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2023 Anime Watch List

February:

This post is part of my ongoing record for the new (to me) anime I watch in 2023. I'm excited to see what new shows and films I discover as this list grows through the year.

I decided to do a romance themed anime watch for February. This month had a heavy shoujo genre mix of some old favorites and some new watches.

Any rewatch anime will be marked by a * beside the name.

My Dress-Up Darling (2022) episodes: 12 started: 2-1-23 finished: 2-2-23 rating: 7/10 note: this was such a good story concept but a lot of the fan service really kept getting in the way of it being great.

Given (2019)* episodes: 11 started: 2-3-23 finished: 2-4-23 rating: 9/10

Earl and Fairy (2008) episodes: 12 started: 2-5-23 finished: 2-6-23 rating: 7.5/10

Garden of Words (2013)* film watched: 2-6-23 rating: 8/10

ItaKiss (2008) episodes: 25 started: 2-7-23 finished: 2-9-23 rating: 8/10

HoriMiya (2021)* episodes: 13 started: 2-10-23 finished: 2-12-23 rating: 9/10

My Little Monster (2012) episodes: 13 started: 2-13-23 finished: 2-14-23 rating: 8/10

Bibliophile Princess (2022) episodes: 12 started: 2-15-23 finished: 2-16-23 rating: 8/10

Whisper of the Heart (1995)* film watched: 2-17-23 rating: 9/10

The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017)* episodes: 24 started: 2-18-23 finished 2-21-23 rating: 8.5/10

A Silent Voice (2016)* film watched: 2-22-23 rating: 10/10

Your Name (2016)* film watched: 2-23-23 rating: 10/10

Skip Beat (2008) episodes: 25 started: 2-24-23 finished: 2-26-22 rating: 9/10

Nodame Cantabile (2007) episodes: 23 started: 2-26-23 finished: 2-28-23 rating: 8/10

Previous Months:

January Watch List

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JOYOUS MOMENT I FINALY HAVE MY ANIMATION SOFTWARE AT HOME I CAN FINALLY ACTUALLY HAVE TIME TO ANIMATE OMG

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Valentine’s Day Countdown Anime of the day: Kamisama Kiss

Alt title: Kamisama Hajimemashita

Released: 2012

Nanami is homeless, but she finds a new home. At a shrine. As the replacement god. However, the fox familiar, Tomoe, of this shrine rejects her, because she is human. At first Nanami thinks she can handle things without him, but she realizes very quickly that she needs him. So, she looks for him and accidentally binds them together in contract and how he kinda has to help out sorta. But a sassy fox boy is the least of her problems. She still wants to go to school, for some reason, and a snake keeps pressuring her to marry him, and she starts feeling rather strange for sassy fox boy.

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Ellis Valentine

Anime :

Shinkon gattai godannar!!

115 .

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Warning: Potential spoilers

Title: Wildest Dreams

Editors: OkamiRissi, miyukeeh, kiahrii, Bishani, kiheoni, BlackWolfsspirit, julia, Eimi, kaaru, cherrybun, E.N.D., BlackFoster, Saika, Marialenahime1998, Yumiocha, SkyMagic, galaxxiiez, pockivi, MentalFate, kitchuu, Ruby Tsuki, XxMeredyxX, chlorite, criticaldrive, Yiyn

Studio: HeartBeatStudios

Song: Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)

Artist: Taylor Swift

Anime: Nightshade (webtoon), Detective Conan, Fairy Tail, The Dangers in My Heart, A Sign of Affection, Frieren: Beyond World's End, Bloom Into You, My Dress-Up Darling, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tamako Love Story (film), Cherry Blossoms After Winter (manhwa), Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Donten ni Warau, League of Legends (game), Final Fantasy VII (game), 86: Eighty-Six, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (game), Sailor Moon Crystal, Fate/Strange Fake, Tamen de Gushi (manhua), Stain the Prince (manhua), Sasaki to Miyano, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

Category: Romance

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happy valentines day from Bishop and his many lovers

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You get low quality GIF formats (well turns out they’re not that bad if you tap on them) because the animated PNGs wouldn’t animate which sucks because of the way I did the names. I know for next time, if I want to play with gradients, I shouldn’t animate it

Some of my ships holding hands (I always seem to assume there’s only one of each of the Proto Beasts and Neo Swords) or as close to hands as they can get. With the way I drew them, I think Leaves might be tapping the back of Wake’s hand

I swear this is the first time I’ve actually drawn ship art for my favourite ship (you may be surprised to learn it’s Captain Falcon x Dr. Stewart, not Walking Wake x Iron Leaves)

Currently I think these are my top 5 video game series from first to fifth (also probably explains why I decided to move the Metroid one to the second row instead of keeping it in the first row like I usually do if I post 5 images - because contrary to how much I post about it F-Zero is my second-favourite fandom). I wanted to add the series names but wasn’t sure what colours to use and had already separated it into two frames and didn’t want to copy and paste

I did have to use reference images to work out the poses for DouglasxRobert and MiyuxFay. Don’t ask what happened to Robert’s finger, I noticed I messed up the proportions while I was working on the shading and didn’t want to go back and fix it. I also don’t like how the shading turned out in the Animal Crossing drawing. It makes them look like digital buttons

The F-Zero one doubles as birthday art for Robert. Sadly the few ships I have with Muffy from Animal Crossing aren’t even my favourites for anyone else in the ship (Agnes is better off with Ankha or Shari, Shari is better off with Agnes, Ankha or Zell, Phoebe is better off with Julian) so no Muffy birthday art

Miyu and Fay aren’t wearing gloves because otherwise I would’ve had to have drawn two characters with white jackets and (depending on whether I want to take their official artwork or in-game sprites as canon) either pink or white gloves holding hands

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okay so horrible question

if a subculture can be defined as a music taste, a general mindset/belief system, and a fashion aesthetic, then does the my bloody valentine, the smiths, neon genesis evangelion, serial experiments lain, deftones, tv girl, depressed, radiohead, weezer, ergo proxy, mbti, thrifted oversized grey clothes, rot in your room, the cure, shoegaze, midwest emo thing count as a new subculture. Im aware that this is the most insane thing Ive ever written

I spend too much time online

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Top 15 Disney Love Songs

Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody! I sadly don’t have a story ready for the occasion, but I still wanted to do something in the holiday’s honor. At first, I considered making a countdown or list of some kind of my favorite fandom ships, but I think I need more time to figure out such a concept. Thankfully, I then remembered this is the Centennial of Disney itself! So...how about we look at something romantic related to Disney for the occasion? And when I think “Disney” and “Romance,” the first thing I think of are Disney Love Songs. Yes, for as often as we like to make fun of them and call them cheesy, sappy, and so on and so forth, some of the most famous love ballads in our universal musical roster have come from the Happiest Place on Earth. Whether they tell the tales of princes and princesses, talking animals, or something else entirely, you’d be hard-pressed to find a popular Disney movie that DOESN’T involve some romantic subplot, and a heartfelt, crooning piece of music to accompany it. So, since I’m not COMPLETELY opposed to l’amour, I have prepared this lovely list of lovely songs to put your iPods (or cell phones, or…whatever you prefer to listen to music with) into a romantic, starry-eyed mood. Now, keep in mind that I’m only counting ROMANTIC songs here, so tunes like “When She Loved Me” or “You’ll Be in My Heart,” while truly spectacular songs in their own right, will not be counted here. Also, keep in mind that there are TONS of these songs, and I can’t include all of them; one EXTREMELY popular song that you WON’T find on this list is “Love is an Open Door.” If your opinions differ from mine, I will neither be surprised nor upset, and I ask that you all extend the same courtesy with your own feelings; please don’t hate me for liking some songs more than others. Also, I will provide links to each song featured, so you can check them out yourselves. ;) With that said, I hope you’ve practiced your best waltz, because it’s time to take a peek at My Top 15 Favorite Disney Love Songs.

15. I’m Wishing/One Song, from Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.

This was the original Disney Love Ballad...or, if you prefer, THESE WERE the original love BALLADS, since it’s technically two songs. But they basically come back to back and are connected to each other, so I really do count them as one sequence. The song begins with the fair Snow White singing into a wishing well, daydreaming about how nice it would be to fall in love with someone. Right on cue, the Prince - who hears her singing - interrupts the scene, and while Snow White is spooked and shy, the two - in typical fairy-tale fashion - fall in love at first sight. Yeah, the logic of the scene makes no sense, and “love at first sight” is a concept we often love to mock, but the moment is still a classic, in my mind.

14. Candle on the Water, from Pete’s Dragon.

One of the lesser-known Disney songs, and the only live-action film to make it on the list. “Candle on the Water” is performed by the film’s female lead, Nora (played by Helen Reddy), who has long been awaiting the return of her fiance, Paul. For some time now, Paul has been away overseas, and many believe he’s never coming back - lost to the ocean blue - but Nora believes it’s only a matter of time till he returns. Reminiscing about her beloved, she sings this song - a sort of cross between a prayer and a promise - as she stands on the balcony of the lighthouse where she and her father work. The song was actually quite popular in its day, and in fact, the song is entirely to blame for why Pete’s Dragon is the way it is: initially, the song was going to be the ONLY song in the movie, but it was received so well, they decided to make the film a musical. This was probably for the best, since just the one random song would have been particularly weird in an already VERY weird movie...but I digress.

13. Katrina, from The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad.

Okay, so, in a way, this song is not really a love song, but an ANTI-love song. This makes since, since the titular character of the tune, Katrina Van Tassel, is essentially an anti-Disney Princess, so to speak. For those unfamiliar with the tale of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Katrina Van Tassel is the daughter of the richest farmer in the county, Baltus Van Tassel, and is considered to be the most beautiful young lady in Sleepy Hollow. The problem is that she KNOWS that. Katrina, as the song points out, is a coquette; she loves to toy with men and play with their emotions, gaining suitors and then dropping them again every chance she gets. Why does she do this? Just for laughs. She, very frankly, is not a nice person. Extra frankly, NOBODY in the story of Sleepy Hollow is really a nice person, when you think about it, which is perhaps why Disney’s version is so admirable. It sticks VERY closely to the story, and doesn’t shy away from how freaking TERRIBLE these people are – from the money-grubbing Ichabod to the bullying Brom Bones – but I digress. The song here is short and sweet – a simple little character theme for Katrina – and it is instrumentally reprised several times throughout the Sleepy Hollow segment of this movie. I still find myself humming it from time to time, without even realizing it…but what really makes the song work is that it is performed by BING. FREAKING. CROSBY. Yeah; when The Crooner himself is at the helm, you really can’t go wrong!

12. Ma Belle Evangeline, from Princess & the Frog.

This is essentially a double love song, so to speak. The piece is performed by Ray the Firefly, as he sings of his love for “Evangeline”: the brightest star in the sky, whom he believes to be the most beautiful and elusive firefly in the world. But though he cannot touch her, the love he feels for his Evangeline is pure and neverending. The song is already touching and, as you’d imagine, a little funny…but what I think makes it work all the more is the presentation. You see, while Ray is singing this song, the two leading characters – Tiana and Naveen – are starting to fall in love as well. And, during the instrumental interlude in this tune, the pair dance together for the first time. This is why I call it a “double love song,” since we’re not only getting Ray’s heartfelt ballad of impossible love that remains steadfast, but also getting a peek into the blossoming relationship of our primary protagonists, and their own romantic explorations. It’s pretty clever, in my opinion, and definitely deserves a spot on this list.

11. Kiss the Girl, from The Little Mermaid.

Oh, how could I not include this song? It would be criminal of me not to! Having lost her voice in a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, Ariel – our titular character – has to get her beloved Prince Eric to give her the Kiss of True Love before three days end. One night, the two are out boating, and Eric tries to learn more about the mute Ariel. Since Ariel can’t speak, her friend Sebastian decides to take up the vocal reins, and sings a quiet, crooning calypso tune to apparently try and get Eric to subliminally prepare himself, in the hopes of secretly manipulating him into admitting his love for Ariel…and sealing it with a kiss. It is desperate, hypnotic, and beyond beautiful in every way. Many people have covered this song over the years, but no one – and I DO mean NO ONE – has been able to top the original. The sumptuous visuals may be part of it, of course…but in my opinion, it’s the singer in question, Samuel Wright, who gives it so much of its power and presence. Once you hear the original Sebastian sing it, you can never hear it the same way again.

10. Heaven’s Light, from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Though very short, Quasimodo's soulful, prayer-like musings on his feelings for Esmeralda are still incredibly powerful, and the gently rising orchestrals leading up to the ringing of the bells for the midnight mass just make it all the more so. I actually really like the stage version, as sung by Michael Arden, too...almost more so, in fact, since the notes he sings rise with the music, going from a quiet, thoughtful piece to a strong, powerful belt. Whichever way your prefer it, though, it's still a very nice, simple, but sweet and touching song...it's only sin is that it is IMMEDIATELY followed by the contrasting number "Hellfire," infamously sung by Judge Claude Frollo. In a way, though, that's ALSO a strength; what better way to follow up a song of loving devotion than one of damnation and madness? Ultimately, the only reason this doesn’t get higher in the ranks simply IS that it’s quite short, and ultimately serves as a contrast and prelude to a much bigger song.

9. Dos Oruguitas, from Encanto.

The reason this song doesn’t get any higher is simply because it’s one that I think works best when you see it accompanied by the film’s visuals. Which is not to say this song is bad at all: FAR from it. It’s absolutely beautiful, and the sentiment describe in its Spanish lyrics are equally so. But without the accompanying visuals, I think the song loses some of its punch. On that note: this song plays in the background to a flashback sequence in a pivotal moment of the film. It’s the scene where we learn the backstory of how the Madrigal Family got their magic, and explains the motivations of the up-till-now slightly villainous matriarch of the family, Abuelita Alma. It’s also the moment where Alma and her granddaughter - the main protagonist, Mirabel - finally make amends, and thus are able to start working to help their family and community in a new way. The song itself - which lyrically tells a fairy-tale about two butterflies - is an analogy for both the love shared between Mirabel and her grandmother, and also the love shared between Alma and her long-gone husband. The tragic yet beautiful tale of their romance is the crux of this song’s storytelling. The song is lovely on its own, but once you see what goes along with it, it becomes truly breathtaking.

8. I See the Light, from Tangled.

I may not have “Frozen’s” big hit on here (…well…actually, aside from two songs no one even remembers, I think ALL of that film’s songs are big hits, in terms of popularity, but that’s beside the point), but that doesn’t mean THIS song won’t get a spot. At this point in the story, Rapunzel and her companion, Flynn Rider, have made it all the way from the depths of the forest back to the capital of the kingdom, in time for the Ceremony of the Floating Lights. During this time, hundreds of floating paper lanterns are released from the docks of the kingdom into the sky, in the hopes of the king and queen’s long-lost daughter seeing them and returning home. (Spoiler Alert: the long-lost daughter is Rapunzel…but she doesn’t know that yet.) All her life, Rapunzel has seen the lights from miles and miles away, from her lonely tower…but now, with Flynn’s help, she gets to see the ceremony up-close. Over the course of their journey, the two have also developed a love for each other, and as they marvel at the light show around them, they reflect on how each has changed the other’s life, and admit how much they care for one another. The result is arguably the best song in the movie. (pauses) Yes, even more than “Mother Knows Best;” coming from a villain-loving nutcase and mild cynic like yours truly, THAT is quite a compliment.

7. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King.

I actually don’t want to go too into detail about this one, for personal reasons. Suffice to say, I actually have some very personal memories related to this particular song, and as a result, it holds a very special place in my heart. That’s really all it takes for it to get as high as it does. Whether you listen to the Elton John version, the one from the film, or even some rendition from the stage show, it’s hard to go wrong with this classic. ‘Nuff said.

6. Bella Notte, from Lady and the Tramp.

“Lady and the Tramp” is sort of an odd Disney film, in that it’s somehow both a classic and a VERY underrated picture at the same time. Which is to say, I don’t know anybody who dislikes this film, and it’s one I see referenced and spoken of quite a bit...but I don’t know ANYBODY who would call it one of their absolute favorite Disney films, myself included. However, I think we can all agree that this scene and this song are iconic and beloved for a reason. A classic, operetta-esque accordion tune sung by a pair of stereotypical Italian chefs while a pair of awkward pooches eat and accidentally kiss via overly long spaghetti noodle…doesn’t seem like the most romantic of songs at first glance, does it? I suppose it’s adorable and classical enough to worm its way through our heartstrings, though, since you’d be hard pressed to find a single person who doesn’t at least know about this song and this scene; it’s one of the most famous moments from any Disney film, and even people who have never seen the movie know about it. Much like “Heaven’s Light,” it’s not very long, but it’s solid gold. “Bella Notte’s” old-timey style and sheer iconography gain it more points than anything else, but that still means it gets a lot of points…just not QUITE enough to make it into the top five.

5. I Won’t Say I’m In Love, from Hercules.

If there’s one thing I like more than a love song, it’s a “resistance to love” song. You know the sort: songs by people who don’t want to fall in love with someone, for one reason or another, perhaps even several, but who just can’t bloody help themselves. This song – arguably the best from “Hercules” – is such a song. It’s sung by Megara (Meg for short), a snarky, smarmy lady who has had some bad fortune with men in the past; when the man she thought was her true love was dying, she sold her soul to Hades himself to save his life…only for said man to cheat on her and leave her for another woman. (It’s implied, though not openly stated, that Hades MIGHT have had a hand in this happening…the unspeakable cad. How I love him. But I digress!) As a result, she now serves Hades as a spy, using her good lucks and her wit to gain recruits for his evil army, and information on his enemies…particularly Hercules. In this song, as Meg falls harder and harder for the big lug who’s everyone’s hero – the man she’s supposed to be helping Hades destroy, no less – she tries to scold herself and stop herself, reminding herself of what happened the last time she felt for a man to help reinforce the point…but no matter what she tries, she can’t deny it. The Muses singing backup and taunting her, urging her Sebastian-style, probably don’t help, either. Bua ha ha.

4. A Whole New World, from Aladdin.

When people talk about the greatest Disney songs of all time, you can be darn sure that this song is going to be somewhere near the top of the list. I think that, in some ways, this is the song that helps define what makes Aladdin and Jasmine’s relationship so good; the song is great on its own, but, once again, the context makes it all the more stunning. Before the song, Aladdin has been trying to play the “stereotypical prince,” as he imagines them…and this does nothing but INFURIATE Jasmine, who is tired of people seeing her as a prize to be won, and has had quite enough of the pompous attitude her other suitors have presented. So, Aladdin finally gives in and decides to be himself…and, with this, realizes what Jasmine really wants: forget riches or fancy words, she just wants to see things she’s never seen before! So, he takes the princess on a ride upon his Magic Carpet, flying miles and miles above the Earth, roller-coasting through the clouds, past Egyptian pyramids, and through Chinese New Year festivals. (Perhaps they’ll get a chance to say hello to Mulan while there.) But all the while, as Aladdin tries to charm Jasmine, Jasmine – though taken in, undeniably – studies the young man she knows as “Prince Ali” closely, noting how certain gestures, words, and so forth seem to remind her of another young man she met in a marketplace. With stunning visuals, contextual subtext, and the power to just stand on its own as a truly beautiful, appropriately soaring and swelling song, I once again declare that no one – and I mean NO ONE – has been able to top the original version, for all these reasons AND for its singers, Lea Salonga as Jasmine and Brad Kane as Aladdin. But, to be fair, no matter who sings it, it’s hard to ruin a song like this.

3. Sally’s Song, from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Not all love songs are happy songs, even in the land of Disney. “Sally’s Song” is not your traditional love ballad in any way; most love songs are affirmative, so to speak. Whether you are convincing yourself you don’t need to love somebody, trying to persuade someone to do something with words of love, or just declaring to your partner and/or the world just how much in love you really are, there’s almost always a sense of going-forward with them, a sense of grandeur, and a sense of certainty or urgency. This song is completely the opposite; it is quiet, plaintive, decidedly uncertain, and downright heartbreaking. As Sally, the shy Frankenstein-Monster-esque ragdoll being who serves as the secondary protagonist of the film, watches her love – Jack Skellington – fly away, she goes somewhere private to sing and to worry. Throughout the film, Sally is a determined character, it must be noted; she’s a go-getter who isn’t afraid to risk life and limb to help people she cares about and take care of what she wants…except when it comes to directly confronting Jack. She can deal with her creator, Dr. Finklestein, and she has no problem with trying to save Santa Claus from the gruesome Oogie Boogie, but she just can’t bring up the courage to talk to Jack…and when she DOES find the courage, he’s far too enthused with Christmas to listen! The two manage to find a way to work things out by the end of the movie (singing a more upbeat reprise of this same song, no less, when they do)…but at this point, Sally – concerned for Jack’s well-being and wondering what she really means to him – can’t help but pine and sigh. It’s a touching and subtle song that truly goes into the mind of a character who will do anything to help the one she loves…but isn’t sure she’s getting the love she so craves and deserves in return. Eponine, eat your heart out.

2. Once Upon a Dream, from Sleeping Beauty.

Not only is this song popular, but it is also the song that changed Sleeping Beauty…or, at least, changed its soundtrack. You see, the sequence in which this song appears was one of the first scenes made for the film, and, at the time, the intention was to create wholly original tunes and songs in a style not unlike that of Snow White. HOWEVER, when Disney saw how this sequence was going, and heard the Tchaikovsky underscoring for this song, he decided to change things totally: from that point on, it was decided that the film would use the Tchaikovsky score as its soundtrack, with most of its songs based around pieces from the ballet composition. This was the only one of those early, original songs to remain, as a result, and it is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best and most well-known song from Sleeping Beauty. (Also, if there is ONE good thing that “Maleficent” gave us, it was the “creepy-style” cover of this that accompanied the movie and its trailers…but that’s another story. And a very bad one.) The lyrics are admittedly rather simple, some may even argue TOO simple, but in my opinion, that’s a big part of its charm. As far as old fashioned love duets go, this one is definitely among the greats.

1. Beauty and the Beast, from...well...Beauty and the Beast.

Oh, dear Lord. What can I say about this song that hasn’t been said before? This song is a love letter (no pun intended) to unlikely romance. It works in context, of course, essentially recapping what has happened leading up to Belle and the Beast’s magnificent, iconic ballroom dance. But even out of context, it’s the anthem so many lovers can sympathize with. Because, in a way, it tells the tale of love itself; a tale as old as time. Most cases of true love do start off rocky, in some way, shape, or form, and not all matches are made in heaven. Opposites can attract. As a result, this becomes perhaps not just A love song, but THE love song; it not only fits the story and characters of the film, but just about anybody who has been or is in love can relate to it. It is lush and grandiose, yet has a simple sort of element as well...and, once again, the original version SELLS it. Many fine actresses and singers have covered it, and between stage productions and the recent live-action remake, the imagery has been imitated...but the end result in both cases has never been duplicated. Angela Lansbury’s grandmotherly yet soaring voice and the glorious animation create a scene that, like the song itself, and the themes that it adheres to, is truly timeless. It is for all these reasons and more that I can shamelessly call “Beauty & the Beast” My Favorite Disney Love Song.

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instrument drawing practice with some of chas and hilton's instruments!! 🎸💞🐾

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🤠 Cowboy Bebop Review! 🚀

Hello, and welcome to a new anime review! We're headed back in the 20th century with the famous Cowboy Bebop!

Cowboy Bebop aired in 1998, making it the first anime I ever watched that's older than me. It has twenty-six episodes, and an additional movie aired in 2001.

This anime is some good old action with an adult cast and some sci-fi elements. It's different from what you'd see nowadays... which makes sense since it aired twenty-five years ago.

Cowboy Bebop is one of the most acclaimed anime of all time, especially by people who grew up when it aired. Is it due to nostalgia? Perhaps, though there are definitely reasons it's praise-worthy. I probably wouldn't go that far, still.

Let's start by talking about the plot. Well, it takes a few episodes to get used to, and I regret that you truly understand what's going on pretty late into the story. The overarching plot could be more straightforward since the attention is put on the current action.

The composition of the episodes (called "sessions") is pretty good, especially in specific episodes, with the right balance of seriousness and humor. Some do feel like fillers, though, and only give a few backstory elements.

While it may take time to get used to the plot, the ending certainly packs a punch. Everything falls into place, and the final episode was my favorite by a mile. It honestly kind of redeemed it for me.

The movie has a much clearer storyline! It focuses on a new villain and has a little bit of everything - and I particularly liked the beginning of the film with great humor!

Honestly, the anime deserves a comedy tag with how funny it can sometimes be. It obviously has some darker/more serious moments, but it did make me laugh quite a bit.

That is all thanks to the main cast. Apart from the protagonist, I didn't think any of them was amazing, but together, they make for an excellent group. Their quirks are amusing, and the emphasis on their backstories was greatly appreciated here.

The rest of the cast, though, is pretty meh. Some oneshot characters are okay/good, but the rest is pretty forgettable. At least, both the anime and the movie have recognizable villains, so that's something.

Character development in Cowboy Bebop is touching! I really disliked one of the MCs at first, but I grew to like them better thanks to their development! It's bittersweet at times, but good, nonetheless!

One undeniable strength this anime has is the music. OMG, the OST is amazing and so fitting. You can hear the 90s vibes, and it's undoubtedly the best thing about Cowboy Bebop. Great opening, too - with very unique vibes.

The animation holds up for something that aired so long ago, and the art looks especially pleasant. Back in 1998, this must have been like seeing Demon Slayer now, honestly. I'm pretty amazed they could animate something so well back then. Kudos here.

Overall, Cowboy Bebop is a good anime with some great moments but, unfortunately, some lows, too. Sorry to the fans, but I do believe it is slightly overrated, though it remains a very enjoyable watch that I would definitely recommend.

Down below is my tierlist for the characters in this anime! Thank you for reading this review!

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Additional Recommendations

Sasaki and Miyano (2022)

12 episodes subbed/dubbed

And for those feeling a little salty about it all:

Romantic Killer (2022)

12 episodes subbed/dubbed

From Valentine's Day to White Day: Romance Anime to Celebrate a Month of Love

Here it is, my top picks for romance anime series to watch during the season of love.

Say "I Love You" (2012) 13 episodes subbed/dubbed

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku (2018) 11 episodes + 3 ova subbed

Lovely Complex (2007) 24 episodes subbed

Romeo x Juliet (2007) 24 episodes subbed/dubbed

My Love Story (2015) 24 episodes subbed/dubbed

Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You (2009-2011) 2 seasons 38 episodes subbed

Toradora (2008) 25 episodes subbed/dubbed

Fruits Basket (2019-2021) 3 seasons 63 episodes subbed/dubbed

HoriMiya (2021) 13 episodes subbed/dubbed

Yuri On Ice (2016) 12 episodes subbed/dubbed

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Valentine’s Day Countdown Anime of the day: Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

Alt title: After the Rain

Released: 2018

What do you do when your feelings can’t be reciprocated? Akira is learning this quickly. She was once a track runner, but due to an injury, she quit. Now she works part time, while going to high school, at a cafe. It is here that she develops feelings for Kondou, her 45-year-old manager.

[someawesomeamvs]

Warning: Potential spoilers, flashing lights

Title: Where We're Going

Editors: FeralElementAMV, XItachi SamaX, Silver xAG, 67TheShadown, ExilesAMVs, FieldofEndlessSnow, Lucariochu, hassan936, Shadoukun, Sonay017, Andreas Katoikos, MsJassable, Christi AMVs, Tohnochi, DanParthenis, MissTitannia

Studio: CactusStudiio

Song: Where We're Going

Artist: Corey Gray

Anime: 5 Centimeters per Second (film), The Place Promised in Our Early Days, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (film), Sword Art Online, Clannad, Ef - A Fairy Tale of the Two, Whisper of the Heart (film), AnoHana, Sukitte Ii na yo, Angel Beats, Hyouka, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, Chuunibyou demo koi ga Shitai!, Naruto Shippuden, Nerawareta Gakuen (film), Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo, Mawaru Penguindrum, Macross Frontier, Hotarubi no Mori e (film)

Category: Romance

[barnabyboppins]

I feel like you all would appreciate this

If yes or used to please say in the tags whats it's name,what animal it is and how old it is"

[yamujiburo]

HANAMUSA (JESSIExDELIA) MASTER POST

I probably should have started doing this forever ago but I wasn’t sure how long I was gonna stick with drawing these comics. But I guess we’re in it now! This will be continually updated~ EVERYTHING UNDER THE CUT

BEFORE YOU START:

This post is required reading about Team Rocket’s ages since that’s usually a question that comes up a lot LOL. As for Delia’s age, she is said to be 29 in Takeshi Shudo’s (original writer on Pokémon) novel that built out the world and characters of the anime.

Next, I feel like this chart helps give the vibe of what these characters relationship is (all just headcanons except for their names and ages)!

WHERE TO START:

Here’s a post I made detailing how Jessie, James and Meowth initially start living with Delia. It also goes into what each character does in this AU. Before going into the post, you might enjoy this fanfic my girlfriend commissioned! It’s based off of said post and is a more enjoyable read.

Here’s also a list of headcanons!

COMICS:

Here’s all the comics I’ve done! The order of most of them are pretty ambiguous and up in the air but I put them in the order I kinda see in my head! There are some that do take place before Jessie and Delia start dating though! Also a few comics that have several parts but the “next” and “prev” links will be in each comic. So I’ll only link the first part of those ones in this masterpost.

Pre-Relationship

Fast Food

Ophidiophobia

Boss 🌟NEW🌟

Whipped

Making Eyes

Hairbrush

Inquiries

Separated

First Kiss

Dating

Big Bed

Tattoo

Crumbs

Pet Clown

I’d Like To

Jessica

Lipstick (not a comic but some fun extra dialogue for this)

Glow

Sleeptalking

Official

Early Relationship

Stare Down

Shovel Talk

Invisible Walls

Date Help

Date Night

Face Blind

One Motto Away

Babygirl

Snowgasboard

Delia’s Got a Cold

Mr. Jessie Ketchum

Peek-At-Chu

Hands Off Pikachu!

Wine Nights with James

Beauty and the Beach

Turning Point Arc

Sunscreen

Where Do Babies Come From

Head Scritches

Love Life

Ugly

Ace Trainers

Pikasitting

During Relationship

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

Gift for Delia

Gift for Jessie

Jessilina Fan

Crossdressing

Type

Hickeys

Journey Arc

Tone

Cooking Twerp

Son

Cooking Advice

Serperior Facts

Cassidy’s Cabin Arc

Father/Son Bonding

Worry 🌟NEW🌟

Later in Relationship

Uniform

Paparazzi

One Upping 🌟NEW🌟

Hand-Me-Downs

Glasses

Study Help

Happy Valentine’s Day

Wrapped

Daddy Daughter Double Battle

Splinter

Married Life

Wedding

Arbok/Weezing Reunion

Snake Eyes

FAQ:

There's a hanamusa section in my FAQ!