Took me 2 tries to finish it. At first I couldn't quite figure out why I had to take so long to finish, but on the second go, and further in to the season, I realized why. The quality vastly differed from the first season that it was utterly jarring and off-putting at times. I mean, if this was the sequel we got after waiting so long, I would rather we did not get one to begin with. The character designs had such significant alterations that I almost could not recognize some of the key characters. Where in season 1, Odanna sama and Ginji looked attractive,here in season 2 they just looked ridiculous and goofy. Even the adorable Chibi looked plain ugly in this iteration. Such an affront to the romanticism of the original series I must say. And to make matters worst, the terrible character update just had to be paired with horrid, choppy and downright lazy animation. It all seems like an exercise in pure nonchalance to the fans of the original series.

Even the writing could not be spared. It was just downright lazy, and had such terrible flow that it felt like such a mockery to intelligence. Seriously I had to wonder at many a times why even bother having a second season if this was the kind of crap they were going to serve up.

Frustratingly though, I still want to know what happens next. But if this kind of crap is what's going to follow, then I would rather they just end it now. In the meantime, I will be washing my eyes out with soap, and then re-watching season 1 to try and forget that I ever watched this.

Review: A Strong Start That Loses Its Way The show begins with promise, but it loses its spark as the plot progresses. While the story is inherently heavy, the execution fails to convey that weight effectively. Characters often behave unnaturally, and the writing feels somewhat forced. Ultimately, the series requires more depth and a more measured pace to truly succeed. The Story & Writing The setup is relatively unique and full of potential. However, the writing feels strained as it rushes toward major plot points. The series would have benefited greatly from a slower pace and more narrative depth; because the progression is so rapid, the high stakesfeel unearned.

Characters & Realism
This was my greatest hurdle. The characters frequently react to situations in ways that feel unnatural or unrealistic. Their decision-making seems dictated by the requirements of the script rather than their own established personalities, making them feel more like plot devices than well-rounded individuals with believable flaws.

Visuals & Sound
The animation and visuals are great. The art style is polished and fits the tone well; the sound and music also complement the atmosphere.

this was a wonderful watch, but i think you’ll only be able to truly feel it shake your core if you’re an artist. as its story is predominantly taking place in an art school (with the main characters being painters/artists), there are a lot of scenes that may seem like it lacks depth, or that it’s too shallow—but if you’re an artist, it’s really going to hit hard and deep. the characters development and realizations as an artist—the thoughts of quitting, the passion that won’t ever die, and just no one in the story being a perfect artist really reflects and becomes a comfort toartists out there that have definitely experienced this.

there may be scenes that are a bit cliché (romance lines and so on) but it’s such a beautiful story—a representation of what love for the arts becomes with you on the journey of life. 

if you’re an artist, a painter, or just feeling like watching something to feel something…love through a prism is so beautiful and worth to try.

(it might just motivate you keep going!)

I was put off at first by the harem effect and this childish, kind of unrealistic game they put in place in the main pairing, having a kind of friendship vs love battle. I watched one episode and dropped it. But recently I had nothing to watch and I decided to give it a second try. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and I believe the rating is quite unfair. The main character ended up to be quite relatable in the end and this weird game they play all start to make sense when you realise she is struggling and fighting an innerbattle to finally get her first friends and live a 'normal' student life. I had similar social anxiety and struggles at some point and a very blurry concept of what friendship and love are as well. She doesn't want to get her new life 'stollen' into a love relationship she barely started and she doesn't love herself to start with, so she isn't ready to receive it either. The writing is definitely awkward and flawed, but if you go some extra miles to understand this character and twist your mind around that weird game, the whole thing end up to be a pleasant ride.

As for the harem effect, it's a bit annoying, but at the same time Yuri is for once really explicit and they don't mess around with this over-used 'forbidden love' trick. The fact that the pairings are both girls is barely shown as an issue, that's refreshing.

The biggest con for me is how selflessness the other characters are when it comes to their own feeling, jealousy and greed.

In the end it isn't a masterpiece, but together with the colourful and fun atmosphere and the cheerful opening and ending musics, I really enjoyed my time.

Abyssmal dogshit. Is probably the best I would describe this season as im writing in this in my most utter frustration. I can't in good conscience give a show a score of anything less than a f*cking 1 that lets a Sexual abuser get off SCOT FREE just because he "feels bad" about what he did and even ends up getting a godamn girlfriend to boot, like WTF are we supposed to just be okay with that outcome??? Nothing makes my blood boil more than being shown someone getting abused and NOBODY doing anything about it. Kazuya the supposed "MC" and PARTNER to Satella isso mentally deficient that it takes him a million years to realise somethings wrong and even when he finally does he DOES JACK SHIT ABOUT IT. Like whats even the point the of entire godamn season at this point if none of our main characters get any screentime whatsoever and then when they finally do its for the worse told sexual abuse backstory that actively makes me hate the show and every single character in it. I honestly dont think you could have made any choices worse than this for a show, wooow man what a let down and I actually really liked the 1st season aswell. but any goodwill I had or ever will have for this show was lost on this POS season...

Thank you for coming to my TED talk. Have a nice day! except for whoever wrote this piece of sh*t

Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai is a wonderful, light-hearted comedy anime about two nerds "playing house" with their super-advanced WMD robot. The show follows the nonsensical daily lives of the humanoid AI, Alma, and her creators, offering viewers tons of cute and funny moments with a colorful cast of characters. The main premise centers on two genius scientists, Enji and Suzume, who have been ostracized from the scientific community and work together to create the most advanced robot/weapon/AI in the world: Alma. Naturally, they get formally married and raise this robot like a daughter to help her AI develop. While there are mentions of romance betweenEnji and Suzume, don't be fooled by the tags here; there's like zero romance in the show. Instead, I'd describe it as a SoL comedy.

Each episode consists of multiple skits featuring Alma doing new, often extremely bizarre, things. Really, the show was so goofy and out-there that I found it really funny, though I can see why it might not be for everyone. Not much happens story-wise since there wasn't any conflict to begin with, but because it’s a comedy, that doesn't really matter. The episodes go by quickly as they are composed of two to four short skits each. Overall, the pacing is solid; instead of relying on meaningless filler, the show simply moves to the next skit, giving viewers a constant barrage of insane plotlines.

There isn't too much to say about the characters. The main trio consists of the aforementioned Enji, Suzume, and Alma. Enji and Suzume can be viewed as a "tsundere x tsundere" couple (even if they technically aren't one), and Alma is a standard kuudere child-robot. The side cast is fleshed out with several characters who make minor appearances throughout the show. Most notably Machina, who serves as Alma’s robot friend and rival. While the characters aren't deeply developed and mostly fit specific archetypes, the show uses those archetypes effectively to enhance the comedy, so they never feel boring or overly trope-heavy.

The art is fairly basic. It was clearly made on a budget, but that didn't stop it from looking clean and put-together. While the character designs are above average, if you look closely, you can see where corners were cut regarding animation and background design, though it’s not a big deal. Similarly, the soundtrack fills the silence but is quite unmemorable. At the very least, it's there and didn't bother me, so I’ll give it props for that; in my opinion, it’s better to have a soundtrack than to leave things quiet. Furthermore, the voice acting was "standard-good". It didn't amaze me, but it maintained a high standard throughout.

As for my personal enjoyment, I actually liked this a lot more than I thought I would. I came into this expecting an unfunny romcom similar to its counterparts Lil' Miss Vampire and Mechanical Marie this season. However, the humor in Alma-chan was actually funny, and I found it constantly engaging due to the absurd things happening on screen. It is truly a great, easy watch.

In conclusion, Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai was a pleasant surprise and is one of this season's hidden gems. However, I want to make it clear that this show isn't for everyone. First of all, it is completely mislabeled here on MAL; in my opinion, it isn't a romance, and the description does little to prepare the viewer for what it’s actually about. I can imagine people being misled. However, if you are looking for a light-hearted comedy, I definitely recommend this. In the end, while it isn't necessarily special or memorable, it gets the job done. I’m happy I watched it, but I’ll leave it at that; I probably won’t be reading the manga or rewatching it in the future.

I finished this amazing anime in one single day on 14 February 2026. Yes, the first episode alone was enough to force me to watch the whole series. And yes, yes, yes, I spent Valentine’s Day sitting at home watching this. When no one is ready to be with you, this is what you do, right? Story: This is a very emotional and depressing journey. The protagonist, Ken Kaneki, is a normal college student who suddenly becomes a ghoul. A ghoul can survive only by eating human flesh. His identity crisis, whether he is human or a monster, is the biggest highlight of the show. Action: Theshow has a lot of action and gore. The fights use “Kagune,” which are the biological weapons of ghouls, and that makes the visuals very unique.

My personal opinion: If you like dark, psychological stories with deep characters, then you should definitely watch Season 1. I give it 8 out of 10.

I Liked It. Simple as that. I sat, I watched, I didn't hate myself for it. Most of all I didn't feel like scrolling social media in the middle of it. "I’m 14 and This is Deep" : Yada yada philosophical yada yada. Insert some profound nonsense here about the human spirit being a marathon, not a sprint. It was very "existential," or whatever the camera show's something completely irrelevant or just a still shot of some random bullshit. Expert Analysis from My Couch: As someone who considers "walking to the fridge" a cardio intensive, I am obviously the leading global authority on the authenticity of sports philosophy. Since I’venever played a sport in my life, I am uniquely qualified to judge whether the writer accurately captured the "agony of the soul." Surprisingly, it struck a chord. Don't ask me why; I prefer to keep my emotional triggers as mysterious as my gym membership status.

Quick Vibes Check:

    Story & Direction: Both thumbs up. It actually moved faster than I do.
    Animation & Voice Acting: Great. The sweat looked real enough to make me feel dehydrated.
    Music: Absolute fire. Almost made me forget I was horizontal.

 Pros & Cons (TOTALLY unbiased) :
Pros:
    Makes you feel productive without actually moving a muscle.
    The protagonist’s struggle is a great distraction from my own GPA.
    No actual physical exertion was required on my part.
Cons:
    The nagging sense of guilt for watching this while eating a family-sized bag of chips.
    Induced a brief, terrifying 5-second window where I considered buying running shoes.

Final Verdic(k)t:
Did it motivate me to go for a sprint? No. Gigguk just dropped a video, and I have a refined sense of priority. But, I’ve officially added "Run every morning" to my post-finals to-do list. That’s basically a gold medal in my book.

Final Score: 8.5/10
Scored it a 9 on the rating because I wanna support more movies like this. 
***Now go do something productive instead of gooning ya handsome couch potatoes***

This anime depicts romance in the most weird way possible. The interactions between characters don’t feel natural and rather twisted. One of the major flaws in the anime is the mc and the heroine. They have a brief moment where they could grow as a character but immediately revert right back and this is a cycle that lasts right until the last episode. The subplots are completely random that don’t connect with the main story very well. All the buildup of an important plot point only to be dismissed in one episode quickly and then moving onto the next plot. The supporting characters just “exist”and conveniently appear to cause problem or randomly solve something. The animation and soundtrack are the only redeeming qualities. 

I am heavily disappointed, because this anime set an interesting premise the first few episodes only to fumble until the last episode.

Tenderness in Mediocrity and the Fallacy of Adaptation As an average Chinese anime viewer in 2026, the fact that I watched the entirety of Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari (Schoolboy) feels like a form of temporal archaeology. Logically, this 1980s adaptation of the Western classic Cuore (Heart) should be extremely obscure in mainland China, with translated resources being a rare sight. However, its resurgence is due to a postmodern coincidence: the work went viral on Bilibili through various humorous "fan-made transformative edits" (UGC). (On a side note, if you are an enthusiast of BL fan creations, the Chinese internet holds exactly what you’re looking for.) 1. Plot:A Minimalist Moral Map
At its core, this anime tells a simple story: the daily lives of an Italian boy, Enrico, his male classmates (such as Derossi and Garrone), and other local men. The structure is methodical, occasionally interspersed with "stories within a story"—inspirational tales narrated by the teacher. The overall tone is warm and didactic. If you are seeking "narrative complexity," this show is not for you. The plot generally follows two simple patterns: someone encounters a hardship, the protagonists help, and the problem is resolved; or someone needs to correct a character flaw, the group and teacher intervene, and they successfully reform in a jubilant finale.
2. Characters: The Comfort Zone of Archetypes
To be honest, given my extensive viewing history, few characters left a lasting impression. Their traits are uniformly centered on universal virtues: kindness, friendliness, and a willingness to help. It is a pity that this show isn't explicitly labeled as "Kodomomuke" (children's anime), as it truly deserves it. While the characters are somewhat "one-dimensional," the viewing experience remains comfortable. Unlike modern "moe-heavy" shows that force extreme character 180s for shock value, the characters here remain consistent and logical.
3. Visuals: Distinctiveness Across Eras
Due to its age, high-definition versions are hard to find, which admittedly affects the experience. Most 1980s children's anime had average production quality, and this is no exception. However, the character designs are remarkably distinct. Unlike certain "Key" works (such as CLANNAD) where characters often suffer from "same-face syndrome," the boys in this Italian setting are easily distinguishable, offering a refreshing sense of individuality.
4. Flaws: The Jarring Moments of Adaptation
Why can't I give this a 7/10? As someone who values narrative integrity, I found certain adaptation choices controversial. In one episode, you see 19th-century Italian boys enthusiastically discussing Japan’s rapid development and Japanese stamps. This moment completely broke my immersion. What was the Japanese production team thinking? This forced insertion of nationalistic pride felt abrupt, arrogant, and undermined the purity of the original Italian setting.
Summary
Overall, Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari is a positive, educational, and otherwise average work. If you are tired of the industrial "moe-bait" prevalent in modern anime and want a clean Western story with decent quality, this show is a perfect fit. It is like a glass of warm water—unremarkable, yet sufficiently nourishing.