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The “Beginner Anime” Debate and Actually Recommending Good Series to Start With
Fans have long discussed where to start when it comes to the medium of anime, so hopefully I can contribute something worthwhile.
The Observation Deck: Blue Lock
A look at the strange, oddly fascist narrative of Blue Lock.
Talking About Some Amazing Trans Characters for International Transgender Day of Visibility
Talking about some of my favorite trans characters!
Blue Period, Princess Jellyfish, Wandering Son, WONDER EGG PRIORITY
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Spring 2024
I’ll be honest, there was not a lot on my radar for this season. However, after looking things over, a lot stands out as stuff worth paying attention…
The Observation Deck: Kageki Shoujo!!
A look at Kageki Shoujo!! and its story about young girls gunning to be the best.
Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards Are at It Again
Talking about 2024’s anime awards.
Getting Back into the Swing of Things
Reposting my original short story “Boxes.”
I’m in Too Deep…
Nothing crazy, just spending too much money and not having enough time.
Secondary Findings Winter 2024
Vivian talks about the various things that have been keeping them busy outside of anime and manga, again!
The Observation Deck: From Up on Poppy Hill
Ghibli has a lot of truly classic films, but From Up on Poppy Hill probably isn’t one of them.
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Winter 2024
We return to seasonal content with a brief look at what I will probably watch from Winter 2024.
The Observation Deck: Jujutsu Kaisen Season Two
Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season is now done, and wow, was it an adventure.
2023 Wrap-Up and Goals for the New Year
It’s a whole new year, here’s what’s happening with Animated Observations
My Journey into Magic the Gathering (Becoming a Dirty Card Game Player Again)
A look at me playing Magic the Gathering. That’s it, that’s the post.
The Observation Deck: Night in the Woods
Between battling the forces of nature and fighting with her sense of self, Mae has a lot going on in Night in the Woods.
A New Name and A New Chapter
Another post about…well, me. The new me, that is.
Things I Love About Jujutsu Kaisen’s Second Season
A discussion of Jujutsu Kaisen season two.
The Observation Deck: Serial Experiments Lane and Predicting the Internet
Serial Experiments Lain did the unthinkable and predicted much of what the internet would become.
Does AI Have Better Taste in Anime Openings Than Me?!
Battling it out with AI?!
I Did a HUGE Anime Tier List and These are My Thoughts
A crazy anime tier list!
I’m Streaming Persona Four Golden Right Now!
playing da video game!
Initial Results: Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6 is out and it is really good…for the most part.
Bingeing This Show Almost Broke Me – The Observation Deck: The Owl House
To kick of pride month, we’ll be talking about a fan favorite series which got met with a sudden ending.
The Witch from Mercury and Subtlety in Storytelling
Gundam’s newest series provides a refreshing sense of direction and well thought out storytelling.
Turning Up the Creepy to Eleven in Blood on the Tracks Volume Three
Talking about Blood on the Tracks volume three.
Last Gender: When We Are Nameless Volume One
A look at volume one of Last Gender by Rei Taki.
Finally Employed (and Figuring Stuff Out)
An update as to what has been going on with me.
Life at the End of the World – Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou Omnibus Volume One
Diving into the Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou manga!
Secondary Findings Spring 2023
A look at the stuff I’ve been enjoying over the last few months.
Initial Results – Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
A look at the opening episodes of Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World!
Initial Results: Skip and Loafer
A discussion of Skip and Loafer’s opening episodes.
Initial Results: Hell’s Paradise
My opinions on the opening episodes of Hell’s Paradise.
Things are Getting Weirder: Blood on the Tracks Volume Two
A look at volume two of Blood on the Tracks.
The Observation Deck: Buddy Daddies
A look at Buddy Daddies.
Blood on the Tracks Vol. 1
Talking about volume one of Shuzo Oshimi’s Blood on the Tracks.
A Few Recommendations on Recommendations and My Philosophy on Sharing Media
A discussion on Recommendations.
The Observation Deck: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
A review of the hit 2022 film Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.
My Top 5 Favorite Manga (As of March 2023)
Talking about my favorite manga as of this month.
Monk and Robot and the Spirit of Iyashikei
Talking about Becky Chamber’s newest novella series Monk and Robot and it’s relationship with Iyashikei.
Finally, the Beginning of the End for Attack on Titan?
A look at the first half of Attack on Titan’s final “season.”
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Spring 2023
A look at what I will (probably) be watching for the upcoming spring 2023 season.
Initial Results: The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins
A look at one of the weirdest manga in serialization right now.
My Brief Thoughts on the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
A brief write-up on the highlights of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Initial Results: High Card
My initial thoughts on High Card.
The Best, The Worst, The Lot of Us: Ryou Yamada
A brief discussion of Ryou Yamada of Bocchi the Rock!
The Observation Deck: Aggretsuko Season 5
Talking about the potential final season of Aggretsuko.
The Observation Deck: Kaguya-Sama Love is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends
A look at the Kaguya-sama sequel film.
A New Friend? Old Lovers? Welcome Back, Alice Vol. 4
Talking about Welcome Back, Alice volume four.
The Observation Deck: Cowboy Bebop
Talking about a classic anime: Cowboy Bebop
