My Mid-Season Review – Summer 2023
It’s about half way through the summer 2023 season, so I figured I’d touch on the ones I’ve been watching. Here’s my thoughts thus far.
Reviews
Anime or manga reviews and discussion.
Yuusha ga Shinda! – What a Surprise
Yuusha ga Shinda! on paper looks like a purely fanservice fantasy series. There is quite a bit, sure, but it surprised me with everything else it brought.
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale – A Sweet Fantasy Romance
Every season, there’s really good anime that fly under the radar. Today, I’m looking at one of my favorite anime last season, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale.
Suzume no Tojimari – An Incredibly Beautiful Story
The moment I watched it, I knew I needed to talk about Suzume no Tojimari. A beautiful film and a fantastic, mystical adventure.
The Eminence in Shadow – A Mind-Blowing Power Fantasy
The Eminence in Shadow got a lot of attention when it was airing, and for good reason. Here are my thoughts on this well-executed power fantasy.
Raven of the Inner Palace – Truly Underrated
Raven of the Inner Palace was a very interesting series last season. Despite all the good points, it didn’t get a lot of attention. Let’s talk briefly about it.
Hoshi no Samidare – When Adaptations Don’t Go Well
The manga for Hoshi no Samidare, or Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, was great. The anime adaptation, however, seemed to fall short. Let’s take a look.
Yofukashi no Uta – When Anime Speaks to Your Heart
Yofukashi no Uta is a unique vampire anime. While I do enjoy vampire romance series, this one stands out for me because of its focus on the night itself.
Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions – Unbelievably Cute
Finally got around to watching Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, and let me say, it was awesome. Here’s some of my thoughts on this great anime.
Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo – A Bit Contentious, My Thoughts
Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo is probably the most contentious anime this year. Despite that, I enjoyed it. Here are my thoughts on some of the criticisms.