Like everyone else here, I like anime. I spend a lot of time drooling over fan art at Pixiv... especially the cute boys, but the moe girls too. Shotaz and loliz ftw! Sometimes I think I'm an upstanding individual, but most of the time I'm a perv who's a little too honest about their feelings. ^_~
Other than otaku-dom, I also game (RPGs) and knit (a lot) and crochet (a little). I've been really focused on knitting socks for the last couple years. Lately I've not knitted much, and focused more on gaming.
Top 5 New Series Debuts (Winter 2018)†
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san — An unlikely pick for the top of the list, but in a thoroughly lackluster season, this lighthearted series which reminds us of our innocent days of teasing our first crush is definitely worth watching. Takagi-san is constantly teasing Nishkata-kun, having fun at his expense, but Nishkata, being a typical boy of that age, doesn't realize that she's doing it because she likes him—or that he does it back for the same reason. Each episode is filled with cute, innocent flirting disguised as playing tricks on each other, with Takagi's being a huge success and Nishikata's failing every time. Despite the repetitiveness and the thin plot, KaraJou takes the top spot because it's so fun to watch. Is it a work of art, a masterpiece of anime brilliance? No. But it's one of the series I most look forward to seeing each week.
Gakuen Babysitters — I am not a fan of children. Real ones, anyway. But animated babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are even cuter than tiger cubs! And this title, as you probably suspect, is filled with them: rambunctious Taka, cutiepie Kirin, adorable twins Takuma and Kazuma, the quiet introvert Kotarou, and the infant Midori. Add to that the main character, Ryuuichi (Kotarou's nii-chan) and his nakama Kamitani Hayato (Taka's nii-chan), Usaida, the school chairwoman, and a host of others, and you get a cast where literally every single character is likable! It goes without saying that this is a very light anime, and those who dislike emotional anime with thin plots will probably not like it. For me, it's too cute to pass up.
Sanrio Danshi — Clearly an anime made on a budget, with an agenda to drive sales of Sanrio products, SanDan is still worth noting for one very big reason: Although its motive may be less than pure, it promotes the ideas that boys can enjoy "girly" things too, that gender doesn't matter when it comes to the things you enjoy, and that it's not wrong to like something. As you might expect, the cast is primarily male featuring few well-known voice actors, Saito Soma being the most recognizable voice. The series, while it is primarily light and comedic, does feature scenes where the boys are on the receiving end of disparaging comments about how it's "gross" or "disgusting" for high school boys to like Sanrio products. Like many male idol series recently, SanDan focuses on one character per episode for part of the season, with each episode presenting a problem in his life and neatly resolving it within the 20-some minutes of the episode. But despite being low-budget, at times cliché, and formulaic, it still makes the list because it's cute, and because it does address gender roles and gender shaming.
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens — What at first seems to be a Durarara!! rip is actually a story of a different type altogether. With a mysterious cast of hitmen, assassins, private detectives, information brokers, and politicians who don't all quite fit together at the onset of the series, it's easy to make the comparison to everyone's favorite anime set in Ikebukuro. This alone is reason to watch HakaTon, but the series stands on its own merits. It's difficult to say much more about it without giving away any of the important details, so I'll leave it at that.
Sora yori mo Tooi Basho — I'm not usually a big fan of CGDCT, which is what comes to mind when you think of "group of high school girls go on expedition to Antarctica". But you would be wrong. This is not a CGDCT at all, but rather a coming of age story with a strong focus on seizing the moment, enjoying one's youth, and connecting with others in a deep and meaningful way. It's also the only series that I can think of right off with both Kanazawa Hana and Hayami Saori playing main characters, which should definitely draw in fans of those A-list seiyuu. If you think you even might have an interest in this series, watch it. The art is particularly good, and the voice acting is spectacular.
Top 5 Sequels and Remakes (Winter 2018)†
Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan 2 — It should be a given that Saiki takes the top spot this season for anyone who has seen the first season. And for those that haven't, yare yare, why not? It's sheer comedic genius. I'll say upfront that I usually dislike gag anime. A lot. But Saiki (the series) is in a league of its own. This season promises to be just as amazing as the first season, which left viewers in withdrawal when it ended. But no more! Saiki-kun is back with the whole gang — and the first episode even features a Gintama crossover.
3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season — It was really difficult to put 3-gatsu in the second position. The first season was one of my favorite anime of all time, and the second season only builds on that. Kiriyama-kun's internal monologues, his thoughts and feelings bared for all the hear, his interaction with the Kawamoto family… all of these are just as superb in the second season as the first. And then some. The section about school bullying, its effects on the entire class and beyond, and how to address it deserves an award in itself for taking the issue seriously and actually getting down into the dynamics of it, not just superficially mentioning it or using it as a plot device like so many other anime do. As much as I really, really want to place this in the top position, I just can't. While 3-gatsu is near perfect, this season of Saiki is one that I have been looking forward to since even before the first season ended. On the other hand, I wasn't even aware that 3-gatsu was getting a second season. That, and that alone, is the only factor that makes 3-gatsu my 2nd place continuation this season.
Mahoutsukai no Yome — It should come as no surprise to see this on the list, as it's probably on many of yours. However, 3rd through 5th place this season are primarily arbitrary; I don't really think MahouYome is really all that much better than the 5th place anime.
Nanatsu no Taizai: Imashime no Fukkatsu — Finally! We've waiting for quite a while to get the continuation to this story of the Holy Knights and the Seven Sins. I've read part of the manga this season covers, and I believe the anime is going to be even better than the manga — if we can get reliable subs all season long. This was a major obstacle to watching the first season, and hopefully it will be better this season.
Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line — YowaPeda is farther down the list this season than it has been in the past. While I still love the anime, it's losing its shine. It was great they introduced new characters last season, but now even Kaburagi and the others are starting to feel a bit old and worn out. Still, it's a series that I love and will continue to watch with interest.
Ugh I wrote out a full response and it got deleted. Here I go again:
B-but but but I feel bad if I don’t reply to the other one. I’ll respond to the new one but also include brief replies from the old one then! (Which u will not respond to because then we’ll keep the cycle going lol)
Gakuen Basara truly isn’t worth anyone’s time. Unless ur into pure nonsensical comedy. It’s actually pretty stupid. Don’t feel bad skipping it. I’ll probsbly only reserve it for those times I’m bored and have nothing to watch.
Omg I know it’s only because it’s fan art but I’m in love with Giorno now. I love how feminine he looks in these but still has the masculine body! Reminds me of the Percival pics from before >:3
Yeah I totally get the need for privacy. One is more reserved when they think many eyes are peering.
Giorno<3 (seriously that doujin made me fall in love)
Yeah just watched it...um I dunno what I just watched. Tbh the fujoshi parts weren't even relatable. Felt like they were given fujoshi (and foreigners) just a bad name xD Yes seeing a fudanshi would've been the highlight tho, ah they need to make more anime with fudanshi <3
-Kyrill is a cutie I can see why you do! I also really like Doug’s personality, he totally resembles Kiritsugu! This show will be fun! I hope we see more of “Doctor” or Apple too, love his voice.
-Goblin Slayer was really good. And super dark. But I appreciate it for being realistic and not just dealing out fan service like some anime. I wonder how it'll hold our interest despite focusing on just goblins in a world that has other creatures too.
-Gakuen Basara. Totally idiotic. Im still gonna watch it since I liked the SB series but it really is ridiculous and illogical.
-I don't follow JoJo (tho i want to and should) so I don't know whats going on there but this Giorno Joestar certainly looks like a fun character (and he seems rather effeminate)
-Agreed. I actually enjoyed the first episode. Though I have a feeling it might go downhill eventually. But let us pray. Mc is cute at least.
Profile posts here definitely are easier (and allow me to respond faster because I can do so on my phone and they're also shorter) but i do still like and appreciate the private messages. Besides who's to say these posts wont get long like the messages too, i think thats why we switched over in the first place.
Most of the time people complain about the animation but I don’t really care or follow that unless it’s REALLY bad (or just CGI...hate that shit) but I do notice the art, and those chins are driving me insane. Anyway it’ll probably become background noise really soon.
Lol did it really take that long for a kiss 😅 well suspense does make things more juicer when it arrived (lol k no)
I watched it last night. While I do love that the secondary protagonist is a cute boy the first episode I was yawning and wondering when it’ll end (might also be because I didn’t realize it was 40+ mins). The whole part where Alice falls and touches the dark territory borderline was ridiculous. Couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. Dumb kids. Well I look forward to a better next few episodes. I’ll probably stick around till the end because I’ve watched all the other SAO anime so far (not that other one without Kirito tho)
It’s ok for the first ep but I’d like a little more smut :P I think I pretty much always prefer it when the uke is the standoffish one. Or if not standoffish, needy and demanding 😛 But yo he totally likes him. He had no reason to give in to having sex, he wasn’t even really blackmailing him. He gave in because he felt the attraction. If he was straight he would’ve reacted much stronger. He’s probably bi or doesn’t have a preference because he’s too busy feeling himself (Lol I love his narssisstic comments). Really looking forward to this anime. I love how cutesy the seme gets too. Totally a love sick puppy. But you know what’s distracting? The shading under their chins. It’s so consistent and hard to miss!
And Gasp how could you drop Sekaiichi Hatsukoi! It’s at least something from the little BL we’re given.
I was gonna save the HSL response for our longer msgs now that i'm done but i already wrote it out and figure its better to give u something than have you wait incase my reply takes a little longer.
◼Perfectly normal kids, it's just the adults? Where does Taiyou factor into all this? How did being molested by an adult turn into him being super obsessed with a little girl? Who told him he needed to be touched by a cute little girl to become pure? He’s batshit crazy. And he was so close to becoming normal. His mom seems like a normal lady too. Poor lady has no idea her son is on his way to become a pedophile. And seriously how did he just allow the aunt to molest him as well? The kid has zero backbone. Run. Scratch, scream lol he's just to pitiful. Also as soon as Asahi released him he was good to go. He didn't need to do anything else lol, he figured that out later but he's a bit slow. Odd of Asahi to actually think he'd help too.
I must say I’m not satisfied with the end because Shio became batshit crazy like Satou and Satou was never really punished. Felt so bad for her friend. She didn’t deserve that (but seriously how’d she let her kill her so easily in the first place. Was it really just disbelief and shock that Satou was gonna stab her. As soon as she saw the knife (and those batshit crazy eyes) she should’ve fought harder. She didn’t start clawing at her hands until she actually had a knife in her neck. Poor girl.
I must say though I’m mostly upset because the truest victim, Asahi, didn’t get anything in the end. His cute little sister, who he tried so hard to find, rejected him for some crazy ass bitch. And even after said bitch was gone, she still rejects him.
All in all though, it was a fun ride. Btw that sick masochistic teacher. What was he arrested in the end for? Was he connected to the first murder because he disposed of the body? Or did people just find out he was a sick lying fuck. It’s probably the first thing since you can’t really get arrested for adultery. Boo, that means no one ever finds out Satou was the mastermind? Crazy ass chick. I never liked her. Couldn’t even identify with her. She was just wrong from the start. I especially started to hate and question her love when he put the lock outside the door. How you gonna cage Shio in, if she ever wanted to leave?
Plus I couldn't get over how hypocritical Satou is. She complains about things being bitter and corrupt and yet she does things even worse than what she sees. And she justifies it all for the sake of her "Happy sugar life."
Also why did that brunette from work even help her? It's quite clear Satou didn't give a shit about her. After she quit i doubt she ever contacted her, so why was she still obsessed with her. Hell why was she obsessed to begin with. These characters are all just crazy for the sake of being crazy.
But back to Satou. Her aunt never even directly abused her. She just witness some odd shit. It’s not like her adult’s men molested her after they were done with the aunt. That’s why I can’t justify her actions. Her life wasn’t so bad that she needed to turn to murder. Gasai at least had a more tragic background.
◼Major seriously is an amazing series. So happy I was about to marathon through all the seasons. Anime probably really was better back then. Nowadays things are just released for the sake of having a full season. Look what they have done to the isekai genre. More like it never use to be a genre, it was just a concept or premise but now it is one. Actually it feels like isekai is just a coverup for fantasy harems now -.-
Oh I see, i googled it to find the full name but it didn't work. When I clicked the link you sent I found it but it says it's only available on the US app store. Hence why I couldn't find it -.-
I know, it's impossible to keep it short. Well when we actually get into replying its not a problem, its just starting that makes the delay so long. Hence, I'll probably get back to you on the main msg later but I will reply to this one now (honestly why did i think i already replied to this lol)
Wow a year-long project! Sounds fun (again just don't make it feel like a chore, it's for fun after all!) These patterns look so nice! I especially like block 7, 8 and 10. Block 3 certainly looks like it'll be a pain xD How big is the lap blanket supposed to be by the end?
If you're knitting all the time I don't think you can be called lazy lol. Besides you've found time to reply here. It's really just because our msgs are so long so we need to put aside time to do it (hence why I said 'chore') ^_^'
But good news means you're making progress on whatever you're knitting right? More socks or was there a bigger project at work?
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B-but but but I feel bad if I don’t reply to the other one. I’ll respond to the new one but also include brief replies from the old one then! (Which u will not respond to because then we’ll keep the cycle going lol)
Gakuen Basara truly isn’t worth anyone’s time. Unless ur into pure nonsensical comedy. It’s actually pretty stupid. Don’t feel bad skipping it. I’ll probsbly only reserve it for those times I’m bored and have nothing to watch.
Omg I know it’s only because it’s fan art but I’m in love with Giorno now. I love how feminine he looks in these but still has the masculine body! Reminds me of the Percival pics from before >:3
Yeah I totally get the need for privacy. One is more reserved when they think many eyes are peering.
Giorno<3 (seriously that doujin made me fall in love)
-Kyrill is a cutie I can see why you do! I also really like Doug’s personality, he totally resembles Kiritsugu! This show will be fun! I hope we see more of “Doctor” or Apple too, love his voice.
-Goblin Slayer was really good. And super dark. But I appreciate it for being realistic and not just dealing out fan service like some anime. I wonder how it'll hold our interest despite focusing on just goblins in a world that has other creatures too.
-Gakuen Basara. Totally idiotic. Im still gonna watch it since I liked the SB series but it really is ridiculous and illogical.
-I don't follow JoJo (tho i want to and should) so I don't know whats going on there but this Giorno Joestar certainly looks like a fun character (and he seems rather effeminate)
-Agreed. I actually enjoyed the first episode. Though I have a feeling it might go downhill eventually. But let us pray. Mc is cute at least.
Profile posts here definitely are easier (and allow me to respond faster because I can do so on my phone and they're also shorter) but i do still like and appreciate the private messages. Besides who's to say these posts wont get long like the messages too, i think thats why we switched over in the first place.
Lol did it really take that long for a kiss 😅 well suspense does make things more juicer when it arrived (lol k no)
I watched it last night. While I do love that the secondary protagonist is a cute boy the first episode I was yawning and wondering when it’ll end (might also be because I didn’t realize it was 40+ mins). The whole part where Alice falls and touches the dark territory borderline was ridiculous. Couldn’t stop rolling my eyes. Dumb kids. Well I look forward to a better next few episodes. I’ll probably stick around till the end because I’ve watched all the other SAO anime so far (not that other one without Kirito tho)
And Gasp how could you drop Sekaiichi Hatsukoi! It’s at least something from the little BL we’re given.
◼Perfectly normal kids, it's just the adults? Where does Taiyou factor into all this? How did being molested by an adult turn into him being super obsessed with a little girl? Who told him he needed to be touched by a cute little girl to become pure? He’s batshit crazy. And he was so close to becoming normal. His mom seems like a normal lady too. Poor lady has no idea her son is on his way to become a pedophile. And seriously how did he just allow the aunt to molest him as well? The kid has zero backbone. Run. Scratch, scream lol he's just to pitiful. Also as soon as Asahi released him he was good to go. He didn't need to do anything else lol, he figured that out later but he's a bit slow. Odd of Asahi to actually think he'd help too.
I must say I’m not satisfied with the end because Shio became batshit crazy like Satou and Satou was never really punished. Felt so bad for her friend. She didn’t deserve that (but seriously how’d she let her kill her so easily in the first place. Was it really just disbelief and shock that Satou was gonna stab her. As soon as she saw the knife (and those batshit crazy eyes) she should’ve fought harder. She didn’t start clawing at her hands until she actually had a knife in her neck. Poor girl.
I must say though I’m mostly upset because the truest victim, Asahi, didn’t get anything in the end. His cute little sister, who he tried so hard to find, rejected him for some crazy ass bitch. And even after said bitch was gone, she still rejects him.
All in all though, it was a fun ride. Btw that sick masochistic teacher. What was he arrested in the end for? Was he connected to the first murder because he disposed of the body? Or did people just find out he was a sick lying fuck. It’s probably the first thing since you can’t really get arrested for adultery. Boo, that means no one ever finds out Satou was the mastermind? Crazy ass chick. I never liked her. Couldn’t even identify with her. She was just wrong from the start. I especially started to hate and question her love when he put the lock outside the door. How you gonna cage Shio in, if she ever wanted to leave?
Plus I couldn't get over how hypocritical Satou is. She complains about things being bitter and corrupt and yet she does things even worse than what she sees. And she justifies it all for the sake of her "Happy sugar life."
Also why did that brunette from work even help her? It's quite clear Satou didn't give a shit about her. After she quit i doubt she ever contacted her, so why was she still obsessed with her. Hell why was she obsessed to begin with. These characters are all just crazy for the sake of being crazy.
But back to Satou. Her aunt never even directly abused her. She just witness some odd shit. It’s not like her adult’s men molested her after they were done with the aunt. That’s why I can’t justify her actions. Her life wasn’t so bad that she needed to turn to murder. Gasai at least had a more tragic background.
◼Major seriously is an amazing series. So happy I was about to marathon through all the seasons. Anime probably really was better back then. Nowadays things are just released for the sake of having a full season. Look what they have done to the isekai genre. More like it never use to be a genre, it was just a concept or premise but now it is one. Actually it feels like isekai is just a coverup for fantasy harems now -.-
Wow a year-long project! Sounds fun (again just don't make it feel like a chore, it's for fun after all!) These patterns look so nice! I especially like block 7, 8 and 10. Block 3 certainly looks like it'll be a pain xD How big is the lap blanket supposed to be by the end?
But good news means you're making progress on whatever you're knitting right? More socks or was there a bigger project at work?