Which Anime are you watching or have watched recently IV?

[Las Palmeras]

I finished BNA. Watched it slowly because I didn't want to binge it and then face boredom later, and I stopped watching it because of IRL obligations, but now it's done. I hope to see more of Michiru and Shirou's cases in the future.

Alan was a walking spoiler from the start, no surprise there. I didn't see his true form coming though. All around, it was an enjoyable series with a non-confusing ending. Well done Trigger.

[Hittisha]

I finished BNA. Watched it slowly because I didn't want to binge it and then face boredom later, and I stopped watching it because of IRL obligations, but now it's done. I hope to see more of Michiru and Shirou's cases in the future.

Alan was a walking spoiler from the start, no surprise there. I didn't see his true form coming though. All around, it was an enjoyable series with a non-confusing ending. Well done Trigger.

I've just watched this one myself! Another brilliant series by Trigger, although honestly...

The true identity of Alan still seemed seemed a little more like a random ass-pull than a legit twist in my opinion

Other than that, I've also given Puella Magi Madoka Magica another watch, and I found it pretty lacking compared to when I saw it a few years back.

I honestly started getting quite fed up with Sayaka's self-centered sob story after episode 6, with how she's like "Oh woe is me, I've become a monster, I'm not human anymore!" all because of a freaking soul gem. Before she continues to sabotage herself over that. Couldn't sympathize, really. I mean, there's a lot more worthy sources of drama in this kind of series.

I decided to also see the Rebellion movie afterwards, which I hadn't watched before. Compared to the series, I may have even liked it better.

[Las Palmeras]

I've just watched this one myself! Another brilliant series by Trigger, although honestly...

The true identity of Alan still seemed seemed a little more like a random ass-pull than a legit twist in my opinion

I'd get "mental entropy" if I'd think too much about that.

Other than that, I've also given Puella Magi Madoka Magica another watch, and I found it pretty lacking compared to when I saw it a few years back.

I honestly started getting quite fed up with Sayaka's self-centered sob story after episode 6, with how she's like "Oh woe is me, I've become a monster, I'm not human anymore!" all because of a freaking soul gem. Before she continues to sabotage herself over that. Couldn't sympathize, really. I mean, there's a lot more worthy sources of drama in this kind of series.

I guess it was just Urobutcher twisting around the "Power of Love" cliche. That dynamic worked better with Homuhomu and Madoka, considering the movie. Though I did like Sayaka's role, mostly for showing what being an impulsive hero would wreak. Even in a lighter magical girl show without Kyousuke she'd have been an underdog and I'd have rooted for her, and it'd have been fun watching her try to stay alive. That and I like the character.

[Aeritai]

Currently watching "Drifting Dragons" so far its a pretty good.

EDIT: After watching a few more episodes I have to say I really love the show! I like how the characters interact with each other and the animation is beautiful!

Sure there are some cringy moments within the show, but it was easy for me to ignore. Hopefully they make a season 2 I don't think 12 episodes would be enough for me.

[Aeritai]

Finished watching "Drifting Dragons" now I really want a season 2 to come out hopefully there will be more than 12 episodes if they ever announce a second season.

[New yugoslavaia]

What happened to this place? It vanished from my "view my posts" section.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

What happened to this place? It vanished from my "view my posts" section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSRm80WzZk

In other news, this season of Re:Zero has been pretty hype so far.

[New haven america]

The English Speaking world finally got their own Hololive members.

The downside is that 1/2 of them still have the same schedule as the JP and ID groups...

[Jetan]

I finally started Cowboy Bebop a few weeks ago.

[Castelia]

The English Speaking world finally got their own Hololive members.

The downside is that 1/2 of them still have the same schedule as the JP and ID groups...

I live in SEA, so it's not much of a problem for me.

But hey, at least you're getting VTuber Pokimane

[Immoren]

I don't know why every time the use term "Key" with kapital K in God of High School, why mind adds "Yog-sothoth is the Key and the Gate"

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

I finally started Cowboy Bebop a few weeks ago.

It's a well-written and character-driven series, I think you'll like it.

I watched the first episode The Promised Neverland, and I think I'm going to be continuing with it, as it seems like a fairly interesting take on an old sci-fi/horror trope.

[Ameriganastan]

I finally started Cowboy Bebop a few weeks ago.

It's a well-written and character-driven series, I think you'll like it.

I watched the first episode The Promised Neverland, and I think I'm going to be continuing with it, as it seems like a fairly interesting take on an old sci-fi/horror trope.

I saw the "Twist" in that show coming a mile away. I seriously had it guessed like 4 minutes in.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

It's a well-written and character-driven series, I think you'll like it.

I watched the first episode The Promised Neverland, and I think I'm going to be continuing with it, as it seems like a fairly interesting take on an old sci-fi/horror trope.

I saw the "Twist" in that show coming a mile away. I seriously had it guessed like 4 minutes in.

Yeah, it was rather predictable.

To be fair, it's made pretty obvious that the kids are getting killed on their adoption day early in the first episode, and even in the show's blurb on streaming services. That's not really a twist, it's just the show's premise.

(Unless you're talking about a twist in a later episode?)

[Jetan]

I finally started Cowboy Bebop a few weeks ago.

It's a well-written and character-driven series, I think you'll like it.

I watched the first episode The Promised Neverland, and I think I'm going to be continuing with it, as it seems like a fairly interesting take on an old sci-fi/horror trope.

So far it's entertaining, yes.

[Luminesa]

I finished BNA. Watched it slowly because I didn't want to binge it and then face boredom later, and I stopped watching it because of IRL obligations, but now it's done. I hope to see more of Michiru and Shirou's cases in the future.

Alan was a walking spoiler from the start, no surprise there. I didn't see his true form coming though. All around, it was an enjoyable series with a non-confusing ending. Well done Trigger.

I've just watched this one myself! Another brilliant series by Trigger, although honestly...

The true identity of Alan still seemed seemed a little more like a random ass-pull than a legit twist in my opinion

Other than that, I've also given Puella Magi Madoka Magica another watch, and I found it pretty lacking compared to when I saw it a few years back.

I honestly started getting quite fed up with Sayaka's self-centered sob story after episode 6, with how she's like "Oh woe is me, I've become a monster, I'm not human anymore!" all because of a freaking soul gem. Before she continues to sabotage herself over that. Couldn't sympathize, really. I mean, there's a lot more worthy sources of drama in this kind of series.

I decided to also see the Rebellion movie afterwards, which I hadn't watched before. Compared to the series, I may have even liked it better.

Sayaka's story is aggravating in that she is offered quite a few chances to find happiness and she just doesn't go for it. She gets a chance to tell her crush she loves him and she doesn't, pushing herself into despair. She gets a chance to show her fighting skills and she falters. She gets a chance to show she's capable of making friends, but because Kyoko isn't her "kind" of person, she decides to push herself further into despair. Kyoko, on the other hand, comes from the brink of despair to begin to care about someone. She also shows that she is capable of caring for others and of growing when it matters. This dichotomy between the two is fascinating to watch, Sayaka's plastic and inflexible sense of justice without mercy versus Kyoko's hidden vulnerability and growth into a self-sacrificing person who tries to find both justice and mercy.

I like Sayaka's aesthetic, but I think her emotional struggles play into the show's sub-theme: young teenage girls are picked as Magical Girls because they are so volatile and full of emotional energy, and so their energy powers the fight against entropy. Without Sayaka's obvious descent into insanity and self-hatred, it would be hard to visualize some of the darker aspects of the show. Madoka has self-esteem issues, but she ultimately channels them in a positive manner by being kind, helpful, and caring toward others, even while she is aware of her weakness, so her story is a little more subtle than that of many other main protagonists. Homura is a train-wreck upon which one could write several books, but her issues require more of an in-depth analysis, and she shows she is at the very least capable of setting her mind and will on vastly improving her limited arsenal, and using it to its best potential. Mami's problems are more apparent if you read the manga, but in the show her fragility is only shown in clips, and we don't get to see much of her faults in her civilian form. Kyoko's faults are all on display from the beginning, but she shows that she's less of a villain and more of a Lancer, who rises to become a hero a la Vegeta in DBZ.

Sayaka's story makes it so that you feel her issues are not so big at first, until you realize that she has no idea how to handle both internal and external conflict, she relies on her fixed and immature worldview to face things she doesn't understand, and she ultimately hides behind Madoka's cute, weaker nature and Kyoko's sins to justify her inability to grow. Both of which prove insufficient in propping Sayaka up, as both characters surpass her in their strength and growth. So it makes her story quite painful to watch.

Madoka Magica is a great show that I enjoyed deeply, but I think Sayaka was its weakest character. Which is a shame, but I understand that her lack of growth is a part of the plot, so it aids the show in its overall message. At the end of the day I can live with that.

[New haven america]

I finished BNA. Watched it slowly because I didn't want to binge it and then face boredom later, and I stopped watching it because of IRL obligations, but now it's done. I hope to see more of Michiru and Shirou's cases in the future.

Alan was a walking spoiler from the start, no surprise there. I didn't see his true form coming though. All around, it was an enjoyable series with a non-confusing ending. Well done Trigger.

I've just watched this one myself! Another brilliant series by Trigger, although honestly...

The true identity of Alan still seemed seemed a little more like a random ass-pull than a legit twist in my opinion

Other than that, I've also given Puella Magi Madoka Magica another watch, and I found it pretty lacking compared to when I saw it a few years back.

I honestly started getting quite fed up with Sayaka's self-centered sob story after episode 6, with how she's like "Oh woe is me, I've become a monster, I'm not human anymore!" all because of a freaking soul gem. Before she continues to sabotage herself over that. Couldn't sympathize, really. I mean, there's a lot more worthy sources of drama in this kind of series.

I decided to also see the Rebellion movie afterwards, which I hadn't watched before. Compared to the series, I may have even liked it better.

I mean, that's the point, teenagers don't exactly make the most rational decisions and with Sayaka herself being the embodiment of a love-struck teenage girl.

[Ko-oren]

Rewatching Madoka. After that, moving on to the later stuff of Psycho-pass, I only watched S1 of that.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Rewatching Madoka. After that, moving on to the later stuff of Psycho-pass, I only watched S1 of that.

The later stuff isn't nearly as good as S1, but S3 and First Inspector are quite enjoyable.

[An Alan Smithee Nation]

Appleseed, the 2004 film. A bit disappointing.

[Britanania]

Finally got around to watching Weathering With You, now that it is out on DVD.

It's not Your Name. and nothing can be, but I loved it all the same, and I've been thinking about it constantly.

[Torisakia]

Complete the first four seasons of My Hero Academia last week. Pretty good. Fanbase, not so much. I won't talk about MHA in public, or private, or anywhere at all after this post.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

Finally got around to watching Weathering With You, now that it is out on DVD.

It's not Your Name. and nothing can be, but I loved it all the same, and I've been thinking about it constantly.

It's on DVD? Thanks for letting me know. I wanted to see it in theatres, but was too busy at the time.

[Britanania]

Finally got around to watching Weathering With You, now that it is out on DVD.

It's not Your Name. and nothing can be, but I loved it all the same, and I've been thinking about it constantly.

It's on DVD? Thanks for letting me know. I wanted to see it in theatres, but was too busy at the time.

Yep, it just came out a few days ago, and I think it's on digital.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

It's on DVD? Thanks for letting me know. I wanted to see it in theatres, but was too busy at the time.

Yep, it just came out a few days ago, and I think it's on digital.

Just got done watching Weathering With You. I liked it a lot as well. I personally think Your Name was a little better, but not much better.