Wednesday, September 27, 2023

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2


After saving the kids in Engrassia, Rimuru decides to head back home. However, he is unable to contact the people of his country due to one of Demon Lord Clayman's subordinates. Not only that but the Kingdom of Falmuth as well as the Western Holy Church decide to invade the Jura Tempest Federation all at once. Unfortunately For Rimuru he is stuck in a barrier that restricts his powers and faces off against Hinata Sakaguchi another human who was summoned from Japan. Will Rimuru be able to survive and save the citizens of the Jura Tempest Federation?

I actually liked the second Season better than the first because while it did focus a little bit on expanding Tempest it was more about strategy and war. And theres something satisfying about seeing characters show off how powerful they are. Again with this season there are quite a few hot springs scenes, as well as Shion's chest being constantly exposed even when she is wearing clothes. There is some swearing here and there but it isn't often. If you don't mind what I mentioned I would definitely give it a try. While it is longer I believe every episode is worth the watch.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1


Ryouta Satou wakes up confused after being dropped by a slime in the first floor of a dungeon. He is greeted by an adventurer named Emily Brown who doesn't believe him to be human but a human shaped piece of meat. This is because in this world slimes only drop food. Emily teaches Ryouta about the world concerning levels and ranks as well as the dungeon in general. Out of curiosity Ryouta checks his status to find that he is not only at level one but can't go any higher. After seeing his stats are all rank F he checks his drop stats which have all been set to level S. Emily tells him that she has been living in the dungeon, but it has been her dream to live outside in an apartment. So using his S-class skills Ryouta buys a apartment where Emily can live, and thus starts their days as an adventuring party.

I thought that My Unique Skill Makes me Op even at Level 1 was really good. It was kind of like Arifureta if Arifureta was made for a younger audience. It keeps the style of using a gun as the main character's weapon of choice, as well as a young loli love interest, along with a bunny girl who desires to be with the main character. However, Eve has a very different reason to stay around Ryouta than Shia did for Hajime. The vibe is also a lot lighter since the main character is just focused on helping people rather than getting vengeance. Both the language and the attire the characters wear are clean. If you want an Isekai anime where the world is unique from other Isekai as well as the way adventuring is done, I think that this is a good choice. Another perk for those who are tired of Isekai Harems is that the group feels more like a family rather than a group of girls constantly fighting for the main characters attention.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Great Cleric


After making a deal and getting excited at the prospect of a promotion, our protagonist is shot in the heart. He is then sent to another world where he chooses everything about himself besides his race and age. He decides to become a healer named Luciel. However, what he didn't know is that healers are hated by almost everyone in this world. The main reason is because they charge insane prices that almost no one can afford. Having a goal to avoid death at any cost Luciel joins the Adventurers guild where he is given a deal that he can live there with three meals a day if he heals the adventurers for free. With the knowledge that all his expenses will be paid for Luciel jumps at the opportunity. Will Luciel be able to change the way people view healers, or will society stay the same?

While we have truck-kun to thank for many isekai, I'm grateful there's always a criminal to help out as well. I thought this one was really unique because even though he lives inside of the Adventurers guild he never actually goes on an adventure, that is until the second half of the season, but that wasn't a request by the Adventurers guild. While the story did change halfway through the season they explained why and so I thought the transition was really good. There is no swearing and everybody dresses modestly in this one. I would definitely suggest giving The Great Cleric a try if you are looking for a new Isekai to watch, or if this is your first one, I believe it is also a good starting point.

Friday, September 22, 2023

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior


Pride Royal Ivy is the queen in the Otome Game"Our Ray of Light". However, she is not the heroine, but the villainess who brings her entire country to ruin using her power and position. One day she gains the memories of her past life where she had played ORL enough to know each route. Using this knowledge she decides to change her ways so that her country can prosper and each person can continue to smile. Yet she still fears that her previous nature as the villainess will come despite her efforts. Will Pride be able to change the future or will the game continue on in the way it was created?

I want to say that every Otome Game Isekai I have seen has been absolutely fantastic and this one was no exception. It has similarities to My Next life as the Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom, but it doesn't go overboard on the harem. It sticks to a few main characters which I really like. If you are a fan of other Otome Game Isekai's I would definitely suggest this one. I think it is my favorite so far. While it does retain some tropes from other anime's, It also feels unique because Other villainess's try to avoid dying but Pride is willing to die if it means she can save the ones she loves. It only swears once or twice and everybody stays modest. Definitely worth it in my opinion. 

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon


After being crushed by a vending machine in Japan. Our protagonist opens his eyes and finds himself on a grassy field next to a lake and soon realizes that he has been reborn with the ideal body. After days of being alone a girl by the name of Lammis crawles up to him having lost her strength she decides to buy food and names him Boxxo. Seeing how valuable Boxxo is she brings him to the village where she is staying. There Boxxo helps people whether they are hungry from guard duty, need to impress their peers, or want to improve their restaurant menu, he is always willing to lend a can.

I actually read the first volume of the manga for this, and not only did thee anime adapt it well, the rest of the story was quite enjoyable. Not only is the story great, but it also introduces you to different kinds of vending machines that you never would have imagined. There is very little swearing in this, but there are two occasions where Boxxo turns into a vending machine with dirty magazines, as well as a scene in episode 3 where he is set up in the womens bath. All the girls wear towels or are dressed during the scene so it isn't too inappropriate. Overall If you want an isekai that is unique, I would definitely give this one a try.    

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation


Reisalin Stout has grown up in the village of Rasenboden on the island of Kurken. She has lived a ordinary life as the daughter of a farmer, but she yearns for something more. It is frowned upon to leave the island of Kurken or to let anyone on it. So one day Ryza decides to leave the island with her friends Tao and Lent. They travel to the next island over and run into a monster that they are two weak to fight. As they wonder what to do a man named Empel and a woman named Lila save them using Alchemy. After returning to Rasenboden Ryza and her friends learn that Empel and Lila have come to Kurken to research the many different ruins that can be found there. It is then that Ryza asks Empel to teach her alchemy, Tao asks Empel to teach him to read, and Lent asks Lila to teach him to fight. After learning that Ryza has an aptitude for alchemy Empel and Lila decide to grant the three their wishes.

Atelier Ryza was an interesting anime to watch. Its a nice slice of life where you can see the main characters grow both in the areas they've decided to pursue and as people. The language is completely clean. The anime stays modest except for the beach episode in episode 5. While this isn't inappropriate there was an unnatural amount of shots of Ryza's thighs. Overall if you want something that has a nice pace and is relaxing I would definitely suggest this.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Sweet Reincarnation


Right as he was about to show off his giant candy sculpture a pattissier is crushed under the weight of his own sculpture and is reborn in another world as the son of a knight. Bringing his knowledge from earth Pastry Mille Morteln desires to make a land full of sweets. However, the more Pastry works towards his dream the more people learn of his talents and try to use him for political purposes. Will Pastry be able to change the world using his love and skill for making confections?

Sweet reincarnation went in a different direction than I thought it would. With a premise like this you would expect it to be a slow life anime where he would open up his own bakery and sell his sweets to people. However, it made it more realistic in that he has his duties as a future lord and using money and connections he  makes sweets for people in his free time. There was no swearing in the anime, as well as nothing inappropriate. The only slightly inappropriate thing you see is a noblewoman with a little cleavage. Overall if you like slice of life anime I think this is worth a watch. 

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion


Right before she is able to get into college Rinko Hanasaki is pushed off of a building and is reborn in another world. The world of a book she read, not as the main character Beatrice, but as the side character Raeliana who is destined to die at the hands of her Fiancé. Willing to do everything she can to avoid that fate, Raeliana blackmails duke Noah Wynknight, aware that his higher status could help get her out of her current situation. After creating a contract, Noah Wynknight agrees to help her and signs the document. And thus begins the feigned romance between the two. Will they be able to convince everybody that they are actually in love, or will their distrust of each other cause their plan to fail?

The reason I watched The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion was because I heard it was similar to I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss. Which it is if you take away the otome game side of it and solely focused on the romance. It is also like Nisekoi in that its plot is similar, but this is better in my opinion because thee romance actually feels real and in Nisekoi it would be obvious to anyone that the two leads were faking it. I only heard it swear once or twice which was really good. There is a scene where you see the Duke shirtless, as well as one where you see the Duke's brother shirtless along with a girl in his bed, but the girl is covered by what appears to be a giant platter, but it could be a mirror. Overall I would say it is worth a watch if you are looking for another fantasy romance that isn't a harem.

Saturday, September 2, 2023

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ~High School Days~


After finding out that his old middle school teacher has been asked to teach a programming class but knows nothing about it, Nasa decides to help out. But after talking with her, he finds out that his teacher no longer works at his old middle school, but at an all girls high school. Will Nasa be able to help the students succeed?

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You ~High School Days~ was just as good as the regular series. There wasn't any swearing. However, Some of the girls from the school do come to the bathhouse where Nasa and Tsukasa live so you see them with just their towels on. If that doesn't bother you and you liked the main series I would give these four episodes a try. 

The Detective Is Already Dead

Kimihiko Kimizuka has always had a predisposition for running into trouble. He has stumbled into so many crime scenes that the police starte...