Should You Watch The Anime?
(Speed Run Winter 2024 Edition!)
I watch too many shows a season to really want to dig deep and review all of them, but since we're a few weeks into the Spring 2024 anime season, I figure I can give you a rundown of the Winter 2024 season!
I'm only talking about shows I finished, and maybe only a couple with sentences on my judgement and some flavor text. If you want to know more about my thoughts for a specific anime listed, let me know and maybe's I'll do a full review on it.
So, Should You Watch The Anime?
In no particular order...
Fluffy Paradise (Isekai de Mofumofu Nadende suru Tame ni Ganbattemasu)
No. It's not a bad show, but not really worth the time either - unless you just have to see a little girl petting random animals and monsters.
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata)
Yes, if you like isekai that take their time building things up. Fun premise and fun characters, though it doesn't have a conclusive ending.
Mashle season 2
Yes, though only if you watched season 1 already. Still a lot of dumb shounen fun, but now with the best OP of the year.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru)
Yes, if you're looking for a good romance anime with interesting characters/world. I liked it so much I read all the translated light novels out so far.
Mr. Villain's Day Off (Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san)
Yes, if you're looking for a unique slice of life show. It has chill vibes most of the time, but also some heartfelt stuff. And pandas.
High Card season 2
Not really, even if you watched season 1. They added some weird twists and barely resolve character arcs.
Snack Basue
Maybe, but only if you like kuso-anime and can appreciate assholes as they converse. I laughed at this one more than I thought I would, but it ain't for everyone.
Delusional Monthly Magazine (Gekkan Mousou Kagaku)
No, but it's decent for an anime aimed at a younger audience. Just a little too silly for most of the run, so I couldn't get invested.
Bucchigiri?!
Absolutely Yes if you love dudes that kick each other's asses while feeling like they should be making out with each other instead. This was my favorite show of the season, but I also have unique tastes, lol.
Brave Bang Bravern! (Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern)
Maybe, as long as you jive with the main protagonist and don't guess the big twist by episode 3. Guessing the twist so early kind of made the rest of the show a slog. I did want to like this one, but it was just okay in my book.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard (30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Mareru Rashii)
Yes, if you're cool with Boys Love. Despite the absurd premise, the show conveys adult romance fairly well - and the couple actually communicates with each other!
Shangri-La Frontier (Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su)
Yes, especially if you're the type of person who watches Let's Plays. I am that person, so I had a lot of fun watching the progression through the game, especially with the great animation.
Metallic Rouge
No, unless you're really hard up for some sci-fi anime. I wanted to like this one, but it failed on a lot of levels.
