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Fall 2023 Anime Midterms (ani.social)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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We are just a bit past the halfway point in the Fall 2023 season and I want to hear what you think about it so far.

  • Drop any shows that disappointed you?
  • Pick anything up that has caught your interest?

I want to hear your takes on this season so far! If you need a refresher on all the shows that are part of this season, check here.

As always, try to be careful with spoilers.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have only gotten the chance to watch a couple shows this season:

  • The Eminence in Shadow - Really enjoyed the first arc of the season while the second was a bit disappointing to me (a source reader). However, it seems anime-only reactions have been more positive. With five episodes left, this final arc of the season should be able to have the time it needs to make it special.
  • Frieren - This is another series in which I am a source reader. The adaptation so far has been really incredible. I cannot say enough good things about this series.
  • 100 Girlfriends - Another series for which I am a source reader. So far, I have enjoyed the adaptation. I think they have made some effort to keep the meta-humor in the series. Also, I haven't gone back and checked the early manga chapters, but I don't remember so much fan service in the source.
  • Girlfriend, Girlfriend - Another series for which I am a source reader. I personally think this series works better in manga form. Naoya and company are just so exaggerated in print form and with how absurd the story is, I think the over-the-top-ness of the manga helps carry the story better. I find myself getting bored sometimes watching the series in anime form.
  • The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch - I started this series in the hope it was just a feel good SOL in a fantasy setting. However, between the opening episodes featuring fan service of a character they repeatedly point out is 16 years old and then the awkward story pacing, I have mostly dropped this series. I have not read the source, but I was able to guess that it was a 4 koma based on how awkwardly told the story is with frequent interruptions and transitions. Apparently not every 4 koma series can get the Bocchi or Tomo treatment.