SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary – Episode 1
What do you mean, you’re on a mission to become ordinary? You seem pretty normal to me as you are, kiddo—dare I say bland.
What do you mean, you’re on a mission to become ordinary? You seem pretty normal to me as you are, kiddo—dare I say bland.
It’s heartbreaking to see production issues render a solid premise almost unwatchable.
Alex, Toni, and Peter return to wrap up a season with multiple strong anime-original titles and stellar sequels!
This twist on the modern isekai has a lot of heart and definitely deserves more eyes on it.
Dungeon People is the story of a woman who has never relaxed in her life suddenly finding herself thrust into the role of protagonist in a chilled-out, cozy fantasy series.
There’s a lot to like in this queer love triangle rom-com, but I’m just not confident it’s going to make it to the finish line in one piece.
I’ve reviewed so many shows about overpowered male protagonists that I’d genuinely forgotten what it’s like to watch a cozy and simple adventure story.
Pseudo Harem dares to ask “is somebody gonna match my freak” through protagonists Eiji and Rin. The answer is…undecided.
This forced family premise shows evidence of something much more. If only this wasn’t labeled a romantic comedy…
Another revenge power fantasy that will likely be forgotten before it’s finished airing.
You’re telling me a cat made this ramen?
The first episode is a beautifully shot little short film that combines filmic artistry with well-executed character beats. It makes me hopeful for the series going forward.
Whatever you call the special spark a death game needs to pull people in, TASUKETSU hasn’t got it.
I’m pleasantly surprised to report that despite the tsundere schtick and miscommunication issues potentially baked into this set-up, I found Kuze and Alya’s dynamic quite fun.
One man dares to lift from the back and not his knees in his efforts to prove that medieval millennials can become adventurers too!
My Wife Has No Emotion lays the groundwork for a romance that seems to have very little interest, at least up front, in pushing this story toward any introspection other than “robot girl cute” which…really sucks.
It might turn out to be writing thematic checks it can’t cash, but Suicide Squad ISEKAI is still a fun action comedy in the meantime.
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