This season's biggest problem is not the characterization or the animation but rather the pacing. This, however, was also a problem in the manga: some of the most significant parts of the arc flow very quickly, which often hurts what Horikoshi is trying to convey. This is unfortunate because there is some fascinating stuff in this part of the series.
Continue Reading
There is no denying that the latter seasons of the My Hero Academia anime have been divisive, to say the least. While the anime still has decent ratings and viewership, there is a common conception among the fans that seasons four and five are where the anime started to dip in quality.
Fire Force is one of the most popular and highly-rated anime series to come out in 2019. The anime is an adaptation of the same-named manga series by Mangaka Atsushi Ohkubo. Fire Force occurs in futuristic Tokyo, where some people randomly combust into fiery monsters called "Infernals.
Continue Reading
From the synopsis itself, you can gather that this series relies on a lot of overused Anime tropes and clichés. This is fine as long as they executed it well with some novelty, but “Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou!” doesn’t do that.
Continue Reading
Considering your preferences, "Akame Ga Kill" could be a good fit. It delivers fast-paced narratives, diverse characters, and intense action, exploring mature themes like corruption and betrayal. However, its flaws may appeal to only some. If dark fantasy anime with action and anti-hero narratives intrigue you, "Akame Ga Kill" could be rewarding.
This is arguably one of the most controversial aspects of the season. While the initial seasons did a fine job capturing the hopeful feel of the initial arcs, Horikoshi started to implement more serious and darker tones in the manga, showing how his art became much more detailed and sophisticated over the years.
However, the third season of My Hero Academia has a severe problem: the cracks begin to show. While the season isn’t awful, it is a considerable decline from what happened in the previous two, showcasing some of the struggles the story is having because some tropes are repeated in a way that no longer has any impact.
In the grand scheme of things, Samurai Champloo isn't just an anime; it's a cultural crossroads, a musical genre blender, a history class with a twist, and a philosophical journey into the human soul. So, strap in, hit play, and let its rhythm sweep you off to an Edo Japan that's equally nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.
Continue Reading
The second season of My Hero Academia was a step in the right direction. It took the series to greater heights, solved many pacing issues, had a lot of variety in character moments, and expanded the world established during the first season. It is also a very digestible season, so this is something that someone could watch on a day off without much problem.