anime review: Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui

Number of Episodes: 12Genre: Comedy, RomanceStudio: NomadPremiered: Spring 2021 Synopsis People fall in love in the most mysterious of ways. This statement seems to be especially true for the affluent genius playboy Ryou Amakusa. When he nearly falls off the stairs one rainy morning, a girl named Ichika Arima saves him. As if by fate, …

Anime review: Mieruko-chan

Number of Episodes: 12Genre: Comedy, Horror, SupernaturalStudio: PassionePremiered: Fall 2021 Synopsis Miko Yotsuya's eyes water as she fixates on a single spot on her phone—she ignores yet another dreadful, horrific monster that is in her face, uttering the disturbing words: "Can you see me?" Before now, Miko enjoyed her unassuming high school days, with late-night …

Anime review: Tokyo Revengers

Number of Episodes: 24Genre: Action, Fantasy, Shounen, DramaStudio: Linden FilmsPremiered: Spring 2021 Synopsis Takemichi Hanagaki’s second year of middle school was the highest point in his life. He had respect, a gang of friends he could count on, and even a girlfriend. But that was twelve years ago. Today, he’s a nobody: a washed-up nonentity …

Manga review: Chainsaw Man

Likeness scale Warning: Spoilers ahead Review as of 07/28/2021- Chapter 97 For this year, I anticipate Chainsaw man's anime adaptation. I hopped onto the bandwagon because of the manga. The story starts of with Denji absorbing his chainsaw dog devil, Pochita. Thus giving him the devil dog's powers. This enables Denji to join a special …

Anime review: ID: Invaded

All that matters is this. I DO have a part to play in this world. I'm the brilliant detective, and I'm here to solve the mystery of Kaeru's death. - Sakaido

manga read: Jujutsu Kaisen

“It doesn’t have to be everyone, just help the people around you, as much as you can.”- Wasuke Itadori

anime review: Jujutsu Kaisen (season 1)

Number of Episodes: 24Genre: Action, FantasyStudio: MappaPremiered: Fall 2020 Synopsis Idly indulging in baseless paranormal activities with the Occult Club, high schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his days at either the clubroom or the hospital, where he visits his bedridden grandfather. However, this leisurely lifestyle soon takes a turn for the strange when he unknowingly encounters …

Anime review: Kanojo, Okarishimasu

Number of Episodes: 12Genre: Comedy, Harem, Shojo, RomanceStudio: Silver LinkPremiered: Summer 2020 Synopsis Kazuya Kinoshita is a 20-year-old college student who has a wonderful girlfriend: the bright and sunny Mami Nanami. But suddenly, he doesn't. Without warning, Mami breaks up with him, leaving him utterly heartbroken and lonely. Seeking to soothe the pain, he hires …

Anime review: My next life as a villainess: all routes lead to doom

Number of Episodes: 13Genre: Comedy, Harem, Isekai, RomanceStudio: Silver LinkPremiered: Spring 2020 Synopsis Most people would prefer being the protagonist of a world full of adventure, be it in a game or in another world. But, unfortunately, a certain girl is not so lucky. Regaining the memories of her past life, she realizes that she …

Anime review: Tower of God

Number of Episodes: 13Genre: Action, FantasyStudio: Telecom Animation FilmPremiered: Spring 2020 Synopsis There is a tower that summons chosen people called "Regulars" with the promise of granting their deepest desires. Whether it be wealth, fame, authority, or something that surpasses them all—everything awaits those who reach the top. Twenty-Fifth Bam is a boy who had …