#fall2023anime

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Another amazing episode. Can’t praise the job OLM are doing on bringing this LN to life enough. Seen some people complaining about the animation style on this one, I loved it. Very fluid and constant motion. Really felt the emotion in all the scenes as a result.

Yuuki Aoi as usual has been incredible too. The emotion that she brought to the scene of Maomao slapping the attendant and telling her about the poison was so good. Considering how chill Maomao normally is, seeing her get upset like that was definitely cool. That slap was felt thru the screen.

Not only did she get her health back on track, but Maomao was able to give Lihua a few tricks to keep the emperor coming back too lol. Gotta use what you’ve been given. Great episode

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So much good Yuri this season we’re feasting. Such a cute and hilarious premiere. We have the cutest MC of the season wrapped up already. Umika is absolutely adorable and makes this the sweetest watch of the season too.

Entire episode feels like a nonstop sugar rush. Just pure and unadulterated wholesome entertainment. I love the telepathy gimmick that Yuu uses. It’s such an intimate and intense way of communicating and removing all barriers between Umika and Yuu

The art is beyond beautiful, the designs are stellar(pun intended) and there’s just an overwhelming feeling of joy that I got from these first 23 minutes. I love getting 4koma adaptations. There’s just a certain level of energy and dynamism they bring and this didn’t let me down at all.

The theme of both girls being aliens and not truly fitting in on earth also makes things really interesting. Of course, you can view that as an analogy for loners and outsiders in general who just don’t feel like they belong as well.

Reminds me of a mix between koisuru asteroid and Teppen. I’m looking forward to seeing this one play out. It will definitely be comfy watch of the season.

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So here we are. The biggest new show of Fall 2023 is finally here. I’d been meaning to read it for the past year or so, just so many LNs to read that manga tends to get buried down my priority list. I’m glad I experienced these first four episodes in anime form, though.

The storytelling and emotional weight of this first quarter of the show really ignited something in me that I haven’t felt in a long time when watching anime. I was instantly taken back to how I felt the first time I watched Violet Evergarden. Wonderful stories like this remind you that anime can be as simple or as complex as you make it. It’s all down to the quality of the writing. We can learn so much from stories like Frieren.

Eisen’s quote “that’s not what relationships are about” struck me as so simple, yet profound. You don’t enter into a relationship, whether it’s friendship or an intimate relationship with someone with the expectation that it’s all pointless because one day it’ll end and they’ll die. You go into it wanting to enjoy the moment and connect with people. Even though the pain of loss is tremendous, it’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

Even just in these 4 episodes, we see Frieren undergo quite a bit of a change. From understanding that she took her time with her party members for granted and not being able to give Himmel a proper goodbye, to wanting to make sure Fern didn’t make the same mistake with Heiter. From not wanting an apprentice to taking one one.

The New Year’s Festival was also really sweet to me. Frieren realised that while she doesn’t particularly care about the event, those close to her did. She wants to experience it not just out of respect for those days, but also for her own sake. While she’s been alive over a thousand years, she’s not really “lived”. Life’s passed her by. Meeting Fern and this 10 year adventure that she’s setting off on should do wonders for her.

Madhouse look like they’re back to their prime. The art, animation and storytelling is immaculate. The best they’ve done since Chihayafuru for sure. I got emotional several times during these episodes and I’m really looking forward to more.

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PEAK IS HERE. We are eating so good this season with female MCs and yuri stuff. Hikikomari is going to be one of, if not the best. Excellent introduction to the world and these characters. Project no.9 are cooking. The direction and voice acting was amazing.

“Please listen to me while you pee yourself” 😂 yea Vill is already showing what makes her so great.

What a way to be woken from a long slumber right? Being thrust in a leadership position in charge of people who are all stronger than you lol. Komarin has her hands full. Luckily, she has two things going for her. Being extremely cute and funny, and her trusty maid Vill who will help her keep everyone in line.

Soldiers already fully behind Komarin’s leadership lol. That speech got the job done

Sides hurt from laughing throughout the episode. Suzushiro Sayumi and Kusonoki Tomari were amazing. Really nailed the dynamic of Vill and Komarin. I’m so looking forward to an entire season of these two bozos. Plenty of Yuri undertones in the episode and to come 🙏🏾

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John Smith trying to guess which one was the counterfeit had me dying man Cid is hilarious. Bro had sweat dripping down his face while guessing. The fact he’s running this whole scheme which is affecting his own subordinate’s business is comedic gold.

It was good to see Gamma in action as well and of course always good to see best girl Rose. Her being so close to the guy she likes and not even knowing it is pretty sad. On the bright side she does seem to be adjusting to life in the shadow garden pretty well.

Can’t wait for next episode, so far been a phenomenal adaptation

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“You don’t know but you saved me” 😭 man that Rae and Claire convo at the end was so damn cute. It’s so sweet how Rae prioritises Claire’s happiness over her own. True love right there. My fave lesbians this season.

Was good to see everyone in maid outfits as well. Lene sensei was great in this one

Plot wise we’re starting to get going with the noble vs commoner ideological struggle now that a noble has attacked a commoner. Like Rae said, the commoners seeking to end the classism in the kingdom isn’t a foolish idea.

It’s interesting seeing how Claire, who seems to have come so far in these few episodes is still keeping that antiquated way of thinking. She’s ok with the commoners she likes being treated as equals, but not all of them. Rae and the others are “one of the good ones” to her. Actually a pretty realistic approach to the story since irl many racists have that same line of thinking

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I really loved the Piltz segment. Hearing her backstory was both sad, but also empowering. She refused to let her condition get in the way of conquering her goals. I love that. Really makes you appreciate all you’re given in life when you see stuff like that.

The calligraphy segment may have seemed boring or slow, but it’s actually really important to Teru’s character. She’s got a lot of anxiety and worries, and being able to calm your heart and focus on the task at hand is massive as a hero.

Another really good episode, won’t have the hype of mid hero, but this is the best hero anime 🤷🏾‍♂️

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Ahh so Emma was the key to everything afterall eh. That ending was so damn sad. After losing his brother, now his adopted sister, no wonder Mikey goes on a rampage in the future. Fuck Kisaki. What a POS.

Absolutely irredeemable, going after innocent people not even involved in the streets violates any type of code. Also the dirty tactics Tenjiku are using in terms of attacking people with pipes, jumping people etc, just hoe shit in general. If Izana really was aware of this all from the start, he’s a bum too.

Definitely the best Tokyo Revengers has been though. Genuine stakes and a compelling narrative. Looking forward to seeing how things play out, hopefully there’s some way to save Emma or something. She and Ken deserve a happy ending.

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So happy to have Spy x Family back! Even though a lot of people have switched up on the series recently calling it “boring”, not I. Great episode back, Anya as usual was absolutely hilarious and carried. Love how she foiled the whole red circus revenge plot

Was not expecting the season to start with Yor getting shot in the ass 😂 that’s a really tricky situation. All the misunderstandings with she and Loid were so funny. I’m surprised he didn’t pick up anything besides thinking she was angry.

Date night was great. Can’t believe Yor is so immune to poison that the blowfish stuff actually acted as a remedy lol. It’s funny they bring that up in this episode though, recently a couple in Thailand got really sick and I believe one even died from eating blowfish. It’s served as a delicacy in expensive restaurants, but you couldn’t pay me enough to eat that.

So happy this is back and the OP and ED bang!

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Season 2 or the second cour whatever the hell you wanna call it, can’t come soon enough. 😩

Such a cute finale that showcased how far Teru’s come. Saw some people criticise this Pepesha/Tzveta arc as taking up too much time, but it was massive for Teru’s development as well as establishing Stigma’s motives, methods and goals. Not to mention showing us why Pesha is the way she is. I liked it a lot.

Back home in Japan, it’s nice to see Iko again. Kind of a full circle moment since Teru’s progression started with saving her in episode 1. Teru’s cold is an important reminder that she is a normal middle school girl trying to balance saving the world with a normal life, and that can take a toll on you.

That’s really one of the biggest reasons I like this series. It’s already hard enough to be a teenager, combining it with the responsibilities she has is unimaginably worse. Luckily, she has a great best friend by her side to support her. It’s ok to share some of the weight! The two of them blushing and getting flustered around each other is so cute.

I feel like they didn’t bring up her sister being dead for no reason. If we saw Pesha’s mom used as an enemy I definitely think we’ll see Teru’s sister used against her.

Aw, they’re on first name basis now! A good friendship is always so nice to see develop

And wow, lot of set up there at the end. New villains and a sinister plot taking shape. I can not wait for more of this! One of the most underrated shows of the year.

Full review is up: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=509618

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“I think you’re stunning when you talk about what you like” man Albert don’t play fair at all. You gonna kill Sei with lines like that 😂

Definitely felt like an interlude episode and a turning point for sei and Albert and the story as a whole. Their feelings are surely going to come to a head soon now that nobles are vying for Sei’s hand in marriage and getting restless. I love how Johann and Albert’s brother were respectful of Albert and Sei’s feelings and refused to get involved in it lol.

I think Johan’s little hint will have got the gears spinning in Sei’s head and things will get going soon. Love how that scene looked too, reminded me of the click bait opening of this season with all the action lol.

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I LOVE the trend of Korean works getting anime adaptations lately. There’s so many cool stories in that medium that would be perfect for anime adaptations. It’s great for consumers in both countries.

There’s a lot of time travel shows airing this season, but from what I’ve researched and heard about Returner’s Magic, it’s not generic at all despite the somewhat basic start. There’s supposed to be a lot of interesting plot developments in this story so I’ll let em cook.

Opening sequence was pretty cool. Tough battle against a dragon, apparently humans have never defeated one in this world which is very interesting. Couldn’t help but laugh at the magical nuke in its heart going off after though.

I know they wouldn’t have known since humans had never killed a dragon, but damn, would’ve been nice to move AWAY from the beast after killing it? Maybe not having a post game analysis right there lol. The blonde girl didn’t even bat an eye when faced with her death. That’s badass!

Already, I like the MC. The way characters act in Korean stories has some subtle but welcome differences to Japanese characters. The cool composed nature of Desir, especially when meeting Romantica again. A lot of MCs would’ve got all teary eyed, blushed etc. dude just stayed focus on the task at hand and is determined to change the future .

Animation leaves a little to be desired, but I’m a big fan of the art style and character designs

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Uh oh so we’ve got some stakes now. I knew Konoha’s time travelling had to come at a cost. That cost seemingly being the changing of history and some games not being created. I wonder if the catch is gonna be that it’s a time paradox and that those games in the present don’t get made if she doesn’t help make them in the past. The good old Terminator school of time travel.

It’s cool that she’s not alone in this anymore though and now has Mamoru as a partner, kinda like Chifuyu and Takamichi. Mamoru’s dad has unfortunately been blinded by his success at Alcohol soft and isn’t putting nearly the effort into maintaining the company that he should. Typical game execs lol.

Also turns out that cleaning up the trash ended up being the best course of action for Konoha as they found info on Ichigaya. Really excited to see how it turns out

Tons of anime and VN references in this episode as usual.

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Dark fantasy seems to be the theme of the season and I’m digging it. I’ve seen a lot of praise for the LN of Berserk of Gluttony and had meant to check it out, but just haven’t got to it. The first episode didn’t seem like anything too groundbreaking, but I’m always going to enjoy these zero to hero type of stories. May be a bit generic, but who cares it’s fun.

I think Fate not levelling up and instead taking skills from everyone is an interesting concept. The fact he essentially has to constantly hunt and farm monsters because of his “hunger” is also cool. I wonder what the long term impacts on his personality will be after that.

Talking swords are always fun to have in a show and boy it’s pretty hilarious that Greed refers to himself as “俺様” / oresama. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that uttered in spoken Japanese lmao. I’m looking forward to seeing he and Fate’s relationship develop.

Can’t wait to see the abusive losers who Fate worked for before to get theirs. Rafalle who’s searching for immortality is probably going to be the most challenging of the bunch to deal with.

Solid premiere, dark fantasy setting, couple interesting concepts and cute waifu. I’m hooked.

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Potential seasonal waifu?