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

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Mardock Scramble: The First Compression | Director's Cut | Review - Pinned Up Ink
Mardock Scramble is a cyberpunk anime film trilogy following Rune Balot, a teen prostitute who is murdered and revived as a cyborg to testify against her killer, the powerful Shell Septinos. She joins investigators Dr. Easter and Oeufcoque to confront Shell while discovering her new identity.
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Dog Days (S1): Not Just Another Dog Experiment | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
In my opinion, it is a 7. However, as previously stated, it could have scored much higher if it did not lack so many well-known ingredients for creating the perfect isekai dish. Fans of the series, I am sure you are all overjoyed to hear about this forgotten treasure being discussed today.
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Princess Lover! | Wealth, Ambition, and Love | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
The plot is standard, yet it is engaging enough to keep most people intrigued. It's about an ordinary adolescent guy named Teppei who lives an everyday life with a typical family. Then stuff happens, and our protagonist is compelled to live with his super-rich grandfather and transfer to some ridiculously fancy school.
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Redline | A Masterpiece in Animation That Deserves More Recognition - Pinned Up Ink

The visual beauty of 'Redline' cannot be overstated. Each frame is filled with rich detail, from the intricately designed characters to the vibrant backgrounds. The film's art style is one of its most striking features, drawing viewers in with its bold colors and dynamic compositions.

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