Spring anime premieres
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anime_manga(Crossposted from my journal.)
Out of 7 shows I was interested in checking out, 3 aren't licensed for streaming in the US. The buzz about Your Forma has been negative enough that I've lost interest in it, but I'd still like to have a look at Miru or The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei if I get the chance.
As for the others, plus one where the reactions on my favorite anime Discord server convinced me to give it a chance:
Apocalypse Hotel: After episode 1, I was amused, because the punchline was easy to guess but the exact form it took was not. After episode 2, I was clearing a spot for it on my Hugo balot next year. It's whimsical, melancholy, philosophical, absurd, and blessed with some excellent character animation in episode 2. If you thought the premise sounded even remotely interesting, you should absolutely try it.
Lazarus: Sure looks great, but the writing ranges from just plain dumb to complete nonsense. Also it turns out I still hate dubs.
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Sets its protagonist up with an origin story which is dark and edgy on paper, but avoids the gratuitous excesses that would normally go with it. Only the one person that needs to be horribly killed for plot reasons gets horribly killed, and it goes out its way to show its human characters having humanity, allowing the demons to look properly demonic in comparison. Although this was advertised as a time travel story, there's no going back and forth, it's just that a couple of characters are going to have very long lifespans.
ZatsuTabi: Yup, it's just low-key travelogues about journeys to obscure bits of Japan. It turns out that this is my kind of thing right now, but I understand if it isn't yours.
Kowloon Generic Romance: Sets up a fascinating mystery, but it's going to be a competition between my interest in that and my annoyance at how much time the camera spends ogling our heroine (although episode 3 was much better) and how the shortcut to showing us that the apparent villain is evil is to make him an effeminate gay man (episode 3 got much worse on this).
I also managed to stop watching The Apothecary Diaries in the middle of its first episode of the season, so you don't have to keep reading my complaints about it.
Out of 7 shows I was interested in checking out, 3 aren't licensed for streaming in the US. The buzz about Your Forma has been negative enough that I've lost interest in it, but I'd still like to have a look at Miru or The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei if I get the chance.
As for the others, plus one where the reactions on my favorite anime Discord server convinced me to give it a chance:
Apocalypse Hotel: After episode 1, I was amused, because the punchline was easy to guess but the exact form it took was not. After episode 2, I was clearing a spot for it on my Hugo balot next year. It's whimsical, melancholy, philosophical, absurd, and blessed with some excellent character animation in episode 2. If you thought the premise sounded even remotely interesting, you should absolutely try it.
Lazarus: Sure looks great, but the writing ranges from just plain dumb to complete nonsense. Also it turns out I still hate dubs.
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Sets its protagonist up with an origin story which is dark and edgy on paper, but avoids the gratuitous excesses that would normally go with it. Only the one person that needs to be horribly killed for plot reasons gets horribly killed, and it goes out its way to show its human characters having humanity, allowing the demons to look properly demonic in comparison. Although this was advertised as a time travel story, there's no going back and forth, it's just that a couple of characters are going to have very long lifespans.
ZatsuTabi: Yup, it's just low-key travelogues about journeys to obscure bits of Japan. It turns out that this is my kind of thing right now, but I understand if it isn't yours.
Kowloon Generic Romance: Sets up a fascinating mystery, but it's going to be a competition between my interest in that and my annoyance at how much time the camera spends ogling our heroine (although episode 3 was much better) and how the shortcut to showing us that the apparent villain is evil is to make him an effeminate gay man (episode 3 got much worse on this).
I also managed to stop watching The Apothecary Diaries in the middle of its first episode of the season, so you don't have to keep reading my complaints about it.
Hey
Apr. 17th, 2025 12:42 amnewagecarnies posting in addme_fandom Name: Jen
Age group: 21+ (27)
Country: UK
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About me/Other info: I've always been a fandom person, especially bands and fantasy TV. I'm an artist in many flavours and have long-term struggles with mental health so that's bound to come up too. I like reading, walking and overthinking, especially thanks to my interests in psychology, sociology and philosophy.
I mostly post about: Currently, I only have personal posts on my blog. I intend to write about my personal life, including my mental health struggles and experience of grief, so please be aware of this if you want to subscribe! Otherwise, I intend to post about bands I like, TV, film, theatre, arts, poetry, literature,
My hobbies are: acting, playing guitar and piano, singing, writing, reading, walking
My fandoms are:
Bandom (Pre-plit Panic At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, FBR bands) with a main focus on Ryan Ross and THROAM, The Beatles, Classic Rock, BBC Merlin, Doctor Who, BBC Robin Hood, Stranger Things
My OTPS/SHips are:
Merthur, Mclennon, THROAM!Ryden (I know, ridiculous thing to say, but true), 9/10/13th Doctor/Rose, Steddie, Ronance,
I'm looking to meet people who: Share the same fandoms as me, especially Bandom/The Beatles folks right now. Also anyone interested in the arts or sharing random thoughts about life.
My posting schedule tends to be: I just started, but whenever I have something to say, I guess!
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: hate speech, spam, discourse, pro-censorship, puritanism.
Before adding me, you should know:
Age group: 21+ (27)
Country: UK
Subscription/Access Policy: all my posts are public right now, and anyone can subscribe/comment if they like!
About me/Other info: I've always been a fandom person, especially bands and fantasy TV. I'm an artist in many flavours and have long-term struggles with mental health so that's bound to come up too. I like reading, walking and overthinking, especially thanks to my interests in psychology, sociology and philosophy.
I mostly post about: Currently, I only have personal posts on my blog. I intend to write about my personal life, including my mental health struggles and experience of grief, so please be aware of this if you want to subscribe! Otherwise, I intend to post about bands I like, TV, film, theatre, arts, poetry, literature,
My hobbies are: acting, playing guitar and piano, singing, writing, reading, walking
My fandoms are:
Bandom (Pre-plit Panic At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, FBR bands) with a main focus on Ryan Ross and THROAM, The Beatles, Classic Rock, BBC Merlin, Doctor Who, BBC Robin Hood, Stranger Things
My OTPS/SHips are:
Merthur, Mclennon, THROAM!Ryden (I know, ridiculous thing to say, but true), 9/10/13th Doctor/Rose, Steddie, Ronance,
I'm looking to meet people who: Share the same fandoms as me, especially Bandom/The Beatles folks right now. Also anyone interested in the arts or sharing random thoughts about life.
My posting schedule tends to be: I just started, but whenever I have something to say, I guess!
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: hate speech, spam, discourse, pro-censorship, puritanism.
Before adding me, you should know:
- I will be discussing my life and my mental health struggles on my journal. I won't be graphic, but I will be frank and honest.
- I'm tying to craft a space where myself (and others?) can be honest and unashamed.
- My blog will contain NSFW/uncensored material.
- I find it difficult to approach others but I'm super open if others approach me!
A Good Start [Renji/Byakuya; PG]
Apr. 16th, 2025 10:42 pmldybastet posting in anime_mangaTitle: A Good Start
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Renji finally gets his promotion and he's determined to make a good impression on his new Captain, which is easier said than done.
Rating: PG
Content: Authority figure kink, unrequited crush
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 700+ words. Written for the prompt Beginning. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. Many thanks tozabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)
Read it here: DW | AO3
Fandom/Pairing: Bleach - implied Renji/Byakuya
Summary: Renji finally gets his promotion and he's determined to make a good impression on his new Captain, which is easier said than done.
Rating: PG
Content: Authority figure kink, unrequited crush
Disclaimer: The world and characters of Bleach are not mine, they all belong to Kubo Tite. I just play with them, using them as paper dolls.
Notes: 700+ words. Written for the prompt Beginning. Just a little something I wrote to try to break through a spot of writer's block. Many thanks to
zabimitsuki for beta-reading this for me! :)Read it here: DW | AO3
hello and salutations
Apr. 15th, 2025 03:00 pmmekachu04 posting in addme_fandomName: Mekachu
Age group: 18+
(im closer to 40 than 30 at this point)
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: My posts are public - starting using DW as an achieve and id didnt's make any sense do do it that way if peeps needed an account to see them, ya know?
Fannish Interests: Very deep in the One Piece trenches these days - a special focus on the kidd pirates
I like to post about: ^ Killer mostly, but i dabble around. Art sketches are the main thing, but i also write from time to time
About Me/Other Info: Imma ship and let ship kinda person. dont yuck on my yum and i will respect yours just the same, even if i dont get it. I'm a hurt/some times comfort writer, and i like me some whump.
I'm also an 18+ blog -while i don't get into the smut often, i like to break my toys, and i want to be upfront about that.
i am also still in the process of importing back logs from tumblr, so please pardon the dust.
Age group: 18+
(im closer to 40 than 30 at this point)
Country: USA
Subscription/Access Policy: My posts are public - starting using DW as an achieve and id didnt's make any sense do do it that way if peeps needed an account to see them, ya know?
Fannish Interests: Very deep in the One Piece trenches these days - a special focus on the kidd pirates
I like to post about: ^ Killer mostly, but i dabble around. Art sketches are the main thing, but i also write from time to time
About Me/Other Info: Imma ship and let ship kinda person. dont yuck on my yum and i will respect yours just the same, even if i dont get it. I'm a hurt/some times comfort writer, and i like me some whump.
I'm also an 18+ blog -while i don't get into the smut often, i like to break my toys, and i want to be upfront about that.
i am also still in the process of importing back logs from tumblr, so please pardon the dust.
Week 3 - Clear Spaces
Apr. 14th, 2025 07:04 pmpeaceful_sands posting in bitesizedcleaningMoving on to week three and our clearing spaces challenges, we’re turning our attention to the kitchen. You may have an area that you want to focus on and that’s great, but if you’re searching for inspiration, try standing at the entrance to your kitchen and cast your gaze around and see what it settles on and start there. You might clear a worktop (or part of one), or you might be looking at shelves or cupboards or drawers. The aim is to clear a space to make your time in the kitchen easier.
Feel free to tell us about your achievements, even if your focus stays on another part of your home.
Have a great week.
Feel free to tell us about your achievements, even if your focus stays on another part of your home.
Have a great week.