HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? The egg is a standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering what makes eggs so special? Well for starters, eggs are an efficient, rich source of protein and vitamins and have multiple health benefits. They are basically a “superfood”, loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. But truthfully, the beauty of eggs comes from the fact that they are one of the most versatile ingredients out there allowing for a multitude of creations that one may never even think about in the first place. Yet despite have such a beauty to it, we often resort to the same old tried-and-true recipes, instead of trying to find a different way to enjoy eggs. Breaking out of our own shells and trying new things definitely isn’t always easy, so to give some insight and perhaps enlighten you all, here are some of my favorite kinds of eggs.1. Over Easy Eggs The “easy” doesn’t necessarily refer to the simplicity of turning over an egg, but the state of your yolk. To make over easy eggs, you crack an egg directly into you greased frying pan, then fry it until the edges turn brown. Once that occurs, you flip the egg over and cook it long enough to make a film on the top of the yolk. When served, the yolk – and some of the whites are still runny. Now if you don’t like your eggs too runny but still want to try this out, you can make over medium eggs. Simply leave the egg to fry a little longer, and you’ll develop a thicker film on your yolk, but the inside is still runny. Over easy/medium eggs go good in a cheesy sandwich and some hash browns on the side.2. Hard Boiled Eggs This doesn’t require much thinking. A hard-boiled egg is cooked in its shell in boiling water. First fill a pot with enough water to cover your eggs by about two inches. Turn the heat up to boiling point and carefully drop in the eggs and leave them for about 10-12 minutes or until you forget you left your eggs boiling and yell “Oh shit! My eggs!”. To make the eggs easier to peel, you can place them in an ice water bath after boiling but it really shouldn’t take that much effort. The best part about hard boiled eggs is that you can boil multiple at a time and then refrigerate them to have as a snack later. You can chop them up and add them to a salad or simply eat them like that with a bit of salt.3. The Wonder Egg Now this is pretty much new to me, as I have never experienced this kind of egg before. I don't think its edible but it sure is entertaining. Wonder Egg Priority follows Ai Ohto, a 14-year-old junior high student who is temporarily not attending school due to the mysterious suicide of her only friend, Koito. Ai's fate is changed when she acquires a mysterious "Wonder Egg" from a deserted arcade, where the mysterious mannequin men, Acca and Ura-Acca reisde. With the Wonder Egg, Ai is able to enter a dream world where she must protect the spirit of girls who have committed suicide from creatures known as "Seeno Evils". By buying more eggs and saving enough people, Ai has the chance to bring Koito back to life, which becomes her main goal throughout the anime. Along the way Ai meets three other girls with the same goal: Neiru, Rika and Momoe, and the four girls become unlikely friends.CHARACTER AND STORY

If I had to describe Wonder Egg in one word it would probably be "unique". It has this different atmosphere and vibe from any other anime I've ever watched. I have been meaning to get into the whole magical girl genre of anime for quite some time and while I'm not too sure if this really fits that category, it has certainly been a great experience. I mean, who doesn't like to see some kick-ass girls fight off supernatural creatures? The plot is straight forward and each week is another adventure as the main cast helps the troubled souls of the girls overcome the trauma they experienced when they were still alive. And at the same time the main cast overcome their own problems and begin to slowly accept themselves for who they are. I genuinely like how the show isn't shy about tackling serious real-life situations that others may find uncomfortable to even think about. There is a lot of symbolism and metaphors used in this anime which I won't go over for the sake of keeping things simple but if you watch the show you should be able to notice them since they're quite obvious.

The characters themselves were without a doubt my favorite part of the anime. Each character is distinctive and charismatic in their own way. Neiru, the reserved and isolated girl can be very blunt at times but does have a caring side to her. Rika Kawai, the energetic and sometimes obnoxious junior idol is high spirited but under all that she is hiding her unspoken pain. Momoe Sawaki, the elegant tall beauty has this strong and confident vibe to her that makes you feel like she'll protect you but she also has a sweet and feminine side to her. And finally, there's Ai Ohto, the adorable bubbly girl who starts off kind of self-depreciative but slowly coming out of her shell. She's the most courageous of the girls, inspiring others along the way. Their interactions together are lively and dynamic and simply a treat to watch just because they get along so well.

I won't lie, the anime kinda loses its sense of direction the in the latter half of the season and the entire plot is pretty much rushed through in the last 2 - 3 episodes. I honestly would have had any issues if the anime simply stuck to just being a slice of life because like I said earlier, the girls are carrying the story already. However, with the plot already being set up, I just wish it would have been paced better. The goal was so simple at the start which was to save their loved ones but then it became complicated with parallel worlds, gods, artificial life and whatnot. Yet despite being entirely lost with these last two episodes, my enjoyment did not diminish much since the story is still full of action and emotion making it enjoyable.

SOUNDTRACK / ANIMATION

Nothing much to say about soundtrack and animation other than it was good. The opening and ending are catchy, and soundtrack is a bop and feels just as unique as the anime. Animation was great throughout the entirety of the show, and I loved the fluid movements the characters had which made them feel more realistic and alive. The quality kinda dips in episode 12 but I understand that the tight work schedule made the entire production complicated, so I won't criticize them for that.

NOTE: I know the anime is technically "not over" as there is still one more episode that will air in June but if I'm being completely honest, I doubt it will have any effect on my final verdict for the anime. Unless it's like an hour special, but I doubt it. At least it was a fun ride though.

FINAL VERDICT

It is an undeniable fact that Wonder Egg Priority has had a huge impact on the anime community, as a single week has not gone by where I don't hear talk about it on social media. However, it tried to be more than it truly is. And as a result of that, many people were probably left disappointed, bitter, or feeling empty. I was about to make an analogy to steak but I realized THIS IS AN EGG REVIEW. Wonder Egg left a bitter taste in my mouth or to be more exact, it's a half-boiled egg. My least favorite kind.

And that concludes my review on Eggs. Some are good. Some not so good. But in the end eggs are eggs. Or in the famous words of that one meme: "Black or white, we're all just some eggs fr". And what makes eggs so special is the various ways we can find to enjoy them. So go ahead, try something new. You'll never know if you'll like it or not unless you try.

This was a half meme review for April Fools btw. Don't take it too seriously.