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Soz for the delay in replying (to such a seemingly simple/easy question), but I've been taking a break from MAL replies recently, and had some messages from a few weeks ago still awaiting replies - and I've only just got around to those very recently. I think, I'm almost fully caught up now, and there's only what's left (visible) on my profile page at the moment for me to attend to. Actually, I'm leapfrogging you over the guy beneath you, because yours is a simpler query. And, I'm giving you special treatment because I've know you for a considerably longer time (nearly 4 and a half years - I just checked) ;)

Looking back in hindsight, I feel I got sucked into the wrong choices last season (stuff like Metallic Rouge, Solo Leveling, and Weakest Tamer) which either weren't best suited to my tastes, personality, or mood - or were a major let-down for me in at least some ways (if not most ways). Combined, those 3 aforementioned series took up 12 hours watching time, and I don't want to repeat this mistake again. Thus, I've decided to be considerably more cautious and circumspect (than last time around) and only pick up new series where I've liked (or been impressed by) the first 2 or 3 episodes, and then decided to carry on in good faith. So, this season it's Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night and Girls Band Cry. Girls Band Cry looks similar to RWBY's 3D CG art style, which I quite like/am fond of (the female characters have a pleasing aesthetic in both series), and the drama and dialogue have been decent. It's almost like the rock band/rock school version of RWBY lol. And Jellyfish Can't Swim reminds me of Bocchi (4 girl music-making dynamic) but with the style of Bocchi blended Oshi no Ko, because Doga Kobo (Oshi) are doing the art/production. They're both female dominated, and music and drama orientated series, but I do enjoy taking a break from grim and grizzly men fighting - and if anything, I'm steering increasingly clear of action series these days. I suppose, to balance things out (ying and yang-esque), I have been rewatching Vinland Saga season 2 (I'm enjoying the slow-burning drama, rural/farm setting, and philosophical elements). And, of course, I'm following the new Yuru Camp, which is one of my all-time fave (10/10) anime. I think 8bit are doing a good job (as the new studio) and it's continued with the wholesome flavor, relaxing mood, charming humor, and lovable cuteness of classic Yuru Camp, with the arrangement of Yuru season 2 - where you sometimes see all 5 main girls together, and sometimes see Nadeshiko or Rin going off on their own solo camping/traveling adventures and explorations. It can do no wrong! Literally, no wrong! And (final and), I've seen 4 of the new Spice and Wolf episodes (in dub). It seems like they've improved the artwork and OST a couple of levels (Kevin Penkin, the Made in Abyss composer, is on board), and the story seems more refined and focused. I think (so far) it's a MAL score or two (in my scoring system/criteria), above the original.

How about you, what are you watching and what are your thoughts/opinions about it?

It's nice to see you supporting Apothecary Diaries - with you high score! We're not far from the end now.

And I've been thinking of giving Kingdom a try, myself. Someone just recently tipped me off about it.

happy birthday! hope you enjoy your day ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ̀ˋ

I'm watching JJK, Frieren, SxF & Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Maybe I would put A Silent Voice on the same level as Josee, the Tiger and the Fish. I gave them both a 9/10 and they'd both be in my top 10 anime movies of all time. I liked the 1st season of the Fruits Basket remake but I might not have given it my full and undivided attention 3 years ago. It had an air of exceptional quality about it in its visuals and voice acting, and I really liked Honda. She's like the nicest and sweetest anime character ever. I would probably want to rewatch the first season before moving onto the 2nd and Final, because my memory of the specific happenings are a bit fuzzy.

I just noticed that all your top 10 anime have really high scores/ratings. I suppose it must be scientific proof that you have the very best taste :)

Heyaaa! ofc not , i mean hahahha i never watch seasonal animes because i hate waiting :D but already know what will watch when its be finished , and what about you?

Yeah, Frieren has a relaxing vibe about it but it also seems more mature than the shounen tag that's been assigned to it. I think the artwork/visuals have hit a new high (for anime) and it really is sublime and a wonder to behold. It's also nice to hear Milet singing the ED song because I've been an admirer of her vocal tone, range, and expressiveness since I first heard her singing the Vinland Saga ED. I hope to hear her in more anime OPs and EDs in the future because she's become one of my fave Japanese female voices along with Aimer.

I liked how Eminence started (the first 4/5 episodes) but then my attention and investment petered out halfway through. I might give it a 2nd chance and restart it from the beginning, but it's possible I'll get distracted by other things and never come back to it. That's just the way it goes sometimes.

I never had you down as a romantic genre kinda person (although I see Fruits Basket, Silent Voice, and Clannad in your top 10 now). I'm not that knowledgeable myself but there are a few that I've liked. Usually where there's some comedy mixed in as well. What are your top 5 romantic anime right now, and which one would you recommend the most? Mine would be:

Hey, it's a nice surprise to hear from you, Weiss!

From this season's lineup I've already started Frieren, which I think will be the big hit/sensation/ratings success of the next 3 months, and there's Tokyo Revengers and Dr. Stone which I've loyally followed up until now, so I will be continuing on with them. Dr. Stone is one of the cleverest and most original new shounen and Revengers is usually amusing and easy to watch. Also, I've had another MAL friend tip me off about Shangri-La Frontier, which he says is similar to SAO, Log Horizon, and Overlord, all of which I already like. So I'm going to give it a chance, based on what he's told me.

How about you, have you deciding on anything from the new season? It's almost like taking your pick from a buffet isn't it? Like sizing up what looks most appetizing or is best suited to your tastes, or maybe something new or different that you're curious about and fancy trying. And there's a large selection to choose from. You can be as gluttonous or as discerning as you like.

I see you seem to be enjoying My Happy Marriage. What do you like about it? I thought it started well but after about 4 episodes my investment faded a bit and I was having lapses in concentration, and with having to wait every week for a new one, I thought I'd put it on the back burner until I had more room in the schedule and all the episodes had been released.

Season 5 will air in July, so at least we don't have to wait that long for the next season.

I thought it was very good. I just hate having to wait for the next season. WBU?

I saw your face appear in my friends panel thingy! What do you think off the new RWBY season so far? I've only seen the first 3 episodes but I'm not sure about where the writing direction has gone with this new fairy tale land they've found themselves in. It seems to have taken a turn away from the darker and more mature direction it had been going in previously and feels noticeably lighter and more irreverent. The latest episode 8 has just been released so maybe when I'm fully caught up with it I'll start to warm to the new setting and the whimsical feel it has.

I'd say RWBY season 8 was the best yet. I've only seen it once so far though. I really liked Cinder's rise to the ascendent again. And just when you thought she wasn't all that and had become a washout or a laughing stock - suddenly she comes back with a bang and totally redeems herself, and basically kicks all of RWBY's asses all over the shop. I enjoyed seeing her backstory as well. It added some extra depth and context to her personality and helps explain why she became cruel, spiteful, and embittered. I agree that the show has gone more 'drama/melodrama' orientated as it's gone on through the years but I think I quite like that. I've never been just a straight-up 'fights' person, anyway. I think the visuals in season 8's fights are rather stunning and have reached a peak, and it's been on the way up since season 6 started with the histrionics on top of the moving train. Both seasons 4 and 5 seemed to be treading water at times but they're still worth the watch. There are always some cool story elements or fights to punctuate the fallow moments.

I watched Ice Queendom subbed through to the end but I might go back and rewatch it in English dub (with all the familiar VAs from the original) now that all the episodes are out. Overall, it seemed to lack the magic, edge, and humor of the original RWBY, but it was reasonably entertaining and an opportunity to see all your fave characters in a new adventure and in 2D!

Blake and Weiss are my co-fave lead heroines. It used to be Yang at one time though (a few seasons ago), and Ruby is just so darn likable with her humble, caring, and soft-spoken way. My least fave is Nora but she's still OK. It's refreshing to see Jaune as a weaker and dependent male lead who is self-deprecating and subservient to the girls, and I like Renn's deadpan, stoic, and unassuming nature. Monty's brother does a good job of voicing him. Penny is someone I've come to like more as it's gone on, in her quest to become a regular girl and more human-like, and Maria was a cool new introduction. There were some funny moments with her, like when she was piloting the plane, and her artificial eyes are an interesting technological feature. The scene where you saw the young Maria fighting as 'The Reaper' was one of the action highlights for me. The choreography was so fluid and badass. Also, older Ozpin and little Oz (his reincarnation) add a nice dynamic to the overall setup. The fact that little Oz sometimes has access to old Ozpin's memories and accumulated knowledge but then totally loses the connection, and is younger and more vulnerable than the rest, yet is kinda acting as their superior, mentor, and guide, is interesting. Those are just some of the reasons why I feel attached to and invested in the series.

How have you been getting on with Bocchi? What do you think of the characters and the music? What are your fave music-themed anime?

Season 6 is one of the best MHA arc which understandably is rate high compare to the other season.