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  • Austin, TX. USA
  • Joined Oct 3, 2007
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

Mar 3, 2019

How one of my favorite shows of a season became one of my least favorite shows of a season. Let me preface this with I read Slime Reincarnation’s light novel but not it's manga adaptation before watching the anime, and I've since learned that the anime follows the manga way more than the light novel. As such, the characterization differences I found jaring and frankly insulting to my intelligence. Story: It’s not particularly original but it is slightly unique in its concept. Take the lowest (or one of the lowest) tier monster there is and have him become the stupidly OP MC for your story... See full review

6/10 story
7/10 animation
7/10 sound
8/10 characters
4/10 overall

The Fruit of Grisaia

Dec 15, 2018

Patricide, suicide, pedophilia, sexual assault, canabalism, sprinkle some blood, gore, and few bewbs and we are only scratching the surface of this show. Seriously, the writers dug deep into humanity's darker side and ran with it for a while, and yet it's packaged in this super sweet looking rom/com with some action. If that's what you're looking for btw, might wana look else where. this one goes into the deep end a few times... consider that fair warning, spoiler free just incase though ;) If you have a high tolerance for such previously mentioned shenanigans, I heartily recomend giving this one a... See full review

6/10 story
8/10 animation
7/10 sound
8/10 characters
7/10 overall

The Asterisk War (2016)

Dec 6, 2016

How many ways can we mess up a free sequel? Let us count the ways. Story: There is a story here, it just doesn't matter very much. It's really way more about the infrequent and poorly executed fights so in the end they skipped substance for eye candy and failed horribly. Animation: For an "action" anime the fluid colorful style is sure to turn some heads but it clashes horribly with the high tech theme which is often way more ridged. Sound: It has it's moments, the voices aren't totally annoying, the musical scores are enjoyable, and they actually make use of English during one episode... See full review

1/10 story
6/10 animation
6/10 sound
4/10 characters
4/10 overall

The Garden of Words

Jul 27, 2016

So for such a short film at only 45 minutes I've gotta hand it to the writer in the ability to tell a sweet love story as this in so little time. It wasn't perfect, and it wasn't easy to follow but for the most part the anime was well worth the watch. Story: Really short and really low on the depth here due to the length but what was given is stellar work either way. Had the writer been given a full movie's worth of time to develop it further it really would have finished this off. Animation: The real jewel in this title is definitely the environmental artwork. It's obvious with the level of detail and... See full review

7/10 story
10/10 animation
7/10 sound
7/10 characters
7.5/10 overall

The Princess and the Pilot

Jul 23, 2012

Yes, another reivew where my Overall score doesn't refelect the actual scoring of the rest. Story: The Princess and the Pauper er Pilot. Cute story, well told over the corse of a few days with mild flashbacks. Sadly, the main reason that I liked this story was also ultimately why I didn't like it... Unfortunately I can't explain why without dropping a major spoiler and that is something I don't do in my reviews. Animation: Nothing I wouldn't expect from an anime from this era, and perhaps that's made me a bit jaded in this regard, still the designs were well done, beautifully presented and in the end... See full review

8/10 story
8/10 animation
7/10 sound
7/10 characters
6/10 overall

Tytania

Sep 11, 2011

A show where nothing really is as it seems or should be. Story: On reading the synopsis the show seemed like it had a lot of potential, and indeed after a few eps it was shaping out to be a decent story. Sadly as things progressed, or lack of progression I should say, I found myself bored and confused as to what direction the anime was taking. In the end it just didn't really go anywhere other than to seemingly setup for a second season. Though even if there does end up being a second one I'd more than likely pass on it. The plot line was stagnant at best and haphazard/directionless at... See full review

4/10 story
6/10 animation
6/10 sound
4/10 characters
4/10 overall

The Legend of the Legendary Heroes

Jan 24, 2011

I wasn't sure how I would feel about a show titled Legend of the Legendary Heroes when I first saw the translated name. I mean how unimaginative can you get? Still what you get is far more than what the title gives you... Story: Firstly, I would like to state that this is a bit more than I would normally give a show that's "incomplete" since it's still got a second season yet to be produced. The story through this 24 episode show isn't done and so on the basis that there is a second season on the way I rated it as high as I would having seen the second half already. Now, onto the actual story's... See full review

9/10 story
9/10 animation
8/10 sound
9/10 characters
8/10 overall

Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-

Nov 11, 2010

Story: There was a story here, I understood it completely... I even predicted how it would proceed, develop, and end almost perfectly. This is not how a story should be. I'm not a fan of mysteries by any stretch of the imagination but not many people read or watch a story they already know whats going to happen... it's boring. I took the time to finish this because I was hopping I would be wrong. Sadly, this time I wasn't. Animation: Average characters designs, rainbow hair colors, over the top hairstyles, yet nice scenery and city scapes, non-uniform character faces (at least a few of them), and... See full review

3/10 story
7/10 animation
7/10 sound
6/10 characters
4/10 overall

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Oct 25, 2009

Lets just say, this show commited a sin that I will not spoil for those of you actually wanting to see it. Though it grates on my nerves that I can't forcefully enough steer you clear of this show. My only real warning is if you're really into the Disney style story book ending, look elsewhere, you won't find that here. Everything else about this show was average at best, and I'm thinking about the only thing that's made it so popular is bouncing boobies on a scantilly clad tsundere. Bout sums it up... I don't feel like writing up a typical review... this show doesn't deserve one. EDIT: It never fails... See full review

6/10 story
6/10 animation
7/10 sound
7/10 characters
1/10 overall

Toradora!

Oct 11, 2009

Story/Plot:This was surprisingly siimple and straight forward. There wasn't a lot of beating around the bush for the most part. It was cute, I laughed, I teared up, I got annoyed, there was a lot to this show and it was completely unexpected. The flow of the show as good, but it kind of dragged on in a few spots, still nothing major and I barely noticed it.Animation:There wasn't anything particularly wrong with the animation, but it wasn't particularly stunning or exceptional. I don't give points for pink/blue hair... then again, these are minor issues, for the most part the animation was fluid and pleasing... See full review

9/10 story
8/10 animation
9/10 sound
8/10 characters
10/10 overall