Friday, June 17, 2016

Shokugeki no Soma Review

Ok, in today's review, I'd like to talk about Shokugeki no Soma.I'm not particularly a fan of Cooking genre but I have to say, this anime often leave me starving. In terms of animation, I'd say its average. When it comes to character designs, I have to admit this one look very good.
Most of all, the food in here looks very colorful and tasty which is one one of the main selling points of this series. From what I know, some of the recipes in the anime actually works in the real life,
For example, Gotcha Pork Roast ,Rice with Transforming Seasoning, Chiapalin Steak Don and the like. If you can cook and have time, I suggest you try cooking some of them. For me, I'd like to try Chiapalin Steak.
Aside from the food, the other things that you should look forward to in this anime are Cooking Showdowns which are called Shokugeki. Shokugeki are the cooking showdowns between two individuals which are judged be three judges. If you have watched the anime or read the manga, you might already know this, if not, I suggest you try it. I won't be explaining any further about it as it might become spoilers.
The first season of the anime which includes 24 episodes had its last episode aired on September 2015 and the second season named Shokugeki no Soma: Ni no Sara is gonna be airing on this coming July. From my experience, this kind of anime will never get a second season if its not good. You might already know this also. I can Hardly wait!
Overall, as a cooking anime, this anime never ceased to amaze me and each episode left me starving a little. It can also be a great inspiration for those who likes to cook. In terms of story line also its not lacking and actually have a great story line. It can make you look forward to every next episode.
So, for those who haven't watched this anime, I suggest you try, and for those who have -

Osomatsu!



Season 1 Trailer


Season 2 Trailer


Thursday, June 16, 2016

KonoSuba Review

Ok, in this post, I would like to make a review an anime that ended March this year. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! or for short, KonoSuba is an Adventure Comedy Harem with an RPG world theme. In case you don't know what I mean by an RPG world theme, I mean an anime with a theme like that of Sword Art Online or Log Horizon, i.e, a world with a setting like that of a RPG game. There are people with different job classes, mages, warriors, etc. They form parties and fight monsters, go on quests etc. They also gain EXP and level up just like in games(seriously). This one, KonoSuba, at first glance it may seems like any RPG themed anime. But its story line and comedy makes it unlike the other animes. One thing I can promise you for sure is, even if it doesn't have a story and action that is to your satisfaction, it does have great comedy. I was laughing my lungs out even in the first episode. The story starts like this (Spoiler Alert) our protagonist Satou Kazuma is an otaku. One day he was going back home, he saw a girl in front of him getting almost run over by a truck. So he saved the girl and died. In afterlife, he met a Goddess named Aqua. There he asked if the girl he saved was ok. The goddess explained that, in truth, that girl was in no danger. The truck driver was an acquaintance of that girl and he was going to stop truck. But Kazuma thought the girl was in danger acted rushingly. Also the reason he died was not because he was hit be the truck but because he got too scared thinking the truck's gonna hit him and got a heart attack. So when they carried his body to the hospital, all the nurses, doctors and even his parents were laughing because of the pathetic way he died. After that, the goddess told him that he will be sent to a parallel world where he have to fight and slay the Demon King and that he will be allowed to bring a certain thing with him. Because of goddess's attitude was pissing him of, he said the he wants to bring the goddess with him. That's how the story kinda started. Unlike the usual RPG themed stories which are usually pretty serious, this one is a totally lighthearted and hilarious. It is so hilarious that you'll stomach will hurt from laughing too much. But when it comes to character designs, it somehow seems to be lacking something. But it doesn't matter. In my opinion, the character design suits the lighthearted story. And its pretty colorful. So, if you're looking for a lighthearted story line with good comedy, I'd recommend this one. Its story is totally not serious. Even the scenes where they fight the big shots like one of the Demon King's Generals were not serious and very funny. So, those who want a lighthearted story together with a good laugh, this one is definitely the one for you. Give it a try. it didn't disappoint me I doubt it'll disappoint you. Also, I really hope this anime gets a second season.