Seshi

Thanks @Ohiotaku.

XD you always know how to make me laugh. 

On 2/7/2020 at 10:46 PM, THE_KING_OF_SATURN said:

What is it about?

Vinland Saga is my fav anime, though I haven't read the manga I've heard it follows very closely.

The first season only covers the prologue!!! The manga has to be deep for the first 24 eps to only set the stage.

So far, the anime has been about vikings(this much wont change) - different factions of warring nations and each party has a different goal. There are kings, and mercenaries, princes being targeted for execution, bodyguard roles, training scenes as the young MC grows into a fierce warrior. Family loss, and a lot of real world sadness. But this show is also at the top for me, one who doesn't like to watch dramas. 

It's action scenes are amazingly done, the wit of the creator is shown in many ways in this series. Its intriguing and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I'd tell anyone to give it a shot. But hopefully you like action and aren't afraid of a little blood.

Not sure if this is even close, but I remember watching this movie around the time Inuyasha was airing

https://myanimelist.net/anime/155/X_1999

Oh right. Those are all dark fantasy/ shounen or sci fi anime so yeah.. Not really your thing

12 minutes ago, Ohiotaku said:

I was puzzled as well but someone on CR’s forums pointed out that

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the symbol/seal was on the opposite cheek apparently meaning ... it’s an imposter?  evil twin?

 

Ah, I see. This will be interesting

The ending seemed very confusing to me

25 minutes ago, Anime loveer said:

right now i have no idea what youre talking about but ,,,,, its ok

Its about what upcoming animes we are looking forward to that release this year

Id love to attend such an event

Here we like badminton  

You could also have cornhole and giant chess/ checkers 

I hope your event is a success 

I just finished "The Ramen Girl" on Hulu. Its an older movie starring the late Brittany Murphy. She did really well in this film, but I just like her as an actor anyway. The story was about a girl who had nothing, finding out about herself through her interactions in Japan in particular, at the ramen shop across from her apartment.

The cast is interesting, and the fact that the language barrier is not improved upon is hilarious. The characters are constantly talking without being understood. 

Anyway, it was a treat to finish. 

21 hours ago, TigerLily said:

I cosplay at conventions. I love having ongoing projects that I can work on on and off. I am happiest when I have things to look forward to and cosplay is perfect because there is a lot to learn and its part of the process of being excited for an upcoming event.

It's really nice portraying my favourite characters and showing off what I love; anime/games, the characters and making things.

Sounds like the best reason to cosplay

To: @SAO LILDOOP

I adore your poetry

Your words are lovely

They dance off the page and around in my mind

Thank you for bringing your world into mine

- Happy Valentines Day

Recently I gave my hubby some payback pudding with whipped cream and sprinkles (only it wasn't pudding, it was actually mayonnaise and mustard) lol

3 hours ago, TigerLily said:

 I grew a liking to Rose tea in particular.

Rose Tea is new to me, I grew up drinking Earl Grey and then moved to PG Tips but Rose is my new favorite

On 2/1/2020 at 8:56 PM, Ohiotaku said:

I've found it enjoyable enough & certainly interesting.  But it can be more than a little unsettling as Ains’  in game persona takes over more & more of his identity threatening to turn him into an actual monster. I understand the LNs are even more graphic in that sense.

I too am finding it unsettling in season 2

@RZ. The audiobooks are what I have for Demonwars and they are very well done.

15 hours ago, RZ. said:

Shameless plug - I'm actually trying to read more fantasy books with heavy worldbuilding so I can improve my own writing for a science/space fantasy series I'm working on.

If you want more inspo, check out the "DemonWars Saga" by RA Salvatore! The world building for this fantasy series is so immersive. By far the most creative I've read so far for this genre. 

Also, as a child I remember my brother going on and on about the "Redwall" novel series, and his imagination for writing grew leaps and bounds. This is a childrens fantasy series by Brian Jacques, but Im sure he has more grown up series as well, so maybe you've heard of him.

@The History Kid have you read "The Other America"? Its a good history of the industrial revolution, although I don't believe in the authors socialist views of economy I still enjoyed the read.

I strike the face of folly

Peering not into the future but the past

As I wind down that staircase of regret

I do not glimpse my own true nature

7 hours ago, Keiko said:

I am currently filling the Valentine's Day Cuddle Buddies form.

Looking forward to seeing who gets matched with you as their cuddle buddy senpai 

Thank you to all participants! I hope you are all having a wonderful new year thus far.

I have to close this event now to make way for our Valentines Day event. Please check it out and do continue to enjoy yourselves here at A~F

The winner of the New year event is @whatthehaek for a beautiful profile as well as a cleverly made "about me". Keep a look put for your profile to be featured as our member of the month and I will be in touch with you about your prizes. 

44 minutes ago, efaardvark said:

Just added Science-Types to my to-watch list.  I think it got me with the wagging ponytail thing.  

Glad you found something. Hope its interesting!

I'm still watching a lot of currently airing, but have also been watching Overlord! Overlord 2 is next. I love this anime, and I was so skeptical to even start it lol

Some of you may have heard of these poems before, but for me it wasnt until Chihayafuru that I became aquainted with them.

This old poetry is very different from what I am used to reading so its refreshing to go through them.

What are some of your favorites, and your thoughts on them?

   Do you mean to say

we must pass life not meeting

   even for a time as short

as the segments in the reeds

that grow at Naniwa Bay?

-- Ise

This poem speaks to me well of the sadness that one might feel for the fleeting of time and of missed opportunities (of which I have let slip quite a few).

But things were even harder for the people of this era. In reading these old poems I love that I can be transported to a time that I know relatively nothing about. Read about the secret desires they had for one another that weren't able to be acted upon for so many reasons... The seasons, traveling difficulties, status differences, Its an intriguing topic for me. Im glad these poems are still around for us to read today, to contemplate what things must have been like in another time.

@Nova @Endynyp do yall want to pick this back up?

On 1/29/2020 at 2:08 PM, efaardvark said:

I don’t know if a giant real-life Gundam is considered cosplay, strictly speaking, but this topic looks like it could use a bump.

(Mods please feel free to [re]move as appropriate.)

Yes it totally does count.. But why didnt I think of this

Episode 16, according to this 

https://darling-in-the-franxx.fandom.com/wiki/001

1 hour ago, Ohiotaku said:

Will most likely do an anime recommendation & the nominations. Not sure if I’m brave/foolhardy enough to attempt the others 
 

Thanks for coming up with these 

You can give me a friendly Valentine any day. =]

I look forward to your recommendations nonetheless