I‘ve seen a lot of anime, but Fairy Tail is one of the best in my opinion. It’s a longer anime (~325 episodes) which may deter some people, but it is truly worth the watch.
Based in a fantasy world imbedded with magic, the story's main focus is a small group from a wizard guild called Fairy Tail. The adventures they go on always include epic fight scenes, amazing music, and incredible character development. Within the main cast and the supporting characters there is a wide variety of powers and motivations. It’s funny, captivating, intense, and emotional in all the right amounts. It is also one of the few shōnen animes I have seen where the female characters are given the same level of power and influence as their male counterparts.
If you are looking for a fantasy and adventure filled anime that you can spend time getting invested in, Fairy Tail is the perfect choice. 💫
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So the difference between yuri on ice and attack on titan is pretty vast, so I'll give some reqs and also why I'm req'ing them:
Mob Psycho 100 [genre: weird]: don't get put off by the artstyle, the animation is fantastic and the characters are very very likeable. Go in blind! You won't regret it. Has little to no fanservice.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann [genre: mecha]: Ever wondered what was up with big robots? This anime has big robots. They get so big you won't even believe it. The animation is incredibly..bouncy. Fanservice/unnecessary nudity-level medium.
Kill La Kill [genre: magical girl? nudity?]: if you liked Gurren Lagann but wants more magical girls and less clothes. This one is incredibly weird in ways only anime can be. Fanservice-level extremely high but it makes a weird amount of sense within the story, I just...yeah. I have warned you.
One Punch Man [genre: superhero/shonen]: The first season is a very funny take on the superhero genre and supremely entertaining. I skipped the following seasons, you do what you want! :D Fanservice low!
The Apothecary Diaries [genre: mystery/romance]: A mystery / romance set in the court of the chinese emperor's concubines. Honestly it's mostly a medical mystery show and I thought it was very well crafted! The main character is excellent.
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood [genre: adventure/shonen]: This is a longer show but it's about two brothers who know alchemy and their..alchemical adventures. It's just really good!
Apr 17, 2024
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my taste in anime and manga is a bit all over the place, but if we’re like-minded, then you might just absolutely love these <3
this isn’t in any particular order
01. wonder egg priority
— last three eps or so are rushed and the ending is kinda wonky but overall a good take of the magical girl genre
02. the ice guy and his cool female colleague
— just a chill romance with some supernatural sprinkled in
03. bibliomania
— obscure asf with no official english translation and the original japanese release was limited I believe
04. frieren: beyond journey’s end
— favourite anime alongside flip flappers. a slice of life fantasy
05. apothecary diaries
— fun mystery set in a fictional country inspired by imperial china
06. the summer hikaru died
— a promising horror with implied queer characters. take what I said with a grain of salt since it’s been a while since I read it
07. kaguya-sama: love is war
— hilarious romcom about rich high schoolers minus the protagonist
08. chainsaw man
— a fever dream ngl, but a good one
09. uzumaki
— classic horror. has some romance elements tbh
10. haikyuu
—my original favourite sports anime ^^ it holds a special place in my heart
11. blue lock + episode nagi
— my absolute fave sports manga rn even though I can’t take it seriously at times. kaiser’s my favourite red flag
12. girls’ last tour
— end of the world slice of life. bittersweet
13. violet evergarden
— fyi the relationship is weird, but I just choose to ignore it. aside from that, everything else is beautiful though)
14. flip flappers
— so very underrated! the fandom is pretty much nonexistent. sci-fi magical girls)
15. good night punpun
— definitely not for the faint of heart. depression incarnate and has many mature themes and triggering topics
Apr 17, 2024
"She will carry our memories into the future."
My favorite anime of last year (and maybe of all time??) Frieren: Beyond Journey's End takes several story tropes and subverts each one. The story begins after the heroes have defeated the evil demon king. The anime centers around Frieren (an immortal elven mage) traveling the world and visiting her cherished friends as they continue to age, all while training her apprentice, a human mage named Fern.
I've never related to a main character more—short and soft spoken with a monotone voice, responding to strangers questions with blunt straightforward answers, and a love for sleeping in. Watching Frieren grow to understand the value of friendships, and how to express that care and appreciation to those friends, was what kept me hooked early on.
The other main party members, Fern and Stark, initially appear to be anime character stereotypes (quick-tempered girl and shōnen-hero boy). Thankfully, those assumptions quickly dissolve as you watch the group interact with one another and showcase more depth as they travel together (an inherently intimate experience IRL, let alone in a fantastical world). The worldbuilding is meticulously simple—the rules of magic are easy understand and the political landscape of the post-demon king world is easy to follow. The plot never feels overcomplicated even as the lore expands. Simultaneously heartwarming and heart wrenching, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has only left me more wanting more ~
Sep 21, 2024
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The Upper Peninsula - Sufjan Stevens
Winter Hat - Daffo
Blackbird - The Beatles
I want a Dog - Weezer
Two Weeks in December - Skullcrusher
Bambi - Clairo
Salt Circle - Eliza McLamb
You Have No Idea - Harry Connick, Jr.
Flint (For the Unemployed and Underpaid) - Sufjan Stevens
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Winter Solstice - Eliza McLamb
Boots for Hiking - Annika Kilkenny
Glory of the Snow - Clairo
The Frost - Mitski
Dawn in the Adan - Ichiko Aoba
O Children - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Feb 12, 2025
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Fun fact about me is that I actually worked at a specialty cheese store for quite a while, so I like to think I know a few things haha. We carried about 115 different cheeses as well as all the kinds of crackers, jams, jellies, and whatever else you would think to pair them with.
My all time favorite cheese is a soft, spreadable honey goat cheese. Tastes great on a toasted everything bagel or with a simple cracker and spicy salami or other cured meat.
A few other favorite pairings include smoked gouda, which tases amazing with a sweet onion jam, a creamy brie (triple creme is the best) with a toasted baguette or one of those crackers with dried fruit in it, and a super sharp cheese with a fatty cured meat (highly recommend duck salami).
Some great cheeses you can find in most grocery stores:
- Vat 17 (extra sharp cheddar with salt crystals, my mouth is literally watering thinking about it)
- BellaVitano (an Italian table cheese, the plain is amazing, but the flavored ones are also great)
- Drunken Goat (a goat cheese washed in red wine!)
- Port Salut (semi-soft cheese, flavor kinda similar to mozzarella)
- Délice de Bourgogne (best triple creme brie ever, its literally like butter)
I could give so many more recommendations, so if you are looking for a cheese to go with something specific or none of the above are quite your style, feel free to comment!!
Mar 5, 2025