OSHI NO KO ED is a flawless and quite clearly the best visual representation of the series. More than the opener itself in showcasing themes and overall messaging, it conveys elaborate symbolic imagery and a subtle approach to highlighting its main appeal.
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
Skip and Loafer is inherently unique with friendly vibes and also integrates subtle nods to trans representation. It uses delicate framing to clue the viewer in on Mitsumi's aunt's appearance while carefully treating her as the person she deserves to be.
Seeing a lot of discussions correlate so much of Oshi no Ko as "from the creator of Kaguya-sama". It feels disingenuous not to attribute some more credit to Scum's Wish creator Mengo Yokoyari whose art made it stand out.
It's not a one man show it's a collaborative effort
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THE INTERNET DOES NOT FORGIVE
Kuniyasu Nishina SB/ED debut retains their previous expertise from 86–EIGHTY-SIX thanks to impressive match cuts and swift transitions in order to expose the mental fragility that is Akane's initiation into ideation
MADHOUSE went an extra mile enlisting the help of the Tatsuro Otake Dance School for Stark and Fern's dance scene, as seen in Frieren
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. Involvement with the choreography is insane, and it's all 2D animated for good measure, with both precise timing and sophisticated movements.
One thing I love is the Miyako Mama segments. Her character development has been fascinating. From being a complacent adult to caring for Ruby/Aqua as if they were her own children and sharing their pain she's turned out to be the definitive paternal figure.
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Yasuhiro Irie SB/ED and Chao Nekotomi color script beautifully enhances the mood-setting tonal shifts. Lies are the perfected catalyst for arming yourself against severe backlash. Revealing your true self only invites more vitriol to immediately fester.
Best romance of all time. Peak fiction. Masterpiece. Cinema. Perfection. Too many words to count that describes what a phenomenal experience BokuYaba as an adaptation has been. Emotionally resonant on levels undeterred in eliciting heartwarming character and soul. It's Beautiful.
MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION
One of the most controversial yet equally amazing series to grace our screens in this year alone, this atypical narou-kei, fantasy-isekai story has a heart and uplifting narrative about the pitfalls of growing up and bettering yourself.
Dangers in My Heart debuted with lackluster first impressions only to reverse-engineer those exact criticisms into one of the most inspirational romcoms. Character development itself had thematic heart and an open-mindedness in delivering emotional moments.
To Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari, Doga Kobo team, Kanna "KAPPE" Hirayama, Daisuke Hiramaki, Chao Nekotomi, and everyone involved
Thank you so much for adapting an amazing story. Exemplary showing from start to finish this was an excellent tour de force.
Can't wait for S2!
LET'S FUCKING GOOOO!!!
YOASOBI OP ALREADY CEMENTS THIS AS ANIME OF THE YEAR I'M SO EXCITED
Fern and Stark and all these characters with outstanding production values + Evan Call's music and bountiful animation
September 29th can't come any sooner. I love this series so much.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury FINALE
-May All Blessings Find Their Way to You, I'm Wishing It-
Poetically intrinsic approaches to storytelling and characters from beginning to end this was an experience unlike any other that I will forever truly cherish
#水星の魔女
It cannot be understated how Frieren continues to suspend disbelief in favor of defying expectations. It's become a triumph for animation. Across 26 episodes it has reaped the benefits of having connections with a widespread net of insane artistic talents.
Übel's recollection with her sister gave me chills in the most unhinged way. It's smartly directed, encapsulating her past and present in the most beautiful yet childish-inducing way by depicting her gradual descent into psychosis. The dramatic transitions tell everything.
#無職転生
Mushoku Tensei II Episode 7
Controversial reception aside there's no doubt this was the best episode yet, retaining cinematic flourish reminiscent of S1. Emotive character acting, hilarious drawings and more, the comedy remained the central ingredient at all times.
DANMACHI IV IS THE EXEMPLARY ADAPTATION
Huge appreciation and thanks go out to Fujino Omori, Keiji Inai, Hideki Tachibana and more to the team at J.C. Staff for crafting and amplifying the best material's strengths as a series.
This is a LN adaptation done right.
Arknights: PERISH IN FROST
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Right up there with
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for being the most immersive episode it nails that creeping atmosphere, the OST especially with Frostnova's insert song "Lullabye". This is how you depict emotional stakes.
#アークナイツ #黎明前奏
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
🚫 SPOILERS
OnK premiere delivered the most exemplary adaptation, perfectly capturing the emotional moments and enhancing the manga's already existent strengths. As a huge fan I couldn't be any more happier.
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Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart) S2 OP is one of the most impressive showcases of artistic talent. Buoyed even further by Tetsuro Araki's (荒木哲郎) splendid direction, which he and his team at WIT have seen themselves fit to decorate with bombastic polish.
New MAPPA Original TV Anime Announced titled "Zenshu"
Anime Creation Drama about a genius anime director woman who is facing a new challenge: directing a Romcom Anime when she herself has never experienced love!
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Script: Kimiko Ueno
Animation Studio:…
Apothecary Diaries taking up the entire cour to finish up one single light volume this is what an ideal adaptation strives for. Very nice sense of pacing and expanded scenes elevating the material.
#水星の魔女
#G_Witch
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has been the most fucked up experience I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing. From the prologue to this traumatizing finale it marked my first brush with the popular franchise and I am more than satisfied.
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FINALE
EVERYTHING COMES FULL CIRCLE
B-Komachi's second iteration amazed with full force to grandstanding applause. Layouts, character acting, BG animation, lighting, perspective shots. Doga Kobo's appreciation for the source material is infectious.
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Oshi no Ko MV paints a clear picture of the existence called Ai. Seen through multifaceted perspectives and deconstructing the quintessence of lies that inform her enigmatic persona. Nakayama Naoya storyboarded and directed this extravagant showcase.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes is a beautiful experience. Tomohisa Taguchi's visually appealing direction is as as strong as ever while the grounded and emotional material, of longing, the passage of time, and love itself makes for a breathtaking film.
In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Studio Pierrot released a compilation of re-animated cuts of scenes from the entirety of Naruto.
Every single shot is remade and damn I'm getting emotional (Huge nostalgia). I have fond memories of the series (Let's not talk about Boruto).
How BokuYaba manages to outdo itself every time needs to be studied. Shin-Ei's team of animators along with its array of scriptwriting/music composition/lighting/color gradients invigorate this adaptation to an indescribable level that each episode turns out to be a masterpiece.
#推しの子
Oshi no Ko premiere was everything I could have ever wanted rolled into one amazing package. Genuine tears that this received such an outstanding adaptation. Even lifted up the source material at times. Adapting the whole prologue was the right call no question.
#MushokuTensei
#無職転生
Mushoku Tensei II Episode 4
Pacing is executed to a tee, with significant upticks in quality drawings, from the rare sakuga to later showings of goofy expressions. Toshiya Ono's screenplay makes sure the Ranoa University Arc is in good hands.
Just gotta say, we're blessed to have such a wonderful team with passion/appreciation for the source material that not only enhanced certain aspects but also added some much needed characterization so easily missed in translation.
Giving us a true adaptation.
#エイティシックス
Oshi no Ko OP "IDOL" by YOASOBI
Storyboarded/Episode Directed by Yuusuke (nara) Yamamoto with KAPPE AD work ( and Masaaki Yamano assisting) this explosion of star-studded visuals came with impressive transitions and immediately captivating jump cuts
#推しの子
#OSHINOKO
Apothecary Diaries produces one of its most bone-chilling episodes yet due to its arresting material, which surrounds itself around Maomao's complex background before becoming an apothecary. Neat aesthetic details and a catch and you miss it jumpscare.
Misinformation. There are no plans for a Season 2 even if an announcement for a continuation would be very heavily appreciated. Stop falling for this bait.
ZOM 100 production mishaps aside it's taken a long time for an almost complete OP exempted from placeholder visuals.
Still, these new cuts have the most lively character acting imaginable, bursting with free-spirited color grades + fun/vibrant animation.
Shangri-La Frontier contains some of the most raw animation you don't often see nowadays in VRMMO adaptations. Production values are top notch, with flawless character acting, emotive designs and action direction that is just as good in exploring the appeal of gaming.
C2C COOKED
Today's Mushoku Tensei was a lot of fun! Amazing highlight sequence with Rudy owning Linia and Pursena like a boss, goofy drawings and hilarity ensuing by the end.
THE IMPOSSIBLE IS MEANT TO BE MADE POSSIBLE
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady is a yuri-isekai tale spun and woven to form a burgeoning romance/thrilling venture. Character writing itself showcased an exemplary light novel adaptation.
"I don't have enough of you, Lena. I want to see you soon. To have you by my side."
"Yes. I don't have enough of you, either."
They're so down bad for each other
#86V12spoilers
Keiichirou Satou (Bocchi the Rock) helming Frieren, along with Reiko Nagasawa (Takt.OP) handling character designs, and Evan Call (Violet Evergarden) for OST and you have a powerhouse passion project.
ANIME OF THE YEAR SORRY NOT SORRY
#葬送のフリーレン
#無職転生
Mushoku Tensei II
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Storyboard: Hiroki Hirano
ED: Kento Shintani
Chief AD: Aya Tanaka
Nanahoshi is one of the fandom's most beloved characters and for good reason. Her existence is of an anomalous distinction as she portends more questions and intriguing developments.
Dress Up Darling has some of the most uplifting messages about merely enjoying your hobbies and it's disheartening to hear others painting an image disgusting to comprehend over content that is not even remotely fetishistic nor objectifying but treated with respective substance.
FRIEREN MV BY YOASOBI
Allow me to retract my earlier statements because color me shocked there's something about these specially designed music videos that outperform the show's actual opener. Same song but different approach to artistry there are so many gorgeous drawings.
Swear to God ever since its anime premiered the Oshi no Ko community has been rampant in spreading leak culture to a disgustingly excessive extent, knowing full well Mengo-sensei's feelings on the matter. Just for a few minutes of fame and everyone fails to be a decent person.
One year ago a certain anime called BOCCHI THE ROCK premiered with some of the most experimental animation made possible in recent memory. Storytelling and character writing were visually pleasing to the eyes, thanks to Saitou's cinematic flourish.
Happy Anniversary KESSOKU BAND
Keiichirō Saitou and his direction for Frieren deserves nothing but praise, maintaining more than a cour's worth of quality, and signs point to it not stopping anytime soon. Especially with the Magic Exam Arc, introducing new players to the proceedings.
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By dressing down psychedelic material of two distinctive personalities sharing a single self and later stages of romanticization Daisuke Hiramaki's return as director allows his and Nekotomi's combined efforts in the color script to shine like the cosmos
#私の推しは悪役令嬢
I'm In Love With the Villainess is one of if not the best representations of the yuri-isekai genre, compiling together a sensational romance and tackling LGBT issues with genuine care and respectable concern. Character arcs are beautifully written.
Frieren
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goes above and beyond in delivering high-octane thrills and affectionate tones pivotal to the characters living in the moment. Stellar animation and exquisitely rendered character acting (lively cuts!) with a theatrical touch that any property would be jealous of.
Everyone is understandably confused and perplexed about SHAFT handling the new Quintessential Quintuplets special but it's not that hard to see the correlation. QQ Season 1
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was heavily outsourced to their team and it was the most well-animated episode in the entire series.