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Last edit: 2024-6-10
Edit: 2024-6-10
It looks like I've triggered an algorithm that has identified me as someone who consistently tries to manipulate the percentages either up or down. Oh, well.....

I try to add enlightening commentary, but let's face it:
I'm far from perfect.
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    EDIT: 2020-12-31
    I have seen two three videos that examine the concept of "classics" from distinctly different perspectives:
  1. Gigguk | Garnt Maneetapho

  2. Mother's Basement | Geoff Thew

  3. Bonsai Pop | Mike ?
EDIT: 2020-04-11
In this video YouTube user Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho) talks about SAO in the context of gateway anime.
    2 Videos That Share a Common Theme:
  1. "The Greatest Thing Anime Has Done"|Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho)
  2. "A Love Letter to a Place Further than the Universe" | Isla McTear (Line/link added 2020-06-24)
EDIT: 2020-06-10
3 Different Perspectives On the Importance of The Ending EDIT: 2021-05-10
Geoff Thew ("Mother's Basement") has a fascinating video essay on the concept of "sakuga".
EDIT: 2021-12-27
10 Anime That Are Fantastic But Hard To Recommend
Anime only continues to get more and more mainstream, but these are 10 anime we wouldn't want to recommend even though they're great.
By Jacob Buchalter (posted on cbr.com on 2020, Mar 30)
Seen/Read All (public list)▲▼ Rating▲▼
A Certain Scientific Railgun (TV) Excellent (dub), Masterpiece (sub)
It had me crying, so I feel compelled to rate it at 11/11.
Chaika - The Coffin Princess (TV) Good (dub & sub)
Pro: Meaningful deaths
Cons:
  1. Almost all of the main female characters are objectified.
  2. The logic attributed to Layla's actions stretch credibility.
Chaika - The Coffin Princess Avenging Battle (TV) Excellent (dub & sub)
Pros:
  • OST of last episode surprisingly effective.
  • Animation holds up well.
  • Tohru Acura evolves and gives up the life of a saboteur.
  • Chaika Travant's sacrifice.
Cons:
  • At the end, Neeva Lahda is treated as a thing and not as a person.
  • Near the end of episode #10, how does Frederica recover so quickly?
  • At ten episodes, the ending arc seems a bit rushed.

  1. The OAV takes a humorous turn with the fan service.
  2. This sequel is remarkable in that that it is significantly better than the 1st season. It's not good enough to rate at 11/11, so I'm rating it at 10/11.
Charlotte (TV 2015) Very good (dub), Excellent (sub)
Personally, I would have rated it a Masterpiece (11/11) if there hadn't been that 13th episode.....
ADR Director: Tony Oliver
Chihayafuru (TV) Very good
Children of the Sea (movie) Masterpiece (dub & sub)
Be forewarned, this is an art house film. Go through all of the comments of the review.
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (movie) Good (dub), Very good (sub)
Pro: I just love the ending song!
Con: How did Asuna's father get the clavis fragment? That's not explained.
Chobits (TV) Decent
Chobits (OAV) Good
The number of times that Hideki says Chi's name is just plain irritating!
Chrono Crusade (TV) Good
Clannad (movie) Excellent
Clannad (TV) Good
Clannad After Story (TV) Decent
I've been told that the only way to enjoy both C & C:AS is to play the game beforehand. I'm not a gamer; so that's not happening.
Claymore (TV) Good (dub), Excellent (sub)
An action series that pairs a good plot with excellent character development; the ending just makes you beg for more!
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled (OAV) Excellent
Great graphics and a good OST!
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