#Moonlit Fantasy

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Mio ; Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy ☆ Medicos Entertainment

[jenn-the-mostly-harmless]

I think Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy is probably one of my favorite ongoing anime right now. I've been reading the light novel and I just keep having feels about it.

It's easy to dismiss it as just another isekai or harem show but it has a habit of surprising me. A lot of isekai anime are just regurgitations of tropes in new slightly different configurations, but unlike those stories, the author of Tsukimichi (Kei Azumi) seems to have something to say. There are obvious themes and explorations on beauty, power, responsibility, mental illness, and the power of familial love.

I don't know if the author intended it or not, but I think it's really interesting that Makoto has trouble connecting to feelings besides anger and embarrassment, that his decisions only take him and his friends into consideration, that he feels nothing when he kills a person he doesn't know, and that he can be destructive and impulsive on a national level without realizing how others will perceive it. To me personally, he comes across as someone with a severe mental illness who grew up in the best environment possible and learned to cope with most of his issues in healthy ways.

He would be a totally different character if his environment and connection to other characters were taken away, and the story plays with that constantly. The anime hasn't gotten there yet (super light spoiler warning for details that are not as far as I know, important to the larger plot), but at some point he's granted dreams of true alternate realities of his path and they are all incredibly dark. In those other realities he was left alone with his fear and anger and became a terrifying destructive force.

In his own timeline, multiple side characters realize that he has no qualms about killing (even if he only ever does it to save or avenge friends, a classic hero trope) and decide that he's scary and needs watching. When one of his closest companions starts to worry about him falling victim to bloodlust, another close friend tells her that Makoto will never love killing because life means nothing to him.

But my favorite part of this reading is that Makoto is a kind, thoughtful boy, who treats his friends well, treats every new person he meets with respect, helps any random little girl that is in danger around him, and generally bends over backwards not to hurt anyone who isn't actively attacking him or his allies. The people who love him know he has some dangerous faults and love him totally and completely anyway and without fear.

I haven't finished the series quite yet, so I hope this doesn't slap me in the face, but it feels like a really nuanced, positive depiction of a mentally ill protagonist and I love it.

[medicangels]

he really went my shiki will fuck you all up and i love him for that

[nijigasakilove]

Definitely better than last season. I’m looking forward to season 3 and hopefully more Hibiki. She was my fave part of this season lmao. Time for a clean up after the big battle! This was a nice way to wrap up the season after such a hectic final arc.

Sofia just can’t catch a break dawg 😭 they passing her around like a blunt at this point. She was already damn near on the verge of death after that Makoto fight then Luto pulls up and crushes her spirit. Poor thing was on top of the world just a few eps ago lmao.

Lot of good slice of life moments we’ve come to love from Tsukimichi. The students realising Makoto not that old was great, but Mio stole the show for me. First of all, happy for her that her cooking has improved she looked like she was about to fall out from blushing so hard.

“Let me attend to your needs” WOW that was bold, almost thought she’d confess but she backed out at the last second. Shiki and Tomoe laughing at her was rude 😭 my girl’s trying her hardest. The three of them are officially family now with the same last name, such a nice way to end what was a very good season full of lots of ups and downs.

Can’t wait to see what they got cooked up next with the demons and the goddess

review

[ysrwii]

Quite a deep meaning.

From "Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season" a.k.a. "Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2".

[gale-gentlepenguin]

Started watching Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

People out here giving the main character s*** because he doesn’t want to sleep with Tomoe and Mio. Who I must remind you, one is a dragon and the other is a giant spider that eats everything and is a masochist.

I just want to say, don’t shame the guy. It’s a big adjustment getting used to a new world. Give him a chance to get comfortable. Let him feel out things. He is allowed to take his time. Don’t let them shame you Makoto. You plow the spider and dragon when you are good and ready.

[arreole-lavendelle]

Upcoming new event in Isekai Slow Life with 4 new Fellows.

It's a crossover event with Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy. There also will be a new player figure,.

[archrins]

Makoto : You make me so angry so quickly. It's just something

Root: I only said 10 words!

Makoto : Yet here I am, being angry.

[vj87g]

Rona from Moonlit Fantasy Season 2. Don't be fooled by her good looks and charms. She's a demon.

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[mhk-87]

They are cute! They are beautiful!

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[misschimotosuwa-blog]

No idea what this is first thought was "hey, it's Iruma!" ...nope! Lololol

[nijigasakilove]

Damn this was a banger episode, lowkey my fave of the series. Makoto was deadass just toying with Sofia. She’s hot af and one of my underrated waifus this season, but Makoto was dismantling her. She had zero chance in this fight even with all the dragon power ups.

“Even you scream like a normal person sometimes” Jesus Makoto that’s savage. Sofia who’s come off as so proud and arrogant ever since her first appearance was just made to look like a plaything. Like a little kid fighting an adult. Makoto always been a lil sassy, but he had the snark turned up to 1000 in this one. Even Rona was terrified when he told her to stop casting that spell or she’d die 💀 that’s some straight savage shit.

Mitsurugi dragon form is massive, but cmon. Shiki is gonna easily tear him apart next episode, can’t wait.

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[ticketmastersince2k4]

Anime Spotlight #42: Tsukimichi - Moonlit Fantasy

Happy AniMonday, Ticketholders!

I'm conflicted about today's review because I'm glad I didn't miss out on Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy...but after spending June with Full Moon Features and ending July with Moonfall, I want to be done with that big ball of Endless Vearth in the sky that wiped out Termina and gave a whiny high school girl magic powers.

Yes, I did just reference One Piece, Majora's Mask, and Sailor Moon back to back....

So yeah, Tsukimichi is isekai with a twist, a rich world, fun characters, spectacular fights, solid tonal balance, and banger intro music. I can't wait for Season Three!

Enjoy!

[cymraegdragon21]

Never underestimate the power of bananas 🍌 😂