Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4

After the Harvest Festival, Iruma and Lead Shax have both reached Rank Dalet, thanks to the support of their friends in the Misfit Class. However, if they want to keep their place in "The Royal One," also known as the King's Classroom, every member of the class must reach Rank Dalet before the end of their first year. Their only remaining opportunity to rank up is the Music Festival. Lead comes up with a plan to make the students ranked Gimmel stand out, with everything centered around Elizabetta, who is ranked Bet. However, Kalego points out that there is another student in the class who holds that rank. Soi Purson has been completely overlooked by his classmates because of his bloodline ability, Detection Warding, which allows him to disappear and reappear at will. His family follows a strict rule of never standing out, as using their ability for the wrong reasons could have disastrous consequences. Will Iruma and the rest of the Misfit Class be able to put on a performance that exceeds everyone's expectations and help everyone reach Rank Dalet?

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 was awesome. I especially enjoyed the arc featuring the Dem-Dol Games. Seeing Iruma showcase his archery skills was absolutely amazing. There were also plenty of other developments that left me curious about what will happen next in the series. For the most part, the characters dress modestly throughout the anime. During the Dem-Dol Games arc, the demon idols do show a little more skin because of their flashy outfits. However, there is nothing particularly revealing, such as a swimsuit episode or a hot springs scene. There is some swearing, but it isn't overwhelming. If you enjoyed the previous seasons of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, I would definitely recommend giving Season 4 a try as well.

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2

After Leon stops the attack by the Fanoss Principality, Princess Hertrude is taken captive, and Leon is rewarded with the title of Viscount. As a result, girls begin sending him letters, but none of them are motivated by love. Instead, they are all interested in his status. After rejecting their offers to be with him, Leon visits a bulletin board that advertises news and job opportunities for students. There, he learns that the Saint is looking for guards. Although he isn't interested, he receives an order from the palace to participate in an expedition.

Despite his achievements, the nobles of the Kingdom of Holfort still don't trust Leon. They decide to send him to a floating island where "treasure" is said to be hidden, requiring him to use his own spaceship. They also send Princess Hertrude along, hoping Leon will fall into a trap they've set for him. Duke Redgrave and the kingdom's minister want to protect Leon because he helped their families in the past, but they lack the influence needed to change the court's decision. As a result, Leon sets off for a mysterious floating island covered in trees and home to a village of elves. However, will the elves welcome him after being enslaved by humans?

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Season 2 was interesting, with both good and bad aspects. The fights are really cool and remind me somewhat of I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire. This season also answers questions that were left unresolved in the previous one, such as who Marie is and why she's taking over the role of the protagonist. The show's sense of humor is pretty funny as well.

The change in animation and art style was a little strange at first, but I got used to it by the end of the first episode. There are a few instances of fan service throughout the season, including a bath scene in the first episode, a scene in the finale where Olivia and Angelica wear revealing dresses, and a short clip of Leon imagining himself at the beach with the two girls wearing bikinis. The season also contains quite a bit of swearing. While I don't appreciate the unnecessary fan service, I still think the anime's unique story makes it worth giving a try.

You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2

Miyu Suzuki and her friends from Class 2-7 are back! With their end-of-term tests over, winter break is finally here. To celebrate, the class holds a feast in their classroom. Meanwhile, Nishi and Honda walk past and compare the sight of everyone eating to the Straw Hat Pirates from One Piece. Yamada offers them some fried chicken, but they decline because their hands are full of bags. Before going their separate ways, Yamada and Honda say goodbye and wish each other well until next year. However, Yamada secretly makes plans to meet up with Nishi by pointing at his phone and silently mouthing that he'll text her.

Afterward, Watanabe, Sato, Azuma, Taira, Suzuki, Tani, and Yamada head to a neighborhood decked out in Christmas lights and decorations. They take pictures and chat about their plans for winter break. As they walk home together, Taira and Azuma gradually grow closer. Meanwhile, Tani and Suzuki decide to bake a cake together on Christmas Eve. They go shopping for ingredients before preparing a delicious-looking dessert. After dinner, they exchange Christmas gifts. Both have bought each other gloves to help keep them warm during the cold winter months ahead.

You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 was really good! However, it felt different from Season 1. The first season was more lighthearted and followed the typical romance clichés found in many romance anime. In contrast, Season 2 focuses more on the characters' personal growth while continuing to develop their relationships. There are no lewd scenes, and although a swear word pops up here and there, profanity is kept to a minimum. If you enjoyed Season 1, I would definitely recommend giving Season 2 a try!  

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

Sasaki is an overworked corporate slave at a trading company. While some people turn to games or books to relieve stress, Sasaki visits the supermarket to see a cashier named Yamada, whose smile brightens his day. One day, after noticing that Yamada isn't working, Sasaki looks for a place to smoke. After wandering around, he is invited to smoke behind the supermarket by an employee he's never seen before. She asks him why he always lines up at Yamada's register, even when other registers are completely free. Suspecting him of being a stalker with ill intentions, she questions him about his behavior. However, when he explains that Yamada's smile is a treasure to him, she lets it go.

The next time Sasaki goes to Yamada's register, she tells him that Tayama mentioned he was her fan and that it made her happy. Caught off guard, Sasaki drops his point card. Embarrassed that Yamada learned about their conversation, he decides to visit Tayama again. When they meet to smoke behind the supermarket, he tells her that he didn't appreciate her revealing their conversation and that he now feels embarrassed every time he goes to register #2. Despite this, Sasaki gives Tayama his favorite snack, Yummy Mochi Chips, as thanks for letting him smoke with her the other night.

After a few conversations, Sasaki starts wanting to visit the supermarket not just to see Yamada, but to spend time with Tayama as well. However, Tayama is keeping a secret from Sasaki. Will their relationship change if he finds out?

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You was good. In the past, I've mentioned that I'm not a big fan of adult romance anime, but watching this made me realize that it's office romances that bore me. I really enjoyed watching Tayama and Sasaki get to know each other as they talked about things happening in their lives. The anime felt very relatable in that sense. While I enjoy the typical hand-holding and dates that you see in most romance anime, watching two people grow closer through casual conversations felt like a nice change of pace. The anime doesn't have any lewd scenes, either. If you enjoy romance anime, I would suggest giving this one a try!

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3

A TV show host for Love Talk! Spill the Deets! shows up at the mall and sees a group of girls. She asks them if they have any stories about things their boyfriends have done recently to make them feel cherished. Each girl shares a story that starts out romantic but takes an unconventional turn.

Hahari shares a story about how one of her heels broke during a date, and her boyfriend caught her before she could fall. He then carried her for the rest of the date. Next, the host talks to Meme about her experience. Meme shares how her bra came unclasped and her boyfriend held it together. However, instead of using a safety pin, he used his fingers to hold it in place the entire time. After that, the host turns to Shizuka, who explains that her boyfriend wanted to share her love of books, so he memorized entire novels to discuss them with her. The other interviews follow the same pattern, and the host becomes convinced that boyfriends these days are turning into monsters. However, unbeknownst to the host, all the girls in the large group happen to be dating the same guy!

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 was great! There is so much to love about this anime. The characters are absolutely hilarious, and Hakari and Karane's arguments always make me laugh out loud. Hahari's reactions to different situations add to the show's humor, and I love the relationships Shizuka shares with both Nano and Rentaro.

Another fun aspect is the different drugs Kusuri creates, which cause all sorts of unforeseen chaos. The way the characters break the fourth wall and reference various other anime and manga is also a source of enjoyment. There were some inappropriate scenes, such as a bath scene, a hot spring scene, a shower scene, and a scene that shows Nano's cleavage. If you enjoyed the first two seasons, I would definitely recommend giving the third season a try as well!

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4

The Festival was a success in getting other nations interested in what Tempest has to offer the world. After everyone has gone home, Rimuru inspects the Magitrain site. The children he taught are brought to a new school in Tempest, where they are taught by Hinata the Saint.

Meanwhile, Ramiris, Veldora, Mjollmile, the Hero Masayuki, and Rimuru work together to improve the dungeon after receiving complaints that it is too difficult. What they discover is that the adventurers attempting to conquer it are simply too inexperienced. Masayuki suggests creating a class to teach adventurers how to conquer the dungeon. However, what really changes the situation is Mjollmile's suggestion to add a monetary reward. This change brings adventurers there in droves.

However, the path to peace isn't an easy one. Many people still see Rimuru as an enemy. Will he be able to gain the trust he needs to create a world where humans and monsters can live in harmony?

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 was exceptional. The animation, story, and action were unbelievable. There were many new characters introduced who were exciting to see, and we also got to learn more about the backstories of some of the older characters, which was interesting. If you've enjoyed the anime so far, I would definitely suggest giving Season 4 a try.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea

Rimuru and his friends are invited to a tropical resort by Queen Elmesia. They fly to the island aboard her dragon airship and immediately begin relaxing in their own ways. While Rimuru, Shuna, Shion, and Eren are walking around, Gobta notices that a suspicious girl has been following them, so he confronts her. She says her name is Yura and claims that she just happened to be walking in the same direction as them.

When Gobta and Yura are attacked and later found by Rimuru and his friends, Yura opens up about what is really going on. She tells them that she is a priestess from the country of Kaien. She left the country after learning about a secret plot to abuse their guardian deity and is now being pursued. Will Rimuru be able to save a country that is being destroyed from within?

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea was really good. The animation was absolutely beautiful, and the sea and birds looked especially realistic. The action was good too. What surprised me was that the majority of the focus was on Gobta. It was kind of nice to see him get more screen time.

Since the movie is set at a tropical resort, you do see girls in bikinis, but it didn't feel too distracting to me. If you enjoy That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, I would definitely give the movie a try. It takes place between Season 3 and Season 4 if you want to watch it chronologically.

Clevatess Season 2

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

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

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

Narumi's Week at Work

 

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

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

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

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2

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

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

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

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

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life

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

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

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

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Though I Am an Inept Villainess

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

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

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

The Garden of Words

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

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

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

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

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

Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl

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

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

A Sign of Affection

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

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

Kaya-chan Isn't Scary

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

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

Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

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

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

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

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

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

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King

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

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

Squid Girl OVA

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

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