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AniHive
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(Uploads when I can/want) Dedicated to bringing you anime focused content in the form of anime reviews, anime movie reviews, anime video games, anime music (openings, endings, etc), and discussion. I will still do other things besides anime like occasionally live action movie reviews or even tv reviews, but this will mainly be an anime focused channel. Enjoy!
A Raunchy Comedy That Is Actually Wholesome | GTO Short Review (Remastered WIBW1)
Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html
The final video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is!
I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the ones I started and finished. Check out the original video for the catching-up shows. Now every one of these videos will be under 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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The final video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is!
I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the ones I started and finished. Check out the original video for the catching-up shows. Now every one of these videos will be under 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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A Slice Comedy That's Deeper Than You Think. | Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun (Remaster WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The eighth video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the on...
A GREAT Time Travel Thriller | Link Click Short Review (Remastered WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The seventh video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the o...
The Hunt For A Mysterious Treasure Through Old Japan | Golden Kamuy Short Review (Remastered WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The sixth video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the one...
Gang War with a Twist | Tokyo Revengers Short Review (Remastered WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The fifth video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the one...
A Compelling War Drama! | 86 Short Review (Remaster Project WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The fourth video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the on...
A Cute Short Show Featuring Characters from the "Key" Works | Kaginado Short Review (remaster WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The third video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the one...
A Futuristic Time Travel Drama That's SUPER Good | Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song Review (remaster WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The second video of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the on...
An ODD Mystery | Oddtaxi Short Review (Remaster Project WIBW1)
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Check out the original What I've Been Watching here: ua-cam.com/video/REb_X8Jib7A/v-deo.html The first of the remaster project of What I've Been Watching 1. I decided to re-edit some of the videos from that video. All of the videos were smashed in it so people might not know I reviewed these, so here it is! I didn't remaster all the anime I caught up to in the original video. Just the ones I st...
The Most INFURIATINGLY Interesting Show I've Ever Seen. | School Days Review
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The Most INFURIATINGLY Interesting Show I've Ever Seen. | School Days Review
What Makes Something Christmas Media?
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What Makes Something Christmas Media?
A Spiritual Journey | Yu Yu Hakusho Review
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A Spiritual Journey | Yu Yu Hakusho Review
Growing Up Through Go | Hikaru No Go Review (WIBW2 EP 2)
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Growing Up Through Go | Hikaru No Go Review (WIBW2 EP 2)
CyberBUNK: Edgerunners: A Good, but Not Great Show... | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Review (WIBW2 EP 1)
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CyberBUNK: Edgerunners: A Good, but Not Great Show... | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Review (WIBW2 EP 1)
Top Ten Anime To Watch With Your Parents! (April Fools 2023!)
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Top Ten Anime To Watch With Your Parents! (April Fools 2023!)
The Crunchyroll 2023 Anime Awards and My Picks!!!
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The Crunchyroll 2023 Anime Awards and My Picks!!!
Ashita No Joe: The Masterpiece No One Has Seen!
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Ashita No Joe: The Masterpiece No One Has Seen!
Fanmade Trailer for Holocure! A FREE GAME by Kay Yu!!!
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Fanmade Trailer for Holocure! A FREE GAME by Kay Yu!!!
JRPG Perfection | Persona 4 Golden Review
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JRPG Perfection | Persona 4 Golden Review
Dreams, Ambitions, and The Love of Cinema! | Pompo The Cinephile Review
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Dreams, Ambitions, and The Love of Cinema! | Pompo The Cinephile Review
It should considered a federal crime for prime video to only have 24 episodes of ashita no joe 2 💀
big agree. I wish the 4k restoration was available outside of japan, but we can't always get what we want...
top 10 for sure
BROOOOO ARIA AND ASHITA NO JOE ARE MY TOP 2 ANIME/MANGA!!!!!! IT SOOO COOL TO SEE SOMEONE SAYING BOTH OF THEM ARE MASTERPIECE
@@aminrosli9744 aria is my favorite show too and after watching Ashita no joe, I’d say that it’s also one of my favorite shows of all time.
There is one thing about this anime that I like besides Kotonoha's character. It's the way it takes Makoto as a harem VN protagonist and works with that concept. First, Makoto goes after a shy and sensitive girl who is struggling to trust him. She's difficult, and this begins to tire him out. Refusing to be patient with Kotonoha, he agrees to practice with Sekai, which gets him the physical intimacy that he wanted. But most importantly, he gets away with it. Unfortunately for him, seeing Sekai also brings its own fair share of baggage that he doesn't want to deal with. So, he goes after the next easy option. And once again, he gets away with it. And it goes on and on. The little concern for the girls' feelings that he had in the beginning is long gone, and now that everybody hates his ass he returns to the only person who welcomes him with open arms. The dude's wild. When I finished the anime, I decided to play the VN just so I could give Kotonoha the best ending. Which I did. The one route where you're entirely loyal to Kotonoha is pretty nice. But then I also thought to check out other routes with Kotonoha, which requires you to choose Sekai in certain moments. Then it hit me that if I go that route and force other endings through cheating on Kotonoha I will essentially follow down the path that Makoto took in the anime. That is pursuing your goal with no regard to how it affects the girls involved. It's weird to think like that, considering that this is just a VN, but then again in the anime Makoto does start treating everything like it's a game that he's playing with no consequences. It's just interesting. Sorry if my rambling doesn't make any sense. On the topic of Kotonoha her story hurts me personally as I can very much relate to being a hypersensitive person (both emotionally and physically) who gets too attached to people to the point of being blindsided. Too close to home. Also, VN was alright. I like the soundtrack, but the dialogue is godawful in this game. The characters talk about nonsense for 5 minutes and it has little to no importance to anything. And if it is important it's dragged on for too long.
Tony ferguson the anime
This anime is really hard to find! I want to watch it!
Yeah… unlicensed. Can find it using “other” means *cough* aniwave *cough*
@@anihive8487 👍🏾👍🏾
Joe, forever! ua-cam.com/video/8eS71qrB9eY/v-deo.html
How u could watch ashita no joe? Honestly for this video I got more interest watch ashita no joe, an oldest thing which is a masterpiece (I wanted watch it but i couldn't)
Unfortunately it’s unlicensed in America. You’re gonna have to sail the high seas unfortunately
@@anihive8487 If you like the Japanese version, why not enjoy it there? Dear Japanese Joe fan. ❤🔥
@@Cycling_812 if I could understand Japanese, I would
@@anihive8487 I see, I understand. 😅 ua-cam.com/video/8eS71qrB9eY/v-deo.html
I agree. No show is perfect, there are no 10/10 anime out there. It is simply impossible. Ashita no Joe comes close to me however.
I recently rewatched this anime after randomly remembering this guy's funkyass hair, then proceeded to read the rest of the manga. Absolutely love the mind games in this one and how the Lycaons developed into a strong team thanks to Tokuchi's plans/schemes. At some point, he even thought he was comfortable with the team! But he says a gambler can't have such feelings haha. Its quite the read, although it may not be everyone's cup of tea. I honestly wouldn't have watched this show cause its art style wasn't appealing to me at the time. But I'm now glad my late cousin sat me down and convinced me to watch a few episodes of it with him. Its my favorite baseball anime/manga now thanks to him 🙏
I agree. It’s one of my favorite anime ever. Seen it like 3 or 4 times, but I’m a sucker for shows where it’s like strategy battles
I love this series! Great video
Yeah it’s super great
This is actually a series I've been thinking of checking out. All I really knew previously is that it was a reasonably well liked series, although I never saw much talk about it. I think I'll finally get around to it, thanks!
Yeah it has some pretty good life lesson type stuff, but like I said, if you’re ok with sexual jokes every so often, I’d say give it a shot. Very engaging!
Where do I watch this
Unfortunately it’s unlicensed in the US. Unsure where you live, but your best bet is to search for it online and hope you can find it.
I think one-outs should also be considered more of a gambling anime than a sports anime.
Yeah it’s more of a high stakes game since it focuses more on the psychological aspect of baseball, so it’s different from your traditional sports show. I just love how it showcases the complexity of baseball itself.
So true ashita no joe is truly a masterpiece if not the best anime
I would like to add that you are a man of culture as well
Yeah, the anime is a dumpster fire, like the worst routes of the VN. I am not sure you know of it, but the manga version of School Days is *MUCH better than the anime.* Drops the filler and superfluous elements and has actual character development. Makoto is more likable there as he actually regrets his mistakes and tries to better and he does not sleep around either. The sex and superfluous elements are dropped in lieu of actual character development. Also, the art style is better too.
I actually didn’t know there was a manga. I’ll have to check it out. The vn already looks visually better, so I can only imagine the manga
I think you're forgetting that not everyone is comfortable with kissing or getting physically affectionate in public, not to mention Kotonoha just met the guy
That’s fair. In the full video, I do mention that kotonoha has reasons why she is afraid of that affection later with her being afraid of men, but yeah. Idk, it just felt off, but I wouldn’t know.
School Days, for me, is the origin story of a yandere. It's like the Joker of anime
If you don't know what school days is about You shouldn't
This anime left me feeling empty inside. like a stab in the gut.
it's an anime based on an eroge (erotic game) which has 25+ endings, the anime only exposes one of the routes.
For anyone who hasn't seen it i greatly recommend it
I actually haven't watched School Days, but I remember watching some stills from the infamous ending in some forums back in the late 2000s or early 2010s, I don't think it was the first violent anime scene I saw, but the thing that surprised me is that it seemed like a normal school series, that was the thing that confused me. I've watched anime since my early childhood with shows like Dragon Ball, Ranma ½ and Pokémon in the late '90s, during the mid 2000s I kind of stopped watching anime because it became rarer for new series to be shown on TV, but when I finally had more access to the internet I found more series which were different from what I used to watch, School Days was one that always got recommendations. Interestingly, there's been a sort of resurgence in interest towards School Days here in Latin America, because just less than a month ago it finally received an official Latin American Spanish dub, with Makoto being voiced by the same VA who dubs Atsushi in Tokyo Revengers, Kotonoha sharing the same VA with Mina Ashiro from Kaijū No. 8 and Sayaka from Keep your Hands Off Eizouken! The VAs for the dub weren't aware of the ending either
Huh that’s interesting it got a dub so much later. Also funny that the voice actors didn’t know about the ending either.
@@anihive8487 well, the dub was produced by a Mexican-based anime streaming service called Anime Onegai, which have been dubbing anime that were never dubbed into Neutral Spanish before, in the last 2 or 3 years they've managed to license and dub some interesting titles like Sister Princess, Hikaru no Go, SKET Dance, World Trigger, Seikon no Qwaser, Strawberry Panic!, Maria-sama ga Miteru, Yosuga no Sora, Overflow, and they even managed to dub newer series like Mahō Shōjo ni Akogarete. While the VAs for the main characters were unaware of the series, the voice director, Montserrat Aguilar (who has voiced characters like Winry Rockbell, Lucy Heartfilia and Sakura Haruno) said she's a huge School Days fan.
I know it's a standard for old anime to have better atmosphere becuase of the cell shading but my goodness and I a sucker for the choppy animation and color pallet. This isn't exclusive to this show but it's still beautiful.
Even though School Days premiered over 10 years ago and is still being talked about, it means the show was right to do its job. At first it's a romcom with racy scenes, then it turns into a drama where you see the main characters committing immoral acts out of selfishness. Makoto wasn't an evil person, he's just a hormonal teenager who acted out of selfishness. Sekai had good intentions at the beginning, but in the end she let her emotions rule her, becoming a selfish person to the point of not caring about Kotonoha's feelings. And finally, Kotonoha was a shy and demure young woman, but her low self-esteem and her own illusions and admiration for Makoto clouded her judgment to such a degree that she suffered a mental breakdown. The show is not a romantic comedy, it is not a love story composed of a love triangle; it is the deconstruction of three characters who let love and lust dominate their lives to the point of suffering the consequences. Just because the characters do bad and unfair things doesn't mean that the anime is bad, I agree that they exaggerated too much with the ending, but at the end of the day everything they showed in the anime is a watered down and incomplete version of the visual novels.
It’s always the source is better for most things and you could see that with the anime. One of these days I’ll play the vns. They sound great from what I’ve been hearing
@@anihive8487 I really recommend them. The original visual novel shows us a Makoto who is calmer and more insecure about his actions, instead of the clumsy and hyperactive Makoto we saw in the anime. Although his personality can change with respect to the decisions you make, with Sekai there are no major changes and with Kotonoha you can see more development to his way of acting. I would also recommend Shiny Days, which is set in an alternate line to the events of School Days, having Setsuna as the main heroine, who is not really the meddlesome, hateful and selfish character that the anime wanted to give us. But someone mature for her age, who puts the feelings of her loved ones over her own, especially in a route where she befriends Kotonoha to such an extent that they call each other by nicknames. They are good visual novels unique in their genre, except Cross Days, I don't recommend it at all.
@@IronGhost-2007Yes, I completely agreed with, same can applied to Euphoria, where VN is vastly superior to anime.
I like the anime because it did Kotonoha justice even if it’s the wrong approach the manga was the worse You should do another one here yosuga-no-sora RIP your sanity and eyes
I’ve heard. It’s been on my list
@@anihive8487 if you do I generally feel sorry for you I wasn’t prepaid like boku no pico I was recommend to me years ago without by context
@@astrogamerg2263 that’s funny. I’ve heard so much, but haven’t ever actually seen it. You know there’s like 2 others in the series. It kept going
@@anihive8487 nooo the suffering continues
Now. In no way I am this douche, right? I am an Incel, and I am proud to admit it, being an incel is 10 Times better then going through experience with this show’s nature Don’t simp. Be one with nature lol One thing i will say is, this anime sure is something, the fascination behind it is must be due to the realism, because in reality human natures are-flaws
What a weird fuckin comment
What a wild comment, but yeah it’s interesting that it goes in a different direction than usual
I don't agree with the conclusion that this show is bad. I truly think it is a really good anime, and the VN is even better. Having immoral characters doing immoral things doesn't make it bad. It might make it uncomfortable, weird, or infuriating to watch, but that doesn't mean it's bad by any means. In fact, I think the writing is genius, although it's better in the VN. Almost every situation that happens is realistic, and the whole plot makes sense for the most part. I might be biased because I played the VN first (I got three endings before watching the anime, none of them were bad endings, but boy, they were depressing as hell). In the VN, you get a wider view of how the characters truly are. Kotonoha's breakdown is even deeper and better developed, as she suffers much more there than in the anime, so you might need that context to understand some of her psychology. The same applies to the rest of the cast. This anime/VN is about psychological horror and romance, showing you the worst possible scenario if you cheat so much. Regarding realism, it is very true to actual teen/young adult behavior. There is almost no idealization of human relationships. I truly think this anime deserves a deeper look because there are so many things to talk about. I believe there are videos and written reviews that actually cover the deeper aspects of the show. And there's another genius detail about this show that you didn't mention, which I think is key to the whole plot. Setsuna is an interesting character in her own right. She literally fell in love with Makoto when he saved her from some bullies at the beginning of the school semester. During that time, she told Sekai about her feelings for Makoto, and Sekai did the same thing she did with Makoto-trying to bring them together. However, Sekai developed feelings for him and one day, when the school was setting the new seats for the classes, Sekai asked Setsuna to switch seats, and she accepted. That single detail is huge, it implies a lot about the series' nature, it's like an infinite loop of girls getting interested on Makoto, boycotting anyone even if they are friends to get some Makoto, absolute insane stuff. You can see a lot of how much Setsuna did develop if you play Shiny Days (which is a remastered version of Summer Days), her is way quieter and reserved there, and in that story (which happens before the second school semester) neither Kotonoha nor Sekai knows each other. I think I explained everything wrong, but I hope you got the idea lmao.
Yeah I would like to get the visual novels because I’ve heard that it’s better. Idk, I do agree about the whole realistic thing, but only up to a certain point. Obviously you know since you watched the video, but him getting with literally everyone in his class was really wild. Maybe this stuff does happen in real life, but to me, it seemed a bit too out there. Same with the ending which is extremely out there. As much as makoto cheats, idk if that would happen irl, but if it does, then that’s sad. Same with the bag kotonoha brings to the school rooftop then leaves with it on the boat. I don’t think that and her checking sekai on the rooftop would be something someone does, (sorry, trying to avoid this spoiler) but what determines if something is good or bad is something I’ve always been curious on and wanted to make a video on. I do remember the switching seats with setsuna part, but I don’t remember the part where setsuna talks to sekai about liking makoto. I thought she kept it a secret. Maybe in the vn setsuna talks to sekai first? I’d have to go back through the show to confirm for myself. I thought that it was just sekai who talked with setsuna about liking makoto from the beginning, so setsuna switched seats with her and wanted what was best for sekai. I haven’t read the visual novel, so I don’t know, but I feel like things are jumbled together and we don’t get enough time to truly understand their feelings, at least that’s what I think. I think your perspective is really interesting and I’d have to check out these videos you talk about. I really gotta get on the vn. Like you said, it probably explains things way better, but from the perspective of someone who only watched the anime, I thought the anime didn’t really explain the characters too well, at least that’s what I think. I thought the stories of kotonoha and sekai were interesting, but at least for sekai, I wish there was more info than just that initial telling setsuna about makoto thing. I would’ve like to have seen why she does the things that she does, which you stated that setsuna tells sekai first, but sekai likes him too, so it’s probably just jealousy. Again, don’t remember setsuna telling sekai, but maybe I missed it. I did enjoy it like I said in the video, but yeah, I think the vn would be way better with all routes completed and would make you see it from a different perspective like yours. Thank you for engaging with the content tho. I enjoy discussing with others about the media. EDIT: I forgot that the news article that happened involved a 16 year old, so it’s possible that the ending could’ve happened, but the whole cutting off and putting in bag then leaving on a boat with said bag is just too out there for me to believe. Now does this make this a bad show? Idk honestly. Like I said above, idk what makes good or bad, but in a show that starts off realistic, ends unrealistically which too jarring of a switch maybe? Idk.
3/10 Only weeb coomers like it
nah, that is very fucking good with the ending of this show
I think it is sort of a realistic reaction for makoto. I think a teen boy curious abt s** all of a sudden get a harem of girl he would take advantage of the situation and sleep with all of them. He not oblivious to the girl feeling. Him forcing himself on kotonha is realistic bc their is real sexual harasser in the real world. Kotonoha forgiving him also make sense she was bully and the first person that show her kindess and love she would probably get attach to. Setsuna and the other girl on the other hand aren't. Agreed I don't know why I kept watching it. It so bad it good is the accurate description of this anime
The entire universe of this visual novel is something i would never imagine creating in my life. There was another youtuber who uploaded a video about a separate universe called "Summer Days" which surprised me, but nothing made me more speechless the hearing about Makoto's Dad . I honestly thought he was doing fatherless behavior activities, turns out the fuckboy apple doesn’t fall far from the fuckboy tree
Wild someone made this
The fuckboy tree that curves into itself lile the Habsburgs
The mangas (Yes, they're are mangas) somehow make even more out there and somehow the MC is worse in them (Especially Cross Days)
I want to check out the universe since it seems interesting. I know where to get the first visual novel, but I'll have to look around for the others
This show is still one of the most unforgettable anime over the years bc…. yea 😅 Nice work keep going!
Thanks!
Ayooo your content quality is 1000/10 🤌✨️✨️
Thank you for the kind words!
How do i watch it in order
Honestly whatever. It’s up to you but episodes 54 onward from the first season are retold with just the canon stuff in the next season. The first season stuff is canon until that episode 54. It’s up to you. I watched both and it was fun watching the differences, but besides that, it can be hard watching the same part twice. Again, up to you!
Keep up the good work
Thank you!
I think I found my new favorite reviewer
Thank you for the kind words. I try my best to put out content I’m happy with!
I first watched this like 10 or so years ago after a reviewer on TGWTG talked about and showed the infamous stabbing scene clip. I couldn't believe an anime like that existed, so I ended up watching it lol
I first watched anime in the late 1970s, and I've watched it off and on since then. Many years ago, I experienced the craziness that is School Days. I even bought the visual novel but haven't felt up to playing through it yet. I'm not even convinced that School Days is bad. Whether it is or not might depend on how you interpret it. Before I encountered School Days, I had encountered many school romance/ecchi/harem anime series, and I watched them out of morbid curiosity and a desire for some quality cringe. The entire concept behind this type of anime is stupid and more than a little creepy. I see School Days as a subversion of this type of anime. The typical harem anime is highly unrealistic, far too positive, and little more than a cringeworthy fantasy for malodorous basement-dwelling neckbeards who have a fixation on women's underwear. School Days shows what could happen in a high school harem situation with the sorts of jerks that are found in high schools everywhere. Then, it takes it up a few notches and allows the situation to spiral out of control. I love how it starts like any other crappy high school romance series, and then it goes horrifically wrong. As crazy as it is, it is far more realistic than the stereotypical harem anime. If this type of situation could play out in real life, it would surely lead to death and destruction.
That was something interesting about it because it does show something that feels like it could happen rather than your stereotypical harem.
I don't think this was necessarily what you were trying to convey, but it would be a good idea to clearly distinguish between bad quality (direction, writing, animation, music, execution) vs. the character is a bad person or makes bad decisions. That is to say, the video sometimes veers close to suggesting that the quality is synonymous with the likablity or behavior of the cast. From the surrounding context, I don't think that's what the intent was, but at times, it did get muddied enough that it would probably be worth noting for the future. What matters most when dealing with characters as bad people is whether or not the way it's conveyed recognizes the bad actions for what they are. I only watched it in high school as it was airing, so I couldn't possibly comment on the actual execution; however, the show definitely treated the characters like they were awful, melodramatic scumbags. While that does sound like a bare minimum, it's shocking how often this is handled wrong by writers putting their characters on pedestals or directors that miss the point. Whether or not it's done well is a whole other matter.
Yeah you bring up some good points. I try to divide the video up into good and bad, but what determines good or bad, to me, is how the story makes me feel. I’ll only talk about the technicals if something really stands out like the music. In this case, I thought it was bad because of the awful decisions made by the characters, but I liked the show overall because of how wild the decisions were. That’s it. Just opinion. I try to cater more towards everyone rather than a very specific audience that would know about the technicals I feel. Again, I’ll talk about it if I notice it like I did in my I want to eat your pancreas review, but for the most part it’s like this. I do appreciate feedback though. It definitely helps.
fun fact: school days is part of a larger universe of visual novels and EVERYONE IS RELATED BY BLOOD tho most characters dont know that. the chart online for family relations in the franchise is a fucking mess. its not even a circle... its a spiral where the arms cross each other multiple times... and even over multiple generations.
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There's also a fun fact that no one has said about the School Days universe: the existence of aliens. In one of the visual novels that preceded the School Days trilogy, called Imouto de Ikou! There are certain heroines who come from another planet, they have human appearance but are aliens. At first I thought it was not canon with School Days, because the latter has a more serious and realistic tone. But its developer, Overflow, showed in a special book that the events of the vast majority of the visual novels that preceded School Days take place in the same region.
What the hell
@@IronGhost-2007 well aliens arent all that bad when there is a guy in the franchise who fucked his mom, the child he had with his mom aka his daughter, the child he had with his daughter aka his grand daughter and the child he had with his grand daughter aka his great grand daughter making one long incest line spanning 4 generations.
Another fun fact, Makoto's dad, Sawagoe got his 5 year old daughter pregnant and I heard that she died or something cuz she was too under developed 💀
Where are the anime stats from? Animelist? Great video btw!
Yeah myanimelist. Thanks for the kind words!
Really nice vid! Keep this up :)
Thanks for the kind words!
Huh? This vid only had 377 views? The vid felt like a 100k view one. Anyways, I have nostalgia to watching this and the time I watched it during, but there's no way I would watch it again on my own. I DO want to play the visual novel tho, despite it having even more fucked up content.
Thank you for the kind words! Yeah I do as well. If they have a dvd or bluray of it, I’d buy it probably too.
Hey man dont worry, you can always chill down and have a ride on the nice boat xD. I dont think school days is bad, I've seen some irl Makotos in my life. Do they end well? Well at least they dont end... well In a nice boat at the end xD But nowadays is not like the 2000s if you knew the amount of people that are in open relationships would get you crazy
Takt op destiny was a symphony I wish I can experience for the first time again.
I was in the middle of watching it, but I never finished it. I liked it tho!
Man, I ended up watching this in like, middle school. Back then I would just choose random animes off the list of whatever free site I was using at the time. I thought it was just going to be a love triangle, and oh boy I was NOT prepared for everything that happened. Its been over 15 years since I've seen it and its always stuck with me.
Definitely talked about for a reason and that was the reason. Yeah it’s definitely crazy
We're almost the same man! Except I saw this damn anime on a freaking magazine and thought it was cute... But holy Christ was I dead wrong. F this series and franchise man.
@@thesaltyweeb Lol it looks so deceiving! It did lead me to discovering a love of twisted anime though as my next one was Mnemosyne 😅
@@Lazurikittie yesssss omg, that damn magazine put super cute pics of the characters too! BUT! On the magazine there were small plushies of Kotonoha and Sekai... And upon further inspection Kotonoha's plush was holding a damn cleaver! Talk about foreshadowing! Oho but going down the twisted anime rabbit hole huh? Anything is better than this damn show and Mnemosyne is pretty good!
Ghost stories when?
I’ve seen a decent amount of it, but never finished it. Maybe one day