Past Seasons
Watched / caught up to two anime last week.
The first was Poketoon (JP dub Youtube playlist; EN dub Youtube playlist).
These are short stories that focus on different characters in each episode. There is no overarching plot, so each episode is very easy to pick up. It helps that the episodes are short too.
I enjoyed them a lot. I believe those of you who enjoy wholesome anime would too.
Some of my favourite episodes are:
- The Pancham who wants to be a Hero
- Facing Tomorrow with Gardevoir
- Blossom's Dream
- Childhood Friend Charcadet
- Midnight Adventure with Murkrow
Overall rating: 9 / 10
The second was Land of the Lustrous.
I find the story intriguing; I was very curious about the events that led up to the story. Obviously there's some kind of conspiracy, which makes its hook even stronger.
The fight scenes remind me of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, which is a style I don't see often (which makes it stands out in a way).
IMO it's rather lackluster in the music department though. I barely noticed any soundtrack, and when I do, they don't seem to fit the scene.
I find it a pity that the anime ended just as it was about to pop off. The way it ended makes it a prologue to the main story / arcs that come after.
It doesn't look like the rest of the story is getting adapted, so looks like I've got to pick up the manga.
8 / 10