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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

My top 2025 media

Soft SPOILER warning for some of the mentioned media.

Another year, another adventures. I have watched and played a bunch of stuff and I would like to showcase the ones that became a classic for me or simply left a good impression. Unlike last year, I didn't read any manga or fully watch a TV series so you won't find any here. Also, unlike last year. I decided to include posters and pictures in addition to the links.


Movies:

By the end of January, I finished watching some old and classic films, and after that my watch time has been intermittent. This list is about the movies that I enjoyed watching this year. In no particular order:

I wrote on Letterboxd:

"The rain in Spain, stays mainly in the plains". 

Liked this film however, it was too long and, had such an open ending, which was kind of abrupt. 

The dress she wore to the race is quite fantastic. Overall a visually appealing film. 

I wrote on Letterboxd: 

Ooooh I enjoyed that! A lot of tasty military jargon. My main complaint is that Steven's "martial arts" are just so silly, they take me out of the movie. 

I Would love to visit the USS Missouri one day.

On Letterboxd I wrote: 

Oh my God. Screw this woman! 

Mammy is so goated, her and Melly.. And I guess Rhett in the end. 

Also, WHY IS THIS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOVIES THAT I'VE EVER SEEN!? Too long though.

My first time watching movies starring Charles Bronson was this year with the infamous Deathwish movie series. However, my reception was mixed and I decided to watch other movies he starred in, and that's how I landed on Mr. Majestyk. I enjoyed the plot, the cars, guns, and guns were a treat for me.


I wrote: 

A fun film! Not too long too. 

Beautifully shot with a cool variety of cars, bikes, trucks, and a blimp appeared too! 

Starred by a 57 Plymouth Fury and other cool police vehicles.

Perfect length for a movie (especially a sad one). 

Nice cinematography, cool symbolism, and a beautiful 62' Eldorado.

I see some Max Payne in this.

One of best 'boys on contraptions' —genre pending— movies. I wrote on Letterboxd:

"Meters, Mr. Towns. Meters!" 

Amazing film!

Amazing film that pulled on my heartstrings. I said on Letterboxed:

What an amazing picture! Tears were shed. 

Truly, money is but a means to an end, and not the other way around.

This is a fun movie with tension and mystery. I enjoy.


Anime:

Watched a lot of anime this year, but the last season ended on a whimper in my opinion; as I haven't been able to finish the ones that I had interest in. However, there were some pretty neat shows, like:

This series continues to blow me away. Simply put, it's great. 

The Akujo / Reincarnated Damsel genre keeps getting shows made for it at a slower rate than I would've liked, but I can't complain. This has a pretty good premise, however the execution and pacing is a little slow.

Peak fiction keeps on delivering. I wish I binged this, instead I had to wait for every episode. I NEED MORE! I have spoken. 

Glad they're taking the more episodic approach, it's pretty good for watching it weekly. 

A new guilty pleasure. I want more of this, please.

I don't usually gravitate towards the action focused shows, this one was pretty compelling and cool though.

Got ten minutes to kill? watch this niche Disney produced "Anime". I love these shows with a ton of references to stuff that I have never heard of, and then learning about them; makes me feel like a true savant or a connoisseur of the arts.. Or something like that. This show is pretty nonsensical overall. I loved it.

I wasn't sure if I should add this one; since I've already watched it dubbed years and years ago. This time I rewatched it with the original Japanese dub. It's still one of my all time favorites.

Loved this show. Thankfully it was done airing when I discovered it. Safe to say, it was binged immediately.

Oh and I already made a post about it.

I already mentioned DR.STONE but OMG THE HYPE IS INSANE!!!


Music:

  • Xymox - Obsession

  • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola Gay

  • Mika Nakashima - Glamourous Sky

  • Petri Alanko - Red Glow Tunnel Rush

  • とろ美 - ぶんぶんぶん

  • Sandra - Such A Shame (Cool Club Version)

  • Ouro Kronii - Suki Suki Daisuki / 好き好き大好き

  • Big Country - Just A Shadow

  • J Majik & Wickaman - Crazy World (Fonzerelli Mix)

  • Swans - Love Will Save You



Games:





Missing the building roads mechanic from RoadCraft, to make it an absolute hit.


A jaw-dropping experience. I had so much fun exploring and being a tourist for free!



I came back to GTA Online after a ~2 year hiatus. My free time has been thoroughly consumed by it, thanks to some of my friends deciding to join me! I need to make a mega post about it in the future *fingers crossed*.


~ To Look Forward To ~

Media that I'm excited about in 2026 and beyond, mainly games and anime.

Games: 

Anime:

Due to severe procrastination, I won't be adding the links this time around. 

May all your days be filled with enlightenment and mirth.

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Background Blasters - Playlists

Browsing the Internet late at night, looking at different things from books and cars, to exploring and experiencing new tunes. It's a solitary, special time that I really adore.

Throughout the years, I've found that the Grand Theft Auto V's Pause menu soundtrack, is really really good for unwinding late at night. Especially since the announcement of GTA VI. I've been keeping track of how many days are until May 26th. 

Down here I'll include some other Background Blasters that I also enjoy from time to time:


The only Album that I like 90% of.

Another Main menu. It's just so serene, it scratches an itch.

A certified classic. I especially love the 'Worksite' track.




I have a couple of playlists with many other background noise, from music to regular sound effects:

  1. Background Blaster
  2. Background Blaster 2
  3. Background Blaster 3
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Thursday, June 19, 2025

American Classic Automobiles (1950s - 1974)

Today, I want to share some photos and videos about some of my favorite types of cars—American Classics.

Now, this type can encompass different sizes and configurations from many eras, so let me zero it in more. I am generally attracted to American V8s made roughly between the 1950s to 1974 (known as the start of the Malaise Era, in American automotive history; in consequence to the Oil Crisis of 1973). 

I have to add that—I'm not interested in speed, power, or loudness. All what I'm looking for is aesthetics, style, vibe, and feel. It is very subjective and/or abstract even, it's either you understand it or you don't. My taste has developed from watching movies with old car chases and playing Driver: You Are The Wheelman, at an early age.

I shared this intro before in a previous post, and I'll share it again; since I believe this intro single-handedly shaped my perception and taste for cars, for as long as I can remember.

I typically steer away from "fast back" designs, I prefer hard top versions better. I really love tailfin styling and finder skirts, which are extinct on contemporary cars.

I'll list some of my favorite American cars, that don't get much attention 'usually':

  • 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler


  • 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass 422


  • 1970 Chrysler 300 


  • 1969 Buick GS


  • 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine

  • 1957 Plymouth Fury 

To Be Continued... 

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Isekai subgenre: Akujo / Reincarnated Damsel

{ Akujo / Reincarnated Damsel }


Love it or hate it, Isekai has become one of the most prominent genres in Anime; having both good and bad, fun and sad themes and motifs. In recent years, I noticed a certain theme blossoming within Isekai that involved your typical villainess (usually the love rival of the main character), with the twist being that our MC is the villainess herself, but not exclusively. This subgenre more generally encompasses female main characters who are supposed to be hated in their world or story. Almost always having the Ojou-sama tag, with the usual royal affairs and sprinkled politics.

I devised this name to encompass all of my favorite Animes of this subgenre and dubbed it Akujo / Reincarnated Damsel. Here is the list:

  1. LasTame or The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
  2. I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History
  3. 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
  4. From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!
  5. Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
  6. Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
  7. Tearmoon Empire
  8. My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
  9. WataOshi or I'm in Love with the Villainess
  10. Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion
I refrained from adding every Anime with the word ''vilainess'' in the title to this list; because I either didn't watch it, didn't think it belonged to this list, or simply didn't enjoy it.

List published on 4/15/2025.

 


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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

My top 2024 media

SPOILER warning for some of the mentioned media.


Same as last year. This list includes TV shows, Movies, Anime, Music and Video games. That I watched/played and enjoyed or remember quite fondly looking back. It is not limited to media released or came out in 2024, but rather media that I enjoyed and engaged with in 2024.

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:

  1. Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)

    Cool movie that I made a post about back in January. Big enjoy.

  2. The Battle of the River Plate (1956)

    My post.

  3. 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!".

  4. L.A. Confidential (1997)

    Rated: 7/10

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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:
  1. 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.

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.  

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Aa! Megami-sama! (1993)

    Vintage art. 
    On Anilist I wrote: First class masterpiece. 10/10.

  9. The Fable (2024)

    A bit gory, but the premise kept me coming back. It's pretty good. Rated: 8.5/10

  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:
  1. My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked (2020)

    Gold, to say the least. More in my post.

  2. How to Grill Our Love (2020)

    A fun kind of outdoorsy Anime, and Cute. Only 13 chapters in though.

  3. 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:



Game:

I did a lot of gaming (by my standards) this year. Games that I've enjoyed, in no particular order:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (2002)

    See my post about this game.

  4. 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.

  5. Cold Waters (2017)

    Big enjoy. See my post about it.

  6. Alan Wake (2012)

    Haven't finished it.

  7. 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.



  8. Rune Factory 4 Special

    A fun little RPG with farming elements.
    Haven't finished it.

  9. Manor Lords (2024)

    Played this when it 'came out'. Sadly it is in early access. Will be waiting for a full release.

  10. XCOM 2 (2016)

    Finally managed to see this game to the end (on the easiest difficulty). See my post about it.

  11. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (2021)

    I expected more.

  12. 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: 

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