#it's time we treated kagome like the protagonist she is.
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everyone’s story is important. / psa.
FRIENDLY REMINDER. i love the inutachi / inugang with my whole heart and still firmly believe kagome to be a MAJOR protagonist because we’re legitimately following her narrative and at the end, with the jewel being destroyed by her, her arrow ending naraku / dispelling miasma that would have ruined everything?
that i’m only just following her narrative. one that sadly gets ignored or devalued and she gets mistaken very...very poorly as ‘weak’. which is a mistake. and one MANY characters pay for. naraku the most consistent, until it’s his life.
i do not think kagome is ‘superior’ to any character. i do not think any other character’s narrative is ‘less important’. but i will give kagome the respect she deserves as a manga / anime protagonist and someone who has solid, realistic trials a hero would go through. that does not mean i’m not saying inuyasha nor miroku nor sango nor shippo don’t have their arcs and are lesser heroes. but i think it’s a disservice to simply call her a ‘reincarnation�� of someone she is not and again, kikyou’s narrative is insanely important also because it’s...really morally grey? and so interesting! i just think it’s neat that we are listening to kagome’s words about this story. following her point of view! and that says a lot.
also? kagome is fifteen most of the series. she’s only 18-19 later endgame. so she reacts like a 15 year old would but with insane levels of maturity. she is arguably one of THE most powerful characters in terms of spiritual power that surpasses...really everyone, and canonly her own past life, or why else do you think kikyou trusted so much? also i read that tidbit that kagome’s powers are greater but kikyou’s experience is greater when someone asked rumiko on their power levels. honestly guys i’m nothing if not honest and not making this up to prop kagome. this is just stuff i have read and researched. it isn’t to put her down! kikyou had an insane job as well and did more than anyone could expect of her. but yes she’s...in terms of power spiritually really...unlike anyone else’s save likely midoriko but their parallels are on purpose. we don’t know the extent of kagome’s spiritual power, but we know it has challenged and won not for contest, but simply because her soul is so massive and she is unable to be thwarted when it counts. so again, to say she’s ‘weak’ when she’s a walking nuke is...not the best take imo! or accurate whatsoever.
infinite means ‘limitless’ or literally without end or limits. meaning kagome’s potential to grow into her absurdly immense power as a miko / priestess / archer is something to consider because she can never stop getting better basically. it’s also interesting to consider that kikyou is the first person to comment in the manga and acknowledge how lethal kagome is to naraku by saying, ‘it seems YOU, kagome, are the greatest obstacle. ‘
of course the anime / sunrise really dislikes kagome’s narrative and waters her down horribly for being such a great anime? i mean i think we all agree it does a lot...of things dirty. so naturally you never see this unless you read! which is okay if you didn’t, but sunrise did kagome’s hero narrative and her actual capability ...dirty for the sake of love triangle drama. which all three didn’t deserve! because i love all three’s narratives!
basically kagome is a hero, kagome took down the villain with an impossible shot in contrast to how it started in the beginning with missing and that’s...really a constant and naraku has shown consistent dread and precautious measures over kagome, that is just a fact.,she is insanely overpowered as a priestess but not better than anyone else nor is your character’s narrative LESS than hers nor is hers less than YOURS. but to ignore her narrative to me, because she’s fifteen and never fought before until falling into the well is just..not something i’m going to do. but respecting your muses value and how inuyasha the series would be nothing without ANY OF them is the same as me saying we would be pretty in trouble without kagome herself. same modes! i just wanted to really emphasize how important it is to respect these characters outside ships and for the narratives they bring.
kagome higurashi alone? just happens to be a hero’s narrative. to me that’s very plain and nothing i posted was meant to ‘snub’ or ‘disrespect’ any other character with equal value. sunrise may have watered her down, but from her interviews with her as the focal point and her capabilities and deeds that are clearly heroic ... i just won’t do that. nothing about powers or abilities or anything i posted wasn’t something i made sure and saved for reference for myself to do as best i can as kagome! so please don’t think i’m looking down on any character. especially kikyou because that is a legitimate question someone asked rumiko takahashi and she answered it realistically. power vs experience and both are extremely important.
anyway i hope you guys know my intentions to honor everyone even characters that are not the main heroes are absolutely intact and you are always welcome to talk to me about them. but please don’t underestimate kagome to raise another up. we can respect everyone without putting another down. anyway thank you for reading. it’s just important that you know i respect everyone, but i want kagome to have that same respect even if she isn’t your favorite.
tl;dr: lily is straightforward about kagome’s abilities, narrative...but also wants you to know your character’s are NO LESS VALUABLE OR IMPORTANT as she is! and she will always try to honor that. thanks for your time eats a waffle...
#✧ ... ☀ my name is kagome! KA..GO..ME! &. PSA.#idk these always make me feel awkward but i just am so tired of her being ignored bc of ships.#i'll die on inukag hill for the rest of my life.#✧ ... ☀ the glow of dawn promising morning. &. OOC.#it's time we treated kagome like the protagonist she is.#or well#at least respect her if you don't enjoy her!
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Keep thinking about how mean-spirited Yashahime feels with regards to treatment of Moroha. After this episode especially. There's not been anything like the brutality she experienced at the expense of her 'mentor' this episode. Meanwhile Towa gets a cushy upbringing with Moroha’s family, and Setsuna seems to be pretty okay as well.
Moroha's starvation is treated as a joke. Her troubles period are a joke most of the time. We're even supposed to be sad when her mentor, who treats her so terribly, dies. Towa and Setsuna treat her poorly, then the show pretends they were friends all along!! They even have the audacity to crib an iconic InuKag quote to cement their poorly developed friendship.
Her pain is continually a punchline, and this isn't acceptable. She is the child of two extremely beloved characters, and they think any of us are going to enjoy seeing their child written like this? There is a reason why for the most part, the only people who have been really loving Yashahime are a certain group of shippers whose otp had no chance of becoming canon before this.
Yashahime’s lead writer is all 'we wrote this with the hope of pleasing IY fans' , but how is it pleasing to anyone to make the child of the protagonists perpetually SOL, perpetually hungry, a literal indentured servant/slave at eleven years old because her mentor sold her, the list goes on.
And the thing is they had to go out of their way to do this, because if InuKag couldn't raise their child, there are so many others who would. They had to forcefully make things awful as possible for Moroha, sacrificing characterization of the original cast in the process. It makes zero sense for Moroha to not have a loving upbringing, even if InuKag were dead.
(And hell, even where she ended up, with the wolf tribe, sacrifices characterization. you expect me to believe Kouga would let a single hair be harmed on the head of the daughter of Kagome? He sure as fuck would not. Yawaragi would be toast.)
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I liked this morning's episode for many reasons. It was a relief to see Sesshomaru taking action instead of standing silently and pained. His battle with Kirinmaru was excellent, but I don't understand why he did not use his sword and let himself take the hit. For reasons...? Plot reasons...? Or is there a point?
I loved Kagome's reaction to seeing Moroha again, and I'm looking forward to Inuyasha hugging his daughter.
I did love the gentleness with which Sesshomaru treated Rin, but once again, her lines consisted almost only of her calling his name.
I hated that once again Towa was very "meh" about meeting Rin. Setsuna asks her if she wants to meet their mother and response is basically, Huh?
It takes Rion to remind her that Rin is expecting them to make her say, "Oh..yeah. Let's do that."
I guess I have to get over the fact that Towa is just not set up as the one who wants to be with her parents. She bonds instantly with everyone else...Riku, Rion...shows sympathy for Zero, but she's appears pretty indifferent to Rin. Maybe it's to show that the Higurashi's are really her family. Osamu Kirin said she would have to give up the future, but I doubt that is the case. She'll find a way to keep her promise to Mei.
Setsuna has been set up as the one who will bond with their parents. They had twins, so there is the one they keep and the one that gets to go be the protagonist, I guess. I love Setsuna. She's a perfect Sessrin daughter, but so is Towa. I just wanted to see Towa caring more. For someone with such a big heart, she could give a rat's ass about Rin.
Maybe it's on purpose. Maybe. Moroha remembered Kagome's smell. It harkens back to episode 3 (or 4?) when Towa smelled something from the Tree of Ages, a familiar smell. People speculated that she could be smelling Setsuna or Rin. I'd like to think it was Rin and they will salvage the mother/daughter relationship, but I'm thinking more and more that while Towa loves Setsuna, she is a part of the Higurashi's family, and while I'm sure she'll be the kind person she always is, Rin and Sesshomaru are not her parents. It makes me sad, but that's what I'm getting from how everything has been presented so far.
On a side note, Shippo's return and Kagome's questioning if Moroha is REALLY her daughter makes me think that appearances are not quite what we think they are. The last time we saw Shippo, he transformed into Kagome. That has been his one big scene. I think that might be meaningful now that he is back in the action. Also, everyone has aged a little bit, but he looks the same. Is he moving through time? Is it just to show us that demons age more slowly than humans...I don't know. Keeping expectations low, though.
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Thoughts about Yashahime pt2
Because I have more stuff in my mind and I have to ramble or else I’ll lose it. This is supposed to be a part of the overall post I did after watching season 1 but it was longer than expected so I made a second post. I wanted to post my thoughts on sessrin but that would make this more unbearably longer than it already is jfc.
This is my “additional thoughts on season 1 stuff and what I wish to see in season 2″ filled with spoilers and actually have more screenshots.
Thoughts on Moroha:
I know you’ve probably heard of it from everyone else but I’ll say my piece, too: they wasted Moroha’s character. I know the main protag is Towa and Setsuna (as seen by the summary) but it’s not an excuse to just... not give Moroha anything. Inuyasha’s main characters are Kagome and Inuyasha but they also gave their companions (Sango, Miroku, and Shippo) the spotlight with episodes dedicated to them and their issues and in battle, they do get to shine. Moroha keeps getting thrown off, injured, or passed out and the twins (esp. Towa) gets to finish off the bad guys (sometimes the buildup to it is too much but how she beat up the bad guy is anti-climatic). It’s a waste cause she’s a bounty hunter who is not only trained but also has a lot more experience than Towa does. She doesn’t even have to land the finishing blow but at least don’t make her lame.
I do understand why the battle in both Inuyasha and Yashahime is different though. The Shikon Jewel is powerful even when it’s in pieces. Even a shard could give an advantage to anyone who has it and so many demons are drawn to it and to the person who has it. The more Kagome and the gang get, the more enemies they would attract especially Naraku and his minions whose goal is similar to the protagonists that they also want the entire jewel. As such, there are many enemies to fight with and so even if Inuyasha and Kagome are fighting the boss, there are other enemies for their companions to fight with showing us what they’re capable of.
Yashahime has the seven rainbow pearls which not everyone knows about and while powerful, it’s not as great as the Shikon Jewel that helped create it. There’s also just one main bad guy group - Kirinmaru, his sister Zero, and the four perils (one of them is dead before the story starts, too so 3 perils). Not all of them have minions or bring a horde of demons in battle so in a fight with the trio, there’s a lack of enemy. Some episodes at least have 2-3 or so but the later boss fights are like, 1 or 2... and Moroha gets thrown off and the twins get the spotlight and there’s no other enemy they can give Moroha who ends up being used as comic relief.
I hope this changes in the second season at least. Let Moroha show off more of her badass abilities. Even if she's a quarter-demon, she is also the daughter of Kagome and have sacred abilities which can actually fight off demons and make her immune to some debilitating stuff for demons like her as shown in one of the episodes. There's so much potential there!
Also, I wish they let Hisui be a part of the team. Like, he’s Miroku and Sango’s kid. Can’t he be a part of the main cast, too? It’s a waste cause he is close with Setsuna having worked with her as a Demon Slayer. He could be incorporated in the story and could even give us insights as to what's happened with his family in the time when Inuyasha and Kagome disappeared and all that and even give a reason to have Miroku and Sango appearances from time to time.
Thoughts on Yawaragi and the wolves:
Another thing wasted. She helped raise Moroha who is a main character so she should've gotten a bit more screentime rather than everything about her shoved in one episode and is barely talked about after. If they just didn't do the whole mystery thing with Moroha's backstory they could've put more flashbacks with her time with Moroha earlier in the show. You can't tell me they weren't trying to make Moroha's past mysterious when she barely talked about her Master or her childhood with not even a single second of flashback showing up before the episode with Yawaragi. There's also that time when Towa asked why Moroha is trying so hard to get money from bounty hunting and then Moroha dodged answering. So many theories came out of that interaction! People thought her bounty hunting and debt is connected to her real parents even.
If they didn't go with this route we could've gotten attached to the idea that even if Moroha didn't have her real parents around, she's got someone else that care about her and their reunion and battle against each other would've felt more dramatic. I personally would've felt "No! She could've been here longer to see Moroha grow as a fighter and even talk to her parents once they're back!" but due to how it was done, I couldn't feel that. Moroha is already independent when she's introduced and again, we barely hear anything about Yawaragi. It would've also helped develop Moroha as a character cause we'd know more about her and how she became who she is now.
Also, Moroha is given to the wolf tribe led by Koga. Imagine if they showed that in flashbacks and expanded on it! Koga's a supporting character in Inuyasha and was even in a love triangle with him wanting to get Kagome. It would've been interesting to see the characters we knew from back then while also showing us Moroha's childhood.
Like, one of the things I mentioned that I wanted to see when I found out the sequel is about the next gen kids is seeing how the now grown up cast of Inuyasha interact with the kids and how they are as parents. With the kids' actual parents not around for reasons (depriving us of seeing how they'd handle being first time parents which is a shame), the kids' interaction with their foster family is the next best thing. They gave us a couple of episodes about Towa and her life with the Higurashi's (specifically, Kagome's now adult younger brother Souta and his family) and later Setsuna living in the hanyou village under Shiori - also a supporting character like Koga but appears only for a few episodes. Again, something for the twins but not much for Moroha. It could've been something!
Thoughts on Takechiyo:
He's kind of like the Shippo of the show but isn't treated like he is. I like it actually cause seeing the promotional materials made me think he'd be Shippo 2.0 but just like the other characters, he didn't become an actual copy-paste.
Takechiyo works for Jyubei just like Moroha does but he's more of Moroha's supervisor (could order her around and would send Jyubei reports of what Moroha is doing on the job) while also acting as transportation for Moroha (or Towa if bribed) towards where the demon they need to fight are. He's not a part of the main cast but shows up a lot due to the transportation thing.
He does seem to have a deeper backstory but it is barely touched upon at all. I do hope they do something about it in s2.
Thoughts on Riku x Towa:
From the episode where Riku is first introduced, many fans already wanted to ship Riku with Towa. They do have that feel to it with their interaction at the beginning - it's cute! It does get the spotlight and the fans do get an episode which is really shippy but as I pointed out in the main Yashahime post, it felt rushed.
The first time Riku appeared, they had a bit of moment and then Riku has Towa framed up for stealing a sword he probably took himself for entertainment, probably as there seem to have not been any important reason for this. It gets settled as we saw from episode 1 but it's never brought up again. When he shows up in front of the trio later on, he gets greeted like the issue never happened.
Anyways, Riku does get scenes for himself but it's either him being mysterious or interacting with the enemies (which made it hard for fans to pinpoint exactly where his loyalties lie and it was hard to know how exactly to feel about him). He doesn't have much interaction with the trio either only showing up from time to time and there didn't seem to be any personal talks either.. you know, bonding moment that isn't just going into battle?
I'm bringing all of this up because the shippy episode is, as I said, felt rushed. Riku suddenly feels something for Towa but it felt like it came out of nowhere due to the lack of meaningful scenes together. He's not human nor a normal being (he's a doll, apparently?) and don't understand emotions that well and the buildup to him suddenly having feelings for Towa felt unrealistic. Emotionless or stoic characters gaining an understanding of feelings, especially their own, is a big deal. Sesshoumaru himself, Towa's father, went through this and his character development from always annoyed and angry villain to actually-starting-to-care anti-hero is really fun to watch and it was something I looked forward to seeing in the original series. Riku's development didn't really have give the same satisfying feeling due to how it was handled. There was a lack of gradual buildup.
Upon revisiting past episodes and remembering that he doesn't think very well of half-demons and humans (probably cause of what happened to his mistress, Zero with the whole heartbreak thing) it makes the thing even weirder. I could maybe think that he might be lying to Towa but a couple of his actions later on like lying to Zero about Towa, it seems he does honestly care about her.
There's still a chance in s2 though since the two didn't really get together and were more "I don't get it but maybe I do feel something." in that episode. It's not fully romantic yet but could actually get there. With Riku being connected to Kirinmaru and Zero though, I'm kind of scared for how his character would develop outside of ships (like he could end up becoming a bad guy firmly on Zero's side with no hesitation anymore to uh... I do hope they don't kill him in the end).
His role of being in the enemy side but slowly cares for the heroes have so much potential for a fun story development!
Finally, thoughts on Kirinmaru:
He’s been kinda weird from the start. He could’ve killed the girls himself when he found out about them but he didn’t even though there’s this prophecy thing which is strange. I mean it was talked about like it was urgent but then again, most of it seem to be fueled by Zero and her personal issues at being heartbroken lol.
Kirinmaru is as confusing as Riku when it comes to understanding what he’s on about and where his character is gonna go. A bad guy who doesn’t really act like it and have mysterious plans. I guess this’ll be focused on in season 2. Hopefully. Please don’t drag this out longer than it should be.
On the other hand, a minor thing: final battle between the girls and Kirinmaru at the first season’s climax: Setsuna is probably dead and her sister and cousin are enraged. Moroha goes Beniyasha-mode and Towa finally goes demon-mode and both unleash their most powerful attacks onto Kirinmaru. They got beaten which isn’t as surprise at all cause Kirinmaru is supposed to be as powerful as the girls’ grandfather who is a Daiyoukai and there’s no way in hell a bunch of kids (with one lacking in a lot of battle experience) could suddenly beat him just like that.
Anyways, Moroha uses her most powerful attack which is something her grandpa, the Daiyoukai Toga created but had evolved into something more her own. Towa is similar with her using her most powerful attack that came from her father but this time, changed into something of her own. Kirinmaru notices and while blocking off their attacks actually talks to them basically saying “These techniques you’re using that originally came from your grandfather and father respectively have been changed into something else by yourselves so you guys should rename them appropriately.”
He said it so calmly before defeating them afterwards. I thought “lol this guy sounds like a teacher.”
Hehehe
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Inuyasha Sequel: a rant
Put this up this earlier on a post I re-blogged, tried to edit a part or two where I didn’t like the way I had phrased it, and ended up messing up the whole format I wrote this in. Luckily I wrote this as a draft earlier anyways! So I did a some fixing and now I’m just copy-pasting it again and making it a text post instead. This will be very long and a little nit-picky but I wanted to make a post ever since I heard about the upcoming sequel to Inuyasha, Hanyō no Yashahime. I did put a TLDR at the end for those who don’t want to read everything. Not sure how many people in the fandom still follow me and will see this, as it's been a long time since I was actually active in the fandom, but it's hands-down both my favorite manga and anime of all time and I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately so I had to post something. Before reading this be sure to read all of the translated character bios for Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha so that this makes sense.
When I first heard that Inuyasha would be getting a sequel I was excited! But after reading up on it, to be completely honest I'm not feeling this sequel anymore. I know it’s an unpopular opinion but hear me out. Firstly, it seems like Rumiko is mostly involved in the character design aspect and the writing is up to Katsuyuki Sumisawa. The music will be produced by Kaoru Wada which is great! And from what I’ve seen and read online a number of others who worked on the original series will reunite so hopefully the story will go well. However, knowing Rumiko isn't personally writing and not knowing how much input she has or will give makes me unsure about watching. The original Inuyasha anime followed and was based off of the events in the manga, and there was no manga prior to this for it to be based on. Depending on what happens this could be an alright sequel or a total miss. Unfortunately sequels in general are known to be disappointing in some way.
Secondly, if I hear anything about Rin being the mother of Sesshomaru's twin daughters I'm out. This part will be a SUPER long and in depth explanation on why I think this way, feel free to skip if you're not interested. Please don't come for me on this, I'm here to explain my thoughts and feelings on the sequel and the theories around it so far, not start an argument. I'm more than aware that there's plenty of controversy out there on this pairing and personally I do not support it. I never saw their relationship as more than a friendship, or something akin to child and guardian as Sesshomaru and Jaken are basically Rin's caretakers up until she goes to live in the village with Kaede. He definitely cares for her deeply but I can't see it in a romantic way, being that Sesshomaru isn't even a character focused on romance to begin with. He learns compassion through Rin's second death but that doesn't mean he loves her romantically. As a reminder his main goal is to seek power and be powerful, and it's stated that he needed to learn compassion and grief in order to mature. It's what helped him learn to wield the Tenseiga at its full potential. In addition, she was really young when they first met and still was when she went to live with Kaede. The idea of Sesshomaru (an adult) having romantic feelings for a kid under ten years old (around eleven at the end of the series, and still a literal child in all ways) and waiting for her to age with the intention of marrying her sits totally wrong with me. Age wise I realize that Inuyasha is decades older than Kagome and that his father was much older than his mother, Izayoi, as well. The difference here is that Kagome was a teen when she met Inuyasha (who not just physically, but more importantly mentally was also a teen) and clearly Izayoi was old enough to conceive Inuyasha and give birth. As far as the audio dramas (more specifically "Asatte") go they're generally considered as an outtake reel and are essentially parodies, or a form of satire. Some will debate on this but realistically there’s plenty of reasons this is true, and those who take the time to properly check them out understand that. For me I've always had a headcanon that at some point in her teen years Rin would inevitably develop a one-sided crush on Sesshomaru and that he would ultimately set boundaries and reject her, seeing her as more of a close companion than a love interest and wanting her to live with someone she can grow old with. He gave her the choice to follow him and it's most likely that she would, but I think that once she began aging he would want her to have somewhere to settle, given that he enjoys roaming and seeking out other powerful beings to battle. It's strange to me that they decided to give Sesshomaru hanyō/half-demon children in general but based on the artwork we've seen it's fair to guess that they might have made Sesshomaru and Rin a pairing in this sequel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I want to clarify that if you ship them together I'm not writing this here because I want to hate on your ship for no reason, or in order to create an argument on if the pairing makes sense, these are my thoughts and opinions on the matter and I’m voicing them because it’s what I believe. I already know that somebody won’t like this and will take it personally. People usually say that once Rin is an adult the pairing is acceptable but I disagree. I find it quite creepy that someone would think it would be alright for an adult to wait around for a kid to grow up with the intention to marry and/or sleep with them. Watching from a distance is the same exact thing, after making an impression on the child... let’s not normalize this. In this situation it would be grooming. We all have our own opinions when it comes to our ships and fandoms and I try to respect that but I can’t get behind this one.
Next we have the apparent lack of parental figures for the heroines. Where are the original Inuyasha characters at? Moroha's character bio says she barely knows her parents (Inuyasha and Kagome, our former main protagonists) and has been alone since she was young! It makes me think either something has happened to them or some kind of bizarre event separated them. And sorry, not related, but why does she transform by PUTTING LIPSTICK ON?? That part threw me for a loop.
When it comes to Setsuna and Towa their parents are absent too. I find it difficult to believe that Sesshomaru wouldn't keep track of his children given how he treats Rin and reacts to her going missing in any capacity. Especially if he happened to be fond of whoever their mother is. One daughter works as a taijiya/demon slayer for Kohaku and the other mysteriously transports to Kagome's era and is raised by Sota (I thought we had finished with the time jumps when the well closed but apparently not. When the Bone Eater's Well closed after Kagome's return it gave a sense of finality and closure to the story, and showed that Kagome had chosen where she was most happy and felt she belonged. I think that bringing the theme of time travel back into the sequel makes it feel repetitive, like something right out of a predictable fanfic. Props to Sota for taking in and raising a child who showed up out of nowhere though).
Another thing that came to mind when I read these character bios was why Inuyasha and Kagome's daughter and Sesshomaru's daughters are the exact same age. Of course there's nothing wrong with that. It only struck me as odd because suddenly everyone is having kids at the same time. And so far there's no mention of other characters like Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Jaken, Kaede, or Miroku or Sango's three children or where they are. One might expect that a story focused on the children of some of the original Inuyasha's main characters would feature appearances from those who had important roles in the previous series and their children. Which brings me around to wondering what made twin daughters a trend? Two sets of twin girls is a unique choice (Sango and Miroku's twin daughters. For such a small group of parental characters, what are the odds of two sets of twin girls? Where is the creativity and again why the repetition?).
Lastly, Sesshomaru's daughters lack some of the common yōkai/demon characteristics we see on Inuyasha and other characters. Their ears are human, and they have no markings or otherwise (that I noticed) with the exception of Setsuna's mokomoko/fur which is similar to Sesshomaru's. So perhaps they take more after their human mother? Given that Inuyasha seemed to inherit strong genes from his father it's interesting that they did not. Their ages also interest me as they appear to age the same way as humans do. Yōkai/demons are known to have a longer lifespan than humans and appear to slow down or almost stop aging at some point. Perhaps this confirms that the slowdown in aging occurs once they reach the equivalent of a human teen?
Overall Inuyasha was a fantastic manga and great anime on its own, and I never got the feeling that it needed a sequel. As a stand-alone it was everything it needed to be. I thoroughly enjoyed both formats of the original, though I do have a tendency to disregard certain parts of the anime. I always preferred the manga more when the anime dragged out certain scenes (Shichinintai/Band of Seven arc for example) or straight-up excluded, changed, and added others. Taking that into consideration the sequel might end up being the same for me in that way, but rather than one scene that plays out for too long or an excluded, altered, or unnecessary added scene, if it’s not any good I’ll simply disregard it altogether. When the anime comes out I certainly plan to try watching it out of loyalty to the fandom, and due to the fact that it's "technically" canon (without Rumiko being the writer I don't necessarily consider it canon, much like how some folks do or do not consider the movies canon) but I get the feeling that I'll wind up giving up on it in disappointment.
TLDR; Overall I'm left questioning if the sequel is worth watching (for me) given what I've read and heard so far, but nonetheless I will give it an optimistic try! I'm currently wondering how much we'll see of the original Inuyasha characters, if we get to find out what happened to them, if the number one pairing I'm not fond of will make an appearance (and cause me to drop the whole thing), and questioning parts of the character backstories and designs (why is there a repetitive and recurring theme of time travel and does it end up hindering or ruining the story, why do the protagonists all lack parents, and why do the hanyō/half-demon characters lack common yōkai/demon traits and does it make them more human than demon?).
#inuyasha#hanyo no yashahime#sesshomaru#please don't be sessrin#kagome#a feudal fairytale#internal screeching#my thoughts#my opinions#unpopular opinion
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Top Ten Anime with Tsundere Protagonist
ve them or hate them, but you can’t ignore them!
Do you know why the anime industry loves to abuse tsundere in every anime possible? Why most unfriendly or even hostile protagonist, later turns out to be very cute and affectionate? Well, because it’s all about the excitement, uncertainty, and drama around them. Either we fall in love with the typical tsundere character, or we hate them but still cannot do without them. With tsundere characteristics like cold-heartedness and harshness, we often start to get irritated by their explosive tempers at first, only then to be able to appreciate their emotional side, which changes the entire direction of the anime. We fall in love with them eventually, there is no denying that.
Here is the list of 10 anime with tsundere characters you don’t want to miss
1. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Stick to it, and you will fall in love with Haruhi Suzumiya. A girl who is in search of aliens, travelers, and espers, unknowingly enlists an alien, an esper, and a time traveler to her school club. A story that unfolds with various plot twists and turns, becomes more interesting with Haruhi Suzumiya’s relationship with Kyon, the only human in her group. Her tsundere nature comes out evidently in the way she treats him. From coldness to caring for him when he is in a coma at a point in the story, Haruhi is more than what we expect.
2. Inuyasha
A perfect example of a tsundere, Inuyasha is as cold and rude as it gets. In the series when he realizes that he loves Kagome, he simply covers up his emotion behind a rude shell. Yet, his softness and concern whenever his friends are in real trouble wins our heart and makes Inuyasha one of the best romance anime with a tsundere male lead.
3. Mischievous Kiss
If you think romance is not your thing, try the Mischievous kiss and get hooked straight away. Noaki’s extreme tsundereness, his rude and cold behavior with the girl who is in love with him, until he falls in love with her is tense, exciting, and enraging. As exciting the plot gets, you will be surprised how you get addicted to his character even if you hate him at times. It’s a wild ride for sure.
4. Fruits Basket
Fun, gritty, and addictive, the tsundere male protagonist in the Fruits Basket, Kyo Souma is short-tempered, selfish, and hides his feelings from everyone. Being cursed for life, he transforms into an orange cat if he hugs anyone of his opposite sex. Tragedy, right? If you are searching for a romance anime with a tsundere male lead, Kyo Souma clicks all the right buttons of your heart with his over-protective nature, and his vulnerability once he falls in love with Tohru.
5. Nodame Cantabile
Filled with tsundere characteristics, the male protagonist Iaki Shinichi is insensitive, extremely critical of himself, and others. His obsession with perfection despite being an extraordinary pianist, and violinist, keeps him dissatisfied. The way he looks down at Nadome almost makes us hate him. But we see his soft-hearted side when he becomes empathetic towards her, and learns the real value of relationships.
6. Fate/ Stay Night
Rin is a badass, and she sure flaunts her tsundere characteristics by being hardy towards others and then eventually opening up her softer side. Born in a family of well-known mages, Rin Tosaka fights hard to live up to a reputation set by her family. Although she possesses immense power, has a goddess-like figure, and lives a dangerous life, just like any other girl of her age she falls in love with an ordinary boy and tries to get his attention which shows her sensitive side.
7. Toradora
With her nickname ‘ Palmtop Tiger’, the female protagonists of Toradora, Aisaka Taiga is known for her violent outbursts, short-temper, and extreme rage-filled behavior. Although she becomes a perfect tsundere as she starts treating Ryuuki Takasu, the male protagonist opposite her better. This rom-com anime between this mismatched pair takes you in a crazy ride once you start. Not to forget, Aisaka carries a katana with her to teach a lesson to anyone who tries to defy her instantly. Get lots of action in this series for sure.
8. Love Live!
Stubborn Maki Nishikino finds it hard to open up in front of her peers and doesn’t have all the stereotypical tsundere characteristics, but what makes her a tsundere is her innocence. The series Love live unfolds Maki’s character skilfully by reveling the way she hides her feelings and stays away from emotional attachments, yet she believes in Santa Clause which reflects her innocence. Her cuteness will surely melt your heart.
9. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
Looking for a romance anime with a tsundere male lead? Mr. Hirotaka Nifuji stays away from friends, is an introvert with extraordinary gaming skills, and is a loved tsundere character as he falls in love with Narumi.
10. Love Hina
Aggressive yet loving and caring, Naru Narusegawa has all the tsundere characteristicswe want to see. Along with a fiery attitude, Naru gets physically violent quickly and is shot-tempered. But from romance, love rivals, drama, and finally marrying Keitaro ( her love interest), we see her emotions and character development that makes one the most loved tsundere anime characters.
Conclusion-
Wait, relax! The list doesn’t end here as the anime industry keeps throwing new characters every day that we could have a crush on. Attractive characters, tension building on every episode, and rude heroes and heroines finally revealing their softer self, viewers like us wanting more, are going to get more. Just wait and watch.
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8. Kill La Kill (2013)
1 season, 25 episodes | IMDb: 8/10
If I had to sum up Kill la Kill in two words, they’d be “fashion battle.” Broadly speaking, its story is pretty much beat for beat what you’d expect from a series about a magical teen — developing powers, last-minute turns of the tide — but the specifics are just bonkers enough to keep that from being a weakness Which are some of the best anime on Netflix. At Honnouji Academy, clothes bestow supernatural abilities on their wearer, turning the usual high school hierarchies into a battleground. At the center of it all is transfer student Ryuko Matoi, who’s come to Honnouji in search of her father’s killer. Her sidekick, a sentient sailor outfit, puts her on the level of the school’s student council, allowing her to tussle with them in her quest for the truth. More modest viewers be warned: the series’ focus on clothing also lends itself to a significant amount of fanservice. As the series progresses, the outfits get skimpier and skimpier until there’s barely anything there at all.
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7. Fate/Zero (2011)
2 seasons, 28 episodes | IMDb: 8.3/10
For those looking for darker fare, Fate/Zero should hit the spot. As may be obvious from the fact that the driving event behind the whole series is called “the Fourth Holy Grail War,” it’s heavy stuff. The war is a contest between a select group of mages and their attendant spirits. (The spirits, in one of the series’ strangest gambits, range from Alexander the Great to King Arthur.) They compete for the power of the Grail, which will grant a wish to each of the winning pair. The resulting assortment of competitors doubles as a mix of ideals and morals, and the shifting balance is one of the best aspects of the show. Though there’s a fair amount of comedy mixed in, it’s quite a bleak series, with a death count to rival Game of Thrones and eldritch horrors to contend with, to boot.
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6. Castlevania (2017)
1 season, 5 episodes | IMDb: 8/10
Even those unfamiliar with anime are likely to have heard of Castlevania, as the franchise is one of the jewels in Konami’s crown. The anime series is produced by Netflix, and boasts a voice cast including Graham McTavish as Count Dracula, who vows revenge against Wallachia after the death of his wife, and Richard Armitage as Trevor Belmont, the last of a clan of monster hunters, who leads the fight against him. (Matt Frewer also features in the cast, which should be a treat for any fellow Max Headroom enthusiasts.) There’s blood a-plenty, and a nice balance between monster and man as per most gothic horror stories — as well as a somewhat romantic aspect, as Dracula is portrayed as a sympathetic villain. The series is also just gorgeously animated, and with a first season of only four episodes, well worth your time.
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5. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
1 season, 51 episodes | IMDb: 8.6/10
Fullmetal fans and newbies alike are somewhat spoiled for choice when it comes to Netflix’s offerings: Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are both available on the streaming service, alongside the recent live-action film. But we’re here for anime, so we’ll just discuss the first two. For the purposes of this list, we’re counting both series as one entity, as Fullmetal Alchemist is a seminal property, but not to fear, I’m not about to leave you in the dark. Both Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are adaptations of the original manga, which tells the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, as they search for the Philosopher’s Stone. In an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy, they’ve been transformed. Edward has lost his leg, and sacrifices his arm as well in order to save Alphonse’s soul, binding it to a suit of armor. The Stone is their ticket to restoration. The more recent Brotherhood hews much more closely to the manga, whereas Fullmetal Alchemist essentially turns into an original series about halfway through. In the end, they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses, but if you have to pick just one, I’d go for Brotherhood as the “canon” experience.
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4. Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
3 seasons, 95 episodes | IMDb: 8.5/10
Like most other entries on this list, Rurouni Kenshin was adapted from a manga series (which appeared in the legendary Shōnen Jump magazine). The title refers to its protagonist, Himura Kenshin, a former killing machine who is now committed to helping others to try to atone for his sins. Of course, his love of peace is challenged when it becomes apparent that someone else has assumed his former mantle as an assassin and plans to throw the Meiji Government into chaos. The characters are all well-defined and well-developed, with the biggest hook being the contrast between Kenshin’s apparent happy-go-lucky attitude and vow never to kill again, and what we know him to be capable of due to his reputation. He’s also a walking example of the way the series focuses on period to tell a story rather than using it simply as set dressing: the show takes place during a transition period in Japanese history, and Kenshin is just as much in flux.
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3. Inuyasha (2000)
2 seasons, 167 episodes | IMDb: 7.9/10
Inuyasha is the rare franchise that manages to strike a balance between cute and horrifying. To liken it to a current pop culture phenomenon, it’s similar to Outlander, in that its basic plot sounds like something out of a romance novel: a young woman, Kagome, is sent back in time, and must then contend with forces beyond her reckoning, all while getting to know a rambunctious man (well, in this case, half dog-demon), Inuyasha, to whom she seems to be mysteriously bound. There’s plenty of time-travel fluff to go around, but in Inuyasha’s case, it’s augmented by nightmare fuel in the form of a host of demons searching for the magic jewel in Kagome’s possession. The centipede monster in the first episode sets the bar for how unsettling these monsters look, as well as the show’s overall structure as a sort of monster-of-the-week affair. To that end, the show can get a little repetitive, but the cast is uniformly great (including Inuyasha’s antihero brother Sesshomaru, who I think I can confidently say is “the hot one”), and the balance between fun and horror is a rare find.
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2. Attack on Titan (2013)
1 season, 51 episodes | IMDb: 8.8/10
Since the manga began in 2009, Attack on Titan has become something of a cultural sensation. At present, only the first season of the anime, which was produced in 2013, is available on Netflix, but it works on its own. (It’s also notably a series that benefits from being available to binge rather than view doled out in segments, as seeing it all in one fell swoop — or a few swoops — makes its repeated cliffhangers less obvious and thereby more tolerable.) Broadly speaking, it’s almost a mecha series, as the driving force of the plot involves fighting giant creatures (the Titans of the title), an enterprise that only starts to become truly tenable when it transpires that one of the human characters, Eren, is a Titan, himself. The difference is aesthetic: the Titans are awful to look at, as they are basically giant humans with their skin stripped away, and their muscles contorted to look as terrifying as possible. As for why it all works, it ultimately comes down to the focus on the coming-of-age stories and how each character’s arc dials into the anxieties that are part and parcel of growing up and dealing with loss. The series is also fairly brutal when it comes to reflecting the realities of living in what is effectively a war zone, as every character is fair game when it comes to Titan fodder. Equal parts steampunk romp and war story, Attack on Titan is one of the best anime series in the game.
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1. Bleach (2004)
3 seasons, 366 episodes | IMDb: 8.2/10 Bleach has it all. It’s stylish as hell, it’s incredibly well-acted, it’s genre-fluid, and on top of that, it’s well-written. Though it starts out fairly simply, it builds and builds, transforming into an epic that more than earns its place in the pantheon of great anime. The story begins when Ichigo Kurasaki, a high schooler capable of seeing ghosts, takes on the duties of a Soul Reaper in order to protect his family. It’s a transition that the show handles beautifully, and does again and again as it progresses. The world of Bleach (and the mythology involved) just keeps getting bigger, without ever falling short, or falling flat. The series is also impossible to peg as one genre or another, as there are elements of almost everything baked in. It’s an epic, and unmissable as such. Creator Tite Kubo’s style is just the cherry on top of the cake.
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This got really long, so I’ll leave everything below the cut.
Ask My Top Three
1. Top 3 Heroes/Protagonists
- Yona from Yona of the Dawn
A princess all her life who witnessed her father being killed by her lover and then forced out of her own kingdom, but still manages to be a bad-ass heroine despite everything.
- Piper Halliwell from Charmed
Her older sister always took charge and had all the answers, so when she died, not only did Piper lose someone very dear for her, but she also had to take on an entirely new role. Not only that, but she took on the Elders and fought for her illegal love/marriage to her white-lighter (and won!). Down to earth and a power-house to boot.
- Sango from Inuyasha
This girl has been through hell and back, but continues to fight for the sake of her brother’s life. She literally has no other reason to live, and was even willing at one point to kill Kohaku and then herself, just so they could both stop suffering. Thankfully she had Inuyasha and the gang to support her, and having her as a comrade is definitely an asset.
2. Top 3 Villains/Antagonists
- Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries
Yes, we know he was a bad vampire turned good (but really good all along), but his character development and growth has always been one of my favorites. He willingly allows others to view him as a villain and will gladly play the part of villain if it means protecting those he cares about or giving others a reason to push him away. If Elena or Stephen needed somebody to blame, he was right there fueling their fire. If they needed someone killed or buried, he’d gladly grab a shovel. His bad-boy personality gives him an edge, but he’s really just a lonely teddy bear on the inside.
- Kira (aka Light Yagami) from Death Note
So here’s this guy who has a notebook that can kill anyone he writes down, but Light is a very moral guy. He decides that he will become god of a new world, free from criminals, and will kill anyone he deems bad in the world, thus allowing only those with fit morals to live. The cat and mouse game he and L play in who can find who first is so engaging and the thought that went into the plot is great. Keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end, in my opinion.
- Kikyo from Inuyasha
She has such a tragic backstory and plays such a vital role in the entire plot line. Not only is she the reason Naraku became the half-demon he was, but she plays a major role in Inuyasha’s life, as well as Kagome’s. She remains this aloof undead woman, struggling not only with her feelings of being brought back from the dead, but of forgiveness and revenge. When she first reappears, she’s angry and bitter and wants nothing more than to see Inuyasha dead. And at the end, she gives up her life for another’s. I actually really love her character dynamic.
10. Top 3 Child Characters
- Wendy from Fairy Tail
Can you say character development?? The first time she appears, she trips over air and then gives a shy little greeting without making eye contact. The most recent time she’s appeared, she’s ready to kick a dragon’s ass into the next millennium all in the name of protecting her friends. This little chick is phenomenal and hands down one of my favorites.
- Rin from Inuyasha
Because let’s face it: a little ball of sunshine that is the only one capable of thawing a demon’s heart. I think just about everyone has a soft spot for this cinnamon roll. Besides that, like Kagome, she is a warm-hearted person that has this way of making people open up, helping people to heal (like with Sesshomaru and Kohaku), and has this fearless disposition about her.
- Carl Grimes from The Walking Dead
This kid has seen some shit. He’s just this innocent little 12-year-old in the beginning, and he’s matured so much due to all that he’s witnessed, he’s one of the best defenders and fighters that they have on their little team. He is not the kind of person to back down, and is willing to do anything in order to protect his family. Even though his father tried to protect him from the horrors, he quickly made his dad realize that he was no longer a boy, but a man, and needed to be treated like one.
12. Top 3 Fictional Animals/Pets
- Happy from Fairy Tail
This sassy little cat gives me life. Seriously. We’ve all seen shows with supporting characters that are literally only there for comic relief (and are never, ever funny), but this cat not only has an abundance of comic relief with his sarcastic commentary, but he also serves a purpose. He is Natsu’s buddy and is relied on to keep Natsu out of trouble, as well as be a qualified member of their team.
- Balto from Balto
This stray wolf who nobody wanted goes above and beyond, risking his own life, and traveling miles through a tundra, all to bring medicine back to town and save one little girl he fell in love with (and of course all the other sick kids). He’s a hero in my book.
- Kirara from Inuyasha
Selflessly goes into battle over and over again for the sake of her friends. She’s also the only other family Sango and Kohaku have left, which makes her even more important. Not only is she a great ally in battle, but she’s good to those she cares about (like bringing Kagome home or saving their lives in the nick of time).
17. Top 3 Non-human characters
- Kouga from Inuyasha
Yes, his flirtationship with Kagome can get rather old, but above everything else, he is fiercely loyal. The entirety of his plot in the series is to avenge the deaths of his comrades no matter what, except in the risk of losing the comrades he has left (like when he wanted to Goraishi, but not at the expense of Ginta and Hakkaku’s lives). He also has some humility, believe it or not. When he loses the power of Goraishi and his Sacred Jewel shards, he knows he’s no longer a match for Naraku, and will ultimately slow everyone else down. So instead of holding onto his pride, he steps down and basically says “good luck”. He doesn’t want to get in the way. Of course, his banter/brotp with Inuyasha is pretty great, too.
- Elijah from The Originals
One of the original vampires created, but he’s probably the best of the group. He’s a very moral person, to a fault, and his word is everything. Not only that, but he’s probably the only one whose sane among his siblings, and wants nothing but for them to be a family again. He doesn’t usually let his emotions control him, like Rebecca and Niklaus do. One of my absolute favorites of all time.
- Castiel from Supernatural
This sassy angel whose beyond social inept feeds my soul. I’ve only binge-watched up to season 7, so I’m really hoping he comes back and kicks ass. I need more of him in my life. And his brotp with Dean is beautiful.
23. Top 3 Books
- The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
I’ve talked about it before, so to save space, I’ll simply refer you back to here if you’d like to read up on it :)
- The Eragon series by Christopher Paolini
I’m not usually one for dungeons and dragons kind of fantasy novels, but I thought the movie was decent, but when I told a friend about it, he shut me down. He said the movie was trash and completely ruined the book, so I of course was curious and started reading them. Still haven’t started the last book, but it’s waiting on my bookshelf for me. Wonderful description and dialogue, amazing story weaving, and overall great plot.
- The Divergent series by Veronica Roth
The movies are pretty great, but of course never give as much details as the books. And damn, those books put you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Poor Trish.. My heart absolutely breaks for her. Also, the entire plot line and story is amazingly done, and I really enjoyed the separation into Factions and the revolution. Now that I’m thinking about it, I really want to reread the series!
27. Top 3 Musicals or Plays
- Wicked
I’ve seen this musical several times in two different states. And no matter how many times I see it, when Defying Gravity comes on, I get goosebumps. I’m actually planning on seeing it again this upcoming winter when it’s back in town.
- Book of Mormon
Okay, when I went to see this musical it was by a friend’s request. I had no idea it was by Southpark creators, or really what it was even about. So you can imagine my surprise when the first few lines of the show were derogatory and vulgar. I couldn’t help but laugh hysterically.
- Disenchanted
Summary: Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em?! Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know - the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record straight. (Love, love, loved it!!)
(P.S. I also plan on seeing Rent and Aladdin in the next few months)
31. Top 3 Heartwarming Moments in Fiction
- The ending of Charmed
After 8 years of constant battling, the Power of Three goes up against one last major evil. The creators were able to bring back most of the major original cast that has made appearances over the years, sending the show off with a family-esque bang. I cried the entire last 10 minutes as I said goodbye to my childhood.
- Rainbow Sakura, the 73rd episode of Fairy Tail in which Lucy has a cold and has to miss out on the Rainbow Blossom festival. It was her first time being able to go, so she’s really disheartened to have to miss it. Luckily, her best friend Natsu is there. He uproots a rainbow blossom tree and ties it to a boat, allowing it to float down the river right outside her window. I absolutely loved that moment.
- That time when Meredith confessed her love for Derek in Grey’s Anatomy
“Pick me. Choose me. Love me.” ‘Nough said.
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Okay, so I’m really sorry this is so long, but I just like to talk about things that make me happy?? Thank you so much for the ask!! ^.^
#asks#sassy stays classy#inuyasha#yona of the dawn#charmed#vampire diaries#grey's anatomy#fairy tail#disenchanted#book of mormon#wicked#the truth about forever#eragon#divergent#balto#supernatural#the originals#the walking dead#death note
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25 of The Best Anime on Netflix
Netflix is all the rage in the days of COVID-19 and quarantine.
With hundreds of shows available for streaming, it is little wonder Netflix has seen a spike in viewership. It is no secret that many of the shows on Netflix have such a huge following; the genre classifications on the popular streaming platform are rather comprehensive.
Anime is one of those genres, and if you have never watched an anime, you are missing out. Contrary to popular belief, animes are not just for children. Anime for adults has been around for a long time, and there is something for everyone. Here's our list of 25 of the best anime on Netflix.
25 of The Best Anime On Netflix
Saint Seiya
Saint Seiya is one of those animes that only works because it is an anime. Follow the Knights of the Zodiac as they fight on behalf of the Greek goddess Athena. This anime is just cool. The fights are sweet in this show, and the twist on Greek lore is refreshing and fun.
It is difficult to find any English versions of this anime (subbed or dubbed), and fans should take advantage of this rare opportunity and enjoy this unique anime.
Neon Genisis Evangelion
Neon Genisis Evangelion is an OG in mecha animes. The anime focuses on the struggles of preventing the apocalypse by showing 14-year-olds battling Angels (titan-esque creatures that want to destroy humanity) in giant robots.
Explaining the plot is beyond difficult, and in all honesty, it is easier just to watch it, you won't regret it.
The story is fantastic and hard to find in the US (literally). The story and characters are complex, making this show and its spin-off movies (also on Netflix) worth the watch.
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero is one of the many adaptations of the Fate manga franchise, but it is, in my opinion, one of the best. The adaptation is full of mythological references, so brush up before you start watching this one.
The show name drops figures like Alexander the Great, King Arthur, and Gilgamesh. The characters are all battling for the mythical Holy Grail, and the battles are titanic. Magic, swordplay, and philosophy are the hallmarks of this series. What's not to love?
Bleach
Bleach is an anime with a focus on sword fighting. Virtually every battle that takes place involves at least one person with a sword. Don't let that description turn you off though, these aren't your average swords, and this isn't your average anime. Kurosaki Ichigo is a high school boy with the ability to see spirits.
He meets a soul reaper (aka shinigami) and gains the powers of one during the encounter. Shinigamis are the sword wielders in this series, and their swords are in a class of their own.
This is a brilliant anime and with five seasons currently available on Netflix and the nine soon-to-be-available, making all 17 seasons available for your viewing pleasure. On a plus note, there has been news recently stating that the anime would be rebooted, with more seasons, based on the manga coming in 2021, so binge it now and be ready for the new seasons to come.
One Piece
One Piece is an anime that outdoes itself. It is one of the longest animes ever, with over 900 episodes. This hilarious shōnen anime is iconic. The characters are complex and loveable; the story is broad, and the plot is ridiculous.
Follow Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they travel the world, battling the Navy, defying the World Government, and facing off against rival pirates on their journey to become the greatest pirate crew of all time.
The anime has been around for years, and it has remained popular throughout its tenure, and it is still ongoing. This anime is a must-see and is worth every minute of time spent binging it.
Full Metal Alchemist and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Full Metal Alchemist and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood are classic. The story focuses on two brothers, Ed and Al, as they strive to master the art of alchemy. The brothers' origins are heartbreaking, and their story is riveting.
The array of characters in this show only adds the appeal, with even the villains being more than they first appear. Their alchemical abilities are put to the test as they battle other alchemists and their creations. This is an amazing series, and there's a reason it is one of the most popular shōnen animes ever.
Attack on Titan
Beware, Attack on Titan is heavy. This anime is amazing and is hands down worth the watch, but be forewarned; there is a lot of death and gore in this series. Humanity has been pushed to the brink as they battle to survive against the Titans.
Titans are large humanoid creatures who consume humans. Their origins are a mystery, and the damage they deal out is catastrophic. Eren Yeager is the lead of this series, and his is a complex story.
He and his friends fight to survive in this Titan riddled world. They work as Titan hunters and attempt to discover the Titan's origins and the key to their demise. The series is heart-wrenching, devastating, and action-packed. It is a great series, but it is not for the faint-hearted.
Death Note
Death Note is an anime that explores just how twisted people can be. The show follows the story of Light Yagami after he finds a mysterious notebook called the Death Note. The Death Note is a dangerous artifact as it causes the death of any person whose name is written on its pages.
Light begins the story by trying to use the notebook for good, but quickly spirals down a dark path where he tries to create a utopia where he is the god of death. His journey is twisted, and he finds himself hounded by a brilliant detective, known as L.
Their cat-and-mouse chase is riveting; fans will find themselves on the edges of their seats in this masterful series.
Inuyasha
Inuyasha is an anime that delves into the lore of ancient Japan. Featuring time travel romances, demons, witches, and a myriad of Japanese yokai, Inuyasha has a little bit of everything.
Kagome is the reincarnation of a Japanese priestess who battled demons and yokai in ancient Japan. She accidentally travels in time back to ancient Japan, where she encounters the half-demon Inuyasha. Their time travels and antics are amazing, and this anime is well worth the watch.
Hunter X Hunter
Hunter X Hunter is an excellent anime for fans of gratuitous action. Hunters are warriors who travel around locating rare animals, taking bounties, and finding treasure.
The version on Netflix is from the 2011 adaptation of the manga (there is another, but it is not on Netflix). The fights are epic in this series, and the protagonist's journey to becoming a great hunter is engaging, to say the least.
The heroes struggle to become a hunter and follow in his father's footsteps is engaging, and the over-the-top fight scenes are pretty fun to watch.
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club is an undoubted one-of-a-kind anime. The show is pretty woke and way before its time since it came out in 2006. The show's hilarious cast and absurd premise are great for days of laughter.
The heroine, Haruhi Fujioka, is amazing. She is gender fluid and spends a significant portion of the first episode and the rest of the show being mistaken for and treated like a man. The show is full of LGBTQ themes and characters, and it is an absolute delight to watch.
Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden
Want a show that will test the limits of your binge-watching abilities? Then you want Naruto. With over 700—yes, you read that right—episodes in the series, Naruto is a binge-watch that is amazing to watch but requires real dedication to get all the way through.
Naruto and his friends are amazing, and 700+ episodes mean plenty of character development, complex plots, and epic battles. You can watch hours of the ninja run that went viral, all while enjoying the adventures of a ninja boy and his friends. This shōnen anime is a classic.
One Punch Man
Marvel vs. DC? Who needs that noise, when you can watch One Punch Man instead? This comedic action anime is perfect for fans of movies like Thor: Ragnarok. Saitama (aka One Punch Man) struggles with being overpowered (aka OP) and finding himself feeling unfulfilled with being a superhero.
It's hard being a hero who can beat any opponent with a single punch, and this show encapsulates the very human feeling of unfulfillment in the face of unrealized expectations.
His battles are epic, and his story is both hilarious and empathy invoking. This is a great show, and if you love superheroes, this is the anime for you.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Internal monologue, much? Trust me; you've got nothing on The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Follow the journey of a psychic teenager named Saiki as he struggles to live a normal life while hiding his psychic abilities.
His deadpan delivery, poker-faced panic, and teen angst make him the kind of protagonist we can all relate to. Full of mundane antics, excess internal monologuing, and moody teenage angst, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K is an excellent series for any binge.
Pokémon
There are multiple Pokémon series available on Netflix, and like most Pokémon products, they're all great. Follow Ash and his friends as they struggle to become master Pokémon trainers.
Even though Ash has never actually been an excellent Pokémon trainer, his determination to keep on trying to be one is delightful. This series is full of nostalgia and feel-good vibes. It is a great series, perfect for adults and kids, that never goes out of style.
Aggretsuko
Some shows speak to us with painful realism, and Aggretsuko is definitely one of them. Retsuko, the protagonist, copes with real-world struggles, like a crappy job, with heavy metal karaoke. Her transformations when she sings and the painfully real struggles she faces are what make this show great.
Being a millennial can be hard; the struggle is so real sometimes, and this anime catches that perfectly. The struggles of young people in the workplace, in the dating scene, and navigating friendships are told beautifully in this comedic anime. It helps that the music is good, too.
Your Lie in April
If you love classical music and the emotions it evokes, then you'll love (and hate) Your Lie in April. Get ready to get hit in the feels, everybody. The anime focuses on a young piano prodigy who loses his demanding mother to a long-term illness and then loses his ability to hear music.
The anime follows his story many years later after he meets and falls in love with a violinist. This anime uses music to its fullest capacity, often using instrumental numbers to convey the characters' deep and complex feelings.
No character in this story is shallow; all of them have complex emotions and arcs. Break out your tissues and comfort chocolates as you follow this beautiful story of loss and love.
Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby is an anime whose premise is the most PG thing about it. Featuring a teenage boy who is possessed by a demon, this series is dark, harsh, and chaotic. An odd mix of humor, moral dilemmas, and the trials of puberty make this anime for adults only.
This is a brutal story, showcasing the depravity of humans and demons and the struggle that comes with growing up in a world that leaves you unprepared for both.
Castlevania
This Netflix original anime is based on the video game with the same name. It is based on the story of Dracula, meaning it is bloody, violent, and heartbreaking. This is not, however, your mother's Dracula story.
If you have never played the video game, then the lore here will be new to you, but don't let the lack of gaming experience stop you. This anime is nail-biting, and discovering the lore while you watch is half the fun.
With three seasons so far and a fourth on the way, Castlevania is going an amazing adaptation to the popular Konami video game series.
Violet Evergarden
Anyone who ever claimed that anime is just for kids has never heard of Violet Evergarden. This anime deals with a post-war world and the difficulties of those who survived the conflict. Violet is a traumatized former child soldier, who lost her arms in war and with them her childhood, and emotions.
Her story continues as she struggles to reconnect with her emotions as overcome her trauma with the power of writing, support, and therapy. Few animes (or stories) capture the horrors of war, the power of therapy, and the sheer trauma of war and its aftermath the way Violet Evergarden does.
Little Witch Academia
Fans of Harry Potter will find themselves enchanted by this adorable anime. The show's protagonist, Akko, is a delight. Her plucky spirit, indomitable spirit, and unbridled love for her friends are heartwarming. Akko is charmingly clumsy and inspiring in her journey to master magic and become a great witch.
Fans can't help but be delighted by her personality and one-of-a-kind friendships. Cute characters and charming storytelling are the hallmarks of this adorable shoujo series, and shoujo fans are sure to be delighted by this wonderful addition to the genre.
Kill La Kill
Few animes are as controversial as Kill La Kill. Unlike most controversial animes, the issue doesn't lie with the plot, relationships, or gore, but the shameless fan-service the costumes provide.
It is an odd controversy for a show that passes both the Bechdel and Reverse Bechdel test—if you are not familiar with the test, look it up, it will change how you look at the shows you watch. The take on combat is unique in Kill La Kill, where clothes are what grant characters superpowers.
Shameless fan service aside, the show tackles issue surrounding body image, fashion, and mental health, making it an interesting show all around.
March Comes Like A Lion
March Comes Like A Lion is an anime whose art is unique in every way. The anime features Rei, a 17-year-old Shogi player, who struggles after losing his family. The art style of this anime is fluid; it changes to reflect the emotional struggles Rei faces. It conveys deeper meaning to his emotional turmoil.
The style goes from gorgeous watercolor backgrounds and to stark black and white sketches as we watch Rei attempt to cope with loss. It is truly amazing to see this blend of storytelling and art. This amine is in a league of its own and is worth the watch.
K-On!
This is one of those animes that makes you feel good. A girl's light music club is in danger of closing, and this anime showcases their struggles to gain enough members to stay open and the difficulties they face as average high schoolers.
It is a cute anime, and it is loads of fun to watch. The music is nice, and the story gives out tons of feel-good vibes. Enjoy the array of J-pop, while watching this band of girls navigates high school, friendships, and coming-of-age.
Bonus Time!
I've added a bonus title to our list because there has been a lot of debate on whether this show is an anime or not. Personally, I don't care how the show is classified; it is amazing either way.
Avatar The Last Airbender
This show was recently added to Netflix, and within days it was number one on viewership. Avatar The Last Airbender is absolutely fantastic. It has a diverse cast, truly amazing character arcs, and a story that captures audiences years later.
There's plenty to love in this series, and the influences from Japan and China are obvious throughout this series. Anime or not (depending on which side of the debate you are on), it is undeniable that this show is 100% worth watching.
Fall in love with Aang and the gaang—yes, they do call themselves that—as they help Aang master all four elements and become a fully realized Avatar and save the world.
Bottom Line
Dubbed or subbed, any one of these animes is suitable for any binge. Whether you are already an otaku—you know who you are— or an anime newbie, any of these fantastic animes is sure to provide hours of quality coach time.
That's our list. Please enjoy the full array of anime available on Netflix; there are others, not this list, that is still pretty good. Have a favorite anime from Netflix not on the list? Comment below!
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