Let's Make a Mug Too

After her father's business failed in Tokyo, Himeno Toyokawa and her dad moved back to Gifu where her mother and father grew up. On her first day of high school Himeno introduces herself by pulling out cups that are used in her family's restaurant and advertises her father's new business. After class a fellow classmate pulls Himeno aside and takes her all the way to the pottery club. Mika Kukari recognized the creator of the cups and mugs and believed that Himeno was a collector of pottery. The pieces were made by Himeno Tokikawa, who is famous in the world of pottery, and also happens to be Himeno's mother. Watch as Himeno grows a love for pottery and learns to use it to put a smile on people's faces.

Let's Make a Mug Too was a fun little anime. Though the fact that they didn't actually make a mug is both hilarious and disappointing to me. However, there still is a chance in season 2. I will say that it kind of gave me the same vibes as a sports anime. The constant training to improve. the competition, and the slice of life scenes in between gave it a similar feel to Scorching Ping Pong Girls and Ro-Kyu-Bu. It also has a relaxing feel which kind of reminded me of Encouragement of Climb as well. There is an episode where the pottery club goes to the river in their swimsuits, but besides that it remains completely wholesome. I would definitely suggest giving it a try, if you are looking for a relaxing anime.   

Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Part 2

After losing to Tamamo Cross at the Tenno Sho, Oguri is determined to beat her at the Japan Cup. Though Oguri can tell that Tamamo posesses something that she doesn't, and she won't be able to beat her unless she obtains it herself. Meanwhile Racers from all over the world come to japan to compete in the Japan Cup. Sensing that there could be trouble with all the unknown racers, Musaka sends Belno Light to work undercover as a reporter and learn everything she can, so Oguri can be prepared when the time comes. But will Belno's Research and Musaka's advice be enough to close the gap between where Oguri is and where she strives to be?

Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Season 1 Part 2 was absolutely wild. While the Japan Cup was intense, The Arima Kinen was even more so. While the races didn't seem as frequent as they did in the first cour, the ones that do happen are definitely worth the wait. I really enjoyed seeing more slice of life type scenes this time around. I feel like you get to know Oguri's classmates a lot more, which is really fun, and makes you want to see more of them. Yaeno Muteki, Sakura Chiyono O, Mejiro Arden, and Dicta Striker in particular left an impression on me. The season has no lewd scenes, but there is a bit of swearing here and there. If you enjoyed the first cour, I would definitely suggest giving the 2nd cour a watch as well.

Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS (Season 2)

It's summer vacation and Airi, Tomoka, Hina, Maho, and Saki have all made plans to go to a summer festival. Unfortunately Tomoka's father feels that she has been spending too much time on basketball, and should spend the summer improving herself. So he forbids her from going. Once Subaru hears about this, he talks to Tomoka's mom who agrees to let Tomoka go if Subaru is with her. Afterwards, while Tomoka is practicing basketball at Subaru's house they run into a little girl who challenges Tomoka to a one vs one. Will she be able to win?

Ro-Kyu-Bu! Season 2 was pretty funny with the slice of life scenes. However, the basketball games had me captivated, wondering who would win. There are panty shots, bath scenes, a hot springs episode, as well as a shower scene. If you don't like lewd scenes then you can probably avoid this one. However, If you watched Season 1 and enjoyed it, I would suggest giving season 2 a try.

OSHI NO KO Season 3

It's been six months since B-Komachi's latest song. Aqua has started doing a talk show, while Akane is in a movie. Mem-cho and Kana continue their work as idols, while Ruby manages to rise in popularity by making a surprise appearance as a reporter on Aqua's current show. This makes the subscriber count for B-Komachi's Youtube channel skyrocket, So much so that Kana and Mem wonder if they are actually helping the group. Will things continue to work out as they have been, or will the toxic entertainment industry become too much for Aqua and Ruby to bear?

I will admit I didn't like Oshi No Ko Season 3 as much as the other 2 seasons. It doesn't get very involved with the behind the scenes stuff with Aqua's talk show like season 2 did with the 2.5D stage play of Tokyo Blade. It focuses more on the mystery of Ai's death. It was actually kind of stressful to watch, but at the same time there were parts of it that made me laugh really hard though. I was wondering if I was even going to try and watch the fourth season when it comes out, but after seeing the finale I definitely am going to watch it. Everyone dresses modestly and the language is clean. If you enjoyed the first two seasons I would suggest giving the third one a try, but just know it has a completely different vibe from before.

Lonely Castle in the Mirror

Kokoro Anzai has become a shut-in and refuses to go to school. One day her bedroom mirror starts to glow and she goes inside. She is greeted by a little girl wearing a wolf mask along with six other kids about her age that are waiting on the castle stairs. The little girl known as the wolf queen tells everyone that they have a year to find a key in the castle that will grant any wish they desire. However, only one person can have their wish granted, and once it's granted everyone will lose their memories of their time at the castle. They are free to use the castle from 9 am to 5 pm. If they stay any later a wolf will eat them. Kokoro sees this as a chance to escape from the horrors of everyday life. Pretty soon seven strangers turn into seven friends. Will they choose to have their wish granted and lose their memories, or keep their memories without having their wish granted?

Lonely Castle in the Mirror was hard to watch for the first half, but the second half was really good. This movie deals a little bit with bullying and trauma. That's why it was hard for me to get into. The fantasy element was super cool to me though. I really enjoy stories that switch between worlds, and this felt like a unique take on the isekai genre. The language is clean and there are no lewd scenes. I would definitely suggest giving it a try. 

Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit (Season 4)

Aoi, Hinata, Kaede, Kokona, and Honaka are back for another season. This time Aoi is determined to reach the summit of Mount Fuji. But Before she can start her climb, she needs to deal with her end of semester exams. One day while she is minding her own business at school, Aoi is approached by the head of the mountaineering club. She takes Aoi to the clubroom where they have tons of mountain climbing equipment. However, While Aoi isn't interested in joining the club, she is interested in the training they do to get stronger.  Will Aoi be able to reach the top of mount Fuji, or will she be stopped by Altitude sickness again?

Encouragement of Climb Season 4 was really good. Though I am a bit disappointed that the first four episodes were a comprehensive review of the first three seasons. The reason I was disappointed was because I had already watched the first three seasons before starting the fourth. However, seeing as Season 4 is the only season available on Hidive, I would say it's a good thing for those who are watching it for the first time. Encouragement of Climb Season 4 had the same relaxing feel as the other seasons. While there is a beach episode you don't see the characters in swimsuits, so everyone stays modest. For those who do watch the first three seasons before watching the fourth, I would still suggest watching the first four episodes, because the scenes at the beginning are new clips that weren't in the previous seasons. Encouragement of Climb is a great anime, I would definitely recommend it. 

Romantic Killer

 

After buying a game called Romantic Thriller, a wizard named Riri appears in front of Anzu Hoshino. The wizard Riri makes a contract with Anzu in the form of pre-game details. Since Anzu didn't read it and went straight into playing the game she is forced into a real world dating sim experience. To make sure that she prioritizes romance instead of her hobbies, Riri confiscates all her video games, chocolate and her cat momohiki. Riri also makes it impossible to purchase any of these things. Along with that, Riri sends Anzu's parents off to the United States so that she will be living alone. While Riri is coordinating all these situations to make Anzu fall in love, Anzu becomes determined to never get into a relationship, no matter who comes along. However, will she be able to continue to refuse once she actually gets to know the love interests?

Romantic Killer was interesting because it felt different from most High School Romantic Comedy's. It kind of had a similar feel to Love Tyrant. While it wasn't something I could binge all in one go, I did enjoy watching it. The boys fit into usual tropes, but unlike the love interests, Anzu feels like someone you would actually meet in real life. There aren't any lewd scenes or any swearing. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you want to see a unique Romcom.  

Pole Princess!! Movie

After successfully saving the planetarium with their pole dancing, Hinano, Mio, Lilia, and Subaru set their sights on a nationwide pole dancing competition next. While they are practicing to prepare for it, they learn that some of the most talented pole dancers around will also be competing. Their teacher Azumi-sensei has high expectations for them. Azumi says that she won't be satisfied unless the finish the qualifiers in first place. Does Galaxy Princess have what it takes?

Pole Princess!! Movie was really fun to watch. It was kind of reminescent of D4DJ First Mix. The art style along with the music reminded me of it. I also think that it's fascinating because Pole dancing isn't what you would expect from a sports anime. The outfits worn during the performance along with the visual effects on stage during the songs made it really entertaining for me as well.  There are no lewd scenes, and the language is clean as well. I would highly recommend watching it.

Ro-Kyu-Bu!: Tomoka's Strawberry Sundae

Tomoka is hanging out with Subaru when she asks him to help her with her homework. He agrees to help her tomorrow. After working on a math assignment they decide to have lunch together. The come out of the room to find Tomoka's Mom hanging out in the kitchen. Subaru's Mom decides to make Hotpot for everyone, since they are all together. Tomoka and Subaru go shopping for ingredients where they run into Hina, Saki, Maho, and Airi.  The girls come over to eat hotpot along with a strawberry sundae that they made in secret while thinking about Tomoka.

Ro-Kyu-Bu!: Tomoka's Strawberry Sundae was a really fun episode. It felt more like a cooking anime more than a sports anime, which I thought was a fun twist. There is a panty shot along with a bath scene. There isn't any swearing though. If you enjoyed Ro-Kyu-Bu! Season 1 I would definitely suggest giving the OVA a try as well.

Hell’s Paradise Season 2

Gabiru, Gantetsu, Nurugai, Yuzuriha, and Mei have decided to work with the Yamada Asaemon executioners to escape the island. Meanwhile The Shogunate have given up on the group of criminals that made it to the island. They decide to send in all the Iwagakure Ninja's they can find to Shinsenkyo along with four Yamada Asaemon Executioners. The Iwagakure, in exchange with working together with the Shogunate have been given permission to kill anyone they find on the island. Will Gabimaru and the other criminals be able to make it out alive?

Hell's Paradise Season 2 was absolutely crazy. After the first season I didn't think that there would be much left of the story, and in a sense I was right. A large portion of season 2 is just the characters getting into fights. The fights are cool, but without them, Season 2 probably would have only been about three or four episodes long. There are a lot of scenes where characters wear little to no clothing. This is mostly done by the Tensen and but you do see gantetsu and Yuzuriha shirtless. While the lewd scenes are important to the story, I still think they overdid it. If you don't like fighting or fan service, I would suggest skipping  this one. However, if you enjoyed Season 1, I would suggest giving it a watch.  

Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling

One day he wakes up and everything is dark. Slowly a light starts to form and our main character finds out he has been reincarnated as a dragon egg. After fighting off monsters his abilities begin to grow and the egg hatches. He comes across some humans and believes he can befriend them, however, he is hunted instead. Though after falling down he is healed by a girl named Myria. After she runs toward her party, the dragon hears some screaming and learns that the humans ran into a rock dragon.  one was already dead, and the other two have almost run out of health points. Too weak to beat a rock dragon by himself, the dragon picks up Myria and brings her to the nearest village, where he is attacked. Unable to go back, the dragon finds a nearby cave and starts living life in the forest.

Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling took a different turn than I was expecting. After watching the first episode I thought it would turn into an anime similar to Beheneko. However, it felt more like an inferior version of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. There were no lewd scenes and it only swears here and there. If you like Isekai anime I would suggest giving it a try. Though it doesn't measure up to a some Isekai, it's still good as a way to pass the time.

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See

Kunon Gurion is a noble who bears the Hero's scar. Those who bear the Hero's scar are born missing something, in Kunon's case it was his eyesight. However, once he started learning magic, he became determined to create a new set of eyes that would allow him to see the world. It turns out that while he can't cast any attack magic his two basic spells can be manipulated in a number of ways. His creative mind allows him to rise up in the world and overcome each new challenge that is set before him.

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See is definitely a unique anime. It started out really interesting. A blind person using magic to learn to see was cool to me. However, slowly Kunon's personality gets worse and worse. The anime is free of any lewd scenes. I still believe it is worth giving a try, even if the latter half is a disaster. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the anime had focused on Kunon and his Fiancee Mirika.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

Frieren, Fern, and Stark continue their journey. Now that Fern has been certified as a first-class mage the group heads for the Northern Plateau. On their way there Frieren comes across a crystal that nullifies magic. While it could be sold for a fortune Fern tells Frieren to abandon it as it would put their party in jeopardy if they were to be attacked. Later as they walk away the group falls into an underground cave full of magic nullifying crystals, making Stark the only one capable of fighting. After they leave they come across Wirbel's party, that they met during the First Class Mage Exam. Wirbel tries to recruit Stark to help protect the far north, but Stark declines. With a smile Wirbel says that he looks forward to meeting them again when they arrive in the Far North.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 was really fun to watch. The fights weren't as great as season 1, but the story and slice of life scenes completely made up for it. Though I wasn't expecting there to be lots of fights either, since Frieren: Beyond Journey's End isn't really about that. There is hot spring scenes, but they don't show anything below the shoulders. If you enjoyed Frieren Season 1, I would definitely suggest giving Season 2 a try.

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord

Ever since her was two years old, Van Fertia was labeled as a prodigy for both his knowledge and his skill with the sword. His family was convinced that he would receive an aptitude for elemental magic and become a skilled warrior. However, what he received at the age of eight was an aptitude for production magic. Seeing the skill as useless, his father raised his sword to kill Van. Right before he acted, Van's older brother suggested sending him to an impoverished village to reign as its new lord. Van now exiled from his family home, traveled with no help from his family, only Van's personal maid, the head butler, the knight captain, and a slave that Van freed followed him to this new village. People were wary at first, but as Van used his magic, the village transformed into a safe and comfortable place to live.

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord was a fun and relaxing anime. It felt similar to other anime that focus on a single place, such as Farming Life in Another World, Sweet Reincarnation, I'm a Noble On The Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic, as well as Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time. The language stays clean. There are a few bath scenes, but they don't particularly stand out. If you enjoy anime that focus on a character developing the place they live, I would definitely suggest watching it.

The Holy Grail of Eris

Constance Grail is from a viscount family that is broke. In an attempt to have the families debts paid off, Constance is engaged to the son of a merchant. However, Constance sees him kissing another girl before a party. The Grail family motto is "Be you sincere" and Constance embodies it perfectly. This caused Pamela to be jealous and frame her for stealing something she didn't. Just as it seemed all hope was lost, the ghost of a woman named Scarlett Castiel appears and clears Connie of any suspicion and pins the blame on Pamela. When Constance wakes up the next morning, Scarlett tells her that in exchange for getting out of the situation she was in, Constance will spend her life getting revenge on all the people who killed her 10 years ago. Will someone so softhearted be able to fulfill a vengeful ghosts wishes?

The Holy Grail of Eris was a lot more entertaining than I had previously imagined. I don't often watch revenge anime, but I thorougly enjoyed this one. I enjoyed that there are so many pieces to the puzzle that they were somehow able to solve in 12 episodes. While it doesn't have any lewd scenes, it does have a lot of crime involved. I would definitely suggest giving it a try. 

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2

Kafka Hibino has been left alive thanks to the decision made by Kikoru Shinomiya's Father. However, in exchange they want to use him as a living weapon to fight of the increasing number of Kaiju. Kafka is reassigned to the First division since the third division's base was destroyed by the Yoju bomb. There he reconnects with Kikoru who has also been reassigned to the first division. Will Kafka be able to move up and keep his promise to fight by Mina Ashiro's side?

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 was really good. It was cool to see Kafka fight in a different division. You also get to learn a lot more about what goes on in the JAKDF. Kaiju No. 8 definitely deserves the popularity it has. Everyone dresses modestly in this season. There is some swearing throughout it though. I would definitely suggest giving it a try if you enjoyed Kaiju No. 8 Season 1.

Akame ga Kill!

Tatsumi is a boy from a rural village who dreams of making it rich in the capital to save his impoverished village. However, after getting separated from his friends he is given a warning  that the capital is full of monsters. Not the magical beasts that he's used to slaying, but humans with wicked hearts. After arriving at the capital and getting robbed, he runs into a young girl who offers to take him to her mansion where he can stay for awhile. It is there he runs into night raid. Night raid is a group of assassins that only attacks at night. When he asks them why they would kill an innocent girl they show him to a hidden room, where he finds out that those he thought were good are evil, and those he thought were evil are actually good. He is then scouted to be part of Night Raid. Can Tatsumi make it as an assassin, and right the wrongs plaguing this world?

Akame ga Kill was a far more intense anime than I had imagined. I think the reason for this is that most fantasy anime I am used to watching have a really lighthearted feeling. I have only seen a few dark fantasy and death game type anime. Though seeing as the main group is an organization of assassins, I should have expected there to be a lot of deaths. There are a couple beach episodes where the characters wear swimsuits, as well as a girl who wears clothes that expose her stomach. There is some swearing, but it doesn't happen too often. I think the anime is good and would definitely suggest giving it a watch if you enjoy anime that have a lot of fighting in it.

There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her

When the Hero's Party go to defeat the demon lord, they first get to a demon named Yoki and are unable to beat him. Instead of killing the hero's like his subordinates suggested, he asks his subordinates to carry them back to the nearest village. The hero's continue to return only to be met with the same result. After about a month of this Yoki says that he'll let the hero's party past him if they leave behind their priestess. Reluctantly they agree. It is then that Yoki confesses his love. Unfortunately Cecilia turns him down. The Demon Lord is defeated, and the Demon Lord's army gets disbanded. Yoki decides to rip off his wings and horn and go into the city of minerva as a human. He then becomes an adventurer to pay for his needs.

There was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her was a really cute and fun anime. I really liked the balance between adventuring and romantic interactions between the characters. Everyone dresses modestly and the language is clean.  I would definitely suggest it if you enjoy fantasy anime with a focus on adventuring.

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 3

Sawako and Shota are finally dating. The relationship progresses smoothly. One day, while Sawako and Shota are walking home together, they hold hands. Just as that happens Sawako's mother sees them and invites Shota to have dinner with their family. While Sawako's mom is excited that she finally has a boyfriend, Sawako's Dad isn't pleased. Though he tries to be welcoming in his own way. After that Shota invites Sawako to meet his family. While it seems like everything has finally been resolved, will things continue to go as smoothly as they are now?

I enjoyed this season of Kimi Ni Todoke a lot more than season 1 & 2. Not only do you get to see Sawako and Shota finally go on dates, but you learn more about Ayane, Chizu, Kento, and Ryu as well. Kurumi didn't even show up, which makes sense since there's no point to her character anymore, since Sawako and Shota are dating. I haven't been emotionally invested in this series for the last two seasons, however, I cried a lot during this season. There are a few bath scenes, but the anime remains mostly wholesome. The language is clean as well. I would definitely suggest giving it a watch if you enjoyed Seasons 1 & 2.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom

 

Tiararose Lapis Clemantille is the Fiancée to Prince Hartknights, However, after meeting another girl named Akari he disolves their engagement. Right as Tiara is about to cry, Prince Aquasteed Marinford proposes to Tiara. However, Akari tries to convince Prince Aqua that Tiara isn't the type of person he believes she is. As she goes to grab him, Aqua has guards take her away. With that resolved Tiara accepts Prince Aqua's Proposal and heads off for the kingdom of Marinford. But will everything go well now that she's left her home kingdom?

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom was a nice romance. It had a similar feel to other fantasy/romance's such as 7th Time Loop, The Too-Perfect Saint, and Pass the Monster Meat, Milady. I really enjoyed Akari's character. While she started out hostile, she becomes a true friend to Tiara. The anime is free of any lewd scenes, and the language is clean as well. I would definitely recommend it if you are a fan of other villainess type anime or fantasy/romance in general.

ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!

Flum Apricot was originally from a rural village before getting chosen to join the hero's party. However, all her stats were zero's and her only power is reversal, which she has no idea how to use. One day a party member named Jean sells Flum into Slavery. She wakes up inside a jail cell with multiple other slaves like her. The Slave trader who bought them says that he's going to kill them all due to them being worthless. He releases monsters into the jail cell as well as a sword that melts whoever it touches. With Flum choose to be eaten alive or melt into nothing? 

I'm not going to lie, ROLL OVER AND DIE was really hard for me to watch. It was a cool dark fantasy at first, but then it turned into a yuri anime. It kind of reminded me of how The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady was really good until the two girls randomly became a couple. Thanks to skipping the romance parts and speeding up the video I was able to finish it. I think it could have been a really awesome anime if the two main girls didn't start acting all lovey dovey. There is swearing in the anime. There is also a bath scene but all the characters dress modestly. There is a lot of dark themes like torture, kidnapping, and holding innocent people hostage. I wouldn't suggest it unless you are a fan of yuri anime and fantasy anime.

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2

The torture continues in this new season. The princess loses her memory due to a spell. In hopes of bringing back her memories, Torture Tortura reenacts the first torture that she ever did for the princess. Thanks to that the princess was able to remember everything. All the members of the Torture department decides to have a basketball game, however, nobody really knows the rules. Thanks to one an announcement for a Season 2 of The Hell Lorde's favorite anime, The Hell Lord decides to give everyone a free cake. Torture turns it into a Torture session by putting candles on the cake and won't let the princess blow them out unless she reveals an imperial secret.

Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 was way better than Season 1 in my opinion. I laughed a ton and a lot of the scenes felt pretty relatable to my own life. The appearance of the new character Sakura gave me a lot of anticipation for each new episode. That was something else that I didn't feel in season 1. There is a Hot Springs Scene, but id didn't feel that lewd to me. If you enjoyed Season 1, I would definitely suggest giving Season 2 a try. 

You and I Are Polar Opposites

Miyu Suzuki has a crush on Yuusuke Tani. Nobody suspected it since she's the type of person who seems to be friends with everybody. Tani happens to be the complete opposite and is quiet and typically keeps to himself unless he needs to talk with others. One day Miyu asks to walk home with Yuusuke. The next day she learns that someone saw her walking home. She denies having any special feelings when she is asked, but after Yuusuke leaves, she tells her class about the love she has for Yuusuke. She then runs out and confesses to him on a bridge. Thus begins the love story between two people who are Polar Opposites, but both love each other enough that none of that matters.

You and I Are Polar Opposites was super amazing. I had grown tired of Romance anime where the characters never seem to become a couple. So when Miyu and Yuusuke became a couple in the first episode it felt super refreshing. I also love the characters personalities. The romance between Nisshi and Yamada was especially adorable to watch. There is a hot springs scene, but you just see the girls shoulders, so it doesn't feel all that lewd. The language stays clean, which was nice. I would definitely suggest giving it a watch.

Tamon's B-Side

Utage Kinoshita is a regular girl in high school. What she loves more than anything else is the Idol group F/ACE. Her favorite singer is Tamon Fukuhara. One day while she is doing her job as a house keeper she gets invited to Tamon's apartment. While in concert Tamon has a "sexy and wild" persona, but it turns out that in private Tamon is an introvert with no self confidence. So while she cleans the house and takes care of Tamon's health, Utage also becomes a close friend who is able to lift Tamon's spirits so that he can do his best while he is working as an idol. 

Tamon's B-Side was a fun anime. I really enjoyed the balance of Utage's high school life and her personal life. It kind of reminded me a bit of D4DJ First Mix as well as Oshi No Ko. I don't typically watch Idol anime, but this is one of the best i've seen. The anime does a great job at pacing in a way that you can learn about each member of F/ACE and feel a connection with the characters. I even teared up a little bit during Natsuki Ishibashi's Arc. There are no lewd scenes in the anime, and the language is clean. I would definitely suggest it if you are looking for a romance that feels different from your typical high school romance.

You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!

Yonosuke Sakai also known as Eiyu loves romance manga. However, his favorite type of romances are childhood friend romances.  Eiyu has four childhood friends. Two of them are in the same high school named Shio and Akari. Eiyu believes that it is impossible to be in a romcom with his childhood friends, however, both Shio and Akari have a huge crush on Eiyu. Will things be able to work out?

I really enjoyed You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends. It started out really cute and funny. Though as more girls started to get added I didn't enjoy it as much. I think love triangles are preferable to Harems. While I was hoping Shio and Eiyu would become a couple at first, I began to hope that Runako and Eiyu would become a couple as the season went on. There is some fan service throughout the anime, though it's mostly in the beginning. There is a bath scene, a shower scene, a beach episode, as well as some panty shots here and there. If you enjoy romance anime, I think this one is worth giving a try. 

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29

Hajime Shinonome has been adventuring in a rural village for some time now. One day while going into the dungeon he comes across a girl who is stuck inside a slime. When he pulls her out he learns her name is Rirui and that her parents abandoned her. After trying to find her a place for Rirui to stay, Hajime eventually ends up letting her live with him, while he teaches her the basics of adventuring.

An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29 was a fun anime to watch. I always enjoy the adventurer takes in a child trope that you see in anime's like If It's For My Daugher, I'll Even Defeat a Demon Lord and Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring. While there is some swearing, the characters dress modestly, and there is no unnecessary lewd scenes. I would definitely suggest giving it a try, if you enjoy fantasy anime that focus on adventuring.

The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer

In this world it is legal to torture people, and it has become a well known industry. The torture firm Spirytus consists of Sero and Siu who handle the torturing, and Noe and Hera who handle the administrative side of the company. They are always looking for new employees, and eventually they come across Mike and Hugh. Slowly the reputation and success of Spirytus begins to grow, and the company becomes a fun place to work.

The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer sounds like it will be a gruesome anime. However, the actual torturing isn't really shown. The anime focuses more on the employees and how they spend their time both at work and outside of work. It's a pretty fun anime to watch if you are looking for a slice of life anime with a unique setting. There is no fan service, and the language is clean as well. I would definitely suggest giving it a try. 

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None

Lately the popularity of Enchanters has been through the roof in the adventuring industry. This was made famous by a girl named Selma Claudel. When the importance was made known, Orhun Dura became the Enchanter of his party and brought them all the way to level 94 of the dungeon. They became known as the Hero's Party for this act. Unfortunately Orhun's party didn't think that he was talented enough to be an enchanter, so they banished him and brought on a new enchanter. After that Orhun made a goal to defeat all 100 levels of the dungeon by himself. However, does he have what it takes?

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None feels similar to your generic banished from the hero's party trope anime. So if you've seen Beast Tamer, The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, or I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths, you can imagine what to expect. I will say that it was still fun to watch, because I happen to enjoy fantasy anime that have the banished from the hero's party trope in it. There are a few bath scenes, but the characters bodies are completely whited out, so I don't really see this as an ecchi anime. I would definitely suggest it if you enjoy fantasy anime that focuses on dungeon delving and adventuring.

The Demon King's Daughter is Too Kind!!

Doux is the Daughter of Demon King Ahriman. Ahriman was previously focused on world domination, but his advances stopped after he started spending time with Doux. Unfortunately Doux does not possess a single evil desire, in fact she helps whoever she meets whether they be human, Demon, Magical beast, or Angels. Many people see the Demons as enemies. Will Doux be able to change relationships between races as she trains to become the next Demon King?

The Demon KIng's Daughter is Too Kind!! was actually a lot better than I was expecting. It had a similar feel to fluffy paradise and Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring. There is no swearing, and all the characters dress modestly. If you like relaxing fantasy anime with little to no fighting, I would suggest giving it a try. 

Cosplay Complex

East Oizumi High School's Cosplay Club wants to enter a cosplay competition. However, they don't have enough members. So in order to advertise themselves, while also gaining some money for the club, they put on a cosplay competition at the school's Gymnasium. While they receive a new member, will they have what it takes to compete with the other school's Cosplay Clubs?

Cosplay Complex was a little hard to watch. I think they tried to fit in too much story when they only had three episodes to work with. It's possible that because it was made in the early 2000's that I don't like it. Since the anime is all about Cosplay, it goes with out saying that there is quite a bit of Ecchi content. There' a beach scene, a hot springs scene, a shower scene, and plenty of moments of girls undressing to get into their separate cosplay costumes. I would suggest skipping this one, unless you enjoy other anime from the same time period such as Hanaukyo Maid Team and Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan.

Weathering With You

Its been raining for months without ending in Tokyo. Hodaka Morishima who has just run away from home has trouble looking for a job, since he has no identification. Luckily he met a man on the boat to Tokyo who gave him his card. He stays there for awhile helping to clean the house and write articles about folktales he hears from different people. One day he learns about something called a sunshine girl who can control the weather. Not many people seem to believe the rumors. However, after saving a girl who is being taken into a shady establishment, he finds out she happens to be a real sunshine girl.

Weathering With You was not as great as I was expecting. I feel like Weathering With You is talked about like it's one of the greatest anime movies ever by people who have seen it. It is because of this that I had my expectations set too high. I will say that the ending had an incredible impact on me in the same way that Your Name did. But, there were parts throughout the movie that just felt slow to me.  I definitely think it's worth watching, especially if you enjoy other anime by Makoto Shinkai. 

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon

Kafka Hibino has always dreamed of being in the Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force. But despite multiple tries, he always seemed to fail. It isn't until he meets Reno Ichikawa that he decides to give the test one last try. Thanks to the vice captain who oversaw the test, Kafka was able to make it into the force as a cadet. But unfortunately Kafka has a secret that would turn his life upside down. Just before Kafka takes the test to become an officer is attacked by a kaiju, which turns him into one of the most powerful kaiju in history. Will Kafka be able to keep his powers a secret while working to become a leader who fights the kaiju attacking japan?

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is basically a recap of Kaiju No. 8 Season 1. While a lot was cut out to make it into the length of a movie, they still included the important parts of the story. If you want to know about Kaiju no. 8 but don't want to spend almost five hours watching the first season, I would suggest giving the movie a try. While there is a bath scene it's of the guys, so it doesn't really feel like fan service to me. Everybody dresses modestly, which is a plus. Because they cut off a lot of the story, the fighting is more prominent. Overall, I enjoyed it.

Actually, I Am

Asahi Kuromine is a boy who is known for never keeping secrets. Everyone calls him a "Leaky Basket" because the truth flows right out of him.  For a long time he has had a crush on his classmate Youko Shiragami. When he finally gets the courage to confess his feelings to her, he learns that she's actually a vampire. Youko tells Asahi that if her secret gets out she would have to leave school. So Asahi promises to keep her secret and asks her to be friends.

I really enjoyed watching Actually, I Am. While they don't become a couple due to Asahi's slip of the tongue, it's a great school life anime. It has a similar feel to Rosario + Vampire with all the different monsters going to school together. The design of the devil though, reminded me of To Love Ru. I was half expecting her to claim to be from deviluke. While I said it reminded me of To Love Ru and Rosario + Vampire, it has almost no fan service at all. There is a bath scene and a pool scene though. Overall, I would definitely suggest giving it a watch.  

When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Ayumu Tanaka is in the Shogi club with his senpai Urushi Yaotome. He fell for her the first time he saw her. Ayumu then made a promise that he would confess his feelings when he is able to beat her in a game of Shogi. Unfortunately, Ayumu is terrible at Shogi. He studies using books that Urushi has recommended to him, but his progress is slow. Despite this internal promise he has no issues displaying his feelings outwardly. Will Ayumu ever get a chance to confess his love?

When Will Ayumu Make His Move? was actually a really good romance anime. I really enjoyed the laid back feeling it has. Despite them never actually becoming a couple, Ayumu and Urushi actually make a lot of romantic progress. I actually read some of the manga prior to watching it, so I knew what to expect. This was probably part of why I enjoyed it. The anime has almost no fan service in it. It does have a short bath scene at the end of the season though. I would still highly recommend it if you are looking for a new romance anime to watch.

I Have a Crush at Work

Masugu Tateishi and Yui Mitsuya work at the same company. Masugu works in accounting while Yui works in the planning department. On the outside they appear to never agree on anything, but secretly they're actually a couple and are hiding it from everyone else. Watch as Yui and Masugu help each other to grow both in their jobs and in their personal lives. While they try and act like rivals during work, there's still the chance that they could be seen together outside of work. Will they be able to keep their relationship a secret, or will they be caught by their coworkers?

I Have a Crush at Work was the first good romance anime i've seen in awhile. They started out as a couple which was nice, because I didn't have to wonder if they would ever get together. Some romances go multiple seasons without the main characters becoming a couple. So this was refreshing in that regard. There also wasn't any awkwardness. Masugu and Yui are both honest with each other and they communicate well. You do see masugu and Yui in the bath as well as at a hot spring resort. Though I would say the fan service is minimal. I would definitely suggest giving it a watch.

Garden of Remembrance

A girl wakes up day after day doing the same routine. She wakes up, rolls around, makes breakfast, and brushes her teeth. slowly, she starts to add more things to her day like painting and playing guitar. After going outside she meets a boy. Suddenly her life starts to change. She spends more time with him doing things like dancing, and going on dates.

Garden of Remembrance is a short movie. It was pretty relaxing to watch and listen to. It was kind of interesting to watch at first, because I had no idea what was going on. It seemed like she was just waking up making breakfast and then going back to bed. However as this cycle repeated the breakfast was always different. This lead me to believe that it was her schedule day after day that it was showing. There's no fan service and no swearing. In fact, the characters don't say anything at all. I would suggest giving it a try if you want to listen to some soft music and look at Japanese animation.   

Wagamama High Spec

The Ousei High School Student Council has five members. The President Kaoruko Rokuonji, The Vice President Ashe R Sakuragi, The Secretary Mihiro Miyase, and The Treasurer Toa Narumi. Toa's brother Kouki Narumi is also on the council, but doesn't make an appearance. Together these girls brave the challenges of school life, such as preparing for school festivals, working on paperwork during hot summer days, as well as testing out robots used to improve school life. With the power of friendship there's nothing this group can't do.

Wagamama High Spec was a relaxing anime. It didn't have much of a story so I didn't have to focus all that much. There was panty shots as well as swimsuits. The only fan service that happens is in episodes 1 and 11. Aside from that it's a pretty fun anime if you are looking for something short to watch. Each episode is only about three minutes long. If you enjoy short anim, and don't mind ecchi content, I would suggest giving it a try. 

Military!

One day while Souhei Yano is all alone a tank rams into his house. Inside is first lieutenant Lutgarnikov and second lieutenant Haruka from the Duchy of Krakozhia Army Special Forces. They have come to protect him from Assassins who are out to kill him. The reason being is that Souhei's father is hailed as a hero in the Duchy of Krakozhia. If something were to happen to his family it would give others a leg up in the war. While Haruka and Lutgarnikov have come to protect souhei, more often they tend to put him in danger, like firing missiles off in his house, and not paying attention when assassins show up. Will Souhei really be all right?

Military! is a fun anime. It has a wild sense of humor, which I really enjoyed. There is fan service here and there, but it's mostly panty shots. Though there are some revealing swimsuits in the beach episode. If you don't mind Ecchi anime, I would suggest giving it a try. Every episode is only three minutes long, so you can finish it pretty quick. 

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 2

After Their date on New Years, things seem to be going super well for Shota Kazehaya and Sawako Kuronuma. Not Long after Valentines Day Arrives. It seems like the perfect opportunity to confess your love to the person you love. While Sawako does make chocolates for Shota, she's too shy to give it to him right away. However, she is able to give chocolates to everyone else quite naturally. Shota becomes Jealous seeing all his friends with Sawako's chocolate, when he hasn't received any. While Sawako prepares to give it to him, she runs into Kurumi who tells her that Shota doesn't accept confession chocolates. While she had originally meant it as a thank you, Sawako realizes that she did hope that making Shota chocolate would allow them to get closer. In the end, she didn't give him the chocolate, and Shota takes it to mean that Sawako doesn't care about him.

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 2 was cute, but a bit disappointing. When I say disappointing, I mean they could have confessed  during the first episode and everything would have worked out, but they made it unnecessarily complicated. Though I feel like what happened feels more real than what other Romance anime show. I can understand from my past experience that it is hard to confess, and to do things when you really like someone. However, I was really hoping that they could just be honest and communicate clearly. There is no fan service and the language is clean.  I would still suggest giving it a watch, especially if you liked Season 1. It ended on a satisfying note, and it made everything worth it. 

Pan de Peace!

Minami Tani loves bread. As she arrives at her new high school, she sees a girl with different bread keychains named Yuu Izawa. Minami then asks her to become bread buddies. Not long after Yuu is approached by Fuyumi Fukugawa and Noa Sakura. Minami asks them all to become her bread buddies and asks them to go somewhere after school. The place they go to is Fuwa Fuyu, the bakery that Fuyumi's parents own. Thanks to that, Minami learns both how to cook bread and the joy that comes with eating different kinds of bread she's never heard of before with her new friends.

Pan de Peace was nice. It has a fun story and the episodes all blend together really well. I didn't feel unsatisfied at all with the ending. There is a pool scene, and a bath scene. Besides that it's really fun and wholesome. The language is clean as well. I would definitely suggest giving it a try.