In the end, I only watch 4 anime to completion this season (Apothecary Diaries is still ongoing).

Apothecary Diaries

I kinda ruined it for myself by reading ahead with the manga, which means that I’m watching a suspense show without the suspense. I should be more patient next time.

Otherwise, the production value is still up there, so it’s still top tier in my book.

Re:Zero Season 3

This season of Re:Zero is just not it for me.

I realised that I enjoyed the previous season so much because:

• of very emotional moments

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e.g. with Subaru’s parents

• how Subaru turn the situation around against all odds

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He basically started with nothing - no allies, no powers - except his one time manipulation power, so he was really just a normal dude. It was so exciting seeing him use all his wits to achieve the optimal outcome despite how grim the initial situation was. I would have difficulty figuring the best way forward. Now that he has powerful allies, the plot becomes so predictable. I already know that his allies are going to win the fights against their respective challengers.

With how predictable things get, it gets boring.

I don’t think I will be continuing with the next season of Re:Zero.

Zenshu

It had a very slow start, such that I almost got bored enough to drop it. Thankfully, one of the later episodes turned it around.

IMO the last part of the show was good, but not great. It’s entertaining, but I could have explored an anime from past seasons.

Medalist

I have gushed over this anime before, but that’s because it’s just that good. It’s quality is on par with other top anime and it has so many touching moments.

WIP