Thursday (3 Shows)
Anne-Happy-The Unlucky Life of Class 1-7
Synopsis: Hibari, Hanako, Botan, Hibiki, and Ren and are in the spotlight for this show which pits them in class 1-7, which is reserved for the most unluckiest students. In class they learn and part take in activities that will increased their luck so that they and the whole class can have wonderful lives.
Positives: Very cute and I like the soft and light animation. Funny and wild. I also love the eye-catches the show has every transition. I also like the pun in the title of the show (Anne happy sounds like unhappy which is a reference to their "unhappy" unlucky lives).
Negatives: The gags and character quirks get kinda of old and some of the quirks are just straight up weird (Hanako is in love with an image on a sign, all females are in love with Ren).
It is your typical cute fuzzy show of the season and after the lack of moe and cute shows in the winter I actually welcome this show with open arms. This show can be ridiculously cute and have some great moments of animation. I also enjoy the teacher in the show. She has this tough, mysterious, but caring nature to her that makes her fit into the show well as she tries to improve all their luck. The CG bunny that helps her.... not so much. I think the CG just makes him stick out too much and while not the most annoying character I have seen, I do not really care or get excited when he gets screen time. I do love Hibari as a character though. She is just so cheerful despite being the most unlucky out of the group. Overall the characters are cute and fun and together they all get and have sweet moments. Like mentioned above, the gags (like how Botan gets injured easily, and Hibiki getting lost every time) can get old, stale, and boring. I also just can't get over the fact that Hanako is in love with an image of a construction worker on a sign, it just seems weird...
Grade/Summary: C+ (Not the most original and unique moe show but it gets the job done with a cute cast that are all likable, with some sweet and funny moments thrown in.)
Netoge no Yome Wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? (Netoge)-And I thought I Would be Tired of These Types of Shows
Synopsis: Hideki (goes by Rusian in the game) gets rejected by a female character in game because she was actually a man in real life. He tries his best to disconnect the two lives as he is approached by a female in game to get married in the game but he refuses. He later meets three of his party members in real life (all girls of course) as now he has to deal with Ako, the girl madly in love with him and his wife in the virtual world.
Positive: Ako has got to be one of the cutest characters I have ever seen in my life. The game references are relatable at least to me as I understand that kind of stuff. I like how there is also a set couple in this show and not some harem BS that can be annoying. Btw did I mention that Ako is cute
Negative: I think her "Yandere" personality for Ako is just there to be there and does not really make any sense within the story. The show is a little fan service heavy... well okay there is a lot of fan service. Also if you do not play games you make not understand the references and jokes they make so that can be a negative too. The show is also predictable and generic from it's opening to it's story and characters.
You know you just have to have these types of shows every season. The generic harem anime with all the fan service. I was not expecting too much coming but I have to admit, this one is probably my guilty pleasure of the season. Not the most original and generic characters and story development but it is done pretty well here (although that does not stop it from still playing the harem card). There is not too much harem mysterious in who Hideki loves and it is established well and early that its about him and Ako. Ako is also an adorable and innocent character that is just way too cute to ignore. The supporting cast is also fun but if you seen any harem before and know the elements in harems you can guess what their personalities are like. Well animated and I like the designs of the characters when they are playing their game. The show can get fan servicey many times so that may be a turn off. Ako Yandere moments also feel forced much of the time and just seemly comes from nowhere and is there just because the author can do it. She does not seem like a girl who would just be crazy out of normal and she is very sweet so the crazy side just seems out of place. To be honest, there is nothing groundbreaking in this show either. You get what you see. Harem, cute girls, fan service, some comedic moments, and a sincere moment throw here and there. Add more girls to the group and you have your harem comedy of the season. But that is why I enjoy it. I think the show is aware of what it is and does not try too hard to be funny or special. Like Anne Happy, it does it's job and it does it well.
Grade/Summary: B- (You get what you see, harem fan service with an incredibly predictable story, but the characters are fun, especially Ako, the gamer references are funny and the show manages to get a few good laughs out of me. With a clear romance objective, Netoge is a guilty pleasure).
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress-The Hype Train that is Attack on Titan Season 2 Kabaneri
Synopsis: The world is infected with Kabane, a creature that is like a zombie and bites the victim which turns them into a Kabane, as the cast of characters ride in a large steel locomotive that travels throughout Japan. Ikoma and Mumei are the only two with a special power and knowledge that has a chance to fight and overcome the Kabane as the rest of the people in the train try to find shelter.
Positives: The show is absolutely gorgeous in it's animation and fighting sequence. Ikoma is a cool "badass" that is strong as nails, while Mumei is the amazing and awesome female lead that can put up her own fight. The music is great and like in Attack on Titan, the gore, violence, and helplessness is done while and you get a sense that they are in great danger.
Negatives: It is unclear on what the Kabane are exactly and who Ikoma and Mumei really are, so the show as a lot to reveal. Just a lot of mystery in what the show is going to be about which I see as a bit of a negative at this point. Deep down, not the most original unique story.
One of the most popular shows in Japan and America (I assume from what I see) and probably the most hyped show of the spring. When you have most of the crew from the Attack on Titan team on this show as well then it is easy to see why everyone expects a lot from the show and it has delivered. Ikoma, the main character, is a total badass. From fighting to nearly choking himself to death just to survive a bite, Ikoma is a BAMF that is fun to watch. Mumei is also awesome. Watching her fly across the fights and shooting down all the enemies is cool. It is not just them but whole cast are strong and awesome in their own way. I have a weak spot for steam punk settings so I really like that aspect and can I just say that steam powered bow and arrow is the coolest weapon I have seen. The animation is fantastic. The only problem is I really have with the show is that I can't see the end game. I know it is bad for a show to be too predictable but in my opinion, a show should be somewhat predictable and hint at what the story and ending will be like but I just can't see it here. And where did the Kabane come from? And how do Ikoma and Mumei know so much about the Kabane the powers they have? Did they research? Maybe I missed something and if I did please do comment but I just find that part a little random. Also, deep down, this isn't the most unique story ever. There is a reason why everyone compares it to Attack on Titan. On top of the staff, the story is pretty much the same and the aspect of a unorthodox weapon and humanity being in danger thanks to a mysterious creature just feels like Attack on Titan. But if I had to compare the two shows, I believe this one is better so far. The characters are cooler here, the action is top-natch, and the animation is great. The hype has definitely been fulfilled for me.
Grade/Summary: A (Action packed, cool characters, an exciting but unoriginal story, makes for a wild and awesome show. Exciting for any anime fan or not, a must watch so far.. btw there is no way Mumei is really 12).
I hope you liked this. Friday will be up soon. Thanks for reading!
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