Sunday, June 30, 2024

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc


After noticing how weak the new demon slayers are, The Master orders that the Hashira train the other demon slayers to make them stronger. It is also a good time to do it because the demons are spending their time searching for Nezuko rather than causing trouble in towns and cities. Each Hashira trains the demon slayers on a skill necessary for them to improve such as strength and flexibility. But with such a huge gap between their abilities will the new demon slayers have the will to endure it?

The Hashira Training Arc was just what I was hoping for after watching Swordsmith Village Arc. Rather than being repetitive by showing huge fights with strong demons, Demon Slayer managed to mix it up by focusing on the demon slayers improving their skill through training rather than combat. As the series has progressed I have come to appreciate every Hashira with the exception of the Wind Hashira. My original feelings after watching the end of season 1 was that the Hashira were all cruel. In the case of the Wind Hashira I was right and he managed to stay true to himself and be an abusive jerk till the end. This season managed to stay clean with the exception of  Mitsuri Kanroji who occasionally lets her cleavage show. While there were a few bath scenes it didn't feel inappropriate since the large majority of the Demon Slayer Corps is made up of boys. The language is clean as well.  If you liked the previous seasons I would definitely suggest giving this a watch.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

THE NEW GATE


THE NEW GATE was a new VRMMORPG that was made available all across the globe. However, one day it turned into a death game trapping everyone inside, with no way to log out. Shin managed to beat the final boss and everyone logged out safely. But just before he was about to log out himself a door opened behind him. After walking through it Shin finds himself five hundred years into the future after everyone has left. With a Little Searching he learns that the NPC's in the game have all gained a sense of self and retain their memories from their time in the game. Will Shin be able to live the kind of life he did during the game, or will the five hundred years worth of changes cause him to rethink that?

I never thought that I would say this about an anime, but THE NEW GATE was mid. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. It might sound like a Sword Art Online copy cat, but it reminds me more of In the Land of Leadale. You don't see anything of the death game except for the first 4 minutes of episode 1. There are some things that I had an issue with like how Shin complains that he can't use his full power. He obviously has the option to but at the same time wants to avoid the attention it will bring him. He also has a familiar which is a fox. She has the option to turn into a human but shin tells her not to. I honestly wish she took her human form more often than she does. This obviously is not relevant to the story and is just my opinion. There also was nothing that made me want to rewatch it, but it wasn't a pain to get through each episode like it was in Unnamed Memory. The season stayed mostly clean except for the second princess who always has her cleavage showing. There is a part where her clothes get ripped after fighting a monster and a large majority of her body is revealed. The language is clean as well. Overall, I think it is worth giving a try if you like anime with a focus on adventuring. I feel like you will know near the beginning if you are going to like it or not.

Friday, June 28, 2024

Encouragement of Climb Episode 13


Aoi, Hinata, Kokona, and Kaede all go to an indoor rock climbing gym. Aoi claims that she is just going to watch because of her fear of heights. But after watching Kaede and Kokona climb, she decides to give it a try herself to find that it's pretty fun. On her second time going she does get scared once she reaches the top, but with Hinata's encouragement she is able to make it back down.

The Encouragement of Climb Season 1 Special was a lot more fun to watch than I was expecting. However, there was a lot more fan service than I expected. You see the girls in their underwear in the locker room, as well as Aoi in the shower at the very end. While I was kind of disappointed that it was ecchi, I still liked seeing Aoi take another step to overcoming her fears. I would still suggest it if you don't mind this level of fan service.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Unnamed Memory


Oscar Farsas has had a spell cast on him by the Witch of Silence ever since he was a child. This spell prevents him from having any kids by killing whoever he marries. In a desperate search for help he goes to a tower where it is said that if you beat all the trials laid before you the witch will grant a wish of yours. Oscar easily defeats the trials set up by The Azure Witch. When he finally reaches her he asks to find a way to prevent the effects of the spell. She tells him its only possible for a person with a really strong physical body. with the knowledge that Tinasha is a witch and has considerable power Oscar asks her to become his wife. Not willing to go that far, Tinasha agrees to stay in Farsas for a year and do everything she can to release him from the effects of the spell the Witch of Silence cast.

Unnamed Memory was an incredibly slow moving anime. It was incredibly hard to watch more than one episode at a time. I thought that at episode 11 it had all been worth it, however, true to every other episode it ended on a disappointing note for me. The story remains mostly clean with the exception of two bath scenes in episodes 10 and 11. The language is clean as well. I wouldn't suggest this to anybody due to the disappointment it brought me.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Encouragement of Climb


Ever since she broke her leg falling off a jungle gym Aoi Yukimura has spent her time alone doing indoor hobbies such as cooking and making crafts. She had intended to stay that way until on the first day of high school she runs into a friend she hasn't seen since elementary school. Hinata Kuraue reminds her of a time they went hiking together and watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain. Back then Aoi had said that she wanted to do that again, so Hinata drags Aoi to her house and makes plans to climb a mountain.

Encouragement of Climb was better than I was expecting. Aoi Yukimura is a very relatable character seeing as I tend to be an indoor person as well. I do think the moral of going out of your comfort zone will help you grow is a good message as well. The story and characters are cute and it shows that friends can be made anywhere. All the characters remain modest throughout the show. The language is clean as well. If you like stories involving sports I would suggest giving this a try.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

SPY x FAMILY Cour 2


For her reward in getting a stella star, Anya, Yor, and Loid all go looking for a dog. They first go to a pet shop associated with WISE to look for a guard dog, but Anya claims she wants one that is smaller. Right as they are about to go to a different place Loid gets a new mission regarding college students that are trying to start a war. They plan to plant bombs using dogs that have been experimented on. One of these dogs has the ability to see the future. Before he can get a bomb attached to him he runs away and meets Anya. While Loid and the other members of WISE have been able to capture the majority of the students, the leader has escaped and plans to not only continue the operation, but to take out the spies as well. The dog with Anya foresees Loid's death and carries her to the explosion site. Will she be able to save the members of WISE without knowing how to disarm the bomb that awaits them?

Spy Family Cour 2 was super fun to watch. It is nice because it continues right off from where the first twelve episodes of Season 1 left off. I really liked how you get to see the relationship between Becky and Anya grow as well as Damian Desmond attempt to be a little more open with Anya. There is some swearing but the language remains mostly clean. Everybody dresses modestly which is nice. If you enjoyed the first cour of Season 1 I would definitely give the second cour a try as well.

Monday, June 24, 2024

TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2


After his fight with Sofia Bulga the Dragon Slayer, Makoto Misumi heads to Rotsgard to enroll in the academy. However, due to a mistake by Rembrandt Makoto is taking the teacher employment exam, rather than the one for students. While he struggles at first because of his overwhelming power, Makoto is able to find ways to minimize it so he can attack the targets he needs while keeping them in tact. After finishing up Makato is made a part time teacher. After meeting with a full time teacher called Bright, Bright decides to send over some of his students who he thinks might be interested in Makoto's class. While the students underestimate him at first, there opinion instantly changes after seeing a mock battle between Shiki and Makato. While this wasn't what he had planned, will Makoto be able to fulfill his goals without drawing the attention of the goddess? 

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 was a lot better than I was expecting. While season 1 was entertaining, seeing Makoto as a teacher and how the students accept Makoto and his teachings brought a totally different but great feeling to the show. Also the forest ogre Eris definitely became my favorite character this season. the season remains modest with the exception of the hero Hibiki wearing a revealing outfit in the last two episodes, as well as the Gorgons in the episodes they appear in. If you enjoyed Tsukimichi Season 1, I would definitely suggest giving Season 2 a try as well.

Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers


Bonaza is a merchant who hates that he lives in a world where demihumans have been forced into slavery. Right after he pays them for helping out he is transported to another world as a hero candidate. However, at first glance his stats appear to be the same as your typical commoner which causes the kingdom of Klyrode to cast him aside by sending him to the Delaveza Forest where The Dark Army is said to reside. Once he arrives at the forest he is attacked by slimes thanks to the king and his men casting magic on the equipment they left with him. After defeating them he levels up and a strange symbol appears next to each one of his stats, along with the ability to have a voice be his guide. This voice lets him know that he has received new spells and that he should use shapeshifting to change his appearance. Using the voice's suggestion he changes his appearance and then goes into town where he arrives at the adventurers guild. It is there he changes his name to Flio and takes on a quest to help a little girl go to the Delaveza Forest. However, his lack of knowledge about this world gets him into trouble with a group of knights that are stationed nearby. Will Flio be able to escape the kingdoms wrath?

Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers was a lot more fun to watch than I was expecting. While it appears to be an overpowered fantasy anime at first it changes into a slow life anime. It is kind of reminiscent of I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level with the whole group building slice of life concept. However, unlike I've been Killing Slimes for 300 Years, Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers has a greater focus on romance where Flio and a girl he saved pretend to be married and eventually fall in love. There are a few inappropriate scenes. One where Rys transforms from her demon form to her human form and has no clothes on, as well as two hot spring episodes. I would definitely suggest watching this if you enjoy Slow Life anime.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

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


Ars is the first son of house Louvent that governs the small domain of Lamberg out in the countryside. As his gift for reincarnating he has an Appraisal skill that shows him everybody's talents and ambitions in the form of a number. After using it to change one of house Louvent's soldiers from using a spear to a bow, his father tells him that intuition is a skill needed to become a good Lord. So Ars goes out in public to find people who might become assets to house Louvent. It is there that he meets a Malkan named Rietz who has been ignored and persecuted due to his race. However, Ars using his Appraisal skill sees that Rietz has exactly the skills he is looking for and asks him to become his retainer. While most of the employees are hesitant to welcome him, Raven Louvent says that he will accept Rietz into their ranks if his sword is able to touch him in a mock battle. This seemed like an unfair request since Raven had become nobility because of his exploits in battle, but Rietz agrees. After Rietz manages to win, Raven gives Ars the task of finding more talented people like Rietz. Will Ars be able to save house Louvent from the upcoming war?

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World was very fun to watch because of how different it was from other Isekai anime. Unlike most Isekai's, Ars is reincarnated into a world where not everyone can use magic and special skills like his are rare. This made the story interesting because it feels like he is living a normal life as an aristocrat. The characters are modest for the most part. However, Charlotte does show a lot of cleavage if that is something that bothers you. I think it is worth looking past because of how interesting the story is. I would definitely suggest it if you are looking for a unique Isekai anime to watch.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X (Season 2)


After having conquered all her doom flags, Catarina decides to celebrate by relaxing at the cultural festival. Caterina is so excited that she wants to set up a stall to sell the vegetables she's grown, but is instantly shot down. It is then that Maria offers to use Caterina's vegetables in her homemade sweets. After hearing that Caterina suggests setting up a stall to sell the sweets which Geordo approves. The Student Council is also providing entertainment by putting on a play that resembles Cinderella. While Caterina had planned to just watch, she is roped in after one of the actors sprained their ankle and is unable to participate. Will Caterina be able to pull this off?

My Next Life ass a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X was very entertaining. In my post about the first season I said that I was hoping Caterina would end up with Mary or Sophia, but after watching this season I kind of want her to end up with Nicol. There is nothing inappropriate that happens in this season. It does touch on topics that one might consider darker such as kidnapping and bullying. Anyway if you liked the first season, I think the second season is worth watching. 

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Kiitaro's Yokai Picture Diary


Kiitaro has always been interested in the supernatural. After getting kicked out of the house by his family, he moves into a nearby shed where he sees a girl named Suzu sitting on the porch. She claims that she is the master of the house, but she is willing to make Kiitaro the master if he can beat her at a game. Kiitaro wins and soon learns that it isn't just Suzu who lives in the area, but many Yokai as well. Will Kiitaro be able to handle all the mischief that comes with a Yokai's nature?

Kiitaro's Yokai Picture Diary kind of reminded me of both In/spectre and Ayakashi Triangle. The show is mostly clean with the exception of a fox women who always reveals more skin than she probably should. Besides that the story is good. It is fun to see how the different characters interact with Kiitaro. I would suggest it if you want something short and like anime's with Ayakashi.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Delicious in Dungeon


Laios, Chilchuck, Falin, Marcille, Shuro, and Namari have been traversing the dungeon, when they meet a dragon. They are overpowered and have to retreat at the cost of not only losing all of their belongings but Falin as well. Despite wanting to save her, all of them are broke and have no food either. Namari and Shuro leave the party in hopes that they can find a way to get the resources they need for the dungeon. Unwilling to give up so easily Laios suggests to Chilchuck and Marcille that they stay in the dungeon and eat monsters. That is when they meet a dwarf named Senshi who claims he has been studying how to cook monsters for the last ten years. Will they be able to not only survive, but retrieve Falin before she is digested by the dragon as well?

Delicious in Dungeon is a fantastic anime. It is exactly what I was hoping for when I watched Restaurant to Another World. This is great because it a perfect balance of fantasy and cooking in my opinion. While Restaurant to Another World showed some fantasy scenes it mainly took place on earth making it feel like there wasn't enough fantasy for me. However, having read the manga for both Delicious in Dungeon and Restaurant to Another World, I can confidently say that they were both trying to achieve different things as a story, and both anime's did a good job in recreating it. Delicious in Dungeon is pretty clean, but there is a bath scene. Besides that the anime remains clean visually.  Overall, I would suggest it if you are interested in dungeon crawler anime's.   

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Ange Vierge


 In the Universe there are five separate worlds. The Black World, Darkness Embrace, The Red World, Terra Rubiri Aurora, The White World, System White Eguma, The Green World, Grunewald Silt, and The Blue World, Earth. One day the worlds became connected and girls from each world gained powers called "Exceed". These girls are known as progress, and they work together with girls called Alpha drivers who use their emotional bonds with each other to protect and empower the progress. Together they fight the enemies of humanity known as Ouroboros. By Gathering all the progress and Alpha Drivers onto the island of Seiren humanity became safer. Saya Sougetsu is a progress who wants more than anything to become powerful and stand out. However, that becomes difficult when the Ouroboros capture all the most powerful Progress and consume them with darkness, as well as put all the Alpha Drivers in a coma-like state weakening the progress significantly. Will Saya and her friends be able to save their comrades as well as the different worlds from destruction?

Ange Vierge was pretty interesting. It bears a similar resemblance to Infinite Stratos, Sky Wizards Academy, and Hybrid X Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia. It follows the whole girls with powers fight robots in the sky premise. The thing that differentiates this from the others is its not a Harem Anime. There are no male characters at all. However, there is an incredible amount of bath scenes. I would say that probably around 80% of this anime is girls talking in the bath. The majority of it is censored but not to the point where the entire screen is covered like they do in Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World. I can't say I would suggest this unless you are looking for the whole girls fight robots in the sky type anime. 

Monday, June 17, 2024

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability


In his previous life Lloyd was obsessed with magic, but unfortunately he didn't have a very good aptitude for it or come from a family with strong magical ties. After being killed he is reborn as the 7th prince of the Saloum family. Since he is so far down the line that he doesn't have to worry about succession issues, Lloyd devotes his time to learning about magic and swordplay. He even tames a demon who helps him with things he couldn't do before like double casting, as well as provides him information regarding other demons.

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability was more interesting than I was expecting. The characters are fun to watch and the story is good. My favorite character is the adventurer Tao who runs into Lloyd when he goes to a dungeon. While there isn't a lot of fan service, there is a hot spring scene, as well as scenes where Sylpha's wears revealing clothing. There is some swearing but it isn't overwhelming. Overall I liked it and would suggest it to someone looking for a overpowered main Character Isekai anime. 

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included


One day Shintaro Tokumitsu was just getting back from work, to find a girl sleeping on his balcony. She originally asks if she could stay with him, but he turns her down. It isn't until he sees her with a suspicious stranger that he allows her to stay with him to avoid her running into any trouble. To thank him for his kindness, Towa decides to cook and clean for him while he is away at school. However, when Towa shows up to his school bringing him lunch he starts to get nervous about people finding out that she is an angel. Will Shintaro be able to make this new arrangement work, without being found out?

I have mixed feelings about Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included. While it is a harem, the characters all get along, and nobody tries to beat up Shintaro for no reason. Shintaro also isn't completely dense. However, he is an incredible wimp who shy's away from anything that could be considered romantic. This completely ruins it from being a good romantic anime. A few examples are when Towa tries to feed him a meal she made, he stops her and asks for his own plate. When he has the chance to hold her hand after getting separated in public, he refuses to do so and instead holds onto her Yukata. He also almost turned down a free trip to the beach and hot springs for no reason. In all honesty it was Lily who carried the show in my opinion. Multiple times I was reminded of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You, which by the way is far better in my opinion, because Rentarou actually has the courage to get things done. Date A Live is also a better alternative as far as harems go. So it had the potential to be really good, but failed because Shintaro wasn't willing to do anything. I want to say The Dangers In My Heart was better, because while Kyoutaro is shy, he doesn't refuse to do things with Anna, and becomes closer because of it. However, The Dangers In My Heart isn't a Harem. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included does have a bath scene, a hot springs scene, a beach episode, as well as other moments where Shintaro accidentally sees girls in their underwear. So while I was unsatisfied with Shintaro, the show overall had a good feeling, and is worth seeing. Thanks to Lily it had a number of funny moments which made watching it worth it. 

Null & Peta


After her sister was hit by a truck, Null creates a robot to replace the sister she lost. While the project is a success, not only does the robot have the personality of Peta, but her poor cooking skills as well. Peta quickly learns that Null's lifestyle has changed drastically since her death. Null became a shut-in who refuses to go out unless it is to get ice cream. Will Peta be able to get Null back to the way she was?

Null & Peta was a bit random at times, but had an overall good story. I like how the show is all about creating a sisterly bond, despite the real Peta being absent from Null's Life. There is a bath scene and a beach episode, but besides that the show stays clean. I know that a lot of people don't like short anime, but I think this is worth a try if you do like them.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Keijo!!!!!!!!


Keijo is a sport that takes place on a platform in the water called the land. It is there that girls try and knock each other off using just their butts and chests. If you fall into the water or something besides your feet touches the floor you automatically lose. It has been the dream of Nozomi Kaminashi to not only become a pro, but to become the best Keijo player their is. Now she has finally got accepted to Seitouchi, one of the only two Keijo schools. However, not only does she not make it to the elite class, she gets put in room 309, known as the empty room. The reason it got that nickname is because everyone who gets put in it tends to drop out because they can't keep up with everyone else. Does Nozomi have what it takes to fulfill her dream?

Keijo sounds weird but it was surprisingly good. It was the same kind of feeling I got after watching Manyu Scroll. While the premise makes it sound likes it won't be good, it actually ends up being really entertaining. I should also mention that I don't typically watch sports anime, so the fact that I watched it all the way through is saying something. Also I never thought that I would ever find an anime that has as many butt jokes as Keijo does. There is a bath scene when the team goes to Kyoto for a competition, as well as multiple scenes where the girls swimsuits get torn revealing their skin. The majority of the show shows the girls in swimsuits so if that is something that you would like to avoid, be aware. Anyway so long as you don't mind something unique with some fan service, I would suggest giving it a try.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Komi Can't Communicate Season 2


Its wintertime at Itan Private High School and exams are coming up. Najimi uses this chance to get together At Omoharu Nakanaka's house accompanied by Tadano, Komi, and Yamai. While they originally went there to study Tadano learns quickly that Nakanaka and Yamai do not get along. Both of them try to find a way to see who is a better friend to Komi. After playing games instead of studying they decide to use the upcoming exam to determine who is better, only to end up with the same score.

Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 was really good. They introduced new characters that I believe made it better than season 1. The characters I liked was Makoto Katai and Shisuto Naruse. Naruse is a Narcissist, and Katai is a shy boy who has the appearance of a delinquent making him misunderstood by everyone except Tadano. While the season stays clean visually except for a bath scene when the class visits Kyoto, there are a lot of inappropriate comments made by Yamai like wanting to see Komi's underwear, and wanting to touch her boobs. However, despite this it still has a nice feeling like Season 1. If you haven't seen Komi Can't Communicate and you are a fan of the romance anime genre I would suggest giving it a try.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride


Deep in the Lost Woods there is a Sorcerer named Zagan, who lives in a castle all by himself. One day as he is trying to get some rest, he comes out to find a sorcerer who has attacked a girl. Not willing to forgive the sorcerer for ruining his sleep, he gets rid of him. Right as Zagan is about to teleport the girl to a random spot in the city, he is greeted by his fellow Sorcerer Barbatos. Barbatos tells Zagan that the most powerful sorcerer in the world Archdemon Marchosias has just died. Now all of his belongings are being sold off at an auction. It is there that Zagan meets the woman of his dreams. After one look Zagan decides to give up almost everything he has to be with her. Thus starts the romance of two people who know nothing about romance. 

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride was super fun to watch. It is one of the cutest and most wholesome romances I have seen. It has the same feel that you get from Kubo won't let me be invisible, My Clueless First Friend, and The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses. However, unlike those romances this one takes place in a fantasy world. However, Unlike other fantasy romance animes which tend to be harems, this one revolves around one couple. There are a few scenes that contain fan service. In episode 1 a girl gets her shirt sliced open leaving her bra exposed. In episode 4 when Nephy asks Zagan to sleep in bed, he misunderstands her intention and it shows Nephy undressed in bed, however, the majority of her is covered by the bedsheets. Lastly in episode 9 there is a bath scene with Chastille and Nephy. Though besides these scenes everybody dresses modestly. If you like fantasy and romance I would definitely give this one a try.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Hakone-chan


After making a wish at his local shrine Touya drops the steamed bun he was holding into water and out pops a little girl who says her name is Hakone-chan. She claims to be the spirit that guards the local hot springs he was at, but Touya is hesitant to believe her. It isn't until she shows a bit of her power that he starts to believe. But a little bit is all she can show before passing out as she has been asleep for around 100 years. Will Touya be able to help Hakone-chan regain her power?

Hakone-chan was a pretty entertaining anime. It does take place in a hot springs city so there are quite a few scenes where the characters are undressed. However, it isn't the whole time like they do in Isekai Onsen Paradise. In fact most of the anime takes place outside of the hot springs despite it taking place in a hot spring town. I would give it a go if you want a short and sweet anime.

Monday, June 10, 2024

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases


Allen lived his previous life as hero who selflessly saved everyone he could. However, rather than being thanked, he was feared because of his power. After he died he was reborn with his previous hero powers. But in this life he decided that he would decide what kind of life he would live. This line of thinking got him banished from the noble house he was reborn into. Thanks to that Allen became a wanderer who traveled wherever he pleased. As he is leaving he is joined by his former fiance the first princess Liese. As they travel they meet more and more people who join Allen and Liese on their journey.

I'm not going to lie, but this anime was a struggle to complete. As a fan of fantasy and all its subgenres this is a rare occurrence. The only other fantasy anime's that were like this for me were Uncle From Another World and Seven Senses of the Reunion. However it didn't start out bad, it actually looked like it was going to be a fun and interesting anime up until about episode five. Everybody dresses modestly throughout the anime, and the language is kept clean. While this wasn't a fun watch for me it could be for others, so if the premise sounds interesting to you, give it a try.

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Infinite Stratos Season 2


After waking up to feeling something hard, Ichika opens his eyes to find Laura's foot on his face. She then shows him a poster of a festival and asks if he would go with her. Ichika accepts and then proceeds to ask all the other girls individually if they would go with him. While each one is excited to get his invitation, their joy turns to anger once it's time to meet up. However, they all decide that since they prepared to go they might as well enjoy it. Each of them try to pull Ichika away from the others to get some alone time, but will it actually work?

Ah, Harem anime. Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people wish they had one of their own. However, I think Infinite Stratos Season 2 is a good example of what a pain it is to be in a harem. For one, I didn't think anyone was more clueless than Natsuru from Kampfer, but I believe that Ichika Orimura is on equal footing with him. What I feel for Ichika is pure pity, because every one of the girls in his harem tries to kill him. There is one good thing about Infinite Stratos Season 2 and that is Kanzashi Sarashiki. She seems to be the only girl in the series that is able to think logically aside from her sister Tatenashi Sarashiki. Kanzashi happens to be a normal human being that doesn't attack Ichika for no reason. While he can be clueless and insensitive I don't think that warrents being constantly shot at. There is quite a bit of fan service in this season. It has a shower scene, a pool scene, a hot springs scene, as well as multiple scenes where you see girls in their underwear. There is quite a bit of swearing as well. Overall, I wouldn't suggest it unless you are a harem fan and don't mind fan service.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Anime de Training! XX (Season 2)


Eri, Shion, Asami, Shizuno, and Yu are back for more exercises. This season another girl named Sakura Izumi joins them. Together they do weight training, swimming, massages, jump rope, and much more. Watch as the girls show you different exercises, and tell you about the health benefits that come with doing them.

This season was pretty interesting. While Shion still remains my favorite, Sakura also happens to be a Chunibyo. However, rather than talking about the darkness, she pretends that she is a queen and everybody else is a subject in her kingdom. The conversations between her and Shion are pretty hilarious. There was a bit more fan service in this season than there was in season 1. There is a pool episode, a bath scene, as well as scenes where you can see the girls cleavage. Overall, it was a fun watch. If you liked the first season, I think Season 2 is worth watching. 

Friday, June 7, 2024

Anime De Training! EX


Yu Hiroaka, Asami Hoshi, Shion Tachibana, Eri Higuchi, and Shizuno Saotome both individually and collectively teach you different ways to excercise. This includes Yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, gym workouts, push ups, crunches, etc. Watch as these girls show you how to exercise and the muscles that are being affected when you do these specific workouts.

Anime De Training! EX was actually really fun to watch. My favorite character is Shion, because who doesn't love a chunibyo. However, I found Yu to be the most relatable as a person. When the show first started I felt like it had a Dogeza: I Tried Asking While Kowtowing feel, in the sense that it was like the characters were talking to the viewer. However, that changed when the girls started exercising together as a group, because they were now talking to each other. It is mostly clean but there is a beach episode, a pool episode, and two scenes where you can see Shizuno's cleavage. Besides that it was pretty wholesome. Overall I would suggest it if you are into the sports genre.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

The World God Only Knows: Flag 0


Things are chaotic in hell. Buddies are going missing and the rate loose spirits are being captured is only 3%. Elsie Rushes in and asks Docrow Skull, the leader of the capturing squad if there really exists someone who can capture a girls heart without fail. Docrow Skull claims there is and sends her off to meet him despite her only being on the cleaning committee.

I read this in the manga and was disapointed it wasn't part of season 1. However, after learning it exists as an ova, I really enjoyed watching it. This OVA acts as the prologue to season 1. It is completely clean and is only about a minute long. The language is clean as well. You don't necessarily need to watch it for the story to make sense, but it is cool if you saw it in the manga like me and wanted to see it animated.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Spy Classroom Season 2


The more Lamplight goes on missions, the more they come to realize that they all lack a skill essential to being a spy. They all lack ruthlessness. Monika knows that that is going to become their downfall and brings it to the attention of Thea who despite her warning wants to help an imperial spy who is the enemy of the republic. However, this spy claims to be the mother of Annette. Annette has received the code name Forgetter, because she has amnesia. She doesn't remember anything except for the last four years. While her memories of her mother are missing, she still feels like she knows Matilda and accepts her requests to spend time together. Seeing them together causes Thea to turn a blind eye to her being a spy because she wants Annette to be happy. Will things actually go that smoothly though?

 I thought Spy Classroom Season 2 was great. I loved Annette in Season 1, but as I learned more about her it made me love her even more. Rather than training like they did in season 1, Lamplight spends most of season 2 going on missions and solving mysteries. The majority of the season stays clean, but there is a pool scene where the girls are in swimsuits. There is quite a bit of swearing as well. While season 1 reminded me of Assassination Classroom, this season felt more like The eminence in shadow if the focus was on the girls and you took away magic. Overall, I would definitely suggest giving it a try. 

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest: The Miraculous Meeting and the Phantasmagorical Adventure


Hajime, Shia, Tio, Kaori, Remia, Myu, and Yue are all sitting around a table after finishing another labyrinth. Hajime knows that he can't be around Myu forever, but wants to have one last adventure before they part ways. The group hears about an area at sea that glows at night and then something appears. They go to check it out but after getting caught up in what looks like a tornado they are transported to a ruined city. It is there that they meet the Liberators who created this world's Labyrinths. Together they form teams to get back to their proper times and locations.

Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest: The Miraculous Meeting and the Phantasmagorical Adventure was really fun to watch. It was cool to see the personalities of each of the liberators, because you only get a brief idea of who they are when watching the main series. The OVA stays clean both visually and humor wise. The language is clean as well. If you liked the main series I would definitely suggest giving the OVA's a watch.

Monday, June 3, 2024

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2 Special

 


Hajime, Yue, Myu, Shia, and Tio are all in the car while Kaori is helping to heal someone she saw lying on the side of the path. While they wait for her Tio and Shia mention that they would like to learn magic from Yue. After Myu decides that she would like to join in as well, they invite Hajime to join. However, Hajime tells them that he refuses to join and they should do the same. However, the girls all ignore his warning and decide to practice their magic, but after spending a few minutes trying to copy Yue's technique all three girls lose faith that they'll actually be able to pull of the things that Yue does. After Koari gets back they head to a city where they all decide to go shopping, But when Myu says that she would like to try on Yue's clothes rather than the ones in the shop all the girls decide to trade clothes to see what they look liike on each other.

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2 Special was interesting. The episode stays pretty clean with the exception of Shia's outfit which is pretty revealing. The language stays clean which is good. If you enjoyed Season 1 and Season 2 I think that you will enjoy the special as well. 

Sunday, June 2, 2024

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2


There once was a family that had a line of restraunts that made them wealthy enough to have their own mansion. But after an outbreak of mad cow disease put them in debt they decided to commit suicide. Rumors spread that their mansion was haunted causing people  to visit it who then mysteriously disappeared. After hearing countless rumors of disappearances jujutsu high sent in Utahime along with her mentor Mei Mei. After inspecting the mansion they found that a cursed spirit was using its technique to change the layout of the mansion and trap those who entered in a never ending maze. After learning what the technique is Utahime and Mei Mei make a plan to run in opposite directions to make it harder for the curse to focus. While this does work, it causes the curse to appear almost killing Utahime who right before being crushed is saved by her classmates Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. After saving her Suguru and Satoru are given a new mission to protect a girl who is being targeted by multiple groups. However, Satoru and Suguru will soon find out that a price has been put on her head, so it isn't only the two organizations that they have to worry about. Will they be able to manage it?

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 was absolutely wild. I had to put the show on hold for a few days after seeing Nobora kugisaki get maimed by Mahito. The only other time thats happened is when I watched Re:zero Season 2 where Rem gets put in a coma and Subaru is unable to go back to before she was injured. The season stays totally clean. While there is a hot spring scene its of Gojo and Geto there aren't any women involved.  There is some swearing, but it isn't too bad. All in all I would totally suggest watching it if you enjoyed season 1.  

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)


When Kanna's friend Chloe decides to come over from America, Miss Kobayashi asks Tohru to come up with a plan that will allow Chloe to have the best experience she can during the two days she is staying with them. So Tohru reaches out to Takiya and Fafnir who show Chloe around Akihabara. After hearing that Chloe wants to know what Kanna's daily life is like, Riko and Kanna take her to the places they usually go like their school, The Oboro Shop, and the pool. They finally finish off their trip by lighting sparklers on the roof of the apartment building that miss Kobayashi lives in.

The Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Season 2 OVA was fun to watch. While Chloe only appeared once in Season 2 she is still an enjoyable character, and I loved how she is portrayed. It always makes me happy when characters can be friends. Even though there was a pool scene everyone wears school swimsuits so it is completely modest. If you enjoyed the main series I think that The OVA is definitely worth watching.

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S (Season 2)


Tohru gets worked up when she learns that there is a new maid cafe claiming to have the best maids in the city. She claims that there isn't a better maid than her and rushes over to the restaurant to complain. Tohru comes back shortly saying that she actually got hired on the spot when she went to visit them. As someone who worked in the food service industry before she worked as a programmer, Kobayashi has her doubts that Tohru will actually be able to handle the job. So she visits the maid cafe along with Kanna in order to check up on Tohru to find that Tohru has actually been made the head chef and doesn't typically work as a waitress. Meanwhile a new dragon named Illulu appears and tries to destroy the city. Though thanks to Tohru using her wings to block her attacks the city is kept from being damaged. How will Kobayashi resolve their issues this time? 

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Season 2 was really good. I really liked learning more about Tohru and the other Dragons past. I also was happy when Illulu was added to the group. I think out of all of the characters Illulu is probably the most relatable to me. While the majority of the season stays clean, there is a bath scene in episode 2. The language stays clean for the majority of the show as well. If you enjoyed Season 1 I would definitely suggest giving season 2 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...