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

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | A Captivating Anime Prequel Reviving 'Cyberpunk 2077' - Pinned Up Ink
The animation is fast-paced but smooth, though I’ll admit there were a few times where I felt I might get an epileptic seizure but never did. I recommend watching this one in the dark or at night to fully appreciate the colors. This department is simply a masterpiece; there’s nothing else to say.
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Dorohedoro Anime Review: A Unique, Dark, and Gritty Experience - Pinned Up Ink

Discover the gritty, surreal world of Dorohedoro—a standout Seinen anime blending action, horror, and dark comedy. This review highlights its striking art, chaotic plot, and compelling characters navigating a lawless realm ruled by magic users. Faithful to the manga’s mood, the show offers unpredictable twists, stylish visuals, and memorable personalities. Recommended for anime fans craving something uniquely visceral, bizarre, and thrilling in modern animation.

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Black Bullet | Missing In Action | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
For starters, the 13-episode mark meant that things had to go at a lightning-fast speed, making the pacing as rushed as possible. On top of that, the last nail in the coffin, indeed, was that the light novel has been on hiatus for nearly 10 years now with no news or even a rumor regarding its grand return.
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Iseleve | I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink

Now, the Waifu characters are the best part of the show. The anime always has hot female characters to feature, with a new one appearing every other episode. Girls are crazier than boys in this series, so you will not need to blink an eye when watching the anime (which is heavy on fan service).

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Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
Take a step back from Kirito, always clad in black, no matter which game he goes into. Instead, turn your attention to a very short little girl wearing desert pink, famous within Gun Gale Online as the "Pink Devil." She is the one who mercilessly hunts down other players in this firearm-centered world within the virtual reality of GGO.
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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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3D Kanojo: Real Girl | This Love Is Real | Anime Review - Pinned Up Ink
Thus begins the tale of 3D Kanojo: Real Girl, where these two class outcasts form an unlikely relationship. Tsutsui is now brimming with emotions he has never experienced before and is struggling to lay them bare, while Igarashi strives to break this boy out of his shell for good…
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