Been a bit lazy on multiple fronts but I have watched 2 shows recently.
Kino no Tabi (2017) was a show that I expected to not like very much. Normally episodic shows just aren't my thing, but this one was actually pretty good. Some episodes were bewildering, some episodes were quite sad, and some episodes were awesome. I didn't care much to watch the first version, so luckily any repeat episodes were my first experience. I ignored the OP and ED.
Code Realize is quite possibly the most average show I have ever watched. Aside from the ending, which I found fairly unique, the show through and through is average. I liked the gang and the girl, but the MC was very underwhelming. Maybe that is how he is different from other MCs, in that he doesn't fight well he just moves the plot forward magically. Also is interesting to consider that he is "Arsene Lupin" and a "phantom thief" as well as his goal of "stealing your heart". Sound familiar? Persona 5 vibes. Now which came first? Well the source material is also a video game visual novel that I am sure came before Persona 5, but I am not sure which was conceived first. The anime came after Persona 5, and now Persona 5 has an anime...
