Various thoughts on a variety of topics.
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When the secret criminal organization Panther Claw causes trouble no one but the shapeshifting combat android Honey can possibly hope to stop them. Panther Claw’s leader knows all about Honey’s various identities however, and has set in motion a plan to send her to the depths of despair.
An action series with a large amount of ecchi. It’s a new adaptation and does not require any familiarity with previous works in the franchise.
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Tsukasa Taira’s life as an average unassuming college student is suddenly turned upsidedown one night when she nearly becomes the latest victim of a vampire attack. Though saved by a member of a special task force, she soon finds herself in a different kind of danger when he suddenly kisses her after losing control of his bloodlust. As it happens Yuuki Anzai is not human, and unable to get him out of her head she becomes ever more involved with the supernatural nightlife.
A romantic drama with conspiracy thriller, police procedural elements and intermittent bursts of action.
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Michiru Amatsuki has just moved from the countryside to Tokyo for her new job, where she’s decided to stay in a house shared with three other young professionals. One of whom turns out to be a kindred spirit who loves to drink her cares away at every opportunity.
A slice of life comedy that features a different alcoholic beverage each episode, usually alongside the food that goes with it.
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Follow the lives of Hakumei & Mikochi, two tiny forest sprites, as they go about their everyday existence surrounded by nature and interact with an assortment of other animals and races.
A fantasy slice of life series with a moderate amount of reaction-based comic relief.
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Solving mysteries, fighting crime, and facing off against the ‘corrupt’ police officer Saitou, days in Ueno are never dull for Sacchan, Yui, and Kotoha, the three members of the Colors Defense Force.
A slice of life comedy centered on the everyday adventures of three elementary school girls.
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Traveling to neutral Selenfalen in place of her father to sign a peace treaty with the country of Milidonia, princess Ani of Inaco soon finds herself the target of the affections of a number of eccentric characters as she tries to better relations between the neighboring countries.
A parody of otome games which transforms into a political drama with a few action elements toward the end.
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Popuko, short and quick to anger, and Pipimi, tall and laid back, are two halves of the whole that is Pop Team Epic. Two rude and crude schoolgirls who often find themselves in all sorts of bizarre and surreal situations.
A gag comedy focused on abstract/random and meta 4th-wall breaking humor. Be aware that most episodes repeat themselves halfway through with different voice actors, and that while based on a manga strip much of the content is Anime-original.
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Living alone in her grandmother’s dilapidated mansion, Kanae Otowa finally finds a buyer and is preparing to move out when suddenly Beethoven and Mozart arrive on her doorstep claiming to have been sent by her father. They are ClassicaLoids, beings able to use a mysterious power they call musik to produce fantastical visual effects, and both their origins and intentions are shrouded in mystery.
A random-style comedy featuring occasional semi-dramatic subplots and a few school life segments in the first half.
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When the lead vocalist of Kyohso leaves the band over a mysterious personal issue just before their world tour, it sends a ripple effect through the Dynamic Chord label. Reon, [rêve parfait]’s vocalist, is affected most of all and becomes obsessed with uncovering what prompted the decision.
A scenic character drama with frequent music video interludes. While based on a series of otome games, the storyline here is Anime-original and lacks any romance aspects.
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Trying to judge the innumerable souls that enter the underworld while keeping all the related bureaucratic wheels in motion would be a tall order for anyone, even King Enma. Luckily he doesn’t have to, as his Chief of Staff is competent to a fault and will handle any complications that may arise with a cool and detached demeanor.
A mythology-heavy slice of life-ish reaction/situational comedy that leans toward weird, obscure, or dark topics. Note that it’s important to watch the OVAs between the first and second seasons in order to explain the existence of a couple new characters.
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