#sailor moon music history

[bakanokiwami]

TOP 10 THEATER FANDOMS ON AO3 BASED ON NUMBER OF FANWORKS (2009-2022)

To make these bar chart race, all series titles in the Theater Category on November 29 (or the closest date to it) of every year were copy-pasted from Wayback Machine to Google Sheets, rearranged according to number of fanworks, and then inputted to Flourish to turn into a bar chart race.

Locked fanworks aren't included in the count because Wayback Machine can’t view those, only Ao3 users can.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan was in the Theater category in November 29, 2022, but has been removed by the time this post is published, so I'm leaving it out of the chart.

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon may be in the top 10, but only 1% of its fanworks come from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon | Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (Musicals).

Fandom tags that are no longer in the Theater category tag as of posting this are left out of the bar chart race. These tags are usually either miscategorized or already have other tags referring to the same fandom.

For tags that existed on the same years before eventually merging into one tag later on (such as Romeo And Juliet - All Media Types which later on merged with Romeo And Juliet - Shakespeare, and Hamlet - All Media Types which later on merged with Hamlet - Shakespeare), I use the data of whichever tag has the highest number for that year.

Please refer to this post for more bar chart races.

Thanks for understanding and hopefully I didn’t mess up anywhere! 🙏

[ambientren]

Eurydice Would Have Made it to the End.

A different kind of sacrifice, A different kind of love.

[t1meslayer]

Going in for round 2!

I had a lot of fun with my Debrief for "Stone-Cold Lovers (Ch. 3)," and I think there's a bunch of interesting, insightful aspects to my writing here given Splatoon's setting offers plenty of aquatic-themed worldbuilding.

So, let's get into it! Check out my full author's commentary below the cut — but only after you've had the chance to read "By Moonlight," my latest Splatoon fanfic.

I've been playing Splatoon since the 2015 original on Wii U. But to be completely honest, the series never hit me until Splat3. I never bought Octo Expansion (though I did watch most of it), so "Return of the Mammalians" may have just become the first time I truly appreciated how insane the series' lore is. Playing through the final battle during a road trip back from San Francisco with a couple of buddies is something I'll remember forever.

I also fell in love with Shiver and Marie as a couple, spawning a whole host of fanfictions.

But that's neither here nor there. Because this story is about Pearlina.

(The featured image evolved over time)

Another consequence of my foolishness circa Splatoon 2 is I didn't realize how much I liked Off the Hook's music. In fact, the origins of this very fanfic came from a brief obsession with Marina's piano-playing prowess on songs like "Tentacle to the Metal" when Splatoon 3 released in 2022. A connection to the 1st Movement of "Moonlight Sonata" was baked into the premise by their similar set of three notes playing in succession.

Though, I should be clear: I am not a classical music nerd, nor any kind of music nerd. I have a pretty terrible ear for music, and as a result don't listen to much (video game soundtracks notwithstanding, most of my ambient noise is YouTube videos, TV, or podcasts).

If we want to get really deep into the weeds of how pathetic I am, my main attachment to "Moonlight Sonata" stems from Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak (2002) on the GBA.

My rendition of Marina playing the song even ends at essentially the same point as this game's usage, since it's baked into my soul.

When's Hamtaro coming to Nintendo Switch Online, cowards?

That being said, I largely based the in-universe playing on this video by Rousseau, a YouTube channel that creates fancy visuals for piano covers of classical and pop music:

My original plan was to have Eight gift the Beethoven book to Pearl and Marina as an oddity acquired through raiding Grizzco facilities following "Return of the Mammalians." However, the idea came back in full-force with the release of Splatoon 3: Side Order. There was a brief period where I considered applying to the Pearlina zine "You and Me Against the Universe!" with something similar, but that was before I fell into my drive to write for zines.

Side Order definitely feels like a test run for more fleshed-out Roguelike modes in future Splatoon games, but I'm enjoying it all the same. And I just had to include tidbits of lore like Eight joining Off the Hook's world tour.

As one final note on "Moonlight Sonata," this is the first time I've written a musical performance as prose. My Mariver fic "Harmonic Frequencies" ends with a bit of choreography for Deep Cut's tribute to "Calamari Inkantation," but that's about as far as it goes. Luckily, my sister is studying Music Education and Music Performance in college (and she graduates soon!), so I was able to lean on her as a source of knowledge.

She just had to suffer through my insufferable gay seafood to get there.

Her main advice was to think of writing musical prose not as a literal translation of sheet music, but instead to really hone in on the emotions of listening to music. It took a bit to figure out the right balance between describing the performance itself and the more emotive images it conjures in Pearl's head, but I love the outcome!

My sister said, "Also the moonlight stuff is fire af." Clearly I've peaked.

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Fun Fact: She told me I should look into the creepier aspects of "Moonlight Sonata" while writing. Did you know that the song is dedicated to then-16-year-old Countess Giulietta Guicciardi (per Brittanica), a student whom he fell in love with (per New York Times)?

Because I didn't.

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My presentation of Pearl changed a fair bit over the course of this writing. Pearl's They/She pronouns were pretty spur of the moment, and the idea of They/She Napoleon has since become a running in-joke between me and my beta reader, the incredible artist Trybard (who was the source of my great screencap preview post that I blocked out for anonymity of personal socials).

Pearl with full tattoo sleeves was also a sudden decision that's entirely inspired by a Twitter post; I unfortunately cannot find that post anymore, it disappeared after I shifted pages. Likewise, Pearl learning Octarian is part-cute girlfriend stuff, part-excuse to use the joke about them reading Beethoven as "Beat-Havin'" that came to me in a flash of divine inspiration.

Marina doesn't get nearly as much love in the personal headcanon department, it was Trybard who suggested she might wear a citrus-y perfume smell. I added the motor oil.

I also added the fact that she's living it up in Pearl's downtown apartment, and lending out goofy manga-themed sleep shirts.

Off the Hook's apartment setting only includes the windowed hallway and main foyer (which I hope adds to the sense that Pearl is rich enough to afford the most ridiculously huge apartment of all time). However, there are two tidbits about the setting that I quite enjoy:

First, did you catch the bit about the charred piece of hull? I wanted to keep it subtle in writing, but my intent was referencing the NILS Statue! Did Pearl or Marina take the trophy? Who knows.

Second, Off the Hook's wall of records went through hefty trial-and-error. I settled on the idea of giving them Gold/Platinum/Diamond records (ala the real-world practice of Recording Industry Association of America certification) while listening to the collective works of Off the Hook. Given this is pre-Splat3, I imagined that the new recording of "Nasty Majesty" and their Splatfest theme "Color Pulse" would have among the most attention.

I also imagined that Splatoon wouldn't just use an exact 1-1 copy of our record certifications. Thus, the Recording Industry Association of Inkadia (RIAI) was born.

Rather than using precious metals to delineate sales, I decided to go with the more Splatoon-feeling marker of "neon records." I actually did a minor amount of research, predominately leaning on the website of Brigham Young University physics and astronomy professor Harold T. Stokes to figure out Neon's color spectrum.

Using this, I equated:

Violet = Gold (500,000 sales)

Green = Platinum (One Million sales)

Yellow = Double Platinum (Two Million sales)

Red = Diamond (Ten Million sales)

I even formatted the text to look like an actual RIAA plaque, just with the color's name rather than a literal record. AO3's HTML formatting can only go so far.

I used the "acronym" formatting to add extra context in the form of each song's to-date sales, which was all I originally planned to say. Learned all about that option in my horrific opening chapter to the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fic "Paradiso," in which Arven has a nightmare that breaks the text "House of Leaves" style.

And that, my friends, is all she wrote.

I could go way deeper into the minutia Pearl's boisterous tone or Marina utilizing mechanical terms, but the broad strokes of where certain ideas originate seems like a better use of my "Debrief" time. Let me know what more you might want to see me discuss going forward, or what ideas for Splatoon fics you wanna see added to my eternal backlog! (The poll-winning Stardew Valley piece has to take priority now — no more game release distractions~)

Though, as one final note: Yes, the title is a Sailor Moon reference.

You're welcome.

[brrr-stina]

“Life is too short to be upset about the little things” 😘

Cancer baby🦀♋️

Beach life 🏝️

Moon child 🌙

Travel

Painting

Reading

Family

Friends

Anime

Sailor moon is my bitch 🌙

Recommend me a song or a book to get lost in ✨💕

- Traveling to places I’ve never been is what I aim for whether it be a new country or a new situation! I’m up for the changes life has to offer me ✨💚

Dinner dates

Friend gatherings

Museums

Just vibing to this life of mine like a Lil Wayne song 🎧. Making the best out of what life has to offer

[landofanimes]

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon - The (NEW) Super Live

Due to popular demand, the London run has been extended!

Starring Yui Yokoyama as Sailor Moon, The Super Live will be alternating between two theaters in London (HERE at Outernet and KOKO) from February 4th to March 19th, 2025 totaling 43 performances!!! This is one of the longest runs in Sailor Moon musical history, made all the more impressive that it's happening abroad!

<< Notice this show will be different from the previous iteration of The Super Live since new people are in charge of script, lyrics, direction, choreography, and music. >>

[jeante13]

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♡ my name is Jeanté

‪‪‪‪♡ i'm libra & infp

‪‪‪‪♡ music taste: lana del rey, taylor swift, the cure, london after midnight, lareine, abba, nirvana, bauhaus, buck-tick, the smiths, him, evanescence, glamscure, the beatles, elvis presley, my chemical romance, siouxsie and the banshees, hole, sisters of mercy, david bowie, laufey, cigarettes after sex, vampire rose, the doors, malize mizer & type o negative

‪‪‪‪♡ fav films: edward scissorhands, girl interrupted, the aristocats, sabrina (1954), interview with the vampire, romeo & juliet (1968), thirteen, corpse bride, the crow (1994), 10 things i hate about you, jennifer's body, halloween, a nightmare before christmas, mirror mirror (1990), the craft, heathers, ginger snaps, sherlock jr, speak, white oleander, the addams family values, nosferatu, beetlejuice, the love witch, pearl, candy (1968), repulsion, black swan, the swan princess, the last unicorn, the princess & the frog, perfect blue, buffalo '66, casablanca, gone with the wind, mean girls, helter skelter (2012), gone girl, daisies (1966), lilya 4-ever & valerie and her week of wonders

‪‪‪‪♡ fav series: friends, gilmore girls, american horror story, sailor moon, chobits, death note, the office, queen's gambit, gossip girl, the golden girls, full house, kakegurui, neon genesis evangelion, castlevania, the vampire diaries, the rose of versailles, nana, the munsters, scream queens & ergo proxy

‪‪‪‪♡ fav books: pride & prejudice, emma, the secret history, dracula, frankenstein, crime and punishment, hamlet, my year of rest and relaxation, little women, wuthering heights, the picture of dorian gray, jane eyre, the stranger, the metamorphosis, the great gatsby, anna karenina, war and peace, the bell jar & white nights

‪‪‪‪♡ things i love: 60s/70s fashion, vintage items, ballet, russian literature, poetry, v-kei, anime, shakespeare, tim burton films, old barbie, coffee, history, philosophy, cats & 80s horror movies

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[bubbles077]

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[camoftarakas]

GETTING "BIRD GUY"-'D IRL

oh my fucking god narrow intended audience for this one but you know how Brennan Lee Mulligan got himself into being "Bird Guy" even though he is, according to people close to him, just that analytical about everything?

my autistic ass has been Bird Guy'd and i just put it together now i'm deeply relating with Guy who created DnD Show i like.

so people who don't know me that well have from time to time labelled me as a "weeb" for, IMO, very very silly dumb things. and i'm always like "demonstrably not true. first of all, you have no idea what you're talking about; weebs exist on a scale from 'orientalist' to 'cringe, but scholarly', but extrapolating from that i'm not even a fan of anime or manga or shit so what the fuck?"

so this thing: annoying, strange, incorrect, dishonoring a storied label for the weirdos (may they be /pos or /neg) amongst us who follow japanese media. but i reflected on this because on the internet, following artists and music and watching Dungeon Meshi, and in conjunction with the linguistic research i do on orthographies, i find myself slowly being able to read Kana. and i dunno about the weebs you know, but knowing Kana is like a thing Weebs try to do if they don't want to get into really learning japanese. so i thought "oh god. this thing that happens is gonna get more annoying but that's not fair! i'm like this with literally all scripts and languages!

...

>:O

my autistic ass. was SO foolish to open my mouth and contribute what i've known about Japan's history and language, probably in the same hour that i talked with them about Sailor Moon or Dungeon Meshi, and the FOOLS i talk to say "that there is 'Japan Cam'" BECAUSE THEY NEVER SEE THE PART OF ME THAT IS JUST AS PASSIONATE ABOUT TURKISH, TIBETAN, AND AFRIKAANS. WELL LET ME SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT:

I LIKE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND HISTORY. AND ALSO I KNOW EVERY COUNTRY'S FLAG

[des2dream]

Luna Throughout Different Media

As Usagi's mentor and close friend, Luna has been through some changes (design-wise) over the years in Sailor Moon history. Her noticeably big eyes in the manga, her plush form in PGSM 2003 until she later becomes part of the sailor senshi, her costuming in the Sera Myu musicals, her look during the Sailor Moon Crystal era, and her famous human form. Some people will say that they've seen it from Sailor Moon S: The Movie along with Sailor Moon: Eternal & Cosmos, but her human form was also seen in the manga along with Artemis and Diana. A part of me feels like the crew along with Naoko Takeuchi have a lot of fun with Luna and yet still give her a prominent role in the story.

[bunnymajo]

Wing Girls: An early example of an all female transforming hero team

We've all heard the take that in 1992 Sailor Moon is the first anime to focus on an all-female super heroine show akin to "Super Sentei" or "Saint Seiya", aimed at girls, and that is true. But I want to talk about another very early example I've never seen mentioned: The Wing Girls, a plot element that shows up about midway of the 1984 shonen anime "Yume Senshi Wingman"

Yume Senshi Wingman is a show very aimed at teenage boys. It focuses on Hirono Kenta, a huge tokusatsu nerd with his own hero persona, Wingman. He's chosen and gifted with the Dream Note that can make anything he draws in it come true so he can become Wingman for real and defeat and evil organization from taking over his world. Another big point about Wingman is it's focus on love triangles and fanservice, between Kenta's ladylike classmate Miku and the more bold and flirtatious Aoi, who is a resident from the world that the Dream Note came from

The opening visually explains I think what kind of dynamic they were going for here: (also if nothing else, the music in this show is really good)

In episode 33, Airing on November 13, 1984 - Kenta and his classmates are visiting a shoot of a liveaction henshin hero episode. Agents from the evil organization are rumored to be part of the cast and Kenta's not able to focus his attention on it, so the female classmates who know his secret are given their own special forms in case something goes wrong and they need to step in

Enter the Wing Girls, consisting of Aoi, Miku, along with his other classmates Momoko and Kumiko

More of a backup squad to Wingman himself, they're still given similar abilities to instantly change forms with the power of the dream note and enhanced physical abilities for punching and kicking

They make a few other appearances throughout the show but this is their big solo moment. They even get their own theme song on one of the drama CDs, and figure merch in 2009.

I just think they're a neat little part of magical girl history.

Side mg history in case someone brings it up:

The idea of female super-hero magical girls as main characters goes as far back as the early 1970s with "Suki! Suki! Majo-sensei" and "Cutey Honey" and continues to sporadically appear through the decades. But these only focus on one heroine compared to an entire team.

Another early cited example of a mg team is the Studio Pierrot crossover special "Majokko Club Quartet: Alien X from A Zone" a direct-to-video special from 1987 that shows the heroines from Pierrot's line of magical girls: Creamy Mami, Magical Emi, Fairy Persia and Pastel Yumi, team up against alien invaders and parodies sci-fi tokusatsu tropes in the process. While the original TV series are all aimed at children, and the special is still within the realm of SFW, I would argue this OVA is more aimed at adult fans of the series due to its content and release format. So that's why I tend to not think of it on the same level as Sailor Moon.

[misteria247]

Ya know what now that I'm talking about older anime aesthetics I'm just gonna say this-

I think that it's one of my favorite things.

Mainly because of the artistic nature of it. Like don't get me wrong anime of today is absolutely gorgeous and can be simply breathtaking but......there's just something more to older anime. Stuff like Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Lupin III, Ranma 1/2, Cowboy Bebop, Maison Ikkoku, Urusei Yatsura, Fist of the North Star, Card Captor Sakura, Trigun and so many others all have this feeling about them. There's this special kind of mystical, captivating atmosphere to them that just draws you in as soon as you see them.

It's like watching art in motion. Seeing the vibrant colors and backgrounds, hearing the music and sounds of the locations, almost being able to taste the food and drinks that are on the screen. It's just absolutely stunning. An era of artistic history in the making. It's kinda sad that we don't have that kind of anime style anymore whenever I think about it.

[diavolo-is-babygirl]

So in honor of the Overture concert-you know, the event Diavolo’s not going to be in-I came up with my own concert lore. Introducing:

The Demon Brothers, Angels and MCs (otherwise known as the Astrals) put on a ‘We Love You, Diavolo’ concert.

In the vibrant realm of the Devildom, where the boundaries between chaos and harmony blur, an unprecedented event unfolds. The demon brothers, known for their fiery spirits, and the celestial angels, emanating ethereal grace, unite for a momentous occasion: a grand concert in honor of none other than Diavolo, the enigmatic ruler of their realm.

At the heart of this spectacle are three remarkable young men: Tristan, Reverie and Agni, each possessing talents that weave together the fabric of heaven and hell. United by destiny, they embark on a clandestine mission, aided by Barbatos, the meticulous demon butler, and Solomon, the sage sorcerer, to plan and prepare for a week-long extravaganza.

As the concert draws near, tensions simmer and friendships deepen amidst the secrecy. The demon brothers negotiate with celestial beings, forging alliances that defy their turbulent history, while the Tristan, Revi and Agni (collectively known as ‘The Astrals) craft melodies that resonate with the very essence of their realms.

(In other words, I have a team of male MCs that form a magical, singing idol trio: The Celestial Astrals. Inspired by Sailor Moon and Love Live Idol.)

However, the greatest surprise unfolds during the crescendo of the performance. Amidst the symphonic brilliance and shimmering stage enchantments, Tristan, the Exalt and Diavolo's devoted boyfriend, steps forward with unbridled courage. In a heart-stirring declaration, he proclaims his passionate love for Diavolo before all in attendance—a revelation that reverberates through the gathered demons and angels alike.

But the impact of Tristan's declaration transcends mere mortal emotions. His heartfelt words alert something primal and ancient: Diavolo's slumbering father, a titan of unimaginable power, drawn by the raw emotion and undeniable bond between his son and his mortal beloved.

In this spellbinding tale of collaboration and revelation, where demons and angels find common ground and mortals ascend to greatness, one truth emerges clear: amidst the cacophony of their worlds, love and music possess the unparalleled ability to unite even the most disparate souls.

- Courtney

[twig-tea]

9 People You'd Like To Get To Know Better

Tagged by @visualtaehyun and @thegalwhorants 💕

3 ships

Need to limit myself because there are too many good couples in media! The three I'm most enjoying in what I'm watching right now are:

Qian and Yuan from Unknown

Kazuhito and Natsukawa from Living with Him / Kare no Iru Seikatsu

Aylin and Luna from 23.5

First ship

I've answered this before but I was reading galwhorants' answers and suddenly the words "world shaking" popped into my head, and I remembered that the main site I used to read Ami/Makoto (sailors Mercury and Jupiter from Sailor Moon) fanfic was on worldshaking.net so I looked it up and that site has been rebuilt and some of the fanfic restored! So if you are curious about what babyqueer me was reading ~1997 it's still around and you can go see for yourself (shout-out to the author & curator Erica Friedman who was [and still is] a mentor and community-builder for so many of us; she was the one who organized Yuricon which is still an excellent resource if you want to get into or understand the history of yuri!).

Last song

I'm a quiet TXT fan and I've been enjoying their new mini album; the last song I listened to was Quarter Life (which has the unfortunate effect of making me feel old since I'm long past the quarter-life crisis age lolol but it makes me nostalgic for the pop punk heydays):

Currently reading

I finished book 1 and am chipping away at book 2 of MoDu (Silent Reading); it is such a satisfying read! I need more hours in the day so I can keep reading it.

Last movie

I just finished the short Burmese film Khar Taw Mi (another Trust Entertainment work centered around Thingyan, this time around the cultural performance aspects rather than the water party parts, so lots of traditional music and dance). If we're talking feature film, hmm, I think it was either Doi Boy (2023) or Past Lives (2023), I can't remember the order I watched them in; I watched them both in March (and both were very good).

Currently craving

Honestly, what I most want right now is spoons to do the things I've been dragging my feet on doing. Food-wise, I was giving a colleague tips on visiting Newfoundland and now I'm craving soft-serve creamsicle ice cream, which I've only ever had in St. John's.

No-pressure tags! And if you've already done this one tag me in the comments: @lurkingshan (since we fought over ships last time); @happypotato48; @sorry-bonebag; @my-rose-tinted-glasses; @telomeke; @waitmyturtles; @bengiyo (especially for the movie question); @thisonelikesaliens; @hyeoni-comb

[pouroverpaloma]

Happy 2024 fic moment

Rules: pick a happy moment from a fic you wrote in 2024!

Thanks for tagging me @lemonsrosesandlavender !!! I tag @thespellsparkler @12thhouse-sun @stompaniewrites but obviously zero presh

You know I’m gonna haul out chapter 7 of this beauty that pleases too well. The whole thing is like 7k of self-indulgent fancy party romance culminating in:

The music reached a swelling finale, and he threw her into a spin away from him before tugging her in again, catching her with her back against his chest and their arms crossed in front of her. She didn’t know when either of them had started breathing so hard.

“So, there you are,�� he said. “Not exactly a perfect romance, of course, but quite tame by mythology standards.”

“I swear, I’ve seen a painting of this somewhere, for an art history class or something,” she mused, “but it’s driving me nuts that I can’t be sure. I’ve never heard the name Phoebus before.”

He huffed a nervous laugh behind her. “I’ve no doubt you’ve seen many depictions; it’s a favorite myth of Romantic painters. They usually use his Greek name, though, rather than the invented Roman one that Ovid made famous.”

“Which is?” She tried to turn around, but his arms kept her tight against him, so tight that she could feel him swallow hard.

“Apollo.”

She looked down, at their hands intertwined over her waist. On his cuffs, the little laurel wreaths shone winkingly back at her. His symbol and hers. She traced one with her thumb, and he sighed into her neck.

“Yes,” he murmured into her ear, in answer to her unasked question. The next song had begun, couples were dancing around them, but they remained still. “I meant it as a kind of… private token, but—”

“—but neither of us are subtle people,” she finished.

“We aren’t. God above, we aren’t.”

Finally, she turned to face him. “In that vein—what would make your night perfect: taking me home right now, or watching me bully Lorroakan into saying Julius Caesar invented the caesar salad and then taking me home?”

“I’m in love with you,” he replied. Her mouth dropped open. His broad, wonderful hands came up and framed her face, let him look into her eyes like a sailor setting his compass by the moon. Every synapse in her brain fired at once.

“So,” she finally stammered, “is that—”

“The first one,” he rushed out.

Without bothering with goodbyes or even collecting Daphne’s wrap from coat check, they fled the ball and hailed the town car from the valet lot. Gale pulled her onto his lap as Moonrise Towers receded into the darkness, and she crushed her lips to his with the abandon of someone finally free.

[myrmyrtheorca]

give me your favorite manga or anime of all time. NOW. like, the ones who changed you as a person. if you are okay with questions like that!

HELLO HI I RISE FROM THE GRAVE FOR THIS INCREDIBLE YAPPING OPPORTUNITY

fr tho thank you Lottie for asking me too despite my death apparent, this will be long, I'll put the honorable mentions first as to make it a little more interesting and KHR will be at the bottom for the same reason-

Honorable mentions!

Sailor Moon - love myself some female friendship and magical girls. And women who could kick my ass like Pluto.

Black Rock Shooter - as above, plus vague setting and cool transformations.

Fate series - ok hear me out. I haven't watched the anime and just started the VN, I mostly play the mobile game, but it's about history and there's cute girls in it. Peak.

The Vision of Escaflowne - COOL MECHAS (hasn't finished it)

Yuru Camp - CUTE GIRLS FRIENDHIP AND COZYNESS also relaxing music (hasn't finished it)

Serial Experiments Lain - what the fuck was that

Violet Evergarden - tears? tears in my eyes? stop???

Dungeon Food - I'd have put this above if I wasn't just at the second volume of it, holy shit this is so fun but I feel it will crush my soul soon

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Ah. Lord, NGE. The vagueness of its worldbuilding, the psychological aspects, the occult and religious simbology, and the GODDAMN MUSIC. If you like classical, epic and otherwordly music, I beg you to check out NGE's score even if you're not interested in the anime itself because Shiro Sagisu is a gift from the gods and one of the best composers of our time. The series is a masterpiece. People despise the movies but IMO they do exactly what a movie should do: entertain. Anno embraced the "I'll be cringe, but I'll be free" and went all out on them, as he should have. Also, there's Kaworu Nagisa. Look at him!

Steins;Gate

PLEASE. PLEASE DO AND DON'T DO THIS TO YOURSELF AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS NOT READY. This anime will take your heart, embrace it, warm it up, GRIP IT IN ITS HANDS, CHEW IT AND SPIT IT OUT. Admittedly I played the VN because I wanted to experience all endings and OH MY GOD. It's terrifying and emotionally damaging. I started playing the sequel (Steins;Gate 0) and I had to STOP because it's so gut-wrenching in all the good ways that I need to be in the right spot for it.

Bleach

talk about recent experiences. I live under a rock when it comes to popular anime most times, and I never had the occasion to watch Bleach until recently (still haven't technically finished it because I'm waiting for TYBW to finish releasing to watch it). I... don't know what it is about Bleach that I like so much, but it got me in a similar way to KHR, as in I think about it often against my will and I'm even considering creating an OC for it. I think it's the characters, because the story is pretty straightforward... yeah, yeah it's the fictional men again. Kubo makes handsome men who fight with swords and transformation and everyone has their own powerups and...hhhngh. Look at this batch of cookies.

Ah no, wait, there's Shiro Sagisu again as composer. Almost forgot. *dances aggessively to spanish guitars*

Dr. Stone

I'm not a science brain, totally the opposite. Math doesn't math, geometry is evil and chemistry is wizardry. BUT, I love things that TRY to teach me those things in a funny and accessible way. I still won't understand them, but it was fun trying! And Dr. Stone has that, it's the moment I realize I like it when things are explained to me in that way, especially through media. Plus, fun characters, emotional moments, and cool plot.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn

Fortunately or unfortunately depending on your opinion on the show, KHR was the first ever japanese piece of media (excluding videogames) I've ever consumed. Being a lonely and socially awkward human being, it soon became my personality. It was these fuckers who made me get into manga altogether, I started buying the volumes (but only up to Varia Arc because 1. I didn't have an allowance, everything was done with Christmas/Easter/birthday money and 2. I was so obsessed with the Varia that my goldfish brain lost interest mid Future Arc.) and from there I discovered the pleasure of physical copies. The show has never aired in Italy, so nobody knew what the fuck I was talking about. It was, as many others were for me, a very lonely experience. But it was also the first time I felt... unique? Like, "this is my special little treasure and nobody can take it from me" kinda thing. I was emotionally invested in this show and every small piece of merch I could find like my Varia character songs CD became some of my most prized possessions (UNTIL I STARTED GIFTING AWAY MY SET OF VONGOLA RINGS BECAUSE I WANTED TO BRIBE PEOPLE INTO LIKING THE SHOW) (YEAH THAT WAS. STUPID. BECAUSE IT OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T WORK. AND ONLY MADE ME FEEL MORE LONELY AND RINGLESS) Then, the falling off. I started playing an MMO that also shaped part of my personality and as you often do with things that remind you of lonelier times, I sold my volumes and stopped thinking of KHR... until recently, when I joined this fandom and the spark came back because fuck it I'll be cringe but I'll be free. I got my fair share of flack for hyperfixating on an old anime at 24 years old, but it's one of the best experiences I've ever had. So yeah. KHR was ultimately good for me.

[cool-thymus]

My belated anime journey (Part 1)

So, it's been two years 😅I wasn't into anime growing up (except for a short Sailor Moon obsession), but in my late 20s Naruto happened to me (or rather Obito and Kakashi captured my heart and soul). So now i'm wandering around this extremely diverse and multifaceted 2D universe trying to educate myself and see what's out there (and there's SO MUCH out there i get stressed out sometimes 😅).

Anyway, i just felt like making a list of short anime I've watched for the sake of sharing, defining patterns, and mb getting some recommendations based on my watch history from you ;>

Kids on the Slope (Sakamichi no Aporon)

I'm not an expert on jazz but i do have one favorite jazz playlist 😌This story revolves around three high schoolers each facing their own challenges but united by music this way or the other. Also they form a messy unresolved love geometry (heeey team Minato, my babies), but friendship prevails! (now i'm thinking that this trio is too Obito-Kakashi-Rin coded 😅).

2. Mushishi

This one has a very special place in my heart. Ginko is a very admirable character - selfless, devoted to his calling, mentally stable, and compassionate. He's my role model, basically xD What i also immensely appreciate is that i never know how the story is going to unravel! Accustomed to western storytelling patterns, my brain is genuinely curious. The stories can be hopeful or tragic, you never know, all i can do is wish for the children characters to survive till the end of an episode. Few words, slow pace, beautiful scenery, and lots lots of compassion 💛

3. SPY×FAMILY

This show is pure joy to watch! A spy, an assassin, a child who can read minds, and a doggo who can foresee danger: the Forgers! I love the cool, badass fights, sweet awkwardness between Yor and Loid, and most of all the comedy prompted by Anya! (also TwiYor is one of my veeeery few het ships i root for xD)

4. Buddy Daddies

Two hitmen-partners happen to adopt a little girl who calls them Kazuki Papa and Rei Papa. Similar dynamics to Spy Family but instead of the warring states they face mafia organizations. And surprisingly, i was absolutely fine with the two dudes being just friends - they were wholesome enough like that, and it's a new facet of displaying family dynamics with no romance involved :3

5. The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)

Maomao is one of my forever favorite characters! This girl has a passion, so what if it happens to be poisons xD She is incredibly smart, realistic, rational, and too wise for her young age. She knows how the cruel world around her functions and adapts (her attitude to being kidnapped and sold to work in a palace is pure inspiration "oh well, let's see what i can do"). Every episode is a cool mystery that all come together by the end of the season. The colors, chibi stylized scenes, and good humor make the HEAVY topics digestible and not as horrifying. (also i'd prefer if Jinshi treated her like a little sister rather than a potential love interest - come on! she's like a 14 yo baby!)

6. School Babysitters (Gakuen Bebīshittāzu)

Apparently i love the "cute anime babies" genre xD These kids are so sweet, and funny, and adorable ^^ Every ep is just a dose of kindness, love, and fun! Some high schoolers and a very lazy adult work at the school's daycare where shenanigans and silliness happen every minute 😁(when i get anxious over smth i read a chapter of the manga and instantly feel better).

7. GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka)

I'm so glad i listened to Mai and watched GTO 😂🙏 It's HILARIOUS! I miss that fool, that dumbass, that sweet, heart-of-gold idiot! A former (very young) gang leader wants to be a school teacher and ends up being a guardian angel to many neglected kids. The 90s Japan was not an ideal place (especially for girls), and it's all there in the show, but Onizuka's heart is in the right place and all he does is to help his students. And have fun. And earn some cash 😅 btw Eikichi x Azusa is another het ship i love and root for :D

8. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii)

Four nerds are being nerds (and trying to make their love lives work). I enjoyed watching the girls bond over their bl smut brainrot - it was srsly good fandom besties representation! 😁 And the older couple was fun to watch.

Okay, i'll stop here for now :3 I'll make part 2 later, but if you have any recs based on part 1 i'll be grateful 💛😌