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Summer 2020 Anime Review
Oct. 7th, 2020 06:19 pmThis was a pretty weak season aside from Fruits Basket, which continued to be amazing, and Major 2nd. I only picked up two new shows.
Fruits Basket – You already know I love this! Can’t wait for the final season next year.
Major 2nd – Good to see this finally back on a regular schedule after some COVID-related bumps. I’m enjoying it as much as I did the first season! I like the fact that even though Daigo’s team is made up of mostly girls, how the other teams (mostly boys) react to them is varied and nuanced, rather than everybody thinking they are automatically not good enough to play against boys (although there’s definitely some of that, too).
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax – I’m usually not a fan of recap episodes, but since it’s been five years(?) since the second season aired, I think one would have been really helpful in this case. I remembered the three main characters and some of the more important secondary characters, but I had no idea who anybody else was with no helpful reminders. Anyway, this final season was good, but nothing special. I just didn’t think the whole prom storyline needed almost a whole season to tell and would have worked better as a movie. Also, the conflict over Yukina’s supposed “codependence” was super-weak.
Rent-A-Girlfriend – The only totally new show I picked up this season, I wouldn’t say it’s objectively “good” by any means (except animation-wise – it looks great!), but I still found it mostly trashy fun. I just wish it hadn’t gone the harem route. The ex (Mami) and the rental girlfriend (Chizuru) were more than enough! Ruka is super annoying, and Sumi’s just not all that interesting (although, to be fair, she only played a big part in one episode).
Ahiru no Sora – For a basketball anime, I have to say that this show worked better when it wasn’t focusing on basketball. The games just dragged on and on and on, and it’s kind of ridiculous that in fifty episodes,they never managed to win a single game! I mean, it’s nice to see some realism in a sport anime, but come on! There’s realistic, then just plain frustrating. Well, it’s finally over, and I’m not really holding my breath for more.
Next season is looking a little better, mostly because the continuations of series I really enjoy. The only new show I’m definitely planning to check out is Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, and I’m looking forward to the continuations of Haikyuu!! To The Top and Idolish7 Second Beat (finally coming back after hiatus!). Major 2nd is also continuing, but I’m guessing it’s only going to be for half the season, due to the hiatuses? I also really want to watch Taiso Samurai, Wandering Witch – The Journey Of Elaina, and Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, but they’re all Funimation shows, so I’ll have to wait until the next time I subscribe.
Fruits Basket – You already know I love this! Can’t wait for the final season next year.
Major 2nd – Good to see this finally back on a regular schedule after some COVID-related bumps. I’m enjoying it as much as I did the first season! I like the fact that even though Daigo’s team is made up of mostly girls, how the other teams (mostly boys) react to them is varied and nuanced, rather than everybody thinking they are automatically not good enough to play against boys (although there’s definitely some of that, too).
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax – I’m usually not a fan of recap episodes, but since it’s been five years(?) since the second season aired, I think one would have been really helpful in this case. I remembered the three main characters and some of the more important secondary characters, but I had no idea who anybody else was with no helpful reminders. Anyway, this final season was good, but nothing special. I just didn’t think the whole prom storyline needed almost a whole season to tell and would have worked better as a movie. Also, the conflict over Yukina’s supposed “codependence” was super-weak.
Rent-A-Girlfriend – The only totally new show I picked up this season, I wouldn’t say it’s objectively “good” by any means (except animation-wise – it looks great!), but I still found it mostly trashy fun. I just wish it hadn’t gone the harem route. The ex (Mami) and the rental girlfriend (Chizuru) were more than enough! Ruka is super annoying, and Sumi’s just not all that interesting (although, to be fair, she only played a big part in one episode).
Ahiru no Sora – For a basketball anime, I have to say that this show worked better when it wasn’t focusing on basketball. The games just dragged on and on and on, and it’s kind of ridiculous that in fifty episodes,
Next season is looking a little better, mostly because the continuations of series I really enjoy. The only new show I’m definitely planning to check out is Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, and I’m looking forward to the continuations of Haikyuu!! To The Top and Idolish7 Second Beat (finally coming back after hiatus!). Major 2nd is also continuing, but I’m guessing it’s only going to be for half the season, due to the hiatuses? I also really want to watch Taiso Samurai, Wandering Witch – The Journey Of Elaina, and Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, but they’re all Funimation shows, so I’ll have to wait until the next time I subscribe.
