Which Anime are you watching or have watched recently IV?

[Las Palmeras]

Actually just watched the first four episodes of Haruhi Suzumiya (specifically, in chronological order), as they were free with ads. Unfortunately, if I am to go any further, I'll have to buy it. The science fiction elements were intriguing, but combined with the other elements, it didn't justify the purchase.

It has an entire series of light novels that ended IIRC, but I don't like the series enough to bother reading the LNs online. And the anime itself is a bit of a cliffhanger. Years ago I bought the spin-off series about Yuki Nagato, but that's probably also a bit of a foregone disappointment for people into fan-shipping. I liked the cuter art change though.

In the meantime, I've also started on Steins;Gate. It's average so far, but I have been told it gets better. Interesting form of time travel.

Oh yeah, the kitchen appliance.


Now that I recall, when it comes to sci-fi. There is this one obscure show I watched a long time ago, I found it quite memorable for being out there...even by anime standards. Fantastic Children.

It's about a group of kids that are actually aliens banished on Earth and they need to find their leader to go home, but the catch is that their souls are reincarnating in human bodies and they're gradually losing their memories. Oh and there's some government agency chasing them down and stuff. They also refer to some plot device that reminds me of Wilhelm Reich's crackpot Orgone theory but my own memory about the show is fuzzy. All I can say is that it's pretty freaking odd. There's also this weird portal machine like the one in Contact.

[Shanghai industrial complex]

I'm admittedly more into modern sci-fi, although I have been reading some H. G. Wells and his work has been great. It sounds interesting, but not exactly my kind of sci-fi.

Hehe, welp, there goes The Spirit of Wonder and the aether current airship that travels to Mars. Lemme think of more sci-fi but, Haruhi Suzumiya is a good bet if you can stand the Endless Eight.

the Endless Eight-----I did.I didn't fast forward.

[Las Palmeras]

the Endless Eight-----I did.I didn't fast forward.
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I think I'd sooner re-watch the Made in Abyss movie and gleefully wait for the Ilblu arc to get its season. At least Bondaddy and the Abyss didn't traumatize me.

[Socialist Communist States]

Actually just watched the first four episodes of Haruhi Suzumiya (specifically, in chronological order), as they were free with ads. Unfortunately, if I am to go any further, I'll have to buy it. The science fiction elements were intriguing, but combined with the other elements, it didn't justify the purchase.

I mainly just watched Haruhi for the comedy and slice of life aspect. I still found the show interesting enough to warrant watching the 2nd season, but that's just me.

the Endless Eight-----I did.I didn't fast forward.
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I think I'd sooner re-watch the Made in Abyss movie and gleefully wait for the Ilblu arc to get its season. At least Bondaddy and the Abyss didn't traumatize me.

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

Admittedly, as much as I enjoyed Haruhi Suzumiya, I probably wouldn't be in the mood to watch the whole series again. Maybe I'd just watch the film or The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina, which is my favourite episode of the entire series. Maybe next to the school gala episode, which is my second favourite episode (Haruhi's Song is a solid 10/10 for me).

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Anyways, I've started watching Kaguya Sama: Love is War (Season I). I've seen the first two episode and I'm finding it quite hilarious.

[Tethys 13]

I think I'd sooner re-watch the Made in Abyss movie and gleefully wait for the Ilblu arc to get its season. At least Bondaddy and the Abyss didn't traumatize me.

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

I did not think it had affected me until I started Re:Zero and began to have flashbacks. My main problem with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was that Haruhi herself was so deeply unpleasant as a character without receiving comparable comeuppance.

[Shanghai industrial complex]

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

I did not think it had affected me until I started Re:Zero and began to have flashbacks. My main problem with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was that Haruhi herself was so deeply unpleasant as a character without receiving comparable comeuppance.

It's just the willfulness of high school students. It's no big deal.Haruhi may be a God, or he may have some power beyond common sense. But she didn't realize it at all.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Actually just watched the first four episodes of Haruhi Suzumiya (specifically, in chronological order), as they were free with ads. Unfortunately, if I am to go any further, I'll have to buy it. The science fiction elements were intriguing, but combined with the other elements, it didn't justify the purchase.

It has an entire series of light novels that ended IIRC, but I don't like the series enough to bother reading the LNs online. And the anime itself is a bit of a cliffhanger. Years ago I bought the spin-off series about Yuki Nagato, but that's probably also a bit of a foregone disappointment for people into fan-shipping. I liked the cuter art change though.

I think I might have seen a few associated manga at the library a while back, but I wouldn't be interested enough in it either.

In the meantime, I've also started on Steins;Gate. It's average so far, but I have been told it gets better. Interesting form of time travel.

Oh yeah, the kitchen appliance.


Now that I recall, when it comes to sci-fi. There is this one obscure show I watched a long time ago, I found it quite memorable for being out there...even by anime standards. Fantastic Children.

It's about a group of kids that are actually aliens banished on Earth and they need to find their leader to go home, but the catch is that their souls are reincarnating in human bodies and they're gradually losing their memories. Oh and there's some government agency chasing them down and stuff. They also refer to some plot device that reminds me of Wilhelm Reich's crackpot Orgone theory but my own memory about the show is fuzzy. All I can say is that it's pretty freaking odd. There's also this weird portal machine like the one in Contact.

Neat, I'll have to check that out too. Reminds me of a certain Twilight Zone episode actually.

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

I did not think it had affected me until I started Re:Zero and began to have flashbacks. My main problem with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was that Haruhi herself was so deeply unpleasant as a character without receiving comparable comeuppance.

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

Yeah, that first arc can be a tad uncomfortable at times, but Haruhi settles down as the series goes on. Either that or I just got used to her. Or both. Probably both.

Anyways, I've started watching Kaguya Sama: Love is War (Season I). I've seen the first two episode and I'm finding it quite hilarious.

Excellent choice. The best thing about Love is War is that it starts off pretty strong and only gets stronger as it goes along. Every now and again, there'll be a chapter in the manga that doesn't tickle my fancy as much as the others, but they are the outliers in an otherwise masterpiece of a series. Stick with it and enjoy the ride.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

Yeah, that first arc can be a tad uncomfortable at times, but Haruhi settles down as the series goes on. Either that or I just got used to her. Or both. Probably both.

Unfortunately, as I'm neither willing to pirate it nor pay for it at the moment, I only have the first four episodes of that first arc to go off of.

Maybe sometime later, when I'm more used to anime and/or have less to watch, I'll finish it. Elements of it were good enough that I'm willing to trust the suggestion that it gets better.

[Shanghai industrial complex]

Yeah, that first arc can be a tad uncomfortable at times, but Haruhi settles down as the series goes on. Either that or I just got used to her. Or both. Probably both.

Unfortunately, as I'm neither willing to pirate it nor pay for it at the moment, I only have the first four episodes of that first arc to go off of.

Maybe sometime later, when I'm more used to anime and/or have less to watch, I'll finish it. Elements of it were good enough that I'm willing to trust the suggestion that it gets better.

What website do you use to watch anime?

[Castelia]

A few holdouts such as myself still believe that Haruhi-sama will grace us with more stories and a third anime season soon, but I must admit our numbers grow fewer with each passing day. Oh, well, a man can dream.

Anyway, I've stopped watching anime for the past few weeks due to a heavy workload, but I might start watching again soon.

And since I've been craving for some brainless fanservice lately, guess I'll go with Shinmai Maou no Testament. Heh, this ought to be fun.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

A few holdouts such as myself still believe that Haruhi-sama will grace us with more stories and a third anime season soon, but I must admit our numbers grow fewer with each passing day. Oh, well, a man can dream.

I'm still with you brother.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Unfortunately, as I'm neither willing to pirate it nor pay for it at the moment, I only have the first four episodes of that first arc to go off of.

Maybe sometime later, when I'm more used to anime and/or have less to watch, I'll finish it. Elements of it were good enough that I'm willing to trust the suggestion that it gets better.

What website do you use to watch anime?

Funimation's website with an adblocker, and occasionally Prime Video if it's available there. I'd also use Crunchyroll with an adblocker if there was anything I cared about on it.

[Shanghai industrial complex]

What website do you use to watch anime?

Funimation's website with an adblocker, and occasionally Prime Video if it's available there. I'd also use Crunchyroll with an adblocker if there was anything I cared about on it.

It actually has the boy and the beast on Funimation film's homepage....I love this movie.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Funimation's website with an adblocker, and occasionally Prime Video if it's available there. I'd also use Crunchyroll with an adblocker if there was anything I cared about on it.

It actually has the boy and the beast on Funimation film's homepage....I love this movie.

Yeah, I'm honestly surprised and a bit concerned that one publisher's website has more on it than a streaming service used by multiple publishers.

[Las Palmeras]

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

Lol, I don't remember how I watched it...but I felt cheated regardless. From Nagato's perspective, it seems more like a banal horror story than a comedy, so there's that.

I did not think it had affected me until I started Re:Zero and began to have flashbacks. My main problem with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was that Haruhi herself was so deeply unpleasant as a character without receiving comparable comeuppance.

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

[Ameriganastan]

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

You're just now noticing that?

[Britanania]

Tbh, I found the whole concept of Endless Eight quite comedic but a tad boring by the end of the arc. And yet, I wasn't as traumatised as other people. Although, I suppose I had the advantage of watching it years after it came out (like, last year), compared to those who saw it when it came out. (Pre-online streaming, I assume?)

Lol, I don't remember how I watched it...but I felt cheated regardless. From Nagato's perspective, it seems more like a banal horror story than a comedy, so there's that.

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

Unlikeable, but oddly compelling

[Las Palmeras]

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

You're just now noticing that?

I haven't seen the show like in a decade, much less thought anything about it...and 14-year-old me was distracted by Mikuru.

Unlikeable, but oddly compelling

Nah, the most interesting character is Yuki...she did have her own spinoff and describing what she was got interesting even if the show never delved in it deeply. Second to that is Kyon, whose narrations were occasionally amusing. I honestly forget what the other characters do, but Haruhi always struck me as an obnoxious MPDG.

[New haven america]

I've been trapped in Vtuber Hell for that past month.

It's like a virus, once you see 1 clip of them then your entire YouTube feed will be flooded with Hololive and NijiSanji.

[Thepeopl]

I am very sad Agretsuko doesn't have more seasons.

Season 3 is confirmed. As for when it comes out, I have no clue.

squeals
You just made my day!

[Haremm]

Hamefura, Love is War, AssClass 2

[Nevertopia]

Captain Planet and the planeteers.

[Shanghai industrial complex]

Yep, I pretty much agree with that. Particularly with what she does to Mikuru. Didn't want to put up with that for 28 episodes.

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

I think Haruhi is very cute.In East Asia culture, strong, individualistic and mischievous girls are more popular.
This kind of character is very common in Japanese anime.Such as Lynn Minmay,Tendou Akane,Nadia,Asuka Langley Soryu,C.C. etc.

[Las Palmeras]

Agreed, looking back, the issue is that Haruhi quite an unlikable character.

I think Haruhi is very cute.In East Asia culture, strong, individualistic and mischievous girls are more popular.
This kind of character is very common in Japanese anime.Such as Lynn Minmay,Tendou Akane,Nadia,Asuka Langley Soryu,C.C. etc.

A character can can be strong, individualistic and mischievous without being as grating as a cheese shredder if you want to imply that I don't like strong girls. But who knows, maybe I'm too serious to like most tsunderes, they strike a nerve if they can't offer anything other than sass and mushy stock phrases when they soften up. That's why I can't like Haruhi as a leader.

Once again, I'm reflecting on this because I've been re-watching and reading Made in Abyss, but in all honesty, Riko and the gang are probably among my favorite characters in anime. Why? because I admire their willpower in the face of blood, sweat and torment. I love how Riko rallies and leads Reg and Nanachi, she's the heart of the team but also uses her wits to coordinate their strengths in the face of danger. She screws up, gets hurt, and needs help and that only makes her more relatable. Her individual goals get intertwined with the well-being of those around her. And she leads without being annoying or rude to other people, on the contrary, she's very proper as far as circumstances allow. What's not to like? That's why I'm a big fan and I'll root for them.

...Ok, Riko shoved a ruler up Reg's ass but that was before they got to know each-other...