For me, anime is just entertainment and should not be a chore to watch. I'll try pretty much anything, but I have no reservations about dropping shows at any point if I lose interest. One episode in, one episode from the end, doesn't matter.
Favourite things:
• Manipulative, ambitious, clever villains
• Machiavellian leaders / underdogs thirsting for power
• Tragic breakdowns / spiraling into insanity
• Intense, long-term, all-consuming rivalries
• Morally corrupt bishōnen... lovable himbos... sad, disheveled DILFs
• Well-executed fantasy / scifi world-building
• Wholesome found family shenanigans / chaotic ensemble casts
• Heists, espionage, and secret missions
Least favourite things:
• Damsels in distress (lack of agency) / useless heroes (angsty, indecisive, weak-willed)
• Fan service for the male gaze
• Lazy storytelling, deus ex machina, and poorly explained convoluted lore
• Heavy reliance on atmosphere, mood, or aesthetic while the story itself is weak
• School settings, school children, petty school drama
• Sickening "cuteness" overdose, lollis, and extremely high pitched voices
Favourite manhua, webtoons, etc. not listed on MAL
Best Background Art
Favourite Western Animation
Statistics
All Anime Stats Anime Stats
- Watching17
- Completed462
- On-Hold24
- Dropped300
- Plan to Watch70
- Total Entries873
- Rewatched60
- Episodes7,965
All Manga Stats Manga Stats
- Total Entries93
- Reread0
- Chapters1,541
- Volumes114
Manga History Last Manga Updates
All Favorites Favorites
Anime (10)
Manga (7)
Character (10)
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von Lohengramm, Reinhard
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
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Emiya, Kiritsugu
Fate/stay night
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Kougami, Shinya
Psycho-Pass
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Liebert, Johan
Monster
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Griffith
Kenpuu Denki Berserk
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Makishima, Shougo
Psycho-Pass
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Kira, Yoshikage
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa Kudakenai
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Zoldyck, Killua
Hunter x Hunter
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Howl
Howl no Ugoku Shiro
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Link, Meier
Vampire Hunter D (2000)
All Comments (16) Comments
Yesterday I watched Tekkon Kinkreet. When I read the recommendation, I thought it would be a relaxing anime, but when I started watching it, it was the complete opposite. It's very realistic because it shows some of today's realities. While watching the movie, I got a little emotional because they were children (I even shed a few tears), but the ending was the best part.
So, in short, all three recommendations are great. Thanks again, and have a happy new year!
I'm slightly late, but Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! :D
Also, I notice you've also went down the CSM rabbit hole.
where have you watched Xi You Ji?
Thank you and Happy New Year to you as well~!!
Anyways hope you had a happy holiday season and a great year moving forward!
I see Kino no Tabi on your PTW list. I watched it recently and it's a thought-provoking series that explores various ethical and moral issues in society. What makes it unique for me is that it doesn't introduce an issue and spoon feed you the "right" answer, but it lets you think about it and form your own conclusions. ♡
Nice to meet someone who has exactly the same "favorite things in anime" as me.
Yeah I guess I did respond pretty quickly. (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑