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Kiznaiver was probably the most controversial show of the Spring 2016 season, and for some pretty obvious reasons. Not only is it the product of the divisive studio…
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Kiznaiver Episode 8
At this point in the series, this is when the writing gets pretty wonky. Which is such a shame since Honoka's arc was really well done. Guess they…
Kiznaiver Episode 6
No pun intended, but this episode HURT. We delve straight into the Honoka arc where we finally get to start learning what kind of trauma Honoka has been…
Kiznaiver Episode 11
This episode felt so weird. Like there were things that felt needlessly dramatic and talked about as if they were a foreign concept and I could only tilt…
Kiznaiver Episode 4
Another pretty low key episode which felt like it wasted a little bit of time considering this is only one cour, especially in the beginning. Though it could…
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Kiznaiver is a 2016 anime produced by studio Trigger and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi. My goal is to introduce and discuss the main themes in this anime.
Kiznaiver Episode 3
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Kiznaiver Episode 10
We get the aftermath of the disaster that transpired in the previous episode and it's so depressing. The whole situation with everyone is just incredibly sad to me.…
Kiznaiver Episode 9
This episode is literally the embodiment of PAIN. I had been dreading rewatching this episode because this was the moment where all of the poor kids just hit…
Kiznaiver Episode 7
This episode by far had to be my absolute favorite episode in the series and arguably the best in general with just how it told Honoka's story and…
Kiznaiver Episode 5
After a couple episodes of kind of floundering around, I'm glad that they picked up on the plot with this episode. And boy did they really lay one…
Kiznaiver Episode 2
My gosh, I've forgotten how messed up the situation was for all these poor kids. Not only were they forced into an experiment they were essentially sold off…
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Some of the best series I have ever watched have been recommendations from friends. This one was suggested to me by Daz, who runs the nicest and happiest…
My Love Story!!
If this anime were candy, it would be the gold standard for sweetness that begets happiness. It’s almost sickeningly sweet, like those lovey-dovey couples you see in a…
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Kiznaiver Episode 1 [First Impressions]
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Anime can take liberties with realism, but Kiznaiver is an example that just does whatever and expects you to stay invested.
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KIZNAIVER REVIEW — BABY DON’T HURT ME
Yes, yes, what have I been doing with my life all this time instead of watching Kiznaiver, it came out back in 2016! Greetings, people of the blogosphere! Maybe because…
KIZNAIVER REVIEW — BABY DON’T HURT ME
Yes, yes, what have I been doing with my life all this time instead of watching Kiznaiver, it came out back in 2016! Greetings, people of the blogosphere! Maybe because…
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Tokyo Love story is a remake of the classic Japanese drama in the 90's. If you like grounded to reality romance you better check this drama. Now the…
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