Jeoffrey

In terms of graphics, this movie is visually stunning in places, however, I fail to see the point of that when the narrative is so weak and the characters are not at all interesting, with the exception of perhaps Ne Zha's mother. I found some of them extremely irritating, especially the fat guy flying on a pig, which caused me to have a big enough problem with this movie... Maybe this was a big hit in China, however, personally I think it is just a purely average movie... 4.5/10.

Hotaru is having fun during the four seasons, and Komari plays the most prominent role in three of the four narratives, which I thought was not such a terrible decision because I really like her too. Winter and summer were really so much fun, and spring and autumn had that lovely, likable vibe. 8.5/10.

House M.D. said it perfectly, "everybody lies!", and I would add that everybody is cheating, pretending, and only pursuing their own selfish interests, which may or may not change according to outside influences, however, they are only pretending that it has changed. Nothing is as it seems, no one is as we think, however, everything always have a reason... Do you think I am paranoid? This anime series made me paranoid! This is not a classic romantic comedy, however, it is rather a parody that subtly plays around with all sorts of rom-com clichés, and takes an objective look at the issues concerning the worst type of protagonist in rom-coms, and inconspicuously opens them up (like the whole idea of the character Hose being “perfect”, who is at the same time absolutely “run-of-the-mill”) and downplays and variously arbitrarily distorts all sorts of typical romantic storylines. So therefore it rather surprisingly succeeds to the point that some are going to get lost in working out the deep, interesting, psychological, and social implications hidden in all the deceit, dishonesty, lies, and pretense, as well as in all the silliness and childishness the harem genre offers up. Is the main male protagonist a villain pretending to be a good guy, or a good guy pretending to be a villain? Are all those silly, childish girls really that naive, or do they actually really know exactly what they want and are going about it in an inconspicuous manner? Is our own happiness more important than the happiness of others, or can the happiness of the one we love also bring us happiness, even if that person has to be with someone else? There are so many intriguing questions and a few satisfying answers, all subtly wrapped up in an insane spoof full of hilarious and silly scenes, excellent scenes plus mostly surprising and insane twists. The concept behind the show is good, the ideas are excellent, although the execution is often too loose and crazy, i.e. it did not leave any lasting impression on me, which is a shame, because the ideas are quite good, they just were not executed in a way that fully resonated with me. Plus, if the bench is the first thing you think of regarding this whole anime series, instead of all the deep plots and supposedly complicated characters, then there is probably something a little bit wrong, don't you think? 6.3/10 (although I am going to watch the next season)...

There is no point pretending there is anything original about a project aimed at presenting, diverse range of animated short movies grouped together by a common theme they happen to share. Similar projects are already happening across Asia and Europe. However the giant Netflix is involved in this now, and so there is a certain abundance (whether to be taken as "really well financed" or perhaps "so many different ideas") of stuff that I have rarely seen in similar projects. Moreover, this is probably the first time that I am happy to have the opportunity to rate individual episodes (which I usually don't do) here on FilmBooster, because each movie is original and unique in its own way. Although they all fit into an overall pattern with a common theme, each time they manage to retain a completely different style to each other. There is a wide palette and so there is something for everyone according to individual taste and style. I think people are going to find one or more quite impressive, and I also bet that more than a few of you are going to find at least three shorts that you absolutely love. However, there are also other shorts that are going to catch your attention, at least some of them are going to be entertaining, in other words, perhaps each of these short movies (in my case, probably all except for two of them) has some kind of point, are based on a good idea, or at least has a charming visual aspect that you are not going to mind watching again. Some of them are going to make you wonder what is going to happen next, and make you think about what a follow-up might look like, as a feature-length two-hour movie. At other times you are just going to sit there and wonder about what the movie actually reminds you of… In other words, I highly doubt that you are going to find this project boring, and that is why it definitely deserves an above average rating from me (despite the fact that using conventional arithmetics, the average of the ratings of the individual episodes do not add up) + recognition that this is worthwhile and confirmation that I am going to be up for the second season.

I took this show at a leisurely pace of one or two episodes a week, and I slowly walked through the Japanese countryside again... This dosage is really ideal, and many times this anime series lifted my spirits, and other times it helped me to relax and be able to sleep after a hard day. Qualitatively, it is exactly the same as the first season, except at the beginning it feels like Renge is stealing most of the scenes for herself, which of course, given the fact that I adore this little girl, was no problem at all. Once again the best episode is the one that spends most of its time focusing on the relationship between little Renge and Kaede (who runs the Candy Store) and again shows this young woman at her most beautiful and in a very attractive light… Gradually, however, everything becomes more balanced, other characters get their own screen time, and the whole show is just very charming, pleasant, incredibly peaceful, adorable, and entertaining. 9.5/10.

Is it possible that a bad adaptation could still end up being a good anime series? Well, in my opinion, it could be given the right circumstances... However, let us first talk about why many people think this adaptation is so bad and what made quite a large number of fans of the original (web novel) and other, according to them, more accurate adaptations (the manga series), to criticize this anime series so brutally reflected in the ratings on various databases (like on MAL and AL). In other words, in order to better understand what is supposedly wrong with this particular show, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the original, and if you do it is really easy to discover all the main differences... For example? An awful lot of events in this anime series are not shown in the correct order. Some of the introductory parts have been omitted, which the anime series only references much later on in the season in the form of flashbacks. Some of the characters (like Nano) have been designed in a totally different way. Another character, the first female villain we see, only appears in the anime series and the quality of her character is something on the level of the Team Rocket from Pokémon. The main issue with the anime series is the tone and setting of the show. While the original web novel has an entertaining narrative with mysterious, even slightly dark undertones, this anime series is mostly a cheerful tale of cute little girls, which is full of memes and pop culture references, and the show’s over-the-top craziness often drowns out any hint of seriousness, darkness or mystery. A lot of the storylines in an anime series have completely random outcomes, all in an attempt to provide the funniest scene possible, and it does not seem to matter if it fits the show or if it just makes your head spin. Some malicious whispers even claimed that, for example, the way the aforementioned Nano looks in the anime series had only one purpose - to make one hilarious joke at the expense of Pokémon... I mean, fans of the web novel and the manga could see how someone has taken an interesting and original story narrative and turned it into a total fiasco, picking out only some choice moments from a narrative too sophisticated for them, and twisting it out of shape! So, if that is the case, it is obviously a bad adaptation... However, after saying all that, there are those who are unfamiliar with the original web novel, and who have only watched the anime series because they perhaps like fantasy anime or cute little anime girls. There are even some people who are going to like it a lot, because it is an entertaining, laid-back and really funny show, no matter how stupid the jokes may be, plus it also contains a lot of cheeky references to other (but not only) anime series you are bound to recognize. The show features some very likable characters who work out their situations in ways that are sometimes quite original... Now, if you last until the end of the first season, you will get the (un)clear message that there is going to be some big mystery element, that something in this show’s world is not quite right, and perhaps this is going to pull you into the show more, so some people are definitely going to end up thinking this was a very good anime series. Except what about Jeoffrey? In all honesty, I think I have got a pretty good idea of the direction the animation studio (Project No.9) went in. It appears to me that the anime’s creators were probably not planning on a follow-up, and that is why they did not want to develop the narrative fully. This is because if they had stuck to the formula within the original source material, they probably would not have gotten very far during twelve episodes, and it would not have perhaps been that interesting for a lot of people. Instead, they picked out only the best and funniest moments from that original, spiced it up with some more comedy, and loosely threw it all together. However, by focusing on being more entertaining at the expense of the original narrative, all these plot-holes and shortcomings do not matter as much as they do with, say, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest. Why? That is because you are supposed to take Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest seriously, which is just not possible with the plot holes and the crappy exposition and the set design. However, comedy is primarily about letting loose, and just being entertained - in other words, this aspect can be overlooked to a certain extent and in this regard, I therefore do not feel the need to get extremely pissed off that this anime series largely went its own way in that direction. I enjoyed it, and I think that was the whole point! 7/10.

Despite only a handful of romantic experiences, I can still confirm that it is fun to tease and gently pick on someone you love. I can also confirm that if you can get to know the other person a little, in other words, if you are a little observant (and usually you are if you are with someone you care about) then there are deductions you can make, and you can also sometimes predict what is going on in that person's head. From my experience as a viewer, I can also, therefore, confirm that watching an anime series based on such a relationship is usually a very enjoyable experience. When the central couple works well together, the entertainment and romantic elements of the show are properly balanced, plus, there is some development in the relationship and characters occurring - then you have something like Lovely Complex... The biggest problem I have with this anime series, and the fact that I decided to give it an above-average rating only at the very end of the first season, stems from the fact that the central couple are not really that equal, and there is no character development most of the time. Regarding Takagi herself, I would probably just ignore the latter criticism completely as she is an amazing character, she is very cute, funny, and smart... In other words, she is a girl who could keep me entertained for maybe a lifetime. However, there is also Nishikata. The boy is far too straightforward, his plans are extremely naive, and by being so shy all the time he does not stand a chance of keeping up with the girl. If it had not had that romantic aspect, and if it had not been for the last two episodes, as they partly convinced me that the main male protagonist might perhaps not be such a waste of space in the future, I would not give it more than average rating, however, as it is - yeah, this is a very charming anime series (mainly thanks to the main female protagonist) with lovely animation (which helps make Takagi seem even more endearing), a good soundtrack, plus a lot of comedy... 7/10.

Gambling can be exciting, gambling can even be very exciting! Gambling can be so exciting that it can give you an orgasmic experience, and I bet some audiences will feel the same way. After all, watching characters at the peak of pleasure can be so sexy... I do not think there is anything else, however, when I see the positive ratings and position in the seasonal rankings on AniChart and MAL, I think this has to be the most popular (= the most-watched) anime series of the anime season Summer 2017. Also, apart from the idea of how thrilling it can be to try your luck at gambling, and a lot of lustful looks and really strong gambling orgasms a few of the characters had, I did not think there was anything special about this show. The characters are pretty clichéd, the games are varied even though they are mostly pretty weird, and there is nothing new about cheating, although every cheat is usually exposed and used against whoever dared to desecrate the sacred ritual that is gambling. Sure, the tension could be cut with a knife in places, where most of the characters accompany with extremely enthusiastic expressions bordering on sexual satisfaction, however, you subconsciously suspect that the main female protagonist will still somehow give it a go even when her life is on the line, and so you are rather betting on how much said game will excite Yumeko, and who will be "climaxing" first, Yumeko or her opponent... ​​It is a strange concept that attacks the viewer in an interesting style and for me personally, it actually managed to hold my attention without any problems. It is pretty low-key, however, it works, and some people might find it extremely enjoyable... The show features pretty decent animation and soundtrack, and a narrative about a new student standing up to the school board and battles her way up to fight the hierarchy - all of which has been done many times before... So even though the anime’s creators kept trying to convince me of how exciting a ride this is, and how all the characters have thoroughly enjoyed it, I only got through it with the slightest bit of enthusiasm, so I am not going to give it more than 6/10.

Let us now take a look at how a professional wrestler with the tender soul dreams of finding or ideally building paradise of people, animals and dreams... Let us also look at how the mangaka Natsume Akatsuki who was behind KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! largely repeats himself... Let us be honest, reviewer q66 is right, the first few episodes are hilarious, the jokes are really good, the timing is good and works, even one of the first fight scenes, the one with the Orc King, is very dynamic, well animated and has a great atmosphere. Sure, there are moments in the beginning (like when Genzo shows the three-headed dogs who the Alpha male is) where you think this is more cringe-fest than entertainment, however, it does not really matter. The biggest problem, though, is that it all runs out of steam awfully quickly. The jokes get so repetitive that they stop being funny. The characters react in the same way all the time - so predictably, so I stopped laughing after some time, and even the action gets weaker by the episode. Therefore, after a while, the only way to enjoy it is to compare the characters in this show with those from KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, like how little you find it surprising or amusing... Then you expect a change with the arrival of Genzo's main rival, even though nothing much is happening. The last part is just an attempt at an epic ending with a spectacular battle, from which I do not feel that it would be any better than the one already mentioned with the king of the Orcs from the first parts. This is mainly due to the static editing, which in combination with the ongoing dialogue just looks weird. The characters are a strange collection of misfits, some of whom may be interesting or even likable, although when you end up considering the best character to be a weird ant, who is there in a supporting role even though he is still actually the most effective member of the ensemble, then something may be slightly wrong. Oh yeah, it started so nicely, I was enjoying it so much at the beginning and now at the end it is just meh... 5.3/10.

Scalpelexis fairly quickly and very accurately summed up the basic skeleton of this whole anime series. On the one hand, we have some minor gamesmanship, where we get to know the rules and gameplay a little (although really only a little), and in the midst of it all, we have to deal with some of the minor and would-be major troubles of life. However, the main problem is that there is not much gameplay, and all those problems are not half as original, dramatic, or otherwise interesting as they should be. Plus, it is a typical anime series about a bunch of young girls with a basic premise, that everyone already knows all too well, that "friendship solves every problem". Also, the storylines are really fucking obvious and without any other, somehow successful crossover. Still, if you like relaxing, unpretentious anime with young girls, then this is easy to watch. There is nothing in the show that would make me angry or is that offensive, or which otherwise negatively affected me in any way, however, at the same time there is very little that caught my attention and stuck in my head. So in the end, I guess the only thing I am going to take away from this anime series is some advice, however, I could have probably come up with some advice too (like if you are making a game, you should give it to someone to play... ), a few general facts that would not be hard to find out though (like that a lot of games were created by someone simply changing or modifying the rules of an existing game), and maybe some general game strategy, though no, as far as new strategies and tricks go, I am going to have NO advantages here. If I also mention the uninspiring animation, the rather formulaic (albeit tolerable) characters, and the unexceptional soundtrack, then I end up with a poor average overall. 4.6/10.