Anime: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond (Movie)

Hi everyone!

Long time no see! lol

So today I went to watch the new and first movie to That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. 

Be Warned!! :: THERE ARE SPOILERS AHEAD. 

IF YOU DON'T WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IN THE MOVIE, THEN DO NOT READ ON!

K, thanks! lol~

It centers around Benimaru's "brother" (basically not a blood brother but still an 'aniki' to everyone that lived there. Souei, Beni, Shion, etc...) who they thought died a long time ago when he left the village to work as a mercenary and likewise, their brother now named, Hiiro, thought they were all annihilated when the Orcs destroyed their village. 

Hiiro was saved by the Queen of a country not too far from Tempest and had vowed to kill all the Orcs one day. Time goes by and while out on what seems to be a scout to see if they can save his new country by going to the Jura forest, he sees the Orcs building a new road for Tempest, of course, not knowing they're this whole huge country now and that the Orcs are no longer the evil minions of Clayman, He thinks they're actually destroying and like, stealing from the Jura Forest. 

A fight ensues and when he's about to kill Geld, Benimaru steps in and so... as you can imagine a very cute reunion commences with a small celebration. Then formal meeting and a plea from Hiiro to help save his new country. 

Rimuru goes and does is OP thing, lol, and all seems well, when finally an evil plot is slowly uncovered by Rimuru's "meddling".

It's a very nice addition to the series. I don't think it changes anything or if it's even canon. like.. if it was ever mentioned in an extra somewhere, like... if it was in the web novel, in the official Light Novel, a small side story somewhere in the manga extra booklets or whatnot, It could have even been a radio special, OR.... haha, an actual original story to the universe. But in any case, It was suuper cute and I really enjoyed it. It was funny, although really predictable along with a little annoying with how fucking GULLIBLE Hiiro was at one point that really had me rolling my eyes way too hard. lmao

The ending is a cliche anime ending. They fight the big fight, win the big fight, looks tragic but it all ends in a happily ever after. loll... that's basically it.

But again, it's so fun overall and I still really enjoyed watching this little addition to the series. 

If you're a fan of the series I would definitely say to give it a go. It'll be entertaining. 

ANIME: Things about Jujutsu Kaisen...

I'm on my like 20th re-watch of my favorite episodes and of the series in general. lol, And there are more and more things that stand out. Like the fact that, The characters can't tell when Yuji has switched with Sukuna?!!! I thought they all saw the marks! But it appears that in the manga and in the anime, only Itadori and the 'viewers' can see Sukuna's marks!

That took me by surprise even though... it probably shouldn't have. lol

The second thing is, When Sukuna was offended by being in someone else's Domain Expansion. When he was pulled into Mahito's Domain he basically told the plebe to fuck off and never do it again. lol. Yet the first time Itadori is pulled into a Domain Expansion by Jogo **AKA** "Mt. Fuji head"/"Volcano Head"; when he's with Gojo and pulled into that Domain, there is silence? Why? Was it because Satoru was there? Why? It's probably a simple answer but it's a bit puzzling for sure. For me anyways.

Third, what did Yuji's granpa want to tell him before he died?

Somehow I feel... it actually explains a lot. or.. it WOULD explain a lot. Like why Itadori had such super human feats before he became a Jujutsu user. I'm starting to think he comes from a powerful family. If at least, only on one side.  Or... was it actually insignificant? 

Well, I don't know but for some reason I'm starting to feel it was a lot more important than we originally thought. Who are his parents? ... sigh.. I hope some of these answers come soon. 

Ahh~~ The best "puzzle" is why Sukuna is so obsessed with Fushiguro. Kufufu~ My inner Fujo is ecstatic and always adding a whole bunch of slash to it, I LOVE it, LOL~~ but... Because of Fushiguro's hidden power and that something "interesting" that is yet to be shown(?) Seems to be why Sukuna is obsessed. I eagerly await it's reveal. Along with what exactly that "pact" Sukuna made with Itadori, was about. What exactly does he need to do in one minute? Sigh.. I feel like the manga is hella dragging on right now. I wish it would progress faster but ~sigh~ it is what it is. 

Anyways, Just things I wanted to write down and put out there. Same things that are on discord or forums, I'm sure but I don't really frequent either so I'm just putting them out in the ether through this. lol... 

(Oh yes, sorry if I confused you. Itadori Yuji & Satoru Gojo are their full names. I went through calling them through both... lol)

Anime: Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles)

So I'm currently watching Seirei Gensouki (Spirit Chronicles) and although I do like the story so far and the animation is absolutely amazing, I feel it's going too slow. It picked up in the first 3 episodes and then, with 5 or 6 it just died down and is, I feel, really dragging. I'm sticking to it because I do like it overall. But like, it's currently at 8 episodes as of today. 

It's going to be over in 12... and we still don't have much more material than when we first started. It's really just about Rio traveling. Which again, it's nice and all. I just want more. I actually expected more from what appeared to be a fighting/magical anime. haha. 

Light Novel Cover 

It is also a Light Novel and a Manga so I might just look those up and start reading them to get my fulfillment. lol

Like, I saw the LN before the anime came out and was interested but.. man, I'm reading so many I never got around to it. But now that I'm watching the anime and all I really have been tempted to start reading the light novel for sure! Because as per usual, it's most likely going to be 100% better and explain more and also probably not feel as draggy.

Manga Cover

~sigh~ but idk... I'm weighing my options in what to continue of it first. The Manga... or just go to the light novel. 

At the same time, a lot CAN happen in 4 more episodes so it might still end great and my being a bit bored with it won't matter by then. lol

More Saezuru Tori wa Habatakanai nonsense

Continuing my obsession with Twittering Birds Never Fly, I was recently looking into what their names mean. As you know, sometimes the way names are written, especially in Japanese, have a very specific and sometimes beautiful and majestic meanings. So these are the ones I've found. :D They were posted on Tumblr*

Yashiro 矢代: arrow + change 

Doumeki Chikara 百目鬼 力: ‘hundred-eyed demon,’ power/force/strength  

Kageyama Kanji 影山 莞爾: shadow + mountain, smiling

Kuga 久我: long time + self 

Misumi 三角: three corners (or 'triangle’)

Amou 天羽: heavens/sky + feather  

Hirata 平田: equal/even/level + field

Ryuuzaki 竜崎: dragon + promontory 

Nanahara 七原: seven meadows

Sugimoto 杉本: cedar + origin/true

FUCKING.... Doumeki... fucking... Powerful Hundred-eyed Demon. I cannot get over his name. It's pure magic!! I knew "Chikara" meant "Strength" or "Power", but I wasn't sure what kanji Doumeki was written with and to find out it's "Hundred-eyed Demon".. HA! yes. YES. It fits him so freaking well! XD

Yashiro's "Arrow +  Change" Reminds me of crossroads. I know you can't really see too much into it, but sensei wrote it that way for a reason. She could have just written in katakana or what-not so... yeah. haha

Anyways, I'm happy to know what their names mean. It's pretty fitting for them all I think. XD

Day 88...? — What I've been doing this whole time.... Lots of Stuff

Interesting times, huh? Just reminiscing what has been going on and what I've done these past few months during quarantine. I've been playing pokemon go again. More frequently anyways. Even though I can't go out and do huge raids and do community day like we used to. It was fun being out with big groups and such but this new way is alright. Like... doing it from home. Definitely don't get that much or that many shinies but, eh... It's another thing to pass the time during quarantine. But alas. It looks like the world is starting to slowly go back into motion... 

Malls and most if not all stores are opening this week, all with restrictions, of course! Protocols they need to follow and such.. It's just weird. Really strange settling into this new normal. I honestly don't wanna go back to work yet, mainly because It's a theme park. Where people from ALL OVER THE WORLD come. So for me, that's kind of a scary thought. I don't want to open myself to this sickness. ~sigh~

I mean, they say all of us getting it is inevitable but, obviously, I'm scared what that might mean for me. I could die from it if exposed...

So yeah.. scary morbid thoughts on this. Happy it's almost over but scared because there is no turning back or running away from this what so ever.

As of right now I'm still being paid by work. Though now it's only 50% of my regular pay. It went from 100% to 80% in May and now to 50% in June. Honestly, I'm still grateful for that because as most know, not everyone is being taken care of by their employer like this. Since the moment we closed, we were paid our full pay. Then in May, around the 3rd I think it was, It was cut to 80% for all employee's. And It's only recently that they cut it because of the extended time in which the park as been closed. Which again, I'm not too mad about. I'm so grateful to even be getting that. 

So, my point in bringing this up, I have had a little bit more spending money since I don't have to waste on food and public transport SO.. I treated myself these!

⬅️ That's an Evangelion clear file of Shinji and Kaworu. ❤️ There on the bottom is a Cardcaptor Sakura Pin. It's her first wand & a Kero strap/keychain. 

Kingdom Hearts shoes➡️ 

From Hot Topic. :D

Also got some cute masks and lots of pins and keychains from a seller on etsy. lol... I mean, I had to treat myself just a little right? I still made sure I have enough for rent so, for now I'm good. xP

I have only received  these so far. I have yet to receive the masks and other pins. Hopefully they'll arrive soon. :D

To help keep myself sane through all this, I really got back into my video games. Especially the recently released Final Fantasy VII REMAKE. It's so fucking amazing!! Of course, there are people that hated it, purists, lol... that didn't like how they changed from the original but I honestly love it. It's REMAKE. Not REMASTERED. I love the original so much, so very much. It's tied into so much of what my childhood was but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the new one. At it's core it's still the original story. So many lines were classic and exact it was so nostalgic and beautiful! lol

Also one cool thing that came out of this, I guess? Is that the Author Richelle Mead finally reappeared! LOL... I was a little concerned because she just vanished without a trace or word. Not that she needed to tell us readers anything really, but as she was in the middle of a book tour and then just... left-- I couldn't help but be concerned. I know she was a new mom and all that but most author's still post something you know? for almost 2 years she was just gone and there were so many fans that asked and asked but no one knew anything so, seeing all that I also grew concerned until May when she had a video chat. A live on FB I think it was... so now that I know she's just enjoying motherhood, I'm glad she's okay.

Other things I've done during this, was read. A LOT. I read so many manga, FINALLY!!! I feel, like because it was just, work, rest, sleep--work, rest, sleep, for these past few years that I never got to enjoy too much anymore. Especially since I take public transport, I was always just waiting or getting up extra early to get to work that i never felt I had time or energy to do anything but rest and sleep for the next day. So happy I got to rest as much as I did for this lock down. lol. Read lots of Manga, Yaoi, and just gay novels in general. 

Sadly one of my favorite hetero author's fell into a horror novel of her own. Her Husband and his mistress were poisoning her and tried to kill her. Also, the fucker is now suing her for her rights to all her books. I'm sure you know who I'm talking about. If not, It's Sherrilyn Kenyon. Now Sherrilyn McQueen. As she went back to her maiden name to try to escape a little something from the monster she married. He's trying to take away all of her babies, her books and characters and... man... it's just a sad story. I'm sure you can find the article somewhere. I'm not gonna get into it other than mentioning it like this...

I wish the best for her. Seriously hope she wins this lawsuit. It's so awful....

But yeah. That's all I did these past few months. Watched lots of crime stuff on YouTube and Documentaries on Netflix and HBO, watched lots of movies and shows. Read a lot of books and Manga. Played lots of video games.. I think I can look back on these days as a fond memory... I think. Aside from the Murder of George Floyd that is. Even though his Murder is recorded and all out with no arguments, with this corrupt justice system it's likely to give the white men that killed him a simple slap on the wrist as there is, once again, no real justice in the country anymore. 

I'm glad that his murder sparked a real movement and awareness. It's divided the country more but some people actually had their eyes opened to the brutality of police. Lots of change is needed and I think when history books look back on this point and time. It's going to be how this was the beginning of the end of the United States of America as we know it... or.. knew it. Shitface in the Oval Office has destroyed this great nation. This point in time when he called the Armed forces on her very citizens, it was the beginning of the end of this Country. I don't know if anyone can fix our relations with other countries ever again. It's a scary thought. Also to think where we will all be in 20 years from now. To see how much irreparable damage was dealt.

 Anyways, It's again, scary to think we're all going back to mingle with stupid idiots who don't care about the dangers to others and still won't cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough.. I just hope whomever gets covid-19 because of them survives. 

Lots of morbid thoughts. A little excitement, but mostly trepidation. 

MAL

I'm currently trying to keep my MAL as up to date as possible.... but dude, It's so damn hard to because I've watched and read SO MUCH, I seriously can't even remember what I've completed since I was in middle school.

It's a lot. 

So little by little I add what I remember. sigh... 

...but it's such a drag cuz it's seriously so damn much. And my ratings, because it's been so long to fully remember, my ratings simply reflect what I vaguely recall feeling when I look at it. lol... 

It's the best I can do with the amount I've consumed. 

Does anyone even actually still use MAL? 

I only got into it because my friend told me to. lol... 

To keep a record or whatever but maaaaannn... I'm so lazy and forgetful. It really is almost too much to bother with. 

Well, for now I shall do my best to keep it updated I guess. Until I go months forgetting about it again. lol~~ 

TAKE MAH MONEY!! (pt.2)

Haha! So, this past weekend (8/23/2014 - 8/24/2014) was the Digital Manga Publishing (DMP)/Akadot warehouse sale again and I went, again! lol...

Sadly, I wasn't able to go both days like last time, but I went Sunday and though I didn't get as much manga as I did the last time, I did get a good few I think I was missing. 

If I got double... well, oh well. If I do have double maybe I'll sell them at a later time. My worries were of getting them period. 

Anyways, yeah, a  slightly .... well... a much SMALLER haul than last year because... HA! I think I got everything at last years sale and at Anime Expo2014. haha... oh... yeah... I'm such a sad person... but an excellent fujoshi! XD kufufu~ 

Sunday Only 

Ah... such a small, sad pile.... It feels awful to have so little compared to what I got last year. For reals. LOL 

Anyways! I had fun and omfg!! HAHAHA, it was such an awesome surprise to meet a fellow fujoshi there!!

I honestly had no clue! I didn't check anything online prior to heading out there so I didn't see she said she was going when I said I was the day before. So, when I saw her, I honestly just approached her to ask about a manga title... who better to give me their opinion on a manga than a fellow fujoshi right? So I just asked if she liked... (I think I was asking about Words of Devotion) ..the series to see if I should buy it and then, after I did she asks me... what's you're twitter name? 

(I had only ever spoken to her on twitter) and so I was just... Oh, "Arella, Arella3173" and she's omg, I knew it, I'm MysticParadox!

Haha! Needless to say, we then fell into a ball of flailing fujoshi's. LOL... it was fun! ahh~~ yeah. lol...

anyways, it was a great day. SAD, that they hadn't received their shipment of Ze vol.9 or Wolf Magic there or I would have gotten them buuuuttttt..... they said their shipment was late and it's only now available today I think... ahh... Still gonna get it (of course!). kufufu~ I am so excited to and I'm going to try SO VERY HARD to NOT miss any more manga I'm desperate to have. 

I really hope some re-prints are coming soon... god... I'm certain plenty of people ask them already... *sighsigh* Anyways, that's all~~ 

Shopping for Manga never felt so good~ (TAKE MAH MONEH!!)

First and foremost, I wanted to thank absolutely EVERYONE that helped me out Saturday/Sunday and DMP in general for having such an awesome Yaoi sale this past weekend.

PLEASE HAVE ANOTHER AWESOME SALE LIKE THIS AGAIN SOON!! 

SOON, SOON!! lol... 

This one guy in particular... ;A;/// I am so sad I never asked your name...(I blame being overwhelmed in all the yaoi!!) but if you remember me I'm that annoying girl that asked you again and again for titles... even had a damn booklet with written titles I wanted... LOL... (went both days... circling the tables/walls again and again like a vulture. LOL!)

I simply cannot express my gratitude in you helping me find manga. AHAHA! and of course for being so nice as to looking in the back. Though, I am glad I asked for Castle Mango Especially (because it had been forgotten to be put out) I LOVED IT!!! and am SOooooooooooooooo hoping for the second volume to come soon!! And thank you for telling me about JAZZ v.1... I'm actually so glad I got it! And for everything else!!! 

*HUGzzzz*

Ehehe... and Heck yeah, These are MINE. I don't re-sell my manga. Nuh-uh. I'd sell a Leg and Kidney first! lol

It was absolutely wonderful! Haha! And I was actually surprised by the amount of people that showed up. Usually, it always seems like I'm the only one that goes to the store there. lol... 

Anyways.... I Got SOooo many titles I always wanted. All in all, even if I probably got a repeat of one or two, I'm freaking happy. All were $4 and the older ones were $1. I even got one that was $3. NOT. BAD. AT. ALL. It was cheaper than at AX! lol... (Which I am so looking forward to seeing You guys there again!!)

PICTURES!!! 

From Saturday

from Sunday

So awesome huh?! AHAH! I HAVE NO REGRETS!! 

Ahhh~~ I am in heaven. oh, but D: urggg....... And of course, still sad to know that for sure some titles are STILL outta print as of... well... today or now and OH SO very sad to hear that some might not be considered for a re-print due to slow/not enough sales. (Mr. Tiger and Mr. Wolf Volume 1.. AUGH!! Please do reprint!! I swear we want more! It's good!! Its good!! We totally want another batch of copies to collect!! Even if they were slow in selling WE LOVE WOLF BOYS! (It's the ears!) )... *sigh* my hopes of completing my collection will be forever on... I just hope I can find it/them ones I'm missing at anime expo this year...(all ready for that baby! Just need to collect mah spending money. Hotel and 4day badge all paid! lol) 

Ahhh... well... After looking through my notebook and FOUND that darn one I was missing.. I made a list of titles I want and Am totally gonna try to get at Expo. I only hope they're not sold out by then... and the others... I hope I can just find it at another vendor...

*Red = Currently Outta Print

*Not Released Yet/coming soon

Love Circumstances (801)

The Sky Over My Spectacles (801)

Love+α (801)

His Arrogance (801)

Falling Into Love (801)

On Bended Knee (801)

Hey Class President Vol.1-4+ (801) --sold out? I actually didn't see it this weekend.

Ze Vol.1-7+ (801) --don't know which ones are sold out, if any...

Kiss Your Hair (801)

In These Words (801)  I don't know if this is sold out or not. I didn't see it this past weekend either

Cool/Uncool (DokiDoki)

I Want to Bite (Kamitsukitai) [DokiDoki] -novel

Midnight Bloom (DokiDoki)

Mysterious Love (Koiwa Inamono Myounamono) [DokiDoki]

Boys Love (DokiDoki)

Mr. Tiger and Mr. Wolf  vol.1 (Juné) *want this bad!! ooh~~ ;A;// *cries* 

Hero Heel vol.3 (Juné) *PLEASE, PLEASE reprint this one!! Oh, PLEASE!! I Beg of you!! T^T//

Tyrant Falls in Love vol.8 (Juné) 

Gentlemen's Agreement Between A rabbit and a Wolf (Juné)

Cold Light (Juné) -novel

Love Water (Juné) -novel

Butterfly of the Distant Day (Juné)

An Even More Beautiful Lie (Juné)

Honey Smile (Juné)

Seven Days: Friday - Sunday (Juné)

Constellations in My Palm (Juné)

Great Place High School (Juné)

Il Gatto Sul G Vol.1-3 (Juné)

Great Place High School - Student Council Vol.1-4+ (Juné)

Intriguing Secrets (Juné)

Little Butterfly (Omnibus) (Juné)

Maiden Rose Vol.3+ (Juné)  -- not yet released -coming soon?

Moonlit Promises (Juné)

My Bad! (Juné)

Physical Attraction (Juné)

Your Story I've Known (Juné)

Right Here, Right Now Vol.1-2 (Juné) --v.2 limited copies... probably will be sold out by expo. :(

How to Seduce a Vampire (Juné)

Stay Close to Me (Juné)

Reversible vol.1 (Juné) **really, really want a reprint of this one! PLEASE!!

Yakuza Cafe (Juné)

Flutter (Juné)

Same Difference (Juné)

Samejima-kun and Sasahara-kun (Juné)

View Finder Vol.7+ (Juné) --not yet released

Juicy Cider (Juné)

Mr Mini Mart (Juné)

A New Season of Young Leaves (Juné)

Priceless Honey (Juné)

Rabbit Man, Tiger Man Vol.1-3 (Juné) --vol.1 sold out, didn't see vol.2 either...

Secret Thorns (Juné) - didn't see but don't know if it is or isn't sold out...

Stolen Heart (Juné)

Storm Flower (Juné)

Secrecy of the Shivering Night (Juné)

A Century of Temptation (Juné)

Blue Sheep Reverie vol.6+ (Juné)

Wild Honey (Juné)

Dead Company Desires... Slim to None chance at getting any of these. 

Liberty Liberty (Blu)  

Blood Honey (Blu)

Cute Devil (Blu)

Love Hurts (Blu)

Croquis (Blu)

You Will Drown in Love (Blu)

Junjo Romantica Vol.13+ (Blu) I hope someone re-licences this one so bad... Need all continuing volumes.

Though, I am really wondering... because I no longer saw them on the site... Are these novels no longer licensed through DMP? (or just outta print too?)

Don't Worry Mama

The Man Who Doesn't Take Off His Clothes (Vol.1-2 ??)

If anyone knows, Please comment! 

Anime Expo 2012

Once again, Anime Expo has come and gone. Such a sad, sad thing. lol...
It's been a few day's already since it's been over but I've been a tad bit lazy to post anything. haha!!

So! Back on schedule!!

Not really gonna go into detail here... I posted a lot of stuff on a daily basis on Facebook. LOL....
But here's this... (all the goodness under the cut. ;D )