Anime Spring 2025 Weekly Ranking May 23rd to May 29th

These rankings are as of the episodes premiering May 23rd to May 29th

S: Must Watch

Episodes I believe you must watch or are missing out on.

1. Kowloon Generic Romance. Ep. 8

YOOOOOOO. Holy moly this episode!

They did the thing! And it’s way past hand holding!

I really want to know what is being covered up in Kowloon, I’m thinking it has something to do with genetic manipulation or some kind of human test but it could be anything.

Yaomei and Yulong discussing Kowloon was great, she’s really just us in the anime. Them meeting without knowing of each other was great.

Continuing on with Yaomei, her arrival at Kowloon is quite interesting. It could be hinting at the fact that there is a mental aspect to Kowloon appearing, or it could be completely reliant on another factor such as Kowloon itself. The reveal that it the seasons never change were big as well, but it only adds more questions.

Also there is someone who looks like Xiaohei! Yaomei fine as hell! Miyuki just wants revenge! Gwen is rich! Money isn’t real! Kowloon might be fake! They’re doing naughty things! I can’t keep up!

9 hand holdings out of 10 WTF is going on!

2. Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX. Ep.8

Holy shit. Nyaan straight deleted that man. The mobile suit they’re giving has a dark look, and it does make me worry for her future and possible fight against close friends or if she will be manipulated to commit acts she would rather not do. Or, perhaps she doesn’t care. Given how her life has been, she may not have any reason not to do so.

We didn’t see Machu this episode except for the little glimpse at the end, next episode will likely be focused on her.

The Kira Kira continues to be the connecting point of this all. Char experiencing and disappearing right after leaves a lot of questions as his whereabouts are still unknown. I’d say we’re running short on episodes but they have given a definitive count yet. Maybe we get lucky and get a few more than 12, but I can also see them wrapping this up soon.

Whatever the case, I can’t wait to see Nyaan in her new suit.

8.5 deletes out of 10 cakes.

3. Lazarus. Ep.8

I uh, ahem, I wasn’t prepared to cry today. Bad time really, allergies and all.

Chris’s backstory still holds some mystery but we have connected enough with the character to care for them and their troubles. It was clear that her past haunted her, and that she let go of a connection that meant a lot to her to live a new life. That connection coming back, and losing it once more without a chance to save it was truly heartbreaking and Chris’s cry broke my heart.

I don’t wish to speak much more about it, this episode was great from music, to action, to the team absolutely going to war for a member. Go watch it.

Great times, 9/10.

4. Wind Breaker S2. Ep. 9

Oh yea, we finally get to see Tsubaki in action. They’re strong of course, but I was more surprised by the twins and how well they fight together. It was awesome to see their fight and it was soon followed by Tsubaki.

Tsubaki doesn’t seem like they’re at full strength but even then they show great ability against the leader. I was also surprised to see a hit be landed, but they retaliated with a killer kick, which is bolstered by the heel as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if they punctured a lung with that kind of impact.

Also, I didn’t sign up to cry, but for some Wind Breaker keeps brining them out. Really feel for Shizuka and I am happy everyone is so nice to her as she deserves as such.

9/10 that guys lung is done for.

A: Very Good

Good episodes, anime I would recommend to someone looking for something to watch.

5. The Apothecary Diaries. Ep. 43

Oh man, Shenmei has one frightening design. They did well building her up and introducing her, a very well made scene to display she is someone to be feared.

The plot to kill Jinshi is still prevalent, the question remains as to who and why for now but we have more clues as to where it could have been from with the reveal of the workshop.

Nice to know that MaoMao is still 100% bribable as well, I’d do a lot for a 20 as well.

8 crickets out of 10 fox masks.

6. Aharen-San. Ep. 8

Ma heart man, ma heart.

I hope Raido never changes, I need his overreactions in life. He’s also just a great guy, wanting nothing but the best for Aharen and even declaring that distance will never split them. I just can’t compete.

Aharen also pulls at the heartstrings this episode. Her embrace after Raido made his declaration was just awesome.

Seeing these two happy just makes me happy.

8 Raido dolls out of 10 heart strings.

7. Witch Watch, Ep. 8

It was too much fun watching Kanshi this episode. Part time gigs aren’t great most of the time, though I have had some fun ones that I would have gladly kept had they payed enough. Still, I can understand the struggle.

The take on speed is something I hope to never understand however. Watching Kanshi go near insane while Mio and Nico can only pray he will be fine when he returns was incredible. Very surprised that he came out somewhat well after three days passed, most others would have gone completely insane.

On a side note, anyone ever watch that japanese man stay in a single room while only getting supplies from sweepstakes winnings? That’s how I thought poor Kanshi would end up.

8 jobs out of 10 speed.

B: Good/Solid

Yandere Dark Elf. Ep.8

Oh yea, cosplay Belle is top tier. Although it would be just as good if she just wore her clothes as well.

Nice to see someone chase their dreams, oh they also sold manga as well but the real dream is seeing their crush as a femboy.

Truly, a woman of culture that one.

6.5 femboys out of 10 cosplays

C: It’s ok/Fine

These are shows I happen to pick up but struggle to finish. Still watchable, but not without a good break in between episodes.

Please Put Them On, Takamine-san. Ep 9

Just kiss already.

Takamine could win the nonexistent war were it not for her own… well in this case I believe she just wants to be the one asked out. I’m not sure how many more hints one could give, but this is anime.

As close as we have gotten, I’m certain we’ll get a kiss scene or a hug scene by the end of the season. Unfortunately, I believe even that won’t be enough to convince him that Takamine is in love with him.

The real love story is elsewhere anyway, show us more cowards!

6.5 lesbians out of 10 clueless guys.

Makina-san's a Love Bot?! Ep. 8

She brought the what?!

Misunderstandings galore in this one, but I wouldn’t mind if the landlady wanted to set me straight.

Mimika isn’t going anywhere, but it’s Mamimi that is the real danger with her Geneva convention banned weapons.

Now the real question remains, who is Eita getting first. I got money the landlord.

D: Do Not Recommend

Shows I do not recommend you watch for various issues.

The Beginning After the End. Ep. 9

They could have, and should have made the magic awakening scene for Lilia much more. Man, it’s like building up to an important scene and giving it near nothing at the end. Very disappointing. Now, I don’t expect an explosion like Arthur, but something, anything more than little pretty lights.

Yea, that just bothered me and I have nothing more to say now because of it. We see her conflict, and we can build a nice resolution for it with a great scene. We get no explanation as to how Arthur did it, just some breathing?

oof 2/10

F: Bad

Anime with glaring issues that make them not only difficult to watch, but the watcher angry at times.

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