Audience reviews
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Cynthesia
When it comes to comedy there’s a universal question which just about everyone has had to ask themselves at some point: how many times can you tell a joke until it’s no longer funny? Most people seem to understand the diminishing impact of retelling the same joke over and over again, but what would happen if you simply… never stopped? HimeGou bravely steps where (well I guess there’s actually quite a few) no anime dares venture and commits entirely to telling the exact same joke, not just multiple times per episode but throughout every episode as well.
Phrasing it like that would naturally make someone wonder what the hell is wrong with this show and why anyone would watch it, but to my amazement it actually manages to mostly pull it off. While it doesn’t give off the best first impressio…
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What a stupid anime, but it’s so much fun. It managed to get some really good laughs out of me — I didn’t think I’d enjoy it this much lol.
The story is very simple and silly; the main focus of the anime is its comedy and its extremely charismatic characters. Every episode has a different kind of stupidity, each one funnier than the last. I’d say the Infernal Lord is the funniest one because of the expectation subversion.
The animation is very cute and smooth — there’s nothing to complain about.
Maomao is the cutest and funniest character in the anime.
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Although the title is a bit misleading, the torture in "Tis Time for "Torture, Princess" is basically if you take a dark fantasy setting and then cranked the dial in the opposite direction to be the lightest possible setting, making it one of the most wholesome anime to exist. The only actual torture that is shown/repeated in the show is FOMO with common Japanese-life joys.
The animation, music, and story of this show is pretty good, but the real star of the show is the characters and character dynamics in the setting presented. The show has this thing where it loves to heavily insinuate that a Hellhorde character is actually really evil and wants to cause harm to the captured Hime (as to fall into the dark fantasy setting's stereotype), only to have it turn out to be a temptation of a t…
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Watching this anime is a torture.
The first episode feel nice and refreshing, the animation and design is pretty good, and you start getting an idea of a possible trama.
The second episode is identical, at the third one you realize that is anime, doesn't have a trama, and that all episodes are copy and paste.
The show is totally empty, boring, tiring, there is no diversity, everything is flat and repetitive, the humor dies after the first two episodes because of the continued copy and paste.
It's not even worth writing a review, there is nothing to say, after the last episode, watch on fast pace, i was just thinking: that the title it's pretty appropriate for this anime, it's time for torture, watching this anime until the end, was a torture.
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What an amazing premise and what an amazing execution.
There is little to no fault on this anime, it is incredibly funny, cute and just so incredibly entertaining, jokes land one after another, to the point where I caught myself laughing out loud multiple times.
If you are coming in expecting a deep, thought provoking anime, then you'd be in the wrong place, but that aside, this is just such a good time.
Episodes have great pacing, instead of devoting each one episode to one of the "torture" methods, they just let the joke run its course and then move onto the next part of the episode, never over using anything or even any character really, all characters (you care about) get plenty of screen time and everyone gets at least 2 little plot threads about them, it really is just amazing pac…
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I would give it an 8/10 because this show is very clear about what it tries to do, and it succeeds.
My first impression during episode one was "Ok, I get it, pretty neat but there's no way I'm watching more than one episode of this"
How can it be interesting to repeat the same premise over and over? They achieved it somehow.
The more I watch these kinds of shows the more I appreciate the creative challenge behind them. To completely ditch the "Hero's Journey" playbook of writing.
Where thrillers try to be thrilling, horror tries to be shocking, drama tries to be moving, etc.. This show tries to be endearing, and it succeeds.
The character designs are understated but very cute.
The voice performances are committed.
And the events will leave you with a warm feeling of appreciation of…
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It's kind of boring, the same plot everything episodes the jokes become kinda boring after 4 or 5 episodes and that's s shame ok, overall it's not as enjoyable as some people think, the characters are not very interesting outside the sword and the two girls, it maybe needs a little more of sexual humor if you know what im talking about, overall looks good and sound good but that's pretty much all ok, its nit interesting, there is no real threat and its a very simple show tbh but in guess that's ok, people liked for some reason, the manga its somehow popular and maybe im missing something ok dont get mad with me.
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So... this was boring.
The idea itself has merit. A princess is captured and being "tortured" by demons in a (kill them with kindness) sorta way until they get the info they need out of her.
The trouble is how empty and flat the show is. Here's the format :-
Princess is in an ugly CGI prison cell, demon walks in with something nice, princess folds like a cheap suit & they're all best buds now. Repeat three time per episode.
There is no variety, the characters flat, the humor dies after the first episode because of the endless repetition.
It doesn't help that the demons don't act like demons and the princess is completely passive with zero sense of urgency. She doesn't even act or behave like a princess so it's not really funny when she "breaks".
At first I was going to give this a…
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This show takes its namesake and flips it on its head.
First of all, I will say, that the running gag of every episode, being "I will not submit, I'm the Commander of the Legion" does get a bit old quite quickly, especially when it's easy to guess how each episode will play out after having watched a couple.
However! That is about the only negative of this show that I can think of.
The story here is that the Human Princess is kidnapped by the Demon army to be tortured for information and secrets that could help them out, however what ends up happening is that the Princess develops friendships with the various Demons, revealing that she never really had the opportunity for this sort of relationship due to her upbringing.
There is no actual torture here, just wholesome interactions, com…
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This is a very funny, charming, and heartwarming anime centered around a specific gag. The "torture" scenes are very cute and every single character is incredibly likable. The show manages to span many different topics but is generally about being kind to each other (and yourself) and finding new family and friends in seemingly unlikely places.
It's perfect as a pick-me-up anime and as a binge show. Some people might get tired of the repetition of the central gag (that the princess always caves under torture and gives up a secret) but I think each torture scene is varied enough to be entertaining. Later episodes also buck the formula for more slice-of-life style situations where the princess is just having fun with her new demon friends (even though we always return to her dungeon cell fo…
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Any form of act that forces someone to spill the beans regardless of the method is Torture. Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu, might be one of the hidden gems this season, notably because of its own unique genre. This anime contains plenty of genre and blends them to create this show, which I believe is a strong point of this anime. It's a mix of modernity with fantasy, gourmet, light-hearted interactions and most of all the comedy. I really love how this anime creates a genuine laugh without forcing it to be funny, it's straight up comedy and I believe most of the viewers will find this feature of the anime to be amusing. In addition, this anime doesn't have a plot direction as it only focuses on the Torture of Hime and her interactions of the cast within the Demon-Lord's domain. That being…
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This is one of those anime where you know by the first 1-2 episodes if this show is for you or not. After all, the same joke is essentially overplayed throughout the entire season: That Hime's "torture" is just a joke to see what simple thing she'll cave to next. And she always caves. That's it, that's the show.
Except the characters are full of life with their own personalities and ideas. Every character is interesting in their own way believe it or not. Torture/Tortura is our main torturer and typically goes with good food. She's the most mature and quite the joy as the spotlight is on her about as equally as Hime. The actual demon lord is a completely different spin from what you'd normally expect. He might be looking for secrets, but truly he's nothing more than a weeb otaku. The rest…
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Between this and Do it Yourself, it's clear that Studio Pine Jam is the group to beat in the slice of life genre. This has a lot of the same aspects I liked about DIY, the fun, memorable characters, the clean vibrant animation (there's not as much sakuga in this one as in DIY but it's still gorgeous), and the genuinely soothing atmosphere. The show rides an incredibly fine line between sticking to a forumula and keeping things fresh. There's just enough structure and repetition to create the rhythms that allow running gags and character development to work, but every segment feels like a creative spin on the basiuc concept, and it's always fun to see what the activity will be or how they goad the Princess into giving up a secret (not that she needs much encouragement after a certain point)…
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I can't believe I was initially hesitant on watching this, thinking it'd be another repeat of what Dungeon Meshi is trying to do, and me not being a huge fan of food/gluttony shows. I'm glad to say that the food bits (which I still think are the weakest parts of each episode) aren't a major focus despite what the poster may lead you to think, and that Goumon is the most wholesome show across this whole season.
If anything, the main theme of the show is on appreciating the mundane luxuries in life. Things like walking at night to the convenience store with a friend, an amusement park date, popping bubbles on a bubble wrap, or even ordering the same food from the same place every day, are all incredibly mundane, but the show excels in making them super comfy and highlights the importance on…
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The greatest merit of this anime was its ability to depict ordinary scenes from life in great detail. Ep.1 managed to describe ordinary food in such a delicious and imaginative way; something as simple as toast could evoke golden wheat fields - the creator must be very good at enjoying small things in life. Watching late at night, it made my mouth watering - so looks like the audience are being interrogated as well!
The story (if we consider it as a story) was very simple: the captured Princess was repeatedly tempted by demon for until confession. In the first two episodes, I was concerned on it getting repetitive and boring. Fortunately, the anime explored enough characters, expanding the stage from the small prison cell to the demon's society (which is somewhat similar to Japan). Almost…
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"Tis Time for Torture, Princess"
It's seriously one of the most unexpectedly delightful shows I've stumbled upon this winter.
So get this: it's about a princess who gets captured by the Demon Lord's army, right? But instead of your typical grim and dark story, they flip it on its head. Instead of the usual torture, they treat her to all sorts of crazy stuff like gourmet meals, spa days, and even playdates with cute animals. I mean, how hilarious is that?
But it's not just the premise that's great. The characters are so lovable and quirky, from the princess herself to her witty sword companion, Excalibur. And let me tell you, the voice acting and soundtrack are spot-on. They really nail the comedic tone of the show.
Visually, it's stunning too. The animation is so well-done, with all the…
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Tis Time for Torture Princess is an unexpectedly delightful anime that turns the traditional concept of torture on its head. The Princess, Commander of the Imperial Third Legion, finds herself subjected to the most unconventional forms of torture by the demon lord's army. From gourmet meals to spa days and the company of adorable animals, each episode is an inventive and humorous take on what constitutes true suffering. The princess is then coerced into divulging the kingdom's most trivial secrets.
The anime shines with a diverse cast of characters, each bringing their unique form of torture to the table, enriching the story with their backgrounds and quirky personalities. The demon lord is depicted with an innocent charm that belies his fearsome title, portraying him in a light-hearted,…
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I only found this because it was recommended, and it's been one of my favorites this season. Yea, it's cute and food related, but it's full of surprises and a demon lord who's a better boss than 95% of the ones in the real world. Torture and her sidekick are original and hilarious, and the cast of supporting characters provide the princess with everything she's been missing in her life. And she returns the favor. It's a "feel good" anime that's fine for kids and adults and one I'm glad there's a season 2 announced.
Yes, most of the characters are kids and most of the adults act like kids, but that's part of the charm. I found myself cheering on the "bad guys" over the good guys because they were simply better in all ways. Animation, sound effects and voice active were all great, and the…
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This was my hands down favorite anime of its cour mostly because not only is this one of my favorite manga of all time but the anime did such a great job with the material. While there are gags, the greatest strength of the comedy aspect of this series is that it is first and foremost absurd. Sometimes things are play so straight I giggle giggle giggle and other times they're so over the top I'm howling. Yet, comedy isn't the only strength of the story. It also has a lot of heartfelt moments like a slice of life anime might have. That's part of what puts this story for me over the top. I really care about these characters and their adventures. I really enjoy when they make me laugh but also that they make me feel for them at times too. It's a great balance. To be honest the only reason I a…
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess - Yikes to torture, Welcome to comedy (is subjective)!
Every season, we get too many shows delving into the serious space, and it feels that there aren't as many shows that are of the KonoSuba variety: a pure fantasy comedy that can allow breathing space of fun and excitement, just for the sake of comedy. And it's even MORE rare from a series that comes straight from the juggernauts of the Shonen genre: Shueisha themselves. Introducing to you, from said publisher's Shonen Jump+ (FYI, where the currently most popular series of Masaoki Shindo's Ruri Dragon is seralizing in): mangaka Robinson Haruhara's Hime-sama "Goumon" no Jikan desu a.k.a 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess.
The story foretells of the old-age treachery between good and evil, and that invol…
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