Fictional Character Tag (Anime edition)

I randomly found this short tag and thought it'd be fun to try it. It wasn't specifically an anime tag but I'll make it an anime edition one this time. 

Here we go!

1. Which character was your first love? Mamoru Chiba (Sailor Moon). I still like him to this day, he's just not one of my main crushes anymore~ 

2. How would you describe all the characters you love? As in crushes, I usually like the cold type of characters, dark hair, fair skin. Those who don't express their feelings much. And if we talk about female characters, I think the ones I can identify with. But it's not always the case.

3. A character do you love that you think most people hate? Haruno Sakura from Naruto. At least people I know don't like her much. They find her annoying and useless, but I think she's a very strong character, not only physically, smart and caring. Plus, I love her unconditional love for Sasuske way too much.

4. Does one character in your life have a very strict personality? I'd say, Hitsugaya Toshiro (Bleach). He's strict and grumpy but, adorbs. ♡

5. A character you think you wouldn’t get along with? Zenitsu from Kimetsu No Yaiba. I just think I'd find him super annoying and wouldn't like to be around him much.

6. A character you’d travel the world with? It took me a while to choose this one but, I think I'd love to travel the world (and beyond) with Spike Spiegel. His chill personality would make our trips fun and filled with unexpected surprises.

7. A character you’d rely on to help you get over your fears? Himura Kenshin! I think he wouldn't judge me no matter what my fears were and, he'd help me with patience and care. He's the best. ♡

8. Where do most of the characters you love come from? Lately, anime characters. But I also love many from movies and TV shows.

9. A character you’re most likely to have weird dreams about? It depends on how you define "weird dreams" but it mostly happens with the characters I'm obsessed with at that moment.

10. A minor character you love: First I was going to say Julia from Cowboy Bebop but, I think even tho she's not in the show much, she's important in Spike's story so, Petra Ral (Shingeki No Kyojin). She dies in the first season so I think not many people remembers her much but, she was and still is one of my favorites.

11. What character represents your mentality? Ah! This is difficult cuz I it's a mix between different characters~ I've been rewatching Evangelion lately and some character analysis videos and, I realized I'm like Misato in many more ways than I thought I was. Which is not exactly good but, it's true.

I'm sure when I post this, I'll think of other characters I didn't include here and regret it but, I've watched too many shows so, it's hard to remember all of them. 😅 Anyway, that was it for this tag, maybe I'll do another one with other type of characters~ Idk. Let me know if you'd like to read that.

See you next time~! ♡

What I've been watching lately 2024

I think I've watched enough things to make another post about the shows I've liked lately-ish. I know some of this shows aren't new but I've been acumulating them for a while now so, we're doing this. These are my first recommendations of 2024, hehe.

Let's start with some anime. 

✩ My Happy Marriage

This 12 episode anime about Saimori Miyo, who lives a life of servitude by her abusive stepmother because she doesn't seem to have supernatural powers. Miyo is forced to have an arranged marriage. Her fiancee is known to be cold and cruel but with time, she discovers that he isn't as bad as everyone says. As they start opening to each other, they realize they might find true love and happiness.

It is a supernatural anime but it's also a love story with lots of drama and beautiful scenery. Honestly, it is beautiful visually wise, that was the first thing that caught my attention, plus Kudo-san is SO handsome, hehe. I'm hoping we will get a second season cuz, there are so many questions and situations that need answers!!

✩ Horimiya Piece

I don't think I could call this a second season because it isn't exactly a continuation of the previos season, it is more of a complement that shows an expansion of the story we saw before, including flashbacks and random bits of  daily life. 

It has 13 episodes and even tho, some people think it's not the same as the first season, I loved it. I haven't rewatched it yet as I did with the other one but, I would! 

✩ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen is divided in two parts, the first episodes work as a prequel of the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie (that I haven't watched yet), that shows the past of Gojo sensei and Geto and, the other part is the Shibuya incident, that takes us back to the present and is the continuation of the 1st season.

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed this season, it was exciting but, I liked the first one a lot more. Maybe because I felt more connected to the characters and their stories a lot more or, because I haven't watch the movie yet. Idk. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next season!

✩ Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

This show is basically a 2023 adaptation of the manga or a... remake? I don't know but I've been loving it! I'm sure most of you know the story but, to keep it short, "Himura Kenshin is a vagabond with a dark past and sunny disposition; his travels lead him to Tokyo, and he befriends a female Kendo master." 

The character designs is really pretty and, even tho I've heard some people aren't loving 100%, it's been so nostalgic and fun for me to watch. Plus, I'll watch anything and everything Rurouni Kenshin related. I love Kenshin way too much.

It aired back in July and ended in December with 24 episodes but, it'll have a second part this year, “Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance“, it'll cover the Kyoto/Shishio arc. I lit can't wait!

✩ Blue Eye Samurai

I don't know if I can include this as anime but, we're still putting it here. Hehe.

To keep it short, this story is about Mizu, a samurai who lives life in disguise, seeking revenge. It has 8 episodes and has a little bit of everything, action, drama, funny moments and, lots of blood. I do have to say, it's not for kids tho. It's also viasually pleasing

✩ Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times? (100万回 言えばよかった)

Everytime I watch a new drama, I say I don't want to watch something with people dying or getting sick because they make me cry but, somehow I always end up watching those types of dramas. I chose this drama because of Take-chan, I love him way too much. 

I don't want to spoil the story so, here's the summary from Netflix: "Reunited as adults, childhood friends fall madly in love and won't let anything -- not even death -- tear them apart."

This drama only has 10 episodes and it's super engaging. It makes you laugh, cry and love Take-chan more! I loved it. The only thing that didn't make me 100% happy was that I felt like some things didn't have a proper closure. Idk. But, I defo, defo recommend it.

✩ Unlocked

This is a 2023 South Korean psychological thriller about a woman whose life is about to become a nightmare after a crazy man finds her phone and starts tracking her every move. It's a good movie and even tho, the stalker was dangerous, it wasn't as invincible as they are in American movies. Plus it was kinda scary to see what people is capable of doing through a phone.

✩ Densha Otoko (電車男)

Densha Otoko is a 2005 Japanese drama that was recommended by a friend. It's the story of an otaku who saves a beautiful woman from a drunk man on the train, he falls for her and starts sharing his story on an online forum and all the members there help him to get closer to her. Their relationship develops in a funny (and sometimes dramatic) ways, especially because they are way too different, at the same time, Yamada, the otaku, builds a strong friendship with all the members from the forum.

I really enjoyed this drama, but especially loved how they portrayed online friendships cuz, I do believe you can also make special relationships with people online. 

This drama has 11 episodes and 2 specials. Misaki Ito is absolutely gorgeous and, I was ver surprised to see Oguri Shun, who was my crush in Boys Over Flowers. He was looking as goos as always, hehe.

So, even tho it is an old drama, I still think it's worth watching. I believe there are some remakes now and also an anime version that I haven't watched.

Shun-kun ♡

And, that is going to be it for this post. As I'm typing this, I already finished other shows but, I think I'll save them for another recommendations post. Let me know if you have watched some of these or, if you're planning to do it.

See you next time~! 💋

☾ Ichiban Kuji Sailor Moon Eternal | Happy Girls Collection

Back in December I went to Mundo Magyc with my friends, it is an anime convention we try to go as much as possible cuz, you know... we just love buying anime goodies, hehe. 

That time I didn't really buy much aside from food and a couple of things I wanted to give as Christmas pressies but, there is this one thing I got for myself and I wanna share with you cuz it's Sailor Moon, and if you know me, you know I love Sailor Moon way too much.

What I got was this Sailor Moon Eternal Happy Girls Collection charm thingy. It is from an Ichiban Kuji and it's a "D" prize.

These are all the "D" prices they had in Japan. I didn't buy it as a lottery thing, I actually knew what I was getting.

 I knew I wanted it as soon as I saw it because it is from the outer senshi and I love them. Plust, it's not as common to find merch from them. 

This charm / keyring thingy has a beautiful print with the senshi symbols on it, a golden heart and golden details. 

Even tho it's an anime item, I think it looks very classy, at least to me. It kinda represents the senshi very well.

Closer look to the fabric and its print. Isn't it lovely?

The golden details are metal, not plastic so, it doesn't look cheap.

I really thought it is a unique, beautiful item to have and it looks great on my Michael Kors bag I'm currently using.

It's a very discreet way to carry Sailor Moon around with me, hehehe.

And well, that is that for this post, just wanted to show you the latest addition to my Sailor Moon collection. 

See you next time~! ♡

The Otaku Question Tag

I randomly found this tag online and I thought I'd give it a try. It is super short, which might be a good thing because, even tho I love answering these thingies, Idk if everyone loves to read over 50 questions about someone. Hehe.

Without further do, let's do this!

1. What is your top 3 most favorite Animes?

This one's difficult cuz I love too many! It's hard to choose only 3. 🤔Let's see... maybe Sailor Moon, Full Metal Panic and Evangelion. (I feel like I leaving so many others behind 💔)

2. Who is your favorite Anime Character(s)?

Then again, I have many. This time I'll choose Uchiha Sasuke, I'm obsessed with him despite what people say. I'm Mrs. Uchiha forever. 💖

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3. What is the first Anime you've watched?

I remember watching Trapp Ikka Monogatari and Onegai! Samia-don when I was very young. They used to show them on a kids' channel my sister and I used to watch. I think those were my first official one. Even tho I don't remember much of them.

4. How did you get into loving Anime?

I'm not sure how it happened. I think it could've been because of Sailor Moon. My dad used to like Japanese culture and martial arts so, I think that also influenced me a little bit

5. What's the most recent Anime you've watched?

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 and Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan. I'm still currently watching them.

6. Do you collect Anime stuff?

I wouldn't say "collect" but I do like to buy some anime goodies and yummies.

7. Which Anime character describes your personality?

Ah! I'm a mix of many but, I'd say Matsumoto Rangiku from Bleach. She sums it all up. 

8. What Anime convention have you or would you like to visit?

I usually go to the local ones, they are not as big but it's always fun. I've also been to La Mole years ago. and I think I'd love to go to bigger cons, I just don't have one in mind rn.

These girls are always my anime cons partners, we have so much fun!

9. Do you read Manga? If so, what's your favorite?

I don't do it often but, I'm currently reading Nana (one of my favs). I've seen the anime many, many times but I wanted to collect the manga too so, I started reading it. In the past I also read Love Hina and recently bought the first volume of Wotakoi but haven't read it yet.

10. What makes you a proud Otaku?

I'm not sure. Anime has been a big part of my life since I can remember, I never really felt ashamed of it, even when it wasn't "cool", haha. I've met really fun and nice people through it and it's something i also share with my best friends so, it's special.

And, that is the end of the Otaku Tag, feel free to answer the questions down below (or anywhere you want!), I'd love to read!

What I've been watching lately | Summer 2023 |

Summer came with lots of new anime seasons and I couldn't be happier about it. But, some of them are not over yet so, I'm only including the ones I'm done watching. Also, some of these shows are not Summer shows and I watched some of the before it started but, I really enjoyed them and wanna recommend them.

As expected, we have some anime and kdrama as a part of this list. Let's do this!

☆ The Glory 

This K-drama was my mom's recommendation, we waited every week to watch a new episode. It is a revenge, psychological thriller about a woman who was badly bullied at school. This made her drop out of school and start focusing her life on planning her revenge. I gotta say it was super different to the dramas I usually watch and, I loved it. There was no plain, boring episode. Apparently this 16 episode long show is based on a true story.

☆ Good Bad Mother

This k-drama is said to be a family, comedy, slice-of-life kind of show but I'd say it's pretty dramatic too. It's about a prosecutor who has an accident that leaves him with the mind of a child, this will help him to heal his relationship with his mom. It is 14 episodes long and they are a roller coaster of emotions. It made me cry! In the end it is a beautiful story, defo worth checking out.

☆ Sweet Magnolias Season 3

I have talked about this show before cuz it's the 3rd season! As the previous seasons, the show follows the life of 3 longlife friends, their families, relationships and struggles living in a small town. I always enjoy watching this show, they just take forever to release new seasons and that makes me forget some things that happened in the previous seasons. Oh well. This season only has 10 episodes that went by super fast. Now I can't wait for another season.

☆ Yamada-kun

I won't talk about this one much because I have a separate post dedicated to it. Yeah, I loved it that much. Hehehe. But I do have to say it is defo worth watching. I can't wait for a second season!

If you wanna check the blog post, click here!

☆ Oshi No Ko

I'm sure most of you have heard or even seen this anime but, I still want to include it because, it's something completely different from what I've seen and, I really liked it. It was a recommendation from a friend and, once I started it, it didn't take long for me to get caught up. 

The first episode is a longer episode (we can call it a mini movie) and works as an introduction of what will happend later in the show and why.

Synopsis is from My anime list:

"In the entertainment world, celebrities often show exaggerated versions of themselves to the public, concealing their true thoughts and struggles beneath elaborate lies. Fans buy into these fabrications, showering their idols with undying love and support, until something breaks the illusion. Sixteen-year-old rising star Ai Hoshino of pop idol group B Komachi has the world captivated; however, when she announces a hiatus due to health concerns, the news causes many to become worried.

As a huge fan of Ai, gynecologist Gorou Amemiya cheers her on from his countryside medical practice, wishing he could meet her in person one day. His wish comes true when Ai shows up at his hospital—not sick, but pregnant with twins! While the doctor promises Ai to safely deliver her children, he wonders if this encounter with the idol will forever change the nature of his relationship with her."

It has 11 episodes with a bit of everything, comedy, mystery, drama, etc. The characters are great and I think what I liked the most about it, is the fact that it covers dark real life situations.

☆ Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii 

Same as with Yamada-kun, I have a post about it and the live action movie. In this case, I recommend the anime a lot more than the movie. It's not that it's bad but, I didn't love it.

Wanna read about the anime, click here.

Wanna read about the movie, click here.

And, that's that guys. I might share another show recommendation post when I finish the shows I'm cuttenly watching. 

See you next time~! ♡

Ichiban Kuji | NERV Neon Genesis Evangelion hand towel |

This is going to be a short post but, I really wanted to share my new NERV hand towel because, I am obsessed with everything NERV realted. 

Hand towels seem to be very popular in Japan, I actually have a Sailor Moon one I bought years ago. Earlier this month I went to another anime event with my friends and got this Neon Genesis Evangelion hand towel. It was not my first time seeing these Evangelion towels but I never really felt like buying them until I found this one.

It is 10 x 10 inches, everything is buel and we have a pic of the NERV headquarters and the legend "Special Governmental Agency", it's really simple but, I love it.

These hand towels are part of the Ichiban Kuji, that are lottery prices some konbini in Japan have. 

Plus, it's a licensed product.

There are too many designs, pilots, eva units and other NERV, SEELE and WILLE towels. I'll defo buy a red, classic NERV design if I ever find it.

Honestly, I won't use this one, I have it in my kitchen as decoration. It makes me feel as if I was part of the NERV staff, hehehe.

Anyway guys, this is it for this post, hope you liked it.

See you next time~! ♡