#really tho toa is basically my spiritual successor to httyd

[the-fanaddict]

📺 Trollhunters & 3below

anon gets me

Trollhunters:

9/10 is my objective rating (subjectively it’s 100000/10)

Trollhunters is basically all of my favorite tropes conveniently in one location. Fantasy, Huge worlds, Hero’s Journey, Found Family, Anxiety-Filled Protag, fun filled season 1, darker season 2, etc, etc.

After httyd1, this is probably my favorite piece of media ever. 

Initially during season 1, I was a casual watcher. I really got sucked in during the last 3 episodes of season 1, where it upped the stakes and ended on a massive cliffhanger. 

I relate to Jim so much, especially his anxiety. Jim is a hero who struggles so much and has so much on his plate. Trollhunters came out while I was in high school and while it’s not an accurate portrayal of high school, it does it better than most shows do. I truly did connect with Jim, especially in the second season. 

I think what really also gets me is how much of a cinematic feel this series has (which makes sense considering it was originally going to be a movie). The way it’s animated and the framing and how its story is executed feels so..movie-like. There isn’t much filler and there’s barely a status quo. There is so much heart in it too. There are times where the emotional beats feel very...httyd.

The worldbuilding is so interesting too. I mean it’s Guillermo Del Toro! Fantasy and Lore is his forte! The idea of a trilogy series really caught my attention. 

Admittedly there are some flaws, (a rough start is my biggest one, the are nitpicks) but I believe Trollhunters is one of the best series of the decade. 

3Below

8.9/10

Some days it’s really hard to tell which I truly like better, Trollhunters or 3Below. I’m more of a fantasy gal and really it’s Jim’s character that makes me like Trollhunters more sometimes. 

But 3Below is also a strong series and does a good job expanding the universe even more. I went in doubting how the heck are sci-fi aliens going to fit in this world of fantasy wizards and trolls, but they pulled it off!

I adore the animation. Akiridion-5 is such a fun place to look at. The neon colors look so cool. 

I love the immigration aspect of the show. My parents were immigrants and there are so many things I can relate to growing up. When Vex was watching Wheel of Fortune, that’s something my parents did to learn English! The microaggressions Krel kept getting! It’s the small things in the show that I adore. 

Aja and Krel feel really genuine as characters. They have a great sibling dynamic and one doesn’t overshadow the other. 

Overall, a fun show that I wish was a little longer. I love it for the same reason as Trollhunters, great execution, great animation, relatable characters, and amazing worldbuilding.