Ohayotaku

@MediaConsumesMe Goblin Slayer is actually a decent parallel for the scene in question, but the series itself thereafter is more humorous than Goblin Slayer was. As to what they were trying to accomplish with it, the scene ends with Arc cutting the brigands in half before they can actually follow through with their intentions & Arc musing to himself that even though this is the first time he’s actually killed people (he’s an isekaid fantasy rpg otaku) he doesn’t feel guilty about it. So I think the point was for the viewer to feel that the baddies were such disgusting sleazeballs that Arc cutting them down without remorse didn’t make him cold blooded or amoral. That he’s still “heroic” and good natured. But I still feel it was excessive not only because the scene itself was pretty detailed, but also it plays out again later in the ep, albeit from a slightly different POV. Which gives the impression that they also went for a “shock value” opening. There are other “dark” moments, but they’re more discreetly presented. Also the episode advisory originally appeared as the scene actually played out instead of ahead of time (little too late for a warning , which is why I try to warn people in advance for anyone interested in checking the series out to give them an idea what to expect.

Finished Skeleton Knight in Another World last night. Certainly not the most original or well executed series, but definitely entertaining Arc is a very likable protag (heart of gold , head of bone ). Ariane is a bit fanservicey but capable of being badass scary (particularly in the final ep) & makes a good traveling companion/potential romantic interest for him. Ponta & Chiyome are both cute as heck. And Goemon is a perfect “bro” for him Also equal parts amusing & interesting how Arc’s “low-profile good deeds” are having a much greater impact on the fantasy world’s political landscape than he realizes. Only complaint is that the series’ opening scene (an attempted rape by a group of brigands) was excessive (made me uncomfortable & probably scared some viewers off). But other than that, I’m actually hoping it gets another season

Red (fruit punch) Gatorade

I wish Scarecrow & Pigeon had more screentime in Boogiepop & Others as they were my favorite characters from the anime.

Yuzu Roromori (The Ones Within)

So, MAL has added a new customization wizard to help add a bit more style to the “About Me” section of your profile. Undoubtedly, those with more artistic talent & familiarity with photo/image editing programs could do better through other methods, but here’s what I came up with after playing around with it for awhile https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ohayotaku

99 Balloons

more cowbell

CR’s official roster page for the Summer 2022 season https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/06/22/crunchyroll-announces-summer-2022-anime-lineup And HiDive’s https://www.hidive.com/news/2022/5/28/hidive-summer-2022-simulcast-lineup-heres-what-you-can-watch-soon (pages will be updated as new shows are announced)

drunken brawl I’d like to see: Yor vs Arianne

Favorite mistake

Grave Mistake

Grave Digger

Walter (Hellsing)

Thorkell (Vinland Saga)

Train wreck

Rin Onigawara (Armed Girl's Machiavellism)

Emotional wreck

Presea (Magic Knight Rayearth)