Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita Season 2, episode 4

Alternative names: Reincarnated as a Sword II, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita II

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Sekai Saikyou no Majo, Hajimemashita, episode 3

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Sasaki to Pii-chan Season 2, episode 3

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Magic Knight Rayearth (2026), episode 3

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I see posts here all the time asking for recommendations on what to watch. So I figured I'd post about this joy of an anime I finished this weekend. I found Akiba Maid War on one of those "listicles" that have titles like Top 10 Anime To Watch While You're Fight With Your Best Friend on the Third Tuesday of the Month while It's Foggy Out. Clearly AI, so I didn't put much stock in it, but the AMW's premise caught my attention, so I threw it on my list. I had just finished watching Utena for the first time and thought an easy 12 episode palette cleanser was called for.

I'm sure many of the folks on this sub have already seen this anime. But Akiba Maid War thoroughly surprised me and was an absolute treat of an anime to watch. It is cartoonishly grotesque with its violence and genuinely funny in a way that I wasn't expecting. Plus, it has a heart that will sneak up on you before you can say "moe moe kyun!" These are the three elements that I feel made AMW such a gem, so let's break them down.

First, the violence. This is my biggest content warning because the blood is gratuitous, and as early as episode 1, relentless. I can totally understand some folks being squeamish (my sister walked by while I was watching and was thoroughly grossed out). Furthermore, the violence is (almost) always treated as the punch line. I can imagine in the times we're living in, people might not find gun fights and gang violence being treated as a joke particularly funny, which I think is completely valid. All of that being said, the violence is all so cartoonishly animated and so unrealistic that it really did achieve the absurdist levels of humor I think the creators were going for. It sort of reminded me of Kill Bill in a weird way in how over the top and fantasy-like all the blood and stabbing was. But while Kill Bill is paying homage to a particular genre, AMW is juxtaposing the absurdity of kawaii maids having Godfather-level shootouts and the result is hilarious.

Second, even setting the violence aside, Akiba Maid War is genuinely funny in my opinion. I've been watching anime since 1996 and by 1998 I was using my parent's dial-up computer to download a subbed episodes of Sailor Moon. Anime can fall back on a lot of familiar tropes or jokes and after watching for literally 30 yers, it can get a bit stale if you see the jokes coming. I found AMW's jokes truly refreshing, and at times, I was literally snorting with laughter (quite on theme considering the main characters work a pig themed maid cafe). The manager in particular is our comedic relief character but honestly all of the characters get moments for laughs. What surprised me is that I fully expected each maid to have their own bottle episode explaining their backstories which never happened. Normally, this might be an indication of not so great writing and poorly fleshed out characters. But on the contrary, I found it gave the creators more time to develop the characters and their humor within the current narrative. The result is that every character has a (IMO) well-developed voice and sense of humor

And third, you might think that based on the two previous pros that Akiba Maid War is all laughs. But it has a surprising amount of heart that manages to avoid being cringe by sneaking up on you. Episode 5, for example, features a character's birthday where absolute absurdity ensues. But AMW makes sure to tug on your heart string, just a bit, before returning back to the chaos. Our main character and best girl, Nagomi, is the typical optimistic lead you'd expect of a character with her animation style. But the Akiba of this series is constantly saying: yeah, those heroic heroine speeches don't really work here. So in the choice moments where that pathos does stick, it's very effective and doesn't feel like the ending to another "Very Special Episode."

Akiba Maid Wars is a tight 12 episodes for folks (like me) who fear commitment. Very easy to binge in a day. As far as I can tell, it's only streaming on HIDIVE (in the U.S. I'm not sure about other countries). But if you can't decide on your next watch, consider giving this gem a try!

Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu Season 2, episode 3

Alternative names: Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu 2nd Season

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Today is the semi final. Vote for your favorites so that they can reach the final!

Previous Winners:

• Winter 2021 - Yuuki Aoi , Sugita Tomokazu
• Spring 2021 - Yuuki Aoi, Kuroda Takuya
• Summer 2021 - Sakura Ayane, Hanae Natsuki
• Fall 2021 - Amamiya Sora, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu
• Winter 2022 - Suguta Hina, Kaji Yuki
• Spring 2022 - Hayami Saori, Eguchi Takuya
• Summer 2022 - Anzai Chika, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu
• Fall 2022 - Hayami Saori, Tsuda Kenjirou
• 2022 - Anzai Chika, Hanae Natsuki
• Winter 2023 - Takahashi Rie, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu
• Spring 2023 - Takahashi Rie, Ootsuka Takeo
• Summer 2023 - Kurosawa Tomoyo, Yashiro Taku
• Fall 2023 - Yuuki Aoi, Konishi Katsuyuki
• 2023 - Yuuki Aoi, Ootsuka Takeo
• Winter 2024 - Izumi Fuuka, Horie Shun
• Spring 2024 - Rina, Fukushima Jun
• Summer 2024 - Tono Hikaru, Amasaki Kouhei
• Fall 2024 - Wakayama Shion, Hanae Natsuki
• 2024 - Wakayama Shion, Tsuda Kenjirou
• Winter 2025 - Yuuki Aoi, Ootsuka Takeo
• Spring 2025 - Shirasu Saho, Miki Shinichiro
• Summer 2025 - Ueda Reina, Umeda Shuuichirou
• Fall 2025 - Ueda Reina, Toya Kikunosuke & Murase Ayumu
• 2025 - Ueda Reina, Ootsuka Takeo
• Winter 2026 - Suzushiro Sayumi, Ootsuka Takeo
• Spring 2026 - Nagase Anna, Kobayashi Yuusuke

Schedule:

• Nominations - 8 Oct 2:00pm GMT to 10 Oct 2:00pm GMT
• Eliminations - 11 Oct 2:00pm GMT to 15 Oct 2:00pm GMT
• Voting - 17 Oct 2:00pm GMT to 23 Oct 2:00pm GMT

I haven't been able to watch any anime lately, so I'll watch all the anime you guys suggest in the comments.

Anime I've watched: The Dangers In My Heart, Chainsaw Man, Madoka Magica, Re Zero, Cyberpunk Edgerunners, Most popular romance anime (Horimiya, The Angel Next Door, Nagatoro, Blue Box, You and I Are Polar Opposites, A Sign Of Affection.....), The Apotechary Diares, Oshi No Ko, Undead Unluck, Konosuba, Most Yuri anime,Dan Da Dan, Saga Of Tanya, Monster, Kill La Kill, Attack On Titan....

Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Season 2, episode 3

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Just re-watched saekano after 6 damn years and holy moly

I forgot how perfect goddess Megumi was, unlike how other anime girls usually are- loud, aggressive , hesitant and seeing her laid back and relaxed attitude with maturity, high emotional intelligence and consideration that I've never seen any other female protagonist in any anime like her

She is truly one of a kind and the best one I've seen in any anime and wants to see more like her

Any recommendations guys 🫡

I picked up simply because I saw an advertisement for it at the back of a light novel and thought the cover art looked interesting. And I do find some of the premise and themes interesting on paper. But do find the plot and characters kind of hard to follow. And some parts feel cliche. The novels might be different though I haven't read them. Though what do others think of this anime?

Hey guys how’s it going

I’ve had my few share of posts on here, this one might be rough one.

I’ve dealt with a lot of trauma and mental health issues and I’m currently in a big battle with depression.

Anime & manga has been a huge part of my life and has helped me so much and brought me immense joy.

I love the perseverance of some of my favorite characters and I also like the reality of certain shows.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for any that has truly or genuinely inspired them when they were at their lowest moments? Or any anime that just brings joy?

On one hand I like stories where the MC is triumph on the other I like stories where they struggle a lot but I’m not sure if I like stories with sad endings, maybes now’s not the time for that.

If you guys have any anime that inspire hope and the freedom and will to live. Please do suggest. Or any anime you suggest.

Thank you for reading this. Thanks to anime & manga!

Juuou Mujin Dandivine, episode 3

Alternative names: Jyu-Oh Mujin DANDIVINE

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Kyrie

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1) Thoughts on the Baskervilles having a use for Oz now?

2) How will this anime end?

I think the doctor's about at the end of his rope, too.

Episode 14: Death: Fourteenth Death

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Freedom... When I have freedom, where will I go?

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Panacea

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Honeymoon

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Think you could give me a hand cleaning this up?

Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama: U-17 WORLD CUP Kesshou Member Kettei-sen, episode 4

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The Thirty-Ninth Match: The Dead Moment

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Beware of going back to patch up.

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Today's theme: Black plays, White dies!

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2. Do you stretch regularly?

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