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Reaper's Reviews: 'Cowboy Bebop'
"Cowboy Bebop" merges an irresistible sense of style with nuanced characters and smooth animation to create one of anime's very best offerings.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Akira'
Meticulously animated and thematically engrossing, 'Akira' is a complex, riveting and relentless sci-fi epic that rightfully earned its legacy as a landmark in animation.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Psycho-Pass: The Movie"
"Psycho-Pass: The Movie" is a solid return to form, even if it ultimately doesn't shake up the central narrative in a noticeable way.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Psycho-Pass 2" (2014)
The 2014 Anime series "Psycho-Pass 2" is not without its moments of brilliance, but a condensed, undercooked story and horrid characterization for the main characters make this season a pale shadow of its acclaimed predecessor, with very little value on its own. Here's my review with spoilers.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Attack on Titan S3'
"Attack on Titan" Season 3 gloriously delivers on all fronts, with an intriguing story that plays itself out fantastically and never forgets its characters' humanity, and a vivid presentation of frenetic action and somber beauty that puts most of its peers to shame.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online"
Fun and charming, "SAO Alternative: Gun Gale Online" is an addicting spin-off of the decisive "Sword Art Online" series.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'SSSS.Gridman'
It stumbles out of the gate and doesn't quite make the landing, but "SSSS.Gridman's" ability to balance campy action and touching character drama make it a worthwhile watch nonetheless.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Psycho-Pass" (2012)
The 2012 anime series "Psycho-Pass" is a stylish and intelligent crime thriller like nothing else. Here's my review.
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Reaper's Reviews: "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" (2018)
Bright, quirky and charming, "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" is an addicting and rewarding anime series from 2018 that always delivers on its fun characters and meticulous world-building, even if its story lacks some actual weight.
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"Kaguya-Sama: Love is War" Review
"Kaguya-Sama" (2019) uses creative animation and quirky, affable personalities to deliver an effective and satisfying comedy.
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Reaper's Reviews: "The Promised Neverland" (2019)
Slick, absorbing and intelligent, "The Promised Neverland" is an excellent thriller from 2019.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Hand Shakers'
Ambitious and passionate to a tragic fault, Hand Shakers is the unfortunate end result of an experimental series brought down by its lackluster story and disastrous presentation.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid"
With its charming KyoAni aesthetics and heartwarming characters, "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" is a mostly entertaining slice-of-life series.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale" (2017)
With sharp visuals and an emotionally intense story, "Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale" is a great example of a series determined to constantly improve itself.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Sword Art Online II'
"Sword Art Online II" is held back by familiar problems in both its writing and execution, but the high-flying action and focus on strong characterization nudge the franchise towards the right direction.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Sword Art Online"
Here's my review of "Sword Art Online," a polarizing anime with as many detractors as fans.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Little Witch Academia'
Fun, hyperactive and boasting eye-popping animation, Little Witch Academia may not tell the smartest story around, but its endless supply of imagination, sense of adventure and attaching characters are almost peerless in the medium.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Zombie Land Saga'
Exploding with colorful characters, superb comedic sense and a surprising amount of emotional depth, 'Zombie Land Saga' is a joyous and loving parody of the idol genre that anyone can get into, and it fully deserves its status as the most popular anime of 2018.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Goblin Slayer"
A highly popular and controversial anime series, "Goblin Slayer" offers a thrilling fantasy ride with its phenomenal protagonist and his lovable party members, although it could definitely use some more flair and passion for its overall presentation.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Bokurano: Ours"
Underneath its lackluster visuals, Bokurano hides a powerful narrative that cements itself as a classic of anime.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Persona 4: The Animation'
Persona 4: The Animation is surprisingly competent and entertaining in its execution, thanks to its affable characters and a high dose of fun. But at times it isn't hard to see that it struggles to cover up its video game heritage.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple" (2018)
"Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple" is an action-packed adventure that's nevertheless a bit over-complex. Here's my review of this film.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works'
A visual marvel armed with an enthralling and addicting narrative, 'Unlimited Blade Works' is a unique and engaging series that makes its source material and prequel proud, even if some of its story and character bits aren't as polished as its production values.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Fate/Zero'
Elegant, sophisticated, and mature, 'Fate/Zero' masterfully builds upon 'Fate/stay Night's' concept with an intelligent script and spectacular visuals in ways that far surpass its predecessor and allow it to reign as a modern classic of fantasy anime.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Fate/Stay Night"
"Fate/Stay Night" is a fascinating series held back by numerous directional and production-related faults, but thanks to its unique and ambitious concept and gorgeous score, it maintains itself as a great introduction to the "Fate" franchise.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Violet Evergarden"
Slow beginning aside, "Violet Evergarden" is a modern classic that takes emotionally profound stories and human characters before wrapping them in an unforgettable series powered by jaw-dropping visuals and a haunting soundtrack.
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Reaper's Reviews: "My Hero Academia S3"
Three seasons in and "My Hero Academia" remains one of the most engaging and entertaining shounen anime in recent years.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Devilman Crybaby"
Bold and unashamed of its vibrant violence and sexuality, "Devilman Crybaby" is not for everyone, but those who choose to check it out will experience a surprisingly complex and thoughtful work with wild aesthetics and merciless execution.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'
Re:Zero is an intriguing and captivating series that utilizes its time altering element to a great effect, though its main narrative definitely needs some clarity and direction if it wants to be more than mere entertainment.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Nekomonogatari: Black"
It has some minor issues, but "Nekomonogatari" is a wonderfully-written prequel to the "Monogatari" series.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Nisemonogatari"
"Nisemonogatari" gathers the lovable characters, witty script, and vibrant visuals of "Bakemonogatari” with several new, welcome additions, but this season is not as brilliant as its predecessor. Here’s my review.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Bakemonogatari" (2009)
The 2009 anime series "Bakemonogatari" excels at unique, colorful visuals and compelling characters, alongside a high-caliber script.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Darling in the Franxx" (2018)
"Darling in the Franxx" (2018) is a collaboration between Studio Trigger, A-1 Pictures, and CloverWorks and features genuinely likable protagonists and awesome battle sequences.
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Reaper's Reviews: "KonoSuba S2"
The second season of "KonoSuba" doesn't shake up its formula much, but it provides a hilariously entertaining second round.
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Reaper's Reviews: "KonoSuba"
While it lacks a hefty budget and is disappointingly short, "KonoSuba" is a gleefully silly yet endearing parody on Isekai anime with its lively characters and hilarious scenarios. Here's my review.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress'
'Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress' starts off promising enough and is aided by top-notch production values, but its characters are hollowed and its plot quickly devolves into a messy, compressed and uninspired story.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Attack on Titan" Season 2
The second season of "Attack on Titan" delivers an enthralling story and a slew of well-written characters.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Attack on Titan'
Not to be undone by its sheer popularity and hype, 'Attack on Titan' is an addicting anime that packs a dark, engrossing story and jaw-dropping action sequences, though it doesn't always keep a consistent level of quality.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Land of the Lustrous'
Visually groundbreaking and narratively immersive, 'Land of the Lustrous' is a unique and lavish anime with a charming lead and masterful storytelling that raises the bar significantly for CGI animation.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'Bungo Stray Dogs'
Its questionable direction and sudden tone swings can be jarring and frustrating, but 'Bungo Stray Dogs' benefits strongly from colorful characters and sheer entertainment value.
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Reaper's Reviews: "Made in Abyss"
Here's my review of "Made in Abyss" (2017). Beneath its innocent appearance, "Made in Abyss" hides a progressively bittersweet story, tangled in a rich and unforgivable setting and powered by beautiful music and visuals.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'My Hero Academia S2'
Intriguing themes, rich characterization and high production values help make My Hero Academia S2 into one of the most effective and well-executed shounen series in a while.
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Reaper's Reviews: 'My Hero Academia'
Though it is merely a prelude to a much larger story, My Hero Academia's first season makes for a solid debut, with relatable leads, frenetic action, and a big heart.