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Eiichiro Oda's One Piece blew my mind and every expectation or stigma i had of it, and continues to do so as im not even through one fourth of the show. It's a masterpiece, truly the adventure of a lifetime; it competes with non-anime shows as the perfect fiction, and it's most certainly up there.

One Piece has everything. While watching, it's impossible to not find something that is to your taste. It has depth, and simplicity. Epic action, and a compelling story. Gorgeous and unique animation, and captivating music. A reflection on our own world and politics, yet still an otherworldly fantasy...

I'm aware that not ... all of One Piece is like the first 200 episodes, and that people think it has its peaks and lows. But i can't wait to watch those lows, because its peaks are incredible. But as of now, it's perfect.

This show is far from your average shounen. Very far.


Disclaimer: this review is written based on the experience of One Pace, an alternate way to experience One Piece that cuts out any filler and fixes pacing all for the show to feel more like the source material. I strongly recommend this over watching One Piece, although both have pros and cons.

the only bad thing about this is the fact that kitagawa is not a real person, so minus 3 points


no jokes aside this anime is fine, its filled with fan service and it's honestly overwhelming most of the time. if you're able to look past that you'll find a unique plot (that unfortunately is explored too little) and tons of addictive chemistry between the two high school students. kitagawa's bubbly and energetic nature is what clearly carries this show even though a lot of the time she's over the top and completely unrealistic. It somehow still works.

it's most certainly not for everyone though

Asato's 86 teaches us that with great ingredients you don't automatically cook a great meal.

This has everything I love in anime. Politics, mechs, action, love, and most importantly an absolutely goated premise. When I read the synopsis of this show, I thought it found a new favourite. But I got scammed.

It's a really generic and simple show. There are a few moments where the show pulls you in but it always ends up anticlimactic.

I don't know if it's the studio's pacing or if the source is just like this, but I feel like there's no room for me to get emotionally attached to ... a character. I feel like whenever someone dies this show is encouraging me to be sad but I can't grieve a character that was as superficial as a piece of paper.

Maybe my expectations were too high and im being too harsh. I might give it another chance in the future. Solely because of the premise.

Conclusion: catfish synopsis

I don't get it

Subaru's funny and all and his power was really interesting for 2 episodes. After that this turned into the most repetitive harem i've ever laid my eyes on. I don't like writing reviews this short but there really isn't much to talk about. I guess the dialogue is entertaining. I can't lie about the fact that I already dropped it barely over the first half of season 1. But no matter what you tell me im not trying this again

I blame all the TikTok edits of Subaru making me think he's some sort of well written tragic character.

Conclusion: just another isekai

Criminally underrated. This should get more attention than it already does and I wonder why it doesn't.

If I had to guess it's the fanbase scaring away potential new viewers by making them think Made in Abyss is disturbing. Yes, the story is less cute than the characters may portray, but in my opinion it's not ''disturbingly'' gruesome. It's brutal and raw. It's like the writer's fantasy has no limits, and the storyline knows no boundaries. This makes you don't have a clue what's coming, and that's exactly what makes this show so bloody addictive. Nowhere in the show I felt like what was happening ... was off-putting, or unnecessary to the development to the story. But that may be a subjective matter.


Conclusion: Watching these adorable characters go through such a heartbreaking, yet wholesome adventure, is something you should definitely give a try.

Serial Experiments Lain did not enchant me the way I hoped it would.

The first episode really got me hooked but all episodes after that felt like a pretentious and unenjoyable mess. The first half of the season honestly felt like a chore to watch. This show is also so insanely unstimulating, I kept on zoning out 24/7.

I really tried to get it. To see what the writers saw in this show. But maybe I'm just missing something. Something crucial that flew over my head that would've made me like this. However I can't imagine myself rewatching this, ever.

It's really such a shame because I ... love it's concept. It has topics I've never seen in anime before and the show really has a distinct character to it. The art style, aesthetics, and most importantly the opening are what carries this show. Another reason why I refuse to give it a negative rating is because the story isn't thaaat horrible. It's just trying so hard to be good. And I guess that's what triggers me. It's also ridiculously confusing. Not the fun or interesting way. It makes it all even less watchable if you ask me.

Im sure there are a lot of people who would love this, wish I was one of them.

best and worst season until now at the same time. how? don't ask me, you should watch it yourself.

if I had put it in words however: its really different. the thematics really shifted. not always in a good way. the iconic dark atmosphere and story line of this show is (of course) there in the third season, but to me fails compared to what came before. it is still sad no doubt about it, well written too. It's just that it's sad only to BE sad. if that makes any sense. it didn't hit nearly as hard as season 2 or especially season 1. maybe ... that's just me getting used to it. there's also way more unnecessary dialogue I feel. prepare for that if you're not a fan of empty speech. ending is predictable and even kinda cliché.

ive been negative, but to be fair: this show is amazing

not only does it have crazy potential, it's also insanely enjoyable already. especially this season. this season was by far the most fun to watch. lowkey made me think about existence and life. it also has the best opening and ost until now.

im very curious how the writer will continue their adventure!

after reading this again this review is insanely confusing lmfao