 11 minutes of every episode are meaningless.

For a show so focused on math, the numbers make no sense. Example, you defeat a big monster and go from level 34 - level 37. What does that even mean? Because it makes ...

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

hbaby1093

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/27 eps)

With all the hype about this show, I am surprised with how little interest I had with it.

Gurren Lagann starts out with the protagonists, Simon and Kamina, living in their pit community, having never been to the surface.

And yet…as we come to discover…despite there being other pit communities, they never interact with one another. At first, Kamina made it seem like he didn’t even know other communities existed. But how is that realistic when these people are spending year after year digging tunnels? Logistically speaking, these tunnels aren’t just pulling up treasures, they should be inevitably interconnecting with other pit communities too.

And ...

Ruri no Houseki (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

gabla21

Recommended

Preliminary (4/13 eps)

I'm not interested in stones, jewels, minerals, etc., but in one episode when I explained about bismuth it was like wowww how awesome is this anime I'm watching. It's a story with a charming, fun, and cute theme. I was already tired of seeing the same old stuff, and I literally found this little gem this time. The way they animate, the colors are so warm that it gave me a pleasant feeling, and I didn't get tired of watching it. I would like to see more anime like this, different ones. I gave it a high score because I want more people to see ...

Giant Killing (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

N0E12

Recommended

Actual hidden gem, perfect for fellow football fans. Not overly dramatic, actually interesting and beautiful anime. Unique art style and feeling that you are part of the city and the team. Loved every episode, definitely recommend it. Let's kill those giants. Loved main character the most and his backstory. Anime in whole had perfect pacing and I wish that they continued follow-up with manga. I really hope that this review will motivate someone to watch it will be happy by given decision. Umm idk what else to say can't I just publish this? XD if you recently watched Blue Lock watch this to come down ...

Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Raikiri13

Mixed Feelings

Its an average story outside the fact that the main hero is not clueless sky boy when it comes to romance. Even tho he ain't pursing any girls at least he seems to somewhat understand what is going on. The anime has its moments that are actually relatively funny. Fights and animation are pretty bad so Its not something you watch for action. So I would recommend anybody to have this kind of mindset to not judge the anime for its action sequences. If you like stories like "Gakusen Toshi Asterisk", "Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry" its a fine watch that's fairly similar.

The only big ...

Sakamoto Days (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

xioyyy

Recommended

At first glance, Sakamoto Days might look like another generic action series filled with mindless fights and shallow characters. However, it delivers the exact opposite, easily earning a spot among top-tier modern action anime.
[b]Story & Premise[/b]
The core premise of a legendary hitman leaving his past behind to live a quiet life isn't particularly groundbreaking, and the protagonist himself doesn't immediately steal the spotlight. Despite that, following Sakamoto and his crew becomes genuinely engaging from start to finish, turning a simple concept into a thoroughly entertaining journey.
[b]Characters[/b]
While a few minor characters have their flaws, the standout cast more than makes up for it. Shin Asakura shines ...

Koukaku Kidoutai (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

DouglasDDoom

Recommended

I watched this movie after seeing the 2026 anime. Both versions are well done, but this movie pleases me more for its contemplative and reflective approach, while the series bets on a lighter and mission-focused narrative. I don't know if it's because of my current moment or the initial impact, but I feel that the series didn't mark me so much — even though it remains one of the best productions of the year in the genre, delivering an impeccable cyberpunk look. Undoubtedly, the feature conquers me more for its soundtrack by Kenji Kawai and the direction by Mamoru Oshii with inspired photography. I discovered ...

Tempal: Item no Chikara (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

YT_Natsu488

Recommended

Preliminary (7/12 eps)

👉🏿❤️ It’s honestly absurd how good Overgeared isthe world-building is just on another level. The author, Park Saenal, has done a magnificent job. This isn’t your typical, cliché anime that we’re all so tired of seeing; the universe of Satisfy is packed with kingdoms, legends, gods, and other realms, featuring complex geopolitics involving empires, deities, and dragons. The dialogue is exceptionally well-crafted, and every development or conversation carries real weight, driving the story forward at a perfect pace never feeling rushed or generic. It puts many overhyped series which often rely on "powers out of nowhere" and lazy writing to shame. Overgeared evolves so brilliantly ...

Dogulwang (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

livvium

Recommended

I don't understand why this anime has such a low rating, why are people comparing this to solo leveling? i understand that the protagonist looks similar, and it has the same gamified system but that's were the similarities end for me.

the protagonist is incredibly likeable, he's an anti-hero, he's cold but not for 'aura' reasons, he does lots of morally grey things to the characters who deserve it, simply because its the best way to handle things, but he doesn't do anything too far, a few of my favorite characters in the show are only part of the main cast due to the morally grey ...

Sousou no Frieren (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

fartknight98

Recommended

To preface this I want to say that while I thought Frieren season 1 was a pretty good anime, I wish I loved it as much as everyone else seems to. Here are my reasons as to why it is both awesome and underwhelming at times.

Animation: The animation is beautiful. The artstyle here is pretty unique as far as I know and the drawings always look good. When things get action heavy, Madhouse really flexes it's muscles. Seriously awesome looking show.

OST: Love the OST. Evan Call is back from Violet Evergarden and he did an amazing job. "Time Flows Ever Onward" is by far my ... favorite track and perfectly conveys the mood of this show's fantasy world.

Voice acting: I don't know about the Japanese voices, but those are usually good. The English dub I found to be awesome on this anime, so much so I don't know if I could see the characters being voiced in other languages. I think that makes this anime a whole lot more accessible, so this is definitely +points.

Themes: I thought the themes in this anime were pretty great too. Lots of anime spends time exploring big ideas in almost cynical and dramatic ways, but Frieren seemed to keep it pretty realistic. We often naturally drift into feelings like Frieren about life, but this anime reminds us that it's the little things that are good in life. Life is good and a gift, we should treasure what we have. This anime has lots of good moral lessons and keeps a clear line between good and evil most of the time.

Story: This is where I start to feel a little more iffy about the anime. The story is generally pretty good, I especially enjoyed the earlier arcs with Aura, the fights with demons and the demon child. The mood is usually done pretty well and there are some references to Dark Souls which usually doesn't happen in anime to my knowledge. As good as the story is, it can sometimes feel a bit inconsistent because sometimes we'll be in high octane fights and in other moments dialogue heavy scenes or moral lecturing (which is not strictly a bad thing). I had a bit of a hard time staying invested in this anime because the pacing felt a little wack. The worldbuilding is pretty neat btw, so that's +points.

Characters: One of Frieren's strongest points is it's characters. I enjoyed the character development with Fern and Frieren both, plus there's some nuance to be found in each character. Stark was a fun addition and we get to see some of the history of the party and it's impacts on the world of Frieren. The only criticism I really had is that there seems to be a decent amount of repetition with the characters - Fern gets angry, Stark is kind of a straight man, and Frieren is somewhat apathetic/lazy. However I don't think these issues were really large enough to create a big issue in the series, after all I still rate it "Very Good (8)". In the anime industry, this show is a refreshing high fantasy story that has good moral lessons for it's viewers. I wish I had enough fun watching it to rate it a 10 - and that might happen down the road. But for now, I consider it to be a solid season that has very good merit.

Tsuihou sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou suru (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

TrashWaifuHater

Not Recommended

Preliminary (19/26 eps)

I thought I have a good background in anime and isekai in particular, but I've never seen anything like this before. It's one thing for a show to have bad pacing; but until Heavy Knight, I've never seen a show that appears to be intentionally and maliciously disrespecting the audience's time.

At least 25% of the total runtime is recaps or just straight repetition of scenes; much of the rest is slow and dull, with mind-boggling direction choices like 90-second cuts of CGI scenery. If you cut all the time-wasting out, you have a 6-episode series instead of 26 episodes. If they told this tale in ...

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

MouldyBreastMilk

Recommended

a fitting end of the era in more ways than one, because this movie has inherited everything good and mid about the entire series.

i guess that means this entire series is very consistent then.

the supernatural events and the emotional depth in the writing of solving these mysteries are the best aspects of this movie, just like previous entries in this series. on the other hand, sakuta and mai's relationship is almost like an afterthought, just like previous entries in this series. this movie cements sakuta as one of the best written main characters in anime history, which unfortunately serves as an unintentional contrast of how ...

Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

Kingyugioh6

Mixed Feelings

Honestly, this movie was good, but not that good. I won't lie, it's totally forgettable. There's really nothing to talk about since it had no flaws, but nothing that really made it stand out either. It's the kind of movie I can put on in the background and chill.

It had a really nice premise .I think I really enjoyed the characters the most, and also the plot. They were both good. The characters felt likeable, the plot moved along nicely.I know I'm going to forget this movie but not because it's bad,it just didn't do anything memorable.It's a perfectly pleasant watch and enjoy.

Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

AkiraTendo

Recommended

Sometimes a movie just... Hits you.

Spirited Away hit me so hard it knocked the words out of me.

What brilliant, impressionist animation. What pure, childlike voice-acting from Chihiro. What gripping music and world building. I have nothing to say. This is by FAR the most wonderful movie I’ve ever seen.

Plot:
The story spirited ME away into a wonderful, mystical world of spirits and ghosts. A world that felt so alien, yet so human at the same time. A fascinating, whimsical tale that provided no explanation. It swept me along with Chihiro, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
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Prison School (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

HaremKingBoost

Recommended

Truly peak. It had the humor of Golden Boy, KonoSuba, and High School DxD, paired with the byzantine, Machiavellian, and calculated counter-planning you'd see in Death Note or Liar Game. Mixing that outlandish dialogue and comedy with masterminded strategies to break out and outsmart the DTO made this a genuine masterpiece. Calling this anime 'peak' would be an understatement.

At first I was just laughing non-stop, the first episode alone was enough for me to realize that this was going to be a masterpiece. As the episodes went on, it turned into mind games and psychological warfare. The DTO understanding everyones weaknesses and draining ...

Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

ajc228

Recommended

Mysterious gates appear in Tokyo and South America. The unexplained phenomena results in the disappearence of the sky,untold destruction and the emergence of super-powered individuals known as “contractors.” In a race to acquire technology and weapons from these supernatural Chernobyl-like sites, governments and organizations hire contractors to engage in espionage and assassination to gain domininance. The series follows one such contractor, Hei, as he leads the double life of a mild-mannered foreign exchange student and a murderous spy. As the story progresses, Hei developes empathy for his targets, grows closer to his comrades and begins to question his employer, the Syndicate.

Each arc is broken up ... into 2 parts and functions as a means of exploring characters who fall into the orbit of Hei and his comrades. His team is comprised of Yin, a young medium, Huang, an ex-cop who acts as their handler, and Mao, a contractor stuck in the body of a cat who handles recon. Their backstories and motivations are given the spotlight on numerous occasions. Likewise, the police and rival contractors are given a sizable amount of screen time. The attention to developing a large ensemble cast of characters adds a lived-in quality to the world. Ambitious in its’ scope, the narrative balances multiple perspectives through the 25 episodes.

While everything is not explicitly explained, expository information and visual storytelling provide a mostly fleshed out narrative. Darker than black rewards repeat viewings. Concepts and character motivations that could be perceived as obtuse become more clear upon revisiting.

Tensai Okamura, the director, plays a large role in the creation and execution of Darker Than Black. Starting out as an animator, he rose to the role of storyboarder and episode director under the tutelage of Hideako Anno. He would later refine his storyboarding skills while working on Cowboy Bebop. In interviews, Okamura cites spy fiction, superheroes and Sanpei Shirato’s 1960s ninja manga as inspiration for his work. Okamura combined these elements together when he got the chance to create Darker than Black at studio BONES. While he seems to have given freedom to Shotaro Suga to handle the bulk of the series composition, his influence on the show is unmistakable. The somber tone and moody quality brought to previous works like Android Kikaider the Animation and Wolf’s Rain is a clear throughline. Atmospheric framing and tragedy pervades Darker Than Black. Thankfully, it is not an entirely self-serious affair. In many instances, the series shifts to a more humorous tone. Especially in the few episodes that focus on a bumbling detective and his otaku assistant. By and large, it is mostly edgy crime/noir stories but there is enough levity to balance the darker aspects.

Darker than Black is a great show. It explores a world of violent, superpowered spies with intriguing backstories. It’s not super deep but it does touch on some interesting themes. The idea of prejudice and the perception of a group of people versus the more complicated reality. Contractors are presented as cold, logical people who appear to have trouble communicating (autistic ninjas?). It helps to view contractors through the lens of the ninja who often view the ends as justifying the means. They feel emotions but their outward expression doesn’t always match average expectations.

On the technical side, the animation is very good. Bones Studio C, known for their work on Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), produced the series. Many of the key animators for the previous production of FMA return as animation directors. In particular, Takahiro Komori comes back to pull multiple responsibilities. He adapts Yuji Iwahara’s original character designs for animation as the Chief Animation director and took charge of animation direction duties on multiple episodes both correcting and animating scenes. Another standout animation director is Ikuo Kuwana. His involvement in episode 18 features a lot of visually striking drawings and stands out as a slight stylistic departure from other installments. Takashi Aoi provides art direction that favors green neon lighting with purple contrasts that are very evocative. In general, fight scenes are animated fluidly with clear thought put into the blocking. Not every episode is incredibly polished but it looks great most of the time.

Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

molsk

Mixed Feelings

After many years of being a fan of this series, I finally watched S2 of the anime, and honestly it was kind of disappointing.

First of all, the animation and CGI are horrendous as usual. As soon as there is a battle involved, everyone turns into a terrible 3D model - and believe me, there are quite a few battles in this. It's quite displeasing to see. However this also happened in the first season, and you can eventually get used to it. It would not matter too much if the story was good.

The main reason why I found this season disappointing is because everything ...

Guimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou Pian (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

POKYEDD

Recommended

People may initially interpret the series as "overwhelming" or "confusing" but in response to that popular narrative, I will say just take everything at face value for now. As you progress further into the series, plot points will unfold accordingly, and you'll see how these mysterious clues and subtle explanations all fall into place, filling those missing puzzle pieces, relieving you of that "confusion". Of course, there will always be this underlying shroud of mystery involved with the narrative so far, but that's what the whole premise of the show is right now. But this isn't a scenario where you are left in the dark, ...

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

RawryBear

Recommended

I put off watching this for so long because I thought it was some weird historical romance thing that just happened to get an 8 rating. IT'S NOT! I mean it is. But IT'S NOT!

Before anything else, to all new potential viewers out there: the genre of this series is more in the DETECTIVE/MYSTERY genre, mixed with a bit of palace intrigue, a bit of romance, and plenty of comedy.

And it's sooo goood. Lavishly animated. The backgrounds are gorgeous and finely-detailed, and even the plants depicted are scientifically accurate. Complex stories and intriguing settings. A very likable protagonist. And seriously funny, even when the ...

Liar Game (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

scorpixie

Recommended

DON'T TRUST PRELIMINARY REVIEWS

I agree that Nao is annoying in the beginning what the pay off for her character growth is amazing by the end, give it a chance

The anime is very dialogue heavy, at times it can be hard to follow the games which are being played, sometimes the twists maybe predictable, but the core philosophy the characters embody is very well displayed, how the characters change over time organically is worth the investment

The art style can be hit or miss, it is very old school, but I didn't really mind it because there literally no action in this, it's just ...

One Piece Movie 07: Karakuri-jou no Mecha Kyohei (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Recommended

Another good movie that people don't seem to like.

Once again, I'm surprised to see that a One Piece movie that I consider quite fun receives so many negative reviews. Karakuri-jou no Mecha Kyohei is practically the essence of the initial phase of One Piece: a crazy adventure, full of mysteries, hidden treasures, peculiar islands, and absurd situations. It's precisely this spirit of exploration that I've always found so fun in the franchise, and I believe the film manages to take advantage of it very well.

From the first few minutes, we already realize the type of adventure we're about to witness. After all, we start with ...

Jingai Kyoushitsu no Ningengirai Kyoushi (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

LucarioAura208

Not Recommended

Preliminary (3/13 eps)

now don't get me wrong I don't always watch the best of shows but this one is worse than most of them it doesn't necessarily do anything bad it's just not entertaining at all now I have only seen three episodes but I'm dropping it here because it portrays itself as some kind of magical non-human School but the story itself focuses purely on the human teacher and anything magic is just brushed aside and not really talked about even when they try to go into detail with the wolf girl it just ends up being completely sped through and basically ignored it's trying to ...

Tsuihou sareta Cheat Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimama na Second Life wo Ouka suru. Ore wa Buki dake ja Naku, Arayuru Mono ni "Kyouka Point" wo Fuyo Dekiru shi, Ore no Ishi de Itsudemo Kouka wo Kaijo Dekiru kedo, Nokotta Hitotachi Daijoubu? (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

GutsR

Not Recommended

Preliminary (5/? eps)

The direction of the show feels off, this anime has some serious identity problem what it wants to be. Their trying to make comedy+drama but it doesn't hit in any side of the spectrum the constant mix of animation between serious and gag it's just terrible.

The MC it's bland af too which its somewhat to be expected on these filler shows but normally there's some substance to the rest of the cast to balance it out but for this one every character feels boring. Just skip it's not worth even 3 episode rule (and I watched 5 hoping it would pick things up but it ...

One Piece Movie 05: Norowareta Seiken (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 12, 2026

_Bubassotto_

Recommended

Wait, Zoro is the villain here?

I confess that this movie was a very positive surprise. I didn't expect to find a narrative so focused on Zoro, much less one that explored such a particular connection between him and the antagonist. And, honestly, I loved that choice. It's interesting to see one of the most beloved characters in the series occupying such a different position from what we're used to. After all, we're talking about one of the most trusted members of the Straw Hat Pirates, so seeing him in conflict with his own companions is already something that sparks a lot of curiosity.

I don't quite ...

Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no Kobayashi-san (Anime) add (All reviews)

Nov 11, 2026

pruebalastunas

Recommended

Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte is a really different otome/villainess anime. Two Japanese students connecting with an otome game world was something really unique. The main core is unity and love as the answer to problems , or at least that’s how I interpreted it, especially because of the ending. Fortunately, this is a fully animated story. I mean, the entire main story was adapted from the light novel, which is a rarity in this genre.

First of all, the animation is where I have some issues. It’s not that good, to be honest. Sometimes it feels weird, particularly in the ...

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