Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon

To be very honest, this anime has been among the worst I've watched this year. A headless story that isn't quite sure what it wants to be, what at first glance seemed to be a promising yuri fantasy slice of life ended up being a mishmash of concepts that lead to nowhere. It pretends to be an ecchi comedy in some chapters (though it is not a comedy), gets "dark" and edgy in others, and appears to be trying to imitate Shonen in some other chapters by giving the protagonist unexpected power-ups that allow her to overcome any obstacles in her path, no matter how seemingly difficult they may seem.

The anime's weakest aspect is its cast of characters, particularly Komarin, who all come across as one-dimensional and lifeless. She is a Mary Sue protagonist that gives off the impression of being weak, but this is all a front as she is extremely powerful because not only does her strength arrive out of nowhere, but also comes to her for little or no cost, eliminating any chance of growth because it never happens. If her Mary Sue abilities weren't enough, she also has an incredibly irritating disposition. She acts in a way that makes it hard to sympathize with her since she is erratic, stuck-up, annoying, and irritated.

'The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess' was totally an unexpected gem for me. The story takes us on a wild ride through this bizarre world where death is just a punchline, but the battles for power and honor? Dude, they're legit intense.

Komari, our main gal, she's like this pampered vampire with a heart of gold and these uncontrollable natural powers, ya know?

The narration style is like the author's letting you in on all the secrets. We know stuff Komari and her crew don't, which just amps up the tension as the story unfolds.

What makes this anime so dope is how it blends top-notch comedy with some gnarly violence. At first glance, you'd think it's just another light-hearted comedy, but then the characters start to grow on you, becoming more mature. You end up not just feeling for them but also getting hyped by all the action.

The downside? The story feels kinda all over the place. In just 12 episodes, it's like you get three mini-seasons 'cause every four episodes there's a new problem, climax, and resolution. It makes it seem like it's a simple tale when in fact, the characters have some deep layers.

'The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess' mixes ecchi, yuri, humor, and gore. What could possibly go wrong with a combo like that?

The Good: Awesome humor and deep character personalities.

The Bad: A short series with too many mini-stories.

IF I EVER HAVE A DAUGTER I want her to be as spoiled as Komari.