Submitted 1 week ago by wjs018@ani.social to anime@ani.social
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First off, I have only really watched the two shows so far this season:
Alright, in the downtime between seasons, I often try to binge a series of old that I missed. This break, I have been working my way through The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I am currently fairly deep in season 2. Some quick non-spoiler thoughts: it has been both fun and infuriating at times and, frankly, I don’t think I really get this series. Spoilers ahead…
I will just say up front that I am watching things in chronological order rather than broadcast order. I feel like it has helped me follow the plot a lot easier based on what I have seen. I have really liked the ideas within the show. Granting Haruhi the ability to bend the world to her will, but trying to keep her unaware of it is a great mechanic. I also like how the weirdness flares up whenever she is bored, reflecting her inner desire that the world is more interesting (whatever form of interesting she fancies at that point in time). In that way it very much functions in a similar way to Adolescence Syndrome from Bunny Girl Senpai. I think that Kyon and Sakuta are extremely similar characters as well. The thing that keeps killing this show for me though is the titular character. Haruhi is such an overwhelming personality that it is off-putting. She constantly disregards the opinions/feelings of those closest to her and exerts her will at all costs. I can appreciate that Kyon is basically the only guard rail that Haruhi has, something the Koizumi keeps reminding him about, but it doesn’t help me connect with the story when Haruhi is constantly harassing Mikuru et. al. I have seen elsewhere that the sequel movie is really peak Haruhi, so I am hoping to finish that up before this post next week…but my feelings so far are mixed.
I would like to take a moment to say.
Berserk (1997) was the greatest anime ever to be made.
Now that all the first episodes of the seasonal anime that I am following have aired, I can sort-of compare them.
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray - part 2 - I heard that the upcoming arcs would be peak, and I can see it. They are certainly cooking with the first couple of episodes, setting up for the big races.
Gnosia - This is an anomaly but I found an early rival to Cinderella Gray as the anime-of-the-season. Out of the seasonal anime that I am following, it has the strongest first episode. We got trusted into the thick of things immediately, making it exciting from the get-go. I hope the rest of it continues to be as good.
Spy x Family - season 3 - Just like Cinderella Gray, the first two episodes are just intermissions to set-up for the best parts. I am confident it won’t disappoint.
Digimon Beatbreak - It is still retaining my interest at the moment. I hope it follows its current direction and delve deeper into the underlying conspiracy. If it ends up focusing on a bunch of pointless battles, that’s when I am going to drop it.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill - season 2 - This is my first drop of the season. Season 1 was a chill, slice-of-life isekai. Season 2 is more of the same. I think those who enjoyed season 1 greatly would continue to do so. In my case, I get bored of repetitive slice-of-life events eventually (like in I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level), so I am out.
I completed the remainder of Mushishi. I find it to be a unique anime. I think it may be the first anime I’ve watched that blends supernatural and episodic slice-of-life. Emphasis on slice-of-life, because even though Rascal Does Not Dream Of… and …monogatari exist, those felt more like drama.
Overall, it’s a pretty great series. I would rate it an 8 / 10.
TODO; WIP
This season:
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Btw folks a question from someone who watches barely any anime. Probably about 10 shows. I hate anime humour, the comedy always destroys the mood of the show and I cant take it seriously anymore.
I liked berserk which was serious throughout, what great anime’s are there that avoid any comedy?
Do Vinland saga or steins gate do it? I might start one of those
HetareKing@piefed.social 1 week ago
Steins;Gate gets quite dark and serious, but it starts out pretty goofy, so if you’re trying to avoid comedy it would leave a pretty bad first impression. I don’t think I would recommend pushing yourself through the earlier parts to get to the later parts either, because you do need a certain attachment to the characters to appreciate the latter.
Vinland Saga, from what you’ve written, seems more up your alley. In a similar vein (bloody serious historical fiction) I also recommend Orb.
Other than that, Pluto and Monster, both thrillers based on manga by Urasawa Naoki, are very straight-laced.
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Great. Thanks for that
e0qdk@reddthat.com 1 week ago
Steins;Gate has a particular kind of humor. My gut feeling is that if you’re bothered by anime humor in general in other shows you probably won’t like it, but I don’t know your specific tastes.
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
That’s disappointing. It generally sounded interesting but i dont want any humour at this point.
Thanks
Endmaker@ani.social 1 week ago
+1 for Vinland Saga
I am still going through Steins;Gate so I shall reserve judgement on it.
I think most of the anime in these lists would suit your taste (if you see comedy among an anime’s genre, or it looks cute-sy, skip it):
Here’s a few war anime to save you a click:
mo_lave@reddthat.com 1 week ago
Vinland Saga is definitely serious. Will recommend.
Demon Slayer
The Idaten Deities Only Know Peace
Blade of the Immortal
Akame ga Kill
Ishura
Arslan Senki
Hakuoki Sekkaroku
Attack on Titan
Dororo
Devilman Crybaby
SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Thanks.
Demon slayer I’m fully caught up on. Its disappointing simply bc there was potential with the material that I feel is wasted.
Ive been recommended attack on titan and devilman too.
I’ll take a look at these