What I've been watching: Anime & Movies

Hi there!
Summer is here and as far as I know, some people should be on a break now. I will spend my break home and I'm assuming some of you are on the same situation so, I decided to share some of the shows and movies I've been loving this year so you can check them out if you feel like it. I'll be sharing only the ones I finished and save the rest for future posts.
I can't remember the last time I shared shows so...here we go!

❥ ANIME: 

ORANGE
Even tho it is a short anime it took me a while to finish it, mainly because I didn't want it to end. This is one of those shows that
made me cry in almost every episode. Maybe I'm too emotional~
The story is about a high school student named Naho who receives letters sent from herself 10 years into the future asking her to prevent her biggest regrets. I know it sounds a bit weird but it really gets serious and even sad. It also shows a very strong friendship and unconditional love stuff. (my two favs...hehe).
It's only 13 episodes long but I swear is worth watching. Characters are lovely and you can't help but to love them. I found out there's a live action version too that I defo will watch soon.

CARD CAPTOR SAKURA: CLEAR CARD
If you were a CC Sakura fan, you'll love this one. It's pretty much the continuation to the original show but this time Sakura has to collect clear cards. You'll see the old characters but also, new ones and some romance too. Even tho it is very entertaining, I feel like the story was a bit slow and the real action and answers came at the end of the season leaving so many questions left... We'll have to wait for the next season...
It has 22 episodes and the first opening song is super catchy!
This is a bit random but, there's a lot of yummy-looking food in here so, be ready to feel hungry after watching the episodes!

Romance!

❥ MOVIES: 

YOUR NAME
Is a Japanese animated drama/romance movie that was actually very famous like a year ago but, I just watched it this year... hehe. The movie is about two high school students who are total strangers and find themselves linked in a very weird way. One morning they start switching bodies and start communicating through messages. At first, I found the movie a bit confusing but as the movie goes on, it becomes a love story and yeah, it made me cry. I suck at writing movie plots and reviews so all I can say is, go watch it! I loved it.

KIMI NO SUIZOU TABETAI (aka. Let me eat your pancreas)
This is also a Japanese drama movie about a Teacher and his high school memories. Back then, he found his classmate's diary and that was what brought them together. She had a terminal pancreas desease and a strong will to enjoy her life to the fullest.
Then again, this movie made me cry, it's so good! It also made me think about how we all should enjoy our everyday as if it was the last one.
Also! Keiko Kitagawa is in it, she played Sailor Mars in the Sailor Moon live action version so, I was very excited to see her there!
I just found out there will be (or already is) an animated version of this movie so, it may be worth checking too.

VERONICA
Horror movies have to be included here, even tho I haven't been watching those many lately~ Veronica is a paranormal Spanish movie; pretty much about a possession. It's hard to find good horor movies these days and I have to admit I liked this one. It's not super scary but it has a few jump scenes and it'll keep you interested until the end.

THE INCREDIBLES 2
I'm not gonna spoil this for you guys, but if you haven't seen it and you liked the first one, this is a must watch. I absolutely loved it!

And, those are some of the shows & movies I've liked a lot, there are a few shows I'm loving but I'm not done with them yet.
What shows should I watch next? Any suggestion?

happy rainy summer!

Hitori Kakurenbo | One man hide and seek |

It's horror story time!

Or is it a game? Urban Legend?... I'm not sure but it is definitely one of my favorite ones and I thought sharing it would be a fun way to say goodbye to my beloved October.

This little game is called "Hitori Kakurenbo" and it's a pretty interesting invocation game.

To be honest, I was tempted o try it once but I never did it. I don't think spirits are something to play with. If you dare to try it, let me know how it goes... bwahaha.

Players: 1

What you need:

A stuffed doll with limbs

A sack of uncooked rice

A pair of nail clippers

A needle

Red thread

Knife or pair of scissors

A bathtub or something similar

1 cup of salt water

A hiding place

Incense

Let's start!

Using the knife or scissors, open the doll and remove the stuffing.

Replace the stuffing with the uncooked rice. Clip off a piece of your fingernail and place it inside the doll with the rice.

Using the needle and red thread, stitch the doll to close the opening. Without snipping the thread, take the remaining length, wrap it around the doll, and tie off the ends.

Fill the bathtub with water.

Purify the room in which your hiding place is located with the incense. Once purified, set up the television in the same room. Place the cup of salt water and the sharp edge inside the hiding place.

Name the doll.

Start at 3am. Repeat the following phrase to the doll three times, filling in your own name where appropriate: “[Your Name] is the first it.”

Go to the bathroom. Submerge the doll in the bathtub and leave it there.

Turn out all the lights in your house.

Go to your hiding place and switch on the television. Close your eyes and count to ten.

When you have finished counting, open your eyes, retrieve your sharp edge, and return to the bathroom.

Remove the doll from the bathtub and say the following phrase to it, filling in the doll’s name where appropriate: “I have found you, [Doll’s Name].” Use your sharp edge to cut the red thread binding the doll.

Say the following phrase to the doll, filling in the doll’s name where appropriate: “You are the next it, [Doll’s Name].” Then return the doll to the bathtub.

Quickly return to your hiding place. Remain as silent as possible.

Take a large mouthful of salt water. Do not swallow it; hold it in your mouth. Keep the cup containing the rest of the salt water in your hand.

Emerge from your hiding place and begin to for the doll. NOTE: The doll may not necessarily be in the bathroom where you left it.

When you find the doll, pour the remaining salt water in the cup over it. Spit the salt water in your mouth over the doll as well.

Repeat the following phrase to the doll three times: “I win.”

Once the game is completed, burn it and get rid of the remains.

NOTES:

The rice represents the doll’s internal organs. And, it helps to attract spirits.

The red thread represents a blood vessel and seals whatever spirits you might have attracted inside the doll. 

When naming your doll, DON'T give it your own name. It is also advisable to avoid giving it the name of anyone you know.

Burning the doll will allow the spirit to leave the doll and return to its place.

Once the game has begun, DON'T do any of the following things until it has been completed:

Turn on the lights.

Lock any doors, including the front or back doors

Make unnecessary noise.

Leave your house.

Don't, leave your hiding place without the salt water.

Don't allow the game to go on for longer than two hours.

Once you start, the game must be played through to completion. Don't try to abandon it halfway through. 

And that's it for this game! there's also a movie and lots of creepypastas/gameplays online.

I also think there's an animated movie I havent seen but, I plan to.

Some of my least favorite horror movies

Hello my creepy loves!

A few years ago I shared some of my favorite horror movies, now it is time to share some of my least favorites. I've seen soooo many horror movies, some good and some bad ones but it was hard to look bad to pick a few I personally didn't like.
This is just my opinion, I know some people can disagree but yeah, let's take a look.
You guys know I'm not good with movie plots and stuff so I'll link the info and movie trailers for you to check!
These movies are in no particular order.

Tomie Unlimited

I don't even remember why I decided to watch this movie. As far as I know this is part of a Japanese movie series. The story didn't sound bad at first but, once I finished it, I didn't feel like watching the rest of the movies. Some parts of it even made me laugh...
Plot & Info
Movie trailer

The Witch

I heard so many good and bad things about this movie and when I finally got the chance to watch it, I couldn't even finish it... I found it super slow and nothing too interesting seemed to happen. I know some people really liked it and even suggested me to re-watch it. I wonder if I would change my mind~
Plot & Info
Movie trailer

Leprechaun in the hood

So, I know this is a comedy/horror movie but I still find it a very bad movie. Don't ask me why I decided to watch it cuz I honestly don't remember but I know there are many more. It's like a series thing. Even if you like comedy, I wouldn't recommend it. I didn't even find it funny.
Plot & Info
Movie Trailer

Poltergeist 2015

This was one of those movies I was really looking forward to watch but once I finally did, it wasn't what I was expecting. I wouldn't say is totally bad but the end and some effects made me go...bleh on it. You know what people say, remakes are never that great...
Plot & info
Movie trailer

So, that is that for this list. I wouldnt say I totally hated these movies (Well, I kinda hated Leprechaun) but there are better ones. If you agree, or disagree with me, let me know down below! Or just share with me one of your least favorite horror movies ever.

My favorites back in 2012 here! Let me know if you'd like to read an updated list.

The Horror Movie Tag

1. What is the First horror movie you remember watching?
Child's Play. I think I was around 5 years old when I watched it with Grandpa.

2. What is your favorite horror movie?
Shutter Thai version (one of the favorites)

3. What is your favorite horror movie genre?
Paranormal and Psychological horror.

4. What genre scares you the most?
Some Paranormal and killer movies.

5. What is the last horror movie you watched that actually scared you?
I can't remember the last one that scared me. I have to be honest here, most horror movies these days aren't that scary. There was this video I saw on YouTube a few day ago tho. It was about a radio show that got a call from a lady in the 80s saying her son was possesed. You could actually feel her fear while she was talking, describing what her son was doing. apparently he killed her and when the police got to the scene, they found blood and all that but, no bodies. That one did scare me.

6. Who is your ultimate scream queen?
Sarah Michelle Gellar ! (I googled it and YES, she is considered a Scream Queen)

7. What’s a concept that you’d like to see in horror?
I would actually love to see many stories from Yamishibai in movies. Maybe there are some I haven't seen...Idk.

8. What is your favorite on screen kill?
The Omen (1976) decapitation scene? I wouldn't say it is my favorite (cuz I don't think I actually have a favorite kill) but that one was the first one I remeber and I used to find it pretty scary when I was a little girl.

9. What’s your favorite horror franchise?
The Grudge franchise

10. Who’s your favorite horror director?
George Romero

And. that's it for this super fun tag! I tag you all to do it if you feel like it. Also, share with me what's your favorite horror movie so I can watch it this month!

What I've been watching lately #7 Movie Edition 🎬

Hello there!

I've been meaning to post this one for a long time now and for whatever reason I forgot. I don't think there are new shows to add tho, only movies this time.
I am someone who loves movies and even tho I love horror, I enjoy a bit of everything so, let's take a look!

Studio Ghibli: Only Yesterday & Ocean Waves:
Only Yesterday is an animated drama about a 27 year old, single woman who decides to make a trip to the country to visit her family. During the trip she starts rememebring part of her life growing up and how those events had an impact in her life. She also finds out that her true happiness is in the country and decides to leave her life back on Tokyo to stay there. I really, really liked this movie. I'm sure that even tho it is an animated movie, more than one can relate at least a little with Taeko.

Ocean Waves is about two best friends and how their relationship changes once a new girl arrives to their school. (I found this girl really annoying tbh) I liked the movie, but I wouldn't say I loved it tho. The end has a little twist. Or at least, it wasn't what I was expecting.

Movie trailers:

Detective Conan Movie 4: Captured in her eyes.
I really want to get caught up with this show and that includes the movies too. My friend Tomi told me there is a new DC movie every year and I've seen some but not in order so, I started watching the ones I missed.
This one starts with a mystery around some police officers being killed, and Ran is a witness of one of those attempts which causes her a memory loss from the shock. Since she saw the murder's face, she's being chased by him to stop her from talking. It's all about protecting Ran and solving the mystery.  In the end Conan helps Ran to remember everything, saves her and also confesses his love for her. So cute.

Horror/Suspense/Drama: Alice, Boy from wonderland, Hush, Room, Split:
Alice: Boy from Wonderland is a Korean horror/fantasy/romance movie about this girl who has some weird nightmares. She goes to this place (wonderland) to try to find out the reason behing this nightmares. I mainly wanted to watch this movie because of Jung So Min but I ended up liking it. It is really weird tho. My friends and I were like..."what is going on here?!" I think we all found it hard to understand so if you guys watch it, don't forget to let me know your thoughts.

Hush is an American horror movie. Maddie is deaf author who is living in a house in the forest. One night a killer decides to make her become his next victim when he realises she is deaf and lives alone.  I gotta say I thought this movie was going to be super bloody but, it is not. It is really good and intense tho. What I liked about it is that the action starts really fast and it keeps you engaged til the end. And that mask tho, so creepy.

Room (this movie almost made me cry~) is a bout a woman who has been captive for 7 years and has a 5 year old son. Once they find the way to escape, the boy will expierence life outside the "room" for the first time. Such a great, great movie.

Split talks about a man diagnosed with 23 different personalitieswho kidnaps 3 girls. I always find this type of movies that talk about mental disorders, super interesting. The last part wasn't all that great to me tho cuz it was a little too unreal to me but other than that, interesting movie!

Movie trailers:

And last by not least...
Power Rangers Movie was one of the movies I was really looking forward to watch this year. It brought back so many childhood memories. I loved the characters, suits, music...everything! If you were a PR first generation fan, this movie is deffo worth watching. It made me so happy to see Amy Jo and Jason David Frank in there too!

That is it! Since you all know I am so not good with synopsis and stuff, I'm linking the movie trailers for you to watch.
I'll see you next time! x

Want more shows and movies suggestions? Here are some links to my previous posts:
What I've been watching lately #6
What I've been watching lately #5
What I've been watching lately #4
What I've been watching lately #3
What I've been watching lately #2

What I've been watching lately #4 (KDrama, anime and non-Asian movies)

Hello everyone! I am back with more of "What I've been watching lately"
I'm sure some of you are on your Spring break and maybe you are not going our of town (like me!) so, here are a few movies and shows recommendations I liked!

상류사회 (High Society) is the latest Korean drama I've seen. I was watching it with my mom before she went to Spain and we really, really liked it.
It is a romantic/drama/comedy show starring Uee, Sung Joon (he's the reason why I wanted to watch the show), Park Hyung-Sik and Lim Ji-Yeon (I loved her character!)
Super quick synopsis, A rich girl tries to hide her background and starts taking part-time jobs in order to find a man who can love her for who she is and not for her money. I know, it sounds like a regular love drama but it is really catchy and entertaining!
Fashion was pretty good too! I especially liked Ji-Yi's outfits and style! I also have to say this is my first time seeing Uee acting and I was very surprised! She's pretty good at it.
P.S. The Soundtrack is really good too! (I wish Sung Joon could have a song in there too tho)

A while ago I made a blog entry about ナナ (Nana) and mentioned how I wasn't done watching the show. Well, now I finished it and even tho I HIGHLY recommend it, I wasn't happy with the "end" of it. The story isn't over yet but the anime left so many things unfinished! The show made me cry so many times but the end made me feel like..."Is that really it?"
The story is really addictive, the characters are great, it'll make you laugh, cry, feel upset, fall in love with the characters, etc. I just hope there will be a GREAT end to this story someday. For now, I'll start reading the manga~~~~
More about me as a NANA fangirl, click here to read my older post.

Walled In is kind of a horror movie based on a french novel. To me it was more like a Thriller that yeah, catches your attention and makes you follow the story until the end but, it is not scary at all. So if you are not breave enough to watch really scary stuff but feel like watching a horror movie, this would be a great option!

Miss You Already is about 2 long-life friends that pretty much shared every moment of their lives with each other and suddenly one of them has to face cancer while the other one is trying to get pregnant. My friend recommended this movie and OMG it is so worth watching! It is so beautiful!
I cried like 3 times watching it. It is like one of those friendships we all should have with someone. I JUST LOVED IT!

Lastly is 500 Days of Summer. A romantic comedy about a girl who doesn't believe in love and a guy who falls for her. I'd say he lives such an adventure trying to be with this girl (who is a little crazy!). And it has an unexpected end.
I think this is the kind of romantic comedy both, boys and girls could enjoy. And even tho I wanted to slap Summer a few times during the movie, I loved her outfits and hairstyles!

That's it for now you guys! I'm currently watching two other shows but I'm not even near the end so, I'll let you all know about them later!
Hope you enjoy this shows and movies as much as I did and, let me know if you decide to watch some of them!

More shows and movies on my previous posts:
What I've been watching lately #1
What I've been watching lately #2
What I've been watching lately #3

5 of my favorite horror online games~

Hi there!
Something I always enjoy doing in my free time is to play online games. I'm not really a console games addict but I do download a few or play online every once in a while. I've played a bit of everything but my favorites are definitely horror games.
It is hard to find really scary ones, some are just jumpy but, the stress of not knowing what's going to happen makes it all fun.

Here are some of my favorites for halloween season. (In no particular order)

* Dungeon Nightmares: You wake up in a big, dark Dungeon and you have to find some things around to collect such as candles and gold bars and an artifact before you leave the place. You have to survive 7 nights (I think). But you are not alone! There's this creepy girl(?) folowing you at the most random times. It really freaked me out everytime she came around. I haven't been able to finish all the nights. Even though levels feel a little long sometimes, it is a fun and scary game to play.

* Eyes The Horror Game: I played this one a while ago so I can't remember the exact story but, I think you enter an old house to rob it, but this house is hunted. You have to find a certain amount of bags filled with money (I think) but there's a flying head around the house and you have to hide from it, it can't find you or you'll lose what you've collected. Once you have the amount of money the exit opens and you can leave the house. This may not sound too scary but this game is entertaining. And even though the flying head is not that creepy, I got all nervous when I had to run or hide from it.

* One Late Night: This game was a little confusing, to be honest. But I enjoyed the whole feeling of being "alone" in your working place and finding out some strange things start to happen. It is hard to follow all the steps to finish the game the right way. I think when I played it I had the bad ending, so I had to watch a walkthrough to find what should've happened.

* Which: Here you are basically trapped inside a house with a...headless and heartless girl who won't harm you IF you do things right. You have to follow a few things and find some objects to get out of the house. There are 2 endings, the good and the bad one and of course...I got the bad one. Lol. This one is not too scary but I kinda got into it. Plus, the headless girl following you around makes it kinda creepy.

* Hide and Seek: I never actually finished this game cuz I suck at hiding and I was too slow when I needed to do it. But you are supposed to hide from a killer at different parts of the house you're in and you can't come out until the killer leaves the room, so you have to be alert to all the noises you hear.

As I was writing this, I realized I'm not so good whit horror games! I always get the bad endings or die in the middle of playing, but I sure do have a lot of fun playing them. If you guys decide to play some of these games or have played them before, let me know!
You can find all these games online. Some of them are for download and some others are just to play online, all for free. Sad thing about playing online is that sometimes you can't save your progress~

xx