Stormie
@stormkitsune.bsky.social
What I'm watching & reading - will probably most definitely contain spoilers.
I've been reading manga & watching anime since 2004. I am a BIT jaded.
I've been reading manga & watching anime since 2004. I am a BIT jaded.
✘ Oh. And lots of romance scene clichés. A couple were handled differently than expected (such as the accidental kiss), but I did catch myself sighing a bit too often. I blame Second Lead Syndrome.
July 27, 2025 at 4:33 AM
✘ Oh. And lots of romance scene clichés. A couple were handled differently than expected (such as the accidental kiss), but I did catch myself sighing a bit too often. I blame Second Lead Syndrome.
➜ I have not read the manga yet but my husband did. He says they show more of the sports being played in the anime.
❤ The 3rd female in the cast is NOT interested in the ML. Even better, she's BFF material to FL2 AND I sense a ship with the MLs nerd friend...
➜ Concerned this romance may drag.
❤ The 3rd female in the cast is NOT interested in the ML. Even better, she's BFF material to FL2 AND I sense a ship with the MLs nerd friend...
➜ Concerned this romance may drag.
July 27, 2025 at 4:26 AM
➜ I have not read the manga yet but my husband did. He says they show more of the sports being played in the anime.
❤ The 3rd female in the cast is NOT interested in the ML. Even better, she's BFF material to FL2 AND I sense a ship with the MLs nerd friend...
➜ Concerned this romance may drag.
❤ The 3rd female in the cast is NOT interested in the ML. Even better, she's BFF material to FL2 AND I sense a ship with the MLs nerd friend...
➜ Concerned this romance may drag.
✘ The friend (FL2) is ALSO perfect. In fact, I liked her MORE. So when...
❤ ML maturely decides she doesn't deserve to be strung along & he...
✘ Breaks her heart, I kinda maybe just a teeny tiny bit HATE him. (ಥ﹏ಥ)
❤ The art in the manga was gorgeous. The anime is equally gorgeous.
❤ ML maturely decides she doesn't deserve to be strung along & he...
✘ Breaks her heart, I kinda maybe just a teeny tiny bit HATE him. (ಥ﹏ಥ)
❤ The art in the manga was gorgeous. The anime is equally gorgeous.
July 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
✘ The friend (FL2) is ALSO perfect. In fact, I liked her MORE. So when...
❤ ML maturely decides she doesn't deserve to be strung along & he...
✘ Breaks her heart, I kinda maybe just a teeny tiny bit HATE him. (ಥ﹏ಥ)
❤ The art in the manga was gorgeous. The anime is equally gorgeous.
❤ ML maturely decides she doesn't deserve to be strung along & he...
✘ Breaks her heart, I kinda maybe just a teeny tiny bit HATE him. (ಥ﹏ಥ)
❤ The art in the manga was gorgeous. The anime is equally gorgeous.
Blue Box S1! Two teens try not to get distracted with romance while working towards going to nationals with their respective teams.
PROS, CONS, and the NEUTRALS
➜ The crush (FL1) is PERFECT. You can't hate her. She's end game & you know it from the moment you set eyes on her.
PROS, CONS, and the NEUTRALS
➜ The crush (FL1) is PERFECT. You can't hate her. She's end game & you know it from the moment you set eyes on her.
July 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Blue Box S1! Two teens try not to get distracted with romance while working towards going to nationals with their respective teams.
PROS, CONS, and the NEUTRALS
➜ The crush (FL1) is PERFECT. You can't hate her. She's end game & you know it from the moment you set eyes on her.
PROS, CONS, and the NEUTRALS
➜ The crush (FL1) is PERFECT. You can't hate her. She's end game & you know it from the moment you set eyes on her.
But I found the spunky FL surprisingly annoying (I usually like that) & it became painfully obvious that the 2nd ML was end game... AFTER fully establishing a confessed romance between her and the 1st ML. I dislike doomed star-crossed lovers. It's hard dismantling an already built ship. 😓
June 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
But I found the spunky FL surprisingly annoying (I usually like that) & it became painfully obvious that the 2nd ML was end game... AFTER fully establishing a confessed romance between her and the 1st ML. I dislike doomed star-crossed lovers. It's hard dismantling an already built ship. 😓
Nina the Starry Bride S1. An orphan who looks identical to a dead princess acts as stand-in for the wedding between her home nation and an enemy nation.
Sooo... I *should* like this one. And I probably will continue watching if more seasons come out.
Sooo... I *should* like this one. And I probably will continue watching if more seasons come out.
June 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Nina the Starry Bride S1. An orphan who looks identical to a dead princess acts as stand-in for the wedding between her home nation and an enemy nation.
Sooo... I *should* like this one. And I probably will continue watching if more seasons come out.
Sooo... I *should* like this one. And I probably will continue watching if more seasons come out.
P.S. I watched this because the manga cover kept catching my attention. Think I'll skip reading it.
P.P.S. Boobies.
P.P.S. Boobies.
June 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
P.S. I watched this because the manga cover kept catching my attention. Think I'll skip reading it.
P.P.S. Boobies.
P.P.S. Boobies.
But I hated all the characters. Especially the ML & FL who were extremes of opposing personalities: she ❤️ & ☮️, he 💀 & 🩸. There was too much violence, blood & death. Just because the mangaka could. Plus it had mediocre animation so it wasn't even visually fun to watch.
June 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
But I hated all the characters. Especially the ML & FL who were extremes of opposing personalities: she ❤️ & ☮️, he 💀 & 🩸. There was too much violence, blood & death. Just because the mangaka could. Plus it had mediocre animation so it wasn't even visually fun to watch.
Kingdoms of Ruin S1. Boys' mentor is a victim of racism & he vows revenge by killing all humans.
It had an interesting world setup: alternate world history where witches helped the humans thrive until they found science & outgrew their caretakers.
It had an interesting world setup: alternate world history where witches helped the humans thrive until they found science & outgrew their caretakers.
June 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Kingdoms of Ruin S1. Boys' mentor is a victim of racism & he vows revenge by killing all humans.
It had an interesting world setup: alternate world history where witches helped the humans thrive until they found science & outgrew their caretakers.
It had an interesting world setup: alternate world history where witches helped the humans thrive until they found science & outgrew their caretakers.
This should be renamed to "How NOT to Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History". She doesn't even have a plan. She's just winging it and, of course, winning hearts left & right. It's so paint-by-numbers. Her shenanigans can't save this show. And neither can Takehito Koyasu's voice. 😭
October 15, 2024 at 2:54 AM
This should be renamed to "How NOT to Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History". She doesn't even have a plan. She's just winging it and, of course, winning hearts left & right. It's so paint-by-numbers. Her shenanigans can't save this show. And neither can Takehito Koyasu's voice. 😭
Rewatched S2 because I had a 10 billion percent craving only to remember that the next season was in fact finished, so watched the connecting episode and S3 parts 1 & 2 as well. Senku is such husband material. Too bad I'll probably have to look up fanfics for any romance. (￣□￣)
June 27, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Rewatched S2 because I had a 10 billion percent craving only to remember that the next season was in fact finished, so watched the connecting episode and S3 parts 1 & 2 as well. Senku is such husband material. Too bad I'll probably have to look up fanfics for any romance. (￣□￣)
PROS
❤ Their relationship is pretty cute because they're both really shy.
CONS
✘ She wanted the damn collar back ON. 👺
✘ Second lead syndrome. Definitely hopeless.
❤ Their relationship is pretty cute because they're both really shy.
CONS
✘ She wanted the damn collar back ON. 👺
✘ Second lead syndrome. Definitely hopeless.
June 23, 2024 at 8:51 PM
PROS
❤ Their relationship is pretty cute because they're both really shy.
CONS
✘ She wanted the damn collar back ON. 👺
✘ Second lead syndrome. Definitely hopeless.
❤ Their relationship is pretty cute because they're both really shy.
CONS
✘ She wanted the damn collar back ON. 👺
✘ Second lead syndrome. Definitely hopeless.
A year-ish ago I dropped the manga a few chapters in because it was mediocre (no interesting tropes or unique twists, characters weren't unlikable but neither did they possess that charm that instantly hooks you). The anime was pretty much the same yet managed to feel slightly less mediocre.
June 23, 2024 at 8:48 PM
A year-ish ago I dropped the manga a few chapters in because it was mediocre (no interesting tropes or unique twists, characters weren't unlikable but neither did they possess that charm that instantly hooks you). The anime was pretty much the same yet managed to feel slightly less mediocre.
(｡♥‿♥｡) I am absolutely IN LOVE with this manga: Firefly Wedding. Has Yakuza Fiance vibes but historical. Hell no to these types of psychotic MLs IRL but on paper? You can trust the devotion is real. ( ✧≖ ͜ʖ≖)
PROS
❤ The art is GORGEOUS.
❤ Trauma feels realistic for long-term poor health.
PROS
❤ The art is GORGEOUS.
❤ Trauma feels realistic for long-term poor health.
June 16, 2024 at 4:12 AM
(｡♥‿♥｡) I am absolutely IN LOVE with this manga: Firefly Wedding. Has Yakuza Fiance vibes but historical. Hell no to these types of psychotic MLs IRL but on paper? You can trust the devotion is real. ( ✧≖ ͜ʖ≖)
PROS
❤ The art is GORGEOUS.
❤ Trauma feels realistic for long-term poor health.
PROS
❤ The art is GORGEOUS.
❤ Trauma feels realistic for long-term poor health.
❤ Detailed scenery & interesting angles.
CONS
✘ I'm worried Rishe might be a little too Mary Sue, I can't quite decide yet... She was appropriately nervous about her plans but events still always went her way.
CONS
✘ I'm worried Rishe might be a little too Mary Sue, I can't quite decide yet... She was appropriately nervous about her plans but events still always went her way.
April 16, 2024 at 4:26 AM
❤ Detailed scenery & interesting angles.
CONS
✘ I'm worried Rishe might be a little too Mary Sue, I can't quite decide yet... She was appropriately nervous about her plans but events still always went her way.
CONS
✘ I'm worried Rishe might be a little too Mary Sue, I can't quite decide yet... She was appropriately nervous about her plans but events still always went her way.
PROS
❤ I can't resist a pair of pretty eyes & this anime frequently zooms in to two sets! (*´-｀*)
❤ I can't resist a pair of pretty eyes & this anime frequently zooms in to two sets! (*´-｀*)
April 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM
PROS
❤ I can't resist a pair of pretty eyes & this anime frequently zooms in to two sets! (*´-｀*)
❤ I can't resist a pair of pretty eyes & this anime frequently zooms in to two sets! (*´-｀*)
This title was misleading, she cares way too much LOL. And yet, I love her. I love him. I love their interactions. I love her perspective and the way she uses her learned skills from her repeated lifetimes. I love everything. ( ˘ ³˘)♥
April 16, 2024 at 4:14 AM
This title was misleading, she cares way too much LOL. And yet, I love her. I love him. I love their interactions. I love her perspective and the way she uses her learned skills from her repeated lifetimes. I love everything. ( ˘ ³˘)♥
PROS
❤ Stuck close to the webtoon!
❤ High quality action sequences.
CONS
✘ From "zero to hero" = from twink to tall, dark, & handsome.
✘ Assigned ranks (for the power system) had no chance for growth.
NEUTRAL
➜ Introduced characters & such early for world setup. I didn't mind it.
❤ Stuck close to the webtoon!
❤ High quality action sequences.
CONS
✘ From "zero to hero" = from twink to tall, dark, & handsome.
✘ Assigned ranks (for the power system) had no chance for growth.
NEUTRAL
➜ Introduced characters & such early for world setup. I didn't mind it.
April 16, 2024 at 3:27 AM
PROS
❤ Stuck close to the webtoon!
❤ High quality action sequences.
CONS
✘ From "zero to hero" = from twink to tall, dark, & handsome.
✘ Assigned ranks (for the power system) had no chance for growth.
NEUTRAL
➜ Introduced characters & such early for world setup. I didn't mind it.
❤ Stuck close to the webtoon!
❤ High quality action sequences.
CONS
✘ From "zero to hero" = from twink to tall, dark, & handsome.
✘ Assigned ranks (for the power system) had no chance for growth.
NEUTRAL
➜ Introduced characters & such early for world setup. I didn't mind it.
Solo Leveling S1 was fantastic! As a webtoon reader (& lover), I was frankly terrified but tried to remain cautiously optimistic. I was not let down! ヽ(•‿•)ノ In fact, my only complaints for the anime were the same complaints I had for the webtoon.
April 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Solo Leveling S1 was fantastic! As a webtoon reader (& lover), I was frankly terrified but tried to remain cautiously optimistic. I was not let down! ヽ(•‿•)ノ In fact, my only complaints for the anime were the same complaints I had for the webtoon.
NEUTRAL
➜ I pity any girl unfortunate enough to fall in love with Tanaka.
➜ I pity any girl unfortunate enough to fall in love with Tanaka.
April 16, 2024 at 3:09 AM
NEUTRAL
➜ I pity any girl unfortunate enough to fall in love with Tanaka.
➜ I pity any girl unfortunate enough to fall in love with Tanaka.
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless is a relaxing laid-back slice of life. I did like nearly all the characters and there were several jokes that were very amusing but... this isn't my preferred genre.
CONS
✘ Tanaka's sister is in love with him.
CONS
✘ Tanaka's sister is in love with him.
April 16, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless is a relaxing laid-back slice of life. I did like nearly all the characters and there were several jokes that were very amusing but... this isn't my preferred genre.
CONS
✘ Tanaka's sister is in love with him.
CONS
✘ Tanaka's sister is in love with him.
❤ Way funnier than I was expecting! Plus the chibis were SUPER CUTE.
April 16, 2024 at 2:39 AM
❤ Way funnier than I was expecting! Plus the chibis were SUPER CUTE.
Stoic characters are risky, but Yumiella's inner monologue was absolutely hilarious.
PROS
❤ Time passage of 2 years in which the romance resolves wonderfully & the bullies apologize.
PROS
❤ Time passage of 2 years in which the romance resolves wonderfully & the bullies apologize.
April 16, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Stoic characters are risky, but Yumiella's inner monologue was absolutely hilarious.
PROS
❤ Time passage of 2 years in which the romance resolves wonderfully & the bullies apologize.
PROS
❤ Time passage of 2 years in which the romance resolves wonderfully & the bullies apologize.
I AM interested in the romance. I MIGHT read it... After looking up reviews/spoilers.
March 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM
I AM interested in the romance. I MIGHT read it... After looking up reviews/spoilers.
Started watching because I was curious. Liked enough to read the manga. The manga is better.
PROS
❤ Super cute romance with character growth!
CONS
✘ Wasn't feeling the 2nd couple.
✘ Skipped a lot of cute details from the manga.
✘ Rushed ending. There won't be a 2nd season.
PROS
❤ Super cute romance with character growth!
CONS
✘ Wasn't feeling the 2nd couple.
✘ Skipped a lot of cute details from the manga.
✘ Rushed ending. There won't be a 2nd season.
March 28, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Started watching because I was curious. Liked enough to read the manga. The manga is better.
PROS
❤ Super cute romance with character growth!
CONS
✘ Wasn't feeling the 2nd couple.
✘ Skipped a lot of cute details from the manga.
✘ Rushed ending. There won't be a 2nd season.
PROS
❤ Super cute romance with character growth!
CONS
✘ Wasn't feeling the 2nd couple.
✘ Skipped a lot of cute details from the manga.
✘ Rushed ending. There won't be a 2nd season.