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This would be a great show to check out if you're not sure what to watch or want to multi-task and listen to this in the background. Visually, this is a very neat show with unique scenes; it's cool to see all the different creatures depicted and the scenarios they end up in. However, the plot is weak, with the main focus being fan service and the fantasy of a popular male doctor who gets fawned over by every girl he meets.

Every episode features "medical" treatments performed by the main character on a different female monster. Nearly every interaction is an excuse to allude to sex, physically and verbally. If a male-centered raunch-fest is what you're looking for, this is a perfect fit. Like many other shows, the male protagonist never responds to his many admirers and acts completely disinterested in relationships and sex. I think this show would've been more compelling had the main character been a female instead, which is what I thought the title meant by "Monster Girl Doctor".

I nearly stopped watching this during the first episode and it didn't really improve in the 12-episode run. It was just barely entertaining enough to hold my attention.

Language: English, dubbed Channel: Crunchyroll Suggested Audience: 13+

A cute, whimsical family film with some darker background themes. Not an over-the-top blockbuster, but a lovely movie that's worth seeing. Rekindle your childlike wonder with the protagonist who grew up too fast and a colorful cast of creatures, including the wonderful Ryan Reynolds. This movie might make you cry as it tugs on your heartstrings and reminds us of our shared vulnerabilities.

This movie's child protagonist must face her fears and cope with a family member's medical emergency, reminding her of another family member who didn't survive a different medical issue in the past. She tries to protect herself by dulling her emotions and desires, but realizes that true happiness requires emotional vulnerability and connecting with the people around us.

Language: English Themes: Life, death, love, family, friendship, imagination, hope.

This adorable show follows the daily life of an older couple who have been blessed with a gift of renewed youth. The protagonists' deep love for one another is inspiring and influences everything they do. With their family and friends, they navigate the twists that come with the strange blessing they have received.

While only four episodes have aired so far, this is a show I'll be following with much interest.

The premise might be a little weird, but this show is a fun and unique experience you won't regret. If you like rom-coms, you must give it a shot.

Channel: Crunchyroll Language: Japanese, English subtitles.

This isekai-light story follows the young protagonist "Ivy" as they leave their tragedy-stricken town behind for the mysteries of the open road on a path to the country's capital. While the isekai element tends to be a subtle feature of the story, the unusual nature in which it's presented can take some getting used to.

The world around "Ivy" is rich with a bounty of supporting characters and cunning adversaries. It's fun to see how the protagonist will handle the challenges that face them and rewarding to see how they progress during their journey.

This is something I'll rewatch while waiting for the next season.

Spoilers: I was surprised by some aspects of the story that were ignored or under-explored: the protagonist's expressed gender was only questioned once despite looking and sounding feminine; and the protagonist seemed to largely ignore Sora's healing abilities after Sora saved them from a fatal injury.

The 12th episode has a cutscene following the outro that reveals the moments before the protagonist met their first companion.

Channel: Crunchyroll Language: English, dubbed.