Cream Lemon

first of all I want to say that I really didn't see this series as something to masturbate to so I'll judge it more like an anime and less like hentai (meaning my review will be focused on the quality of plot, characters etc. rather than the quality of the sex scenes). Also, because storylines are so different from episode to episode I'll just give small reviews for the episodes that stuck out to me instead of reviewing the series as a whole. The Ami series (eps. 1, 5, 13, 27, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38): This is by far the longest plot line of the wholeseries and for good reason, it starts off as your typical shitty incest plot but gradually turns into a serious drama about a deeply hurt and lonely woman who keeps getting taken advantage of by everyone around her. Although this series definitely had its flaws I enjoyed it quite a bit once it got past the first episode and I would definitely recommend watching it. Escalations (eps. 2, 6, 16): This is a (mostly) wholesome story about a lesbian bdsm-loving polygamous relationship (which is pretty fucking based for something made in the 80's). It gets a bit too rapey at the start of episode 6 but other than that it's very cute and filled to the brim with nice yuri moments. Tales of Rall (eps. 3, 15): A fantasy plot about a heroine saving the world from horny sex demons, not the greatest plot but it has some pretty good action scenes and a cool setting. I would say this is worth watching but you wouldn't miss out on too much if you skipped this. Pop Chaser (ep. 4): This is what first made me want to watch the rest of the series, it's a wild west setting with lots of great comedy, mecha action scenes that rival those of full-scale action anime of the time and even some cute yuri parts. Fantastic episode. Super Virgin Groupies (ep. 8): Not a good episode in any way but the ridiculousness of it got some chuckles out of me, also I just wanted to use the term 'super virgin groupies'. Star Trap (ep. 10): A ridiculous story about two girlfriends with super powers who have to defeat a planet made of tentacles that has been kidnapping women from nearby spaceships. This episode felt a lot like Pop Chaser even though the setting is completely different, it's just as funny and has even more yuri. Another fantastic episode Narisu Scramble (ep. 14): I don't even know how to describe this episode's plot, but what I can say is that this was by far the funniest episode of the entire show and also my favorite. Seriously, even if you don't care about Cream Lemon at all at least watch this episode, I can guarantee you won't regret it! Summer Wind (ep. 22): I can't say much about the plot of this one without spoiling it but it's a cute love story that will leave you with a bittersweet feeling in your heart. Impressions of Europe (ep. 29): This episode is not really good in any way but it's still worth watching simply because of the sheer absurdity of it. Cherry Melancholy (ep. 30): a cute story about the awkward problems so many people face during their first time and how to overcome them, there's also a cute lesbian couple. It May Be So (ep. 31): By far the most disturbing episode of the series, this one tackles bleek topics such as how crime often goes ignored even though so many people claim they'd do heroic things if given the opportunity and how even seemingly "nice" people can turn into monsters if given enough power among other such topics in an intentionally exaggerated story about a serial rapist. If you want something that will make you feel horrible about humanity this episode is for you. Overall this anime is a mixed bag both in terms of the themes and the quality of the various storylines, all of the episodes I haven't mentioned in my review either have very generic hentai plots or lie somewhere between mediocre and straight up horrible in terms of quality. If you're planning to watch Cream Lemon I would recommend picking out the stories that seem interesting to you and skipping everything else, you'll definitely have a better time with it that way than if you watch the whole thing.