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Netflix, why no DVD 3?! Argh!

This continues to be gorgeous and atmospheric, and there was even a two-part episode for more narrative. I seem to be in the mood for non-epic, non-plotty stories right now, so I should pick up Mushishi again as well, now that I have to wait for more episodes of this ( Read more... )

My memory is terrible, so I'm not sure if there's any new content in the anime or not. But it's still about a group of girls going through high school and two of their teachers. There's not much plot, just random observations, the passing of seasons, and hanging out. It's so relaxing! It makes me happy ( Read more... )

Er. I really didn't like this ( Read more... )

I picked this up thanks to people's recs and from hearing about it from rilinaAs far as I can tell, the series is about a young traveler named Kino, who goes around on the talking motorcycle Hermes. Kino and Hermes go through a world that has fairly modern technology (motorcycles, robots, cars) but still feels a little retro (phonographs, quaint cobble- ( Read more... )

Gankutsuou is based on Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, although I am fairly certain Dumas' version didn't take place on the moon. Or in the year 5053, for that matter. Plotwise, all I can really say is that the Count has nefarious plans. Thanks to cultural osmosis, I am fairly certain these plans involve revenge of some sort. So far, he ( Read more... )

Currently I have no kdramas except Gourmet on my list, and I'm caught up with most of the shows I want to watch. Also, I'm in the mood for short episodes. So, rec me anime (but please read the qualifications first)!

• Available on Netflix
• Not too bloody
• Have cool women. I don't mind if they aren't the protagonists or if they don't physically kick ass ( Read more... )

I usually don't like watching anime made from manga, just because a) I like manga art better, b) the voices always startle me because they aren't exactly like the ones in my head, and c) the pacing feels off (it takes about two episodes for one volume, which I can read in half an hour).

I am going to completely eschew plot summary and link you ( Read more... )