Hello all, ’tis I, Takuto, back with the usual update ~
As many of you know, the 30-Day Song Challenge has been draining my already-minuscule breaks from daily labor. I hope you have been enjoying the music, by the way, as I certainly have picked up playlists of great songs recommended by some of your challenges :> On another exciting note, I just posted day 20, which means only 10 left!! Then all will be back to normal; “Cafe Talks” and anime reviews for all! (Click here to view the previous 20 days of the song challenge if you missed any. You know want to) Just click on a day to revisit the music 😀
With that said, I’ve also had virtually no time to watch anime. I’ve been reading a chapter or two here and there of the Pandora Hearts manga, an ongoing battle I’ve been fighting to finish my first manga series, but I suppose that’s not anime. Planning to hop into Hyouka with a clean slate as soon as the challenge is over, I’ve been prepping myself by drafting my Nagi-Asu review when I can eke out the spare minutes.
But let’s move onto what I have been following, shall we? I’ll give you a hint: There’s nothing new -_-
Recently Finished:
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea – Oh lawd, no, why did this one have to end?? This anime probably took the cake as my anime of the summer (remember, simulcast break?). Enjoyable characters, lovely story, engaging drama, and the art and animation MAKES ME MELT even though it’s such a cool show >.< Just everything about this one is precious – so precious, in fact, that I once again gave Aniplex my left leg (cause they already had my right) in exchange for the first DVD set with the English dub! Now, my birthday order is still “Pending Fulfillment,” which I shot Rightstuf a question regarding it today, as it has been a week and my order still hasn’t shipped. But I’m working it out, so cross your toes it gets here soon (maybe I’ll do a birthday gift haul if you’re interested)!
Currently Watching:
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma – Let me just start by saying that this has been the greatest simulcast I’ve probably ever watched. In the last few episodes, all of the chefs-in-training had been working diligently to find the perfect spice to use in the upcoming competition, which I think will determine the new members of this 10-seated hierarchy. The anime seems to be building up to this climax, so the next time we meet for this show, it’ll probably be the season review. Nikumi, Takumi, Megumi, kid in Polar Star Dorm with the maroon hair who smokes (grills) everything, and Soma – Give it your all!!
The Heroic Legend of Arslan – Thank heavens that the whole Rajendra side plot is over! I was about to keel over and drop the show entirely. With Lord Silvermask back in the picture, Arslan and crew reach the final buildup to this wartime drama, if I can even call it that. I wanted more characterization with Arslan’s inner party, like Gieve x Farangis, Elam x Alfreed, and Narsus being Narsus, but I don’t think we’re gonna get anymore. Bummer. BUT, the latest episode with Etoile’s reappearance, disguised as a girl, really has improved the story tenfold. I actually felt emotional connection with Arslan. Hopefully the anime continues with more moments like this in store, but for now, all we can do is wait it out. Episode 19’s end card supported ravishing artwork of the graceful Farangis, which I honestly loved so much it’ll probably be this post’s head pic ~
EEP, that’s it? Gosh, umm, okay. Short is good sometimes, right? Like you, this song challenge has been fun, but I CANNOT wait to get back on the review trail. I’ve got several “Cafe Talks” in store, too, so if you enjoyed sitting around the cafe sippin’ that espresso with crema on top or that delicious caffè latte, then you can look forward to that 🙂 My, how these months have flown by. Where I live, we’re sliding into the autumn season, so maybe the weather will get cooler. I need this ridiculous 100-degree F heat to just go away! I guess that’ll do it. Thank you for reading, I’m eager to see what September will bring us. Until next time, this has been
– Takuto, your host
The story doesn’t end there :P. If I am thinking of where it will end (for this season), then another season will certainly be desired for (hope you paid attention to what Sam said to Silver Mask in his office). Yeah the Sindurah arc was pretty weak.
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Pandora hearts…I think I started reading it at least a year back and I still haven’t finished it, I need to start over since it’s been so long xD
I still need to get on food wars, reading the manga but I want to check out the anime! Megumi~ ❤
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Ooh, the Food Wars anime is so entertaining! It’s the best by far. And yeah, I don’t know how much longer I’ll be reading this manga. I just have such a hard time reading and understanding it lol
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Yeah gotta agree with you that the Rajendra arc was like a side quest for Arslan, nevertheless he gained a good comrade from it.
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Oh yeah, it was *snaps fingers for name* what’s his face? Ah, I forget. But cool, glad we agree – I thought I was being pessimistic, as apparently there are a lot of people heaping on the praise to this series!
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AHHH I cannot wait to read your lull of the sea review, I found out some interesting news for me lately that the anime will be released here in australia I am so freaking EXCITED !!!!
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Oh my. Sounds pretty hectic. And I feel kind of bad for taking my own sweet time, but congratulations for almost completing this challenge. I hope that by completing it, you’ll have more time to enjoy watching anime.
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It is, and looking back, I kinda wished I took my time on it lol because it’s not leaving me space to write up other posts. I’m having good fun with it, however, and I can’t wait until the last day! Then yes, I will never stop watching and nobody can make me! XD
Thanks for stopping in and checking up on me!
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Ahaha. Oh well. At least you’re enjoying it as you’re doing it. And that’s great. Looking forward to reading more of your future posts. Cheers!
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Thanks, right back at ya!
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Oh man, I didn’t know you are cutting back on your anime time to finish the challenge >< You challenge also happens to be the most spontaneous and fastest progressing 30 day challenge that I have ever read on WordPress :3 if I were me though I think anime watching would still take first priority…heheh.
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Oh, really? Hehe, well now I feel pretty proud :3 thanks for the praise! But yeah, it is taking a toll on my watching, though it’ll make my return all the more anticipating 🙂
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