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

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Infinite Dendrogram | A Unique Take on the Isekai Genre - Pinned Up Ink

The story is set in the year 2043, when the virtual reality MMORPG game "Infinite Dendrogram" gets released, allowing players to experience a perfect simulation of their five senses. Two years after the game's release, Reiji Mukudori, who later goes by "Ray Starling," joins along with his seasoned brother Shuu and his Embryo companion Nemesis.

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KimiSen | Anime Review | Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World - Pinned Up Ink
Like a similar series, The Asterisk War, there are a lot of unanswered questions left open for subsequent seasons. It’s apparent that Shin Oonuma and Mirai Minato played it safe and didn’t push many boundaries. However, they gambled that this series would receive a second season.
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Noragami | Stray God | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
A minor deity named Yato performs odd jobs for five yen while dreaming of millions of worshippers. When middle school student Hiyori Iki saves him from an accident, her soul becomes partially detached from her body. Together with Yukine, a troubled spirit weapon, they navigate the world between gods and humans while confronting dark pasts, Buddhist concepts of karma, and personal redemption.

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Nobunagun | Forgettable or Worth Watching | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
This anime has a lot of flair, which it has in plenty. Character designs are fully armored, reflecting the historical essence and distinctive characteristics of each character, which complements the eye-catching visuals in each episode. The ability to contrast or draw inspiration from a variety of earlier anime is one of the series' strengths.
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