Fantastic animation and some fun new lore tidbits, but didn’t quite feel canonically worthy of “Being a Movie” as opposed to an OVA arc.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: The Movie – Scarlet Bond
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime (Season 2)
Higher levels of conflict, stakes, and emotion, while still maintaining Slime’s signature feel-good vibes (after all is said and done).
That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime (Season 1)
A quality Isekai with a fun and positive energy. One of the better ones.
Somali and the Forest Spirit
A beautiful, heart wrenching and heartwarming adventure in a gorgeous fantasy world. With rich world building, heavy topic exploration, and my kryptonite: the "Learn to be Human" trope. Get tissues.
Spice and Wolf
It's "Stonks: The Anime!" No, but really. A mature, slow burn romance in a fantasy setting with several entertaining economic thrillers along the way. A change of pace from modern anime, but it does lack drive.
Sword Art Online: Alicization
SAO goes back to its roots and slows the pace down for a more comfortable, immersive experience. Does still suffer from some SAO sins.
Great Pretender
With a more adult tone than most anime, this felt like Cowboy Bebop meets Matchstick Men in a bright, bold, modern style. Definitely worth checking out.
Gurren Lagann
A bold and saturated experience of strong creative expression fueled with raw Saturday Morning chutzpah. Ridiculous and charming, it defies all expectations.
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
An Isekai with an identity crisis. It sometimes feels like a complete tongue-in-cheek excuse for an ecchi premise, but then tries to be legitimately heartfelt and sincere at others. Not a chore, though.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 – Stardust Crusaders
More of the melodramatic, campy, hilarious nonsense that takes itself way too seriously that you loved from parts 1 & 2, but at a more relaxed, episodic pace.
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