#nakamura shion

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pspspspspsps Metal Fight Beyblade fandom I call upon thee...

Updated character art for Sahara and Shion, I can feel myself being pulled back into beyhell; please stay tuned for more cringe OC content

[hotwaterandmilk]

Here are the pages from Hana to Yume's 50th anniversary books (Gold & Silver) that got me the most emotional. Photos only.

Let's start with Silver! Unsurprisingly I always get a tear in my eye when Matsushita Youko contributes anything to Hanayume. She'll never finish Yami no Matsuei (though pics like this make me dream) but I do hope she's having a good time gaming and doing whatever else makes her happy.

Similarly it has been SO long since Saenagi Ryou has drawn anything (I think her ITAN series was over a decade ago now?) it's great to see the Yorozuya boys looking fresh! I think you really had to be reading the magazine in 1999-2001 to really appreciate how popular that series was. Anyway, she's still got it!

Ragawa Marimo doing Akachan to Boku art of the boys a bit older?? MY EYES APPEAR TO BE LEAKING. Love these adorable brothers regardless of age, but wow Ragawa's art is looking polished these days. Love it!

Meanwhile Yuki Kaori kind of still has it with Cain and RIff, but the Mudou siblings definitely look more along the lines of her art in the lacklustre Tenshi Kinryouku: Tokyo Chronos. I do think it's nice seeing her draw both series again though, definitely makes me nostalgic.

Moving onto Gold... I had a huge grin on my face just glimsping a new doodle of the boys from Greenwood by Nasu Yukie. Look at those adorable dorks!

It was so nice seeing Nakamura Yoshiki's two most prominent leading ladies sharing the spotlight together. While Kyouko from Skip Beat! has been a prominent figure in Hanayume over the past two decades, Tsukasa was the Nakamura heroine I first became acquainted with in Tokyo Crazy Paradise so this page made me happy.

An honourary mention goes to Hiwatari Saki for providing an OK Shion and Mokuren. Not a patch on her art from the original Bokutama series, but this is quite cute.

Anyway, lots of great art from past & present Hanayume mangaka and some really heartfelt notes too. I highly recommend getting your own copies of these furoku books as they're quite lovely little keepsakes.

[crehador]

since i can't find one and need to know who to aim for...

list of reverse: 1999 jp dub cast (updated for 1.4)

210 - hirose daisuke 37 - iguchi yuka 6 - nakamura yuuichi

a knight - hayami show alien t - fukuhara anjou an-an lee - sakura ayane apple - hirakawa daisuke arcana - koshimizu ami

baby blue - suzaki aya balloon party - minase inori bette - kanzaki maki bkornblume - ueda reina blonney - saito shuka bunny bunny - ozawa ari

charlie - matsuda satsumi centurion - ikuta teru charlton - nomiya kazunori click - uchiyama kouki constantine - tanaka atsuko cristallo - aimi

darley clatter - yada kouhei diggers - tachibana shinnosuke dikke - kawasumi ayako door - shimizu sakuma druvis iii - ishikawa yui

eagle - noguchi ruriko enigma - umehara yuuichirou erick - tanaka chiemi eternity - fairouz ai

forget me not - suwabe junichi

horropedia - okitsu kazuyuki

isabella - kino hina

jessica - waki azumi john titor - konishi mai

kaalaa baunaa - ootsubo yuka kanjira - akasaki chinatsu kumar - fujitou chika

la source - yuzuki kazuka leilani - tachibana yuki lilya - kitamura eri lucy - suwa ayaka

matilda - itou ayasa medicine pocket - hanae natsuki melania - ueda kana mesmer jr. - kudou haruka mondlicht - tsumugi risa ms. moissan - kohara riko ms. new babel - uchida maaya ms. radio - odashima kazami

necrologist - wakayama shion nick bottom - satou fumiya

oliver fog - nagatsuka takuma onion - horikawa kaede

pavia - nozu pickles - saito soma poltergeist - maekawa ryouko

rabies - takagaki katsuhisa & mugiho anna regulus - yamamoto nozomi ring - sakakihara yuki

satsuki - touyama nao schneider - yuuki aoi shamane - yasumoto hiroki sonetto - uchida shu sophia - kobayashi yuu sotheby - itou miku sputnik - toba yuuko sweetheart - tanaka rie

tennant - takahashi chiaki the fool - nitta kyousuke tooth fairy - uesaka sumire ttt - sumi tomomi jiena twins sleep (lisa & louise) - kamitaka suzuka

vertin - takamori natsumi voyager - hondo kaede

x - toki shunichi

z - liyuu зима - totto

[ghostoftheyear]

Absolutely no one besides me cares, but I'm super tickled that two more members of the UtaPri seiyuu cast have now voiced characters in FFXIV.

For the record: --Suzuki Tatsuhisa (Kurosaki Ranmaru) is Aymeric de Borel --Uchida Yuma (Otori Eiji) is G'raha Tia --Suwabe Junichi (Jinguji Ren) is Ardbert --Sawashiru Miyuki (Nanami Haruka) is Minfilia --Nakamura Yuuichi (Tsukimiya Ringo) is Thancred Waters --Toriumi Kousuke (Aijima Cecil) is Zenos

And now we have: --Ono Daisuke (Sumeragi Kira) as Zoraal Ja --Yamashita Daiki (Amakusa Shion) as Shenza

It really makes me happy with how much crossover there is. And damn if I didn't spend most of Dawntrail (which I just finished) going "Damn it, I KNOW I know Zoraal Ja's voice, who IS THAT" only to realize, of course, it's Kujo Jotaro.

[team-rocket-hq]

DEPT DIRECTORY

EXECUTIVES

Lorene Wilde / Melinoë - Overseer assistant, Internal Affairs, Chief in Security and Computing. Executive on 2nd grade. - @fracturedhues

Archer - Second-in-command - @reiketsui

ADMINS

Yuurei Kamiya - Legal Dept - @devotionblind

Jax - Admin of Science - @haematophiliac

Arlo Nakamura/Admin Arlo - Go Division/Shadow Research - @belueberries

Real Name Unknown / Agent Sierra - Admin of the GO division and Shadow Pokèmon researcher - @adcraball

Emile - Admin of Grunt Intake & Basic Pokemon Handling - @galarianrocket

ELITE AGENTS

Riku - Enforcer - @mnstcrbnll

Valentine - Assassin - @cherryrockett

Shayan Draven - Elite Field Agent - @shayochism

SENIOR AGENTS

Shion Mochiro/ codename: lark - Human ResourcesDept - @teamrockethr

GRUNTS

Kane Zeniya - Grunt - @haerith

SCIENTISTS/RESEARCHERS

Kris Maki - Science Dept/ Bio Development Division - @crystalprofessor

OTHER

Nova Kamiya - Rocket Trainee - @vixletserenity

[olympiankoris]

"Rise of Olympus," is a mesmerizing musical journey where aspiring stars from around the world converge to showcase their unique talents and pursue their dreams. Get ready to witness the birth of legends and the rise of musical luminaries in "Rise of Olympus."

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀[ EPISODE ONE : PART ONE ] ⠀⠀

KEY: "Welcome to the grand opening of 'Rise of Olympus: Idol Quest'! In this thrilling journey, 40 aspiring trainee will strive to claim their divine destiny by embodying the power and allure of ancient Greek gods and goddess. Only 12 will ascend to Olympus and debut as the ultimate girl group."

The camera pans over a majestic set adorned with pillars and statues resembling Greek temples. The contestants, all dressed in modern interpretations of Grecian attire, stand in anticipation, their hearts racing with excitement.

The lights hovered over SHINee member Key and the girls applauded enthusiastically.

KEY: "Ladies, welcome to the sacred realm of Olympus! I'm your host, KEY, and I will be guiding you through this extraordinary idol survival journey."

KEY: "Now, let's delve into our first challenge, dear contestants. As the gods did in ancient times, you will forge your own paths by forming groups that resonate with your strengths and personalities."

Contestants gather in front of banners, each with a different name: Astral Guardians, Eternal Questers, Celestial Nomads, and Mythic Envoys. Tension fills the air as they huddle together, engaged in intense discussions and fervent strategizing. The atmosphere crackles with excitement and anticipation as they prepare to embark on a journey that will test their skills, teamwork, and determination.

The tension in the air is palpable as the contestants stand before the banners, each bearing a unique group name. The atmosphere buzzes with a mix of nervousness and excitement, the weight of their choices evident in their expressions. KEY's voice resonates through the space, setting the scene for the pivotal moment.

KEY: "Ladies, the time has come to choose your challenge groups. As I call your name, step forward and select the banner that resonates with you."

The air is charged with anticipation as the contestants align themselves with their chosen groups. The stage is set for their journey, a tale of camaraderie, competition, and growth that will unfold under the banners that symbolize their collective spirit.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ASTRAL GUARDIANS

zhou meiyao, hyeon danbi, jeong sunkyung, sunniva heo, kojima karen, zhu yinuo, han yeseul, cho hyeonjin, vivian lee & kang saera

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ETERNAL QUESTERS

kurosawa shion, nozawa misaki, shin boram, nakamura kagami, hong yuyan, kobayashi yuuki, chae soojin, judith baek, oshima ame & park jindy

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀CELESTIAL NOMADS

kang youra, yang chaewon, kwon hyeseo, nakae nina, kim minhyi, jung haeun, maeve park, theressa lee, hwang soojin & jang seumin

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀MYTHIC ENVOYS

kang seoyeon, cindy yu, jo yujung, davika channarong, jeon hyein, jeong taehee, bae minji, huang yiran, han yerim & jung harin

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[nanchan83]

ヤングスキニー

「雪月花」　Music Video

Gt.Vo : Kayayu

Gt : Gonzales

Ba : Ryoto

Dr : Shion

Starring : Kayayu / Ririka Kawashima

Cast :

Megu Himesawa

Minami Watanabe

mayu

Minami Mochimaru

Nagomu Miyamoto

Director : Kiyoshiro Ishida

Cinematographer : Tomoya Iwade

1st Camera Assistant : Gaku Sato

2nd Camera Assistant : Yuwa Sakai

Lighting Director: Hyoga Kono

Light Assistant : Akira Nishimoto / Keisuke Kitamura / Hiroshi Okamoto

Production Designer : Mayu Uchida

Assistant Production Designer : Sakura / Go Suzuki

Stage Carpenter : Morii Bijutsu

Stylist : Moyashi Nakamura

Hair & Make-up (cast) : Misaki Abe

Hair & Make-up (band): Miyuki Namba

Hair & Make-up Assistant : Sumi Inoue

Edit : Kiyoshiro Ishida

Color Grading : Sota Ito

Theater : Sagamihara Minami Shimin Hall

Special Thanks : Churros

Kentarou Takano / Naoto Nakamura / Kento Maki / Saki Yoshikawa

Making Director : Masato Kitagawa

Production Assistant : Rei Hironaka / Satoru Endo / Yuasa Kobayashi / Kazunari Yamaguchi

Casting Producer : Ryo Inada (koe Inc.)

Assistant Producer : Takuma Obara (koe Inc.)

Producer : Yosuke Yamaguchi (koe Inc.)

Production : koe Inc.

[ultraericthered]

My Top 75 Favorite Anime Villains

Had to put a lot of thought into this, but here it is in full evil glory!

1. Cell (Dragon Ball)

2. Light Yagami (Death Note)

3. Johan Liebert (Monster)

4. Gendo Ikari (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

5. Vicious (Cowboy Bebop)

6. Myotismon (Digimon Adventure)

7. Freeza (Dragon Ball)

8. Dewey Novak (Eureka Seven)

9. Zorc the Dark One/Yami Bakura (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

10. Askeladd Olafson (Vinland Saga)

11. Sir Crocodile (One Piece)

12. Father (Fullmetal Alchemist)

13. Griffith (Berserk)

14. Shinobu Sensui (Yu Yu Hakusho)

15. Queen Beryl (Sailor Moon)

16. Giovanni (Pokemon the Series)

17. Gakuho Asano (Assassination Classroom)

18. Maximillian Pegasus (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

19. Reiji Miyabi/Head (Star Driver)

20. Kyubey (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

21. The Major (Hellsing Ultimate)

22. The Dark Gundam (Mobile Fighter G Gundam)

23. Marik Ishtar (Yu-Gi-Oh!)

24. Ken Ichijouji (Digimon Adventure 02)

25. Katsuhiko Jinnai (El Hazard)

26. Rosemary Applefield (Nadja of Tomorrow)

27. Suzaku (Yu Yu Hakusho)

28. Makoto Shishio (Rurouni Kenshin)

29. Younger Toguro (Yu Yu Hakusho)

30. Blackbeard (One Piece)

31. Piedmon (Digimon Adventure)

32. Zofis & Koko (Zatch Bell)

33. Master Asia (Mobile Fighter G Gundam)

34. Xellos Metallium (The Slayers)

35. Yukio Oikawa (Digimon Adventure 02)

36. Lord Darcia III (Wolf’s Rain)

37. Akito Sohma (Fruits Bakset)

38. Akio Ohtori (Revolutionary Girl Utena)

39. Lelouch Vi Britannia (Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion)

40. Vegeta (Dragon Ball)

41. Rezo the Red Priest (The Slayers)

42. Professor Tomoe/Germatoid (Sailor Moon S)

43. Colonel Muska (Castle In The Sky)

44. Shinsuke Takasugi (Gintama)

45. Ryoko Asakura (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)

46. Toya Todoroki/Dabi (My Hero Academia)

47. Shion Sonozaki (When They Cry: Higurashi)

48. Akane Shinjo & Alexis Kerib (SSSS Gridman)

49. The D-Reaper (Digimon Tamers)

50. William James Moriarty (Moriarty the Patriot)

51. Chrollo Lucilfer (Hunter x Hunter)

52. Miyo Takano (When They Cry: Higurashi)

53. Wiseman/Death Phantom (Sailor Moon R)

54. Meruem (Hunter x Hunter)

55. Lucemon (Digimon Frontier)

56. Lord Ilpalazzo (Excel Saga)

57. Roswaal L. Mather (Re:Zero)

58. Suigintou (Rozen Maiden)

59. Nui Harime & Ragyo Kiryuin (Kill La Kill)

60. Yuno Gasai & Murmur #1 (The Future Diary)

61. Masquerade (Bakugan Battle Brawlers)

62. Creed Diskenth (Black Cat)

63. Izaya Orihara (Durarara)

64. Ladd Russo (Baccano)

65. Kagato (Tenchi Muyo)

66. Satou Matsuzaka (Happy Sugar Life)

67. Lucy (Elfen Lied)

68. Kirei Kotomine (Fate series)

69. Naraku (Inuyasha)

70. Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater)

71. Yuri “Yurippe” Nakamura (Angel Beats!)

72. Atsumu “Yukiatsu” Matsuyuki (Anohana)

73. Fumito Nanahara (Blood -C)

74. Dilandau Albatou (Vision of Escaflowne)

75. Edmond Dantes & Gankutsuou (Gankutsuou)

[crossoverheaven]

WHO IS QUEEN OF MANIPULATION?

Manipulators, tricksters, decievers, and gaslighting gatekeeping girlbosses have popped up quite a bit in my polls. So I figured: why not do a tournament with them and find out who voters on Tumblr choose to be named THE Queen of Manipulation?

For this, there's only one rule to be aware of: Each round, in accordance to my poll rules, will last for only a day's time, since they're polls with just two options to choose from.

It'll be starting now! Hope you all are ready!

ROUND 1:

Heather VS Sasha Waybright

Princess Azula VS Double Trouble

Junko Enoshima VS Dahlia Hawthorne

Anise Tatlin VS Green

Kiyomi Takada VS Amanda Waller

Chel VS Keito Nichi

Rosemary Applefield VS Eliza Regan

Satou Matsuzaka VS Nana Hiiragi

Kaori Miyazono VS Swindler

Misaki Shokuhou VS Lila Rossi

Tsubaki Kasugano VS Grace Monroe

Bernkastel VS Zhan Tiri

Mother Gothel VS Sonia Reed

Cora Mills VS Prospera Mercury

Medusa Gorgon VS Miyo Takano

Maleficent VS Ursula

Starlight Glimmer VS Terra Markov

Ume Kurumizawa VS Regina George

Anthy Himemiya VS Celestia Ludenberg

Akari Yukimura VS Shion Sonozaki

Ai Hoshino VS Mikan Tsumiki

Murmur VS Satoko Houjo

Echidna VS Eua

Edelgard Von Hresvelg VS Balalaika

Yuri "Yurippe" Nakamura VS Akito Sohma

Lana Lang VS Namine

CeleCele VS Ami Kawashima

Mia Sutton VS Kanade Otonokoji

Mai Valentine VS Wang Liu Mei

Beatrice VS Yuno Gasai

Lusamine VS Nanami

Miku Izayoi VS Lunar Edomae

ROUND 2:

Heather VS Princess Azula

Dahlia Hawthorne VS Green

Kiyomi Takada VS Chel

Rosemary Applefield VS Satou Matsuzaka

Kaori Miyazono VS Lila Rossi

Bernkastel VS Grace Monroe

Mother Gothel VS Prospera Mercury

Miyo Takano VS Ursula

Starlight Glimmer VS Regina George

Anthy Himemiya VS Shion Sonozaki

Ai Hoshino VS Satoko Houjo

Eua VS Balalaika

Akito Sohma VS Namine

CeleCele VS Kanade Otonokoji

Mai Valentine VS Beatrice

Lusamine VS Lunar Edomae

ROUND 3:

Princess Azula VS Dahlia Hawthorne

Satou Matsuzaka VS Chel

Bernkastel VS Lila Rossi

Mother Gothel VS Miyo Takano

Anthy Himemiya VS Starlight Glimmer

Satoko Houjo VS Balalaika

Akito Sohma VS Kanade Otonokoji

Beatrice VS Lusamine

ROUND 4 (QUARTERFINALS):

Princess Azula VS Chel

Bernkastel VS Mother Gothel

Anthy Himemiya VS Satoko Houjo

Akito Sohma VS Beatrice

ROUND 5 (SEMIFINALS):

Princess Azula VS Bernkastel

Anthy Himemiya VS Beatrice

FINAL ROUND:

Anthy Himemiya VS Bernkastel

BONUS ROUND:

Anthy Himemiya VS Bella Swan

[produce101blog]

Live Audience Ranking

Note: this only includes the LIVE audience of the performances in ep3+4, plus the additional 3,000 bonus votes. Whoever won out of the two groups that performed the song got 3,000 bonus votes.

Second note: These are essentially useless rankings as they weren't actual fan votes submitted online/through mobile.

Third note: Tumblr hates ties in lists. Use the vote count to determine a tie. Most everything from rank 36 onward is a tie.

Ebihara Tsuzumi (3172)

Takami Ayane (3151)

Kitazume Sakura (3139)

Ishii Ran (3123)

Kasahara Momona (3093)

Nakano Konona (3084) - tie

Sasaki Tsukushi (3084) - tie

Takahashi Hina (3082)

Takabatake Momoka (3073)

Aoki Yuka (3071)

Nakayama Honoka (3068)

Mizukami Rimika (3064)

Tanaka Yuuki (3064)

Kato Kokoro (3064)

Murakami Rinon (3061)

Uchiyama Rin (3061)

Kamio Ayano (3056)

Yamamoto Suzu (3055)

Akiyama Ema (3054)

Hatta Mena (3050)

Kanno Miyu (3046)

Kitazato Rio (3044)

Sakaguchi Rino (3043)

Ando Yui (3041)

Tanabe Karin (3038)

Abe Nagomi (3037)

Otsubo Karen (3035)

Aramaki Joa (3031)

Tanaka Koto (3031)

Kamada Moe (3029)

Matsushita Miyu (3028)

Sakurai Miu (3028)

Kenmotsu Nano (3026)

Kawabata Ranka (3023)

Shimizu Keiko (3021)

Kino Riko (3012)

Hidaka Hazuki (3011)

Nakamori Kotone (3011)

Yoshida Ayano (3011)

Kikukawa Aki (3010)

Kobayashi Sae (3010)

Nakamori Mikoto (3010)

Sato Ameli (3010)

Nakamura Aoi (3008)

Okabe Nonoka (3007)

Sano Jueri (3006)

Shiromaru Maho (3004)

Bando Fuka (3003) - whatever the opposite of MVP is (lowest votes) of winning groups

Yoshida Hana (81) - MVP (highest votes) of non-winning groups

Moro Anon (56)

Ando Chiharu (55)

Kato Kagura (55)

Yamazuki Mitsuki (46) - potential elimination cutoff

Fujimoto Ayaka (45)

Oyanagi Emi (45)

Hosoi Ayaka (37)

Kato Airi (37)

Kawagishi Runa (35)

Oda Aruha (35)

Sakata Kotone (30)

Sudo Sakura (28)

Mogi Shion (27)

Sutani Yurara (26)

Sekiguchi Rikako (25)

Shibuya Mei (24)

Watanabe Miyu (22)

Koyama Mana (20)

Kurokawa Honoka (18)

Sakuraba Haruka (18)

Tanaka Hana (18)

Iida Shizuku (16)

Hamasaki Aiko (13)

Saito Serina (13)

Oikawa Rio (12)

Sasaki Kokona (11)

Aita Rin (8)

Wakimoto Mihaya (8)

Okamura Nana (7)

Tani Seia (7)

Furuhashi Sayaka (6)

Kato Konomi (6)

Sugai Natsuho (5)

Tabata Nana (5)

Ueki Mimi (5)

Iyota Hana (5)

Nakamura Riro (4)

Yamaguchi Misaki (4)

Shibagaki Arisa (3)

Shinzawa Mika (3)

Tabuchi Miu (3)

Kataoka Rio (2)

Suzuki Rena (2)

Kurihara Kano (1)

Motohashi Meika (1)

Ota Sara (1)

Takagi Mayu (1)

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Updated blader IDs for Hara & Shion; I am cringe but I am free (art by my beloved @zadi-jyne <3 )

[historyhermann]

Quirky Mature Comedy "Inside Job" Lampoons Conspiracy Theories

Reagan and her team

On October 22, the first ten episodes of Inside Job aired on Netflix. The show is not only irreverent, witty, and quirky, but its well-developed characters, voice acting, animation, and plot make the show captivating enough to watch, from episode to episode. Its interlinking stories lead to a devastating "resolution" that will shake you to the core.

Reprinted from The Geekiary, my History Hermann WordPress blog, and Wayback Machine. This was the ninth article I wrote for The Geekiary. This post was originally published on October 23, 2021.

Inside Job, a mix of workplace comedy and paranoid fiction, is the first animated series by Shion Takeuchi, a former writer for Gravity Falls, writer for Disenchantment, and former storyboarder for Regular Show. The creator of Gravity Falls, Alex Hirsch, is an executive producer, as is Takeuchi. It is the first series created by her as part of a deal with Netflix to produce animated content. Hirsch said that he was inspired by the X-Files while he and Takeuchi were inspired by pages of the Weekly World News, an outlandish tabloid.

Inside Job has six main characters: tech genius Reagan Ridley (voiced by Lizzy Caplan), yes-man/fratboy Brett Hand (voiced by Clark Duke), biochemist Dr. Andre (voiced by Bobby Lee), humanoid dolphin/supersoldier Glenn Dolphman (voiced by John DiMaggio), PR officer Gigi Thompson (Tisha Campbell), and psychic mushroom organism Magic Myc (voiced by Brett Gelman). Supporting characters include current CEO J.R. Scheimpough (voiced by Andrew Daley) and Reagan's father Rand Ridley (voiced by Christian Slater). Reagan, J.R., Andrew, Glenn, Gigi, and Magic work at Cognito, Inc., with Reagan managing her co-workers and wanting to make the world "a better place," while dealing with her paranoid father, the former company CEO. Reagan herself is multiracial as her mother, Tomiko (voiced by Suzy Nakamura), is Japanese. In this world, every conspiracy theory is real, with Cognito as a shadow government entity that makes this all happen, working for those in the shadows.

The ten-episode first season of Inside Job introduces viewers to Cognito, Inc., where all manner of conspiracies are afoot. In the first episode, Reagan tries to replace the president with a robot after the previous one was "too dumb" to manipulate, while her goal to become the head of the team is squashed by her boss, J.R., who brings in a man named Brett Hand to co-lead the team. In the second episode, Brett and Reagan are confronted with the difficult task of figuring out who to fire as Cognito makes cutbacks, while her team tries to kiss up to her, thinking they will be fired, and having to fight off a powerful monster.

Later episodes feature a reptilian/lizard people gala, Reagan attempting to get a boyfriend, selling outdated and dangerous products to a town stuck in the 1980s, Reagan attempting to stop her dad from learning about her mom's wedding, ghosting a flirty secret agent, a free love commune on the Moon, a mole inside of Cognito, and trying to stop a robot by delving deep into her mind, while learning the truth about her father.

Weirdness and mature subject matters are at the center of Inside Job, with nothing held back. The show has characters cursing and blood being spilled, even in the first episode. Curse words fly right and left, mostly out of Reagan's mouth, and for good reason! Clearly, due to this, some people may not like the show or find it "too mature," or even sexual at times, in par with other mature animations that have been released recently, whether by Netflix or on other platforms.

While reviewers rightly described this series as mocking "our brain-fried reality," having a "lot of energy," being "emotionally wise and sincere," there is more to this show than that. It uses, in Takeuchi's words, comedy to "process difficult emotions, and... a way to explore these kinds of topics [conspiracy theories] and the ridiculousness of them." This is made clear from the fact that at first Reagan feels threatened by Brett. He comes to her for help, as he is under too much pressure. And both work together to control the rogue president and help each other. Although it reminds me a little of Mr. Robot, which focused on a group of hackers trying to bring down the "elites," Inside Job is the opposite of this, as the protagonists of this series are the same elites that those characters were attempting to take out by any means necessary.

One of my favorite parts of Inside Job is the weirdness and quirkiness, whether it's the human-hybrids, the lizard people, assassins (like one who shot JFK, who is voiced by Alex Hirsch), or something else entirely. The animation, music score, and background art are superb as well, with all sorts of easter eggs linking to other shows and topics, for those who wish to delve deeper. Like the highly-enjoyable Disenchantment, drinking, alcoholism, and drug use are some of the show's themes. On the other hand, it is more comedic than Disenchantment, although its comedy isn't constructed in the same way as it is in shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks.

One of the funnier episodes is when they show all the people said to be reptilian, like Al Gore, Taylor Swift, Mark Zuckerberg, Guillermo El Toro, Ellen DeGeneres, Judge Judy, Anderson Cooper and so on. I chuckled a little when they made fun of the Jason Bourne series and how ridiculous it is, or the joke about the Bechdel test. The show references series like Stranger Things (set in the 1980s), Ghostbusters, Star Wars, The Terminator, The Goonies, Harry Potter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and E.T., along with Blockbuster, Jeff Bezos, and the James Bond films, to name a few references.

Inside Job has a better spy episode than anything that Q-Force could come up with and reminds me a little of a Phineas and Ferb episode, "Live and Let Dive," where the evil doctor has a lair, although Inside Job ups the ante to something that is even more hilarious than either one of those shows.

Similar to other shows, broken families and having friends are also themes featured in Inside Job. This is noted in the show's third episode, when the audience learns that Reagan's parents are divorced, with her mother writing erotic stories. Reagan tries to make sure she has a group of friends among her co-workers, so they all support her, no matter the mission they have to undertake, although Brett is the most loyal and supportive of them all. This happens when her social anxiety comes to the fore in the show's third episode, when she is told to hug people at a reptoid gala, while she remains socially inept, learning it is because of a robot her father invented. It also happens when she has relationship problems and attempts to get someone with toxic masculinity, and has issues with codependency.

Some fans have even speculated that Reagan might be autistic. Having someone who is socially awkward and anxious is not unique to Inside Job, though. Cleopatra, the protagonist of Cleopatra in Space, has ADHD, Luz Noceda, the bisexual Afro-Latina protagonist of The Owl House, is neurodivergent, and Entrapta, the socially awkward (and morally grey) sciencey princess, in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is autistic. In addition, Peridot, a non-binary Gem woman in Steven Universe has been described by some fans as autistic, since Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar said that none of the Gems in the series can be considered neurotypical.

Apart from Hirsch and Takeuchi, the others working on Inside Job are a talented bunch. They include animator Mike Hollingsworth, one of the show's executive producers, who was the supervising director of BoJack Horseman, Pete Mitchels, an animator who directed the first two seasons of Rick and Morty and episodes of Family Guy, and Chantal Hennessey, who was a supervising director for 24 episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

Additionally, the series art director, Jeffrey M. Thompson, was an art director for Rick and Morty, and an animator and artist on Gravity Falls. Two of the show's animators, Andrew Bomo, the technical director, and Justin Schultz, worked on shows such as Harley Quinn, Invincible, Big Mouth, Onyx Equinox, Milo Murphy's Law, and DuckTales, to name a few. The opening theme is performed by Bronze, featuring BBRC, and is titled "Pa$$ the Time (Part 2)" while Ryan Elder and Steve Reidell are composers of the show's electronic music.

Inside Job seems to have been accepted relatively positively, including on the show's subreddit, which currently has over 800 subscribers, and has an official account with over 6,000 followers on Twitter, coupled with a fake website for Cognito, Inc. for interested fans. I expect there will be fanfiction as well, but currently, there is a good amount of fan art of Reagan, noting the show's references to other popular media. It is nothing like the documentary of the same name which focuses on the causes of the 2007-2008 global economic crisis. All in all, I am hopeful and optimistic that this show will be popular, although some people will undoubtedly sneer at it for one reason or another, probably the same people who dislike shows like Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and the like. Currently, it has high marks on sites like Rotten Tomatoes.

The inside of Cognito, Inc. shown in the first episode

The second half of Inside Job's first season will presumably be ten episodes long since 20 episodes of the series were ordered in April 2019 by Netflix. This show is unique in its own way and despite its strange nature at times, the characters, especially the protagonist Reagan, are relatable. It is unlike any other show I've ever seen. It doesn't fall into the usual animated sitcom model that mature animations sometimes tend to end up in, which began with the premiere of The Simpsons in 1989, and bolstered by shows like South Park, Family Guy, and American Dad!, to name a few that fit into the sitcom format.

Inside Job has the themes of togetherness and chosen family, with Reagan telling Brett that she and the rest of their team are his "business family forever" while she temporarily reconnects with her dad after feeling, rightly, that he is a poor father, before learning his terrible secret, all while he gaslights her repeatedly. Her relationship with her father is toxic and seeped in deep-seated trauma, which affects her daily life, personality, and everything else, while serving at the center of the show itself. The series shares some similarities, on a very limited basis, in terms of locations, to Futurama, as the characters traveled to the Moon in that particular series, and some visual jokes, but that's about it, as Inside Job goes to darker places and confronts issues that Futurama didn't.

The story, which Hirsch described as Takeuchi's "hilarious bizarre fever dream of a show that could only come from her unique vision of the world" will undoubtedly continue with support from Netflix. Hirsch also said that since Inside Job is for adults "keep all them Disney-babies far away."

Caplan described the show rightly, saying it serves as a public service, "reminding us of a time where they [conspiracy theories] were niche and maybe reserved for a guy who lives in a cabin in the woods alone and not half the population" and joked she could get behind the lizard people conspiracy, while saying that the theories the show tackles are vintage but fun at the same time. She additionally praised her character as not falling into existing tropes or archetypes while lamenting that "it’s depressing where the modern conspiracy theories are going." I think all of us can agree with that, as some theories are downright dangerous, leading to death, violence, or whatnot.

In the second part of season 1, it would be wonderful to have openly queer characters in the main cast of Inside Job. The current episodes have some queer vibes, like the orgy of reptilians or how all of the team (including two who are male) have crushes/like Brett Hand. Additionally, Andre identifies as "always sexual" with men and women around him as shown in the show's fourth episode, the same episode which shows a polyamorous couple in the background. There are also the vibes between the British secret agent, Rafe Masters, and the nemesis in one episode, vibes that are clearly homoerotic and are over the top, parodying the James Bond spy films. The astronauts are drawn in by space sex. Glenn has sex dreams about everyone on the team.

As for Reagan, based on the interpersonal conflicts she has been a part of in the first part of Season 1, it seems that in future episodes she will have to face her dad, who has become an obstacle to her progress and moving up the ranks of Cognito, instead of any LGBTQ+ focus on her part. Even so, the series could have an episode where she meets someone, just as Bean did in Disenchantment or Ash in Final Space, who she connects with on a deeper level without taking away from her main arc, although I find that to be unlikely.

In any case, I would highly recommend Inside Job for its hilarity, quirkiness, uniqueness, strong animation, character development, and wild plots.

© 2021-2023 Burkely Hermann. All rights reserved.

[charmingstage]

"aidoru suki?" "DAISUKI!!!" "aidoru saikou?" "SAIKOU!!!" - an idol stage guide

hello there!!!! are YOU a fan of: mankai stage???????? actors?????? butai in general???? perhaps you have been interested in idols but havent yet found the confidence to be absolutely shameless about them?????

LOOK NO FURTHER; IDOL STAGE IS FOR YOU!!!!!!!!

produced by nelke planning (who also produced things like haisute, esute, tourabu, etc. etc.), idol stage - known as dorste or dolste for short - is a series of original stage plays based on the concept of idols! very original name, i'm sure you'll agree.

each show comprises of two parts: STAGE x LIVE. the stage part shows the backstage of the idols: how they came to be, the drama and tea, and the inevitable power of friendship. the live part is the idols performing a concert for the audience, so you get that feeling of seeing how far the boys have come 🙌

there are 7 dolste units that appear over 5 generations:

1. Shounen Hollywood

2. Present◆5 & Mikazuki

3. CHaCK-UP

4. Un-Planet

5. Primoon & GS382

(each one will have a link to a post specifically about that unit!! coming soon, trust)

idol stage also has an interesting concept they call Another World (AW). it's a kind of inside joke/unspoken secret that the idols aren't played by any actors: they're just everyday people that look scarily similar to the irl actors. the actors refer to the characters as their 'friends', and all have varying degrees of closeness that can be pretty entertaining to see. it gets a little tricky in the 3rd and 4th generations (since the idols are played by actors played by actors) but it's not too hard to get the hang of!

HANG ON A SECOND! rhian, you said that idol stage is perfect for mankai stage fans! what the heck does esute have to do with this?

WELL WELL WELL HERE WE HAVE COME TO THE REASON THIS POST WAS MADE.

as i said, nelke planning produced both dolste and esute. if you do a little deep dive into twitter accounts, you can see that the scriptwriter for esute... is ALSO the director of dolste!

as a result, we have a good deal of esute actors in dolste (...or more like the other way around. dolste is old ♡). akazawa tomoru, honda reo, furuya yamato, and especially akigumi: akazawa ryotaro, yoshitaka shion and nakamura taro appear in Un-Planet and Primoon! (ryotaro and shion are main characters of their units, while taro is a guest in a few Un-Planet shows and a fan of CHaCK-UP ^o^)

where to from here??

hopefully that means you're interested!!

here is a youtube playlist of all 7 dolste mvs! they're pretty rough quality, but if you're looking for a laugh or you're just curious for a peek into dolste these are great!!

you can search for the groups' songs on spotify! try "アイドルステージ", and a playlist with songs from CHaCK-UP to GS382 are free to listen there! (unfortunately, since Present◆5 disbanded, they dragged Mikazuki down with them making all of their songs unavailable :( Primoon and GS382 did covers of some of their songs though!)

dolstedia is also a fantastic place to read character and unit profiles. it's a fanmade wikipedia and you'll have to use a translator if you can't read japanese, but it's amazing :D

if you look into it please let me know!! i would love to talk dolste with more english speakers, so feel free to message me about it!

[elen-000]

Memories Under a Blue Sky

Her Blue Sky (Japanese: 空の青さを知る人よ, Hepburn: Sora no Aosa o Shiru Hito yo) is a beautifully crafted Japanese animated film that debuted on October 11, 2019. Produced by CloverWorks, the film kedai168 is directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, reuniting the creative team behind beloved series like Toradora!, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and The Anthem of the Heart. Character designs are by Masayoshi Tanaka, who also serves as chief animation director.

Synopsis:

Set in the picturesque town of Chichibu, the story begins with 18-year-old Shinnosuke Kanamuro (Shinno), an aspiring guitarist in a relationship with Akane Aioi. Shinno also forms a close bond with Akane’s younger sister, Aoi, and the sisters support his band with enthusiasm. Their plans are upended when a tragic car accident claims the lives of their parents, leading Akane to stay behind in Chichibu to raise Aoi, while Shinno moves to Tokyo to pursue his music career.

Fast forward thirteen years, and Aoi, now a high school student with dreams of becoming a bassist, is preparing to leave for Tokyo herself. Akane works for the city hall, and Masamichi Nakamura (Michinko), a former drummer from Shinno’s band, is organizing a music festival featuring the renowned enka singer Dankichi Nitobe.

Aoi encounters a mysterious figure who resembles Shinno from thirteen years ago, leading her to believe she’s seen a ghost. Her suspicion is confirmed when she discovers that Shinno is indeed a living ghost (ikiryō) bound to the hall where he practices. Shinno, who is now a changed man, seeks Aoi's help to reconnect with Akane in hopes of returning to his physical form. However, the task proves challenging as Shinno's current demeanor is far removed from the kind, supportive person Aoi remembers.

Characters:

Aoi Aioi (voiced by Shion Wakayama): A high school student and aspiring musician influenced by Shinno. She grew up believing her sister stayed behind in Chichibu because of her.

Shinnosuke Kanamuro (Shinno) (voiced by Ryo Yoshizawa): A struggling 31-year-old guitarist, now a living ghost of his 18-year-old self.

Akane Aioi (voiced by Riho Yoshioka): Aoi’s older sister, who has been supporting her after the loss of their parents.

Dankichi Nitobe (voiced by Ken Matsudaira): A famous enka singer.

Masatsugu Nakamura (voiced by Yō Taichi): Michinko’s young son who harbors feelings for Aoi.

Masamichi Nakamura (voiced by Fukushi Ochiai): Former drummer of Shinno’s band, now working at city hall and still interested in Akane.

Chika Ōtaki (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki): Aoi’s classmate with a dream of dating someone in a band.

Production:

Announced by the Super Peace Busters team, Her Blue Sky was brought to life by CloverWorks with a soundtrack composed by Masaru Yokoyama. The theme song and ending theme, "Her Blue Sky" and "Mellow Blue," are performed by the talented Aimyon. The film delves into themes of love, regret, and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of Chichibu, Okada’s hometown, adding a personal touch to the narrative.

[writingalovestory]

New Intro Post

"I'm still me, but is that okay?"

Togo's F/O Blog

Name: Togo

Pronouns: She/They

Sexuality: Asexual

F/O List

Romantic F/Os:

-Xander Matthews

-Levi Fontana

-David Chiem (Unhinged/Post ch2 ep11)

-Hiroto Akagi

-Hibiki Kotobuki

-Kanade Otonokoji

-Teruya Otori

-Utsuro

-Pocket

-Damon Maitsu

-Denshi Shigenobu

-Tomoya Morita

-Yumeo Arakawa

-Anzu Hoshino

-Halara Nightmare

-Caesar Zeppeli

-Jonathan Joestar

-Bowser

-Tsukasa Tenma

-Honami Mochizuki

-Shiki Nakamura (Friend's OC)

-Heather

-Justin

-Trent

-Alejandro Burromuerto

-Dawn

-Quiffrey

-Sylvain Jose Gautier

-Shez (Female)

-Rody Lamoree

-Erika Jumonji

-Justin Blade

-Fuuta Kajiyama

-Mahiru Shiina

-Mammon

-Harpae (Pocket Mirror)

-Jin Shirato

-Akihiko Sanada

-Kotone Shiomi

-Yukari Takeba

-Harua Maeda (friend's oc)

-Genya Shinazugawa

-Kanae Kocho

Familial F/Os

-Ryuuji Himura (father)

-Pre! Ch2 David Chiem (father)

-Kanade Yoisaki (little sister)

-N25! Miku (big sister)

-Arei Nageishi (daughter)

-Mafuyu Asahina (daughter)

-DJ (big brother)

-Cody (son)

-Rodrigue Achilles Fraldarius (father)

-Byleth (male) (older brother)

-Bernadetta von Varley (daughter)

-Rion Mikawa (son)

-Shoji Shinano (son)

-Haruka Sakurai (son)

-Amane Momose (daughter)

-Satan (Obey Me) (son)

-Beelzebub (Obey Me) (son)

-Shiho Suzui (daughter)

-Yuuki Mishima (son)

-Yusuke Kitagawa (son)

-Rohan Kishibe (older brother)

-Zenitsu Agatsuma (son)

-Inosuke Hashibira (son)

-Gyomei Himejima (father)

Platonic F/Os:

-Shion Morita

-Saki Tenma

-Despair! Akane Taira

-Karen

-Waruna

-Yoshiko

-Kurane

-Hubert von Vestra

-Miklan Anschutz Gautier

-Nozomi Miyuki

-Hiyori Tsubaki

-Mikoto Kayano

-Yuno Kashiki

-Asmodeous (Obey Me)

-??? (Pocket Mirror)

-Ryoji Mochizuki

-Suma Uzui

-Mitsuri Kanroji

-Sonoko Nogi

[sakuwsker]

Summer 2023 Anime List

Last season went by fast and there were lots of hidden gems in there, and hopefully they'll get more seasons. This summer season is fullpacked and lots of goodies coming, and can't wait the hype of JJK 2nd season will bring and see Gojou once again animated so lots of screenshots coming your way :'D

25/6

幻日のヨハネ/Genjitsu no Yohane: Sunshine in the Mirror

Adventure and fantasy anime, PV looked great and funny, also characters seems to be rather nice.

1/7

うちの会社の小さい先輩の話/Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi/My Company's Small Senpai

Height difference. Also they look so cute, so excitedly waiting how their relationship evolves. Kouhai is voiced Shin Yuuki, cast has also Shimazaki Nobunaga.

AYAKA/Ayaka: A Story of Bonds and Wounds

Excited with this one, looks amazing! Cast is great; Uemura Yuuto, Terashima Takuma, Umehara Yuuichirou, Toriumi Kousuke, Tsuda Kenjirou, Fukuyama Jun and Hayami Saori.

ライザのアトリエ ~常闇の女王と秘密の隠れ家~/Ryza no Atelier: Tokoyami no Joou to Himitsu no Kakurega/ Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation

PV looked nice, and story is rather interesting.

実は俺、最強でした?/Jitsu wa Ore, Saikyou deshita?/Am I Actually the Strongest?

Murase Ayumu and Okamoto Nobuhiko in the cast, and PV looked funny and great. Isekai anime, and excited to see how it will turn out, and how story develops.

Lv1魔王とワンルーム勇者/Lv1 Maou to One Room Yuusha/Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero

Nakamura Yuuichi being main character's voice, so want to hear him much as possible, and PV was funny. The Demon Lord moves in with the Hero who isn't as strong as he used to be.

悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。/Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu./he Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior

The cast is nice, it's including Fairouz Ai, Uchida Maaya, Suwabe Junichi and Ono Daisuke. PV looked great, and story is interesting so curious to see this.

3/7

もののがたり 第二章/Mononogatari 2nd Season

Yay, so happy this got 2nd season so quickly. Can't wait to see these characters again, and how Kunato will face the evil tsukumogami who was responsible for what happened in the past and what haunts Kunato.

4/7

おかしな転生/Okashi na Tensei/ Sweet Reincarnation

As the title tells, lots of sweets and baking. Main character is voiced by Murase Ayumu, and the pâtissier is such cutie.

好きな子がめがねを忘れた/Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta/The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses

This looked so cute and sweet, and the cast is nice with Wakayama Shion, Itou Masahiro, Kimura Ryouhei and Kobayashi Yuusuke. So curious to see this.

5/7

自動販売機に生まれ変わった俺は迷宮を彷徨う/Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou/Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon

This looked hilarious, and a bit different isekai anime, so want to see how it will be.

わたしの幸せな結婚/Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon/My Happy Marriage

Have been waiting for this quite a while, especially promo pics have been so beautiful. So ecxited to finally see it. Also to hear Ishikawa Kaito's voice with Kimura Ryouhei and Shimono Hiro.

6/7

アンデッドガール・マーダーファルス/Undead Girl Murder Farce

Quite peculiar anime, and PV was more than interesting, so curious to see this, as detective is trying to locate her body with the friends and solving crimes in between.

呪術廻戦/Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Can't just describe enough how much I've been waiting for this when it was announced. And finally see teen Gojou and hopefully lots of tiny Megumi and their lives together, so hopefully there's jujusanpo section as it was in first season.

7/7

るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-/Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)

Haven't seen the first adaption and heard that it was good so curious to see this new adpation. Also Saitou Souma being main character's voice, so happy to hear him with Yashiro Taku, Hino Satoshi and Uchida Yuuma.

聖者無双/Seija Musou: Salaryman, Isekai de Ikinokoru Tame ni Ayumu Michi/The Great Cleric

Main character, voiced by Kawashima Reiji, looks so cute, and rather curious to see this isekai anime with different approach.

シュガーアップル・フェアリーテイル/Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Part 2

So happy that didn't need to wait a long when 2nd cour would come, and see Shall Fen Shall and other new characters.

8/7

デキる猫は今日も憂鬱/Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu/The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today

Big black cat helping others and his keeper, so ecxited to see this one.

レベル1だけどユニークスキルで最強です/Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyou desu/My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1

Another isekai anime, Ishikawa Kaito is voicing the main character. Curious to see this as PV looked promising.

ライアー・ライアー/Liar Liar

Quite curious to see this as PV looked nice. The strategy game in school environment.

七つの魔剣が支配する/Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru/Reign of the Seven Spellblades

PV looked really good, and story is interesting with the academy full of mysteries.

AIの遺電子/AI no Idenshi/The Gene of AI

I was really in awe when I saw PV first time, so have been curious ever since to see this. Doctor who fixes robots and humanoids. Doctor is voiced by Ootsuka Takeo who also is voicing Kunato from Monogatari.

9/7

英雄教室/Eiyuu Kyoushitsu/Classroom for Heroes

Main character is voiced Kawashima Reiji, and PV was great, and fantasy world looked nice.

ダークギャザリング/Dark Gathering

Horror and supernatural anime, curious to see this, although haven't been that keen to watch horror but PV looked interesting, and one of the character is voiced by Shimazaki Nobunaga.

ゾン100～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～/Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto/Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Another horror and supernatural anime in a row with hint of comedy. PV looked promising, and main character is voiced by Umeda Shuuichirou who has so cute voice, also Furukawa Makoto is there.

10/7

SYNDUALITY/Synduality: Noir

Very curious to see this as PV was great and there wasn't a lot to find out for what kind of anime is this, also being Sci-Fi themed makes it interesting.

11/7

ヘルク/Helck

Konishi Katsuyuki voicing main character, Helck. PV was funny and curious to see this, it has 2nd cour coming.

13/7

白聖女と黒牧師/Shiro Seijo to Kuro Bokushi/Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence

Have been curious ever since saw first PV, and the characters looks so cute. Ishikawa Kaito is voicing main character, and excited to see how their relationship evolves.

スパイ教室/Spy Kyoushitsu 2nd Season/Spy Classroom Season 2

I was rather surprised how I liked the first season, so excited to see these girls and Klaus. Happy to see this got 2nd season.

14/7

时光代理人 第二季/Shiguang Dailiren II/Link Click Season 2

So excited to see Link Click 2nd season as the last episode ended that way, and how they'll fix it for better.