I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		1.0
Overall		4.0

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is a charming fantasy anime featuring animation production by Quad. Created by Kotatsu and Yakitomato. The anime series features cute and engaging characters – and the fantasy-based animation adds plenty of charm to the production. The series is well worthing for fans of samurai anime and video-games.

Samurai blood has multiple advantages – from the obvious one of being a coveted status symbol to the element as a target option for demonic attacks. Tsukasa Atsumi is a businessman who becomes rescued by the ninja Shizuri Ideura. The ninja Shizuri works on a contract where she helps out with fighting a variety of demons and provide him with 24/7 around the clock anti-demon coverage.

Unlike most ninja contracts for demon work, Shizuri also loves her life as a shut-in otaku who enjoys playing a bunch of video games and spending time laying happily around the house rather than constant demon demolishing. Not only is the ninja Shizuri sweet and adorably cute, she is also a beautiful part of the romantic equation – with the romantic advancements offering up plenty of compelling elements of ninja fun.

The anime series has a nice cast of characters. The characters are a huge part of the series and add a lot of charm to the production. Shizuri is an engaging character as a ninja with a passion for otaku culture. Tsukasa is a gifted businessman with a sense of charm and a dedication to his role in business.

The music by CMJK (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, Puzzle & Dragons X) is well-composed and is a nice part of the series production. CMJK made a compelling score for the anime and it adds plenty of charm to the series, too. The score builds and provides plenty of excellent warmth for the series – for the cast of characters and the adventurous elements of the anime production.

The character designs by Masahiko Suzuki (The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei, Overlord III) are well-done throughout. The designs add plenty of character and charm to the series. Suzuki is an engaging designer and there are plenty of good elements to the production character designs.

The art direction by Isamu Nishiyama (Pseudo Harem, Cultural Exchange With a Game Centre Girl) is one of the best components of the production. The animation style is fantastic and there are plenty of crisp, engaging, and effective elements on display. The art style is beautiful throughout and background art impresses in spades. The designs are plenty effective and there is a lot to appreciate in the anime – character designs, line artwork, and much more.

The director of photography is Hideki Imaizumi (Armor Shop for Ladies & Gentlemen, Grand Blue Dreaming) and Shinya Kanetake (The Water Magician, The Great Cleric). The photography is quite compelling throughout and makes a wonderful impression.

The series is written by Takashi Aoshima (Brighter than the Dawning Blue, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear) and there are a lot of good elements to the production. The script makes a good impression and adds a lot to the series storytelling. The writing is well-done and engages with quality characters. The dialogue is well done. The storytelling evocative and fun. Fans of fantasy anime series will find plenty to enjoy about the series.

Directed by Hisashi Saitō (The Testament of Sister New Devil, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai), I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is a compelling series. The direction is well done and adds plenty of fun charm to the series. The direction is fast-paced, exciting, and offers plenty of action-adventure for the series.

The action elements are some of the most fun attributes of the anime. There is plenty to enjoy about these elements – from the fast- paced demon fights to much more. Fans of action anime will have an engaging blast with the production.

The otaku element is terrific and plays a fun role in the series, too. In fact, the otaku element is terrific. The video-game nerd hijinks add a lot of fun to the series, too. There is plenty to enjoy about the series and its comedic elements – especially with regards to the cast of characters. I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is well worthwhile for gaming fans and other otaku nerds.

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Sentai Filmworks, I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high-definition in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1 widescreen. The high-definition transfer is beautiful and crisp throughout. There are robust colors and the animation is beautifully reproduced. The art style is wonderfully showcased on the release. There is plenty of wonderful attributes to the series animation and the encoding is top-notch throughout.

The Blu-ray release features an impressive encode by Sentai Filmworks. The Sentai encoding is well-done and there are plenty of aspects of the presentation that are worth celebrating. The release wonderfully reproduces the animation. The encoding is fantastic and capably showcases the art throughout.

One of the great attributes of Blu-ray discs is the excellent encoding quality. Streaming video services offer encoding with lower video bit-rates compared to physical media. There can be other variables impacting the presentation, too – such as the internet connection speed, number of connected users, data plan caps, and streaming tiers. Blu-ray provides a consistently pleasing option for fans of physical media and those looking for the best option available.

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release includes a selection of lossless audio options: Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The sound direction by Kōhei Yoshida (The Case Book of Arne, Dark Gathering) is well done and adds excitement to the series audio presentation. The audio soundtrack is wonderfully robust. The dynamics of the presentation are well-done throughout, too. The Japanese audio track is impressive and there is plenty to appreciate about the audio quality.

A wonderful element of Blu-ray disc is the lossless audio encoding. The lossless encoding is top-notch. Streaming video services only provide lossy (non-lossless) audio encoding. For fans of physical media, audiophiles, and home theater enthusiasts, there is a lot to appreciate about the series audio and the dynamics. Lossless adds greater bit-rates and audio bit-depth for the best audio experience possible.

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Clean Opening Animations (HD, 2:04)

Clean Closing Animations (HD, 4:08)

Japanese Promos (HD, 6:44)

Unfortunately, the release is lacking in the supplements department. The release could have used a bigger selection of bonus features. The set could have used some audio commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, making-of extras, cast/crew interviews, art galleries, photo galleries, convention panels, and other similar bonus features.

In the era of streaming existing, some fans will prefer and opt for a "one time" watch on streaming compared to physical media unless there are some added incentives such as extensive supplemental features. Supplements add a lot of extra value to releases and audiences will appreciate the inclusion of extras and what they bring to the table for fans of physical media.

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? is a terrific and fun anime series. There is plenty to appreciate about the anime. The animation is top-notch and is a wonderful component of the series, too. The engaging score music is vital and essential to the storytelling as well. Fans of otaku anime will be especially thrilled with the production and what it has to offer to audiences. Action fans will also be pleased with the action sequencing and what it has to offer to viewers – especially with regards to the demon fights.

The Blu-ray release provides excellent high-definition video and lossless audio encoding. The release comes with a selection of bonus features as well. The release also comes with nice cover art and disc art. Fans of the anime series will appreciate the box-set and the high value it offers for series fans. Anime fans who collect physical media will find there is a lot of value in the box-set and what it has to offer. Well worthwhile for collectors. Highly recommended.