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PROFILE
Name: Katrina Faith T. Compendio Age: 16 Gender: Female
Address: 1253 Pearl St., Ramar Vill., Brgy. San Agustin
Pampanga, San Fernando City, Philippines, 2000
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OTHER DETAILS
Year you’ve started being 2015
an anime fan.
Favorite anime genres (list Drama, Slice of Life, Psychological
at least 3):
Favorite anime series (list Fairy Tail, Demon Slayer, The Promised Neverland, Hetalia, Attack on Titan,
at least 10): Food Wars, Violet Evergarden, Kakegurui, Tamako Market, Devilman Crybaby

The following reviews to be written shall follow AniRadio+’s standard which consists of the following:

a. Introduction (this consists of setting the mood of the reader and the author, gives opening remarks or
overview of thing being reviewed), b. Main Body (basically consists of the full review including but not
limited to plot/storyline, production (art style, music, character designs, visuals, scripting, voicing, etc.), and
the overall impact, and c. Conclusion/Ender (concludes the main body, add some more heavy personal
opinion and what to look forward for the next review if any).

A typical review for an anime consists of at least 1,000 words from the introduction until the ender. You
may add additional information as you like as necessary.

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ANIME EPISODE REVIEW #1

Anime Bungo Stray Dogs
Title:
Episod S01 E01
e No.:
Revie Hey, everyone! Today, we are going right down with a new promising
w: action, mystery, and supernatural anime series Bungo Stray Dogs brought to us by
(add the same studio who produced several notable series such as Soul Eater, Ouran
some High School Host Club (nostalgia, anyone?), and Darker than Black, to name a
images few. It’s adapted from the manga with the same title written by Kafka Asagiri and
if illustrated by Sango Harukawa.
neede We meet very interesting characters right off the bat—Osamu Dazai, who
d) with our first encounter with was with him casually floating down a river upside

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down apparently trying to drown himself, and Atsushi Nakajima, a castaway

orphan who was almost dying of starvation and the person who managed to save
the previously mentioned drowning man.
Fittingly titled “Fortune Is Unpredictable and Mutable” because of the lucky
circumstances surrounding the first encounter of our main characters, watching the
first episode of the series left me with many questions that make me want to
continue watching out of curiosity. Although there wasn’t a moment in the episode
that was extremely shocking like the first episode of Attack on Titan or Demon
Slayer, it was enough to make me care about the characters.
In the first part of the episode, we are greeted with a frail boy who is at the
brink of death due to starvation. We soon know how he got to this situation— he
was banished from his orphanage for reasons yet unknown. He recounted
memories of vicious things that his caretakers would say to him somewhere along
the lines of “you’re useless,” “no orphanage would accept you,” “you would be
better off dying in a ditch” and this was enough to cause him serious trauma. He’s
travelled a long way by now and he admits that part of the reason he was starving
was because he didn’t have the guts to steal food. This scene was very dramatic
and sad and I wanted to reach through the screen, hug him, give him food, and tell
him that it’s gonna be alright and protect him from those evil people from the
orphanage. I was instantly attached and wanted him to continue living.
As if the gods heard my plea, he went “NOPE, I am not going to die like
this” and he searches for a way to live, namely by finally gathering enough
courage to rob someone from the street in an effort to have enough resources to
feed himself. A very weird feeling it was to root for a kid to rob people, it was. But
c’mon, he’s starving. From the start up until this point of the episode I thought it
was going to be a serious anime like Death Note which almost had no humor
(except, of course, the potato chip scene, of which whether it was intentional or not
is debatable), but I was delightfully surprised when the animation became
somewhat comical when he couldn’t find any eligible people to rob.

First encounter!

Then, shortly after, he sees a man floating down the riverside and

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contemplates whether or not to save him. Spoiler alert, he does. This man he just
saved is the previously mentioned Osamu Dazai. He is a very striking character
and raises a lot of intrigue. We soon after learn that he was trying to kill himself by
drowning. Firstly, why is he trying to kill himself? This is the main question that
puts a lot of mystery around him. Dazai proceeds to be scolded by his colleague
for messing up their schedule. This colleague’s calmness regarding the situation
suggests that this has happened before.
As a token of appreciation, Dazai and his colleague, who we soon know is
Doppo Kunikida, treats Atsushi to a restaurant and reveals that they are private
investigators from the Armed Detective Agency, which aids the police with their
supernatural powers. This also raises curiosity about what superpowers the
characters will have. In this episode, from the Armed Detective Agency, only
Dazai’s is revealed. The other character’s abilities are yet to be established, and
that is something to look forward to in the upcoming episodes. They also reveal
that they are in search for a tiger that is terrorizing the city. Atsushi reveals that the
tiger has been following him since he left the orphanage. With this information on
hand, Dazai invites the boy in their search for the tiger, hoping that it will appear in
their presence.
They find themselves in a warehouse, similar to the sites where the tiger
had been previously spotted. A revelation soon unravels, though not very
surprising as this had been foreshadowed earlier in the episode. In these final
scenes, three very important things have been revealed—one, why Atsushi was
banished from the orphanage, two, the resolution of the tiger search, and three,
the expectation for the whole series.
Though there was nothing noteworthy about the music as it was
unnoticeable throughout the episode and the animation was a bit wonky in the
sense that the art styles weren’t compatible in some scenes such as the drowning
scene, overall, this episode was enjoyable nonetheless. I look forward with how
the characters will play out and what challenges will arise for our protagonists, and
it has the same vibe as My Hero Academia.
They both have supernatural elements and a plot centered around fighting
evil. Understandably, there were details that were not addressed in this episode,
such as the full description of the job of those in the Armed Detective Agency and
the crimes they fight, Atsushi’s life at the orphanage, the nature of their
supernatural abilities, and of course, the reason why Dazai wanted to kill himself.
The next episodes are going to be exciting as the series reveals more information
about these circumstances. I highly recommend it as it will be enjoyable to follow
these characters out in whatever adventures they may find themselves into.
As a final note, can I just say that Dazai looks absolutely STUNNING in that
flowy brown coat?

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References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bones_(studio)
https://bungostraydogs.fandom.com/wiki/Bungo_Stray_Dogs_(Anime)
https://bungostraydogs.fandom.com/wiki/Bungo_Stray_Dogs_(Manga)

ANIME EPISODE REVIEW #2

Anime Title: Kakushigoto: My Dad’s Secret Ambition
Episode No.: S01 E02
Review: (add Coming right back with another review on the anime series Kakushigoto: My
some images Dad’s Secret Ambition! Last episode has framed the expectations for this series
if needed) perfectly, revealing the dynamics between the father and daughter duo Kakushi Gotou
and Hime Gotou. Kakushi is willing to go to extreme lengths in order to keep his
daughter from discovering his occupation as a manga artist known for lewd comics and
cares for his daughter very much as he tries to make her happy by striving to fulfill her
wish of him “making it.” Hime Gotou is introduced as a polite 10-year-old child who is
somewhat naïve and currently unaware of his father’s living. Though, it has been
revealed in the opening scene of the first episode that somewhere along the series,
when Hime turns 18, she is given a key to a room speculated to have her father’s
drawings, and this leaves us wondering how such revelation will play out. Leaving us
with many questions such as about Hime’s mother, whose fate was not explicitly shown
yet, and of course, about the secret and Kakushi’s antics for keeping it well away from
his daughter, we turn to the second episode of this series.
This episode opens with Kakushi making gyoza with his workmates as a way of
escapism from looming deadlines. The atmosphere is very light-hearted and humorous
like the first episode. Procrastinators might relate to this very ancient technique of
doing irrelevant chores as an excuse of not doing that very important thing that they
have to attend to—well, myself included. I gave a relieved sigh as they finished their
deadlines on time, albeit tired.
He comes home to his daughter and is informed that they will be having a
fieldtrip to the beach. Kakushi’s reaction, worrying about the dangers that their
activities may bring, adds to the fact that he is a very protective father. He goes to the

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length of even renting a cabin near Hime’s fieldtrip site in order to supervise his
daughter. In an effort to help Hime, he does outrageous things such as buying a beetle
and hiring an Indian chef. I find this very sweet and it goes to show that he cares,
admittedly too much, about his daughter. In this saga he encounters Hime’s teacher,
Ichiko Rokujou, which through the fault of a misunderstood remark concludes that
Kakushi has a romantic interest in her and she becomes flustered. She seems somewhat
interested in him also. Will this relationship have a progression throughout the series?
Although I expect it won’t since Kakushi isn’t explicity interested in her and does not
seem to be interested in anything romantic currently, it would be interesting to see how
this plays out throughout the series. Based on Ichiko’s interest, the possibility might be
addressed, but we’ll see.
More serious elements surrounding the circumstances around Hime’s life are
brought to light in this episode as issues regarding Hime’s mother and how her absence
affects the family are shown. The theme of escapism, which we saw previously, was
echoed as Kakushi and Ichiko exchange remarks about Hime’s habit of spacing out. It is
suggested that she does this in an attempt to not think about things. The teacher leaves
a statement to ponder about—something along the lines of, “there are things that
cannot be changed by thinking about them alone,” and on this Kakushi reflects on. Are
their circumstances with Hime’s mother and his job, a part of those things? He might
consider whether or not it would be better to address these things to his daughter, as it
appears to be troubling her. It seems like Kakushi has been ignoring these things, but
will he decide for a more proactive approach? He might decide to plan a course of
action in addressing these things which have been kept secret from Hime all her life.
This seems to set up the way the events are shown to play out, as nearing the end of
the episode we once again see 18-year-old Hime discovering her father’s secret. The
hanging question still remains: who gave her the key? The most obvious answer I could
think up right now is, well, Kakushi.
Key details regarding Hime’s mother has also been heavily implied in this
episode, along with the future that faces them. To say the least, it was very tragic and
heartwarming at the same time, implying a very sad future for them.
The music complemented the scenes very well, especially in the more
emotional scenes towards the end of this episode, which is a nice contrast from the
typical comedic atmosphere of the show that has been established thus far. The
opening and ending scenes are still a pleasure to watch, as the visuals are engaging and
the music is catchy.
Overall, this episode might have been an important event in the series as at this
point the father contemplates on the secrecy of some aspects of their lives. If there was
one thing that bothered me, though, it was the fact that we still don’t know much about
Hime’s personality. She is still portrayed as the child from whom a secret must be kept
from, but it would be nice to know other aspects of her life such as her personality,
interest, to paint a clearer picture of who she is. At this point in the series, we have
seen her with her group of friends, but she has played a passive role so far and does not
stand out from the rest of the group. She seems to be the voice of reason among the
group, but other than that, not much can be said. I wonder if this lack of personality in
Hime is made intentional by the writers as a consequence surrounding her upbringing.
We have yet to see if future episodes will address this, and with somewhat a lenient
number of episodes left that we are expecting, it isn’t unreasonable to expect that
Hime’s life will be revealed more as we go on and doing so won’t hinder the progression
of the story.

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ANIME EPISODE REVIEW #3

Anime Title: Violet Evergarden
Episode No.: S01 E13
Review: (add SPOILER ALERT: Much of the details of the episode are mentioned in this article.
some images It is advisable to watch before reading.
if needed)
All good things come to an end— and like all other good things in this world, we
reach the last episode of Violet Evergarden. It has been a wonderful accompanying this
beloved Auto Memory Doll through her journey of grief and healing, and now we move
on to this final episode in the series, and we see just how far she’s come.
In the previous episode we saw a heated dispute between Violet and Dietfried
as they protect the passage of a train vital in the signing of the peace treaty that will
end the war. Though it may have seemed like they have eliminated most of the
opposing forces, the anti-peace rebels have employed a contingency plan in an effort to
stop the train. Bombs have been planted at the bridge on the route, but thankfully, they
have been dealt with thanks to Violet and Benedict. Violet’s persistence is remarkable,
losing both her robotic hands in the process. In these heroic moments that Violet finds
herself in, a certain look goes over Dietfried’s eyes, as though he is in awe of what Violet
is able to accomplish.
Violet and Dietfried’s exchange has been particularly uncomfortable, as
Dietfried blames Violet for his brother’s death. As much as one might hate him for
lashing out at Violet, who wanted to save Gilbert just as much as he did, one might also
understand why he acts that way. He misses his brother very much, and due to being
unable to cope with this loss, he lashes out his emotions to Violet. Again, through
Dietfried, we see the themes of grief and coping with loss.
This series portrays war somewhat like the Grave of the Fireflies, where all the
grotesque details of war are presented. It does not glorify nor paint the ending of the
war as a victory, but pays attention to those who are lost in the war. We see Violet
writing a letter for a man who confesses that his son has not come back even if the war
is over. This show does a good job of highlighting the finality of death. This is an
interesting scene that displays how Violet has matured throughout the series, as she
demonstrates empathy for the man.
After being unsure of what to write in her letter to Gilbert for the Air Show,
Violet is invited by Dietfried to meet Gilbert’s mother at their mansion. She is forgiven
and is presented with yet another opportunity to learn what the words “I love you”
mean as she listens to the mother talk about her son, Gilbert. The mother says that
even after death, Gilbert will still live on as he is still remembered and loved. This is yet
another learning experience for Violet as she realizes that love is not bounded by the
physical realm. Even if Gilbert is not present with her and may not ever be again, to love
means to remember and to cherish his existence.
The story of Violet Evergarden is one about managing grief, and how one might
move on from the loss of a loved one. At this last episode, it is not made clear whether
or not Gilbert is still alive. I’d doubt that the client in the final scenes is Gilbert, as Violet
would have a more ecstatic reaction. She paused before saying her name, and it looked
like she blushed at the thought that Gilbert gave her that name. Additionally, if that
were Gilbert and implying that he had been alive this whole time, then somehow the
other characters such as Claudia would have known and would have let Violet know
immediately.
Of course, as a viewer, I would have liked to see Violet and Gilbert reunited
again. But sadly, the show follows through effectively with the continuous theme of the

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finality of death. We grieve with Violet from the very beginning as we accompany her
throughout her wait for the General, only to be disappointed by his absence. This is the
reality of death. It cannot be undone. No amount of hope can ever bring back life, and
the series delivers on this message effectively.
Despite this gloomy reality, we see how Violet transcends this tragedy as she
grows as a person. We also encounter a flashback here in this episode to a time where
Gilbert was still alive, and we see that Violet was once dependent on Gilbert’s order to
the point where it was her everything. She was emotionally immature that she couldn’t
even understand her own feelings. This was nicely contrasted to the present, when
Dietfried had given an order to live as long as she can before she left their family
mansion, to which she replied, “I don’t need orders anymore.” Such a long way from
who she was! One cannot help but appreciate how much she’s matured.
All in all, this has been a very fitting end to this wonderful series. It may not be a
satisfying ending, but it is the most realistic. Based on the circumstances around Gilbert,
it might have been a long shot to hope that he turns out alive. But despite this, it is
admirable how Violet chooses hope and holds on to the glimmer of hope that he might
still be alive. As we can see, Violet has also gone a long way from where she came from
and there is no doubt that she has matured, and one can argue that the loss of Gilbert
somehow aided in her progression. She is not the tool that lives for orders anymore.
Throughout the series we have joined her in her quest to find the meaning in Gilbert’s
last words to her, “I love you,” and even though it seems that she has not fully healed
from her loss, she chooses to live on and carry with her the lessons that her Major has
given her. With these new experiences that she has collected, she continues to live on
despite her past. And with that, the series has been concluded.

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