What anime are you watching now?

[Sasuke]

On 6/18/2025 at 10:13 AM, Kari said:

I was feeling nostalgic so I started rewatching Digimon Tri.

I've still never finished this. I think I'll try to do that over the weekend because I've heard it's pretty good.

[Bulletje76]

On 6/18/2025 at 12:31 AM, Bulletje76 said:

Will now try Unbreakable Machine-Doll this evening. Hoping it will be better

Not too shabby

[Animedragon]

I watched Rascal Does Not Dream of Dreaming Girl this evening and really enjoyed watching it. It's a good story with a complex, but fairly easy to follow, plot with a bit of a shock in the middle, and a great ending.

Now all I want is for CR to get the other movies.

[MALIK]

Right now, I'm watching Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — the animation and fight scenes are incredible! How about you? What are you watching?

[Jellal]

I've started watching Flying Witch.

[Bulletje76]

I am proud with myself. I was able to finish The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl. Like i mentioned before it is nauseating romantic and sweet. and some of the story stuff is so weak. The bad guy can run from bullets but not a chandelier (not really a spoiler)

But i sat through it and just finished episode 12. Now i need some good isekai to clean my pallet (is that correct english?). I am open for recommendations for good fantasy adventure

 

@Ohayotakuthis reminds me,..i forgot the name but 1 year ago there was this anime about an elf looking back. Friezen something. I watched 1 episode but stopped because i dont like when the entire season is looking back. But it had high scores. If you know which one i am talking about,..can you perhaps pls provide a small review?

[Ohayotaku]

2 hours ago, Bulletje76 said:

@Ohayotakuthis reminds me,..i forgot the name but 1 year ago there was this anime about an elf looking back. Friezen something. I watched 1 episode but stopped because i dont like when the entire season is looking back. But it had high scores. If you know which one i am talking about,..can you perhaps pls provide a small review?

Assume you’re talking about Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. I personally feel like it’s probably the most consistently well executed anime out there. What I mean is that most series have high points but also low points. I don’t have any real criticism, but not much in the way of highlights either. Never disappointed, but didn’t really wow me either. Frequently made me reflect on things, but never made me tear up. No real gut punch or adrenaline rush moments. Frequently made me chuckle, but not really lol. The worldbuilding is quite good though. A really “solid” title, but not overly hyped about it. I gave it a 9 on MAL, but 8.5 would probably be closer for me. It’s ranked as the #1 anime on MAL, but would personally put Vinland Saga & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood ahead of it.

I finished Gorilla Girl as well. As previously noted, it didn’t do anything particularly well, gave it a 5/10. Since it dropped the ball on the comedy aspect, I resumed watching a Ninja & Assassin Under One Roof. Had initially set it aside because Konoha seemed too mean spirited, but she’s mellowed somewhat & usually offers at least a couple chuckles per episode. Currently 6/10.

Also finished Fire Force season 3 (pt 1). Did a pretty good job of giving the various characters their moments while revisiting past plot points as they set up for the final cour next year. Didn’t really have the adrenaline rush moments I seem to remember from past seasons though & the ending scene was kinda WTF? I’ll probably rewatch from season 1 before the finale next year. Gave it an 8/10 (rounded up from 7.5)

Edited June 23, 2025 by Ohayotaku

[Wickett]

3 hours ago, Ohayotaku said:

Assume you’re talking about Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. I personally feel like it’s probably the most consistently well executed anime out there. What I mean is that most series have high points but also low points. I don’t have any real criticism, but not much in the way of highlights either. Never disappointed, but didn’t really wow me either. Frequently made me reflect on things, but never made me tear up. No real gut punch or adrenaline rush moments. Frequently made me chuckle, but not really lol. The worldbuilding is quite good though. A really “solid” title, but not overly hyped about it. I gave it a 9 on MAL, but 8.5 would probably be closer for me. It’s ranked as the #1 anime on MAL, but would personally put Vinland Saga & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood ahead of it.

I am almost finished with its first season and must agree on basically everything you said. It's just okay enough for me to keep watching and not try a new anime that is a roll of the dice of being more enjoyable. It's well written, nice animation, and I have no qualms with the story at all, but I can only think of one particular instance where there was an audible "wow". I'd like to think at some point it will all come together, and maybe the manga readers are giving it high scores and know something that I don't, but at the moment, the high praise isn't completely justified to me. 

3 hours ago, Ohayotaku said:

Also finished Fire Force season 3 (pt 1). Did a pretty good job of giving the various characters their moments while revisiting past plot points as they set up for the final cour next year. Didn’t really have the adrenaline rush moments I seem to remember from past seasons though & the ending scene was kinda WTF? I’ll probably rewatch from season 1 before the finale next year. Gave it an 8/10 (rounded up from 7.5)

Season 3 got worse as it went along in terms of overall enjoyment, but I am glad that some story details were finally revealed. I agree that whatever is currently going on is a bit strange but I think I have a decent idea as to where it's going to go from here. Also a question for you below @Ohayotaku

 

Spoiler

Were you also not surprised at all that Iris' doppleganger is Amaterasu? 

 

[Ohayotaku]

5 hours ago, Wickett said:

Also a question for you below @Ohayotaku

It wasn’t really surprising considering that

 

it was revealed the convent she was raised in was primarily used to research dopplegangers & ways to manifest them and she was one of the few survivors

For the most part I feel like I was able to follow along despite the long hiatus between seasons 2 & 3, but the final episode in particular made me feel like I’d forgotten some details about Amaterasu, The Lady in Black & Raffles as well as Inca.

Edited June 24, 2025 by Ohayotaku

[Wickett]

24 minutes ago, Ohayotaku said:

For the most part I feel like I was able to follow along despite the long hiatus between seasons 2 & 3, but the final episode in particular made me feel like I’d forgotten some details about Amaterasu, The Lady in Black & Raffles as well as Inca.

If I hadn't rewatched seasons 1 and 2 before starting 3 I would have been hopelessly lost.

 

Spoiler

The sudden truth bomb about Raffles was crazy, though not surprising considering his wife journaled that he suddenly became very different. The Inca comment in the end was interesting and the only way I could ever see a love interest there is if Inca has been a plant this entire time and she doesn't actually want to help the White Clad. Other than that, I'm lost.

 

[Ohayotaku]

56 minutes ago, Wickett said:

If I hadn't rewatched seasons 1 and 2 before starting 3 I would have been hopelessly lost.

Definitely going to do that rewatch before next year.

10 hours ago, Ohayotaku said:

I resumed watching a Ninja & Assassin Under One Roof. Had initially set it aside because Konoha seemed too mean spirited, but she’s mellowed somewhat & usually offers at least a couple chuckles per episode. Currently 6/10.

Got current on it (episode 11) and … well, so much for watching it just for laughs I mean a lot of the humor could be dark as well as silly & always realized they COULD go this direction with things but honestly surprised they actually HAVE. Can’t really elaborate because spoilers, plus will need to watch the final episode to see how far they actually take it. Anime of the season? Almost certainly not, but could very well be the one that most defies my expectations in a long time. Currently 7/10, but could go higher depending on how it ends.

 

[animechat]

On 6/22/2025 at 8:06 PM, Jellal said:

I've started watching Flying Witch.

It’s more slice of life anime?

[Wickett]

Finished Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 1, and I have to say, it was meh all the way through. It's chill and feel good, which is fine. It's done well for what it is, but if you're looking for twisty and exciting you won't find it here. I really hope the next season is longer like this one and actually finally puts these characters that they have taken forever to only partially establish and place them in some decent action. If it insists on sticking with "magic is fun" as the theme then I may bail.

[Ohayotaku]

Finished Apocalypse Hotel. Definitely qualifies as “different”.  Had some very good episodes, particularly the final 2 (also enjoyed episode 4) but more misses than  hits for me personally. A lot of it is the sense of humor which frequently felt more odd than funny to me, but also certain that it’s a deliberate creative choice like how much of the OP actually sounds out of tune / off key. It’s been a long time since I watched Humanity Has Declined, but I think they have a very similar feel & most people would react the same way. For me, 6/10.

[efaardvark]

1 hour ago, Ohayotaku said:

Finished Apocalypse Hotel. Definitely qualifies as “different”.  Had some very good episodes, particularly the final 2 (also enjoyed episode 4) but more misses than  hits for me personally. A lot of it is the sense of humor which frequently felt more odd than funny to me, but also certain that it’s a deliberate creative choice like how much of the OP actually sounds out of tune / off key. It’s been a long time since I watched Humanity Has Declined, but I think they have a very similar feel & most people would react the same way. For me, 6/10.

As a fan of HHD, yes, I like AH.  (Present tense because I'm not done yet.)  Definitely a refreshing change from isekai everything that seems to have taken over anime of late.  I liked HHD enough to have rewatched a handful of times since release and Apocalypse Hotel gives off similar vibes.  It's not the same plot or anything but it has a kinda similar "serious comedy" sorta thing going on.  The individual characters are serious and the post-apocalyptic setting is even a bit of a downer if you think about it too much but the situations and solutions are anywhere from silly to absurd.  Somehow it works, at least for me.  With HHD the episode that hooked me was the banana one.  I'm hoping for at least 1 similarly enjoyable episode from AH.

[Bulletje76]

On 6/23/2025 at 7:02 PM, Ohayotaku said:

Assume you’re talking about Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. I personally feel like it’s probably the most consistently well executed anime out there. What I mean is that most series have high points but also low points. I don’t have any real criticism, but not much in the way of highlights either. Never disappointed, but didn’t really wow me either. Frequently made me reflect on things, but never made me tear up. No real gut punch or adrenaline rush moments. Frequently made me chuckle, but not really lol. The worldbuilding is quite good though. A really “solid” title, but not overly hyped about it. I gave it a 9 on MAL, but 8.5 would probably be closer for me. It’s ranked as the #1 anime on MAL, but would personally put Vinland Saga & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood ahead of it.

I finished Gorilla Girl as well. As previously noted, it didn’t do anything particularly well, gave it a 5/10. Since it dropped the ball on the comedy aspect, I resumed watching a Ninja & Assassin Under One Roof. Had initially set it aside because Konoha seemed too mean spirited, but she’s mellowed somewhat & usually offers at least a couple chuckles per episode. Currently 6/10.

Also finished Fire Force season 3 (pt 1). Did a pretty good job of giving the various characters their moments while revisiting past plot points as they set up for the final cour next year. Didn’t really have the adrenaline rush moments I seem to remember from past seasons though & the ending scene was kinda WTF? I’ll probably rewatch from season 1 before the finale next year. Gave it an 8/10 (rounded up from 7.5)

Sorry voor my late response,..was busy at the office.

So Frieren does has some action or fantasy? It is not all looking back in never-ending memories?

I deleted Gorrila girl from my own memories LOL. Never want to think about it. I also watched Ninja and assassin. And yes that is also bit childish and cheesy. but you know me,..i dont like most comedy in anime, but this serie gave me some laughs. 

I have tonight and tomorrow off from work./ So searching what to watch. ai is confident that 'made in Abyss' would be top notch for me

[Ohayotaku]

38 minutes ago, Bulletje76 said:

So Frieren does has some action or fantasy? It is not all looking back in never-ending memories?

Most of the action is in the 2nd half (cour) of the season which centers on a HxH style licensing exam. Though I do remember a few action scenes in the first half. But flashbacks & moments of reflection are very much defining characteristics of the series.

38 minutes ago, Bulletje76 said:

made in Abyss

Hope you like shock value. Actually was kinda impressed with season 1, but the sequel movie & 2nd season felt excessive & more than a little creepy/pervy.
 

For myself, will probably focus on catching up on Apothecary Diaries tonight before finishing Ninja & Assassin and Rock is a Lady’s Modesty tomorrow.

Edited June 25, 2025 by Ohayotaku

[Bulletje76]

9 minutes ago, Ohayotaku said:

Most of the action is in the 2nd half (cour) of the season which centers on a HxH style licensing exam. Though I do remember a few action scenes in the first half. But flashbacks & moments of reflection are very much defining characteristics of the series.

Hope you like shock value. Actually was kinda impressed with season 1, but the sequel movie & 2nd season felt excessive & more than a little creepy/pervy.
 

For myself, will probably focus on catching up on Apothecary Diaries tonight before finishing Ninja & Assassin and Rock is a Lady’s Modesty tomorrow.

OKay thanks a lot mate.

I just finished The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom. Nothing great but considering the GFX and storyline and especially the end;...i give it a 7/10. Perhaps a bit generous score. But if you are bored;..something to watch

[Wickett]

4 hours ago, Bulletje76 said:

So Frieren does has some action or fantasy? It is not all looking back in never-ending memories?

As @Ohayotaku already pointed out there are a few places in the story where action picks up a bit, but it'll still be a chore to get through if action is what you're going for. It's not an overly interesting anime so far in my opinion and I'm especially surprised that one article I saw was even suggesting it could be the greatest anime of all time. Don't make me laugh.

I'm a few episodes into Deadman Wonderland right now, it's fairly interesting and curious to see where the story goes.

[Bulletje76]

30 minutes ago, Wickett said:

As @Ohayotaku already pointed out there are a few places in the story where action picks up a bit, but it'll still be a chore to get through if action is what you're going for. It's not an overly interesting anime so far in my opinion and I'm especially surprised that one article I saw was even suggesting it could be the greatest anime of all time. Don't make me laugh.

I'm a few episodes into Deadman Wonderland right now, it's fairly interesting and curious to see where the story goes.

thank you a lot. Sorry but than i am not convinced

32 minutes ago, Wickett said:

As @Ohayotaku already pointed out there are a few places in the story where action picks up a bit, but it'll still be a chore to get through if action is what you're going for. It's not an overly interesting anime so far in my opinion and I'm especially surprised that one article I saw was even suggesting it could be the greatest anime of all time. Don't make me laugh.

I'm a few episodes into Deadman Wonderland right now, it's fairly interesting and curious to see where the story goes.

hey wickett, may i discuss somehing with you? regarding my best anime

[Wickett]

47 minutes ago, Bulletje76 said:

hey wickett, may i discuss somehing with you? regarding my best anime

Sure what's up?

[Bulletje76]

2 hours ago, Wickett said:

Sure what's up?

i am sorry,.i drink too much wine, And now doubting

[Wickett]

1 hour ago, Bulletje76 said:

i am sorry,.i drink too much wine, And now doubting

Hey man happens to the best of us.

[Samsara]

A bit too many..
Apothecary diaries,
Naruto (restarted it)
Solo Leveling
Chainsaw man
 

[Ohayotaku]

Finished Rock is a Lady’s Modesty It was one of the series I looked forward to each week, but disappointed it ended without clarifying what was going on with Lilisa’s family situation

specifically what went on to cause her mom to become so unstable & turn her against Lilisa’s guitar playing

Possibility of a 2nd season is unclear & even though there is a manga, I don’t see how a static medium can satisfactorily capture the series’ energy. 7/10

Finished A Ninja & An Assassin Under One Roof Wound up being 95% comedy, but the 5% of time it took things more seriously helped it be more enjoyable. I’d initially set it aside because of Konoha’s callousness, but was impressed when they actually used it for some character development instead of just mean humor. Pleasant surprise of the season. 7/10