Amali

On 4/26/2020 at 11:21 AM, Illusion of Terra said:

it would be great if I could read them in Russian, but I don't know any Russian. the 'making you think' part is exactly why I wanted to read them. I am interested in their ideas and the interesting cases they describe. I enjoy thinking about stuff  

As long as you find good translations it is going to be interesting  For Dostoevsky's books, I'd recommend 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Idiot', they're one of his most famous works along with 'The Karamazob Brothers', and they're definitely my favourites   Enjoy! :)))

4 hours ago, Illusion of Terra said:

I had started reading Russian literature such as Dostojewski and Tolstoi as well because they describe interesting cases to think about, but because I have to read so much for work, I never really finish a book. What do you think so far?

Dostoevsky is my favourite author and because Russian is my native language I actually read the originals. What I like a out Russian classics is that the make you think. And because they show people's different personalities and thoughts in a very interesting ways. I think Tolstoy is famous for his descriptions (there a joke about a description of the ball going on and on in the War and Peace ). Dostoevsky's works are personality and society focused I think, at least going by my favourite books of his like, for example, the Idiot. 

I'm so happy this thread exists! I've been a bookworm my whole life. 

Currently reading a collection of works by Dostoevsky, also a few books on hold because of work and generally not feeling like reading those lately

I am slowly going through Assassin's Creed II again. Also occasional civilization V, might and magic: clash of heroes, and some other random games here and there. Oh and also sims from time to time

I've just finished Samurai Champloo (loved it!) and started rewatching Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, wondering how my mental health didn't get damaged when I watched it the first time in my early teens I remember liking the second season though cause it explained all the madness

Thanks to this thread I know this website exists, so it is nicer than my standard word document  So thank you!

https://myanimelist.net/animelist/AmaliCa

On 2/19/2020 at 4:38 PM, x0e said:

Yeah, i've seen a lot of SAO fans here...

scary...

I've seen how much hype it attracted so I am staying away from it 

Do you guys ever get affected by an anime so much that whenever you hear a soundtrack from that anime you feel a whole whirlpool of emotions? For me one of such anime is Steins Gate, gosh I always stop just to listen to it. Unless it is too sad for my current state of mind

On 4/16/2020 at 6:28 AM, IIVIsouljam said:

Wow, I never really looked at it that way. I'm glad that you have stories attached to them.  Lots of people just call me Eza or Eli. Although, I had a best friend back in middle school that called me Li-Li. Oh, duh—I suppose none of this makes any sense but it's because my name is Elizabeth.  I chose my username because I like Jazz music. Two-five-one is a common progression in the genre. Suuuper corny, I know. 

Yeah, I took a long hiatus from anime. More than five years, I think. Then I had to catch up on some of the shows I missed. Sometimes, I'm still a little picky with anime because of the distance I gave it. I don't even remember which show pulled me back in. Welcome to the Ballroom perhaps. 

Same here.  Well, technically not a forum forum but I was on Crunchyroll for a bit. I haven't been there in eight years though. Welcome to the retro club!  

Those nicknames are really nice though! And my friends name is Elizabeth too and I call her Eli

I recently realised I like some jazz music, but it really depends...I think I usually prefer smooth one (usually associated with cafe background music I guess). I think I discovered jazz through Cowboy Bebop soundtracks

OMG this is such a coincidence (in a way) that it is crazy! I just watched 'Welcome to the Ballroom' last week. It was my first ever sport anime and I was surprised that I really liked it

Wait, Crunchyroll is that old?O.O I assumed it was a very new thing! I don't have an account cause I am a student and I decided that for now it is not investing  And thanks! I like retro things, so this is quite fitting :DDD

On 4/15/2020 at 12:12 PM, RuthisianCodex said:

I just binged Black Butler a few weeks ago & loved it! I'm a huge fan of horror anime though so no surprise there lol. I'm also really into My Hero Academia, Black Clover, & Fire Force. Some of my more relaxing favorites are Somali and the Forest Spirit & Mushi-Shi. 

All of your favorites are on my 'To-Watch' list 

I have never read manga, but black butler made me consider it  Are most of the ones you mentioned 'new'? As in, later than 2015 I guess

Oh I so recommend them, they are awesome!  I hope you'll enjoy them. They are all quite serious ones, so be prepared  Also they're different styles and all of them are very unique  

On 4/15/2020 at 1:14 PM, Ohiotaku said:

Definitely feel that too. But several active members here are in their 30s at least & no one’s made feel unwelcome, everyone’s really friendly. I’m still one of the older members, but there’s at least one who has a couple years on me  

In recent years I’d mainly been watching newer series, but still have some older ones to catch up on or finish (Fate Stay Night). May finally get around to it as it’s starting to look like the pandemic could cause a lot of simulcasts to go on hiatus. A bit disappointed since there have been more series this season that seemed enjoyable than in quite awhile. Hopefully they’ll all get their chance once this is over with, even if it takes awhile. I don’t mind delays, but hope they don’t get scrapped & go unfinished.

These are by the same creator, btw

Might want to check out a currently airing series called Appare Ranman because it has a similar feel to it.

Haha sounds nice! It does seem that everyone is super nice here

When did Fate Stay Night get released? To me it sounds like a new one, cause I went on my 'anime break' around 2010

Yeah, this situation is affecting every aspect of our life. I just hope those studios survive tbh.

Thanks a lot for recommendations, I'll save them!

On 4/15/2020 at 1:32 PM, Illusion of Terra said:

yeah we are getting old  I still remember the first time a few years back when some older teenagers called me 'mister' and I thought like 'come on, I'm not much older than you, am I?'  also don't appreciate the hair density on my head steadily decreasing with age  

Age is just a number, doesn't matter  we are young at heart  Also I think it depends on how you see it, being called 'mister' can also be hilarious

On 4/15/2020 at 1:49 PM, Nyxnine said:

If death note is considered a classic then I feel we are similar in age hahaha

I wouldn't get to caught up on age here. Although, I totally know how you feel. 

^^-

I'm 25, which isn't old at all of course, but it seems that a lot of anime fans online are way under 20.

and yep, definitely doesn't matter anyway

On 4/15/2020 at 4:56 PM, Myouya said:

@Amali Welcome to Anime Forums ★

Thanks a lot! Also, those drawings are awesome!

8 hours ago, cowboy said:

welcome!

Thanks a lot, really nice to meet you! 

21 hours ago, RuthisianCodex said:

Welcome in, new friend! Hope you enjoy yourself here! 

What shows do you enjoy? Any particular type of anime? 

Nice to meet you!

I prefer anime that makes you think, but sometimes your brain also needs to relax so you go for something light.

My favourites are Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, Soul Eater, and (very surprisingly and not really fitting into this list) Black Butler  

What about you? 

21 hours ago, Ohiotaku said:

Welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy it here 

I’d gotten away from anime for awhile when things started to switch over to streaming, but have been making up for it in recent years.

Nice to meet you! Glad to know I am not the only one who took a break. I felt a bit odd because I am older than quite a few of anime fans an now no one wants to watch old anime cause there's lots of good new shows... So I felt like there is this gap I will not be able to bridge and I'll just be like an anime grandma reminiscing about Cowboy Bebop and Death Note and the rest of them old classics

On 4/14/2020 at 9:52 AM, Illusion of Terra said:

hi there, picking up on anime again is a great decision for sure

Hey! Haha, it is, but gosh it eats up lots of time if you get hooked on it :DDD 

On 4/14/2020 at 5:12 AM, IIVIsouljam said:

Greetings, Amali.  

One of your favorite nicknames? Does that mean you have more?  Nice to meet you, I'm Eza and it's always wonderful having new people come through. I had a long break from anime as well. Not too sure what pulled me back but here I am. Hope you enjoy your experiences on the forum. The community is super friendly, if you need anything just ask away. 

I have a few of my absolute favourites and I have stories linked to them, it is a creative process to make a meaningful name after all :)

It's really nice to meet you! So we are more or less in the same boat. I don't really know what made me watch anime again either but I guess I knew all this time that I would go back to it :D

It is so cool to be on a forum again, the last time I was registered on one was probably over 10 years ago. Feels kind of retro :D

On 4/14/2020 at 1:57 AM, Nyxnine said:

Hi Amali!!

Welcome to AF! There are a lot of awesome people on here and so I hope you find some new friends!

I loved drawing Rozen Maiden so cute. 

Thank you, I am sure I will meet a lot of amazing people! :)

I found it online, I thought it is really beautiful! <3

Hey, I'm new here. Amali is one of my favourite nicknames and I'm excited to meet you all. I had a break from anime for around 9 years or so, but I started watching it again