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@Tv-Crimes I was actually going to post that one (I lovez me some cheeze at Christmas) I found several AMVs featuring it, but none that really got my attention. Welp, off to my sister’s, but will check in later tonight. Definitely watching the final 2 episodes of Ascendence of a Bookworm before turning in for the night.

I’m all caught up now. This Sunday is supposed to be the final episode so curious to see what kind of note it ends on. Kimetsu no Yaiba is still my #1 of 2019, but this will be #2 or #3.

Not really willing to die to test that theory out -_-;

Resumed watching this yesterday and caught up through episode 18. I’m considering it the best of the season and one of the top for 2019.

It wasn’t just the action, the way they kept switching between groups and present/past made the second half feel like a jumbled mess in a lot ways. Overhaul’s quirk let’s him take things apart and put them back together or alter them. Apparently that include body parts/organs. So he can inflict lethal damage but then repair it afterwards (if he chooses too). Someone having that level of control over whether you live or die would have to be intimidating. There have to be limitations to his quirk, but they haven’t revealed them yet (I assume he would need to “repair” the damage fairly quickly to keep someone alive)

Pretty much any fandom has these sort of issues (what’s currently going on with Star Wars for example). For the most part I try not to pay too much attention to them. I have my own opinions/tastes and find it easier to interact some people of course, but anime (and the larger medium of animation in my case) is so varied I have to believe there’s something to suit everyone.

Can’t honestly think of anything that checks all your boxes (especially the length) but will toss out some that might entertain you awhile. Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) - a boys mother & siblings are slaughtered by demons and his surviving sister is no longer entirely human as a result. He sets out on a quest to try and change her back. Awesomely animated fight sequences with some scenes of extreme violence. However some of the supporting characters have very silly (cartoonish at times) characteristics. I fully expected to hate that aspect, but it won me over regardless. Only 26 episodes so far and the continuation will be a movie. Not sure where things will go from there. The Promised Neverland - a group of children isolated from the outside world learn a sinister secret about the orphanage they live in. Some very dark themes and imagery. The main characters are all children, but that actually makes it feel more tense. Season 1 (12 episodes) is more psychological than anything but may have more action next season (not till October 2020 unfortunately) Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - zombie apocalypse in an Eastern steampunk setting. I got a kind of AOT vibe from it. Only 12 episodes & a movie sequel unfortunately. Not sure if there will be more or not.

Personally I liked it going from cartoonish/comical to badass. This week had some really good stuff, but also somethings that didn’t work well from my POV. Kirishima’s speech to Fatgum at the beginning actually did more to build his character than all of last week IMO. Likewise Rappa actually developed from a standard goon to a character with at least a bit of substance. Seeing what motivates him and the respect he earned for Kirishima (although that means he wants a deathmatch with him later ). Also great to see Toga and Twice get actively involved (hadn’t seen Toga get this psychotic/vicious before). And bringing out how Twice feels responsible for the death & injury if his teammates shows the camaraderie that seems lacking in Overhaul’s group. However, the way they kept jumping around from scene to scene felt out of synch and even the fight choreography didn’t seem to flow very well at times, though it still offer more excitement in a while. The season seems to be improving somewhat anyway, so hopefully they can keep the momentum going.

Season 2 scheduled for October 2020 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-12-20/the-promised-neverland-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-october-2020/.154619

Looks like the announcements are beginning in earnest for CR & Funi (both pages should be updated as new titles are announced) https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2019/12/20/crunchyroll-announces-winter-2020-anime-lineup https://www.funimation.com/blog/2019/12/06/winter-2020-anime-funimation-my-hero-academia-plunderer-black-clover-more/

It will be on both CR & Funi (though it looks like there might be a week delay on CR) https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/12/19/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-anime-is-coming-to-crunchyroll https://www.funimation.com/blog/2019/12/06/winter-2020-anime-funimation-my-hero-academia-plunderer-black-clover-more/

Just watched the first episode and feeling a bit underwhelmed. Not expecting it to be as epic as Zero, but still felt pretty lightweight even compared to First Order and the prequel episode. Biggest complaint is that it feels like the characters aren’t so much talking to each other as explaining things to the audience. Though I guess that’s to be expected given that they are skipping over scenarios. Biggest appeal at the moment is the character designs for the female characters (don’t judge me ) This is just a first impression though, so will see how things go from here.

Just finished season 2 of Takagi-san. Still pretty episodic but an improvement over last season. And while the payoff was slight, it still brought on the feels 6.5/10 Next title off the backlog pile: Carole & Tuesday.

Several Viz titles being added to Crunchyroll’s streaming library https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2019/12/16-1/crunchyroll-and-viz-media-team-up-death-note-and-more-join-anime-catalog

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-16/funimation-to-screen-my-hero-academia-heroes-rising-film-in-u.s-canada-in-early-2020/.154355 I figured this would be the case since 1st film was that way, though it will be at least a couple months after the japanese release probably. Though the creator’s comments on this probably being the last movie along with some of the scenes in the last trailer makes me wonder what they have planned going forward.

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I’ve noticed a significant increase as well. While I realize the site needs a source of income to stay running, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t annoying, especially the pop-ups (I’m viewing the site in my phone as well.