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Review - Shabake - 6/10
A show with some solid ideas that never really came to fruition, resulting in a bland experience from start to finish.
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A show with some solid ideas that never really came to fruition, resulting in a bland experience from start to finish.
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Review: Shabake
With little power comes little responsibility.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Review - Shabake - 6/10
A show with some solid ideas that never really came to fruition, resulting in a bland experience from start to finish.
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A show with some solid ideas that never really came to fruition, resulting in a bland experience from start to finish.
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Review - Yano-kun's Ordinary Days - 8/10
What seemed at first to be a one-note gimmick comedy turned out to be a very pleasant romance show, with an all-around great cast.
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What seemed at first to be a one-note gimmick comedy turned out to be a very pleasant romance show, with an all-around great cast.
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Review: Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days
Alternatively, Yoshida’s Extraordinary Days.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Review - Yano-kun's Ordinary Days - 8/10
What seemed at first to be a one-note gimmick comedy turned out to be a very pleasant romance show, with an all-around great cast.
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What seemed at first to be a one-note gimmick comedy turned out to be a very pleasant romance show, with an all-around great cast.
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Rewatch Review - Kemono Friends - 6/10
Even if half of it is mediocre CGDCT fluff, there's something likeable about this janky CG show that became a hit against all odds.
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Even if half of it is mediocre CGDCT fluff, there's something likeable about this janky CG show that became a hit against all odds.
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Rewatch Review: Kemono Friends
Maybe the real friends were the Friends we befriended along the way.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Rewatch Review - Kemono Friends - 6/10
Even if half of it is mediocre CGDCT fluff, there's something likeable about this janky CG show that became a hit against all odds.
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Even if half of it is mediocre CGDCT fluff, there's something likeable about this janky CG show that became a hit against all odds.
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Rewatch Review - Girls' Last Tour - 7.5/10
I enjoyed it more on rewatch than I did originally. A nice show about finding things that make life worth living even when the world is ending.
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I enjoyed it more on rewatch than I did originally. A nice show about finding things that make life worth living even when the world is ending.
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Rewatch Review: Girls’ Last Tour
Eat, sleep, wake, repeat.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Rewatch Review - Girls' Last Tour - 7.5/10
I enjoyed it more on rewatch than I did originally. A nice show about finding things that make life worth living even when the world is ending.
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I enjoyed it more on rewatch than I did originally. A nice show about finding things that make life worth living even when the world is ending.
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Rewatch Review - Little Witch Academia - 7.5/10
Many parts of this series are a wonderful time, but it's a little too long for its own good and I wasn't impressed with the main plot.
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Many parts of this series are a wonderful time, but it's a little too long for its own good and I wasn't impressed with the main plot.
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Rewatch Review: Little Witch Academia
A believing heart is your magic.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Rewatch Review - Little Witch Academia - 7.5/10
Many parts of this series are a wonderful time, but it's a little too long for its own good and I wasn't impressed with the main plot.
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Many parts of this series are a wonderful time, but it's a little too long for its own good and I wasn't impressed with the main plot.
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Review - The Summer Hikaru Died - 9/10
A great adaptation of a great story. The only flaw is that it's not complete yet.
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A great adaptation of a great story. The only flaw is that it's not complete yet.
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Review: The Summer Hikaru Died
Somehow, Hikaru returned.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Review - The Summer Hikaru Died - 9/10
A great adaptation of a great story. The only flaw is that it's not complete yet.
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A great adaptation of a great story. The only flaw is that it's not complete yet.
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Review - Anne Shirley - 8/10
A lovely show, and you can clearly see why this character is still remembered today. The second half of the anime isn't quite as charming as the first, but it's still enjoyable.
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A lovely show, and you can clearly see why this character is still remembered today. The second half of the anime isn't quite as charming as the first, but it's still enjoyable.
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Review: Anne Shirley
Remember the ‘e’. She’s not called “Anne Shirly”, after all.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Review - Anne Shirley - 8/10
A lovely show, and you can clearly see why this character is still remembered today. The second half of the anime isn't quite as charming as the first, but it's still enjoyable.
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A lovely show, and you can clearly see why this character is still remembered today. The second half of the anime isn't quite as charming as the first, but it's still enjoyable.
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Review - Dr. Stone: Science Future Parts 1+2 - 6.5/10
To me, the magic of Dr. Stone is largely gone. The series is still trying, but it doesn't have much to offer besides Hype Moments And Aura, the same tired jokes, and some awful new characters.
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To me, the magic of Dr. Stone is largely gone. The series is still trying, but it doesn't have much to offer besides Hype Moments And Aura, the same tired jokes, and some awful new characters.
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Review: Dr. Stone – Science Future (Part 1+2)
While you were building RC cars, I studied the gun.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Review - Dr. Stone: Science Future Parts 1+2 - 6.5/10
To me, the magic of Dr. Stone is largely gone. The series is still trying, but it doesn't have much to offer besides Hype Moments And Aura, the same tired jokes, and some awful new characters.
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To me, the magic of Dr. Stone is largely gone. The series is still trying, but it doesn't have much to offer besides Hype Moments And Aura, the same tired jokes, and some awful new characters.
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Review - Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express - 8/10
I never thought an anime this short could be this good.
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I never thought an anime this short could be this good.
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Review: Milky Subway – The Galactic Limited Express
There’s no getting offa this train we’re on.
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September 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Review - Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express - 8/10
I never thought an anime this short could be this good.
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I never thought an anime this short could be this good.
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Rewatch Review - Showa Rakugo Genroku Shinjuu - 8/10
An interesting and evocative drama about performance and performers. Both seasons have their issues, but the positives strongly outweigh the negatives.
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An interesting and evocative drama about performance and performers. Both seasons have their issues, but the positives strongly outweigh the negatives.
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Rewatch Review: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
Yakumo is the rakuGOAT.
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August 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Rewatch Review - Showa Rakugo Genroku Shinjuu - 8/10
An interesting and evocative drama about performance and performers. Both seasons have their issues, but the positives strongly outweigh the negatives.
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An interesting and evocative drama about performance and performers. Both seasons have their issues, but the positives strongly outweigh the negatives.
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Review - Tropical-Rouge! Precure - 7/10
On a whim, I decided to try watching a Precure show. It was all right! I didn't instantly become a fan, but I can see why many people continue following the franchise.
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On a whim, I decided to try watching a Precure show. It was all right! I didn't instantly become a fan, but I can see why many people continue following the franchise.
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Review: Tropical Rouge! Precure
You win. Flawless victory. Tropicality.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Review - Tropical-Rouge! Precure - 7/10
On a whim, I decided to try watching a Precure show. It was all right! I didn't instantly become a fan, but I can see why many people continue following the franchise.
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On a whim, I decided to try watching a Precure show. It was all right! I didn't instantly become a fan, but I can see why many people continue following the franchise.
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Review - Leviathan - 7/10
It's a fine show, though not as good as the first episodes made me expect. I'm not familiar with the novels, so I can't comment on whether it's a good adaptation or not.
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It's a fine show, though not as good as the first episodes made me expect. I'm not familiar with the novels, so I can't comment on whether it's a good adaptation or not.
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Review: Leviathan
You’ll become emperor when whales fly.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Review - Leviathan - 7/10
It's a fine show, though not as good as the first episodes made me expect. I'm not familiar with the novels, so I can't comment on whether it's a good adaptation or not.
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It's a fine show, though not as good as the first episodes made me expect. I'm not familiar with the novels, so I can't comment on whether it's a good adaptation or not.
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Now that I've checked out pretty much everything from Summer 2025 season that I was interested in, it's about time for my Season Ranking/First Impressions. I do want to check out Dress-Up Darling too, but uh... I never watched the first season, so I'll have to start at the beginning first.
July 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Now that I've checked out pretty much everything from Summer 2025 season that I was interested in, it's about time for my Season Ranking/First Impressions. I do want to check out Dress-Up Darling too, but uh... I never watched the first season, so I'll have to start at the beginning first.
Rewatch Review - Legend of the Galactic Heroes - 7.5/10
This is a tough one. I truly respect LoGH and its ideas. Viewed from afar, it's a great story. But when you actually watch all 110 episodes, there are some glaring weaknesses as well.
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This is a tough one. I truly respect LoGH and its ideas. Viewed from afar, it's a great story. But when you actually watch all 110 episodes, there are some glaring weaknesses as well.
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Rewatch Review: Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Swim out too far into the sea of stars and you’ll surely drown.
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July 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Rewatch Review - Legend of the Galactic Heroes - 7.5/10
This is a tough one. I truly respect LoGH and its ideas. Viewed from afar, it's a great story. But when you actually watch all 110 episodes, there are some glaring weaknesses as well.
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This is a tough one. I truly respect LoGH and its ideas. Viewed from afar, it's a great story. But when you actually watch all 110 episodes, there are some glaring weaknesses as well.
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Review - The Apothecary Diaries S2 - 7/10
Everything about this season was just a little less good than the first, all in service of a plot that wasn't told very well, had a disappointing ending, and didn't seem to know what to do with Maomao.
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Everything about this season was just a little less good than the first, all in service of a plot that wasn't told very well, had a disappointing ending, and didn't seem to know what to do with Maomao.
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Review: The Apothecary Diaries S2
Poison seller, I’m going into battle, and I want only your strongest poisons.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Review - The Apothecary Diaries S2 - 7/10
Everything about this season was just a little less good than the first, all in service of a plot that wasn't told very well, had a disappointing ending, and didn't seem to know what to do with Maomao.
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Everything about this season was just a little less good than the first, all in service of a plot that wasn't told very well, had a disappointing ending, and didn't seem to know what to do with Maomao.
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Review - Kowloon Generic Romance - 8/10
A solid mystery with strong vibes
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A solid mystery with strong vibes
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Review: Kowloon Generic Romance
Some people just keep living in the past.
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July 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Review - Kowloon Generic Romance - 8/10
A solid mystery with strong vibes
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A solid mystery with strong vibes
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Review - A Ninja and an Assassin under one Roof - 6/10
I liked the first half, but everything I enjoyed about it was gone by the end.
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I liked the first half, but everything I enjoyed about it was gone by the end.
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A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
Domo, assassin-san.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Review - A Ninja and an Assassin under one Roof - 6/10
I liked the first half, but everything I enjoyed about it was gone by the end.
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I liked the first half, but everything I enjoyed about it was gone by the end.
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Review - The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei - 5.5/10
A mediocre show in every way. Shoddy mystery writing, flat characters, and weak attempts at comedy. It's not outright bad, but it failed to do pretty much anything well.
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A mediocre show in every way. Shoddy mystery writing, flat characters, and weak attempts at comedy. It's not outright bad, but it failed to do pretty much anything well.
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Review: The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei
He just solves all the mysteries.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Review - The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei - 5.5/10
A mediocre show in every way. Shoddy mystery writing, flat characters, and weak attempts at comedy. It's not outright bad, but it failed to do pretty much anything well.
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A mediocre show in every way. Shoddy mystery writing, flat characters, and weak attempts at comedy. It's not outright bad, but it failed to do pretty much anything well.
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Review - Orb: On the Movements of the Earth - 8.5/10
The first half is a beautiful and gripping story, and it had the potential to end even higher, but unfortunately I'm not happy with the way it ended.
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The first half is a beautiful and gripping story, and it had the potential to end even higher, but unfortunately I'm not happy with the way it ended.
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Review: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
And then Rafal said “It’s orbin time” and he orbed all over those guys.
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June 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Review - Orb: On the Movements of the Earth - 8.5/10
The first half is a beautiful and gripping story, and it had the potential to end even higher, but unfortunately I'm not happy with the way it ended.
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The first half is a beautiful and gripping story, and it had the potential to end even higher, but unfortunately I'm not happy with the way it ended.
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Rewatch Review - Read or Die OVA - 7/10
It's all right and pretty fun, but even for a short action series the story could've been better.
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It's all right and pretty fun, but even for a short action series the story could've been better.
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Rewatch Review: Read or Die (OVA)
Go on, Yomiko, throw the book at them.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Rewatch Review - Read or Die OVA - 7/10
It's all right and pretty fun, but even for a short action series the story could've been better.
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It's all right and pretty fun, but even for a short action series the story could've been better.
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Review - Gatchaman Crowds - 5.5/10
It was kind of novel and interesting, but not nearly enough to overcome my intense dislike for some of the characters.
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It was kind of novel and interesting, but not nearly enough to overcome my intense dislike for some of the characters.
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Review: Gatchaman Crowds
Remember, kids, don’t install shady apps, and don’t make deals with the devil.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Review - Gatchaman Crowds - 5.5/10
It was kind of novel and interesting, but not nearly enough to overcome my intense dislike for some of the characters.
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It was kind of novel and interesting, but not nearly enough to overcome my intense dislike for some of the characters.
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Review - Medalist - 9/10
An unexpectedly great show, thanks to a combination of good comedy and strong characters with satisfying growth.
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An unexpectedly great show, thanks to a combination of good comedy and strong characters with satisfying growth.
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Review: Medalist
Skate or cry.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Review - Medalist - 9/10
An unexpectedly great show, thanks to a combination of good comedy and strong characters with satisfying growth.
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An unexpectedly great show, thanks to a combination of good comedy and strong characters with satisfying growth.
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A Spring 2025 Season First Impressions thread? Sure, why not.
April 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A Spring 2025 Season First Impressions thread? Sure, why not.
Review - Dead Dead Demons Dededededestruction - 7.5/10
A great first half, followed by a solid second half, followed by a weak, abrupt, and unsatisfying ending. I really wish it was better.
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A great first half, followed by a solid second half, followed by a weak, abrupt, and unsatisfying ending. I really wish it was better.
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Dead Dead Demons Dededededestruction
The real demons were the friends we made along the way.
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March 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Review - Dead Dead Demons Dededededestruction - 7.5/10
A great first half, followed by a solid second half, followed by a weak, abrupt, and unsatisfying ending. I really wish it was better.
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A great first half, followed by a solid second half, followed by a weak, abrupt, and unsatisfying ending. I really wish it was better.
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Review - Ishura S2 - 7.5/10
Better than season 1, despite mostly being a bridge between major arcs.
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Better than season 1, despite mostly being a bridge between major arcs.
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Review: Ishura S2
A vampire, an ogre priest, and an ooze walk into a bar…
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March 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Review - Ishura S2 - 7.5/10
Better than season 1, despite mostly being a bridge between major arcs.
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Better than season 1, despite mostly being a bridge between major arcs.
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