Not Suitable for Children (2012)

Jonah was a playboy who often organized parties with his housemates. one day being mentioned about having a lump, he consulted the doctor only to know what he had to overgo a surgery where he will be infertile from there onward. having one month until the surgery, he was desperate to find someone to have a baby with. together with Stevie, his housemate, they searched for a perfect mother for his baby.

the film was straightforward and entertaining. there were plenty of awkward moments to laugh at, but at the same time showed Jonah's desperation. he was easy to relate to, making one feel pity towards his situation yet can't help feeling that he deserved it for being a playboy. Stevie however, was an absolutely lovable character. she was influenced but doesn't lack the enthusiasm. the decision she made was daring but definitely understandable.

SKET Dance OVA (2013) スケットダンス

the 1-episode OVA of the series came bundled with the 29th Volume of the Manga (漫画). it followed the Sket Dance Club member - Yusuke, Hime, and Kazuyoshi, as they tried to assist those who came to them for help. for this episode, Shinba approached the Sket Dance to voiced out a plan for Saaya to get paired up with her love interest. despite the usual mysterious start, the Sket Dance always managed to make everything enjoyable until the truth was finally out. for this very episode, supporting characters were given much spotlight to standout. overall, it was like any other episode of the series, being hilarious and absolutely entertaining.

Slide #1: Slide (2012)

while everyone believed that Vee was a narcoleptic, it was just a front. instead of falling asleep uncontrollably, she was actually passed out while sliding into somebody else's mind and experiencing the world through that person's eyes. her sliding problem had gotten worst these days, especially when she slide into someone who held a bloody knife while standing over Sophie's slashed body. Vee's younger sister, Mattie were best friends with Sophie and Amber. when Amber was killed soon after, Vee had to do everything to protect her sister.

the book was an extremely fast read. despite the initial confusion, the moment i started experiencing Vee's slides, it became clear what the main attraction of its plot was. it was so captivating i found myself compelled towards her ability to restrain herself from going into everyone's head. the mystery of suicides and murders kept the edge on, making it difficult to not feel curious towards each of the suspicious characters and possible motives.

Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (2012) おおかみこどもの雨と雪

the story started with Hana falling in love with Ookami, a werewolf. after getting married, Hana gave birth to Yuki, her daughter born on a snowy day, and Ame, her son born on a rainy day. the four lived a quiet life in the corner of the city with the intention of concealing the existence of their werewolf-children. but when Ookami suddenly died, Hana decided to move to a rural area to raise her children alone.

without human intervention, Hana lived a happy live with her children. as Yuki and Ame grew older, they began going their separate ways. despite the nonstop conflicts during these processes, Hana eventually came to accept what her children did with their lives. the movie was rather common if not for their unusual mix of genres. unlike most standalone anime movie, this movie was compactly filled and absolutely fast paced.