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- Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 23] 3 days 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 5 days 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 5 days ago:
Can’t wait for the next episode titled peak! They can’t stop peaking
- Comment on Apocalypse Hotel - Episode 8 discussion 1 week 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 1 week ago:
Bro, where’s the continuation
- Comment on Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion Thread [2025, Week 22] 1 week 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] 1 week 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] 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 weeks ago:
This will be the last time we will see you March
- Comment on Umamusume: Cinderella Gray • Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 6 discussion 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 5 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month ago:
Now, if you allow me to request yachiyo burst as the post thumbnail
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rikka@ani.social - Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 2 discussion 1 month ago:
A hot still-on-pan Camembert curry pilaf steaming with cheese and half-boiled egg as the center piece
Our weekly food for the week is Camembert Curry Pilaf. Never had one, but the look seems tasty.Image
Shinon-chan’s plan to make the club a fake club failed as the clerk had the responsibility to check on a newly formed club. Fortunately for Makocchi, this was the push for her to suggest cooking as the club activity. She now has a place to try out new things.Image
Shinon-chan is a goof, no thought, head empty, but sincere in solving the problem. Thankfully, Shinon-chan’s power of socialising secured the cooking appliances, leaving the cooking job to Kurea and Makocchi, while Tsutsuji got the job as the OST.I can’t wait to see what the next food will be, now that the club has settled.
- Comment on Anne Shirley - Episode 3 discussion 1 month ago:
Just found out the OP and ED were directed by Naoko Yamada, maybe I should give this one a watch
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 1 discussion 1 month ago:
I’m glad, I hope it can pull more people to watch it
~shinon-chan best girl candidate~
- Comment on Food for the Soul • Hibi wa Sugiredo Meshi Umashi - Episode 1 discussion 1 month ago:
Watching this at night was a mistake, that Sauced Katsudon looked really tasty, now I’m craving it A brimming hot serving of Katsudon cut into dice-shaped pieces with brown sauce on top and a topping of half-boiled egg
I’m really tempted to use this as the post screenshot (and maybe also for future episodes if the format is a weekly food focus)The art style is really nice, loving the water-painted look for the background art. The characters also really expressive, especially ~~oshinko-~~Shinon-chan attempts at “bribing” the admin. Shinon-chan repeating her welcome with a louder voice and raising two hands because the first one got no response is really funny.
ImageThis is definitely a low tension CGDCT, although they hint at some development for Makocchi. She tried to be more open to new things, and hoping the club will help on that if not for Shinon-chan quickly shooting down the idea since it was all just a farce.
- Comment on Witch Watch - Episode 1 discussion 1 month ago:
This was a great premiere. The animation was great, and the joke was stupid as the manga. Can’t wait to see all the shenanigans Nico will bring with her magic. The visual on the OP is amazing, it was filled with many references for future events with a really smooth and fast-paced animation. I don’t really vibe with the song, might need to listen to it a couple of times to vibe with it. The soundtrack during the anime was pretty rough, felt a little too generic. Overall, a great start for the anime.
- Comment on Aside from music anime, which ones do you consider to have a unique soundtrack? 1 month ago:
Any anime with Kensuke Ushio as the composer, most notably Silent Voice and Liz and the Blue Bird with prepared piano. He also composed the soundtrack for Dandadan and Devil May Cry
- Comment on 7 Anime That Break the Fourth Wall 1 month ago:
Fourth wall breaking and no mention of 100 gf? Not only they are self aware, they diss the author (nakamura-sensei) a lot and praised the artist (nozawa-sensei). In the adaptation the animator also didn’t get spared
