Clevatess Season 2

After the fight with Drel, Luna returns to the throne of Hiden. As his reward for helping save Luna, Klen asks to become Luna's magic teacher. So, Alicia and Klen go to Solsein, the school of magic. While on the surface it looks like they're going there to learn magic themselves, their real goal is to find the secret room where Drel conducted his experiments and discovered how to use magic. Various countries have the same idea, and each sends people of their own. This becomes apparent when Klen and Alicia encounter Naie Chiffonlitz, a teacher at the school who was once Drel's subordinate, along with others who fought in the war. Will they be able to keep up the charade, especially since Alicia has no aptitude for magic?

Clevatess Season 2 was really good. Though I will admit I was a little disappointed with the ending. It was cool to see Klen and Alicia go undercover as students. While going to a magic school is a trope that's been done to death, the magic system used in Clevatess is unlike anything I've seen in all the fantasy anime I've watched. While the way magic is drawn does somewhat resemble the magic in The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody, the vibe is completely different.

There is some swearing throughout the anime. While the characters typically remain modest, you do see some of Alicia's skin when her clothes are ripped near the end of the anime. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you enjoyed the first season.

Narumi's Week at Work

 

Gen Narumi, the captain of the First Division, skips out on work to eat at a restaurant. Before long, his platoon leaders come in and sit in the booth next to his. At first, they talk about all the things he does wrong, such as playing video games during training and using the communication channel to tell everyone whenever he’s trending online. However, they eventually start talking about why they like him. They explain that because of Narumi, they have the courage to continue fighting.

The vice captains of the First, Third, and Fourth Divisions meet up to discuss Narumi’s behavior. Hasegawa says that he would like to find a successor before he retires from the Defense Force. However, the other vice captains say that finding someone capable of replacing Hasegawa will be difficult, since not everyone has the patience to deal with Captain Narumi.

Narumi’s Week at Work was a lot of fun. Since all of the episodes are only three to four minutes long, I was able to finish the series pretty quickly. Even though the episodes were short, they were just as enjoyable as the full-length episodes of the main series. The anime stays relatively clean for the most part. There is a bath scene, but it only features Narumi and Vice Captain Hoshina’s brother, Soichiro. If you enjoyed Kaiju No. 8, I would definitely suggest giving Narumi’s Week at Work a try.

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2

After the attack on the prince and princess, the vice-captain of the knights, Henblitz Drought, asks Beryl how to fight multiple opponents. As Beryl explains, Lucy pops in and starts blasting magic at him to see if he can avoid it. After he evades all of her attacks, she pulls aside the captain, Allucia Citrus.

When Beryl gets home and is talking with Mewi, Lucy and Ficelle arrive and ask if he would be interested in teaching at the magic academy. When Beryl says that he doesn't know anything about magic, Lucy explains that Ficelle is teaching a course on Sword Magic and that they want him to help the students learn how to wield a sword properly. After talking it over with the knights, Beryl attends the Sword Magic class and is able to gain the students' trust after having a mock battle with Ficelle.

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 was really good. There were some amazing events that happened throughout the season. A trope I really enjoy is when characters in fantasy worlds become teachers, so seeing Beryl Gardenant go to the magic academy to teach the students was definitely a highlight for me.

Another aspect I enjoyed was when Beryl goes back home and has a sword fight with his father, whom he sees as the ultimate swordsman. There aren't any lewd scenes, but there is some swearing throughout the season. If you enjoyed the first season, I would definitely suggest giving the second season a try as well.

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life

Ryusei Narukami was a demon lord in his past life. Now, he lives as a shut-in, spending about 10 hours a day playing video games. While relaxing in his room one afternoon, his little sister alerts him that a visitor has come to see him. Meteor Hanaori bursts into the room and tells him that she is the Hero who killed him in his previous life as a demon lord. Now that she has found him, she wants to know what evil plans he has in store for this new world so that she can strike him down.

When Ryusei tells Meteor that he just wants to live a peaceful life without bothering anybody, she doesn't believe him. After she leaves, he decides to get a job. He finds a teaching position at an all-girls school and goes in hoping to get a fresh start. However, when he arrives at the school, he discovers that Meteor is one of the students in the class he is teaching. Will the Hero and Demon Lord be able to get along, or will their memories of their previous lives get in the way?

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life was really funny and cute. I haven't been super into high school romance anime recently, but I absolutely love this one. All the characters are fun to watch, and the action scenes are entertaining as well. There are a couple of bath scenes, as well as a scene where you see Meteor in a bikini. Besides that, it's a pretty wholesome anime. I would definitely suggest giving it a try.

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked

Miya Nakamura was raised in a small home by her single mother. When her mother became sick, Miya worked various jobs to make sure she could be taken care of. After her mother died, Miya was taken in by the Kounakuras, a wealthy and prestigious family. Miya feared that she might not be accepted because she is Mr. Kounakura's illegitimate child. However, Marika, Arisa, and Teru Kounakura treat Miya as though she were truly part of the family. Not only do they treat Miya as an equal, but they also help her adapt to her new life by teaching her how to read and write, do mathematics, and understand the rules and traditions necessary to fit into high society.

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked was really good. The anime initially makes you feel like you're going to experience a Cinderella scenario, but what you get is the complete opposite. It's a great slice-of-life anime about treating others with love and respect and how doing so can lead to wonderful experiences and memories.

While the anime is wholesome overall, there are a few bath scenes as well as a beach episode. However, the characters don't wear revealing swimsuits at the beach, and the bath scenes only show the characters from the head and shoulders up. Because of this, I wouldn't consider it an anime with lewd scenes. The language is kept clean as well. I would definitely suggest giving it a try.

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2

Thanks to Princess Yuriarna of the Rhoden Kingdom, peace has been established between humans, elves, and beast people. However, not everyone is happy with this new way of life. While slave trafficking has essentially ceased, nobles and thugs have begun using devices to control monsters as another way to oppress the people.

Arc, Ponta, Ariane, and Chiyome have been working together to fight back against the monsters and save anyone in harm's way. However, after saving a group of people, they notice that the entire town is avoiding them. After helping heal an injured child, Arc and Ariane learn from a nearby adult that everyone has mistaken them for a pair of criminals who have been causing trouble lately.

After searching for the people impersonating them, they discover that they are working with the son of the lord of Diento. He controls a group of goblins in hopes of attacking Arc, but due to the difference in power, the goblins aren't even able to scratch him. Will Arc, Ariane, and Chiyome be able to get to the bottom of where these devices are coming from and continue to free those in need?

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 was great. There's a lot to love about this series. The voice acting, jokes, and action are all really good. The characters' personalities also make them really fun to watch.

One of the best things about this show, though, is the world-building. You get to see a ton of different cities, much more than you typically see in other fantasy series. But what I loved the most was learning about Chiyome's backstory and the lives of the Jinshin ninja clan.

There is a downside to this series, and that's that Ariane wears a very revealing outfit. There are also a few hot spring scenes this season, which the series probably would have been fine without. There is a little bit of swearing here and there as well. While it does have its downsides, I would definitely suggest giving it a watch if you enjoy fantasy anime with a lot of action.

A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires

Elizabeth Leiston is the crown princess of the Kingdom of Haldoria. She has made generous contributions to the citizens of the kingdom through her company, Funnel Trade Group. She also takes care of many of the administrative responsibilities that keep the government running. Despite all this, the crown prince announces that he is breaking off their engagement and marrying another girl named Sylvia Lockit. Prince Friede then imprisons Elizabeth on false charges and spreads rumors portraying her as a villain. That night, while in her prison cell, Elizabeth decides to seek revenge—not just on the prince, but on the entire kingdom. She uses her magic to escape her cell and uses her connections to move to the empire bordering Haldoria. There, she starts a new life as a merchant selling cosmetics. However, that's just a front to help her carry out her revenge. Will Elizabeth really be able to take down an entire country?

A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires was really good. There was something strange about it to me, though. Not a single person in the entire country questioned the rumors, except for those who worked under Elizabeth. Even the poor people she had helped, along with the king and her own father, turned their backs on her. I can kind of understand why she wanted revenge.

As for the content, the characters dress modestly for the most part, except for a small scene where Elizabeth and her associates go to the beach and wear swimsuits. There isn't any swearing either. I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy fantasy anime. 

Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Reirin Kou is the most popular maiden in the Inner Court. She is so graceful that people have started calling her the Butterfly. On the flip side, Keigetsu Shu is the most hated maiden in the Inner Court. People have even compared her to a sewer rat. One night, as a comet passes by, Keigetsu’s jealousy reaches its peak, causing her to push Reirin over the edge of a tower. When Reirin wakes up, she finds herself inside a jail cell. Her head court lady, Tousetsu, comes to meet her and is unbelievably angry. She begins talking about how wrong it was to push Reirin. That’s when Reirin looks into a puddle and realizes that she is now in Keigetsu’s body.

Tousetsu then hands her a ball of poison and tells her that it is a gift from Reirin, giving her the option to commit suicide. If she refuses, she will have to participate in the Lion’s Judgment. If the lion eats her when she enters the cage, she is guilty. If the lion doesn’t eat her, then she is innocent. Will Reirin be able to convince everyone of what really happened before it’s too late?

Though I Am an Inept Villainess was really good. I had read part of the manga before the anime was released, but I was still surprised by how well they adapted it. There aren’t many anime that have a similar feel to The Apothecary Diaries, so it was exciting to see a story take place in a similar setting. All of the characters are fun to watch, the story flows really well, and the music supports it perfectly. The entire anime is wholesome. There are no lewd scenes and no swearing. I would definitely suggest giving it a try.

The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects

Dias is a soldier who fought for the kingdom for many years. After the war finally ends, he is awarded a piece of land by the king for his efforts in defending the people. However, when he arrives at his new territory, he finds that it is completely empty. As far as he can see, there is nothing but grass stretching for miles.

When he wakes up the next morning, a girl is standing over him, bombarding him with questions about who he is, how he arrived on the prairie, and what he plans on doing there. After she finishes questioning him, she takes him to a nearby village, which he somehow managed to miss when he explored the area the day before.

When the village leader asks whether he is a friend or an enemy, Dias says that, as the lord of this land, he wants to protect his subjects no matter what. The village chief then asks what he would do if they weren't his subjects. Dias answers that he would still protect them. That's when he realizes that the villagers aren't actually part of his territory.

The village chief acknowledges him as a worthy ally and gives him supplies to help him build a home. She then tells him that if he trades with their village, they will continue to supply him with food, livestock, and anything else he needs. To top it all off, she gives him Alna, the girl who originally found him, to teach him the skills he needs to survive out on the prairie.

After hunting together, Dias and Alna eventually get married and begin looking for new ways to bring subjects into Dias's domain. But will anyone want to move to a land so undeveloped that nobody except the lord and his wife live there?

The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects was really good. Before I started watching it, I was expecting something similar to Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord, but it turned out to be more like Farming Life in Another World. Even though it was different from what I was expecting, I still really enjoyed it.

The characters are all fun, and I especially liked seeing how they accept each other without judging one another based on their appearance or what happened in their past. While the anime stays mostly clean, there are a scene or two where you see Alna wearing skimpy clothing. If you enjoy fantasy anime where the characters work together to develop the land they live on, I would suggest giving this one a try.

The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura

 

Haruka Kotoura was born with the ability to read minds. At first, she used it for simple things, like figuring out what kids would choose in rock-paper-scissors so she could win every time. As time went on, she began saying what people were thinking out loud. This caused her friends to call her a liar, and eventually, her parents divorced. Haruka was left alone with her wealthy grandfather. Despite all the hardships she faced, she still wanted to live a normal life and continued going to school.

Once she reached high school, Haruka believed that nobody would ever be on her side—until she met Yoshihisa Manabe. When he first tries to get close to her, she completely ignores him. However, Manabe consistently does everything he can to stay by her side, and she slowly begins to let her guard down. When people start calling her creepy because of her mind-reading ability, Manabe stands up for her and promises that he will never leave her side, no matter what happens.

The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura was very funny, and I laughed a lot while watching this anime. I honestly hadn't looked up any information about it beforehand, so everything came as a complete surprise. It's a fun romantic comedy.

However, Manabe frequently fantasizes about Haruka in different ecchi scenarios, such as her making food while wearing an apron, a bath scene, and others. There is also a beach episode where the characters wear swimsuits. The anime handled the fan service fairly well through censorship, but it might be better to skip it altogether if you don't like lewd scenes. However, if fan service doesn't bother you and you enjoy romance anime, I would suggest giving The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura a try.

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand

Luck, Goran, and Eric travel through a dimensional rift to defeat the Demon King. While they are able to badly injure him, they are unable to finish him off. After taking a break, they realize that they are facing what appears to be an insurmountable number of demons. Luck tells the others to leave it to him and return to their families, who are waiting for them. Reluctantly, Eric and Goran turn back while Luck holds off the demon horde.

Luck couldn't tell whether he had been fighting for weeks or months, but the Demon King eventually returns at full power. Since Luck had been fighting demons nonstop, even in his sleep, the number of skills he had learned allowed him to defeat the Demon King single-handedly.

When Luck finally returns to the Capital, he notices several changes, including a giant statue that was erected in town while he was gone. He asks a citizen who the statue is supposed to represent, and the citizen tells him that it is the great sage and saint, Luck, who saved the world ten years ago.

After learning about the statue, Luck decides to go to the Adventurers Guild, where he plans to start over from scratch. There, he reunites with Goran, who has become the Grand Master of the Adventurers Guild. Eric arrives soon after, having been appointed king in honor of his deeds and his role in helping defeat the Demon King. Together, they help Luck hide his identity as the S-Rank Mage Luck and become the F-Rank Warrior Lock. But will Luck be able to hide his true identity forever?

I Became a Legend After My 10-Year-Long Last Stand was really good. It had a similar feel to I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, as well as The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess. While the anime has a lot of familiar tropes, such as adventuring, forming friendships that eventually feel like family, and being a former member of the Hero's Party, it still feels very unique compared to other fantasy anime.

There is a little swearing here and there, but the language is mostly clean. The characters generally dress modestly, with a few exceptions. There is a scene where you see Cellis at the river with her legs exposed, a bath scene featuring Celliss and Sia, and a vampire who shows cleavage during a fight. If you enjoy fantasy anime, I would definitely suggest giving this one a try.

The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power

The ducal house of Sanchez has produced great leaders in various fields for generations. The current head of the house has two daughters: Flora, who is considered a candidate for sainthood because of her outstanding talent with healing magic, and Carolina, who has been perceived by the public as clumsy and talentless. A nickname has even spread among the nobility, calling her the “Disgrace of House Sanchez.”

One day, the king visits Carolina and asks if she has someone she loves. He then explains that, due to political tensions between the Kingdom of Celestia and the Malcosian Empire, the Empire has demanded that a noble lady of the highest standing be sent to them as the bride of the second prince, Edward Ruby Martinez. Since the princess of Celestia is already betrothed and Flora is a candidate for sainthood, the duty falls to Carolina.

Rumors have spread far and wide that the second prince is an unfeeling man who cuts down innocent women and children without hesitation. Despite these rumors, Carolina accepts the proposal. Upon her arrival in the Malcosian Empire, she meets the Pyreborn Knights, the order commanded by Prince Edward. However, when she finally meets the prince himself, she is completely caught off guard. He is the complete opposite of the man she was led to believe he was. Will Carolina's new life finally be filled with the happiness she deserved but never received?

The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power was really good. It has a similar feel to anime like The Too-Perfect Saint, Betrothed to My Sister's Ex, and Pass the Monster Meat, Milady. I always enjoy fantasy/romance anime like this. They give off a special feeling that I don't get from romance anime that take place in Japan. That's not to say there aren't any good non-fantasy romance anime, though. The Dangers in My Heart, which I enjoyed immensely the other week, is a perfect example. The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power doesn't have any swearing, and there are no lewd scenes in it. If you enjoy fantasy/romance anime, I would definitely suggest giving it a try.

The Villager of Level 999

In this world, everyone is given a class and a level, and the weakest of them all is the Villager class. Most villagers die at around Level 5 to 10, but Koji Kagami has reached Level 999. During one of his quests, he meets a young girl who is being targeted by the hero's party. After getting her out of the situation by claiming that she's his little sister, he finds out that her name is Alice and that she is the daughter of the Demon Lord.

What Alice wants more than anything is coexistence between demons and humans. Since Koji had previously met the Demon King, he agrees to help her. They get medicine for the Demon King, who has been sick, and begin preparing to return Alice to the Demon King's castle. However, before they can leave, the city is attacked. Will Alice and Koji be able to convince the world that demons and humans aren't that different?

The Villager of Level 999 was pretty good. Something that I really appreciated was seeing the hero change. A lot of times, the hero is there just to be a jerk to the protagonist. Thankfully, Rex, the hero, is willing to listen to Koji and help him rather than being arrogant and set in his ways. All the characters dress modestly until the last episode, when you see Parna, the mage, wearing a bunny girl outfit. Besides that, there are no lewd scenes. If you enjoy fantasy anime, I would suggest giving this one a try.

From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

 

After defeating the Demon King, Eftal was granted the privilege of becoming one of the Four Emperors by the king, along with the title of Lightning Emperor. The title of Emperor is typically only given to nobles, so Eftal sees it as a magnificent reward. He then goes on to teach children magic after the world becomes peaceful. One of his students, Merlin, was raised by him, and she wants to do everything she can for him.

However, Eftal eventually dies and is reincarnated with the same abilities he had at the peak of his previous life. Unfortunately, after 400 years, the magic of the world has weakened considerably, and most humans can't cast spells above Level 3. Because of this, Eftal decides to hide the fact that he can cast Level 10 spells. That won't stop him from fulfilling his dream of becoming the most powerful mage he can, though.

From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage was good. It kind of reminded me of The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reincarnated as a Typical Nobody and The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest. While the majority of the anime is clean, there are characters who wear revealing clothing, a bath scene, a hot springs scene, as well as a scene where you see a girl undress to break a curse that has been placed on her. I think the anime would have been better without that scene, but overall, it was still entertaining. If you enjoy fantasy anime, I would suggest giving it a try.

The Garden of Words

Takao Akizuki is a 15-year-old high schooler who has decided to skip first period whenever it rains. He goes to a small, sheltered area where he meets a woman who has decided to skip work and spend her morning drinking beer instead. At first, they don't talk to each other, and Takao simply spends his time drawing in his notebook. But every time he goes to the sheltered area on a rainy morning, she's there as well.

They eventually start talking about life, and Takao opens up about his dream of becoming a shoemaker. He tells her that he is already working on a pair of shoes, though they aren't as good as he would like them to be. She then asks him to make her a pair. While he agrees to do it, the rainy days eventually stop, and with them, his visits to the sheltered area come to an end as well.

Naturally, they meet again, but in the least likely place Takao expected to see her. Will things stay the same once Takao discovers who this mysterious woman really is?

The Garden of Words is exactly what you would expect from a film made by Makoto Shinkai. The animation and artwork are absolutely breathtaking, but I found the story a bit dull. None of his films have really captivated me the way Your Name did, which was the first film of his that I saw. Suzume came close, but ultimately didn't quite reach the same level for me.

The main reason I watched this was because the runtime was less than an hour, so I didn't have any high expectations going in. Despite that, I ended up enjoying it. The music is soothing, and the overall vibe is mellow and peaceful. Everyone dresses modestly, and there isn't any swearing. If you enjoy Makoto Shinkai's films, I would definitely suggest giving this one a watch.

Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl

Lily Baker grew up in England, and despite watching anime her whole life, she fails to pick up the language after moving to Japan. This makes it incredibly hard for her to make friends. One day, she shows up at an arcade where she tries to win a koala stuffed animal from a claw machine. After she repeatedly fails, Renji Kusakabe wins the koala for her and tells her it's a Valentine's Day present. However, because of his poor English and their cultural differences, Lily believes that Renji has confessed his undying love for her. To help them understand one another, they start an exchange journal, which helps Lily learn Japanese while Renji learns English. Watch as Lily, Renji, and others grow closer through their shared love of gaming.

Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl was really cool. It was hard to get started because of the constant switching between English and Japanese, but after a couple of episodes, I started to really enjoy it. It's fun to see Lily adapt to Japanese life as she works to make friends and improve her relationship with Renji. The majority of the anime is clean. There is a swear word here and there, as well as a hot spring scene and a beach episode. I also loved the references to Dropkick on My Devil! and Jujutsu Kaisen. I would definitely suggest giving it a try.

The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie

Kyotaro Ichikawa's sister, Kana, has started a band, and for their concert, she has Kyotaro write a song for them to sing. As the concert begins, Kyotaro reflects on how he met Anna, as well as the time they spent together that eventually led to them becoming a couple. Watch as some of the most memorable moments from The Dangers in My Heart are shown, along with additional scenes that weren't in the anime.

The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie was really good. It had been a long time since I had watched the series, and I feel like I love it even more now after watching the movie than I did when I first watched the series. Everyone dresses modestly for the most part. There is a scene where you see Anna in her pajamas with her stomach exposed. If you enjoy romance anime, I would definitely suggest giving The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie a try.

Ojisan and Marshmallow

Habahiro Hige works at a company with Iori Wakabayashi. There’s nothing Hige loves more than eating marshmallows. Wakabayashi is aware of this and approaches Hige, offering to share some of the bag she has. Because Hige won’t directly admit that he wants one, she eats them in front of him, waiting for him to be honest. Once she reaches the last one, she offers it to him again, and Hige finally says yes. However, there’s a catch: he has to take it from her mouth. Since they would have to kiss for him to eat it, he reluctantly lets it go.

In order to get into a relationship with Hige, Wakabayashi is willing to use marshmallows in a number of ways. However, will it be enough to get Hige to notice her, or will all of his attention remain focused on the marshmallows?

I really enjoyed Ojisan and Marshmallow. After watching the first episode, I felt like my love for romantic comedy anime had been reignited. I don’t typically enjoy office romances, so this one completely surprised me. It was absolutely hilarious, and Wakabayashi’s attempts to get Hige’s attention, along with Hige’s reactions to them, made me want to see them become a couple.

It is a wholesome romance for the most part, but there is a hot spring scene, a girl named Mioko Nijimori who shows cleavage, and a dream scene where Wakabayashi dreams that she is taking care of a baby. While I enjoyed it, I definitely wouldn’t suggest it to anyone unless I knew it was exactly what they were looking for. The fact that the characters are all adults, along with the humor, makes me feel like this is geared more toward adults than teens. 

Half-Broken Music Box

One day, while Keiichiro is in a dump, he finds an abandoned helper robot. He believes she's broken and takes her to a repair shop, but they tell him that her model is too old and that the parts are no longer available. Keiichiro takes her home and leaves her in the bathroom before going to bed. When he wakes up, he finds the robot downstairs making him breakfast. However, she has no memory of who she is or what her life was like before she woke up that morning.

When she asks what her name is, Keiichiro names her Flower. He takes Flower around town and teaches her about money so she can do the shopping. After finding out that she has a terrible memory, he buys her a notebook where she can write down what happens during her day so she won't forget. They then go on to experience things that make every day fun for Flower. However, she notices that Keiichiro doesn't smile at all. Is there a way to bring back the happiness that she has seen in the old photos around the house?

Half-Broken Music Box was interesting. It reminded me a little bit of Planetarian, though I think the Planetarian anime left more of an impact on me. Half-Broken Music Box is a good slice-of-life anime. Judging from the art and descriptions I found online, I went into it thinking it was supposed to be an emotional anime like Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. While it didn't make me sad, I found it relaxing to watch.

The characters all dress modestly, though you do get a glimpse of a pornographic magazine when Flower is cleaning Keiichiro's bedroom. Besides that, it's a pretty wholesome anime. I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for something short and relaxing.

Victoria of Many Faces

After finding out that the agency she worked for had betrayed her, Chloe decides to fake her death and run away. As a former spy, she is well-versed in hiding herself and flees to another country under the fake name Victoria Sellers. There, she meets a little girl named Nonna who has been abandoned by her family. Victoria decides to take her in and raise her.

After using her skills to help capture a thief, Victoria becomes acquainted with Jeffrey Asher, the captain of the Second Order of Knights. To thank her for helping capture the criminal, he agrees to become her guarantor. Victoria quickly finds a job that will allow her to take care of Nonna while also providing them with a place to live. Although she wishes to find a normal, peaceful life, the extreme cautiousness she developed as a spy may continue to keep that happiness just out of reach.

Victoria of Many Faces was a good anime. The romance did feel a little rushed, but I can't complain too much since it was only nine episodes long. I really enjoyed the mix of action and romance. The anime had a similar feel to Spy x Family, but the medieval setting gave it a more relaxed feeling to me. If you're looking for an enjoyable romance anime, I would suggest giving Victoria of Many Faces a try.

A Sign of Affection

One day, while Yuki is riding the bus, a man approaches her and asks for directions. However, since she is deaf, she is unable to communicate with him. She is saved by a young man named Itsuomi. She remembers that he is part of the same club her friend Rin attends. So, after arriving at their college campus, she talks to Rin about him, and Rin takes Yuki to the bar where Itsuomi works. It's there that Yuki asks for Itsuomi's phone number. After receiving it, the two start to communicate more by texting. Itsuomi then tells her that he would like to learn sign language. This makes Yuki super happy, and she offers to teach him herself. Will Yuki and Itsuomi stay friends, or will their relationship turn into something more?

A Sign of Affection was pretty good. While the sign language being incorporated into the anime was different from any romance anime I've seen before, it didn't feel super exciting to watch. This definitely feels like an anime you watch between shows you really like. It has a really relaxing feel to it, which is good. Even though it felt pretty slow to me, I'm sure it can be super entertaining if that's what you're in the mood for. The anime stays pretty wholesome for the most part. There is a shower scene, but all you see is Yuki's head and shoulders. If you enjoy romance anime with older characters, I would suggest giving it a try.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

It's Botan Kamiina's first year at college. As she goes to meet the girls living in the same dorm as her, she notices that the resident assistant is missing. So, she tells Kanade Gujo, Yaeka Kitamori, and Akane Yusa that she is going to find her. Botan goes to a small area where a lot of stalls are set up. She finds Ibuki Tonami, the RA for the dorm, sitting on a bench and drinking alcohol. Ibuki never lets anyone see her drinking, but when Botan says that she'd like to give the drink a try, Ibuki hands her the cup. After Botan tries the drink, Ibuki learns that Botan and she aren't so different, and maybe it would be nice to drink together again.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk was an interesting anime. One of the cool things about this anime is that the art style changes in every episode. I read that the studio had different teams of artists work on each episode, which is why it came out the way it did. The scenery looks absolutely amazing throughout the show. It kind of gave me Encouragement of Climb vibes. There are some yuri aspects to the show, which made it hard to watch at times, but they didn't get overly close, which made it seem more like a normal slice-of-life anime. There are hot spring scenes throughout it, but they didn't feel particularly lewd. The story isn't so fascinating that I felt like I could binge it, but it has a nice, relaxing feel to it. I would say this is a good anime to watch when you are taking a break from anime that are super action-oriented. While this wasn't my favorite, I still think that it's worth watching.

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

Kaya Sato attends a kindergarten where mysterious events seem to happen. Recently, kids have been falling off the swings and getting hurt. The teachers assume it's because the kids are careless, but Kaya knows the truth. Invisible monsters haunt the playground and wait to push kids off the swing set. Kaya tries to prevent it from happening, but she is labeled a problem child for blocking off the swings. As she is pulled away by a teacher, a boy hops on the swing and is pushed over and over until he is so high that falling would inevitably result in serious injury. Luckily, Kaya steps in and defeats the ghosts with one punch. This is because Kaya is the world's strongest psychic.However, the ghosts don't just appear on the playground—they are appearing all over the city. Will Kaya be able to save those close to her, or will the fear of the unknown drive her away?

Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary was great. It kind of reminded me of Mieruko-chan as well as My Clueless First Friend. While I don’t typically watch horror anime, the art in the picture, as well as the title, made me want to give it a try. The anime has a good balance between horror and slice of life. The horror aspect isn’t overwhelming, and the story properly explains why things are happening while still maintaining a relaxing vibe throughout the anime. There aren’t any lewd scenes or swearing. If you don’t mind the horror genre, I would suggest giving it a try.

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

Iroha Sakayori is the perfect honor student. She excels at everything she puts her mind to. However, in order to pay for her house and save money for college, she works extremely hard, leaving her with hardly any time to focus on her hobbies. Her few sources of enjoyment are playing virtual reality games and listening to the virtual idol Yachiyo sing.

One day, after finishing work, Iroha sees a shooting star. She makes a wish for more money and then heads home. When she arrives on the street where her house is located, she sees a streetlamp glowing. As she approaches it, two bamboo handles appear, and when it opens, Iroha sees a baby. Afraid of leaving it on the street, she takes it home with her.

Over the course of a weekend, the baby, Kaguya, grows into a teenager. Iroha introduces Kaguya to the world of VR, and they play her favorite game, Tsukiyome. After seeing the virtual idol Yachiyo, Kaguya decides to become a streamer herself. She becomes popular by singing the songs that Iroha writes. However, her newfound popularity may be just a fleeting dream. Not only does she draw the eyes of many fans, but also those who seek to take away the freedom that Kaguya longs to have. Will Iroha have the power to save her new friend?

Cosmic Princess Kaguya was a complete surprise to me. I had read a brief summary of the story of the bamboo cutter a day or two ago, so I understood the story that inspired the movie. I also knew that it took place in the virtual world and included music from posts and summaries I had read online prior to watching it. However, the movie gives the old story a modern take in a way that I wouldn't have predicted. It feels kind of like Seven Senses of the Reunion and Shangri-La Frontier. However, that's only in terms of the fighting style and digital-world aspect. The story is completely different from those two anime in every way.

After an hour and twenty minutes of watching, I was convinced the movie was over based on the events that had played out. But I paused it, only to find out that there was still over an hour left of the movie. It was really good, but it was a bit longer than I was expecting.The entire thing was wholesome. There were no lewd scenes or swearing. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you enjoy music anime and virtual reality anime.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King

Serafina de Lavillant has trained her whole life to become the perfect knight. After being made knight captain of the first order she goes on an expedition to subdue the barbarians who live to the east of the kingdom of Illdoren. While she is in battle, she gets overpowered by a man and is taken captive. She wakes up and is greeted by a young woman named Cersei who helps make her presentable. Then the man who bested Serafina in battle comes in and proposes to her. While Serfina is hesitant to accept right away, will seeing the barbarians way of life change her mind and heart?

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King was really good. It felt different from a lot of romance anime that take place in fantasy settings. I feel like a lot of fantasy romance follow the same formula of the girl getting dumped by a prince and then she finds a better man who treats her right. I actually enjoy that type of romance, so its not a big deal if its repeated for me. However, it was nice to see a romance that doesn't follow the usual formula and is more about getting to know each other while finding out what happiness means for yourself, rather than getting married for politcal reasons, which is how the formula anime usual go. It did have a lot more nudity than I was expecting. While the anime is censored to a degree, it was a little too much for me. There were a lot of bathing in rivers or hot spring scenes, which i don't believe all needed to be there. If lewd scenes here and there don't bother you I think The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King is worth giving a try.

Killed again, Mr. Detective.

Sakuya Outsuki is the son of the world famous detective Tatsuya Outsuki. However, while Sakuya is a detective, he isn't acknowledged as a good one by criminals, police officers, and detectives alike. The only person who is willing to stay by his side is his assistant Lilithea. One day he gets put on a case trying to uncover if a famous producer is cheating. He gets a ticket to a cruise liner where the producer is staying. It is there that he meets an actress named Yuriu Haigamine who is preparing for a role as a detective in movie. She asks to be Sakuya's apprentice after finding out that he is a detective himself. She then asks for his help looking for a lost cat that belongs to the producer that Sakuya is investigating. As he searches, he finds his way into a storage room where he is killed after finding a dead body. He then wakes up in the lap of his assistant Lilithea, ready to put his all into finding the murderer.

I originally started this because I heard that it had the same vibe as Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions. It is similar, in the sense that it's the complete opposite of Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions. Instead of having a power to make the murderer kill themselves, Sakuya is the one always getting killed. There is an arc that takes place at a hotel, which kind of reminded me of the hot spring inn case in Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions as well. Overall I was a bit disappointed because I had my expectations set to high. It also felt a bit slower to me, meaning it lacked the sense of anticipation of finding out what happens next. While people typically dress modestly throughout the anime, there is a scene at the beginning of episode four where you see Lilithea in her underwear. If you decide to watch it and you don't like fan service, I would suggest skipping the first few minutes of episode four. While it wasn't for me, it might be just the thing for you if you enjoy mystery anime.

Squid Girl Specials

 

After watching Eiko leave the house mini Squid girl goes back to her bed. However, she finds that a second Squid Girl dressed in black with a black squid hat has stolen her spot in it. In order to take back her property they fight using weapons like colored pencils, rubber bands, and toy trucks. After the Squid Girl dressed in black falls out the window, Squid girl saves her using her tentacles. They make up by eating shrimp chips together and wave good bye as the Squid Girl dressed in black goes back to the ocean.

It was cool to see the Squid Girl Specials because both of them were episodes about tiny squid girl. These only popped up about once per season, so I enjoyed the additonal content. While the last episode does have a beach scene, I would say that the episodes were pretty wholesome overall. If you enjoyed the main series, I would definitely suggest giving the specials a try.

Squid Girl OVA

one of the Three Stooges breaks their nintendo console after accidentally dropping it on the floor. So they decide to make a new console that won't break no matter how hard you throw it, along with games to play on it. They give their inventions to Squid Girl and Eiko to try out. Eiko gets Jealous of Chizuru and Squid Girl since Ayumi is able to talk to them easily. When Ayumi says the reason she can talk to them so easily is because they're not human, Chizuru tries everything in her power to be seen as a normal girl. Squid Girl plays hide and seek inside the house in hopes of surprising Eiko, Chizuru, and Takeru with her hiding skills. However, she is found by Takeru early on, who then joins in on her game of hide and seek. After seeing their shoes are still in the house Chizuru catches on to Squid Girl's plans, and is able to lure her out of hiding with food.

Squid Girl OVA was pretty fun to watch. Usually OVA's feel pretty removed from the main series, but these just felt like additional content to the story. Like the rest of the series most people are dressed in swimsuits since the setting is a restaurant at the beach. While usually it doesn't feel lewd because of the setting, the end of the third episode does feel a bit more fan service heavy than usual, even if it's only for a few minutes. If you enjoyed the rest of the show I would definitely suggest giving it a try as it keeps the same vibe as the main series.

Squid Girl Season 2

Squid girl is back at the Lemon. Squid Girl is working like usual when Eiko brings up that she hasn't accomplished anything in her quest to conquer humanity. This fires her up even more to do everything she can to conquer the surface world. Meanwhile Sanae sees Squid Girl hanging out with Kiyomi and believes that they are both rivals fighting for squid girls attention. One day Squid Girl is helping clean up the beach when she sees Goro taking jellyfish out of the ocean. She challenges him to see who can gather the most jellyfish. Chizuru overhears and turns it into a competition involving everyone at the beach with real prizes for the winners of the competition.

Squid Girl Season 2 was just as good as season 1. Since the entire anime takes place on the beach, there are characters in swimsuits in every episode. This might be considered as a lewd scene to some, but it seems unavoidable given the setting. If you enjoyed Season 1, I would definitely suggest giving Season 2 a try as well.

My Hero Academia: I am a hero too

Eri goes to see Deku to congratulate him on his comeback as a hero, however, he isn't in the Teacher's Office at U.A. High. She is met by Eraser Head, Present Mic, and All Might. After letting her know that Deku has gone home, they turn on the TV which plays a news channel talking about how Deku has risen in the Hero Rankings and how his presence continues to be a positive influence on others. Before she leaves, the teachers mention that Deku will be at Eri's debut concert and that she can congratulate him then. The episode then shows the concert that Eri is performing with her band and the citizens and Heroes who are watching and listening.

My Hero Academia: I am a hero too was great. Even though this special was only 6 minutes long, it still was able to bring tears to my eyes as Eri sang. My Hero Academia is one of a few anime that holds a special place in my heart. I didn't mention this in my previous reviews, but when I finished My Hero Academia Season 8 I had the thought that I will never be able to view other anime the same way again. This special reminded me of how much My Hero Academia has impacted me the last two months. If you have finished all 8 seasons along with the My Hero Academia: More episode, I would definitely suggest giving this a try as well.  

Kusunoki's Garden of Gods

Minato Kusonoki has grown up surrounded by Yokai at the inn his parents run. Once his grandpa and grandma died he inherited their home which had previously been filled with Miasma from Evil spirits. However, as he walked into the house, his presence cleansed the evil and turned it into a place where gods can reside. His first resident is Yamagami who is the god of the mountain near Minato's house. Pretty soon more and more gods come to live in the garden, and with each new one Minato starts to see his life change in new ways.

Kusunoki's Garden of Gods was really good. It kind of reminded me of Campfire cooking in another world. The dynamic between Minato and Yamagami feels similar to Fel and Tsuyoshi Mukouda. Though I prefer these two because it feels like Minato complains a lot less than Mukouda. You also learn about a wide variety of desserts which is fun. My favorite part of the series is how they involved onmyoji and had Minato use his power to help them exorcise the evil spirits throughout the town. While there is a hot spring scene, it mainly involves animals so I wouldn't consider at as a lewd scene. If this sounds interesting to you, I would definitely recommend giving it a try.  

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife

Akira Tonome and Shizuka Yako work together at Tonome Detective Agency. One day after Akira had finished his investigations, he asks Shizuka to go out to dinner with him. Things proceed to go back to normal the next day. However, Shizuka finds herself wanting to spend more time with Akira. So he starts walking her home, and bringing her to restaurants. They initially try to keep their work and dating life separate, but eventually stop trying to hide it when their coworkers tell them to act however they want around them.

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife was better than I was expecting. I don't typically enjoy adult romance anime, but this one was fun. Unlike most adult romances that take place in an office, you actually get to see the investigations in a world filled with various species. It reminds me a little bit of The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague. Though I will say that the relationship moved a little too fast for me. It is mostly wholesome, however, there is a bath scene, as well as a hot spring scene. If that doesn't bother you, I would suggest giving it a try.

Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power

 

Noah Ararat is the thirteenth imperial prince of the Meerus Empire. Shortly after his birth, Noah is given a fief in the city of Almeria due to his affinity for water magic. This is a tradition in the royal family as a way to teach each prince how to govern a nation. When Noah was six years old he receives a visit from the 2nd and 4th princes. The 2nd Prince brings him a sword that is known as the strongest in the land. Many have died trying to wield it, but Noah is able to handle it duee to his water stat being ranked SS. He soon hears from one of his maids that her village has been flooded and the land and people are in disarray. He buys the village in order to prevent any of the villagers from being scammed out of their property. He then visits and takes care of criminals who are exploiting the people by stealing their food. in order to pull this off Noah sold land that was gifted to him by the emperer. Selling it without permission is a crime. Will Noah be reprimanded for breaking the law, or will he be awarded for preventing a potentially chaotic situation?

Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power was different than I thought it would be. I was expecting something similar to I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic. However, it focused a lot more on political power rather than magic power. If you enjoy anime like How a Realist Rebuilt the Kingdom and As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World, you will probably like this as well. The anime is mostly free of fan service, though there is a character who wears clothes that expose her stomach. Besides that everything stays pretty wholesome. If you are looking for a good fantasy anime to binge, I would definitely suggest this one.

My Hero Academia More

Lately, Uravity has been having dreams of Himiko Toga, and wonders if she's a vestige like One For All. She can tell that Himiko is trying to send her a message, but doesn't really know what it is. She lets Froppy know what's going on, but they can't find a definitive answer. Meanwhile Deku, Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight, and Red Riot all drive to a gathering to celebrate Shoto Todoroki becoming the #2 Hero. They all talk about how their lives are going as they drive and Deku mentions that everyone is special to him. Bakugo gives him a piece of advice that is sure to change his life forever. He tells him that he should value himself more and if he doesn't he may miss something important. Also that if he keeps saying that everyone is special to him, that really means no one is. While Deku didn't understand in the car, it all clicks during Todoroki's celebration.

My Hero Academia More was definitely worth the watch. Another episode that makes me glad I didn't start this series until after everything was out. It was cool to see everyone all grown up. I didn't think that I would get to see that as I was watching Season 8. While I wish that the story would continue, I'm also satisfied with this ending.  There are no lewd scenes in this episode. I would suggest giving it a try if you enjoyed the previous eight seasons.

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (Season 8)

In an attempt to stall All For One from reaching Deku and Shigaraki, All Might uses a battlesuit to reverse his age by damaging him. However, All Might can only hold him off for so long. Eventually his equipment breaks, and he is left at the mercy of All For One. But, all hope isn't lost. So long as there are villains, there will always be heroes to intercept them. The only question is, will they make it in time before All Might is killed? 

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON was super good. It picks up right where Season 7 left off. The ending was different from what I was led to believe, though I did predict Deku's future correctly. I am disappointed that the series is over, but I know this is definitely an anime I will be rewatching. There are no lewd scenes in this season. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you enjoyed the previous seasons of My Hero Academia.

My Hero Academia: You’re Next (Movie 4)

The Heroes of Class 1-A are traveling the streets searching for and capturing the criminals that All For One released from prison. While they chase after a man with a hostage, a man who bears a strong resemblance to All Might appears on a flying ship. After seeing All Might's final battle with All For One  he believes that he is the new symbol of peace when All Might pointed and said "Now, it's your turn." He then uses his quirk to swallow up citizens, heroes, and buildings which make the size of his ship grow exponentially bigger. He plans to use it to crush U. A. High School, and take away the current heroes so that a new society can begin, with him as the new #1 Hero. Meanwhile He uses the people inside of his ship that he absorbed as test subjects to gain even more power. Will Class 1-A be able to beat such an intimidating villain?

My Hero Academia: You're Next was super good. The final fight with Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki was amazing. However, My favorite movie is still Heroes Rising. This movie should be watched right after the Star and Stripe Arc, between Season 7 episode 2 & 3. There are multiple things that lead me to believe this takes place in the spare week that Star gave them. Like Principal Nezu saying that U.A needs to be used to fight Shigaraki, as well as the fact that nobody was injured yet. The Movie is free of any Lewd scenes. I would definitely suggest giving it a watch if you have gotten to Season 7 of the main series.

My Hero Academia Season 7

War is on the horizon, and due to Tomura Shigaraki's previous attack, the number of heroes are slim. All Might requests help from various countries hoping that other nation's heroes will aid them in the danger that is soon to arrive. While Many countries prioritize preventing crime happening domestically, the number 1 hero from the United States of America, Star and Stripe, flies over to help Japan along with a squad of jet fighters. Before they can make it to Japan, Tomura Shigaraki meets them in the sky. They have no choice but to battle then and there. At first Star and Stripe is able to capture Tomura using her quirk. However, as he figures out how it works, he is able to avoid being beaten, and ultimately steals star's ability. But just before he steals it, star arranges for the quirk to destroy him from the inside by attacking any quirk it comes in contact with. The war is set back a week so that Tomura has time to recover. Will this extra time be enough for the heroes to gather their strength and fight back?

My Hero Academia Season 7 was super good. I often dislike how American's are portrayed in anime, but I really like how they did it in my Hero Academia. There is an insane amount of fighting. I am so grateful that I didn't start this series until after all the seasons had come out, because it ended the same as Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 and The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2. You can tell that a big fight is about to happen, but it just ends. I really grew to love Himiko Toga and Ochaco Uraraka during this season. I already did like them from the beginning, but I love them even more now. I also cried a little bit during their fight. This Season is mostly free of lewd scenes, but there is an episode where you see Toga naked as she's processing things internally. Though it was brief, it was a little too much for me. If you enjoyed all the other seasons so far, I would definitely suggest giving this season a try.

My Hero Academia UA BATTLE HEROES

During winter break, The students of class 1-A are all stuck inside the dorms due to precautions to keep them safe from The League of Villains. Not knowing what to do, They start talking about a festival that had been hosted by U.A. High School in the past. Just then Mirio Togata comes in with a card game for them to play created by the support course students. The cards all have the students of class 1-A on them along with special cards that have professional heroes on them. When put on a special board, holograms show up and the two players can simulate a battle between the characters on their cards as if it was happening in real life. 

My Hero Academia UA BATTLE HEROES was super fun to watch. I had actually seen an Instagram reel of this episode beforehand, but the dialogue and series of events was not accurate to what actually happened in the real episode, likely because it had been voiced over to be less serious and more funny. There are no lewd scenes. I think this is probably my favorite OVA yet. It takes place right after the end of season 6. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you like the main series.