[Anime Review] Norn9 – When Anime can’t decide between story and romance…

When anime can’t decide between story and romance… you get Norn9: Norn+Nonet.

That’s really everything that I can say about it.

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*feels stares of anticipation at the back of her neck*

FINE! Want development? I’ll give you development! (not coming from Norn9, because it seriously had none). (Edit: not a decent one anyway) (Edit2: Not to say it was fairly painful) (Edit3: But not THAT bad anyway).

Episodes: 12

Aired: Winter 2016

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Kinema Citrus

Source: Otome Game

Synopsis: The story takes place a little in the future. Guided by one particular song, young elementary school student Suzuhara Sorata, from the Heisei Era, is warped through a time skip to an unfamiliar place that looks much like the towns from the Meiji or Taishou period from his textbooks. In this world, he meets three young ladies and nine young men and joins them on a journey aboard the mysterious Norn ship, a giant globe that floats in midair. (MAL)

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[Anime Review] The anime that proves reverse harems can be more than just romance [Hanasakeru Seishonen]

Episodes: 39

Aired:2009-2010

Studios: Studio Pierrot

Source: Manga

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I’ll start this by stating that I am aware that Hanasakeru Seishonen is ultimately a “romance anime”, however it doesn’t stop it from having quite a few interesting sub-genres that just don’t usually happen to turn into the focus of the story for a very long time like it did in this anime.

But oh boy, Neko actually enjoyed a show!

[Anime Review] Dance with Devils [Why do I even trust Rejet anymore?]

Episodes: 12
Aired: 2015
Studio: Brain’s Base
Creators: Rejet

Synopsis

Ritsuka Tachibana has always been a good student, so she is completely shocked when she is suddenly summoned by the student council. Even more, they seem to think of Ritsuka as a troublemaker. Led by the handsome Rem Kaginuki, the student council—also consisting of Urie Sogami, Shiki Natsumizaka and Mage Nanashiro—tries to question her, but it soon becomes clear that they have ulterior motives.

However, this is only the beginning. When her mother gets kidnapped, her life is turned upside down, and Ritsuka gets drawn into a world of vampires and devils. Both groups are searching for the “Grimoire,” a forbidden item allowing its owner to rule the world. The return of her brother Lindo from overseas gives her hope, but even he appears to be hiding something. In a world filled with secrets, Ritsuka questions whom she can trust in this dark musical tale, while the handsome and dangerous members of the student council compete for her attention.

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[Anime Review] Aoharu x Kikanjuu [ 5.5/10 ]

Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Producers: Brains Base, TBS, Sentai FilmworksL
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 or older
Summary: The story follows high school student Hotaru Tachibana, a girl being oftenly mistaken for a boy because of her clothes and overall tomboyish personality. Through strange circumstances she finds herself drawn into the world of survival games by a host, Masamune Matsuoka. The two form a team with ero-manga artist Tooru Yukimura and aim to be the best in Japan.

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[Anime Review] Akatsuki no Yona [10/10]

Author:Mizuho Kusanagi
Episodes: 24
Producers: Studio Pierrot, FUNimation Entertainment, Hakusensha, AT-X, Marvelous AQL, Tokyo MX

Synopsis: Princess Yona lives a life of luxury and ease, completely sheltered from the problems of the seemingly peaceful Kingdom of Kouka; however, the sudden murder of the king and betrayal of her beloved cousin Soo Won places Yona’s life in mortal peril. Forced to escape only with Son Hak, who is both her childhood friend and bodyguard, the naïve princess soon discovers that Kouka is not the idyllic place she envisioned it to be. Poverty, strife, and corruption run rampant, making reclaiming the throne nothing more than a wishful fantasy given the kingdom’s current state.

Based on the popular manga of the same name by Mizuho Kusanagi, Akatsuki no Yona follows Princess Yona on a coming-of-age adventure as she faces the harsh realities of her kingdom. With only a mysterious legend to guide her, Yona must discover a way to restore Kouka to its former glory while being pursued relentlessly by the forces of the new King of Kouka. (MAL)