Burkely Hermann
@historyhermann.bsky.social
Former indexer of U.S. govt. docs for @nsarchive.bsky.social, sorta family historian. I also review of TV shows, mainly animation/anime, & am a vegetarian, lover of cats, & scholar of history. He/him/his. https://histhermann.wordpress.com
Yeah, its because they are moving everything over to a streaming service, so they made episodes 2 and 3 private. It's a shame.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Yeah, its because they are moving everything over to a streaming service, so they made episodes 2 and 3 private. It's a shame.
And now... the video is private.
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
And now... the video is private.
Yeah, but now you have to sign up for a streaming platform to watch it (that was their most recent video). I have mixed feelings about it.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Yeah, but now you have to sign up for a streaming platform to watch it (that was their most recent video). I have mixed feelings about it.
I understand *why* they are doing this. Right now, only one episode is available to watch for free. Everyone is being shoehorned into signing up for another streaming platform. Not the best look. Couldn't they do something like what VivziePop did with #HelluvaBoss? www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I9K...
What's Happening to MechWest?
YouTube video by MechWest Show
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November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I understand *why* they are doing this. Right now, only one episode is available to watch for free. Everyone is being shoehorned into signing up for another streaming platform. Not the best look. Couldn't they do something like what VivziePop did with #HelluvaBoss? www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I9K...
Let me end this thread with a review box for the series, taking into account the entire Blu-ray box set. That's all for this thread. Until next time! (31/31)
![[begin review box]
Direction: 4 of 5
Writing: 4 of 5
Voice acting: 5 of 5
Special features: 4 of 5
Music: 4 of 5
Humor: 4 of 5
Total Rating: 4.2
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Let me end this thread with a review box for the series, taking into account the entire Blu-ray box set. That's all for this thread. Until next time! (31/31)
Despite that, fans can push for better within #anime series. It is certainly possible that the story could have been better, and stronger, with canon #yuri relationships. Even so, I am generally satisfied with #K-On!, as the series is certainly well-done and well-executed. (30/?)
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
There have been additional series in recent years, as #femalefriendship anime continues to grow within #animation, particularly in #anime. histhermann.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/a... (29/?)
A trend toward “nomance” in animation?: Increased depictions of female friendships
Recently, UCLA’s Center for Scholars & Storytellers released their Teens & Screens Report, which stated that of the over 1,600 adolescents they polled, over 63% preferred stories focu…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
There have been additional series in recent years, as #femalefriendship anime continues to grow within #animation, particularly in #anime. histhermann.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/a... (29/?)
This is why that #k-on is similar to other recent series centering on female friendship: histhermann.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/f... (28/?)
Female friendship and queerness across girl-centered anime
In mid-August, queer media critic Kira Deshler wrote on her newsletter, Paging Dr. Lesbian, about how many queer fans of Wednesday believe that titular character Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna O…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This is why that #k-on is similar to other recent series centering on female friendship: histhermann.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/f... (28/?)
I don't disagree with Friedman's assertion that "there is no yuri" in #K-On! nor do I disagree with her comment that there will "never be yuri in this series." Instead, there's only #femalefriendship present. That is abundantly clear from the series itself. okazu.yuricon.com/2011/05/12/k... (27/?)
Okazu » K-ON! Anime, Volume 1 (English)
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I don't disagree with Friedman's assertion that "there is no yuri" in #K-On! nor do I disagree with her comment that there will "never be yuri in this series." Instead, there's only #femalefriendship present. That is abundantly clear from the series itself. okazu.yuricon.com/2011/05/12/k... (27/?)
That is downplaying what is really going on. At the same time, I agree with Friedman in the sense that #K-On! has "cute girls being cute [and] cutely-type series" and is, undoubtedly, a "sincerely adorable story." okazu.yuricon.com/2011/03/26/b..., okazu.yuricon.com/2011/12/18/t... (26/?)
Okazu » Breaking News: Yuru Yuri Anime
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
That is downplaying what is really going on. At the same time, I agree with Friedman in the sense that #K-On! has "cute girls being cute [and] cutely-type series" and is, undoubtedly, a "sincerely adorable story." okazu.yuricon.com/2011/03/26/b..., okazu.yuricon.com/2011/12/18/t... (26/?)
However, I feel she may be putting down the series in certain ways. I have similar feelings about those who describe the series as "basically a #sitcom." okazu.yuricon.com/2014/01/08/n... (25/?)
Okazu » Non Non Byori Anime (Guest Review by Bradley M.)
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
However, I feel she may be putting down the series in certain ways. I have similar feelings about those who describe the series as "basically a #sitcom." okazu.yuricon.com/2014/01/08/n... (25/?)
Friedman has a point that there's "nothing deep or meaningful in K-ON!," apart from a lot of "memories and some good times with friends," as she said about the #manga. okazu.yuricon.com/2011/12/19/k... (24/?)
Okazu » K-ON! Manga, Volume 3 and 4 (English)
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Friedman has a point that there's "nothing deep or meaningful in K-ON!," apart from a lot of "memories and some good times with friends," as she said about the #manga. okazu.yuricon.com/2011/12/19/k... (24/?)
In her view, the series has elements which reflect real life. okazu.yuricon.com/2012/08/31/k... (23/?)
Okazu » K-ON Anime, Season 2, Disk 2 (English)
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In her view, the series has elements which reflect real life. okazu.yuricon.com/2012/08/31/k... (23/?)
This series was enjoyable, with #femalefriendship at the center. @okazu.yuricon.com, reviewed the show's second season, describing it as having "palpable lack of #Yuri." She embraced it as fitting, even though commenters did not necessarily agree with her. okazu.yuricon.com/2012/08/15/k... (22/?)
Okazu » K-ON Anime, Season 2, Disk 1 (English)
okazu.yuricon.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This series was enjoyable, with #femalefriendship at the center. @okazu.yuricon.com, reviewed the show's second season, describing it as having "palpable lack of #Yuri." She embraced it as fitting, even though commenters did not necessarily agree with her. okazu.yuricon.com/2012/08/15/k... (22/?)
In #TamakoMarket, there is "an absence of a long-term objective." Tamako tries to maintain a normal life, even after Dera causes a ruckus after showing up. infinitemirai.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/r... (21/?)
Revisiting Tamako Market and Celebrating Ordinary Things Because They Matter
“Joy comes to us in moments – ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” –Brené Brown Tamako Kitashirakawa is an ordinary high sc…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In #TamakoMarket, there is "an absence of a long-term objective." Tamako tries to maintain a normal life, even after Dera causes a ruckus after showing up. infinitemirai.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/r... (21/?)
Unlike #K-On!, which did not include the reported #romance present in the #manga, #TamakoMarket added in romantic elements, either between Tamako and Mochizo or Midori's feelings for Tamako in the film (Tamako Love Story). en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%83%80%... (19/?)
en.namu.wiki
November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Unlike #K-On!, which did not include the reported #romance present in the #manga, #TamakoMarket added in romantic elements, either between Tamako and Mochizo or Midori's feelings for Tamako in the film (Tamako Love Story). en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%83%80%... (19/?)
#tamakomarket has a soft and sweet tone, with "cute girls doing cute things" but is more quirky: sushimeblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/29/ (18/?)
Tamako Market – K-On…but better?
repost from old blog Spoiler free review! Tamako Market is a very classic Kyoto Animation anime. It’s about well…cute girls doing cute things. Okay, Tamako Market is a slice of life an…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
#tamakomarket has a soft and sweet tone, with "cute girls doing cute things" but is more quirky: sushimeblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/29/29/ (18/?)
While there was speculation about a third season of #k-on, Yamada and head writer Reiko Yoshida decided to produce #TamakoMarket, instead. Many K-On! productions staff returned for that #anime: www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-11... (17/?)
Kyoto Animation's K-ON! Team Makes TV Anime Tamako Market
K-ON! director, writer, designer reunite for January 2013 anime
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
While there was speculation about a third season of #k-on, Yamada and head writer Reiko Yoshida decided to produce #TamakoMarket, instead. Many K-On! productions staff returned for that #anime: www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-11... (17/?)
Cassandra Lee Morris, who voiced Ritsu in #kon, voiced Lena Luthor in #DCSuperHero Girls, and Leif in #Amphibia (see below).
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“Amphibia” Emphasizes Chosen Families and Self-Acceptance
What if a Thai American girl wakes up and finds herself in a world filled with talking frogs? Amphibia answers that question. Anne meets new friends, enemies, and tries to figure out her purpose in…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Cassandra Lee Morris, who voiced Ritsu in #kon, voiced Lena Luthor in #DCSuperHero Girls, and Leif in #Amphibia (see below).
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Vee also voiced Xochi and Coyolxauhqui in #VictorandValentino (see below), Kayla's singing voice in the #ZooPhobia short "Bad Luck Jack," and Verosika Mayday in #HelluvaBoss. histhermann.wordpress.com/2023/01/03/v... (15/?)
Victor and Valentino Review
In U.S. popular culture, Greek and Roman myths have become prominent, whether spun into animations about Cleopatra or popular webcomics about the gods on Mount Olympus. However, there’s one show th…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Vee also voiced Xochi and Coyolxauhqui in #VictorandValentino (see below), Kayla's singing voice in the #ZooPhobia short "Bad Luck Jack," and Verosika Mayday in #HelluvaBoss. histhermann.wordpress.com/2023/01/03/v... (15/?)
Similarly, Cristina Vee voiced Mio in #kon, Jay-Ten in Steven Universe, and Robyn Hill in #RWBY (see below),
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RWBY Volume 9 Spoiler-Filled Review
RWBY is an anime-inspired science fantasy action-adventure series, using computer animation, which has run for eight seasons, known as “volumes”. Originally created by animator and writ…
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November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Similarly, Cristina Vee voiced Mio in #kon, Jay-Ten in Steven Universe, and Robyn Hill in #RWBY (see below),
histhermann.wordpress.com/2023/04/28/r... (14/?)
histhermann.wordpress.com/2023/04/28/r... (14/?)