Showing posts with label Production Co.: Aniplex. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Production Co.: Aniplex. Show all posts

Monday, June 20, 2022

HoriMiya (2021)

Title: HoriMiya
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: January 10, 2021
Genre(s): Anime, Romance, Comedy, Series
Production Co.: Aniplex
Starring: Haruka Tomatsu, Koki Uchiyama, Seiichiro Yamashita


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of awkward teen romance and friend groups.

What is this about?
A group of students who come together during their final year.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was drawn in by the loner boy with glasses, tattoos, and piercings who gets the girl!

How did I like this?
This is a really cute series, but the pacing and focus was all over the place. The first half is a really cute romantic comedy between Kyoko and Izumi. Then it shifts to being more episodic stories about each member of the friend group. Then it goes back to the romance, but not fully. I liked all of the characters, but shoving all of their stories into a handful of episodes didn't seem like the best choice. If only this series had been longer. Or shorter, and just focused on the initial romance.

Have you seen HoriMiya? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Friday, June 10, 2022

Plastic Memories (2015)

Title: Plastic Memories
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: April 4, 2015
Genre(s): Anime, Sci-Fi, Romance, Series
Production Co.: Aniplex
Starring: Yasuaki Takumi, Sora Amamiya, Chinatsu Akasaki


Who would I recommend this to?
Doomed romance fans, or those interested in what makes us human.

What is this about?
A young man falls in love with an android at work who is approaching her expiration date.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, if you haven't seen this yet.

Where does it take place?
AIS Corporation. Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I love robots. I love robots with emotions.

How did I like this?
I adored Isla and Tsusaka! I knew it couldn't possibly end happily for these two, but I loved what time they did have. The idea of Giftia (androids with emotions and memories) with expiration dates was a fascinating concept. Of course, you could just say that every living thing has an expiration date, so we should cherish every moment with those we love.

Have you seen Plastic Memories? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?