Unbelievable boring and slow, if you want to engage with it just watch the fights on YouTube. This anime has a nice aesthetic with the hip hop influences, and very clean fluid animation especially for the time but that doesn’t negate how dull it is. The pacing is genuinely so egregious in all aspects, horrendous during backstories, horrendous during the “normal” scenes, and ok during fights. And while the main glaring issue is the pacing that isn’t the only issue. Another are the characters, with 5 episodes and the reputation that this show carries the expectation set for the characters were never high, however it felt likethey didn’t try at all. Afro is an unbelievably boring character and somehow an even worse character during flashbacks talking about how he needs to get the number two headband. Afro probably only spoke no joke maybe 20 lines in the whole series and that is being generous. But don’t worry at least Ninja Ninja isn’t boring but he is unbelievably annoying. 

The plot is also lame and boring, the show tried to set up how the cycle of violence will always continue and how it affects Afro and stuff like that, however it was just done really poorly. Like mentioned previously the plot never was the highest priority during my watch however they surely could’ve tried better than this. 

But surely the fights are good right? Not really, between spending smilingly 10 hours during each episode because of the egregious pacing, the horrific characters, and almost nonexistent plot the show finally “rewards” you with action, and gives you the most lackluster and disappointing fights imaginable. They simultaneously last too long and too short at the same time, and while there is a certain factor of coolness that they bring it is not nearly enough to feel rewarded for the snooze feat one would have to go through to get to this point.

Tldr I went in with the expectation of cool fights and something I could turn my brain off at, however while watching it somehow was even dumber than expected and had such poor fight quality that it didn’t make this show worth it at all.

I know most people heard it was super cool so don’t bother actually watching this show and wasting your time, if you’re only here for the fights just search them on YouTube, because the characters, and pacing are so horrendous. I went in with the expectation to not expect much if not anything and even still I was dissatisfied, complete waste of time.

Maybe Black Cat Bring Luck? Nasu: Summer in Andalusia is an OVA about, why it's totally correct and based to beat your big brother in his own game, and show that you're the best cyclist around. The biggest problem is the length, it's just way too short, we have a lot of meat, but there's not enough fat to give it flavor, but what is there is so well done. It's the first time I've seen an anime that has tried to depict, Tour de France and the spirit breaking experience it is, to keep on pressing yourself to your limits. The story is engaging but it feelslike we are in the last act of a movie, and we're seeing flashback to the first half. It's good, It's full of color and character design look great and has a very nice ethnic look to the characters. the character design feels like it's a place between Studio Ghibli movies and monster.

The cycling is great and it's full of charm in every fiber of its being, it just needed more time to cook.

I was born in 2005 meaning I started watching animes outside of those on kids channels around the age of 11 which was in 2016 meaning I didn't experience much of the legendary animes when they came out, however I took an interest in them and watched them. To this day I am eternally grateful to my 5th grade teacher who was a Guy who loved anime and video games and is even teaching now in Japan to have shown us this movie alongside Totoro before summer vacations, considering my age I was way too young to watch other animes and I didn't think muchof it at first however now that I am turning 21 this year I realised that without this movie I would have never even thought about watching anime. there is such a distinctive feel to it that I've rarely felt in other anime movies or movies in general. Really love the whole dynamic of family in it too.  furthermore I really enjoy the whole virtual world situation. considering this was 2009 you can definitely tell that they were oblivious to how it would evolve and I would be lying if I wouldn't have enjoyed having this type of virtual world IRL. I do know that my nostalgia makes me put a 10 however if I had to put my nostalgia aside It would be a 9. to finish it of I really like the art style used. if I had to think about late 2000's animations I instantly think about this art style.

Fragrant Flower is so quintessentially anime. It’s got everything. The music, the environment, the story, the characters, and it does it so well. Not really one unique thing about it, but despite that it’s exalted in the community. That’s the result of doing all those things well. What’s hallmark number 1 of a good anime? Praiseworthy art and animation. No question Fragrant Flower has that. Astonishing landscape art was mastered by artists in like 2001, so I can’t say that the beautiful clouds and beaches and all that are unique at all, but landscape and environmental art adds so much to a show. I’m veryhappy these skills were mastered and spread to many more pieces. Great character art isn’t as guaranteed though, so it’s a very welcome treat here. It’s a little stylized but very high quality, and their success at making characters visually gorgeous is notable. There were many scenes where the masterful character art just stood out so much and wowed me. 

What’s another hallmark of the romance anime? A slow burning and wholesome love story where the characters very rarely speak their real thoughts out loud, because they get so flustered they’re incapable of doing it…Yup, we’ve got that too. Though on that topic of expressing thoughts, interactions between characters are not always the smoothest. Dialogue between characters fighting was notably pretty bad, but even in those important scenes for the story it feels like the characters speak constantly as if they’re confessing. They stumble over themselves, it’s hard for them to get the words out, it’s like they’ve got a cold and speaking hurts their throat. When they do spit out a word, well it’s more than likely that word would be “sorry.” Rintaro, Kaoroku and the others are almost pathological apologizers. In the West we have the victimhood olympics, but if your only metric was this show you would think in the East they have the apologizing olympics. It was honestly kind of astonishing how many times the words “I apologize” and “sorry” were uttered. I’m not sure it was intentional, it may unironically be a cultural thing. 

The dialogue quirks of the characters didn’t ruin the show though, really they just reinforced how stereotypically anime Fragrant Flower is. Rintaro (and the others too) has a hard time expressing his thoughts, but if anything it makes his character more sympathetic.

The show is only 13 episodes long, and it starts off quick. You’d think they might run out of story, but it flew by and never felt dry or lacking. The 12-13 episode romance has really been perfected at this point. It’s feel-good the whole time, and I found myself smiling quite frequently. The story essentially follows the formation of a couple and their group of friends out of people who once avoided each other, about the expression of feelings and the teenaged experience. The representation of how another person can better you and bring happiness into your life, and how you can do the same to others. I believe those that are really critical of the show must just hate happiness. You can’t look at every story with the same lens. Maybe for a different genre Fragrant Flowers dialogue would be a mark against it, but not in this case. You kind of have to embrace the trope. If slice of life isn’t for you, Fragrant Flower certainly won’t be. 

Fragrant Flower is a beautiful show about being young. You always feel good watching it, I promise it will make you smile. On top of being a sweet romance you also get a reminder of how precious youth is. And on top of that it’s a strikingly beautiful piece of art. The constant apologizing won’t get on your nerves, it will just be another thing to smile about. Even the flaws of this show make it better.

One of the criticisms I never really got about the Monogatari series is that "they talk too much". Maybe partly because I was entertained by the characters and their banter, maybe because it still felt like it was going Somewhere, I never really had an issue with how much dialogue there was in the show. After all, surely they wouldn't make a show that was JUST inane banter- Oh. Oh dear. Lucky Star manages to combine two of the things I like least in this world in my anime (thank God it didn't set it in a fantasy world/isekai): moeshit and blatant pandering. And, I expected to kind ofnot fuck with the moeshit, the pandering I was a little shocked by how hard it turned me off but what really surprised me is how it feels like absolutely nothing of value happens in any episode.

They occasionally feed you little giblets of character development or emotional moments as a treat but other than Lucky Channel (the one saving grace of this show, otherwise it'd get a 1 like its KyoAni counterpart City), it feels like absolute piss fodder for 22 minutes of Cute Girls blathering on the most random shit or vaguely otaku-related things.

Speaking of which, dear God, please make it stop.

I cannot claim to have been an otaku in the 2000s. That is just, naturally, something I have no right to claim so maybe if you are (although in which case how the fuck have you not seen Lucky Star, it's been 20 years), this'll Hit Different for you, but it's not like I didn't get the references, I just found them cringe.

Most of the time, it's not even, like, clever references, it's just "hey, he's dressed up as Edward Elric! Hey, remember Haruhi (mind you, an anime they made THE YEAR PRIOR)? Look, they say this in Hell Girl! Hey, remember Haruhi? I said Code Geass! Hey, remember Haruhi? Let's name some bands that did anime OPs in the 2000s! HEY, REMEMBER HARUHI?!?!?!?!? ISN'T HARUHI SO FUCKING AWESOME?"

And, like, Haruhi IS a great show. But it felt kind of obnoxious how often they tooted their own horn on it. 

Like, idk, I popped off for the Initial D one. I would've popped off if Miyuki were forced to cosplay as Hanekawa or something. I'm not immune to popping for references but that's such bush league behavior. If your best material is just showing off other works, maybe you shouldn't be making a show.

Speaking of which, boy, did I not like Konata Izumi. I don't think every single otaku character sucks, I liked Harumi Fujiyoshi from Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei. ...most of them though...

Idk, it just felt slimy and pandering how shamelessly Konata was a self-insert for otakus to insert themselves into. To be honest, it's kind of lowkey in (generally speaking) every CGDCT but they usually don't just make a girl for you to pour yourself into in the same way. Like, she's an otaku and she's an unabashed one and she brings everything back to games and anime (in itself an annoying trait) but she also gets good grades while barely studying and she has a bunch of cute girl friends and she has a good relationship with her family.

There's no conflict here, she's a total loser but skates by with nothing but a comedic thwack from her teacher who is also her net galpal. I get it's a CGDCT so it's not like they're all gonna die or anything but combined with the kind of character Konata is, it felt slimy.

She's also just kind of a dick (and has a weird as fuck relationship with her father, bleh)? I just felt really bad for Kagami in every episode. Speaking of which, I don't really have that much to say on the sisters. Kagami is The Tsundere and the butt monkey for Konata, which only served to make me dislike Konata even more. Nominally, she's supposed to be the straight man but since nothing really changes, I don't really see the point. Tsukasa... idk man, she's a fucking idiot. She's not even the only idiot because Miyuki takes the role of the clumsy one so honestly, Tsukasa's just kind of here to be The Idiot, I guess. She was fine, I didn't hate her or anything.

Speaking of Miyuki, hi Miyuki. As you could probably tell by her glasses, Miyuki's nominally the Smart One but she's more used to be objectified as Moe. Every single one of her flaws is described as moe and making her even better. Again, slimy. However, she's also really clumsy and kind of childish? She refuses to go to the dentist which is a recurring thing in the show and she only wears glasses because she's afraid of contacts. I guess she's still technically Book Smart but they might as well all hold the Idiot Orb at this point, honestly, Kagami feels more like the smart one since she has to play straight man, even if it doesn't lead to anything.

Miyuki also leads to a weird, like, undercurrent that runs throughout the show. For how stupid and moebloby these characters all look, it's strangely sexual at times. Miyuki and her cousin in particular are fodder for breast jokes since Miyuki has giant tits but her cousin is flat chested. Like, what are we doing here? Why is this in a CGDCT? It circles back to the exact same issue basically every issue this show has circles back to: this REEKS of pandering to horny otaku guys. Like, idk, Do It Yourself or something is probably also at least taking horny otaku guys into consideration when they're making their CGDCT shenanigans but Lucky Star feels like it was made by them, for them and no one else.

They introduce a bunch of new characters later on. It really does not feel like they were necessary. Like, the two that are actively related to members of the main cast, sure. The rest? Not really?

I will say I enjoyed Lucky Channel, I liked Akira and Shiraishi's banter, it generally had a few funny jokes each episode, it was a nice B-plot that was a little treat at the end for sitting through like 18 minutes of nothingness crap.

You can write off what I was saying about it being slimy and pandering as me being overly cynical, fine, but it's just not good at what it does otherwise. Unless you really just want to point and clap at 2000s anime references, it's just a bunch of moeblobs talking about riveting subjects such as how you eat a cream puff, if it's normal to talk to your pets, and the rate on your phone bill.

I'm giving this a higher score than City but (outside of Lucky Channel), it's arguably just as boring and unfunny but in a different way. Where City was at least trying to make you laugh (and miserably failing), this is just droning on and on. I don't even really understand the appeal, to be honest. Surely there must be a better show that covers the life of an otaku. 

What it is more than anything is it is thoroughly draining. 

Honestly, you can just rewatch Haruhi and look up 2000s AMVs after to get your fix. No need to watch this.

first though this is mecha this is the least mecha this more culture than mecha more romance but has its charms in its great characters and the world building its just so quick that it just feels absurdily great and uneasy like a journey and the feel of great retro anime though more on the pg side ... . but but the best thing about this and my favourite it moves like a war not a one mech show with op abilities its raw where be good and lucky or die just like a war which favors none just like what happens .... . now to appreciate my goatof this anime so far and this season sir. Jenius  man just outshines everyone has a alien wife and a superhuman kid and has been seen the most happiest in this anime romance wise so yeah he is a great character...
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now for some culture yeah millions down through  culture the biggest elephant of this anime onpar with Meimei...the two things which were what can i say for me but in no way im saying the love triangle is bad its just Meimei and culture are the two things that i dont bow over ...
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such sweet and simple mecha anime its great to see this genre especially if the mech is not crafted for  the mc...great characters great music(Macroosss)...........my favorite would be misa and Jenius the Goat ......though this is more on the culture side than fights but the world is not shy of showing terrors of a galactic war more of a culture war but .....good show..
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.Thank You...
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(happy for ichijo  and the great choice)

This show feels good to watch. There are problematic elements with it, as with most shows, but here it feels more acceptable. If you are able to get past what may be seen as problematic at the very beginning of the show (i.e. the first episode) you will find that the rest of the story is relatively pleasant and interesting in equal parts. This is not to say that the show lacks cliches and expected results. There is little praise to be given for how predictable the character arcs are, even for the supposedly irredeemable characters. Don't go in expecting to be shocked by a betrayalor surprised by someone's change of heart, nothing here is that subtle. But this show shows that genuine attention to character writing and relationships can provide a lot for a story that is otherwise a simple power fantasy. This may not be the best romance story, nor is it the most well-developed world and concepts, but there is a substantial amount of thought going into it and that is clear to the viewer.

As for art, this show definitely falls into the standard fantasy artstyle. It feels somewhat familiar, but there are very few cut corners. Perhaps the CGI magic circles will not be completely visually appealing to some, but other than that for the most part it is produced well. Just beware that some characters sometimes are off model and look hastily drawn, although this is usually in darker scenes where it's a bit harder to see what is going on. There are plenty of filler dialogue scenes where people just talk and not much happens, as to be expected of a drama. There is very little reuse of animations, aside from Valefor's backstory which is shown a few times. Due to this, the show almost always feels like it's moving forward and not trapped in loops.

Even trying to hint at it in this way feels like a spoiler, but there is something that is very disappointing about this season. Whether we get another season or not, this show will not satisfy everyone. Beware open threads and incomplete stories that beg you to read the light novels!

Overall, everything in this felt fantastic. I wish there was a second season and I'm not usually that much of a romance guy, but this is genuinely one of the better shows I've watched, at least as a niche product. I implore anyone interested in romance anime OR power fantasy to try this show. If you are impatient then it might not suit you, but give the first episode a watch at least. You'll probably know if you like the characters enough to continue by then.

The movie Resident Evil Degeneration is very competent at what it sets out to do and it is also very fun to watch. The animation feels a bit dated, especially the facial expressions, but the rest still looks quite good. I might be biased since I am a fan of the Resident Evil, or Biohazard, game franchise, but I think the movie is pretty enjoyable. Story – 7 The narrative is reasonably well constructed. I would even say it might work better as a game than as a movie. At least that was the feeling I had while watching it, it actually made me want to playa game. Some plot threads are left unresolved. Without going into spoilers, sometimes you end up wondering how the special forces manage to discover the problematic locations so quickly.

Sound and soundtrack – 6.5
Some sound effects feel very typical of movies and series from that time period, like the somewhat generic monster sound that appears during the flashback involving the scientist infected with the G-Virus. It is not bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. The music is good, though none of the tracks really stand out.

Animation – 7.5
Yes, I know. In some moments it looks dated and even a bit awkward. But aside from the facial expressions, the rest is actually quite well done. For its time, it is even somewhat impressive.

Overall – 7
The movie is very entertaining and quite faithful to the characters, which will likely satisfy fans. For casual viewers I might recommend it with some caution, but for fans of the franchise it is definitely worth watching.

ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT The main point why this movie literally sucks, cuz nothing changes after it. There is no character development, no advancement of the story, absolutely nothing. It literally ends in a condition it started. It wasn`t worth waiting 3 years. The half of the movie is a boring fight, it doesn`t even entertain. Even 4DX didn`t save this. It`s beyond understanding why people hyping and enjoying this pure fluff so much. There`s no reason for this movie to even exist. I was disappointed. Do not expect something special from this piece! P. S. the first season was fire though, looking forward to the second one

Assim como o anime abordou ao decorrer de toda a sua construção, farei esta review de maneira que faça jus a Obra de Arte audiovisual, que é Prism Rondo. Assim como uma pintura, a obra pincela a sua história em tons intensos de azul e amarelo, em um equilíbrio perfeito entre a melancolia e a alegria que juntas criam uma cor que se destaca no mar de obras de romance que se vê mundo a fora. Assim como um pincel, a sua história forma desenhos que mexem com o nosso interior, onde cada pincelada consegue transmitir algo, no mesmo painel, sentimos tristeza, emocionamos, ficamos boquiabertos, sorrimos, rimose dentre muitos outros sentimentos que somos incapazes de conceber em palavras, porém, possíveis de serem sentidos, mas mesmo sendo o melhor artista do mundo com as melhores ideias, um quadro jamais conseguirá transmitir a sua mensagem se utilizado cores e tons que não sejam capazes de transmitir o amor transbordando do artista com o seu pincel, e a tinta, representada pela parte audiovisual da obra, permitiu com que a mensagem tenha sido passada, de maneira que, em cada detalhe que você percebe, a tela fica ainda mais impressionante, mesmo a olhos de uma pessoa que não entende nada de arte.

Este anime conseguiu me fazer algo que eu nunca havia sentido antes, me emocionar vendo arte, e eu acho que isso não tem preço, Prism Rondo é mais que um anime, é o resultado de uma relação harmoniosa entre "Pincel e Tinta" que resulta em uma verdadeira obra de arte em qualquer sentido que essa definição pode passar, conseguindo construir um equilíbrio perfeito entre, os que eu considero, os 3 pilares de qualquer obra, trabalho visual, trabalho musical/ambientação e história geral.

Minha nota não poderia ser nada abaixo de 10, que grata surpresa foi este anime!

**English translation so the review doesn't get deleted!!!**

Just as the anime approached things throughout its entire construction, I will write this review in a way that does justice to the audiovisual work of art that is Prism Rondo.

Like a painting, the work brushes its story in intense shades of blue and yellow, in a perfect balance between melancholy and joy that together create a color that stands out in the vast sea of romance works seen around the world.

Like a paintbrush, its story forms images that stir something deep inside us, where every stroke conveys something. On the same canvas, we feel sadness, we are moved, we are left speechless, we smile, we laugh, and experience many other emotions that we are incapable of putting into words, yet fully capable of feeling. But even if you are the greatest artist in the world with the best ideas, a painting can never convey its message if the colors and tones are not capable of expressing the love overflowing from the artist through their brush. And the paint—represented by the audiovisual aspects of the work—allowed that message to be delivered in such a way that with every detail you notice, the canvas becomes even more impressive, even to someone who knows nothing about art.

This anime made me feel something I had never experienced before—it moved me emotionally through art—and I think that’s priceless. Prism Rondo is more than an anime; it is the result of a harmonious relationship between “brush and paint,” creating a true work of art in every sense that definition can hold, achieving a perfect balance between what I consider the three pillars of any work: visual presentation, music/atmosphere, and overall storytelling.

My score couldn’t be anything less than a 10. What a wonderful surprise this anime was!