Hey so any cartoon/show/anime recommendations?
sure!
these are some of my favorites, but * are, like, extra recommended.
cartoons/kids’ animation:
Tales of Arcadia, a trilogy of three shows (Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards) about supernatural goings-on in Arcadia, with themes about family and friendship, love, heroes, and not being alone*
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, a post-apocalyptic show about titular character Kipo navigating a world of mutant animals while trying to get back to her home underground—and choosing kindness and hope when the world is out to get you*
Glitch Techs (season 2 coming on August 17!), a show about two teens who get a job dealing with real-life video game monsters, friendship, and the adventures that come with*
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventures (also known as Tangled: Before Ever After and Tangled: The Series, yes, they changed the name multiple times), a show that is set after the film Tangled following Rapunzel, Eugene, her handmaiden and guard Cassandra when Rapunzel’s hair grows again after a mysterious incident, addressing family and friendship, making mistakes, and dealing with life wrapped up in a show that turns its main characters into birds at a tea party
Carmen Sandiego, an animated spin on the old Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego games in a mix of a thief raised by VILE trying to do good, her crew, the criminal organization chasing her, and the secret operative organization also chasing her. and each other. all with an educational aspect as homage, to learn about different cultures and places around the world
Infinity Train, an anthology series about a train with seemingly infinite cars and its passengers, and the stories they have to tell and personal fears and issues you have to face before you can leave
Lego Elves (original webseries) and Lego Elves: Secrets of Elvendale (Netflix adaptation), a fun, feel-good, rompy and cheesy show about a teenage girl with a magic amulet who becomes the guardian of the land of Elvendale
note: you can watch the webseries or the Netflix show as a standalone, with no knowledge of either. i watched the webseries first, then le:soe. le:soe is better animated and written, but there’s a lot of fun development in the longer webseries!
tv shows:
The Genius, a Korean competition show where competitors form and break alliances, try to outwit each other, and solve problems through a series of intellectual games*
Society Game, a Korean competition show where contestants are split into two societies in a fake village survival, playing various games as teams and individuals to win*
Knowing Bros (also known as Man on a Mission), a Korean reality show with stars who attempt to answer any and all questions viewers send in, leading to really funny scenarios
The Great British Bake-Off/The Great British Baking Show, a British baking competition show
Portrait Artist of the Year, a British competition show where both professional and amateur artists compete and create live portraits in several rounds, with the winner being commissioned for a painting for the national gallery*
The Great Pottery Throw Down, a British competition show where potters work with clay to create complex pieces and test their skills
Love O2O, a C-drama about two gamers who fall in love, basically; sweet, overdramatic at times, and fun*
yes, i basically watch Korean reality entertainment shows and British competition shows. they’re good.
anime (shows and films):
Violet Evergarden, a show about a perfect child soldier now become a girl who writes letters for other people and a divided nation, learning to find peace and how to live, love; and how expressing feelings for others can teach you more about yourself and the world around you*
Miss Hokusai, a film about different chapters of the life of famous Japanese artist Hokusai’s daughter, a woman with little known history in real life, a talent for painting, and strong opinions
In This Corner of the World, a melancholic and aching, yet also surprisingly soft and happy, glimpse in a young woman’s life in Hiroshima as she is married to a stranger and WWII approaches
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, my favorite Ghibli film, about titular princess Nausicaa who loves her people of the valley fiercely and the post-apocalyptic nature and giant creatures that surround it; until they are attacked by greed and war*
Promare, a Trigger film about fire and fighting fire. you don’t need to know more than that to watch it*
Weathering With You, Shinkai’s latest film about a boy running away from home meeting a girl who can change the weather by praying
things i haven’t watched (yet), but still recommend:
BNA, a Trigger show about a girl turned Beastman trying to find her way
Carole and Tuesday, about two misfits who want to play music
Anne with an E, a show adaptation of Anne of Green Gables
The Umbrella Academy, i mean, a weird show about siblings with powers
