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Watched a couple “Special Episodes” that serve as prequels for upcoming series & seasons respectively

Fate Strange Fake sets the stage for an upcoming full series, though the debut date is unknown. While I’m skeptical it will supplant Fate Zero as my favorite/most epic entry in the franchise, it seems to offer more potential to do so than the other entries I’ve seen. I would recommend watching Absolute Demonic Front Babylonia or at least being familiar with that chapter of the FGO online game as it offers additional insight into a very personal rivalry between two of the characters.

Mushoku Tensei: Agent Fitz the main characters (or even Roxie) don’t appear at all in the episode, but it does address the unanswered question of what happened to Sylphie in the aftermath of the Mana Disaster. Being Mushoku Tensei, there has to be a certain level of lewdness. But I actually felt like season 2 can start in earnest next week with this one plot point finally given some development.

Ryza no Atelier watched the double length premiere episode. I’ve seen some complaints online of it being boring, but I personally I found it charming & refreshing. Too many fantasy adventure series have young and inexperienced protagonists becoming heroes with the fate of the world on their shoulders right from the start. And the recent trends of MC’s who are OP and/or have unique knowledge from a previous life just makes it worse. So I found it refreshing to have them actually portrayed as sheltered adolescents from a village with isolationist traditions who simply want to go places they’ve never been & see things they’ve never seen before. And struggling even against the weakest enemies. And there’s already hints that the “boring” village they’ve spent their lives in may have secrets they never imagined. I actually hope it doesn’t rush their growth too much. Only complaint is that the camera does seem to focus too much on the female lead’s thighs.

My recommendations:

A Place Further Than the Universe

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken

Oshi no Ko

Beautiful Bones

Raven of the Inner Palace

Kino’s Journey (2003 version)

Noein: To Your Otherself

ID:Invaded

Kageki Shoujo

Carole & Tuesday

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As far as favorites, I have some listed in my signature & on my profile page here. Or you can also check out my MAL profile (link in my signature). Favorite genres are fantasy & supernatural.

8 hours ago, Kleiner said:

Watched some more Oshi no Ko

I just finished season 1. While I still feel like it’s been overhyped, no denying it’s been one of the best series this year & am already looking forward to season 2 which has been confirmed (probably next year). Sorry Akane, but I’m definitely on team Kana (Arima)

8 hours ago, Kleiner said:

Heavenly Delusion is very good, excited to see where it goes. 

I’m planning to start that one soon myself.

I watched the first couple episodes of My Home Hero . Definitely an interesting idea behind it, but not very well written/executed to this point. Will have give it a couple more eps but not sure if I will finish it.

Just finished the Takagi-san movie. A bit cutesier than the tv series usually is as the story largely centers on Nishikata & Takagi looking after a stray kitten. And then there’s the after credit scene

Think I may have diabetes now  

Would be helpful to know what type of anime you enjoy and if by “new” you mean recent.

Based on Naruto & DBZ on your profile and series that started or getting a new season this year: Hell’s Paradise• Demon Slayer • Jujutsu Kaisen.

A couple older shonen you may not have seen: Ushio & Tora • Buso Renkin.

Again, more detailed info would result in better suggestions.

51 minutes ago, Bulleje76 said:

Mate,..would you recommend this one?

I am looking for a new anime to watch now Vinland saga finished

Tough call to make. The general consensus from it’s fandom was that part 1 of season 2 was disappointing. But I actually preferred it over season 1 & while not exactly hyped, am curious to see what happens with some of the unresolved sub-plots. While it is a (reverse) isekai with some fights, it also has quite a bit of slice of life & comedy aspects as well.

The series I’m most hyped for are 2nd seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen & Mushoku Tensei & the Ruroni Kenshin remake (never actually watched the original, but have heard positive things). I still have some leftover series to binge over the next couple weeks though, namely Golden Kamuy 4, Heavenly Delusion & Summertime Rendering.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 

hesitant to actually call it “good”, but enjoyed it more than any of the previous live action films in the franchise. So … yeah 

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Favorite male character: Saichi Sugimoto from Golden Kamuy

Dude’s a total badass

But is actually very caring with a strong moral code & sense of loyalty 

But  still capable of being a huge dork

Favorite female character: Rin Shima from Yuru Camp 

Because she’s a true introvert character,  not one that falls into the usual tropes of freaking out around other people or being desperate to be popular, make 100 friends, etc.

While she starts out as somewhat of a loner by choice, she learns  to enjoy sharing what she loves to do with others

But also still values quiet time alone

Plus she can be both cool & adorable at the same time

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As far as recommendations: Monster, ID Invaded, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Vinland Saga, Fate Zero, 86 & Dororo.

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In addition to the titles I mentioned in your recommendation thread, you might want to check out Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

I’m curious if you’ve seen Vinland Saga’s 2nd season yet, I just finished it Monday myself. There’s been a number of people complain & say it was boring/disappointing, but anyone who paid attention to season 1 should’ve seen the direction the story was headed (the honor & glory of war/combat is a lie). While I did enjoy season 1 somewhat more, season 2 was still the best the thing this season & better than 90% of the anime I’ve watched over 40+ years. I hope they continue the adaption.

I’d also recommend Dororo for an intense action series that also has a deeper story than most. Megalo Box & it’s sequel Nomad also recommended.

Finally, I kinda want to recommend Golden Kamuy for an action adventure series that references actual historical events & cultures and has an intricate story & cast of characters (season 4 is just about to wrap up). The only caveat is you said elsewhere that you didn’t like a lot of jokes/gags. That is something the series is guilty of & the humor is frequently vulgar (like Jojo, though I’m not a fan of that franchise). Might be worth at least trying to see what you  think.

Winter 2023

Trigun Stampede 

Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters part 1 

Spring 2023
The Legendary Hero is Dead 

Insomniacs After School 

Crunchyroll began listing it’s shows for the upcoming Summer 2023 season

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2023/6/21/crunchyroll-summer-2023-new-anime-season

Just a little over a week away from another season of shows

https://www.livechart.me/summer-2023/tv

Sequels/Continuations I plan to watch:  Jujutsu Kaisen • Mushoku Tensei • Devil is a Part-timer • Duke of Death & his Maid • Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts • Sugar Apple Fairy Tale • Malevolent Spirits Mononogatari 

New that I’m curious about: Fate Strange/Fake • Ruronni Kenshin remake • Helck • Dark Gathering • Undead Murder Farce • Level 1 Demon Lord & 1 Room Hero • The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.

What about everyone else?

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Fruits Basket 2019-2021 (personal favorite)

Re:Life (though the relationship with the greatest impact for me isn’t the focus until the OVA episodes)

Recovery of an MMO Junkie (romcom)

Kobato (magic girl aspects)

The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (isekai/female MC, 2nd season upcoming)

Ai Yori Aoshi  (the central relationship is engaging, but unfortunately they kept introducing female characters & fanservice elements until it frequently felt like a harem) 

My Dress-up Darling (romcom/fanservice, 2nd season upcoming)

Tomo-chan is a Girl (romcom)

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunnygirl Senpai (students/paranormal)

Kaguya-sama: Love is War (romcom)

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It (romcom, recommend season 1 only)

The Ancient Magus Bride (dark fantasy)

Karin/Chibi Vampire (romcom/vampires)

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale (fantasy, part 2 upcoming)

Darling in the Franxx (scifi/giant robots)

Steins Gate (scifi/time travel)

Currently watching: My Love Story With Yamada at Level 999 • Insomniacs After School • Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts

there’s more, but these are the notable ones that came to mind

Twice & Himiko Toga from My Hero Academia

Shin, Noi, Fujita & Ebisu from Dorohedoro 

And of course these guys