As the title of this post suggests I have watched a lot of anime recently. I actually had no idea that I would have 9 anime to write about, I lost track of how many anime I finished. This time around I have enjoyed all the anime I watched, some obviously more than others. I have watched some sequels and some first seasons, it ended up being a good mix of both.
With all of that being said, let’s just get into the anime that I recently finished!
Nanatsu no Taizai: Revival of the Commandments
Episodes: 24
Action | Fantasy | Magic | Shounen
My rating: 7/10 (Good)
The fierce battle between Meliodas, the captain of the Seven Deadly Sins, and the Great Holy Knight Hendrickson has devastating consequences. Armed with the fragments necessary for the revival of the Demon Clan, Hendrickson breaks the seal, allowing the Commandments to escape, all of whom are mighty warriors working directly under the Demon King himself. Through a mysterious connection, Meliodas instantly identifies them; likewise, the 10 Commandments, too, seem to sense his presence.
As the demons leave a path of destruction in their wake, the Seven Deadly Sins must find a way to stop them before the Demon Clan drowns Britannia in blood and terror.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
It’s been a while since I have watched the first season of this anime (and I’m on break from reading the manga), it felt great being back in this world with these characters. There was a lot of Meliodas and Ban in this season, which did please me as they are my favourites from this anime.
The last sin got introduced, which was interesting. It feels great to have all the main characters introduced now, it was also great seeing them interact with each other. There was also a lot of backstory of the characters revealed, which was interesting. There were quite a few important fights and conflicts in this season and I enjoyed seeing them. Though I must add that the animation isn’t my favourite. I prefer the manga, the dramatic and intense scenes are just better done. The anime does them no justice.
Would I recommend this anime?
Yeah, I would recommend this anime. The animation isn’t the best out there, but the story is really interesting.
Mo Dao Zu Shi
Episodes: 15
Adventure | Historical | Supernatural | Mystery
My rating: 7/10 (Good)
Xian: the state of immortality that all cultivators strive to achieve. However, there is a dark energy that lies underneath—the forbidden Mo Dao, or demonic path. Through an unfortunate series of tragedies, this is the path that cultivator Wei Wuxian experiments with during his teachings. His rise in power is accompanied by chaos and destruction, but his reign of terror comes to an abrupt end when the cultivation clans overpower him and he is killed by his closest ally.
Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reincarnated in the body of a lunatic and reunited with Lan Wangji, a former classmate of his. This marks the beginning of a supernatural mystery that plagues the clans and threatens to disrupt their everyday life.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
It took me a bit to get used to the Chinese, as I’m used to watching anime in Japanese (with subtitles obviously). It was also a bit hard in the beginning to keep track of all their names, mostly because they have 3 of them. It took me a while to connect who everyone was.
The scenery of this anime is gorgeous, that is definitely something that stood out for me. The characters were interesting and I enjoyed learning more about them as the anime continued. The problem that I had with this anime is the story, I found it very confusing. Basically the story takes part in the present and also in the past (13 years before or something like that). That is something that I didn’t realise until basically the last episode. I felt so freaking dumb for not realising that. The characters look the same in the past and present, so even that didn’t help differentiate things (they are apparently ageless).
Basically I liked the anime, but I was also confused by it. I definitely plan on watching the second season, as I really want to see how the story is going to continue.
Would I recommend this anime?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this anime. Just be aware that there is a double time-line, or you’ll end up being as confused as I was.
Shokugeki no Soma 4th Season
Episodes: 12
School | Ecchi | Shounen
My rating: 7/10 (Good)
At Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a heated eight-on-eight Shokugeki known as the Régiment de Cuisine rages on between Central and the rebel forces led by Souma Yukihira and Erina Nakiri. Though they won a stunning perfect victory in the first bout, the rebels face an uphill battle ahead, as they must now face off against the rest of the Elite Ten Council. With the future of Tootsuki at stake, Souma and Erina must push far beyond the limits of their abilities, using everything they learned from their mentors and ultimately drawing from their experiences cooking together as friends.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
As this is the fourth season, I can’t talk about much without spoiling things. So I’ll keep this review short.
It was interesting seeing the tournament come to an end, even thought I already knew how it was going to play out since I have read that part in the manga already. Still, it was great seeing some of my favourite scenes animated. There were so many interesting characters in the tournament, which is another reason I enjoyed it. Now let’s talk about the more negative things. There was too much ecchi stuff, it kept bringing me out of the story. I really think I would enjoy this anime more with less ecchi (in the manga I can just skip over it easier). There was also a lot of focus on Erina in this season and I really don’t like her as a character. She annoys me, so focusing on her wasn’t that interesting to me.
Would I recommend this anime?
Yes, I would recommend this anime. There are a lot of people out there who adore this one, and for a good reason. Though I recommend not watching this anime on an empty stomach, as it’s going to make you hungry.
Mob Psycho 100 II
Episodes: 13
Action | Supernatural | Slice of Life | Comedy
My rating: 9/10 (Great)
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama is now maturing and understanding his role as a supernatural psychic that has the power to drastically affect the livelihood of others. He and his mentor Reigen Arataka continue to deal with supernatural requests from clients, whether it be exorcizing evil spirits or tackling urban legends that haunt the citizens.
While the workflow remains the same, Mob isn’t just blindly following Reigen around anymore. With all his experiences as a ridiculously strong psychic, Mob’s supernatural adventures now have more weight to them. Things take on a serious and darker tone as the dangers Mob and Reigen face are much more tangible and unsettling than ever before.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
Mob Psycho 100 is one of the best anime that I have ever watched, so I was obviously exited about the second season coming out. I ended up enjoying this season a lot!
Mob got some amazing character development in this season. He is standing up for himself against Reigen, which I loved to see. Mob is still my favourite character and I still don’t like Reigen, he annoys me a lot. This anime has some of the most amazing animation out there and the fight scenes in this season were fantastic. In general I really liked the plot of this season, I felt that it went in an interesting direction and I loved watching it. Still, my favourite aspect of this second season was seeing Mob grow and become more comfortable with himself.
Would I recommend this anime?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this anime. Mob Psycho 100 might not be for everyone, but I definitely recommend checking out the first season. It’s an anime very well worth watching.
Dr. Stone
Episodes: 24
Adventure | Sci-Fi | Shounen
My rating: 5/10 (Average)
After five years of harboring unspoken feelings, high-schooler Taiju Ooki is finally ready to confess his love to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just when Taiju begins his confession however, a blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies mankind around the world—turning every single human into stone.
Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent, as nature has flourished in the years humanity stood still. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju learns that Senkuu has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. Taiju’s brawn and Senkuu’s brains combine to forge a formidable partnership, and they soon uncover a method to revive those petrified.
However, Senkuu’s master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for mankind’s petrification remains unknown.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
Dr. Stone has a very interesting premise and I was intrigued to find out what the anime was going to do with it. I enjoyed seeing how Senkuu created all the modern things and how people reacted to it, but I didn’t care about anything else. Basically I didn’t care about the overarching plot or any of the characters. The characters were ridiculous and not in an endearing way. By the end I was just bored and I didn’t care anymore.
The art style of Dr. Stone is confusing. By that I mean that the male and female characters seem to have a very different art style. Just seeing them next to each other felt very jarring. This is something personal and I don’t think everyone is going to have a problem with it, but I did. Another thing that bothered me (that is rather unimportant in the grand scheme of things) is the fact that their clothes disappeared. By that I mean that they were clothed when they turned into stone but they wake up naked. Even if the clothes disintegrated over the time, the outer shape should still be with clothes on as I don’t think the stone would shift once it took over. This is an unimportant detail, but it kept bothering me every time a stone person was found so I thought I would mention it.
Would I recommend this anime?
I don’t know. I have seen many people on the internet enjoy this anime, but I was sadly not one of them. Maybe check the anime out if it sounds interesting to you?
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun
Episodes: 12
Comedy | Supernatural | School
My rating: 8/10 (Very Good)
The famous “Seven Wonders” that every school seems to have are a staple of Japanese urban legends. One of the most well-known of these tales is that of Hanako-san: the ghost of a young girl who haunts the school’s bathrooms.
Kamome Academy has its own version of Hanako-san’s legend. Rumours claim that if one successfully manages to summon Hanako-san, she will grant her summoner any wish. Lured by the gossip, many people have tried to call upon her, yet every attempt has failed. However, when Nene Yashiro, a girl hoping for romantic fortune, dares to summon Hanako-san, she discovers that the rumoured “girl” is actually a boy!
After a series of unfortunate events involving Nene’s romantic desires, she is unwillingly entangled in the world of the supernatural, becoming Hanako-kun’s assistant. Soon, she finds out about Hanako-kun’s lesser-known duty: maintaining the fragile balance between mortals and apparitions.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
As soon as I saw the art style of this anime I knew I had to check it out. The art is seriously adorable and I’m in love with it. Then I found out that it was about ghosts and I was completely sold.
There were very interesting ghost stories and legends told in this anime. I enjoyed seeing how Nene found out about them and how she got entangled with them. There was some cute comedy as well, which I enjoyed a lot. This anime is rather light hearted, with some heavy moments mixed in. There were many interesting characters where I was unsure about their motivations and if they were good or not. The two main characters , Nene and Hanako, were definitely my favourites. I really enjoyed seeing their friendship develop through the events in the anime.
Would I recommend this anime?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this anime. Aside from the amazing art style, the story was very interesting with charming characters.
Haikyuu!!: To the Top
Episodes: 13
Sports | School | Shounen | Drama
My rating: 9/10 (Great)
After their triumphant victory over Shiratorizawa Academy, the Karasuno High School volleyball team has earned their long-awaited ticket to nationals. As preparations begin, genius setter Tobio Kageyama is invited to the All-Japan Youth Training Camp to play alongside fellow nationally recognised players. Meanwhile, Kei Tsukishima is invited to a special rookie training camp for first-years within the Miyagi Prefecture. Not receiving any invitations himself, the enthusiastic Shouyou Hinata feels left behind.
However, Hinata does not back down. Transforming his frustration into self-motivation, he boldly decides to sneak himself into the same rookie training camp as Tsukishima. Even though Hinata only lands himself a job as the ball boy, he comes to see this as a golden opportunity. He begins to not only reflect on his skills as a volleyball player but also analyse the plethora of information available on the court and how he can apply it.
As the much-anticipated national tournament approaches, the members of Karasuno’s volleyball team attempt to overcome their weak points and refine their skills, all while aiming for the top!
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
This is the fourth season of Haikyuu!! so I won’t be going into too much details, as I don’t want to spoil things (though there might be slight spoilers in this review).
The first half of the season was slower, as it was mostly focused on training for an upcoming tournament. Something that I need to mention is that Hinata annoyed me in the first half of the anime, as I expected him to as I have read this part in the manga already. In case that you didn’t know, I have a love hate relationship with Hinata – there are times I adore him and times I really don’t like him. The second half of this season was more action packed and the ending has me exited for the next one. It was very interesting to see new characters introduced, especially some of the ones that intrigue me the most (from the manga I mean). Kageyama’s character growth is another thing that I loved seeing in this season.
Would I recommend this anime?
Haikyuu!! is one of my favourite anime of all time, so I would obviously recommend it. Though I would obviously recommend the first season first. Do check this anime out, even if you think that you won’t enjoy it since it’s a sports one.
Boku no Hero Academia 4th Season
Episodes: 25
Action | Superpowers | School | Shounen
My rating: 7/10 (Good)
After successfully passing his Provisional Hero License exam, Izuku “Deku” Midoriya seeks out an extracurricular internship with a professional hero agency. At the recommendation of his mentor All Might, Midoriya lands a position under All Might’s former sidekick, Sir Nighteye, now a famous hero in his own right.
As Midoriya’s classmates further their own abilities through various internships, up-and-coming villain Kai Chisaki utilizes his terrifying powers to gather favor in the criminal underworld. Known by the moniker Overhaul, Chisaki’s ambitions collide with the League of Villains and its leader, Tomura Shigaraki.
Through his work with Sir Nighteye, Midoriya discovers Chisaki’s crime syndicate and the villain’s hostile relationship with a mysterious young girl named Eri. Fearing for the child’s safety, Midoriya and his upperclassman Mirio Toogata must work together to put an end to Chisaki’s reign of terror.
(Summary taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
I didn’t enjoy the fourth season of Boku no Hero Academia as much as the previous ones. I just didn’t connect to many aspects of it, which made me not interested in the things that were happening.
There were some really important scenes in this season, but also some that I found unnecessary and that annoyed me. The whole school festival arch felt unnecessary and the villain was laughable. The anime just didn’t develop the side characters enough for me to care about them. I often don’t care about children characters (in any media) and this was no exception. Basically I didn’t care about Eri as much as the anime wanted me to. Endeavor doesn’t deserve a redemption art or whatever it’s building up to be. I seriously hope they don’t take it into that direction. Hawks is an interesting character and I’m looking forward to seeing more from him in the future. There were some great battles in this season that I enjoyed seeing. Something else that I’m very intrigued about is Midoriya’s dream, which I won’t go into any detail about since it would spoil things. I’m looking forward to the next season and hopefully I’ll enjoy it more than this one.
Would I recommend this anime?
Boku no Hero Academia is one of the most popular anime out there at the moment, I would obviously recommend it as well.
Kamisama Hajimemashita and Kamisama Hajimemashita Season 2
Episodes:
first season: 13
second season: 12
Romance | Supernatural | Demons | Shoujo
My rating for both seasons: 7/10 (Good)
High schooler Nanami Momozono has quite a few problems of late, beginning with her absentee father being in such extreme debt that they lose everything. Downtrodden and homeless, she runs into a man being harassed by a dog. After helping him, she explains her situation, and to her surprise, he offers her his home in gratitude. But when she discovers that said home is a rundown shrine, she tries to leave; however, she is caught by two shrine spirits and a fox familiar named Tomoe. They mistake her for the man Nanami rescued—the land god of the shrine, Mikage. Realizing that Mikage must have sent her there as a replacement god, Tomoe leaves abruptly, refusing to serve a human.
Rather than going back to being homeless, Nanami immerses herself in her divine duties. But if she must keep things running smoothly, she will need the help of a certain hot-headed fox. In her fumbling attempt to seek out Tomoe, she lands in trouble and ends up sealing a contract with him. Now the two must traverse the path of godhood together as god and familiar; but it will not be easy, for new threats arise in the form of a youkai who wants to devour the girl, a snake that wants to marry her, and Nanami’s own unexpected feelings for her new familiar.
(Summary for the first season taken from MyAnimeList.)
My thoughts:
This anime is a little different from the others on this list. It came out in 2012, so many years before any of these. Basically I needed something light and fluffy to watch, so I gave Kamisama Hajimemashita a go. Or rather I watched two seasons of it.
This anime is a romance with supernatural elements, not the genre that I usually gravitate towards (the romance that is). But as I already mentioned I needed something cute and light, and I knew that I enjoyed this story since I have already read the manga (though it’s been quite a few years since then). As expected, this anime was a lot of fun and exactly what I needed. It’s definitely not one of my new favourites, since I had some problems with it, but I had a good time while I was watching it. The problems were mainly some tropes that annoyed me and some character decisions, which I really can’t get into because it would spoil things. Side note: chibi Tomoe is seriously the cutest!
Would I recommend this anime?
Yes, I would recommend this anime. Especially if you enjoy romance anime, as this one was really cute and fun.
