#josei high

[my-my-my]

I've rewatched these few episodes this weekend and I'm really enjoying the subtle differences they've made to Aizen's character/personality from the manga.

The biggest one was the distinct lack of smugness that was present in the manga. In the manga, it was almost as if Aizen was taunting Shunsui to undo his seals, but in the anime, he looks exhausted. I also thought in "The Dark Arm" he physically looked tired with a bag under his eye (but again, might be the animation).

It could be argued it's just the lighting and such, but even in "Against the Judgment" Aizen was still cold, but not smug. I think it's a great way/tool to "humanize" Aizen by showing that his 2 years in Muken, have affected him to some degree.

Yet, he still remains cold to the Gotei 13. He's not gloating his power, it's just very "matter-of-fact" for Aizen at this point in time. It makes me curious to what further changes we'll see with his character as TYBW goes on!

[ibelongtotheclassics]

match made in heaven 💍💐ထ

[shoujo-dump]

High Teen Boogie

[nanaosaki3940]

Cesare Bonaparte [High Society]

I'm so ashamed of myself for falling for a toxic man like him, but I just can't help it!!! He's toxic as fuck and a super major red flag, but he's just so fucking beautiful that I just can't, y'all!!! 😭😭😭

Like his smiles, his smirks, his dimples, his hair, his muscles!!! Good lord, fuck!!! 🥵 🥵🥵

He's sexy and he knows it!!! 🥵😭😤💘

To know and understand why he's a toxic male lead, read the manhwa/webtoon here in these links -

also, check out my romance fantasy manhwa recommendation list here - link

[stardustcasti]

Regarding this post,

Here are my 2024 anime recommendation.

Note: I'll only mention sequels i liked, mostly as part of a series.

1.

Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss desu ga Maou de wa Arimasen/Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord

An expectionally powerfull last boss trying to escape her fate of death. Funny, enjoyable and fasctinating. The main trio (Yumi, Patric and Ellenora) Are simply the best, there is magic, there is dragons, there are dumb OG male lead being put in their place. There is a great animation. There are a a few losers who won me over/pos. Cute romantic side-plot (we stan), and themes of friendship!

Very Recommended.

2.

Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai/YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

A story following an assistent of a prince and the prince itself, investigating the supernatoral mysteries of Yamauchi a kingdom, which in the subjects are human like creatures who can turn into giant crows. Low-Key an intellectual anime that has references me, as the simple person could not unerstand without googling it (I didn't and still had fun) But it dosen't justify HOW underrated this anime is.

What is my /pos ? I don't think there was a single important enough character I, as the audiance didn't misjudge. and I am usually pretty much hard to surprise, plotwise. I like the piece of media I am watching/reading being unpredictuble and if you do, as well, adding to a stirring, delightful clever plot, with action, fantasy, bunch of mystery and some thiller, Watch YATAGARASU.

Bonus: A must-watch if you liked

3.

Senpai wa Otokonoko/Senpai is an Otokonoko

A beautiful aesthetically made queer story, descovering themes of love, friendship and self acceptance. What dosen't it have? It won my points just being based on a masterpiece of a webtoon. The animation was great, the characters relatable, and incradbly human (They are all my most protect babies). Love tringle-ish, LGBTQ+ Themes, Including Nonbianry and Aspec characters. Senpai wa Otokonoko is mostly about love, with all if its shapes- Friendly love, familial love, romantic love, and different kind of bonds.

Also one of the better drama anime out there imo.

4.

Madougushi Dahlia wa Utsumukanai/Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools

Dahlia is a brilliant creative magic artificiant. Carfting magic tools (basically thecnology) for everyone to use. This story is about her dealing with life and growing over her hardships, independent, free, and loved.

The femmenist story we all needed. Taking place in another world and following Dahlia, who was a workoholic woman in her previous life, becoming a beatiful, intelegent smart strong independet woman! Dahlia wins over character just like she won my heart. Shojo as its best, featuring humen relationship and modern famminity. I love it. This one was so fun to watch. (Also I am a fun of fantasy readhead heroines like shirayuki and yona lol).

5.

Acro Trip

A chaotic story about a middle school girl who teams up with her magical girl oshi's arch enemy. They are all losers who share like, one braincell (affectionately) /pos.

My favorute kind if humor- an unhinged clever parody. (Like Kamikuzu Idol, for example) That makes my laugh my a** off without feeling like I am laughing on someone or being laughed at. Truely comedy at its best. The animation whas a banger, the character designs ate off, and there wasn't a single episode I didn't fully enjoyed. Watch it. Please.

6.

Mahoutsukai ni Narenakatta Onnanoko no Hanashi/The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians

Kurumi Mirai's dream has been becoming a magician since she was a little girl. This dream can come true if she gets accepted to the magic program of Rettoran academy - Magumi. She took the test and was sure it was her time to shine as a magic student, if she just gets it- expect she didn't.

More magical girls cuz I can and cuz you should watch this amazing anime. This stories is about dreams, and what it means to follow and fullfil them. Is there a hope to fullfil my dream if not anything went as I planned? Should I give up on it? If so, when? Can I find a new dream? Is there more than one way to fullfil a dream? Rettoran is an acadamy for those with dreams- not only magic related. A lot of magical girls anime follow the team if dreams but MahoNare did it diffrently, elegantly, and heartwarmingly.

Oh. And there are also magic related mysteries, the best cgaracter desing this year (and there was compotition) and pastel-calming-magical animation. I love.

7.

Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina/Nina the Starry Bride

Nina is a girl who is forced to act as the priestess Princess of her country even though she is just a commoner. She learns about love and being loved.

I simply loved this anime, okey? Fantasy story with mystery, court schemes, love, war, sweet baby tiger (/pos) friendship between girls, princes not-so-charming. And mostly, in the center, standing one rebellious, clever-yet-dumb, determined to get her goal heartwinning girl.

8.

Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naruzo/I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History

An office lady was reborn as her favorite game character- Alicia Williams, the villianess of the game. The plot twist? She is determined to become, as Alicia, the best Villianess in the world.

This anime tests the Heroine-Vilianess dynsmics. The good girl/bad girl, how the patriarcial society expects women to be vs how the main character choose to.

Sequels that are part of a series I enjoyed:

High Card Part 2- High Card.

What can I do ti make you watch one of the anime with the best wourldbuilding out there? One the best plots, writing, action scenes, characters, original concepts, just- If you need something to watch and you want me to convince you to watch High card, I am here.

Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri 2nd Season- Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri

This is one of my favorite shonen anime (I don't have a lot of shonen in my faves), and well, one of the best I've watched recently. Mystery, supernetural and psychological (my holy trinity of genres)

[Oshi no Ko] 2nd Seaso- [Oshi no Ko]

It was fun. Listen to Fatal.

Hibike! Euphonium 3- Hibike! Euphonium

The 3rd season was low-key disapointing but just imo, there were a lot of people who liked it, and it's only comparing to the previous two season, that are almost flawless to me. Still made me cry, tho.

[shizukahaiji]

Actually at my limit here BEGGING people to stop just watching shounen. “There’s no stories about anime characters who are adults-“ Please stop watching shounen. “Ugh I’m sick of fanservice in anime!” Please stop watching shounen. Guys. Anime is as vast a medium as animation overall and I absolutely promise there are series out there with what you’re looking for. They will be niche and you will have to LOOK but they are out there. Take my hand. Please

[kammy-hyperfixation-central]

You know how every couple just has that one thing that makes them iconic.

You know like that one specific thing that they do that you just go crazy for them every time!!!

Yeonsol's 'THING' is definitely hand kisses!

*Clears throat*

I PRESENT TO YOU EXHIBIT A!

Exhibit B!!

Exhibit C!!!

I'm talking Haesol likes kissing the back of his hand like a true gentleman.

I'm talking she is kissing his fingers.

She's kissing every individual knuckle

Kissing the Palm

Hands are there 'THING'

I already know I'm going to incorporate this stuff into my fic' because this is literally gold!??

Get ready for extremely detailed hand descriptions! Get ready for her thinking about how pretty his hands are!

Het ready for him thinking about how strong her hands look and how warm they would probably feel all over him

GET READY FOR THAT CUZ I'M GOING TO GO BATSHIT INSANE!!!

The way Esol's art style is just so detailed when it comes to hands is also not helping!!!

[highresshojosei]

Bokura No Kiseki by Natsuo Kumeta || ボクラノキセキ

[sigurism]

John Davis Chandler.

The Rifleman (1962) Ride The High Country (1962) The Virginian (1962) The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963) A Man Called Shenandoah (1965) Major Dundee (1965) Return of the Gunfighter (1966) The High Chaparral (1967) The Good Guys and The Bad Guys (1969) Barquero (1970) Hitched (1971) Shoot Out (1971) Gunsmoke (1973) The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

Excluded is the film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. He played a lawyer.

@conradrasputin, I got inspired by your tag and here he is in all of his glory.

[untilyouremember]

Something's Wrong With Us

Available digitally

Available in print

[ladyyyaphrodite]

Trope: The misunderstood school delinquent × the big heart girlie who easily blushes .

Name : Chorokute Kawaii Kimi ga Suki / you are too naive, my sweetheart.

[ibelongtotheclassics]

spooky season calls for spooky anime recommendations

check out my list 🎬🇯🇵➡️

genre/s: 🕵️‍♂️🧩☠️💣♟️👽😳 • mystery • dark • gory • intriguing • supernatural

[shoujo-dump]

High Teen Boogie

[usuimisaki]

Why do I like reading shoujo so much?

My first reaction is to deflect. That’s how society is. Adults write and write sordid stories about teenagers all the time, a la Gossip Girl and Euphoria. Furthermore, we live in a man’s world, and men gobble up stuff which is ostensibly for boys: superheroes and their ilk. But when women fangirl over stuff ostensibly for girls we’re belittled for being juvenile.

Even if it’s not an unusual problem, it still begs the question why. Why is the world so preoccupied with youth to the point that they have characters who are literal minors? I’ve actually read and enjoyed multiple josei works, but they’ve never inspired the type of hyperfixation that shoujo manga has inspired. Josei and seinen are complex and messy. I accept that messiness. But with shoujo like KWMS and GSNK things are simpler. There’s more room to play. The characters, no matter how developed, are still literally undeveloped. This can inspire future fic of what the characters will be like as adults. It also makes them more malleable. High schoolers exist in a liminal space. They can go anywhere, be anything. They have choices and the freedom to take those choices in hand.

Adult manga (not sexually explicit, but dealing with adulthood) is about limits. The characters are getting old. They’re leaving dreams behind. They’re settling in their careers or accepting that their relationships aren’t ideal. They’re compromising—because reality. Besides romance and friends, they also have to deal with a job and taking care of their parents and/or taking care of kids. I love these kinds of stories because they are a mirror of my own life, or things that I can realistically imagine having to deal with.

My high school days are behind me, and I have to say, I didn’t enjoy them that much. The teenage dramas I read about are less a reminder of my high school days than a high school fantasy—one where school is more of a background than a concern and parents hardly even make an appearance.

Contrast this to office worker josei. Even the most sexually explicit manga where you’d think the office space is just a convenient setting always has some office drama which is ultimately about worker competency. Love is Hard for Otaku is mostly about dating and being an otaku, but fitting into office culture and being competent at your job is inseparable part of it as well.

KWMS is actually fairly complex for shoujo. It acknowledges that some students have financial difficulties and it has Misaki compete with Usui academically and studying for college entrance exams is a big plot line, but most of the time she’s more concerned about school council activities in a hyperbolic manner. And despite the series being about the contrast between being a school president and a maid, more of the storylines center on her part-time job at the maid cafe. She enters into a relationship with a rich foreigner with a tragic backstory which causes them to have to endure a long-distance relationship. But somehow they overcome all of that. And Misaki’s family’s dire financial straits get resolved even before she marries into the .01%.

GSNK though? Those kids must all be frickin’ rich. They never seem to have any concerns about having money to go out to a cafe, buy manga, or buy clothes. Kashima is the only one with a job, and she’s probably just working there because the cafe needs staff. There’s maybe one chapter where three not-so-great students try to study together with poor results—but since these students aren’t very academically focused, it’s just played off for laughs. The best student (Kashima) also has some of the least common sense. The one with the actual least common sense (Wakamatsu) is the second best student out of the cast. The only time we’ve seen parents are when it was played for laughs how Nozaki could live away from home because 1) he had his own money and 2) he knew how to cook, though he was lacking in 3) romantic experience.

Shoujo is about the possibility of love, and that when you do fall in love, that it’s going to last a lifetime. It’s about one true pairings.

Josei is about navigating new relationships with the scars of your previous relationships. One of my favorite josei series, Kimi was Petto, is all about that. It’s about the uncertainty that the relationship you’re in is good enough to stand the test of time, the realities of finances, career, social pressure, familial acceptance, and sense of self.

Shoujo hardly ever touches on those topics, preferring to create a love triangle for manufactured conflict. Again, KWMS is a bit of an exception. There’s definitely the love triangle aspect because you need to look at the different possibilities without, like, having had those other possibilities, but it does at least address class differences and different family culture and how that can lead to social pressure for college and career paths (which is why Usui goes to college in the UK and Misaki feels like she needs to get into a more competitive college). In the meantime, Tsubaki-sensei has acknowledged her fans’ with for an endless summer, so that Hori will never graduate and go to college—which is kind of odd, considering that there’s a college so local that they work at the same cafe as Kashima. But still, if Hori were to be a college student, then he wouldn’t haunt the hallways of Roman Academy or be able to interact with Kashima in drama club.

So let’s get to the gist of it. Why do I write smut with high school characters. Well, I love these characters. And they’re in high school. And I’m a sucker for canon. So it makes sense to set these sex scenes in high school. It’s not that I’ve never aged up these characters, but when I do I run into problems, like the fact that Misaki and Usui don’t live in same country. Or that Hori and Kashima are actually dealing with some actual drama about their future careers and how to define a relationship. Or they have kids, which are a huge impediment to having sex.

I recently read about centering lives around friendship instead of romantic relationships, and what it is that creates barriers for friendships, platonic or not. You need to have time and a shared space and touch. Two of the three are really easy to come by in school, where you don’t just spend 8 hours a day kind of goofing off on your parents’ dime, but you also live close together. Not to dismiss the huge pressure some students have to study and get into an elite college, but you do have more free time on your hands as a student, just because you don’t have to spend that time paying bills or cleaning your own house. I really don’t know how Nozaki does it.

[charmixrukia]

Hey Goon!!What fandoms are you in other than Bleach and Winx Club :3?

ooh we’re gonna be here for a minute 🥹

💖Goons Fandom Master List💖

BLEACH (top two) (but i’ll always whack kubo any chance i get)

Winx Club (top two and it ain’t #2) (but ignio straffini will have to see me)

WITCH

Angel’s Friend’s (someone watch this show PLEEK it’s so cute)

Sailor Moon

Pretty Cure (we just got here 😭)

Bratz

Barbie

Inuyasha

Trigun (Meryl u will always be loved by me)

Lolirock (don’t let the name fool u it is criminally underrated)

Miraculous Ladybug ( Thomas Astruc needs to let me in they studio and cook up with sum designs the fits r ahss 😭)

Fruits Basket (just got here ijbol 😭)

Assassination Classroom

Ghibli

Ever After High

Monster High

Tokyo Mew Mew (my day ones fr🤞)

Disney Fairies

Demon Slayer

Dork Diaries (a modern classic)

And last but certainly not least…

My Hero Academia ( i was here for a minute DAMN‼️)

Honorable Mentions:

Most 1980s-2020s shojo/josei that i read/watched and love but have really small fanbases so i rarely interact with them

there’s so much more that i like but i had to pick which ones i really interact with ☺️