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- Comment on Summer Anime Season Preview Discussion and Thread Requests [2025, Week 26] 1 day ago:
Also, wasn’t the Witch Hat Atelier anime supposed to drop this summer? Do we just not have an exact date yet? That’ll be a must-watch to me.
Delayed, maybe? I mean, it is animated by Bug Films, the studio behind Zom 100, so I don’t have much faith. I will take the delay if that means they can finish the production before airing and doesn’t end up like Zom 100.
- Comment on Summer Anime Season Preview Discussion and Thread Requests [2025, Week 26] 1 day ago:
Despite the staked season, there’s only a several series caught my attention
Can’t Miss
- City The Animation:
This will be THE anime that I won’t miss. The spiritual successor of Nichijou, not only from the same author (Keiichi Arawi) but also by the same studio, Kyoani. The short teasers [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] posted on Kyoani’s channel already solidify this as AOTY for me. Just look at how vibrant and expressive it looks. - Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku:
I’ve read the manga. It is a sweet romance that can’t make you stop grinning. On top of that, it will be animated by Cloverworks. - Dandadan 2nd Season:
Pretty well known, a continuation of an already popular anime last year. Also have read the manga
Will Watch Some Episodes
- The Summer Hikaru Died:
The trailer seems interesting. Heard a lot of buzz about the manga as well. Animated by CygamesPictures, so the quality will be top-notch. Don’t know about the BL theme, though. - New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT:
Haven’t watched the original, but the art style pulls me in.
Waiting to See the Reception First / Waiting for Full Release
- Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER:
I’m yet to finish the first two seasons. I’ve played the game before, so I hope I can just jump right into. - Turkey! Time to Strike
- Secrets of the Silent Witch
- Ruri Rocks:
Studio Bind (not because of MT but onimai)
I’m still open to suggestions. Like other seasons, probably going to follow r/anime first 3 weeks reaction. Still open to the possibility of a dark horse this season.
Meta Question
On the topic of Kaoru, since Netflix JP has exclusive right to stream a week ahead, will the discussion thread follow Netflix JP release or global?
- City The Animation:
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 12 discussion 4 days ago:
Wowee, that was another intense episode! The race was really hyped. Despite the true main character is Tamamo Cross and Oguri Cap, the other horses got their own moment during the race. Like, Top Shunbetsu late start, Lord Royal confidence in taking the lead, Dynam Heroine closing the gap, Sirius Symboli overpowered by Oguri’s pressure despite finding an opening.
I love the new horse, Lord Royal. Another tomboy added to the growing list of side characters I like. Unfortunately for her, this is the story of the Beast. There is no chance for her to win.
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I want to highlight this adorable moment of Oguri gripping the doll Kitahara made.
Image - Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 12 discussion 4 days ago:
Place your bets - who do you think would win the Tenno Sho?
my bet
I have faith in the Beast that is Oguri Cap. Sorry Tamamo, not even your sad underdog backstory will win against her.
- Comment on Netflix to Stream 2nd Mononoke Film on August 14 1 week ago:
Even though Karakasa was beautifully animated with vibrant colors, the cut was sometimes really hard to follow. It also relied a lot for the audience to piece all the story together. I’m still not yet get the full picture of the first movie, though partially because I decided to use JP sub. I hope the next one could tone it down a bit.
Which Yokai would be the next movie focus on?
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 11 discussion 1 week ago:
Pretty intense start! The downside of being in the spotlight is having a target in your back. Despite being targeted by everyone, Oguri was able to get the victory. Truly the beast of Kazamatsu, even outclass her senpai. There’s only Tamamo Cross left to be Oguri’s worthy rival. She already has the aura farmed for several episodes now.
Kitahara also finally make a comeback, bringing presents from Kazamatsu’s cast. He even made a doll for Oguri (his best effort).
There’s also March’s present, a keychain
Can’t wait for the next episode. We will finally be able to see Oguri and Tamamo competing.
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 10 discussion 2 weeks ago:
This week episode is a calm one. A deserving break after weeks of peak, just like what Roppei said we have to pace our race in order not to tire ourselves. While Oguri is having a break, they decide to use this for Tamamo Cross intro. Will she be a promising rival for our girl Oguri? In the meantime, Oguri still have two more rivals she has to beat in the next episode.
I’m happy we got to see March and Norn again. Sad that she didn’t win Tokai Derby. Oguri doing her best consoling March here. Also, what a goofy phone just to reach their high ears.
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Sorry, I have to put March in the spotlight whenever I can - Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 23] 3 weeks ago:
As someone who also only get into Uma Musume franchise thanks to Cinderella Gray, I’m happy seeing another comrade also enjoying Uma Musume through the same route. Now, I have high expectation for S2, because BoaNE was phenomenal.
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 9 discussion 3 weeks ago:
That was a clever misdirection. They make it looked like as if Oguri was racing in Nippon Derby. I genuinely thought the immovable Japanese would actually do an exception for Oguri, that’s just how goated she is, but alas, reality is often disappointing. I guess there’s only one thing that can stop Oguri Cap, and that is Japanese bureaucracy. Though the journalist effort wasn’t in vain, they were able to make the organizers to change the rule to enter Nippon Derby, even though Oguri still wasn’t allowed to enter in the name of fairness. Stand proud Oguri Cap, your presents actually change Japan.
Even with the misdirection, I was pretty invested with the race. They actually highlight Oguri’s rival and classmates pretty well. Sucks for Dicta Striker not performing well because of her injury, she was my favorite (what can I say, I love tomboy).
There’s actually several hints before the reveal. Like how Oguri rather than wearing a costume like the other horse she wears her gym clothes. When Rudolf reminiscing her racing age, we can see a newspaper just outside the focus with Sakura Chiyono O on the cover (probably covering her winning Nippon Derby). When they do a sweeping shot, Oguri Cap couldn’t be seen in the pack. Also when they do a transition from Dicta Striker to Oguri Cap the transition time actually far longer than the others because it was on a different track.
The menacing face of Oguri Cap in shadow, while her eye glows in pure blue showing her resolve
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 9 discussion 3 weeks ago:
Can’t wait for the next episode titled peak! They can’t stop peaking
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 8 discussion 4 weeks ago:
That was rough! Not only had Yachiyo been stranded for millennia, but she also no longer had her original body. Didn’t know a robot could go through a rebellious phase. I guess a by-the-book robot like Yachiyo would go through a lot after seeing such changes to her routine.
Meanwhile, Ponko has grown into such a beauty. She even got a boyfriend.
You really can’t never predict what will happen next with this anime. We haven’t seen the rest of Ponko’s family after the timeskip, I wonder what they look like now.
- Comment on One of Those Manga Where a Girl Goes "Oh No, I'm Gonna Be Late☆" With Bread in Her Mouth 4 weeks ago:
Bro, where’s the continuation
- Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 22] 4 weeks ago:
If you’re okay with Movies:
- Liz and the Blue Bird: (technically part of Hibike Euphonium but works as a stand-alone) A masterpiece film by Yamada Naoko, about a timid girl’s struggle with her relationship
- The Colors Within: Another Yamada Naoko film about finding your own color, super low stake drama, more on feels good anime
- Silent Voice: Yet another Yamada Naoko film about forgiving yourself and finding strength through each other (CW: suicide attempt)
- Look Back: The love and struggle for doing art
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a new Era: (Just finished this one) An anthropomorphized race horse’s struggle to rise to the top, beautiful animation and drama
As for series:
- Hibike Euphonium: band drama
- Hyouka: a highschool detective solving mundane every day life through clever deduction, more character driven story
- Keep Your Hands off Eizouken: about making animation (not a real life representative, lean on the whimsical and creative aspect of animation)
- Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 22] 4 weeks ago:
I don’t think so. Each installment of uma musume seems to focus on different horses’ so they work as a stand alone
- Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 22] 4 weeks ago:
which of the other Umamusume anime is similar to Cinderella Gray? Would enough context be given to watch a season as a standalone series instead of starting from season 1?
You could try the movie Uma Musume: Road to the Top and Uma Musume: Begining of a New Era. Haven’t watch either, but I’ve hear a lot of praise for them
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 8 discussion 4 weeks ago:
This soundtrack is what makes it so exciting during the races.
They definitely know how to hype the races. Not only the soundtrack, but also the pacing. Like how every race is introduced with a title screen, and how they gave empty space during the race. There are moments during the race with no soundtrack, and let the scene filled only with galloping sound. They also went into complete silence to give the twist more impact.
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 8 discussion 4 weeks ago:
That was a race-full episode. We got three races in a row, though Oguri was only in two. So hype!
I know Oguri would win the first race from the last episode cliffhanger. Black Ale speaking politely was cute. Despite her loud mouth, at least she could keep her promise.
The reporter seemed really determined to get Oguri to enter the Nippon Derby. He not only made a lot of articles to rile up the discussion but also put in the work to fill out a 10,000-signed petition for Oguri.
Will Oguri get an exception to get into the derby? Or will Rudolf uphold the rule? Can’t wait for the next episode, it’s titled Nippon Derby after all.
- Comment on Witch Watch - Episode 8 discussion 4 weeks ago:
Finally, they animated the super-high-speed Kanshi suffering. I’ve been waiting to see it animated since they teased it in the opening. God speed, Kanshi, this is only the start of your many more suffering 🙏.
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 7 discussion 4 weeks ago:
How lucky these girls were to have the beach all for themselves. The pizza also looks so tasty.
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 7 discussion 5 weeks ago:
What?! They can’t just leave us like that. They shouldn’t put a cliffhanger on my comfort anime T^T. Stay safe Yachiyo, I hope Ponko and the rest will be able to rescue her
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 7 discussion 5 weeks ago:
Agh, I’m so happy March and the rest of Kasamatsu cast still got a screen time during the post-credit scene and on the new OP! (though I don’t know what to feel about the short hair)
Despite having a bad mouth and attitude, I still like Black Ale because of her design (I’m a sucker for fierce woman). She looks to be a tough competition next episode. I don’t know about the history, but I don’t think Oguri will lose the race.
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 6 discussion 5 weeks ago:
Sad that this one didn’t get an auto post because it didn’t get enough traction 😥. Anyway, we got another lovely episode this week.
The club activity finally took a toll on Makocchi’s weight, so she decided to go on a diet. With the help of Nana and Tsutsuji, they also start going to a gym. Though the three of them were all on the weak side and the gym proved to be quite a challenge. Makocchi seems to take her diet too seriously, they had quite a dilemma when Shinon wanted to take the club to a hamburger restaurant. Tsutsuji was kind enough to teach Makocchi about “cheat day” 😈.
Tsutsuji was right, Makocchi, you shouldn’t take the diet too hard. It’s all about balance. Tsutsuji was even kind enough to accompany her to the gym from then on, despite not being an athletic person. She also found a good place to eat after going to the gym.
- Comment on mono - Episode 6 discussion 5 weeks ago:
Thank god I just had curry for lunch before watching the episode, if not, I’d be in the same spot as Haruno. I can relate, Haruno. There is just something about curry that makes you crave it. There’s nothing that can beat the feeling of a warm and spiceful curry in your mouth 🤤
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 6 discussion 1 month ago:
This will be the last time we will see you March
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 6 discussion 1 month ago:
I didn’t plan to watch Uma Musume at the start of the season. I only heard it’s airing from r/anime discussion. Considering that it was made by Cygames and the several praises for the movie, I gave it a try. This is the biggest surprise for me this season. It was beautifully animated with a lot of hype moments, especially her rivalry with March. March was voiced by Ise Mariya, so I kept hearing Killua when she talks.
I cried a little watching this week’s episode. Kitahara decided to sacrifice his dream for Oguri after putting her in a pinch last episode. I was rooting for March to win (I love her, she is so cool) because I didn’t want Oguri to move out to nationals. I want her to still be with Kitahara and compete with March in Toukai. At last, Kitahara showed some resolution after seeing how conflicted Oguri was during the race. He finally decided to push Oguri to the nationals with his speech.
I will miss March, I don’t think we will see her again after Oguri transferred to the nationals.
To think that I would be this invested in racing horse girls playing a historical reenactment of real life horse race 😭
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 5 discussion 1 month ago:
I’m not ready when Yachiyo will learn about humanity’s fate. They keep brewing just like this episode.
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 4 discussion 1 month ago:
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We got another socially anxious girl to the roster. Watching her and Makocchi interact for the first time in the club room was rough. Thankfully, Tsutsuji is here to help!
ImageOr maybe not. Her attempt at a pun was a disaster, and her next idea, to do a little dance to help break the ice, was even more awkward.
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After being broke last week, Kurea was kind enough to help Shinon-chan get a part-time job at her place. She was pretty bad in the kitchen, but at least she was good at customer service.Image
At the end, Makocchi was able to get on Nana’s side with the help of her cooking!Image
Nana is quick to open up once you know her. Quite a contrast to her socially anxious persona in the start.I’m happy we got a lot of funny faces this week. I have compiled more reaction faces here. Because if I put it here, the comment will just be filled with screenshots 😅.
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 3 discussion 1 month ago:
This week’s food didn’t look as appetizing as the last two weeks, so I won’t post it here. Instead, we had Shinon-chan being stupid and the group hiking Mt. Takao.
Shinon-chan at her knee, crying and begging everyone to help her. Everyone else looked unsurprised
Thanks to our hopeless, dumb girl Shinon-chan, the group started by helping her find her money. She “cleverly” hid her money behind a treasure hunt to make sure she wouldn’t be able to spend it. Though, of course, because this is Shinon-chan, she forgot to hide her 5000 yen in the first place, which was in her wallet all along. Never change Shinon-chan.Crying makocchi after being told not to spend her money to buy snacks with caption "Uh… how about eating as we go? Eating and walking?
The second half was spent on hiking Mt. Takao. There, they tried out the chairlift, eating dango, and eating out at the restaurant Mokotaro. Makocchi has also started to open out to the group and be more assertive about her foodie side.Image
Unfortunately, Shinon-chan, was swept by the enthusiasm, bought the walking stick, and had to be broke for the next two days.
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 3 discussion 2 months ago:
Yachiyo was really cute in this episode, from her little dance to her outbursts. As others have pointed out, there was some emotional gut punch brewing in the background, though it was a given for a left-out by humans kind of story. I hope Yachiyo (and me) could brace it
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 3 discussion 2 months ago:
Now, if you allow me to request yachiyo burst as the post thumbnail
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