Anime

Looking ahead to next season, it’s a bit light for me. I’ve been watching a lot (for me), so might chill a bit and maybe catch up on other stuff. Or maybe I’ll follow the charts and try out whatever bubbles up. I dunno! But I’ll definitely be watching: 

• Re:Zero S3 - I’ve liked the previous seasons quite a lot. 
• Ranma 1/2 - I grew up on OG Ranma 1/2 and have watched most of it. I loved it. I’m really hoping this is good, especially since some of the content is going to be pretty dated. But I at least feel confident it will be as well produced as possible since it’s being made by MAPPA. I’m kinda sad so few others are mentioning this. Maybe I’m too old haha… 

Current releases, following weekly (roughly organized by decreasing interest): 

• Oshi No Ko S2 - Decent start to a new arc. Several good moments. 
• Makeine - This mini arc didn’t hit as hard for me as some of the others, but still enjoyed it. 
• Pseudo Harem - Great episode again. This couple is adorable. 
• I Parry Everything - Still good. I think there are more episodes, but it feels pretty wrapped up? 
• Dungeon People - Caught up this week. Sometimes a bit hit or miss, but still enjoying throughout. 
• Days With My Stepsister - Caught up this week. I have mixed feelings on it. It’s verrrrrry slow and deliberate. Sometimes this lands well, but a lot of the time I’m waiting for anything to happen. The characters are likeable and their feelings seem realistic. It’s decent, and I’ll at least finish this cour. I don’t know if there will be more. 
• Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings… - I’m gonna finish this season, but I probably won’t follow future seasons. 

Watched part of, but not up to date: 

• Wistoria - 5 episodes. Good animation, great action, and fun story. Probably finish.

As I said in last week's thread:

Whew, Fall 2024 looks stacked with good shows!

I'll be anticipating:

• Re:Zero S3
• Uzumaki
• Blue Lock S2
• Dandadan
• Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
• SAO: Gun Gale Online II
• Mechanical Arms
• Trillion Game

Maybe:

• Acro Trip (because riffing on magical girls)
• Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (because Madhouse)
• MF Ghost 2nd Season (because racing)
• Magi Lumiere (based on y'all's recommendations)

Everyone is hyped about Dandandan, so I might give it a try as well

Planning to watch Dan Da Dan and Blue Box

Taking a look through the list, there are definitely some that I am excited about. I have tried to categorize them by my initial impressions. I am likely going to have to cut down the number of anime I watch next season because work is getting busier, but I will do my best!

Definitely Watching

• Natsume's Book of Friends - Season 7 is here and I am ready for more. If you aren't familiar with this series, it is a (mostly) chill series about Natsume, a boy that can see yokai, and a book containing the names of yokai that was left to him by his grandmother.
• Dan Da Dan - I have tried to stay spoiler-free for this one based on the hype around it. What I do know sounds wild, so I am expecting the unexpected. Reminder to check out [email protected]
• Orb: On the Movements of the Earth - This one caught my interest due to its historical nature. If you haven't seen me mention it before, I am a physicist professionally. So, an anime all about the history of science and the heliocentric model? Yeah, that is an intersection of interests that I can't pass up.
• Rurouni Kenshin Remake - I probably won't be watching this one week to week, but will definitely watch it eventually together with my wife. We had mixed feelings about the first season of the remake, but the Kyoto/Shishio arc is Kenshin at its best, so I am looking forward to see how this season goes.

Will Try to Watch (Time Permitting)

• Blue Box - I have only heard great things about the manga. So, if I can find the time, I want to try to check this one out.
• As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World - I enjoyed season 1, but it didn't blow me away. As a manga reader, it did a better job with the adaptation than I was expecting. Will try to tune in and see how the next season goes.
• Loner Life in Another World - I have read a bunch of this manga and it is silly fun. I am most interested in just checking out the adaptation more than really invested in the story/characters.

Might Check Out Depending on Reception

• 365 Days To The Wedding - An adult, workplace romance? Is this the new Wotakoi? I hope so! If I hear good things, I might try to find time to check this one out.
• I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History - A fully genre-aware otome protagonist that wants to be the best villainess they can be? This is what I imagine Kadath would be if she were ever isekai'ed into an otome universe.
• If My Wife Became an Elementary School Student - Suspicious title aside, this seems like it is going to be a pretty heart-wrenching exploration of grief after the loss of a loved one. If it is handled well, then this could be great (even if it is incredibly sad).
• NegaPosi Angler - Speaking of grief, this is an anime original in which the MC has a terminal illness. So, you know it will be a fun time. Personally, I lost my grandfather not too long ago, and I used to fish with him all the time, so this one might be a bit personal for me.

100% gonna watch:

• The new Blue Lock season, still gotta watch episode Nagi though
• Dandadan
• Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
• Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.

Gonna give it a try for a few episodes:

• Uzumaki
• Trillion Game
• I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History
• Yakuza Fiancé

I don't know about Re:zero to be honest, I was kind of disappointed with where the plot was going in the second season, and it feels like the stakes aren't really that high anymore :/

I'm planning to watch the following TV series:

High Expectation

i.e. most likely watch to completion

Re:Zero - season 3

Dan Da Dan

Decent Expectation

i.e. good chance of watching to the end, depending on how it goes

Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance

Low Expectation

i.e. probably drop after a few episodes, but there may be a few surprises

You are Ms Servant

Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions - season 2

365 Days To The Wedding

Magilumiere

Puniru wa Kawaii Slime

Murai In Love

A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!

Acro Trip

I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History

Weekly ranking roundup:

1. Anime Corner - Full Results - Weekly Winner: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
2. Reddit Karma - Weekly Winner: Makeine
3. Anime Trending - Weekly Winner: Days With My Stepsister

Credit to /u/Abysswatcherbel for making the chart for reddit karma and /u/Nooble5 for the Anime Trending chart.

Same three winners as last week. I had expected Oshi no Ko to come back on top of the reddit karma after its break last week. However, it seems that Makeine is too strong and, with the start of a new arc, Oshi no Ko couldn't hold onto the hype from before the break.