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He/they. Weirdo, cat-lover, and avid anime nerd.
Junji Ito Collection is a horror anthology adaptation of various stories by the renowned manga artist Junji Ito. His work often focuses on body and cosmic horror leaving you feeling unsettled like something is crawling under your skin.
10 out of 10.
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January 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Snow White with the Red Hair
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle
Land of the Lustrous

These aren't current, but they're gold.
December 31, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Natsume is my all time favorite anime
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December 25, 2024 at 7:45 PM
I love Samurai Champloo so much
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December 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Howl's Moving Castle explores complex themes of love, loyalty, compassion, and sacrifice, as well as social themes such as old age, feminism, and the horrors of war.

I adore this movie with every part of my heart. Gonna get the entire storyboard tattooed on my body someday.

1000 out of 10
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Alt: gif of Sophie and Howl in his monster form embracing
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December 24, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Aww I'm glad it's been inspirational to you as well. It's such a good show, I learn something new about life and myself on every re-watch.

Sorry to hear that, it's the worst. I hope you have chosen family to support and love you like you deserve.
December 24, 2024 at 10:17 PM
That's in my up next list! It looks so good. But I'm currently watching 13 animes at once so I gotta wait ☹️😅
December 24, 2024 at 10:11 PM
So thank you to Fruits Basket for giving me the courage to try.

What about you? What animes had a big impact on your life?
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December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
I'm having lunch with them on Thursday. It'll be the first time we've seen each other in almost two years.

I'm nervous, but I have other people in my life that can give me the love and support and affirmation I needed from my parents, so I'll be alright.
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
It got me thinking, "what would a relationship that feels good look like, even if it's messy and a little silly?"

I don't know if it'll work, or for how long. But I'm gonna try at least for a while.
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Both of those are super valid options for many people to protect themselves, but neither felt good to me.

This Fruits Basket scene opened the possibilities for a third option: 3. "You don't gotta button [your shirt] up right. It's good enough even if it's buttoned up wrong."
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
My parents are transphobic and homophobic and chose religion over me. They can't love me like I need, and I can't do anything about it.

For the longest time, I could only see two options: 1. Put up with it and feel unsafe or 2. Go no contact.
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
It's basically saying that you can't choose your parents, and you can't change them. If you can accept that and laugh it off, it's good enough.

This is definitely oversimplifying things, and it's not applicable to all parent-child relationships. BUT it resonates deeply with me.
December 24, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Seriously, I sobbed my eyes out over Violet Evergarden. The depth of emotion is so raw and real I felt it viscerally. Also the art is breathtakingly beautiful. 10 out of 10.
#anime
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December 24, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Naruto tells the story of a young ninja who seeks recognition and dreams of becoming the leader of his village.

It's a classic for a reason. However I recently tried to re-watch and couldn't get past all the flashbacks and fillers the second time through.

Does anyone know of a good recut?

#anime
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December 21, 2024 at 8:52 PM