My Favorite Things Summer 2021

Summary by Krater

The video reviews several under-appreciated anime series and video games, concluding that works like Resident Evil 8 Puppet Show, Odd Taxi, and Guilty Gear Strive offer unique and high-quality experiences worth checking out despite algorithmic challenges or steep learning curves.

From the video

Answers: What are some under-appreciated anime series and video games worth checking out?

• Anime opening themes and analysis
• Video game storytelling and mechanics
• Hidden gem anime recommendations
• Guilty Gear Strive gameplay review
• Disco Elysium character build mechanics

What it concludes

• The Resident Evil 8 puppet show series is filled with goofy, creative, and horror-inspired moments.
• Hazel's video essay on Elfen Lied successfully explores why the show became a cornerstone of early 2000s Western anime.
• Odd Taxi is a rare and unique anime that stands out for its sharp writing and immersive worldbuilding.
• Guilty Gear Strive features incredible animation, satisfying mechanics, and well-designed characters despite some new system flaws.
• Disco Elysium offers an extraordinarily high level of writing and dialogue that brings its ruined city and broken characters to life.