Anime Review: Gakuen Babysitters!
“Those who have left us won’t be coming back anymore but it’s not like we are alone in this world, so don’t think you have to stick it out on your own.” — Morinomiya Youko When Ryuuichi and his baby brother Kotaro lost their parents suddenly to a plane crash while on holiday, the brothers are left wondering how they will survive from now on with no other relatives take them in. But with the help of the Morinomiya Academy’s Chairwoman, the brothers now have another chance to grow up and live a stable life — that is under one condition… Ryuuichi must join the academy’s babysitting club and takes care of the faculty’s children. And there begins the journey of two brothers and the many people they will meet through this babysitting club. This anime is the perfect slice of life and heartwarming show for anyone who is interested in a light anime. Although I must warn you, you might need a tissue box by your side every now and then because I sure as hell did use up quite a bit of them.
Anime Review: Violet Evergarden
“I want to know what ‘I love you’ means…” – Violet Evergarden She was a weapon used in the war; she was just a tool…without a heart. Now that the war has ended, Violet must find a way to live after losing the one she held dearest. Grab your favorite snack, and possibly a tissue box, because this is an anime that you would want to binge. Get ready to be put through a whirlwind of emotions for this beautifully animated show.
Anime Review: Little Witch Academia
“Don’t forget, a believing is your magic!” —Shiny Chariot In this world, magic and witches are no secret, nothing is ordinary. For Akko, being a witch is what she has always dreamed about. Being the first human to enter the prestigious witch academy of Luna Nova, Akko faces many challenges to become a great witch, just like her beloved idol, Shiny Chariot. Making friends and changing hearts, Akko goes through her school years always with a smile and with the belief that she will meet Chariot again one day. (Caution: some spoilers ahead – read at your own discretion)
Anime Review: Darling in the Franxx
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity is driven to near extinction by war against giant beasts for the right to live on Earth, the anime Darling in the Franxx is a 2018 action-mecha-packed anime with serious messages about humanity. Adapted from the original Japanese manga with the same title, Darling in the Franxx not only has eye-catching artwork and animation style but a great story that makes you rethink humanity’s existence on Earth – deep, I know, and it sure opened my eyes. (Caution: Spoilers Ahead! Read at your own discretion)
