- Last OnlineYesterday, 10:30 AM
- GenderFemale
- BirthdaySep 1, 2003
- LocationMalaysia
- JoinedMay 20, 2016
RSS Feeds
|
![]()
Nov 18, 2025
Gachiakita is one of those anime that follows a classic shonen material: a young protagonist that are slowly learning to improve in something (in this case controlling emotions), had his own downwards yet also were given a power that pointed out to be so unique compared to others, fighting with his group of people all at once, and a side chick potential love interest. Does this make the anime bad? Of course not, although I must admit it unfortunately didn't surpassed my expectations. I'll only address the expository part of the anime since that's my only problem w the show, but I try to end
...
it with something I do like about it
In the first episode we started with Rudo and his monologue regarding the dystopian society he lives in and norms of his world, Sphere. Within this alone we got to understand the main issues dealt with the world that is class oppression, systemic injustice. Rudo got his dad punished due to something he not committed, and he end up falsely accused for being the same, with not only the people who already hated him cheer for his death without proper investigation but also the only girl he trusted. Yet, on a different realm, The Ground, he was seen different. In the sphere, he is a person who people demean the most due to his difference, yet is absolutely seen an attraction in the Ground, so much so that people want to kidnap him for his status as a Spherite.
Just from this introduction alone, it was an insane hookup. It told us a world building and its conflict that you may see in a much more serious, mature show. The treatment of Rudo to me is so insanely reminiscent of how racial minorities/classes in many parts of the world are treated by the higher classes, either discrimination, or an 'admiration' that believe said group has an inherent trait to them that excuses crimes done to them via trafficking, kidnapping, false accusations. But did Gachiakuta ever delve deeper and expand a lot in this area? Not so much. The rest of the episodes follow up with what you expected with once again, the typical shonen tropes. You fight alone, fight with friends, enemy loses, blushes with crushes, yada yada. Whenever there's a bit about enemies wanting to kidnap Rudo, it then follows with yet another fight scene, neither show nor tell any commentary of the issue itself like the first episode. The introduction is extremely promising, way too promising, that I sometimes wished someone rewrite the anime and also address the societal aspect way deeper. The first episode started out so good that if I can just rate from the first episode alone it would be 9/10, the rest could just be 5-7/10
However, they did explore this particular theme with Amo circa episode 10-12, and did a decent job at it. Only thing I want to point out though, being honest I'm a little cringed when his trafficker described himself as "I'm a trafficker that every other trafficker hates", though maybe it could be just another side effect of the anime being shonen-esque, so it didn't takeaway my overall feeling with the arc.
Now on a much more positive note: the artistic direction. Coming from the author of Soul Eater it's not a surprise you'll about see a manga with such a diverse creativity in artstyle. The studio also did their job well in producing the show with the tone, the greyish atmosphere in The Ground, thick lines, it fits exactly as the theme and standard intended.
What I love the most however is it's experimental take on the animation. There were several scenes in which the direction completely changes to showcases an over exaggerated, sometimes disturbing-like expression. The Amo arc is definitely the clearest of this too and my most favourite part of the anime. I also like the inspiration it takes from graffiti art in the first opening, and the second ending with the surrealist inspiration (correct me if I'm wrong on this one) is genuinely so fucking good. Unfortunately knowing the approach this anime takes it makes me a little sad we don't really see it that often either.
Overall review;
6/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
What did you think of this review?
Nice
 0
Love it
 0
Funny
 0
Confusing
 0
Well-written
 0
Creative
 0Show all
![]()
Oct 7, 2025
Being a die hard Osomatsu-san loyalist since the first season, it's not exactly the best series I ever watch (honestly none of them will ever beat the first season) and I have to admit there are a few times I got bored midway, but it didn't usually take away my overall enjoyment. The sextuplets are the true charm of the anime and the intense, whimsical dynamics between the brothers are the only reason I keep on continuing with this series.
But this season genuinely lacks all of that, everything that makes up the anime Osomatsu-san. Their biggest mistake is the attempt to remove all sorts of
...
dirty jokes, which is already a terrible move when it's such a staple part of the series. Yet, they couldn't even bother to make the humour works. Some of the jokes take too long to land, I assume some others are based on inside joke within the local culture or referenced to the old anime, which maybe is fine on its own but that unfortunately didn't succeed in the overall enjoyment.
It seems like they're going for a more wholesome approach, sometimes even dramatic, and it comes to the point where the characters become so mispresented I didn't even know if I'm watching the same show anymore. It's not the first time Osomatsu-san has ever done this, but those stories, like the Jyushimatsu-Homura episode for example are usually there to add occasional character depth, as in "wow, this is actually quite unexpected for this character", but doing this for a whole season is different. The closest I even feel a little sad in the anime was episode 12, but that's just because there seems to be a mini attempt at touching real world issues when Chibita aspired to feed his udon to poorer children too. Though with how all the characters were written besides maybe Osomatsu, it's honestly a bit bothersome still.
I'm definitely going to be conspirational here but there seems to be a noticeable budget constraints as well.? The sextuplets wearing the same basic blank shirt as their main design this season is already a turn off for me, if they still act like their character traits I could at least tell the difference between who is who. There were a few scenes with a lack of different shots, hence making some of the jokes also taking too long to land. The ones that actually made me laugh had a noticeably better animations as well, adding that with them only making 13 episodes this season. People often talk about the strange 3D model in both opening and ending too, which I do agree, but ironically this is also probably the most unhinged opening of Osomatsu-san, with a bunch of boobs and butts shots shoving up to your face which is such a contrast for the episodes. All that I'm aware of is they changed the director for this season. There seems to be so many red flags here, I'm curious if there were more issues behind the scene that are yet to be exposed.
Reviewer’s Rating: 4
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
![]()
Nov 4, 2023
I'm going to be real and say this anime is not exactly what I thought it was.
Seeing how many edits and album cover with Lain out there, including its 2000s catchy English opening, it left me really overhyped, thinking it'll be the same next-level abstract fuckery as Evangelion and Madoka Magica. The message is certainly there, in fact, it provoked a lot of philosophical discussion of gadgets and technologies' effects on modern-day. It has its own unique concept, and the message should be clear, yet its own way of storytelling is.. certainly confusing. The messages and the moral issues addressed in the anime are a
...
lot easier to understand than the story itself, funny enough. Lain is the only focal point for the character and the animation is pretty decent. All the characters' voices are very monotone, yet feel more 'humane', at least compared to other modern animes out here. Very fitting for the messages of the anime of what's real and what's not.
I was originally going to give it 6/10 due to personal enjoyment, but seeing all the video essays and thought-provoking discussions it brings I can understand the importance of it. Still, I, unfortunately, won't recommend it for anyone, especially if you're the type to expect all sorts of actions or drama in usual anime, despite Serial Experimental Lain supposedly fitting within the horror and cyberpunk genre. Don't get baited by the edits on and audios and memes everyone spreading around.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
![]()
Nov 4, 2023
Going to be very honest here this anime genuinely... bores me out. But I'll give a high rating here anyway so hear me out.
When you think of a Yuri anime, you may think of two female characters in a relationship either from the start or growing through the story. When you think of a character who is on the asexuality/aromantic spectrum, you may think of a repulsed aroace person that completely against all or most forms of romance or attraction.
Bloom into You is NOT just a Yuri anime. It is an anime that touches on the topic of sexuality, so if you expect an anime
...
that will give out a full-long 10-minute kiss then it's not really for you. What makes this anime unique here is that it's about the two main characters, Koito and Nanami who are on the asexuality/aromanticism spectrum.
Koito is a demisexual girl who's dreamt of falling in love and being a couple with someone but when someone finally confessed it to her, she ended up disappointed instead. But as she goes on pursuing a 'relationship' with Nanami despite her disinterest, she grows attracted to her, day by day. Nanami is in a strange situation, I'm very unsure what spectrum of ace/aro is she on. One thing for sure if she's a lesbian/sapphic, she's attracted to a person who "doesn't love her back" for a reason. Maybe she could be just someone with a highly specific taste for a reason, but one thing for sure is our main character Koito is somewhere on that spectrum.
Calling this anime a yuribait, a queerbait is wrong. However, I'd understand why many people may also find it confusing as not many people have fully understanding of aro/ace to begin with.
Besides, everything else in the anime is pretty good. The animation is amazing, not spectacular or professional level but it's pretty good for a slice-of-life standard. The art style and the colouring are beautiful too. The voice actors are good enough for an anime. Its only problem here is the anime is very, VERY slow burn. Other than that, every other quality of this anime is what you expect from a typically good anime. There is not much big drama here either, there is however a few interesting character development of Nanami's perception of herself and her trying to be like her sister.
This anime personally isn't my most favourite, but I appreciate it enough as there aren't that many media that actually touch on the spectrum of asexuality and aromanticism to begin with.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
![]()
Nov 4, 2023
Out of all things I've never thought of completing one anime that was able to piss me off throughout the entire show, yet still praise it for many things.
If you watch this anime with the full expectation that it's a wholesome Yuri anime, keep that down. Every character here is fully 'straight'. I put in quotation here as it's true all the relationships here are heterosexual, but some may call it queerbait which is entirely false. Still, would 100% recommend it to you all as this is the most realistic depiction of romance I've seen, and that's what makes it great.
"Compulsory heterosexuality, often shortened to
...
comphet, is the theory that heterosexuality is assumed and enforced upon people by a patriarchal and heteronormative society."
Nana touched on many mature topics about women in relationships, from the pressure of culture and beliefs to forcing themselves to submit to the men, redflags after another redflags after another redflags of men in relationship. None of the characters here are fully in innocent nor guilty, their mistakes and mindsets are incredibly humane and you can sympathize with most of them. People hate Hachiko due to how impulsive, submissive, and quick to act without thinking she is, but this is an unfortunate reality for many women out there.
No wonder it was the only shoujosei anime that beat One Piece in popularity that year. Yet I didn't see that many people actually talking about it either, other than shoujotwt and maybe some older Gen Z and Millennial fans.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
![]()
Apr 6, 2018
(I decide to write a newer review after finished all the episodes)
(And as said, I'm not that good at writing so I apologise if the grammar is bad. This will most likely based on my opinion)
Story:
Simply about Violet Evergarden joining the Doll Service, a service about writing letter for people and sent it to another people for them, since Violet want to find out what's the meaning of love is after Major Gillbert told her, "I love you" while they were in war (kinda generic I can understand). Used to get super bored at few episodes until episode 5/6, the story gets better. I kinda
...
expect the ending to be bad, but it's quite satisfying tbh? Though I kinda wish Gillbert was alive like in the light novel.
*Is wondering who is the person at the last part when Violet came to a house or smthg*
Art:
Welcome to Kyoto Animation.
Sound:
Am I the only one who think the ost really good? Opening was nice too. Ending was okay, I like how both opening and ending related to the anime.
Character:
This anime is a story-driven. I also like how Violet develop her emotions. Side characters was overall nice imo, though I kinda wish characters that work on Doll Service (Cattleya, Benedict, Erica, Iris, Hodgins,) were more developed.
Enjoyment:
I admit this anime usually isn't the kind of story that I like, but so far I do enjoy Violet Evergarden, even it may not be one of my most favorite anime. It's one of the anime that you think is bad at first episode, until you watch the next episodes the story gets better and better. Honestly I wish I could give this anime 9 or 10/10 but I guess I had to rate it based on my honest opinion.
Story: 7/10
Art: 10/10
Sound: 8/10
Character: 7/10
Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
![]()
Mar 28, 2018
(huge reminder that I'm not that good at writing review so I apologize if it's messy and few bad grammar)
(also another reminder that I may edit this review)
This is actually the first time I got to read the manga that I buy before the anime adaptations (I didn't get to read all collection however but I do get some of them). When I found out that junji ito's manga will become an anime I was about to get interested as 11 - 12 year old me was a huge fan of horror and creepy stuff (yeah I don't know why I was like that
...
either but I still like watching creepy stuff ofc).
I still remember when I read the manga and got a creepy vibe after read it. I remember felt itchy when I read this one part where a main character's dad in this one chapter got holes all over his body, probs because that was first trypophobia image I ever seen at that time.
However, when I watch the anime, it just.. not as good as I hope. Not really sure if I can say it's kinda disappointing. I can't really say much since I only watch like 3 episodes that I found on YouTube. I just didn't get any creepy vibe or scary feeling to it.
I'm not really sure if it's because the manga is in black and white, or it might because the style just didn't get as appeal as the manga. Or probably because they cut some part in the manga? I know that might sounds dumb but it could be the reason I didn't get interest in it? There this one chapter about leech in the manga and its only like 4 minutes in the anime.
I don't really know much what to say about the story since this anime is mostly a whole collection (probably not all) of junji ito's horror manga. Each chapter shows different stories and different characters (besides that weird nail kid thing). Not to mention, the animation is sometimes okay sometimes horrible. Sound was okay or nice? The voice isn't that bad though I'm not really sure about the ost. Well that's Studio Deen for you I guess.
Overall, I give this anime 3/10 but I might giving this 4 as well? I'm not sure if people who didn't read the manga or not a fan of junji ito at least think this is a decent anime, but what I know is it's a huge downgrade compare to the manga.
Reviewer’s Rating: 3
What did you think of this review?
Nice
0
Love it
0
Funny
0
Confusing
0
Well-written
0
Creative
0Show all
|
