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Started watching Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. Have to say it has a different feel to it than other Gundam series I’ve attempted to watch (even the prologue episode for that matter). More emphasis on humor & high school drama, though I’m sure the military & societal aspects will increase as it progresses. Actually one of 2022’s better offerings so far.

Kinda anime adjacent, but Crunchyroll added a Fate Grand Order stage play. Haven’t gotten very far, but so far the first meeting between Mash Kyrielight & Dr. Roman.

Lycoris Recoil has the same basic storyline as Gunslinger Girl But with greater emphasis on humor, slice of life antics & shoujo ai than the heavier & more unsettling ethical aspects of Gunslinger Girl. That’s terrifying I just caught up on it myself. Unlike the other carryover series, it didn’t take a 1 week break & with only 20 eps scheduled so far, will wrap up halfway through the winter season

Currently 50F. Not a bad recovery considering it was -9 at this tine a week ago. Supposed to make a run at 60 going into the first half of the coming week, before settling into a more “normal” pattern. Edit: we actually topped 60 today

If you’re going to take it that far Shi-Won Kim from Great Pretender The Grandma’s from Rent-a-Girlfriend Sakae Jinnouchi from Summer Wars More my style Kiriko Aoi (Godannar)

Kind of a related topic https://animeforums.net/topic/13360-favorite-anime-moms-milfs Will also add Ranko Mannen from Akiba Maid War

To be honest I remain skeptical whether Bofuri actually needs a 2nd season, but at least the cuteness should make the winter months more bearable (just so they don’t screw things up like they did with Science Fell in Love season 2)

I’d much rather have a 2nd season of Dorohedoro or Gleipnir than Chainsaw Man

I’m not as big a fan of Ghibli movies as most otaku but my faves would be Princess Mononoke, Laputa: Castle in the Sky & My Neighbor Totoro. Likewise, not really a fan of the real-world “tearjerker” style that tends to be more popular. My preferences being more fantasy or scifi. Examples: Children Who Chase Lost Voices • Patema Inverted • Summer Wars • The Boy & The Beast • Mary & The Witch’s Flower • Expelled From Paradise • Perfect Blue • White Snake • Black Fox Franchise related: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising • Little Witch Academia (original) & The Enchanted Parade • Ranma 1/2: Nihao My Concubine • Dirty Pair: Project Eden • Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro • Trigun: Badlands Rumble • Project A-ko (the original one only)

Well that sucks. Especially since what I’ve seen online says to start with chapter 22 to continue from where the anime left off. Actually a lot of people say to follow the manga from the beginning since the anime made changes. To be honest, despite being a CR subscriber for years, I’d never used their manga site because the majority of my otaku pursuits are on the anime aspect.

No mention of the anime yet, but the below article notes that the manga is scheduled to end almost a year from now. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-10-14/cardcaptor-sakura-clear-card-manga-final-volume-slated-for-fall-2023/.190771 maybe the rest of the anime will follow

Finishing off Fall seasonals before new shows start next week. Today is the final ep of Chainsaw Man’s first season. Still need to finish: Do It Yourself • Bocchi the Rock • Lucifer & the Biscuit Hammer • Raven of the Inner Palace. Also need to binge Gundam: Witch from Mercury, but the 1st cour doesn’t end until January 8.

It’s gradually thawing out here. Supposed to make it to freezing (32F) here today for a high. They’re saying it will be in the mid to high 50s by the weekend

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-25/trapped-in-a-dating-sim-the-world-of-otome-games-is-tough-for-mobs-anime-gets-2nd-season/.193334 Glad to hear as it turned out to be one of the year’s more enjoyable isekai. The MC in particular was a lot of fun.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-12-17/spy-family-anime-gets-2nd-season-film-in-2023/.193077

Spy x Family - final episode of the 1st season was today. Personally feel that the 2nd cour was more uneven than the 1st. The opening arc with the bomb dogs was one of the best. Really liked Yor’s cooking lesson, Bond & Anya’s first fight & Nightfall’s introduction. But Daybreak’s intro & the tennis tournament felt too silly. At least the season ended on a decent episode & even with it’s shortcomings the series was one of the years highlights. And with a 2nd season & a movie both in the works, looking forward to more excitement & laughs with the Forgers.

Isekai Quartet: The Movie this turned out to have more of an actual plot than I expected (albeit a predictable one). Of course, the main appeal is still seeing it’s cast of (slightly ) caricatured characters playing off each other. Like the series, it’s not absolutely essential to have seen the anime they come from (Konosuba, ReZero, Overlord & Tanya the Evil) but it does make it more enjoyable when you recognize the the numerous references & easter eggs). And yes Shield Hero’s Naofumi, Raphtalia & Filo are along for the ride (even if that technically makes it an Isekai Quintet ). The new characters were likable as well, especially Pantagruel. All in all an entertaining & enjoyable romp My only complaint isn’t related to the movie. Namely, we haven’t gotten any updates on Tanya the Evil season 2 since it was announced a year & a half ago At least we’re supposed to get Konosuba 3 & the Megumin prequel in 2023