So in an effort to get back into anime, I've been trying something new.

Every time I start to rage at DUST, I watch an episode of anime (which has only been Shippuden so far).

I've gotten through 5 episodes within two days. That should tell you something about... how much I get... 'irritated'...

But yeah, this is actually very good; a double-win. After watching an episode, I no longer feel angry. I also get to watch anime!

I'd honestly say avoid the shounen manga/anime juggernauts. 500+ episodes surprisingly doesn't actually have much meaningful stuff go on, it's popcorn junkfood.

Find something that makes you think and makes you crave more.

Alright, I just finished K-on, and I will finally be starting SNAFU. I've been interested in it for awhile, and after hearing how great it is I'm going to hold it to a very high standard. Wish me luck.

Other anime on my list include, but aren't limited to:
ToraDora
Lucky Star (Not that I can find it anywhere...)
KanColle
Assassination Classroom
Hunter x Hunter
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

DIGIMON! :)

I'm not THAT into shounen...

I need a little help reviewing a show, I can't make anything of it.

It's called Wish Upon the Pleiades.

it's about 5 magical girls with unimpressive powers collecting 'engines' for no known reason against an enemy they know nothing about who doesn't seem all that evil.

for my impression so far, i can't decide wether i like it or not, but I'm certainly interested enough to keep going through each episode. Which is why i'd like a second opinion.

I need a little help reviewing a show, I can't make anything of it.

It's called Wish Upon the Pleiades.

it's about 5 magical girls with unimpressive powers collecting 'engines' for no known reason against an enemy they know nothing about who doesn't seem all that evil.

for my impression so far, i can't decide wether i like it or not, but I'm certainly interested enough to keep going through each episode. Which is why i'd like a second opinion.

I'm not THAT into shounen...

Digimons first couple of seasons were actually pretty good dreiss

Played the game on ps2 all the time...

Played the game on ps2 all the time...

Actually, I played the Digimon games for the PS1. The 3rd one was my favorite. It's where the name Kail came from.

Anyway, I started SNAFU, and I will like it. I swear I will... When I figure out wtf is happening. The whole time I was having trouble concentrating. I'm only 2 episodes in, and I'm excited to see where it goes, but I don't understand it.

I just finished the first season of SNAFU, and... I'm underwhelmed. I'm sorry, I really wanted it to be one of my new favorites, but I just had too many problems with it. I'm going to start with the fact that the show is called My Romantic Teen Comedy SNAFU. It had some funny parts here and there, but if I've learned anything it's that if you're going to do a gag you have to see it through to the end. So much of the comedy was either too subtle for me to really enjoy, or too subdued for me to get a good laugh out of it. However, I will say that when the comedy hit just right it was extremely well done, and the Athletic Festival was just really funny. Now, this did seem like a more serious series, so the comedy style can be viewed as a good thing. Too over the top could've ruined the entire tone of he series.

Also, wtf is with the names? Yukinoshita Yukino, Yuigahama Yui, Kawasaki Saki, Shiromeguri Meguri, Tsurumi Rumi? Hikigaya Hachiman, Hayato Hayama? Did Stan Lee write this?

Next, are the side characters. The supporting cast was actually well done. The minor ones like Saika, Ebina, Zaimokuza, and Meguri were entertaining, if a little irrelevant. Hayama came off as a genuinely good guy and he ended up being one of my favorites. Yui was actually very interesting, and really felt like she had multiple layers. Of all the characters in the show she seems like she got the furthest. Yukino... What do I say about Yukino? Well, I didn't like her. For the first 10 episodes I didn't like her. She was rude for no reason, and really flat. After she got some screen time, and managed to develop she got better. Honestly, even though I like Yui better, I think that Yukino had much better chemistry with the MC.

Speaking of Hikki, it's time we went deep into the rabbit hole. As much as this was a show about fostering relationships, and them trying to fix others' problems it was also about Hikki. Here's the thing, I understand him. I relate to him. A lot of what he said made sense. What I can't bring myself to do is agree with him. I saw a lot of myself in Hikki. The only problem was that the parts that I see are the parts I've worked very hard to suppress. This doesn't mean that Hikki is a bad protagonist, it simply means I can't like him as much as I want to.

One of the biggest problems is the same one that The Rolling Girls had. They spent so much time fixing other peoples' problems, that they barely left time for themselves. Sometimes, it felt like they didn't even accomplish anything in an episode. The changes and development were very clear when comparing the beginning to the ending, but I felt like I missed something. Some might say that's a good thing. It means the characters developed naturally, but I want to see them change. I want to see why what happens happens. I want to be able to follow the arc, and that's just something I really had trouble doing here.

As a whole it was an ok show. A thing I noticed is that I wasn't enjoying myself while watching, but that could've just been because I was marathoning and I got tired. Shows like Yuru Yuri, K-on, Engaged, I always had a smile on my face. Even shows like Usagi Drop, Angel Beats, or Chuunibyo which had more powerful emotions then just smiling and being happy made me feel more than this show did. I will say the OP was beautiful though.

Btw, Komachi best girl. She's cheerful and energetic. She's cute, and has that tooth which is enough to make me die, and obviously is very intelligent. She also has quite a devious side, playing her brother like a fiddle. Really a standout character from all the others.

TL;DR It was okay, Komachi best girl.

I just finished the first season of SNAFU, and... I'm underwhelmed. I'm sorry, I really wanted it to be one of my new favorites, but I just had too many problems with it. I'm going to start with the fact that the show is called My Romantic Teen Comedy SNAFU. It had some funny parts here and there, but if I've learned anything it's that if you're going to do a gag you have to see it through to the end. So much of the comedy was either too subtle for me to really enjoy, or too subdued for me to get a good laugh out of it. However, I will say that when the comedy hit just right it was extremely well done, and the Athletic Festival was just really funny. Now, this did seem like a more serious series, so the comedy style can be viewed as a good thing. Too over the top could've ruined the entire tone of he series.

Also, wtf is with the names? Yukinoshita Yukino, Yuigahama Yui, Kawasaki Saki, Shiromeguri Meguri, Tsurumi Rumi? Hikigaya Hachiman, Hayato Hayama? Did Stan Lee write this?

Next, are the side characters. The supporting cast was actually well done. The minor ones like Saika, Ebina, Zaimokuza, and Meguri were entertaining, if a little irrelevant. Hayama came off as a genuinely good guy and he ended up being one of my favorites. Yui was actually very interesting, and really felt like she had multiple layers. Of all the characters in the show she seems like she got the furthest. Yukino... What do I say about Yukino? Well, I didn't like her. For the first 10 episodes I didn't like her. She was rude for no reason, and really flat. After she got some screen time, and managed to develop she got better. Honestly, even though I like Yui better, I think that Yukino had much better chemistry with the MC.

Speaking of Hikki, it's time we went deep into the rabbit hole. As much as this was a show about fostering relationships, and them trying to fix others' problems it was also about Hikki. Here's the thing, I understand him. I relate to him. A lot of what he said made sense. What I can't bring myself to do is agree with him. I saw a lot of myself in Hikki. The only problem was that the parts that I see are the parts I've worked very hard to suppress. This doesn't mean that Hikki is a bad protagonist, it simply means I can't like him as much as I want to.

One of the biggest problems is the same one that The Rolling Girls had. They spent so much time fixing other peoples' problems, that they barely left time for themselves. Sometimes, it felt like they didn't even accomplish anything in an episode. The changes and development were very clear when comparing the beginning to the ending, but I felt like I missed something. Some might say that's a good thing. It means the characters developed naturally, but I want to see them change. I want to see why what happens happens. I want to be able to follow the arc, and that's just something I really had trouble doing here.

As a whole it was an ok show. A thing I noticed is that I wasn't enjoying myself while watching, but that could've just been because I was marathoning and I got tired. Shows like Yuru Yuri, K-on, Engaged, I always had a smile on my face. Even shows like Usagi Drop, Angel Beats, or Chuunibyo which had more powerful emotions then just smiling and being happy made me feel more than this show did. I will say the OP was beautiful though.

Btw, Komachi best girl. She's cheerful and energetic. She's cute, and has that tooth which is enough to make me die, and obviously is very intelligent. She also has quite a devious side, playing her brother like a fiddle. Really a standout character from all the others.

TL;DR It was okay, Komachi best girl.

I need a little help reviewing a show, I can't make anything of it.

It's called Wish Upon the Pleiades.

it's about 5 magical girls with unimpressive powers collecting 'engines' for no known reason against an enemy they know nothing about who doesn't seem all that evil.

for my impression so far, i can't decide wether i like it or not, but I'm certainly interested enough to keep going through each episode. Which is why i'd like a second opinion.

The way i can describe how i feel right now is... its like i just finished watching AnoHana U.U

also ill have to check out some more anime soon.. haven't watched it for a while.. which is a good thing for sleep and work productivity... i use to get about 4hours of sleep if that. now im getting a good 6hours at least.

Normal people:
I have an hour and a half of free time! I'll get some laundry done, maybe pick up a few things from the store, clean up a bit...

Me:
I only have three hours before work...that's not nearly enough time for all the anime I need to watch.