Ranma1/2 (2024)

The Tendo family who owns the Tendo Dojo consists of the Dad Soun Tendo and his three daughters Kasumi Tendo, Nabiki Tendo, and Akane Tendo. Word arrives from an old friend of Soun's that he and his son have been traveling the world to become the best fighters they can. without telling any of the kids Soun and his friend decided to have their children get engaged. Soun had never met Ranma though. So he is thoroughly surprised that rather than a boy and his dad approach the house, they are greeted by a girl being followed by a giant panda. They still allow them to stay at the house despite the confusion. Akane asks Ranma to fight her. When she is beaten she claims that she is happy that she was beaten by a girl, and that she never wants to lose to a guy. It isn't long after that she finds out Ranma's secret. How will things work out now?

I am always down for a gender bender anime, and Ranma1/2 did not disappoint me. It kind of reminded me of Ayakashi Triangle. I think the characters are fun to watch, and the concept of how people transform is pretty cool as well. There is quite a bit of fan service throughout it though. There are bath scenes, pool scenes, a hot spring scene, as well as many other scenes where you see Ranma shirtless both in his male form and his female form. If you don't mind some fan service and are a fan of action anime, Ranma1/2 might be for you. 

Bananya Around the World (Season 3)

On a blue planet out in space we find a cat residing in a banana known as bananya. While he is in the forest one day a glowing light appears in front of him which transforms into baby sweet. Baby sweet is a small bananya with a star on top of its head. Baby sweet has the ability to teleport around the world. Their first stop is a small island where it is eternally summer. There they meet Eternal Summer Bananya who shows them how to enjoy life on the island. Soon after, a fin appears in the ocean and we meet Shark Bananya who decides to become friends with the three. But just before they can really learn about each other, Baby Sweet and Bananya are teleported to another part of the planet. Where will they go next?

I think this is the season I have enjoyed the most in the Bananya series. It was a cool choice to show Baby Sweet and Bananya travel all over the world. You get to see them in a bunch of fun scenerios because of that. While they were all exciting I think my favorite was the murder mystery episode where Bananya and Baby Sweet teleport onto a train where it appears a certain bananya has died recently. If you enjoyed any of the previous seasons of Bananya I would definitely give this one a try. It doesn't take much time to watch and it is worth every minute. 

Squid Girl

One Day a little girl arrives at a beachside restaurant claiming she has come to take over the surface world. Her name is Squid Girl and she wants revenge on all those humans who have been dumping their garbage in the ocean. Rather than take her seriously Eiko Aizawa one of the restaurant's employees puts her to work passing out food to the customers. When Eiko sees squid girl struggling with helping serve people she asks how she intends to conquer the human race if she can't even handle thirty customers. However, when squid girl made her speech she had assumed that there were only a thousand humans on the earth rather than six billion. It seems that in order to conquer the world, she will first have to conquer customer service.

Squid Girl was a surprisingly fun anime. It has a really unique feel as the entire anime takes place on the beach. I really like the characters as well in this. I think the ones that stick out the most are the scientists who hang out at the beach in hopes of seeing aliens. I think I like the idea of being paid to hang out at the beach. Usually I report if there is a beach episode because you see girls in bikinis. But while every episode is a beach episode, Squid Girl has a much calmer feel than most beach episodes you see in anime. Probably because the intention isn't to have Squid Girl become an Ecchi anime like bikini warriors or Ao-chan can't study, but to just be a chill slice of life show. I would definitely suggest giving it a watch.

We Never Learn: BOKUBEN

Nariyuki Yuiga is trying to get his schools recommendation which allows somebody to attend college free of tuition. Although he may try his hardest their are geniuses at his school who far surpass him in math and literature. Rizu Ogata is known as the thumbelina supercomputer and can get the answer to equations just by looking at them. Fumino Furuhashi can write an essay that moves someone to tears without even trying. One day the principle calls in Nariyuki and tells him that he can get the recommendation. However, in order for him to do that he has to teach Fumino and Rizu in the subjects they aren't talented in. He is also given the task of teaching Uruka Takemoto who excels at sports but is seriously lacking in every academic subject. While he wants to reject the condition, he isn't willing to give up with the recommendation on the line.

We Never Learn: Bokuben was a lot better than I was expecting. While the High School setting may be overused, something about We Never Learn felt fresh and new. I think the concept of the relationship being tutor and student felt out of the ordinary. The characters are all fun, but I think my favorite is Uruka. She gives the anime the special feeling you get from romance anime. There is some fan service such as shower scenes, bath scenes, a sauna scene, as well as a scene where the girls show up to a lingerie store while Nariyuki is working there. But every episode is enjoyable. If you are a fan of slice of life anime and can handle a little fan service, I would definitely suggest giving it a try. 

SHY Season 2

All the heroes stay in their respective countries while Lady Black deals with a country that's been completely flooded. Thanks to Stardust's help she is able to get money and relief supplies. He even comes in person to save a man who was about to get crushed by a falling building. Meanwhile Century and Spirit deal with robberies, while Shy saves a girl that is about to get hit by a truck. A Reporter who has been asked to come up with her own story for her next project witnesses the act and asks to interview Shy. Though during her interview the reporter Asuka learns that Shy isn't all that different from your everyday citizen. This helps give a new perspective on her writing which she has told has been lacking. While the Heroes go about their day to day business, Stigma and Amarariruku's plans and goals remain a mystery. Will Shy and the other Heroes be able to stop him?

Shy Season 2 was fun to watch. It introduced some new characters named Mai and Ai. While at first glance the appearance of her plan seems the same as Tsveta's in Season 1 since both of them use their heart to trap part of the world. However, Mai's motivation is completely different as well as the depth of her plan. There is a shower scene but besides that there isn't any fan service in the series. There is also no swearing in it as well. If you enjoyed season 1, I would suggest giving season 2 a try as well.  

Recently, My Sister is Unusual OVA

When Moa finds a college student working at a cafe in town she decides to confess her feelings. However, her brother Shoutarou walks by in the middle of it and jumps to the conclusion that she messed up somehow. When Moa explains that she was going to go to the movies with him Shoutarou teases her about how a college student would never go out with someone like her. But he is proven wrong when she manages to set up the movie date over text. Worried over what will happen on the date, Shoutarou asks Yuuya to hang out with him on Sunday so he can follow his sister around on her date.

Recently, My Sister is Unusual OVA was interesting to watch. It had both the date scene for the first half of the episode as well as a Christmas episode for the second half of the episode. There were multiple panty shots, as well as girls in revealing Santa outfits. There is also a scene of mitsuki in her underwear talking to Hiyori about her plans for Christmas. I watched this because I thought it may continue the story, which it kind of does. But, you don't need to watch it.

The Testament of Sister New Devil: Tojo Basara's Hard, Sweet Daily Life

Maria is making breakfast one morning when she hears Mio talking in her sleep. After she hears Mio sleep talk about Basara, she believes that Mio might be having an erotic dream. Not willing to let this chance slip by, she sets up a camera that allows her to see what people are dreaming. Unfortunately she uses a spell that requires her to participate in the dream rather than just observe. So feeling like its her duty as a succubus to go through with it, she imitates what she has seen Basara do in real life. Unfortunately she is caught and reprimanded after Basara walks into the room. After that Maria decides to go back to making breakfast. 

The Testament of Sister New Devil Season 1 OVA was exactly what you would expect, had you seen season 1. A short story about their home life, a short story about school, as well as some fan service. There is a bath scene, as well as the girls getting undressed. So it follows the pattern of the main series. I wouldn't suggest watching it unless you really liked season 1. It's not important to the story. 

SHY

In the mid 21st century war throughout the world ceased to exist, and people with superpowers started to appear. They became known as heroes. Every country on earth has its own personal hero to save them. While war may be gone, there is no shortage of everyday problems that still happen. One day in a amusement park in Japan a rollercoaster malfunctioned and the car was stuck upside down in the air. Thankfully Japan's hero, Shy was there. She helped get every individual out one by one. But right before she could get to the last person the car flew off the rollercoaster. Shy was able to stop the car but ended up wounding the girl that was left, leaving her hospitalized. After this Shy disappeared having lost faith in her ability to do her job. Will she find the strength that she needs to help those around her?

I really enjoyed the first season of Shy. It has a different feel from other anime's that center around the characters having powers such as Charlotte or Darwins Game. It has a fun feeling to it. The characters all dress modestly. There are only a few times where the characters swear. If you enjoy anime where the characters have super powers I would definitely give it a try.

Demon Lord, Retry! R (Season 2)

Hakuto Kunai takes the help offered by Yukikaze and Mikan and heads to Rookie. After he arrives he learns of the existence of heroes. He talks to one that had just arrived in the city to figure out what the hero's goal was. After learning that he wasn't a threat the demon lord decides to go into the prison dungeon to see if he can find items that protect against magic. However, all he finds is a mysterious gun. After defeating a number of monsters he decides to use the skill points he earned to summon another one of his aides. Once his new Aide Akane appears she asks him what he wants to do in this new world. Hakuto now has to reflect on what he'll do if going home isn't an option. 

Demon Lord, Retry Season 2 was better than I was expecting. It was hard to watch at the beginning due to the drastic change in animation. However, the story was great. My favorite arc is probably the one where Hakuto Kunai teams up with Organ and Mink to infiltrate demon country. Just like season 1 there was a bunch of hot springs scene, but since he basically runs a Hot Spring hotel it's inevitable. If you can overcome the weirdness with the animation change I would definitely suggest giving it a watch. While the Japanese voice actors changed the english voice actors stayed the same so that was a perk for me since I enjoy the english dub better.  

Joshiraku

Marii, Gankyou, Tetora, Kigurumi, and Kukuru all perform Rakugo at the same theater. When they're not performing they spend their time talking about random topics in the theater's dressing room. Some of these things are what shape do you see when you look at the moon, does the color blue make things seem colder, if they become delinquents will it make it so they get married earlier? They also visit various cities in Japan and talk about what those cities are known for.

Joshiraku is not the type of show that's easy to binge. However, that does not mean its a bad show. While I don't usually laugh at comedy anime, I found myself laughing multiple times throughout the season. Something to note as well is that the characters frequently break the fourth wall which can be pretty funny depending on the situation. For example, on one of their trips they decide to visit a place where they can see the building where their anime is being animated. It does have some fan service here and there, such as two bath scenes, a beach scene, a hot springs scene, and multiple times where more skin is exposed than necessary for comedic purposes. I would suggest giving it a try, but I should let you know that you may not find it funny at all depending on your sense of humor.

NAKAIMO - My Little Sister Is Among Them! OVA

Now that its come into the open that Shougo and Miyabi are siblings, Miyabi takes advantage of it and tries to be the only one around him. When Konoe and Rinka bring lunches for Shougo, Miyabi feeds them to Shougo and claims that she won't allow Shougo to date anyone she doesn't approve of. After she says that Ikusu Mizutani and Mei Sagara come out from the bushes and propose that all the girls go on a date with Shougo and Miyabi can decide who she feels is best for her brother.

The final episode of Nakaimo - My Little Sister Is Among Them! had a similar feeling to the Date A Live movie as well as the last episode of Date A Live season 3. I really liked that they did the format where he goes on dates with everybody. One thing that was disappointing was that Ikusu and Shougo's date got cut short because it was going too well. I honestly think that their the best couple and the fact that everybody has mistaken Ikusu for a boy makes it all the more hilarious. there is some fan service here and there. Like Sagara takes Shougo to a married couple cafe where the woman acting as the wife has a bunch of cleavage showing. You also see  a fantasy of Shougo's after Mana Tendo and Mei Sagara's date where they act inappropriately such as Mei lifting up her skirt and Mana allowing Shougo to grab her chest. Overall, it was kind of expected given how the regular show goes. If you liked the main series, I believe the OVA is worth watching.  

OniAi: He May Be My Brother, But It's Fine as Long as We're in Love

Akiko Himenokoji has waited six years to see the brother she loves. Now after all this time they will finally live together again. However, it won't be exactly the way she expected. Three members of the student council will live alongside Akiko and Akito as they all attend the same school. While this wouldn't usually be a problem, all three girls are determined to keep Akiko and Akito apart while also trying to get some of Akito's time for themselves. Will things work out for Akiko or will she be destined to only have family bonding time from afar?

OniAi is something else. While I typically enjoy the sibling romance genre, Akito was a bit annoying as a main character. Unlike other harem main characters he's not oblivious to the girls feelings, he just flatly refuses to be with anyone. This is a red flag for a romance anime. He kind of reminds me of the main character from Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included. While they both refuse to be with the women who like them, I think Shintaro annoys me more because the girls are much kinder in Studio Apartment. The girls in Oniai are typical harem personalities, but each one is very distinct from each other which I think is good. There is quite a bit of fan service, such as a swimsuit episode with a beach scene, mutiple bath scenes,  and multiple scenes of girls getting dressed.  While it didn't ruin it for me it did contribute to making it harder to binge alongside Akito being terrible and not pursuing anybody. If you like harems and don't mind fan service, this might be for you.

A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics

After getting chased by assassins, the seventh princess of the Ofim empire jumps into a void which leads to modern day Japan. She lands on top of a poor detective who brings her into his home. After a warm meal he talks about her leaving, which Sara agrees to, but she would have to wipe his memory. Not willing to lose his memories, Sosuke Kaburaya lets Sara stay. Little did Sara know that her attendant Livia had also jumped into the void and had been living life as a homeless person. After failing to become a detective so she could live with Sara, she promises to find a job that pays enough for them to live together. Will Livia actually be able to pull it off with no experience and skills besides swordplay?

A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics is actually a really cute anime. It could even be considered to show to younger audiences, however, it is ruined by the fan service it provides. While it is not every episode, many of the episodes contain inappropriate scenes such as multiple bath scenes, a shower scene, a hot springs scene, a scene of Livia bathing in a Lake, as well as multiple scenes of Livia undressed so that she can make a company she works for can make the perfect toy replica of her. While there is a lot of unnecessary fan service the story and relationships that the characters build are all wholesome. If you are fine with fan service and like slice of life stories that have the same feel as spy family and Mr. Villains Day Off. I would give it a try. But if you don't like the Ecchi genre you can try it but just know there is a fair amount of ecchi scenes despite it not being labeled as an ecchi anime by official sites.

Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Season 2

Isshiki Totomaru gets put on a case when he finds a man who was impaled on a statue. Ron and Isshiki learn that the man was part of a group of hackers who's cryptocurrency scheme had failed recently. On the body of the dead hacker they find a message that says 010:00. Ron deduces that the entire hacking group is going to be killed and 10:00 is the time of the next murder. Isshiki runs to locations that bear a resemblance to a 0. But right as he finds the next hacking group member steam rises up from the ground. Once the steam cleared, the criminal was found dead with an arrow through his chest. The third and last member of the group stood nearby panicking as he feared he would be next. To get to the bottom of things, as well as to keep the criminal alive, Isshiki sticks with the last criminal. Not long after the criminal gets a phone call telling him to meet at a certain building nearby. Will Isshiki and Ron be able to save the criminal or will he die like the others?

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2 was even better than the first season. You get to learn more about The House of Moriarty and the connection Ron has with them that was hinted at in Season 1. I also loved the different cases that were shown in this season. The Beachside murder was probably my favorite though. There is a bath scene in this season, but like the hot springs scene in season 1 it is used to house a dead body. There are also two beach episodes. I would definitely suggest watching this season if you enjoyed the first season. It is also good for people who enjoy the mystery genre of anime. 

Eromanga Sensei

Masamune Izumi has just finished his current manga series silver wolf reincarnation. However, it is not popular enough to keep paying for his current living arrangement. He currently lives with his little stepsister who spends her days locked in her room. Masamune brings her meals in hopes that she will one day come out and they can talk. Meanwhile people are wondering who Masamune's illustrator Eromanga sensei actually is. Masamune tells them that he's never met the guy. It isn't until he goes and watches a stream of Eromanga sensei that he learns their identity. While Eromanga Sensei is wearing a mask, you can see in the background the meal that Masamune had made for his little sister Sagiri. What will become of the siblings now that Masamune knows Eromanga Sensei's secret identity?

Eromanga Sensei was a pretty fun watch. It felt different from other anime's that focus on the love between siblings. It kind of has a similar feel to Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister, in that both siblings become closer thanks to new circumstances. While Sagiri remains a shut in she is still able to make new friends using skype and with the people that Masamune brings over. Masamune is also able to make new friends as he tries to make a new light novel and finds out authors to consult with. The warm feeling I got from this anime, had me smiling from beginning to end. While there are quite a few ecchi scenes its mainly girls in swimsuits. There is a bath scene, but all you see is Sagiri's head. There are also two beach episodes, and the art that Sagiri draws. If seeing girls in swimsuits is too much for you then don't watch it. However, it has a good story and is probably the most interesting anime I have seen where the anime focuses on an author as the main character. I would definitely suggest it, though I understand it's not for everyone.  

Gabriel Dropout Specials

After winning tickets to a hot springs inn, Satania, Gabriel, Vignette, and Raphiel travel by train to get there. While everyone packed light since they are only staying one night, Satania brought a large suitcase with her. Vignette, Gabriel, and Raphiel assume that she's excited to go to the hot springs, however, Satania has an evil deed planned that is sure to ruin Gabriel's day. After that the four girls meet a slightly blind girl while they are walking in the park. They soon learn that she is scheduled to have surgery in hopes of getting her eyesight back. While they wait for the operation day Satania, Gabriel, Vignette, and Raphiel each visit her individually and try to do what they can to help her.  

Gabriel Dropout Specials were more interesting than I thought they would be. It's been almost two years since I saw this one so I don't really remember the plot. Luckily you don't need to have any knowledge of the plot to enjoy these two special episodes. There is a Hot springs episode, but it is censored. If you want something interesting to watch while you don't know what else to watch, give these a try.

I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History

In her past life Alicia's friends all wanted to be the heroine of the otome game they were playing, but Alicia said that she preferred the villainess. Not too long after she is reborn in the world of the otome game as Alicia Williams. However, unlike the game Alicia is determined to be a better villainess than the game made her out to be, so she goes to the library and tries to learn as much about the world as she can. She even asks her brothers to train her with the sword. However, they don't believe Alicia has the resolve to do it, so they ask her to do 100 push ups and 100 sit ups. After proving that she is capable of having the strength needed to use a sword, her brother Albert has her doing practice swings. Will Alicia become a villainess who goes down in history?

I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History was a good anime. Though I tend to enjoy any anime that has the word villainess in the title. While it holds a similarity to villainess level 99 and My Next Life as a Villainess, in the sense that they all take place at a magic school, I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in history feels unique. I like that they had Alicia kind of living a double life by going to the city of Roana at night and acting like a noble during the day. I also think that Alicia's definition of villainess is funny, since there are lines she is not willing to cross. In one episode she describes herself as a villainess with integrity. If you enjoy other villainess anime's, or just like the magic school fantasy setting you will probably enjoy this one as well. I really enjoyed it and would suggest giving it a try.   

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor

Jill Cervel spent years of her life trying to be helpful to prince Gerard of the Kratos Kingdom. While she was officially engaged to him, she figured out that his true love was actually his little sister Princess Faris. Once he found out that Jill knew his secret he had her killed by framing her for crimes she didn't commit. However, after being stabbed with a spear she woke up as her 10 year old self on the day she was supposed to be engaged to Prince Gerard. Rather than face the past she ended up proposing to the first person she saw, who was the dragon emperor. Hadis Teos Rave had killed countless numbers of people in her previous life. To Jill's surprise, Hadis was elated that she was willing to be with him and took her to his own country.  

The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor in my opinion. Some people have a problem with it due to the age gap, but that didn't really bother me. The anime has a great story, and fun characters. It's kind of like 7th time loop, but it doesn't have as serious a tone as that one. The entire anime uses clean language, and everyone dresses modestly. I would suggest giving it a try if you enjoy fantasy/romance type anime.

The Testament of Sister New Devil

Basara Toujou has lived his life with his dad Jin Toujou. One day while they are eating out Basara's dad tells him that he is about to get new sisters. having a hard time accepting it Basara heads to the bathroom where he is met by Mio Naruse his new sister. After meeting Jin, Basara, Mio, and Maria all move to a new place where there is enough space to live together. Now that they are all together and aquainted Jin travels to a different country for work leaving Basara, Mio, and Maria alone together. Now that they are alone Mio and Maria reveal to Basara that they are demons, and Mio is the previous demon king's daughter. They then tell him to get out. However, Basara grew up in the village of the hero clan, and isn't afraid to turn his sword against demons. Will Mio, Maria, and Basara be able to find a way to get along, or will things end with one side losing their lives?

The Testament of Sister New Devil is a very unique anime. The story is good, and I enjoy the characters. There is quite a bit of fan service in it. there are multiple bath and shower scenes, as well as scenes of girls getting undressed either in the locker room, the bedroom, or elsewhere. Thanks to Maria, Mio is under a succubus curse that was formed by a master-servant pact going wrong. In other words, when she tries to betray Basara, the aphrodisiac affect kicks in and can only be stopped by Basara laying his hands on her. It isn't the worst level of fan service i have seen, but its up there. If you are into the ecchi genre you can give it a try. However, if you like clean and wholesome anime, I would suggest looking elsewhere for you next watch. 

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

Its a brand new era where treasure vaults appear with monsters and precious relics. Those who search these vaults are known as Treasure Hunters. The largest clan of treasure hunters is known as First Steps. It consists of five parties which are Grieving Souls, Ark Brave, Obsidian Cross, Starlight, and Knight of the Torch. The Strongest of all of these hunters is Krai Andrey also known as Thousand Tricks. While his fellow Party mates are away Krai is asked to recruit more members to the clan. the first thing he tries to do is escape, but right as a fight is breaking out he is spotted. While Krai considers himself to be weak, he has an odd quirk where everything he says comes true. This has garnered a reputation where others see him as an extremely powerful individual, which often gets in the way of him trying to relax. Will Krai ever get his desire of trying to retire as a treasure hunter?

Let this Grieving Soul Retire was an interesting anime. It was kind of similar to No Longer Allowed in Another World in that the main character doesn't want to do anything. However, what I got it confused with the most was The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan. The reason for that is that Let this grieving sould retire starts out by introducing a clan, whereas the clan isn't introduced until the end in The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan. I wouldn't call this one a must see anime, but I think it is worth giving a try. There is no fan service, and the language remains clean.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2

Couran has summoned Ars to a war council in the city of Semplar. He travels there accompanied by Rietz, Charlotte, Rosell, and Mireille. When they finally get there most of the men loyal to Couran only see Ars as a child rather than a lord with his own territory. Once the war council starts, someone suggests attacking the city of Belzud since they have the advantage in resources and soldiers. However, mireille speaks up and points out that this plan would give the enemy a chance to attack Semplar. Since the men would most likely turn back, they would have lost Semplar and failed to capture Belzud. So Rosell Proposes that they gain another province's help by bribing them. Couran agrees that this is a better plan, so he puts Ars in charge of it. After the council ends Ars and his retainers go to find Licia who excels in diplomacy. While she agrees to help, she also has a request of her own. Will things work out for Ars and those he holds dear?

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 2 was just as good as the first season, if not better. There are a lot of good things about this season such as learning the back stories of Pham and Mireille. I also believe that having Ars participate in the war for the majority of the season gives it a charm that the first season didn't have. There was no fan service, and the language is kept clean. If you enjoyed the first season, or want a Isekai unlike any other, I would suggest giving this one a try.

The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest

Laust is a Healer who can only perform one spell. Because of this he got the name Laust the ignoramus. While he has been in adventuring parties in the past each one took advantage of him, whether it be to use him as a sacrifice, rob him, or break down his confidence each one took a toll. One day a blue haired girl named Narsena shows up and asks to be in the same party as him. Others tried to warn her, but she claimed that if she was going to be an adventurer, it had to be with Laust. So after signing up as an official party Laust takes Narsena to the highest floor of the dungeon where the weakest monsters are supposed to be. However, among the goblins they find a higher level monster that isn't supposed to show up until the middle floors. While they were able to take care of it, this mystery would be the first sign that the city of Mardat, where they lived, would be thrust into unprecedented danger.

The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest was an interesting anime. While the whole banished from the party trope has been done before with anime's like Beast Tamer, The Banished Former Hero Lives as he Pleases, and Banished From the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life Out in the Country, this one felt pretty unique. I really like the characters in this one. I think my favorite thing about it is the relationship between Narsena and Laust. Despite being used Laust has a kind and calm attitude while Narsena has a happy and inviting attitude. It just made me want to see them succeed. There is no fan service in this anime. The language is kept clean as well. If you like fantasy anime where the main characters are adventurers, I would give this one a try. 

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.

In this world there are monsters called kai that can have devastating affects on both people and places. To combat this Magical Girl Companies were created. Kana Sakuragi is a new graduate and she is willing to work any job. No matter how many companies interview her, she can't seem to get accepted. It isn't until a Kai appears in the location she is currently at where she meets a magical girl named Hitomi Koshigaya. While Magical Girls aren't supposed to get citizens involved, Hitomi doesn't care and asks Kana to help her out. Luckily Kana had prior experience with the software this particular Magical Girl was using, After taking Care of the Kai, Kana is invited to join Magilumiere. While it is only a small start up, every member of the team knows exactly what they are doing. Kana joins and becomes Magilumiere's second Magical Girl. Will she be able to fit in in this new environment?

I enjoyed Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc a lot. I feel like every Magical Girl anime I've seen has been unique and Magilumiere is no exception. It was kind of like The Irregular at Magic High School in the sense that magic is created using technology in this world. Having done some programming in the past I enjoyed watching the engineering aspect of Magical Girl Companies. There is some swearing here and there, but it isn't often enough to be noticeable. There also isn't any fan service, which is good. If you like the Magical Girl genre or my summary sounds interesting to you, I would suggest giving it a try.

You are Ms. Servant

Hitoyoshi Yokoya lives by himself. He never cleaned, and wasn't responsible. One day he hears a knock at the door, and a girl in a maid outfit asks if she can work for him. When he asks about what skills she has, Hitoyoshi learns that she is a former assassin. Since he doesn't have any enemies he needs killed, he sends her away. However, after she leaves he finds a bell that belongs to her, and tries to run and give it back. Right as he finds her a truck comes and nearly hits him, but the maid sees him and is able to tackle him so that he can be safe. After that Hitoyoshi decides to hire her. After hiring her, Hitoyoshi learns that while she may dress like a maid she has absolutely no experience cooking and cleaning. So he shows her how its done, and thus begins a story of new beginnings for both of them.

You are Ms. Servant was a relaxing slice of life anime. While there are romantic moments throughout the season, the two don't ever become a couple. The anime kind of has a Spy x Family and Mr. Villains Day Off feel. It is definitely a good anime to start out with if you haven't watched all that much. I also think romance and slice of life anime fans will be able to enjoy it as well. While there is a bath scene, the majority of the anime is free of fan service. The language is kept clean as well. I would definitely suggest it. 

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

200 years before Bilbo Baggins obtained the ring of power, there was Rohan. In Rohan there was a girl named Hera who spent her days riding her horse and training with the sword. Some called her wild and free, but the king loved her all the same. Hera was the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, king of Rohan. One day while he is meeting with those loyal to him a noble named Frecka approaches him with his son Wulf. Frecka suggests that rather than marrying Hera off to a noble in Gondor, that he should strengthen Rohan by having Hera marry his son Wulf. Not willing to give her up yet, and knowing that Frecka's true purpose is obtaining the throne of Rohan, Helm challenges him. After hitting Frecka once, Helm ends up killing him. It is then that Wulf promised to avenge his father by killing off everyone in the royal family. Will Rohan be able to survive the war that Wulf has promised?

I enjoyed The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim a lot more than I expected. Though it was animated it kept the feel of the original movies. The Music, voice acting, and animation were all absolutely amazing. I liked how this movie took place in the past because you get insight into how a few of the places, people, and events in the lord of the rings came to be. The language is clean in The War of the Rohirrim. There is also no fan service. If you get the chance to watch it I would definitely suggest giving a watch.

Recently, My Sister Is Unusual

Mitsuki Kanzaki's mom just got remarried and she has to move in with her new father and brother. However, she has a serious distrust of men after seeing her mom getting rejected time and time again. She has no plans on acting like a family, until one day she is greeted by a ghost named Hiyori Kotobuki. After Hiyori and Mitsuki visit the spirit world, a pair of underwear is put on Mitsuki which can only be taken off after she has satisfied Hiyori's desire for a romantic relationship with her new brother. Will they be able to accomplish whats necessary for Hiyori to move on to the next life?

Recently, My Sister is Unusual had a fun concept. I think that not living your own romance, but living someone else's is a cool idea. There is a lot of fan service. There's multiple bath scenes, a pool episode, as well as multiple hot springs scene. There are also a lot of jokes about the size of Mitsuki's chest. I would suggest this to people who are fans of the ecchi genre as well as those who enjoy step-brother and step-sister romances. However, I don't believe that there's a huge group of people that fit into that category. So if you do give it a try, it will be clear to you by the first episode whether or not its actually for you.   

DAN DA DAN

Ken Takakura has always been friendless. One day while he is being bullied, a girl named Momo Ayase sits down in front of ken which gets the bullies to stop. Not willing to let a potential friend go away he starts talking to her about the occult. When he starts talking about Aliens Momo mentions that she doesn't believe in Aliens but she believes in Ghosts. Ken laughs and tells her that Ghosts don't exist. With neither one willing to give up on their personal beliefs Ken sends Momo to a hospital where a UFO is said to be spotted, while Momo sends ken to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. It turns out that both Aliens and Ghosts exist. Due to their bet Ken is cursed and Momo is abducted by aliens. 

DAN DA DAN was a lot better than I was expecting. I feel like every character has their own personal charm. That is until you get to the last two episodes where Jiji is introduced. His behavior makes me cringe. While the anime is cute at times,  but the overall plot should be considered before you start watching it. The entire season is about Ken Takakura and Momo Ayase searching for his manly parts which continually get stolen. Due to this there is some fan service throughout the season. There is a hot springs scene, as well as a scene where both Momo and Aira are seen in their underwear and Okarun is found shirtless. Overall, I still think that the anime is worth watching. It's probably the best Supernatural anime I have seen so far.

Good Bye, Dragon Life

In his previous life Dolan was a dragon who protected humanity. However, he didn't find any joy in life. After dying he asked his friend to reincarnate him as a human. Now he lives in Verun Village spending his days farming and learning magic. One day while Dolan is walking through the forest he meets a Lamia named Celina. She tells Dolan that it is customary for Lamia's to go on a journey and search for a husband once they reach a certain age. As he talked with her more he wanted to bring her to Verun Village, but unfortunately Lamia's are seen as man-eating monsters by the vast majority of people. So after days of offering the village food, they accept her into the village.

Good Bye, Dragon Life was a pretty good anime. While it does present itself as a slice of life anime, it does have quite a bit of action as well. I wouldn't say this is the best anime I have ever seen, but its definitely a relaxing one. There is a bath scene, but besides that the anime doesn't really have any fan service. The language is kept clean as well. I would suggest giving it a try if it sounds interesting to you.

Seton Academy: Join the Pack! Special

When Yena is about to go to the boys outdoor hotspring he is invited by Hitomi to join her at the girls hot springs. Thinking it would just be the two of them he agrees. However, it turns out that everybody but Jin decided to show up. In an attempt to avoid everybody, Yena keeps a considerable distance from them. That is until Team Ex shows up as well. Seeing them get overly close with Hitomi strikes a nerve and a fight breaks out between Anne and Yena.

Seton Academy: Join the Pack! Special was nothing special really. It played out like most Hot Spring scenes you see in anime. It was fun to see the characters again after not watching the series for so long. It goes without saying that the entire episode is ecchi since it takes place in a Hot Spring. The episode isn't really important to the story so if you decide not to watch it, you won't be missing out on any important information. 

A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized Season 2

Reiko and Revandia continue their journey, and end up at the boarder of the country of Asga. After being forbidden passage from entering the tunnel which leads into Asga, Reiko suggests they fly over the mountains so they don't have to pay the entrance fee. However, Revandia says that if possible he would like to walk. So, using her powers, Reiko shoots a beam of light which flattens one of the mountains blocking the city. Thanks to that, they are brought to the king who suspects them of being enemies to the people. Luckily, Reiko and Revandia are able to prove that they have no intention of harming anyone. Slowly the people of Asga start to accept Reiko and Revandia. Little do they know that worshippers of the evil dragon have gathered in the city and are committing crimes. Will Reiko and Revandia be able to stop them?

A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized Season 2 was actually really good. While they didn't travel as much as season 1, I actually really enjoyed the adventures they had staying in the same place. Probably my favorite part of the season is Reiko's relationship with The Evil Dragon Worshippers. There is no fan service and no swearing in the anime. If you haven't given this anime a watch I would definitely suggest it. Though it was originally made in Chinese, you can watch both seasons in japanese with English subtitles on Crunchyroll. 

Itsudatte My Santa!

Santa has been alone on Christmas for as long as he can remember. Unlike other kids who stop believing in Santa for one reason or another he never had a chance to believe in the first place. While he is sitting alone under a huge Christmas tree a girl approaches him and asks him why he looks so sad despite it being Christmas Eve. Santa then says that its none of her business. It is then that she tells him that she is Santa Clause and she is going to spend the entire night making him happy.

Itsudatte My Santa! is a fun and festive OVA. Even though its only two episodes I think it was cool to see an anime that is purely about Christmas. While Santa Company was a fun watch, Itsudatte My Santa! is a romance which is presented incredibly well for the short amount of time it was given. It doesn't feel rushed and you still grow to like the characters. There are a few parts with fan service such as a beach scene, a shower scene, a hot springs scene, a bath scene, and two magical girl like moments where Mai, Maimai, and Sharry transform into their Santa outfits. If you don't mind a little fan service I would suggest giving it a watch.

NAKAIMO - My Little Sister Is Among Them!

Shougo Mikadono is the son of Kumagoro Mikadono the CEO of The Mikadono Group. Now that his father has passed away Shougo is set to inherit his fathers company. However, before he can do that he is asked to enroll at Miryuin Academy where he needs to find his lifelong companion. His mother believes that getting married will help make him the man The Mikadono Group needs. There is a slight problem, and that is that there is a rumor that Shougo has a little sister and she is attending Miryuin Academy as well. Will Shougo find the woman of his dreams without ending up in a forbidden relationship?

Nakaimo - My Little Sister Is Among Them! had a pretty cool concept. Not only does he not know who his little sister is, but multiple girls are claiming to be his sister. He eventually becomes known as onii-chan senpai among the first year girls. So it kind of has a mystery element to it which makes it stand out apart from other high school harem anime. Also the fact that he is trying to choose one of the girls to marry and isn't oblivious to their advances also differentiates itself from most harem anime's. There is some fan service throughout the series. There are multiple bath and shower scenes, as well as scenes where you see girls in their underwear. There are also multiple pool scenes where you see girls in swimsuits. Overall, if you enjoy the romance and harem genre I would give it a try.

The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan

Noel Stollen is the grandson of the world's strongest warrior, Overdeath. At a young age Noel made a goel to become the strongest seeker there is. However, he unlike his grandpa, Noel was given the class of talker which is widely considered to be the weakest class there is. Years after strict training by Overdeath, Noel starts his own party called blue beyond. Though Noel's companions don't take him seriously, and even Gamble away all the money that the party earned. With so many people against him, will Noel be able to reach the top?

The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan is a lot darker than most fantasy anime. There is more betrayal in this anime than in any other I have seen. On the bright side there is hardly any fan service. There is just a small scene at the beginning of episode four where you see Alma wearing only a towel while she is in bed with noel. I would definitely suggest giving it a try. Noel is unlike most main characters. The closest I can compare him to is Hajime Nagumo from Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest and shadow from The Eminence in Shadow. He has the condescending attitude of Hajime and the joy of crushing his enemies that shadow has. 

2.5 Dimensional Seduction

Masamune Okumura is the president and only member of his high school manga club. He mainly spent his days watching anime and reading manga of his favorite character Liliel. One day a new freshman walks into the manga club and asks to be a member. Okumura assumes that she's the type that is only interested in shoujo manga and wants to show her that that's not the type of club the manga club is. However, the more he talks with her, the more he finds out that their interests align perfectly. After accepting her into the club, Ririsa lets him now that she has always wanted to cosplay and even has a costume that she wants to show him. When she finishes changing it feels like Ririsa had brought Liliel into the real world. After seeing her cosplay, Okumura becomes her photographer and they sign up for their first event.

2.5 Dimensional Seduction was a pretty good anime. I haven't really seen any other anime's where cosplay is featured. So an anime completely about cosplay was a new concept to me. It won't be the best anime you'll ever see, but I definitely enjoyed watching it. Something cool about this anime is you get to see both Ririsa Amano and Masamune Okumura grow as people. A lot of anime characters don't change, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, seeing them grow made me want to cheer them on even if neither one realizes that they have romantic feelings for each other. There are a lot of scenes of the girls undressing and changing into costume, but nothing dirty really happens in the anime. Overall, if you like the slice of life genre I think that 2.5 Dimensional Seduction is worth watching.

Loner Life in Another World

Haruka has always felt alone. He is observant that his current class is split into groups such as jocks, nerds, gyaru's, and the class rep's group. Just as he was reading a manga he sees people being transported away and unwilling to let go he climbs up through the vents but still gets transported away. Once he has been transported an old man tells him to pick a skill from a list. However, all thats left are the skills that nobody wanted. After complaining about how none of them are any good, the old man gives up and tells him to take all of the remaining skills. He is then transported to the woods where he uses his skills to make a house in a cave. He then tests out his skills on goblins that are lurking nearby. Life in the forest seemed peaceful. However, all that goes out the window when girls from his class come to him asking for help. Will Haruka get to have his peaceful life as a loner?

Loner Life in Another World was pretty good. Though I thought the way the girls refused to let him leave there side after he helped them was weird. I think it would have been cool to see how his life would have been had he stayed in the forest. Though one good thing came out of it. He meets a girl named Angelica while he is away from his home in the woods. I just wish I could see more of their adventures together. The fan service isn't too bad. Though there are a few bath scenes. Overall if you are looking for a new isekai to watch, I would give it a try to see if you like it. However, it isn't particularly unique from other isekai's that have been made.

Acro Trip

Chizuko Date has always seemed to be more grown up than other kids her age. Due to her mom's job she is used to traveling around. When she is sent to her grandpa's place while her mom is on a business trip she sees it as just another week with nothing out of the ordinary. However, what she did not expect to find was a magical girl fighting an evil mastermind. With something to finally entertain her she asks if she could live with her grandpa. Happy to finally hear excitement in Chizuko's voice, her mom agrees. However, while it is cool to see a magical girl in real life, the evil mastermind she is fighting lacks any tactics making the fights boring to watch. When asked what could be done better, Chizuko gives her assessment. It is then that she realizes it is the evil mastermind Chrome talking to her. After hearing her advice Chrome makes it his goal to have Chizuko join the evil organization Fossa Magna as his General.

Acro Trip was a pretty fun anime to watch. It kind of felt like Gushing Over Magical Girls in the sense that the main character is a huge fan of the local magical girl. She also joins the opposing side to get close to the magical girl. Besides those two points both anime's are completely different. Acro trip has basically no fan service. There is a hot springs scene during the last episode. However, the scene is short. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing anime to watch I would definitely suggest giving Acro Trip a try.

Rosario + Vampire Season 2

Another year starts at Yokai Academy and this time one of the new students has a fixation on moka. She gets letters making it appear that the sender wants her dead. However, the sender turns out to be Moka's little sister Kokoa. But Kokoa doesn't want the kind and gentle Moka. She wants the Moka that comes out when her rosary is taken off. She'll do anything to bring her back. Will Tsukune and his friends be able to survive Kokoa's schemes?

Just like season one, Rosario + Vampire Season 2 was thoroughly entertaining. I think my favorite episode is curry and vampire where all the water in the school is replaced with curry and the students are filled with an insatiable hunger for it. There were two hot springs scenes, a bath scene, and countless panty shots. If you don't like fan service I would skip this. However, Rosario + Vampire feels unique compared to other anime. While the characters don't get anywhere romantically, the unique setting of a monster school keeps it intriguing. If you don't mind some fan service I would definitely give this a shot.  

Rosario + Vampire

Tsukune Aono was the only who failed his high school entrance exam among his friends. He believed that he would have to wait another year to take them again...that is until his dad tells him that he could go to high school at a place called Yokai Academy. On his first day he is dropped off in the middle of the woods by the bus driver. Right as he convinces himself that he won't be able to find the school he is hit in the back with a bike by Moka Akashiya. She apologizes and asks if he would like to be friends. She then tells him that she is a vampire. He says that its cool with him if she believes that about herself. Once Tsukune does get to class he learns that he is the only human in a school full of monsters. Not only that, but the school has a strict rule that no humans are allowed to be at the school. Will he be able to survive?

Rosario + Vampire was super fun to watch. It felt similar to watching Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. The show follows a pattern of showing Moka and Tsukune's school life and ending it with a fight scene. However, I really enjoyed seeing the different kinds of monsters that show up in each fight scene. While it is an ecchi anime the worst you see is a few panty shots each episode. There is a pool episode and a beach episode, so you do see the girls in bikinis twice. Besides that it's a pretty clean show. If a little fan service doesn't bother you, I would suggest giving it a try. 

The Duke of Death and His Maid

Imagine never being able to touch the ones you love. This is the curse that was cast upon Duke by a Witch. Everything he touches instantly dies, this includes humans, animals, and plants. Cast aside by his family and friends, Duke lives in a mansion in the middle of the woods with only his maid Alice and his butler Rob for company. Despite all this, Duke is able to remain happy. Something is curious about his maid though. Rather than keeping her distance like everybody else she is constantly getting closer to him and isn't worried about his curse. While her presence and closeness are appreciated Duke is also constantly worried about what might happen if he accidentally touches her. Will they be able to break the curse?

The Duke of Death was enjoyable, but it was definitely a slow watch. When I say that I mean that this is one of those shows that even if you take a break from watching it, you don't have to go back to remember what happened. Every episode feels unique. I also really like the premise. I am really hoping that Alice and Duke are able to get together.  There some fan service throughout this season. Alice seems to constantly show off her cleavage as a way to tease the duke. You also see her undressed in her room, but the majority of her body is covered by her bedsheets. If you are looking for a cute romance, this one might be worth a try.

Tsugumomo Season 2

Now that Kiriha is a student at Kazuya Kagami's school they decide to make a troubleshooters club with the help of the student council president and Kazuya's friends. This way people will come to them with their problems and if anything supernatural happens they will know about it before things get chaotic. However, not all Amasogi are naturally occuring. An organization has their eye on the town of Kamioka, more specifically Kukuri. Word has spread about her rapid decrease in power as a goddess, making the enemy view her as an easy to kill target. Will she survive?

Tsugumomo Season 2 was a pretty interesting season. I really enjoyed the pace of the season, and the different creative environments created by the Amasogi. It reminded me a little of In/Spectre. I honestly wouldn't have minded if they had created another season or two. However, after reading comments on what happens in the manga it's clear why nothing has been announced. There isn't as much fan service as there was in season 1 and what fan service there is is censored very well. There are a multitude of bath scenes as well as hot springs scenes. You also see the characters undressed in the bedroom like in season 1. If you are someone who dislikes the ecchi genre you can feel free to skip this one. In/spectre might be a good one to try if the story sounds interesting though.