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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: 

For Games: 
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Thursday, October 3, 2024

My Stepmother & Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (2020)

Ibitte konai gibo to gishi. Or My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me. Or
My Stepmother & Stepsisters Aren't Wicked.

I'm not a Manga reader by any stretch of the word however, I did read a couple of Manga works that I thought were interesting, without finishing any of them. My main reason being that; I would read a relatively new released Manga then I would get informed of an Anime adaptation of it in the works and because I enjoy the Anime medium more than Manga, I would stop reading. It got to a point where my friends would tell me to read a certain Manga that they enjoy in hopes of me triggering an Anime adaptation for it somehow!


Anyhow, this is a delightful read. It fills me with joy and stretch my grin, it is -dare I say- peak wholesome fiction. A description I've read that best summarise this is "Reverse Cinderella" and I can't help but agree with it.

*gasp*

Hello? Cool Police!?

And now as is tradition, I leave you with some of my favorite panels. Or you could just read it. It is still releasing as of writing this and the chapters aren't long but, whatever you choose to do, remember to have fun :)








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