Cute but Psycho

Welcome to the Lost and Found. A place where a mad Christian posts anything. Silliness should be expected here and endless fandom obsession. There is no escape from this madness~ You can also find my art Tumblr under the username TBriddle (no longer in use) ~ Header image and avatar were made by @Y-Firestar

[twin-books]

Wheel Reviews: Wave!! -Let's Go Surfing!!-

How many episodes have I watched: Two. Rating: 4/10 Would I recommend it: Maybe. Full disclaimer: This is for my wheel reviews which means it chooses what I watch. Hence only two. If this wasn't obvious, this is a sports anime about surfing. Surfing is also probably hard to hand-draw so a lot of it is 3D. It does not mesh well within the world and stands out a lot but eh... I've seen worse. 2D is also decent. The first episode was fine. The second episode somehow managed to tick me off. It's been a while since a piece of media has made me that freaking shocked and kind of annoyed. It wasn't like burning with rage kind of anger like Miraculous has done for me but it was enough to subject my friends to a full on rant which I would apologize for if I didn't find it funny. The second episode is no where near egregious enough to say this show sucks or anything like that and I'm fully willing to admit that the grievances I have with it are probably more of my personal issue than anyone else's. The pacing of this show is terrible. It's somehow rushed yet they find some way to cram like 6 bath house scenes in one episode. I think I've seen these characters more half-naked then clothed. I don't particularly enjoy that. If it's fan service it doesn't even seem like good fan service so I don't get the point? And for the record, I hate fan service so if it was it was good, I still wouldn't like it but at least it served a purpose. Hello, I'm chronically asexual. Fan service really isn't my thing but you enjoy yourselves. I have accepted it's just part of the anime experience but I still don't have to like it. Masaki's (the main character) motivations for surfing are completely unclear to me. The story claims it is to surf and surf with friends. The visuals and his actions show me it is only to surf. Screw his friends and his own life, apparently. And his friends are nice but are more supportive than anything and lack some back bone to talk sense into him. When he finally does get yelled at it is not that cathartic because it lasts for like 20 seconds and then we get another freaking bathhouse scene. The wheel did actually try to get me to watch a third episode directly after the second and I vetoed and did something else because I was just that flabbergasted. Maybe I'll try again. I hope the writing gets better. Despite feeling rushed the second episode also felt like it was taking forever because there was so many things but so little substance... And they skipped the part where these guys become close which is fine but their chemistry also lacks any real substance. To me this is a let down compared to the other sports anime I have watched. But I won't say I would never recommend this and I definitely may try watching more to see if this was a fluke because I do like the idea of the characters and I'm not stranger to watching terribly written things if the characters are good enough. However, I cannot in good conscious say this is good based on what I have consumed. I'd share my rant but that just spoils a bunch of stuff and I am going to try to avoid spoilers and "read more lines" for the most part (except probably for the ones I'm very passionate about). But if you want it, you can ask, not that I think anyone truly wants it. I just find it entertaining to share in my misery. The bright side is, I do get to learn a little more about surfing which is another reason I like to watch sports anime. I am not a sport girly and I would rather watch fictional characters play a game that lasts like 3 minutes then spend an hour watching a real game. So this is a digestible way to learn.

[twin-books]

Wheel Reviews: Cells At Work!

How many episodes have I watched: One. Rating: 6/10 Would I recommend it: Sure. Full disclaimer: This is for my wheel reviews which means it chooses what I watch. The wheel does not highly favor this one, I guess. Alright, hard to truly judge something on one episode. I usually try to watch two but there are some where the first episode is enough to tell you if you want to continue. Not this one. It's got good animation, though that isn't too shocking. And it seems well written and teaches you about the human body. It's definitely out of my age range probably but as someone who almost exclusively watches animated media, I am no stranger to this so that doesn't bother me as long as it's good. Rating is more of a positive mid-ground because I liked it but did not learn enough about it yet to give my honest opinions. Nothing in the first episode stood out enough for me to go wow! Hilariously this should be perfect for kids but I'm like 60% sure my nieces would hate it based on the things they consume. But hey, there's a 40% chance they'll like it so maybe I'll give it a go at some point. It is humorous but humor is highly subjective and it isn't my cup of tea but most humor isn't. Quick form humorous content is more likely to get me than actual comedy, unfortunately. But just because I don't truly care for it does not mean it is not good. I am sometimes able to recognize when something is well-told joke even if for me I did not find it funny. So I think the humor in this is definitely someone's cup of tea. Highly recommend watching this with friends. I think it's more fun that way, if you aren't watching with your kids. There's not much of a story to chew on so I think it's definitely more of a group watch rather than an individual watch. However, I ain't stopping you if you want to binge the whole thing by yourself.

[twin-books]

Wheel Reviews: Backflip!!

How many episodes have I watched: All 12. Rating: 7/10 Would I recommend it: Sure. Full disclaimer: This is for my wheel anime/donghua reviews but I actually watched this before the wheel existed so this is why it's been completely consumed. Don't sue me. Anyway, this is a decent Sports anime. It's technically my second one ever so the rating is maybe a tad inflated. Rating could be knocked down if I watch again. But it was a nice experience however I found it a tad lackluster compared to the first one I watched. It's comfy and nice. The relationships are fun to watch and the sport is rhythmic gymnastics, specifically men's, which I had never seen or heard about in my entire life. Real interesting to learn about. Because this is a complicated sport to draw by hand, a lot is 3D. The 3D is decent by anime standards. Nothing to write home about but not bad. The rest is 2D and very nice. I wouldn't call it visually stunning but it was very nice to look at. The characters are where it kind of falls flat a little for me. I only found about two truly engaging based on their struggles. It doesn't give you much to chew on with them. And I feel like what truly stands out about sports anime is the characters and their relationships with their team mates. (Putting this in parenthesis but 90% of the time usually what keeps me watching is good characters. So if at least one of them is good, I'll probably stick around but if all of them suck chances are unlikely, though there are always exceptions). I may be a little harsh on it because I did keep comparing it to my first initial sports anime. I wish I could honestly say more on it but this didn't stand out that much. I'm one of those people where you can tell how much I like something based on how much I talk about it. This I may have talked about for 3 days before moving on which means it's good but not anything that stood out. However, if you need a break from life and need something relaxing and nice to watch that doesn't involve romance, I'd recommend it. I definitely didn't feel like I wasted my time and it left a good taste in my mouth by the end.

[twin-books]

Alright. I thought it would be pretty fun if, since I have many things I like and I'm too scared to go in depth over any of them I guess, that I just talk about my anime watching journey. Now, to be specific, I have young nieces. And that is all the detail you will get on that. Just know based on their age I have certain rules for what I want them to watch and also what I know they'll like based on what they already consume. One of my nieces I accidentally turned into a weeb. This was not intentional. They know I'm an avid cartoon and anime watcher and their friends apparently watch anime and they have never seen any. They asked me if I had anything they recommend. So we watched Spy X Family (we're on season 2 if you're curious) and then my youngest wanted more options but I was running out of options based on my rules and what they like.

So I had already made a list of things I need to watch with my sis. We literally have a spreadsheet of like 2,000 to watch we've been meaning to. I just took all the anime and donghua (since they like that too) that were shows and put them on a wheel and whatever I could easily find available to watch that followed the rules was in the running. This is also for me who has plenty of shows she needs to get through so I thought it would be funny if I just "review" what I've watched occasionally and how much. Please keep in mind everything before this is just backstory. I do not allow my nieces to watch everything I watch. And beyond Spy X Family I won't be telling you what we watch together cause it does not matter since this little blog is my opinion and I prefer to keep my nieces safe and out of internet limelight. Also understand I have multiple wheels. Whatever doesn't make it in the running for niece watching will go on my own personal wheel to watch unless I find something I don't care for. Since my watch experience relies on wheels there are gonna just be some anime I have only seen one episode of. Do not come at me, I am at the mercy of the wheel. It's much more fun for me to do it this way and minimizes my chances of unhealthily hyper fixating. Anyway, for fun I'll make a wheel of what I have watched and then I'm just gonna "review" what it chooses.

[twin-books]

Nothing is more freaking embarrassing then seeing that dumb Adrien post I made six years ago get reblogged again. Like I'm glad people can resonate with it but I've grown so much since I made that and it's kind of cringey to me some of the things I said. And some of it I no longer agree with. Not the Syren one though. That I reread and still mostly stand by, though I wish I worded some things... better and sounded way more sure of myself rather than acting like my opinion was like a blight on this world. However, I didn't get any harassment so like... maybe that worked? I think that's mostly why I worded it like that. Got me. That was like 5 freaking years ago. WOW Anyway, I need to post other things than Miraculous and actually be more active but everything I like either has dying fandoms because I was too late to the game or is stupidly small. I have like a couple of things I really like that are popular but I am SO nervous to talk about because since Miraculous... my popular fandom experience hasn't been great. So would I rather get little engagement so my hyperfixation monster isn't fed or would I rather be potentially harassed for my opinion? Guess I'll see when I get there.

[a-mel0n]

reblog if you’ve had an online friendship that’s lasted more than 2 years

[goldensmilingbird]

Okay, I really have to go to sleep now, I already didn't sleep well today 💀

[goldensmilingbird]

I don't know how much sleep I got but it was not enough. I'm still going insane

[twin-books]

Same. Feel this. Sleep is for the weak. (That’s me. I’m weak).

[twin-books]

Goodbye to Mr Love

Mr Love: Queen's Choice was my first otome and the first mobile game I stuck with for more than a month. Since tomorrow the English server dies I find myself feeling... sad. I loved all of the characters and this remains the only otome where I liked all the guys. Now, I did like some more than others, of course. We all got our favorites but... ugh... I think I had it for 6 years. I'm gonna miss it. I had put it off because I actually hate the game part. It's very hard and time consuming to level up enough evols to pass a freaking level. But I LOVED the story. Also, it inspired my Adrien Agreste redesign. Adrien's outfit was HEAVILY inspired by one of Kiro's outfits. I can't thank it enough for having such diverse men's fashion. It was a reliable reference for me. I know Love and Deepspace is supposedly a continuation of the universe but I hate most of the guys and I don't really enjoy. Though it does have a much better game. And I'll always remain a little bitter it lives on while Mr Love dies even though, despite my qualms with it, I know it deserves to go forward. Mr Love is also what got me to try Tears of Themis. Tears of Themis is my favorite otome but Mr Love will always have a special place in my heart. I watched the anime which wasn't good but did give me a basic idea of the story since the actual game was such a pain to get through. I'll probably go watch it again. Plus it's opening rules so hey, I can look forward to that even if it did fumble Gavin, who has to be one of my favorite characters.

I can't pretend I didn't see this coming I just hoped it was farther away especially when I need the game now. It was always a comfort. I am fortunate that my Instagram finally showed the post about it closing today since it ends tomorrow. I almost didn't know. I saved what ultimately mattered to me and I know there are many who have already archived the rest. I will miss it. I will miss Gavin, Kiro, Lucien, Victor, and Shaw. All unique and wonderful characters in their own ways. Not to mention the multiple side characters I fell in love with... Minor, Eli, and Kiki to name the few that immediately come to mind though I know there were others. My multiple attempts to try and get people into this game always ultimately failed and the few friends who shared an interest in it lost their own servers a long time ago, too.

Thanks for such an amazing game that pulled me through a lot and is what truly got me into the love of stories. It's what got me interested in anime. It's what had me step out of my comfort zone and my shell and try many new things I've come to love today. It and Sonic have been big parts in making me the avid lover of art and stories I am today. Plus some fashion.

I am grateful to the fandom that managed to save most things so I can accomplish my dream of completing the story and skip the annoying levels. Bless you guys. You all rock. Though Mr Love is ending my love and appreciation for it will not. And I should not have remained so silent on it beyond a few small posts. I hope to find some time in the future to talk about it more and gush about it and other things I actually like. Miraculous has stolen too much of my life for something I don't truly enjoy (though I have liked season 6 a tiny bit better). Anyway... showing my favoritism with this last corny line but I'll always remember the wind and the gingko leaf promise. : )

[guiltrose-deactivated20180203]

do me a solid and just reblog this saying what time it is where you are and what you’re thinking about in the tags.

[damnfandomproblems]

Fandom Problem #9450:

People who act like you're stupid for not shipping a canon ship. I don't care if they're canon, I'm just not getting the romantic vibes. There's nothing wrong with feeling like a ship doesn't have chemistry, even if it's canon!

[animusrox]

Batman Beyond S01E13 “Ascension”

[bread-clown]

[pr1nceshawn]

Being A Fan Of Something Popular: Expectation vs Reality.

[berlynn-wohl]

People who have been in fandom for 20 minutes: It’s funny how this is making fun of that one particular show.

People who have been in fandom for 20 years:

[damnfandomproblems]

Fandom Problem #8678:

Just want to vent my hatred for the hidden secret birthday party trope. Specifically, how characters would make the recipient sometimes purposely, sometimes accidentally feel as those their friends and family have forgotten their birthday. I just find it unnecessarily cruel; especially should the characters CHOOSE to purposely make the character feel that they had forgotten their birthday. Especially ESPECIALLY if the character gets upset and/or made and those same characters in turn get mad and feel that their family and friends don't love/care for them. DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED if those family and friends are aghast with the upset character, chiding them "how could you even think we didn't love/care for you?!" BITCH BECAUSE YOU MADE THEM THINK YOU DIDN'T BY NOT ACKNOWLEDING THEIR BIRTHDAY, SOMETHING THEY WERE OBVIOUSLY SUPER EXCITED ABOUT?!

It's a pet peeve of mine, you could say.

[voxofthevoid]

Wow, now there's a bot going around on Ao3 telling people that the "moderators" will delete works from "deprecated" fandoms and impose bans.

Fearmongering bullshit, but it's fearmongering bullshit that seems to be taking advantage of the recent spotlight series in order to trick authors into deleting their fics.

Just. Why.

What the hell does anyone get out of making these bots.

[xemylixa]

There's a theory already that this makes it easier for copyright infringers to steal fanfics because you can't prove the authorship of a deleted work.

This is pure evil

Spread the word

p.s. The comments look something like this:

p.p.s. There's no "new" policy that bans original works, either. Everything that was allowed, is still allowed. This is a "please read our TOS ffs" awareness campaign - not a surprise rugpull. Don't delete anything, please. It's an archive.

[damnfandomproblems]

Fandom Problem #8688:

When there’s a different incarnation of your favorite character you don’t necessarily hate, just like less than your preferred version, but can’t help but feel negative towards that incarnation because fans of that specific version often use them to bash your favored version of the character

[kant-deactivated20190908]

true 2000′s nonsense was finding an amv with a cool song and revisiting the amv for the song instead of actually looking it up

[yieldsfalsehoodwhenquined]

it just sounds better on the amv idk what to tell you

[charcoaldustonmyfingers]

The idea of a Sonic and DC crossover comic is so silly to me. I love it lol

Reminds me of all those old cameos back in 90’s and 2000’s cartoons. Back when Ben Tennyson showing up in Generator Rex blew my mind.

Anyways. It’s fun to get to draw super cartoony and semi realistic at the same time!