Movies & Shows I've Watched Lately~

I always find it hard to think of a good cover pic for these types of posts... I could always leave it without any pic but, it feels kinda weird~ Oh well. 

So, I chose some of the movies and anime I "recently" watched and actually liked, to share with you guys in my second recs post of the year. I've been also watching some short horror films on Youtube and, thay has been fun cuz I used to love watching  those many years ago. I might make another post sharing those if you are interested.

Let's get started!

Pearl

"Trapped on an isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the watch of her mother. Lusting for the glamorous life she's seen in movies, Pearl's temptations and repressions collide."

This American thriller/drama starring Mia Goth was released back in September 2022. It took me forever to watch it but, I finally did. 

It was good, different from what I expected but, I liked it. It felt a little slow at the beginning because it's very character focused, we're getting to know Pearl and her story but, it was still interesting. It is set in 1918 and, even tho it has some gory scenes, it's a movie that's kinda beautiful to watch (if that makes sense). The colors, the clothes, the landscapes, yeah. It is beautiful. I just found out there's a prequel and there will be a sequel that I'll be defo watching.  

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come 2

"After surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she's reached the next level of the nightmarish game, and this time with her estranged sister, Faith, by her side. To survive, Grace must keep Faith alive and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are also hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins will rule it all."

This American horror comedy premiered back in March 26th this year and, it's the sequel of Ready or Not. Despite the fact that I never watched Ready or Not, this moviee was one of my most anticipated ones this year because of my fav scream queen, Sarah Michelle Gellar. And I have to say, it didn't disappoint.

I already had an idea of what the previous movie was about but, at the beginning of this one, you get a pretty good summary so, it's easy to follow what's happening. I didn't expect to laugh so much while watching this movie cuz, I'm not a comedy person and I don't like comedy mixed with my horror but, this movie made it work. I feel like I hadn't enjoy a slasher this much in a long time. I'm defo going to watch the first one sometime this year, hehe.

Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain

"A deadly and mysterious master of the occult travels across feudal Japan, seeking malevolent spirits called Mononoke to slay. He must uncover their Form, Truth, and Reason to wield the mighty Exorcism Sword against them."

This is a 2024 Japanese animated psychological horror film, I was curious to watch it because I read so many great comments about it and, I mean, it is good but I didn't really feel the psychological horror part. I can say tho, it's a visually stunning film with lots of colors and details everywhere. It's hard to connect with the fact that is has a darker story. More than horror, it felt like suspence to me. And honestly? It was a little confusing. I don't know, I might have to rewatch it to understand it better and before I watch the sequel.

Perfect Blue

"A young Japanese singer is encouraged by her agent to quit singing and pursue an acting career, beginning with a role in a murder mystery TV show."

Perfect Blue is a Japanese animated psychological thriller from 1998. This was a rewatch for me since I watched it many years ago. I remember liking the movie but there was a lot I forgot. Watching it again, I still loved it. I always enjoy stalker movies and psychological horror but I feel like you have to pay attention to this movie 100%. There are so many things that jump between imagination and reality that, it's easy to get lost.

I'd watch this movie over and over again. Plus, the soundtrack is kinda catchy.

Oshi No Ko Season 3

"Satisfied with his investigation of Lala Lai Theatrical Company, Aquamarine "Aqua" Hoshino shifts his focus from revenge to career growth and becomes a regular on the variety show Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible. With memories of his mother still lingering in his mind, Aqua cuts contact with Kana Arima, leaving her unable to enjoy the surging popularity of her idol group, B-Komachi.

Meanwhile, following the bone-chilling discovery during B-Komachi's recent music video shoot, Aqua's sister, Ruby, resolves to solve the murders of those dearest to her. With the help of another soul still weighed down by Ai Hoshino's untimely demise, Ruby rises through the ranks, using any means necessary to get her way."

Third season of the anime, it premiered on January this year and was 11 episodes long. I watched it as it was airing.

I know I said I didn't enjoy the previous season as much but, this one was defo a little darker and more interesting. I believe the next season will be the last one. I'm looking forward to it.

 

Jujutsu Kaisen The Culling Game Part 1

"Following the Shibuya Incident, "The Culling Game," a brutal game orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo that imbues certain individuals with Jujutsu, suddenly unfolds across ten colonies nationwide. People's thoughts are intertwined, and the world once again marches towards a golden age era of sorcery"

It's the 3rd season of the anime, same as Oshi No Ko, it premiered on January this year. It has 12 episodes that just flew by. It was sooooo good, fights were great and, I just loved seeing my Megumi in action a lot. This girl was happy. Can't wait for part 2! In the meantime, I'll be rewatching season 2 and the movie. I'm obsessed!

And, that's it for now guys! As always, feel free to give me some suggestions or let me know if you like or have watched some of these.

I'll link my previous recs post in case you wanna check it out:

What I've Been Watching Lately | Late 2025 Until Now |

See you next time~!💋

What I've Been Watching Lately | Late 2025 Until Now |

We have my first shows and movie recommendations post of the year! Yeah, I've been watching a lot more shows lately and I think some of them are worth sharing. I watched some of them back in late December but they weren't many so I decided to wait until I had more to share around here. I think we have some variety this time.

I'll start with those I watched last year.

The beast in me 

"Author Aggie Wiggs has receded from public life since the death of her young son, unable to write, a ghost of her former self; but she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis."

This crime, psychological thriller starring Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys and Brittany Snow was my mom's recommendation. It was released in November 2025 on Netflix nad only has 8 episodes. It's an interesting one, I finished it in one day… yeah. I watched it on my Winter break.

Clare Danes was great and, I liked how the story moved kinda fast so nothing felt boring and slow. Plus, everything is well explained. I do recommend it if you like crime and drama. Plus, it's a short one!

Stepmom And Daughter Blues

"Akiko Iwaki, a young woman, is devoted to succeeding at work. When she marries Ryoichi Miyamoto, a father of one, she must grapple with domestic chores and raising a stepdaughter."

This Japanese drama starring Haruka Ayase, Takeru Satoh, Yosuke Kawamura ann Moka Kamishiraishi  is from 2018 and I honestly just watched it because Satoh Takeru (my love) was part of it, even if at the beginning I didn't see much of him. I ended up enjoying it a lot but I cried during the first half of it because some things hit close to home but, it has many funny moments (starting with Akiko-san) and the story in general is beautiful. It's a pretty short drama with only 10 episodes. The story develops quickly and you get to like the characters. I don't think I'd rewatch it anytime son cuz I don't wanna cry again but, I do recommend it.

You can also watch it on Netflix.

Mugen No Juunin 

"Cursed with a life of immortality, a samurai is tasked by a young girl to help avenge the death of her father. Based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura."

I watched the anime version of this one and absolutely loved it (I'm currently rewatching it) but, apparently, the live action movie came first back in 2017 starring Takuya Kimura and Hana Sugisaki. I had to watch it. Live action movies can be tricky, most of them aren't good but, this is an exception. It was great! Characters looked pretty much the same as in the manga/anime, fight scenes are cool and the landscapes and outfits are the best. Of course it's slightly different from the anime and we don't get to see many characters as much or learn a lot about them in the movie but I feel like you can understand both withouth watching one first. Plus the endings are completely different.You can watch this one on Prime along with the anime. But the anime is also on  Netflix.

Moving on to what I've watched ths year...

Oshi No Ko Season 2

"A doctor working in a country town is suddenly confronted by his `guess' idol. This encounter with a star at the height of his popularity, who holds a certain forbidden secret, leads him into the ruthless world of show business."

The second season  premiered on July 3, 2024 and even tho I stared watching it back then, I stopped after a couple of episodes. I decided to watch it before season 3 started so I could watch the new episodes as they aired. It only has 13 episodes and, I have to say I didn't like it as much as I liked the first season. The last 2 episodes got more interesting a little darker. In a way, I'm glad I waited to watch it because now that I started the new season, I have all the information fresh, haha.

Glass Heart

"Akane Saijo aspires to be a drummer, but suddenly finds herself kicked out of her band; things take an unexpected turn when the brilliant musician Naoki Fujitani discovers her talent and invites her to join him."

We have another Satoh Takeru drama, of course! This one is more recent tho, it premiered in July last year in Japan and around September in other countries (I think). It is a pretty short Japanese music and romance drama with only 10 episodes. The story moves fast so no episode feels long or tiring as we follow Tenblank (Satoh Takeru, Miyazaki Yu, Machida Keita and Shison Jun) and their music journey. Listening to Take-chan sing made me soooo happy. I'm currently obsessed with the soundtrack cuz, it's too good! I see him as an artist who can do it all cuz, he's also a producer on this drama so, yeah. I just love him too much. Aside from that, it is a fun, and sometimes sad, drama to watch, especially if you like music. It didn't make me cry tho.

And, that's it for now. I'm currently watching other ongoing shows right now and, still have a list of shows I need to start and some recommendations so, I'll try to share some more soon.

See you next time~!💋

One Last Shows And Movies Recommendation Post

I definitely think I watched many more movies this year, but I kinda neglected shows and even anime, dunno why. Anyway, I wanted to make one last post with the ones I didn't include in my latest posts. This one is definitely going to be a little more random so, let's do this!!

I'll start with some shows, they were all released this year and... they are both completely different.

Girlbands Forever 

"As talent show winners Little Mix contend with social media, cool kids Sugababes face changing line-ups. And as some familiar faces make a comeback, what is the future for girl bands?"

I only knew about this one because I saw it on Natasha Hamilton's IG. Growing up I loved girl bands, I grew up obsessed with the Spice Girls and Atomic Kitten so, I knew I had to watch it. It was released on October 30th by the BBC, I binge watched the 3 episodes in one night.

It basically covers the history of brit girlbands and some juicy, and sometimes shocking, stories shared by their former members. I especially loved seen AK's Natasha and Jenny but, it was an interesting and entertaining watch in general.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story

"The series explores the life of convicted murderer and body snatcher Ed Gein through allusions to fictional cultural works inspired by his crimes, such as Psycho (1960), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991)."

This is the 3rd season of the Monster series, suprisingly, I've only seen this one. I started watching the Jeffrey Dahmer one but never really finished it, maybe I'll go back to it at some point. It only has 8 episodes and even tho, it wasn't bad, sometimes it felt a little confusing cuz it jumped between eras. Maybe it's just me but I felt a little lost when that happened.

I also watched a couple of movies before October, cuz that's when I started the 31 Days of Horror Movies calendar thing I shared on my previous movies post, I feel like I watched more but, not all of them were good or worth recommending.

The Invitation

"After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie takes a DNA test and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, Evie's at first seduced by the sexy aristocratic host. However, she's soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets about her family history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity."

This one is an American thriller from 2022, I watched it because it was a vampire movie. It was entertaining, a little cheesy and had a decent plot twist at the end. I don't think I'd rewatch it, once was more than enough but, it wasn't bad.

Immaculate

"The plot focuses on a young novice nun, who is invited to reside at a picturesque Italian convent, but slowly realizes the terrifying secrets it harbors."

I love religious horror movies and I find convents kinda creepy so, these movies work for me, haha. Even tho I think this one is more of a thriller, it did have a few jump scares and tension that made it interesting until the end. This one is from 2024.

Stopmotion

"A stop-motion animator struggles to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother."

Stopmotion is a British psychological horror movie from 2023. It is a weird movie, that's the best way to describe it. It kinda reminded me of when my sister and I used to watch Locotomia on Locomotion because they used to have stop motion shorts and stuff. I wouldn't say it's scary but, I really liked it.

K-pop Demon Hunters

"When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums or topping the Billboard charts, they're moonlighting as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger."

What can I say about this movie? I'm sure everyone has seen it by now. It took me a while to watch it and it was thanks to my bestie and her son that I did. I liked it a lot, more than I thought I would. I feel like if you are a kpop fan, like or know some things about korean culture, you notice lots of fun details throughout the movie. 

And yeah, the soundtrack is chatchy!!

And lastly, I'm gonna share the only 2 anime I watched this year! There are so many I still have to watch and catch up with...

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance

"Caught between his destiny and his promise to never kill again, the curtain rises once again for the second season of Rurouni Kenshin!"

This is the second part or second season of the Rurouni Kenshin remake. It covers Kenshin's trip to Kyoto to stop Shishio. Love, love, love it.

Mugen No Juunin Immortal

"The series is set in Japan during the mid-Tokugawa Shogunate period and follows the cursed samurai Manji, who has to kill 1,000 evil men in order to regain his mortality."

I'm currently watching this one, my sister recommended it and, I've been loving it. I love everything samurai or old Japan so, yeah. Lots of cool characters with great weapons and fighting skills. I know there's also a live action movie that apparently came out before the anime. I'm defo planning to watch it once I finish the anime.

And, to wrap it up, I'll share this list of Christmas horror movies I've been watching this month. I haven't watched all of them but, since I don't love Christmas movies, horror holiday ones sound like a better option for me, hehe. 

That will be it, guys. There are so many shows I still have to watch so, I'm sure I'll be sharing more movies and shows next year. Feel free to send me recommendations or let me know if you have watched some of the ones I shared.

I'll see you next time~!💋 

Shows I watched in 2025

I've been focusing on movies so much lately that I forgot to share some of the shows I watched this year. Some of them feel kinda old now cuz I watched them at the beginning of the year. There's a bit of everything really and I'm not including the shows I'm currently rewatching but refuse to finish yet. Plus, I'm sure there are other shows missing because I can't remember them right now~ Oh well.

Most of these shows are from Netflix.

Cassandra

"A family moves into the oldest smart home in Germany, decades after the original owner dies; the AI household helper awakens, and is resolved to never be alone again."

Cassandra is a German sci-fi and suspense show that was released earlier this year. I think it was back in February. I'm not a big fan of sci-fi but a student recommended it and I decided to give it a chance. 

It is a very short show with only 6 episodes but, it is really good! I found it a little creepy because of the whole AI thing but it's also a little sad and it keeps you wanting to watch more and more. 

Cabinet of Curiosities

"An anthology of sinister stories told by revered horror creators."

"Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is a horror anthology with eight tales of terror, featuring ominous, chilling, and supernatural elements."

I remember one of my closest friends recommended this show years ago but I guess I was just not in the mood for it when I started watching it cuz, after one episode, I just stopped watching it. This year it was recommended again and I went for it. Yes, the first episode wasn't my favorite but, I started loving it as I watched the other episodes.

It is a horror and dark fantasy show from 2022 with 8 episodes. Each episode shares a different story.

I especially enjoy these type of shows because even if one of the stories doesn't feel too interesting, the next one is completely different so, it doesn't feel boring. I watched it earlier this year but I think it'd be perfect to watch during Oct - Nov.

Goedam

"Goedam is a horror anthology series where shadows and spirits come alive, centered on urban legends, with chilling, scary, and supernatural elements."

I love Asian urban legends, that's why I knew I had to watch this one as soon as it showed in my recommendations. It is a horror, mystery show that tells 8 different short Korean urban legends. The episodes are less than 20 minutes long each so, I watched them in one night. It was very entertaining.

Haunted Hotel

"After inheriting a hotel from her late brother, a single mom moves in with his good-natured ghost and high-maintenance guest who never checks out."

This one is an American adult animated show. It is like a supernatural sitcom that premiered in September this year. I loved, loved, loved this show! I feel like the way for me to enjoy comedy is through cartoons. Plus I loved the supernatural side of the show.

Moving on, we have some documentaries. Yes, I like them when they are true crime or paranormal ones. 

American Murder Gabby Petito 

"A young couple's cross-country van journey, documented on social media, ends in tragedy when domestic violence shatters their seemingly perfect life; their story sparks a nationwide investigation and raises questions about family loyalty."

This is very short docuseries, it only has 3 episodes that cover Gabby Petito's murder. I was already familiar with this case and was curious to see if this docuserie would give new or extra information but, it didn't. It was still intereseting tho.

Unknown Number: The Middle School Catfish

"A mother harassed her 13-year-old daughter and the daughter's boyfriend through anonymous text messages. Though the victims were in middle school at the time the attacks began, the widely covered true story was the subject of the 2025 Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish."

This one is kinda new and it was really good too. I do love murder cases but, I also enjoy a good catfish case. It's crazy to think a mom could do the things this one did. Defo recommend it.

True Haunting

"Through immersive reenactments and interviews, detailing paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them."

This 5 episode show tells two different stories of people who had paranormal encounters. There's something I really like about these type of shows. They kinda take me back to when I used to watch A Haunting on Discovery channel but, with better acting.

And now, something completely different to close this post, two Halloween baking shows. I did watch these in October in between Halloween and horror movies.

Halloween Wars season 14

I watched this one on YouTube so, it might not be the latest season, idk. I remember watching another season years ago and I really liked it. It's basically a baking competition but, Halloween edition. There's something super entertaining about seeing people cook in general and, it's cool to see things I know I'd never be able to make, hehe.

Is it cake? Halloween

Pretty similar to the previous one, is a baking competiton but the things they make is in another level. Like, wow. This one was shorter (4 episodes I think) and it's on Netflix. 

And, that's that! Some of the shows I watched this year. I think I'll make one more movies/shows post next month and with that we'll close the recommendations posts. As always, let me know if you have watched some of these or if you would like to. 

I'll see you next time~! 💋

Horror Movies I've Watched Lately

I still have some shows and movies I want to share around here so, here we are again, with another recommendations post, hehe. This time will be all about horror, my fav. I'm only including the ones I did like and enjoy but, I've also watched some that were defo not good, I don't know if you guys would be interested in those too. Let me know!

Let's start!

The Substance

"Fading actress Elisabeth Sparkle becomes distressed when her chauvinistic boss fires her from her aerobics show. She soon injects herself with a mysterious serum that promises a younger, better version of herself, but things go horribly wrong."

It took me a while to watch this movie but, it was totally worth it! I'm sure most people have already seen it but, I still wanted to include it here, just in case.

I thought it was great, gross and very true to today's beauty standards. I have to say tho, I didn't love the ending, there was something missing. But that's just me. 

P.S. Demi Moore looks stunning in this movie, I mean, she's always been gorgeous but, yeah.

The Fly

"A scientist creates a teleportation machine and decides to test it. However, a fly enters the machine and their genes get spliced. Gradually, he finds himself transforming into a grotesque creature."

This was a recommendation I didn't expect to like, hehe. It's an old one (1986) but I have to say it surprised me, I ended up enjoying it a lot. It was a nice surprise to see Geena Davis there. It has a couple of gross scenes but nothing too difficult to watch.

While I was looking for this movie I saw other movie with the same title but I not sure if they are sequels, remakes or what.

The Monkey

"When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy."

The Monkey is a 2025 horror - comedy movie that I surprisingly enjoyed. I'm not a big comedy fan but this one kept me entertained. It's based on Stephen King's short story, so I'm sure many people love it. Even tho it's not a scary movie, I recommend it if you like dark comedy.

Late Night with The Devil

"In 1977, Jack Delroy, the host of a failing late-night show, decides to film a Halloween special. However, the broadcast takes a dark turn, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms."

This one was also a recommendation that I ended up enjoying more than I thought I would, especially because of how different it is from other moves I've seen. It makes you feel as if you were really just watching an old talk show from the 70's before all the action happens. It's very well made. Then again, not scary but, worth watching.

The Grudge (Netflix)

"The movie follows events in 2004 to 2006 in a small Pennsylvanian town. Nurse Fiona Landers brings the spirit from Japan to America."

For some reason I keep finding movies that are related to The Grudge I didn't know existed. I found this Netflix one when I was looking for the Sarah Michelle Gellar one. It is from 2019 and, I wouldn't say it's the best Grudge movie because sometimes it gets weird and confusing but, it isn't the worst. Seeing John Cho there was a nice surprise. 

The Others

"Grace moves into a new house with her children in Jersey. However, when inexplicable events start to take place at the residence, Grace becomes convinced that the house is haunted."

This is the only rewatch I'm including this time. I watched this movie in theaters when it came out back in 2001 and loved it. Watching it again, it did not disappoint! It is still as good as I remember. Defo one of my favorite movies.

And, that's it guys! As I'm typing this, I've already watched and re-watched many more horror movies so, I guess I'll be sharing more next month. As always, let me know if you've watched some of these and feel free to send me some recommendations!

See you next time~!💋

Asian Shows And Movies I've Watched Lately

It's weird to write about these shows as if I'd watched them lately cuz, it's been a couple of months since I actually watched them but, it was still this year, it just takes me forever to share them around here. And I still have a long list of movies and shows to share, hehe.

Anyway, today I want to share some some Japanese, Korean and Thai shows and movies I really liked.

Turn to me Mukai-kun

"Though handsome and successful, Satoru Mukai suddenly realizes he's been single for ten whole years and has no idea how to initiate a new relationship."

I randomly chose this drama cuz I was going through a phase in which I only felt like watching Japanese drama and I ended up really liking it. It is a mix of drama, comedy and romance but, I loved the way they showed how different people feel about relationships and what they think it right for them even if it's not the stereotypical relationship.

It is a short drama with only 10 episodes, I think I watched it in like a week. 

Destiny

"Kanade Nishimura must confront the suspicious death case from her law school days. This leads her to examine the truth behind her father's death."

Honestly, at first I thought I wouldn't like this one because it was "law" related but, I was wrong. It's a very good drama. It's definitey darker than the previous one, it's a bit of a thriller with mystery and romance. It really makes you want to watch more after every episode to find out more about the story. I wouldn't say it's my kind of drama but I'd defo recommend it. Plus, it's super short, it only has 9 episodes.

Asura

"Four sisters face turbulence when their father's affair is exposed. Embodying the tumultuous asura demigods, they clash over differing outlooks on love."

I have to say, out of the 3 Japanese dramas I'm sharing here, this one was my favorite. First, I loved the setting of the story, second they way they showed each characters' individual stories and how they all connected and lastly, the way they showed the relationship between all the family members, I think it was a very real way to show it.

This was very short too, with only 7 episodes. I have mixed feelings with short shows, I like finishing them but, then I wish they'd last longer. I feel like they way it ended is open to have a second season, but I don't know if it'll happen. I hope so.

Those are all the Japanese dramas, you can find them on Netflix.

Beauty Water

"Ye-ji comes across mysterious water that enables her to lose weight and reshape her appearance. She finds her life is more in danger the more she desires to be beautiful."

This Korean horror animated movie was my sister's recommendation. It reminds me of The Substance so much. I think it's my first Korean animated thriller and, it was defo worth it, highly recommend it. Apparently it's on Crunchyroll but I couldn't find it there back when I watched it.

Don't Come Home

"A mother and her young daughter flee to their family's abandoned mansion but soon find themselves haunted by paranormal incidents."

This is a 6 episodes long Thai show that is a mix of a thriller with mystery and sci-fi. It started off really good but it kinda lost me at some point. I'm not a big sci-fi fan so the last few episodes were a little confusing and I lost interest. It's not a bad show tho, it was just not my favorite.

Morimoto's Sushi Master Season 2

I think I mentioned this cooking competition before, back when I watched the first season. Same as with the previous one, I started binge watching as soon as it premiered. It was short tho, it only has 6 episodes but, I love it. It always makes me crave some good Japanese food.

And that will be it for this post guys, there are still many more shows and especially movies I've watched (mostly horror) that are waiting to be shared around here. Maybe I'll share some of them next month. For now, let me know if you've watched one of these or, if you'd like to. Also feel free to send me recommendations!!

See you next time~! 💋