heavenly_pearl | Entries tagged with attack on titan

Oops, it's been a while since I posted anything here! Well, here's my wrap-up of the winter anime season:

My Roommate is a Cat - SOOOOOOOOO CUTE! Honestly, this was the show I looked forward to watching the most every week. It's just so...well, CUTE! I want a kitty! And I definitely identified a lot with Subaru, the main (human) character. He's basically the male version of me (except I've always loved cats).

The Promised Neverland - This show was so good that it was almost tough to watch at times? If that makes sense? Like, it did a really great job at keeping the tension up, making you worried that their plans wouldn't work. Some stuff was a little eye-roll worthy, but still a great show, and I'm really looking forward to the second season next year.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - This was a rare comedy that actually got funnier as the season progressed. You would think that a show about two people competing not to confess their feelings for each other first would become frustrating pretty quick, but, nope. And Chika is chaotic love.

Domestic Girlfriend - This was the show I most wanted to see this season. It started of really well, but became kind of dull in the second half. Honestly, with such a guilty pleasure premise (boy in a love triange with both his stepsisters, one of whom is also his teacher), the show should have leaned in a more soap opera-y direction. I'm still interested in checking out the manga, though. From what I've heard, they cut out a lot of stuff to fit into a twelve episode cour.

The Quintessential Quintuplets - It seems like it's been a while since I watched a traditional harem show, and this was actually a pretty good one. I liked the hook that while we know that Futaro will marry one of the sisters right from the beginning, since they're identical quintuplets, you can imagine the bride as whoever you like best. (Miku is the best, btw.)

Ace Attorney - Ah, finally more Mitsurugi! He didn't stay around the whole cour, unfortunately, but it was fun watching him play the defense attorney instead of the prosecutor. I also liked that the three cases covered by this final cour were all connected to Mayoi's family.

B-Project - Zeccho Emotion - Why was it necessary to add another band to the group? I could barely keep track of the first three! Not that it really matters, really. This season was okay, I guess, but nothing special. (After watching Idolish7, I'm apparently spoiled for boy band idol shows.)

Rinshi!! Ekodachan - The idea behind this series of shorts -- that each episode is produced by a different group of people -- was more interesting than the show itself, honestly, but it was pretty neat to see all the different interpretations and animation styles. I didn't bother watching the accompanying interviews.

Oh, and I was watching Sword Art Online: Alicization, but then Toonami started showing the dub, so now I'm just waiting for them to catch up with where I left off to continue.

Next season? I'm watching Fruits Basket. That is all.

Haha, no, that's not true. I'm sure there are some other good shows coming out... Well, maybe not on Crunchyroll. (So annoyed that Carole & Tuesday is a Netflix show!) I'll check out the third season of Bungo Stray Dogs and maybe the new show, Midnight Occult Civil Servants, but that's pretty much it other than Attack on Titan Season 3, which I'm sure Toonami will air. Oh, well, guess it's a good season to catch up with old shows. (Already started Haikyu!! and love it!)

But, seriously, FRUITS BASKET!!!!!!!!

Current Mood: sleepy

How did seven years pass by without me noticing I never posted "To Be By Your Side" over at Archive Of Our Own? (For that matter, how has it been seven years since I wrote that story? It doesn't feel that long ago!) I could have sworn I did, but apparently I didn't. So, I've rectified that oversight, for anybody who may be interested.

Speaking of fanfiction, I have some news that may make a few people happy... ,I've been writing again! Yeah, it's been over two and a half years since I finally finished "Melting Ice" and declared myself in semi-retirement, but I've really been missing fanfiction lately. Maybe I was just burned out when I decided to stop, or maybe this is just a fleeting burst of inspiration... I don't know. I do know that I'm about two-thirds finished with "Friends With Benefits", a sequel to "Blood On His Hands" that I started a little before I decided to quit, and that I'm contemplating between continuing with two Sailor Moon stories after I'm finished. If given a choice, which would you rather me write?

"Metamorphosis", a kinda-prequel-but-not-really to "To Be By Your Side" about how Helios became priest of Elysion in the first place.

or

"Stolen Dreams", a story about (a grown-up, obviously) Chibiusa being seduced by an incubus who wants revenge against Helios.

I'm leaning toward "Metamorphosis" at the moment, but I was further along in "Stolen Dreams" before the break, so it might be easier just to finish that one.

Anyway, I'M NOT PROMISING ANYTHING, but maybe you'll see some new stuff from me in a few months? (I've already decided I'm not going to start posting anything until a story is done. I reserve the right to quit again at any time.)

Now... Summer Anime Review time.

Eh, there's not much to review, though. The continuations of "Major 2nd" and "My Hero Academia" were great, the new season of "Free!" had way too many new characters but was still pretty fun to watch, and I'm watching the "Attack on Titan" dub on Toonami, so I've only watched a few episodes of the new season so far. Not really enough to have a real opinion yet. The only brand new show I watched this season was "Holmes of Kyoto", which I really enjoyed a lot. Don't let the title fool you. The main characters do solve mysteries, but most of them aren't very interesting and it's not really what the show is about. It's actually more of a romance, and I enjoyed the characters.

I haven't actually had a chance yet to decide on what I'll watch this upcoming season, so I'll let y'all know later.

Current Mood: hopeful

It was a good season, although I'm disappointed that Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku didn't end up on Crunchyroll. I guess I can just get the manga that just came out in English anyway.

As for the rest:

Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card - Loved it! Yeah, most of the episodes were filler and the ending wasn't very conclusive, but I'm like 95% certain that we'll get another season when the manga is closer to actually ending, so it didn't bother me that much. I just enjoyed seeing all these wonderful characters again!

My Hero Academia (continuing) - Seriously keeps getting better and better!

Major 2nd (continuing) - There were actually two baseball anime this season, and of the two, this one seemed more suited to my taste, so I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did because I totally loved it. There's something almost nostalgic about it, even though it's set in the modern day. Maybe because it's a sequel to an older manga series, Major? But absolutely no knowledge is needed to enjoy 2nd, since it's focused on the kids of the main characters of the original series.

Comic Girls - Yet another "cute girls doing cute things" type of show, but it really was cute! A little more fanservice-y than these shows tend to be, but it didn't bother me. Still really funny and, well, cute!

Idolish7 - Just a few episodes carried into this season (although there was a small break in between), but, yep, definitely the best idol show I've seen. I'm happy to hear the news that there's going to be another season!

Full Metal Panic: Invisible Victory - I was really looking forward to this, and it was pretty good, but it definitely didn't need a recap episode every fifth episode. It was also a bit disappointing that most of the season focused on new (though pretty interesting) characters instead of my old favorites. It ended at a weird point as well (probably because of the recaps), so fingers crossed we'll get more at a later date. I want to see the end!

Cute High Earth Defense Club HAPPY KISS! - This sequel series introduced a new group since the old group graduated in the OAV. I liked the new characters okay, but the original group had more chemistry and more distinct personalities. Still, a pretty fun show!

Darling in the FRANXX - Eh. It started off pretty well last season, but definitely lost steam along the way. Didn't help that there were a couple of episodes that consisted of the seiyuu just talking about the show instead of an actual episode. I believe one of the seiyuu was diagnosed with a serious illness during taping which might explain why that happened, but the show had bigger problems than that...namely that the whole backstory just didn't make much sense and the leads lost pretty much all their personality when they became an official couple.

As for the summer season, there are slim pickings when it comes to new shows. I'll be watching the continuations of My Hero Academia and Major 2nd and the new seasons of Free! and Attack on Titan, but the only new series that has caught my eye is Holmes of Kyoto. Oh, well, I guess it'll give me a chance to watch some of my backlog, which is nice.

Current Mood: dorky

I haven't actually finished any of these yet, but I'm close enough to give my overall thoughts.

Sakura Quest - My favorite this season! It reminds me a lot of Shirobako, another favorite of mine, since it focuses on a group of five female friends, and I think it was actually animated by the same company, too. The adventures of a rural town tourism board aren't quite as exciting as the workings of an anime company, but it was still a lot of fun, and I think the main characters are actually a little more interesting and developed than Shirobako's. This is continuing for another season, so I'm looking forward to more!

My Hero Academia - This season had a bit of a slow start, but once the sports festival began, and especially the battles, it was fantastic! I especially liked that some of the more secondary and minor characters were developed more. I actually remember most of their names and powers, now! Another one that is continuing for another season.

Kado: The Right Answer - The CG in this was just gorgeous (at least when not used on the actual characters)! It also has a rather interesting, thought provoking premise. It reminds me a bit of the movie Arrival, which I actually just watched for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

Love Tyrant - This show won't be for everybody. It's a parody anime, and the humor is kind of dark at times. Still, I found it quite funny and amusing. Also, the opening song is SUPER catchy. Everytime I watch it, it makes me just want to dance!

Tsuki ga Kirei - The best words to describe this show are pleasant and nice. Not the most exciting or interesting show out there, but not a bad way to pass the time. (My favorite parts of the show were actually the mini-shorts after the credits focusing on the minor characters, who I wish had more of a role in the main show.)

Attack on Titan - Since I watched the first season dubbed on Toonami and was used to the voices, I decided to watch the second season on Toonami as well, so I'm still a few episodes behind. What I've seen so far, though, has been really good, with some genuinely shocking revelations.

As for next season, my definite plans (if available on a free streaming site) are to watch the continuations of Sakura Quest and My Hero Academia, the new season of Hell Girl, and new series Welcome to the Ballroom and Love and Lies. On the maybe list are Restaurant to Another World, Yokai Apato no Yuga na Nichijo, DIVE!!, 18if, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Princess Principal, and Gamers!. I want to check out the ANN Preview Guide before making any definite decisions on those, though.

EDIT: Argh, stupid Amazon Strike with the ridiculous double paywall got Welcome to the Ballroom and Hell Girl. There goes my two most anticipated titles! (Atlhough after recently hearing some things about the Ballroom manga, I was a little less excited.) Seriously, though, this sucks! I wouldn't necessarily mind buying an occasional monthly subscription to binge the shows they have, but I'm not going to also pay for Prime in order to do so. Well, I hope some of my maybe titles turn out to be good...

Current Mood: blah

Lookee what was delivered today!

*Squee!* Isn't it just gorgeous? Love it, love it, love it!

I also just finished watching my winter anime choices, so here's the rundown:

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (2nd season) - After the first season, I was reluctant to say with certainty that this series was a masterpiece, but now that it is complete, I can now say without a doubt that it is. Seriously, wow.

Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga (2nd season) - Like D.Gray-Man Hallow from a couple of seasons ago, this is a new season of an older shonen series. I think it was much more successful than D.Gray-Man's revival. It helps that it's not quite as old (from 2011, I think?) and that the first season was only 25 episodes, the second half of which the new anime actually ignored in favor of bringing the story back in line with the manga. Anyway, it wasn't hard to get back in the groove, and this arc was great. I would definitely be up for more seasons!

Classicaloids - The second half wasn't quite as good as the first, but still, a very fun show, and I'll be looking forward to the second season that was just announced.

March comes in like a lion - This series was the opposite of Classicaloids in that I thought the second half was stronger. Still a bit uneven at times, but a good show. Also getting another season, I think.

Fuuka - Originally this show caught my eye because it was about a band (love band stories) and was a sequel to Suzuka, which I had seen before. However, I had also heard that the manga for Fuuka had a crazy twist that made a lot of fans angry, so I spoiled myself out of curiosity. It turned out that it really was a crazy twist...that they ended up completely ignoring in the anime. I'm not sure if that was a good thing or not, because without the twist, the show remained rather generic. Still, enjoyable to watch, though, and great music.

Piacevole - Cute short about Italian cooking. Pretty much all I have to say about it.

I really wanted to watch Scum's Wish, but I wasn't about to sign up for Amazon Prime, then have to pay even more money to get access to their anime channel in order to watch it. (Horrible, horrible idea!) That was a disappointment, but I went ahead and kept up with the episode reviews on ANN. Though I'm now spoiled for everything, it does sound really interesting, so I think I will check out the manga (which was the the main reason I wanted to check out the anime, anyway -- to see if the manga was worth a buy).

As for next season, I'll be watching the second seasons of Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia, and I'm thinking about checking out Sakura Quest, KADO: The Right Answer, Tsuki ga Kirei, and Love Tyrant. Re:Creators also sounds great, but like Scum's Wish, that's another Amazon show, so I guess I won't be able to. Boo!

Current Mood: geeky

It's been a while since I've done a meme! Found this one on Tumblr.

( Long meme )

Current Mood: okay

Just found out that Dish had to drop Cartoon Network/Adult Swim due to contract disagreements, meaning no more Toonami for me (unless they come to a new agreement, which I assume they probably will since CNN was also dropped because of the deal, and I doubt anybody is happy about that.). Boooooo! Well, at least the only new shows I was watching were Attack on Titan (which is ending in a couple of weeks anyway) and Hellsing Ultimate (which they aren't even going to air the last two episodes of). I can just stream those last few episodes online, so not a huge loss at the moment. (Although I was thinking about watching Dragonball Z Kai, which is starting next month...) I was also checking out the dubs of Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell, but not getting to see the rest is no big deal since I've already seen those series before.

Still, very disappointing. I hope a new agreement can be reached soon, especially since Cartoon Network was basically one of the few cable channels I actually regularly watch.