Audience reviews
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Its_munnan
The most interesting aspect of the previous season was kyoko and gotou, and rei's conflicts and interactions with them, which are completely absent in this season. We never get any answers for what happened between kyoko and rei, and even the first season's ending parts showed them as being partially reconciled for no reason. Gotou's wife is shown to be hospitalised. That makes it okay for him to sleep around with a college girl! Basically all the darkness from the first season in relation to the main character is gone.
The bullying plot was good. It hit the right emotional beats at the right times and gave food for thought. Too bad that the problem was solved by a new teacher swooping in, thereby making the problem not the bully but the previous teacher! It's also not believable that the…
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I finished watching the first season of this a couple of months ago but now that I'm writing this I can't for the life of me recall anything that actually happened in the first season. That's okay, this is the second season, the first season is in the past. Except, surprise, I barely remember anything that happened in this season either and I just finished watching it. I suppose this is why I don't watch slice of life shit, because nothing ever happens in them, but I figured this one could be worth a shot. Well, I can say with confidence that after 40+ episodes of this show I still have no interest in slice of life shit. Sorry!
To be fair, I do remember one thing from the first season, and that was the little arc with Kiriyama and his Asuka clone sister. That was actually a pretty interes…
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*Potential spoilers for Oyasumi Punpun
I once heard a saying that life is 90% shit and 10% good. I thought it was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard because at least you know there is 10% good to look forward to if nothing else. Being able to capture that fleeting hope is what makes misery porn work for me.
3-gatsu no Lion is yet another entry into the sad boi genre but this time with 99.7% more shogi.
I would classify the first season of 3-gatsu no Lion as a drama with slice of life elements. The opening scene has become something of a legend. We see the main character, Rei, slowly wake up and get out of bed as he starts his day. With just a few beautiful shots the viewer already understands that Rei has probably done this countless times, each time just as lost and wit…
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3-gatsu no Lion is a spectacularly popular and accredited anime that unfortunately falls short of all the hype that the series has generated. It is incredibly overrated, however it is still decent relative to the thousands of anime series out there. I know I'm going to receive a lot of flack for this review so without further ado I shall outline my arguments.
There are several quirks to the anime that need to be mentioned:
1. The anime follows a 'Manga' style. Each episode consists of chapters that have been effectively translated from the manga into the anime. This gives the series a different feel compared to other slice of life anime series. This is both a good and bad thing. On one hand it offers a refreshing style, however the lack of an 'anime conversion' leaves the series feeling…
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The second season is so boring, it shows a lot of not usefull stuff from kawamoto's family, and it gets really anoying as the anime goes. When I saw the first season, I got super interested on Kyouko, Nikaidou, Shimada and Souya, but they barely appear on the this season, instead, there are a lot of scenes of Akari cooking, I mean, not intersting at all.
They even added a scene of Rei and Souya playing so we could kill our curiosity, but it feels like they just gave up on creating an end for Rei's history, when it felt like we would be able to see changes on the shogi scenery on season 1, all the characters kept loosing and the only character who don´t keep being a looser is the annoying Hinata, why are there so many episodes for this average character?????? I just started jumping all the…
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Ah, 3-gatsu no Lion. How I wanted to love you, and how disappointed I ultimately was. Most of the time I agree with the crowd when it comes to such things such as media review. If it’s well-received by critics, I tend to like it as well. If most people find shortcomings, most of the time I resonate with those as well. But considering I’m giving this anime a rating substantially lower than the stellar (above 9 at the time of writing) average on MAL, take this review with a grain of salt.
Sangatsu no Lion disappointed me not so much with what it was but with what it could have been. For a bit of context, I originally watched the first season as part of an anime club viewing (1 episode weekly) at my school. I remember never feeling that the show and I really properly got along. I was put of…
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Everyone is the main character of their own story , the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own is beautifully shown in 3-gatsu no Lion .
3-gatsu no Lion is a diamond , lying in the deep ocean of jewels known as Anime.What does 3 gatsu no Lion do to make it different from any other Drama,Slice of life,Seinen and game genre anime?
It BEAUTIFULLY Blends all of the genre and presents you this Masterpiece of an Anime..Does it fall short in any aspect? No it doesn't , it never lets your expectations FALL ...It deserves Every single praise it receives....there's a reason why it is thee highest rated Game,Slice of life and Seinen genre anime on MAL(the only genre it is not the highest rated is Drama.. its #4 on drama)
Art: 10/10
Its SHAFT.......th…
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THIS REVIEW DOES NOT CONTAIN SPOILERS !!
What an amazing experience was watching this 2 season, it improved every aspect of Season 1, plus it was much more shocking than the parts of first season.
(Story = 10/10)
Each part of the story of the characters was much more interesting than the first season and more developed, one of the best was the part of Hinata, knew how to explore the concept of bullyng in a sensational way that had never seen. The part of the championship of the beginners was incredible also, they took many consequences of the 1 season in that part, the Nikaidou was still further exploited on his determination in the shogi by the disease, besides a new character that appeared in the tournament and was very well developed. One of the last parts for me was what surprised me…
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A short review for those that are new to this anime.
The second season of the highly appreciated anime 3-gatsu no Lion does not continue its former legacy, instead starts a new quest where most of the things you may have enjoyed in the first season are left aside only for the story to advance to a more social feeling.
While the first season brought us face to face with the protagonist inner demons and allowed us to see how he faced them while dealing with the problems of a pro shogi player, in the second season everything starts recycling itself through a side character, a character that is over and over again praised as some goddess while doing just a plain fucking thing. Still, we are forced to see how the protagonist sees this character as some sort of salvation to his wounded soul.…
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All fart no shit.
After finishing season 1 I was very excited to watch season 2 and after finishing it, I am more than a little disappointed. Writing one of the most negative reviews for this anime brings me no pleasure, but I really wanted to put into words why this left me feeling so disappointed.
The first season set up a lot of different interesting things that do not get pay off here. A big part of season 1 is Rei's foster sister Kyouko, who fell for a man the same age as her father because she felt that Rei replaced her, leaving her feeling sort of obsolete to her father. Also it is implied that Kyouko sexually assaulted Rei when they were younger. Nothing is done with this in season 2. Akari at 19 years old had watched her mother die, her dad leave, and she was then responsible f…
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For people new to 3-gatsu no lion, the main problem with this series is, It doesn't have any negative reviews and it feels as if fans are only watching it. So here I am writing a genuine review for you so that you might have a better understanding of the series you are about to watch.
For an anime to be worth 10 ratings for people reading your review, you have to get that nostalgic feel or be in that anime trance for a week, it should be as if the scene were replaying over and over before your eyes.
But guess what?, I forgot the feeling just after a few hours of watching it.
An anime can be praised for its Art, music, and character development, but at that end of the day what you need is to watch a story and be able to tell damn, I felt connected and stay in that story for a long time.…
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There's something special to said about a show that gives you not only sympathy for the characters, but also a torrent of emotions and feelings when watching. Despite its cult-like status as a hidden gem that doesn't get talked about, Shaft was still managed to create a worthy sequel of the story of Rei Kiriyama. (Honestly, the analytics are kind of boring, so I'd suggest you just skip to the 'Personal Enjoyment' section.)
Story:
We return back to March Town, following the story of Rei Kiriyama as his story comes to fruition after digging himself out of the hole he's found himself in for years, turning its attention to how he's able to help, and give back to those that have given him the support he's wanted and needed for years.
The biggest and most obvious part about this season is…
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Originally I was going to give this series a 9/10, but after glancing at MAL's classification of a 10 being "Outstanding", that is what perfectly fits my opinion on this show. I have never seen such a beautiful and deep story as unique as 3-gatsu no Lion.
1: Story Score -> 10 (Outstanding)
The story of Rei Kiriyama's journey and past are presented with extreme care. And with Hina's arc in this season, it beautifully captivates the audience with an excellent flow of story progression and quality. No complaints here.
2: Art Score -> 10 (Outstanding)
Oh man, how can I describe the art? It's jaw-dropping. It flows perfectly with the various feelings our characters go through (anxiety, fear, joy, etc.) and handles it extremely well.
3: Sound Score -> 10 (Outstanding)
The OP/ED's are catchy,…
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10/10!
I am going to sum up this anime in one simple, profound word: Masterpiece.
I thought the first season was great, but the second season was absolutely phenomenal. As someone mentioned before, this anime seems to be about a Shogi player trying his best to become excellent at this game-but it's so, so, so much more than that. You see this young man trying to discover who he fundamentally is as a person and struggling with his past demons. Learning that it's okay to trust people and feel like he belongs somewhere. You see his friends and even "frenemies" around him face their own struggles and learn to overcome them...and it's more than just the words they say, the animation shows itself in a beautiful, symbolic way....you can almost "see" what they are feeling and going through...an…
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Please note this review assumes that you have finished watching the second season of 3 Gatsu no Lion and while care has been taken to minimise story related spoilers there may still be spoilers within character analysis. You have been warned!
Based off a popular manga of the same name the second season of 3 Gatsu No Lion continues on with the work its previous season started on showing the life of its main character and his struggle to change himself as he continues to advance his career in shogi while also learning how to forge bonds with others and make connections as he navigates the path that is called life.
The overall story for 3 Gatsu no Lion’s second season continues the journey of 17-year Rei Kiriyama a high school student and pro shogi player as he starts a new school year and…
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I'll be reviewing this in 2 languages. The first section will be in English and will focus on the 2nd season. The 2nd section will have a brief explanation in Bengali about why you should watch the show generalizing both seasons.
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"How is she doing it? Does she write down her daily activities in a diary and take ideas from different moments in her life to use them in her characters? Is she taking notes from perhaps her favourite works of literature and combining everything she learned into one work? Did she read books on sociology before writing chapters?" All these thoughts constantly popped up into my head while I was watching Sangatsu no lion season 2. Because for a work to portray emotions of this much variety…
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There is no anime that I am more confident in calling a masterpiece than 3-gatsu no Lion. What it is able to do is so powerful and I find it unparalleled by any other show that I have watched. Every single aspect of the show is masterful and is able to shine and enhance the show even more.
With 3-gatsu no Lion looks to be about Shogi, shogi is only one thing in a sea of ideas and themes that the show covers. depression as well is a main theme of the show, but I wouldn't say it's the only theme. Rather, I'd say the theme of the show is how everyone is struggling. The ways that the show is able to show this theme is absolutely magical.
Everyone has a story. Too often shows forget this. But 3-gatsu no Lion knows this so very well. Nuance is something sorely missing from many shows that 3-ga…
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A strong display of emotional resonance; the second season of 3-gatsu no Lion manages to go above and beyond expectations to provide something of overwhelming beauty.
It’s a show of many acts; the first season—while boasting many heavy themes—is an elegant watch, which reels the viewer in with a soft mood, realistic characters and delightful interactions, but never hits you with strong emotions. The second season—filled with melancholic tones, depressing themes and powerful messages—gives the show raw emotional power to invest the viewer at full force.
Shifting from the focus of Rei’s depression, this season brings more focus to the different mentalities of the supporting cast, both in the real world and the back-drop of shogi.
The season starts off with a focus on Hinata, and the dau…
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One year after 3-gatsu no Lion’s first season, the second one has arrived. And it manged to be even more outstanding.
Seven months after the first season’s ending, we get to see the continuation of Rei’s journey; His journey to find happiness and a place where he belongs. Has he managed to overcome his emotional scars and find people he can call friends and family?
The second season starts in a truly heartwarming way that shows how much Rei has grown and how lucky he feels for finally finding friends he can have fun with at school, and a family in the Kawamoto household. When compared to his former self, a boy with a reclusive personality and depression caused by his traumas and insecurities, Rei has grown as a person in an amazing way. While he is still a flawed being and is still searc…
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A shrill. As he stretches to fight the leftover sluggishness of a satisfying sleep, he decides to step out on the balcony. The warm wind of a mellow morning slowly brushes past his fragile frame as if greeting him friendly. The sunshine reflects from the river just beneath the railing; a lustrous shimmer signals the change of seasons. He leaves the apartment. A lot has changed over the past year: his listless demeanor is all but gone; he has made friends and acquaintances—he isn’t alone any more. His steps have become strong and determined. He has moved on.
This show is not about him. Just like Rei, it has moved on from the times of subdued, somber sadness; there is another storm brewing in the distance. Unannounced, but with utter and immediate intensity, the current changes as the happy…
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