Ohayotaku

Didn’t really care for this week’s episode. Not much humor & this series serious side rarely appeals to me since I feel little actual empathy for the characters. Also apparently my disdain for politics extends to the school level, at least as it was portrayed here. Hopefully next week will be back to the lighter side of things.

From Gleipnir episode 7 Claire: Shut up. F*** off. Yota: Wait, so is that costume guy your boyfriend? Claire: No. It’s more than that. He’s my other half. Shuichi & I, we two are one.

I’m on the current episode 7. There are some similarities, but reminds me of Wiseman’s Grandchild mire than anything. If you want something similar to Noukin I would recommend Endro or Bofuri (both completed) or Princess Connect Re:Dive or My Next Life as a Villainess.(both ongoing)

Trugger’s latest series BNA: Brand New Animal will debut on Netflix outside Japan on June 30th https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/05/15/triggers-bna-brand-new-animal-anime-sets-worldwide-netflix-date

Given the context of your list I assume you mean the version from the 90s. Was wondering if you had checked out the more comprehensive 2015 version & if so your thoughts.

@Koshigaya23 The original A-ko was one of the first anime I bought on VHS & the soundtrack is one of the few anime cds I own. The follow ups didn’t have the same appeal for me though (Cinderella Rhapsody is probably my favorite of those). I’d love to see it get a reboot with modern production values, though I think Kill la Kill is probably the closest we’ll ever get. The 2nd Ranma 1/2 movie is my favorite because it dedicated a scene to each of the secondary ships (Shampoo/Mousse, Ukuo/Ryoga & Nabiki/Kuno). Plus the fanservice with the female cast mostly in swimsuits or harem outfits I’ve tried a couple times getting into the Lupin III tv series, but really didn’t click with me. I did like Castle of Cagliostro though & intend to check out the other movies & A Woman Named Fujiko Mine. A couple that didn’t make my list but still are really nostalgic for me: Tenchi Muyo in Love Dirty Pair: Project Eden Devil Hunter Yohko

While this was more of a Yuki episode, this is probably the scene that made me smile the most

Welcome to the forums , hope you enjoy it here Favorite classic anime would include: Star Blazers (Space Battleship Yamato), Card Captor Sakura & Cowboy Bebop

Gleipnir really upped the ecchi factor with this past weekend’s episode but I’m still enjoying it. The new girl is sweet & may seem more compatible with Shuichi, but I still think him & Clair are the better pairing and complete each other.

@Wedgy just out of curiosity. I haven’t read the manga so have no idea where we are on the overall story. Do you think 25 or so episodes in season 2 will finish things or will we likely have to wait for a season 3?

My thoughts on Akito is that on one hand she was raised believing that she was essentially a god as far as the Soma family was concerned anyway. But at the same time with no regard as to her individuality, just the role she was expected to play. The result is an arrogant, self centered but miserable person (if “god” is unhappy, what right does anyone else have to be happy?) The impression I get is that Shigure is actually trying to use Tohru to teach Akito a lesson. That kindness can be stronger than hate & hope can be stronger than despair. It’s a risky gamble considering just how unstable Akito is & even though Tohru puts on a cheerful face, there’s a lot trauma beneath the surface. His comment in one earlier episode about being willing to be hated suggests he fully expects Tohru, Kyo and/or Yuki to get hurt (physically or emotionally) in the process.

Slayers

Little has been revealed about this one, but I’m already intrigued https://www.funimation.com/blog/2020/05/11/fight-for-humanity-in-deca-dence-coming-to-funimation-this-summer-kadokawa/#more-33276

I actually started watching the original series. Previously I’d read some early chapters of the manga & watched some random Toonami episodes of it, but never really stuck with it. Not sure why since it seems like the kind of series I enjoy. I do tend to burn out on longer series, but hopefully not.

I’ve actually started watching Inuyasha. I’d planned on starting with Tanya or Fate, but it’s been on my anime bucket list for awhile & saw an article about an upcoming spinoff/sequel. Put Sing Yesterday for me on hold, because I’m finding it kinda boring.

Inuyasha is getting a spin off/sequel series https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-08/inuyasha-anime-gets-yashahime-princess-half-demon-tv-spinoff-this-fall/.159360

Very funny episode this week incorporating some Asobi Asobase style facial expressions I can sympathize with Kurogane’s tone deafness, though I believe I’m beyond even Chika’s ability to help.