LeonardoOliva69

Today I finished watching this anthology by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man. I was interested in the premise: stories he wrote as a teenager and young adult, which were then adapted into animation.

Overall, I liked it, to be honest, but it didn't blow me away. It has some average episodes, some good ones, and one really good one, and that's about it.

I think the first episode set the bar very high with an original and raw story, and that quality wasn't reflected in the rest of the stories, except for episode 7, which is the second best in my opinion, but still far from the first. Nevertheless, I applaud these original projects, as they're always a welcome break from the usual routine.

Rating: 59/8 = 7.3.

I have to say, this movie is a guilty pleasure.

I like it as much as the first one, and at times even more, despite all the criticism it's received.

The continuation of Tony Stark's adventures, along with the reappearance of Nick Fury and the addition of Natasha Romanoff, gave both this film and the MCU a new level of visibility, transforming it into something serious.

It's true that Mickey Rourke is underutilized, it's true that the change of actor from Rhodey to Don Cheadle was also noticeable, and that there are plot holes everywhere.

However, the movie works, both in its action scenes and in what it wants to tell.

If we add the armor battle at the end and the post-credits scene with Thor's hammer, we can easily say it's a well-rounded product.

In an era when Marvel was beginning to boom, every scene and film was undoubtedly met with a lot of hype... the best was yet to come, without a doubt.

Review of the Tougen Anki anime, which has finished its first season.

In short, a new generic shonen that contributes little to the demographic other than a couple of good battles, some decent animation at times, and not much else.

The 24 episodes felt quite long at times due to the series' pacing.

It has some interesting aspects, such as the development of Ichinose as one of Kishin's sons and how his bond with Mikado, a Momotaro locked in a deadly struggle with the Oni, is explored.

We have the impulsive hero and his talented rival, as in every shonen, a mentor who looks ridiculous and tries to be a mix of Kakashi with the appearance of Levi Ackerman in Mudano's guise, and companions who are truly unbearable. The only redeeming character is Yaoroshi because he actually serves a purpose. One thing that struck me about the adaptation was the obsession with breasts; the women really looked exaggerated and sexualized during the first half of the season, something that was thankfully corrected later on because it was truly unpleasant.

Beyond that, it's an unappealing alternative in a saturated genre, but it manages to stand out thanks to its animation and storyline.