It's very tempting to recommend Rozé of The Recapture, because despite its flaws, it is worth watching. However, given what those flaws are, some people just won't be able to overlook them and will find it disappointing or frustrating. Whether or not I recommend this depends entirely on your ability to overlook Recapture's forced proximity to the original. Even as a Recapture defender, it's very obvious that this series was forced into existence. Instead of coming up with a new conflict for the series, they've put Japan into another fight for its life against Britannia, or rather Neo-Britannia, as they've recaptured Hokkaido, hence the title. Whilenot the best decision by any means, this isn't the worst idea in and of itself, either. The problem is that Recapture is set not long after the Resurrection movie so they can give characters from the main series and other spinoffs cameos. Aside from making the original series's ending feel flimsy, it means they had to come up with an excuse to put the Black Knights out of commission. Because even though they want to keep pointing back at the original series, they couldn't figure out a way to actually use one of the biggest things it left them with, either.

Honestly, what Recapture wants is to be similar but different to the original Code Geass. It wants to be a series that takes familiar things and works them into itself to do something new and interesting. And while it does succeed at this in some places, in others it just reuses aspects in ways that take away from the show without remixing them enough because it's hesitant to distance itself from the main series too much.

As another example, the titular Rozé's geass is the same as Lelouch's. The difference is that Rozé tends to be more lowkey with his usage of it and is living in a world that already knows how that geass works, which at times puts him in danger and keeps him from having as much of an upper hand as Lelouch had. Recapture also puts the emphasis on hearing Rozé's voice giving the command rather than on making eye contact. It's implimented well enough that it's hard to say that it feels lazy, unlike the decision to reuse something else from the main series that isn't fit to address in a spoiler-free review.

But watching them use the same geass again, after Akito The Exiled did exactly what they're trying to do with it but so much better, it's hard not to wish they'd just come up with a new power for Rozé. Especially because Rozé is already a similar-but-different character to Lelouch. He's a Britannian royal living a double life who excels at strategizing. He doesn't need to have the same geass power that Lelouch had, the parallels have already been drawn. Giving him a different geass would strengthen his identity as a different person while opening up new possibilities for his methods. Simply put, it would be more interesting to watch, and it's not like a different geass abilities don't already exist in canon. But they didn't make a new one because they need that iconic tie to the original. And also because they needed a reason for a Lelouch and CC cameo.

Another issue Recapture has is that it's simply too short. Twelve episodes is not enough time to tell the story they want to tell and it shows. Recapture doesn't necessarily need two twenty five episode seasons like the original, but having one twenty five episode season would give them time to flesh out all of the things they had to glaze over and rush through. If they'd had the time to build on their strong points, people would obviously be able to find them easier to appreciate despite its dependence on the original.

And it does have strong points. There are times when it does what it wants to do very well.

Even if it's not as widely discussed, sibling relationships are undoubtedly an important theme in Code Geass as a franchise. And among those, obviously Lelouch's willingness to do anything for Nunally is at the top. Recapture takes that same dynamic, applies it to its own characters, the most important of which being Rozé's brother Ash, and twists it with geass. The relationship between the two and how it progresses is a highlight of Recapture, and spoiling it any further would be a disservice. It's a perfect example of taking what we're familiar with from the main series and putting a new spin on it and of what Recapture wanted to be overall.

And as unfortunate as it is that Recapture appears to have been written with cameos in mind, they aren't all to its detriment. The big one at the end is actively enjoyable and even serves to bolster the scene it's part of. In it, we see characters from Geass series past jumping into their Knightmares to protect civilians as Rozé and Ash head off to take care of the problem at the root. We already know these people are competent and powerful pilots, and seeing them all struggle to keep even themselves safe drives home how dire the situation really is.

Plus, it's hype, there's really no better way to describe it. These cameos aren't just attempts to gain approval through familiarity, they're also supposed to be fanservice. It feels good when they actually get it right.

All in all, Recapture's biggest sin is that it's not confident in itself. And its quality does take a hit from that in addition to its short runtime. But when it does what it's aiming to do, it's compelling. It's fun. And anyone who wouldn't be driven up the wall by the "we gotta fight Britannia again" premise should at the very least give it a shot.

My Weapon Is Recycling GACHIAKUTA is a sequel Captain Planet and the Planeteers, where the villains won, and now the world is fall of trash an pollution. is so entertaining. It's full of unique characters, who are all weirdos, because if you have the powers that they have, you have to be a weirdo in some way. the powers that manifest form their precious items, makes for some really entertaining battles, almost in the same calibre as JoJo fights. The world is so interesting, a world made of garbage, with the elites on top just throwing more on the pile, where people can be as rotten asthe garbage they are surrounded by.

The animation is spectacular with great use of color, and the character design looks great and distinct, with good detail to show character's personality. let just say the anime studio, did a really good job of making it animate on screen.

I can say without a doubt that the AOT series is one of the best anime written of all time. It is genuinely amazing. The ONLY and I mean ONLY hiccup in the anime is the usage of 3D in the final, which wasn't even bad at all. The only reason it was done was because otherwise, the anime would have never gotten animated due to it being such an extreme task. The studio before Mappa, Wit, dropped the show after season 3 because they knew that they wouldn't be able to deliver to the standard that season 4 asked for. I would've liked 2Dmore, but honestly? I still do like 3D a lot. The story of the entire show is just so amazing. There is only ONE minor plot hole in the ENTIRE series, and everything is foreshadowed somewhere along the way. It takes multiple rewatches sometimes to even get some of the foreshadowing, but once you do get it it's like "What?? That was there the whole time?" I don't want to get into spoilers at all, but genuinely, if you are on the fence about watching AOT, please just do it already, you won't regret it. 

Also fuck you Gabi.

Steins;Gate, Full Series Review: Sometimes I sit there wondering why the hell I even watch anime. 70% of it is pure garbage: brain dead plots, cardboard characters, girls reduced to tits and ass, guys who are just walking pity parties, and a fanbase full of toxic kids and horny teenagers. Then I finish Steins;Gate and remember exactly why I keep coming back: because every once in a while you get something this flawless The good, and damn, there's a ton of it: The story starts slow and confusing on purpose, first 8–9 episodes feel like you're watching a bunch of weirdos argue in a microwave lab whilenothing happens. If you don't have the patience, you'll drop it. Survive that, and around episode 10 everything snaps into place. The plot becomes clear as day, the tension ramps up, and it never lets go.  
Okabe Rintarou (mad scientist mode) and Kurisu Makise are legends. Their banter is sharp, funny, and heartbreaking. Okabe starts as a chuuni meme lord and ends up a broken man carrying the guilt of every timeline, that's not character development, that's character destruction and rebirth. Kurisu is brilliant, sarcastic, vulnerable, and never feels like a trope.  
The supporting cast is stacked: Mayuri's pure innocence will wreck you, Daru is the perfect pervy comic relief that never overstays, Suzuha's mystery keeps you guessing, Luka's quiet tragedy adds layers. Everyone matters, everyone hurts.  
The sci-fi rules are airtight, the twists are earned, the direction is flawless (those phone microwave scenes still give chills), the soundtrack (Gate of Steiner, Skyclad Observer) is iconic, and the voice acting is god tier. The second half is pure emotional carnage, it's anime at its absolute peak.

The bad, even masterpieces have flaws:
The first arc is a patience test from hell. If you're not hooked by Okabe's chuuni energy or the lab crew's weird dynamic, you'll quit, and honestly, fair.  
Early fanservice (Daru's pervy jokes, random panty shots) feels forced and dated, like the writers were scared people would leave before the real story starts.  
The ending is perfect for most, but for a small minority it can feel a tiny bit too neat after all the suffering, like the writers wanted to give everyone a bow but couldn't fully erase the scars.

Final verdict, straight talk:
Steins;Gate isn't "good anime." It's S-tier, top-10-all-time, "why do we even watch anything else" anime. The slow start is the only real hurdle, push through it, and you get one of the tightest plots, best character duos, and most emotionally devastating payoffs in the medium.  
If you like sci-fi, time travel, or just want to feel something real, watch it. If you can't handle 9 episodes of setup, go back to your seasonal waifu trash, this one's for people who can sit still and let the story cook.

10/10  
No deductions. The slow burn is deliberate, the payoff is perfect, and the highs are higher than most anime ever reach.  
Steins;Gate isn't just good, it's the reason some of us still defend this cursed medium.

It's so crazy going back to this Season man. I remember checking this out when it first started airing and not realizing the absolute goliath it would become for so many people.... I had read a good portion of the manga at the time but didn't keep up so am now blind to most of JJK's story again (besides what everyone knows because of course you know I know dw I know too we all know even my buddy Gary, Gary is so raw!!) With S3 currently ongoing and from my understanding marking a DRAMATIC shift in this adaptation's overall style, returning to this season feelsSO WEIRD. It's still this ambitious and stylish anime but atp it still feels a lot more... "controlled"?? That does not mean this anime is controlled/tied down by any means cuz even this season carries so many chaotic set pieces which just stack this incredibly entertaining Power System (which can be as deep as you want it to) on top of sick dialogue and characters who are overflowing with charisma and the funny A U R A . I especially loved the dive into the morality of these characters, especially Yuji and Megumi. I...I feel like I can read... I'm so happy....
I adore the Power System man, it was described by my best friend in a bundle of personal advice they were giving me for Power Systems as one that sounds complex but keeps it simple in execution. which I completely agree with so far and greatly enjoy!

Aoi Todo was gonna make this a 10/10 regardless I just want you to know that, Gary.

Good LAWD the music had me ascending, the team did and continues to do amazing on that front. So many tracks are ones I've been addicted to for years despite having not finished the season myself until now. Finally hearing REMEMBER in Episode 24 in its full context was so awesome sauce...

One last thing I'd like to praise for now is this season's really nice arc in terms of themes... it displays the slow genesis of the darker tone which defines some of JJK's most memorable ideas and scenes. I love how this culminates into the final encounter of this season, a tragic but fitting one...
Opening 2: VIVID VICE's usage of the Black Velvet Petunia: a flower which symbolizes rebirth, rejuvenation, or insurrection, is the BEST showcase of this season's final step into the future of JJK. One full of tragedy, rebirth, and much much more battles in sorcery....

This is one of my favorites not only anime but also season of pokemon this season was so good it even looked like a battle shonen in some aspects like the fights and so on The opening is one of my favorites only listen to it brings makes me jump like a kid again Ash Greninja was one of the coolest things this anime brought us the form looks cool the form has aura and more The only problem I have is that it's said that you use battle bond you need to have a strong bond with your partner which we not is notonly ash that has that kind of bond but it's only been said that a Greninja used the same form 2000 years ago but no other pokemon has used it which doesn't make sense to me

And yes ash losing that final fight made me so angry till thus but overall I think everything else is amazing 


100 percent recommend

Meaningful change requires immense courage. Yona of the Dawn explores self-discovery through the lens of a naive princess alienated from her former life and thrown headfirst into hardship. Her ignorant perspective shifts into genuine understanding through united companionship, overcoming obstacles, and witnessing injustices that are not her own. Weakness inspires her determined leadership and empowered actions. In this regard, the author excels in writing compelling themes and character dialogue that does not shy away from heavy concepts. However, this narrative would benefit from less frequent reverse harem tropes, character archetype cliches, and tension-breaking humor. Nonetheless, with expectations in check, this is an enjoyable fantasy adventure.

This show is very meh it’s listed as a romance and there’s hardly any the closest you get is a little bit of teasing and that’s about it from what I gathered there was a bit about making a video game but I don’t think much of it or I completely missed it and then it’s swapped into doing a play so I missed something or it’s just very badly done so I can’t say much about it because maybe I wasn’t paying attention But yeah, I feel like they tried to do too much with not as much episodes but it was meh like Imade it to the end, but it wasn’t much to talk about you probably enjoy it as a casual watch but if you’re looking for a something more generic you’re probably best looking for something else

6/10 listed as fine because it was fine but I would say it’s a 5

Back again watching this anime for a second season, but this time my hopes were much higher. With the way the first season ended, I was sure this was going to be much better. Alas, it was not. The first 4 episodes were easily the worst stretch in the entire series so far. Despite this, the rest of the series was better than anything that came before! Also, this was much funnier than the first season in my opinion. I know I said this last time, but I have hope for the next season to actually be something great. As long as it doesn't startoff rough, I'll be happy (also if it keeps consistent with the quality). Also, Kurumi is my favorite character so anything with her is amazing. Hope to see more of her!

Funny anime about a shy girl who gets embroiled in a competition between two drama clubs. There really isn't any romance so that tag was wrong, but even without it the characters are very fun and each one brings something to the show. The characters are really well developed and were a lot better and deeper than what I was expecting. Good VA work too. The only real complaint is the last 2-3 episodes, they seem to have run out of content after the main arc gets mostly finished and tied up. Still though, a very underrated lowkey anime thats worth a watch