Category: Reviews by Amunchet

Spring 2023 Super Post with Amun

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, Reviews by Amunchet

Welcome to my last-minute reflections on Spring of 2023.  There are many reviews in this post instead of a focus on a specific show (hence, the “Super Post” designation), so be warned of the length!

TL;DR: I was pretty disappointed by several of the marquee shows, so the following post may be flame inducing.  I’m not that worried, but if differing opinions on anime triggers you (not to be confused with the studio, lol) then be warned…I might have some not nice things to say about some of this season’s shows.

Let’s go!
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Ousama Ranking Review – 83/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, Ousama Ranking, Reviews by Amunchet

I really wanted Ousama Ranking to be the next Odd Taxi.  Both started out fairly similar – neither had very much pre-season hype (Odd Taxi premise wasn’t even released till the first episode, and Ousama Ranking’s first episode aired after the rest of the season started).  If it had turned out to be a hidden classic, I would be two for two and my anime ego would grow uncontrollably.  But Ousama Ranking turned out to be more blockbuster than cult classic, with quite a few flaws along the way.  Let’s take a look!

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Odd Taxi Review – 96/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, Odd Taxi, Reviews by Amunchet

Odd Taxi pulled up with little fanfare, unknown staff, and a bizarre name. Thirteen weeks later, I sit here shocked at how much I enjoyed this ride. Exceeding expectations and not falling prey to any of my worries, Odd Taxi was a tightly written – with a few head-scratching elements – cleanly executed, multimedia mystery/drama/romance/heist. What did they do right? What were my (very) few complaints? Read on!

A word on my grading criteria. For me, each show has 50 points to earn and 50 points to lose. Points are earned by going above and beyond the norm – showing me something I hadn’t seen or making me feel something unexpected. Something that makes me applaud.

Points are lost when I feel a component of the show was below average or less than acceptable in terms of animation, storyline, etc. Something that takes away from the show as a whole.

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DanMachi 3 Review – 88/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, DanMachi 3, Finished Series: Adventure/Fantasy/Science Fiction, Reviews by Amunchet

Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in the Dungeon?  You thrilled with season 1, kept the hype going with the spinoff, did okay with the movie, and derailed in season 2.  But now – the faithful have been rewarded with this phoenix of a 3rd season.  From a meme to a dream, DanMachi 3 provided a great story, surprisingly thought provoking problems, an excellent cast, and – astonishingly – above average animation.  Let’s take a look at where DanMachi scored and the few places it fell short.

A word on my grading criteria.  For me, each show has 50 points to earn and 50 points to lose. Points are earned by going above and beyond the norm – showing me something I hadn’t seen or making me feel something unexpected.  Something that makes me applaud.  Points are lost when I feel a component of the show was below average or less than acceptable in terms of animation, storyline, etc.  Something that takes away from the show as a whole.

Let’s take a look!

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MHA Season 4 Review – 80/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, My Hero Academia, Reviews by Amunchet

My Hero Academia is the forerunner of modern shounen – the descendant, if you will, of Bleach, HxH, One Piece, and Fairy Tale.  With 2 movies, 4 seasons, infinite merch and cosplay, MHA is a force to be reckoned with. With that in mind, Season 4 proved to be a transitional season, with our lead Midoriya moving forward in the world of heroes and All-Might fading, set against a backdrop of a world trying to cope. 

(I’m also part of the movement to make 50 the new average score, not 70.)

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In/Spectre Review – 60/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, Kyoko Suiri, Reviews by Amunchet

I love yokai shows.  Almost every season, sandwiched between your generic isekai and the high school drama, you’ll find some spooky yokai and poor humans who have to navigate the two worlds.  This season, In/Spectre filled that niche, as something of a cross between Bakemonogatari and Natsume’s Book of Friends. 

(I’m also part of the movement to make 50 the new average score, not 70.)

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Fire Force – SUPER Post (23/24 and Season Review)

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, Finished Series: Action, Fire Force, Reviews by Amunchet

The excuses for my tardiness from my other post are that I’ve been away travelling and a bit sick – but no matter, because Fire Force is getting a SUPER post!  What’s a super post?!  It’s both episodes 23 and 24 (which Fire Force unsportingly released at once over Christmas) AND the overall series review.  Can one single post handle such heat?  We’ll find out!
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DanMachi2 Anime Review – 40/100

by Amunchet, posted in Anime Reviews, DanMachi, Reviews by Amunchet

“Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon” burst onto the anime scene as something of a B-tier cult classic.  2015 saw Season 1 massively outperform expectations  – ignoring the occasionally shoddy animation – to bring excitement and mostly fan service (and the cosplayer favorite: the Hestia ribbon).  Now, four years later, the much anticipated sequel has concluded.  How did DanMachi2 do?

To answer that question, a word on my grading criteria.  For me, each show has 50 points to earn and 50 points to lose. Points are earned by going above and beyond the norm – showing me something I hadn’t seen or making me feel something unexpected.  Something that makes me applaud.

Points are lost when I feel a component of the show was below average or less than acceptable in terms of animation, storyline, etc.  Something that takes away from the show as a whole.

Let’s take a look!

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