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I didn't realize The Apothecary Diaries is on break this week

To Be Hero X was solid and the fight scene was crazy. I guess they didn't dig too deep into Queen backstory because it was briefly explained in previous episodes. This show def feels like one of the best shows of the year. The world building in this show is great. Also, I enjoyed that Queen's arc doesn't focus too much on approval rating because it helps show that you still need raw talent to be a successful hero in this universe.
 
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I didn't realize The Apothecary Diaries is on break this week

To Be Hero X was solid and the fight scene was crazy. I guess they didn't dig too deep into Queen backstory because it was briefly explained in previous episodes. This show def feels like one of the best shows of the year. The world building in this show is great. Also, I enjoyed that Queen's arc doesn't focus too much on approval rating because it helps show that you still need raw talent to be a successful hero in this universe.
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Got 1-snapped the first time then this crazy hoe pulls up on you the 2nd time :wow:

I kinda like that they switched it up and didn't focus on the origin of her ability, just moreso dealing with the chaos of the industry even while being a prodigy, having more variety just makes each arc more unexpected


Kinda like how the showed the Johnnie's so much this arc but are actually gonna pivot to Loli (who they showed for like a second or two)

 
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Honestly, watching Sister Venturing and then immediately Knapsack Kid really shows the growth of the two Azusagawa siblings. The ending of both movies are truly wonderful. :mjcry:

I do worry about S2's pacing since it will cover 4 books.

As the movie starts, we see the little Mai, but regular Mai can't see her. The conversation that Mai has regarding her mother is interesting. On one hand, we do know that the stuff that happened in middle school isn't something that she can't gloss over and forgive her so easily. Seeing how much the child actor and her mom are together does give Mai a what if feeling. Any person shouldn't go about living without their mother, which is one of the central themes of this movie. Plus we know from Dreaming Girl how Mai's mom is when Mai dies. Makes me wonder if after seeing Sakuta facing his mom again, will Mai do the same?

Rio's comments of little Mai gives the same logic when there were two of herself and when we had the two Shokos. Basically, the two can't observe each other. Although we did recall Sakuta able to get his past self to observe him in Dreaming Girl. So maybe it is possible. The other part is the new mark on Sakuta's body. The curious point is what did it appear. Was it about Mai's mother showing up to her graduation and that got him thinking about his own mother for a moment?

The next portion focuses on Kaede, which finalizes her arc. After if one remembers their mom ended up how she did because of the situation with Kaede being bullied. So you can imagine how big of an event this is. Kaede feeling responsible for how her mom broke down. While their mom blaming herself for not being there for Kaede. Which gives the immense heartwarming scene of what seems them being a family. Of course, as the movie plays out, that is not immediately the case.

When Sakuta arrives at school he is invisible, which is the situation Mai was in during the Bunny Girl Senpai arc. Recalling Mai was conflicted in that she didn't want to be noticed, but also wanted to restart her Showbiz career. For him, the way he was nervous heading back to his parents' home was a hint towards the issue. When reading his mom's diary he finds out he doesn't exist in her eyes. Though he recalls that he never made eye contact with his mother. The way this seems to connect is that for Kaede's sake, he had to cut his mom out of his life emotionally. He had to be independent and what seemed like leaving his mom to his father. Although in all the scenes in the series we can clearly tell their father was also doing his best to assist Sakuta with Kaede. Though barely any mention of his mother. So now with puberty syndrome kicking now as Sakuta tried to be invisible to his mother, now everyone else can't see him. This is the main thing he needs to solve.

This leads back to little Mai. In this movie, at least her presence in the story is to guide Sakuta who is lost. Now where he ends up is in another universe and that is where the bullying incident for Kaede never escalated. The 4 of them are one happy family. This feels immensely ideal. Though what is interesting is Sakuta's conversations with his mom is interesting because it is clear Sakuta wasn't this considerate when he was younger. Though it feels like nothing is different besides the 4 of them are family. It could be easy for Sakuta to live in this ideal world, but remember how everyone tackled their own problems, it would feel wrong if he ran away from his problems.

This leads back to the universe where Sakuta still feels invisible. This now draws parallels to the Bunny Girl Senpai arc where Mai remembers Sakuta. The Marriage paper is the equivalent to the study session in that arc. I do think if they took a bit more time to add things from her perspective and her suddenly remembering Sakuta would have elevated the moment, but it is still a good scene. Though him talking about his problems with Mai is a great scene for the first part, this is where Mai wants to be and that is to be there when Sakuta needs her the most. As she points out Sakuta had to become an adult and honestly had to be independent. Which is a great thing, but we know he cut emotional ties to his mother. To know she is getting healthy again means her coming back into his life. Which begs the question of what does he want. He knows he has to have to face it, which is hard.

The scene in the hospital was outstanding because it was Sakuta finally facing his mother. He looks at her and realizes how hard she worked. At the same token, the mom acknowledges how hard Sakuta worked. All the efforts helping Kaede going through her issues get acknowledged. There was a point he wondered if losing the old Kaede made things meaningless, but their mom saying she is proud of him for being a great brother acknowledges that this wasn't time wasted. A great emotional scene between these two & Kaede that now the 4 of them are truly a family and Sakuta finally opening up to his mother for the first time in this series.

Shoko is still around and as we recall from Dreaming Girl, both her and Sakuta remember lots of the events that were now considered a dream. Mai doesn't even remember Shoko. Though given she remembers everything that goes on, the series implies she is a key. So Toko Kirishima's music doesn't exist in any instance. But who is Toko Kirishima?
 
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Got 1-snapped the first time then this crazy hoe pulls up on you the 2nd time :wow:

I kinda like that they switched it up and didn't focus on the origin of her ability, just moreso dealing with the chaos of the industry even while being a prodigy, having more variety just makes each arc more unexpected


Kinda like how the showed the Johnnie's so much this arc but are actually gonna pivot to Loli (who they showed for like a second or two)

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It's a good change of pace and we didn't need an origin focus story for each arc. I think the early introductions was great to build the world and now it's better to work more towards plot and the present.

THanks, I didn't know about this schedule. This should be good.
 
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you faked me out…. I thought new ep was up today! Lol


it‘s all good.


Just caught up with Go Go Loser Ranger

This show is all over the place
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Might have to jump that nikka if he ever does some shyt like that again. :mjlol:

Got our hopes up and shyt.

What's next, Black Clover dropping a new movie in 2027
 
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Outside of the middling animation fantastic episode, but man :mjcry:

I was hoping Juuzou would be all right, but that is not the case here. Jinya might blame him for holding on to the human part of his heart, but that is more a good thing. For him to get on better terms with his father was one thing I loved. What Shirayuki says in the vision when Jinya is knocked out was so good, but so depressing. "We can't help prioritize how we live our lives over who we live them with." Essentially, we are each our own person. That is what makes us human. The sad part for Jinya there are people in our lives who will leave us. Jinya needs to push forward. Instead of emptying his humanity, more so embracing it. Even if there is pain.

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Jinya having to kill his father is painful. In Jinya's family, demons just ruined them. Jinya's mother was raped by a demon, which gave birth to Suzune. The mother died giving birth to Suzune. Juuzou rejected Suzune, which lead to Jinya choosing her over his father. The incident in episode 1 caused Jinya turned into a demon. Finally, Juuzou, because of Suzune is now a demon.

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Which now leads to Natsu. No doubt she is naive, but she lost her father. It saddens me that she hates Jinya now. Honestly, at this point I expect Jinya to protect Natsu by leaving her life. After all, unlike the rest of his family, getting away from demons might be the best thing for her. Still, I do hope Jinya is at least in contact with Zenji to make sure Natsu is doing ok. Granted, he might need to open up, which he might not be ready for.

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Man coming from episode 1, we see Suzune using Shirayuki's body to make the sake. Though at least he can have a proper goodbye unlike in episode 1. Moving forward, it is a safe bet we should see Akitsu again. Ofuu offering words of advice and that is basically saying not to lose heart. More and more, we can clearly see how important she has been for him. Her words constantly give him the advice when he needs it most.

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Not surprised Jinya & Suzune didn't meet as it felt too early. Meanwhile, Suzune says farewell to Shirayuki, but it is a much crueler goodbye than how Jinya said goodbye.
 
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Watch "The Secret World of Arrietty". Honestly, it was a pretty good film. Lots of very interesting themes circulating Arrietty & Sho.

  • Arrietty as one of the small people, basically is a borrower that has to borrow from humans. Can be similar to what bugs do irl when food is left on the ground. So her and her family life is always in danger. Meanwhile, Sho has given up on his life as the heart procedure he doesn't have confidence in him. See how him meeting Arrietty and giving him courage is a big part of the film.
  • Meanwhile, Arrietty noticed bit by bit with Sho's action then he genuinely means good. He shows to her, she is trustworthy and in much the same way Sho's cat trusts Arrietty at the end.
  • One of the most interesting notes of the film we see Arrietty with a loving family even thought they are small and life is hard for. Meanwhile, Sho has this huge house, but there is no love with his family. Honestly, he would have given up on life if it wasn't for Arrietty.
  • I do like how Sho & his aunt look at the small people as borrowers rather than Haru who viewed them as thieves. Kind of a showcase those with a bigger heart know that willing to share is a core theme, which presents itself as a great family film. Meanwhile, Haru is bitter as even if something she would never touch, if someone had better use for it, then she would call them thieves. Even if the loss of it on her side would be minimal.

I liked it alot. Would give it 8/10/
 
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