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Having excluded detective, vtuber, otome games, there's still nothing really complex left. 1. Nekura na Classmate ga Ore no Ibukuro o Tsukande Hanashite Kurenai 根暗なクラスメイトが俺の胃袋を掴んで放してくれない [Nexon & Yostar Games] Now a sophomore, the protagonist Narita Hinata, is delighted to be in the same class as his familiar buddies. While chatting with his friends, he loses his balance and falls, desperately grabbing on to something......he feels, something soft. And then, what he sees, in white, a girl's underwear. The girl's name is Kurano Kokage. Her bangs hide most of her face, gloomy vibes, a completely plain girl. No matter how many times Hinata apologizes, Kokage never says a word. Feeling guilty, "I want to do something to make amends," and in respond, Kokage opens her lips "Come to my house, now." In this title, with the encounter of Hinata and Kokage, marks the beginning of a bittersweet love story. Single heroine 2. Memories Off Sousou: ~Not always true~ メモリーズオフ 双想 ～Not always true～ [MAGES.] Kusumegi Itsuki, a second-year student at Fujikawa High School attached to Keiyo University, has a fiancee whose face and name he does not know. Because of her presence, Itsuki has never been interested in romance. His 17th birthday, when he would find out who his fiancee was, was approaching in about a month. One day, in order to hold a meeting to comfort a classmate who had lost her heart, Itsuki goes to Fujikawa's family restaurant "Russac'', but ends up getting into trouble with a part-time female clerk there. The clerk, Sunomiya Sae, was a third-year senior at the same high school. Although the way they met was the worst, Itsuki soon began to admire and respect Sae after seeing her mature demeanor. His childhood friend Amaha Nene sees Itsuki and begins supporting his relationship with Sae with all her might. The season is autumn. Itsuki's peaceful high school life is about to change little by little. Console franchise sequel that's decent as charage, but crumbles upon touching serious topics or presenting a satisfying ending. 3. HUNDRED LINE -Saishuu Bouei Gakuen- HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園- [Media.Vision & Tookyo Games] Takumi Sumino is a totally average teenager living in the Tokyo Residential Complex, a place where every day is much like the last and nothing bad ever happens. All that changes when freakish monsters attack the town and start wreaking havoc. A strange creature calling himself Sirei appears and offers Takumi the power to protect those he holds dear... All he has to do is stab himself in the chest! The next thing he knows, Takumi is in Last Defense Academy, a school in the middle of nowhere surrounded by a wall of otherworldly flames. He and 14 other students have been drafted into the Special Defense Unit, a team tasked with keeping the school safe for the next 100 days. How much are they willing to sacrifice to take back their normal lives and save the world from the grotesque school invaders? The curtain rises on 100 days of war and despair... SRPG. 4. Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai: Tokimeki no Mirai Chizu ラブライブ！虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会　トキメキの未来地図 [HuneX] The TOKIMEKI-filled days that you spent with the 12 members of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. You loved and cherished all of those sparkling moments, each of which shone like a rainbow. But then, all of those irreplaceable memories suddenly slip away from your mind, lost. "They were so bright and warm, truly irreplaceable... But now, I doubt that I'll ever hold them again..." The members do all they can for you to regain your lost memories. The curtain rises on the story of you and the 12 members searching for the missing pieces of that TOKIMEKI! "That TOKIMEKI, once more. And forevermore." Anime spin-off. 5. Noble ♡ Butler のーぶる♡バトラー [ensemble SWEET] This is the free nation of Liberalciora. The protagonist, Faye Fleur Renissphere, lost his parents at a young age and was taken in by his childhood friend family where he grew up like siblings with three girls. Previous butler decides to retire, and MC asks to let him repay for family's kindness by performing such duties. Light, simple, moege-ish.

Long Vacation (1996) is breathtaking . 1. Tears of the Dragon (1996) [용의 눈물] (Finished 1/159) Tags: Historical This drama depicts the turbulent period spanning from the reign of King Taejo (born Lee Seong Gye), the founder of the Joseon dynasty, to King Sejong. Partially translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Kyosokyoku (1996) [Kyosokyoku/Concerto/協奏曲] (Finished 10/10) Tags: Romance, Drama Love and ambition collide when two brilliant architects compete for the same woman and the glory of success in their highly competitive field. Kakeru, a young dreamer just entering the professional world, starts out with the goal of building a magnificent church. The story unfolds when a world-famous architect, whom Kakeru idolizes but has never seen, collapses in front of him on the beach. The skillful portrayal of the intertwined loves and professional trials of these characters makes for a suspenseful and inspiring drama. There's very little in plot department, just pretty random events around architects without any sort of progression anywhere and same kind of random ending. Very sad. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. First Love (1996) [첫사랑] (Finished 3/66) Tags: Romance, Melodrama This early drama focuses on the lives of two brothers, Chan Hyuk and Chan Woo, and their relationship a wealthy girl named Hyo Kyung from childhood through adulthood. Chan Hyuk and Chan Woo move with their family from Seoul to the countryside where their widowed father finds work as a painter for the local movie theater. The two brothers eventually befriend the movie theater owner's daughter, Hyo Kyung. Although both brothers develop feelings for her, Hyo Kyung falls for the artistic Chan Hyuk. Their relationship is severely tested by multiple hardships over the course of many years including the extreme opposition of her father and uncle. Early Korean drama is underwhelming. There's a lot of overreactions and wasting time while pace is horrendous. Just a typical low effort semi-romantic melodrama about pretty much nothing. Overall Rating: 5/10 4. Shota no Sushi (1996) [将太の寿司] (Finished 1/17) Tags: Food, Comedy A comic-based comedy about the young and talented Shota who set a goal of becoming the no. 1 sushi chef in Japan to save his father's sushi shop. To learn the art of making sushi, he became an apprentice at the famous Otori Sushi. Each episode sees him picking up a new skill, and going a step towards his goal. However, many obstacles stood in his way, including a harsh and cold senior who was jealous of his talent. Habitual gourmet competition shows don't cut it for me, and this one is simply plain and with exaggerated not funny comedy. Overall Rating: 5/10 5. Oishii Kankei (1996) [おいしい関係] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Food, Romance Momoe lives a life of luxury until one day, she loses everything... her money, her father and her lover. She must now find a way to support herself. With no experience whatsoever, she nonchalently applies for a position at at French restaurant where she once enjoyed a consomme soup many years earlier. Momoe was attracted to the French restaurant, La Petit Lapin, because of the wonderful owner, Kansuke and the delicious soup that was invented by the chef, Orita Keiji. Keiji, a first-rate chef, was trained in Paris at the two-star restaurant, Grand Bleu, and is as a result, a little spoiled and snobby. Find out what happens next when Momoe is taken on as an apprentice and must prove herself to Keiji. Apprentice gourmet show is also not for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 6. Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo (1996) [宰相劉羅鍋] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Historical, Comedy - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. Long Vacation (1996) [ロングバケーション] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Music, Romance, Life, Drama Sena is a college music graduate who dreams of becoming a professional musician and a world-class pianist. Unfortunately, he has not been able to find any breakthrough opportunities and has to settle for currently teaching piano at a local piano school. Minami is an out-of-work model. On her wedding day, she was dumped by her fiancé, and when she rushed to her fiancé's apartment, she finds out that not only was her fiancé Sena's flatmate but that her fiancé had also skipped town along with all her savings. Rendered penniless, she then moves into Sena's apartment, occupying the empty room that was her former fiancé's. The two down-on-their-luck persons with very different personalities find themselves bonding over their similar situations in life. Watched it around twenty years ago, and basically memory of it made me start watching all the remaining dorama. Everything is fantastic here - directing, acting, OST. Rewatching now feels same great. Overall Rating: 10/10 8. Wakaba no Koro (1996) [若葉のころ] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Life, Youth, Drama, Melodrama Two teenage boys from starkly different backgrounds find themselves joined in a common search to discover how to do the right thing and find happiness in life. One boy, whose father is an alcoholic, works hard to care for his younger brother and sister, while the other enjoys the privileges of a wealthy family, but is starved for his father's love. Their friendship reflects the sadness, pain, and sometimes cruelty that can enter into the relationships between fathers and sons in today's society. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Hideyoshi (1996) [秀吉] (Finished 49/49) Tags: Historical, Drama, Melodrama, Political The 35th NHK Taiga Drama is Hideyoshi, the story of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a daimyo warrior, general and politician of the Sengoku period He unified the political factions of Japan. He succeeded his former liege lord, Oda Nobunaga, and brought an end to the Sengoku period. The period of his rule is often called the Momoyama period, named after Hideyoshi's castle. He is noted for a number of cultural legacies, including the restriction that only members of the samurai class could bear arms. Hideyoshi is regarded as Japan's second "great unifier". Hideyoshi is one of main actors during Sengoku, so partially every Sengoku taiga is about him. Basically, I've seen these events repeating many times already, so there's nothing but bore left. Actors are quite good here, but primitive peasant figure of political survivalist Hideyoshi bears only negative emotions for me. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Papa (1996) [파파] (Finished 9/18) Tags: Romance, Drama, Melodrama Papa tells the story of three couples: The first couple could be defined as "True Love" After living a beautiful romance on the campus Hyun Jun and Se Young marry, but as the emergence of everyday difficulties the love between them begins to be shaken and finally when Young misunderstands the Hyun Jun's relationship with Hye Min ends up filing for divorce. The second couple could be defined as: "comic love" A love as comfortable and natural as the friendship between two people. Yong Gong is a schoolmate of Se Young besides being a doctor of a natural medicine clinic or as it is known oriental medicine. He is a widowed father and one day he goes to the pharmacy and meets Hye Won and is attracted to But it is at this point that we see the difficulties in harmonizing Eastern medicine (which is based on natural measures) and Western medicine (which is based on medicines). And the third couple that we could define as: "The animated and naive love" It is a love typical of the 90's generation where we see a playboy by nature In Pyo who was accustomed to many adventures with girls. One day, he meets his niece's kindergarten teacher Sae Byeol. Deadly plain, boring and still of pretty low quality. Overall Rating: 5/10 11. The Ugly Duckling (1996) [Minikui Ahiru no Ko/みにくいアヒルの子 (Finished 1/11) Tags: Romance, Youth This is an elementary school version of 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei. Gansuke is an elementary school teacher from Hokkaido who moves to Tokyo to be near his sweetheart Masako, who wants to become a hair stylist. He is the home room teacher for 4 nen 3 gumi. You see the elementary school setting in a different way and laugh at the same time. Elementary school is hardly anything I can enjoy. Overall Rating: 6/10 12. Pure (1996) [ピュア] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama Orihara Yuka is an artist with savant syndrome, closely protected by her mother and her cousin. When one of her works is entered into a competition and wins first place, she is thrust out into a much wider world. She meets Sawatari Toru, a bitter reporter with a hard past, who treats her as if she were normal. Can't appreciate drama about mentally disabled since it's usually about wasting time on asking banal questions and trying to get to normalcy as final goal. This one is nothing special, and in some ways really unrealistic, so feels like a drag. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Mahiru no Tsuki (1996) [真昼の月] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Psychological, Romance, Drama When a woman is viciously raped, the traumatic event robs her of her self-confidence and ability to love as she had loved before. With special attention to her story of personal triumph over adversity, this touching drama recounts the tale of two lovers attempting to regain the happiness and level of affection that was theirs before her attack. It's again the same comeback to normalcy trope. The result is just as expected - simplistic, unexciting and with numerous spontaneous outbursts, plus I consider both main leads to be rather normal though not repulsive. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. Eastern Zhou, Spring and Autumn Period (1996) [东周列国·春秋篇] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Historical, Drama - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 15. Hakusen Nagashi (1996) [白線流し] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama Sonoko, a rural high school student, notices stars drawn on her desk at school. It seems that sitting at that very same desk at night is Wataru, a poor teenage student, who with no parents is forced to work during the day and study at night. Then one day a chance encounter changes their lives in this nostalgic teenage love story. Wataru is a high school student who dropped out but is now going back to night school. He works at a metal shop type of place. His father died and his mother abandoned him, so he is living alone, going to work and going to night school. Sonoko is a high school senior at North Matsumoto High School in Nagano Prefecture. They meet, actually crash into each other on a street. She leaves a book about the stars behind. Wataru manages to return the book to Sonoko. Later Sonoko finds out that Wataru uses her desk at night school. Sonoko and Wataru have feelings for each other. Well, can't stand astronomy clubs. What we see is just another such generic school before graduation story. Overall Rating: 6/10 16. Campus Note (1996) [キャンパス・ノート] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Youth First friends, first clubs, first love, first everything. This drama covers entering college til graduation, a four year time span. Haruka is a college freshman at Shonan University. She is a student in the physics department. She always wanted to live the lifestyle of a college student and now she is in college to fulfill that dream. On her way to class, her high heel breaks and she meets Kuwata a senior who is known as a guy who tries to sell anything to pay for his school tuition. Actually he has a three year old son that he is taking care of. The child's mother died soon after child birth. He helps her out and Haruka starts to like him. Her friend also likes Kuwata too. What will happen? Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 17. Age 35 Koishikute (1996) [Age 35, 恋しくて] (Finished 6/11) Tags: Romance, Drama Akemi's marriage was the kind that no one could complain about. Akemi had perfect kids and a great husband. Everyone was happy. Until her husband, Hideyuki, starts having an affair, and a cruel fate calls upon her. Constant hide-and-seek and lying. Very expected and nothing special. Overall Rating: 6/10 18. A Faraway Nation (1996) [머나먼 나라] (Finished 1/48) Tags: Romance, Drama Hyung Woo and So Young are a pair of orphaned siblings who live in Jae Goo's house. In this difficult family situation, Hyung Woo stopped studying properly and spent his time dreaming of a way to escape everyday life. Han Soo is his opposite; he works hard at school and is determined to live well in the future. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 19. Hitorigurashi (1996) [ひとり暮らし] (Finished 10/10) Tags: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama Tired of living with her parents, 26-year-old Miho decides to live by herself for the first time. She works at a department store along with her long-time best friend, Kyoko, and has an extremely affectionate and close relationship with her. She and Kyoko meet Shintani, a mysterious and handsome older man, who Miho at first simply cannot stand. However, the more she sees him, the more she's drawn to him - but even she can't explain why. Until now, Miho has never seriously been in love with someone, and her feelings for Shintani begin to scare her. Also, there's the issue of Kyoko, who is overcome with jealousy at the thought that Miho might abandon her to be with Shintani. Living alone, Miho comes to realize things she would have never realized otherwise; she discovers exactly what kind of person she is. Along the way, she also discovers the truth about people she thought she knew well... FL gets roles of typical naive passive girl, and now she plays the same role all the time. The general impression here is underwhelming, and the only surprise is yuri theme. Closer to trash level, to be honest - too many irritations and melodrama moments as well as lackluster open ending. Overall Rating: 5/10 20. Itazura na Kiss (1996) [イタズラなKiss] (Finished 2/9) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Youth Late for a meeting, Kotoko was running along the corridor in school and bumped into Naoki, their lips meeting. Naoki showed his disgust, but Kotoko started to idolise him, who was good at everything from studies to sports. When Kotoko's house burned down, her father's good friend Machiko invited them to move in with her family. It was then that Kotoko realised Naoki was the elder son of Machiko, who took up the role of a fairy-godmother to bring the two together...despite the fact that Naoki was disgusted. Not discouraged, the clumsy and not-so-bright Kotoko started to do everything that would change her impression on him. Gradually, the icy-cold Naoki who disliked girls started to feel for Kotoko. Can't tolerate this exaggerated silly shoujo comedy any longer, and I really tried. Overall Rating: 5/10 21. Im Kkeok Jung (1996) [임꺽정] (Finished 1/44) Tags: Historical This historical drama talk about the life of Im Kkeok Jung who was from the low class and he was the leader of a group of gang, people from the same class that wish to live a decent life. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 22. Doku (1996) [ドク] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Romance This is a sweet love story between 29-yr-old Yuki and 20 yr-old Doku. The story begins when Yuki, an ordinary OL, traveled to Vietnam and was rescued by a quiet young man, Doku. After she returned to Japan, she quit her job and decided to become an Japanese teacher. On the first day of her class, she was surprised to find out that Doku was also in her class!! Since it was the first day (and first time) of her teaching, she was too nervous and was laughed at by the students. As she started to cry in front of the class, Doku stood up and walked toward her, smiling and telling her, "Please show us your courage!!" Not translated, but it's hardly needed as dialogues of studends who learn Japanese are very slow and simple. I find first episodes very plain, and actors don't feel great either. Overall Rating: 5/10 23. Shin Mokuyou no Kaidan: Cyborg (1996) [新・木曜の怪談 Cyborg] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Sci-Fi Akira Kaido, a high school student, was seriously injured in a bomb terror while studying in the United States. However, he returned to Japan as a cyborg that had a mechanized whole body. Although he usually lives without his family and friends realizing his identity, he lives a new life as a warrior who buryes criminals secretly. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 24. Iguana no Musume (1996) [イグアナの娘] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Romance, Life, Youth, Fantasy Rika is a high school senior with no self esteem. She thinks she is an iguana. Why? Her mother claims that whenever she sees Rika she sees an iguana instead of a real human. Because of this, Rika has never received or was shown any love by her mother. Rika's younger sister, Mami, has been getting all of the love and attention by the mother. Rika likes Noboru a lot but can't tell him her feelings. Kaori is jealous of Rika and refuses to let Noboru go out with her. Nobuko is Rika's friend and is always encouraging her. Will Rika end up with Noboru? Will he turn her away if he finds out she is an iguana? Hardly can appreciate it as it's mostly about mental distortion, and due to superficial elements it's far from realism. Overall Rating: 6/10

Only Itsuka Mata Aeru (1995) met my standards, and even that one barely, actually 1. A Stage of Turbulence (1995) [刀馬旦] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Romance, Drama Secret agent Shen sneaks into a Peking opera group in search of the treasures hidden by the powerful warlord Yuen Shikai. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Du Shi Fang Niu (1995) [都市放牛] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Romance - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. Jang Nok Soo (1995) [장녹수] (Finished 1/52) Tags: Historical, Romance This drama summarizes the relationship between Joseon tyrant Prince Yeonsan and the former gisaeng Jang Nok Su, who became Yeonsan's queen. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune (1995) [八代将軍吉宗] (Finished 0/48) Tags: Historical, Drama The 34th NHK Taiga Drama portrays the life of Tokugawa Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan (1716 - 1745). Not found. Overall Rating: 6/10 5. Sandglass (1995) [모래시계] (Finished 24/24) Tags: Action, Romance, Drama, Political The Sandglass is a story of two men whose friendship is tested through the 1970s and 1980s, one of Korea's politically tumultuous periods. Park Tae Soo, tough and loyal, grows up to become a gangster, and Kang Woo Suk, smart with firm moral values, becomes a prosecutor. Yoon Hye Rin, a beautiful and spirited daughter of a very wealthy casino owner, is a classmate of Woo Suk in college. Hye Rin is introduced to Tae Soo via Woo Suk and subsequently, falls in love. It seems to be classic that most Koreans are aware of, so had to sit it through. It has fine actors, good enough picture quality and very realistic portrayal. The problem for me is that it's very dry and documentary-like. It's about grievous times and lives of friends coming through them with different backgrounds. It manages to show that Koreans can make serious drama with realistic acting, but it pales in comparison with Jdrama of the same period. Still, very informative as I supposed that Korea had boring democratic life since 1950 just like Japan. Overall Rating: 6/10 6. For You (1995) [フォー・ユー] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Life, Drama At just 19 years old, Yayoi found herself pregnant and alone following the tragic death of her lover. Determined and courageous, she chose to raise her child as a single mother. For the past five years, she has devoted herself entirely to her son. Now 24, a new job brings a dramatic shift in her life when she falls deeply in love with a colleague named Toru. Fearing his reaction, she decides to keep her son's existence a secret. Yayoi is caught between her profound love for her son and her growing affection for Toru. It was masterpiece material for me initially since characters are nice even though concept is too simple and even cheesy. With time female lead drew quite a lot of negative emotions due to constant lying and being unable to say anything properly resolving to silence all the time. In the end I decided that ending would settle the matter as it could go many directions, and I only liked couple of possible outcomes. You see the result. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. Gokenin Zankuro (1995) [御家人斬九郎 シリーズ1] (Finished 2/8) Tags: Historical, Drama Despite being from a noble family, Zankuro Matsudaira is a gokenin (shogunal retainer) of the lowest rank with no role and a small payment. He is a famous playboy, but on the other hand, he is a sharp and stylish samurai, an expert in swordsmanship. He supports his gluttonous mother’s food expenses by succeeding with his swordsmanship as a side job. Again a typical half-action half-detective episodic concept of wandering samurai in Edo eliminating injustice and corruption secretly on behalf of shogun. Such concept is just a waste of time for me, just getting better in quality can't change my mind, and I see no desire for innovation here. Overall Rating: 5/10 8. Aji Ichimonme (1995) [味いちもんめ] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Food, Comedy This is the story of Ihashi Satoru - an ambitious young man whose plans to become a first-rate chef. His goal is hindered by the hard-nosed traditionalists of Restaurant Fujimura. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. The Trail of Love (1995) [前世冤家] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Romance During the Tang era, the two consorts Yang Gui Fei and Mei Fei fought for the favor of Emperor Xuanzong. Desperate to bring down her rival, Yang Gui Fei accused Mei Fei of having an affair with an attendant, Sing Tin, and carrying his child. She stabbed Mei Fei with a hairpin and pushed her into a pond. Angered by the injustice, Sing Tin cursed both Xuanzong and Yang Gui Fei to be punished for their crimes. Hundreds of years later, all four people were reborn in modern day Hong Kong. Karma led them to meet again and repay their debts to each other from the past lifetime. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Jang Hee Bin (1995) [장희빈] (Finished 1/63) Tags: Historical, Drama It is a drama depicting the life of Jang Hee Bin, who was raised as a royal concubine in the midst of a political struggle during the reign of King Sukjong (Joseon). Rather low quality Hong Kong show for local viewer. The very fact it got English subs is startling. Overall Rating: 5/10 11. Hoshi no Kinka (1995) [星の金貨] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Romance, Medical A woman named Aya is working in Hokkaido for a doctor, Shuichi, that left Tokyo for personal reasons. Aya is both deaf and mute, and she's secretly in love with Shuichi. After a while, Aya tells him that Shuichi has decided to return to Tokyo to work but promises Aya that he will return soon and then they will get married. Shortly after, he has an accident resulting in memory loss. Time passes, and Aya decides to go to Tokyo to find out what happened. There are so many red flags raised here - medical theme, disabled person, amnesia, multiple seasons - but I'll do my best to watch it unless it gets unbearable. It's a huge mess that I don't enjoy, so three episodes is the maximum I want to stay here for. Overall Rating: 6/10 12. Second Chance (1995) [セカンド・チャンス] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance The widowed mother of three boys has fallen in love with a widower who has a daughter in junior high school. The journey of their developing romance is sensitively interwoven with their struggles to do their best for their children. FL is kinda bleak. ML is the righteous simpleton seen so many times already. Children are all pupils, so watching them having school problems is really boring. Love at the first sight looks very strange here. Maybe it's worth watching for Kansai poor yet self-sufficient pupil girl, but not for me. Overall Rating: 6/10 13. Bokura ni Ai o! (1995) [僕らに愛を！] (Finished 2/11) Tags: Comedy, Romance Harumi is now an ex-salary man who is in need of a job. Living in a lodging house along with his cousin and socially-challenged tenants, he is forced to take over the cooking and cleaning when his grandmother is suddenly hospitalized because of a heart attack. One day, ANA Airways purchases a dormitory that sits right behind the lodge. And suddenly, dozens of gorgeous 1990s-fashioned OL-looking flight attendants move in. It is a fantasy come true for these men. Although Harumi can't stand heights and flying, ironically he falls in love with one of the flight attendants. But, he has some competition - including his ex co-worker, a business man in Paris, and even a 10-year old cooking genius. Can Harumi gain enough courage on his own to win her love? Or, does he need the aid of bottled milk to give him the energy? A group of boys and gilrs in dormitories... what could possibly go wrong? Just kidding, of couse youth comedy like this means cringy fooling around the whole way... it was clear from first episode, so did not need to try second, too. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. Saikou no Koibito (1995) [最高の恋人] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Romance About a couple..or more like step brothers and sisters who are in love with each other and must overcome the difficulties surrounding them. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 15. A Sunny Place of the Young (1995) [젊은이의 양지] (Finished 1/56) Tags: Romance, Drama In the late 80's, with the theme of ambition and betrayal of young people who wanted to succeed in the background of the mining village of Sabuk and Seoul. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 16. The Lover of the First Emperor (1995) [秦始皇與阿房女] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama Historians know Qin Shi Huang as a cruel tyrant, but few know of his heartfelt love for a medicine girl named A Feng. They met when he was still Yin Zheng, a downtrodden hostage prince in Handan. She took care of him, and their feelings grew to the point that they were willing to die for one another. After Yin Zheng returned to his country and his political influence grew, he found it increasingly difficult to hold onto to the woman he loved. For A Feng’s part, she became fearful of the man her A Zheng had become. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 17. Down Memory Lane (1995) [萬里長情] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Drama Wong meets brothers San and Sui in the slave camp in Indonesia. He is concerned with fighting for better benefits for Chinese laborers and is split between his wife back home and a new flame, while San falls in love with mail-order bride. Sui, on the other hand, is fed up with the impoverished life and will do anything to escape his lot. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 18. West Palace (1995) [서궁] (Finished 1/52) Tags: Historical, Drama, Political A drama based on a popular portrayal of the events during the time of Prince Gwanghae in early 17th Century Joseon. Queen Inmok is depicted as a virtuous lady who fell victim to palace politics and is subsequently banished to the West Palace. Her stepson, Prince Gwanghae, is bewitched by the scheming concubine Kim Gae Shi, and her ambitions and unsatiable thirst for power leads him to his downfall. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 19. Itsuka Mata Aeru (1995) [いつかまた逢える] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Romance, Life Five young people together attended the same high school. Later, they realize that some things are still the same and some things have changed a lot (loves, betrayal, friends, etc.) You will wonder who Shinichi will end up with at the end, Tsuyumi or Junko? No repulsive main characters, plus a normal ending, so can spare it a masterpiece status even though plot being so-so and concept too melodramatic. Overall Rating: 7/10 20. Aishiteiru to Ittekure (1995) [Say You Love Me/愛していると言ってくれ] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama In a bustling city, Hiroko struggles to reach an apple on a lone tree until Koji, a rising artist who lost his hearing at age 7, helps her. Koji, who communicates through his paintings, and Hiroko, an aspiring actress with a part-time job, continue to meet in the park. As Hiroko discovers Koji is deaf, she starts learning Japanese sign language to communicate with him. Their growing relationship faces various challenges along the way. It seems to be quite well received, so had to watch in full. For me it bears a lot of irritating qualities. Firstly, I don't favor works about disabled people. Secondly, FL is a totally typical genki with a totally average appearance. Lastly, this serious looking ML absolutely does not suit the role of a romantic youth doing all kinds of foolishness. Irritation only piled up through stereotypical situations, and ending was just terrible. Overall Rating: 6/10 21. Empress Wu Cheh Tien (1995) [武则天] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Historical, Drama, Political ~~ Based on the life of Wu Ze Tian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant and became the de facto ruler of China in the late seventh century. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 22. Miseinen (1995) [未成年] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Crime, Youth, Drama, Melodrama The universal theme of friendship, in all its vulnerability, tenderness, and purity, is explored in this drama. The flow of seasons forms a thematic continuity to the action: the severity of youth in summer, the sentimentality of autumn, and the frustration of winter. Together, this group of boys cope with common adversity, face the death of a friend, and prepare to deal with the world of adulthood. What a mess. There's hardly anything to gain here if you knew already that the youth are often silly. First drama with Sakurai Sachiko that fails to impress me in any way, although it's not her fault here. Overall Rating: 6/10 23. Best Friend (1995) [ベストフレンド] (Finished 1/9) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Drama Kouhei asks his girlfriend Kaede to marry him. He also reveals that his company going to transfer him to London office and that he would like his bride-to-be to come along. As Kaede walks home she bumps into Yuuko, a girl from far-off Yaizu who has come to town for meeting with her ex-boyfriend's buisiness partner. The girls inadvertently swap addresses books in the confusion, leading Kaede to discover that Yuuko has meeting planned with Kouhei. She immediately expects the worse. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 24. Seigi wa Katsu (1995) [正義は勝つ] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Law, Romance, Drama "It's not winning or losing, what's important is that justice is served." When ace lawyer Junpei Takaoka of Central Law Office says this does he really mean it? Perhaps not, but Kyoko Himeno, a young idealistic lawyer, takes both justice and Takaoka to heart. This suspenseful courtroom drama follows two law firms and their lawyers who know that justice is important and winning is everything! I remember liking one law dorama, but this is not such case, and generally such theme feels pretty boring to me. Overall Rating: 6/10 25. The Fourth Republic (1995) [제4공화국] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Historical, Drama, Political Drama about the Yushin period. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 26. Koibito yo (1995) [恋人よ] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Romance, Drama Just hours before two different couples (Manae & Ryotaro : Shoko & Kohei) take their vows, Manae and Kohei discover an untold secret of their spouses-to-be. While they are pondering over their decisions, they meet each other and become friends. Their friendship then extends after their marriages with Manae taking the initiative of choosing her home beside Kohei's. This move is certainly not to Ryotaro's advantage, as he is Shoko's ex-boyfriend and the child she is carrying is actually his! Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 27. Jinsei wa Jojo da (1995) [人生は上々だ] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Action, Drama, Sports Hachiro is a former boxer, now working as a debt collector for a finance company. He is sent to collect money from Kazuma, a former trainee doctor who has fallen on hard times ever since the suicide of his girlfriend. Hachiro pursues Kazuma into a bank, where Kazuma convinces the staff that the debt collector is, in fact, an armed robber. Although he is falsely arrested, Hachiro develops a liking for the roguish renegade and even offers to help him evade other debt collectors. Basically, two scumbags try to get out of peculiar situations and then to mend their lives. Lots of nonsense, forced drama, luck and all kinds of cheesiness on board. As you can see, due to poor plot reason it was not to my liking even though actors are fine. Overall Rating: 6/10 28. Asphalt Man (1995) [아스팔트 사나이] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Action, Romance, Drama, Sports Kang Dong-joon is a young car designer who desires to start his own car company in Korea. He tries to get assistance from his father, but the family is troubled. His younger brother hates their father, and leaves the country to become a car racer in the United States. Meanwhile, his sister also flees to the U.S. after conceiving a child with a U.S. army soldier. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 29. Fauji (1995) [-] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Drama Don’t miss this 13-part TV series about a new batch of trainees in the Indian Army commando regiment. Abhimanyu Rai (Shahrukh Khan), a young officer, and others arrive at the Commando School, where the General gives them a pep talk. Maj. Narayanan (A Kanan) gets tough while a two-mile race brings the young officers closer. When Vikram Rai (Rakesh Sharma) beats up Abhimanyui and two other officers, Abhimanyui confesses that Vikram is his older brother. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 30. Jin Sheng Jin Shi (1995) [今生今世] (Finished 1/39) Tags: Drama The play tells the story of how Ye Yilong and Qin Aniu accidentally got a batch of gold. Qin Aniu's greed brought him disaster, and he killed Ye Yilong. Ye Yilong's son Han Xing went to Shanghai to avenge him. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

There is zero normal visual novels released at the proper time of last Friday of the month. Viva consoles! 1. Kamitsubaki Shi Kensetsu Chuu. REGENERATE 神椿市建設中。REGENERATE [KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO & orange inc.] 1 In a world parallel to our own resides the city of Kamitsubaki. One day, the player, an "Observer," is summoned to this ill-fated world. There, they meet a girl named Kafu, and set out on a quest with her to save the world from its impending doom. Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel! Game is localized and has English reviews 2. Kindaichi Kousuke Series: Honjin Satsujin Jiken 金田一耕助シリーズ 本陣殺人事件 [ENTERGRAM] A murder brought about by the twisted oppression of the Showa era... A mystery puzzle novel game full of the emotion, fear, and macabre from the Showa era has arrived in the modern Reiwa era. The Koto Murder Case... A horrifying locked room murder that beset the Ichiyanagi family. Together with a detective novelist from Okayama, your goal is to piece together testimonies collected from villagers and those involved in the incident and uncover the truth. Then, you must complete the detective novel based on this incident. What kind of ending awaits you? Console detective 3. Gensou Rougoku no Kaleidoscope 2 幻想牢獄のカレイドスコープ 2 [07th Expansion & ENTERGRAM] “Let’s have a little reunion, just the four of us.” Lemon, Cyan, Murasaki, and Kurone—a group of four close friends who were considered “oddballs” back in middle school. Over time, they drifted apart, each leading their own high school lives. In the summer of their third year in high school, Korone—the lively mood maker who brought the oddballs together—reaches out after a long time. Looking forward to their reunion, they all arrive at the meeting place… or so they thought. When they regain consciousness, they find themselves in a small room with no exit. The room is decorated as if themed after Alice in Wonderland. In each corner of the square room, there is a chair and a table for each girl, as well as a lovely tea set. And also, long chains that extend from each chair, connected to the collars around the girls’ necks… The “reunion” has become a death game—a battle of life and death to settle the past…! Console sequel. 4. SAIKA 君と過ごした日々 [Hautecouture Inc.] Saika High School, founded in 1624, is the oldest high school in western Japan and will celebrate its 400th anniversary in 2024. Kaname Aokari, a library committee member, is reluctantly tasked with creating a website documenting the school’s history. While organizing materials, he discovers a mysterious book titled The Bizarre Crimes of Saika High, detailing past tragedies at the school. The book reveals that three female students had been murdered, and as Aokari reads further, he finds his own name under “2024 - Kaname Aokari - Death.” Suddenly, a pale-faced boy named Saika appears, claiming, “I’m here to save you.” Aokari collapses and wakes up in the past, where he meets Chiyoko Shirakami, the first victim listed in the crime history. Saika tells him, “Saving her will save you too.” This marks the beginning of Kaname Aokari’s journey to rewrite his fate and uncover the mysteries of Saika High School. Only including because company is proper and there's windows release, but of course it's just a minor mystery mobile game.

I rate both Kono yo no Hate (1994) and Kimi to Ita Natsu (1994) as small masterpieces, but the former definitely has more impact and plot development. 1. Han Myung Hoe (1994) [한명회] (Finished 1/105) Tags: Historical This biographical drama deals with the palace politics in the time of Han Myung Hoe, a tactician who was instrumental in Sejo's usurpation of young King Danjong's throne. The events detailed here are similar to those already presented in The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow, written by the same writer a decade earlier. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Moshimo Negai ga Kanau Nara (1994) [もしも願いが叶うなら] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Crime, Drama FL got to orphanage after her mother died. Just when she was going to marry heir to a major trading company, her older brothers showed up to stay with her. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. Sweet Home (1994) [スウィート・ホーム] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Drama, Family When the Inoue family just moves into their new residence, they are shocked to see everyone there so anxious about getting their children into good schools. In order not to be the one left out, they also join in the crowd and train their child hard to score well in the primary school entrance exam. Interestingly, their next door neighbor has a kid same age as theirs and always likes to compete with them. This makes the whole exam process more exciting and stressful, of course. Wow, no plot at all... just some family affairs in exaggerated manner. No good characters spotted, too. Overall Rating: 5/10 4. Kono yo no Hate (1994) [この世の果て] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Romance, Drama, Melodrama Maria, struggling financially, juggles a low-paying day job with nighttime shifts at a cabaret to fund her sister Nana's eye operation. Tragedy struck their family when a young Maria accidentally caused a fire, resulting in Nana's blindness and their father's death. Shiro, a discontented concert pianist, crosses paths with Maria in a traffic accident, leading to his hospitalization. Adopting a false identity and amnesia, Shiro seeks refuge at Maria's home, eventually becoming a cabaret pianist. Unbeknownst to them, fate weaves a complex web, revealing that their lives were never meant to intersect. I would not want to promote destructive behavior, but this piece is full of genuine sincere misery and - again - classic literature vibes, plus appearance of Sakurai Sachiko makes everything better. There are a lot of silly non-reasonable moves, so it's far from perfect or even great and thus does not deserve a higher score, especially with this much pain by the end. Overall Rating: 7/10 5. Hito no Fukou wa Mitsu no Aji (1994) [ひとの不幸は蜜の味] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Romance Satoko is an ordinary bank teller with aspirations to someday become a manga-ka, or graphic novel artist. In her spare time, she draws and inks her own stories and submits them to publishers, who one after another reject her work because it's... missing something. (It's implied that she lacks credentials as an apprentice to an established manga-ka to pay her dues.) But quite by chance, Satoko stumbles onto a sudden vacancy to apprentice for her idol, Kurebayashi Mayuko. What is her idol-like? Satoko imagines her new boss must be like one of the angelic heroines in her own comics, but the reality is something different. Light comedy around extravagant mangaka. Sadly, rather foolish and aimless. Overall Rating: 6/10 6. Natsuko no Sake (1994) [夏子の酒] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Food, Life, Drama Natsuko lives her dream as a copy writer for an advertising company in Tokyo. But when she hits a slump in her career, she returns to her family's sake brewery in the countryside. There she discovers her older brother has been hunting down a phantom rice called tatsunishiki, believing it to be ideal for creating a new sake. He finds the rice seeds he needs to begin his new sake, but right after Natsuko returns to Tokyo with her spirits renewed, he passes away suddenly. Despite new success at her job, she decides to quit and return home to continue her brother's dream. What begins is a several years long journey, first to cultivate the notoriously difficult to grow tatsunishiki, and then to perfect the brewing process of her new sake. Rural farming for brewery is super boring for me, and nothing here strikes anything outside of banal. Overall Rating: 5/10 7. Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1994) [三国演义] (Finished 3/84) Tags: Historical, Drama In an age of turmoil, heroes will rise... It is the end of the 2nd Century, and China is in a state of turmoil. The land is divided by warlords, and the country is facing famine, droughts, and invasion from bordering tribes. On top of the problems the country is facing, Zhang Jiao and his brothers begin to rebel against the Han while advocating the arrival of a new era, the era of the "Yellow Dragon," implying that if people followed him, they would lead prosperous lives. Thousands of desperate villagers flocked to follow Zhang Jiao as they raided government offices and plundered towns and villages alike in protest of heavy taxation, wearing only a "yellow turban" on their heads. As their strengths and numbers grew, the "Yellow Turbans" overthrew some of the Imperial Court's best generals and strongest forces. Concerned for their capital in Luo Yang and for the Han empire, the Imperial Court immediately constructed an "alliance" by requesting volunteers across the country to settle the rebellion. Three distinct generals were recruited - Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian. Together with their own officers, the Yellow Turban rebellion was quickly laid to rest, and each of the men involved immediately gained popularity and power with the people. As their powers grew, however, each continued to seek more control of their territories and unite all of China under one rule. One fought for hegemony. One fought for ambition. One fought for righteousness. Veteran officers and generals who shared the same visions swarmed under each leader. These stalwart souls waged war across the vast expanse of the land and, like bloodthirsty demons, cut down any and all that stood in their way. Thus, the romance of the Three Kingdoms begins. I'm rather disappointed as it looses in everything compared to anime - actors choice, tempo, action scenes. There are also some silly antics and many events and talks with little meaning. Overall Rating: 6/10 8. Hana no Ran (1994) [花の乱] (Finished 1/37) Tags: Historical, Drama, War The story takes place during the Muromachi period of Ancient Japan, in the midst of the Onin War. The main character in the series is Tomiko Hino, a historical figure with a bad reputation because of her actions to rebuild Kyoto after the Onin War. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Scent of Love (1994) [사랑의 향기] (Finished 1/52) Tags: Drama Aromatic love that overcomes the hardships of youth. True love is learned through each couple of three generations and the love of a family that has lost the father in a car accident. Yong Jin works at an animation production company and Jae Jin is a university student. The two sisters are bright and cheerful despite not having a father. Yong Jin meets a guy and regardless of her mom's disapproval, continue with her love for him. Not only love but the waiting, hatred, and disappointments are well projected. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Fate of the Last Empire (1994) [清宮氣數錄] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 11. Kono Ai ni Ikite (1994) [この愛に生きて] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Thriller, Romance, Drama This story focuses on a married couple and their search for happiness as a family. Akemi becomes pregnant, Seiichi eventually divorces his wife and marries her. Despite their passionate romance before marriage, now Seiichi does not look at or think of Akemi as "a woman". Part of Seiichi's reason has to do with the fact that he again goes out with his former wife Ritsuko, cheating on Akemi. When Akemi notices what Seiichi is thinking, she meets Yusaku Shirube, a police detective. Akemi and Yusaku eventually have a love affair that night, comforting their wounded hearts. This one-night love affair is to be a start for perfect love. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 12. Ie Naki Ko (1994) [家なき子] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Life, Drama "Don't pity me, just give me money." A smart little girl, Suzu, for the sake of her beloved sick mother, has no choice but to attempt all ways to fork up the money required for the operation. It includes stealing, cheating and almost anything that could yield cash. However, deep within her is a sadness unseen by many. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 13. General Hospital (1994) [종합병원] (Finished 1/92) Tags: Drama, Medical This drama depicts the sorrows, hardships, relationships and ambitions of doctors at a General Hospital, particularly the senior resident 'Venomous Snake' Park Jin Won, playboy Park Hyun Joon and nurse Kim So Yi. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. 17-sai - At Seventeen - (1994) [17才-at seventeen-] (Finished 1/14) Tags: Comedy, Youth The peaceful everyday lives of a group of classmates are disrupted by the sudden return of their childhood friend, Takumi. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 15. Kimi to Ita Natsu (1994) [君といた夏] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Romance, Drama Three young people, Irie, Sugiya and Asami, decide to share a room together one summer. All three of them experience sadness, love and friendship as they fall in and out of love. They all become a vital part of each other's life, but at the end of summer vacation, they go their separate ways. Sugiya returns home, Asami leaves Tokyo and returns to the country, and Irie remains in the room they had shared as if nothing had happened over the last 40 days of summer. Story is simple and kinda of melodramatic, but actors are great as well as non-repulsive. Plus, ending is surprising, so it's well worth a masterpice status even though after first several episodes it was kind of empty till the very end. Overall Rating: 7/10 16. Okane ga nai! (1994) [お金がない！] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Business, Comedy, Drama Kentaro lives in the suburbs with his two little brothers. They are poor, but they are happy. The factory Kentaro works for, though, goes bankrupt on pay day and Kentaro finds himself out of a job and with even less money. The brothers are thrown out of their apartment and Kentaro, a born optimistic until then, decides that he must aggressively pursue "money". This drama depicts the success story of Kentaro in his search for money and a better life. Managed to finish it even though I feel uneasy with money and luck/unluck focus. MC role is basically antics. What saves the day a bit is some side characters, some unexpected situations solutions, some comedy... and that's probably it. There's nothing to recommend it for, especially because it's mostly just a streak of lucky turns of events. Overall Rating: 6/10 17. Kindan no Kajitsu (1994) [禁断の果実] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Romance, Life The intense love affair of a man and a woman who later discover that they are actually brother and sister. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 18. Ningen Shikkaku (1994) [人間・失格〜たとえばぼくが死んだら] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Thriller, Psychological, Youth, Drama Three tales raise unsettling questions about the central qualities of being human. In one, a father is torn between love for his son and the desire for revenge, while a second examines the twisted love of a teacher for his female colleague. The third story delves into the complex affections hidden within a bully. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 19. Good Mourning (1994) [グッドモーニング] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Business, Comedy, Family A comedy-touch drama set in a funeral business. The English spelling of "morning" is "mourning" , so title translation, went that way. Minori Amano becomes a widow on her honeymoon. Still, she becomes part of the Amano family's funeral home business. From now on, the woman not only has to fight with eccentric clients, but the rest of the Amano family who have a lot to say about running the business. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 20. Eternity (1994) [千歲情人] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Romance, Fantasy The play tells the story of Bu Jinghong and Ying Zhan, who were searching for the elixir of immortality during the Qin Dynasty. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 21. Feelings (1994) [느낌] (Finished 3/16) Tags: Romance, Drama Three brothers Bin, Hyun and Joon become drawn to the very pretty and sweet Yuri, a family friend. Yuri arrives from France to live with them for the summer while attending classes at their university, causing each brother to be attracted to her in a different way. As the first subbed Korean dorama it does provide a curious look at the glamourless Korea of 1990s, but overall it's pretty terrible in every element . Overall Rating: 5/10 22. Heroic Legend of the Yang's Family (1994) [碧血青天楊家將] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Historical In a fierce battle against the invading army of its neighboring country Liao, Song's main force, the famous Yeung's Troop, suffers a complete defeat due to failure of prompt backup from its General in Chief Pong Loong, who is jealous of the Yeung's military honors. Later, in the investigation over the defeat, the Justice Bao finds solid evidence against Loong of his fraternization with Liao, which leads to the execution of Loong, and thus arouses hatred between the Yeung family and Loong's father, the Grand Tutor Pong. Realizing his identity as a Yeung's offspring after being out of contact with the Yeung family for ages, Liao General Yollig Jung-Yuan returns to the land of Song for a reunion with his own birth parents. Seeing it as a chance to maliciously revenge on the Yeungs, Pong strives for the execution of Jung-Yuan. After his evil plan is destroyed by Justice Bao, Pong decides to vent his hatred on another Yeung's member Jung-Bo by framing him as a rebel, aiming to have the whole Yeung family executed as traitors. As the war between Song and Liao becomes more intense, the female warriors of the Yeung family put aside their personal hatred and set out for safeguard against the invaders. Unknowing that the Grand Tutor Pong has fraternized with Liao, the Yeung's Army gets trapped and surrounded by the enemy and is facing a life-and-death situation.... Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 23. Princess Xinyue (1994) [新月格格] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Historical, Romance ~ Adapted from the novel "Princess Xinyue" (新月格格) by Chiung Yao (瓊瑤) Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 24. Wakamono no Subete (1994) [若者のすべて] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Youth, Drama This series depicts a group of young people searching for their own directions in life. 22 year-old Tetsuo repairs cars and looks after his little sister after the death of their parents. Around him is a circle of close childhood friends, all with different dreams and different realities. Takeshi used to be Tetsuo's closest friend but they fell out after an accident. One day, Tetsuo and the others come across Takeshi again... Partially translated. It's pretty hard to follow or get interested in lives of six friends that don't intersect much. Guess it's realistic enough and maybe going somewhere more meaningful later, but without full subs shikata ga nai. Overall Rating: 6/10 25. Yoru ni Dakarete (1994) [夜に抱かれて] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Romance, Drama A woman living in the night city and a host trying to shake off the dark past. And another man who loves him while rivalry him. While peeping at the backside of the Mizu shoubai (the night entertainment (nightlife) business) draw a human-like pattern of the primary colors that breathe in there. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 26. Shizukanaru Don (1994) [静かなるドン] (Finished 1/19) Tags: Crime - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 27. Class of Distinction (1994) [阿Sir早晨] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Drama A drama about a man who worked in the advertising industry that is forced into becoming a substitute teacher. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 28. Instinct (1994) [笑看風雲] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Business, Crime, Drama Wong Tin is an all-powerful tycoon in town. While he is the one who stirs things up, he is also the only one who can settle them. Bao Man Lung sees Tin as his mentor as well as his friend. He is truthful with and loyal to Tin, yet he is bruised all over in the end! Poon Long Ching worships Tin. His is determined to get rich and famous, by fair means or foul. Nevertheless, he ends up being used by Tin's enemy to fight against Tin. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 29. Yan Suo Chong Lou (1994) [煙鎖重樓] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Historical, Drama, Family Set in the early Republican Era (the 1920s) in a small town in Anhui Province called White Sand, which was famed for its Chastity Archway of Widowhood. The Chastity Archway of Widowhood honored women who remained staunchly faithful to their dead husbands and devoted their remaining life to serving the family. The spoiled son of the Zeng clan, a prominent family in White Sand Town, is married to Xia Meng Han, a young woman from a distinguished family. Unfortunately, their marriage proves to be unhappy as the son wastes away his time in entertainment, drinking, and womanizing. One day he gets himself in a brawl and gets killed. The adopted son, Yu Hang, sees these tragedies unfold before his eyes and sympathizes greatly with Meng Han. His sympathy eventually grows into love. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 30. Filthy Rich (1994) [豪門插班生] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Comedy, Romance - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 31. 29-sai no Christmas (1994) [29歳のクリスマス] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Romance, Drama Noriko is approaching 30 and is still unmarried. She is a fashion designer, dreaming of success and a Paris Collection. On her 29th birthday her world falls apart. Her boss transfers her from design to managing a bar. Her boyfriend betrays her for another woman. Shocked, Noriko decides to leave home and to move in with her best friend, Aya. The story of one woman's struggle to find happiness and love. Don't see it going anywhere as it contains mostly random events and not trying to evolve. Overall Rating: 5/10 32. A Cruel Lover (1994) [郎心如鐵] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Drama, Romance MC ruthlessly throws the women who love him one after another into the abyss of eternal destruction for the sake of fame and fortune... Not translated Overall Rating: 6/10 33. The Chevaliers (1994) [侠义见青天] (Finished 1/38) Tags: Drama The drama is adapted from the Qing Dynasty classic "Three Heroes and Five Gallants" Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 34. Emperor of Taizong, Li Shi Min (1994) [唐太宗李世民] (Finished 1/54) Tags: Historical, Romance The play spans from the end of the Sui Dynasty to the 23rd year of the Zhenguan Period, telling the story of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, who met and accompanied his friends and lovers from his youth as a prince, and gradually grew into a qualified emperor in the process, showing Li Shimin's life's great achievements and emotional entanglements one by one. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu. and Übel Blatt are the only minor masterpieces that I spotted with the latter being of higher quality. 1. Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 7/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Adult Cast, Urban Fantasy Sung Jin-Woo, dubbed the weakest hunter of all mankind, grows stronger by the day with the supernatural powers he has gained. However, keeping his skills hidden becomes more difficult as dungeon-related incidents pile up around him. When Jin-Woo and a few other low-ranked hunters are the only survivors of a dungeon that turns out to be a bigger challenge than initially expected, he draws attention once again, and hunter guilds take an increased interest in him. Meanwhile, a strange hunter who has been lost for ten years returns with a dire warning about an upcoming catastrophic event. As the calamity looms closer, Jin-Woo must continue leveling up to make sure nothing stops him from reaching his ultimate goal—saving the life of his mother. Sequel. As expected, all the flaws are intact and only aggravated. What only remains is mediocre action shounen. Overall Rating: 5/10 2. Sakamoto Days [TV Tokyo, Shueisha] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Organized Crime Action, Comedy The name Tarou Sakamoto once instilled fear in every villain. No other professional hitman matched his prowess, and fellow assassins revered him. However, Sakamoto fell in love. In five short years, he married, became a father, put on some weight, and traded his weapons for an apron as he became the owner of a humble convenience store. Although Sakamoto is decidedly retired, he finds his old life of crime hard to shake off. His former partner, Shin Asakura, reappears and resolves to stay with Sakamoto's family under their strict no-kill rule. To make matters worse, a large bounty is placed on Sakamoto's head. Numerous assassins now pursue him—but they are in for a surprise. Sakamoto has not lost his edge, and no matter what tricks his enemies pull, he will fight off every last one to protect his dear family. Mixing Spy x Faminly with reactive action is hardly a smart idea. Another mediocre shounen to the trash bin. Overall Rating: 5/10 3. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 薬屋のひとりごと 第2期 [OLM, TOHO animation STUDIO] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Historical, Medical Drama, Mystery Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read. However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Dr. Stone: Science Future [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi Having resolved the crisis in the Petrification Kingdom, Senkuu and his companions gear up to deal directly with the mastermind behind the petrification phenomenon—who supposedly resides on the moon. The ambitious spaceship project, however, requires immense manpower and critical resources scattered across the world. Thus, the Kingdom of Science exploration team kick-starts its transcontinental journey on the ship Perseus to gather them all. Equipped with modern technology and bolstered by the new, capable members in their ranks, the exploration team feels confident about setting sail to their first destination: America. They soon realize that the region now hosts adversaries controlling the resources they need, doing so with scientific technology which rivals and even exceeds their own. In a battle of science versus science, Senkuu and his team must outsmart their rivals if they are to have any chance of ensuring the continued survival and rejuvenation of humanity. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 5. Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo 2nd Season The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 [Bibury Animation Studios] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Harem, Parody, School Comedy, Romance Second season of Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 6. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2nd Season My Happy Marriage Season 2 わたしの幸せな結婚 [Kinema Citrus] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Adult Cast, Historical Drama, Fantasy, Romance The second season of Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 7. Class no Daikirai na Joshi to Kekkon suru Koto ni Natta. I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class クラスの大嫌いな女子と結婚することになった。 [Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance There is only one person that high school student Saito Houjou truly cannot stand—and that is his temperamental classmate, Akane Sakuramori. The two have always been on bad terms; their contrasting views and personalities only lead to endless fighting. However, everything changes when Saito's grandfather and Akane's grandmother arrange a sudden meeting and insist that the two get married! Walking down the aisle is the last thing Saito and Akane want, but they are quickly coerced into accepting the ridiculous plan and soon move into a shared house as husband and wife. Although Saito and Akane despise each other, navigating life together under the same roof may just turn their bitter hatred into everlasting love. Forced marriage is SO old and bad that can't find words for this mess. Overall Rating: 5/10 8. Zenshuu. Zenshu 全修。 [MAPPA] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Fantasy After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love! However, having never been in love herself, Natsuko struggles to understand the concept of first love, and as a result, she's unable to create the storyboard, causing the movie production to come to a standstill. One day, she passes out while working on her storyboard and wakes up in the world of her favorite childhood anime movie "A Tale of Perishing." Isekai into fairy-tale and with cheat skill of anything drawn materializing... sigh. Overall Rating: 5/10 9. Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time ギルドの受付嬢ですが、残業は嫌なのでボスをソロ討伐しようと思います [CloverWorks] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Alina Clover becomes an adventurers' guild receptionist, believing that—unlike the adventurers who risk their lives every day to conquer dungeons—she will enjoy a safe and comfortable career with plenty of benefits. She hates overtime work more than anything, longing for the day when she can finally clock out on time. Sadly, that day has yet to come, as she must constantly trudge through piles upon piles of paperwork. To make matters worse, when adventurers take too long to subjugate a dungeon boss, the backlog only grows, forcing Alina into even more overtime. Whenever her patience runs thin, she dons a disguise and takes care of the boss herself, soon gaining infamy as the enigmatic "Executioner." Alina has managed to keep this secret for two years—until she finishes off a boss assigned to the high-ranking party Silver Sword. Unfortunately for her, the party's eagle-eyed leader, Jade Scrade, deduces her identity, jeopardizing the receptionist's dream of a carefree life. Pretty cool overall, but does not feel like a masterpiece and only dungeon part excites while SOL/romance not so much. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Honey Lemon Soda ハニーレモンソーダ [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo School Romance First-year high school student Uka Ishimori wants a fresh start. In middle school, Uka was given the nickname "Rocky" by her peers, being misunderstood as having no emotions when she was actually shy and introverted. As a result, Uka was relentlessly bullied and experienced a lonely, isolated school life. Now, Uka is determined to change. During the first week of school, Uka accidentally gets drenched in lemon soda by her classmate Kai Miura—whose cool personality is the complete opposite of hers. After the incident, Uka is surprised when Kai performs small acts of kindness for her, encouraging her to gradually break out of her shell. Like a lemon soda, bubbly and exciting feelings are beginning to stir. Bullied introvert shoujo is deadly boring, serious torture. Overall Rating: 5/10 11. Kono Kaisha ni Suki na Hito ga Imasu I Have a Crush at Work この会社に好きな人がいます [Blade] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Workplace Comedy, Romance Coworkers Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi are the last people anyone would expect to get along—especially with their constant office quarrels. However, looks can be deceiving: they are actually dating! Afraid to lose the peace of their professional lives, Yui and Masugu play up their discord even more to ensure nobody discovers their secret. As awkward situations and close calls pile up, the risk of Yui and Masugu's coworkers catching on increases. Keeping up the pretense is not easy, but with each new day, their relationship only grows stronger. It's trying to hide cohabitation at work rather some romance crush. Ugh, so banal that it's even repulsive. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms 黒岩メダカに私の可愛いが通じない [SynergySP] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Love Status Quo, School Comedy, Romance There is not a single room that Mona Kawai enters where she does not become the center of attention—dealing with this everlasting spotlight is but a fact of her daily life. Mona's absolute confidence in her own charms, however, is shaken when she meets Medaka Kuroiwa, a recent transfer student to her highschool. Unlike all other classmates who constantly fawn over her, Medaka frowns every time they interact. Seeing his disinterest as something to be rectified, Mona pulls out all the stops in the hopes of winning Medaka over, only to be met with one stern face after another. Turns out, Medaka's indifference to Mona stems from his wish to one day become a monk, and hence must leave all worldly desires behind. As the unknowing Mona ramps up her attacks on Medaka, all her antics might lead her into falling for him instead. Teasing anime, but without anything really special. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! サラリーマンが異世界に行ったら四天王になった話 [Geek Toys, CompTown] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Dennosuke Uchimura is your normal, everyday salaryman trying to climb the corporate ladder. But then he’s summoned to a terrifying fantasy world by the Demon Overlord, who offers him a new job—as one of the Heavenly Kings in his army, with full benefits! Uchimura may not have muscles or magic, but he does have an office worker’s skills and savvy. Will they be enough to keep him alive? We've already seen anime about newly appointed demon king general managing logistics and raising overall effectiveness. And I still did not rate it higly even despite the twist. This time it's more logical approach of some five increasing in complexity tasks, but also no twist and no really good characters, and some tasks are done in detective manner. Decent, but there's nothing here for masterpiece status. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 地縛少年花子くん2 [Lerche] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School Supernatural Second season of Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 15. Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective 天久鷹央の推理カルテ [Project No.9] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Medical Mystery Nestled away on the rooftop of Tenikai General Hospital is the unconventional Department of Investigative Pathology headed by the eccentric Dr. Takao Ameku. The tiny department, consisting of Takao and her sole resident Yuu "Kotori" Takanashi, treats complex cases that most other departments within the hospital cannot resolve on their own. The mystery-obsessed Takao always tries to insert herself into cases that capture her fancy—much to the dismay of her colleagues and the police. Even if her meddling creates more problems for the hospital and those around her, none can deny the brilliance that the young department head exhibits as she weaves a diagnosis together. No matter the specialty, no case is impossible for Takao and a somewhat reluctant Takanashi to solve. Medical detective. Overall Rating: 5/10 16. Fuguushoku "Kanteishi" ga Jitsu wa Saikyou Datta Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I’m Actually the Strongest 不遇職【鑑定士】が実は最強だった [Okuruto Noboru] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy In a fantasy world where "jobs" are god-given from birth, heroes are born, not made—and Ein's job of "Appraiser" has put him about as far from the "hero" pedestal as possible. Used, abused, and eventually abandoned by his fellow adventurers, Ein decides it just isn't worth going on. Lucky for Ein, though, the end may just be the beginning, as well as a new lease on life. Turns out, his "worthless" job may just be the key to becoming a hero after all. Another cheat skill flick about learning any skills and gaining all kinds of immunities out of nowhere... that's all I needed to know. Overall Rating: 5/10 17. Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi? Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time いずれ最強の錬金術師? [Studio Comet] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Fantasy Not even a hero, Takumi Iruma gets accidentally mixed in with a group of heroes chosen to be summoned to another world. As compensation for the mix-up, a goddess offers him the right to choose any skill he wishes for! Hoping for a peaceful and quiet life that has nothing to do with fighting or going into battle, he chooses a seemingly boring creation skill. However, it turns out "alchemy" is the most powerful skill that allows him to create everything from a holy sword to flying ships! This cheat skill he unexpectedly acquired turns him into a wealthy merchant and makes him undefeatable in battles! A heartwarming adventure story about (possibly) the most powerful alchemist in another world! The level of cheesiness increased gradually and by the end of 4th episode nausea got unbearable. Overall Rating: 5/10 18. Hazure Skill "Kinomi Master": Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>>: About That Time I Became Able to Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You) [Asahi Production] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Light has obtained a bogus skill known as "Fruitmaster", a skill that specializes in the cultivation of fruits. Weighed down by the vast difference between him and his childhood friend who became an S-Rank adventurer, he spends his days working the farm and practicing his swordsmanship. However, one day, he accidentally eats a second skill fruit, which normally results in death...but not only does he miraculously survive, he discovers that his bogus skill actually contains a secret ability! Freaking cheat skill AGAIN. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! [Ajia-do] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Isekai, School, Villainess Comedy, Fantasy Although Kenzaburou Tondabayashi is a 52-year-old bureaucrat, he is well versed in reincarnation stories where a protagonist suddenly awakens in a fantasy world. After being hit by a truck, Kenzaburou lands in that exact situation. However, what baffles him is the fact he wound up in the world of an otome game—as the young villainess and the daughter of a duke, Grace Auvergne. Fortunately for Kenzaburou, he is somewhat familiar with his new world, as it is based on the game called Magical Academy: Love & Beast. He was a proud father in his previous life, and he often listened to his daughter rave about the game's setting and characters. Armed with background knowledge and a lifetime's worth of dad skills, Kenzaburou strives to make the most of his new life, though his kind-hearted nature makes it difficult to fully embrace the role of a villainess. Villainess. Overall Rating: 5/10 20. Nihon e Youkoso Elf-san. Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! 日本へようこそエルフさん。 [Zero-G] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Isekai Comedy, Fantasy Since childhood, Kazuhiro Kitase has been able to dream of a different world. He can return to reality by falling asleep or dying, and he can pick up where he left off by sleeping again. For years, he has had many adventures alongside Mariabelle, a beautiful elf who works for the Sorcery Guild. On one of their escapades, they come across the lair of a dragon taking care of its eggs. They inadvertently wake the slumbering beast, who promptly reduces them to ashes. For Kazuhiro, it is merely a temporary setback, as he can simply go back. However, he is shocked to find Mariabelle herself safe and sound asleep next to him. Kazuhiro realizes that his dream world is an alternate reality altogether. In the meantime, he makes the most of this bizarre circumstance, introducing Mariabelle to the sights and wonders of Japan. Now, with their time together spanning two worlds, their real adventures have just begun! Basically, it's fantasy SOL or something close to it - definitely without any story. Overall Rating: 5/10 21. S-Rank Monster no "Behemoth" dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Elf Musume no Pet toshite Kurashitemasu Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! Sランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士（ペット）として暮らしてます [Zero-G, Saber Works] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi Nobody asked to be a cat! After dying in a fight against the forces of evil, a knight is shocked to discover that instead of being reborn as a hero of humanity, he starts his new life as a behemoth-one of the most powerful monsters in the world! The only problem is that a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like...an adorable house cat?! Things grow even more confusing when a beautiful elf adventurer rescues him from the brink of death rather than finishing him off. This house-cat-slash-knight's baffling journey is just getting started... Cheat skill.... Overall Rating: 5/10 22. A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu. I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! Aランクパーティを離脱した俺は、元教え子たちと迷宮深部を目指す。 [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 10+/24) Tags: Harem Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance "I can't do this anymore!" Yuke Feldio, a red mage, just left his adventurer A-Rank party. After being mistreated as a handyman and ridiculed for five years, he finally snapped! And so began his desolate, unemployed life... or so he thought! Through a stroke of luck, Yuke is welcomed into an all-female adventurer party comprised of his former students!! As they defeat dungeons one after another, Yuke's true strength is gradually revealed! As it turns out, this red mage wields extraordinary magic and skills?! Concept is actually quite close to "The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest" that received masterpiece from me already. But this one goes much further and manages to continue narration in a different field. So can't deny it masterpiece status, but can't rate too high either as character designs are rather simple, and apart of MC characters aren't fleshed out much. Overall Rating: 7/10 23. Ao no Exorcist: Yosuga-hen Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga 青の祓魔師 終夜篇 [Studio VOLN] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Mythology, School Action, Supernatural Unlike his twin brother, Yukio, Rin Okumura never wished to know about their parents and the circumstances surrounding his own birth. Yet the master of time, Mephisto Pheles, gives Rin a key that transports him 40 years into the past when his late mother, Yuri Frederick Egin, was merely a child. With Mephisto's guidance, Rin leaps through the years of Yuri's childhood and her adolescence as an exorcist-in-training. Early on, Yuri meets Shirou Fujimoto, Rin and Yukio's adoptive father. As Rin follows Yuri and Shirou's lives, he witnesses firsthand the initial appearances of Satan, his true father, and the horrors unfolding at the True Cross Order's special Section 13. Yuri's unique connection to Satan eventually leads Rin to the truth behind the most horrific event in exorcist history and the day he and Yukio were born—the Blue Night. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 24. Around 40 Otoko no Isekai Tsuuhan The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World アラフォー男の異世界通販 [East Fish Studio] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Harem, Isekai Fantasy The story of a middle aged man doing whatever he wants with the power of 1-click online shopping! Kenichi, a single man in his 40s, is transported into another world for no apparent reason. As he tries to escape a dangerous forest teaming with monsters, he realizes he has the power to access to a huge online store. By using this power to exchange goods he found in this new world for cash, and then buying modern ones off the internet, he was able to quickly create a very popular business. However, his goal is to have a slow and leisurely life. Instead of growing his business even more, he decides to settle down and live off of the power of Jeff Bezos. The mail order life of a middle aged man in other world begins now! Online shopping to fantasy world is such a lousy concept that I feel nothing but cringe. Overall Rating: 5/10 25. Botsuraku Yotei no Kizoku dakedo, Hima Datta kara Mahou wo Kiwametemita I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic 没落予定の貴族だけど、暇だったから魔法を極めてみた [Studio Deen, Marvy Jack] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy What's a guy to do when his life suddenly changes while innocently enjoying a nice, cold drink after work? And I mean really changes. This middle-aged commoner now finds himself in the body of Liam Hamilton, the young son of a noble house teetering on the brink of collapse. Between his fervidly desperate father and his utterly apathetic brothers, the only bright side to his new situation is that Liam can finally try learning magic like he's always wanted. Little does he know his hobby of choice may be about to turn his life upside-down yet again! Will Liam be able to master the craft of magic? And will it be enough to save him from the shadow looming over his family...? So banal, super convenient and pompous magician advancement that I want to puke. Overall Rating: 5/10 26. Übel Blatt Ubel Blatt Übel Blatt～ユーベルブラット～ [Satelight, Staple Entertainment] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Seinen Action, Adventure, Fantasy Rumors stir throughout the land: when the wielder of the black sword draws his dark blade, all who stand in its path are torn asunder...! Köinzell, the mysterious young boy who carries the black sword, undeniably wields it with exceptional skill, but can he truly be responsible for the bloody rumors? Pursued by the Traitorous Lances, four powerful warriors who were thought to have been defeated by the Seven Heroes, the strength of the young swordsman will be tested to its limit. At battle's end, only the shocking truth of Köinzell's quest will stand above the corpses of his enemies... An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales! Dark fantasy with only grades of grey don't come often, so can't just ignore its coolness. At the same time, it's just a big revenge story full of action, and can't say I'm all that invested for a firm masterpiece. Overall Rating: 7/10 27. Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hougen Sugite Tsurasugiru Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying 沖縄で好きになった子が方言すぎてツラすぎる [Millepensee] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Love Polygon, School Comedy, Romance When Teruaki Nakamura transfers to laid-back Okinawa, he falls for the lively Kyan-san—but her dialect is a complete mystery to him. With Higa-san translating, Teru's misunderstanding-filled island life takes off...and subtle hints suggest Higa-san might want his heart too. On this serene island, love flows as freely as the ocean breeze! Normal tourist attraction series, but brave enough to be blunt about it instead of being about some Kyoto traditional dancers and boring stuff like that. Bright, easygoing, informative, but not outstanding. Overall Rating: 6/10 28. Medalist メダリスト [ENGI] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Performing Arts Drama, Sports Tsukasa Akeuraji always dreamed of becoming a competitive solo figure skater, but starting too late in life meant his ambitions never got off the ground. Now barely scraping by, he takes on an assistant coach job, resigned to a future far from the one he once imagined. Before his first day, Tsukasa meets Inori Yuitsuka, a shy fifth grader sneaking into the rink to practice. Captivated by figure skating, but held back by her mother's overprotectiveness and her own self-doubt, Inori has never been encouraged to pursue her passion until she encounters Tsukasa. Beneath her personality lies great potential, waiting to be unlocked with the right guidance. Moved by Inori's determination to change and reminded of his own struggles, Tsukasa offers to coach and help her chase the dream she has been too afraid to voice. While the road ahead is long and filled with unfamiliar challenges and rival skaters, Inori dedicates herself to the art and strives to one day reach the Olympics and become a medalist. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 29. Unnamed Memory Act.2 Unnamed Memory Season 2 [ENGI] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance Second season of Unnamed Memory. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 30. NEET Kunoichi to Nazeka Dousei Hajimemashita I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? ニートくノ一となぜか同棲はじめました [Quad] (Finished 3/24) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural Tsukasa Atsumi is a salaryman who leads an ordinary, solitary life. On his way back from work one evening, he is saved from a demon attack by a mysterious woman in a ninja outfit. Introducing herself as Shizuri Ideura, she claims that demons target people like Tsukasa, who have Samurai Blood in their veins, and that her kind have been protecting them from the shadows. Told by Shizuri that the attacks are going to become more frequent, Tsukasa makes a deal to provide her with housing in exchange for his safety. To his surprise, he quickly finds out that Shizuri is a shut-in who loves to play video games whenever she is not busy with her ninja duties. As the two spend more time together, Tsukasa grows to appreciate Shizuri's company—and his feelings just might be mutual. Pretty useless and effortless. Comedy is weak. Overall Rating: 5/10 31. Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World マジック・メイカー －異世界魔法の作り方－ [Studio Deen] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy A 30-year-old man who dreams of becoming a wizard suddenly loses his life. Reincarnated in another world as a young child named Shion, he grows up alongside Marie, his dependable older sister who adores him. Shion eagerly anticipates using magical powers, but he discovers that the new world seemingly does not have any magic. He spends the ensuing years as a gloomy and dejected child until a mystical phenomenon at a nearby lake catches the siblings' attention and breathes life back into his magical dream. While experimenting on the peculiar light emanating from the water, Shion finally confirms that magical energy really exists. It may not be convenient for anything just yet, but Shion devotes his time to studying the anomaly, determined to uncover all the existing wonders in his quest to make magic. Slow, banal and with poor story so far, so can't even rate it averagely due to recycled material. Overall Rating: 5/10 32. Sentai Red Isekai de Boukensha ni Naru The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World 戦隊レッド 異世界で冒険者になる [Satelight] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Isekai Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy The Red Ranger, Tougo Asagaki, finds himself transported to another world in the middle of a fierce battle against forces of evil. Upon arriving, he quickly makes a name for himself as an adventurer and takes on a job from a young mage named Yihdra Arvoln. With his eccentric powers and frenzied personality, Tougo blazes through the mission with her. After the quest, Tougo and Yihdra begin adventuring together with their respective goals. Tougo strives to help as many as possible in the new world and find a way back home, while Yihdra desires to redeem her family lineage of mages and make magic accessible to everyone. Along their journey, the duo discover the limitations yet endless potential of the bonds they forge as they overcome adversities to achieve their aspirations. Cringy and hardly benefitting in any way anime from such extravagant concept. Overall Rating: 5/10 33. Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku Flower and Asura 花は咲く、修羅の如く [Studio Bind] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Seinen School Drama Hana lives on the small island of Tonakijima, with a population of 600, and loves reading to the island's children. Mizuki, the president of the school's broadcasting club, notices Hana's talent for engaging others through her storytelling and invites her to join the club. As Hana embarks on this new journey, she experiences many "firsts" with the broadcasting club members, deepening her love for reading even more. Wow, spokon-like competition on something as boring as poetic reading. Not a pleasant surprise. Overall Rating: 5/10 34. Ishura 2nd Season 異修羅 第2期 [Passione] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Gore, Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Second season of Ishura. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 35. Grisaia: Phantom Trigger グリザイア:ファントムトリガー [Bibury Animation Studios] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School Action Several years after The Fruit of Grisaia... What was once "Mihama Academy," a sanctuary for young girls, has now been transformed into a SORD (Special Organization for Research & Development) training school dedicated to fostering talent for national defense. Rena and Maki specialize in firearms, Tohka and Gumi excel at sniping, Chris handles explosives and data processing, and Murasaki is a skilled ninja for intelligence operations. Together, they take on cases too complex for the police or Self-Defense Forces, repeatedly facing dangerous missions. This is the story of these young girls, painted in blood and gunpowder. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 36. Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons 妃教育から逃げたい私 [EMT Squared] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance Duchess Leticia Dorman has been betrothed to Crown Prince Clarke since age seven. She was once a rambunctious and free-spirited child, but the strict education she’s receiving to make her a fit future princess has really put a cramp in her lifestyle. Her only hope is that the prince might someday take an interest in someone else—so when Clarke shows up to a royal ball with an unknown woman at his side, Lettie is overcome with delight, presuming her dream has come true and her engagement has been broken off! She wastes no time retreating to an easygoing countryside life, but her newfound peace is cut short when the prince shows up and claims she’s still his fiancée! Clarke is determined to win Lettie over and marry her, while Lettie is determined to resist his charms and escape! Who will emerge victorious in this heart-pounding battle of wills? Forced marriage and abusive relations don't look fun to me. Overall Rating: 5/10 37. Tasokare Hotel 誰ソ彼ホテル [PRA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Fantasy, Mystery Situated within an endless twilight, the Tasogare Hotel welcomes anyone stuck between life and death. Unaware of their fate, guests must regain lost memories through mementos hidden in their designated hotel room. Most guests pass on or return to the world of living within days, while few others find themselves staying at the hotel for much longer than usual. Neko Tsukahara, a young woman with an expressionless face, finds herself at this hotel. As she is guided along by the staff, Neko regains enough of her memories to become invested in the plights of the other guests. Solving the guests' affairs and the mystery behind the hotel turns out to be too interesting of a situation to pass up; Neko decides that simply being a guest is not enough to satisfy her curiosity. Supernatural amnesia horror mystery is absolutely outside my sphere of interests. Overall Rating: 5/10 38. BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast [SANZIGEN] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Music Drama The day Sakiko Togawa's privileged life crumbled, she painfully broke her vow to CRYCHIC and left the band behind—an act that tore her heart in two. As days fade into nights, she struggles to make ends meet until a certain cherished memory is tainted, pushing her to the edge. Driven by a fractured sense of purpose and the need to reclaim what she lost, Sakiko forms Ave Mujica, a masked symphonic metal band. Its members are bound not by a shared goal but by the fragile threads of their divergent desires. Together, they weave a haunting masquerade of loss and rebirth, captivating audiences with a gothic musical stage play. But as the girls' ideals collide, the scars of their pasts rear their ugly heads. The brittle facade the girls have built threatens to collapse beneath them, bringing Sakiko to the verge of falling apart. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 39. Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku Promise of Wizard 魔法使いの約束 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Fantasy On a moonlit night, Akira Masaki finds herself in a magical world where wizards and humans coexist. Every year, they must face an enormous, deadly moon that attacks the planet. Their only hope lies with the Wizards of the Sage, appointed to fight the supernatural threat. But Akira soon discovers she wasn't summoned by chance—she was chosen to lead them in battle. Ugh, reverse harem. Overall Rating: 5/10 40. Momentary Lily もめんたりー・リリィ [GoHands] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Action Robotic invaders wiped out all life, but Renge fights to survive using her powers. With no memories, she roams the city until she meets five other young women, each with unique abilities. Together, they make the most of their lives, cooking delicious meals between battles with mechanical monstrosities. As they uncover the secrets of their powers and pasts, they find strength in their friendship. Feels like a typical apocalyptic game setting with some action, some SOL, cheap emotions and all those irritating gourmet extracts. Overall Rating: 5/10 41. Sorairo Utility (TV) Sorairo Utility 空色ユーティリティ [Yostar Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT Sports Avid gacha player Minami Aoba finds herself at an impasse when her favorite game announces the end of its live service. Left adrift without her beloved characters, she realizes she has been wasting her first year of high school and sets out to try different clubs to find a new, more productive hobby. However, the harsh truth sets in that she is completely unfit for pretty much every sport her school's clubs have to offer. One fateful afternoon, Minami stumbles upon a golf driving range after helping an old man carry his equipment there. Inside, she meets Haruka Akane, who promptly introduces her to the sport. Much like her previous attempts at athletics, Minami has no natural talent for golf, but something about the rhythm of swinging the club captivates her. Finally, Minami feels the spark of genuine excitement that she has been looking for—a new obsession within her reach. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 42. Farmagia FARMAGIA（ファーマギア） [Bridge] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy After the death of Felicidad's ruler, the despotic overlord Glaza seizes power and imposes an oppressive regime on the world's inhabitants. As for Ten and his fellow Farmagia friends, they command an army of monsters as they explore and battle across the treacherous lands of the Underworld, collecting resources to take back to their farm. There they'll upgrade their skills as a Farmagia, growing more monsters to nurture, and developing their new traits to aid in their battle against Glaza and the Oración Seis. Looks like childish silly pet battle shounen. Overall Rating: 5/10 43. Mahoutsukai Precure!! Mirai Days Witchy Pretty Cure!! Mirai Days 魔法つかいプリキュア！！～MIRAI DAYS～ [Toei Animation, Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mahou Shoujo Action Second season of Mahoutsukai Precure!. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 44. Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Aquarion: Myth of Emotions 想星のアクエリオン Myth of Emotions [Satelight] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi "Remember, when you had wings." In response to a wish from 12,000 years ago, a broken heart connects. When the sun, moon, and Mars meet, a new melody of fusion flows! Enoshima is a small island floating in the Shonan Sea. On its beautiful and tranquil beach, there is the "Private Enoshima Academy." The school gathers talented children from all over the country, and provides them with a gifted education using the latest equipment. Sakko, Rimiya, and Toshi, who have been selected as students in the special reinforcement class "Elements," are ordered to pilot the "Vector Machine," a fighter plane powered by the power of emotion, and are forced to fight against the mysterious invasion weapon "Mythical Beasts." In the middle of the battle, guided by a mysterious vision, Sakko shouts out... "Planetary Fusion! Go, Aquarion!" At the end of repeated reincarnation, the mechanical heavenly wing Aquarion appears. The boys and girls, burdened with their destinies, will come face to face with the truth of the universe as the mysterious organization Space Egg Society and the intentions of adults intersect... This is a grand myth of love spun with one's own feelings and the survival of the universe at stake. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 45. Kimi to Idol Precure♪ You and Idol Precure♪ キミとアイドルプリキュア♪ [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Mahou Shoujo Action Uta Sakura is a lively and energetic middle school student who loves singing. One day, while walking her dog, she encounters a cute, peach-like fairy named Purirun, who is searching for the Legendary Protectors "Idol Precure." Purirun's hometown, KirakiLand, was a peaceful, sparkly place but has been forced into darkness by the villainous Darkine, leader of the Chokkiri Gang. Uta decides to help Purirun search for cheerful and happy people to become the Precure so KirakiLand can become bright again. Suddenly, the Chokkiri gang arrive in Hanamichi Town, Uta's hometown, and steal the sparkles from the townspeople. Uta decides to illuminate the darkness with sparkles from her song and is granted the power to transform into the Legendary Protector, Cure Idol. Precure. Overall Rating: 5/10 46. UniteUp! Uni:Birth UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Male), Music Slice of Life Second season of UniteUp! Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 47. Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Chоujin Shiso-hen Season 2 Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 キン肉マン 完璧超人始祖編 Season2 [Production I.G] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Sports Second season of Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Chоujin Shiso-hen. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 48. Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez Deluxe-hen カードファイト!! ヴァンガード Divinez デラックス編 [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Strategy Game Action A tournament to decide the strongest Vanguard cardfighter "Deluxe," Akina and the other fighters have received an invitation to the tournament. This time, many legendary fighters will also be participating! Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 49. Kankin Kuiki Level X 2nd Season Lockdown Zone: Lv. X Season 2 監禁区域レベルX 第2期 [Imagica Infos, Imageworks Studio] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Horror, Mystery Second season of Kankin Kuiki Level X. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 50. Mashin Souzouden Wataru 魔神創造伝ワタル [Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Mecha Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi New Wataru project. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 51. Chao Neng Lifang The Super Cube [Big Firebird Culture] (Finished 3/?) Tags: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi In an accident, Wang Xiaoxiu, an ordinary teenager, obtains a space system "Super Cube" from a high-latitude cosmic civilization, thus possessing extraordinary abilities. After being confessed to by Shen Yao, the schoolgirl whom he has long been in love with, Wang Xiaoxiu annoys Sun Jun, an undesirable young man who is also Shen Yao's suitor. Wang Xiaoxiu relies on his resourcefulness and extraordinary ability to defuse the crisis, but it also leads to more trouble. Shen Yao is taken by a mysterious man to the world of extraordinary people, and Wang Xiaoxiu embarks on a journey to save Shen Yao. Together with Xiao Xiu, he fights in the world of light and strange, interpreting fairness and justice on his way to becoming a supremely powerful man! Rather typical of Chinese anime action with system of power growth and scaling. Lacks anything original or surprising to go on. Overall Rating: 6/10 52. Shiye Mowang 失业魔王 [-] (Finished 5/26) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance He was the king of the demon world that had been laid off because of complaints. She was the hero that had lost her position because she failed in her crusade. Fate bound these two together, and they began a journey filled with mysteries and to pay off their debts. For Chinese parody it's actually decent. But it does not mean I really like it or want to finish watching it. Overall Rating: 6/10 53. Chang Ge Xing The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge 长歌行 [-] (Finished 3/?) Tags: Historical Action, Adventure, Drama Shortly after astrology predicts destruction to befall the Tang Dynasty, a coup d'état led by the crown prince Li's very own brother kills him and his wife and sons. Li's daughter, princess Yongning, manages to escape, but is soon declared dead alongside her family. Full of wrath, the princess swears to avenge them as she takes on the identity of a young man, Li Chang Ge, and moves to the Shou province to advance her goals. Li Chang Ge uses her wits to gain the trust of the Shou emperor and swiftly climbs the military ranks as a brilliant strategist. Captivatingly drawn, Song of the Long March portrays the feisty girl's adolescent journey toward countless unknown adventures, faithful comradeship, as well as formidable enmity awaiting her along the way. Definitely watchable and well done story about revenge of betrayed princess. But is it really interesting? For me not so much, especially since Chinese elements are presented in excess. Overall Rating: 6/10 54. Junzi Wu Ji Everything is Fine with the Emperor 君子无疾 [-] (Finished 2/?) Tags: Historical Fantasy, Romance The down-and-out fairy Yao Ji who traveled through time and space! The young Liu Ling who needed to see himself found the magic stone. The two reached a cooperation and found the concubines with special skills to teach them. Liu Ling successfully started his journey to the East Palace. As they spent time together day and night, he suddenly found that he had different feelings for Yao Ji... Wuxia isekai... for me it's a waste of time. Overall Rating: 6/10 55. Nizhan Zhilu 逆战之路 [-] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Fantasy, Sci-Fi The series tells the story of how Gray, a visitor from another world, and Lu Lin, a human warrior, unite to fight against the tyrant of Xuanwu and the dark demons in the divine world of the Origin Continent. Not translated. Overall Rating: 0/10 56. AOTU Shijie Reborn AOTU World Reborn 凹凸世界 Reborn [-] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Shounen Space, Survival Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Suspense The Creator of Aotu World is a reckless God who created a universe full of inequality, but also gave the people a chance to change their destiny- Just participate in the "Aotu Tournament" and utilize the "Special Abilities" granted by the system. Pass rounds of cruel tests and strive for the ultimate victory! Now, the tournament, which has been suspended for 100 years, has been reopened. Our protagonist, King, decides to enter the tournament in order to change the fate of his planet, Dengru, and find his sister... Crude primitive childish shounen competition. Overall Rating: 5/10 57. Project Sekai Movie: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing 劇場版プロジェクトセカイ 壊れたセカイと歌えないミク [P.A. Works] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Music At a CD store, Ichika Hoshino hears a song by Miku that she has never heard before. On the monitor, she sees a "Hatsune Miku" in a form she has never seen before, and couldn't help say it out loud, "Miku!?" Miku was surprised at the voice, her eyes meet Ichika's, but she disappears shortly after. Later, after a live performance on the street, the Miku that Ichika saw before appears on her smartphone. Miku looks sad and downcast, and when Ichika quietly asks Miku about her story, she tells Ichika that there are people to whom she wants to deliver her songs, but no matter how much she sings, her songs are not reaching them. Miku, who saw Ichika singing to the hearts of many people at her live performances, thought that if she learns more about Ichika, she can do the same, and came to Ichika. Ichika smiles at Miku and says, "If it's all right with me." And a new story of Hatsune Miku and the boys and girls begins—. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 58. Make a Girl [Yasuda Genshou Studio by Xenotoon] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Romance, Sci-Fi Taking place in the near future, Akira Mizutame, a brilliant young scientist who developed Salt, a robot that assists people in their daily lives, finds himself at a dead end after a series of failed inventions. When a friend suggests he could "power up" his personal life by creating a girlfriend. He develops an artificial partner, "No. 0," who quite literally becomes his girlfriend. Torn between her programmed emotions and her own evolving feelings, No. 0 faces an emotional conflict. Will love blossom between her and Akira, who is unused to connecting with others, or...? Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 59. Shinran: Jinsei no Mokuteki 親鸞 人生の目的 [Aurochs] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Historical A historical entertainment film that depicts the life of Saint Shinran, focusing on his youth. The story is set about 850 years ago, in the turbulent times from the end of the Heian period to the Kamakura period. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 60. Toemarok Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning 퇴마록 [Locus Corporation] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Mythology Action, Horror, Supernatural A doctor-turned-priest, Father Park was excommunicated for performing exorcisms by a church that refused to believe in the supernatural beings preying on the innocent. When his long-time friend, a monk from a secretive and magic-wielding temple, calls upon him to protect a naïve yet powerful child from his corrupt master. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 61. Ranbi Wa A Story About Fire 燃比娃 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Fantasy Movie tells the story of a monkey who grew up in a human tribe in ancient times. He followed his mother Awubaji's footsteps to the sacred mountain to find the secret of "warmth". After going through many dangers, he took the fire from the mouth of the "beast of fear", his whole body caught fire and his hair fell off, and he finally achieved nirvana and became an adult. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 62. Zao Wang Chuan 灶王传 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy The old Kitchen God resigned due to diabetes, and the new Kitchen God Shen took over. Shen's harshness caused the people to resent him. Without the support of the people, Shen lost all his magical powers, causing the sealed ancient beast to harm the world. Shen came down to earth and defeated the beast with the help of the young man Ba Jin and others. He also understood how to become a qualified god who cares about the people. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10

After all, only Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) really stood out for me, but lots of nice yet not outstanding titles as well. 1. Ghost Husband (1993) [鬼丈夫] (Finished 1/22) Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama Chi Hsuan meets Yuan Le Mei at a masked dance and falls in love with her. However, the mother of Yuan Le Mei doesn't approve of them being together. After Chi Hsuan saves Yuan Le Mei, they are allowed to marry, but on the eve of their marriage, Chi Hsuan is injured by a fire and left with scars on his face. He hides his identity with a mask and is afraid to face Yuan Le Mei again while Yuan Le Mei mourns the loss of her lover. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Onegai Demon! (1993) [お願いデーモン！] (Finished 1/5) Tags: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural Demon Ichiro is a demon who lives with his demonic sisters undercover in the human world. Once in a thousand years, demons are supposed to marry a human woman and have a child, and this Christmas is the deadline. But Ichiro doesn't care about it. He is just working at school as a teacher. The new female colleague appears, but before that, they met accidentally... Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. The Edge of Righteousness (1993) [龍兄鼠弟] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Crime, Drama, Medical Fashion drama describes the story of a paranoid doctor fighting a murderer. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Tokugawa Bugei Cho Yagyu Sandai No Ken (1993) [徳川武芸帳 柳生三代の剣] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Historical, Drama, Political A 12 hours long drama depicting the three generations of Yagyu swordsmen, in connection with the political events of the early Edo period. Yagyu Sekishusai is a consummate swordsman teaching the Yagyu Shinkage style of fencing from his family dojo. His ambition has always been to achieve fame for the Yagyu clan. His son Munenori hangs around with the local ninja children and frequently avoids practice to do so. As a result, the father considers the son to be weak and is harsh and disparaging both in training and in personal life. After Munenori's older brother is injured during the Battle of Sekigahara, Sekishusai decides to name his grandson Hyogonosuke as his successor as head of the Yagyu Shinkage school, considering Munenori to be unworthy of the position. Munenori witnesses his 'mutodori' technique of unarmed combat against a weapon-bearing opponent and then sets out to develop his own style based not on the desire to kill but to defend one's self. He becomes a master in his own right while forming a strong alliance with the Tokugawa who ascend to take power in the land. Munenori becomes a highly-placed key vassal for the Tokugawa, initially as sword instructor and then as Minister of Justice. He also helps to institute the draconian policies of suppression designed to quell any opposition to Tokugawa rule thereby bringing peace to the nation. This viewpoint is not appreciated by his son Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi who is opposed to what he sees as underhanded tactics, regardless of their eventual results "for the greater good". Father and son must put aside their differences in order to confront a plot that could de-stabilise the country. Banal concept as samurai reveals conspiracies and curruption and fights those. Overall Rating: 5/10 5. Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) [高校教師] (Finished 11/11) Tags: Psychological, Romance, Drama, Melodrama The life of the lead character has been a series of embarrassing events beyond his control. Yet his fate is sealed when he falls in love with one of his students, with a passion that seems to intensify in the face of social mores. This drama explores the complex emotions that lead to forbidden paths of infatuation. Pretty sure it's classic as even I managed to have watched it before and since it's got a remake. Today it looks strange with all the harassment and abusive relations, but it has old time magic and really has scent of 1990s as well as classic literature vibes. Overall Rating: 7/10 6. The Third Republic (1993) [제3공화국] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Military, Historical, Drama, Political It depicts the third republic of 1960s-1970s from the viewpoint of brewing mutiny inside it. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. The Vampire Returns (1993) [大頭綠衣鬥殭屍] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Mystery, Horror, Romance, Supernatural In the behinning of 20th century China emperror was too weak to rule, wars broke out everywhere in the world while demons and monsters went rampant. Taoist master and his apprentices start fighting zombies and befriending ghosts in Hong Kong. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 8. Hitotsu Yane no Shita (1993) [ひとつ屋根の下] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Life, Drama, Family A car accident killed a couple, orphaning their six children. At that time, the eldest child, Tatsuya, was only 18 and had to attend marathon training. Lacking the confidence to take good care of his siblings, he separately relocated them to the homes of their relatives and adopters. However, after seven years and a career-ending injury, Tatsuya decides to reunite his brothers and sisters to live together under one roof. To his disappointment, he is met with resentment and discord. Nice drama about family values, but mostly about fooling around. And that's what averts me. Since everyone has to fool around most of the time, it feels unnatural and forced while exaggerated reactions and antics only irritate. Two characters are purely like this, and they are given way too much time to test my patience. Other more serious lines are simplified, sometimes to ridiculous amounts. Alas, it's not something that I enjoy. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Oka no Ue no Himawari (1993) [丘の上の向日葵] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Life Film company engineer Kohei is on his way home one night when he sees a woman taken ill at a train station. He ensures that she gets home safely, at which point the woman, Fumi, tells him, she has conceived, birthed, and raised his child. Actors are actually nice, and mood is serious. But after slightly playful and mysterious setup in first episode the next two are completely empty not moving anything and just consisting of empty interactions with only minor details. So it's definitely above average, just not finding it exciting enough for a masterpiece. Overall Rating: 6/10 11. Chance (1993) [チャンス!] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Music, Comedy, Drama Yuji was once a top rock star. He comes back to Japan after the two years of US life. Nobody pays attention to him any more. Aoi who becomes his manager tries very hard to get work for him. He still has pride. Finally by Aoi's effort he can hold a concert. Arrogant unpopular musician and diligent manager play repeats over and over with rather unsatisfying comedy. And since even actors lack apeal for me here, I'd rate it as ordinary. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Double Kitchen (1993) [ダブル・キッチン] (Finished 2/11) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Family A heartwarming situation comedy about a newlywed couple sharing a house with the husband's parents in a suburb of Tokyo. Ordinary situations become hilarious cross-generational battlegrounds, as the wife and her mother-in-law pursue vastly different images of the ideal family. Typical conflicts of two families cohabitation. Banal, repetitive, sour. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Watashitte Busu Dattano? (1993) [わたしってブスだったの?] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Romance, Drama Determined never to be defeated, the heroine of this story is economically independent. Yet with each passing year, she experiences greater isolation and uneasiness. Her quest to live with integrity, despite the scars of previous battles, raises deep questions of how anyone can find their own way through these times. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. Subarashiki Kana Jinsei (1993) [素晴らしきかな人生] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Romance, Drama Yume (Asano) is a single mother raising a now teenage daughter, Haruka, by herself. She has trouble trusting men, as Haruka's real father Kunio left before Haruka was born, and her first marriage ended when her husband cheated on her. It is then though that she meets Kunio's younger brother, Mitsugu (played by Oda). He falls for her immediately, and sets out to win her heart despite her disbelief. Absolutely can't stand Asano Atsuko and her same weird role of chased fatal woman repeating over and over again. Overall Rating: 5/10 15. Kacho-san no Yakudoshi (1993) [課長サンの厄年] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Comedy Assigned to Tokyo, a mid-level manager in the prime of his career receives a mysterious warning and suddenly finds himself ambushed by one misfortune after another. His family is also affected; even they had never known such a run of bad luck, and subordinates as well are left bewildered at the wicked turns their lives take. Totally normal workspace cheerful drama, but I just can't call it comedy. The fact that it's all about luck and unluck does not help either. Overall Rating: 5/10 16. Homura Tatsu (1993) [炎立つ] (Finished 2/35) Tags: Historical, Drama This Taiga Drama based on the novel (written for TV) by Katsuhiko Takahashi. Homura Tatsu (roughly means On Fire) tells the story of the Oushu Fujiwara clan spanning generations, 140 years in the late Heian era. They established their domain in Touhoku area (North-east area of Japan), independent from the rule of Minamoto clan. Heian is the most boring period of Japanese history for me, and Fujiwara rule the most boring part of the period, so I'm higly prejudiced against this piece from the start. And first episodes only confirmed my worst expectations. Overall Rating: 5/10 17. Akuma no Kiss (1993) [悪魔のＫＩＳＳ] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Life, Youth, Drama Misao is studying to be a manga artist, Mariko is a university student but getting money by various dangerous ways and Sachiko is working diligently but spends money on the dangerous religion. This drama shows many problems in which young people these days are involved. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 18. Dare Ni Mo Ienai (1993) [ 誰にも言えない] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mystery, Drama A happily married woman is suddenly confronted with a painful past when her old boyfriend moves next door. Blinded by the pursuit of power and status, he had abandoned her to marry the daughter of a company president. Now, she must once again journey through a minefield of love and hate to guard her marriage and her own integrity. Abuse stalker mystery with unappealing actors playing dumb roles is one of the worst things I sampled. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Asunaro Hakusho (1993) [あすなろ白書] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Romance, Youth, Drama On the day of entrance exam someone helps Narumi by giving her a pencil. She wants to thank him but he's soon gone. She couldn't forget her hero so she hopes to see him again. While looking around the campus she hears the sound of the piano and enters a room where other four freshmen are present. Here she'll meet Seika, Tamotsu, Osamu and Junichiro. Together they decide to form the Asunaro Club. It's super melodramatic and primitive to the point of irritation, at least for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 20. Dousoukai (1993) [同窓会] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Romance, Drama This is the story of Onihara Natsuki, who is married to Ando Fuuma. During his high school days, Ando Fuuma was once in love with a schoolmate, Atari Kousuke. However, as Kousuke is straight, Fuuma tried his best to forget about him, by hanging out at Shinjuku 2-chome. Together with Kousuke's girlfriend's brother, Tanno Arashi, Fuuma has sexual orgies with partners of both sexes. Now, Ando Fuuma is married to Onihara Natsuki, who doesn't know that Ando is gay. One day, Natsuki accidentally found out that Ando is gay. In her despair, she sets out to Shinjuku 2-chome, wandering around aimlessly deep in the night. There, she bumps into Arashi, and had a one-night stand with him, after which Arashi demanded money from her. Soon after, Natsuki realises she is pregnant with Arashi's child. She abhors the thought of having a child from paid sex and is adamant to have an abortion. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 21. Dinosaur Teacher (1993) [공룡선생] (Finished 1/70) Tags: Drama Drama depicts youth issues from the perspective and mind of youth in school. Not translated. Overall Rating: 0/10 22. Da Tai Jian Yu Xiao Mu Jiang (1993) [大太監與小木匠] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Drama, Historical The play tells the story of Ba Jia, a young carpenter during the Xizong period of the Ming Dynasty, who was involved in the power struggle in the palace because he was too close to the emperor. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 23. Ying Xiong Shao Nian (1993) [英雄少年] (Finished 1/70) Tags: Drama It tells the story of Jiang Fugui, the richest man in Ping County, who was told by Ma Banxian that "where there is water, there will be a son". He picked up Yu Wensheng by the water and named him Jiang Shuisheng. Ma Banxian warned Fugui that if he left home before Shuisheng got married, his whole family would suffer a disaster. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

Sono Toki, Heart wa Nusumareta (1992) jumped out of the blue and totally nailed it this year. 1. Nobunaga (1992) [信長] (Finished 49/49) Tags: Historical, Drama The 30th NHK Taiga Drama is Nobunaga: King of Zipangu. On March 23, 1585, Japanese Christian envoys visited Pope Gregory XIII at the Papal Court in Rome, Italy. The drama begins 45 years earlier - in 1540 outside Lisbon, Portugal. Well, it's a shame. The most unusual historical actor of Japan is shown as just very lucky and stubborn. There are also so many minuses. First of all, main actors look very much alike which never happened in all the previous taiga I watched. Narration is done by European missionary, so there's a huge long storyline of Christianity issues. Protagonist looks a bit juvenile, but most importantly emotionless with the same stone face all the time. Even really exciting events are show in habitual way. Ending is ruined. Compared to other taiga, can't call it even decent. Overall Rating: 5/10 2. Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni (1992) [愛という名のもとに] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama Seven good buddies left school and stepped into society. Each then finds life out there not as carefree as it used to be. Their courage, optimism and confidence are also worn off slowly by the cunning reality. After a series of hurdles, they get a deeper understanding of their friendship and treasure it even more. As you see on the poster, love triangle is in the center here while other former club members have own separate love/family/work problems. It's too naive and too schematic in personalities for me to enjoy now with all my luggage as consumer, but in 90s I'd totally love it. Oh, and scene of fooling around in the fountain in 2nd episode looks very similar to that in American "Friends" running from 1994. So for me it's again the problem of comparison as I know much better drama coming from the 1990s. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. Tokyo Elevator Girl (1992) [東京エレベーターガール] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Romance, Life Tsukasa leaves her hometown to work in Tokyo. While there, she is on her own facing the fascination and challenges of the working world. Her experiences gained, together with what she sees in others, gradually lead her to grow up. She is no longer in the midst of illusions and misconceptions. Typical old workplace drama with slow pace, some naive romance and lots of beating around the bush. Felt boring, to be honest. Overall Rating: 5/10 4. Anata Dake Mienai (1992) [あなただけ見えない] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Thriller, Psychological, Supernatural One day, university student Kawashima Megumi is mistaken for her older sister, Maiko. She is given a key to a coin locker, and finds inside the diary of Maiko's real father, a zaibatsu leader. Using her sister's name, Megumi gets close to the widow of the zaibatsu leader. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 5. Green Grass by the River (1992) [青青河邊草] (Finished 1/42) Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama Hsiao Tsao is a young orphan living with her cruel aunt and uncle. She has a sisterly bond with her neighbour, Ching Ching, who is being forced into a marriage with a much older man by her older brother. Desperate to escape their unfortunate circumstances, the two girls manage to run away together on the day of Ching Ching's wedding. During their escape, they coincidentally meet Ho Shih Wei, a young university student who is also running away from his family due to an arranged marriage. After a few initial misunderstandings, the three decide to travel together. However, things become complicated when they encounter the Fu family, and the family matriarch mistakes He Shiwei for her son, Fu Yuan Kai, who died 10 years ago. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 6. Sugao no Mama de (1992) [素顔のままで] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama The story is about an unlikely friendship between two women. This intimate look at two lives chronicles their struggle with love, loyalty, and fulfillment. Two women with seemingly different outlooks on life come together against all odds in a fragile attempt to seek out the best of what they have to offer each other and themselves. Can their unexpected friendship survive affairs of the heart? An honest tale of two women unfolds with an end as uncertain as the friendship which drew them together. Sadly, everything feels super artificial - concept, actors play, circumstances, motivation... you name it. Overall Rating: 5/10 7. Tokugawa Buraicho (1992) [徳川無頼帳] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Action, Historical, Drama Set in Edo and Yoshiwara, the two Furaibo confront a huge conspiracy! An unusual historical drama where you can enjoy flashy sword fighting and action. Historical detective samurai action is the most banal and repulsive drama concept for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 8. Waru (1992) [悪女] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Business, Comedy, Romance, Life After graduating third-rate university, Marilyn manages to get a job at an established trading company through a family connection. But she is assigned to a trivial department where her colleagues have already been dropped out of promotional competition. Despite the circumstances, she cheerfully devotes herself to even less rewarding duties. One day, Marilyn falls in love with a man at first sight when he passes by her in the office. In such a big company she doesn't know who he is, but she resolves to get promoted to such a high position so she can identify her prince. Encouraged by her boss Sawa but opposed by her rivals, the beautiful and intelligent Misako, and corporate elite Tadashi, she survives the fierce competition in a male-dominated world. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Shinai Naru Mono e (1992) [親愛なる者へ] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Romance Even after marriage, Nagiko and Nozomu still spend time dating each other. They seem to be a happy couple, but right behind their backs, each has his/her own secret meetings with his/her ex-lover. Such secrets don't hold long, and get exposed soon. But, it's only then that they realise they in fact love each other very much and are real partners. Well... theme is pretty weird and it just does not ring any bells or look particularly interesting. At the same time, actors feel quite natural and it all is watchable which is already notworthy in comparison with some rivals. The same pattern repeats over and over even within first three episodes, so not sure I want to go on. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Zutto Anata ga Sukidatta (1992) [ずっとあなたが好きだった] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Romance, Drama Ten years back, Miwa's friend committed suicide because she couldn't stand that Yosuke, the one she loved, got along so well with Miwa instead of her. The suicide caused the entire town to put the blame on the couple, thus forcing them to break off. Ten years later, Miwa and Yosuke happen to meet again. Though the love between them still exists, the reality makes their being together impossible. Miwa is getting married soon, and Yosuke has then established a new relationship with another girl, Ritsuko. Unfortunately, Miwa's marriage is a failure, and yet she couldn't turn back till one day ... but it ends up hurting somebody again. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 11. Kimi no Tame ni Dekiru Koto (1992) [君のためにできること] (Finished 2/13) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama, Fantasy Tatsuya was killed in a car accident and his spirit lives in Hikata - the one who killed him in the accident. Since then, he had a hard time trying to change his girlfriend's perception of "him" or "Hikata" while still trying to protect her. I'm afraid I'm greately prejudiced against it just because of this supernatural theme that makes everything unbearable for me in the end. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Ai wa Doda (1992) [愛はどうだ] (Finished 2/11) Tags: Romance, Drama, Family Although Shuichi has lost his wife, there is no lack of female influence in his life. He has three daughters who are eligible for marriage, and an assortment of women friends and lovers that has earned him the reputation of being a playboy. But the real love interest in his life is his female boss. How he and his daughters work out their romantic adventures provides both entertainment and enlightenment in the challenges of finding true love. Father is rather repulsive, daughters are nothing special. Just lots of people doing awkwards steps in relations and talking about that all the time. Lacks interest and feels like a chore to watch further. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Mokuyoubi no Shokutaku (1992) [木曜日の食卓] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Drama, Historical, War The tight housing situation in major cities has caused a dramatic increase in the number of duplex houses. What happens to family life when several generations share this kind of environment? This engaging drama shows one glimpse into a new style of family. The husband and wife have built a duplex to accommodate their eldest daughter and her husband-to-be. But this peaceful arrangement is thrown into chaos when the eldest son, a university student, "rescues" his girlfriend from another man in the midst of their wedding ceremony, just as in the movie "The Graduate." What does the future hold? Can a new and more lasting balance be attained in the lives of the family members? Each episode is filled with the tears and laughter of the changing family in this unsettling time. It's quite cringy as it means cohabitation of typical conservative stubborn parents and impulsive youth who don't know what they really want. So there are lots of such interactions between generations, and none of that is particularly interesting. As time goes, the cringe finally ends and it becomes more cozy, but there aren't outstanding personalities or anything exciting to linger for. And since there's not much going on, we instead have to follow an unusually huge number of characters and lines in their relationships. Overall Rating: 6/10 14. The Key Man (1992) [巨人] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Crime, Drama When Lok Yin furthers his study in U.S.A., he is jailed for 7 years because of manslaughter. His girlfriend, Ching Jan then get married with his best friend, Ling Fung. After going back to Hong Kong, Yin determined to modernize hi family's department store business. But the luck is not at his side, first, his elder brother Lok Man and sister-in-law are killed in a traffic accident. Then his father is died because of heart attack. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 15. The Peak of Passion (1992) [沖天小子] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Romance, Life, Youth The drama tells the story of Gao Wenjian, who, after being released from prison, reforms himself with the help of a welfare officer. He actively prepares to conquer Mount Everest with his teammates. Despite unexpectedly discovering that he has leukemia, he does not give in, but actively pursues his dream. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 16. The Greed of Man (1992) [大時代] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Business, Crime, Drama Ting Hai accidentally killed his long-time friend Fong Tsun Sun and left Sun's four children to Sun's fiancee Law Wai Ling. Fong Chin Pok, the eldest son of Sun, vowed revenge for his father. Years later, Ting Hao Hai and Ting Lei Hai managed to grow powerful in triads. Stifled by feuds, the three sisters, Fong Fong, Fong Ting and Fong Man, were forced to pay the high price in the battle. Meanwhile, Hai became wealthier and wealthier. He was busy grabbing money in the stock market. On the other hand, Pok, by working with veteran drug dealer Chow Chai Sun and retired inspector Lung Bon, his intimate Yuen Mui, Bon's daughter Lung Kei Man and Ting's best friend Chan To To, intended to turn the arena into the killing field... Hong Kong used to specialize in martial arts and criminal drama, and I happen to dislike both. At least it's not on a high enough level. Overall Rating: 5/10 17. Hatachi no Yakusoku (1992) [二十歳の約束] (Finished 3/11) Tags: Romance, Drama, Family On approaching her 20th birthday, Yuki happily returns to Japan to see her penpal, Junpei. However, Junpei doesn't want to see her as he is the one who had caused her brother's death three years ago. Though the truth reveals one day, Yuki still loves him. The couple finally decides to get married despite the strong objection from Yuki's father and aunt. And just two days before their wedding bells ring, Junpei gets stabbed by his ex-accomplice. To keep his promise, Junpei bears the pain and completes the wedding ceremony with Yuki. As for me, this is a too naive melodrama with a delingquent male and clingy female. Overall Rating: 5/10 18. Houkago (1992) [放課後] (Finished 1/5) Tags: Youth, Supernatural The story begins with a girl, Azusa, talking about old photos she has on her wall. She talks about a moment in her life when she and a boy, Kouhei, exchanged their personality and body. And so the story begins. Personality swap is such a banal worthless setting that I don't even remember good examples of it, and this one is pretty ordinary, too. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Homework (1992) ホームワーク [ホームワーク] (Finished 2/11) Tags: Romance A drama about two young couples, both of them having problem keeping their relationship together. First couple is typical shy one, another one with a psychopatic male, so far from intersting again. Overall Rating: 5/10 20. Sono Toki, Heart wa Nusumareta (1992) [その時、ハートは盗まれた] (Finished 5/5) Tags: Romance, Youth, Drama It's a drama about a high school girl's growing pains. The heroine is painfully aware of her own childishness and finds it difficult to approach the boy she has a crush on, who is two years her senior at school. One of her classmates is a girl who seems far more grown-up and experienced. The heroine first resents her, then gradually falls in love with her, but then she finds out that the boy she has fancied had always been in love with this girl, too. As the more mature girl's antics get wilder, a strange kind of pax develops between the heroine and the boy through a shared concern for the other girl. It has plenty of good qualities - memorable main characters, unusual setup, reasonable attitude, logical shoujo narration, lots of unexpected or surprising turns, overall cuteness. Initially it looked like only a decent drama, but after so much praise should really consider it a masterpiece, especially because can't spot real negatives apart of somewhat simplistic approach, some filler scenes and focus on emotions. Never thought I'd call shoujo ai masterpiece, but here we are. Overall Rating: 7/10 21. New Legend of White Snake (1992) [新白娘子傳奇] (Finished 1/50) Tags: Music, Historical, Romance, Fantasy Aa forbidden love between a scholar and a white snake. ~~ Based on the Legend of White Snake. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 22. Mo Dai Huang Sun (1992) [末代皇孙] (Finished 1/55) Tags: Music, Historical, Romance, Fantasy The play tells the story of a Manchu bannerman struggling to survive during the turbulent times of the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 23. Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms (1992) [三國記] (Finished 1/50) Tags: Drama, Historical, War The story of the Three Kingdoms of Korea (Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje) and their eventual unification. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

Jewelry Nights Arcadia -The ends of the world- is the only title this month that at least tries to provide some story. 1. Boku to Kanojo-tachi no Jisshuu Nisshi ボクと彼女たちの実習日誌 [ENTERGRAM & iMel Inc.] How long has it been since I started my residency at Amagi University Hospital? After completing three months of training in the orthopedics department, where I was first assigned, I spent six months in the internal medicine department, where I was next assigned. I also successfully completed three months in emergency medicine and anesthesiology, and was able to get through the first year of my initial training. Perhaps I, Takuya Shirasawa, am blessed. My childhood friend Mio Akagi was working as a nurse in the orthopedic surgery department. Although I was unfamiliar with the life of a resident, thanks to Mio, I think I got off to a good start. Furthermore, Ryo Amagi, who was my senior at university in internal medicine. She was my senior in internal medicine at the university, Ryo Amagi, a.k.a. Oryo-senpai, served as my supervisor. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to get through my training in internal medicine without much trouble. Well, was it a reaction to the fact that the orthopedics and internal medicine were going well? I was unimaginably busy in the emergency and anesthesiology departments. ...... Shirasawa's next internship was in obstetrics and gynecology. In pursuit of his dream of becoming a pediatrician, What awaits him in the next step of his training? While being bewildered by the new environment, a new training program is about to begin. Alternative version. 2. Okayu Nyumu! おかゆにゅ～～む！ [ENTERGRAM] One day protagonist meets a mysterious hungry cat. He shares onigiri with the cat. Next morning he wakes up with a cat eared girl in his futon. She calls herself Nekomata Okayu. The two of them start living together and deepen their bond as come through experiences. Vtuber trash. 3. Jewelry Nights Arcadia -The ends of the world- ジュエリー・ナイツ・アルカディア -The ends of the world- [Cabbage Soft] A year has passed since the “Stone Eater” threatened the entire continent. `Class Pegasus` has advanced to its final year and is about to go on a school trip to the Western Delta Empire. And at the same year a huge tourmaline vein was found which caused the second tourmaline rush to begin. What awaits miners at the bottom? Sequel. 4. Ren'ai, Hajimemashite 恋愛、はじめまして [ASa Project] I always thought my student life would pass by without much to remember. Getting to class early for no real reason, half-listening to the teacher with my mind elsewhere, longing for the bell to ring so I could go home without saying a word to anyone. Sometimes, I’d wish for something—anything—to break up the monotony, but deep down, I figured my youth had already slipped away. "I am sparky happy Tenshi-chan! An angel on a mission to make the world overflow with happiness!" And as if in answer to my silent prayers, an unbelievably suspicious angel appeared before me, cherry blossoms swirling around her. "If you're really an angel, then make me happy." "Do I take that as a proposal? Not even an angel can help someone who won’t reach for happiness themselves." "Happiness... But where am I supposed to find mine?" "That's easy! The answer is love, of course." "Love, huh..." I've never been in love, nor has anyone loved me. But maybe, just maybe, if I could fall in love, I might still have a chance to live my youth to the fullest. "Very well, this Tenshi-chan will bless you until the day you become the true protagonist of your story." And so begins the story of how I become a "Protagonist"—whatever that means. Banality squared.

Taiheiki (1991) was very informative and surprising by the end for me, but other translated doramas of the year weren't good enough. 1. Taiheiki (1991) [太平記] (Finished 49/49) Tags: Historical, Drama, War, Political The life story of Ashikaga Takauji, the founder and the first Sei-I-Tai-Shogun of Ashikaga Shogunate. He was born in the late Kamakura Period, during the time of discontentment with the Hojo clan's monopoly in the Shogunate administration. Emperor Go-Daigo took this opportunity to restore back Emperor's power. After some failed earlier attempts, he succeeded eventually with the help of a few independent Samurai Lords and Takauji's betrayal of the Hojo clan. However, it was not long before the Samurai class revolted due to unfair treatment and discontentment with the Nobles' domination in the new government. As the head of Minamoto descendants, Takauji took responsibility to confront Go-Daigo and establish Ashikaga Shogunate. I'm in mixed feelings. I was definitely enlightened to learn of how Kamakura bakufu became Ashikaga bakufu, and if there is no better dorama on the topic, I would still call this a minor masterpiece. But at the same time there is enough of disappointment, too. First of all, the lack of contents was felt, and simple peasant-actor family storyline felts unnecessary or at least overextended. The main intrigue for me was the circumstances that made Takauji betray twice the people he was loyal to, and the answer was not satisfactory for me as each time it was just the same - circumstances people around him influenced his decision, all I can say without spoilers. But what surprised me a lot was the last third. When it's usually old man's worry of legacy and some family drama, here we have a full scale infighting with Shakespeare-like drama. The final part seems a bit rushed, but feels really great. Still, for the main runtime it did not feel like a firm masterpiece to me. Overall Rating: 7/10 2. Tokyo Love Story (1991) [東京ラブストーリー] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Romance, Life, Drama When Kanchi first came to Tokyo to work, he is full of uncertainties. He is 'lost' in his work and his love relationship is in a mess. During those times, Rika, his colleague, always encourages and helps him. Though they fall for each other once, all this comes quick and ends fast. Rika is simply too 'energetic' and her love is simply too 'heavy' for Kanchi. As banal dosoukai romance as it can get. Simple and with random behavior, so just generic and can be watched only due to naivety of happening events. Overall Rating: 5/10 3. Mamatte Kirei!? (1991) [ママって、きれい!?] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Drama Just after the New Year Hinata Yoko filed for divorce and became single. Deciding to live single modestly with her daughter Mizuki, she moves into an apartment and starts a new life. However, across the street from her apartment lives Asahi Susumu, next door to her is Kageyama Hajime and on the other side Hoshino Hikaru ; all single men with their own problems live there, and for some reason they interfere in Yoko's life. Yoko initially rebels against the men, but when she learns their shortcomings, she begins to become interested in them . Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. The Breaking Point (1991) [今生無悔] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Thriller, Romance, Life, Drama Ching Long is a rebellious young man who moved from Hong Kong to Taiwan against his father's wishes, while his best friend Ko Tin Chun is a successful young architect. Ching Long returns to Hong Kong working manual labour jobs and also as a stunt double. The story revolves around Long and the misunderstanding with his father as well as his romantic relationships with a Vietnamnese refugee Chin Kiu and his sister's best friend, Sum Mun Yee. Ko Tin Chun is in love with Sum Mun Yee but he finds out that her heart is with Ching Long. Other events causes Ko Tin Chun to see Ching Long as an obstacle in his life. Their friendship was slowly approaching its breaking point. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 5. 101st Marriage Proposal (101回目のプロポーズ) [Romance] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Romance 101st Marriage Proposal is a "Beauty and the Beast" story starring Takeda Tetsuya (Virgin Road, 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei) as a down-on-his-luck man who has gone through 99 omiai (arranged dates with the intention of marriage if the date goes well). Not particularly smart, nor handsome, nor rich, he is a man who cannot lie and of course, has a heart of pure gold. On the 100th omiai, he meets Kaoru (Asano Atsuko), an extremely beautiful and talented cellist who can't forget her dead fiancee. This actress ruins everything again. Overall Rating: 5/10 6. Who is the Winner (1991) [勝者為王] (Finished 1/22) Tags: Action, Romance, Drama, Supernatural Shek Chi Hong is an honest and kind person. To earn a living, Chi Hong aspires to be a chef in Man Long’s casino but he ends up becoming a dealer instead. After witnessing his teacher's death, he is more determined not to take up gambling. But somehow, he has no choice but to learn the gambling skills as it is part of the nature of his work. He goes through many turbulence in his life, losing many friends and comrades as well as love. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. On the Edge (1991) [灰網] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Business, Romance, Crime, Life, Drama It tells the story of how a kind-hearted young man who under the oppression of the social environment went astray and became a drug lord. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 8. Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai (1991) [逢いたい時にあなたはいない・・・] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Romance, Drama Miyoko and Yusuke love each other. But Yusuke is told to work in Hokkaido where is far from Tokyo for a year. They cannot meet often. There appear another woman and man in front of each of them. They almost lose confidence to keep their relationship but finally they make sure of their love. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Shabon Dama (1991) [しゃぼん玉] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Business, Drama, Medical, Political Yajima Teppei known also as "Dr.Po", creates a small clinic in Nishi-Shinjuku.Soon, however, the land on which the clinic is built, becomes the subject of a political dispute. Redevelopment from a political origin, practically prevents the functioning of the facility. "Dr.Po", decides to fight for this small piece of land, at all costs. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Ashita ga Aru Kara (1991) [あしたがあるから] (Finished 10/10) Tags: Drama Reiko, a 28 year-old office girl, wants to marry her boyfriend, 35 year-old Kenta who works in the same office. However, the situation becomes quite complicated when the young woman is promoted to manage a major project. Reiko is left feeling lost and helpless before this unexpected move by the company president. Did her father have a secret agreement with the president? Will the future hold any happiness for her? Male lead is pretty cool and female lead is not repulsive, that's already a lot. It's pretty mundane and unexciting, but can call it solid enough compared to contemporaries. Overall Rating: 6/10 11. A.D Boogie (1991) [AD ブギ] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Romance, Life Without assistant directors (A.D.s), there would be no television programs, yet this demanding job pays little and allows almost no private time. and having a girlfriend is next to impossible. Nevertheless, the dream of one day becoming a director drives the young men of this series to take on more hardship, and risk more at love, than most other people their age. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 12. One Step Beyond (1991) [老友鬼鬼] (Finished 1/20) Tags: Comedy, Drama, Supernatural Newlyweds Lam Kim Long and Lai Bo Chu were on their honeymoon when their plane was hijacked, killing them and everyone else on board. Heaven took pity on the young couple and promised them another chance to be together in the next life. He was reincarnated as Chai Leung Seng, while she became a poor orphan named Lam Kam Mui. As fate would have it, the hijackers were also reborn to be traffic cop Seung Tin Tong and doctor Cheuk Yeuk Nan. They continued to be obstacles for Leung Seng and Kam Mui. Tin Tong was so obsessed with Kam Mui that not even death could prevent him from pursuing the girl he loved. Ghostly happenings and chaos ensued as he tried to keep Kam Mui from reuniting with the man she was destined to be with. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 13. Ocean With Love (1991) [碧海情天] (Finished 1/53) Tags: Drama The play tells a story about people in the underworld. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

As expected, nothing could come close to Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd Season . But for minor masterpieces, there are plenty - Dandadan , Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka V: Houjou no Megami-hen , Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru 2nd Season , Party kara Tsuihou sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyou ni Tsuki and even Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière . 1. Dandadan ダンダダン [Science SARU] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Action, Comedy, Supernatural Reeling from her recent breakup, Momo Ayase, a popular high schooler, shows kindness to her socially awkward schoolmate, Ken Takakura, by standing up to his bullies. Ken misunderstands her intentions, believing he has made a new friend who shares his obsession with aliens and UFOs. However, Momo's own eccentric occult beliefs lie in the supernatural realm; she thinks aliens do not exist. A rivalry quickly brews as each becomes determined to prove the other wrong. Despite their initial clash over their opposing beliefs, Momo and Ken form an unexpected but intimate friendship, a bond forged in a series of supernatural battles and bizarre encounters with urban legends and paranormal entities. As both develop unique superhuman abilities, they learn to supplement each other's weaknesses, leading them to wonder if their newfound partnership may be about more than just survival. Getting so many flashbacks from Caged character - even deformed style and decolorization are so similar. For me Caged character definitely has better humor, but Dandadan better overall quality and also some memorable moments. Only enjoying bits of it, so borderline masterpiece is the only suitable score here. Overall Rating: 7/10 2. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 [White Fox] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Isekai, Psychological, Time Travel Drama, Fantasy, Suspense One year after the events at the Sanctuary, Subaru Natsuki trains hard to better face future challenges. The peaceful days come to an end when Emilia receives an invitation to a meeting in the Watergate City of Priestella from none other than Anastasia Hoshin, one of her rivals in the royal selection. Considering the meeting's significance and the potential dangers Emilia could face, Subaru and his friends accompany her. However, as Subaru reconnects with old associates and companions in Priestella, new formidable foes emerge. Driven by fanatical motivations and engaging in ruthless methods to achieve their ambitions, the new enemy targets Emilia and threaten the very existence of the city. Rallying his allies, Subaru must give his all once more to stop their and nefarious goals from becoming a concrete reality. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 3. Uzumaki Uzumaki: Spiral into Horror うずまき [Production I.G] (Finished 1/4) Tags: Seinen Psychological Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Suspense In the town of Kurouzu-cho, Kirie Goshima lives a fairly normal life with her family. As she walks to the train station one day to meet her boyfriend, Shuuichi Saito, she sees his father staring at a snail shell in an alley. Thinking nothing of it, she mentions the incident to Shuuichi, who says that his father has been acting weird lately. Shuuichi reveals his rising desire to leave the town with Kirie, saying that the town is infected with spirals. But his father's obsession with the shape soon proves deadly, beginning a chain of horrific and unexplainable events that causes the residents of Kurouzu-cho to spiral into madness. Not fan of Japanese abstract horrors, and this one has even more downsides than usual. Overall Rating: 5/10 4. Blue Lock vs. U-20 Japan Blue Lock Season 2 ブルーロック VS. U-20 JAPAN [8bit] (Finished 1/14) Tags: Shounen Team Sports The next phase of the controversial Blue Lock project is underway with the candidate pool being dwindled down to just 35. Out of the remaining strikers, only a select few will be chosen to play in an upcoming exhibition game against the current U-20 Japanese soccer team. Playing in this match comes with a caveat: winning will grant the players the right to represent the nation as the new U-20 team, but losing will bring an end to Blue Lock in its entirety. Among the ones left in the running is Yoichi Isagi, who is coming to terms with his own abilities. To further complicate matters, the six best players in the pool have already been named to the starting lineup and the remaining 29 will have to duke it out to claim a coveted spot. Each candidate must select a top six pairing to team up with for the selection to prove their competence. But if this mishmash of strikers wants to overthrow the current U-20 team, they will need to find a way to combine their playstyles effectively. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 5. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Soukoku-tan Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict BLEACH 千年血戦篇-相剋譚- [Pierrot Films] (Finished 1/14) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Supernatural After an awe-inspiring battle with Ichibei Hyousube—leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard—the powerful Yhwach moves into the final stage of his master plan. He aims to slay the Soul King, the being whose very existence maintains the status quo of three worlds: Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the realm of humans that Ichigo Kurosaki and his closest friends hail from. Conquering his own bout with the remainder of the Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida joins Yhwach in his efforts to create a new world in his image. With a flood of resolution and newfound power, Ichigo rushes to stop Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate goal and save the countless lives within the three existing realms. But Ichigo has a complicated lineage, one that leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister influence. Meanwhile, in a final desperate gambit, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, the newly promoted head captain of the Soul Society's combat corps, enlists the help of an old enemy whose immense power may turn the tide of battle. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 6. Ao no Hako Blue Box アオのハコ [Telecom Animation Film] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen School, Team Sports Romance Every morning, incoming first-year Taiki Inomata hurries to his high school gym in order to further refine his badminton skills. However, his true motivation stems from sharing the otherwise empty gym with second-year Chinatsu Kano, Taiki's crush and the star player of the girls' basketball team. Although Chinatsu seems unapproachable, Taiki gradually finds opportunities to get to know her little by little. Unbeknownst to Taiki, his tireless work ethic and admiration motivate Chinatsu to work harder and strive to achieve her greatest ambitions. When her family must suddenly move overseas for work, Chinatsu decides to remain in Japan and shoot for victory at the national level. With nowhere to stay, she is taken in by Taiki's mother, who is longtime friends with Chinatsu's own. Overwhelmed with the new reality of living alongside the girl he loves, Taiki resolves to join Chinatsu at the national level in his own sport—and grow closer to her in the process. Still, despite being good enough to catch his coach's eye, Taiki must fight an uphill battle to qualify for a spot on the starting team. Cheered on by both Chinatsu and gymnast Hina Chouno, his childhood friend, Taiki aims to make a name for himself among his powerful upperclassmen. Spokon. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. Seirei Gensouki 2 Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2 精霊幻想記2 [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance After Rio escapes the capital of the Beltrum Kingdom with his former teacher Celia Claire and his bond spirit, Aishia, he finds himself in a dire situation once again. As it turns out, multiple people from his past life in Japan are suddenly scattered around the new world. Rio rushes to their help, saving a small group and taking them under his wing. To his surprise, one of the rescuees is his old self's childhood friend Miharu Ayase. The newcomers were not the only ones summoned. With old friends and new allies by his side, Rio sets out to locate the other abductees while searching for a way to send them back to Japan. However, Rio never loses sight of his main goal: avenging his mother's death. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 8. Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka V: Houjou no Megami-hen Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうかV 豊穣の女神篇 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 11+/15) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Goddess Festival—A fruit festival that brings the labyrinth city of Orario to life. Goddesses symbolizing fertility are enshrined on the altar, and among them is the Goddess of Beauty. Bell Cranel, who has survived and returned to his daily life from the dead depths of the dungeon, is here and ready to enjoy the bustle of the Goddess Festival until he receives a letter from a girl at a small bar in a corner of Orario—"To Mr. Bell, please go on a date with just the two of us at the upcoming Goddess Festival. From Syr." Syr's single-minded determination will drive both Bell and the labyrinth city crazy. Meanwhile, the Einherjar, the warriors who claim to be the "strongest," are now suddenly on the move... Sequel. Overall Rating: 7/10 9. Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou Season 3 Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 ありふれた職業で世界最強 season 3 [asread.] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Harem, Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy En route to conquer a Great Labyrinth with his allies and former classmates, Hajime Nagumo is sidetracked by a tragedy that befalls his party member Shea Haulia. After encountering a group of rabbitmen caught in an ambush, Nagumo learns that members of Shea's Haulia Tribe have been abducted by soldiers of the Hoelscher Empire. To alleviate the anxiety of Shea, whose father may be in mortal danger, Nagumo decides to head toward the empire and rescue the missing Haulias. After arriving at his destination, Hajime is caught up in political turmoil between the empire and the Heiligh Kingdom. As princess Liliana S. B. Heiligh tries to formalize an alliance with the empire to protect her weakened kingdom against demon attacks, the Haulia Tribe plans to assassinate Emperor Gahard D. Hoelscher to free all rabbitmen from the empire's threat. Determined to protect his allies at any cost, Hajime will need to ignore all political considerations and unleash his unstoppable power on anyone who may stand in his way. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 10. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd Season Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 シャングリラ・フロンティア～クソゲーハンター、神ゲーに挑まんとす～ 2nd season [C2C] (Finished 16/16) Tags: Shounen Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy Ever since Rakurou "Sunraku" Hizutome started to play the extremely popular virtual reality game Shangri-La Frontier, he has truly fallen in love with it. Sunraku has quickly made a big name for himself by fighting two of the seven unique, nearly unbeatable monsters, which is unthinkable for most players. To progress the game's story, he sets out on an adventure with his leporine guide, Emul, to acquire a magic operation unit from an ancient workshop. Though Sunraku breezes through this quest alongside his clanmates Towa "Arthur Pencilgon" Amane and Kei "OiKatzo" Uomi, there seems to be an ulterior motive as to why the two of them decided to help Sunraku in the first place. Nevertheless, Sunraku gains valuable knowledge and allies, critical for his advancement in the game. By seeking out powerful enemies and unraveling the inner workings of the game's world, Sunraku may just change Shangri-La Frontier forever. Sequel. Overall Rating: 9/10 11. Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite Orb: On the Movements of the Earth チ。―地球の運動について― [Madhouse] (Finished 3/25) Tags: Seinen Historical Drama Twelve-year-old prodigy Rafal believes in living rationally, so as to earn praise and respect from society while not being led astray by his emotions. To this end, he publicly states his intention to study theology—the academic field held in highest regard in early 15th century Poland. However, an encounter with a mysterious man upends Rafal's life, sparking an illogical desire to instead pursue his passion for astronomy. Rafal is determined to prove the beauty and rationality of heliocentrism—the theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun. This belief is considered heretical by the powerful Church, which promotes geocentrism—the Sun revolving around the Earth—as the sole truth of the universe. Those whose beliefs do not align with the will of the Church suffer unfathomably gruesome consequences. In pursuit of evidence for a heliocentric model of the universe, Rafal grapples with obtaining precise calculations and building empirical theories. His greatest challenge, however, lies in conducting this research discreetly—lest he wish to meet the same fate as other heretics. My resentment of astronomy is strong. After reading synopsis I could not understand how it could be made interesting. After watching three episodes I still can't. Boring pretentious waste of time. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Ranma ½ (2024) Ranma ½ らんま1/2 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Magical Sex Shift, Martial Arts, School Action, Comedy, Romance, Ecchi During their martial arts training expedition in China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma suffered an accident, which in turn, afflicted them with a curse—whenever they are doused with cold water, Ranma transforms into a girl, while his father turns into a panda! Only hot water can reverse these changes, but any further contact with cold water opens the can of worms once more. Unfortunately, the trouble does not end there, as Ranma finds out about his betrothal to one of the daughters of Soun Tendou, his father's closest friend. During the families' first meeting, it is decided that Ranma is to be married to Akane, the youngest daughter, a decision that is met with vehement protests from both sides. The two are simply not compatible, yet they are forced to live under one roof. Ranma's status quo further adds to the chaos, leading him to a series of comedic situations and misunderstandings that, in the grand scheme of things, may just be what he needs to work with Akane. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Kimi wa Meido-sama. You are Ms. Servant. 君は冥土様。 [Felix Film] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance One day, Hitoyoshi Yokoya wakes up to a mysterious nameless girl dressed as a maid ringing his doorbell, asking to be his servant. With her former master referring her to the Yokoya household, she offers her expertise as an assassin. Intimidated by her background, Hitoyoshi tries to send her away; but when she leaves something behind, he rushes to return it to her and is nearly hit by a truck in the process. With her fast reflexes, the girl saves him just in time, and Hitoyoshi ends up taking her in. Ironically, the maid lacks any skills apart from the art of killing she has perfected since childhood. Nevertheless, Hitoyoshi welcomes the girl with open arms, encouraging her to leave her monochromatic past behind and experience a normal life. To seal the deal, Hitoyoshi names her Yuki, marking the beginning of her path to redemption and happiness. In romance there's usually no decent plot, so I need to like at least some character to go on. There's none. Overall Rating: 5/10 14. Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii 来世は他人がいい [Studio Deen] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Seinen Organized Crime Romance After years of animosity, the leaders of Osaka's Somei and Tokyo's Miyama yakuza groups have called a truce—by arranging an engagement between their respective grandchildren, Yoshino Somei and Kirishima Miyama. To this end, 17-year-old Yoshino moves to Tokyo to live with the Miyama family and attend school with her new fiancé. Although Kirishima is all smiles and perfectly polite, there is something unsettling about his demeanor that Yoshino cannot put her finger on. Yoshino's suspicions are soon confirmed: despite his manners, Kirishima is a masochistic maniac. He hurts people without batting an eye and also revels in being punished verbally and physically himself. What he wants most is a spoiled and arrogant fiancée who will ruin his life. When Yoshino does not quite meet his expectations, he reveals his true colors and openly insults her. However, instead of running away in fear, Yoshino decides to take revenge by making Kirishima fall in love with her and then ruthlessly breaking his heart. There were times when seinen used to mean something cool. Now it can be used to described toxic SM relations of yakuza offsprings. Overall Rating: 5/10 15. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンラインⅡ [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Military, Video Game Action A new tournament, Squad Jam 3, has been announced in the popular VR game Gun Gale Online. This time, Pitohui, one of the best performers in the previous competition, offers to team up with Karen Kohiruimaki, better known in-game as LLENN, the "Pink Devil." Despite her initial reluctance, Karen agrees to join Pitohui's team, LPFM, since she looks forward to facing SHINC, her rivals from the previous Squad Jam. The newly formed LPFM enrolls in the tournament and is quickly recognized as the favorite to win due to the caliber of its players. As they strive to come out on top and win Squad Jam 3, LLENN, Pitohui, and the other members of LPFM battle against other competitors and tackle unexpected challenges. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 16. Nageki no Bourei wa Intai shitai Let This Grieving Soul Retire 嘆きの亡霊は引退したい [Zero-G] (Finished 6/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy As dungeon-like treasure vaults started appearing throughout the land, more and more people began signing up as treasure hunters—risking their lives to obtain the vast riches and ancient relics inside. In the imperial capital of Zebrudia, the top hunter party is the Grieving Souls—a group of six childhood friends led by Krai Andrey, who is thought to be the strongest of them due to having a reputed wide array of skills. However, Krai actually has no special talent. His accomplishments are actually the result of his friends being overpowered. Krai has repeatedly attempted to leave the party out of fear his lack of aptitudes would one day cause his companions' downfall. Nevertheless, everyone around Krai thinks differently, making him feel obligated to remain the group's leader. There are some good elements, but it's too unserious, and watching everyone guessing the meaning of ordinary acts of protagonist is so repetitive and repulsive. Focus on luck, and it's not a solid basis. For me shortcommings eventually outweighted benefits. Overall Rating: 6/10 17. Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku Loner Life in Another World ひとりぼっちの異世界攻略 [Passione, Hayabusa Film] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy High school student Haruka has always been a content loner. One day, he and his class are abruptly transported to another world and given skill points to use when choosing from an assortment of abilities and magical powers. Unfortunately, Haruka arrives last, and he can only use his points on the seemingly impractical abilities the others had no interest in. Although he is on his own again and must adjust to his new life by himself, he much prefers it that way. However, Haruka's peaceful solitude is short-lived, as he runs into some of his classmates. Weak to their pleas for help, he ends up sheltering and helping them reunite with the others. But the different cliques struggle to see eye to eye, forcing Haruka to find a way to end the infighting and restore harmony between them to survive the unfamiliar world. What can be worse that OP MC with cheat skills? Only two OP characters with cheat skills... But my main issue is that everything is so schematic here that no personalities are seen behind tropes. Still, good execution of skill fantasy and el hazard concept. Overall Rating: 6/10 18. Dragon Ball Daima ドラゴンボール ダイマ [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Shounen Martial Arts Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy After saving the world from the destructive might of Majin Buu, Gokuu Son and his allies look forward to a well-earned rest. However, unbeknownst to them, their battle was recorded and observed by Gomah, an evil being who assumes the title of King in the Demon Realm, filling the void left behind with the death of former ruler Dabura. At Gomah's side is Degesu, the younger brother of Higashi no Kaioshin, a being who lords over the universe. Jealous of his brother's power, Degesu works alongside Gomah to steal Earth's Dragon Balls and preemptively subdue any potential future enemies. Calling upon the power of the legendary dragon Shenron, Gomah wishes for Gokuu and his friends to be reverted into children, intending to rob them of the limitless power that defeated Buu. With Earth's greatest warriors shrunken down, Gomah abducts Dende, the planet's acting god. But Gokuu refuses to be set back by his new body, working to master his younger form to fight as proficiently as he could as an adult. Joined by Kaioshin and Glorio—a mysterious but seemingly rebellious demon—Gokuu pursues Gomah to the Demon Realm in order to rescue Dende and restore his friends to their natural ages. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Saikyou no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" de Aru Ore wa Sekai Saikyou Clan wo Shitagaeru The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan 最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える [Felix Film, Ga-Crew] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker–a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership. It's quite good and maybe it would even deserve masterpiece if it was not that morally bad. Shame, really, as it started just as shades of grey with enough reasoning. Also there's quite too much convenience in here. Overall Rating: 6/10 20. Kami no Tou: Koubou-sen Tower of God Season 2: Workshop Battle 神之塔 -Tower of God- 工房戦 [The Answer Studio] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery Second part of Tower of God Season 2. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 21. Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka 365 Days to the Wedding 結婚するって、本当ですか 365 Days To The Wedding [Ashi Productions] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Workplace Romance As introverted colleagues at a travel agency in Tokyo, Takuya Oohara and Rika Honjouji both cherish their happily single lives. After work, home is where they feel most at ease: Takuya unwinds with his cat, while Rika studies various maps. However, an uncertain future looms over their treasured tranquility when their company plans to open a branch office in Alaska within one year and transfer an unmarried employee there. During a day off, Takuya and Rika accidentally meet and, despite never having spoken before, open up to each other about their relocation fears. Feeling encouraged by Takuya facing the same predicament, Rika suddenly proposes a daring solution—to pretend to be engaged for 365 days. Takuya accepts, but little do the two know that the path to marriage may, in many ways, change forever the very lifestyles they struggle to preserve. Totally expected, without admirable characters and with constant repeats. Overall Rating: 6/10 22. Maou 2099 Demon Lord 2099 魔王2099 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 8/12) Tags: Urban Fantasy Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Five hundred years ago, the fantasy world of Alneath was torn apart by a war between magically gifted immortals and mortals armed with magical artifacts. The conflict came to an end when mortals' hero, Gram, slayed the Demon Lord Veltol Velvet Velsvolt. In 2099, the world looks a bit different. Alneath and technologically advanced Earth have fused in an event known as Fantasion. Immortals have been hunted down to near extinction, and technological implants called Familia allow mortals to use magic. As the new world slowly recovers, Veltol's vassal Machina Solege resurrects him in Shinjuku, a techno-magical city constructed in the middle of devastated lands. However, Veltol's magic is severely weakened, and his former ally Marcus has betrayed him. To regain his fame and magical abilities, Veltol follows the advice of Takahashi—Machina's friend and a professional hacker—to start an unusual career: live streaming. His sharp tongue and comically poor gaming skills quickly secure him followers, but to dominate the world once again, Veltol must first uncover Shinjuku's secrets and thwart Marcus' vile plans. It has serious problems with direction and story , and by the 8th episode when Demon King and his generals enroll in a magical school that's too much even for me. Overall Rating: 6/10 23. Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History 歴史に残る悪女になるぞ [Maho Film] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Villainess Comedy, Fantasy, Romance The kind and compassionate heroine of an otome game may be as flawless as she is admirable, but a certain young woman from Japan much prefers the villainess, Alicia Williams. She sees sense in Alicia's ruthless verbal abuse and values her discipline and fortitude. On the other hand, aside from always toying with Prince Duke Seeker's emotions, the commoner heroine seems to only spout lip service. Given the choice, the young woman would love to be reincarnated as Alicia—and her wish suddenly comes true! Seven-year-old Alicia awakens with the memories of her past life, now aware of all the future events, outcomes, and the world's secrets. She has no fear; to outsmart the heroine and avoid a bad ending, all Alicia needs is hard work, mastery of her noble family's dark magic, and the determination to become the greatest villainess in history. Villainess. Overall Rating: 5/10 24. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru 2nd Season As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2 転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第2期 [studio MOTHER] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Adventure, Fantasy Second season of Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru. Sequel. Now, when it has essence after introduction in first season, can finally raise the score. Overall Rating: 7/10 25. Ao no Exorcist: Yuki no Hate-hen Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga 青の祓魔師 雪ノ果篇 [Studio VOLN] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Mythology, School Action, Supernatural Demonic activity worldwide has significantly increased due to the involvement and corrupt practices of the Illuminati. To combat the unnatural influx of demons, the Vatican Headquarters decides to hold the annual Exorcist Certification Exam early and allow for as many exorcists as possible to take up the mantle. Straight from the Vatican, one of the most powerful exorcists, Lewin "Lightning" Light, arrives at True Cross Academy to help prepare the students for the exam. The ease and mastery with which Lewin performs exorcisms quickly impresses Ryuuji "Bon" Suguro, who has lost his ambition to continue his studies, and Lewin surprisingly accepts him as his apprentice. Amid the worsening situation, twin brothers Rin and Yukio Okumura are sent to locate the recently missing exorcist Shura Kirigakure, who seems to be chained to a decades-long contract with a powerful, immortal demon hiding in Aomori Prefecture's dangerous, snowy mountains. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 26. Yarinaoshi Reijou wa Ryuutei Heika wo Kouryakuchuu The Do-Over Damsel Conquers The Dragon Emperor やり直し令嬢は竜帝陛下を攻略中 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Time Travel Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Jill Savelle—fiancée of the crown prince Gerald der Kratos and known as the "Lady Goddess of War"—is being hunted down by the same country she swore to protect. Betrayed by her betrothed, she is framed as a traitor and imprisoned. In her last moments, Jill is filled with regret, but just as death approaches, she awakens six years in the past. This time, she will not be a mere pawn. Now as a 10-year-old girl, Jill resolves to escape her imminent engagement to the prince. To this end, she jokingly professes her love to the 19-year-old dragon emperor Hadis Teos Rave, who will one day stain the land in blood due to madness. But against all expectations, he accepts! In contrast to the tyrant from Jill's memories, the Hadis of this time is a kind albeit unfortunate emperor. Can Jill prevent Hadis from descending down the same dark, villainous road, or is he bound to an inevitable future? Otome with the same concept that was aired just recently. And just as then not finding comedy here. Overall Rating: 5/10 27. Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister 甘神さんちの縁結び [Drive] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Harem Comedy, Romance After witnessing his mother's death at a young age, Uryuu Kamihate grew up disillusioned with the gods, dismissing faith in them as utter nonsense. Due to his beliefs, he aims to become a doctor, spending most of his time studying to enter the prestigious Kyoto University. To further his studies, Uryuu searches for a new place to take him in and get away from the noisy environment of the orphanage where he grew up. Chidori Amagami, head priest of the Amagami Shrine, allows him to stay at the Amagami residence. However, Uryuu has to live there with Chidori's three granddaughters—Yae, Yuna, and Asahi—who serve as shrine maidens. Moreover, Chidori has another condition for Uryuu: he has to marry one of the sisters to ensure the shrine's future and one day inherit it. But with Uryuu's goals and outlook naturally clashing against the sisters' beliefs, this already daunting ordeal seems outright impossible. Cohabitation harem... probably among the better ones, but can hardly care. Overall Rating: 5/10 28. Sayounara Ryuusei, Konnichiwa Jinsei Good Bye, Dragon Life さようなら竜生、こんにちは人生 [SynergySP, Vega Entertainment] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy Long ago, a human managed to defeat the oldest, most powerful dragon of them all. This dragon was so strong that even the gods feared it, but it accepted its end all alone. Then, suddenly, the dragon woke up in a new life as a guy named Dolan, living in a faraway village. Living as a regular person now, Dolan works hard in the fields and hunts for food. Even though life in the village is simple, it's also cozy and makes him happy in ways he never felt as a dragon. But one day, while exploring a swamp, Dolan meets Celina, a creature who's part human and part snake called a lamia. She's looking for a partner but admits she's not great at getting humans to like her because she's part snake. Despite their differences, Dolan and Cerina start to become friends. However, they face lots of challenges from outside forces. Join them on a magical adventure as a once-mighty dragon begins a new life in a quiet corner of the world! Reincanration from dragon into human and monster girls don't pull it out... Overall Rating: 5/10 29. Party kara Tsuihou sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyou ni Tsuki The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest パーティーから追放されたその治癒師、実は最強につき [Studio Elle] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Throughout his youth, unskilled healer Laust was taken advantage of by unscrupulous adventurers. Despite intensive efforts to improve himself, Laust is swindled by the members of Blades of Lightning—the first party that he joins after completing his training—and is eventually banished by its leader Margulus. As the subject of public ridicule, Laust is not hopeful about his future prospects. However, novice adventurer Narsena unexpectedly offers to form a party with him, and he happily accepts. The duo quickly gain fame by conquering uncharted parts of the labyrinth. While there seems to be a reason behind Narsena's hasty proposal, Laust is oblivious to what it could be. Meanwhile, Margulus fails for the second time to slay a poisonous hydra, even after enlisting the help of elite healer Lyra for the quest. Laust soon finds himself being asked to rejoin Blades of Lightning, but it is not as easy as he imagined to move on from his former comrades-in-arms despite his new path and current companion. It's quite solid though direction is not seen till roughly the middle. But by the end of it it managed to win me over. Overall Rating: 7/10 30. Tsuma, Shougakusei ni Naru. TsumaSho 妻、小学生になる。 [Studio Signpost] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Seinen Reincarnation Comedy, Romance The moments Keisuke Niijima shared with his wife, Takae, were the happiest in his life. After their first meeting as coworkers, the bond between them gradually became stronger. They eventually married and were blessed with a daughter named Mai soon after. However, following Takae's death, time seems to have stopped for Keisuke, resulting in his inability to build a proper relationship with his daughter. Ten years later, the gloomy Niijima household is bound for change when a little girl knocks at the door—claiming to be Takae's reincarnation. After confirming her identity, Keisuke's world brightens once more as he revels at the thought of making new memories with his beloved family. Unfortunately, this fortuitous miracle comes with its obvious drawbacks, and one mistake will spell more tragic consequences for Keisuke and everyone else involved. Not really appealing concept, but repeating nature of behavior only fatigues. Overall Rating: 5/10 31. NegaPosi Angler Negative Positive Angler ネガポジアングラー [Nut] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast For blasé college dropout Tsunehiro Sasaki, life has become hopeless. After failing to enter a top university, he has lost all his money trading on financial markets and is now critically indebted. To add to his misery, he learns that he only has at most two years left to live due to an incurable disease. The trajectory of Tsunehiro's life suddenly changes after a group of amateur fishermen saves him from drowning as he was trying to escape from a trio of creditors. While Takaaki Tsutsujimori pushes Tsunehiro to work at the group's workplace—a convenience store that doubles as a fishing shop—Hana Ayukawa tries to share her love for fishing. Although the attempts of the joyful group of anglers initially prove unsuccessful, Takaaki urges Tsunehiro to take a fresh start in life, and the young man eventually accepts the fishing enthusiast's assistance to pay off his debts. As work, friendships, and an unfamiliar hobby all suddenly find their way into his life, Tsunehiro must find the strength to change his ways if he wants to make the best of his remaining time. Fishing. Overall Rating: 5/10 32. Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri 2nd Season Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2 鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理 2nd Season [Diomedéa] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Detective Comedy, Mystery Not long after forming their partnership, detectives Ron Kamonohashi and Totomaru Isshiki have proven adept at solving various cases together. However, the two are further motivated to continue their work when they discover that the House of M—an infamous crime syndicate—orchestrated Ron's expulsion from the prestigious Detective Training Academy BLUE five years prior. It appears that this group is also linked to Ron's mysterious ability that causes those around him to lose their lives, a phenomenon which Ron is desperate to stop. A member of the House of M soon starts to commit boastful serial murders around Shibuya as an act of provocation toward Ron. Consequently, the investigative pair must do their best to apprehend the culprit for the sake of justice as well as learning more about Ron's dark past and present condition. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 33. Mecha-ude (TV) Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms メカウデ [TriF Studio] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi Hikaru Amatsuga's days of tranquility come to a sudden end when he rescues Alma, a mechanical arm crying for help. Alma fuses with his jacket, introducing Hikaru to the world of mechanical arms: mysterious, sentient weapons that normally become a part of their users' bodies. Forced to flee for his life, Hikaru is eventually captured by Aki Murasame, a twin mechanical arms user working for ARMS, an organization that protects the machines against unethical treatment. The Kagami Group, a nefarious organization that treats mechanical arms as mere tools, seeks to recover Alma. Hikaru is deemed a failure by ARMS for his lack of natural predisposition to be an mechanical arm wielder, so Aki is assigned to be his bodyguard. But Aki is defeated by Jun Kagami, who cruelly tears out her two mechanical limbs, condemning the girl to a slow death. Unwilling to abandon Aki to her grim fate, Hikaru miraculously awakens his power and neutralizes Kagami. Now a full member of ARMS, Hikaru is determined to unravel the truth about mechanical arms and protect his newfound friends and allies. A normal shounen. Overall Rating: 5/10 34. Goukon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer 合コンに行ったら女がいなかった話 [Ashi Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Crossdressing Comedy, Romance College student Tokiwa gets invited to a mixer by his female classmate Suo. But when he arrives with his friends, they're greeted by three dazzlingly handsome men?! Crossdressing cringe. Overall Rating: 5/10 35. Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina Nina the Starry Bride 星降る王国のニナ [Signal.MD] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Josei Romance On the dusty streets of the castle town Dayah in the Fortna Kingdom, a young orphan named Nina steals for survival. Experiencing one tragedy after another, she has little to hope for in her life. Believing it best for Nina, her closest friend, Saji, hands her over to Second Prince Azure Seth Fortna, who has been searching for someone with unique and intense deep-blue eyes—just like Nina's. The kingdom's princess, the revered Astral Priestess Alisha, has recently died on her way to the Galgada Kingdom, where she was to marry the tyrant First Prince Sett. However, her death is concealed for political reasons, and that is where Nina needs to step in. With nowhere else to go and no one to turn to, Nina assumes Alisha's identity and future duties. But with each moment spent with Azure, Nina feels herself drawn to his warmth, fearing that once she is wed to another, nobody will remain to remember her true self. Otome. Overall Rating: 5/10 36. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Kyoto Douran Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 京都動乱 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/23) Tags: Shounen Historical, Samurai Action After living peaceful days at the Kamiya dojo, Kenshin Himura finds himself at a crucial crossroads, as his vow to never end a life is put to the ultimate test. Following the murder of his former commander, he now has to retread the road of violence and blood to take down Makoto Shishio—the assassin prodigy who calls himself the notorious Battousai's successor. With ambitions to overthrow the Meiji government and establish his dominion in Kyoto, Shishio has meticulously schemed for a decade, building a formidable anti-government military force. Now, Shishio has turned his sights toward recruiting Aoshi Shinomori, a cold-blooded killer and the former leader of the legendary Oniwaban Group warriors. As Kenshin travels through a village abandoned by the government and currently under the iron fist of Shishio's henchmen, he is determined to prevent the country from spiraling back into civil war. He allies with his former rival, Hajime Saitou, forging a fragile partnership in a battle against Shishio's empire that will determine the fate of Japan. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 37. Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 夏目友人帳 漆 [Shuka] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Iyashikei, Mythology Slice of Life, Supernatural As a young child, Takashi Natsume believed his ability to see youkai to be nothing but a curse. Now a high school student, Natsume has managed to heal from his old wounds and form unbreakable bonds with humans and youkai alike. Natsume's newfound friendships—including the one with his spirit bodyguard Madara, nicknamed "Nyanko-sensei"—are often interlaced with his duty to return the names of the spirits written inside the Book of Friends, his late grandmother Reiko's keepsake. While more remarkable youkai reach out to him, Natsume discovers that he still has much to learn about the world that surrounds him. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 38. Maou-sama, Retry! R Demon Lord, Retry! R 魔王様、リトライ! R [Gekkou] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy With Rabbi Village greatly expanding under the management of his subordinates Isami Tahara and Yuu Kirino, Hakuto Kunai can now resume his adventures while looking for items to counteract magic. He begins his search at the Prison Labyrinth in Rookie Town, where a secret laboratory deep within the dungeon gives him insight into technology that is far more advanced and dangerous than anything in the rest of the world. Meanwhile, Rabbi Village has gained unwanted international attention from the newly formed Queendom of Xenobia, which wishes to drive a wedge between the Holy Kingdom of Light and the State of Right. But with Kunai's newly summoned aide, Akane Fujisaki, at his disposal, things may not go as the Queendom plans. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 39. MF Ghost 2nd Season MF Ghost Season 2 MFゴースト 2nd Season [Felix Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Racing The second race in the MFG tournament at the notoriously difficult Lake Ashinoko track is underway. Though his car is severely disadvantaged in terms of horsepower, tune-ups to Kanata Katagiri's Toyota 86 GT allow him to quickly soar into a qualifying position. However, torrential downpour on the final day of racing brings tire traction woes and causes all drivers to struggle. Thanks to the environment he grew up in and his extensive training, Kanata surprises everyone when he is able to pull ahead of the pack—albeit with some very risky maneuvers. However, there are still two formidable competitors ahead of Kanata: last race's winner Michael Beckenbauer and Lake Ashinoko record holder Kouki Sawatari. But even if Kanata can close the gap, he still needs to watch out for the drivers in his rearview preying on even a single mistake that they can take advantage of. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 40. One Piece: Gyojin Tou-hen One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga SPECIAL EDITED VERSION『ONE PIECE』魚人島編 [Toei Animation] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy Two years after the Summit War, Monkey D. Luffy plans to reunite with the Straw Hat Pirates in the Sabaody Archipelago. However, the Marines obstruct Luffy's path with overwhelming force. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats must also foil the schemes of a group of impersonators acting in their likenesses. With two years of intensive training with allies old and new, Luffy regroups with his friends aboard the Thousand Sunny to set sail for the New World. As the Straw Hat Crew departs for Fish-Man Island, new threats creep up from the abyss. But more determined than ever to become the King of the Pirates, Luffy is prepared to defeat any enemy that may stand between him and his dream. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 41. Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita! A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! 妖怪学校の先生はじめました！ [Satelight] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Gag Humor, Mythology, School, Workplace Comedy, Fantasy Following a bad experience teaching at a public high school that resulted in a break from working, Haruaki Abe eagerly takes up a new job at Hyakki Academy. Despite his cowardice, the novice teacher is motivated to do better this time around. However, his mind quickly changes when he finds out that everyone at the school is actually a supernatural being known as a youkai, leaving him glaringly out of place as the only human around. Facing his class as its new homeroom teacher, Abe immediately becomes a target for the students' antics due to his quick-to-scare nature. Though as the man starts to learn more about the creatures, as well as himself, getting along with the unruly group might not be as hard as he originally thought as their school lives begin to get more vibrant. Youkai are too irritating for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 42. Nanatsu no Taizai: Mokushiroku no Yonkishi 2nd Season The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2 七つの大罪 黙示録の四騎士 第2期 [Telecom Animation Film] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy Second season of Nanatsu no Taizai: Mokushiroku no Yonkishi. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 43. Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. 株式会社マジルミエ [J.C.Staff, Studio Moe] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Mahou Shoujo, Workplace Action In recent years, creatures known as Kaii have frequently attacked cities and wrought destruction. Exterminating these monsters quickly became a popular and well-respected profession, carried out by magical girls. More than five hundred magical girl companies, ranging from small ventures to large corporations, offer their aid to those who need it. Kana Sakuragi is a studious college graduate struggling to land a job despite attending numerous interviews. But when a Kaii attacks during her latest interview, she finds herself assisting the magical girl responding to the crisis. Although she lacks battle experience, Kana relies on her exceptional memory and knowledge to help subdue the monster. Hitomi Koshigaya, the headstrong magical girl who faced the Kaii, recognizes Kana's potential and invites her to join Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.—the startup where Hitomi works. Wishing to make a difference, Kana accepts the offer to become a magical girl herself. While Kana may not be suited for the corporate world, it soon becomes clear that her true calling is to rise as one of the most talented magical girls in existence. A pinnacle of serious mahou shoujo. It had some memorable moments, and I made it to the end, so can spare a minor masterpiece score for it, although there's no real story, so won't be there for second season if it comes. Overall Rating: 7/10 44. Ao no Miburo Blue Miburo 青のミブロ [Maho Film] (Finished 15/24) Tags: Shounen Historical, Samurai Action Though he grew up as an orphan, Nio Chirinu finds a place to belong: being a waiter at his adoptive grandmother's restaurant. But this peace does not last long; Nio and his sister Iroha are used as bait to arrest child abductors by Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita—two members of an infamous ronin group called Miburo. After the ordeal, Toshizou proposes that Nio join the ranks of Miburo and protect the people of Kyoto. Frustrated by his own weakness, Nio trains to match the swordsmanship of his new comrades. Even so, he struggles to be accepted by Tarou Tanaka and Hajime Saitou, the other Miburo members of his age. Determined to befriend them, Nio must discover his own sense of justice and become strong enough to prevail against all his enemies. It starts as action, continues as detective and then falls into some kind of comedy when samurai need to learn how to earn money to buy some same style kimono... It's not great, though solid enough. Overall Rating: 6/10 45. Trillion Game トリリオンゲーム [Madhouse] (Finished 5/26) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast Drama After socially awkward technology specialist Manabu "Gaku" Taira is saved from thugs by the outgoing Haru Tennouji, the two men find that they get along with each other well. Years later, Gaku, who is having a tough time getting a job due to his timidness, is convinced by Haru to apply for a position alongside him at Dragon Bank, one of Japan's largest IT companies. During their interviews, the company's board director, Kirika Kokuryuu, takes an interest in Haru and Gaku's contrasting personalities. However, Gaku does not get hired by the company, leading Haru to quit the job on his first day in protest. Nevertheless, they decide to embark on an ambitious plan of making a trillion dollars. In order for their scheme to come to fruition, Haru and Gaku start looking for potential investors, but everyone rejects their extravagant idea. In spite of that, the two soon find themselves getting an offer from Kirika—and with her investment, they might just be able to reach their goal. Every character is really irritating and it's quite cheezy, so I just dont care where it can be going. Overall Rating: 5/10 46. Acro Trip アクロトリップ [Voil] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shoujo Mahou Shoujo, Parody Comedy Due to her mother's work, Chizuko Date has never remained in one place for long or grown attached to anything in particular. However, while temporarily staying with her grandfather Suikyou, she witnesses something extraordinary: a magical girl named Berry Blossom fighting against Chroma, member of the evil organization Fossa Magna. Seeing Berry Blossom save the day ignites a passion in Chizuko, and she swears to be a fan of the new magical girl in town thereafter. As time passes, Berry Blossom's popularity dwindles due to the incompetence of her opponent. When Chizuko randomly encounters Chroma himself, she does not hold back her complaints against him. For his part, Chroma does not enjoy being defeated again and again; moreover, Fossa Magna will force him to resign if he continues losing. In desperation, Chroma begs Chizuko to become his second-in-command and help him with his evildoings. For the sake of Berry Blossom regaining the spotlight, Chizuko must question whether it is right to join forces with the magical girl's sworn enemy. Cute mahou shoujo comedy. But I can't fall for cuteness alone, and comedy is of repeating nature and with simpleton characters, so can't rate higher. Overall Rating: 6/10 47. Love Live! Superstar!! 3rd Season Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 ラブライブ！スーパースター!! [Sunrise] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music, School Slice of Life As the Love Live! Competition draws to a close, Kanon Shibuya takes an offer to study abroad and bids farewell to her friends and fellow members of the school idol group Liella!. Although they will live on opposite sides of the world, both Kanon and the group remain motivated to continue their idol activities. Unbeknownst to Kanon, however, her plans are cut short by Wien Margarete's parents, who request that Kanon remain in Japan for another year so that their daughter can learn from her. While Kanon finds herself in awkward limbo, Wien cannot bring herself to join her once fierce rival Liella! and decides to start a group of her own. Not wanting Wien's determination to go to waste, Kanon joins the new group, recruiting her former group member's sister Tomari Onitsuka in the process. As the newfound unit strives to wash off Wien's controversial past, the new Liella! is also wrestling with the struggles of losing their irreplaceable center. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 48. Touhai: Ura Rate Mahjong Touhairoku 凍牌〜裏レート麻雀闘牌録〜 [East Fish Studio] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Seinen Organized Crime, Psychological, Strategy Game Drama, Suspense Ever since moving into his own apartment, quiet high school student Kei has been looking for a new thrill. He soon finds himself playing mahjong, but his whole life takes a dramatic turn when he is forced to play the game with a criminal group. Even though the odds seem against him, Kei is able to outmatch the others. Instead of claiming his reward in cash, however, he decides to take an abducted girl named Amina under his wing. Due to Kei's skills and cold playstyle, the mysterious Hideharu Seki takes an interest in him, introducing him to mahjong parlors and new potential opponents. But when matched up against an experienced player named Doujima, Kei is severely outskilled and only narrowly escapes going into serious debt. If he wants to protect his new life with Amina, Kei must find a way to outwit these shady characters and come out on top in every game he plays. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 49. Mahoutsukai ni Narenakatta Onnanoko no Hanashi The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians 魔法使いになれなかった女の子の話 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 2/12) Tags: School Fantasy From a young age, Kurumi Mirai has aspired to become a magician. Driven by her ambition, she has spent her childhood preparing to join the prestigious Rettoran Academy of Magic. Although Kurumi excels in the selection exam, her dream is crushed when she is not chosen for the elite magic class. Admitted to the standard class at the academy instead, Kurumi soon befriends Maki Kumiiru, her new roommate; and Yuzu Edel, another girl unhappy with her placement. However, to everyone's surprise, their homeroom teacher, Minami Suzuki, promises to teach the class magic anyway. Although skeptical at first, the girls start to believe that this may be their second chance at realizing their dreams and becoming wonderful magicians. Magical academy is something I've grown tired of. Overall Rating: 5/10 50. Haigakura ハイガクラ [Typhoon Graphics] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Josei Adventure, Fantasy The balance of the world is deeply shaken when malevolent gods known as the Four Perils break their seals and disappear together with eight million minor deities. In the absence of gods, lands become barren and famine looms in the country of the Eight Immortals. In order to restore the fragile harmony, kashi—gifted dancers and singers—must hunt the missing gods in other realms, use their performance skills to charm the deities, and seal them using the power of their rosaries. Although a master dancer, Ichiyou is ridiculed by his peers for his lack of singing talent. Nonetheless, the young kashi is tasked by the Eight Immortals to bring back the Four Perils before the world plunges into complete chaos. Helped by his familiars Tenkou and Kaka, Ichiyou embarks on the perilous mission given to him, with his search leading him to modern-day Japan. If he hopes to save the world, Ichiyou must also uncover the truth behind the Four Perils' disappearance—but this event seems to be disturbingly intertwined with his own past. Concept could play out, it it turned out to be very boring. Overall Rating: 5/10 51. Puniru wa Kawaii Slime Puniru is a Kawaii Slime ぷにるはかわいいスライム [TOHO animation STUDIO] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Gag Humor, School Comedy This is the story of Puniru the slime and Kotarou, a middle school student, until they cease being friends... Kotarou Kawaii is a second-year middle school boy. When he was in elementary school, a slime he created came to life, and for the past seven years, he has been spending time with the slime named Puniru as his "friend." However, there is one problem for Kotarou... Over the seven years, both have grown significantly, and Puniru has transformed into an incredibly beautiful girl! Besides her beautiful appearance, Puniru freely transforms into various cute forms as a slime, causing Kotarou to be both excited and bewildered by her carefree behavior every time. Will Puniru and Kotarou be able to continue spending time together as "friends" despite these challenging days ahead? Strange immature romcom with constant repeat of slime melting and characters just past elementary school. Overall Rating: 5/10 52. Kinoko Inu Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup きのこいぬ [C-Station] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Iyashikei, Pets Slice of Life, Supernatural Grief-stricken over the death of his last family member, his dog Hanako, picture book writer Hotaru Yuuyami suffers from writer's block for nearly two months. Despite his childhood friend and editor Tsubaki Uehara's best efforts, nothing seems to alleviate his pain. But all of this changes one day with the sudden apparition of Kinoko Inu, a mysterious mushroom from his garden that turns into a dog-shaped animal. Much to the great dismay of Tsubaki, Hotaru hastily invites the creature into his abode. Days after Hotaru and Kinoko Inu start living together, the strange mushroom-dog decides to burn the last of Hanako's personal belongings in order to alleviate Hotaru's depression. However, the cohabitation between the overworked writer and his mischievous guest proves more difficult than expected, and Hotaru must let go of his grief if he wants to properly take care of Kinoko Inu. Iyashikei pet is even worse than normal pets or iyashikei. Overall Rating: 5/10 53. Kamierabi 2nd Season KamiErabi GOD.app Season 2 カミエラビ GOD.app [Unend] (Finished 1/12) Tags: High Stakes Game Action, Suspense After the mysterious disappearance of one of its participants, the battle meant to name a successor to God is brutally interrupted, leaving behind a trail of destruction and shaking the world. Twelve years later, while the former contestants in the divine competition struggle to fit in society after they were turned into semi-permanents—beings unable to age—Lall refuses to let go of her brother, who has been forgotten by everyone. Determined to resurrect her brother—the only one she sees fit to sit on the heavenly throne—Lall steals her his cellphone from a cult run by a past competitor, which accidentally restarts the competition. Helped by her classmate Eko Sasaki, Lall will show no mercy to prevail against her enemies in her efforts to finally see her brother again. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 54. Shin Tennis no Oujisama: U-17 World Cup Semifinal The Prince of Tennis II U-17 World Cup Semifinal 新テニスの王子様 U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL [M.S.C] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen School Sports After the intense quarterfinals, the U-17 World Cup competition has been whittled down to four formidable teams. Standing between Team Japan's quest for international glory is the nine-time tournament champion, Germany, and their star-studded team, pro player Jurgen Borisovich Volk at its helm. With both the momentum and the crowd's favor on the side of their opponents, Japan faces an uphill battle. Determined to avenge an earlier loss, Japan sends seven of their best—including team captain Houou Byoudouin—to challenge the German national team. But trying to reach the finals for the first time in Japan's tennis history may cause even these fearless players to crumble under mounting waves of pressure as they venture into uncharted territories. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 55. Kankin Kuiki Level X Lockdown Zone: Lv. X 監禁区域レベルX [Imagica Infos, Imageworks Studio] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Horror, Mystery After waking up in her room on Christmas Eve, high school student Ryouka Tsurumi makes a series of chilling discoveries. Her mother informs her that her mansion has been evacuated and the area placed on lockdown due to the presence of an unknown and dangerous entity named X. The only other person left in the building is Shuuhei Murosaka, Ryouka's childhood friend. To add to the horror, Ryouka learns that X can brainwash people for its gruesome goal: feeding itself of human blood to reproduce. However, Shuuhei comes to Ryouka's rescue and manages to save her from one of X's brutal attacks. As the two friends try to escape from the lockdown area, they are captured by hypnotized humans and subsequently devoured by the giant beast. But for Ryouka, the nightmare has just started: she wakes up for the second time in her room, only to find out that a different X is now threatening her life. Realizing that she is stuck in a time loop, Ryouka decides to team up with Shuuhei to find a safe future away from the threat of X. Not fond of horrors. Overall Rating: 5/10 56. Murder Mystery of the Dead マーダーミステリー・オブ・ザ・デッド [ABC Animation, Balus] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense In a world devastated by a zombie pandemic, the protagonist, Mikoto Amano, wakes up in an unfamiliar place with no memory. She is taken in by six girls: Ranna, Lili, Yuu, Fumika, Murumuru, and Rumina. However, their peaceful days are suddenly shattered when a shocking event occurs—the man who was rescued alongside Mikoto is brutally murdered. The killer is among them, and the next target could be anyone... Set in the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, the story unfolds in this now sealed-off high-rise, where mysteries and secrets attack one after another. As bonds of friendship start to form among the girls, will they be able to uncover the truth behind the incident? Suspense detective mystery. Overall Rating: 5/10 57. Ooi! Tonbo 2nd Season Tonbo! Season 2 オーイ！とんぼ 第2期 [OLM] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Drama, Sports After graduating middle school, Tonbo Ooi sets sail from the isolated island of Tokara to Kumamoto in hopes of advancing her golf career. Using his connections, Tonbo's mentor Kazuyoshi Igarashi is able to convince coach Hajime Udou to train her. While Tonbo initially has trouble showing off her abilities with her peculiar playstyle and inexperience with using a variety of golf clubs, she quickly proves her worth at her course debut by making use of her unique skills. Leaving an impression on Hajime and the people around her, Tonbo is sent to compete in the Kyushu Women's Championship. Met with familiar faces and new rivals, she is determined to dive deeper into the professional world of golf. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 58. The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors 2nd Season The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors Season 2 アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ 2nd season [Polygon Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Slice of Life Following the success of Shiny Colors' first concert, Mano Sakuragi and her friends continue to face new challenges. After Straylight, a new unit of 283 Production, makes its debut concert, the members of the units are temporarily shuffled into new groups to prepare for a Halloween event to help them grow individually as idols. While Mano struggles to express her ideas, her fellow unit member Hiori Kazano feels left out by her new comrades' talent. At the same time, Fuyuko Mayuzumi, who has bitterly failed to become Straylight's center, proves completely unable to show her real personality, jeopardizing the entire project in the process. Shiny Colors' producer will have to find a way for Fuyuko to break out of her shell if he wants to see his idol units illuminate the world once more. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 59. Kagaku x Bouken Survival! 科学×冒険サバイバル！ [Gallop] (Finished 0/21) Tags: Shounen Educational Action, Comedy No matter what difficulties they face, "survival experts" never give up! They overcome difficulties with "courage" and "science" together with their friends! Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 60. 1 Cho 1 Second 1초 [Durufix] (Finished 0/13) Tags: Action, Supernatural Every second counts when you're a first responder. But what if you could see a glimpse into the future? Hosu is a firefighter with the supernatural ability to do just that. There’s just one catch. It only works when he feels extreme stress under pressure. Will knowing what will happen ahead of time help Hosu extinguish fires before they completely destroy homes and lives? And will he learn to wield his ability when he needs it most? Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 61. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Fukushuu no Requiem Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance 機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム [Sunrise, SAFEHOUSE Inc.] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Adult Cast, Mecha, Military Action, Sci-Fi It is November of the Universal Century 0079, the One year war is still raging across the world. In Romania, Zeon forces have managed to capture the Cluj-Napoca base with the help of the Red Wolf Squadron, led by Captain Iria Solari. Their victory is short-lived however, due to the surprise attack of the Earth Federation's new advanced mobile suit. Now on forced on their back foot, Iria's squadron is forced to go on the run while trying to fulfill their duties as soldiers of the principality against the overwhelming force of the Federation's new suit, the Gundam EX. I just wondered whether Gundam could fall even lower with the help of Netflix. Well, can't say it's less dumb now, but at least CGI is impressive. Overall Rating: 5/10 62. Ya She 哑舍 [Colored Pencil Animation] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Mythology, Workplace Mystery, Supernatural In a busy and bustling city, history is soundlessly scattered throughout. Those legends that speak of rare treasures, lost in the flowing river of time. At this place, in this time, they are here--in an antique shop named "Ya She". Josei to the bones, bleh. Overall Rating: 5/10 63. Jian Lai Sword of Coming 剑来 [Cloud Art] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy There are all kinds of things in the world. A poor boy in Lizhu Cave Heaven who should have great luck was unable to seize the opportunity because his natal porcelain was broken. Based on this, many bigwigs focused on the boy and made arrangements, so that the boy's friends got great opportunities, but the boy was at the center of the storm... Sadly, just a wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 64. Mushen Ji Tales of Herding Gods 牧神记 [Sparkly Key Animation Studio] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Historical Action, Adventure, Fantasy In the Disabled Elderly Village, there live nine elderly people with unpredictable origins and the young man Qin Mu they raised. One day, the cows that Qin Mu was responsible for grazing began to speak human words. From then on, Qin Mu became more aware of the dangers and beauty of Daxu, a land abandoned by gods: demons descended with darkness, divine bones danced in the ruins, and dragon bones protected their young, a giant ship that drags the sun... No matter what kind of danger he faces, Qin Mu is fearless. He has integrated the skills passed down by the Nine Elders and vowed to carve out a world with his unparalleled hegemony. Cultivation wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 65. Hu He Yao Shi Lu Tiger Crane 虎鹤妖师录 [Motion Magic] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy In a world where humans and demons coexist and compete, people who practice magic and kill demons as their own mission are called demon masters. Qi Xiaoxuan, the captain of the national demon master, met the prodigal Huzi by accident, and the two embarked on a journey to slay demons and protect the Tao together. Now, the world has experienced five hundred years of peace, and the demons are already ready to move, casting a haze on their future... Martial arts Wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 66. He Zhong Zhi Hai Sea in a Box 盒中之海 [bilibili] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Video Game Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense Four participants playtest a virtual reality game that is still under development. The game uses AI simulated NPCs and system dynamics to generate a world with features not created by the developers, and perhaps beyond human understanding. Not translated, so don't want to sit through it in such state. Overall Rating: 0/10 67. Biaozhun Guige Zhanshi Ordinary Warrior 标准规格战士 [] (Finished 0/16) Tags: Action, Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 68. Qia Tongxue Shaonian 恰同学少年 [-] (Finished 0/10) Tags: Historical - Not translated, so not really watchable for me in this state. Overall Rating: 0/10 69. Fureru. ふれる。 [CloverWorks] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Drama Aki, Ryo, and Yuta, childhood friends who grew up on the same island, are 20 years old and start living together in Takadanobaba, Tokyo. Even though their living environments are different: they work part-time at a bar, work as salespeople at a real estate company, and are students at a vocational school for clothing designers, the three are always connected in their hearts. The reason is, the mysterious creatures brought from the island, Touch, have mysterious powers similar to telepathy that connect them with different hobbies and personalities. The friendship between the three should continue, but they discover another hidden power of touch... Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 70. Ganbatte Ikimasshoi Give It All がんばっていきまっしょい [Studio Moe, Reirs] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Team Sports Set in Matsuyama City, Ehime, the movie depicts the growth and life-sized fluctuations of the hearts of high school girls who devoted their youth to the rowing club. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 72. Meirenyu de Xiatian Mermaid Summer 美人鱼的夏天 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Drama, Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10

January is basically half-month. With the nukige excluded not much is left. 1. Seifuku Kanojo 2 制服カノジョ２ [ENTERGRAM] Sequel Sequel 2. Jiraikei Mahou Shoujo Sakura 地雷系魔法少女サクラ [iMel Inc.] Soushi Akiba, an orphaned young man living a solitary life, encounters a girl wearing 'Jirai-kei' -The goth-like fashion- in the bustling nightlife district. In such a place with the day nearing its end, Soushi, feeling sorry for the hungry girl, bought her some food. But just as he tries to leave, a monstrous 'non-human' being, camouflaged as a human, attacks him. With no hope in sight, a pink-haired girl in a sleek, cyberpunk-styled combat suit suddenly steps in. "...Magical Gear Activation. Transform." A transformation battle romance where love and duty collide to protect peace and everyday life! Surprisingly, a proper magical girl story with normal characters and romance. 3. Haou Senki Raimu 覇王戦姫 来夢 [LiLiM] One day, a spaceship came flying by. The owner of the spaceship calls himself Professor Kirazaki and declares that he will conquer Earth. The protagonist infiltrates the interior of the spaceship, but is discovered by Professor Kirazaki. Just as he is about to be captured, a girl falls from the sky and saves him. Only including this as it looks like it might be a normal game. But it has all the elements to be called a nukige.

In the absence of serious titles to my taste, there's a whole bunch of great comedies - Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! , Isekai Shikkaku , Murai no Koi and Long Zhong Ren. 1. "Oshi no Ko" 2nd Season [Oshi No Ko] Season 2 【推しの子】第2期 [Doga Kobo] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Seinen Reincarnation, Showbiz Drama With the help of producer Masaya Kaburagi, Aquamarine "Aqua" Hoshino and Kana Arima have landed the roles of Touki and Tsurugi in Lala Lai Theatrical Company's stage adaptation of the popular manga series Tokyo Blade. Co-starring with them is Aqua's girlfriend, Akane Kurokawa, who plays Touki's fiancée, Princess Saya. Due to the fanbase preferring Tsurugi as Touki's love interest, Saya has made fewer and fewer appearances in the manga, making it difficult for Akane to fully immerse herself in the role. Her struggles are compounded by differences between the play's script and the original work—differences that also frustrate Tokyo Blade's author, Abiko Samejima. Aqua, however, is more concerned with his personal goals than he is with the play. He has only one objective in mind: to grow closer to director Toshirou Kindaichi and find out what he knows about Aqua's mother, Ai. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian 時々ボソッとロシア語でデレる隣のアーリャさん [Doga Kobo] (Finished 3/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance Seirei Academy is a prestigious school attended by the very best students in Japan. Alisa Mikhailovna "Alya" Kujou, the half-Russian and half-Japanese treasurer of the school's student council, is known for her intelligence, stunning looks, and rigid personality. Contrasting her near-flawless persona, Alya's unmotivated classmate Masachika Kuze slacks off during lessons and seems to show no interest in her. Initially irritated, Alya gradually becomes more intrigued by Masachika and starts expressing her affection for him in Russian. However, she is oblivious to his secret—he understands the language fluently! Due to a childhood friend who was temporarily staying in Japan, Masachika has been studying Russian in hopes of reuniting with her. As the two spend more time together, the playful and eccentric relationship between them quickly deepens. In the meantime, both must learn to navigate their new growing feelings for one another. Teasing genre has so strong predecessors that this one does not stand close to the best ones. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Wistoria: Wand and Sword 杖と剣のウィストリア [Actas, Bandai Namco Pictures] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Shounen School Action, Adventure, Fantasy When humanity was oppressed by mysterious foes, five exceptional mages known as the Heavenly Invaders joined forces to defeat them. In fear that these formidable enemies would return, the five most powerful mages, known as the Magia Vander, built a magical dome and a tower to contain them. Since then, the five strongest mages of every generation are tasked with monitoring the dome from the top of the Wizard's Tower. Inspired by this story, childhood friends Will Sefort and Elfaria Albis Serfort promised each other that they would climb to the top of the Wizard's Tower. However, now a sixth-year student at Regarden Magic Academy, Will's future looks bleak. Although Elfaria managed to join the ranks of the Magia Vander five years prior thanks to her unparalleled magical power, Will has no magical abilities whatsoever, attracting the ire of teachers and students alike. However, blessed with an exceptional physique, Will is able to slay monsters in the labyrinth and prevail against skilled magicians with the only aid of his sword and a few magical items. Determined to climb the Wizard's Tower at all cost, Will is determined to not let anyone or anything prevent him from keeping the promise he made to Elfaria. For me academy life can't be an interesting story. Half season in, it's still academy and I'm not enjoying this. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan Tower of God Season 2: Return of the Prince 神之塔 -Tower of God- 王子の帰還 [The Answer Studio] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery On the 20th floor of the Tower, the "Regulars" who have been permitted to enter have to undertake arduous and extremely expensive tests to rank up. Most abandon hope and choose to stay where they are—but not Ja Wangnan. Wangnan is determined to reach the top and become the king of the Tower. However, he is weak and has repeatedly failed the exam, with debt collectors tailing him. In desperation, he attempts the exam one more time, only to encounter a mysterious and powerful individual: Jyu Viole Grace, a member of the crime syndicate FUG. Cursing his rotten luck, Wangnan has no choice but to form alliances with strong people, including Viole—who still refuses to be part of any team. Amid a dire situation, Wangnan must find a way to change Viole's mind to finally advance past the 20th floor, or he will never get a chance to build his legacy. First season was memorable, but now it's just another high stakes game... Overall Rating: 5/10 5. Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan My Deer Friend Nokotan しかのこのこのここしたんたん [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Gag Humor, School Comedy Torako Koshi is the epitome of perfection. With her peerless beauty, top-notch grades, and position as student council president, her popularity in school is unrivaled. However, she harbors a dark secret—she was a delinquent back in middle school—and this is something she conceals to the best of her abilities. Unfortunately, when she meets the mysterious deer girl Noko Shikanoko, Torako's hidden shame is constantly on the precipice of being exposed due to Shikanoko's rather weird antics. To maintain the reputation she worked so hard for, Torako must go along with Shikanoko's whims, even going so far as to become president of the newly established Deer Club. All her efforts will be rewarded if she can prevent the menacing doe from accidentally blurting out damaging details about her personal history that will undoubtedly unleash Torako's greatest nightmare. Pure cringy absurd. Overall Rating: 5/10 6. Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! 負けヒロインが多すぎる！ [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 12/12) Tags: School Comedy, Romance Despite not understanding much about fleeting teen romance, first-year high school student Kazuhiko Nukumizu still wonders how he would react if his life were to be turned into a love story. Regardless, as a self-proclaimed "background character," Nukumizu is satisfied continuing his life as an introvert with a negligible social life. However, he suddenly finds himself too close to the spotlight when he witnesses his popular classmate Anna Yanami be rejected by her childhood friend in the middle of a family restaurant. While Nukumizu wishes he could just forget what he saw and move on, Anna ends up forcefully confiding herself in Nukumizu, lamenting her status as a childhood friend fated to have her beloved stolen. As he becomes dragged into Anna's situation, Nukumizu soon gets caught up in the relationship drama of two more girls: Lemon Yakishio, an outgoing member of the track and field club; and Chika Komari, a shy member of the literature club. Now thrust out of his comfort zone, Nukumizu finds himself a major character in the lives of too many losing heroines. Quite a cute cozy bright romcom with first high school year characters which limits seriousness of problems to an extent. It's nice that narration is complex and contains overarching arcs not necessarily touching romance and even not necessarily with MC as participant. It's a bit too light to my taste, especially, compared to Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki (although both have some common vibes), so borderline masterpiece is the highest score I can spare for it. Overall Rating: 7/10 7. Isekai Shikkaku No Longer Allowed in Another World 異世界失格 [AtelierPontdarc] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Parody Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Just as the famous writer Sensei is about to accomplish his life ambition and commit double suicide with his lover Sacchan, he is hit by a truck and transported to another world. Deemed an adventurer by the local priestess Annette, Sensei is given the daunting mission of slaying the demon king. Refusing to play into his new role, Sensei decides his efforts are better served looking for Sacchan in the hope that she is somewhere in this new world. Early on in his journey, Sensei crosses paths with the martial artist Tama and unexpectedly saves her from mortal peril. Grateful for his actions, Tama decides to escort him. The pair are soon joined by Annette who, seduced by the writer's strong personality, has sworn to protect Sensei's life. As the unlikely trio wander the dangerous, monster-infested lands, they soon realize that human beings might be the true threats to the peace of the world—and Sensei might be the only one with the power to stop them. This is as high score as I can give a parody, but it's pretty hilarious even without serious plot. The situations are very different and unexpected, so surprise a lot. MC has destructive tendencies, but overall plays out well and crafty. Of course there are some cheesed situations done with just bluff, but overall this is an outstanding and memorable performance. Overall Rating: 7/10 8. Gimai Seikatsu Days with My Stepsister 義妹生活 [Studio Deen] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Romance Yuuta Asamura gets a new stepsister after his father remarries, Saki Ayase, who happens to be the number one beauty of the school year. They promise each other not to be too close, not to be too opposing, and to simply keep a vague and comfortable distance, having learned important values about men and women relationships from their parents' previous ones. Saki, who has worked alone for the sake of her family, doesn't know how to properly rely on others, whereas Yuuta is unsure of how to truly treat her. Standing on fairly equal ground, these two gradually learn the comfort of living together. Their relationship progresses from strangers to friends as the days pass. This is a story that may one day lead to love. An attempt to recreate situation as realistically as possible. The problem is that we know how it goes in life. Everyone is polite and understanding, and by the end protagonists may hold hands as a family. Dialogues are rather typical and stupid. Female lead motivation to earn money fast just in order ... to be independed ... is also stupid without real details. All this is seriously boring, so can't find a logical reason to watch it further. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Hazurewaku no "Joutai Ijou Skill" de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin suru made Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells ハズレ枠の【状態異常スキル】で最強になった俺がすべてを蹂躙するまで [Seven Arcs] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy When loner Touka Mimori is summoned to another world alongside his classmates, he obtains the power to inflict status ailments, such as paralysis or poison, on his enemies. Unfortunately for him, skills of this nature are considered useless due to their low success rate, and Touka is thus assigned the title of E-rank hero. Things take a further turn for the worse when Vicius, the goddess who summoned the class, reveals that the lowest-ranked hero will be disposed of so that they do not hinder those with greater talent. Banished to a notoriously dangerous area, Touka comes face-to-face with death after being cornered by a minotaur-like creature. In a desperate attempt to survive, he uses his supposedly worthless skill—only to quickly realize that it works almost every time. Armed with the ability to render the monsters standing in his way completely helpless, Touka resolves to track down the goddess that tossed him aside and exact his revenge. Main problems for me are OP MC and revenge concept. But I thought it might still surprise me with something. But, alas. Overall Rating: 6/10 10. Giji Harem Pseudo Harem 疑似ハーレム [Nomad] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Love Status Quo, School Comedy, Romance Eiji Kitahama has a dream shared by many high school guys: to be popular and have a harem of girls fawning over him. Luckily for him, his new junior in the drama club, Rin Nanakura, has decided to help him realize this wish. Using her impressive acting abilities, she takes on many personalities, from teasing to calm and collected, to play characters in Eiji's simulated harem. As her connection with Eiji deepens, Rin expands her repertoire, quickly swapping between characters while enjoying high school life together in the club. Through her acting, the real Rin Nanakura tries her best to win Eiji's heart. I don't care for impersonating tropes and see only antics instead of comedy here. The result is corresponding. Overall Rating: 5/10 11. Isekai Suicide Squad Suicide Squad Isekai 異世界スーサイド・スクワッド [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/10) Tags: Adult Cast, Isekai Action, Fantasy The Joker and his best girl, Harley Quinn, are tearing through the streets of Gotham with sacks full of cash and the law in hot pursuit. Unfortunately for them, though the jester manages to escape, the night ends with Harley being captured by a mysterious, katana-wielding woman. Meanwhile, Amanda Waller, the head of the government security organization A.R.G.U.S., has commandeered a team of supervillains for a ruthless mission into another world. After losing contact with the first suicide squad sent through the portal, Amanda sends Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, King Shark, and Harley as replacements. However, shortly after entering the portal, their helicopter crashes in the middle of a battle between horse-mounted troops and vicious orcs. With all of the accompanying A.R.G.U.S. members dead on impact, the villains break free of their shackles and rampage through the army of orcs, unwittingly aiding the human soldiers—only to be rewarded with imprisonment. Now bound by magic-infused shackles, Harley and company must hurry back to the portal they came from, or else the bombs A.R.G.U.S. implanted in their necks will detonate. Superhero franchises are horrible, seeing this cancer in isekai is even worse. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi The Elusive Samurai 逃げ上手の若君 [CloverWorks] (Finished 10/12) Tags: Shounen Historical, Samurai Adventure, Comedy Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigorous training in swordsmanship or archery, Tokiyuki excels in the art of evasion, skillfully dodging his advisors and discovering perfect hiding spots. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when a sudden coup brutally wipes out his clan. Overwhelmed with guilt for being the sole survivor, Tokiyuki contemplates joining his family in death. However, his fate takes an abrupt turn when the enigmatic priest Yorishige Suwa suddenly shoves him onto a battlefield. Yorishige, who prophesies that Tokiyuki will one day become a great hero, leaves the boy with no choice but to navigate his way free of enemy soldiers. As Tokiyuki struggles to survive against these foes, he finds a new thrill in raising the stakes of his usual hide-and-seek games. With a renewed sense of purpose and the promise of powerful allies from Yorishige, Tokiyuki vows to avenge his family—not through his capability to fight, but through his extraordinary talent for running away. It starts as story-centered anime, but soon falls into normal shounen stuff. Overall Rating: 6/10 13. Fairy Tail: 100-nen Quest Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest FAIRY TAIL 100年クエスト [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy For over one hundred years, a special quest has been waiting for a wizard skilled enough to complete it. On the northern continent of Guiltina, there are five immensely powerful Dragon Gods who possess great destructive force that can only be quelled by sealing them away. Natsu Dragneel and his friends from the Fairy Tail guild—Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, Wendy Marvell, and the exceeds Happy and Charlés—consider this the perfect challenge to take on. The Fairy Tail mages are not the only ones searching for the Dragon Gods. Diabolos, a guild exclusive for "Dragon Eaters," seeks to enhance their Dragon Slayer magic by devouring the dragons. Meanwhile, Fairy Tail's newest addition, Touka, appears to be hiding something sinister from her new companions—and her secrets may bring disaster to the guild while its strongest wizards are away. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 14. Ore wa Subete wo "Parry" suru: Gyaku Kanchigai no Sekai Saikyou wa Boukensha ni Naritai I Parry Everything 俺は全てを【パリイ】する ～逆勘違いの世界最強は冒険者になりたい～ [OLM] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy The Kingdom of Clays faces a dire crisis: an assassination attempt has just been made on its own Princess Lynneburg, and its neighboring countries eye the aftermath like starving vultures, plotting the Kingdom's downfall. The ensuing conflict will shape the face of the continent for centuries to come...but Noor doesn't have a clue about any of that! Having freshly arrived at the royal capital after over a decade of rigorous, isolated training at his mountain home, he's dead set on achieving his childhood dream of becoming an adventurer, even if the only skills he possesses are useless ones. Sure, he can "Parry" thousands of swords in the span of a single breath, but everybody knows you need more than that if you want to be an adventurer! Our hero's road to making his dream come true will be long(?) and arduous(?)—but if there's one thing Noor's not afraid of, it's some good ol' fashioned hard work! Characters and interactions are super irritating for me here. Like in a lot of tough situations there is just cheesy flashback of MC specially training for such occasion for months, and such situations are numerous. Overall Rating: 5/10 15. Shinmai Ossan Boukensha, Saikyou Party ni Shinu hodo Kitaerarete Muteki ni Naru. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible 新米オッサン冒険者、最強パーティに死ぬほど鍛えられて無敵になる。 [Yumeta Company] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Determined to pursue his glorious childhood dreams, 30-year-old Rick Gladiatol, a modest clerk in the adventurers' guild, is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity after he fatefully encounters the dark elf Reanette Elfelt. Reanette happens to be an elite adventurer of the legendary party Orichalcum Fist, whose members welcome Rick under the condition that he follow a Spartan training. Two years later, Rick is finally ready to take the E-Rank exam officially qualifying him as an adventurer. However, raw magical power can only be developed until one turns 20. As such, Rick faces the general hostility of fellow participants and examiners alike, leaving him no choice but to show the world that his hellish training has turned him into an invincible warrior. Wow, even worse than I parry everything, also with OP MC who is also super self-belittling. Irritating to the core. Overall Rating: 5/10 16. Maougun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human 魔王軍最強の魔術師は人間だった [Studio A-CAT] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy Under the tutelage of the great demon warlock Romberg, Ike grew up with knowledge regarding an ancient advanced civilization that once ruled the land. Coupled with his innate talent in magical arts, this upbringing allows Ike to quickly rise in the Demon Lord's army ranks, leading his brigade to consecutive victories against humans. However, Ike has a secret—he is a human himself. Despite knowing all too well the consequences if this information is ever to leak, Ike is willing to face such immense danger to achieve his goal: find a way for humans and demons to coexist and stop the war that has been carried on for far too long. Nothing out of the ordinary, but with many recurring elements, so feels like a chore to watch it. Overall Rating: 5/10 17. 2.5-jigen no Ririsa 2.5 Dimensional Seduction 2.5次元の誘惑 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 19/24) Tags: Shounen Harem, Otaku Culture, School Comedy, Ecchi After a disastrous romantic confession, Masamune Okumura finds solace in the fictional world of anime and manga. Now a second-year high school student and the president of the Manga Research Club, Masamune spends a peaceful existence watching the adventures of the angel Liliel, his favorite character. In the beginning of the academic year, Masamune’s life is turned upside down when he meets first-year student Ririsa Amano, a passionate cosplay practitioner. Despite Masamune's initial reluctance, the determined young woman manages to convince him to become her personal photographer for the production of a collection dedicated to their common favorite character: Liliel. As Masamune enthusiastically discovers the world of cosplay and photo editing, he is unexpectedly reunited with his childhood friend Mikari Tachibana, who has become a model in the hope of impressing her beloved upperclassman. Realizing that modeling is not enough to intrigue the hopeless otaku, Mikari decides to join the club and become a cosplayer herself, all to finally have a chance at winning Masamune's heart. However, Masamune's love for fictional characters may not be capable of extending to those who impersonate them. Feels artificial, mechanical and oh so convenient, plus with focus on seduction. Trash in comparison with My Dress-Up Darling. Overall Rating: 5/10 18. Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? なぜ僕の世界を誰も覚えていないのか？ [Project No.9] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi In a war against four overpowered races—angels, demons, undeads, and humanoid beasts—humanity could only prevail thanks to its champion Sid, who defeated the other races' champions and sealed away their armies in four pyramids. In an age where Sid's existence has become but a legend of the past, Kai Sakura Vento is one of the many conscripts tasked with monitoring the pyramids in fear that these old foes would escape. On a peaceful day while spending time with his friend Jeanne E. Anise, the world is suddenly "overwritten," transporting Kai to an alternate reality where humanity has nearly been annihilated by the demons and forced into hiding. To make matters worse, his very existence has been erased from this world; all of his friends, including Jeanne, who leads the local resistance efforts in this world, have forgotten about him. Trying to investigate the remains of his former world, Kai encounters Rinne, an enigmatic young woman trapped in a pyramid. Mysteriously inheriting Sid's legendary sword Codeholder, Kai manages to free Rinne from her imprisonment. Determined to fix this reality, Kai joins forces with Rinne and Jeanne to free humanity from demonic rule. But if the valiant soldier wants to have a chance at returning to his original world, he will first have to uncover the cause behind the mysterious alteration of reality. Wow, it's so bad on so many levels. Basically, banal harem in pretentious and silly future world. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Shoushimin Series Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary 小市民シリーズ [Lapin Track] (Finished 2/10) Tags: School Mystery Jougorou Kobato has a habit of inserting himself into other people's problems. After realizing his detective skills are neither wanted nor appreciated, he makes an agreement with his shy friend Yuki Osanai to become ordinary together. Now entering high school, they aim to be perceived as regular people, yet Kobato cannot help but fall back into his deductive ways when faced with everyday mysteries. Unfortunately, mundane occurrences are not all the duo stumbles across. As they go through their school days trying to avoid drawing attention to themselves, Kobato and Osanai at times get caught up in incidents that put their plan of a peaceful, average life at risk. Detective. Overall Rating: 6/10 20. Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou, Aruiwa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen Season II Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2 キミと僕の最後の戦場、あるいは世界が始まる聖戦 Season Ⅱ [SILVER LINK., Studio Palette] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Military Action, Fantasy, Romance Over a century ago, astral mages under persecution from the Empire banded together and established the Nebulis Sovereignty under three founding families: Lou, Hydra, and Zoa. With the leadership of Millavair Lou Nebulis VIII, the Sovereignty aims to minimize casualties in their conflict with the Empire—a stance the extremist Zoas disagree with. Tensions rise between the families as the upcoming election to decide the next leader approaches. The Zoas are willing to do anything to achieve success; however, a world-ending war may ensue should they be victorious. Princess Aliceliese "Alice" Lou Nebulis XI has no choice but to cooperate with any potential allies in order to advance towards her ultimate goal of ending the conflict that has long tormented everyone involved. This includes Iska—one of the Empire's greatest warriors and her greatest rival. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 21. NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Part 2 NieR:Automata Ver1.1a (Cour 2) NieR:Automata Ver1.1a 第2 [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi As the machine war progresses, YoRHa Command and the Resistance prepare for a final decisive assault against the "Machine Lifeforms," the militarized robots who roam the earth's surface. While preparations are underway, YoRHa 9-gou S-gata "9S" and YoRHa 2-gou B-gata "2B" continue their advanced scouting mission. However, 9S and 2B struggle with their respective roles, their loyalty to each other, and their loyalty toward Command. Although the nefarious Adam and Eve have been defeated, it appears the machines are not down for the count. An ominous presence in the form of the "Red Girl" continues to observe the androids from afar, waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack them. Sequel. Somehow, after first part that relied on the game, this new storyline feels super repetitive and not particularly engaging. Overall Rating: 6/10 22. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies かつて魔法少女と悪は敵対していた。 [Bones] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Shounen Mahou Shoujo Comedy, Romance An evil army is leading a ground invasion against Earth, and their Lieutenant Shun Miller is determined to wreak havoc upon the populace. Miller's ruthless reputation strikes fear even into the hearts of his own subordinates, making him the perfect leader of a charge against a city protected by a powerful magical girl, Byakuya Mimori. However, his attack comes to a halt on the day of their first encounter—because he unexpectedly falls in love with Byakuya at first sight! Overcome by Byakuya's adorably delicate innocence, Miller begins to shower her with gifts and kindness. But Miller soon learns that Byakuya's Angel—the cat-like familiar who turned her into a magical girl—has been exploiting and manipulating her all along. This discovery solidifies Miller's resolve to ensure Byakuya goes on to lead a happier life, but as the war continues, they wonder if their blossoming affection can overcome the reality of their differences. Typical half-length episodic yonkoma-like stuff about cuteness winning over evil. Overall Rating: 5/10 23. Senpai wa Otokonoko Senpai is an Otokonoko 先輩はおとこのこ [Project No.9] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Crossdressing, Love Polygon, School Drama, Romance Much like the other students at her school, first-year student Saki Aoi finds herself captivated by the beauty of her senior on the school board, Makoto Hanaoka. While she worries that Hanaoka would be uncomfortable receiving a confession from another girl, Aoi musters up the courage to tell her anyway. However, Hanaoka's response surprises Aoi for a completely different reason—Hanaoka is actually a cross-dressing boy! Fully expecting Aoi to be abhorred by this revelation, Hanaoka is shocked to find that she has no issues with it. Though Hanaoka rejects Aoi's request to go out with her—citing his identity and the fact that he has never fallen in love before—Aoi insists that she will become his first love. Taken aback by Aoi's determination, Hanaoka wonders if he can really fall in love with her if he cannot find it in him to truly love himself first. Just everything around trap, nothing really unexpected. Overall Rating: 5/10 24. Atri: My Dear Moments Atri -My Dear Moments- [TROYCA] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi In the near future, a sudden and unexplained sea rise has left much of human civilization underwater. Ikaruga Natsuki, a boy who lost his mother and his leg in an accident some years earlier, returns disillusioned from a harsh life in the big city to find his old countryside home half-swallowed by the sea. Left without a family, all he has to his name is the ship and submarine left to him by his oceanologist grandmother, and her debts. His only hope to restore the dreams for the future that he has lost is to take up an opportunity presented to him by the suspicious debt collector Catherine. They set sail to search the sunken ruins of his grandmother's laboratory in order to find a treasure rumor says she left there. But what they find is not riches or jewels; it is a strange girl lying asleep in a coffin at the bottom of the sea. Atri. Atri is a robot, but her appearance and her wealth of emotions would fool anyone into thinking she's a living, breathing human being. In gratitude for being salvaged, she makes a declaration to Natsuki: "I want to fulfill my master's final order. Until I do, I'll be your leg!" In a little town slowly being enveloped by the ocean, an unforgettable summer is about to begin for this boy and this mysterious robot girl... Feels like a boring visual novel that for the billionth time tries to ride just on cuteness alone... Overall Rating: 5/10 25. Isekai Yururi Kikou: Kosodateshinagara Boukensha Shimasu A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring 異世界ゆるり紀行 ～子育てしながら冒険者します～ [EMT Squared] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Childcare, Isekai Adventure, Fantasy, Slice of Life Due to a careless mistake, god of wind Silphyleel unintentionally kills a 28-year-old man named Takumi Kayano. Unfortunately, Silphyleel cannot return Takumi to Earth. Instead, the deity reincarnates Takumi into the fantasy world of Etelldia. Equipped with an assortment of magical powers and bottomless inventory, Takumi spawns in the Forest of Gaia, where high-level monsters roam free. There, he meets five-year-old twins who, despite the dangerous environment, are still alive thanks in part to their extraordinary physical strength. Takumi decides to take them under his wing, naming them Allen and Elena. As the trio embarks on their grand adventure in Etelldia, their very existence may impact the world's destiny. Fantasy SOL is horrible. Overall Rating: 5/10 26. Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero モブから始まる探索英雄譚 [Gekkou] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Meet Kaito Takagi, your typical high schooler with a low profile. He spends his days exploring dungeons in Japan, hunting slimes for some extra cash. On the side, he quietly admires his childhood friend, the popular girl in class. One day, a rare golden slime shows up, and after Kaito defeats it, he finds a super valuable item—a card that can summon mythical beings! He decides to use it and summons a stunning warrior maiden. Now, Kaito has a chance to rise above his ordinary explorer life. Get ready for a modern fantasy story filled with battles! Can't stand everything with card games, and this is basically also a gacha where MC forms loli harem. Overall Rating: 5/10 27. Megami no Café Terrace 2nd Season The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses Season 2 女神のカフェテラス 第2期 [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Harem Comedy, Romance, Ecchi It has been months since Hayato Kasukabe decided to save his late grandmother's cafe, Familia Café Terrace, from permanently closing its doors. He and the five "goddesses" who serve as the cafe's mascots—Ouka Makuzawa, Akane Hououji, Riho Tsukishima, Shiragiku Ono, and Ami Tsuruga—persevere through all the hardships of maintaining a business to stay afloat for as long as possible. Rougher times await them when a new competitor cafe, Family, appears with the sole intent of bringing Familia down. To come out on top of this business competition, Hayato must use his wits, fortify his trust in the girls, and figure out how to entice customers to continue supporting Familia. To further complicate matters, the girls slowly begin to develop feelings for Hayato, causing tensions within the group. As this can potentially pose an even greater threat to Familia's survival, the five goddesses need to find a way to compromise and unite at all costs. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 28. Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools 魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない [Typhoon Graphics, Imagica Infos] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Fantasy, Slice of Life Tragically perishing from overwork, a young Japanese woman is reborn as Dahliya Rossetti, daughter of a newly entitled baron. Her father, Carlo, is a beloved magic artificer, a maker of magical tools. Inspired by him, Dahliya uses her memories from her previous life to create practical inventions and become a magic artificer like Carlo. A few years later, the now adult Dahliya has made a name for herself and has gotten engaged to her father's apprentice. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when Carlo suddenly passes away and her fiancé leaves her for another woman not long after. Although having to fend for herself, Dahliya is not quite ready to give up on her dream of becoming a master artificer yet. She may be a single woman but, with the help from old and new allies, she is prepared to overcome any obstacle in her way. Fantasy SOL again... Overall Rating: 5/10 29. VTuber Nandaga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた [TNK] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Otaku Culture Comedy Third-generation VTuber Awayuki Kokorone's fans know her as a prim, proper, and graceful idol. Though she has considerably less fans compared to other VTubers in the Live-On agency, Awayuki's loyal following supports her every step of the way. One night, Awayuki forgets to turn her livestream off—a blunder that changes the trajectory of her online career forever. Contrary to her usual angelic persona, her genuine brutish personality is exposed to more than ten thousand people who tuned in. Awayuki reveals that she is nothing more than a severe alcoholic who spouts profanities nonstop, constantly viewing her fellow VTubers with lustful admiration. However, instead of being reprimanded by her agency, Awayuki receives praise: her unhinged, disorderly conduct was Live-On's actual expectation of her. Now having her big break and permission to stream without holding anything back, the once-unpopular VTuber begins her rise to stardom. Vtubers are trash, no exceptions. Overall Rating: 5/10 30. Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Love Is Indivisible by Twins 恋は双子で割り切れない [ROLL2] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Love Polygon, School Comedy, Romance Jun Shirasaki and the Jinguuji sisters are childhood friends and neighbors. When Jun's first girlfriend, the older sister Rumi, breaks up with him, she says something that complicates the three people's relationship, their first loves, and their romance—? Naori makes it obnoxious as she is surface scratching and just cites pseudo-nerd stuff randomly and unfittingly all the time and for that people even call her clever... Also, love triangle is such a common and easy concept that need to stand out among prominent rivals, but, alas. Overall Rating: 5/10 31. Bye Bye, Earth ばいばい、アース [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 2/10) Tags: Anthropomorphic Action, Adventure, Fantasy In a world of anthropomorphic animals, Belle Lablac was born as the only human being. Having no fangs, fur, or scales, she was called "Faceless," and she lived a lonely life with no one else she could identify with. "I want to be part of the world..." With such longing in her heart, she decides to set out on a journey to find her roots, carrying the Runding, a great sword as tall as she is. She doesn't know how many adversities await her along the way... Wohoo... anesia journey in mystery anthropomorphic world... Overall Rating: 5/10 32. Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga Nai My Wife Has No Emotion 僕の妻は感情がない [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi Takuma Kosugi is an office worker who does not have enough time to take care of everything at home. To make his daily life easier, he purchases a secondhand housekeeping robot named Mina, who quickly proves her worth. One day, after returning from work and having one too many beers, Takuma somewhat jokingly blurts out that she should become his wife! Much to his surprise, Mina takes his words seriously, and the two gradually begin living as if they are married. As the days go by, Takuma and Mina grow closer and start doing more activities together, like going on a picnic and spending a day at the beach. However, much of society still considers human-robot relationships unusual. The couple must figure out if their arrangement can succeed and how to convince the people around them of their sincerity. Love with android cringe. Normal comedy non-existant. Overall Rating: 5/10 33. Mayonaka Punch 真夜中ぱんチ [P.A. Works] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Vampire Comedy, Supernatural Masaki's career on NewTube ends abruptly when the Harikiri Sisters decide to kick her out of their group during a livestream. With her bad reputation, Masaki has a slim chance of returning to popularity with a solo channel and she is plagued by comments of hate. Masaki soon meets Live, a vampire who just woke up from her slumber in which she dreamed of Masaki and developed an obsession with her. Believing this discovery will be the next internet sensation, Masaki forms a pact with Live: in exchange for Masaki's blood, Live will help her reach the milestone of a million subscribers. Now, with the other vampires in Live's house on board with Masaki's ambitious plan, she and Live work together to film videos and restore her to career glory. Vampires and lighthearted silly approach to youtube. What could possibly go wrong? Overall Rating: 5/10 34. Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru Quality Assurance in Another World この世界は不完全すぎる [Studio Palette, 100studio] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Video Game Adventure, Fantasy Nikola is just a village girl working at the inn...until the day dragons invade, and she meets Haga, a scholar of everything around him. He's a part of an elite society called "Seeker," created to address a series of maladies plaguing their usually peaceful world. But both Nikola and Haga have secrets they hide...ones that will change each other's very existence... Too much nonsense, e.g. using bugs all the time. It lacks inner logic for me, like MC debugger is trapped in VR game, but what he does is describes bugs and sends reports to game creators... even though he gets no feedback and does not benefit from it in any way. Overall Rating: 5/10 35. Delico's Nursery デリコズ・ナーサリー [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Childcare, Vampire Fantasy, Mystery A scourge has descended upon vampire society in the form of serial murders. The killings appear unrelated at first glance, but every crime scene has one thing in common: a card left behind, bearing the words "True of Vamp"—the name given to the legendary progenitor of all vampires. The Vlad Agency, a secret intelligence operation, summons the renowned aristocrat Dali Delico to lead the task force investigating the murders. However, Dali refuses, choosing to focus on raising his children. His old colleagues—Gerhard Fra, Henrique Lorca, and Dino Classico—plead with him to balance his duty to the agency with child-rearing. He agrees on one condition: the other three men must also care for their children during the investigation. Dali's estate therefore becomes a nursery and the base of operations for the four noble vampires. Meanwhile, a criminal organization Dali knows all too well lurks in the shadows with evil intentions that threaten to cause the collapse of the entire vampire society. Vampire mystery is ten times worse than normal mystery. Overall Rating: 5/10 36. Elf-san wa Yaserarenai. Plus-Sized Elf エルフさんは痩せられない。 [Elias] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi Tomoatsu Naoe leads an ordinary life working as a massage therapist, but this changes when he encounters a peculiar client named Erufuda. During her visit, Naoe discovers her secret: she is actually an elf! After leaving her world, Erufuda fell in love with junk food and now cannot return home because of her weight gain. Naoe decides to help the elf with dieting so that she can eventually go back to her world. Although Erufuda puts in the work and reaches her goal, it does not take long for Naoe to stumble upon her again—and she has regained the lost pounds. As Naoe continues to give her advice, the two begin encountering other people from another world, all with the same desire to lose weight. Rather disgusting ecchi. Overall Rating: 5/10 37. Dungeon no Naka no Hito Dungeon People ダンジョンの中のひと [OLM] (Finished 6/12) Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy For the last three years, Clay has undergone rigorous training in order to find her father, who was last seen exploring a dungeon. While dungeon exploring is difficult for any regular adventurer, Clay knows her father, a thief who doesn't purely rely on raw power or magic, managed to progress farther than anyone else. Clay sets off after him, following in his footsteps until she encounters a furnished room behind a dungeon wall. Clay is shocked to find the room is filled with monsters that can talk and a girl who claims to be the dungeons administrator. However, the room is meant to be kept hidden from explorers. Now that she knows the secret behind the dungeon, Clay is hired to be part of their staff. While she never expected to find a job in her adventure, doing so may just help Clay unravel the mystery behind her father's disappearance. Dungeon administration is another variation of fantasy SOL, so not particularly appealing. At the very least humor is substantial and contextual, not just antics. Overall Rating: 6/10 38. Na Nare Hana Nare Narenare -Cheer for You!- 菜なれ花なれ [P.A. Works] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Drama In any competitive cheerleading contest, it is almost certain that Kanata Misora is going to be the star of the show. As a member of the winning squad in Japan's middle school cheerleading nationals, she joins Takanozaki Prefectural High School with her friend Megumi Kaionji intending to seek glory once more. However, following an incident at a competition, she loses touch with her talents and never returns to the club for practice. While despondent, Kanata ends up spotting internet sensation Suzuha Obunai parkouring with an impressive level of athleticism and ends up befriending her in the process. Through Suzuha, Kanata meets Anna Aveiro and Nodoka Ootani, as well as Suzuha's classmate Tanizaki Shion—each carrying their own talents that apply to competitive cheerleading. Gathering through sheer coincidence, the six girls now work together and cheer each other on to chase their unique dreams. Spokon with some CGDCT in the core. Overall Rating: 5/10 39. Shy 2nd Season Shy Season 2 シャイ 東京奪還編 [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Super Power Action, Drama After her battle against the mysterious organization Amarariruku, Teru Momijiyama returns to her regular life in Tokyo—all while secretly continuing to save people as Japan's hero Shy. As a result of her experiences with others, Teru is able to slowly gain confidence in herself. While she still has a long way to go, Teru continues to make progress towards learning what being a hero truly means. While walking around the city after school, Teru runs into Ai Tennouji, whom she quickly befriends and begins to open up toward. Teru quickly learns more about her new friend’s past—she has run away from her village in search of something directly related to Teru's work as Shy. While the threat of Amarariruku continues to loom over her,Teru must decide how closely she is willing to work with the mysterious Ai. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 40. Tasuuketsu Tasuketsu: Fate of the Majority 多数欠 [Satelight] (Finished 1/?) Tags: High Stakes Game, Psychological Action, Drama, Suspense During his school computer class, Saneatsu Narita is presented with a strange screen posing a yes-or-no question that quickly disappears. The next day, Saneatsu wakes up to a world where everyone, save for himself and a few others, is dead. An announcement from a mysterious figure known only as the Emperor begins to shed light on the situation. The question that Saneatsu saw on the screen is part of a game called Tasuuketsu. Every day, the survivors will see a question appear on a screen, and answering it will determine who lives to see the next day. Responding the same as the majority will guarantee death, and the last player standing will earn the right to meet the Emperor. Saneatsu resolves to beat the Emperor at their own game, making use of the hidden envelopes containing powers that can aid the players. With the help of his small group of friends, Saneatsu must avoid falling into the machinations of the other players and win this wicked game. Rather mediocre high stakes game with overcomplex rules. Overall Rating: 5/10 41. Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen Sengoku Youko 2nd Season 戦国妖狐 千魔混沌編 [White Fox] (Finished 1/22) Tags: Shounen Historical, Mythology Action, Adventure, Fantasy Second part of Sengoku Youko. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 42. Tensui no Sakuna-hime Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin 天穂のサクナヒメ [P.A. Works] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Mythology Action, Fantasy Spoiled harvest goddess Sakuna finds herself banished from her opulent celestial home to an island overrun with demons. In the untamed wilderness, she must rediscover her birthright as the daughter of a warrior god and harvest goddess by weathering the elements, fighting monsters, and cultivating rice, the source of her power. By her side in this forbidding place is her guardian Tama and a group of outcast humans. Together, these unlikely companions must join hands to tame both the soil and the demons of Hinoe Island. Super boring farming with youkai. Overall Rating: 5/10 43. Ramen Akaneko ラーメン赤猫 [E&H Production] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Anthropomorphic, Workplace Comedy Meet Tamako, who's found her way into an interview at a ramen shop run solely by cats. When the feline manager asks if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she's actually more of a dog person...only to be hired on the spot! But her job description isn't quite what she expects — rather than serving ramen, she's now a dedicated cat caretaker...?! Cuddling cute cats gourmet. Overall Rating: 5/10 44. Grendizer U グレンダイザーU [Gaina] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mecha Action, Sci-Fi Duke Fleed is a survivor of the Fleed Planet who has escaped to Earth. Onboard a mysterious "spaceship," he is raised by Dr. Umon as his adoptive son, and becomes known as Daisuke Umon. Years after his arrival, he's faced with the threat of King Vega and his army, who want to conquer the Earth. With his friends Koji and Hikaru and later his younger sister Maria Grace, Duke decides to fight back using his best weapon - the almighty Grendizer. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 45. Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Chоujin Shiso-hen Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc キン肉マン 完璧超人始祖編 [Production I.G] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen Comedy, Sports Following an epic series of fierce fights between various factions of Choujin—beings blessed with supernatural physical abilities that hail from all corners of the galaxy—the former enemies of Seigi Choujin, the victorious group, negotiate a fragile ceasefire. However, peace is short-lived, and a group of seven Perfect Choujin—led by Strong the Budo and called the Perfect Large Numbers—invade Japan, defeating several Seigi Choujin and burning the peace treaty. Determined to protect peace at all costs, Terryman, the current leader of the Seigi Choujin, challenges the seven Perfect Large Numbers in a tournament for supremacy. Although the odds are not in his favor, Terryman knows that he can count on the top Seigi Choujin, Suguru Kinnikuman, to see justice prevail. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 46. Cardfight!! Vanguard: Divinez Season 2 Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Season 2 カードファイト!! ヴァンガード Divinez Season2 [Kinema Citrus, GIFTanimation, Studio Jemi] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Strategy Game Action Through his victory with Vanguard at the Fated Clash, Akina has his wish for the health of his sister Hikari fulfilled. Gabwelius, who assembled the owners of the Fated One cards, reveals the truth behind the Fated Clash. Another plush toy Sybilt has appeared as well, gathering the 6 owners of Destined One cards, and announcing the start of the “Destined Showdown” where the winner can have their wish fulfilled. Thus begins the fierce bout where motives and intentions cross, of Fate vs Destiny! Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 47. Maarui Kanojo to Zannen na Kareshi まぁるい彼女と残念な彼氏 [Imageworks Studio] (Finished 0/6) Tags: Adult Cast Comedy, Romance The romantic comedy follows Mariko, a plus-sized nurse who loves to eat. Having no love experience, she thinks her life is devoid of love, until she meets a handsome man named Nagi at a group date that she is invited to. Nagi then asks her out on a date. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 48. Mirai no Kuromaku-kei Akuyaku Reijou Moriarty no Isekai Kanzen Hanzai Hakusho 未来の黒幕系悪役令嬢モリアーティーの異世界完全犯罪白書 [Imageworks Studio] (Finished 0/6) Tags: Detective, Reincarnation Mystery After a showdown with a great detective, the most feared criminal, James Moriarty, met his end. He suddenly found himself reincarnated in another world, possessing the body of Sherry Moriarty, a beautiful young lady being bullied by the daughters of noble families! Using the power of his brilliant mind, he creates the perfect crime for the sake of this single girl. In a world without a great detective, the curtain rises on a cold-hearted, intellectual revenge drama between the two Moriartys. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 49. Yongisanda The Dragon Next Door 용이산다 [-] (Finished 0/?) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy - Not found Overall Rating: 0/10 50. Gendai Goyaku Modern Mistranslation 現代誤訳 [-] (Finished 0/12) Tags: Comedy The series focuses on teaching students famous quotations from historical figures from all over the world by presenting the quotations incorrectly at first as "mistranslations" in the "modern day," encouraging the students to learn the correct quotes in the process. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 51. Terminator 0 Terminator Zero ターミネーター 0 [Production I.G] (Finished 3/8) Tags: Time Travel Action, Sci-Fi 2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity. Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet's impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he's hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future, which forever alters the fate of his three children. Very excepted, slow and boring. Overall Rating: 5/10 52. Yeosin Gangnim True Beauty 여신강림 [Studio N, Cocktail Media] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance Tired of being looked down upon for her unattractive appearance, middle schooler Lim Jugyeong turns to the transformative powers of makeup. First, she experiments with BB cream, lip tint, and eyeliner; then she begins using mascara, double eyelid glue, and colored contacts. Before she knows it, Jugyeong goes from being a girl who is bullied for her ugliness to being praised as a high-class beauty. Constantly surrounded by those who adore her goddess-like appearance, Jugyeong can now live a more than comfortable life at school—she simply has to keep her bare face a secret. However, everything changes when the new transfer student, Lee Suho, enters her life. Not only does the handsome Suho become immediately popular among their peers, but in a chance encounter, he also becomes the only classmate of Jugyeong's to see her face beneath the makeup. With her reputation on the line, Jugyeong must do whatever it takes to hide the truth about her appearance from the rest of her classmates. But the more time she spends with Suho, the more Jugyeong finds herself questioning whether one's true beauty lies solely in their looks. It's Korean, so ofc it has to be about ugly ordinary person and either about beauty or some trashy activity. Again, nothing unexpected or memorable or distinguished. Just the primitive instagram bait. Overall Rating: 5/10 53. Murai no Koi Murai in Love 村井の恋 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Gag Humor, Otaku Culture, School Comedy, Romance Murai is a second-year student at Takebe Gakuen High School enrolled in the college preparatory course. His homeroom teacher, Tanaka, summons him to her office after he declares that his post-high school plans are to marry her. Tanaka rejects Murai, telling him that she would never be interested in a boy with long, black hair. Secretly an otaku, she has eyes only for Hitotose, a character from an otome video game. The next day, Murai appears before Tanaka a changed man. Having cut his hair short and dyed it blond, Murai looks exactly like her beloved Hitotose. Tanaka is unable to hide her shock at this sudden development and tries to distance herself from Murai, while Murai presses on in his attempts to romance his teacher. Wow, it's basically otome AND reverse harem, but feels totally adult and complex, on par with Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Overall Rating: 7/10 54. Wuliao Jiu Wanjie Don't Give Up! 无聊就完结 [Shengying Animation] (Finished 9/24) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi Men Ke, a social animal working as an office worker, was so bored in the first half of her life that she doubted her life, but in the second half of her life, she will die of boredom. How can the Earth heroine, who faces the threat of death every day but continues to go to work, and the alien hero, who is enthusiastic and wants to save her but is not very good at it, overcome boredom and live with a smile! Repetitive silly and goofy weird romance. Overall Rating: 5/10 55. Zhan Shen: Fanchen Shenyu Slay The God 斩神之凡尘神域 [Shenman Entertainment] (Finished 10/15) Tags: Psychological Action, Fantasy, Suspense "If the dark night comes to an end, I will stand in front of tens of thousands of people, slashing my sword into the abyss, staining the sky with blood!" Have you ever thought that monsters from ancient myths lurk under the bright neon cities? Have you ever thought that above the moon hanging high above the heads of the world, there are gods watching over the world? Have you ever thought that in the crowded modern cities, there are extraordinary people who walk the world in place of gods? I don't understand surprisingly warm welcome of this superpower action, probably because I'm not fan of action in general. Absense of typical Chinese silly humor or cultivation already makes it above average - the plank is that low for Chinese anime. CGI quality is high, but it's nothing exceptional compared to other contemporary CGI titles, and overall does not compare even with the first Biohazard movies. Plot is all over the place and with constant influx of new characters, so can't call it integral. By the middle of it becomes another battle royale. Overall Rating: 6/10 56. Guai Xiang Shou Whimsical Wish 怪想售 [bilibili] (Finished 8/8) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy Wei Ran, a college graduate, was accidentally led into a world he never thought existed by a cat. When he was trying to find a way to return home, he learned that the only train that could take him back to the human world would only arrive in half a year. He could only temporarily live in the shop run by Mao Mao Yaya - Guaixiang Sale. Just when life seemed to be settling down, Wei Ran unexpectedly discovered that no matter where he went, dragon scales would appear. And every time the dragon scales appear, it causes completely different strange effects... Episodes are only half-lenght, so it's best watched as a normal movie. Visuals and animation are ascetic, but with the low expectations from Chinese anime it's above average just due to absence of irritating features. So it's weird isekai with antropomorphic youkai and about mystery of dragon scales showing up - nothing that I could enjoy. Overall Rating: 6/10 57. Bai Fa Shen La Bureau of Paranormal Investigation 白发沈辣 [B.CMAY PICTURES] (Finished 3/8) Tags: Action, Fantasy Shen La, a special investigator of the "Poll Bureau" of the mysterious incident management agency, was seriously injured in the execution of his mission. When he was about to die, he accepted the inheritance of Wu Rendi, the director of the Sixth Office - a "seed" containing mysterious power. After regaining consciousness, Wu Rendi's senior brother Guangren accepted him as his disciple. In order to find the fragments of the Tianli Diagram, Shen La, after going through the Tianshan Wolf Tomb, energy backlash, foundation conspiracy and other incidents, was finally recognized by Wu Rendi and received the ancient artifact-the Twin Swords of Crime and Punishment given by him. At the same time, the problem of the insider in the polling bureau became more complicated and confusing, and Shen La and her partner Sun Desheng went into battle again. Superpower detective mystery. Overall Rating: 5/10 58 Jian Lai Sword of Coming 剑来 [Cloud Art] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy There are all kinds of things in the world. A poor boy in Lizhu Cave Heaven who should have great luck was unable to seize the opportunity because his natal porcelain was broken. Based on this, many bigwigs focused on the boy and made arrangements, so that the boy's friends got great opportunities, but the boy was at the center of the storm... Disguised cultivators. Overall Rating: 5/10 59. Xi Jing Sushe Roommates 戏精宿舍 [bilibili] (Finished 3/12) Tags: School Slice of Life Bai Junyan, a neighbor's white lotus with the fragrance of tea; Luo Ben, a flower of wealth in the world with eyes higher than the top. The two drama queens were assigned to the same dormitory and joined the same drama club. In front of them, there appeared the sophomore drama club senior and iceberg male god Gao Shu, and his mysterious roommate Ouyang who is highly socially afraid... At this point, the actors on the stage have gathered. Will they take off their masks and be honest? treat each other; or will they each show their special powers and create a campus drama of intrigue? Competition of pretentious freaks not far off from Yeosin Gangnim. Overall Rating: 5/10 60. Long Zhong Ren Caged Character 笼中人 [Paper Animation] (Finished 1/16) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Suspense Fei Xingkong and Sirui suddenly found themselves living in a comic cage, and they wanted to escape back to the real world. However, facing the absolute control of the "author", the two were forced to flee in the unpredictable world of the story... Chinese primitive drawing comedy with virtually non-existent plot was not supposed to be any good, but it was! Humor is surprisingly inventive and satisfying while situations transform drastically and don't get tiresome. I acknowledge that it's nothing but cheap entertainment, but I have nothing against such entertainment. The last serious quarter is so-so, but it can't dim . Overall Rating: 7/10 61. Horangi Deureowayo Tiger Coming In 호랑이 들어와요 [-] (Finished 0/8) Tags: Childcare Comedy, Supernatural The fun and mysterious daily life of a young couple in a forest and strange children who come to them one day. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 62. Taisu Xilie Taisu Project Taisu系列 [-] (Finished 0/4) Tags: Drama, Fantasy An animation anthology film project telling four interlinked tales of animated sci-fi and fantasy by directors from Japan, China and the USA that talks about war, life, love and what we are as human. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 63. Overlord Movie 3: Sei Oukoku-hen Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom 劇場版「オーバーロード」聖王国編 [Madhouse] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy The Sacred Kingdom has enjoyed a great many years without war thanks to a colossal wall constructed after a historic tragedy. They understand best how fragile peace can be. When the terrible demon Jaldabaoth takes to the field at the head of a united army of monstrous tribes, the Sacred Kingdom's leaders know their defenses are not enough. With the very existence of the country at stake, the pious have no choice but to seek help wherever they can get it, even if it means breaking taboo and parlaying with the undead king of the Nation of Darkness! Sequel. OPness without challenge, arrogance and sucking up get old. Overall Rating: 6/10 64. Mononoke Movie: Karakasa 劇場版モノノ怪 唐傘 [EOTA] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Adult Cast, Historical, Mythology, Psychological Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense Asa and Kame strike up an immediate friendship when they arrive at the same time for their first day of duty at the Ooku, the splendid pleasure palace housing the harem of Lord Tenshi. The two young women are there to join the many hundreds of other maidservants—men are barred from entering, with immediate beheading the price of trespassing. It soon becomes clear that behind the luxurious lifestyle and ritualized routines of the Ooku lie sinister schemes and cynical rivalries. Meanwhile, a mysterious wandering potion-peddler known only as the Medicine Seller subtly insinuates himself into the Ooku, just as an uncanny, otherworldly menace begins to reveal itself. Colorful abstract mess. Not finding it meaningful. Overall Rating: 6/10 65. Kimi no Iro The Colors Within みの色 [Science SARU] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Music Drama Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the "colors" of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she does not play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections. Will they discover their true "colors"? Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 66. Bakeneko Anzu-chan Ghost Cat Anzu 化け猫あんずちゃん [hin-Ei Animation, Miyu Productions] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Shounen Fantasy Karin, 11 years old, is abandoned by her father at her grandfather’s house, the monk of a small town in the Japanese countryside. Her grandfather asks Anzu, his jovial and helpful although rather capricious ghost cat, to look after her. The meeting of their strong characters causes sparks, at least at the beginning… First half is normal rural SOL with youkai and a freaky girl, second half is basically bizzare adventure. It does not bear any interest for me to like it. On the contrary, it has such a huge number of despecable irrationalities that it stops being harmless waste of time and becomes harmful. Overall Rating: 5/10 67. Crayon Shin-chan Movie 32: Ora-tachi no Kyouyuu Nikki 映画クレヨンしんちゃん オラたちの恐竜日記 [Shin-Ei Animation] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Seinen Adventure, Comedy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 68. San Shaonu The Umbrella Fairy 伞少女 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Historical Adventure, Fantasy Qingdai, a royal umbrella's fairy, embarks on a journey with a young craftsman to prevent war after failing to guard a vengeful sword's fairy who escapes the royal pavilion. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 69. Jinling Yu Mao The Royal Cat 金陵御猫 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Historical Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10

90s start slowly, but accelerate rapidly in releases, so can't observe decade as a whole. The winner by default is the only partially translated title Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki (1990). 1. Tobuga Gotoku (1990) [翔ぶが如く] (Finished 1/48) Tags: Historical, Drama The 28th NHK Taiga Drama is Tobuga Gotoku. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 2. Sekai de Ichiban Kimi ga Suki (1990) [世界で一番君が好き! You are my favorite in the world] (Finished 2/11) Tags: Comedy, Romance Koji and Mankichi loves Hana. But those men are very close friends. Hana wonders who she really loves. Partially translated. Main female lead is worse than usual as she's aggressive, rude and just a pain. This, plus one male lead silliness, plus some female friend artificial antics make it repulsive forme. Overall Rating: 5/10 3. Yobiko Boogie (1990) [予備校ブギ] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Comedy, Youth This entertaining drama follows the fun-filled adventures of three prep-school students. Struggling with studies has become a thing of the past for these three young men, and they are ready to make the best of their free time in a world where they are no longer looked down on as fools. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Blood of Good and Evil (1990) [我本善良] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Mystery, Romance, Drama - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 5. Heaven's Retribution (1990) [还看今朝] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Historical, Romance, Drama, Political - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 6. Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari (1990) [渡る世間は鬼ばかり] (Finished 1/49) Tags: Drama, Family The drama is based on the life of Okakura Daikichi, a father of five daughters. Daikichi owns Okakura, a 5-star Japanese restaurant most people can only dream of dining. The storylines are based on each of the five daughters' lives, ranging from bitchy mother-in-laws, the kids, their husbands, and so forth. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 7. The Challenge of Life (1990) [人在邊緣] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Romance, Crime, Drama, Family - Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 8. A Pi Po Tan Qin (1990) [阿匹婆探亲] (Finished 1/40) Tags: Drama Apipo is nickname of actress who devoted 70 years to entertainment industry first in theater, then in cinema. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Are You Still Dreaming (1990) [그대 아직도 꿈꾸고 있는가] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Drama Play tells the story of a woman who suddenly becomes penniless and divorced because her husband has an affair in the United States. Not translated. Overall Rating: 6/10

Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai was the only flash in the darkness this time. 1. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc 鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編 [ufotable] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Shounen Historical Action, Fantasy After a series of mighty clashes with Upper Rank Demons, the Ubuyashiki clan prepares for one last battle with the hellish forces of Muzan Kibutsuji. In order to finally defeat the Demon leader once and for all, the clan devises a training camp for the Demon Slayer Corps, one led by the remaining Hashira—the most elite warriors in the organization. Each Hashira forms a specialized exercise that will hone both their own abilities and the skills of the ordinary soldiers. Tanjirou Kamado, a boy at the heart of the brewing conflict, recovers from wounds received in a recent fight. While his half-Demon sister Nezuko is studied by researchers like Shinobu Kochou, Tanjirou embarks to train with the Hashira, seeking mastery in each of their assigned areas of expertise to be best prepared for the coming war—skills vital to Tanjirou, as he has vowed to be the very warrior who will eliminate Muzan for good. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 2. Kaijuu 8-gou Kaiju No. 8 怪獣8号 [Production I.G] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Shounen Adult Cast, Military Action, Sci-Fi After the destruction of their hometown, childhood friends Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro make a pact to become officers in the Defense Force—a militarized organization tasked with protecting Japan from colossal monsters known as "kaijuu." Decades later, the 32-year-old Kafka has all but given up on his dreams of heroism. Instead, he cleans up the remains of the slaughtered kaijuu after they are defeated by valiant soldiers—including Mina, who has successfully achieved their shared goal. Upon meeting his new coworker, Reno Ichikawa, Kafka faces a mirror of his past self: an ambitious young man whose one desire is to fight as a member of the Defense Force. Unfortunately, the two are soon involved in a freak encounter with a rogue kaijuu. Though Kafka demonstrates his innate heroic nature and rescues Reno from certain doom, he is left gravely injured. While both men recover in a hospital, Kafka is seemingly attacked by another one of the beasts. As a result, he gains the ability to transform into a humanoid kaijuu with the strength and powers of the massive monsters menacing Japan. Dubbed "Kaijuu No. 8" by the military, Kafka resolves to use his newfound gifts for the greater good. Tied together by mutual respect, Kafka and Reno set out to join warriors like Mina at the forefront of the Defense Force. Plot is too simple for me. Fights are great, but action means nothing to me, so it's just not a factor to consider. Characters are ok, but nothing to be really excited about. Good series. Did not enjoy it. Overall Rating: 6/10 3. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！3 [Drive] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Isekai, Parody Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Kazuma Satou, former NEET and current reincarnated adventurer, finally returns home after the incident at the Crimson Demon village. He is joined by his ever-reliable companions: self-absorbed goddess Aqua, one-trick pony arch-wizard Megumin, and masochistic crusader Lalatina Ford "Darkness" Dustiness. Following their recent exploits, the party is one step closer to vanquishing the Demon King and his armies—a terrifying task that Kazuma is eager to ignore for as long as possible. Things, however, are not going as smoothly as the group would like; they are constantly racking up debt, getting sidetracked during missions, and falling into traps due to their recklessness and eccentricities. As the party struggles with their perennial issues, they receive an invitation from a princess interested in hearing tales of the group's "heroic" deeds. Darkness' pleas to refuse the invitation only fire the others up to accept it, marking the start of yet another uncanny adventure with unforeseen consequences. Sequel. Even second season was not to my liking already. Seriously tired of it, its goofy jokes and characters as well as non compelling story. Overall Rating: 6/10 4. Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 無職転生 II ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ (第2クール) [Studio Bind] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Ecchi Following the faceless god Hitogami's advice seems to have worked wonders for Rudeus Greyrat. After enrolling into the University of Magic as he was told, Rudeus reunites with his childhood friend Sylphiette, who put a valiant effort into curing his condition. The two grow ever closer together and decide to host a wedding party, inviting the friends they have made over the years to announce and formalize their relationship. For all his recent blessings, however, Rudeus' troubles are far from over. The research he is helping Shizuka Nanahoshi conduct hits a bottleneck, sending her into a deep slump much like he experienced in his previous life. Furthermore, a letter from his father, Paul, brings complications to Rudeus' relationships, and Sylphiette still knows next to nothing about his real background. In the face of these issues, Rudeus will have to apply the lessons he has learned in this new world to navigate through the challenges that come with living a life to its fullest. Sequel. First season had memorable features. But after that it only fascinates as ecchi in spirit with solid narration which is a great rarity, probably even one of a kind. There's no real direction in the story most of the time, so can't take it seriously. Overall Rating: 6/10 5. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 転生したらスライムだった件 第3期 [8bit] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Shounen Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Rimuru Tempest is victorious following his climactic showdown with Demon Lord Clayman. With Diablo's aid, the war with the Falmuth Kingdom ends decisively in Rimuru's favor. Fueled by increased migration and the integration of Jura Forest, the nation of Tempest undergoes rapid growth. Rimuru's victory shifts the balance of power, giving rise to a renewed period of peace—but whether that peace will last is another matter. Yuuki Kagurazaka and Kazalim are conspiring with the Harlequin Alliance to bring about Rimuru's downfall. Furthermore, the Western Holy Church continues its intolerant crusade against Rimuru and his non-human subordinates. Both allies and enemies engage in a battle of wits, carefully advancing their agendas without shattering the delicate status quo. But once the first domino inevitably falls, the race to supremacy begins. Sequel. Overall Rating: 6/10 6. Boku no Hero Academia 7th Season My Hero Academia Season 7 僕のヒーローアカデミア 第7期 [Bones] (Finished 1/21) Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action Following an all-out battle with the Paranormal Liberation Front, it is difficult for the people of Japan to continue placing faith in their heroes. To combat the combined power of Tomura Shigaraki and All For One, All Might calls for his ally from the West—the strongest woman on the planet, Star and Stripe. However, All For One decides to intercept Star and her fleet to get his hands on her overpowered quirk before she can enter Japanese airspace. Although Endeavor, Hawks, and Best Jeanist are headed to the rendezvous point, Star makes a gamble in the present to save her comrades. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 7. Wind Breaker [CloverWorks] (Finished 3/13) Tags: Delinquents, School Action From an early age, Haruka Sakura was made an outcast due to his unconventional appearance and lack of social skills. However, the rough treatment turned him into a proficient fighter, which is now the only thing he prides himself on. Starting at Furin High School, where it is rumored that strength is valued over academics, Sakura has only one goal—taking the top spot. Involved in a street brawl the day before his enrollment, Sakura happens to meet a group of his future schoolmates. Instead of the usual rejection, they fight alongside him, demonstrating that what the school actually cares about is protecting the town of Makochi from any harm—hence why the students call themselves "Bofurin." Surprised by the support and appreciation of the townspeople, Sakura has a hard time accepting their goodwill. Though unfamiliar with kindness being shown to him, Sakura must learn to push past his discomfort when Bofurin is pitted against formidable enemies. After experiencing the feeling of acceptance, he finds himself fighting for the sake of others for the first time. Delinquents with rather repulsive MC and no good comedy aren't really appealing to me. Overall Rating: 6/10 8. Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf 狼と香辛料 MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF [Passione] (Finished 1/25) Tags: Adult Cast Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance With a cartload of fur pelts in tow, traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence stops by the village of Pasloe. According to local folklore, centuries ago, one of the villagers made a promise with the wolf deity Holo, who swore to bless Pasloe with bountiful harvests of wheat. Yet, as time passed, such stories became little more than relics of the past. After quickly finishing his business in the village, Lawrence sets out to his next destination. His journey, however, takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a nude, animal-eared girl sleeping among his pelts. Even more surprisingly, the youthful-looking woman claims to be Holo—the wolf of legend. Holo wishes to return to her hometown in the north, and though their first encounter is rocky, she convinces Lawrence to accompany her on her travels. In return, she vows to earn her keep, using her quick wits and lifetime of experience to help her newfound companion in his dealings. As they continue their journey, Lawrence and Holo take advantage of whatever economic opportunities they come across, often landing in situations that put both their business skills and their relationship to the test. Remake. Original was totally fine, like that better. Overall Rating: 6/10 9. Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability 転生したら第七王子だったので、気ままに魔術を極めます [Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Reincarnation Adventure, Fantasy In his past life, Prince Lloyd de Saloum was a commoner who could not become adept at magic, no matter how knowledgeable or obsessed he was about it. Now reincarnated into his current royal lineage, he receives a body with seemingly endless mana, making his desire to master all things arcane attainable. Moreover, as the seventh prince of the kingdom, Lloyd has no claim to the throne, allowing him to nurture his abilities as freely as he wants. Unfortunately for Lloyd, ancient seals that imprison powerful demons begin to break down and release the horrors within, endangering the peace. With these monstrosities roaming around, Lloyd's overwhelming magical prowess is the ultimate weapon that can neutralize these threats before all things descend to chaos. Silly humor, rather overpowered MC and no direction in story make it unsuitable for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 10. Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha II: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou Part 2 The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Part 2 魔王学院の不適合者 II ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～ 第2クール [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Reincarnation, School Action, Fantasy Part two of Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou II. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 11. Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Lv2からチートだった元勇者候補のまったり異世界ライフ [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai Adventure, Fantasy, Romance The Magical Kingdom of Klyrode summons hundreds of heroes from other worlds every year to fight in their war against the Dark One and his army of powerful demons. Banaza is one of those heroes, summoned from the Royal Capital Paluma, but something's not right—Banaza is only an average merchant. He has no magic, no fighting ability, and his stats are abysmal. Worse, a mishap leaves him unable to return home! Rejected as a hero and stranded in another world, abandoned to the far reaches of the kingdom by a cruel king who just wants him gone, Banaza's fate looks pretty bleak. But what will happen once the failed hero candidate finds himself with super cheat powers once he hits level two? If you can stand cheat powers. Overall Rating: 5/10 12. Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii? An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride 魔王の俺が奴隷エルフを嫁にしたんだが、どう愛でればいい？ [Brain's Base] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Action, Fantasy, Romance The young but feared sorcerer Zagan is a candidate to become a member of the 13 Archdemons—a group of the strongest sorcerers in the world—following the death of their eldest member, Marchosias. When attending the deceased Archdemon's estate auction, Zagan finds something he did not expect: love at first sight. The sorcerer impulsively spends all his money to take Nephelia, a rare elf slave, back to his castle. Given the girl's mysterious and troubling past, there is a lot for Zagan to uncover about his new companion. However, Zagan's lack of experience with the unfamiliar feeling of love leads to many awkward moments between him and Nephelia, whom he calls by the nickname "Nephy." As the two grow closer and get more comfortable around each other, it becomes increasingly evident that Nephy's feelings might not be so different from Zagan's. Usual cringe romance in new fantasy cover. Overall Rating: 5/10 13. Sentai Daishikkaku Go! Go! Loser Ranger! 戦隊大失格 [Yostar Pictures] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shounen Action, Sci-Fi For the past 13 years, the Nefarious Monster Army have appeared beneath their floating fortress every Sunday to advance their goal of conquering Earth. Luckily, the Dragon Keepers are here to save the day! Having defeated the majority of the monsters during their initial invasion, the heroes now routinely show up to clear away any remnants of resistance. Unbeknownst to the public, however, every fight beyond the first has been a deliberate show put on by both sides: the Dragon Keepers reap the fame and prestige from fighting imaginary enemies, while the surviving weakest monsters, altogether called Dusters, are allowed to live for another day. Sentouin D, a Duster tired of living this life of shame, leaves the fortress in an attempt to overturn his fate. With the unexpected help of the mysterious ranger Yumeko Suzukiri, he discovers the key to defeating the Dragon Keepers lies in their Divine Artifacts—ultimate weapons crucial to the rangers' transformation and unique powers. Teaming up with Suzukiri to infiltrate the garrison of Red Keeper Sousei Akabane, Sentouin D must defy all expectations to save his species from the cruel hands of humans. Fancy concept does not guarantee anything interesting. Actually, it's usually the other way around - if watcher can't imagine a decent development, there's very little chance author can manage the nearly impossible as well. Overall Rating: 5/10 14. Re:Monster [Studio Deen] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Action, Adventure, Fantasy Tomokui Kanata has been re-incarnated in the weakest goblin, named Goburou, after having undergone an unfortunate death. However Goburou has retained his previous life's memories, an unusual evolution, as well as becoming strong enough to gain status boosts from eating. In this alternate world of survival of the fittest, events unfold with competent subordinates and comrades, delightful case of the tail-wagging dog... Eating monsters meat allows to gain new skills. Everything that uses this OP concept is instant trash for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 15. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 魔法科高校の劣等生 第3シーズン [8bit] (Finished 1/13) Tags: School Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Driven by conflicting interest groups, the anti-magic movement is gaining dangerous momentum. Warned by the Yotsuba family, Tatsuya Shiba takes countermeasures to foil the plans of crooked politicians and corrupt journalists. He repels the first attack, which framed First High School as an unofficial venue for military education, but his most formidable enemies have yet to act. If Tatsuya wants to preserve his peaceful life with his sister, Miyuki, he must demonstrate once more that no one in the world can outsmart him. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 16. Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again じいさんばあさん若返る [Gekkou] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural Shouzou Saitou and his wife, Ine, have been married for nearly sixty years. Though they have not become wealthy or been able to go on a honeymoon in all that time, their love has remained steadfast. The couple spend their days peacefully tending to an orchard of apple trees and receiving visits from their loving family. While tending to the apple tree they planted on their wedding day, which had snapped in half during a typhoon, the couple notices a golden apple hanging from one of the branches. They decide to eat the apple back at home, and the next morning, the couple awakens to find that they have become young again! In their new but familiar bodies, Shouzou and Ine are able to live life as they never had before: they engage in more modern activities together, such as participating in a sports festival and playing video games. As they revisit the memories of their young love, the romance between them is rekindled, inspiring similar feelings in the younger members of their family. So normal SOL heavily deteriorated by supernatural elements. Overall Rating: 5/10 17. Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World 転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる [studio MOTHER] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai, Reincarnation Adventure, Fantasy After passing away, a Japanese office worker finds himself reincarnated in another world as Ars, the newborn son of the noble Louvent family. The Summerforth Empire, where the Louvents rule over a small territory of a few thousand people, is a medieval-like land plagued by social inequality and political instability. As Ars grows older and learns more and more about his new environment, he becomes convinced that war will soon erupt. Fortunately, though Ars was not blessed with unrivaled strength or extraordinary magical aptitude, he does possess Appraisal: a seemingly unique skill that allows him to instantly grasp someone's current abilities and latent talents merely by looking at them. In an effort to prepare his domain for the imminent strife, Ars resolves to enlist the most exceptional people he can find, paying no attention to superficial qualities like race or social status. There was already isekai about appraisal skill "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1", and it was no good for me. But appraisal of human talents is indeed a lot better than appraisal of items. What we get is recruiting a lot of talented companions, plus a mock battle. I don't see it as masterpiece at this point, but it's fine enough to look forward to second season as it should get better ... Overall Rating: 6/10 18. Unnamed Memory [ENGI] (Finished 2/12) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance As a young boy, Prince Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Farsas was cursed by the Witch of Silence, rendering it all but impossible for any woman to bear him a child. After 15 years of fruitlessly seeking a way to lift the spell, Oscar resorts to enlisting the help of a different witch. To this end, he heads to the Azure Tower, home of the Witch of the Azure Moon. Ascending the tower is no easy task; for decades, no one has overcome the array of traps, puzzles, and enemies designed to repulse any challengers. Oscar, however, easily climbs to the top, where he meets the fabled witch, Tinasha. To the prince's surprise, despite being hundreds of years old, Tinasha looks like a beautiful young woman in her late teens. Oscar explains his circumstances to the witch, who quickly perceives the true nature of his affliction. Though she claims that undoing the spell would be tremendously difficult, Tinasha proposes a workaround—to find Oscar a partner capable of withstanding the curse's effects. Realizing that such a woman is right in front of his eyes, Oscar boldly tells the witch to marry him. Though he is promptly rejected, the young prince refuses to back down, and the two eventually reach an agreement: Tinasha will leave the tower and live with Oscar for the next year. As the two continue searching for a way to lift Oscar's curse, word of Tinasha's emergence from isolation spreads, catching the attention of all sorts of old acquaintances. Fantasy romance as core is really unexpected, but not particularly thrilling sounding. Since there's no strong story component I don't really know what to watch it for. It's not realistic and not appealing. Pretty sure it has different target audience. Overall Rating: 5/10 19. Date A Live V デート・ア・ライブⅤ [Geek Toys] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Harem, School Action, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Shidou Itsuka faces greater peril than ever due to his continued involvement with Ratatoskr. He has already sealed 10 Spirits, and Isaac Westcott, leader of Deus Ex Machina Industries, has finally decided to kill Shidou and plunder the Spirits' powers for himself. To achieve his goal, Isaac declares an all-out war against Ratatoskr, forcing the organization to exhaust its resources to ensure Shidou's survival. Despite being severely outnumbered and outmatched, a glimmer of hope exists in the form of the Spirit of Time, Kurumi Tokisaki. Shidou must seal and acquire Kurumi's power to travel to the past and confront the Spirit of Origin—the catalyst that started it all. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 20. Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night 夜のクラゲは泳げない [Doga Kobo] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Music Drama Mahiru Kouzuki, a skilled artist, gives up on her passion after her elementary school classmates ridicule her colorful jellyfish mural. Several years later, upon encountering an unexpected admirer in Kano Yamanouchi—a former idol with a troubled past—Mahiru decides to pursue her childhood dreams once more. Tasked with designing the mascot for Kano's new music project, JELEE, Mahiru enlists the help of her childhood friend and professional streamer Kiui Watase to make JELEE's first music video. Together with Kim Anouk Mei Takanashi, a pianist and fan of Kano's work as an idol, the girls aim to turn JELEE into a global hit. However, if they want to succeed in this ambitious endeavor, they will first have to free themselves from the shackles of their pasts. Musical anime needs to either excel in music as well as remaining sane like Fukumenkei Noise or K-On. The less preferred way is to just a make decent character-centered story like Wake Up, Girls or Zombieland Saga. This one is in the second category as there's zero memorable music. But I don't realy like characters or their stories. Girls are rather simple and drama is pointless. It's ok, but not grasping in any way. Overall Rating: 6/10 21. Bartender: Kami no Glass Bartender Glass of God バーテンダー 神のグラス [Liber] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Workplace Drama, Gourmet Miwa Kurushima and her colleague Yukari Higuchi hunt for a skilled individual to run the counter bar at the famous Hotel Cardinal. The chairman of the hotel demands only one thing of the potential hire: the bartender must be able to craft the ultimate drink known as the "Glass of God." Because Miwa does not fully understand the requirement, her search runs dry after everyone she has scouted cannot get past the chairman's scrutiny. Nestled in a quiet and secluded place among the bustling alleys of Ginza is Eden Hall. This cozy bar is maintained by Ryuu Sasakura, a prodigy mixologist who knows exactly what drink will ease his customers' worries at any given time. Every glass that he serves is garnished with humility, providing much-needed solace to people from all walks of life in their time of need. In a chance encounter, the chairman is left speechless by Ryuu's astute bartending skills and is determined to have him join Hotel Cardinal. He becomes one of Ryuu's regulars, attempting daily to convince Ryuu to leave Eden Hall. But even with the assistance of Miwa, it is more difficult than expected to recruit this particular bartender. Not understanding barternder stuff. Overall Rating: 5/10 22. Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai A Condition Called Love 花野井くんと恋の病 [East Fish Studio] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Shoujo School Romance Hotaru Hinase has lived nearly sixteen years without romance. She is satisfied alone as long as she can enjoy the little things in life with her beloved friends and family. In her mind, she is not meant to fall in love, nor does she understand the concept. While out with a friend, Hotaru witnesses the severe breakup of her schoolmate Hananoi, to whom she has never spoken. Afterward, she sees him sitting in the snow and holds her umbrella over him. To her surprise, this gesture results in him confessing his feelings for her at school the next day. Though Hotaru rejects him, Hananoi insists on letting her get to know him. He does whatever he can to woo her, from changing his hairstyle to finding her lost hairpin in the snow. Although she has no romantic feelings towards him, Hotaru believes that by spending more time with him, she will learn how to love. She agrees to date him and slowly begins to navigate what being a girlfriend entails, including how to reciprocate the kind gestures that Hananoi continues to perform for her. Not a captivating romance. Overall Rating: 5/10 23. The New Gate [Yokohama Animation Laboratory, Cloud Hearts] (Finished 12/12) Tags: Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy "The New Gate" is an online life-or-death game with tens of thousands of players. Thanks to Shin, the most skilled veteran player, the other players will finally be released from the game. Shin has killed the last boss and believes he is finally able to escape when he is blinded by a flash of mysterious light. He awakes to find himself in the game's world 500 years later! So begins a new chapter in the life of an unsurpassed legendary player! To sum up shortly - everyone is constantly admiring and praising OP MC who excels pretty much at everything. Overall Rating: 5/10 24. Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen Mission: Yozakura Family 夜桜さんちの大作戦 [SILVER LINK.] (Finished 1/27) Tags: Shounen Action, Comedy After losing his entire family in a car crash, Taiyou Asano tries to pull away from his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, but she assures him she is not going anywhere. Nevertheless, Taiyou becomes socially awkward, struggling to make friends at school despite the efforts of his persistent classmates. One day, the vice principal calls Taiyou to his office, only to begin threatening the boy's life. Taiyou is swept away by a stranger and eventually awakens to Mutsumi, who introduces him to her siblings—a family of spies who harbor superhuman abilities. Every generation produces one ordinary human who becomes the family head. Mutsumi is one of these, and the family's mission is to protect her with their lives. The vice principal's real name is Kyoichiro Yozakura, and he is the eldest son of the family. As Kyouichiro believes that Taiyou is a threat to Mutsumi's life, the only way to keep both Taiyou and Mutsumi safe is for them to get married; the family has a rule that prevents them from killing within the Yozakura household. Though at first reluctant, Taiyou agrees in order to protect Mutsumi. Now he must train as a Yozakura spy to ward off the constant threats on the lives of both Mutsumi and himself. Typical forced engagement with daughter of yakuza family with the only difference that it's spy family now. Overall Rating: 5/10 25. Yuru Camp△ Season 3 Laid-Back Camp Season 3 ゆるキャン△ SEASON3 [8bit] (Finished 1/12) Tags: CGDCT, Iyashikei Slice of Life Within the narrow walls of the Outdoor Activities Club room, the few but lively members carry on the camping spirit as they have fun with DIY club experiments. Exciting experiences such as these have brought Nadeshiko Kagamihara deep into the world of camping, making her want to once again go on a solo trip. However, other plans come first, as Ayano Toki and Rin Shima invite Nadeshiko to camp near Ooi River. Eager to go on their first journey together, the girls set off to forge precious memories that will stick with their hearts for years to come. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 26. Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi Mysterious Disappearances 怪異と乙女と神隠し [Zero-G] (Finished 5/12) Tags: Mystery, Supernatural, Ecchi Adult life has brought its share of disillusions to 28-year-old writer Sumireko Ogawa, who was once considered a child prodigy in literature. Facing hostility from editors, she struggles to publish her work and progress in writing her new novel. As Sumireko starts to resign herself to the uneventful life of a book clerk, she is brutally plunged into the realm of mysteries after she reads poetry from a strange book, as she unexpectedly becomes a child again. Sumireko is thrilled to have regained her inspiration and youthful enthusiasm. However, her work colleague Ren Adashino, who happens to be an expert in the occult, warns her that this transformation will eventually kill her unless she reads other verses from the book. Reluctantly agreeing to regain her adult form, Sumireko decides to help Ren and his sister, Oto, in their paranormal investigations. Although Ren's goals are still unclear to Sumireko, the young woman is determined to turn her new exciting life experiences into a lasting literary success. It's weird and random, without real direction. First episode is actually decent, but it only goes downfall. Overall Rating: 5/10 27. Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau Whisper Me a Love Song ささやくように恋を唄う [Yokohama Animation Laboratory, Cloud Hearts] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Drama, Girls Love Himari Kino is a cheerful and outgoing girl who is able to make friends with anyone she wants. When she enrolls in high school and attends the freshman opening ceremony, Himari falls in love with Yori Asanagi, a reserved upperclassman, during Yori's band performance. After the show, Himari blurts out her love, but Yori is inexperienced when it comes to romance. Yori, who did not expect this outcome at all, looks for answers from her friends and music. She decides to respond to Himari's confession, and to her surprise, Yori discovers that Himari fell in love with her music and performance rather than Yori as a person. Despite the shock, Yori desires to make Himari truly fall in love with her. The duo spend time together after school on the rooftop, where Yori usually plays her guitar with hopes to change Himari's feelings for her. Serious girls love. Not for me. Overall Rating: 5/10 28. Kuroshitsuji: Kishuku Gakkou-hen Black Butler: Public School Arc 黒執事 -寄宿学校編- [CloverWorks] (Finished 1/11) Tags: Shounen Historical, Mythology, School Action, Fantasy, Mystery At the request of Queen Victoria, Earl Ciel Phantomhive goes to Weston College—a prestigious public academy for boys, known for its traditions and outstanding curriculum—to search for a relative of hers who has not returned home in months. Thanks to his noble status, the 13-year-old Ciel is swiftly able to enroll as a student, while his devilish butler Sebastian Michaelis assumes a teaching position at the school. Ciel does not anticipate being unable to locate the Queen's relative on campus. To make matters worse, he cannot request a meeting with the headmaster of the college, who may be the only person that knows anything pertaining to the disappearance. The only ones in frequent contact with the headmaster are the heads of the college dormitories, known as the Prefect 4 (P4): Edgar Redmond, Lawrence Bluewer, Herman Greenhill, and Gregory Violet. Ciel must concoct a plan to get in the P4's good graces if he wants to use their connections to succeed in his mission. But the distinguished college and its students hide much that is unseen, making this task more improbable than he could imagine. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 29. Girls Band Cry ガールズバンドクライ [Toei Animation] (Finished 5/13) Tags: Music Drama Everyone yearns to find their true purpose in life. This is also true for Nina Iseri, a 17-year-old girl looking to enroll in a good university, but the world always seems to work against her. On her very first day in Tokyo, she gets lost, ignored, and locked out of her new apartment. However, an unexpected opportunity arises when Nina meets Momoka Kawaragi, one of her favorite guitarists. After Nina joins Momoka for a street performance, Momoka decides they should start a band together. While Nina initially hesitates, her determination grows as they start acquiring more bandmates—the beautiful drummer Subaru Awa, the aloof keyboardist Tomo Ebizuka, and the intelligent bassist Rupa. The five girls face challenges both in the music industry and within themselves, but their shared passion for music never lets them give up on their dreams. Music is fine, but characters have rather childish problems, and MC is straight annoying. And there's nothing really here besides characters, so if can't like them the case is closed. Overall Rating: 6/10 30. Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru. Gods' Game We Play 神は遊戯に飢えている。 [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 3/13) Tags: High Stakes Game, Strategy Game Fantasy, Suspense, Ecchi When Leoleshea, a dragon god, is accidentally awoken from her sleep within a glacier, she demands this era's very best game player be brought before her. After a year of waiting, she meets Fay Theo Philus, an apostle—a human granted a supernatural ability called an Arise and thus given permission to challenge the gods in games. Fay and Leoleshea realize they share a passion for games, whether it be with cards or a battle of wits with a god. Declaring that she likes this human, Leoleshea allows Fay to call her "Leshea" and team up with her to play in the gods' games. Ever since the gods gave humans the ability to challenge them, they have promised to grant any wish after ten victories. Leshea desires to become an official god again, as she previously descended to the human world and lost her status as a divine being. Fay has only one goal: to find the woman who long ago taught him how to play games. Though Leshea and Fay quickly prove themselves to be a capable team, the gods will not allow them ten victories so easily: every game has its own unique conditions and hidden rules. Together, the duo will have to act as a perfect team to finally achieve their goals. I'm not fond of high stakes games, but this one tries to look like No game no life, so can spare it sample episodes. Characters don't fascinate. What I especially did not like is suspence for the viewer in expence of logic like in 2nd episode scene that was like "-Are you thinking what I'm thinking? -Yes! -So let's act according to this plan!" bs. Since neither such games with no clear rules nor outside interactions excite, watching further would be a waste of time. Overall Rating: 5/10 31. Hibike! Euphonium 3 Sound! Euphonium 3 響け！ユーフォニアム3 [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Music, Performing Arts, School Drama With the ensemble contest behind them, the members of the Kitauji High School concert band now aim to win a gold medal at the national competition. For third-year club president Kumiko Oumae and her friends, it is their last chance before graduation. Filled with anticipation and anxiety, Kumiko worries if she can successfully lead the band. Amid her struggles, Kumiko encounters transfer student Mayu Kuroe. From her gentle demeanor to her talented euphonium skills, Mayu was a member of the Seira Girls' School concert band—a regular at nationals. While Mayu is friendly, Kumiko cannot help but have an indescribable feeling from their meeting. As new members arrive and plans are set in motion, the club, with an insatiable hunger for a gold medal, learns what it truly takes to propel themselves to reach the national level. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 32. Dekisokonai to Yobareta Motoeiyuu wa Jikka kara Tsuihou sareta node Sukikatte ni Ikiru Koto ni Shita The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 出来損ないと呼ばれた元英雄は、実家から追放されたので好き勝手に生きることにした [Studio Deen, Marvy Jack] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Deemed a "good-for-nothing" for his low level and lack of a god-given Gift, Allen is stripped of his noble status and banished from the Duchy of Westfeldt. But Allen has a secret: he was a great hero in a previous life, and he's thrilled for the chance to finally live the way he pleases! His drama-free existence, however, is soon interrupted by a desperate encounter with his ex-fiancée. As a former hero who still possesses the incredible powers from his past life, Allen can't ignore someone in need—no matter how much he might like to! And so begins the new heroic saga our former hero never wanted! Generic OP MC and also typical other characters make first three episodes unsatisfactory. Overall Rating: 5/10 33. Kenka Dokugaku Viral Hit 喧嘩独学 [Okuruto Noboru] (Finished 6/12) Tags: School Action Bullied by his classmate and popular Newtube streamer Pakgo, Yoo Hobin spends his high school days suffering from humiliation and abuse. His troubles do not end there, though; outside of school, Hobin slaves away at a part-time job to pay for his mother's hospital bills. One day, Hobin accidentally spills ramen on Pakgo's cameraman Woo "Jiksae" Jihyeok, tripping over a cord and disconnecting the other boy from his gaming stream. Finally fed up with his miserable lifestyle, Hobin fights back and ends up in a pathetic brawl with Jiksae. The next morning, it is revealed that the camera from Jiksae's stream had been recording the two boys' entire embarrassing fight. Moreover, the footage was accidentally uploaded to Newtube and had gone viral overnight, earning Hobin a whopping ten million won from viewership. Drawn to the money Newtube streaming can offer him and his mother, Hobin works together with unlikely ally Jiksae to produce more videos of him fighting and see how far Newtube streaming can take them. Taking on bullies like Pakgo and other seemingly unsurpassable opponents, Hobin will either rise to the top of the streaming world or finally meet a foe he cannot outsmart. There's definite Korean feel as it's about generic MC undergoing misery state and trying to get a comeback. Seriously dislike such concepts, can't be justified by anything. Overall Rating: 5/10 34. Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? Train to the End of the World 終末トレインどこへいく？ [EMT Squared] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adventure The introduction of 7G Network technology promised miraculous technological advancements; however, the aftermath of its launch plunged Japan into chaos. From drastic changes to the terrain to bizarre mutations among people, the way of life is overwritten with new rules. The town of Agano is one of the few remaining settlements, and its citizens aged 21 and above have transformed into animals. Shizuru Chikura, a high school student from Agano, is desperately searching for her friend, Youka Nakatomi. Coming across a picture in a newspaper placing Youka in Ikebukuro, Shizuru starts packing for a trip. But with public transportation effectively shut down, her options are limited. Fortunately, Tairo Zenjirou, a senile old conductor and the only human adult in town, comes to the rescue when he teaches her how to operate an abandoned train. With her destination set, Shizuru ventures off on a journey to find her missing friend. On the day of departure, however, her other classmates—Nadeshiko Hoshi, Reimi Kuga, and Akira Shinonome—decide to tag along at the last minute as they embark on this one-track adventure that might expose them to dangers far surpassing anything they have encountered in Agano. Surreal adventure is an instant red flag to me. Actual first episode was even worse than expected. Overall Rating: 5/10 35. One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included ワンルーム、日当たり普通、天使つき。 [Okuruto Noboru] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Harem, Mythology, School Comedy, Romance, Supernatural Shintarou Tokumitsu leads an ordinary high school life while living in a studio apartment just for himself. This changes drastically one morning after he finds something strange on his balcony—an angel from Heaven. The innocent and kind girl named Towa was sent to Earth by God to learn more about humans and their way of interacting. It does not take long for her to get attached to Shintarou, who eventually allows her to live with him. However, the small apartment provides little personal space and privacy, and hiding Towa's real identity from the public proves difficult. As he learns to navigate his new life with Towa, Shintarou's encounters with other girls may only complicate the circumstances. Artificial feeling harem. Overall Rating: 5/10 36. Blue Archive the Animation ブルーアーカイブ The Animation [Yostar Pictures, Studio CANDY BOX] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School Action, Fantasy Kivotos is a federal megalopolis comprising thousands of schools and is led by the General Student Council (GSC), which acts as its governing body. Ironically, despite being an academy city, Kivotos is rife with gun violence, and all students wield firearms as part of their everyday lives. As if the crisis in Kivotos was not enough, the GSC president is nowhere to be found. Fortunately, before her sudden disappearance, the GSC president enlisted the help of Sensei—a teacher who is most likely the only one in Kivotos—to support students in their time of need. Sensei's first course of action is to assist Abydos High School, a once prestigious academy now with merely five students in attendance. These remaining students are doing everything they can to pay their academy's crippling debt of almost one billion yen. It's only for game fans, seriously. As a standalone product from outsider point of view that's trash. Overall Rating: 5/10 37. Henjin no Salad Bowl A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics 変人のサラダボウル [SynergySP, Studio Comet] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy Private detective Sousuke Kaburaya is simply trying to make ends meet when Sara da Odin, an imperial princess from another world, falls through a portal right on top of him. Unaware that she is an anomaly in a magicless world, Sara uses powerful spells in public, causing a commotion and forcing Sousuke to take her back home with him. With the help of the internet, manga, and modern Japanese conveniences, Sara grows accustomed to living in Japan and becomes Sousuke's assistant in the process. Meanwhile, Livia de Udis, Sara's personal knight, also comes through the portal but lands at a different location. There, she meets a homeless man who readily accepts her unique background and odd tendencies. Despite her situation, Livia quickly adapts and settles into the homeless lifestyle, a far cry from the noble position she used to hold. While Sara and Livia may be living different lives, their positive and ambitious attitudes leave a lasting impact on the people around them as they experience both the good and bad of Japan. Did not understand the reason to watch it beforehand, and still can't now. Totally pointless three episodes. Overall Rating: 5/10 38. The Fable ザ・ファブル [Tezuka Productions] (Finished 3/25) Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Organized Crime Comedy, Suspense Fable, an assassin who works in organized crime, has been raised to the legendary status of a ruthless killer capable of murdering any man within six seconds. Six years after his debut, his boss fears that Fable has started to attract too much attention from the legal authorities, and he orders him to hide in Osaka for a year. Accompanied by his driver who assumes the identity of his sister, Fable is bound by a special condition: he must act as a civilian and not murder anyone lest he and his partner lose their lives. However, the seemingly well-deserved holiday soon takes a grim turn. Takeshi Ebihara, the second-in-command of the Osaka mafia that officially protects the assassin, sees Fable's presence as a threat and wants to remove him. Constantly monitored by the yakuza and regularly put in life-or-death situations, Fable has no other choice but to outwit Takeshi's schemes if he wants to stay alive. We've seen quite a few examples of badass persons trying to live a normal life. This one is the more realistic than of them, but still feels like and OP MC anime of other genres. There's some comedy , but not finding it funny. Just not seeing reasons to watch it further . Overall Rating: 6/10 39. Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 3rd Season The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド 第3期 [J.C.Staff] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Romantic Subtext Comedy, Supernatural Although everything the young duke touches perishes, his existence is far from lonely. His spirited siblings Viola and Walter, loyal butler Rob, and the eccentric witches Cuff and Zain are regularly livening up his secluded mansion. But it is the duke's flirty maid, Alice Lendrott, who fills him with the promise of a beautiful tomorrow and the determination to break this hellish spell cast upon him. The identity of the witch who cursed the duke has been uncovered thanks to Zain's unique magic and the help of Daleth, the leader of the underworld. However, the villain is a notoriously fearsome and powerful witch, who, enraged by the duke and his companions' trip back in time, torments them even from the afterlife. Moreover, an unexpected loved one reappears, strengthening the duke and Alice's hope to break the curse and finally close the distance between them. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 40. Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio 声優ラジオのウラオモテ [Connect] (Finished 1/12) Tags: School, Showbiz Comedy, Drama Experienced voice actor Yasumi Utatane works hard to maintain her image as a pure and innocent idol to please her fans, even as she struggles to find more jobs in the industry. But Yasumi has a secret—she is actually Yumiko Satou, a high school girl who prefers loose clothes and flashy jewelry, a complete contradiction to her false professional persona. As Yasumi, Yumiko is finally offered an exciting opportunity to do a radio program alongside another up-and-coming voice actor she admires: Yuuhi Yuugure. In Yumiko’s eyes, Yuuhi’s cute looks and talented acting embody what a voice actor should be. As soon as they are introduced at the recording studio, however, Yumiko realizes that Yuuhi is actually her gloomy classmate, Chika Watanabe. Together, the pair commit to their radio program and slowly begin to open up. In supporting each other, Yumikoi and Chika gradually learn to be true to themselves. Two different girls become friends by interacting at work, maybe even with slight yuri subtext. Not finding it interesting. Overall Rating: 5/10 41. Vampire Dormitory ヴァンパイア男子寮 [Studio Blanc.] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shoujo Crossdressing, Love Polygon, Vampire Romance, Supernatural Homeless and fresh out of employment, Mito Yamamoto faces familiar loneliness and despair. Luck is simply not on Mito's side; when he stumbles upon a cafe and cuts his hand, a strange server named Ruka Saotome licks the blood from his wound and even dramatically retches at its apparent disgusting taste. Offended and dispirited, Mito runs off to a bridge, hoping to put an end to his misery. But when Mito accidentally slips, he is miraculously saved by Ruka, who reveals he is a vampire. Unable to drink blood from just any woman for mysterious reasons, Ruka proposes that Mito become his thrall—a vampire's human servant and primary source of food. In this deal, Ruka will shower Mito with love to sweeten his blood, and Mito will gain a warm place to call home. However, there is an issue: Mito is a girl! Concealing her long, flowing hair and feminine body, Mito readily takes this chance and enrolls in the Hijirigaoka Boys' High School while working part-time at the cafe with Ruka. But the more Mito's bond with Ruka deepens, the more she struggles to hide her secret. Definitely otome and probably even reverse harem, so not my thing. Overall Rating: 5/10 42. Boukyaku Battery (TV) Oblivion Battery 忘却バッテリー [MAPPA] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen School, Team Sports Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were once recognized as the most formidable pitcher-catcher duo in middle school baseball. Known as the "General," Kaname paired his expert strategies with Kiyomine's explosive pitches, crushing the dreams of many starry-eyed players who hoped to one day make it to the big leagues. High school freshman Tarou Yamada is one such former player. Having given up on competing, he enrolls in Kotesashi High School—a completely average public school with no baseball team to speak of—where he discovers that his new classmates are the legendary pair who once destroyed his dreams. Adding to this shocking revelation, he learns that amnesia has reduced the once level-headed General to a vulgar class clown. Having lost all interest in baseball, Kaname dragged a disappointed Kiyomine to Kotesashi simply because the school was close to where they live. As Kotesashi forms a fledgling baseball club, Yamada meets other players he once admired who also left baseball behind. While they might be unwilling now, Yamada believes that if he can convince such talented athletes to start playing again, it might be possible to achieve their dreams and win the national championship—as long as they can put up with Kaname's incessant joking. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 43. Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master烏は主を選ばない [Pierrot] (Finished 20/20) Tags: Historical, Mythology Drama, Fantasy In the Kingdom of Yamauchi, people have the ability to transform into three-legged crows known as yatagarasu. While the men plot over daily governance, women compete for the hand of Wakamiya, the crown prince who was selected as the Kinu, the servant to the Mountain God. Four young women arrive at the court to join the competition, including one named Asebi. While the kind and innocent Asebi sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the other women, the crown prince has to fight for his place in the clan. Despite being born both to a concubine and as a second son, the royal priests still chose Wakamiya to be the Kinu over his older brother. This decision created a rift between the siblings while enraging Wakamiya's stepmother in the process. When Yukiya, one of the teenage sons of the village chief, is sent to the palace to become Wakamiya's new attendant, the prince is not pleased in the slightest. However, Yukiya's presence at the imperial courts is no mere coincidence. That's what I call a captivating narration! The lines of boy, prince and four brides develop simultaneously and with increasing complexity. I'm not fond of mythology element, but all this turning into crows can be easily ommitted without any damage. Whenever firm masterpiece is witty, I'm inclined to raise the score to 9. Overall Rating: 9/10 44. Astro Note アストロノオト [Telecom Animation Film] (Finished 3/12) Tags: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi Takumi, a gifted chef, was just let go from his job. He lands a gig at an old boarding house called Astro-sou but hesitates to accept after learning he must also live there full-time. That is until he meets the beautiful and charming caretaker, Mira, and he is sold. The two begin to work together, and their connection deepens. But Mira has a secret: she is not from this world! Maison Ikkoku concept is easy to imitate, but hard to master as need to be at least on par with original. After first promising episode it does not live up to expectations. Overall Rating: 6/10 45. Tonari no Youkai-san Tonari no Yokai-san となりの妖怪さん [LIDENFILMS] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Mythology Drama, Fantasy In the town of Engamori, supernatural beings known as yokai, gods, and humans have been living amongst each other for centuries, each striving to lead ordinary, peaceful lives. One day Buchio, a 20-year-old cat, mysteriously evolves into a nekomata, a feline yokai, near the end of his life. Although this allows him to stay with his human family longer, it also makes him question the reason behind his evolution, along with the special abilities that have recently manifested in himl. Meanwhile, an elementary school girl named Mutsumi "Muu-chan" Sugimoto begins to feel more attached to Jirou, a tengu—a crow-like yokai—and Jirou begins to fill the void left by her late father. While both are unable to properly communicate their intentions at first, they gradually form a companionship where they protect each other. Youkai living equally among humans alongside all these reincarnations feels very irritating to me. Overall Rating: 5/10 46. Highspeed Etoile HIGHSPEED Étoile（ハイスピードエトワール） [Studio A-CAT] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Racing With the introduction of Hybrid Performance Exceed Reactor (HyPER)—a technology that injects new life into racing—race cars can now reach incredible speeds of up to five hundred kilometers per hour. Five years after the inception of the NEX Race, a competition where the cars are enhanced by HyPER and even AI, one man stands as the undisputed champion. Having won every title since the inaugural NEX Race season, Lorenzo M. Salvatore is the king of the racing world. Unexpectedly entering the tournament is a former ballet dancer, Rin Rindou, who has been given a chance to become a real racer after setting a world record in a racing video game. Forced to give up dancing, Rin shifts her focus to chasing a new goal, despite her lack of experience. Making the most of her peculiar skill set and the NEX Race innovations, the young newcomer may just be the one to dethrone the absolute king. Racing. Overall Rating: 5/10 47. Touken Ranbu Kai: Kyoden Moyuru Honnouji Touken Ranbu Kai Kyoden 刀剣乱舞 廻 -虚伝 燃ゆる本能寺- [domerica] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Anthropomorphic, Historical, Samurai Action, Fantasy Anime adaptation of the stage play Touken Ranbu: Kyoden Moyuru Honnouji. Otome. Overall Rating: 5/10 48. Ooi! Tonbo Tonbo! オーイ！とんぼ [OLM] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Drama, Sports Trying to move on in his life, former professional golfer Kazuyoshi Igarashi arrives at Hinoshima Island for a job at its development center. Expecting the island to be a very rural area with nothing much to offer, Kazuyoshi cannot hide his amazement when he discovers a complete golf course made by the island's inhabitants. Using the seaside terrain to their advantage, the people there have adopted golfing as their hobby. To add to his surprise, Kazuyoshi meets a young girl named Tonbo Ooi, who has been playing golf using only a 3-iron—a notoriously difficult-to-use club. As the former pro gets more involved with Tonbo and witnesses her seemingly impossible shots, he begins to see golf in a whole new light, rediscovering how fun the sport can actually be. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 49. The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ [Polygon Pictures] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Idols (Female), Music An ambitious producer who works for 283 Production aims to guide his idol units to fame and victory at the Wonder Idol Nova Grand Prix (WING)—a prestigious competition for rookie idols. Although he is already in charge of multiple units, a fateful encounter with the skilled songstress Mano Sakuragi leads him to create a new promising group: illumination STARS. Now an aspiring idol, Mano pursues her dream with the support of her fellow members Hiori Kazano and Meguru Hachimiya. At the same time, the producer seeks to increase the visibility of his other units, aligning with his true goal of helping them grow as professionals and understand what makes them shine the most. Indeed, only those who know themselves have a chance to become the new rising stars of the industry. Remake or smth. Overall Rating: 5/10 50. Rinkai! リンカイ! [TMS Entertainment] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Adult Cast, Racing Sports Women's bicycle racing was born during the post-war period of turmoil. It has been several decades since its short competitive history came to an end after only 15 years. Women's bicycle racing has been revived as the Rinkai League. With the birth of a major star who is active all over the world, many feel unprecedented excitement. Invincible Queen, Ibushi Silver Veteran, an athlete who has reached the pinnacle in other sports. The challengers came with only big dreams in their hearts even though they had no experience in sports. Racing. Overall Rating: 5/10 51. Himitsu no AiPri ひみつのアイプリ [OLM, Dongwoo A&E] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Idols (Female), Music Ever since she was a child, Himari Aozora has adored the world of the idol princesses known as AiPri. Long ago, Himari made a promise with her best friend, Mitsuki Hoshikawa, that they would debut as AiPris together. However, Himari has grown to be incredibly shy, and she has all but given up on her dream. Both girls enroll as first years at Paradise Private Academy. On the first day of school, Himari gets lost on her way back to the dormitory and stumbles upon a room radiating a pink light. She falls into the room, and a bracelet clasps onto her wrist, transporting her to the AiPriVerse—the world where AiPris perform. Himari accidentally enters the newcomer auditions for the AiPriVerse, and her performance impresses Paradise Academy's Student Council. They offer to become her producers, with the condition that she will conceal her status as an AiPri. Little does Himari know that Mitsuki herself is also an AiPri and has been hiding it from her! Their childhood dream of performing together gradually comes to fruition—even as the academy's principal threatens to ban AiPri from school grounds entirely. Franchise continuation. Overall Rating: 5/10 52. Shadowverse Flame: Arc-hen シャドウバースFLAME アーク編 [Zexcs] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Strategy Game Fantasy Third part of Shadowverse Flame. Sequel. Overall Rating: 5/10 53. Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture コードギアス 奪還のロゼ [Sunrise] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Mecha, Military, Super Power Action, Drama, Sci-Fi After the supposed death of its 99th emperor, the Holy Britannian Empire broke up, and the areas it controlled finally regained their independence. While most joined the United Federation of Nations, a group aiming to create everlasting peace, remnants of the oppressive empire continue to exist. One such faction, Neo-Britannia, has taken over Japan's Hokkaido island after killing its governor, Juugo Sumeragi. The Seven Shining Stars, a resistance group in Hokkaido, finds itself at an impasse as it struggles to find a way to defeat the Neo-Britannian Empire. As a last resort, it enlists the aid of the Nameless Mercenaries: brothers Rozé, a genius strategist; and Ash, an exceptional Knightmare pilot. Though Rozé and Ash are Britannian, they have made a name for themselves by protecting the Japanese and killing the empire's officials. With their help, the resistance may finally be able to recapture its territory and prevent another reign of terror. Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 54. Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (ONA) Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction デッドデッドデーモンズデデデデデストラクション [Production +h.] (Finished 18/18) Tags: Seinen School Drama, Sci-Fi When you look up at the sky, what do you see? A blue sky? Freedom? A hopeful future? The people of Tokyo see none of these. Instead, an ominous alien mothership looms overhead, engulfing the city skyscape. Three years ago, they came. The arrival of the "Invaders" sparked the greatest war humanity had ever faced—one that threatened to end the world. The Japanese government scrambled to fight the Invaders. Weapons were mass-produced, sparking controversy and pacifist movements. That day, everything changed. And yet, nothing has changed. Kadode Koyama and Ouran Nakagawa live their final days like they always have: going to school, playing with friends, and doing what any carefree high school girl would do. As they grow up, they come to learn what it truly means to be an adult, in a world where adults seem to be demons who only deceive and destroy. They come to learn the real threat to humanity is not the Invaders, but humanity itself. It's quite picturesque and entertaining just through interactions, but there's nothing going on here, and same filler events rule the floor after showing episode 0 where they say that a lot is bound to happen from flashforward. I decided to watch it in full just because this mindscrew might rival that of Lane experiments by the end of it. And I'm super amazed by shamelessness of authors - there's zero story movement till the end of 8th episode, that's sooo outrageous. And if you think that pace should be getting up due having just half of screen time left... nope, the only difference to usual procrastination is showing same mess from the viewpoint of similarly depressed invaders. And of course it all does not lead to a satisfactory conclusion. A huge waste of time, as for me, with only visuals and style praiseworthy . Overall Rating: 5/10 55. Grimm Kumikyoku The Grimm Variations グリム組曲 [Wit Studio] (Finished 1/6) Tags: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense Six stories will be developed as an anthology with a new interpretation of Grimm's fairy tales, incorporating dark elements. Netflix is doing usual bs that no one asked for. Overall Rating: 5/10 56. Sand Land: The Series [Sunrise, Anima, Kamikaze Douga] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Shounen Action, Adventure, Fantasy In the far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland where the supply of water is controlled by the greedy king. In search of a long-lost lake, Sheriff Rao asked the king of the demons for help...and got the king's son, Beelzebub, and his assistant, Thief. Together the unlikely trio sets off across the desert, facing dragons, bandits and the deadliest foe of all... the King's army itself! Remake. Overall Rating: 5/10 57. Rising Impact ライジングインパクト [Lay-duce] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Shounen Sports A young boy, Gawain, lives in a mountainous, rural area with an incredible love for baseball and making the ball really fly. One day he runs into a visitor to the small area and she introduces him to a sport that can really make a ball take to flight: golf! It just takes one shot and Gawain is hooked. With his grandpa's approval he sets off to Tokyo with this mysterious woman to learn all he can about golf, encountering many colorful characters and obstacles along the way. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 58. Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf 餓狼伝: The Way of the Lone Wolf [NAZ] (Finished 1/8) Tags: Martial Arts Action On the run from his troubled past, Juuzou is forced into competing in a deadly underground fighting tournament. Skilled in the respected martial art Takemiya-ryuu, Juuzou must navigate a path filled with formidable foes and his personal demons — all while dealing with a bounty of three million yen on his head and a detective on his trail. Netflix martial arts action was doomed from the start. Overall Rating: 5/10 59. T.P BON T・Pぼん [Bones] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Historical, Time Travel Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi An ordinary high school student named Bon becomes part of a team of time-traveling agents tasked with saving people's lives during historical events that happen across different eras and locations around the globe. Morally old remake of ancient stuff. Overall Rating: 5/10 60. Xiehou Ta de Shaonu Shidai Mom, I'm Sorry 邂逅她的少女时代 [Red Dog Culture House, Studio Goindol] (Finished 4/18) Tags: Drama, Supernatural "Mom, I'm sorry. Please don't die." When Henry realizes death is at his mother's doorstep, he strikes a deal with a lifespan dealer to give years of his own life to his ailing mother. Now, his mother is a 20-year-old college student with a full life ahead of her, and Henry devotes his remaining days to helping her live life to the fullest. But things turn complicated when his friend falls in love with her! I can't care less about this situation and characters, and comedy is too weak. Overall Rating: 6/10 61. Cheng He Titong How Dare You!? 成何体统 [Shengying Animation] (Finished 1/24) Tags: Historical, Isekai Comedy, Romance Yu Wanyin is teleported into a novel about palace struggles. The female protagonist of the novel is also teleported into it. To reverse her fate as a villain, Yu Wanyin chooses to join forces with a tyrant, who also turns out to be a modern man teleported in. Yu Wanyin hopes for the three modern people to put aside the palace struggles and just play cards and eat hotpot together peacefully. However, the female protagonist believes she is the chosen one, and still chooses to go against Yu Wanyin and the male protagonist King Duan's team. Thus, Yu Wanyin has to carry out a series of actions in order to survive and help Xia dynasty prevent the drought crisis... Otome/vilainess or similar stuff. Overall Rating: 5/10 62. Xuwu Bianjing Shadows of the Void 虚无边境 [bilibili] (Finished 1/13) Tags: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Nihility is the world's greatest catastrophe. Humans can only unite their allies against "blessers", monsters from the world of nihility. Shazhou, the continental border, becomes an important line of defense against invaders. A dark force called "Shadow of Blessing" is looking for the power that has been sealed. Dark Island, the leading state of the human alliance, sends White Wolf Yujia to destroy the dark force. But a mysterious girl called Coral from the world of nihility causes a storm in Shazhou. The red thread of fate connects everyone holding the belief of uncovering the historical truth hidden in nihility. The girl is fighting against her fate beyond her belief, and a romantic legend officially begins. CGI action of mecha vs void monsters in void backgrounds. No desire to go on with such a sad state of things. Overall Rating: 5/10 63. Fanpai Chushihua Villain Initialization 反派初始化 [bilibili] (Finished 1/16) Tags: School, Super Power Action, Sci-Fi The super villain Ling Chen (alias Penrose) accidentally traveled back to 2030 during a fierce battle with his arch-enemy superhero Ye Mu. At this time, he was not the feared Penrose, but an ordinary high school student Ling Chen. Before unfortunate events could happen again, Ling Chen decided to do his best to protect the people around him and prevent the tragedy from happening again! I don't understand unrealistic heroic superheroes appeal. Overall Rating: 5/10 64. Shen Zhiyi Jiao Super Xiang 神之一脚 [-] (Finished 1/12) Tags: Team Sports This is a story about Pin Xiang, a senior high school student born with potential and good at insignificant skills, and how he strives to become a super soccer hero. Spokon. Overall Rating: 5/10 65. Hui Ming: Fenghuo San Yue Back to the Great Ming 回铭之烽火三月 [Wonder Cat Animation] (Finished 2/16) Tags: Historical, Isekai Action, Adventure, Fantasy Zheng Shaopeng, a high school student, dozed off during a history lesson. When he awoke, he discovered that he had changed into the impoverished scholar Yang Lin and had traveled to the Danzhu Dynasty in the history textbook. Initially, Yang Lin struggled to adjust to life in the past, but when he applied contemporary ideas to create a few modest innovations, he won the villagers' affection and eventually discovered a feeling of identity of his own. Yang Lin lived through a time of both internal and exterior unrest, experiencing battles and seeing the agony of the populace. By relying on his knowledge and abilities to acquire access to the court, he eventually oversaw the Danzhu Dynasty's efforts to combat internal corruption and repel formidable adversaries. Isekai into wuxia like world with aim of improving life around instead having normal storry does not sound enticing to me. Only slightly better than fantasy SOL. Overall Rating: 6/10 66. Fengyun Bian Nirvana of Storm Rider 风云变 [BlueArc Animation Studios] (Finished 1/30) Tags: Fantasy It tells the story of the top warriors Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng. In order to cope with a catastrophe that was about to sweep the entire world, they transformed into quantum states with the help of unknown seniors and mysterious extraterrestrial visitors, and their whereabouts are unknown. Three thousand years later, an asteroid hit the earth, turning the surface into a barbaric wasteland. Human beings trapped underground gradually discovered that there is a super power known as "pulse energy" in the human body. Bu Tianyun, an orphan from Dungeon 32, accidentally awakened Bu Jingyun who was sleeping in the meteorite. From then on, he discovered the "pulse energy" potential in his body, and together with Nie Feng's successor Nie Zifeng, embarked on the journey to become " The journey of training as a "pulse warrior" and fighting to protect the world. Only one episode translated. Gene superpowers sci-fi action journey is not what I deem worthy. Overall Rating: 5/10 67. Jintian de Wancan Jiushi Ni Mythical Creatures Are My Dinners 今天的晚餐就是你 [-] (Finished 1/?) Tags: Comedy, Fantasy, Gourmet Food is the best thing in the world. It can let someone feel indescribably wonderful. The genius Mo Bai once thought that he stood at the peak of the culinary world. However, since his encounter with that person... it opened up a door to a whole new world for him! Gourmet. Overall Rating: 5/10 68. Xiaobing Chuanqi Legend of Soldier 小兵传奇 [Motion Magic] (Finished 1/26) Tags: Action, Sci-Fi He has always been ambitious, hoping to become the Army Marshal that united the universe. In his mind, in order to become the Army Marshal, he first need to become General, and way before that, a soldier. A journey of hero, an average looking young man, recently graduated from his high school accidentally enlisted in a division that, technically no longer exists. His journey began with torture, but a good torture by his instructors. He always had a dream of becoming an Army Marshal that united the humanity in the universe, and his instructors laid the foundation for him, using an unorthodox teaching methods. The first step, or the first hurdle for him was to survive his basic training in a boot camp, withstanding the good-willed tortured of his instructor. He did survive, he graduated successfully, and the sky's limit for him. Just sci-fi fighting action in rather rbeautiful CGI for those who can settle with just that. Overall Rating: 5/10 69. Tianting Ban Zhuan Xia 天庭板砖侠 [-] (Finished 1/18) Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Li Ji, a cold and arrogant genius student in the Department of Architecture, was kidnapped by a creature from another world, Dark Qilin, and taken to a secret realm called Po Nian Space. The secret realm contained the ruins of an ancient heaven. Dark Qilin told him that he had to pass through if he wanted to go back. The test of heaven, and this test is to rebuild heaven... Parody on isekai wuxia. Overall Rating: 5/10 70. Jin Can Wangshi The Golden Wug 金蚕往事 [-] (Finished 2/24) Tags: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense Adapted from the phenomenal suspense and strange story novel "Miaojiang Gu Shi" by Namo Jiasha. Lu Zuo, an ordinary young man who originally worked in a shop in Dongguan, accidentally obtained the powerful power of the golden silkworm from his grandmother when he returned to his hometown to visit his relatives. However, conspiracies and struggles surrounding the golden silkworm came one after another. How should Lu Zuo, who was involved in the disputes, deal with it? Most Chinese concepts still come to fighting with super abilities in wuxia-like world... Overall Rating: 5/10 71. Sanguo Sha: Taiping Tianshu 三国杀：太平天书 [Foch Film] (Finished 4/12) Tags: Video Game Action The Grand Prize Challenge was born, and the talented player Guo Xiaoye, who had been suspended for two years due to a frame-up, once again challenged the top. In order to prove that he has regained his original intention, he and his natural general Guo Jia passed the test, but discovered a shocking conspiracy during the game - the damage in the game can actually be transmitted to real players! It indeed feels a lot like King's Avatar later pvp seasons, but I seriously dislike card roguelites and random luck mechanics. And if first battle seemed to have some strategy, second felt a lot worse and luck-dependent. Overall Rating: 6/10 72. Look Back ルックバック [Studio DURIAN] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Shounen Drama Fourth-grader Ayumu Fujino regularly draws four-panel manga for her school newspaper and is lauded as having the best artwork in her class. One day, she is asked by her teacher to turn over one of her manga slots in the school newspaper to a truant student named Kyomoto. When Kyomoto's manga pops up alongside Fujino's, it receives high praises for its detailed artwork, making Fujino furiously jealous. Refusing to be beaten by someone who barely attends school, Fujino devotes herself to learning to create manga. As time goes on though, her goal of outshining Kyomoto seems to only get further and further away, and Fujino, now in sixth grade, eventually gives up and quits making manga. Graduation day arrives, and Fujino is asked to deliver Kyomoto's graduation certificate to her. Through chance, the two end up coming face to face, and their unexpected meeting will end up having consequences far beyond what either of them could ever predict. My view is not clouded as I've no intention to learn who this Fujmoto is. I'm rating the work, and it's what if parallel universe trash variation. Overall Rating: 5/10 73. Suki demo Kirai na Amanojaku My Oni Girl 好きでも嫌いなあまのじゃく [Studio Colorido] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Supernatural Suki demo Kirai na Amanojaku tells the story of Hiiragi Yatsuse, a first-year high school student who struggles to make friends despite his efforts to please others. His life takes an unexpected turn when one summer day, he meets Tsumugi, an oni (demon) girl on a quest to find her mother in the human world. Snow mysteriously begins to fall... and their adventure begins. Another empty work that only wants to make some kind of "emotional impact" whatever that could be with just characters and unusual concept. Overall Rating: 5/10 74. Trapezium トラペジウム [CloverWorks] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Idols (Female) The novel depicts the 10 years of a girl who aims to be an idol. Yuu Azuma, a high school girl, aims to be an idol. To achieve her dream, she sets four rules for herself: she will not be active on social media, she will not have a boyfriend, she will not stand out in school, and she will make friends with beautiful girls from the north, south, east, and west. Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 75. Suu-funkan no Yell wo 数分間のエールを [Hurray!, 100studio] (Finished 1/1) Tags: Music Kanata Asaya, a high school boy who is immersed in making music videos, is deeply moved by a street performance one day. He strongly wishes to create a music video for the song. However, the person singing was Yuu Orie, a female teacher who had given up on pursuing a career in music. So movie is about making a clip... and that's it. The leftover hour is just water around it, so evaluation depends on whether you are eager to endure all those talks and hesitations for some kind of emotional impact. Overall Rating: 6/10 76. Yumiui Sepodeul Yumi's Cells The Movie 유미의 세포들 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Comedy, Drama, Romance - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 77. Gujeyeogeseo Sala Dolaon Dwaeji Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease 구제역에서 살아 돌아온 돼지 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Anthropomorphic Drama - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 78. Huanying Lai Dao Duo Li Zhi Jia Madame: Welcome to Dolly's House 歡迎來到朵莉之家 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Adventure, Fantasy - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10 79. Gangtie Zhi Cheng 钢铁之城 [-] (Finished 0/1) Tags: Sci-Fi - Not found. Overall Rating: 0/10