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Top 3 Underrated Anime of Winter 2019

Top 3 Underrated Anime of Winter 2019

There were some really underrated anime that flew below everyone’s radar this winter season of 2019. Here are the top 3 underrated anime of winter 2019:  3. Domestic na Kanojo Genre: Drama, Romance, School, Shounen Studio: Diomedea Season: Winter 2019 Episodes: 12 Introduction In their teenage years, few things can hurt people more than the heartaches that come with unrequited love. Such is the case for Natsuo Fujii, who has found himself entranced by his school’s ever-cheerful teacher Hina. Deflated…

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Is Arataka Reigen a Good Guy? | Character Analysis

Is Arataka Reigen a Good Guy? | Character Analysis

Reigen, from Mob Psycho 100, is a conman that swindles his clients, including Mob. However, as the series progresses, it is revealed that he is actually a good guy. Despite his questionable tactics, he still ends up helping his clients in some way and he really cares for Mob, which ultimately makes him a good person. In the beginning of Mob Psycho 100, Reigen seems to be a sleazy, money-grubbing, con-artist that seems to take advantage of his clients. He…

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Is Kaguya-sama: Love is War a Good Romance Anime?

Is Kaguya-sama: Love is War a Good Romance Anime?

What makes Kaguya-sama: Love is War a good romance anime? Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a romance anime that dropped in 2019 and it’s a good romance anime because it’s playful and full of comedy, has great animation, and is executed really well. A comedy anime like Kaguya-sama: Love is War can be tricky because comedy is very subjective. However, Kaguya-sama: Love is War is able to make it’s viewers get invested and it’s comedic timing is very effective. The…

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Is The Promised Neverland Good?

Is The Promised Neverland Good?

Yakusoku No Neverland (The Promised Neverland) is a good anime to watch if you are a fan of good psychological anime with some originality and a well executed premise. It was arguably the most anticipated anime of winter 2019 and it delivers. Yakusoku No Neverland (The Promised Neverland) was one of the best anime of winter 2019 (along with Mob Psycho 100 II and Kaguya-sama: Love is War). Background The Promised Neverland was originally a manga written by Kaiu Shirai…

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Why Was Naofumi Framed?

Why Was Naofumi Framed?

Naofumi Iwatani, from Tate no Yūsha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero), is one of the Legendary Heroes and yet he is hated and eventually framed for multiple evil deeds. Why was Naofumi framed? Naofumi was framed because the nobility and church conspired against him for their own selfish reasons. First off, Naofumi was perceived as the weakest hero right after he was summoned. One of the reasons for this is because all the other heroes have an…

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Is Dororo Good?

Is Dororo Good?

Is Dororo good? Dororo was one of the most anticipated anime of 2019 and it delivers. It is a good anime to watch because it is a good historical anime with great storytelling, has well rounded characters, and is captivating with it’s moral dilemmas. Background Dororo was originally a japanese manga series in the early 1960s by Osamu Tezuka, who is often referred to as the “father of manga”. An anime adaptation based on the manga, which consisted of 26…

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Is Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) Good?

Is Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) Good?

Boogiepop wa Warawaranai (2019) is a good anime and worth watching because It is a compelling mystery anime with an unorthodox narrative structure It has a great female protagonist It is a good psychological anime that deals with interesting philosophical ideas and themes Background Boogiepop wa Warawaranai (Boogiepop Never Laughs) was originally a light novel by Kouhei Kadono (one of the first light novels) and this is the second adaptation of the novel. This 2019 adaptation was adapted by Madhouse and…

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Best of Anime 2018

Best of Anime 2018

2018 was a good year for anime. There was some diversity and plenty of quality anime that dropped this year (the Spring season was especially strong). Here are some of the best 2018 had to offer in anime:  Best Art/Animation of 2018 Anime: Violet Evergarden Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Slice of Life Studio: Kyoto Animation Season: Winter 2018 Episodes: 13 Summary The Great War finally came to an end after four long years of conflict; fractured in two, the continent of…

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Top 5 Anime Moments of 2018

Top 5 Anime Moments of 2018

Anime in 2018 had plenty of crazy moments. From great action to sad emotional scenes. There were also some good epic moments that sent chills down your spine. * Some Spoilers ahead* Here are the top 5 moments of anime in 2018: 5. Violet Evergarden Displays Emotion Anime: Violet Evergarden Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Slice of Life Studio: Kyoto Animation Season: Winter 2018 Episodes: 13 Moment Context Violet Evergarden was abandoned as a child and was adopted by a navy officer,…

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Top 5 Adventure Anime of 2018

Top 5 Adventure Anime of 2018

Nothing beats a good adventure story and there were plenty of good adventure anime in 2018. Adventure anime is usually narrative driven and deals with the protagonist exploring an immersive environment, often a fantasy world. Here are the top 5 adventure anime of 2018:  5. That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Genre: Fantasy, Shounen Studio: 8bit Season: Fall 2018 Episodes: 24 Introduction Thirty-seven-year-old Satoru Mikami is a typical corporate worker, who is perfectly content with his monotonous lifestyle…

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