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At this point in time, the Summer seasonal shows have either wrapped up or are airing their finale this week. So, I wanted to hear your thoughts on shows you watched this season. Shows you liked, disliked, were surprised by, disappointed by? Let those opinions rip!

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  • WadamT@ani.socialEnglish
    3·
    12 days ago

    Not anime but two Chinese animation really stood out for me this season.

    • To Be Hero X got my attention with X introduction video and waiting for the full series. I like how they introduced heroes and the story itself. Really waiting for new season as this season is more of character introductions and lore.
    • Lord Of Mysteries found this series getting a lot of hype in AUM and got me to watch it. The mystery buildup, power system and world building in this series are really good and now I know why it was getting hyped. Definitely recommend to check out if you are interested in dark-fantasy setting mystery anime.
    • Betrothed To My Sister’s Ex is definitely one of my favorite shows this season. Judging from name alone, pretty much can guess this is another otome anime, and yes it is. What this series stands out from other otome series is how the female MC overcomes her past and starts to fall in love with the duke. The story is not that amazing with somewhat interesting plot. There are a few shortcomings especially in support characters development. The animation is good and soundtracks are also amazing. Check this out if you are searching for Josei romance.
    • Dandadan season 2 is still chaos and fun to watch. We get Kinta and with him a new genre tag is getting added to Dandadan. Not too much tear-jacking scenes in this season maybe they are saving for season 3. That ending kiss though, I can’t imagine how anime only are feeling right now.
    • The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity A popular shoujo anime I am waiting for. Kaoruko and the mellowly romance between Rintarou is really cute and the confession scene at the end is beautiful. Slice of life moments with their friends are nice and can see a new pair blooming.
    • My Dress Up Darling new season is entertaining and animation is really really good for this one. We get to see more cosplay but not much progress in romance department.
    • Dr.Stone continues and series name drops in final episodes. Has a weak start but the final three episodes are stars of the whole series.
    • Takopii is enjoyable 6 episode anime. Really like how they directed and animated the whole series.
    • Call Of The Night returns and we get to see more backstory and the vibe with the series is really something.
    • Panty And Stocking returns after 15 years and it is still chaos.
    • Grand Blue returns and it is still funny and enjoyable as season one.
    • City The Animation, from KyoAni, impressive animation and crazy moments but I didn’t get all the jokes featured. Still enjoyed the show and my favorite opening this season.
    • Witch Watch really funny show and laughed to tear in some episodes.
    • Secrets Of The Silent Witch, solid fantasy series with interesting plot happening behind. Nothing much to say more about this except really like the fact Monica chose non-magical elective classes.
    • Clevatess has interesting world setting and definitely will be checking out new season.
    • There Is No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover See yuri, instant watch. This definitely is the spiciest yuri anime I have ever watched. And this is yuri harem. Definitely will be checking out upcoming 5 episodes.
    • Bad Girl Yuri bait comedy show. Enjoyed the show, nothing amazing.
    • Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra different game genres in isekai world. Interesting concept, wish the production quality is a little higher than this.
    • Sword Of The Demon Hunter also one of the show I enjoyed even the show has a lot of production issues.
    • Gachiakuta has uncommon character designs and they look good. The story is somewhat interesting but not really hooked on this.
    • Kaijuu No.8 returns and finished the series. But also lost the hype around this.
    • Nukitashi The Animation is borderline hentai and it knows. There is story and they didn’t shy away from their borderline hentai make the series somewhat good.
    • Turkey expected CGDCT show focusing on bowling. Instead got a time travel anime.
    • Private Tutor To Duke Daughter MuseAsia thumbnails got me to check this series out. Your average harem show.
    • A Couple Of Cuckoos, Togen Anki, Shield Hero nothing noteworthy happen in these.
    • Unboxious@ani.socialEnglish
      2·
      12 days ago

      I know the name might make you think otherwise, but The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is actually shounen!

      Also, “enjoyable” sure is a way to describe Takopi. It was great, but I feel like my heart was in my stomach the whole way through. Maybe I’d enjoy it more on rewatch.

      • WadamT@ani.socialEnglish
        1·
        12 days ago

        Thanks for the correction about Fragrant Flower.

        As for Takopi, I don’t know, maybe anime has domestic violence overused and that made me think Takopi as ‘another one’.