Favorite Summer 2018 Anime (One Cour Only)
What follows are my four favorite series of Summer 2018. Note for this list, I am only including series I've finished and series that have finished airing as well. I'll talk about "On Going Series" in anotther entry, maybe, If I actually finish it. For now, let's talk about these four shows.
I feel like nothing I can say would do this show justice. Plus I am not an expert on well any type of theater, let alone the type this show is based on. However I can say from my perspective this much. The relationship aspect of the series was great. In fact, for me it was the main highlight. Sure, I prefer some relationships more than others, but all were good. Good both in the sense of how each relationship was showcased and good in the seense of what was added to the over all narrative.
What seals the deal is the finale. A finale that's impactful because previous episodes were used well. That and the show generated some interesting discussion too. I will admit that helped elevate make my opinion on the series. See, it can be good to talk about shows and not just passively watch them.
Jashin-Chan Drop Kick On My Devil
This is by far one of my favorite series of the season. Yes, it has a premise that can get tired. Plus sometimes certain negative character traits go too far. However there are occasions during the series, that characters rise above the premise. Leading to some strong moments. Especially between Medusa and Jashin. Also it has the most "tragic" character ever. If you've seen the series, you know who I mean. Seriously, people need to watch this.
Yama no Susume Season 3
I'd like to say this series keeps getting better each season, but I need to refresh myself on season 2. Regardless, three seasons isn't enough. We need four, five, six, etc. Even more so since at best we only get half-length episodes. I;d like to see how this show would work as fulll length episodes. Ok, let's talk about season 3 itself and not just my dreams for more episodes of this.
Season 3 has a lot of moments that reminded me as to why Aoi and Hinata are one of my favorite couples (or at least pair of friends). I'm especially fond of the imagery provided in episode 5. Both due to one of my favorite subjects and the shipping potential it had. The arc near the end did frustrate, but not in a bad way. Plus it did have some rather effective pay off near the end. My point is I encoruage people to watch this. (I knew I'd sneak that in some where!)
I'd like to say this series keeps getting better each season, but I need to refresh myself on season 2. Regardless, three seasons isn't enough. We need four, five, six, etc. Even more so since at best we only get half-length episodes. I;d like to see how this show would work as fulll length episodes. Ok, let's talk about season 3 itself and not just my dreams for more episodes of this.
Season 3 has a lot of moments that reminded me as to why Aoi and Hinata are one of my favorite couples (or at least pair of friends). I'm especially fond of the imagery provided in episode 5. Both due to one of my favorite subjects and the shipping potential it had. The arc near the end did frustrate, but not in a bad way. Plus it did have some rather effective pay off near the end. My point is I encoruage people to watch this. (I knew I'd sneak that in some where!)
Planet With
What makes this series work so well, especially in the long run is how it handles its themes. Usually you'd expect such themes to be handled from a place of arrogance, but Planet With handles them from a place that feels more respectful to me. It also has a pretty good relationship between family members and for once "family" actually means family.
Seriously, the show is worth checking out. My only regret is how long I took to finish it. Sadly, I wasted too much time watching "bad" shows (and not bad in a good way either) that I should have dropped much sooner.
Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight
I feel like nothing I can say would do this show justice. Plus I am not an expert on well any type of theater, let alone the type this show is based on. However I can say from my perspective this much. The relationship aspect of the series was great. In fact, for me it was the main highlight. Sure, I prefer some relationships more than others, but all were good. Good both in the sense of how each relationship was showcased and good in the seense of what was added to the over all narrative.
What seals the deal is the finale. A finale that's impactful because previous episodes were used well. That and the show generated some interesting discussion too. I will admit that helped elevate make my opinion on the series. See, it can be good to talk about shows and not just passively watch them.
