What anime are you watching now?

[Magus]

Netflix "jail" is a double-edged sword.  On one hand, there's a lot of stuff that doesn't get discussed because of it.

 

On the other hand... there's some pretty good stuff after all.  Currently watching Hell's Paradise, and it's one heck of a ride.

[Ohayotaku]

Managed to find a matinee showing of the subbed version of Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. Had to drive a bit further than I usually prefer, but still under an hour one way. I actually consider it worth it because the big screen & soundsystem really accentuated the epicness of the visuals & soundtrack (my hearing has improved quite a bit since my last post now that I’m on medication for it). It felt like a LOTR adaption at times, though that’s probably in part due to Demiurge taking on a form that’s textbook Balrog).  The R rating (along with this being Overlord after all) means this is NOT a feel good movie. It’s not just that Ainz isn’t a hero, I don’t tink he can even be considered an anti-hero. But that’s why it stands out from the generic glut of isekai series.  The transition between scenes at times felt like an event or dialogue was skipped & the attempts at humor felt largely ineffective due to the inevitability of tragedy, but I think it captured the franchise’s atmosphere as well as the tv series at it’s best & is a good example of the dark fantasy genre. Honestly left with a knot in my stomach afterwards, but think I’ll be adding it to my list of all-time favorite anime movies. 8/10

[Ohayotaku]

On 11/8/2024 at 11:13 AM, Magus said:

Netflix "jail" is a double-edged sword.  On one hand, there's a lot of stuff that doesn't get discussed because of it.

 

On the other hand... there's some pretty good stuff after all.  Currently watching Hell's Paradise, and it's one heck of a ride.

They’ve actually been simulcasting some series for a while now (Dandadan & the Ranma 1/2 remake for example)

[Zeref]

Found a Dragon Ball I didn't know exist called Dragon Ball Daima and watching it. From what I read though it didn't release until recently. 

[Wickett]

Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions has been a surprisingly enjoyable anime for me and the second season released without me noticing, so I'm slowly catching up with it.

[Ohayotaku]

Planned Itinerary for the rest of 2024

Currently watching: Dandadan • Shangri La Frontier 2 • SAOA: GGO 2 • Tower of God 2: Workshop Battle• Delico’s Nursery • You Are Miss Servant • 2.5 Dimensional Seduction• Stories of Girls Who Couldn’t Become Magicians • I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History • 5,000 Year Old Herbivorous Dragon 2

Plan to Binge (or at least start) this year: ReZero 3 • Danmachi 5 • Rurouni Kenshin remake season 2 

Will probably at least check out: Orb: On The Movements of the Earth • Nina the Starry Bride • Girls Band Cry

If I Have Time: Murai in Love• Blue Miburo • continue Ranma 1/2 remake • continue Delicious in Dungeon (put on hold after episode 7. May drop altogether, honestly not getting what all the hype is about)

Edited November 11 by Ohayotaku

[Zenki]

Right now i'm watching a series called MF Ghost a motorsport anime which i really have gotten into, the story is good and the animation is great too

 

[Animedragon]

I rewatched The Girl Who Leapt Through Time It's a good film with an interesting concept.

[efaardvark]

Just finished Gimai Seikatsu / Days with My Stepsister.  Slow, and seemed like the main characters made things harder on themselves than it needed to be.  But they worked it out and the ending was satisfactory.  Did I say slow?  Perhaps "glacial" would be more applicable.  It was a bit hard to stick with it through all 12 episodes.  Worth a watch but if you're easily bored then you might want to skip this one.

[Zenki]

I'm 30 episodes into Bleach i was looking for a trailer and could for the most part find dub 

 

[Sarada]

Angel Beats

[Animedragon]

1 hour ago, Sarada said:

Angel Beats

I watched that one a while back. It's quite a good story, but a bit confusing in places. I read somewhere that it was originally planned to be longer but got cut back due to budget issues, I'm not sure how true that is but I thought it would explain why I found it confusing.

But then again, it doesn't take much to confuse me 

Nice sig by the way.

[Kirika_Madeleine]

Hime-Chan Ribbon man what a good series.

[Wickett]

On 11/14/2024 at 10:41 PM, Zenki said:

I'm 30 episodes into Bleach i was looking for a trailer and could for the most part find dub 

 

Are you watching it for the first time?

[Ohayotaku]

I understand Re:Zero season 3 is on hiatus until February, so will probably attempt to binge up to the current ep over the extended holiday weekend after the family gathering is over. No way I’m facing the Black Friday crowds, especially with temperatures expected to plummet.

[Animedragon]

I've been rewatching Seraphim Call. An interesting series from 1999 comprising 11 stand alone stories set in the same futuristic city in 2010 (!) featuring the lives of 11 different girls. The episodes are a bit of a mixed bag some with very clever and inventive storytelling others a bit plain but all are interesting to watch.

[itninja]

started watching Cowboy Bebop 

[Ohayotaku]

Watched the first Mononoke movie (Karakasa) on Netflix. It’s a follow up to the 2007 anime series which is a supernatural mystery (which itself was a follow up to the Bakaneko storyline in  Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror (2006)). The most notable aspect is the psychedelic art style & animation. The story can be a bit hard to follow but i enjoyed it, probably because I enjoyed some other series with a similar setting/themes in recent years (Raven of the Inner Palace, Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master). There’s another movie in the works & sounds like it could be a sequel (Kame as a returning character?)

Edited November 29 by Ohayotaku

[Ohayotaku]

Watched through episode 8 of Re:Zero season 3 (episode 1 was actually 3 times the length of a  normal one). Was surprised at how easily I was able to get back into the story considering season 2 was almost 4 years ago & the size of it’s supporting cast. Definitely a lot going on with no less than 4 Sin Arch-bishops involved in the latest plot. Now waiting for next year for the season to continue.

Watched the first couple episodes of Yakuza Fiancé, but didn’t really like the characters or the art, so doubt I’ll continue it. Also watched the first couple episodes of Nina, The Starry Bride and liking it better.

[Twilight_Winter]

Finished watching Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun's first 3 seasons a few days ago. It's a surprisingly wholesome series unlike a lot of shows of it's kind, and was kind of a breath of fresh air in a sense too. Season 4 was announced recently, but I think I might continue forward with the manga instead of waiting for that.

Now I'm considering what to watch next.

[chk]

1 hour ago, Twilight_Winter said:

Finished watching Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun's first 3 seasons a few days ago. It's a surprisingly wholesome series unlike a lot of shows of it's kind, and was kind of a breath of fresh air in a sense too. Season 4 was announced recently, but I think I might continue forward with the manga instead of waiting for that.

Now I'm considering what to watch next.

 

Agreed: Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun is an awesome anime! It's full of friendship dynamics and there are a lot of inside jokes for watchers like the MC being insanely good dodger, a useful ability that comes with being a meek-natured human.

Season 1 & 2 minor spoilers:

Season 1 & 2 minor spoilers:

Loved the evil-cycle arc but as much as I want to see more like a lot of fans, it's good that it's so rare, otherwise it will be less special like what Dragonball Z did to super saiyan form.

And, Kalego-sensei being Irumaa's familiar will always make me rofl.

 

 

Edited December 4 by chk
Forgot to specify what season it spoils

[Twilight_Winter]

1 hour ago, chk said:

 

Agreed: Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun is an awesome anime! It's full of friendship dynamics and there are a lot of inside jokes for watchers like the MC being insanely good dodger, a useful ability that comes with being a meek-natured human.

Season 1 & 2 minor spoilers:

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Loved the evil-cycle arc but as much as I want to see more like a lot of fans, it's good that it's so rare, otherwise it will be less special like what Dragonball Z did to super saiyan form.

And, Kalego-sensei being Irumaa's familiar will always make me rofl.

 

Agreed! I really appreciate that Iruma's classmates besides Asmodeus, Clara, and Ameri actually got focus too, and became good characters in their own right after season 1 which surprised me.

I want to respond to the spoilers part, but I don't know how to hide them here yet lol.

[Ohayotaku]

22 minutes ago, Twilight_Winter said:

I want to respond to the spoilers part, but I don't know how to hide them here yet lol.

Type the word spoiler inside square brackets [ ] what you want to say then /spoiler inside square brackets [ ]

 

Edited December 4 by Ohayotaku

[Animedragon]

I've just started rewatching Clannad, which is my favourite series. It's a whole year since I last watched it.

[Twilight_Winter]

20 hours ago, Ohayotaku said:

Type the word spoiler inside square brackets [ ] what you want to say then /spoiler inside square brackets [ ]

  Reveal hidden contents

 

 

Thanks!

22 hours ago, chk said:

 

Agreed: Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun is an awesome anime! It's full of friendship dynamics and there are a lot of inside jokes for watchers like the MC being insanely good dodger, a useful ability that comes with being a meek-natured human.

Season 1 & 2 minor spoilers:

  Reveal hidden contents

Loved the evil-cycle arc but as much as I want to see more like a lot of fans, it's good that it's so rare, otherwise it will be less special like what Dragonball Z did to super saiyan form.

And, Kalego-sensei being Irumaa's familiar will always make me rofl.

 

 

I also agree that it was fun watching Iruma actually go after something he wanted for once during his evil cycle, and it is also heartwarming when you realize it wasn't just for himself, but his classmates too. But I definitely prefer normal Iruma too, and like you said "evil" Iruma wouldn't be quiet so especial if he kept showing up every few episodes like Super Saiyan (it's sad to see that form being reduced to a basic ability these days).

Also Kalego being Iruma's familiar is actually quiet funny, still got a chuckle out of me towards the end of season 3

6 hours ago, Animedragon said:

I've just started rewatching Clannad, which is my favourite series. It's a whole year since I last watched it.

Clannad is one of those series that definitely holds a special in my heart, and that I look back on with great fondness too. I should get around to rewatching it at some point myself since I haven't watched it in a long time.