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Cake day: August 7th, 2024

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  • Yes, but do you think they’d buy the shows from those production committees and other organizations if people weren’t interested in paying subscriptions to watch them? That’s like saying Bandai doesn’t get money when I buy gunpla from a store like usagunplastore just because usagunplastore already bought the gunpla from Bandai months ago and Bandai isn’t getting more money from that particular purchase.

    Animators being horribly underpaid is a different topic entirely.







  • Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

    it wasn’t from a studio I was familiar with

    Yeah, this came out of nowhere. Previously the studio had mostly done a mediocre job of things so it was a pleasant surprise when the Medalist adaptation ended up being competently put together! That said, now it’s time to also recommend the manga. Season 2 has been announced, which is certainly something to be excited for, but advancing the story isn’t the only reason to read the manga - it’s also worth it because of how great the art is. I mean, look at this portrayal of Hikaru pulling Inori at top-speed, “as if the ice itself were propelling her”:

    Seriously, we’re at max expressiveness here:

    The skating looks great too!




  • The Spring seasonals from my perspective:

    • Apocalypse Hotel - I’ve watched the first 6 episodes so far. Seems fun, will hopefully finish within a few weeks.
    • Apothecary Diaries - This has been a good time overall, though there are some parts in recent episodes where it’s clear a scene probably worked better in writing than in animation.
    • I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! - Watching the main character exist was actively unpleasant for me; I couldn’t even finish one episode.
    • Kowloon Generic Romance - Seems very interesting. Watched the first 3 episodes but the pacing threw me off so I think I’m going to seek out the manga and read that instead. Might come back to the anime afterwards if I like the manga.
    • Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuux - This had a banger of an ending. Wild show. Some people might think it’s paced too quickly; I personally found it engaging and fun this way. Easily my anime of the season. Wish I could recommend it to everyone, but I’m not sure it’s the best choice for those who haven’t seen the original Mobile Suit Gundam. wjs018 seemed to be enjoying it for a while though so maybe it’s fine.
    • Witch Watch - The animation is kinda meh but I love the characters and the goofs are fun. Will continue watching this one into Summer.

    As for summer, I have my eye on a few things:

    • City - Same mangaka as Nichijou, same studio as Nichijou. Need I say more?
    • The Summer Hikaru Died - I don’t know much about this but I heard the manga was good and it’s being adapted by Cygames so odds are pretty good that it’ll be worth my time.
    • Dan Da Dan Season 2 - If this is adapting the manga arc I think it’s adapting this is the part of Dan Da Dan where you realize that Season 1 was relatively calm and restrained actually. I can’t wait.