SPOILER warning for some of the mentioned media.
TV shows:
I watched a ton of Poirot, and made a post about it too! But I have yet to complete it, as I've watched it to the 9th season. I tried to watch this other show, also adapted from Agatha Christie's works: Father Brown. About a pastor who goes around solving murders, but I quickly dropped it -due to the lack of visual and audio quality- after one episode.
Movies:
Not many movies were watched this year, only 7 in fact. None the less, I'll rank them in terms of enjoyment:
- Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)
Cool movie that I made a post about back in January. Big enjoy. - The Battle of the River Plate (1956)
My post. - The Maltese Falcon (1941)
On Letterboxd I wrote: A great noir picture! Loved the main character's attitude throughout this film, and the dialogue was pretty entertaining overall.
"You're a good man, sister!". - L.A. Confidential (1997)
Rated: 7/10 - Stalker (1979)
My only gripes with this film was its length, accompanied by its slow-burn pace.
On Letterboxd I wrote: Looks fantastic! Just too long. - High Noon (1952)
Marking the end of an era where the hero is loved and adored by all.
SPOILERS: Remembering this film, I think the town folks were straight up bullying their sheriff!?
Other than that, a pretty solid picture. - Coogan's Bluff (1968)
Anime:
2024 was a phenomenal year for Anime, objectively and subjectively. I have watched or completed many Anime shows this year, with a ton of variety. Many favorites were picked this year, I'm not sure that I can rank them, so the first 3 4 5 Animes came in first place for me, which are:
- Yubisaki to Renren (2024)
This Anime deserves it's own post honestly. It's a romance story that involves a girl who's afflicted with hearing loss. And (I can't state this enough) it's the most heart-warming and cute romance anime I have watched. Go and watch it!
On Anilist I wrote: Simply wow! Itsu is such a carefree but considerate guy, how is he so overpowered!? Also Madoka's condition is so gut-wrenching to me but, she still speaks! even if it is a little unclear. This anime is out of this world. An eye opener. I'm thankful for the things that I was given, from the moment I was born till my death, truly thankful.
SPOILER: Oushi is still the only maidenless one here lol. Other than that superb ending. 10/10. - Gekai Elise (2024)
An Anime that hit many of my sweet spots, involving a cute and smart main character and a banger opening. Made a post about it too.
On Anilist I wrote: Cute master surgeon Elise is treating patients and performing miracle surgeries. Enjoyed. 10/10. - LasTame (2023)
A pillar of the emerging Akujo subgenre in my opinion. Read my post about it for more.
On Anilist I wrote: Tear jerker, the Stale and Val's episodes got me good. Very wholesome anime overall. 10/10. - Moriarty the Patriot (2020)
Featuring one of my favorite eras and locations - 1800's London - I've also wrote a post about this masterpiece of an Anime.
On Anilist I wrote: Absolutely delighted by this anime! Beautiful English landscapes and Victorian architecture in addition to the hero being none other than Professor Moriarty!
Lovely! 10/10. - I'll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History (2024)
Man, this show is a blessing, if you're enjoying the surge of what I like to call The Akujo/Reincarnated Damsel a subgenre of isekai or another world, then this one is a treat, and a definite classic.
SPOILER: On Anilist I wrote: ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY SHIT NO WAY THIS ENDS ON A SEQUEL BAIT WTF!!???
It was amazing though, a definite high new bar for the Akujo subgenre, and for that I'm grateful. 10/10. - Arte (2020)
Taking place in another cool period and local - Italy during the Renaissance era - I've made a post about it too.
On Anilist I wrote: Beautiful anime about the struggles of a woman in a male dominant field. Loved the era depicted too! 10/10. - Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (2023)
If you looked at this list with utter despise (for whatever reason); Watch. This. Anime. It's great.
On Anilist I wrote: Phenomenal Plot and characters! 10/10. - Aa! Megami-sama! (1993)
Vintage art.
On Anilist I wrote: First class masterpiece. 10/10. - The Fable (2024)
A bit gory, but the premise kept me coming back. It's pretty good. Rated: 8.5/10 - Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta (2024)
On Anilist I wrote: This anime just ended. Here's hoping for a sequel. 9/10.
Manga:
Yes! As an Anime only guy this might come as a surprise. Although I've not completed any, but I did read a couple of chapters this year:
- My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked (2020)
Gold, to say the least. More in my post. - How to Grill Our Love (2020)
A fun kind of outdoorsy Anime, and Cute. Only 13 chapters in though. - Marine Corps Yumi (2012)
Coincidentally, also 13 chapters in. This one is.. it's... different.
Music:
Many remixes and edits were enjoyed this year. In no particular order:
- FEX - Subways of Your Mind (1983)
The -infamous- Most Mysterious Song on the Internet by The Very Unknown Band is a mystery on more. Since then I've been listening to the higher quality original that has been found. - David Guetta (feat. Kelly Rowland) - When Love Takes Over (DJ Paul Version) (2009)
- Infinity - Naked in the Rain (Hexed Mix Trance Version) (2001)
- IRyS - Carbonated Love (2024)
- The Corrs - Breathless (2000)
- Old Gods of Asgard - Heral of Darkness (2023)
- Kotoko - Princess Bride (2003)
- Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Wonderful Days (1995)
- Mika Jougasaki (CV: Haruka Yoshimura) - TOKIMEKI Escalate (2015)
- Cake - Short Skirt / Long Jacket (2001)
Game:
I did a lot of gaming (by my standards) this year. Games that I've enjoyed, in no particular order:
- Helldivers 2 (2024)
My go-to game this year, for winding down and having a good old time. Weren't for the glitches and occasional crashes, this game could've easily gotten a perfect score from me. Still fun though.
Beautiful grenade.
HOLD THE LINE ! ! !
Had to match brother's tacticoolness. A masterful extraction. - Cities Skylines 2 (2023)
I'm still mixed on this game. I love the road building tool and the surface tool, but it is still not finished sadly. When a lot of issues get resolved, I might play again. - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (2002)
See my post about this game. - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017)
Haven't finished it, but I'm having a blast infiltrating cartel bases with a friend of mine! It is insane how this game was made to be as Co-op friendly as it is. I enjoy. - Cold Waters (2017)
Big enjoy. See my post about it. - Alan Wake (2012)
Haven't finished it. - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered (2020)
A pleasant surprise of a game! Fun drifting and real-life car collection. I liked the bit where information about the car you have selected is being readout to you, before each level.
Haven't finished it. - Manor Lords (2024)
Played this when it 'came out'. Sadly it is in early access. Will be waiting for a full release. - XCOM 2 (2016)
Finally managed to see this game to the end (on the easiest difficulty). See my post about it. - Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age (2024)
Still in its infancy. Looking forward to play more of this game, when it gets out of early access.
Been a busy year for me. Here's to a bountiful year full of mirth and prosperity.
Media that I'm looking forward to (doesn't mean I'll be playing/watching them necessarily) are:
For Games:
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- RoadCraft (Please be good *fingers crossed*)
- N1RV Ann-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
- Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
- Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
For Anime:
Links:
- Citrus Service - My top 2023 media
- Citrus Service - Poirot
- Letterboxd - Captain Horatio Hornblower
- Citrus Service - Captain Horatio Hornblower
- Letterboxd - The Battle of the River Plate
- Citrus Service - The Battle of the River Plate
- Letterboxd - The Maltese Falcon
- Letterboxd - L.A. Confidential
- Letterboxd - Stalker
- Letterboxd - Coogan's Bluff
- Anilist - Yubisaki to Renren
- Anilist - Gekai Elise
- Citrus Service - Gekai Elise
- Anilist - LasTame
- Citrus Service - LasTame
- Anilist - Moriarty the Patriot
- Citrus Service - Moriarty the Patriot
- Anilist - I'll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History
- Anilist - Arte
- Citrus Service - Arte
- Anilist - Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- Anilist - Aa! Megami-sama!
- Anilist - The Fable
- Anilist - Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta
- Anilist - My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
- Citrus Service - My Stepmother & Stepsisters Aren't Wicked
- Anilist - How to Grill Our Love
- Anilist - Marine Corps Yumi
- YouTube - FEX - Subways of Your Mind
- YouTube - THE MOST MYSTERIOUS SONG ON THE INTERNET
- YouTube - GTA TBoGT Vladivostok FM David Guetta When Love Takes Over DJ Paul Version
- YouTube - Infinity - Naked in the Rain
- YouTube - IRyS - Carbonated Love
- YouTube - The Corrs - Breathless
- YouTube - Old Gods of Asgard - Heral of Darkness
- YouTube - Kotoko - Princess Bride
- YouTube - Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo - Wonderful Days
- YouTube - Mika Jougasaki (CV: Haruka Yoshimura) - TOKIMEKI Escalate
- YouTube - Cake - Short Skirt / Long Jacket
- Steam - Helldivers 2
- Steam - Cities Skylines 2
- Steam - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
- Citrus Service - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
- Steam - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
- Steam - Cold Waters
- Citrus Service - Cold Waters
- Steam - Alan Wake
- Steam - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
- Steam - Rune Factory 4 Special
- Steam - Manor Lords
- Steam - XCOM 2
- Citrus Service - XCOM 2
- Steam - Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
- Steam - Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
- Rockstar Games - VI
- Steam - RoadCraft
- Steam - N1RV Ann-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
- Steam - Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
- Steam - Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
- Anilist - Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo 2nd Season
- Anilist - Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Oji-san
- Anilist - Dr. Stone: Science Future
- Anilist - Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Season
- Anilist - Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season
- Anilist - Youjo Senki II
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