I started watching anime not labelled Pokemon/Yugioh at around 2012 to 2014 (P.S. still not sure when exactly), and I have been pretty much nonstop for the most part ever since.
I used to write seasonal reviews, but with the most recent changes for the system, I've since erased all my old ones, and I probably won’t write another one ever again unless I feel the unbearably strong need to discuss a particular series.
Btw, feel free to talk to me. I’ll accept any friend request, but it’d be nice to talk about a few things every now and then, as I don’t usually initiate a conversation. Of course, be respectful and considerate about my opinions possibly differing from yours.
Yes, I know my ratings are pretty darn weird and harsh, but it is what it is. I'm very critical and jaded with most things in life in general, tbf. I won't bother explaining because it's too complicated :P
Also, MyAnimelist, why? Why no let us add more than 10-20 entries for our Favorites lists?
“I was the last one left back then, and that’s how it’s always been till now. That’s why I have to take them with me. I’ll take everyone who fought and died alongside me to my final destination.”
-Shinei Nouzen
“A person can only murder another once. The act of murder is giving up the humanity that is within oneself. What is left is just emptiness. You can not lose humanity if it is already lost. The act of murder turns into the act of slaughter. They are two different things.”
-Ryougi Shiki
“People have very complex and sensitive emotions. Not everyone can express how they truly feel. They end up contradicting themselves or lying.”
-Violet Evergarden
"No matter what kind of song it is, I'd like to capture it the best I can. If I didn't, I feel that it would be rude to not only the song, but to the people who listen to me sing."
-Chihaya Kisaragi
"Do you value your life? Do you think that your family and friends are important to you? If they are, then you should never think of changing yourself. Otherwise, you will lose everything that is precious to you."
-Homura Akemi
"You fought to the end. You survived. That's why you're here now. I think that's something you should be more proud of."
-Vladilena Milizé
BTW, I have a YouTube reaction channel. Feel free to follow and subscribe if you like, please!
P.S. These are not my own videos, but I found them very helpful and well thought out in terms of analysis on some of my favorites.
OCCUPATION: Self-employed seasonal anime gem finder. I aspire to find at least one or two really good shows from recent seasons, regardless of the doubts in the current state of the anime medium by a bunch of pessimists on this site I know too well.
KEEP IN MIND that it doesn't mean I give generous scores that easily and that often. There are series I still enjoy a lot but still rate very low due to flaws I can't ignore or aspects I highly dislike. My mean score is pretty damn low mainly due to rating certain OVAs, specials, or some other shows that never saw the greenlight for high production value, as well as having seen a majority of, if not all, of what the anime medium has had to offer. I’m admittedly critical to a fault, but I genuinely endeavor to have fun with even bad shows, which means I still love this medium of fiction. Additionally, I’m one who’s easily jaded with anything nowadays, including non-anime media.
My Favorites in terms of anime need two or more of these qualifications:
1. At least have a score of 9 or 10 by me.
2. Attained at least above average in terms of enjoyment levels.
3. Have at least one or two prominent characters I really like or love.
-Sincerely,
Your friendly neighborhood “unconventional elitist".
I rewatched Sound Euphoniium a few months back and that whole franchise has just not aged that well for me. Season 1 was fine for me but season 2 onwards frustrated me and season 3 feels almost like a rehash with side character drama, meaningless stuff happening, not enough actual performances shown, etc. But for me the pacing actually feels too slow ironically, especially given how rushed the movies and OVAs between season 2 and 3 were. I agree that the stuff with Motomu was too rushed but honestly, I'd take that over the episodes of repetition that the stuff with Mayu have lasted without going anywhere for so long till the latest episode's ending, which was obviously very predictable since otherwise, that would have been a complete waste of time. For a season 3 that feels like a big opportunity for the club to actually genuinely progress to Nationals and focus on that journey, the series feels like just following similar scripts to some of the earlier seasons and I'm just not enjoying the drama at all now. I think since the stuff with Yuuko and Reina from season 1, most of the drama has fallen flat for me and makes the show borderline unwatchable at times, no matter how pretty it might look.
Then again, that might summarize Kyoto Animation's shows for me. I love the animation and passion, but the material they adapt just isn't for me at all with plenty of shows having potential on paper but just leaving me very frustrated with it when watching it that the production elements fall to the side for me. Sound Euphonium was one of the exceptions when I first watched it years ago but it's just become one of the many now. I still dislike season 2 more than season 3, but season 3's been falling off with each passing episode and it's been tough to watch.
I haven't yet because I was busy helping my auntie with summer camp. I was supposed to watch it today but due to the heavy rain on my end, I got home very late so I'll schedule that tomorrow.
I mean... I was never a fan of the manga and even though it's gotten worse and ridiculous recently, not like my actual feelings changed much. It's more of a shrug for me than anything else.
I thought that I've seen a lot of shows then I started looking around and then I found your profile. My guy HOW have you seen SO MANY SHOWS!?!?!? HOW?!?
Also nice favorites, Mushoku Tensei 86, and Frieren are all W shows
Thoughts on all the idiotic & unjustified criticism the best series ever, Frieren has gotten ever since it started airing? I mean, as far as I've seen, I have yet to see someone actually bring any valid points up... idk might just be me. & secondly, do you ever see a new seasonal top it, and if so, do you think it'll be soon?
genuine question: why bother wasting 10+ years of your life in a medium that you find appalling? your mean averages are 2/10... you clearly don't like anime/manga. why waste your time instead of doing something you enjoy
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Then again, that might summarize Kyoto Animation's shows for me. I love the animation and passion, but the material they adapt just isn't for me at all with plenty of shows having potential on paper but just leaving me very frustrated with it when watching it that the production elements fall to the side for me. Sound Euphonium was one of the exceptions when I first watched it years ago but it's just become one of the many now. I still dislike season 2 more than season 3, but season 3's been falling off with each passing episode and it's been tough to watch.
nice to meet you though
Also nice favorites, Mushoku Tensei 86, and Frieren are all W shows
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