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spacewraith
Pro
I can tell it's going to be terrible, just like the American Death Note series. How is JJK going to work outside of Japan?
tripleaamin
All Star
Not only that but the types of supernatural series that JJK favors so much in an animated medium. I just don't see how visually it would look good in live action unless it becomes costly.
tripleaamin
All Star
This series really is an emotional roller coaster until it finishes. 
We did get a bit of slow time SoL in the beginning when we got Atri sneezing as Natsuki was brushing her teeth. Though what I really loved is how Ririka inspired Natsuki. Even when hope was lost, she was putting in the word and reading to learn more about various things to help out. Considering if a kid is that invested and is motivated, why am I not? He is pushing himself to learn more about Humanoids. He truly cherishes Atri and wants to learn more about her. That is more proof of the effect Atri has had on Natsuki which Minamo has mentioned.
God with Atri defaulting to sleep mode and waking up when called upon got my anxiety up. We were just hoping the cast would notice it. Admittedly, it's jumping straight into Atri's battery issues after going through the drama did feel a little fast for pacing. Not bad, but noticeable. The fact that Atri was crying when she was shutting down in the evening Of course, the solution wasn't going to be easy as Atri's model is recalled. Natsuki used every resource to use and remembered Atri was in the ocean for the longest time. As Natsuki didn't want to lose Atri we saw Atri crying when she was shutting down when she was with Natsuki in the evening. Then her asking where Natsuki's mom made the situation even scarier.
Thankfully, it seems Atri is fully charged, but it appears that the capsule was designed to give Atri the order from Natsuki's grandmother. I assume that these last 2 episodes will be about them accomplishing that order and more importantly, what is that order?
God with Atri defaulting to sleep mode and waking up when called upon got my anxiety up. We were just hoping the cast would notice it. Admittedly, it's jumping straight into Atri's battery issues after going through the drama did feel a little fast for pacing. Not bad, but noticeable. The fact that Atri was crying when she was shutting down in the evening Of course, the solution wasn't going to be easy as Atri's model is recalled. Natsuki used every resource to use and remembered Atri was in the ocean for the longest time. As Natsuki didn't want to lose Atri we saw Atri crying when she was shutting down when she was with Natsuki in the evening. Then her asking where Natsuki's mom made the situation even scarier.
Thankfully, it seems Atri is fully charged, but it appears that the capsule was designed to give Atri the order from Natsuki's grandmother. I assume that these last 2 episodes will be about them accomplishing that order and more importantly, what is that order?
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
Bryan Danielson
Jmare007 x Bryan Danielson x JLova = King Ghidorah
Man Rachel really ain’t shyt
tripleaamin
All Star
@42 Monks @LordDeathwatch @storyteller @Jmare007
Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master ended. Tbh I am still stunned by how good this anime was. Especially the 2nd half of the season. Great visuals, outstanding direction, great writing, complex characters, amazing twists, etc.
I am honestly not sure between Frieren, this or Monogatari what would be my AOTY. Special company being with those two.
Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master ended. Tbh I am still stunned by how good this anime was. Especially the 2nd half of the season. Great visuals, outstanding direction, great writing, complex characters, amazing twists, etc.
I am honestly not sure between Frieren, this or Monogatari what would be my AOTY. Special company being with those two.
Big shout out to Koume. She was a much more complex character than I would have thought coming into the latter half of the show. That took some courage to go after her mother. Luckily, Wakamiya arrived when they did or things could have been worse. Her mother was truly awful. Manipulating her husband and putting so much people in danger due to her greed was beyond disgraceful. She's willing to kill her own family is even more sickening. You have to feel bad for Koume. Father is dead, and her mother was an awful person.
Wakamiya found himself in a familiar position that he was in earlier in the season when they faced off against the monkey. He chose not to kill the Yatagarasu, but Koume's mom took stabbed him. Luckily, it was a non-vital error, But the shock of it happening was just giant. Wakamiya has put himself in danger time and time again and tbh he had this feel of something who would always be fine. So to see him down was jaw dropping. I assume that Hamayuu casting blame onto Sumio mostly because he arrived late. She trusts Yukiya did everything to the best of his abilities. Of course, he didn't know that the true Kin'u couldn't harm another Yatagarasu, so it is difficult to blame Yukiya.
Man Koume's mom becomes increasingly sickening the more she is on-screen. She mentions how the monkeys stayed true to their word of helping her. Think about how many lives died because of her and the fact she has no ill thought of her actions makes her a fukking disgrace. The directing is sublime as usual. As Hamayuu discusses Wakamiya's duties as the true Kin'u we see a shot of a big and small frog. The big one symbolizing Wakamiya and the small frog symbolizing the Yatagarasu in general.
This show doesn't even stop being jaw dropping. As Wakamiya wakes up with Yukiya they travel to the border of Yamauchi we see the Ghost Fire. An amazing shot as the Ghost Fires from the Yamauchi view point appear as lights in modern cities was outstanding. It approaches even more so since Wakamiya was out sleep from his injury. Makes me wonder for Wakamiya when he says he would do whatever it takes to save even one Yatagarasu. Makes me look back at his injury at the moment when the raven was out of control. Yukiya & Koume were in danger, so the thought of letting Koume's mom free for a moment so that he can keep Yukiya & Koume safe. Perhaps also hoping Koume's mom would make a decision for the good of the Yatagarasu, but of course, we know what happened.
Alas, we end the show where Yukiya never chose his master. But we end him choosing to serve Wakamiya is a very nice touch. Yukiya found his path and his journey has been a blast. This show gets compared to Apothecary Diaries while him and Maomao differ in many ways. They both offer a big spark to each of their stories. This has been a phenomenal show and I pray that NHK, who is on the production committee (according to MAL) continue this series at the same quality as we got it.
Wakamiya found himself in a familiar position that he was in earlier in the season when they faced off against the monkey. He chose not to kill the Yatagarasu, but Koume's mom took stabbed him. Luckily, it was a non-vital error, But the shock of it happening was just giant. Wakamiya has put himself in danger time and time again and tbh he had this feel of something who would always be fine. So to see him down was jaw dropping. I assume that Hamayuu casting blame onto Sumio mostly because he arrived late. She trusts Yukiya did everything to the best of his abilities. Of course, he didn't know that the true Kin'u couldn't harm another Yatagarasu, so it is difficult to blame Yukiya.
Man Koume's mom becomes increasingly sickening the more she is on-screen. She mentions how the monkeys stayed true to their word of helping her. Think about how many lives died because of her and the fact she has no ill thought of her actions makes her a fukking disgrace. The directing is sublime as usual. As Hamayuu discusses Wakamiya's duties as the true Kin'u we see a shot of a big and small frog. The big one symbolizing Wakamiya and the small frog symbolizing the Yatagarasu in general.
This show doesn't even stop being jaw dropping. As Wakamiya wakes up with Yukiya they travel to the border of Yamauchi we see the Ghost Fire. An amazing shot as the Ghost Fires from the Yamauchi view point appear as lights in modern cities was outstanding. It approaches even more so since Wakamiya was out sleep from his injury. Makes me wonder for Wakamiya when he says he would do whatever it takes to save even one Yatagarasu. Makes me look back at his injury at the moment when the raven was out of control. Yukiya & Koume were in danger, so the thought of letting Koume's mom free for a moment so that he can keep Yukiya & Koume safe. Perhaps also hoping Koume's mom would make a decision for the good of the Yatagarasu, but of course, we know what happened.
Alas, we end the show where Yukiya never chose his master. But we end him choosing to serve Wakamiya is a very nice touch. Yukiya found his path and his journey has been a blast. This show gets compared to Apothecary Diaries while him and Maomao differ in many ways. They both offer a big spark to each of their stories. This has been a phenomenal show and I pray that NHK, who is on the production committee (according to MAL) continue this series at the same quality as we got it.
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Absolutely an excellent find and I do agree with you on the visuals and direction, this was a much needed palette cleaner.
Where we differ entirely is that I think Frieren was easily a tier above this and pretty much anything else this year, so far.
Jmare007
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will check it out once I'm done with Wukong and have like 8 weeks to check all I missed this season 
tripleaamin
All Star
Frieren did pace itself better compared to itself at the end. In terms of adapting from Manga → Anime, it was perfect. Skipping nothing and elevating so many scenes. I still give it the nod at #1, but before I started watching Monogatari & when this show really came into its own, I thought Frieren was also a step above everything else. Even some outstanding shows like Apothecary Diaries, SLF & Dungeon Meshi. Tbh this has been a great year for anime. One of the best in a while IMO.
My only fear with Frieren going forward because it got so big I am more concerned about it maintaining the same quality then if it gets a S2. A S2 is guaranteed. For the next arc it needs to maintain the same quality as S1.
All the other shows I mentioned I above there is more reassurance.
they may as well have not even done a bluelock season 2 
tripleaamin
All Star
lots of "prestige" anime this year - if that makes sense
tripleaamin
All Star
Truly feels like since the season Frieren aired (Fall 2023) we have had an increase in the quality of at the top of each season. Still, too much anime coming out, but the best of each season have been something special to it.
Started rewatching SLF S1 and man the first OP is just
Facts, Mayne, this OP goes so fukking hard.
shyt's been on my gym playlist. This and the 1st OP for Mashle.
SLF 2nd OP is dope too, but it aint seeing the 1st one.