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At this point in time, the Summer seasonal shows have mostly wrapped up and the Fall shows are getting started. So, I wanted to hear your thoughts on shows you watched this season. Shows you liked, disliked, were surprised by, disappointed by? Let those opinions rip!

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  • ReluctantlyZen@ani.socialEnglish
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    11 hours ago

    It’s been a neat season. I’ve watched/still watching:

    • Clevatess S2: a bit of a downgrade unfortunately. It was flashback and exposition galore which made the pace extremely slow. It was still overall enjoyable. 1 more ep to go though.
    • You and I Are Polar Opposites S2: still adorable, but it felt like it was rushing and skipping so much, especially in the 2nd half. Also still 1 ep to go.
    • Though I Am An Inept Villainess: really fun. Reirin’s positive attitude is infectious.
    • Draw This Then Die: a good, heartfelt anime about creating things and the driving force behind it.
    • Jaadugar: a great historical anime in a setting and with cultures you rarely see in anime (or western media for that matter). The artstyle was also very unique and very refreshing. I hope for a 2nd season, because there’s still so much more to see. I did struggle a bit with how nonchalant it was about slavery, at times even almost positive. I guess, in that time period it was normal, but still.
    • Kaiju Girl Caramelise: I just binged this one yesterday. It was good, but ending it there was mean. So much that’s left unsaid.
    • Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You: like the manga, the atmosphere was great. Had to set aside my gripes with smoking though.

    There’s still some I want to watch:

    • Goodbye Lara
    • Sparks of Tomorrow
    • From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman S2
    • Ghost in the Shell

    Dropped:

    • Chainsmoker Cat: too gross for me and I didn’t like how it was essentially taking the piss out on addicts.

    On Hold:

    • Daemons of the Shadow Realm: actually put it on hold somewhere late last season. I’d been pretty vocal about my gripes with it, but I do want to continue. Now that it’s finished, I’ll probably binge it.