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title: monster prom trilogy

genre: dating sim, comedy, co-op

type: video game

content warnings: drugs and alcohol, sexual content (nothing explicit), violence, typical teenager stuff

description from their website: (first game) You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Explore your wacky monster high school, go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates before anyone else does. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your WORST self

why you should play: ive only had this game for a week and ive replayed so many times. theres so much content crammed into one game. each run through is about an hour, but 100%ing it takes like 56 hours. jesus! its a trilogy by the way, theres monster prom, monster camp, and monster roadtrip. the characters are amazing, the dialogue is hilarious, i cant praise this series enough. i sound like im being paid but no im genuinely in love with this series and its world!

ENTIRE TRILOGY IS ON SALE ON STEAM FOR ONLY 20 BUCKS! THATS DAYS OF CONTENT! THE FIRST GAME IS ONLY 3 DOLLARS! ITS A STEAL!

#mod elise #monster prom

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title: insomniacs after school

genre: slice of life, romance, drama

type: manga

content warnings: discussions of death

description from anime planet: Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he’s not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely of things.

why you should read: i say this every time, but beautiful art. theres a lot of focus on astrophotography, so the scenery needs to be beautiful but the characters are too. i wouldnt say realistic, but its more realistic compared to moe blobs. the romance is wonderful, it actually feels like a romance teenagers would have. the handling of a characters chronic illness is something id have to get a second opinion on, but its done quite respectfully. fingers crossed it wont turn into a your lie in april situation because sometimes it can get real ominous. the plots great, the arts great, the characters are great, what more can i say!

#t #insomniacs after school

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Title: Duke, Please Repent (공작님, 획개해주세요)

Type: webnovel with a webcomic adaptation (both ongoing)

Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Childcare

Content Warnings: child abuse, torture, trauma, tragedy, psychopathy, possession, violence, depression, demon worship, survivor's guilt, kidnapping, manipulation, Stockholm syndrome, secondhand embarrassment

Description: He became an aide to the final boss in the novel. In the ending of the novel, the final boss is dead, and the world is already in tatters. So why don’t we get the final boss off the hook in the first place? We can’t fix people, but there’s no other option, so let’s try fixing the boss.

Why I recommend it: It's a hilarious, lighthearted read about healing one's childhood wounds. The power of MC's goofy personality is so strong you'd forget the things mentioned in the content warning even exist so long as they're not smacking you in the face with a sledgehammer. The story focuses mainly on childcare, but once MC gets enough sugar in poor little meow meow's system and transforms him into a filial simp, they then go on an adventure to battle demons and save the continent along with an elf fanfiction writer, a traumatized knight, a pottymouth mage and her yandere dongsaeng, that one anime girl that prays in the background /pos, a himbo crown prince with a heart of gold who takes denseness to new heights, and a shapeshifting mercenary Beyonce, but mostly they just drink World Tree tea and eat delicious foods.

Why I recommend it evil version: The horrors. Oh, the horrors.

So what are you waiting for? Join the MC as he raises his son (who's only a year younger than him) and travels the demon-infested land of Canaan while pretending to be a corrupt bishop or an unhinged masochist, depending on the situation.

#submission #THANK YOU IM TRYING TO READ THIS ITS LIKE YOU READ MY MIND #the horrors. oh the horrors. im so sold. #THANK YOU. #duke please repent

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title: akiba maid war

genre: dark comedy, yakuza

type: anime

content warnings: death, so much blood, violence

description from anime planet: Akihabara is the center of the universe for the coolest hobbies and quirkiest amusements. In the spring of 1999, bright-eyed Nagomi Wahira moves there with dreams of joining a maid café. She quickly dons an apron at café Ton Tokoton, AKA the Pig Hut. But adjusting to life in bustling Akihabara isn't as easy as serving tea and delighting customers. Paired with the dour Ranko who never seems to smile, Nagomi must do her best to elevate the Pig Hut over all other maid cafés vying for top ranking. Along the way she'll slice out a place for herself amid the frills and thrills of life at the Pig Hut. Just when Nagomi's dreams are within her grasp, she discovers not everything is as it seems amid the maid cafés of Akihabara.

why you should watch it: its so wild. it opens with someone getting shot. it turns out the maid cafes of akihabara are actually a yakuza like organization, with each cafe being a clan out to get each other. with murder. nagomis not that down with murder but she has to be if shes gonna be a maid.

#akiba maid war #mod elise

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title: kimi ga shinu made koi wo shitai / my wish is to fall in love until you die

genre: action, romance (yuri), drama, tragedy, fantasy

type: manga

content warnings: character death, blood, war, limb loss, violence

description from mangadex: There is an orphanage, a “school”, that raises girls with no relatives as weapons of war. Every day, students are taught to kill other people and take their lives without any mourning. One night, a fourteen-year-old Shiina, who had never been able to accept her circumstances, met a little girl named Mimi, covered in blood. Fearful Shiina wished for peace, while cheerful Mimi always headed off to war with a smile on her face. However, after the encounter with Mimi, a girl who was rumored to be the school's secret weapon, Shiina's mind undergoes a change. A story of two girls' innocent wishes, found in a world next to death.

why you should read it: amazing art, realistic depictions of grief, compelling story and world building, immortality and the ethical questions it raises, teenage girls having fun but also killing people, characters deal with many ethical and moral questions such as why does war happen, why do we have to fight it, etc. i wouldnt read it for the main couple, i think the plot is more interesting than whatever they have going on. yeah theyre gonna be gay but im not too sold on that. its like pmmm but less weird. teen girls fighting wars that adults should be is always a good genre if done right

#kimi ga shinu made koi wo shitai #my wish is to fall in love until you die

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title: assault lily bouquet

genre: action, sci-fi, shoujo-ai

type: anime

content warnings: character death, blood, violence, hallucinations, unwanted romantic advances (not between the main couple, thats reciprocated)

description from animeplanet: On the verge of extinction by the alien entity known as Huge, the planet unites to develop CHARM. Merging science and magic into a weapon, military facilities called Gardens quickly sprout up to train recruits in this nascent technology. Forged by nature and training, teenage girls emerge as a heroic Lily upon blossoming. Can humanity survive long enough for these Lilies to bloom and save us all?

why you should watch it: tbh i cant give you a very good reason. usually tumblr draws you in saying something is gay, and yes thats true, it is. but dont watch it just for that. i think the most endearing part is the characters, the plot and worldbuilding are a little lacking. its well animated in my opinion, and the opening is by raise a suilen. the action scenes are sick, even if incredibly improbable by the massive weapons these girls are swinging around and their physical feats. post-apocalyptic world, which is fun. its a plot filled show that its ok to turn your brain off for

#mod elise #assault lily

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title: sss-class suicide hunter (aka sss-class revival hunter)

genre: action, adventure, comedy, fantasy. (romance if i do say so myself.)

type: web novel, and an ongoing webcomic adaptation

content warnings: suicide (like. a lot. but hes fine), death, violence, etc. the usual fantasy webnovel drill

description from animeplanet: I want an S-Rank skill too! I want it so badly, I could die for it! "You have awakened an S-Rank skill. But it only works when you die." Eh?! What is the point of getting one if I die?!

why you should read it: i know the premise sounds intense but. its genuinely so good. i love all of the characters and the world building is so impressive and well done. it starts out kinda intense bc this guy is super driven by revenge but then once he kills someone he is cured of all of his mental illnesses. and then he becomes the best. also like 90 chapters in you meet his husband(wife) raviel who he becomes such a wifeguy for. when two people equally powerful marry each other with no compromises. for most webnovels with comic adaptations, you can read the comic first then switch at like the library arc maybe. if you read this ill love you forever

#sssrh #mod elise #sss class revival hunter #sss class suicide hunter

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title: tsuritama

genre: comedy, iyashikei

type: anime

content warnings: the shows main themes are the ocean and aliens. also slight racism, the brown character is handled badly

description from animeplanet: Yuki is an introverted teenager whose intense fear of public speaking makes it difficult for him to make friends, so hoping for a fresh start, he moves with his grandmother to the small island of Enoshima. Shortly after his arrival he encounters Haru, a strange youth claiming to be an alien - and what's more, the otherworldly visitor requests his help to catch a strange being that inhabits the local waters! Along with fellow classmate and local angling celebrity Natsuki, the boys must now form a bond in the hopes of saving the town from the force that is threatening it. With a mysterious organization also lurking about and posing potential danger, Yuki must put his best face forward and protect the island... with the help of a fishing rod?!

why you should watch: very pretty art style. calming despite a wild plot. that type of anime that leaves you wanting more but also satisfied. cured every illness i have. you will want to go fishing. i have never been so tempted to fish in my life.

#mod elise #tsuritama #i havent watched it in a bit so that makes me lack on the tws #underwater tw

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Title: Shitto wa Ai wo Kumoraseru / Jealousy Disturbs Love

Genre & type: BL 

Warning for NSFW scenes, parental death, abuse

Description: Kirino Shion is a talented and famous pianist. However, he feels that his talent for piano has reached its limit, and has grown to become cynical. Takase, on the other hand, is Kirino's junior, and is not only blooming with talent, but naivety as well. Kirino hates Takase's admiration, so when he admits how important Kirino is to him, he doesn't hesitate to "play" with Takase and take advantage of his feelings to show him his "true" self. However, Takase doesn't sway- instead, his affection only grows stronger, which deeply troubles Kirino. Gradually, Kirino finds himself becoming more and more attached to Takase... but if Kirino is held back by insecurity, how will their love work out? 

Why should I read this? Its about 7 chapters so its a short read but it is a good read. Both parties are incredibly complex and theyre both really well written in my opinion- especially Kirino whos inferiority complex struck a chord with me in a personal way. Plus, the ending is sweet and makes me feel warm inside! Overall I think its really really good!!

#submission #yesss bl bl bl #i will take a look.

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Title: Hatoful Boyfriend

Genre & Type: Otome, dating sim, psychological horror, ect...?

Content warnings can be found on its doesthedogdie page. There is a lot going on in this game please read it before you start a serious run of this game. Im being so serious.

Description (from Steam): Congratulations! You’ve been accepted as the only human student at the prestigious St. PigeoNation’s Institute, a school for talented birds! Roam the halls and find love in between classes as a sophomore student at the world’s greatest pigeon high school. Finding happiness won’t be easy, but it’s not all academic - there’s always time for a little romance in this delightful remake of Hato Moa’s popular visual novel / avian dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend!

Why should I play this? Unironically has an interesting storyline and complex characters that you can easily get invested in. The lore runs deep, the gameplay can get repetitive at times because its a visual novel style dating sim but its all worth it once you get to the secret ending. The main routes are short but Bad Boys Love totally makes up for it by being long as hell and jam packed with literal insanity. Bird game ruined my fucking life and gave me 300 disorders. Play it.

#submission #i havent finished all the routes and i just checked does the dog die. what the fuck #hatoful boyfriend #how do i get to the secret ending?

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Title: Kieta Hatsukoi / My Love Mix-Up!

Genre & type: BL slice-of-life manga & j-drama!

No content warnings apply

Description: Aoki Sota has a crush on the girl who sits besides him, Hashimoto Mio. However, when he borrows an eraser from her, he discovers the name of his classmate, Ida Kousuke, written on it- and to make it worse, he sees him using the eraser with his name on it! To protect Hashimoto's secret, Aoki covers for her, and lies about the eraser being his... but from this misunderstanding, real love arises. How will these two navigate their first love? 

Why should I read this? Kieta Hatsukoi is a cute story about two people's self discovery and how they navigate their identity with each other. I love all the characters in this series and I found myself rooting for each of them! I think its a good, heart warming read/watch. Very highly recommend this :)

#submission #everybody is submitting series i love already!!! get creative /lh #kieta hatsukoi

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title: the s-classes that i raised / my s-class hunters

type: webnovel + ongoing webtoon adaptation

genres: fantasy, action, drama, comedy, slice of life..?

content warnings: blood, death, limb loss, gore, violence, abuse, trauma, references to alcoholism and depression, kidnapping, possession, end-of-the-world/impending apocalypse worldsetting

description: as a weak F-class Hunter who couldn't hope to ever catch up to his amazing younger brother, Han Yoojin lived a bitter and reckless life alone, estranged from his only family. When that same younger brother— the perfect, famous, powerful S-class Hunter Han Yoohyun— throws his life away to protect Han Yoojin during a Dungeon incident, Yoojin decides to regress five years into the past and vows to live quietly without causing any more trouble.

... However, the S-ranks all seem to be acting a bit strange?

why you should read it: sctir has it ALL. found family (!!!). cute pets. complex but ultimately loving and very meaningful relationships. hot and powerful and smart women. great worldbuilding. insane gay people. characters discovering that they can be loved without condition and without being "useful". characters learning to move on from grief and guilt. characters sometimes not moving on and instead murdering people who have wronged them. characters who are very caring and loving and also incredibly bitchy and mean. women with big tits. men with even bigger tits. insane gay people (i have to say this twice). insane people in general. weird time shenanigans. microdoses of political drama. dragons. unbearable amounts of homoeroticism. and of course, single fathers.

#the s classes that i raised #sctir #tsctir #had to prevent myself from turning this into a 750 word essay about how much i love han yoojin as a character #along with han yoohyun and sung hyunjae and yerimie and song taewon and noah and moon hyuna and. just a love letter to sctir in general #hopefully will rb with the where to read it guide later #description by me #submission #YEAH!!!!

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title: your turn to die / kimi ga shine

type: game

genres: visual novel, horror, suspense, mystery

content warnings: death, suicide, blood, gore, stalking, body horror, manipulative relationship, hallucinations, there's definitely more specifics but like if you're triggered by gore just don't play this game

description by me: after school one day, sara and her best friend joe wake up in a mysterious bunker with nine other strangers, and it's revealed to them that they must participate in a "death game by majority" where they kill each other off one by one by voting on one of them to die via a series of strategy games, puzzles, and negotiations

why you should play it: really suspenseful and good at getting you invested. your decisions and successes/failures impact the gameplay pretty significantly so there's a large feeling of high stakes, especially towards the end. the discussions feel really high-intensity even though you're just talking. the minigames and puzzles are fun. the soundtrack is really good imo despite being fairly simple tracks made in garageband. it's not done releasing all the chapters yet but it's pretty close and it's set itself up for a pretty epic ending if i do say so myself. copious amounts of Pathetic Meow Meow characters are featured

platforms: PC (free to play, can be found in english on vgperson's website and in japanese here https://game.nicovideo.jp/atsumaru/games/gm3584)

#submission #hiiiii #YEAH. everybody should play yttd like its quintessential #your turn to die

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title: ODDTAXI

type: anime

genre(s): drama, mystery, psychological

content warnings: death, violence, blood, abuse (mentioned domestic violence, shown child abuse), addiction (one character is addicted to a gacha game, another character's alcoholism is mentioned), kidnapping, stalking, drowning, asphyxiation, torture, hospitals, age gap

i think i got everything but id recommend reading the does the dog die if you're worried

description: the taxi driver odokawa lives a very mundane life. he has no family, doesn't really hang out with others, and he's an oddball who is narrow-minded and doesn't talk much. the only people he can call his friends are his doctor, gouriki and his classmate from high school, kakibana. all of his patrons seem to be slightly odd themselves. the college student who wants the world to notice him online, kabasawa. a nurse with secrets named shirakawa. a comedy duo that just can't catch a break named the homosapiens. a local hoodlum named dobu. an idol group that's just starting out named mystery kiss... all these mundane conversations somehow eventually lead to a girl who's gone missing.

source: crunchyroll

why you should watch/read/play it: oddtaxi is one of those animes i will be thinking about forever. it's only 13 episodes long but holy shit do they pack a lot in. it's ensemble is charming and each character has thought out motivations. odokawa himself is a really funny protagonist, shit just keeps happening to him and he has to cope. YANO god yano he is a porcupine ok. and he raps. like all his dialogue is rap its great hes insane. yamamoto another personal favorite i cant explain him well but like. you will see. you will get him. you WILL become a yamamoto fan its inevitable.

ok thanks bye i love you watch this show

#submission #i neeeeed to watch this sooo bad #the yamamotos plague me #odd taxi #fast gif

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title: Highschool Family: kokosei kazoku by Ryo Nakama

type: manga (ongoing)

genre: slice of life/comedy

content warnings: none

description: High School is rough, but imagine going to school with your whole family!

why: it's just a silly little manga about an entire family in highschool arcs are normally 2-3 chapters and it's a lot of fun :) it also features gomez the cat

#submission #oh this looks cute #high school family

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title: hikaru ga shinda natsu / the summer hikaru died

type: manga

genre: horror, supernatural

content warnings: body/face horror, doppelgangers, eye contact (specific moment i think of is that there’s a woman in a dark forest looking at you)

description from animeplanet: "So, Hikaru is no more... If that's true then..." Yoshiki and Hikaru are two boys who live in a certain village. They're the same age and have always been together growing up. But one day, Yoshiki noticed that "something else" has taken Hikaru's place. Even after learning of this, Yoshiki still wants them to be together. And so, his life with the "something" that looks like his friend begins. At the same time, strange incidents keep occurring in the village...

why you should read/watch it: the paneling and usage of sound effects is some of the best i’ve ever seen! it’s fairly short as of now (7 chapters translated) but it gets you hooked with yoshiki’s guilt and the mystery of what will happen with the creature who took hikaru’s place. basically what if your friend came back slightly wrong? would you try to live as you did before or confront whatever might truly be happening?

#submission #YESS THANK U i wanted to make a post abt it but knew someone else cld write it better #the summer when hikaru died #hikaru ga shinda natsu

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we want submissions!

one of the reasons we made this blog is so anyone could share what they love, and others can find something new to love. but us mods can only like so much. thats why we are formally asking you for submissions! weve always accepted submissions, but we want more! i will put a template for posts under the cut, feel free to use it!

[image of media, ex: poster, title screen, cover, etc.]

title:

type: [anime, game, book, etc.]

genre(s):

content warnings: [if applicable]

description: [you can write your own or take one from a website]

why you should watch/read/play it: [your opinion! what makes it great? any tumblr favorite tropes in it? character info? gameplay mechanics?]

#mod elise #🥺