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Dec 27, 2025
At this point, Spy x Family isn't just a franchise about a spy, assassin, and family anymore. It's defined itself as the golden standard for a spy comedy shounen. With three TV seasons, movies, and games, its supremacy feels like it would remain unchallenged in similar themes. Now that we've come to known the main characters and story, how far can they push the boundaries in this season?
One of the key ingredients that made this franchise successful is that its target audience is expansive and open. Practically anyone can watch this show as it's unrelated to any other franchise. Season 3 obviously requires previous knowledge
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of the previous installations but you shouldn't be here anyway if you haven't seen those. Spy x Family Season 3 drops us right into where we are most comfortable with - Anya Forger and her beloved "family" in another spy comedy adventure.
But this season allowed us to see the history and character background of Loid Forger, a complex character with pacifist views. His character personality is complex because of his role in the show, where he takes on the mission to adopt Anya and marry Yor to form a fake family. Because of this role, his personality often changes depending on what he's assigned to do. Taking on the alias 'Twilight', Loid exmplifies the characteristics of a professional spy. His way of controlling his emotions while planning ahead are just a few examples. However, his past was also complicated by the war from where he grew up. We see tragically how his life changed from a happy boy to a person who sees the reality of war. His loss includes his family and friends, and motivates him to be the spy we know today. It's a background story necessary to understand by watching and believing.
One of the most entertaining story arcs also make its appearance that involves Anya, Becky, Damian, and the entire class. The 'Bus Hijacking Arc' is exactly how it sounds as their lives are put into danger when Anya's class is taken hostage. Neither Loid or Yor are there to save the day but instead, it's up to Anya and her mind reading abilities. She remains the key figure to determine what's real and fake while also helping law enforcement track down those criminals. As thrilling as it sounds, this arc also marks the lighthearted humorous moments as this show is known for. Yet, Anya continues to show her courage even when she realizes what's she's going up against. Similarly, Damian steps up to risk his life despite not having a special gift like Anya. This is a story arc that captures the emotions of kids being thrown into a hostage situations. It's an arc that brings out the best from its characters in many ways.
Finally, Loid's spy skills are tested once again in the final arc of the season. It shows how he continues to handle missions in with his expertise in spy while dealing with new threats. Nothing should really surprise you here when we see how skilled Loid has been, something he's shown since the very first episode of the franchise.
Spy x Family Season 3 delivers what it set out to do after that's continuing the legacy of a successful franchise. The third season has a deep dive into Loid Forger, a story arc that tests the limits of main cast, and continuing to also push the boundaries of a spy and family series.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Dec 22, 2025
It's exactly as it sounds. Our main protagonsit Akira obtains the assassin class that exceeds the hero class. It's not just him but his entire class gets sucked into a fantasy world. You've probably seen a dozen of these anime every year because the current landscape of anime adaptations loves isekai fantasy.
It's almost too easy to write a story these days off of these tropes. You make a protagonist with overpowered stats and give them the most basic personality possible. That's sort of the person Oda Akira is, a unremarkable young man. On first impressions, you won't notice anything special about him. Akira's character
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personalties reflects those of a typical fantasy hero: couragous, selfless, but also reserved and keeps to himself. Well, maybe not every fantasy but he definitely checks the boxes for a few of those traits. During his journey, he also meets the beautiful elf girl Amelia. And you can kinda draw the line how their relationship progresses from the start.
Before that, Akira is entangled into a conspiracy related to the King and Queen of the royal kingdom. He realizes their hidden agenda and their plans for his class but not before he escapes. It's not soon after that he meets the poster elf girl Amelia. Watching their journey from start to finish is a very mixed reception from a storytelling perspective. Right off the bat, there's an essence of attraction she feels towards him. Female elves tends to be subjects for romance partners for a protagonist, so this shouldn't be a shocker to see. Nontheless, the anime doesn't waste much time for Amelia to fall for him. It's a very simple and practical way of falling in love as Amelia feels attached to Akira's lonliness. The lack of development and writing hurts Amelia's character development. On the other hand, the anime does have some focus on her family background and relationship with her tribe. Early episodes shows that Amelia had a somewhat complicated past.
Akira himself is a bit of a misunderstood character, at least on paper. His apperance gives the impression of an unapproachable individual but deep down is a kind young man. He doesn't see himself as a hero or fight for fame or glory. Instead, he follows a path where he believes what's right right from his viewpoint. It's because of these traits that certain characters begins to trust him such as Amelia, Yoru, and Latty. Akira's relationships with his classmates are somewhat more indifferent in this show. We see most of his adventures with his new companions. The glimpses we see him in the real world are mostly from the first episode. Nonetheless, Akira's personality remains largely the same for the entire show, with minimal change. This anime is more story focused and character focus is mostly told through flashbacks and background stories.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's does still fall into many tropes associated with modern fantasy adventures. The presence of guilds, quests, and magic is present, almost like they had to be packaged into this anime to meet requirements. Amelia is protrayed with elegance and beauty, as you'd expect from a female elf. She's a very straightforward character that seems to fill every void for a main female protagonist. Unfortunately, some characters in the anime has more charisma and overshadows her personality such as Latty. It's also unclear exactly how Akira feels about her but strongly hinted to be based on trust and lingering towards romance.
While not overly extravangant or mindblowing, this show does have a stylistic look for its characters. Amelia is the most noticable and protrayed as a beautiful elf with unique silver hair. Akira is designed with a tougher look including an intimidating face and outfit to protray him as an assassin. The beastmen in this anime all possesses animal characteristics, fit for a fantasy setting. You just know these type of characters all belong to this type of show when we have different species collectively exist in the same universe. The world building expands throughout the show through traveling and Akira's adventures but remains mostly asethetic to its fantasy elements.
Fantasy adventures in today's modern world can be complex or relatively straighforward. This anime falls more in line with the latter as there's no overly complicated storylines. It's still a very approachable show as the characters are easy to understand. The world building is simple but the character development isn't impressive. Yet, I do want to say this anime is easily watchable by anyone. There's way too much fantasy adventure and isekai out there these days so this anime just adds one more to list.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Dec 20, 2025
My Friend's Little Sister Has It In for Me! sounds like the type of show where 'if you've seen it once, you've seen them all'. The sister type rom-coms has been a recurring trend for a long time, that almost any long time anime fan may have encountered them in way or another. From the advertised materials, promotional videos, and key plot, nothing stood out that made this anime a must-watch.
Did you know this anime took more than 4 years to debut on the TV screen? It was announced back in 2021 and made a few updates now and then before announcing its official release
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window of Fall 2025. That already set off a few red flags and concerns about its production schedule. When the preview videos debuted, it didn't make strong impressions. It was more like 'oh, it's finally airing after all these years'. Most people forgot about this show and may even more familiar with their other work such as Days with My Stepsister and Spy Classroom. Nonetheless, we are introduced to the main story right away and its poster girl, Iroha Kohinata.
Iroha Kohinata checks off a bucket list of a rom-com female protagonist. She's attractive, charismatic, gives the impression of a role model at school. When she's alone with her fellow classmate Akiteru Oobosh, her personality changes more to a stereotypical little sister. I'm talking about the type that gets clingy like a talking shadow, and follows you everywhere where you go. Akiteru deals with Iroha in the best way he can, but it doesn't always come easy. To be honest, he actually consdiers Iroha a friend but some people mistake them as a couple. This gets more complicated with his cousin Mashiro, because of a favor asked by his uncle. Mashiro herself is a foil character compared to Iroha. She is much more quiet, reserved, but can be outspoken at times. Watching their relationship is a sharp contrast when compared to the hyperactive Iroha. But also make no mistake, this three way relationship isn't a love triangle. There's subtle hints but often times, this anime doesn't take itself too seriously.
Despite how it looks, this anime takes its time to both tell and show Iroha's background story. She has a deeper connection with Akiteru than letting on so it was important for the audience to see for themselves. Through those flashbacks, we can understand more about Iroha's character, including her present motivations to become a voice actress. Unfortuantely, Akiteru's presence in the anime fails to capture much attention. He's just an ordinary high school student without any unique talent. To be fair, it should even mentioned that Iroha is out of his league. Their relationship grows but doesn't really reach the type of Cinderella type love story you'd expect. For a rom-com, this anime push buttons all over the place but doesn't have a real goal. Truly by the end of this anime, I did scratch my head and ask myself what this anime wanted to accomplish.
Adapted from the light novel, the character designs are vibrant and colorful, at least enough to look like a rom-com. Iroha is the most noticable for her lavish look although not on the level of a supermodel. She looks more like the next-door girl type complete with a happy-go smile plastered over her face and reddish hair. Mashiro has more of the icy cold look that gives her the impression of a quiet girl. Others in the anime looks moderately decorative including their homeroom teacher. But if you ask me, it's the overcentric character expressions that catches my eye more than the looks themselves.
It's definitely not a candidate for 'anime of the year'. Ask yourself, do you really want to see an anime about a dual personality girl who attaches themselves a dull protagonist? That should at least give you a heads up on what to expect. But beyond that, this anime is very lighthearted with its usual rom-com gimmicks packaged in to fill some popcorn entertainment.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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Dec 13, 2025
In 2015, on a random week at the end of October, the first season of My Hero Academia was green-lit. At the time, my excitement was through the roof, like a kid at the candy store. It made all in the sense in the world to capitalize on its popularity. Animating this show was also no brainer with the growing trend of superhero media in the modern era. Here we are 10 years later, the final season of My Hero Academia is upon us.
The rivalry between the heroes and villains in this franchise has been old as time. To make a strong impression, we're thrown
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back between the struggle on both sides: All Might and All For One. Their battle has much more impact than just than saving the world. From All Might's point of view, he's trying to save the next generation of heroes. In a plot scripted way, he's also destined to clash with the villian boss. It's a cliche of good vs evil yet My Hero Academia has embraced on its idea. Similarly, My Hero Academia does rely on some common superhero cliches in the final season. One of the recurring themes is character redemption as seen with Aoyoma and even lesser extent, the hero killer Stain. All For One's past is also revealed including his hatred for a certain character and his quest for revenge against All Might. Sound similar? I'm sure you've seen a superhero movie or two about a villain's crusade to exact revenge.
In the present, Bakugo also manages to follow his own path, not one with redemption but his own character. His fight with All For One represents selflessness and growth beyond his usual arrogance. It contrasts against All For One's one-sided blindness to achieve power and domination. Rather, Bakugo's endurance and to prove himself establishes him as a true hero this season. And finally, we cannot forget Deku's archrival in the show: Shigaraki. They're polar opposites of one another. Deku walks the path to create peace and hope, while Shigaraki seeks destruction and chaos, while trying to make things right in his vision. From his perspective, Shigaraki sees the hero system as flawed and tries to correct it in the most extreme ways possible. In one of the most profound moments in the season, we also see how Shiagraki reacts to his feelings and reponses. Even his final words show that he followed his path from the start, to destroy, than to create. However, this season finally allowed Shiagraki to find peace and end of his own suffering. For Deku, he managed to win a battle of ideals. His character is the foil compared to Shiagraki and like in any hero/villain story, one had to win and one had to lose.
My Hero Academia's path to get to the final season was never an easy one or without flaws. It suffered from some pacing issues and perhaps introduced more characters than we bargained for. Among the cast, some got lost in the fold while others were oversaturated. Deku, Bakugo, Shiagraki, and All Might are those who recognize the most throughout this franchise. And indeed, the final season put the spotlight on them to finish all their character stories. The final season also resolved the main storyline of the Final War Arc, a conflict that manifested from the first season. It took 10 years for the anime to reach such a conclusion but no doubt one worth waiting for.
My Hero Academia: Final Season is the amalgamation of Kōhei Horikoshi's hard work and colorful ideas written into a story for his fans to enjoy. While the series has its ups and downs, the final season didn't hold back to give a final conclusion, one that made the most sense from a plot perspective. There are times when I felt like the series tried to milk itself or stayed longer than its welcome. But for this season, 11 episodes felt just enough to sent this season into the sunset. The 10-year saga of the mainline MHA anime is now finally over.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 27, 2025
Most people probably never heard of Saka Mikami in the anime or manga industry. Their two other works are very obscure one-shots that didn't catch the public's eye. Then, this series came. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is what I consider a dark horse of the season, an anime that begins to unravel its true form more and more with each passing episode. It sets the golden standard what other romance dramas should emulate.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is reliant on what it tries to be from the start. We have two schools next to each other seperated by their reptuation:
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Chidori Public High School and Kikyo Girls' School. The initial setup immediately throws the impression of a society where certain characters won't get along. Their school rivalry stems from social status because Chidori Public High enrolls deliquents while Kikyo is composed of respectful ladies. The story follows male protagonist Rintaro Tsumugi, with an intimidating face that gives the wrong impression and is easily the most misunderstood character in the series.
On the other hand, Kikyo's Kaoruko Waguri represents the opposite of Rintaro character, as a beautiful girl with a respectful personality, graceful appearance, and academic excellence. Their fated encounter brings together a common trope in romantic dramas, or in this case, "opposites attract". It is indeed a setup for the main story once when realize how kind Rinatro actually is. As cliche as it sounds, the old textbook saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' applies here. And that's exactly why because Rinatro begins to built an emotional relationship with Kaoruko from day one. It's through his kindness and selfnesses that she sees who he really is. They are the heart and soul of this franchise.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity's character cast endores a colorful cast with a diverse range of personalities that leads to memorable moments. I can't stress this enough but for a romance drama like this to succeed, there needs to be the right cast to make the story flow. Chidori Public High's students exmplifies just that with characters such as Shohei, Saku, and Ayato. The trio are often seen together and are Rintaro's closest friends. Similar to Rintaro, they are often misjudged and misunderstood by the public's eye, specifically members by Kikyo's Girls' School. The most outspoken among them is the silver haired beauty Subaru Hoshin, who previously had a troubled past with boys. It's because of her past that she becomes protective of Kaoruko and intially had a rocky impression of the boys. Nontheless, Hoshina is built as a flawed character who originally seen the world as black and white. It's not until she discovers true kindness in Rintaro and his friends that her impressions begins to change.
Similar to Rintarou, Hoshina is a character who is misunderstood. Despite her cold demenaor and protectiveness over Kaoruko, she is deep down a sensitive and kindhearted girl. Remember, part of her personality stems from being bullied by boys from the past. Now in the presents, she experiences what's like to be treated by kindness by other boys, namely Rintarou and his friends. Watching her character growth is normal for this type of romance drama. It's almost parallel to Kaoruko as she opens up more, slowly accepting others around her and looking past their flaws.
Rinatarou and Hoshina are not exactly soulmates. Despite this anime advertising the two as a main couple, the first season mostly builds their relationship on an emotional level than a romantic one. Let's also not forget that both characters are flawed, that traces them back from the first day they met. It's what makes them human and relatable for viewers, especially ones around their age. But make no mistake, their emotional connection is the main draw of the anime and executed with purpose. They are paired up together beyond the 'opposites attract' trope.
Is it any surprise that Cloverworks ended up being the studio to adapt The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity? Not a bit and in fact, this is a first ballot candidate. From the vibrant colorful setting, to the delicate characters, environment, and mood, this anime has it all when we talk about its asthetics. The director and studio obviously also wanted us to connect with the cast so character emotions were made with care. Creatively, it also sneaks in some humorous gag moments such as Kaoruko's reactions to eating sweets or Rinatarou furiously blushing when flustered.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity sets a standard for a romance drama, that doesn't overstep its boundaries. This anime doesn't try to make viewers anticipate who kisses who, but rather who can build a meaningful relationship. From day one, we meet characters that sets realistic expectations and relatable in everyday life. It's what makes this anime succeed as a romance drama and one we should appreciate.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Sep 22, 2025
I've always had a soft spot for Grand Blue. It demonstrates the principle of having a fun group of characters enjoying their lives in a sitcom-like format of storytelling. After so many years, it's fitting this anime returns in the Summer season, a season so well suited for this show orchestrated by its colorful and over-eccentic cast.
Iori Kitahara's return creates the same atmospheric energy of the previous season. We're not left out from one bit of this anime's crazy antics, courtsey of the Peek-a-Boo club. You remember them don't you? It's a collection of college guys and girls gathered together to enjoy life of drinking
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and partying than diving. It's the foundation of this anime's loose plot, where every episode shows the life style of open minded college students. Forget school and academics, this anime ditches the classroom doors and goes straight into the adult world.
There's a reason this anime revolves around college age characters than teenagers. It had to abide by the age limit so it artificially boosts the characters' ages. It works because drinking and partying tends to happen far more frequently during the early stages of adult life. Practically every character in this anime has a love for drinking in some way or form. Even when it's used to serve as a distraction, drinking is considered the common norm where it would feel unusual if a character didn't drink. This also extends the fan service because all the characters are well-built. The male characters have lean and muscular bodies while the female cast are well-endowed with athletic looks. Don't believe me? Just watch the OP song and see you for yourself. It's up there as a candidate for the most fan servicy OP song of this season.
Still, this season does love itself for creating misunderstandings and giving characters chances to be themselves. Some of them are tested in games while others are paired up through certain circumstances. Chisa seems to be the main culprit whenever she gets involved with Iori. The whole season has them flirtnig with idea of them getting together, although it's not depicted as romance. It's more of a crowd pleaser and baiting to see who can really make the first move. Fans should know this anime loves having fun with itself than creating tearjerking or dramatic moments between character pairs. Some characters in fact have too much fun and power to themselves. An example is Sakurako Busujima, a new character who has developed a bizarre relationship with Iori. Throughout the series, he is her primary target for bullying, although it's mostly deconstructed with light humor. She serves somewhat as a somewhat rival compared to Chisa, the ever serious and level headed girl of the Peek-a-Boo club. Watching their character rivalry draws out Chisa's insecure side where she unintentionally says things she wasn't prepared for. Her presence is felt throughout this season and she can be designated as a breakout character.
The rest of the cast aren't much different after all these years. Kouhei returns with his love for girls and anime. Aina is still the same shy person who holds feelings towards Iori. Others such as Nanaka and Azusa plays their roles to serve as more mature characters for the club. It's really the cast that reminds us what being an adult is about in this show, even if not all of them are responsible. Perhaps that's an understatement. Hardly any of them are responsible and often gets sucked into the ectasy of their own personal interests. I mean, ask yourself, how many times has Kohei tried to get a girlfriend? Or Iori trying to hit on girls? These young adults behave like how you'd expect them to in this social age, where life opens to unlimited opportunities. Grand Blue Season 2 takes those opportunities and have way too much fun with them.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 20, 2025
Season 2 of My Dress-Up Darling was destined to happen. Despite the four year gap between the first and second season, fans' support made it happen, like a cult classic reborn. The first season was also well reviewed and with the manga's growing popularity, this was just a matter of time. My Dress-Up Darling has established itself as an iconic anime franchise but does set the standard for today's rom-coms.
CloverWorks has been known to produce multiple anime every season in recent years, and it appears to be on a trajectory to establish itself as a powerhouse studio. The first season of My Dress-Up Darling had
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its imperfections from time to time but the animation quality was always stellar. Let's be honest, for a franchise like this to succeed, it needed uniqueness, diversity, style, and artistic expression. After all, it's based on a story about cosplaying and any show revolving that theme needs to make a strong impression right out of the park. Season 2 is no different as the first few episodes remind us the colorful cast of character we grew fond of.
Anime lover Marin Kitagawa returns as not only the poster girl but continously devote her time into her love and interests. By love, it also reaches to the romantic side when it's obvious she fell for Wakana Gojo. If you remember from the first season, the two built a bond from a common interest that slowly but surely grew into a close friendship. However, Marin wants more than just being friends and the mixed signals she sends to Gojo becomes more and more noticable with every episode. Gojo himself also feels the stress of his work this season. Just from the first episode alone, he deals with multiple problems that stems from Marin's Halloween themed outfit. Indeed, season 2 tests Gojo not just in his skill to make cosplay outfits but challenges of his relationship with Marin. It's tested throughout the entire season ranging from misunderstandings from both sides. Truly, a rom-com like this can't be complete without those.
My Dress-Up Daring has a creative character cast that you know would exist in this type of rom-com. Marin's friends are gyarus who shares a common interest of cosplaying. Even though some of their ideals differ from one another (noticably Juju), they are supportive of her. Season 2 introduces Amane Himeno, a character who can be somewhat relatable to Gojo. As a crossdresser, he had to step out of his comfort zone and be who he wants to be rather than feel like being judged. Gojo was in that position before as he felt he couldn't live up to expectations. This season sees his confidence grow more not only through his experience but also because of his commitment to Marin and the world of cosplay. It's inspiring but also slightly sad knowing Gojo overworks himself at times. Because let's face it, his life is far from relaxing with the presence of cosplaying, Marin, and everyday drama revolving around him.
Some might call this anime as a cash-in for the popularity based off of the first season. However, My Dress-Up Darling has established itself as its own brand with the diverse range of colorful cosplaying outfits. The show truly respects the world of cosplaying with its vivid details and outfits. Marin is the poster girl and represents the very fabric of cosplaying. There's no better role she'd be in as the main female protagonist as she adds endless possibilities about what its truly like to be a cosplayer. Gojo's character bond with her emphasizes on their importance through that important connection, and potentially developing into something more. Whether Gojo is experimenting with new ideas or remaking projects into something better, the two are the heart and soul of the franchise. With season 2 here, this was the ideal show to put two characters together in a world of cosplaying.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Sep 19, 2025
If the first season of Call of the Night is described as a supernatural, vampire rom-com thriller, then the second season should be a step forward, an evolution that takes the core of the show and make it even better. Indeed, the first season introduced a mischievous group of characters such as Nanakusa Nazuna, Kou Yamori, Seri Kikyou, among others. We came to understand their backgrounds and personalities. While season 2 doesn't introduce a whole new set of cast, we do get familiar with a prominent character, the ever clever vampire hunter Anko. Introduced with her set of beliefs and agenda to kill vampires, she
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represents the biggest threat Nazuna could face. It's not her either as Kou comes to realize what she's capable of. Nazuna's complicated relationship with Anko is revealed in vivid details this season as we learn the truth.
To say Anko is the main antagonist this season isn't entirely true. She has her morals and isn't a violent person. She can be described more as an individual with an agenda. Unfortunately for vampires, that agenda is the exterminating them as part of her profession and personal goal. From her viewpoint, vampires exists as monsters with no redeeming qualities. And because she was raised like a loner, Anko had trouble connecting with people. Through flashbacks, she isolated herself with books and literature while also developing a fascination for detective mystery. These shaped the foundation of her later life that we see today. But through her encounter with Nazuna and Kou, it sparked a change in her. This season explores that change and how even someone like Anko can open the eyes to reality.
Kubura Honda (Nazuna's adoptive mother) is also a character focus this season. Her complicated relationship with Nazuna stems from the her past history with Nazuna's real mother. That and the similar look she shared with her daughter makes matters all that much more complicated. As a vampire, she does show more traits associated with them but her motherly side is what defines her character. Even when Nazuna is not around, she tries to associate herself with Kou, the closest person with a connection to Nazuna. She's a character with a unqiue position that explores the boundaries between humans and vampires.
And really, who can forget about the relationship between the two stars of this show - Kou and Nazuna. They're the heart and pulse of the franchise and this season still builds their connection. Even as a vampire, we can tell Kou's influence on her existence. Nazuna displays many traits similar to humans and she even develops attachments to them. Kou is the most obvious opposite attraction but this is more than just about pairing the two up in a romantic relationship. It's about showing how two polar opposite characters can co-exist in this timeline. Their personalities are like magnets that attracts to each other, and it has been this way since the beginning of the season. As the old saying goes, opposite attracts.
Nonetheless, season 2 exists to tell a story. The apex of the season comes from the Halloween Night Arc that has Anko and Nazuna clash. It's a battle that is destined to happen since their stories were told. Anko's ambition to destroy Nazuna is more than just proving herself and her ideals. This is about telling how Anko wants to finish her own story with Nazuna. What we see in this arc is the character study of both of their characters and it's a lot to take in. But through detailed storytelling and background characterization, it shouldn't be hard to understand both sides of their characters by the time the credits roll.
Call of the Night Season 2 exmplifies the identity and motivations of characters on why they do what they do. While season 1 worked more like a supernatural rom-com, this sequel sell itself more as a storyteller. It's a show that really made us understand why events happen and how they unfolded while definining the most prominent characters in their unique ways.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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Sep 17, 2025
If rom-coms these days can have characters' lives changed dramatically because of one person, then the anime adaptation for Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze reminds us how exactly that happens. We're living in an age where anime has evolved with every aspect of the rom-com genre. Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze seems no different when it adheres to its usual core of elements. But looking beyond what we see, this show have its own colorful appeal for the rom-com genre.
It sounds as about as straightforward as the premise. The story writes for itself when we are introduced to male protagonist Yuu
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and the Mikadono sisters he meets. Yuu Ayase is considered a normie compared to the talented Mikadono sisters. It's an inferiority complex that he has carried throughout his life. Clearly, the first few episodes sets him apart from the sisters who are all talented in their fields of expertise. And the reason for that is because of their overly strict father. It doesn't really take long to see that among its family, they are estranged between each other. That is, until Yuu enters their lives.
Comparing the Mikadono sisters to Yuu is like comparing apples to oranges. They come from different backgrounds and almost look like they're from different worlds. Yuu, while being talented with cooking has no outstanding skills or achievements. On the other hand, Kazuki is an upcoming actress, Niko has her martial art skills, and Miwa has the professional talent of a shogi player. After their initial meeting, it's clear the sisters aren't impressed by his presence. They are in fact, more annoyed they have to share a house with him. Treating him like a servant, the first few episodes puts Yuu under mundane housework tasks. He makes the best of his situation but it's Yuu's kindhearted nature and personality that really captures the sisters' attention.
Yuu himself also has life goals and isn't aimless throughout the show. While it's not entirely clear his endgame goal is, it's evident that he wants to experience what being with a real family is like. Being together with the Mikadono sisters gives him that experience. In return, the Mikadono sisters also becomes closer as result of Yuu's influence. Despite his lack of skills, Yuu's ability to bring out the best from the sisters is a recurring plot element in the story. Watching him help the sisters in any way possible shows that he is a selfless person and truly honest in his feelings. It's because of his actions that slowly, but surely, the sisters begins to fall for him. A few examples including Yuu's support for Niko during her tournament match, helping Kazuki develop her feminine traits, or giving confidence to Miwa to improve on her shogi games. Even when their father returns, Yuu promises to make the Mikadono sisters happy in any way he can.
Ironically, dealing with the Mikadono sisters is far from a breeze. What Yuu has gotten himself into was not something he was clearly prepared for. Yet, this rom-com makes it an unique as a harem trio of girls not overly fighting for their right to have him. The romance is light, usually told through expressive reactions than drama. When watching this show, it's clear the anime wants to build character relationships than tell a soap opera-style story. Yuu is the magnet that attracts the sisters and that's the bottom line what this anime wants us to experience.
This is the author's first anime adaptation and it has a colorful asthestic overall look. Each of the Mikadono has their vibrant personality that is reflected by their design. Despite looking flawless on the outside, the character vulnerabilities are highlighted by their expressiveness. Yuu is designed to look as average as possible but still has his own shining moments. They kept this season with minimal fan service with most of it being played with light humor.
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a show with a balanced cast that doesn't fight for your attention. It plays out naturally with how the sisters develop a meaningful relationship with someone outside of their field. To let a story tell like this isn't easy but by the end of the show, it feels like this anime captured what it wanted us to see.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jun 28, 2025
Kowloon Generic Romance is perhaps one of the most mysterious anime I've seen all year and it's no understatement. Behind the dense city population of 33,000 contains a love story - a story about two adults in the 30s. This romance comes at a price because the female protagonist Reiko Kujirai suffers a case of memory loss, one that finds herself struggling with throughout all series long.
Kowloon Walled City is far more than what it seems with a mysterious background history. The dystopian-like vibes blends a historical and modern look. Furthermore, Reiko suffers from memory loss and apparently has a history with her love interest
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Hajime Kudou. But if you think this is some "generic" romance, then take a step back because there's far more than just relationship building in this story. It quickly carries into a sci-fi genre once the first episode reveals its true nature.
The mysterious nature of the show adds even more layers of mystery once we understand more about the cast. Reiko's identity crisis becomes a key plot that revolves the existence of Kujirai “A” and “B”. Although Kujou is aware of Reiko's memory loss, he doesn't mention it early on. Their relationship becomes complicated after Kujou rejects her but nonetheless, Reiko remains in love. What she isn't sure about is the existence of "Kujirai B". Why does she look just like Reiko, what's her purpose in their world, and her connection with Kujou? Those are some questions she and the audience should ask themselves early on. To make this anime even more mysterious is the Kowloon Walled City itself. It resembles an alternate sci-fi version of the real life Kowloon Walled City. The existence of Generic Terra, a mysterious sphere in the sky adds an eerie and unnatural feeling, adding to more curiousity. A revelation also reveals that the current Kowloon is not the one that existed throughout history. The original was demolished in the year 1994 and it raises questions of what is truly real in the story's current timeline.
Nonetheless, characters in this show all have various degree of personalities. Some also seems to serve as foil characters such as Yaomay, a doll maker who wants to escape her past. Through her chance encounter with Reiko, the two bond yet have conflicting views about how they handle with their past and identity. Watching this anime continously also show how much characters complicates their relationships. A shining example is Miyuki Hebinuma, the president of Hebinuma Pharmaceutical and Tao Gwen. Their relationship is complicated by Miyuki's father and the company they run. Framed as a show of complexity, Miyuki also suffers from a case of self identity. It's a recurring theme in the show that forges on how characters develop their life paths. Who do they accept themselves as? But the biggest difference revolves around Kujirai A and B. Kudo's relationship with these two characters has a mirroring bond that at times contrasts and other times reflect similarity. The main timeline Reiko however has a more complicated relationship with Kudo. It's obvious at times, Kudo reflects about his past and to an extent, compares his relationship of Kujirai B with Reiko. Watching the relationship dynamics of this series always make us question about their identity crisis. Reiko's memory loss affects both her relationship with others and discovery of herself.
Kowloon Generic Romance is definitely an anime with a more complicated plot that requires more attention. It doesn't hold your hand and requires the viewer to actively pay attention to character expressions, feelings, dialogues, and their interactions. The plot is woven as a story connecting the past, present, and how it influences the future. Most importantly is the identity of the characters and if Reiko can truly embrace herself. The sci-fi elements far dominates the romance, and to say the least, this anime's romance falls into a category of unorthodox. It really seperates itself from most romance stories due to the internal conflicts of the story. To make an anime work sell itself is not too simple as its targeted audience may not be who it seems.
It takes the art style of the manga and animates it as accurately as possible. For those familiar with Jun Mayuzuki's previous work, the character designs has a similar look compared to After the Rain. Characters are adapted with an mature tone given the character's ages. Furthermore, character expressions are thoughtfully decorated to reflect a variety of mood changes. But perhaps the most interesting part is the setting: Kowloon Walled City. It has a fusion of old school and new school that makes its setting stand out more unique. Adapted with a sci-fi theme, it's been stated that the author was influenced by the video game Kowloon's Gate. Finally, I also want to give a shout out to mesmerizing performance of the opening song "Summertime Ghost " by Suiyoubi no Campanella. Not only does it carry variety of symbolism but also has one of the most decorated chereography I've seen in recent anime.
Kowloon Generic Romance may not be an easy anime to follow but it the time is worth investing into once you're drawn to its cast of characters and story. You don't need to grind this anime for multiple rewatches but understanding what the themes of the show really brings together a sense of enjoyment. It's these type of anime that I wish the current industry would embrace more of than the generic high school fairy tales or isekai copypastes we see pretty much every season.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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