Oshi no ko

Oshi No Ko

11 Episodes 

Duration: 23 min/ep | 1h22m pilot special

Theme: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, School, Seinen, Supernatural

Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆

In this world shrouded in darkness, I learned there was someone who’d been struggling along with me. That alone is enough. - Kana Arima

 

This show blew the anime world by storm. If you're in for a wild roller coaster ride, this has to be it. It gave me a weird combination of themes in the show. 

The initial selling point of the show is about being reincarnated as your idol's children, which is really exciting in itself and what you'll expect on the 1-hour pilot episode special. Then, the ending got us right on the spot, now, we are unsure of how things will go. 

I ended up enjoying the show while it drifts from why I hopped into the anime. The storytelling is nice but sometimes confusion due to my personal expectation. Throughout the show, I'm waiting for a plot twist that will lead us back from the start. 

//OshiNoko

//sebajisoka

Hell's Paradise

Hell’s Paradise

13Episodes 

Duration: 24 min/ep

Theme: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Mystery, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

“Through my work, I have witnessed the final moments of all manner of people. When they are on the brink of death, I perceive what lies in their hearts. The blade reflects one’s true nature. Some may bluff and keep a brave face to the bitter end…some turn desperate and cling to life…while others deceive themselves into accepting death.” —Yamada Asaemon Sagiri 

Hell's Paradise is one of the anticipated anime series this past season and there's a reason why. It is so good, it hooked me to the show from the first episode. The animation, the battles, the concept. 

Gabimaru is our protagonist, known for his cold killings and brutal battles. We journeyed with him as he found himself captured and ready to be executed - only to be saved and given a chance to be free and be with his wife. 

Now, the story goes on to the battle arena to search for the Elixir of Life, where the exciting part happens. 

The story and pace are excellent and they really take time to know each character, in a span of 13 episodes, you'll get to know the characters, not just on the surface level. 

//HellsParadise

//sebajisoka

In June after dark

A little busy this month but only a little. We had our first flight in 3 years. It's a local vacation only and the farthest we've been in the Philippines, in Davao. We were welcomed by our relatives there. 

Here's a short recap:

I don't have that much of picture since it's a vacation for the elderly. We just enjoyed the journey we're on. We are together with my Batangas relatives and both our families. 

A simple celebration of Father's Day. We attended the Sunday service and ate at Qusina in Festival Mall.

 

To end the month, we had a quick "Team building" - more like a meetup at Okada, again and we just ate and that's it. :D 

//InJuneAfterDark

//sebajisoka

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv 999

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999

12 Episodes 

Duration: 23 min/ep

Theme: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shoujo

Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 is a cute anime about 2 gamers. The show is slow and sweet. I enjoy it and am excited to see the next episodes. I followed this from the day of release and waited for it on a weekly basis. 

I love how they tell the story while including some gaming aspect - while the gaming is on the title, you won't feel that it only revolves around gaming. The gaming aspect is just a channel where our protagonists met. 

The only reason that I watch this is due to the opening theme, it is sung by KANA-BOON ft. Yuho Kitazawa of the peggies, since I'm a huge fan of the Peggies, I always consider the animes that they are part of and this show is one of the animes that I really enjoy. 

As I said, the anime is cute. It's really nice that the show really slows down during specific scenes. They include the dreamy effect that you can also see in the anime poster. It is a genius little addition and it's effective, you will really feel the emotions in those scenes which makes this show one of the good ones. 

Hopefully, there's a season 2. If there's none, I'll just hop into the manga. I heard the manga is now spicy. 

//MyLoveStorywithYamadaKunAtLevel999

//sebajisoka

Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga

2 Seasons

24 Episodes per season 

Duration: 25 min/ep

Theme: Action, Adventure, Drama, Seinen

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆

This anime is not on my watch list until recently. I stumbled upon an anime podcast and they said that this show is probably one of the best - of all time. 

The anime is a stranger to me. Never heard of it until that time. Since I don't have any anime to watch yet, I ignore my watch list and set this as my priority. Man, this is really good. 

The show is about the journey of a boy in a messed-up world during the war. You could imagine the fear and the gruesomeness of the theme and the anime did very well in telling us probably a really accurate representation of the war. 

The overall theme of the show is revenge. While there are some slow episodes, I can honestly tell you that it took me more days than usual to finish the anime because it seems like there's no happening, I'm talking about the second season. The first season is full of fights and incredible battles. But season 2 is about development, and they took time developing our hero.

It is well written, and it will all make sense to the end. 

I really like lots of elements in the show, I appreciate the incorporation of belief - particularly Christianity. I'm really impressed by how they portray bible verses in different situations and the response of the people is really accurate. Not all will appreciate the bible, but there are people who religiously read it, there are those who interpret it wrongly and there are also people that listen from afar and believe in it. 

From the start, we were introduced to the theme of the show.  It swayed to different paths but little did we know that it will lead us back from the start. 

What an anime.

I must rely on a sword like this because I am not yet a master. A true warrior doesn’t need a sword. ~Thors

//VinlandSaga

//sebajisoka

Dororo

Dororo 

24 Episodes 

Duration: 24 min/ep

Theme: Action, Adventure, Drama, Martial Arts, Shounen, Supernatural, Demons

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

Dororo has been on my watchlist for a while, I don't even remember where this recommendation is from but the review was amazing, so I added it to my list. 

It's really fast to pick up the anime when you started it. While watching, I saw some similarities with a classic anime favorite, Inuyasha. Probably because it is set in the Feudal Japan period and there are monsters as enemies. Ugly enemies that do not really memorable. 

Dororo is a remake of the original series of the same name. Adapted from the manga series by Osamu Tezuka, creator of the famous Astro Boy. 

Here, we follow the story of Dodoro and Hyakkimaru in the journey of defeating demons and finding Hyakkimaru's body, while uncovering the mystery of his condition. We ride along with them witnessing some brutality of the past, from wars, revenge, prostitution, and sacrifice. 

This show is dark. 

It's an interesting watch. Definitely should be on your watch list. 

 Humans and bugs, they’re all the same. Life is life – Yajiro

//Dororo

//sebajisoka

Lycoris Recoil

Lycoris Recoil 

13 Episodes 

Duration: 24 min/ep

Theme: Action, Slice of Life

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

Lycoris Recoil is about Japan's secret agents. They are the ones responsible for the peace that Japan is experiencing, they eliminate threats with grace and discreetness. We watch the story of tragedy, redemption, and value. 

We follow 2 of the main characters, Chisato and Takina, which have amazing dynamics even from the start. Different people with different stories and values. 

The show's theme is a slice of life, which is accurate, but there are also action scenes that are well integrated. It's no wonder that this anime won Crunchyroll's Best Original Anime of the Year in 2022. 

I regret watching it this late but it's worth watching it now. The concept is interesting, and while I wish they explore more of their adventures while undercover, the overall experience is outstanding. 

I love how they focus on the job of the girls, of how skilled they can be. 

The build-up is smooth, the pacing is great for a Slice of Life anime and I'm already looking for a figure. 

Incidents become accidents, and tragedies become inspiring stories

- Chisato Nishikigi

//LycorisRecoil 

//sebajisoka