At first glance, As expected, my high school romance has failed - it's a typical romp with characters that fit perfectly into the genre archetype. But upon closer inspection, this anime makes you question the standards set by society. With a focus on Hachimane Hikigaya, a social outcast, the anime depicts how he develops bitterness towards his school's toxic social construct. He soon becomes part of a social club and is forced to step out of his comfort zone to make new friends. While the anime follows the club's adventures as a group, it also reflects Hachiman's transformation as he begins to appreciate the people around him more than ever.
White Box / Shirobako: Movie (February 29, 2020)
In a world full of fantasy anime shows, the White Box outshines everyone else with its sense of realism. It revolves around the lives of five young women aspiring to make a name for themselves in the anime industry. By focusing on them, it also sheds light on the hard work behind the anime show. In addition, White Box touches on the technical aspects and talks about everything that goes into creating even the most basic anime shows. The anime has a gorgeous cast of flamboyant characters and a skillfully crafted storyline.
