I am a young man who loves reading mangas and watching anime (obviously. If not, why would I be here?). I'd say my share of knowledge in the world of anime and mangas is considerably large (however, this is just how I portray myself haha). I believe mangas are the best after all, as anime tend to not depict art the way it is supposed to be. I started reading mangas and watching anime way too late (teenage). Until I watched Gantz in 2014, I never knew anime and mangas could possibly take different directions (shame on me eh?). This made me start reading mangas of most of the anime I had watched until then to shed light on whatever an anime doesn't show. Initially, I did try to maintain a balance between watching anime and reading comics, however, I'm completely a comics person now. Even worse, I've become a novel-reading person and less of a comic reader currently.
Just putting it out there, my greatest completed manga ever is Battle Royale. I can't say I have a 'greatest anime ever', but my number one is Bleach. I am giving it the top spot as it was the first anime I ever watched when I was maybe 13 or 14 with the understanding of what anime was. If not for Bleach, I may never have been this heavy an anime lover. My heart tells me no other anime could achieve this feat (maybe Death Note) as convincingly as Bleach did, but who am I to say? BANKAI!!!!!!. I'd give Hajime No Ippo a close second.
Anyway, I'm not too critical about ratings, my 8 or 9's may be your 4 or 5's (it is what it is people). I tend to score mostly based on enjoyment (y'all who break it down to the core sure have time. Just so happens that even though I'm a very psychological and analytical person, I'm a lazy and very nonchalant person so I don't tend to care much for scoring most times). It all boils down to whether I like a particular anime or not (to me scoring is just a number). Let me rephrase my take on scoring anime in another way, 'Whatever score I give an anime doesn't identify how good or bad it is, it shows how much I enjoyed it or not' (so anything below a 5 is a definite dislike and a 5 is a like but at the lowest degree). Don't take my scoring for what it's not or use it as a reference, y'all should watch what you want and score for yourselves.
Lest I forget since this is important, I HATE MECHA!!!!!!!!!! But I can stomach cyberpunk (with this, I'm done). All other genres are a GO, but Mecha? Nah it's a NO-NO. Also, I don't have a problem with fanservice (or ecchi? harem? I don't even know what to call it) in mangas or anime (becomes a different story if it's too much in anime though). In my opinion, it's either you don't overdo it and disgust me, or better still, just make it hentai. Although it's a natural fact that I hate almost all (if not all) female characters in any manga and anime, only two make my extended favourites character list.
I'm not much of a reviewer but I try to have a go at it once in a while (funny enough, I wanted to be a writer when I was younger. Shame I never worked on the talent at that time). I tend to go for mangas without many reviews on them (makes me feel like I've done something cool like gaining a rare gem). I got a blog though with just a bunch of random articles I wrote, check it out (link at 'Also Available At'. Let me warn you though, none are anime/manga related).
I decided to create this account as I would like all my mangas and anime details in one place (plus this website is where I get all the info I need about them anyway). Well, I'm a really friendly person, great to chat with (maybe a bit too carefree here, a'int you Andrew? Ahh forget it) and a person who's always open to making new friends. I ain't the type to choose much on who becomes my friend as everyone is unique in their own way (and what does that tell you? YES, I ACCEPT ALL REQUESTS! But I know I'll be the one to send out them random requests though haha) so feel free to holla at any time about anything.
I'm down to chat about stuff away from the manga and anime world, as I see this site as the same thing as any other social network (drop a comment or send a message). I listen to music way too much (predominantly HIP-HOP! I am a bonafide 'Hip-Hop Head'. Title has a sudden flare to it, don't it?). Besides, I'm not too enthusiastic about getting a lot of requests, to be honest. I'll always find time to show up on MAL, so I'm constantly going to be updating my profile.
I can't keep worrying about the things in my life I can't change.
Dear Lord, give me the strength to fight the evil in this game.
Ohhh I close my eyes and get down on my knees, pray to the Heavens, protect my family.
If I leave, that's good enough for me.
'People fear what they don't understand, hate what they can't conquer, guess it's just a theory of man.' - Nas
'Do not consider yourself deprived because your dreams were not fulfilled; the truly deprived have never dreamed.' - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
'To live is to be attached to the world which is filled with other people's sadness' - The Phantom King
'The future that's not yet so bright and promising will probably make you nervous and fearful. But if you don't try, you're only going to be left fearful. Do trust in your abilities. Trust yourself. You need to try. Stay strong.' - My Dream, My Work
'Men and women hate to love each other, and vice-versa. Funny thing is, one cannot do without the other.' - Raging_Berserker
'As long as man did not care about enjoying the taste of food, then man’s tenacity would always surpass their imaginations.' - Kingdom's Bloodline
'The world's greatest pain would be when you obtained your ultimate accomplishment, but the person you wanted to share it with was no longer around.' - True Martial World
'We consume food to live, but we should not live to consume food.' - Kingdom's Bloodline
'There is a story about the Greek gods. They were bored, so they invented human beings, but they were still bored, so they invented love. Then they weren't bored any longer, so they decided to try love for themselves. And finally they invented laughter, so they could stand it.' - Feast of Love
'Stick with it, don't quit it, you're bound to get it.' - Jeremih
'Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time.' - Drake
'Bow down and kneel to greatness and kiss the ring.' - DJ Khaled
'Only artists with full stomachs can concentrate on their arts rather than their stomach. Don't trust those who say hunger inspires artists.' - The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor
'No matter how talented you are. If you don't put any effort, you can't reach your goal.' - The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor
'The food that suits your taste is more likely to be unhealthy for your body.' - The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor
'Flowers do not chase after bees.' - Shin Angyo Onshi
'Life is like a picture not easily captured.' - Big K.R.I.T
'Women get more worried when they are happy, they don't know when the happiness will disappear.' - The Ruler of the Land
'Words strike at your heart. Sometimes that hurts more than being hit.' - Take Keiichi
'Sometimes, it hurts more to make a fist than to take one to the face' - Days
'People forget kindness easily, but they remember cruelty.' - The Piper
'King is much more than the weight of a crown, as good as it feels, that ain't the way that it sounds' - Big K.R.I.T
'Being single is cool till ain't nobody around' - Big K.R.I.T
'Quitting while you're ahead isn't the same thing as quitting' - American Gangster
'Money comes money goes, so you need to blow it like a runny nose.' - Fabolous
'Beauty gets more beautiful when it is violated.' - In no Houteishiki
'Art is art. No matter how you sculpt it, mould it, grow it.' - Big K.R.I.T
'Nothing is more complex than the simple things in life.' - Hajime Saito
'True evil can only come from corrupting something truly good.' - Teen Wolf
'...You should do what you want to do as much as you do the things that you don't want to do.' - Eul Lee
'I'm experiencing love at first sight on a genetic level. Please marry me.' - Alexander Asimov
'Life is not about how hard you lived nor about what you accomplished but is about wanting to live with someone.' - Ryuuhei Arisu
'Why did God make women pretty but dumb? They're pretty so men will like them. They're dumb so they will like men.' - Ip Man 3
'When the money's in the circle, the squares can't touch it.' - Jadakiss
Here's one more track I decided to throw in just for the heck of it..
I wish I did this earlier since I had shuffled through a lot of authors and people in the past for my Favorite People in my profile. I'll just leave this here to give me a good reminder of the others that aren't there.
its cold over here...... well I'm preparing for my exams and I'm really really busy with them these days. man I hate studies I wanna watch some anime 😭😭
I'm pleased to hear that my few-and-far-between messages aren't a problem for you. It makes me happy that, every time we talk, it feels like no time has passed. As always, it's a treat that we are able to converse like this and catch up with one another, regardless of how often we do so. (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
God, words can't explain how happy I am to hear that you've been doing well. Even despite the inevitable bumps in your road, you're here and striving, and I'm so proud of you for that. I'm sure that your robust mindset is to thank for the rest of the year going smoothly for you. Believe and you shall receive, always. I'm stunned by your vigor despite the year's unfortunate beginning. I have always aspired to have this frame of mind when moving towards the early stages of a year and this is the first year where I can say I was successful in my endeavors!
I'm impressed by your spiritual path and awakening during 2023. I'm not religious (anymore) but I still, although seldom, feel the urge to pray- for family, friends, and the future. What you said about the old Leo being dead, and this year being a new you is truly relatable, as I, though not necessarily spiritually, have awakened to my better self, too. I'm excited about what the future holds for you, Leo; Whether good or bad, I'm sure you'll get through it and only use it as an excuse to get stronger, better, and more *you*. Needless to say, that's incredible and I'm happy that happened or even just that you decided to share it with me!
Alas, I am so sorry to hear about what happened with school but I don't believe this is the end for you. Even just from talking to you for a little over 3 years now, I know that you have it in you to achieve whatever it may be that you want to. While this can be devasting and even kinda demotivating, I KNOW you'll do big things, if not now, then soon. Whatever ends up happening with your education, I hope you remember to keep pushing forward. Nothing can stop us. You know that, though.
I'm more than pleased to hear that your family is doing well and that everyone is in high spirits!! That's amazing.
Thank you for sharing and updating me with your life- it's been so nice to read through this and again, be talking to you.
As far as I go, I am doing well- really well.
I struggled heavily in 2023 due to identity stressors, love, and education/work. For a while, I kinda gave up on the idea that I would ever blossom and accepted that I was just here to tend to the garden. My main struggle was actually trying, and miserably failing, to figure out exactly who I was and who I wanted to be. After being
s/a
back in 2022, I had grown to fear, and even despise men and my
female body.
I was genuinely in a predicament where I began to prefer being masculine over accepting my body as tainted. It was textbook identity crisis shit. But after a while of healing and meeting my boyfriend, I began to find that men are not always inherited bad and that being a woman is never, ever, validation for being
assaulted
; And just like that, I began taking pride in the fact that I am female again. I hope all of this wasn't too much- I feel like I can tell you these things after this long but let me know if that's not the case and I will absolutely understand!
I wasn't put here to tend to the plants. I was here to grow- always have been.
Anyways,
I have never been happier. My family is wonderful and we've been very close as of late!
My 2023 wasn't great, but my 2024 has been much better thus far, which I couldn't be happier about.
I've actually been watching a lot of anime lately, much to my surprise. I haven't had the urge to binge like this in so long. Have you been watching anything?
Hey man! sorry for the lack of communication, I don't really use MAL much these days. I've been fine, thanks! Working as an English teacher in Japan and having a blast. I'm back in London for a few months but I plan to head back soon! How are you doing?
Yo. Wow I'm such an idiot... Totally forgot to reply, I'm so sorry. I switched jobs multiple times since July and also moved to another city. Thankfully, I managed to pass my final exam for becoming a teacher. Shit takes 7 - 8 years to become a teacher where I live haha So there has been a lot of chaos in my life for some months. And it does not seem like that's going to end anytime soon - more of that later ...
I did not really interact with anyone on the internet for those months but rather tried to concentrate more on my family and some of my hobbies. Played through all of Kingdom Hearts for the first time. Devil May Cry, AC: Valhalla, Yakuza 8 too
I want to sincerely apologize for my disappearance yet again, as I was going through, put frankly, a ton of bullshit. To be honest, I thought about you a lot during my time away from MyAnimeList. I wanted to reach out several times and respond to your comment but I didn't think it'd at all be a good riposte to you, seeing as it would mostly be quick, evanescent, and possibly aloof- so I took some time away from the internet to carefully recover from the shitstorm that was 2023. Now that it's over and passed, however, I figured now would be as good of a time as any to make my long-overdue reply to a great friend of mine, who I've, needlessly to say, missed very much ////
First things first- how are you, Leo? How has the beginning of your year been?... The ending of the previous? How has your program been going?? How are things with your family?
I've been doing pretty well as of late. In my 2nd semester right now and im feeling good about the work im doing. I havent really had much introspective thoughts on my course lately. Mostly just been going with the flow and chilling. It feels good even if my work/study/life balance is slightly disjointed XD.
Ayy happy birthday man. Even though you've been going through shit to say the least, Im glad youre still going !! I dont know your situation but I hope these events werent caused by the people around you bro. New phone - nice. I might get a new phone soon as well if I give in to consumerist tendencies lol. Good luck on the job hunting mate - searching for jobs is so fucking annoying man. Luckily im sorta satisfied w/ my employment at the moment, I was applying for a second job all around unsuccessfully. I dont know how it is around your way but I wish you all the best man.
Recently i've been digesting a lot more movie content than anime. have you watched any movies lately? I recently saw that interstellar movie and thought it was prettyyy goooood.
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Happy New Year to you as well.
Yeah 2024 has been busy. I am actually getting married in three weeks time so most of the time has been dedicated to planning this and work.
HBU? How are things going?
Hope you are doing well.
I just need some motivation
I haven't found it anywhere sadly
I'm also doing fine as well how about you
cool profile btw
I prolly just found it on another freind's freind list
I'm pleased to hear that my few-and-far-between messages aren't a problem for you. It makes me happy that, every time we talk, it feels like no time has passed. As always, it's a treat that we are able to converse like this and catch up with one another, regardless of how often we do so. (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
God, words can't explain how happy I am to hear that you've been doing well. Even despite the inevitable bumps in your road, you're here and striving, and I'm so proud of you for that. I'm sure that your robust mindset is to thank for the rest of the year going smoothly for you. Believe and you shall receive, always. I'm stunned by your vigor despite the year's unfortunate beginning. I have always aspired to have this frame of mind when moving towards the early stages of a year and this is the first year where I can say I was successful in my endeavors!
I'm impressed by your spiritual path and awakening during 2023. I'm not religious (anymore) but I still, although seldom, feel the urge to pray- for family, friends, and the future. What you said about the old Leo being dead, and this year being a new you is truly relatable, as I, though not necessarily spiritually, have awakened to my better self, too. I'm excited about what the future holds for you, Leo; Whether good or bad, I'm sure you'll get through it and only use it as an excuse to get stronger, better, and more *you*. Needless to say, that's incredible and I'm happy that happened or even just that you decided to share it with me!
Alas, I am so sorry to hear about what happened with school but I don't believe this is the end for you. Even just from talking to you for a little over 3 years now, I know that you have it in you to achieve whatever it may be that you want to. While this can be devasting and even kinda demotivating, I KNOW you'll do big things, if not now, then soon. Whatever ends up happening with your education, I hope you remember to keep pushing forward. Nothing can stop us. You know that, though.
I'm more than pleased to hear that your family is doing well and that everyone is in high spirits!! That's amazing.
Thank you for sharing and updating me with your life- it's been so nice to read through this and again, be talking to you.
As far as I go, I am doing well- really well.
I struggled heavily in 2023 due to identity stressors, love, and education/work. For a while, I kinda gave up on the idea that I would ever blossom and accepted that I was just here to tend to the garden. My main struggle was actually trying, and miserably failing, to figure out exactly who I was and who I wanted to be. After being
I wasn't put here to tend to the plants. I was here to grow- always have been.
Anyways,
I have never been happier. My family is wonderful and we've been very close as of late!
My 2023 wasn't great, but my 2024 has been much better thus far, which I couldn't be happier about.
I've actually been watching a lot of anime lately, much to my surprise. I haven't had the urge to binge like this in so long. Have you been watching anything?
I did not really interact with anyone on the internet for those months but rather tried to concentrate more on my family and some of my hobbies. Played through all of Kingdom Hearts for the first time. Devil May Cry, AC: Valhalla, Yakuza 8 too
What about you?
I want to sincerely apologize for my disappearance yet again, as I was going through, put frankly, a ton of bullshit. To be honest, I thought about you a lot during my time away from MyAnimeList. I wanted to reach out several times and respond to your comment but I didn't think it'd at all be a good riposte to you, seeing as it would mostly be quick, evanescent, and possibly aloof- so I took some time away from the internet to carefully recover from the shitstorm that was 2023. Now that it's over and passed, however, I figured now would be as good of a time as any to make my long-overdue reply to a great friend of mine, who I've, needlessly to say, missed very much ////
First things first- how are you, Leo? How has the beginning of your year been?... The ending of the previous? How has your program been going?? How are things with your family?
I'll keep this one short just to catch up first!
I look forward to your response
I've been doing pretty well as of late. In my 2nd semester right now and im feeling good about the work im doing. I havent really had much introspective thoughts on my course lately. Mostly just been going with the flow and chilling. It feels good even if my work/study/life balance is slightly disjointed XD.
Ayy happy birthday man. Even though you've been going through shit to say the least, Im glad youre still going !! I dont know your situation but I hope these events werent caused by the people around you bro. New phone - nice. I might get a new phone soon as well if I give in to consumerist tendencies lol. Good luck on the job hunting mate - searching for jobs is so fucking annoying man. Luckily im sorta satisfied w/ my employment at the moment, I was applying for a second job all around unsuccessfully. I dont know how it is around your way but I wish you all the best man.
Recently i've been digesting a lot more movie content than anime. have you watched any movies lately? I recently saw that interstellar movie and thought it was prettyyy goooood.