2020 is gone now. Bye. There were some good shows but for most people and the rest of life, I think they would call it a long overstayed welcome. There is a bit more hope now with a vaccine for COVID on the way. Hopefully it is distributed to the masses sooner then later this year. But, I’m already seeing events that were cancelled last year continue to get cancelled this year. The good thing is we can all social distance by watching some good anime. Let’s look at the Crunchyroll Winter 2021 lineup.
I am going to list the Crunchyroll titles of the Winter season in the category they are listed under and give a short thought.
New Releases
ABCiee Working Diary
–Probably won’t watch this one.
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead!
–This looks like the show where girls are historical vehicles. One show was KanColle where they were historical ships. There was also one where they were planes but I didn’t watch that one. The concept is really cool but KanColle was ok. I might give this a try.
Armor Shop for Ladies & Gentlemen II
–This looks kind of interesting. I saw a short add that makes me want to give this a try.
–(Spoiler)– I did give this a try and the concept is good. However this show is a comedy show with the comedy mostly centered around sexually demeaning behavior. Not sure if that is the right word but I am not watching this show any more.
Bungo Stray Dogs Wan
–I’m not exactly sure what Wan means but here is my guess. A show turned chibi comedy and three minutes long. I really like Bungo stray Dogs but the three minute shows are so short, I need to change my watching style. I usually watch while eating but sine it is so short I’m better off watching this infront of my computer monitor. I’ll probably watch it and binge all the 3 min shows at once.
Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-
Don’t miss your check-up with Dr. Ramune, a specialist in mysterious diseases that live in people’s hearts.
–This looks good. I’ll give this a try.
Dr. STONE (Season 2)
Senku and the Kingdom of Science prepare for the upcoming fight of Science vs Force in Dr. STONE!
–I liked the concept of Dr. STONE but I stopped watching it because I felt there was something wrong with the show. Will not watch.
EX-ARM
In 2030, a policewoman and her android partner activate the AI superweapon EX-ARM, and find out what’s behind the technology!
–This looks good. I’ll give this a try.
GIVEN The Movie
In this direct continuation from the TV series, the Given band members must balance their feelings of current and past relationships.
–This is a strange one. I liked the show GIVEN. Movies are kind of a cheat. I’ll watch it to see more GIVEN.
Heaven’s Design Team
Follow the top designers at Heaven’s Animal Design Department as they try to close the deal with their biggest client: GOD.
–This looks good. I’ll give this a try.
The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter
The son of an impoverished noble family finds a hidden dungeon that allows him to improves his skills…at a price!
–This looks good. I’ll give this a try.
I★CHU
Based on the I★CHU smartphone game, follow the students at the Etolie Vio School for born-to-be idols!
–I like idol shows. I’ll give this a try.
Idolls!
–See above. The art looks better then I-CHU but I-CHU seems different because they have a mix cast of male and female characters. I’ll think I-CHU is going to be better. Let’s see.
Laid-Back Camp Season 2
Get ready for another comfy camping season with Nadeshiko, Rin, and the Outdoor Activities Club!
–Laid-Back Camp was really awesome and I can’t wait to see more.
Non Non Biyori Nonstop
These small-town girls aren’t stoppin’ for nothin’ in the third season of Non Non Byori!
–Didn’t see the other season or seasons. I would have to watch that first. We’ll see if I get around to it.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2
After learning more behind the Death Loop and Witches of Sin, Subaru vows to save Emilia and his friends from further doom.
–I really like Re:Zero. Unfortunately for me, last season was really confusing. I kind of get that because the MC has to figure out the story a bit backwards. But, it was so confusing, it kind of got a little boring. I’ll watch this season and hope more progress is made.
So I’m a Spider, So What?
One high school girl is reborn into an itsy bitsy spider and uses her positivity to survive as one of the lowest-ranked beasts!
–There has been a lot of adds and push for this show. Sometimes that is a good thing but it could also be bad. I’ll see what this is about.
The Quintessential Quintuplets 2
Futaro Uesugi and the Nakano Quintuplets continue their studies in Season 2, with love and marriage right on the horizon!
–Did not finish the first season. I might go back to it.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
Rimuru returns to protect his friends and the Jura Tempest Federation in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2!
–This show is slightly above average. It’s not amazing because the MC is so overpowered I don’t really feel any tension but it is ultimately a good show. I’ll watch it.
Tropical-Rouge! Pretty Cure
A brand new PreCure series is coming to Crunchyroll, and now it’s time to get tropical!
–Stopped watching the first series.
True Cooking Master Boy
Mao’s culinary adventures in 19th century China continue with the threat of the Underground Cooking Society looming closer!
–This has been an average show. Something to watch. I’ll probably watch it but there was nothing really exciting in the first season.