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Hi,
Great list for the Covid-19 pandemic. I would like to nominate the following for inclusion:

*Majime na Kaishain
* Tsuyukusa Natsuko no Isshou
* Uo to Mizu

Yes, poor Odysseus had the worst fate... Struggling for many years to raise all young warriors, who were to become Gold Saints later on, and help them with all obstacles on their way to become a chivalry-like Goldies; suffering after death by having an important mission to accomplish, all while having to deal with an evil entity trying to destroy all his efforts at the same time; only to be forgotten moy only by people in the past timeline, but also by Athena and Saints who came from the future. Their promise that the would never forget Odysseus did not age well, unfortunately. Odysseus ended like nothing that had happened in the past really took place.

Hmm... About that clock and the Ophiuchus constellation appearing in the Sun's place, I think it was just another flashy way of showing how two different dimensions, I mean two different timelines, intertwined with each other. The Ophiuchus emblem added more spice to that whole situation, because it appeared shortly after Asclepius took over Odysseus' body entirely and both Athena from the past and Athena from the present were in grave danger (the former because of Wyvern Chagall entering the fray, and the latter because of Asclepius standing just a few steps from Saori).
I don't think it will ever be elaborated on if there is any sequel manga released in the future. I think it was just a fancy visual and a way to add emotions and epicness to the whole situation. :P

As for Tartarus, no idea. I don't remember if there was anything written about its guardian(s) in the Hypermyth. I guess we need to assume that such a place exists, that it's a top-security prison for overpowered entities, and that Asclepius is imprisoned there. In short, the Tartarus prison just works as a place dedicated to that kind of stuff, haha. But indeed, it would be logical to use the fact that the Underworld was destroyed to at least loosen up the shackles of Tartarus and allow the strongest of its residents, like Asclepius, to escape. Maybe Ker will try to cook something in that matter? She's the sister of the Twin Gods, after all. It'd be the best way I can think of when wondering about how she can be implemented directly into the main storyline in a hypothetical sequel manga.

Although, to be honest, I have a hunch that we won't hear about Asclepius ever again in the main storyline. Ker is more probable to reappear, but I wouldn't be overly excited about her returning either, even if her chances, I feel, are bigger than in Asclepius' case. I'm talking here about that hypothetical manga sequel, not a special chapter or a Gaiden-style story.

But who knows what's really gonna happen in the future? We will see. ;p

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Yup, I fully agree that Apollo's entrance was utterly and completely epic. Majestic, brimming with otherworldly style and flashiness. I loved that he appeared while wearing his God Cloth. It added even more, let's call it the "awe effect" his whole presentation.

I was surprised to see his aides morphing from the golden chariot's horses into Angels, haha. Not that I didn't like it. I think it was kind of cool. It was just something unexpected. ;p Touma must've been like that as well, eh? Back when he was still one of Angels.

About the memory wipe in the past, I think it was the best way to conclude and wrap up the time travel plotline. By that there was no risk of any unnecessary ruckus messing up the past and the present by time travelers (Athena and her four Bronze Saints) affecting the past in any way, even if by their sole presence (Athena had already started affecting it even before she got there, lol). No time paradoxes, timelines ceasing to intertwine with each other, Saint Seiya-style atmosphere. I used to be very worried about how this part of the story would end, but I think Kurumada-sensei chose the best possible way of concluding it.

As for Ophiuchus, Asclepius is still alive. I don't know whether he will be used ever again as a villain, but as we could learn in the last manga season of ND, he can't be utterly destroyed, so after getting thrown back to his Tartarus prison it's safe to assume that he is still seething and plotting his revenge in the modern times, lol. Personally, I think he won't return to the story in a hypothetical sequel manga.

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Hey! Thanks a lot. Yeah I had a great day. :)

Sorry for replying late and for not replying last time. Tried three times to answer with a big text, always something came up while writing and so I accidently deleted my text again and again. So I kinda gave up then and then forgot about it tbh. ^^'

I haven't thanks for the notice i appreciate that i'll put them in my plan to watch then!!

That's actually a good suggestion. In your case, I'm more or less the same. I have some manga series that I haven't even touched for 4 long years! 😵 (There are too many to count.) Seems like a bit of an overload, but that's reality. In those cases, they're either just "dropped" or "on hold" on my MAL profile. Thank you for your kind words. I do need some time to step away from anime/manga cause it drained my mind / my life up to a certain point (watching anime up to 2:00 a.m. back in late November 2021 anime season is NOT healthy. I used to do this, but, not anymore.) 😖



Well, I'm still in the early chapters. So, I can't wait to continue reading Frieren (Volume 3). I was busy this weekend (had to reorganize the clothes in my closet); that's why, I just accessed MAL today so I can keep track of the chapters/volumes when I continue reading the Frieren series tonight.

Anyway, that's cool that you now have three manga series in your possession. I'm glad that you already bought the official Frieren manga volumes! It supports the creators. 😃 May I ask what the other two manga series in your possession are? I'm curious.

I only collect the physical manga volumes of Oshi no Ko. For now, this is the only manga series I'm interested in collecting. Building my very own personal manga collection is sacred to me. If I'm not serious in re-reading the series decades down the road (or, several years from today), why bother? Manga collecting is an expensive hobby even if I buy dirt-cheap volumes of series that I love from used manga stores (online or in-store).

To be honest, I'm actually VERY AFRAID of splurging my money on several manga series collection (as I'm already an art & crafts collector).

From late Nov 2022 to late Nov 2023, I spent more than US $2,200 (or, more than CAD $2,900) just on aesthetic Korean/Japanese stationery. US $2,200+ (or, CAD $2,900) are my approximate six week's wages from my day-to-day ordinary clerical desk job.

Arts & Crafts collecting became an addiction: constantly purchasing journals, stamps, stickers, notebooks, pencil cases, and a variety of arts & crafts supplies online (from various online stores internationally and domestically).

I promised myself to stop purchasing expensive stationery this 2024. Let's hope I can keep the streak up (holding back for four months has already been sooo hard 😵‍💫😣). I need to make it up to a year to complete a "streak" of one year of "no expensive stationeries". I hope I can make it.

My expenditures on Arts & Crafts stationery is stopping me to collect more volumes of other beloved manga series. That's why, for now, I'm just gonna stick with collecting the Oshi no Ko series. I need to budget my money anyway for other needs: food, shelter, clothes, water & electrical utilities, mortgage, property taxes, cellphone bills, etc.

Being an adult is not fun. But, it's inevitable. When I was kid (a child, then a teenager, then a young adult), I was just playing around, fooling around, enjoying the anime I watch / enjoying the manga series I'm reading. As an adult, most of the responsibilities are on my shoulder.

And mind you: I don't even have a family of my own yet. I'm just a grown adult with an ordinary clerical desk job living in my folks' home, helping my parents pay the bills, sharing the roof with them over my head, eating healthy food (mostly cooked) by my family members, etc.

I am foreiting family life / having children of my own / having a husband of my own (maybe, forever). It's not because it's expensive (to have a family of your own). But, it's because I am not independent. Rather, I'm still clinging or dependent to my folks. And that could be a bad thing because I lack so many life skills to be independent. I can prepare food on my own and for myself, but I mostly microwave (and that's not always healthy).

I drive the family vehicle, but I just recently successfully passed the vehicle road test (and acquired a legitimate driver's licnse) of our municipality. Even if I do not need vehicle supervision anymore, I am still a novice driver.

So, you see, there's still a lot more for me to learn even as a 33-year old adult. I feel deficient, to be honest. Also, prioritizing real-life is one of the reasons my interest on anime/manga dwindled up to only 10% anymore. I don't love anime/manga as much as I used to (up to 90% love). Rather, I do what I can. I watch what I can. And, I read what I can. 😊

Also, I don't play video games. I used to play one Super Mario video game back in the late 90s (around 1998); but, that was when I was only 7-years-old.

With most MAL users I've come to know in the recent years, many kids nowadays ADORE the thrill and excitement that video games offer (whether online, or in their playstations). Moreover, as a 30-something year old adult, I do not know what's trending anymore on the video game entertainment world. I have heard of brands like Super Nintendo, PlayStation, XBox, etc. I've seen such brands in stores. But, I lack the knowledge of what they do, the value of those brands, etc.

So, I'm not in that age anymore to be interested in other "side merchandise" of anime/manga. When it comes to this form of entertainment merchandise-wise (anime/manga), I stick to what I know: plushies, figurines, the physical volumes of the manga, stickers stationery, Spotify anime playlists, anime/manga posters, etc.

Also, last year, when I attended an anime convention in our city (a city that has about 777,000+ population in it), I spent about USD $530 (or, about CAD $700) just for anime posters. I thought my keen interest in anime dwindled at that time. Apparently not. Around Summer 2023, I still adore or love anime/manga about 80% or so... And then, my interest in it dwindled again (a little bit) cause real life is calling me.

To sum it up, my love for anime/manga fluctuates from time to time. No matter how much I love the medium, I need to take care of my life as well. 😊

Thank you for saying "Hi" to me again @curvedtree. (I haven't spoken to you for months.) I went on hiatus from MAL myself. Manga/anime became too overwhelming. 😓 I just dropped what I can and said "to heck with it all". I can't keep up on the manga / anime I used to adore (Rent-a-Girlfriend). To tell the truth, I haven't even finished Kaguya-sama. I completely forgot about that manga series even after almost one-and-a-half years have already elapsed! 🫤 Nowadays, I can only keep up with most of the Shōnen Jump manga series I'm currently reading (on MAL) (and reviewing some of the latest chapters via the MAL discussion forums).

Regarding Frieren, I'm glad this manga series was recommended to me. I've seen Frieren anime top MAL rankings (Currently Airingcategory) when it was still starting. But, around Fall 2023, I was still on hiatus from anime/manga. So, I didn't even bother to touch Frieren until my co-worker highly suggested it to me two weeks ago. Now, I'm trying to catch up to the manga series beause I want to know so badly, "Whatever made Frieren so likeable in the eyes of its audience?" Anyway, I hope to know the answer when I catch up to the manga. And, I'll read slowly if need be (thanks for your update on the Frieren hiatuses). I didn't know those even occurred on a weekly Shōnen Sunday manga series such as this.

yeah I'll be watching it soon enough :)

Wow thanks for the clarification, i am not well versed when it comes to the details regarding production etc. i Just started reading the overlord novels recently, i hope they don't get worse because so far they are pretty good and i like them. But seasons 2 is that lizard arc, well that's not for everyone. Maybe im picky but in terms of animation s1> s4 > s2 > s3. It could be the horrendous cgi though. however I hope that we get as much Frieren as possible in the best way possible, because if season 2 is as good as 1, then Frieren is moving in to my fav shows.

I saw a thread a while back, that The next season will plummet when it comes to it's production. That there is a possibility, that it won't be as good as the first season. Im concerned about the production afterwards, i hope it's as good as the first season. Madhouse tend to make great first seasons then take a dive with later seasons, it kinda happened to Overlord. It's probably better to read the whole manga instead.

I heard that the novels for the show was supposed to be very good, maybe i want to check it out sometime. I hope i like the manga for frieren, i probably will.

No i haven't seen it yet but i have it my plan to watch, i am a spider so what right? is it good?


Yeah i've noticed the sticking the butt out from bushes and stuff too. Yeah i agree many shows lacks in writing even the good ones, but they are cute anime girls so i pretend to not see it lol. I'll read the manga soon, i really want to read it but i'll wait until the anime finishes.

I honestly thought that Qual looked sick ngl, that's probably why i thought this looks interesting. a cute elf mage messing these kinds of demons up sounded nice, im a sucker for fantasy and adventure in general. I just eat up these kind of shows all the time. The mimic gimmick is so funny, love frieren's curiosity and hoarding addiction is amusing to me. Omg yeah people love to hate on popular shows, especially petty people that want their other popular show to come out on top or something stupid like that.
Yeah i get what you are saying but in anime isn't it a fact that they love reuse tropes even in good shows, i see it all the time and at this point i feel like it's a given with all the shows that come out these days. It's not easy to find a show that doesn't repeat stuff. I personally like when the character has a problem and develops, changing things for the better or worse, just that something new always happens to their personality or actions. Otherwise it's just a bore tbh. Oh yeah i remebered kraft from the lodge they were in, he was honestly badass. When it comes to Frieren i feel like she's mostly aloof when it comes to things from the past, she just doesnt keep up with everything, only things that matter to her personally or had an impact on her. However im curious about the other mages as well, like i mentioned earlier, it's kinda cool how nobody is able to defeat Frieren even though she looks like she would be weak.