#mappa has favorites and this episode it was him :(((

[k-martins]

SPOILERS CH 6 FROM JJK S2

I just watched the episode and some thoughts I had.

_ The opening is incredible. I looked loop on twitter!!!! All the symbolism, the scenes, the hand signals (I feel like I'll never forget what Mahoraga's wheel looks like after this). I almost cried with Nanamin and Nobara. I don't want to lose them!!!! This season is going to be great!!!!! I'm not ready for her pain. (Could we have some extra scenes????)

_ Yuji wanting his friends to see the movies he likes is so cute!!! I don't remember if it's the same movie he talked about with Junpei, but it reminded me of him and the scene that was supposed to be cute turned into tears in my eyes. (Nobara was right, that movie looks disgusting)

_ Why did I have the impression that Osawa was blonde???? Whatever, she looks adorable and I feel a little bad for her. As someone who has been bullied because of her weight, I can sympathize with her situation. I would also want to date Yuji after what he said (Yuji looks equally as cute in the flashbacks, but it's weird to see him without the scars under his eyes)

_ Nobara, my girl!!!!! I miss them so much!!!! Don't go to Shibuya my daughter! Stay at home or go find Saori!!!! DO NOT GO NEAR SHIBUYA!!!!!!!!

_ Megumi really looks like someone who is jealous, but won't show it. And who takes a book to a conversation with their friend?????? (Me and Megumi) Of course, I missed him a little looking at his beautiful nails, but it's cute how he was willing to carry Yuji's stuff as he said goodbye to Osawa.

_ YUJI MY BEAUTIFUL BABY!!!!! HE IS TOO PRECIOUS FOR THIS WORLD!!!!!!! I don't want him to ever lose that beautiful, pure, fun smile, but that's asking too much.

_ I didn't lose that crumb from Itafushi, MAPPA!!!!! Yuji knowing Megumi's favorite popcorn flavor is so JAJSSJSDMJSJKS. I bet it's something he's noticed whenever they watch a movie at the theater. I'm actually surprised it's butterscotch. Megumi looked like the type of guy who eats salty popcorn.

_ Argh, Utahime looks so sad as she thinks about kokichi. I want to hug her a little. The poor thing loves her students and (according to GG) they love her too…

_ I feel a little sorry for Kokichi. He just wanted to be able to live normally, be with his friends, be with Miwa. These two are so distressing. Why can't any couple in JJK be happy????? I don't even want to think about how this could implicate Kirara and Hakari (GG I swear if you touch any of them I'll smack that giant eye of yours!!!!!)

_ MechamaruxMahito's fight looks very good. I'm really excited for this!!!! I laughed when Kenny appeared on the screen with a smile and a wave. The man is really having fun with it all.

_ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ENDING!!!! I love Akari, but this song is really good too. Megumi taking pictures reminded me of the lyrics of Island in the Sun (his theme song according to GG). "We'll be playin' and havin' fun. And it makes me feel so fine, I can't control my brain" Man, he just wanted to be able to rest a little, have a normal life, take pictures of silly things. Oh, and he probably handed the camera to Nobara or she sneaked it, because there are pictures of him and Yuji distracted!!!!! Nobara definitely supports them (and used these photos as blackmail). Thanks for those crumbs, Mappa. This ending will heal my broken heart.

It was such a good, fun, light episode. My last ray of sunshine before being swallowed by the storm. In the next chapter we'll start with the angst, and frankly, I'm not ready.

#AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH #THIS SEASON IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD #I CAN FEEL IT ON MY SKIN #HOW CAN I SLEEP KNOWING WEDNESDAY/THURS WILL BE AWESOME DAYS #itafushi #megumi fushiguro #gojo satoru #jjk spoilers #jujutsu kaisen #jjk #itadori yuji #nobara kugisaki #miwa kasumi #kenjaku #mahito

[youre-ackermine]

hello dearest, I hope you’re doing well 🩵

for the aot ask I’ve come with new questions:

15.a) if you could have prevented the death of a single character, which one would it be? (I already know the answer but still 🤣)

15.b) what is your favorite (top 3 if you can’t choose one) soundtrack?

15.c) do you prefer the anime or the manga?

much love to youuu 💓💓

Hi my dearest Dee ✨

I'm fine, even if I barely slept last night. I hope you're doing well too!

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15 a- If you could have prevented the death of a single character, which one would it be?

As you already guessed, I would have saved Hange of course!

Like Erwin died when the answer to his lifelong quest was within his grasp, Hange sacrificed themself before they could explore the outside world, quench their thirst for knowledge, help make people's lives better with new discoveries... I'm fascinated by their intelligence & all those amazing qualities that make them one of the best written characters in SNK, personality-wise. They would have been such an asset in the post war SNK universe.

15 b- What is your favorite (top 3 if you can't choose one) soundtrack?

If it's about the instrumental OST only, those I listen to the most at the moment are:

For the songs with a vocalist, my all-time favourite are:

I can't listen to 'Bauklotze' without crying now obviously 💔

15 c- Do you prefer the anime or the manga?

To be perfectly honest, I read the whole manga only once. I often read a random chapter or a few panels online but I still have to read it again (& it's a pain in the ass because I have the Edition Colossale & every book is f*cking heavy lmao). Besides, the French translation is not very good imo, it missed most of the dialogues' subtleties / nuances :((

Still, the manga panels are amazing, Isayama has a real talent for drawing the facial expressions & making us understand what's going on or feel so many emotions without a single word.

But I love the anime, even if a few things missing or changed kinda rub me the wrong way! The animation is insane (Levi's action scenes are always flawless & omg it's part of why I love the short badass so much!). The music is amazing & epic. The VAs are phenomenal (I only watch the Japanese version with French or English subtitles). It's a f*cking great show!

Just a few words about the scene between Eren & Armin in the last episode. As much as I cannot accept Eren's actions, I still felt sorry & sad for him. But the scene with Armin in the manga was so pathetic it almost swept away my sympathy towards him. Thanks Mappa for fixing this scene, making it a real moment of emotion between soulmate friends, & giving Eren a bit of his humanity back.

So anime it is!

<><><><><>

Thanks for taking the time to send these to me!

Sending much love back ❤️

Have a nice Sunday lovely Dee 😘

#val has mail 💌 #moots game #ask game #snk ask game #aot ask game #lovely moots 💕 #dee ✨ #atruewarrior #spotify links #spotify

[ecargmura]

Bucchigiri?! Episode 7 Review - Utsumi-style Fanservice Episode

Why the sudden fan service? Well, it’s an Utsumi show; there will always be that one fan service episode. It’s a staple and a must. Bucchigiri’s seventh episode delivers just that. It’s not a serious episode at all; it’s just a breather for the viewers to enjoy their favorite characters having fun without having too many risks. It’s also build up potential future events.

You thought Arajin and Mahoro would improve their relationship? Nope. They’re still the same. Mahoro is still a brocon and Arajin is still a simp for her and he still hasn’t gotten a clue. I do like how even though Arajin did a great feat of stopping the gang fight, Mahoro still thinks he’s creepy, a loser and nothing special. When will he get a clue? Possibly never. Though, the funniest thing about this episode is that despite how many times he is horny for girls, he still hasn’t realized that “group dates” and other gatherings held by Siguma are not with girls but with guys. I thought he’d learn his lesson after Episode 3, but I guess not. I guess there would be improvement if Arajin eats Mahoro’s dark matter cooking, but she’d never make that for him; it was nice to see Marito eating it when Mahoro left.

However, despite Arajin’s return to being a simp, there is one good thing about him: his relationship with Matakara has improved to the point that they’re talking civilly now. Arajin is not deliberately avoiding him anymore and they even talk about Mitsukuni, whom Arajin knows too. Mitsukuni will be returning next week, which is most likely next episode. He was in juvie because he had beaten up a corrupt cop. I honestly can’t wait to see what Mitsukuni will be like. Matakara paints him as this brave and earnest brother, but I can’t help but feel something sinister about him. He used to be a part of Minato Kai, so maybe he has some possible connection with Akutaro that will be explained?

Speaking of Akutaro, his loss against Arajin has him no longer be the rulers of the streets as he’s seen cooking yakisoba with some of his goons. When talking to Arajin, he brushes off his knowledge of Senya, which is most likely a plot point for the second half of the show. Senya is shown speaking once, but he does appear several times; it seems that Matakara interests him. There are hints that he will possess him in the OP, so maybe it’ll happen?

The group combat date was hilarious. Since this is a show about delinquents fighting, there has to be action scenes courtesy of MAPPA. It was nice seeing what everyone’s power level is. I do wonder why Kenichiro pulled his back—he’s only 21. It’s nice to see that Marito is still strong. Please don’t nerf him in the second half of the show. 

I think the biggest twist of this episode is the segment where Arajin’s homeroom teacher goes into that supposed cat cafe and NOT ask for Jasmine. Who’s this Pu’er-chan? Why have you separated from Jasmine? Did you cheat? I was as shocked as the cat boy receptionist.

Anyways, have some fun with this episode while it lasts because there definitely will be angst in the second half. I can feel it. I can smell it. I can taste it. Are you prepared? Will you be prepared? I am not. What are your thoughts on this episode?

#bucchigiri?! #arajin tomoshibi #senya #matakara asamine #Mitsukuni asamine #Mahoro jin #marito jin #Akutaro shindo #ichiya #review #anime #anime review #ecargmura #arum journal

[pitroig]

Some thoughts on JJK Season 2, Episode 1.

Two years later, we are finally here!

So, I've managed to avoid the leaks and I got to watch the first episode of the season, and overall, it left me with a bittersweet feeling. I was a bit overwhelmed, especially by the Gojo-Geto scenes, and I'm not a big fan of the new team of animators for this season. I preferred the ones from the first. But there are things that I really like, quite a lot, specifically three:

Look at her. Such a cutie. She is that friend we all have so naif, so pure, so good that we all love and protect.

Utahime. First and foremost, thank you, MAPPA, for giving us a little more depth to the character. All we knew about Utahime from the manga/anime was that she was a very composed woman, except when Gojo was around. Here, we see her dealing with her own weaknesses, much more insecure and hesitant, but competitive and brilliant. Additionally, contrary to the hyper-professional Utahime from the first part, she wears her emotions on her sleeve and keeps raising many questions about her development over the years: how she evolved so much, what she's really like when she's not working, and what her relationships with others are like. I mean, now she's even more interesting and waaaaaay cuter.

Hi, can--can I be your friend? 👉👈

The atmosphere and the personalities. I love that they have reproduced the carefree atmosphere of teenagers in those days, even with a line of work like theirs. It's a central element of JJK, to reclaim peaceful days for young people while they're still young, for them to be arrogant like Gojo, judicious like Geto, relaxed like Shoko, or just idiots in general. I think it's an excellent starting point and it will perfectly show the conflict that will arise later.

He is the brattiest brat in the history of brattiness and still, we love him.

The ending. I think it has been my favorite part of it all. I liked it much more than the opening (which has a more shojo tone) because it perfectly encapsulates the satosugu relationship and has a song that fits perfectly. It's full of details and I'd like to analyze it frame by frame, but I am focusing on the contrast between the antics of their age (the five of them playing at the arcades, betting on dinner at McDonald's which they end up losing), with the rain, which is basically the shit they deal with every day. Satoru appears protected and smiling in front of it, always with an umbrella in hand, but Suguru is hiding and appears pensive. As the first drops reach the water where the fish are swimming, one of them changes from white to black. It's a very good example of how the world of jujutsu affects both of them and what the consequences of that are.

So, looking forward to the next episode! Riko is going to be a great character.

#jjk #jjk spoilers #jjk anime #jujutsu kaisen #gojo satoru #satoru gojo #getou suguru #suguru geto #shoko ieiri #utahime #jjk utahime #utahime iori #analysis

[nightofsky101]

Top 20 Animes of 2022

Sorry I skipped last year. Trust me I was watching I just didn’t feel motivated to make another list. However this time I am, but little longer. That’s right it’s 20 now. Plus I added my reasons too. Enjoy.

1. Dance Dance Danseur

Captivating characters, beautiful animation and intriguing story. I really fell in love with this one I went far as to read the manga translation AFTER episode one and continued while the anime was airing. I love how Jumpei over came the toxic masculinity to pursue ballet. His love for ballet really is inspiring. You can see the joy in his eyes. Plus I love Jumpei and Natsuki’s chemistry there’s more of them in the manga. I really do wish the manga would get serialized here in the USA and for Mappa to do another season.

2. Sasaki and Miyano

Cute sweet wholesome BL love story I LOVE MY BABIES. If I had to pick a favorite couple of the year it would be Sasaki and Miyano. AAAHHH I couldn’t stop smiling watching this anime it’s good for the soul. Even if you’re not into BL this is the most safest to watch. The anime version of Heartstoppers.

3. My Dress Up Darling

Cute fun wholesome and sweet romance blooming in front of you. Marine is such a joy no doubt my best girl. Goujo’s passion for hinadoll is inspiring. The animation is so pretty especially when they smile. This really did made me proud to be an anime fan. I can’t wait for more of Marine and Goujo.

4. Blue Lock

Out of the ordinary sports anime with some wild and intense animation. Forget about friendship and team work. It’s all about being an egoist survival of the best striker. I really love the characters. BTW I was watching this before the World Cup started and during it really was life imitating anime. Until Japan lost to Croatia. Root for them next World Cup. I can’t wait for more I probably will reading the manga.

5. Demon Slayer Season 2

I laughed cried and screamed. This season was full of emotions plus I felt like I was watching a movie. I love Tanjiro’s growth this season, Uzui was a badass he really is so cool. Nezuko was amazing. Daki and Gyutaro got me heartbroken. Zenitsu and Inosuke were unstoppable everyone really had a fantastic moment.

6. My Hero Academia Season 6

A whole lot better than season 5. A few nip picks here, but it didn’t bother me too much. I really did enjoy this first half. The voice acting was phenomenal and I was just so happy to see my favorite parts of the manga finally animated. Deku is a beast, Bakugou got me screaming, Shouto I want to hug him. I super excited for the next arc.

7. Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie

Cute and funny anime to watch. The moments with Shikimori, Izumi and their friends made me love this anime more. Who said a girl can’t be cute and handsome. BTW Hachimitsu is my spirit animal I love her.

8. Raven of the Inner Palace

The magic in this anime was pretty. The characters were fascinating, I love the Chines setting. Shouxue bring peace to the dead was uplifting. Plus I love Shouxue development she deserves the friends she has made.

9. Urusei Yatsura

The return of the original waifu Lum. I only watch a few episodes of the original anime they were pretty funny and the remake so far is fun to watch. I can see why Lum is so lovable.

10. Love Live Superstar Season 2

Between this one and Nijigasaki I like Superstar’s story more. Plus the series has broken some Love Live traditions. Liella really is a group you should be watching. Magaret and Lanzhu from Nijigasaki are queens. Love Live keeps on innovating new barriers.

11. Attack on Titan Final Part 3

Had me on the edge of my seat. Eren is a freaking beast I couldn’t believe this season it was shock after shock. I can’t imagine how this is going to end. I can’t handle anymore deaths.

12. Kaguya sama Love is War Season 3

Cute and super funny season. Ishigami had me proud like a mama. Miyuki and Chika’s rap was the best. Kaguya finally admitting to herself she loves Miyuki was so sweet.

13. Tokyo Mew Mew New

Another well done remake. I did watch a few episodes of the original anime when I was a kid. So this was kind of nostalgic to me. The girls are so cute I can’t wait to see more of the remake.

14. Mob Psycho 100 Final

A great ending to Mob. After 3 season it really was a joy and emotional journey to watch Mob Psycho 100. I will miss the crazy animation and deep story so much. Thank you Mob for everything a classic that will always be remembered.

15. More than a married couple, but not lovers

To me this was the vanilla version of Domestic Girlfriends. No step sisters, just a love triangle between a guy, his childhood friend and his marriage partner. So many funny and sweet moments. I do ship Jirou and Akari more.

16. Chainsaw Man

Wild and crazy anime to watch. It felt like I was watching a fever dream. I will be honest it didn’t get me hyped as the manga fans expected. But it was great to watch. It’s only the beginning though I do hope it gets another season.

17. Spy x Family

Funny cute and little suspenseful. It did felt like the Loid and Anya show though I do wish we got to see more of Yor’s assassin work too. The heart warming family moments really did touch my hear. Again family doesn’t always have to mean by blood.

18. Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting

Another cute and wholesome anime. Kirishima acted more like a big brother to Yaeka who knew a killer yakuza could have a heart. Family doesn’t always have to mean blood.

19. I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss

Another otome isekai, but it did felt rushed I wished it was more slowed paced. I love Aileen and Claude’s relationship they are so cute. At least they had a happy ending.

20. Shine Post

Such an underrated idol anime. Probably because Love Live was airing around the same time. Love seeing each girl’s reason for being an idol and how much they want to achieve their dream. BTW Rio has the best voice.

HAPPY NEW YEAR SEE YOU IN 2023 !!!!!

#anime #dance dance danseur #sasaki and miyano #my dress up darling #blue lock #demon slayer #my hero academia #shikimori's not just a cutie #raven of the inner palace #urusei yatsura #love live #attack on titan #kaguya love is war #tokyo mew mew #mob psycho 100 #more than a married couple but not lovers #chainsaw man #spy x family #yakuza guide to babysitting #i'm the villainess so i'm taming the final boss #shine post #anime 2022

[grelleswife]

Soooo how's Jigokuraku treating you? :)

Well, the tensen haven’t converted me into tan yet, so not too shabby! 😉

But in all seriousness, it’s been a highlight of my Saturdays this season. Sagiri’s arc, with her journey from wavering doubt to the conviction to stand in her power, is my favorite so far, but Yuzuriha, Mei, and Nurugai are equally delightful, while Gabimaru’s devotion to Yui puts callow, adulterous “wife guys” in the real world to shame. MAPPA’s also been killing it with the visuals; the grotesquely beautiful body horror is right up my alley. 👌 I’m deeply intrigued by the lore of the mysterious island and its inhabitants, as well. Piecing together the truth alongside the convicts and executioners leaves me wanting more with every new clue we discover!

And something that I find immensely refreshing about this anime (especially for a shonen) is its positive depictions of platonic relationships between men and women. A lesser series might have set up this cisheteronormative or downright sleazy plotline where Gabimaru cheats on his wife with Sagiri, or Sagiri develops a one-sided attraction and spends the rest of the story pining after him, or the two end up becoming a couple after Yui is conveniently killed off. But no! Executioner and convict learn from each other, come to value each other as allies and friends on the basis of mutual respect, without the need to drag sex or romance into the dynamic! Gabimaru relentlessly simps for his wife, Sagiri has a few budding subtextual sapphic developments going on with Yuzuriha, and that’s the end of the matter. I hope this trend continues into the next season—I’d resigned myself to a bland, predictable tale for this pair, so watching the actual canon outcome was a welcome surprise!

Admittedly, I have a handful of gripes with the series. Yui’s often idolized as a sort of “angel in the house,” and I’m somewhat perturbed by the fact that the overtly genderqueer tensen are consistently referred to as “monsters” (not sure if it’s my place to comment extensively on that as a cis woman, but it makes for an uncomfy vibe at times). However, despite its flaws, Jigokuraku is a quality anime; I frequently get so engrossed in the action that I’m caught off guard when the episode ends! 😅 Very happy that I picked this up, and I’ll definitely keep an eye out for Season 2. 🌺

#hell’s paradise #jigokuraku #midnight-in-town

[cosmicjoke]

After yesterday’s episode I had to re-read your meta about “Hange’s sacrifice and the culmination of Levi’s loss and grief” just to hurt myself again haha. Man, I won’t deny it, I do ship those two, but is their deep bond and understanding of each other and just their friendship what I really love. So, seeing them say goodbye was hard for me. Seeing Hange’s scared expression and the way Levi looked in that plane…and the way he said See you, Hange…I mean, Hange is my favorite character, so I was already crying seeing her fighting, but was the last goodbye of Levi and the soundtrack at the back that made cry like a bitch lmao. I can’t stop thinking about Hange, the way they animated Hange getting burn was so raw, but I’m glad they animate their death with such Bang like she would want. They truly made Hange looked like a hero, so I’m grateful for that. Bauklotze is on repeat since yesterday and Levi at the plane represents the state I was on watching the episode after Hange’s sacrifice haha. Anyways, I really enjoy reading your metas and I hope the last episode don’t disappoint :)

Thank you so much! I'm right there with you, with how much this episode hurt, and seeing Hange go out the way they did, with so much heroism and commitment and courage. That's the thing, Hange was so courageous in the end. They knew they were going to die, and they were scared, but they didn't let that stop them. And I was in awe of how they animated their death too, the brutal and raw nature of it, it must have been so unbelievably painful. And yes, Levi's resignation and sadness and grief was on full display. His expression on the plane was simply heartbreaking, and I can't even fully grasp the kind of pain he had to have been in, being unable to help or save his best friend. They truly did have such a deep and meaningful bond. Whether you ship them or not, that can't be denied. Hange dying like that was Levi losing his last person, in a way, the last person he was close to, and it's kind of the curse he always has had to carry. Being the strongest, he always somehow survives, while everyone he loves and cares about seems to die, despite all his efforts to protect them. Every loss effects Levi on such a deep level, and Levi's broken expression is him finally reaching his threshold of what he can take. It's just too much at this point. Which makes it all the more remarkable that he was able to carry on and keep fighting, despite it all, despite his own physical and mental anguish. Well, there's a reason Levi and Hange both are generally seen as the most heroic characters in AoT. Because they are.

I'm sure, given the incredible quality on display from MAPPA up to this point, that there's nothing to worry about with the final part airing in the fall. It's going to be so incredibly emotional.

Thank you again!

#attack on titan #shingkei no kyojin #attack on titan the final season part 3 #Levi Ackerman #Hange Zoe

[starlitcorgi]

Hi......If you don't mind, can I ask, what are your top 10 (or top 7) favorite media (can be books/ manga/ anime/movies/tv series)? Why do you love them? Sorry if you've answered this question before......Thanks....

Hmmm 🤔 my favs are always changing but at the moment.

1. Gokurakugai: Alma is a precious cinnamon roll who loves his mentor Miss Tao like a sister. I really love their platonic relationship and the fact that Alma is incredibly emotionally balanced. Like he's not this typical macho guy. Probably because he's surrounded by strong female role models. It's really refreshing for Shonen and I really hope it gets an anime series because I think it has the potential to be as big as JJK and Demon Slayer.

2. Jujutsu Kaisen: I love Yuuji as a ML and I'm usually a side character gal. So it's great to actually like the lead character. I've noticed in this current generation of Manga and Anime that our Male Leads are becoming much more well rounded and likeable. I love Yuuji's strength and his resilience, he definitely deserves all the love and hugs. I also of course love Gojo and I kind of hope Mappa deviates from the manga in regards to his fate because man that hurt.

3. Demon Slayer: I read the manga start to finish and loved every minute of it. The anime series is just as good. I love all of the characters in this in their own rights. From the protagonist to the villains for me at least the author got everything right. It's Shonen at its best. To be able to make your audience love Rengoku in such a short time is an amazing feat. To care so much that you feel as devastated as Tanjiro to me the Mugen train arc is a masterclass in story telling. It's sad that the series will be coming to an end soon but I think for me this will always be in my top 5.

4. Ghost in the Shell: This is the movie that started my love of anime/manga. It's a cinematic masterpiece and everyone should watch it at least once. It was well ahead of its time and it's not surprising that it inspired the Matrix.

5. Hells Paradise: I love the manga and the anime. Gabimaru is so relatable to me, I think we share the same sarcastic and apathetic nature lol. I love it as well because it gave us one of the best disabled characters in current manga generation. Shion is an epic character for the disabled community, being partially blind myself it's nice to be represented you know? And he's not full of loathing or self pity, he embraces his blindness and uses it to his advantage. He's funny, kind, strong and handsome. He never questions Sagiri's competence, he doesn't try to send her of to the kitchen like his colleagues. He recognises her talent and encourages her to achieve her goals. In short Shion needs to be protected at all costs.

6. Chainsaw Man: when I first saw this pop up on Shonen Jump I didn't have high hopes. It seemed like a crack series but this is exactly why you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. I love this series even though it hurts me 😭. Denji is a typical hormonal teen, power is a ball of chaos and Aki is just trying to keep everything together. Plus Angel 😇 is one of my fav characters of all time maybe because he reminds me of my daughter lol.

7. Elfen Lied: this is another classic anime the violence is on par with AOT but once you get past that you have this heart wrenching story. Lucy is a monster created by her environment and the abuse she suffered. This is also one of the most beautifully animated series of all time. The art is phenomenal.

8. Solo Leveling: I fell in love with the Manwha and was so excited when it got picked up for a series. I'm loving the anime so far, though I'm two episodes behind. Due to my sight loss I have to wait for the English dub but dubs have gotten way better than when I first started watching anime in the early 2000's. I love Jinwoo's tenacity and the fact that he just cuts through the villains. He never really worries about whether that makes him a bad person. Sometimes you just want to see bad people get what's coming to them. Plus this has some of the most epic fight scenes, I can't wait to see them animated.

9. Tokyo Ghoul: I spent most of Tokyo Ghoul crying ugly tears 😭. Ken Keneki has one of the most heartbreaking storylines in all of anime. It's just painful to read/watch Gege definitely took a leaf out of the Tokyo ghoul book when writing JJK. Yet still I couldn't put it down, I'm a sucker for punishment. It's a great mix of characters as well, I love that we see goth culture mixed in there as well. You do get those Crow vibes the way it's so gothic in inspiration and the art work is stunning. I think the only illustrator that tops it is Yuta Sano.

10. Attack on Titan: AOT has been deemed controversial because of it's fascist themes. However I think it's only problematic if you think Eren is the hero in this story. I actually really can't stand Eren, it's pretty obvious that he's been radicalised by his experiences early on. The foreshadowing is strong with him you know he's not going to turn out well from the start. The real protagonists for me are Armin, Levi and Hange. Like these three are definitely trying to save their comrades and people. Whereas Mikasa is constantly having to save Eren and Eren jumps to mass genocide pretty quick. Levi almost feels like he's representing the audience with his snarky commentary. I also love Levi and Hanges platonic friendship. They really get each other and their banter is a joy to watch especially in the first season.

#jujutsu kaisen #jjk #demon slayer #anime and manga #manga #gokurakugai #tokyo ghoul #ghost in the shell #elfen lied #attack on titan #hells paradise #solo leveling #chainsaw man

[scarareg]

For the AoT ask game:

1, 2, 7, 9, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27, 35 and 40!

1-What was your first impression of the show?

This is funny because I remember starting episode one and something interrupted me so I could not even finish the first scene. Later I tried again and the same happened! Can you believe it?

The third try is when I finally watch it and I remember thinking "We're about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime story, aren't we?" and it was! It was so well written and shocking and the animation was gorgeous,in particular I loved the eyes and the landscapes!!!

The rest is history. I also started the manga as soon as season one finished. Seeing that titan in the wall was shocking and I wanted more of Eren and the gang!

2-What did you think was in the basement?

I didn't have idea! I was like "I'm just here for the ride" but because I thought that there were humans behind the titans (because of Annie),maybe a villain organization or something similar and that they created and/or controlled the titans,so in the basement Grisha would spill the beans,that maybe he worked for them but no longer wanted and was trying to stop them and that's why he made Eren a titan holder and he would tell us some of the members of this organization (not everyone because that would be boring,we need mistery) including who are the Armored and Colossal titans

Kinda a good guess it seems ,but way out of base at the same time

7-Favorite season?

Final season part 2. I love how far out babies have come,especially Gabi. The Rumbling and the plot twist are the best so far and MAPPA has done an incredible job and I am so grateful with them for that!

9-Do you own any AOT Merch?

Yes! The Survey Corps cape,the manga 2nd & 3rd volumes I guess and a Survey Corps necklace. I want the nendoroids of everyone and Eren's key

11-In your opinion, who had the greatest glow up?

This one is hard because everyone look like models! maybe is bias but I pick Eren. He has always been so good looking and his eyes are WFDGSGDVFEGVFG but now his long hair is the cherry on the cake!

If not him, Mikasa! she is so damn pretty!

13-One thing you’d change about the story?

The only thing would be to see more of the War Hammer titan. It has such an incredible design and ability that is kinda sad that Eren did nothing with it.

18-Favorite op?

Jiyuu No Tsubasa,op 2! The animation is gorgeous ,love how the credits move along the 3d maneuver gear ,the foreshadowing to Annie,Reiner and Bert,and the song is great af,lift my spirit!

20-What was the hardest death for you?

Between Sasha and Hange,I cried hard af with both,like if a real life friend died. When the episode of Sasha's death was going to premier,I stood in front of the mirror like Eren and said " you are not going to cry again" and then I proceeded to cry XD

27-Who would you hate irl?

The obvious answer,Floch. Fuck that guy! The not-so-obvious answer is Annie and Eren,him specifically in his hobo era. I would not hate them but I think they would seem pretty unnaprochable and intimidating

35-Is there a character you really see yourself in? Why?

Maybe you would not like the answer but Armin! my soulmate. Maybe because I grew up with him, he has influenced my personality a lot, like being a pacifist, always trying to be empathetic and seeing all sides of an argument/problem, valuing intelligence. We are both underestimated by our appearance and we both make plans to get what we want.

40-How did you originally think the show would end?

Because I thought there was a villian organization,I thought they would defeat them and kill all the titans. I had a scene in my mind,now in retrospect it sounds very naive,but I imagined that the last panel would be Eren and Armin (and maybe Mikasa) finally in peace,in front of the ocean resting and happy *cries*

Thank you very much my dear! Was really,really fun to recall things of ten years ago!💕

#Shingeki No Kyojin #Attack On Titan #Eren Jaeger #Mikasa Ackerman #Armin Arlert #Annie Leonhardt #AOT #SNK #Mikotofubar

[salvatoreren]

I finally watched AOT's last episode and frankly, I am not okay, I have been sobbing a river oh my fucking god.

Anyways, it was really good, as expected of MAPPA anyway, I was pretty much crying the whole episode actually.

I have complaints, mostly because of the not included anime, little things like not having the flashbacks of Armin of reading a book in the rain, the squirrels etc. etc. I would have love to see them in the market and the way to the boy who sought freedom, goodbye was not implemented, I WAS WAITING FOR THAT COME ON

The anime only scenes were good too, like Levi giving food to the refugees, falco and gabi, i wish we saw their outfits tho, they slayed with that one.

the way they played 13 no fuyu, im killing myself, ive been listening to that shit since 2022 which mind you was when i was active once more in aot, the fucking flashbacks my god, that was so tragic RAHHH

i also saw aot's op, EREN WITH A BOW? EREN WITH A BOW!!! MIND YOU I JUST FINISHED WATCHING THE HUNGER GAMES SO IMMEDIATELY IM LIKE YES YES IT'S GIVING KATNISS EVERDEEN, WITH WHAT HIM BEING HUMANITY'S HOPE, ESP WITH THE FIRE COMING OUT OF IT FORMING A BIRD

THE SAME BIRD WE SAW ON S4 ENDING 1, oh my god, the opening was really cool omg, it perfectly showcased eren's journey, what he went through, despite being absent in the final chapters, it still showed Eren was still the protagonist...Which isayama did not understand when he made 139

Yes, I am bitter still with the ending, no, I am not hearing anyone out and no, I am not going to pour my disappointments with it STILL, here because yeah.

It's such a shame that's the last and final time we'll ever see it, devastating tragedy omg.

ARMIN AND EREN'S FINAL INTERACTION, IM GLAD THEY MADE THEM HOLD HANDS, THANK YOU MAPPA, PLS THE WAY THEY'LL BE TOGETHER FOREVER AND WILL BE WAITING FOR EACH OTHER IN HELL, GAGGED, IM DEAD, MY ROMAN EMPIRE FOR REAL

Now that's out of the way.

It's been a long and fun ride, regardless, the final season has been going for what three years, i've been with this series for three years, it was fun really it was, this series took such a simplistic and cliched approach then twisted into something more complex and truly gutwrenching. 2020 was nothing without AOT, in my opinion, watching AOT broadened my media consumption, yanked me into the anime world and i already have so many fandoms i'm in.

2020 was a hard time too, i couldn't have done it without this bloody series, god, i remember aboarding the train hype, everything was everywhere, fics, art, videos, memes etc. All those I read influenced my writing style, all those theories made me think more critically, those memes and videos of it made me laugh. It's funny how a series like this one comforted me so much.

I remember being so traumatized by the first episode i'm like who the fuck would ever like this series with this much blood and that night i immediately searched for eren fics because i was like who is this boy i like him, i fucking dreamt of the beast titan, all those nights racing with my sister who could finish the series first, i literally woke up at 4 just to watch it before she could.

Fucking terrified which of my favorite characters were going to die next, literally sobbing over armin's death, god and the mindfuck with Marley and Eldians and Subjects of Ymir in the fray oh my god.

Can I just say, I wouldn't be who I was without AOT? Even with my cynical behavior, it's all because of it.

2021 who i never fail to reiterate and think fondly is good because of AOT as well, I figured wow, the final season is coming back, I should rewatch it again and so the hyperfixation began, i was sick too, almost dying too actually, dengue is dangerous and it was just a fond memory because i was watching aot and i acted like i never had watch these scenes in my life and despite feeling like dying i felt okay.

I was so batshit crazy when part 2 came out, that was the one that was actually peak AOT don't lie, I was literally screaming like i was giving birth OVER AN OPENING AND AN ENDING, i'll never forget any of it.

When I cried watching the whole episode, it really just occurred to me that this is really the end for AOT, i was only ever able to go through it because I have the anime and it what really kept the whole fandom alive, the anime's honestly the reason why it had this many fans as you can see.

And again the way it's heartwrenching for it to just be a simple series and then it's full blown war, jean and reiner holding out to each other, remembering how they used to be close and comrades then betrayals and war happened and it's all ruined.

The devastating realization of seeing the last few panels animated, watching the end flash through the screen, realizing there was nothing out of this now, no more next episodes, no more hype, it's gone and it's so devastating because how happy it made you, the way you'll never see these characters again, only in rewatches or art. But it's not the same.

I admit I don't feel as hyperfixated over it now, after getting burnt out of it last year, even good things go badly sadly and i was just here for eren now, but doesn't change the fact this series has nurtured my quarantine, i grew up with this series even if it was only recent, who changed the trajectory of my life and had me find my paths.

I'll never forget these characters who made my life, who brought life to the story, even if they were just moved by the plot now, i'll always have a soft spot for AOT, i will always love it, regardless how much i hate it, there will always be fondness within it.

It's kind of weird, really to see Levi who has done so much to the fandom just by existing and being drawn and animated now cease to exist? I suppose, looking at him feels weird like imagine comparing 2014 levi to 2023 levi now omg, that's where you really begin to realize how much time has passed and how much AOT has evolved AGAIN JKSDHJ

well, i'm still on eren's side, still hate what happened to him but i'll always love him, he is such an important character to me, i don't think i truly ever loved someone like him despite representing the total opposite of me, he just had that charm i suppose, his views are so hauntingly beautiful, idealistic, him representing hope, despite what he did, in the end he did what he could for himself and for his people IN MY HUMBLE ONION

eren yeager i'll always love you

i'm kinda scared what would happen to this fandom now, will it die now? Will it live? I doubt, I haven't even finished my eren fic and lol, either way i hope someone will still enjoy AOT, i hope still there will be new watchers.

This is long but this is just how I really feelt about AOT which I wholeheartedly do love and cherish with all the memories and the pain it gave.

Thank you Isayama for this world, for these characters, for these mindblowing revelations about war, life and freedom, for the heartaches and the joy.

Thank you WIT for raising AOT and truly breathing life to it, for garnering fans for it to be more appreciated.

Thank you MAPPA for continuing WIT's legacy, you are not the same but still delievered, thank you for carrying the final season and the fandom on your back, may you sleep well and have your deserved pay.

Thank you for the voice actors who breathed those memorable lines to be used in edits.

Thank you Linked Horizon for coming back, aot was iconic because of your openings.

Thank you AOT for everything.

#shingeki no kyojin #snk #aot #attack on titan #thank you aot #thank you isayama

[k-martins]

Seventh episode aired, jujutsu nation! This is where Shibuya really starts!

_ To begin with, I really liked how they did the battle of Kokichi X Mahito. The movements and angles are much better than the first season. The neons from those laser beams were really cool too (reminds me of the shooting stars scene from Howl's Moving Castle).

_ My favorite scene from this fight was seeing Mahito changing his form to that of different animals while running away from Mechamaru, how fluid and natural it looked. Seeing him as a rabbit reminded me of what we're about to see in the anime with regards to Yuji. A really fun scene :D (Also nice to know GG agrees with me lol)

_ With this fight, I realized that there is a pattern in how GG conducts his fights. It builds a sense of assured victory over one side before a twist comes in and brutally destroys. In the first season we saw that special grade cursed spirit overcome Itadori before Sukuna appeared. We later saw a kindred spirit mistreat Megumi before he opened a Domain expansion. With Hanami it was the same. Now, in Shibuya, we will see Satoru very close to defeating the spirits before Kenjaku appears and defeats him. The same with Mahito X Itadori. Even the Yoruzo X Sukuna battle was like that from what I remember. Now, Kokichi thought he had beaten Mahito and was so confident that he could face Kenjaku, then die. This is just an observation, but given the current arc of the manga, I don't doubt that GG will follow the same pattern.

_ One sentence: THIS IS NOT MY SUGURU!!!!!!

_ Miwa is too adorable for this world! I feel like she is our Itadori in Kyoto. It's so sad to know that Kokichi just wanted to stay close to his friends and colleagues, live a normal life, and in the end end up dying. And her death was so brutal and sad… My throat choked when I saw that snippet of Miwa and Mechamaru and her so excited to visit him. The world did not deserve their love.

_ AHHH, SHIBUYA HAS ARRIVED!!!!! I loved that we have a female narrator. I don't know if they're going to keep it in my language or if it's going to be Ijichi narrating again, so we'll see. But I quite liked it. The extended scenes are also excellent! _ An addendum: These extras that appeared are very beautiful, haha! I even found one dressed as Mahito and another as Ghostface. GG always inserting pop figures in his works, kskkskks (next week I want to see Gojo stomping on these people's heads like the idiot he is)

_ The teams are finally formed. I particularly like Ino, Megumi and Nanamin's relationship. I felt high vibes from a parent with their two cubs, with Ino being older and showing off for Megumi. Oh, and Nanami saying that Megumi is talented was sweet (it reminded me of this fanfic here, which is an emotional weight more than the canon proposes).

_ The Zenin + Nobara team is not bad either. I know Naobito is a little shit, but I can't hate him after knowing that his favorite pastime is watching anime. And he looks really good twirling his sharp mustache. I'm excited to see how they adapt his ability, as it's literally taking frames. (Ah, I devoured that scene Nobamaki, Mappa, I can even forgive them for what they will do)

_ GOJO SATORU IS IN SHIBUYA!!!!!!! As far as I know the next episode will adapt his fight with the curses and Itadori X Grasshopper, so we'll probably have "Yo! Satoru" at the end as an impactful closing. I'm looking forward to seeing someone calling Yuji smart! He deserves it after an entire season of being declared "dumb."

Well, next week we won't have a manga chapter, which makes me worried. If I'm right and chapter 8 ends with Kenjaku appearing, Gojo's sealing will be in chapter 9. By the evil mind of GG, he's probably up to something with this. Perhaps Sukuna delivering one last, fatal blow to Satoru? Maybe Kenjaku showing up? I can't say, but it worries me…

#jjk shibuya arc #jujutsu kaisen #jjk #jjk anime #shibuya #itadori yuji #fushiguro megumi #jjk spoilers #gojo satoru #suguru geto #mechamaru #mahito #kenjaku #miwa kasumi #kokichi muta #jjk manga spoilers #jjk 235 #sukuna

[zaenaris]

Quick thoughts on 2x04

⚠️There will be manga spoilers⚠️

Backstory for Mitsuya (part 1, we know there will be more, but not in this arc lol)

We learn that Mitsuya is a single mom that works two job, no! That’s Taka, Luna and Mana’s actual mom  a very busy older brother that has to care for his little sisters due to a complicated family situation

Everything like in the manga, too bad for Mana and Luna hair color, I’ve always imagined it lilac like Takashi’s. Such a shame but whatever.

Mitsuya really made an impression on Hakkai, he really saw him as the ideal big brother, the one he would want to have.

I have to say they did an amazing job focusing on Hakkai’s abuse from Taiju.

While it was perfectly clear in the manga as well that Hakkai was terrified by Taiju, we saw it in the facts and by his own admission, in the anime, thanks to the music, the animation, the voice acting it was so much more impactful

Yuzuha, as we know, is the actual MPV of the arc, I love that the ending is dedicated to her. I love her arc and her as well of course. 

Mitsuya thinks he did the right thing, but while she’s grateful to Mitsuya, he doesn’t have the whole picture and he cannot know what is actually going on. Yuzuha words “hopes like that are what cause suffering” always left an impact on me because it’s basically the same thing is often say (quoting I don’t really know well who, but whatever) : the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Mitsuya’s intentions were good and appreciated, but he didn’t know Taiju and the Shiba household situation.

I always appreciated Yuzuha’s mindset and spirit. She was forced to grow up soon due to her mother death’s, his absent father and Taiju’s violence. She is really a good, well rounded character, she’s very dear to me.

And for me, the light of the episode was Koko, my snake-kitten🖤🐈‍⬛🐍 

He was simply perfect, the animators loved him in this episode and Natsuki Hanae perfectly captured his essence.

We see for the first time his money obsession. 

I remember that the first time I read the manga I didn’t pay much attention to that. Koko at the time was a new character, a minor antagonist, I would have never though he would have become one of my favorites lol

Anyway, I appreciate that his money obsession was presented early on and in a such subtle way, at the beginning you don’t really pay attention to it, but then you connect the dots. Wakui did a really good job with the Black Dragon Arc.

 Overall, I’m enjoying the season until now, sure the animation is not the best but not everything can have MAPPA/Ufotable quality. (I hope at least Liden Films employees/free lancers animators have better working conditions :’) )

Next episode, the Hanmas and TakeHina

#tokyo revengers #hakkai shiba #kokonoi hajime #yuzuha shiba #mitsuya takashi #tokyorev anime spoilers #mitsuya luna #mitsuya mana #zae talks about tr

[ecargmura]

Oblivion Battery Episode 1 Review - Returning To Base Form

How long has it been since I watched a baseball anime? My personal favorite baseball anime is Big Windup (Ookiku Furikabutte)…and that’s the only one I watched. So, how is Oblivion Battery? Well, it’s only the first episode, so I need to watch more. I can safely say that, for a baseball anime, it is rather unique.

The story is about how a genius battery disappeared after middle school and one person who had witnessed their greatness, Taro Yamada, finds them at the same unknown public school he went to one day. It turns out that the genius catcher Kei Kaname has gotten amnesia and forgotten how to play baseball while his childhood friend and genius pitcher Haruka Kiyomine tagged along because he wanted to be with Kei whether it be playing baseball together or just hanging out together. Kei was initially disciplined due to all the baseball training but after getting amnesia, he has reverted to his supposed usual self, which is being a whiny goofball. After demonstrating his pitches to an upperclassman with Kei as the catcher, Haruka decides to make Kei remember how much fun baseball is.

Amnesia plots are usually hit or miss due to how the writer handles it. To me, they feel a bit contrived due to the character suddenly retrieving their memories when the plot wants it to. Will Kei’s memories come back or will they stay forever gone? All I know is that the current Kei, the amnesiac one, is rather annoying with his perverted jokes and whiny attitude. While the whiny attitude is understandable and that he doesn’t run away, I think the rather perverted jokes will get old fast. I do hope how he lost his memories will be told and shown.

Though, to me, I feel like the first episode is more about getting used to the characters rather than focusing too much on baseball, hence why I said that I need to watch more to see what happens. I do want to know more about Taro Yamada and how he got into baseball. I want to know more about Haruka and Kei’s friendship before and after the amnesia.

Haruka and Kei seem like a brains and brawn duo with Kei being the brains and Haruka being the brawn. Kei originally was going to make Haruka the best pitcher in Japan, and he had a bunch of notebooks regarding strategies and plans. Haruka seems more like a guy who goes with the flow with whatever Kei concocts and doesn’t question him. While he seems stoic and serious, the way his eyes are drawn makes him look a bit dopey. Despite that, I do like how Haruka is such a good friend that he still sticks by Kei’s side even though he has changed and doesn’t like baseball as much anymore due to his amnesia. Given my rather bad experience with Bucchigiri and how the protagonist Arajin wanted to lose his virginity, simps for girls and abandons his friends for his selfish purposes, I just hope that Kei doesn’t go the same route; however, I believe that he won’t given that he still had the urge to catch Haruka’s pitches even if he doesn’t remember.

Taro is a bit enigmatic so far despite being an ordinary guy. I do like how he’s the narrator of sorts as he witnessed the diabolic battery during his middle school baseball tournament and then goes to the same high school as him. Usually, sports animes do give good characterization, so I hope that Taro isn’t the one guy who gets focus early but then fades into the background later on.

The animation is rather good for MAPPA standards. None of the baseball movements use CG, so I think this might have promise animation-wise. The music is okay. I like the opening! I feel like this anime is more of a “keep on watching and it’ll get better” type, so I won’t comment on the animation and music too much right now.

The voice actors…ARE GREAT! They seriously got a strong cast of voice actors. Toshiki Masuda and Mamoru Miyano play the monster battery with the former voicing Haruka and the latter voicing Kei. Masuda’s softer voice is really nice to listen to! I can tell Mamoru Miyano is having a fun time voicing Kei because he gets to be silly and serious. Not only do these two have great voice actors, throw in Yuki Kaji as Taro and you legit have fans lining up to watch this anime. I think it’s been a while since I watched an anime with Kaji in it. I still like his voice a lot as he does voice high schoolers/young boys well. Oh, speaking of which, Ryota Suzuki and Gen Sato voice those two random boys recruiting people for the baseball club. Crazy casting indeed.

For now, the first episode feels more of a character-driven thing rather than a sport-driven thing, but I’ll keep on watching! Question of the day: What is your favorite baseball anime?

#oblivion battery #boukyaku battery #Haruka Kiyomine #Kei Kaname #Taro Yamada #review #anime #anime review #sports anime #baseball #ecargmura #arum journal

[stopdyingnow]

If Mappa has favorites they're most likely (in my opinion) Aki, Gojo, Megumi, Denji, Maki Zenin, Makima, and Armin. Aki most favorite in my personal opinion due to scenes added for him. Gojo bc...It should be obvious. Megumi bc eyelashes, and they animated the whole walking scene for him in episode 1. And Maki bc...split scene. If y'know JJK 0 then y'know what I mean. Makima bc ass zoom ups. Denji bc they made him look 10x better imo and made him look more...gentle, in a way? Idk if it's just me however Idk. It just seems Mappa made him so much more human and wholesome.

#glad to know mappas favorites are mine #studio mappa #mappa studio #thank you mappa #mappa appreciation post #chainsaw man #jujutsu kaisen #attack on titan

[thesnowflake18]

JJK Thoughts~

I just finished binging JJK, and I have to say, that it wasn't till like Sea2 that I actually started to click with this show, but now I think I'm here to stay! :D Here's just some general thoughts.

BTW idk if I'll start reading the manga or if I'll be anime only, but plz don't spoil anything past Sea2!! I also know of a movie, which I will be watching sometime this week, so no spoilers!

FIRST OF ALL, Mappa's animation is freaking insaaane, ESPECIALLY the battles, they're eyecandy!! 💕💕 My wholehearted respects to all the animators, esp hearing the studio issues. About the production, is it just me or was Sea1 lacking in some regards? The animation is just fine, but the way characters deliver lines, some really awkward pauses (or too short), the music being a hit or miss (like suddenly being intense for no reason, little/no build up, just doesn't fit the mood?). The genre they picked was good, but I think it could've been done better? Idk but it was a struggle to stay immersed at times, though it might just be me being picky. Sea2 was sooo much better in all regards to the point where the difference is hella noticeable. Side tangent, but the OP's all slap, my favorites in order would be 4, 1, 3, and 2!! ED's are so sweet too!!

Okie now story, (mostly) spoiler free! Though I think the main trio (Yuji, Nobara, Megumi) wasn't the strongest bond-wise, at least in Sea1, I really grew to love all their dynamics-- and I will say they really made me feel the feels later 😭 They're so siblings-coded I LOVE THEM! Idk where I'd rank Yuji in fav MC's because other than being good at fights, early on he was a little flat (to me) character-wise. Anyways, Sea2 gave him a massive boost in my eyes, def made up for that. He's so nuanced now, and I can't wait to see where his story goes! I hope there's hope of something with Nobara, and I'm super intrigued with Megumi's story progression!! Um, Nanami, top 3 probably. I think I adore him (platonically). Iykyk 💔 The classmates all left a decent impression on me, though I will say I don't think they're too prominent, so lowkey kept forgetting most 😅 Maki is best girl tho, 100%. I love Miwa, I eventually liked Mechamaru (ship? 👀), Panda is Panda, Todo always comes in clutch even if I'm ~eh~ on him, and basically I wanna see a little more of everyone! And I miss Junpei 🥲

I will say though, the very heart of this show are definitely the villains!! The type you hate and love to hate because they're that good (bad?). Mahito is a damn menace and loves being a menace- idek how bro keeps dodging death, even avoiding a swing from Gojo, but MAN. I hate him. Jogo is so interesting because he has so much potential, but is so freaking ridiculous sometimes, but then I lowkey understand the grind he wanna be on, so yknow kudos to him. I can see him as a fan favorite. Hanami was ok, definitely weaker in my eyes, but they left a good impression for their dynamic in the group. Choso idk what to think about him but I might like him?? His little intervention in the final episodes really left me w questions, so I'm hooked. I won't say I love him but he has potential to shoot up to my favs! TOJI!!! Talk about an antagonist that legit made me punch the air AKDHDLAL HE'S SO GOOD. I honestly got scared for everyone in his near vicinity bc that guy is unstoppable, and even though I'm supposed to dislike him, again, bros on a destructive grind and I respect that. (Pull up Zen'in clan 😤)

Alright, so uh, the big three eh? Gojo, Geto, Sukuna. I'LL ADD SPOILERS HERE. I love how this world is set up revolving around the fact that since Gojo is "the strongest," he bears the weight of responsibility the hardest amongst sorcerers for failures and accomplishments. I don't blame him for wanting to turn against the system that put them all in that spot in the first place. Lowkey his development between seeing everyone as lesser in his past, to now (still arrogant smtimes) wanting his pupils to join him in that title as strongest. Yeah, he's an OP character, so what. I can see why he's a fan favorite on story alone. He acts self-centered, but after knowing his story, I can see how he fakes it, what he really wants to achieve, and how he's grown to care for others. Idk where his story goes from here, but I'm definitely ready for more Gojo. Okie, GETO! What an interesting villain?? Legit took the best-friend-turn-evil trope and added one tragic spin to it AAAAH. His past friendship and playful rivalry with Gojo made his change of ideals (I totally feel like there was power jealousy btw) so much more impactful. Gojo starting off as the one who didn't care too much for others while Geto wanted to save people, switching over so Gojo wanted to find/make people just as strong to protect others while Geto, feeling left behind, found no point in saving humanity and their struggles. It's too good!? I think there's a hint real-Geto's not gone completely, but I also don't think he's actually coming back, as sweet as that'd be. I feel like there is backstory missing (the movie maybe?) so I'll try to see what or if I'm missing anything on my own. Finally Sukuna, and man what a way to depict an OP freaking villain! Like ok, sometimes it was hard to take him seriously, being over the top and all, but I love how rare his actual interventions are. It makes you give your complete attention to him when he does, wondering what the heck he'll do next. Also, his conversation with Jogo added a new layer to him that I liked, with respecting even Jogo of all people. I haven't seen many protag/antag dynamics like Yuji and Sukuna before, but I'm so intruiged in how long they're gonna keep up this switching thing? Sukuna must desire his freedom after all. I love how he presents himself, and how terrified people are of him, though it wasn't till Sea2 that I feel like he was finally able to show us how he can back up that presence with real power. I cannot lie, I lowkey fangirled at those scenes (bro literally forced a movie screen aspect ratio lmaooo) and also thinking how they actual heck anyone is supposed to beat him 😭 I dun think Yuji's fists are enough, and I'm lowkey concerned whether even Gojo could take him on. Like, yeah Gojo's the strongest, but Sukuna just nuked a city ez bro. Beautiful presentation on how to actually make your villains, well villains. :]

Erm, overall, I think I finally came around to really liking this series, despite the rocky start with Sea1. The power system is cool once I finally figured out the terms, it's got endearing characters that I wish I could save (😭), and cool tropes and story I wanna see the resolution for. I'll probably be mulling over this show more in the coming weeks, so prepare for that! 🫡 I'll be watching the movie and making my mind up for the manga or anime soon. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE, THANKS FOR READING.

#snowspeaks #jjk #jujutsu kaisen #If anyone wants to discuss my inbox is open #beware tho I'm a newbie so I'm taking my time to really know my stuff lol #anyways I think this is good enough to fill the void for ongoing content :D

[otakusmart]

#chainsawmananimeepisode2releasedate #chainsawmancharacters #chainsawmanepisode2countdown #chainsawmanepisode2fullepisode #chainsawmanepisode2reddit #chainsawmanepisode2releasedate #chainsawmanseason2