![]() Trust me, I’m kinda tired of second seasons dominating these, too. Yes, my favorite anime that began and finished its run this season is Attack on Titan Season 2. This seems like a rather unfair game of “Pat-a-cake.” What could possibly be number one? Well, if you read the last post, then I doubt you’re surprised. Had it not been for the fumbled ending, this would probably be my number one show for the spring 2017 season. There’s a moment involving a message on a cellphone that’s one of my favorite anime scenes. How do I feel? I’ll admit it came off as rushed, and I wish they’d resolved something differently, but I mostly love it. This did all lead to an ending that has divided the fans of the show. It caught me off guard, and I thought it added a lot to an anime I was already thoroughly enjoying. That’s the moment Kado enters it’s second phase of sorts. A character reveals something that seriously changes the game, and this action forces the hand of another. I really, really don’t want to get into spoilers, so I apologize if this sounds maddeningly vague. And then, there was a bit of a tone shift. It wasn’t always terribly compelling, but it was so good. The ideas presented really got me thinking about other ways one could view the universe. The anisotropic alien Yaha-kui zaShunina’s relationship and conversations with the negotiator Koujirou Shindou, the devices zaShunina brought with him, and the world’s reactions to said devices were awesome to watch every week. It’s a much slower-paced, thinking sort of science fiction anime you don’t see too much anymore. Like, I was getting ready to tout it as a modern classic. Kado: The Right Answer started off with a lot of promise. It’s a terribly simple pun, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone.Īkane and her funny friends earn an 8 out of 10! Heck, Yuzu and her mom are responsible for one of my favorite jokes in all of anime. But it was great seeing all these characters every week. Even in a show about an angel cosplaying as a shinigami putting herself in a polyamorous relationship via her Kiss Note…Stolas is random. Seiji makes a great straight-man, Guri’s quest to understand romantic love is always funny and heartwarming, Yuzu gets more than just her crush on her sister, Shikimi is always a delight when she shows up, and the demon penguin Stolas…well, I don’t know what to say about him. So yeah, obviously the comedy and at least one character did it for me, but I also really like the rest of the cast. Plus, all they had to do was show Akane Hiyama on screen and all my worries went away! Yes, Akane is best girl of spring 2017! Shout it from the mountaintops! All hail our yandere redhead assassin overlord! Well…that was a mouthful. ![]() Not like I laughed at Eromanga Sensei, but like legitimate laughter. Is Love Tyrant funny? Well, I sure did laugh lot. Better than good, but not quite in that upper tier. ![]() He’s actually bad at magic, and the show keeps that in mind. Other than Glenn legitimately needing help to win a lot of his big fights. Although Bastard pulls off these characters and arcs with a more adept hand than usual, it’s still what you’d expect from one of these. The tsundere, the rich girl, the adorable weapon, the hot witch, the evil organization hellbent on proving there’s a dark secret the kingdom doesn’t want getting out, etc. His students, allies, and enemies tick off the cast checklist for this genre. He’s lazy, crude, and loves manipulating others. Yes, he does have a good heart, and yes, he is secretly a badass former government agent, but he really is a bastard. Glenn Radars as the titular bastard is definitely not the average protagonist for these types of shows. This season was full of surprises! Eromanga Sensei was trashier than even I expected, and Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor made a magical school show feel fresh. It’s a score.Īkashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor The show was made with love, and being a writer myself, it always got me motivated to write whenever the characters were talking shop. But hey, I’ll give it some legitimate praise. In fact, they may not be mutually exclusive. It’s an anime only those who have delved too deep into anime and have morbid senses of humor can enjoy. That being said, I wouldn’t suggest watching it. Nothing in my being will allow me to call this good. But Eromanga Sensei is so bad it’s entertaining. From the set-up to the characters to the story to the gags to the Imouto Cinematic Universe. Like, I almost justified putting it higher. I’m gonna let you all in on a little secret: I was thoroughly entertained by this show every week.
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