Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (Is It Worth It?)
Fairy Tail is an anime whether you hate it or like it. It has qualities that you might like, but there is also that you might find annoying. And after the series ended when they finally defeated Zeref and Acnologia, the sequel series entitled Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest was announced. But what makes this sequel so great that many people talk about it? And is it worth the hype?
First, let's talk about what makes Fairy Tail excellent or bad and helps us decides whether Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest is a good sequel or not. To allow you know, I've already read the manga, so I have learned what will happen, but for those who only watch anime, I will make sure not to spoil important info.
Fairy Tail has an excellent story. This might be the only reason why I still follow this series. Every character has a solid back story and knowing there are many important characters in this series. It's amazing how they still make it connect with each other. Another thing that I also like about Fairy Tail is the excellent character design. We can't deny that. But this is where the opposing side entered. It has an insane amount of fan service. Characters are just getting naked out of nowhere, and it's obvious it is meant to please the fans. The power of friendship thing is also annoying that you want to cringe every time they talk about it. And lastly, the cliche rises of power levels. Fairy Tail always revolve around characters who got defeated first, and you can see the vast differences in their powers, but after few minutes, they just overpowered them like some ants. You might notice this when they defeated Zeref and Acnologia, who lived and trained for hundreds of year's but were defeated by a 16 years old boy who believes in the power of friendship.
So what about Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest? Is it the same as always, or there is something new?
All I can say is I'm not sure whether I like it or not, at least right now. The development in this sequel is very similar to Toriko, where they make a Gourmet World sequel. The story is good, but the power levels are broken. Fairy Tail now took a quest that no one ever finished for the past 100 years. Lucy, Natsu, Wendy, Erza, Gray, Carla and Happy accepted the quest despite the dangers. Their goal is to seal 5 Dragon Gods. That's right, Acnologia is not the last dragon. The other five dragons are at least as strong as Acnologia remains, and they need to seal them.
To be honest, there are many exciting things here in this sequel besides the fact that there are still dragons alive. It's fantastic to know that there are other Dragons Slayer who eat dragons to get their power. They are called Dragon Eaters. And how about the existence of the true son of Igneel, Ignia? These are the things that you need to look out for. And, of course, the epic battles.
As I said earlier, the broken power levels in the story might be an issue. The sudden change in strength is absurd that you might never know how the hell did he get strong like that all of the sudden? And still, there is the "Power of Friendship". I don't know about you guys, but It isn't enjoyable for me. Maybe the author wants to troll us, but men, it's not funny anymore. Yes, it's shounen but can they minimise this kind of trend? Fairy Tail might be a great anime if they just set this " Power of Friendship" thing aside.
Overall, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is an exciting project. It's just a matter of mindset whether you will accept the negative side of this series. It's good that the story is still good as usual, but the power levels and power of friendship are still annoying for me. So I think it's still worth it (for now). I still enjoy the manga, especially the story. There is still a lot more to expand, and things are getting more intriguing.
I'm looking forward to the anime adaptation.
My Top 10 Most Anticipated New Anime of Fall 2021
Summer 2021 is about to end, and the next season is about to start. Welcome to Fall 202—the most awaited season for most of us. It feels like I only started watching Summer 2021 anime yesterday, but they only have one month left. This season might not be the best, but I indeed enjoy some of its anime. Some of them might still get another season so let's wait for them in the future.
Before Fall 2021 started. I'm going to give my personal most anticipated new anime list for the next season. They are new anime, whether it's original or manga adaptation. But I'm sure they will give a fresh taste to anime nowadays. I've set my eyes on them since the announcement and decided to add them to a list where I need to check them first. In short, they are my need to watch list for that particular season. And I'll start with;
10. Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
Let's start with this generic but fresh Isekai anime. Isekai keeps innovating the plot and titles, but the story is very generic. The World's Best Assassin, Reincarnated In A Different World As An Aristocrat, is a manga series written by Rui Tsukiyo. And guess what? He's the same author of Redo of Healer. But rest assured, it's more normal Isekai than the Redo of Healer. The title is the plot itself. The best assassin in the world has been reincarnated in another world, and his new mission is to protect that world by assassinating heroes who threaten their peace.
9. Sakugan
Now let's move to an anime with a genre of more post-apocalyptic and mecha. I love post-apocalyptic, but mecha is not my thing. That's why it is just my number 9. Well, the story is interesting. Humans have been pushed to live in an underground labyrinth. Living a life in a harsh environment, their survival relies mainly on robots that dig ores. This is a beautiful adventure of a father and daughter trying to survive in a broken world with the power of family love.
8. Blue Period
School and Slice of Life genre are one of the fascinating genres in Anime. It will give you a point of view of what a school life you dreams of. But what makes Blue Period different from the most slice of life genres is the addition of Seinen. Don't be afraid because not all seinen contains adult content. For example, Kaguya-sama Love War is in the category of Seinen. This is a story of a boy who seeks different things than he used to until he discovers drawing and art. It is a wholesome anime with a simple tale using the art of the Seinen genre.
7. Takt Op. Destiny
The collaboration of the year. Madhouse and MAPPA are joining forces to do this original anime project. I've previously mentioned this anime as an upcoming anime of Studio MAPPA, and yes, it is set to air next season. For those who don't know about this. It is a post-apocalyptic anime where music can save anything. Truly exciting and something you need to look forward to.
6. Saihate no Paladin
Paladin of the End is another post-apocalyptic anime set to air in Fall 2021. Don't be surprised if there are more post-apocalyptic anime on this list because most anime next season is actually within that genre. It is fun, but primarily post-apocalyptic anime are sad anime, so be ready. Paladin of the End is a mesmerising story of a boy who's being raised by the undead. As he grows up, he realises that he's different, and that's where he started his journey to find out who he is in the cruel world.
5. Mieruko-chan
And now let's go to something different and fun. Mieruko-chan is a horror-comedy anime. It's exciting knowing this combination of genres is something unusual, and ironically, it works. It is a story of a girl who can see a ghost. But even though she is terrified of monsters, she will do her best not to freak out and pretend not to see them. It is a fun and scary anime that will complete your last season of the year.
4. Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
And, of course, my dark horse for the next season. It is an original anime, but the game inspires it with the same title. The silver link, the animation studio that handles this project, is an average studio. But based on the trailer, I think they made a massive leap in their quality. Let's hope that the anime will be well made as to the trailer. It is another post-apocalyptic anime set in Antarctica where a substantial underground asylum was found. It is inhabited by strange creatures but also a place full of wealth and some essential resources. What could it be? and what kind of world awaits them at the bottom?
3. Platinum End
This is unquestionable, especially after knowing it has the same author of Death Note. Even the story and art style is similar. But I like how they twist everything in the story, but the similarity to Death Note is still there. Instead of a dark tale about grim reapers, they will use angels instead. Their goal is to make a human God by doing a battle royale and kill each other. It sounds similar to Mirai Nikki, but who knows. It is caused by a great author anyway, so let's wait for now
2. Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu
The most requested anime is finally here. People are going crazy about the manga. It's understandable because the story is cute. Not to mention Komi is so adorable. So I understand why they are crazy about this. Komi is a girl who has a hard time communicating even though she is so beautiful. But one day, she met Hitohito Tadano, and he promised to help Komi achieve one hundred friends. It will be fun and adorable, so watch out for this anime.
1. Chainsaw Man
With all the hype and popularity, it's normal for this anime to Top this list. MAPPA, with its breathtaking animations, is on a roll once more. Added with super hype and lit trailer, it's just overkill. This will be at least as popular as Jujutsu Kaisen and probably will be even more. Story of a boy who lives in life under the debt of his father from the Yakuza. While under the mission set by the Yakuza to kill him, an unpredicted event happened after a devil merges his body and grant him superpowers. With his new profound powers, what could be the future awaits him.
I'm so excited for Fall 2021. There are lots of good ones coming. It's a little bit sad because most of Summer 2021 anime will end, but who cares (lol)? Next season is much better. Let's find about them soon, and let's choose which is the best among them.
"Vinland Saga"- The Unpopular Masterpiece
Vinland Saga is an anime that is so unpopular even though it is perfect. Great story, best character development and excellent animations. If you are looking for an anime with a complete package, maybe this one is for you. And now that season two is already announced, I will give you a quick introduction about this awesome anime.
Vinland Saga is a Summer 2019 anime. Maybe that's why it didn't get the popularity it deserves since during that time, Dr Stone and Fire Force were also introduced. Still, despite that, Vinland Saga is the winner when it comes to satisfying the fans since it is the highest-rated anime during that time. Vinland Saga is, in fact, not new. It is a manga series of Makoto Yukimura first published in 2005. But it's not his first work. Makoto Yukimura was known for his manga entitled Planetes, and it also has anime; you may check that out. I watched Vinland Saga anime during it was airing, but I failed to continue it until the end. Maybe it was my regret because after I rewatched it a few months ago. I started to love this anime.
What Makes Vinland Saga So Great?
The Story
You'll never get bored with the story. It's bloody, serious, full of action, and so many mind games. Set in the Vikings era, Thorfinn witnessed the death of his father. To get revenge, he decided to follow the man responsible for his father's death and constantly challenge him to a duel. They are known to be a proud warrior and will not do something cowardly such as assassinating him. The story is excellent. It started pretty simply, but it gets more complicated and exciting as it progresses.
There are no Villains
This is the only violent anime that you are not sure who to consider as a villain. Even Askeladd, the person who's responsible for the death of Thorfinn's father, can't be called villain. In fact, he is the most compelling character in the story. He does dirty works, but he also did great, especially in the last episode. I should hate this man, but I can't. His character is well maid, and I respect it. Probably one of the best-written characters of all time.
Character Development
This is the reason why you should watch Vinland Saga. The character development is just unbelievable. This is the story of Thorfinn and his revenge, but some essential characters shine better than him. First is Askeladd; he turns from the most hated character to the most loved. Although he does awful things, you just can't hate him. Another is Prince Canute. The development of this character is the best I've ever seen. He was introduced as a coward, but in episode 18, during his breakdown, he changed into a more solid. This is the kind of development I want to find in some anime.
Seinen
Finland Saga is the Top 4 Highest Rated Seinen anime in MAL. It is an excellent achievement since not all Seinen anime can get high scores. Seinen is much more violent and mature because the adult is their primary target. But not all Seinen has excellent stories like Vinland Saga. They are just known for fanservice. That's why being a Seinen makes Vinland Saga great anime—satisfying the adult viewers while maintaining their interest in the story.
I'm so excited to the next season. Season 1 is just an introduction, and I want to see more of Thorfinn's character development. I hope it would be as great or even better than the first one. And I also hope people will start to notice this anime. It would be a waste if it were left hidden. This is precisely the anime that you need. So let's give it the popularity it deserves. For now, just check the first season out and let's wait until the next season arrived.
World's End Harem (Crossing The Border of Anime)
Anime with a questionable plot that will make you think, how did it make into the mainstream when its content is purely made for adults, are not entirely new. The best example is the Redo of Healer last season. It has become controversial and even banned in some countries because of the violence and mature content. It's funny how people reacted to it like the first time when some anime in the past have similar content. Remember Yosuga no Sora, Overflow, Scums Wish and many more. These anime have crossed the boundary between Normal Anime and Adult Anime.
I like how it becomes more regular, and people accept this genre regardless of what's happening in the anime. And there is an anime that will enter with similar content. And here it is:
World's End Harem
The trailer is already released, and I'm very shocked when I first saw it. I have no idea it already existed in the manga, but because of the trailer, I have no choice but to check it. It can't be helped. I'm dead curious.
World's End Harem was written by a manga author named LINK. I don't have any information about this person, and all of his work was just World's End Harem. That's LINK's most prominent manga, and the other was just spin-offs. Everything about this anime is a mystery, but I can assure you that this is definitely not for Kids.
Plot
The world faces a global extinction as almost 99.9% of all males have perished because of the virus that only kills males. With only women remaining, they will meet a significant burden for ensuring the survival of humanity. Reito Mizuhara, who has been under cryostasis for five years while waiting for the cure of his disease, has finally woken up.
He later knew that he is one of the remaining males left alive, and he holds the key to the future of humanity. He was given a mission to choose and breed with another woman to produce offspring for the next generation. But Reito just can't do it since he made a promise to the girl he loved before he undergoes cryostasis. It is a scenario of what will happen to a world when human treats production of the baby as a mere duty not because of love. Will Reito fall into temptation before he finds the girl that he loves?
My Thoughts About This Anime
I'm not a fan of this genre, but I'm curious about how this kind of anime is viewed in the world. Given how commotion Redo of Healer made, I'm sure it will break the internet too.
About the story. I kind of like it. Unlike Redo of Healer, who uses the Isekai type of story as a base, World's End Harem uses Post Apocalyptic type genre. As to let you know, I love post-apocalyptic sci-fi stories; maybe that's why World's End Harem caught my interest. But the harem is just insane. It doesn't have violence, fortunately. But the mature scenes is definitely not for those who hate it. The story has many loopholes, especially why artificial insemination didn't work. It's just questionable, scientifically. Suppose I compare it to other anime. It's not that bad. Redo of Healer still stand at the very border of Normal Anime and Adult's Anime. So if you only want an exciting story, then maybe you can check this out.
Anime indeed is unpredictable. You don't know what will come. And sometimes they can cross the border of something forbidden. It's funny that it's still acceptable and exciting. Well, it's still news, and maybe I'll try to watch it (even though I've read the manga already). It's an excellent anime to check while waiting for the upcoming anime of Fall 2021.
Upcoming Anime of Studio MAPPA
We can't deny that we want more anime from MAPPA animation studios. After the success of Jujutsu Kaisen and the trend of Attack on Titan final season, we want to have more anime coming from this studio. Who wouldn't want to? This studio is known for its signature art style that looks more anatomically correct and has very fluid animations. So it's not surprising that their anime suits the taste of almost every viewer regarding age and gender.
Another thing that surprises me about this studio is the quality animations despite the large number of anime that they release each year. Like, where did they get their consistency? Last year, they made eight anime series, 2 OVA and 1 ONA. And this year, they've made three anime series and one ONA so far. The two are currently airing; they are Re-Main, and The Idaten Deities Only Know Peace. And more to go.
In this article, I'm going to share the upcoming anime made by this studio. It might be a movie or a series, and their release date is around the end of the year up to next year. So get your watchlist ready because you don't want to miss all of them.
Chainsaw Man
Let's start with the hottest topic about this studio. Last month, they announced and released the first trailer of this very popular manga. It will be their next good anime after Jujutsu Kaisen, and the trailer said it all. You can see their usual type of art, and the budget for this might be insane. Attack on Titan Final Season might be popular and good, but for me, their animation is way behind Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. It's understandable because each project has its own budget. I will not explain most of the detail about Chainsaw Man because I've made an article about this already. Just check it out. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/are-you-ready-for-chainsaw-man-anime-mappa-stage-2021-review-chainsaw-man-trailer-35bd115c
Takt Op. Destiny
I'm actually excited for this one also. It was announced at the same time Chainsaw Man was announced. I want to make an article about this, but it always slips my mind, and now I decided to add it here. It is a collaboration work of Madhouse and MAPPA and is expected to air in Fall 2021 (same schedule with Chainsaw Man). This anime is exciting not just because of its story but also because of these two excellent studios. The founder of MAPPA is also the co-founder of Madhouse. So it's like a reunion and combination of classic and new generation animation studios. The story of this anime is in post-apocalyptic settings when a meteorite hits the earth, and it gave birth to monsters that ban music. Some young women resisted this monster and made a score that may be able to defeat this monster. Their goal is to restore harmony and defeat this monster called D2.
Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2
And, of course, the anime that almost anybody knows whether they are fans or not. The first part is a success even though it receives some criticism. And honestly, I'm not sure if they will like the ending or not. Some are disappointed at the end of the manga, but for me, it's not that bad. It's just some people wanted to have a happy ending for both Mikasa and Eren that they almost forgot Attack on Titan is not a happy story. Well, for this final part, we're going to witness how Eren activates the rumbling and threaten the world for destruction. Will it have an alternative ending, or it will faithfully follow the manga until the end?
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
I like Jujutsu Kaisen manga and anime, and after the 24 episodes long season 1, while waiting for the next season, they announced the first Jujutsu Kaisen movie entitled Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It is based on Gege Akutami manga with the same title. The story in this movie is not about Itadori and his friends but instead about Yuta Okkutsu. For those who have questioned whether it is canon or not, it is indeed canon. Even though he is not introduced directly in anime, he was foreshadowed in some parts. Okkutsu is also a Jujutsu High student and upperclassmen of Itadori. Gojo Satoru once mentioned him as a student capable of surpassing him someday. It is his story on how Gojo discovered him and on how he was before a sorcerer. What will he learn about the danger of Jujutsu World, and how will he prevent it.
Yuri!!! on Ice the Movie: Ice Adolescence
This project was moved many times before, and finally, it looks like this is finally it. Even though some people avoid this anime because of its genre, we can't deny its beauty. Figure skating is a sport known for its beauty, and Yuri on Ice executed it perfectly. If it's just a Shounen-ai, it would probably be my favourite sports anime. It is the story of Victor Nikiforov in his early days as a figure skater. It will show us how this famous skater became a legend before he met and became Yuri's mentor. We will see how Victor became the best among the best.
Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory
Another anime movie of Studio Mappa that I look forward to except Jujutsu Kaisen 0. It will be the next anime movie written by Mari Okada. For those who don't know who she is. She is the author of anime masterpieces like Anohana, Maquia When the Promised Flower Blooms, Anthem of the Heart and many more. Meanwhile, Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory is a movie that will probably be my personal favourite. It is a post-apocalyptic anime that shows how the two young boys and girls struggle with the power of love. The trailer is mesmerising, and the animation looks sick.
Studio MAPPA is just ten years old, and it already accomplished so many things. They are just getting started, and I hope they will continue to provide quality animations in the future. I don't know how their staff were treated, but I hope they get what they deserves, especially that they've been a part of these beautiful milestones. Kudos to this studio.
Why Should You Watch "Vanitas no Carte"?
Vanitas no Carte is an exciting anime for this season. It is precisely what you are looking for as a complete package anime. The story is fresh; the characters can be funny, cool and scary at the same time. And most of all, it is Vampire.
The author of this beautiful anime is Jun Mochizuki. She is not that new since she already has few notable works from the past. She made Crimson-shell in 2005 with only 1 volume and made Pandora Hearts the following year. Although I haven't watched and read them, I already had set my eyes on Pandora Hearts a long time ago but couldn't find the perfect time to start it. And now that I began to realise how excellent Jun Mochizuki works are, especially Vanitas no Carte, maybe I'll start it soon.
Before we start with the list of why should you watch Vanitas no Carte, let's take a look first at its plot.
Vanitas no Carte was a vampire anime set in 19th century Paris combined with a steampunk theme. It is a story that started with a Vampire who is born on a Blue Moon instead of a Crimson Moon, which most vampires typically was. Living in discrimination, he hated his fellow vampires and created a book that could curse them. And the book was named "Book of Vanitas".
Years have passed, and it's the present time. On the airship, a vampire named Noé Archiviste met a human named Vanitas who possesses a book called Book of Vanitas. Ironically, he uses it to cure the curses from the vampires. What is the meaning of all of this? Why did a human possess a book made by a vampire and even uses it to cure a vampire which he cursed and hated? Noé decided to follow Vanitas to know more about the grimoire, and that's how all the fun started.
Why Should You Watch This Anime?
**It is Vampire**
Well, who doesn't love vampire fiction? Dracula, Helsing, Underwood and Twilight Saga have just proven how great this genre is. On the other hand, the vampire genre in anime is not going well. The only vampire anime I can recommend is Jojo Bizarre Adventure, Hellsing Ultimate, Monogatari Series, and Vanitas no Carte can be the new addition if it ended well. I can see people say it ended well, so I think it may be true.
**It Knows How to Please the Fans**
First, I will clear the big misunderstanding about this anime. It's not BL, Shounen-ai, Yaoi or anything you want to call it, but it's definitely not. But because the author is a woman, she knows how to spice things up. In fact, it's not just Shounen-ai, but there are times you can find Shoujo-ai. Well, there's nothing we can do with that since there will always be Yaoi worshippers in almost every shounen anime with more than one main character. Vanitas no Carte know how to give fanservice, and I don't mind them at all. I just love Vanitas and Jeanne ship. They're just cute and perfect.
**Action Comedy at its Finest**
If you want funny anime with awesome fights, then Vanitas no Carte is for you. The fighting scenes are pretty average, but the mind games of Vanitas is unexpected. I still don't know what his goal is but the way how he manipulates even the high-rank vampires is just mindblowing. And it's also funny in a way that both Vanitas and Noe is goofball, especially Vanitas. They can act seriously, but sometimes they can be stupid too. And it's way too funny.
**Soundtrack**
And finally, why not watch Vanitas no Carte for its soundtracks. I always look forward to its opening song, Sora to Utsuro. So far, this and the opening song of Idaten Deities is my favourite this season. And also, you can check its ending theme, Zero too. However, it's not as good as its opening, but worth checking. This is the kind of anime that you don't want to skip its beginning and ending song. https://youtu.be/_058b3pqzjI https://youtu.be/-GHKpSeBiPY
Vanitas no Carte is an anime of perfect balance. You can find anything you want in this anime, and it will not bore you to death. Just be prepared and don't get too attached to the character since it's not the "happy ending" type of anime. I highly recommend this one.
"Earwig and the Witch"- The End? or the New Start of Studio Ghibli?
If you are a fan of Studio Ghibli, we all can agree that the classic hand-drawn frame by frame animation is the reason why we love all of their films. It brought the true artistry of the film and added with the mindblowing stories primarily depicted in a magical and fantasy world; Studio Ghibli movies are indeed masterpieces. The world acknowledges this studio when there are so many Studio Ghibli movies nominated for Academy Awards and even won one in 2002 with their film "Spirited Away".
But as time goes on and most of their original employees are nearing their retirement, Studio Ghibli must look for a change or else this legendary studio will fall. Hayao Miyazaki, Director, Script Writer and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, sets his final movie expected in 2022. And his son Goro Miyazaki will take his position as Director has introduced the studio's first Computer Generated anime, Earwig and the Witch.
Earwig and the Witch
Although Goro Miyazaki has already directed Studio Ghibli films from the past, like Tales from Earthsea and From Up on Poppy Hill, Earwig and the Witch is his first full CGI animated movie. Will it end the traditional style of studio ghibli? Or is it the start of something new from this legendary studio?
Earwig and the Witch is a story of a girl named Earwig as she has left in an orphanage because her mother is in pursuit by the 12 witches. Usually, children hate orphanages, but Earwig didn't as she can get whatever she wants and do whatever she wanted to. Earwig has the nature of being manipulative and always acted as a spoiled brat.
One day, she was adopted by a mysterious woman named Bella Yaga and a not-human-looking dude named Mandrake. She found out that her new home is a witches house, but instead of being freaked out, she asked Bella Yaga to teach her magic. Bella is uninterested in teaching her anything, and Earwig being manipulative as usual, managed to change the life of these two persons. She even found out about their past being a band with the redhead girl, which she didn't know it was her birth mother.
The story is bland as expected from a children's movie, but as a Studio Ghibli film, I can say I don't like it, maybe because it is the style of Goro Miyazaki as it can be seen from its previous movies. They feel lacking and incomplete.
Is it the End? or the New start of Studio Ghibli?
First, let's find out. What makes Studio Ghibli " Studio Ghibli". Of course, it was their animation. Studio Ghibli is making their movie in a traditional hand-drawn frame by frame animation for more than 20 years. We can say it's their identity and their most significant edge. But it's also dependant on the hands of the most talented artist. This type of artist is getting rarer, especially those who have a passion for making animated movies. And to cope with this problem, the only solution is by using 3D CG. In Earwig and the Witch, the animation is entirely different that you almost can't recognise it as Studio Ghibli works anymore. Well, some scenes in the background look and feel like Studio Ghibli, though. But the character designs and more is entirely new.
Another this is its stories. Studio Ghibli is known for its magical, heartwarming and wholesome stories. Movies like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Howls Moving Castle, Grave of a Firefly and Ponyo are one of a kind. Their stories are magic itself that makes you feel addicted to all of their films. Well, in Earwig and the Witch, as I said earlier, it feels lacking. I can say that they are trying to be creative and unique, but for me, it is just a failure. The story only revolves around Earwig, Bella Yaga, Mandrake and the talking black cat. And the ending is the worst cliffhanger I've ever seen. They didn't even give a proper backstory for the redhead lady as to why she was in pursuit and who's the father of Earwig. I know most Studio Ghibli stories came from already existing work but come on, they can choose something better for their first full CGI anime. Not to mention, the poster is misleading (lol). I thought it would be more musical.
Speaking of musicals. Another good aspect of Studio Ghibli is its soundtrack. People don't notice this, but the background music of Studio Ghibli is one of the best. My favourite among all of them is *Merry Go Round of Life* from Howls Moving Castle. There is *One Summer's Day* from Spirited Away, *Path of the Wind* by My Neighbour Totoro, *Princess Mononoke* and many more. Slow clap for Joe Hisaishi for composing most of these masterpieces. https://youtu.be/f7SS57LFPco https://youtu.be/TK1Ij_-mank https://youtu.be/MZgBjQFMPvk https://youtu.be/Sh7TxTiGeRk
And finally, let's look for the bright side. Hayao Miyazaki hates unnatural voice acting. He doesn't want that kind of VA that makes their voices sounds cuter. When you look at the Voice Casts in Studio Ghibli movies, you will mostly found them almost similar to their characters. Children will voice children character with their natural voices. The same goes for other characters. I'm glad that Earwig and the Witch still follow this principle. Earwig's voice actress might be older than her character, but it still sounds natural. And Custard sounds exactly like other Studio Ghibli characters, which makes him nostalgic.
Overall, I can say that Studio Ghibli is not ready for 3D CG anime yet. Well, if they will still use this method, it's okay. Studio Ghibli will always be Studio Ghibli. They have nothing to prove anymore because they are already a legend, from the most Academy Award nominations in Japan to the only Studio that holds the only Academy Awards in all Japanese anime. Studio Ghibli will always be in out heart.
Record of Ragnarok Season 1 (My Review and Thoughts)
A month before the official release of Record of Ragnarok anime adaptation, I already made an article that given a few insights about this anime. The manga is excellent and highly recommended if you are not satisfied with the anime. For this article, I will share my review and thought about the first season of this fantastic series.
First, let's have a quick summary of what is the story all about.
*"The seven-million-year history of mankind is about to end. It is not due to nuclear war or an invasion by an alien race, or even a collision with an asteroid. Mankind now faces its extinction, its end, at the hands of none other than the creators of mankind, themselves, the gods."*
As it's said, the human now faces the most significant threats that they meet for the past millions of years as they become more toxic and unhealthy for the earth and to the gods, the decision to end the human race has been finalised. However, the Valkyrie named Brunhild opposed this decision as for her, it is not fair for humans to be wiped out without defending themselves. That's where she proposed the final fight, which decides the survival of humanity which allow 13 gods to fight against 13 strongest humans in a battle to the death. It is called Ragnarok.
I like this idea of fighting cause it prevents the logic of "Power of Friendship" from intervening. It is a cruel death battle that the author has no attachment to the defeated character at all. The manga is magnificent, but what about the anime? Did it give justice to the story at all?
The anime contains the first three matches in the manga. And here are the matches that season 1 have included.
Lu Bu vs Thor
I started to get hooked to Record of Ragnarok manga because of this first match. Lu Bu is a Chinese Military General and Warlord from the early dynasty of China. And Thor, as we all know, is a Norse god of Lightning and iconic for his hammer. As I said in the previous article, the characters in this anime are not accurate and have been altered for the sake of the plot. So it's not surprising that Lu Bu might look dignified and calm even though in the real story, he is famous for being a traitor and casually switch sides to different parties. The fight is enjoyable, and they adapted the manga faithfully. But the backstory of Thor is awful. It should be the best backstory in the story for its dark and gory theme. But the anime made it look like a PowerPoint presentation. It's worst and disappointing.
Adam vs Zeus
In the second match, Adam, the first man, will face the god named Zeus. It is also my favourite match cause of how well made the character of Adam is. In the manga, I enjoyed this part, but in anime, it feels something is missing even though there isn't. The Garden of Eden parts is high quality though, and it's funny how they focus on that part while the other parts are awful. This match is perfectly adapted from manga, but it looks like the fighting scenes is a bit lacking in terms of the surprise factor. It's good and probably the only watchable part.
Sasaki Kojiro vs Poseidon
This entire match is a disappointment for various reasons. The first two fights are fantastic and exciting because right from the start, both fighters are at the same strength. But in this fight, Sasaki should be at a disadvantage because their differences in power are ridiculous. Sasaki Kojiro is a Japanese swordsman in history, and his true story is interesting. It's almost the same as the anime, except he is not a loser. Yes, Sasaki was defeated by Musashi, but before that, he is already a great swordsman.
On the other hand, the backstory of Poseidon is inaccurate. We all know him as the brother of Zeus and the God of Seas. But it is never mentioned that he killed their other brother named Adamas as per the anime portrayed. Adamas is a character made up by the author to make an interesting backstory for Poseidon. It's not surprising because I wouldn't say I like it since the manga version. Sasaki should've lost to this fight, but for some reason, he didn't, and it isn't enjoyable.
My Thought for This Season
Overall, this season is not recommendable. It's an obviously low budget, and the animation is unpleasant. Nevertheless, I still want to commend that they didn't rush the story. It's still right on track, and it's very similar to manga. I also like the character design cause they didn't mess up with this, especially Eve and Aphrodite. Season 2 is already announced, and I'm both excited and worried. I'm excited about the next few matches because it will probably be Jack the Reaper vs Hercules, Raiden Tameemon vs Shiva (this is also great) and Buddha vs Bishamonten. And worried because the animation might not improve. This should be a good fighting anime, but for some reason, the Animation looks like a PowerPoint presentation. Season one is obviously low budget and I hope they will do better this time.
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"My Villain Academia"- One of the Best Arcs in MHA
We often heard about "Villain is a broken Hero", and in the world of anime, some villain remains as a villain up until the end. But fortunately, My Hero Academia offers their best arc in the manga, which focuses on the life of the villains, especially Shigaraki. So how did it become one of the best arcs in My Hero Academia right now?
I honestly didn't watch the fifth season yet since I want it to finish first, then binge-watch it. The same goes for manga. But I am still updated on what is happening in this series because so far, it is the best Naruto inspired anime. The story is simple yet refreshing, especially to those who love superheroes type of stories. Kids who dream of becoming the worlds best heroes and saving people with a smile and a group of villain who opposes societies and spread fears among citizens. These two groups will fight by their sense of justice.
Within the first five seasons of My Hero Academia, the story focuses more on the heroes' side, but the villains are almost overlooked. I liked My Hero Academia not just because of Heroes but also because of the Villains. The story of Stain is one of the most memorable, and their fight against Nomu and All for One is always great. And thankfully, after five seasons, My Hero Academia will dedicate an arc that focuses more on the villain. How did they start, and what are their goals?
**Why Fans are you so excited about this arc?**
Right now, Class A is preparing for the next big fight that will happen soon in the future. The same things also apply for the League of Villain as the next few episodes will focus more on them. We already know about all for one, the dark secrets of Nomus and most villains' goals, but we didn't know how their organisation formed yet.
My Villain Academia is adapted from chapters 220 to 240 in manga and a significant arc. It will set the next big event of the stories and some essential backstory of some important characters. The arc will start to air on August 21 during their 20th episode. So I'm excited and happy that they didn't skip this arc but rather rearranged it to become much more enjoyable.
My Hero Academia Season 5 might be full of ups and downs, backlash and negative critiques from the fans, but I'm still surprised that it stays strong and the story keeps on getting more interesting. I keep on controlling myself not to watch it yet, but because of this good news, I've been itching to start it now. I can't wait to know more about the villains in this anime, especially Dabi. What is his relationship with the Todorokis? I can't wait. Are you also a fan of My Hero Academia? What's your thought about this?
Blue Lock: The Real Football Anime?
***"In the world of football, it is possible to produce elite goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders. However, the same cannot be said of strikers."***
The anime will start with this powerful dialogue. Sports is one of the most successful genres in anime. When you search on the internet and look for the ratings of each sports anime that you found, you will notice that most of them have high ratings.
From the success of Slam Dunk in the field of basketball or the thrilling American Football anime, Eyeshield 21, to the exciting volleyball game of Haikyuu. Of course, there are others, but I can't mention all of them because it may take this article longer. But the point is, Sports Anime is the most successful genre, and you should watch them.
And for the past few weeks, I've been binge-reading soccer manga entitled Blue Lock. And I'm surprised that a few days ago, an anime adaptation of it has been announced. It's exciting to hear this kind of news because it will be the best football anime in history. The only notable football anime right now is Inazuma Eleven, and to be honest; it's not that impressive because its animation and story style is meant for a younger audience. That's why Blue Lock is something you need to look forward to in the future.
Blue Lock
Blue Lock is a manga series written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and has existed since 2018. Right now, it has more than 100 chapters in the manga, and it's getting more exciting. I don't know why I didn't notice it earlier. It's new yet not that far from Haikyuu, and I can find resemblances to Kuroko no Basket, which is super good too, by the way. It looks like a football version of Kuroko no Basket.
The story of Blue Lock is all about how Japan deal with their failing Football industry. And to cope with this problem, a man named Ego Jinpachi has been given a coach's role and intends to scout high schoolers to be the next football superstar. He created a training system that confines 300 students in a prison-like institution called Blue Lock. These students will compete with each other until one remain and obtain the title of the Best Striker.
The primary character's name is Isagi Yoichi, who given up once his dreams after they lose to a match for the national tournament. He could have won if he just kicked the ball to the goal, but Isagi passed it to his less-skilled teammates because he believed that football is a team game. He regretted it and was ready to give up, but when he got home, he received a letter. It's an invitation to enter the Blue Lock program which goal is to find the best striker. It teaches them to have an ego and fix Isagi's mindset that made him lose.
In Blue Lock, they have given a ranking system that monitors the capacity of each individual as well as giving them prizes based on their winnings. Isagi met his opponent, who defeated him, and new individuals who served as his new teammates. Together, they will train together and discover their hidden talents. But they need to keep in mind that even if they work together, they still are all rivals. How can Isagi be the number 1 striker when he and his team are on the lowest rank. Together, let's witness their struggles as they climb the rank and defeat those who are above them.
Blue Lock will be the new face of Football anime. I can see its potential, and I enjoy its manga. The trailer is also out, and it gave us a few peaks from the anime. I don't know if it's CGI or not because, to be honest, the minute-long trailer isn't enough to get the information that we need. But it's good, though. The quality is there, and the character design is fantastic. I wish it would be the same quality as Haikyuu or Kuroko no Basket. For now, let's wait for its release schedule in 2022.
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Pokemon Movie 23: Koko (Review)
I've been a massive fan of this franchise since the Gameboy era. From its super entertaining games to its lifelike experience in anime, I've witnessed how Pokemon has become one of the legends. And the most exciting part of Pokemon is its anime movies. They give different kinds of stories that mostly contain wholesomeness and incredible fights. And last year, there is a Pokemon movie that I badly want to watch. However, it received negative comments from the people because of how familiar its story is. But still, I need to see for myself and decide whether it is good or bad.
Pokemon Movie 23: Koko
Or Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle in English titles is the 23rd movie of Pokemon franchise. I've been a fan of Pokemon, and I've watched almost every film of them. Among my favourite is Mewtwo Strikes Back, Hoopa the Mischief Pokemon and Pokemon the Movie: Power of Us. I know Pokemon movies can't be as extraordinary compared to the more prominent names in anime, knowing their proper focus are on games, but still, they are impressive. And these 23rd movies of them is also excellent.
Pokemon Movie 23: Koko is an excellent work of the Pokemon company. But I guess they now need uniqueness. From the past few movies of Pokemon, I can see that they struggle for making original stories. If they are not recycled just like their Mewtwo Strikes Back reboot, they mostly reused old stories of Pokemon or even stories unrelated to them. For instance, this movie is very similar to Tarzan, which cause substantial negative comments from the fans. A kid was found in the forest, and an ape-like Pokemon name Zarude took care of him. Growing without knowing what he is and who are his parents push him from meeting Ash one day. To be honest, the story is wholesome, especially the relationship of Koko and his Pokemon Father, but I guess the idea of Tarzan similarity is quite disturbing.
Next is how beautiful the animation was. I've never seen Pokemon focuses too much on background animation. And I think adding **Yoshitoshi Shinomiya** as their background artist is an excellent choice. For those who don't know Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, he is the background artist of Makoto Shinkai film **Garden of Words** and the unit Director of **Your Name**. So I guess you should've known how artistic this person was, mainly in the background art.
And as you can see in the movie, it's stunningly beautiful. Probably one of the most beautiful Pokemon movies, but unfortunately, the story sucks. I hope they can give us an original masterpiece and, of course, more with Shinomiya background art.
And finally, I wonder why people are not talking about how the soundtrack of this movie is a bomb. I may be exaggerating, but for me, this is my favourite soundtrack in the entire Pokemon film. The Rule Song might be familiar, but it suits the jungle theme of the story perfectly. But the real deal is the song Koko by Beverly, a Filipino singer in Japan who sang many theme songs from their popular show, including Kamen Rider. And my favourite is Strange and Wonderful Creature by Tortoise Matsumoto, which also produces dozens of songs in Japan. No need for explanation. Just listen to the music, and you'll see. Some are worth checking too. They are Show Window, The Hum of the Forest, I'm Home and Welcome Back and Notebook of the Heart. https://youtu.be/Z78Mt2sWu4g https://youtu.be/Cpbxj3GLZgw https://youtu.be/j6lFWVzPu8s https://youtu.be/qtWt6CrnrXk https://youtu.be/gy5cXEvEjOY https://youtu.be/-fZxzwfSsbU https://youtu.be/IoCieDKMLHU
Overall, the movie is good. I like how they choose the best casts in this project, from the best background artist to the most extraordinary singers. This might be my favourite Pokemon movie if they offer something new in the story. Come on, Pokemon company; I know you can do something better than this. It already has what it takes, and you just need something unique in your stories. Stop recycling because it only applies to the trash. We're waiting for your next movie.
My Anime For This Season
It's been more than a month since Summer 2021 Anime started, and so far, I'm enjoying them. I initially thought there would be only a few decent ones, but I'm surprised with some unknown titles that exceeded my expectations. And now it's hard to choose which anime should I watch this season and which should I skip. Finally, I've made my mind and selected this anime based on my three episodes rule.
This article will contain the list of anime that I decided to watch and follow its weekly release until it finished. I would love to watch all anime this season, but unfortunately, my time is not unlimited. So I carefully picked which anime caught my interest, and I know I would not regret watching until the end. So let's start with;
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon A
**Genre**: `Comedy` `Fantasy` `Slice of Life`
Well, of course, who wouldn't want to watch this iconic anime of Kyoto Animations. It's their comeback anime from the last arson incident, and I'm amazed how they still managed to give us decent quality despite what happened. We can see Miss Kobayashi again with her Dragon friends and witness their fun and wholesome daily struggle. But wait, it seems like there is another dragon who wants to join their growing family. Will it be good news or another troublesome fellow? Let's watch and see.
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru.
**Genre**: `Mystery` `Comedy` `Drama` `Romance`
Detective and superpower stuff with a bit of romance in one anime sounds like a complete package. The Detective is Already Dead is a fun and refreshing anime with a story full of mysteries and questions. What would you feel if you've been caught in trouble between the world-famous detective and a criminal organisation that uses human experiment and modify their bodies? But one day, that detective that you've spent your next few years together fighting bad guys and solving countless mysteries have mysteriously died. How did she die, and what's her relationship with the girl who suddenly appeared who have the same vibes with the deceased detective? It's crazy but let's wait and see.
Sonny Boy
**Genre**: `Sci-Fi` `Superpower`
Being my Most Anticipated anime, I can say that I'm disappointed a little with Sonny Boy. The story is confusing, and it feels like the writer is just free writing a novel. They just set a goal, which is to return to their real world, and the whole story is just random ideas I don't know where they get. Nevertheless, I still like how messy it was. The entire school, along with the students, are transported into another dimension. They've gain superpowers, and now they are doing their best to return to their natural world. It is an excellent example of "A Beautiful Mess" that's why Sonny Boy is included in this list.
Heion Sedai no Idaten-Tachi
**Genre**: `Action` `Adventure` `Demon` `Fantasy` `Seinen`
Super underrated and hated for no reason. I don't know why people are so triggered on the last part of episode 1. The genre is clearly Seinen, and that theme should be expected. Well, I still enjoy this anime anyways. It's a show full of fighting scenes and MAPPA flexing their colour grading in their art style. It suits perfectly to the them of the story, which is Gods vs Demons vs Humans, including some topics about beliefs and philosophy. Will the gods who live in a hundred years of peace can handle another demon outbreak and human who increases in numbers? It's so exciting.
Night Head 2041
**Genre**: `Drama` `Mystery` `Psychological` `Sci-Fi` `Supernatural`
The only CGI anime I'll watch this season. I don't care about this anime being CGI or not, but I want to know more about its story. One of the most promising stories, and the fighting is fantastic. The two pairs of siblings will be fated to meet, but their timelines and goals are different. They possess supernatural powers, and they use them to protect their comrades, friends and their only family. They will fight against an enemy who has the abilities to fight them, too, so it's exciting to see fights between super-powered humans. Is the story of two brothers just a coincidence, or it is controlled by faith?
Bokutachi no Remake
**Genre**: `Drama` `Romance` `Slice of Life`
I watch this for few reasons. And that's because I love Erased and ReLife. It's nostalgic yet refreshing because of the new stories. I have high hopes for this one. Have you thought of redoing your life and fix all of your mistakes and decisions in the past. This is what the story is all about in this anime. I don't have a long explanation for this anime because it's just simple. As the title said, Remake Your Life.
Vanitas no Karte
**Genre**: `Fantasy` `Historical` `Shounen` `Supernatural` `Vampire`
Did you know that I doubt this anime at first? I thought it would be like BL anime because why not. I have trust issues now, especially with anime with two leading male characters. Isn't this anime like that? Well, no. I like how they make the vampire genre more interesting. The history of "The Book of Vanitas" is very tragic and sad, but the wielder of it is now human and cures vampires, which vanitas hates. The love stories in this anime are also enjoyable. Vanitas and Jeanne relationship is funny but also cute and lovely. I don't know, but the romance in this anime is the best for this season.
And that's it. I honestly want to add more to this list, but I just can't. Seven is my maximum, and 1 episode per day is enough for me. For now my first impression articles for Summer 2021 ends and let's wait for more news to come soon, especially the next season. It will be a bomb. Trust my words. See you next article.
Why We Need 'Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc'?
Bleach anime ended in March 2012. It was after they defeated Aizen and Ichigo have lost his powers. Most of us think it was the end of the legendary series. But Tite Kubo wants to give us the proper ending that we want. And that's where he created the final arc entitled "Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War". As a person who recently finished rewatching Bleach, all I can say is Bleach need to have a final season.
For those who don't know what happened at the end of this series, I will summarise it. Just beware of the spoilers.
After Ichigo and his friends defeated Aizen and his group, he was captured and sealed in the prison of Soul Society. Meanwhile, Ichigo paid the price of obtaining power that rivals Aizen with his Hogyoku. He has lost his Shinigami powers and lives as a normal human being for the next 17 months. For me, it was not a bad ending knowing that Ichigo did a lot of things that he should not be involved in in the first place. But I guess Kubo knows that the story is incomplete. There are more that we need to know.
Ichigo met a group called Xcution and offered him to restore his lost powers. Ichigo is frustrated for being weak and unable to protect his friends and family no wonder he took the offer. That's where he learned about the power called Fullbringer. It's a power mostly humans can use by controlling the souls of other things. Ichigo did a great job, but as expected, he was betrayed in the end. Ichigo almost lost hope at this part because he thought he would remain powerless until the end. But with the help of Rukia and the people of soul society, they managed to restore the shinigami powers of Ichigo. It only shows that the series is not ending, and the real war is about to begin.
Why Bleach Need " The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc"?
What Happened to Hueco Mundo?
After the arc in Hueco Mundo, it's not clear what happened after the Espadas were defeated. I'm sure there are survivors, but who took place as the next leader? Rumours said that Tier Harribel has survived and now is the new leader of Hueco Mundo. But since I didn't read the manga (yet), I can't confirm that. Yammy also survived, but I don't know what happened to him. Most likely, he will support Tier as a new leader. And, of course, Nel and her goofy comrades. I love them since the start of the Hueco Mundo arc, but after their fight with Nnoitra, they just disappeared. I don't know what happened to them, but I'm sure they're alive, and I can't wait to see them again.
More Zanpakuto and Hidden Powers Should Be Revealed
I can't blame them for this since Bleach has a lot of characters. And their time is also limited (thanks to the 25% filler). So it is not surprising that there are characters who didn't reveal their full potential yet. The best example of this is Kenpachi Zaraki. Did you know that in all of his fights in anime, he is only using his raw strength? Yes, for some reason, he can't activate his Zanpakuto (or rather, he didn't want you). It's crazy because he is already OP, so it's exciting to see what kind of power he is hiding. Ikkaku and Renji is also an interesting character we need to pay attention. They are the only Vice-Captain who can use Bankai. And, of course, the growth of Ichigo's friends and the fighters of Soul Society.
**Who Will Be The Official Couple**
Who will be the official romantic pair for Ichigo? Some fans pair him with Rukia, and some are in favour of Orihime. Of course, the official ships were already revealed in the manga, but if we based it on anime only, you could see their differences in a relationship. Inoue has feelings for Ichigo, and it was proven when Ulquiorra abducted her to Hueco Mundo. At the same time, Rukia acts like the sister of Ichigo. I didn't see her having a romantic feeling for Ichigo, but it sure wasn't apparent because they were so close. The result is satisfying, and I can't object to that because it was perfect. One of the most wholesome ending couples, just like Hinata and Naruto.
More Awesome Fights
Bleach has one of the best fights during their time, but because of long-fillers, it gets boring. Now that it already has complete source material, we can expect fewer (or none at all) filler episodes in the new season. It will be more interesting because we can see how far can Ichigo reach with his power.
This content is my last "Rewatch Bleach" article. Overall I still like it even though the fillers are so irritating. I still like how the story works, and the concept of Soul Reapers and Hollow is very cool. It would be an excellent opportunity to have an anime adaptation of the final arc. Bleach will forever be one of the foundations of Shounen anime.
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Jahy-sama is Finally Here, and it's Funnier than I Expected
The month-long wait is finally over, and I've been able to watch the last anime on my Most Anticipated list. I want to watch this because it looks like Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro from the previous season. And after the first episode, all I can say is it's finally worth it.
Its story is similar to "The Devil is a Part-Timer." They are both funny, and their story is almost identical. It's just that Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! Focuses more on comedy rather than action. And the result is more amusing than I expect.
The Plot
Jahy is a respected demon in a Demon's Reals as she is the right hand of the Demon King himself. But one day, a magical girl appeared and destroyed the magic crystal that contains the massive power of the entire demon realm. When it was damaged, Jahy has fallen into the human world, and most of her energy has gone. She now has a human child's body and can only revert to her original form for a limited time.
Jahy-sama was once respected in the demon world. She got authority and power that she didn't have to work hard to get what she wanted. But after the incident, and she's now a lowly human without the power she once had, she needs to work for his food and accommodation. As she struggles for her daily survival, she also has a mission to gather all of the magic crystals fragments and return to the Demon Realm. Let's witness how funny the life of Jahy is as she lives as a human child.
There are so many reasons why you should add this anime to your watchlist.
**The first is it's hilarious**. I know it will be a funny comedy anime based on its trailer, and I've read some chapters from the manga. But still, seeing it animated made it even funnier. Jahy adult form is hot, but her child form is adorable. I can see myself watching more of this because why not? Jahy is a complete package. You'll never get bored with her.
**It's wholesome**. Looking for an anime with good vibes and healthy content, then why not watch this anime? No violence and no conflict, just pure good vibes and funny. It's just a first episode, but I've seen more than enough good vibes to fuel my day.
**Jahy is a great character**. As I said, Jahy is a complete package that makes this anime funnier. She is a sadist in her demon form, but her soft side is adorable. The way she gets embarrassed or when her landlady asks her for payment for her apartment is hilarious. Seriously, Jahy can be my favourite character this season.
Now I almost watched all Summer 2021 anime, and all I can say is interesting. Some anime are disappointing, but some exceeded my expectations. My next article will be all about anime that I'm going to watch this season. I'm going to drop those boring ones, and I'll try to make this list long enough with those good ones. I'm just hoping I can have time to watch all of them since I'm starting to get busy again. Once again, my anime review for this season finally ends.
Trying to Understand the Story of Sonny Boy
I love anime with lots of plot twists and full of mysteries. Sonny Boy fits these criteria. No wonder It is my most anticipated anime this season. The story is messy in a good way, and the animation is very distinct. Since its trailer was released, I'm curious about what kind of story it has to offer. And honestly, I'm surprised about its first three episodes. I know that it would be crazy hard to understand, but I didn't expect it to be this difficult.
**The Plot**
It was supposed to be a typical summer for regular high school kids, but they found themselves stuck in a dimension where their whole school only exist. Thirty-six students in that school drifted away, and some of them gain supernatural abilities. To avoid chaos and confusion, they decided to make a rule that organises every student and protects those powerless. Everything might be full of questions, especially how they ended in that situation, but, indeed, everything has a reason.
The characters are not just there to narrate the stories, but every single one of them has its own mysteries and secrets. It's not apparent at the moment, especially that it has only three episodes, but it started to get answered.
It is confusing at first, but when you understand the meaning behind this anime, it's not that bad.
Episodes 1
Episode 1 is not a failure as a debut episode. But I can't say it's good too. It ended with more questions. Nagara is an interesting character. I have a feeling he is the key to all of the mysteries. And Nozomi looks like an average student, but she is so secretive. She knows lots of things, and her rashness is commendable. It seems like she knows what will happen. Hoshi and the student council is manipulative. Yes, I get why they make rules to prevent chaos and discrimination towards the powerless. But sometimes they treated some students in the wrong way. Hoshi, on the other hand, might be the main villain of the show. I don't know what's his plan is. There are lots of mysteries about this person.
Episode 2
This episode is a combination of chaos and beauty. I like how straightforward the story is. The dimension has the rule to prevent stealing. The stolen objects will catch fire, and it's troublesome and dangerous for the students. Mizuho is easily the best girl right now. Her attitude is rough, but her personality is very soft. I'm excited to see where her relationship with Nagara will go. But Nozomi is not that bad too. This episode tests the honesty of the students and how far can they trust their classmates.
Episode 3
Questions are starting to get answered. Nagara might have the power to change dimensions, as stated by Nozomi. It does not confirm yet, but it might be true. Azakase is excellent as usual, but his attitude complex is annoying. It's exciting because the romance is starting to sprout. I wonder if there will be a romantic conflict in the future. This episode is all about that students who are not favoured are always got left out. They solve how to promote equality to those students and allow them to be united.
My Insights About This Anime
This anime has no manga or light novel reference, so we don't know what will happen in the future. My insights are just my speculations, and it doesn't have any guarantee to be true. I think there's an outside factor about their mystery, like a being that transcends to be a human. Just like gods, but their true motives aren't clear. In episode 3, there is a being that whispered what will happen in the future to Hoshi. It's just a short scene, but it gave me goosebumps for an unknown reason. I intensely feel it will be interesting soon, and I can't wait for more crazy twists.
To be honest, this anime is very underwhelming than I expected. The story is very messy. And it need deep thinking to understand what the story is trying to convey. So far, it's still worth it, and maybe it will reveal surprises in the future. Who knows.
"The Idaten Deities Only Know Peace" - Is it Worth the Wait?
The long wait is finally over, and now we can finally watch Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi. It was released a bit later than the typical Summer 2021 anime, probably because of Tokyo Olympics. This anime is Number 3 on my list for being the most anticipated anime this season. The details from its trailer already caught my attention, so I'm happy that it's finally out. But is it worth waiting?
Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi
**Genre:** `Action` `Adventure` `Demons` `Fantasy` `Seinen`
Its story is all about the fight between Gods and Demons a long time ago. When the world was nearly destroyed by the forces of Demons and human beings are on the brink of extinction, the Gods appeared to save them and sealed the demons by sacrificing themselves. The only gods left are the young generations, and hundreds of years have passed; they are now living in a peaceful world. How ready are them once the demons have resurrected and the seal is broken?
I like how the author played with the art style of this anime. The author of this anime is Coolkyousinnjya. For those who are not familiar with this mangaka, he's the author of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Added with MAPPA as the production studio, I can't just resist my excitement towards this show.
The art style is unique. MAPPA uses 2D like animations instead of 3D, but the quality is still there. They also use bright colours even though the story is, in fact, dark. People currently hate this anime. I can't blame them because they expected comedy anime, and the last scene of episode 1 is terrible. It's awful for the sudden change of genre from comedy to something dark.
I know people are sensitive to that topic, but they should have looked at its genre first. Keep in mind that this anime is "Seinen". This genre existed for adults and young adults, so that scene should never be surprising. I don't get why they hated it so much, even though it happened too on Goblin Slayer (they even enjoyed Redo of Healer). If you expect this anime to be Shounen with the power of friendship and the main character is a hero who can save everything, then this anime is not for you.
Another thing that makes this anime controversial is the topic of religion. I should have seen this coming knowing it's all about gods and stuff. But I commend the bravery of Coolkyousinnjya. In episode 2, they tackle why gods are ignorant to humans when there is war or conflict. How people seek salvation from them and how people genuinely believe in them. It was a bold topic added with an element of fiction for the sake of the story. That's why I think this anime is worth it.
I always say that people shouldn't underestimate the Seinen genre. It was a completely different genre that people should not expect the standard logic of shounen anime. It also applies to Josei (same meaning as Seinen but for females). They often include the sensitive topic in their story that most people find it inappropriate. But that genre is what it is, so if you're one of those sensitive ones, be aware.
Is My Wait Worth It?
I should say Yes. I am almost bored with most anime this season, and Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi changed my mood. I witness so various topics in this anime that I usually don't see. It is exciting but at the same time worried about what dark scenes will they include in the future. But seriously, I'm surprised about MAPPA. We know how great they are at animating almost realistic animations, but now they experimented with their art style and put it in this anime. It's almost like the MAPPA version of WIT studio's "Great Pretender". Well, I'm glad I waited, and now I saw anime that have a good potential to be the Top anime this season. It's just unexpected from the last part of episode 1. It caught me off guard, and now I want to erase that part from my memories.
What I Noticed After I Rewatch Bleach Part 5 (The Fall of Aizen)
After the fight between Ulquiorra and Ichigo, I've been thinking about what else will I except to the battle of the remaining Espada and Aizen against the shinigami. Ulquiorra being the number 4 Espada, displays an incredible strength that makes him the strongest Espada, bases on my observation. So if he's that strong, is Tier, Barragan, and Starrk stand to their rank numbers? How are they defeated, and what happened to Gin, Tozen and Aizen during their fights. Here's a summary of what happened to them.
The Espada number 10 **Yammy** fought the group of Ichigo. Although being outnumbered, he still managed to beat them not until Captain Byakuya, and Zaraki arrived to destroy the angered Yammy. He was defeated, but in the end, the two captains didn't kill him. You can see him in episode 310 alive, but he indeed is heavily wounded.
As to **Barragan's**, it was only a short time, but he managed to release all of his emotion and hatred towards Aizen. He did well pushing Captain Soi Fon to her limits, but after Hachigem Ushoda of Visored appeared, he was disadvantaged. Before he died, he threw his axe at Aizen, filled with anger and hatred towards the man who takes the throne as King of Hueco Mondo from him.
Meanwhile, **Starrk Coyote** died at the hands of Love Aikawa, Rojuro Otoribashi and Captain Kyoraku. I expect a lot from this Espada because he is the number 1. He should be more potent than Ulquiorra, but in the end, I'm disappointed. I didn't feel the power from his character compared to Ulquiorra, or maybe he was just surprised by the dirty tricks of Captain Kyoraku. Nevertheless, he is strong, and his backstory is the most painful among the Espada.
The remaining Espada, **Tier Harribel**, was killed by Aizen himself. She's doing well overpowering Hitsugaya and some Visored, but this Aizen is so evil that he kill his remaining Espada. At this point, Espadas have fallen, and we don't know if Tier is alive or not.
*Now only Aizen, Gin and Tozen are the only enemies remain. The soul reapers suffer from enormous damage, and most of their combatants are injured.*
Captain Kumamura and Hisagi finally faced **Tozen** and asked him why did he betray them. Their battle was fierce but, still, I wouldn't say I like the reason Tozen have for joining Aizen. It's too shallow and stupid that It looks like a forced plot twist given by the author. He died at the hands of his friend and comrade, who trust him the most.
Next is **Ichimaru Gin**. Like Tozen, he also betrayed soul society and followed Aizen. At first, I don't like him because he looks more villainous than Aizen. But knowing his reason after he attempted to kill Aizen, my respect for this man grows. Too bad he was dead by Aizen, and I think he has no regrets. He already bid his goodbye and apologise to Rangiku.
And the last part is how did **Aizen** fall from his delusions. This part is the most confusing when I first watched bleach a few years ago. Did he actually die at the hands of Ichigo? And thankfully that I rewatch this excellent series. I now realised that he didn't die but was sealed and put to prison for 20000 years. Ichigo only plays the role of weakening him until he loses all of his strength. So he didn't die, and knowing Aizen, it may be just a part of his plan. Now my excitement for Bleach A Thousand-Year Blood War arc becomes more intense.
What I Noticed In This Arc
Bleach is Full of Fillers
Fillers are episodes or arcs that don't have any connection to the original story. It's normal, especially to lengthy anime, because it gives the author time to publish more chapters for manga. I don't mind it, actually; I even watch all of Naruto's fillers. But for bleach, I skipped most of them. Come to think of it. Bleach has a total of 366 episodes, but 166 of them are fillers. Nearly half of the show is unnecessary episodes. I get it now why there are lots of hate for Bleach than One Piece and Naruto; it's fellow Big 3. It would be better if they separate fillers instead of adding them to the main show. Who would watch their trash episode that ruined the mood of the story? The fight is getting heated, but suddenly, it was cut by fillers that usually long for four episodes: goodness, a month of waiting before we know who won.
Ichigo's Friends are all Useless
I refer to the friends of Ichigo who have strong spiritual power that fights hollow. I know I shouldn't expect anything from them but knowing they are the faces of bleach is so disappointing. Rukia, who's known to be a genius shinigami, can't even be helpful during the fight. Yes, she defeated an Espada, but it almost cost her her life. And after that, she does nothing. Orihime Inoue, who have strong healing powers, didn't even have any use at all. She stayed at Hueco Mundo to heal Ishida instead of returning to the human world and help wounded fighters who fight Aizen. And lastly, Chad and Ishida, who I've seen potential to be as strong as Ichigo. They didn't even win a single battle against Espada. This uselessness of them is the reason why Bleach needs to have a new season. We haven't seen these characters' full potential yet.
Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, and Shunsui Kyōraku: The Most Interesting Captain
Among the Gotei 13, these 3 caught my interest during the battle against Aizen. Captain **Yamamoto** is the oldest and their chief. He has the strength that even Aizen fears. Aizen made a specific Arrancar to counter the ability of the senior captain. In the end, he only lost an arm, but he still serves like how he used to be. **Hitsugaya Toshiro** is the youngest but the most mature among the captains. He analyses the situation very well and assesses everything carefully. His zanpakuto is also strong, but the only problem about him is the lack of experience. It's normal because of how young he is. Give him a bit more time, and I think he will be the next chief captain. And there is **Shunsui Kyōraku**. I don't know if I hate him, but this captain uses dirty tricks to attack his opponent. He even killed Coyote Starrk using dirty tricks like shooting from behind or when he is talking. He doesn't have shame about this at all, and it's funny that in real life, it should be that way. If I hate Starrk, maybe this will be my favourite captain. XD
Finally, I've reached this point. I will now watch the remaining episode, and for the next part of this article, I will share my thought about why Bleach should have a new season. So stay tuned.
**Part 1** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-arc-1-3-88ac1659
**Part 2** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-2-bount-arc-fc3a5484
**Part 3** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-3-arrancar-arc-power-levels-of-hueco-mundo-8ca022ff
**Part 4** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-4-arrancar-arc-the-ten-espada-fa10824b
D_Cide Traumerei and Night Head 2041: How People Treat CGI Animations?
Anime is known for its traditional frame by frame animation. It is a mystery why we love this kind of anime. Even the technology is evolving very fast, we still prefer anime made using traditional methods. Well, who wouldn't want to? It feels more Japanese and unique than western animations.
But we can't deny the existence of technology. I don't know if you've noticed it or not but most of the new anime have a mixture of Computer Generated Imagery in it. You just don't notice it until a second look because there's a method of turning a pure CG Image look exactly like traditional. They are mostly found in fighting scenes especially in skills and close combat fights.
CGI is much cheaper and requires less manpower than traditional and not to mention, it is faster. And I think people are not ready yet to accept this kind of animation.
There are lots of full CGI anime treated harshly because of its animation. I can't blame them because it's truly the worst. Remember the **Berserk** reboot that made the fans angry. It is a good anime but CGI ruined everything. But not all CGI anime are bad though. There are good among them too. One of them is "**Land of the Lustrous**". It is one of my favourite CGI anime of all time.
So why most CGI anime is treated badly nowadays? Now that they are getting better. This season, I have 2 full CGI anime in hand and I'm frustrated with how they are treated. Trust me these two are super underrated and they deserve more love and appreciation.
D_Cide Traumerei the Animation
I already made a review about this and it's actually not that impressive. The CGI quality is average but the story is amazing. If you've watched Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale, you might compare that in this anime. But the difference is D_Cide Traumerei is more unrealistic story-wise. It's a story of a boy who discovers a game like dimension and how it was connected to the death of his brother.
I can say that it is underappreciated and badly treated by the anime community through its reviews online. It has a lower score than the average it should get. It's just getting started and I can see huge potential especially in the story. So I wish this hate will stop soon and see the potential of this anime too.
Night Head 2041
Now I can see how annoying CGI haters are. Night Head 2041 is one of the gems this season. I can even see myself watching more of its episodes. I don't know if it's a reboot of Night Head Genesis or a completely new story. But all I know is it's amazing. Its genre is Psychological Sci-Fi with superpowers. And its story involves time distortion and Religion wars. This is so good that you wouldn't stop watching this after the first 2 episodes. The story is all about 2 pairs of siblings with similar power but came from different timelines. How will they solve the crises that limit the people from having a religion and beliefs. The original story is somewhat similar to the movie " Lucy" and because it is time travel related with the topic about peoples beliefs, I'm interested.
Seriously, what's wrong with people. This CGI anime has a quality we deserve for. I don't know if they just hated CGI or just riding the bandwagon of CGI haters. But I'm sure that this anime is highly recommended this season. Don't believe with the clown fans that hate CGI for no reason.
I know people watch anime because of its animations. Because if they don't why would they bother if they can just read the manga. But I still think we should start accepting CGI anime and look for its bright side. The CGI nowadays is much better than before. They look more traditional and they're less annoying. And please just look for its story first. It's a shame that most anime with good stories are being hated because of CGI. Let's change this kind of mindset as we approach more technological in the anime industry.
"Battle Game in 5 Seconds" - Watch or Pass?
There are lots of new but cool anime this season. The simple but crazy story of Sonny Boy, the time travel fiction of Remake Our Life!, and even the world of vampires, Vanitas no Carte. It's undeniable that there's still few interesting anime that we can watch in Summer 2021. And now, why not look for something Generic but still good anime?
Battle Game in 5 Seconds
Survival Game anime or even non-anime films are always fun to watch. Hunger Games and Maze Runner is my most favourite Hollywood movies and Sword Art Online, Btooom!, Darwin's Game for Anime. There are lots of good survival anime and only a few of them got famous. And now let's review Battle Game in 5 Seconds and see if it's worthy to Watch or Not.
The plot is very generic. A loner main character who loves video games found himself caught up in a real-life game in which his life is at stake. To be honest, I should have dropped this anime starting from this point. I tend to lose interest in things that aren't new. If I didn't watch Darwin's Game and Gantz maybe I will appreciate it more. But knowing it is new but they still failed to break the generic barrier of the Survival genre. I'm kind of disappointed.
Let's dive deeper and look at the characters. **Kei Shiroyanagi** is the main character of this anime. Just like most survival anime, he is a genius especially at games but his social ability is very bad. One day while he's on the street, he encounters a mysterious man that wants to kill him. Using his wit and knowledge about games he managed to defeat him but then he encounters a much strong opponent and he lost. When he woke up he is now a part of a game and his life is at stake. He's the reason why I can't drop this anime (yet). I want to see his progress as a protagonist and how will he handle this situation to clear the game.
Another interesting character is **Yūri Amagake**. She's a high schooler living together with her drunkard mother and stepfather. She takes care of her stepsister after she learned that she was a victim of child violence. She died after she got dragged along with her stalker who wants to kill himself. And after she woke up, she's in the game. A very strong and independent woman and her ability suit her properly. I would love to see more of her and how will she become a huge factor in future events.
Aside from the 2 characters that I mentioned. Others formed their group as 5 members. They are **Madoka Kirisaki**, **Shin Kumagiri** and **Ringo Tatara**. Aside from Kirisaki who can turn any wood into a sword, the other's abilities are yet to be known but I'm sure they will be interesting.
And Finally, we have **Mion** and **Yan**. Mion is the mastermind of this crazy game. He is the one who shot Kei and brings him to participate in the game. Her features resemble a cat woman and her true goals and identity are unknown. Meanwhile, Yan is the assistant of Mion. She is calm and the exact opposite of Mion but I think she's as dark as her boss. This 2 makes this anime more interesting. Mion's voice is weird but Yan is great knowing Akari Kito is the VA. I want to see more of them.
Watch or Pass?
The truth is I can't tell yet. It currently has 2 episodes and it's early to say if it is good or not. I have a rule which is to watch at least 4 episodes of them before dropping so I'll stick with it until then. But if I judge this episode base on what I have watched. I will most likely Pass. So far nothing has caught my attention yet. It's generic and nothing about its plot is interesting enough for me. I feel bad because I have high standards in this genre and the characters are good. If they just add something new to the story maybe I'll give it a second thought.
I know that this season has only a few interesting anime. And I feel bad because compared to last year this is a big downgrade. So I decided to check every single one of them is hoping to find Gems hidden among them. And so far here's some of them that I made a review;
**"Kanojo mo Kanojo"- Another Trash or Not?** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/kanojo-mo-kanojo-another-trash-or-not-a4861739
**Summer 2021 Anime Review: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Seirei Gensouk...** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/summer-2021-anime-review-miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid-seirei-gensouki-d-cide-traumerei-1feb986b
**Surprisingly Good Anime of this Season** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/surprisingly-good-anime-of-this-season-c2f991a2
**Summer 2021 Anime Review: Sonny Boy, Vanitas no Carte, Detective is Al...** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/summer-2021-anime-review-sonny-boy-vanitas-no-carte-detective-is-already-dead-and-duke-of-death-dbef9204
Can You Watch Anime on YouTube?
Are you guilty of watching anime on YouTube once? Don't worry I am too. When I first started to get interested in this culture, YouTube is once my must-go place to watch anime. Along with Facebook which offers super bad quality and sometimes a single episode is divided into many parts. It was a fun time, to be honest. Thousands of YouTube channels are exterminated because of Copyright issues and the ones who survived keep on what they are doing but the screen ratio become so bad that it is just unwatchable.
And to cope with this issue, this is where they decided to make YouTube channels for anime that offers free but legal high-quality episodes. And these two YouTube channel was created.
Muse Asia
Muse Asia is the most popular Anime YouTube channel right now. Currently, it has 3.56 Million subscribers and it's still growing. It was created in June 2019 but its popularity grows last year thanks to the threat of Japan's tightened security against Copyright. So if you want to watch free but legal anime, this YouTube channel is perfect for you.
Popular Anime You Can Watch in this Channel
**Asobi Asobase**
**Assassination Classroom**
**Akudama Drive**
**Hyouka**
**Goblin Slayer**
**Re:Zero**
**God of High School**
**One Punch Man**
**Bofuri**
**My Next Life as a Villainess**
**Classroom of the Elite**
**Moriarty the Patriot**
**Higehiro**
They also stream some of the new anime this season including **Tokyo Revengers** which is super popular on their channel. The single episode of this anime has an average of 1 Million views in just 1 day. You can also watch **The Detective is Already Dead**, **Aquatope on White Sand** and even **Kanojo mo Kanojo** which I already made an article by the way. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/kanojo-mo-kanojo-another-trash-or-not-a4861739
I highly recommend this channel. There are lots of anime you can watch and it was already in English sub. Just make sure you are from this country; (if not, you can use VPN).
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Cambodia
Brunei
Laos
Myanmar
Bhutan
**Muse Asia YouTube Channel** https://youtube.com/c/MuseAsia
Ani-One Asia
Aside from Muse Asia, Ani-One is a similar channel that offers free anime on YouTube. I even like this channel better because it offers 1080p quality (Muse Asia only offer 720p) which I like more and you can change your subtitle into 7 different languages. I don't know why but this Channel is very underrated.
Popular Anime You Can Watch in this Channel
**No Game no Life**
**Yuru Camp**
**Konosuba**
**Yamada Kun and the Seven Witches**
**Kanata no Astra**
**My Hero Academia S5**
**The Promised Neverland**
**Jujutsu Kaisen**
This channel was created few months after Muse Asia (October 2019 to be exact). And if you read my article about **So I'm a Spider, So What?** did you know you can watch that anime on this channel too?. It even offers **Fumetsu no Anata e** which is super good last season and continued its second cour this season. And of course, it has lots of Summer 2021 anime. It has **Sonny Boy**, **Peach Boy Riverside**, **Higurashi New: Season 2** and **Remake Our Life**. It has fewer anime compared to Muse Asia but it definitely has lots of Big Shots. So you should check this channel. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/this-anime-is-better-than-i-thought-34dc49fc
Just like Muse Asia, Ani-One is also limited in these countries; (use VPN if your country is not on the list)
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Laos
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
**Ani-One Asia YouTube Channel** https://youtube.com/c/AniOneAsia
It's better to watch anime especially if it's free but it's 100x better if it is legal. So why not support these YouTube Channels? Don't be afraid of watching on these sites because it will not cost you anything. They gain from ads so if you have premium access on YouTube, you will have the best experience.
The old times of pirated anime posted on YouTube are finally over. I hope this issue on Facebook will be the next soon. It's time to give support to the anime industry. And watching anime on YouTube is already a big help. I just hope that they will add more anime soon or it's much better if more channels were created.
"Kanojo mo Kanojo"- Another Trash or Not?
This anime is currently airing and it's on the 3rd episode. I'm not gonna say that it's the worst but I'm not happy with it either. It's a rom-com with harem and all of the anime fans know that this genre may be illogical and you can't anticipate what will happen in the story. But I think this anime will never be my type of Rom-Com.
**Kanojo mo Kanojo** or "**Girlfriend, Girlfriend**" is an anime series written by **Hiroyuki**. He is a great manga artist, to be honest. He created the super funny comedy anime called "**Aho-Girl**". And I think he is not ready with this genre yet. Its idea is unique and I think it's funny as well. But there are few things that I can't swallow.
Let's start with,
**The Main Character**
**Mukai Naoya** is the name of the protagonist. He may look like a typical Rom-Com leading man but I tell you, he's the worst. This man is the greatest trash that when you compare him to Kazuya from Rent a Girlfriend, it will make Kazuya look a pretty decent man. For those who don't watch the anime, it's basically what the title says. He already got a girlfriend but he still two-timed her. Well, his honesty is commendable because he directly confessed what he did to his girlfriend. I already said that this genre is illogical but still no other character did worst than what he did.
**Saki Saki**
She's one of the main female characters as well as the original and first girlfriend of Naoya. After learning the truth about Naoya's two-timing, it's funny to think that she accepted it and instead of breaking up she decided to keep their relationship and allow her partner to have another girl. Starting from this point, I can say that this story is already trash. Who in the right mind to keep their relationship that way even knowing she's the real girlfriend. Like seriously, what's wrong with their minds.
**Minase Nagisa**
You can call her the mistress because she is the other girl who captured the heart of Naoya. You can't blame her because she's just the victim of Naoya's selfishness. Yes, she confessed but I think she's ready to be dumped. It's just this Naoya trash insisted on the two-timing idea and this girl also agreed. They didn't think that they will just hurt each other's feelings in the end unless the author decided to make this anime pure harem.
**Future Love Rivals**
Yes, you heard it right. It's not just Saki and Nagisa but there will be more soon. It's not surprising because it's common in this genre. I'm just worried that it will become a real mess once they started to show up. Nagisa, Saki and Naoya already lived in the same house and once more of them will be introduced, I wonder what will happen. Will they become Naoya's girlfriend too?
On the left side of the picture, it's **Hoshizaki Rika**. She's supposedly the 3rd girlfriend of Naoya even though she was rejected. She insisted to be his girlfriend and sometimes he does crazy methods just to win Naoya's heart. She didn't appear in the main story yet aside from the ending song and on the video that Saki Saki watched.
And on the right side is **Kiryuu Shino**. She's the best friend of Saki and also the one who advised her to accept Naoya's confession. But she didn't realise that her feelings for Naoya started to develop. It's not obvious in anime yet but we will see that soon. She just hides it for the sake of her best friend.
Is This Anime Trash?
Its story is actually similar to Nisekoi, Rent a Girlfriend, Osamake and many more in the same genres. And calling it trash might be over but I think the main character deserves that. The story of Nisekoi is decent and Kazuya is a better MC than Naoya and lots of things that this anime is inferior at. In short, it's not a great alternative if you already watched Rom-Com Harem like the names that I mentioned earlier. But if you still insist on watching this anime, why not? It's just my opinion and all I was saying is it's not a better option if you really want to watch Rom-Com. It's still funny and entertaining but the story is hard to swallow.
What I Noticed After I Rewatch Bleach Part 4 (Arrancar Arc: The Ten Espada)
This article will contain my thoughts about Bleach starting from Episode 206 (Decisive Battle of Karakura Town) to Episode 272 (Conclusion of Fight between Ichigo and Ulquiorra). This is a very interesting part of the Arrancar arc because of the Iconic fight between Ulquiorra and Ichigo. There are so many anime fights in the past that make them memorable and this fight makes history for bleach.
But another interesting part of Arrancar Arc is the Ten Espada. "Espada" means Sword so based on their names, we can assume that they are the 10 swords of Aizen. They are the 10 strongest Arrancar which have the sole purpose of serving Aizen and help him achieve his goal. Espadas have a number etched with their bodies starting from 1-10 and it also represents their strength (10 is the weakest and 1 is the strongest). And for those who didn't know the 10 Espada here is the list of their Ranking.
Yammy Llargo
**Espada Number**: `10/0`
There is still a debate about this character. Some say he is the weakest but because of his strange ability to gather strength and once he releases that he can change his number from 10 to 0. This is what confuses the fans (even for me) because we all know that the number of Espada represents their strength. So can we assume that Yammy is Stronger than Stark? This is what I still don't know. Even after Yammy's transformation, I still can't see his improvement. Well, it's a list of Espada based on their number so who cares about their power levels. Lol
Aaroniero Arruruerie
**Espada Number**: `9`
We all can agree that his name is cool. But his personality is not. He can use dirty tricks and his power is not that impressive. He has a power of thousands hollow he devours but I guess it's just an overstatement. After all, he got beaten by Rukia which is not even a vice-captain level. So out of all Espada, I believe that Aaroniero Arruruerie is the weakest.
Szayel Aporro Granz
**Espada Number**: `8`
Szayel Aporro is the Arrancar version of Kurotsuchi Mayuri of soul society. He loves research and his power is cursing using voodoo dolls. His power is not that bad. He even defeated Ishida and Renji pretty badly. Kurotsuchi is just a bad opponent for him. His death is the best death among arrancars and he deserves that. He is the evilest among them and he did many bad things including the vanishing of Nel.
Zommari Rureaux
**Espada Number**: `7`
This is funny because this Espada probably has the shortest screentime among them. Right after his appearance he easily got defeated by Byakuya. His strength is not that bad because he wounded Byakuya pretty bad so his appearance is not wasted. But I hope we got to know him better because he is interesting and his ability is unique.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
**Espada Number**: `6`
Grimmjow is my favourite Espada because its Resurrección is so cool. His personality reflects his Resurrección. He is wild and can't follow orders. He even loses his position once because he disobeys Aizen but luckily for him, he got it back thanks to Inoue. He wants to be stronger and I think he can, but Ichigo defeated him fair and square using his Hollowfication power.
Nnoitra Gilga
**Espada Number**: `5`
I hate this Arrancar so much. He climbs his rank by killing other Espada using dirty tricks. Like most Arrancar, Nnoitra is arrogant and he always boasts his sturdiness. His fight against Kenpachi is so good. Maybe because both of them have similar personalities and their strength is almost the same. His defeat is satisfying and I guess he got no regrets because both of them pour all of their strength into that fight.
Ulquiorra Cifer
**Espada Number**: `4`
Espada number 4-1 is on a whole new level. They are multiple times stronger than other Espadas and their evolution is not usual. They are once Vasto Lorde (the strongest type of Menos) that Aizen turn into Arrancar. Ulquiorra has gloomy and secretive nature and he even hides his true strength to Aizen. He is crazy strong and his Resurrección is so cool. He is the only Espada that obtain the second phase in his Resurrección. He deserves to be number 1 and I want to see him fight Stark.
Tier Harribel
**Espada Number**: `3`
She is the only female among the official Espada of Aizen. She has a water type power and her Resurrección has a form of a shark. Her power is not ideal against Hitsugaya Toshiro so it is expected that she loses once against him. But she's still strong and her attribute is good against Captain Yamamoto.
Baraggan Louisenbairn
**Espada Number**: `2`
His appearance and the way he leads the Espada after Yamamoto temporarily sealed Aizen, I thought he is the number 1 rank. But even though he isn't, his strength and ability is not a joke. He can control time and whatever his skill touches will die and turn to ash. He is basically OP and a bad opponent against close combat fighters. It seems that his self proclaimed King and God is not just mindless proclamation.
Coyote Starrk
**Espada Number**: `1`
This normal-looking dude is hard to believe that he is the strongest. Out of all Espada, his looks is very harmless. But don't underestimate him. He is the only Espada that has only Fraccion and it's also his weapon and Resurrección. His power is also crazy. He uses a double pistol as a weapon and it can rapidly shoot Cero almost infinitely. It just proved that his Number is just a number.
What I Noticed in This Arc
**Ichigo Didn't Beat Ulquiorra**
Ulquiorra should be the number 1 Espada and probably the strongest. He is the only Espada that attain the second Phase of his Resurrección. If we compare that to Soul Reapers, it's their version of Bankai. It only means that when they transform into that form, their strength multiplies by 5-10 times. So how did he die during his fight against Ichigo when he is that strong?
I just noticed that Ichigo is not the one who beats Ulquiorra. He just simply self destructed after he overused his power against Ichigo's Vasto Lorde transformation. It may be the body of Ichigo but he is not the one who is in control. And even he came back to his senses he refused to kill Ulquiorra. And it ended in a draw that can't be settled to eternity.
**Ichigo Can Easily Be Vasto Lorde If He Becomes a Hollow**
We learned in the last part of this article that Vasto Lorde is the strongest form a hollow can obtain. They are already strong even if they didn't transform into an Arrancar. They are gifted hollow that blessed with the power to be a Vasto Lorde since they were Born.
So if Ichigo didn't become a shinigami and turn into a Hollow. He will be most likely become Vasto Lorde. During his fight against Ulquiorra, he even becomes Vasto Lorde for a short time and he's not even an official hollow that time. It may also explain why he has strong spiritual power. So if Ichigo becomes hollow at the start, he will eventually turn into Vasto Lorde.
**Inoue Only Knows 1 Dialogue**
I don't hate Inoue but it is very annoying. From the start of Ulquiorra vs Ichigo part until the defeat of Ulquiorra, her only dialogue is just "Kurosaki-kun". I know she's the love interest just like Hinata but what the hell, she only said that word and I think she wants to annoy the viewer by repeating it several times in a row. If she's not cute, I may hate her. Xd
My article is all about what I noticed but I didn't notice that I'm nearing the ending of this show. I get it now why it didn't go well compared to other big anime in its generation but I can see hope in The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc in the future. There are so many characters that needs development and have potential that I want to see soon. And for someone who thinks bleach is a long series, it's actually not. You'll know the reason soon.
Part 1 https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-arc-1-3-88ac1659
Part 2 https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-2-bount-arc-fc3a5484
Part 3 https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-3-arrancar-arc-power-levels-of-hueco-mundo-8ca022ff
This Anime is Better Than I Thought
In Isekai Genre, It is not surprising to be reborn in a strange way. For instance, some are transported along with their body, some are only memories and some got reincarnated as a new individuals. But there are also times that this genre can be unexpected. Especially with those individuals that got Isekai'd as not humans. A popular example of these is "Rimuru Tempest" of That Time I Got Reincarnated as Slime.
But this article is not about him. It is all about **Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?** or **So I'm a Spider, So What?**. It is a story of a girl who got reincarnated as a spider after she died in an explosion caused by the fight between Demon Lord and a Hero. Struggling to survive as a creature considered to be the weakest, how can she find her classmates that are also reincarnated and find her true objectives.
This anime is a Winter 2021 Anime, which means it started to air last January 2021. It is a 24 episode anime for each first season and it ended last few weeks ago. The first season is all about the survival of our cute spider inside the labyrinth until she finally got out and get her human form. It is fun and entertaining but unfortunately, most people are not a fan of its animation. I agree with that too because I also find CGI in this anime annoying and low quality.
But What Makes It Better Than I Initially Thought?
The Story is Better Than I Expect
I almost dropped this series once because of its story. I thought it would be just a rip off of Slime anime because of how they started. They are both reincarnated as non-human creatures and gain the ability to devour other creatures to make them stronger. But unlike Rimuru who instantly become stronger after he devours Veldora, the protagonist in this anime suffer so many things just to get powerful. Its character development is even better than Rimuru during its first season.
Its Plot Twists are Crazy
Another thing why I started to like its story is because of the plot twists in the last few episodes of this anime. I thought it would be linear like all of the reincarnate are born at the same time and their goal is to be reunited again. But after knowing that the spider protagonist is the first one to be born and she affected drastically her other classmates' reincarnation. It's hard to explain its story but it's definitely better.
The Main Character is a Bomb
Not just because her human form is hot but it's because of how neutral she is. Rimuru might be like this but this little spider is on the whole level. She's neutral from the very start. She cures the humans that are sick or injured but she also kills and eats some of them. She kills other monsters, even her own mother and her fellow spiders, but she protected a baby vampire. This cute and harmless looking spider even started a war and refuse to help them. And the craziest of all is she even become an accomplice of the Demon Lord that attacked her classmates. I don't know why but I'm attracted to this character. She may act goofy and innocent but deep inside she's a monster.
Its Animation is Not that Bad
This is the reason why most people hate this anime but I think it's okay. Its animation is a mixture of CGI and traditional animation. Some scenes are purely CGI but there are scenes that it's completely normal. I get it that CGI cost less but I think if they just put a better budget on this anime, it would be the best. The CGI quality is the worst and I think it affected the overall quality of anime. The none human creatures might be hard to animate but their CGI monsters are just horrible. So compared to full CGI anime, this anime is not that bad.
It's not clear if it will have a second season. I hope it does. It ended in a cliffhanger and it's unfair. It just gets better and now we have to wait a second season that may take a long time before it releases. Well anyways this anime is so interesting and if you love Isekai anime, you should check this out.
Summer 2021 Anime Review: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Seirei Gensouki, D_Cide Traumerei
Let's continue with our exploration of the anime this season. I'm still not sure what to watch but I've set my eyes to some of them. Maybe because some anime is not released yet. For instance, Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! Was set to air in August and Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi is expected on July 22. So choosing which anime you should watch this season is really hard. Especially that not all of them are worthy too.
In the meantime let's check these 4 Isekai and semi-Isekai anime. Maybe any of these 4 will be the anime you're looking for.
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
Kyoto Animation is finally back after the arson attack. Their come back anime will be the second season of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. We can finally see Miss Kobayashi and her troublesome dragon maid Tohru once again. So what can you expect from this anime?
KyoAni with its top-class animation is definitely what you should expect in this anime. It started with the usual routine of Tohru and Kobayashi as Tohru started working on a Maid Cafe. As expected it didn't work as it should be and end up quitting. And the main point of the story is the introduction of a new character. A dragon who loves chaos and destruction appears and her name was Ilulu. This is where the godly animation of KyoAni showcased as Tohru fights Ilulu to defend the city. And as the usual twists of the story. All of their enemies eventually become their allies. Ilulu wants to know why Tohru and other dragons are close to humans. She and Kobayashi talk about this and Ilulu made a strange spell while Kobayashi was asleep. I'm not sure what happened but my guess was Miss Kobayashi has turned into a male. This is the reason why these anime become so interesting. Even though some people cancelled this show because of Ilulu body proportion. Well, they do that once to Uzaki-chan and it's just unnecessary hate. This show is still great.
Seirei Gensouki
I can see great potential in this anime. This is an Isekai anime but with a Revenge type of story. It's interesting but I am against its harem genre. I don't know if it will become better soon but I think it's worth giving it a try. Let's just see.
Its story is all about a Young man named Haruto who died after reuniting with his childhood friend. He woke up as a boy living in a hovel who seeks revenge for his mother. This is an interesting part because he is not just a reborn or a body transferred to another world. But instead, his personality mixed with the boy. He got involved in kidnapping the princess and even after saving her using his knowledge in martial arts-infused with magic, he still was accused as the kidnapper by royal guards. Fortunately, the princess pledge for him and he has given his freedom. I like how the main character differs from most Isekai protagonists. He is a calm and serious type with principles. Maybe that's why I can not turn a blind eye to this anime. It reminds me of Code Geass. The death of his mother is still a mystery and what happened to his childhood friend from his past life is still unknown. There are so many questions yet to answer so maybe I'll give it a few more episodes and decide whether it's worthy or not.
D_Cide Traumerei the Animation
It's my Number 9 most anticipated so it may sound bias. But I think this anime receive unnecessary hate. I know lots of people hate CGI and I even think it's a bit of a Cliche especially every time he transforms. But this anime still has many reasons that you should consider.
Ryuuhei Oda was traumatised after he witnessed the mysterious death of his brother. His hobby is Kickboxing and one day he got bitten by a mysterious creature. When he was asleep, he had a dream of a strange world similar to video games and he saw people fighting against unknown monsters. I like how cool its animation was. It's flashy and smooth but the CGI is very noticeable. Ryuuhei thought it was just a dream but later it happened into real life. It reminds of Sword Art Online Movie: Ordinal Scale when they brought virtual reality game into the real world. This is where Ryuuhei got his power and because he loves kickboxing, he got similar powers. The CGI quality is not bad. I like it better than The Duke of Death and His Maid and it's better than Ajin. It's not that bad as people claims and I suggest to watch it and decide for yourself.
Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
How a Realist Rebuilt the Kingdom is just another Isekai anime of this season. But not just generic Isekai. It's not all about fighting and brawl using magic and stuff but it's all about political wars. The main character is not your typical overpowered Isekai MC so rest assured.
Kazuya Souma (a typical Isekai MC name) was summoned into another world. The reason why they summoned him is to send him to another kingdom as an aide. But because he didn't like the fact of him being sent to another kingdom and his safety is not secured, he proposed to be a realist hero and help rebuild the kingdom. The current king agreed and to his surprise, the throne has been passed to him. How he holds the responsibility of rebuilding the kingdom and his marriage was set to the princess. How can be this man changes everything and prevent the war that may happen? It's all good and smooth but I don't like how Souma manage the kingdom even though in his past life, he doesn't look capable of that Job. Well, at least the princess is a beauty and I'm okay with that.
I'm a little bit confused why the schedule of this season is broken. Jahy-Sama and Idaten Deities are my top anticipated and knowing their release date is a little bit hard to keep your excitement.
Surprisingly Good Anime of this Season
It's been the second week of July since Summer 2021 started. And here I am still waiting for some of my Most Anticipated Anime. I don't know what took them so long but I will still patiently wait for them. While I was waiting, I got intrigued by these anime that I once overlooked. So I decided to why not try and check them. Honestly, I was surprised and ask myself. Why I didn't notice them. Their first episode is really good. They are much better than I expected them to be. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-summer-2021-anime-9a457522
These anime are not my most anticipated but they show me that they can be among the best too. They just need to be discovered. Some of them need a little bit of polishing but seeing their first episodes. I have a feeling that some of them are going to explode soon.
**Here are the Surprisingly Good Anime of this Season;**
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope
The first thing I noticed was its beautiful animations. It's mesmerising and relaxing. It has a unique vibe that wants you to spend some time in the sea. Yes, maybe because the theme of this anime is all about Fishes, Ocean and other related stuff. It reminds me of Grand Blue but in a dramatic way, not a comedy. I don't have anything else to say since episode 1 is too short and it didn't show anything important. It just showcases their awesome animations and a little insight into what will happen in the story. It just getting started and only 2 characters are introduced. We can expect more and I believe that its story has many more to offer.
Peach Boy Riverside
Now if you're looking for some dark fantasy-adventure anime, You should give Peach Boy Riverside a chance. The story started weird because it looks rushed. It progresses faster than it should be. It's a shame though because everything looks pretty decent. It's animation and character design is top class and the plot is interesting. If they just made the story a little bit slower, I think more people will love this. Nonetheless, the first episode is enjoyable. And that ending just leaves my mouth open. I just say "WTF just happened?"
Bokutachi no Remake
Not gonna lie, I'm guilty of overlooking this anime badly. I saw this once when I am making my most anticipated anime list and I just ignore this. When I saw its plot, I just decided not to include this because why though. It's not something new. There are several anime with the same story like ReLIFE, Erased and even Tokyo Revengers. I love time travel fiction but when it was added with Slice of Life or Drama, I just lose interest in them. And then I started reading @ahmadmanga article about this and I'm glad I gave it a try. This anime is a gem. It will show you that choosing your passion is what matters the most even though everything was hard. Don't take the easy way just like Kyouya because not everyone has a chance to Remake their life like him. It was a great anime that you should check. https://read.cash/@ahmadmanga/bokutachi-no-remake-why-i-believe-kyouyas-first-run-wasnt-a-failure-d4eb81a4
Uramichi Oniisan
I will not say that I love this anime or it was good. But there is something about this that caught my interest. It is a comedy anime that involve children as their characters. But their jokes are all adult jokes. This is ironically funny because this anime looks very similar to children shows but its true audience targets are adults. I thought it would be like Gakuen Babysitters but I guess I judged too early. Their jokes are mostly about their failures in their lives and the wrong decisions that they make. Do you think it was funny? Well, no. It hurts because it's all true. If you are an adult or a person at the point of choosing important choices in your life, you should watch this anime first.
I don't know why I always lose to anime that I didn't anticipate. Just like Odd Taxi last season and now these. Maybe underrated anime is just so good and less toxic. Well, let's just be glad that this season is alive. I thought that this will be a dead season for lacking great new animes but I guess I was wrong. They're just hiding deep within the shadow of the mainstream ones.
What I Noticed After I Rewatch Bleach Part 3 (Arrancar Arc: Power Levels of Hueco Mundo)
Arrancar is the longest and the main arc of Bleach Anime. It is right after Bount Arc, which I believe unnecessary since it has only a little involvement in the story right after that. And because of its long story, you may be confused by what terms they are using especially in Hueco Mundo.
Hueco Mundo is a Spanish term for "**Hollow World**". And as its name implies in the anime, it is a place where **Hollow**, **Menos** and **Arrancar** resides. But because of these 3 different classes, how are they ranked in Hueco Mundo based on their powers?
**Hollow**
Hollow are creatures born from the soul of humans. When a human dies but didn't make it through Soul Society, they remain on earth and their soul becomes corrupted. A hole will form in their heart and they started to develop a mask. Hollows are awful creatures that devour both living and not living souls.
**Menos**
Next to hollow, there are classes called Menos. They are giant hollow and of course stronger. The weakest subspecies of Menos will take a large group of shinigami to be taken down. Don't worry though because they are rare to be seen cause most of them only resides in Hueco Mundo. There is 3 subclass of this mysterious creature.
**Gillian**
They are also called "Menos Grande" and the weakest group among Menos. But despite being the weakest, Gillian is still hollow not taken lightly. They can shoot "Cero". A destructive beam only a menos and above rank can use. Gillian is born from a hollow that devours a large amount of its fellow hollow.
**Adjuchas**
When a Gillian devours its other Gillian, they may evolve into a much stronger species called Adjuchas. This is a stage where they are afraid of reverting into Gillian, that's why they still consume hollows or even adjuchas. Adjuchas have strange perks, and that is by controlling Gillian. That's why Adjuchas from Menos Forest is very troublesome.
**Vasto Lorde**
This is the final evolution of Hollow. It is a very rare class of Menos because it is believed that that only hollow that are born with a trait of evolving into Vasto Lorde will become one. So no matter how many hollows, adjuchas or gillian they devour it is still impossible for them to become vasto lorde if they are not born to become one.
**Arrancar**
Arrancar is a class of hollow that gain Shinigami powers by tearing off their mask. They can occur naturally but it's very rare (even rare than being a Vasto Lorde). But with Aizen's Hogyoku, he can force this process unnaturally. That's why their numbers in anime are very large.
**Numerous**
When an Arrancar was born from Aizen hands, they are given numbers. Two digits number started from 11 was given to them. They are not strong compared to the top 10. That's why their numbers didn't define their strength.
**Fraccion**
They are the Numeros being handpicked by the Espada to be their subordinate. Their strength was acknowledged that's why we can consider them as the strongest Numeros.
Privaron Espada
Before Espada Class, there is what we call Privaron Espada. They are an Espada that lost their ranks and given a 3 digits number. Despite falling with their ranks, they are still strong. A single Provaron Espada can be as strong as a Captain and way stronger than Numeros and Fraccion.
Espada
And finally Espada. Espada is the 10 strongest Arrancar. Unlike Numeros, their strength was ranked according to their number. The Top 4 of them are once Vasto Lorde that evolved into an Arrancar. They have the authority to command Numeros and their Fraccion. Sometimes even their fellow Espada.
What I Noticed in This Arc
Ulquiorra is Just Number 4
I used to believe that Ulquiorra is the strongest Espada. His looks are the coolest among them and his fights against Ichigo is so Iconic. That's why I didn't notice back then that he is just number 4. Well, it all makes sense now but he and Grimmjow are still my favourites.
Why Most of Ichigo's Friends are Always Got Kidnapped?
This is funny and also annoying. First Rukia was taken away from him, then Uryu becomes the target of Bounts and now Inoue was taken by Arrancar. I don't know why but maybe Kubo sensei love fairytales especially when a princess was saved by a prince. Lol.
The Music and Sound Director of Bleach is a Genius
Bleach has a unique and distinct soundtrack. They change the background music in almost every arc and put music that suits the scene very well. In Bount Arc they use Citadel of the Bount as an OST and it was really good. It sounds very similar to old vampire movies. And in this arc, they use an OST called Clavar la Espada. It was genius because it blends well with the vibes of the Espadas. It sounds Spanish and it fits perfectly because they use Spanish references in this arc. https://youtu.be/7l4G7H3ZHtg https://youtu.be/suwfJMiXauU
The Arrancar arc is very long so I decided to divide it into different parts. It is so that I can share every detail that I noticed in this anime that I once overlooked. So far I'm enjoying this arc but the very long-fillers every season is killing me. But rest assured, I will make a proper guide on how to watch bleach properly and avoid these stupidly unnecessary fillers.
**Part 1** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-arc-1-3-88ac1659
**Part 2** https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/what-i-noticed-after-i-rewatch-bleach-part-2-bount-arc-fc3a5484
Choose Your Odd Taxi Character
Odd Taxi is my favorite anime last season (Spring 2021). It has a unique and amazing story. But the real deal is the ending that surprised the hell out of me. It was an underrated gem that everyone should know. Don't get the wrong idea of being furry or it's just a children's show. It is not like Beastars and it's not an anime recommendable for children. Trust me, don't get fooled by how playful it looks. It has a dark side that makes the show super awesome. So why not check this out?
Aside from its awesome story. The characters are so lovely. You can relate to some of them. Odd Taxi is an anime with a large number of characters. But amazingly well all of them are connected and it formed a super solid chain reaction of events. They are the reason behind the perfect story so I would give my praises to Kazuya Kanomoto for this very detailed anime.
Here's the list of characters from Odd Taxi and let's see which one you could relate to and also share my personal favorite.
Hiroshi Odokawa
The loner and quiet Taxi Driver as well as the protagonist of this anime. He is believed to be linked to the missing girl since she was last seen riding his Taxi. He is diagnosed with some unknown disease that's why Goriki always tends to him. He just wants a normal life but for some reason, he was caught in a tight spot. He is a mysterious character and the ending reveals so many things about him.
Miho Shirakawa
She works as a nurse to Gorki. She is involved with Dobu and can't cut ties with him because of her debts. At first, she was told by Dobu to approach Odokawa romantically but later her feeling developed genuinely. She's a funny character and I have to agree that she's beautiful.
Shun Imai
I don't know if he is lucky or unlucky because he won in a lottery but he becomes the target of Yano and his group. He won the lottery thanks to the random numbers given by Odokawa. At first, he is just a waiter and a die-hard fan of Mystery Kiss. And now that his life is in danger he can't do as he please. Odokawa protect him and set a plan to use his money as bait to capture the bad guys. We can consider Imai as the root of all of this.
Hajime Tanaka
His involvement in the story is funny yet so tragic. He is just a normal civilian that become so obsessed with the game called Zooden. And at the time he finally got a rare item in the game, Odokawa which drives so fast pass through him and he dropped his phone. That's where he started to hate Odokawa and seek revenge violently. He is the example of a person who becomes so obsessed with things (especially games). That he even become violent because of it. And also his backstory is very sad yet he deserves that.
Taichi Kabasawa
Kabasawa is one of the annoying characters in this anime. He is a social media personality that does stupid things just to gain attention and become viral. He is also the first passenger of Odokawa in anime. And maybe he started everything because of his photo with Odokawa that goes viral. In the photo, they capture a criminal named Dobu in the background. Because of his temporary social media popularity, he did everything to make viral posts again. Even though his method is very dangerous.
Kensuke Shibagaki
For me, this character is not directly involved with the main story. Yes, he met Tanaka during his mental breakdown and he is a friend of Baba. But I didn't see him participate in major parts. He is still interesting though because he does comedy duo together with Baba. But unfortunately, he always forgot his part that maybe result in the loss of his popularity.
Atsuya Baba
He is the partner of Shibagaki in their comedy duo. He lacks ambition and always thinks he is the weaker part of the group. But ironically he becomes successful when he started working as a solo. Despite his looks, Baba is dating an Idol named Rui. Which is way shorter than him. The two couple is cute but knowing the ending, it didn't go well.
Togo Sekiguchi
He is a big guy that works in a criminal organisation. He works with Yamamoto (handler of Mystery Kiss) and an underling of Yano. Sekiguchi is a tall guy with a short temper and always resolve things using violence. He even fights Dobu once and it's funny cause both of them are criminals. He is one of the bad guys in this anime. And the bad guy always hates his fellow bad guy.
Kuroda
If Sekiguchi is the underling of Yano then Kuroda is the boss of Dobu. He is also a member of the Yakuza and does criminal works. Despite his bad background and image, Kuroda helps children who lost their parents. He is also the person who helps Odokawa since he was a child. He may be a criminal but fairly enough he is also a kind-hearted person.
Dobu
He is also the villain in this series and I think he is the main one. Yano and others may do something bad, but Dobu is the worst. Forcing Odokawa to work for him, bribing and abusing Shirakawa and even scamming Tanaka. Despite being the ultimate criminal, Dobu hates Yano so much. He is finding the evidence that links Yano and the missing girl to use it against him.
Eiji Kakihana
This man is so pitiful. He is a close friend of Odokawa. He works as a Janitor and finds a wife in a dating app. He's so desperate to regain his glory since he was once popular in his high school days. Started he met Shiho in a dating app, he becomes even more pitiful. He loan money and he hides his true occupation just to marry a girl he met on the internet. In the end, he got scammed.
Kenshiro Daimon
A police officer and the older twin brother of Koshiro. Despite being police, Kenshiro works for Dobu and the Yakuza. He even links Odokawa to the missing girl incident. His brother didn't know all of his wrongdoing. Maybe because he hates Taxi drivers so much but still he is a dirty bad cop.
Koshiro Daimon
The younger brother of Kenshiro and also a police officer. Unlike his older brother, Koshiro has a strong sense of justice. He said he will even catch his brother if he does something wrong. He later works together with Odokawa to capture Dobu and find proof his brother is a criminal. Probably one of the best and I think his character is pretty solid.
Fuyuki Yamamoto
The handler and manager of Mystery Kiss idol group. He also works under Yano and involves in scamming Kakihana. He may love the group so much, but he mismanaged them at some point. He is involved in the missing girl case, he gives Rui special treatment and even uses Shiho in his scams. The most despicable guy in this series.
Yuki Mitsuya
A member of Mystery Kiss and the replacement for the missing girl. She may look cute and innocent but I warn you. Her ambition is so high and just like her color, her personality hides a dark secret. Just don't adore her so much because once you'll learn the truth, you'll get disappointed.
Shiho Ichimura
Also a member of Mystery Kiss and the girl that led Kakihana into a trap. She came from a poor family so being an idol is a huge opportunity for her and her family. But just like every member of Mystery Kiss, Shiho is also involved in wrongdoings. She works in Yamamoto's Honey Trap scam. But I don't blame her, she did that for a reason.
Rui Nikaido
The leading member of Mystery Kiss and the star of their group. She knows what happened to the missing girl and we can say she's involved. She hates losing and her co-member believed she can do everything just to win. She witnesses the darkest part of Odd Taxi and I believe she's the key character.
Ayumu Goriki
He is the doctor of Odokawa. A loud but friendly character that always worries about Odokawa's mental health. He's not just a doctor but also a friend so that's why even he got a huge appearance, he still got a gentle heart. He owns a clinic and Shirakawa is his only assistant nurse. An interesting character and the one to discover the truth about Odokawa.
My Personal Favorite
Haruhiro Yano
He is the villain of this series but he is my personal favorite. I like him not because of his role but his personality. A small and arrogant person who love to Rap. That's what I like about him. His ability to Rap and play words as his dialogue is just amazing. Maybe because the voice suits him well but it is surely adorable. His Rap skill is amazing that Punpee (singer of the Opening Song) make an extra Rap Song entitles "My Name Is..." And guess what? It featured Yano and his Rap. https://youtu.be/HBfaQiVEYQ8
**So if you've already watched Odd Taxi. Who's your favourite character?**
Summer 2021 Anime Review: Sonny Boy, Vanitas no Carte, Detective is Already Dead and Duke of Death
New Season means my new reviews and first impression to the new anime of Summer 2021. Last season is a bomb for its awesome but underappreciated anime. So I'm really excited but a little bit anxious too for this season. There's not that much big names listed and the new anime seems not interesting enough. But let's see if the anime in My Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Anime really exceed my anticipation.
These anime once caught my attention by their plot, trailers, authors and even the animation studio that handles them. And given that I'm not familiar with most of them since I didn't read their mangas, I wouldn't be surprised if I will get disappointed with some of them. So let's start off with this four anime.
Sonny Boy
This anime is the number 1 in My Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Anime. I'm excited with this one because it was made by Madhouse (the studio responsible for many good anime including One Munch Man) and it was written and directed by the same director of One Punch Man anime adaptation. I was mesmerized by its trailer especially the animation. It was unique yet clean and flawless. And after watching the first episode, here's my impression on this mysterious series. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-summer-2021-anime-9a457522
I like that it started directly to the main plot. Their school was trapped into a dimension and the students that are left inside started to gain mysterious power. I actually like it because it adds more mysteries that they need to solve soon. Not until the student council made a rules to punish those students that abuse their power. In my opinion their rules are not bad but as expected it will backfire. Their methods will cause more conflict and it was a total disaster. The animation was amazing as expected and the characters are interesting. But the ending of Episode 1 left me with a big confusion. There's so many questions I have in mind but knowing it is just the beginning I wouldn't mind it at all. All I know is there's so much potential it currently have. It just getting started and I expect more mysteries to solve soon. And if it was executed properly, It would probably be one of the best.
`Rate`: **9/10**
Vanitas no Carte
Number 7 in my most anticipated anime list because I'm not really a big fan of any Vampire fictions. There's so many loopholes with that creatures and matter what kind of alterations they give to the story, I still find them interesting. So what's in this anime that makes me so anticipated?
The first episode of Vanitas no Carte is a bomb. It somehow reminded me with Owari no Seraph and Bungou Stray Dogs. Its interesting but I guess Vampire genre is still my least favorite. The animation is okay and the characters is in a class of their own. I will not probably like this but the female fans will probably do. It started with the introduction of "Book of Vanitas" and how did he became a victim of his clan's crooked beliefs. He was banished because he is a Blue Moon born while the usual vampires was born on a Crimson One. They believe it was a bad omen and since he was banished he created a book that can curse Vampires to make revenge out of them. Ironically in the current period it was owned by a human doctor that carries both his Book and his Name and cure some vampire's rare disease. I like that they took the settings in Paris and I love the Opening Song and Ending Song. I didn't read its manga but I read some opinions that it is actually a sad anime. So don't underestimate this anime yet, It should get better and better soon.
`Rate`: **9/10**
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru or The Detective is Already Dead is my Number 2 most anticipated anime. It feels like I didn't have any good Rom-Com for a long time. Hopefully this anime will be consistent with its genre. The first episode is a 40 minutes long and its already awesome. Now I started to get why lots of people are excited with this one. And I really hope it gets more interesting soon.
The story started when Kimihiko boarded a plane to deliver a mysterious suit case. And while on a plane he meets a detective with a codename of Siesta. This is where I noticed that Siesta is a top tier Wifu and I'm sure this is why peoply are so excited. Siesta is a smart, strong and skillful detective. She makes Kimihiko her assistant and offered him to accompany her travel abroad. And after the event happened in cultural festival, he finally agreed. The animation is beautiful and that fighting scene on airplane is satisfying. I don't actually know what to feel on the supernatural parts but this anime is surely satisfying. Just don't try to add Harem in this. I can feel Harem will be added soon but I hope they will not. It is fine as it is and I personally think Harem will ruin this.
`Rate`: **9/10**
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid
The Duke of Death and His Maid anime is my Number 6 most anticipated and after the first episode, I don't know what to feel anymore. I like the story but I'm disappointed for various reasons. J.C Staff lost their credibility as an anime studio since the release of One Punch Man Season 2. And their anime lately is a bit sloppy maybe because of budget. But since animations is a big thing for today's anime, it's not surprising that low quality animations are not accepted by fans even though the story is great. And here's what I think on the first episode.
As I said, I love the story of this anime. A duke was cursed by a witch when he was young for unknown reason. Whatever he touches will die as if he sucked the life out of him. Feared by many, his family decided that he must live in a mansion away from people. He lived alone with his butler and interesting maid that always teases him. I can see Takagi-san san reference in this anime but he is teased in a sexual way. And the character design reminds me of Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu. This 2 anime I put as a reference is a "Teasing" type of stories and The Duke and His Maid looks similar to them. It may look fine and okay but actually I can't put this anime in a 9 category. I like how they made this as a 2D CGI instead of 3D but CGI still feels unnatural. They lacks many emotions and the movement feels weird. Well its still interesting though but not the best for this season.
`Rate`: **8/10**
Summer 2021 just started and we can expect more to be released soon. I wait some anime that I've been anticipated to and I expect them to be released this week. I just hope I can find anime soon that can get a 10/10 as a first episode. So far most of them are not bad but I hope there are anime like Vivy, 86 or Odd Taxi soon. So just stay tuned.
My Top 10 Spring 2021 Anime (New Anime Only)
Spring 2021 anime finally end. And before I started making contents about the next season. I would like to share my **Top 10 Spring 2021 Anime**. I will only include new anime for this ranking because why not? Most anime of this season is new anime and I also didn't get the chance to watch all of the sequels since I don't find most of them interesting enough. Anyway this Season is probably the best season for this year. Too bad that most of its anime are underrated and unappreciated. But if I'm going to compare it to Winter 2021, I would definitely prefer this season. Last season is way too overhyped.
This list is purely based on my opinion. They show a very impressive season that everyone surely love. Some contain a very sad tragedy story while some mesmerized us with their awesome animations and breathtaking fights. So it's very hard for me to rank these anime because I love all of them. Its just happen that there is an anime that I like better than the other. So let's start this list with;
10. Godzilla: Singular Point
I love Godzilla movies since it become a hit on Hollywood. And lately they finally decided to make anime series about this giant and mysterious monster. Its not actually bad but I won't call it best Godzilla anime either. If you really want to watch Godzilla anime badly, I would highly recommend Netflix's Godzilla Anime Movie Trilogy as an alternative. The story of Godzilla S.P is very refreshing but I think they overboard with it. Most people ,especially childrens, will have a hard time relating to its story. They use very unusual and deep scientific terms that shouldn't exist in any Godzilla stories. Its disappointing because its theme should be enjoyable for children. But because they go beyond normal sci-fi it ruins everything. No wonder its just my number 10.
9. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san
Honestly I'm not happy with this series at first. Yes I love this kind of stories but I noticed some bullying on the first few episodes of this anime. I do not support this kind of act so I dropped this anime. Thankfully I continued it later. I can see improvements but as expected I can't bring my self to support Nagatoro full heartedly. Besides from their wrong approach I appreciate how funny they are especially on the later episodes. They can make this kind of comedy in an intense and meaner way than Takagi-san. I also like character design and animation. Nagatoro has a very distinct design and it suits her really well. If it started in a much gentler way, it could be higher. But for now it is my number 9.
8. Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took In a High School Runaway
I saw lot of praises for this anime. Well, it is good as both Romance and Drama genre. But I don't like how unrealistic it is. You can't relate to its story at all. I don't know what lesson they want to convey because what the main character do conflicts everything. He want to help a homeless girl without taking advantage on her. But is is right to keep her knowing that it is against the law? That's why I feel conflicted on this anime because it is good and enjoyable but what they did is so unrealistic and immoral to the eyes of our society. Even the author warns not to do what Yoshida did in the anime. Not bad but not the type of anime I can get into though, so it is my number 8.
7. Shadow House
It is one of the unique anime for this season. And also the one I'm most excited too. It started really good but maybe I expect much darker scenes. But still it is good and it ends really well as expected. This season is underwhelming most likely because I get my hopes up for its Seinen genre. Next season will be much better and I am hoping for further improvement. So for now lets appreciate how refreshing it is for both animation and story. A good alternatives if you are sick with other anime. It is not its highest potential but it did good enough. So number 7 is not a bad place for a not bad anime.
6. Eighty Six (86)
Excellent anime and I didn't regret loving this series from the very start. I like how straightforward they are when it comes to its topic. Its also commendable how brave the author is for not fearing to kill its characters. The ending is a bit wasteful though because Shin is an interesting character but for the sake of story and character development of Lena, it should happen. Don't get lost hope though because season 2 is already announced. It just getting started and everything is getting more and more interesting. We don't know maybe we can see them again. But for this season it guaranteed its Top 6 spot.
5. Shiguang Daili Ren
If you've read my past article and watch Shiguang Daili Ren, you should know why it is my Top 5. Super underrated most likely because it is a Chinese anime. But I tell you, the animation isn't bad and its actually much better than most Japanese anime. Maybe the Dub is hard to get used to at first but when your ears and brain adjust, you'll appreciate this anime more. So far this is the only Chinese anime I like. The characters are cool and adorable while it keeps its story wholesome and heartfelt. I guarantee that this anime will change your perspective towards Chinese or even foreign animes. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/shiguang-daili-ren-2021-an-underrated-chinese-anime-you-need-to-know-6f104b1d
4. Tokyo Revengers
This is actually amazing because I have set my eyes on this anime since last year. It is even my Number 2 most anticipated anime next to Fumetsu no Anata e. Basically if I exclude anime that I already read its manga, Tokyo Revengers will be first. I already saw something on this anime even just after reading its plot and It didn't disappoint me. This anime is not just about Gangs or Brawls but its actually wholesome. It also started a new type of Shounen anime that we didn't see before. It is basically the game changer on Shounen genre and 4th spot is a spot already reserved for this anime. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-anime-for-spring-2021-a4b4e39c
3. Fumetsu no Anata e
This is probably my most hyped anime. As you can see in my Most Anticipated Anime it is my number 1. I still feel this way after the first season but now it failed to reach the Top. It doesn't mean that it becomes bad or worst than the manga. Actually its amazing how they adapted this anime very similar to its source material. I'm just surprised about the anime on the top of this series. They proven that I shouldn't underestimate anime I didn't watched yet. Anyway Fumetsu no Anata e gave us different kinds of feels but most of them ends into a heartbreak. Don't worry it just getting started and your heart will be crushed soon. The first cour is already finished and I will give the 3rd place to this anime. Let's see soon if the 2nd cour will bring this anime to the top again. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-anime-for-spring-2021-a4b4e39c
2. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
This anime is just so unfair. Godly animation and beautiful story in one anime is overkill. And what's more amazing is, it is so consistent. From the start to end it maintain its quality in almost every aspect. Every episode is like a movie that you can't stop watching. WIT Studio is really one of the best while the story of Tappei Nagatsuki proven once again that he can do something amazing aside Re:Zero. The reason why it is number 1 is because its story is not unique enough. It's top class actually but I can't unsee its similarity to Terminator. I like the musical genre though. Yes it is still one of the best for this season. I hope they make anime with the same quality as Vivy soon. But now it is my number 2.
1. Odd Taxi
This is not a Joke. I know it didn't get a spot on my most anticipated ranking but after the season started and I happened to find this awesome anime, I decided to add it in My Final Pick and watch it since then. At first it doesn't have anything special. I only noticed how relaxing it is and the opening song is a bomb. And later as it progress, I started to love this series even more. The characters is not just interesting but they are also connected to each other. Kazuya Konomoto is a genius for building its story especially the mind blowing finale. Its ending is the best ending I ever seen on any anime. Trust me, the last episode will blow your mind and you will never expect that coming. A perfect spot for a perfect anime. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/heres-my-final-pick-for-this-season-00ff0c70
Spring 2021 is a memorable season thanks to its awesome anime. Even though most of them are underrated, I'm glad I found them. It's hard to get over this season so maybe I will make a final article about this season soon and I will directly focus on Summer 2021.
You Can Compare this Ranking To:
My Top 10 Most Anticipated Anime for Spring 2021 https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-anime-for-spring-2021-a4b4e39c
Here's My Final Pick For This Season https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/heres-my-final-pick-for-this-season-00ff0c70
Last Episode of Wonder Egg Priority (Ending or New Beginning?)
The episode 12 of Wonder Egg Priority last March left the viewers confused. They thought it was the final episode but little did they know the true last episode of this wonderful series was set on the last week of June. And finally I got to watched the last episode a few days ago. And all I can say is it was 50/50. I don't know what to feel because I like the series but this ending is not what I want.
Here's what I Notice on the Last Episode of Wonder Egg Priority
Half of this episode is an Unnecessary Trash
This is what I hate on this series. They love to put recap episode. Some 12 or 13 episode anime also do this but WEP put 2 episodes full of recap. They hyped the fans by saying that the last episode is an hour long. But it was actually 20 minutes only. And the rest is just a recap similar to episode 11. This is disappointing because they waste lot of time on recap. If they just expand the story or explain the ending thoroughly it would be better.
The Ending is still not Clear
What happen to Koito, Chiemi, Haruka and other girls they want to save is still not clear. On the previous episodes, they only show that they are saved and brought back to life but later they disappeared. Then Frill's creatures emerged and killed their Wonder Animals. It caused trauma to others but Ai was saved thanks to her other self. They didn't explained how Frill makes this creature or where Frill is. They also didn't show how Neiru cleared the game and what happened to her afterwards. There are lots of things that are not explained in this episode. This episode didn't clear the confusion and questions, it adds even more. If there will be no season 2 announcement soon, I will hate this series.
They Cleared the Game but at what Cost?
They successfully cleared the game and the person they want to save has been brought back to life. But at what cost? Their memory was altered and now they don't have memory about their saviour and once they call friend. This is really frustrating because they risked their life for the person they cared the most and now they didn't know them at all or even hate them. At the end they lost what they cherished and they found new friends. But the worst part is Neiru was lost and she couldn't be found anywhere. All they knew was she cleared the game and she probably run away since her sister that she want to save died because of her. But where would she hide to? That's the reason why we need another season or atleast a movie.
Frill, Acca and Ura-Acca's True Goal Remain a Mystery until the End
We all know that Acca and Ura-Acca was once human and Frill is an Artificial Human they created. But after some unfortunate circumstances they turn into dolls and Frill was disposed. Acca and Ura-Acca created Wonder Egg project to know why childrens with the same age as Ai and others commit suicide. This is the goals that we know but is that really is? Ai and other completed the games but why didn't this 2 stop? And what about Frill and her creatures? What's did she make creatures that intervene with their missions. Isn't it confusing why we didn't see them at the last episode?
Is it the Ending or a New Beginning?
All websites that I can see already said that there will probably no Second Season. But after I watch this episode, the possibility of Season 2 is not completely Impossible. So maybe this episode is a sign of **New Beginning**. The episode ends with Neiru being missing and Ai decided to find her using the Wonder Egg. I don't want this series to end unless they reunite the four and make everything clear. This series is one of my favorite this year. If it is truely the end then I'm not sure about this anymore. So I really hope for Season 2.
This series comes a long way being an original anime. If this recap trash didn't exist it would probably one of my personal favorite. This last episode give us hope for its probable sequel. But for now let's wait their official announcement. Don't let this end without Neiru please.
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