Ohayotaku

ALL of the “Big 3” are overrated IMO. One Piece is actually the one with the greatest appeal for me as I watched up to around ep 150 before burning out & it is the only one I even remotely consider revisiting some day.

The anime I’ve stayed with the longest is probably MHA (just watched ep 141) & frankly seasons 4&5 were disappointing & what got me interested again in season 6 was that it at least seemed to put the “End” in sight. It’s an rare series that can keep my interest for 100 episodes & most need far less. A satisfying conclusion can lead to an enduring legacy, conversely dragging things out to cash in on a pre-established fandom inevitably leads to embarrassment. And not just for anime  (Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, The Simpsons, etc.) 

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Hope you find things to interest you here & decide to stick around.

@efaardvark

ah, Vysache from Shangri La Frontier, the most badass bunny since Usagi Yojimbo.

Clan leader 

and mystic blacksmith (the singing while forging was very Tolkein-esque) 

Midseason Update

Watching: Mushoku Tensei S2Pt2 • Kaiju No. 8 • Yuru Camp S3 • Train to the End of the World • Duke of Death & His Maid S3 • Windbreaker • My Hero Academia S7 • Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc • Konosuba S3 • Reincarnated as a Slime S3 • Mysterious Disappearances • Studio Apartment, Angel Included • Astro Note • Reincarnated as the 7th Prince • Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night

Oh Hold / Undecided: Go, Go Loser Ranger • Voice Actor Radio • Arch Demon’s Elf Bride • Tonari no Yokai-san • Sand Land • Ninja Kamui • T.P. Bon • The Grimm Variations • Tsukimichi S2

Might Check Out Later: Spice & Wolf remake • Unnamed Memory • Whisper Me a Love Song • Blue Archive • The New Gate

Dropped: ReMonster • Level 2 Cheat Skills • A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics • Vampire Dormitory • Mission Yozakura Family • Delicious in Dungeon

2 hours ago, efaardvark said:

Putting Tonari no Youkai-san on the watchlist.

I put it on hold after episode 3 wrapped up a sorta mini-arc. I really want to like it, but seems slower than I’m currently in the mood for.  May come back to it later.

Watched the first 4 episodes of Astro Note & found it surprisingly enjoyable. The oddball cast of characters remind me of Rumiko Takahashi’s old-school romcoms. I find it particularly funny that the alien poodle has the same voice as Sukuna (JJK)

And then there’s the dad who always wears a suit despite being unemployed & the violent idol singer wannabe 

Squirrels 

Since mongoose & ferrets apparently aren’t rodents

Ranko from Hula Fulla Dance 

Mossan from FLCL Alternative 

Jasminka Antonenko from Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade 

Elma  & Lucoa from Dragon Maid 

Honoka from The Dangers in my Heart 

and in the muscle-bound sort of bulky, Noi from Dorohedoro 

Binge watched the first 4 eps of Kaiju No. 8 & wish I’d started it sooner. New anime-of-the-season contender. Not a good idea to eat while watching though. A combination of Chainsaw Man & early seasons of My Hero Academia seems like a good description. Appreciate that the MC is in his 30s (30 was actually a greater hit to my ego than 40, so relatable  )

On 2/27/2024 at 11:22 AM, Ohayotaku said:

I’m going to check out Sakamoto Days as part of a badge challenge on MAL

Finished the first 2 volumes & enjoyed them.

6 minutes ago, Zeref said:

I didn't know there was a movie I will search it and watch this too. Do you know if that is available on crunchyroll?

Yes (in the US anyway). it’s listed as Legend of Crimson & takes place after season 2, before season 3.

1 hour ago, Zeref said:

I watched Konosuba - God's blessing on this wonderful world! the first season this weekend and enjoyed that. I have seen there are some other seasons I will watch of it this week too.

There’s also a movie that takes place in-between seasons 2 & 3.

And a prequel anime focusing on Megumin & Yunyun, but the general consensus is that it’s not as enjoyable. 

Finally got around to finishing season 3 of Tokyo Revengers. An improvement over season 2, I’d put it on par with season 1.

Just finished Yuru Camp season 3 ep 4. As great a duo as she makes with Nadeshiko, it’s nice Rin has found someone to be badass with in Ayano 

Though they did get in a bit over their heads on that last suspension bridge

Still a number of series I’ve yet to check out, but currently Mushoku Tensei is my AOTS.

Full ED song from Konosuba Season 3

Personal faves:

Azumanga Daioh (comedy)

School Rumble (comedy)

Yuru Camp (CGDCT)

Aria (unusual setting) 3 seasons & multiple OVAs/specials

The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today

On 4/18/2024 at 8:02 PM, holywhippet said:

I was looking forward to Konosuba season 3, but it seems that Crunchyroll isn't releasing a dubbed version?

Update

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/4/23/konosuba-season-3-anime-english-dub-cast-crew-release-date

Saw Spy x Family: Code White at the movies Thursday. Visually nice, but disappointing in every other aspect. Sadly, the franchise has lost just about all appeal for me.

Watched Malignant on Netflix today & plan to watch Joker tomorrow since both are leaving the service next week.

On 4/18/2024 at 8:02 PM, holywhippet said:

I was looking forward to Konosuba season 3, but it seems that Crunchyroll isn't releasing a dubbed version?

Their line-up page says there will be a dub, but no mention of when https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/seasonal-lineup/2024/3/13/crunchyroll-spring-2024-dubs-konosuba-black-butler-kaiju-no-8

As for myself, I’ m late getting into the Spring season. Here’s where things stand at the moment.

Plan to watch in entirety: Yuru Camp S3 • Reincarnated as a Slime S3 • Duke of Death & His Maid S3 • Konosuba S3 • Mushoku Tensei S2-2 • My Hero Academia S7 (starts 05/04) • Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc (starts 05/12)

Plan to check out: Kaiju No. 8 • Go, Go, Loser Ranger • Wind Breaker • Tonari no Youkai-san • Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night • Mission: Yozakura Family • Spice & Wolf remake (planning to wait until the 1st cour finishes)

Started , but not sure if I’ll Finish: Mysterious Disappearances • Studio Apartment, Angel Included • Arch Demon & Elf Bride • Train to the End of the World • Voice Actor Radio• Reincarnated 7th Prince • Sand Land • Ninja Kamui • Tsukimichi S2

Started, but don’t plan to finish: Level 2 Cheat Powers • Re:Monster • Vampire Dormitory

Maybe try Wedding Peach https://myanimelist.net/anime/1533/Ai_Tenshi_Densetsu_Wedding_Peach

From Winter 2024 

From Spring 2024 

CR has added a countdown clock to their site for the 1st ep of Kaiju No. 8. Unfortunately many times them hyping a series turns out to be a kiss of death. Time will tell I suppose.