Trying To Like New Things

JJ, student, european who mostly consumes european media, determined to find an anime i like.

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my whole life i said i didn't like anime. but i lied to myself, didn't i?

the children tv i grew up on was japanese anime. moomins. vickie. heidi. and in my adolescence i fell in love with studio ghibli.

there were also the (painfully famous) shows like fruits basket, ouran high, death note and attack on titan, which i'd always wave off and call the exception to my rule (ain't i a basic bitch or what?).

i told myself i hated all other anime.

but i've had enough of those lies!!!

this february, 2023, i will watch the pilot (+1 or 2 eps) of 28 shows! all for the truth! this february, i will finally find out:

do i hate anime?

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Well at least we won’t get excessive boob shots of him, I guess!

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When you try to watch a new anime that some lovely person recommended you but in the first 30 seconds the show hits you with BEEF GANGz

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I really like the concept of your tumblr, and you made me laugh several times with your comments. I came here because of Mushishi and my beloved Ginko ^^ May I recommend you some of my favorite anime than you could enjoy ? House of five leaves (with a really cute and kind samourai), Hakata tonkotsu ramens (killers than you will find lovable!), Sabikui bisco (a whole new world). I wish you the best, and a very good travel in animeland ^^

Oh, what a sweet message! I actually finished Mushishi S1 not too long ago and I meant to go back and capture a few of my favourite moments. This is a great incentive.

And thank you! I've never heard of these (terrible me, I know) and I'm currently looking for new things to watch, so, expect to hear about them from me soon!

<3

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Februanime Day 24: Idolish7

rating: hey if ever you want to see a show thoroughly ignoring the advice “show don’t tell”, watch this.

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⌕ given - mafuyama matching icons.

like or reblog if you save/use.

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Februanime Day 23: K-ON!

rating: finally a shojo anime that’s sweet and harmless and fun!

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Februanime Day 22: Elegant Yokai Apartment Life

rating: can’t afford rent and therefore move into a haunted building? yeah relatable

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Februanime Day 21: Alice and Zoroku

rating: bratty magical girl who wants to destroy her abusers meets grumpy old flower man who just wants to live an honest life. and it’s kind of cute!

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Februanime Day 20: 18if

rating: gruesome yet cutsie, shallow yet intriguing.

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Februanime Day 19: Akashic Record of Bastard Magic Instruction

rating: oh god i hope this gets better after the pilot because oh god was this bad

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Februanime Day 17: The Fire Hunter

rating: this took me completely by surprise. i expected some generic fantasy and instead i was thrown into a melancholic world where humanity can no longer use fire. it’s a wonderful thought experiment and beautifully quiet for sci-fi.

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Februanime Day 18: Naruto

rating: you know WHAT? for how famous this show is? it holds up surprisingly well! had some genuine emotions going on right in the first episode!

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Februanime Day 16: FLCL: Alternative

rating: this anime feels like the makers were like: “ok we need an anime that appeals to girls and boys equally. how about we make the first half of the episode a slice of life cute girl-friends growing up together, and add in the second half we add random action scenes about aliens?” and then forgot to make it cohesive.

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Februanime Day 15: Izetta: The Last Witch

rating: mash ww1 and ww2 together, sprinkle in some alternative universe-ish names, and add a witch so in love with her princess that she will end the war to protect her -- and u get this anime. and i. care very little.

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Februanime Day 10: Haikyu!!

I’m screaming look at his little butt cheeks

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Februanime Day 10: Haikyu!!

I know I’m cheering for the wrong team here but I would die for Shinsuke Kita???