The Cel Block: Anime Reviews & Analysis for the Gen-X Fan

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My Hero Academia Season 5: A Mixed Bag of Highs and Lows | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink

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.

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Summer Time Rendering | Summertime Render | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink

Will they uncover the sinister secrets that lie beneath the surface and bring justice to Ushio's memory? Or will they succumb to the insidious forces that threaten to consume them all? The answers lie within the heart of this captivating tale, where the boundaries between life and death blur and the quest for truth becomes a battle against an unfathomable darkness.

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Jujutsu Kaisen | The Mysteries of Cursed Energy | Season One Review - Pinned Up Ink
Jujutsu Kaisen's first season beautifully initiates a captivating story accessible to all. The story benefits from its complex characters, such as the resolute Yuji Itadori and the stoic but troubled Megumi Fushiguro. Exceptional animation captures breathtaking fights between sorcerers and evil spirits, while the elaborate design mirrors the intricate world of curses and sorcery.
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Witchful Thinking | Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink

Rarely is there a school in "Anime Japan" that viewers could call normal; Suzaku High School is no exception. Nestled in Japan is a school that harbors a unique group of students known as the "Seven Witches." Like any good witch who doesn't have a house atop them, they are endowed with remarkable powers.

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