✦ japan: all watched

[-50kg Cinderella]

◘ dropped  |  skimmed ep01-02; watched RAW recap of ep01-07

[Teacher Gokushufu from Class 3]

♦ spinoff short series that aired alongside the series Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] (also on this list) but could be watched afterward.

[From Five to Nine  |  5→9 From Five to Nine]

[A Man Who Defies The World of BL]

♦ prequel to the short series Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 2 [A Man Who Defies The World of BL 2] (also on this list).

[A Man Who Defies The World of BL 2]

♦ sequel to the short series Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko [A Man Who Defies The World of BL] (also on this list).

[Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender]

✧ started: 10-23 or 24?-2023

☼ currently watching

❤ japanese film pick! ❤

❤

[Alice in Borderland]

♦ prequel to S2 (not on this list).

◒ on hold  |  @ep04+  |  skimmed ep07 then started from ep01

♦ prequel to ami. exe - 2nd atom and ami.exe - v.?.? (both also on this list).

♦ sequel to Ami. exe; and related to ami.exe - v.?.? (both also on this list).

◘ dropped

♦ sequel to Ami. exe; and related to ami. exe - 2nd atom (both also on this list).

◘ dropped

[An Incurable Case of Love  |  Love Lasts Forever]

♦ parent story to the short series Mada Mada Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo [Love will still last forever] (also on this list) which aired alongside this series.

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♦ part of Mirrorliar Films Season 1 (also on this list), an anthology of stand-alone short films.

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♦ parent story to the series Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai [I Want to See Only You] (also on this list) but both can be watched as stand-alone.  that series is an adaptation of the manga shown in this film.

# comedy     # life     # fantasy     # time skip     # butterfly effect     # time travel     # friendship     # reincarnation

◘ written by Bakarhythm.  Ando Sakura is MC.  Miura Toko has guest role.  large cast, didn't look over.

♦ prequel/aired alongside Brush Up Life Another Story.

► fansub ◄

☼ currently watching

[Candy Color Paradox]

❤

❤ top japanese series pick! ❤

[Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!]

♦ prequel to the specials Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku {my preferred viewing order}, and the film Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie (all three also on this list).

♦ sequel to the series 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii [Cherry Magic!] and the two specials, Tsuge & Minato and Valentine's Day / Rokkaku {my preferred viewing order} (all three also on this list).

[Colorful Love: I am Loved by a Genderless Boy]

♦ prequel to the short series Meguwa Kono Colorful na Hibi [Meguwako's Colorful Days] (also on this list).

[Play It Cool, Guys]     ### Genres: Comedy, Life, Youth Tags: Anxiety, Adapted From A Manga, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Café Setting, Waiter Male Lead, Writer Male Lead, Office Worker Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, Age Gap [Drama Life]

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 11-01-2023

◒ on hold

{personal notes:  a world where when people notice your adhd or social anxiety or insecurities, they think it's cute/funny instead of annoying/exhausting.  instead of getting fired, your boss will somehow find you charming.  everyone will love you *because* of these screw ups instead of tolerating you despite them.  i guess the key is to be handsome.}

○ from fiflydramalover's feed

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### Genres: Action, Tokusatsu, Comedy, Sci-Fi Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Rescue Mission, Reporter Supporting Character, Gun Fight, Supernatural Power, Hidden Identity, Android, Artificial Intelligence, Robot, Kidnapping

◘ written and directed by Anno Hideaki (also on anilist).

► youtube ◄

✧ started: 10-24-2023

✦ completed: 10-24-2023

{personal notes:  holy shit, so in love with these characters!!}

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✧ started: 10-24-2023

✦ completed: 10-24?-2023

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✧ started: 10-24-2023

◘ dropped: 10-24-2023  |  @ep02 as of 10-24-2023

[Don't Call it Mystery]     # mystery     # psychological     # life     # drama     # investigation     # detective

♦ adapted from a manga.

♦ prequel to the upcoming film Don't Call It Mystery: The Movie.

◘ Suda Masaki (Princess Jellyfish; Kamen Rider W) is MC.

► viki (free w/ads) ◄

✧ started: 07-16-2023

✦ completed: 07-23-2023

{personal notes:  a lot to love about this one and when i rehaul my ratings it will probably be ~8.5.  if it wasn't for the music i might rate this a 9.  there's a song that's used repetitively and at times seemed inappropriate to the mood.  this is a pet peeve of mine - it's annoying to keep muting and unmuting plus it ruins the immersion (and it's amplified when binging).  anyhow, i'm really looking forward to the movie!}

❤

[Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light]

♦ this was later remade into a film (with different actors).

◘ dropped  |  @ep04

[Hatsukoi]

♡

[From Today, It's My Turn!!  |  今日から俺は!!]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Friendship, Delinquent Male Lead, High School, Adapted From A Manga, 1980s, Yakuza, Delinquent Supporting Character, School Rivalry, Transfer Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-24-2023

✦ completed: 10-29-2023

[Kyo Kara Ore wa!!: Gekijoban]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Delinquent Supporting Character, Delinquent Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, 1980s, Slight Romance, Strong Male Lead

♦ sequel (3rd title)

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 11-"08"/09-2023

✦ completed: 11-"09"/10-2023

[The Misunderstanding of Sunny Girls and Cloudy Girls  |  literal translation = "two person monologue"]

► fansub ◄

twitch (RAW; streams 24/7)   -not active when last checked-

internet archive   -videos removed-

not GC-CX but:  youtube (playlist)   -Arino and Hamaguchi play Minecraft-

◒ on hold  |  @ep04 or 05?

• see notes on S1 (on this list).

◒ on hold  |  skipping around

• see notes on S1 (on this list).

◒ on hold  |  skipping around

❤

[The Way of the Househusband]

♦ parent story to the spinoff short series 3-Nen Tatsu-Gumi Gokushufu Sensei [Teacher Gokushufu from Class 3] (also on this list) which aired alongside this series; and prequel to the special Gokushufudou Bakusho! Kachikomi SP [“The Way of the Househusband” Burst Into Laughter! Click SP] (also on this list); and prequel to the film The Way of the Househusband: The Movie (waiting for subs).

["The Way of the Househusband” Burst Into Laughter! Click SP  |  "The Way of the Househusband" burst out laughing! Kachicomi SP  |  The Way of the Househusband LOL Attack! Special (my translation)]

♦ sequel special for Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] (also on this list); and prequel to the film The Way of the Househusband: The Movie (waiting for subs).

◘ dropped

◒ on hold  |  quick check

▼ exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW or NI?

[HiGH & LOW ～THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.～]

♦ first entry in the HiGH&LOW franchise (so far there's been 5 series, 8 films, and other media); the sequel to this is S2.

◒ on hold  |  @ep01 10:00

[His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love  |  His ~I didn't mean to fall in love~]     # gay romance     # youth     # coming of age     # sports     # surfing     # seaside

BL short series.  [1h 57m]

♦ prequel to His (also on this list), although each can be viewed as stand-alone.

► viki (free w/ads) ◄

✦ completed

[Hitohira's First Love]

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✧ started: 11-12-2023

◘ dropped: 11-12-2023  |  quickly skimmed entire series

[I Can't Reach You.]     # gay romance     # youth     # high school     # adapted from a manga

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-05-2023

✦ completed: 11-12-2023

[To Live]

❤ japanese series pick! ❤

[Life as a Girl]

[Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized]

# action     # tokusatsu     # comedy     # sci-fi     # superhero     # alien     # war

◘ Inukai Atsuhiro and Akaso Eiji are the MCs!!!

♦ 28th series (32nd live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime) but no prior knowledge required for this.  KR Build characters appear in other titles as well.  wiki links at bottom of KR W notes.

♣ 1st of five story arcs is Faust (ep01-14).

► fansub ◄

◒ on hold  |  @

{personal notes:  "the laws of victory have been decided!"  there are soooo many KRs to choose from, but with Inukai Atsuhiro and Akaso Eiji as the MCs of Build, did i really have a choice?!?  of course i want them to be my first!  the only reason i wanted to check out any kamen rider is because i've noticed several of my favorite japanese actors have lead or support roles in the franchise.  i wasn't sure i could sit through a full episode but the show is actually amusing - and not in the "so bad it's funny" kinda way, but due to the silly writing and comedic chops of these actors.  besides the two MLs, the two FLs are also funny!  i'm a few episodes in, and so far there's mostly non-descript baddies who graciously give the hero ample time for a chemistry project and suiting up before a fight (and even tranforming again mid-fight!)... but there are glimpses of some bigger baddies to come.  so yeah, typical shōnen stuff and maybe i can't finish 49(?!) episodes, but for now my inner adolescent boy feels like it's saturday morning and my only plans are to spend the weekend eating junk food, reading piles of manga, playing video games, and binging kr build.}

✧ started: 08-14-2023

✦ completed

✧ started: 08-18-2023

◒ on hold

✧ started: 08-18-2023

◒ on hold

✧ started: 08-11-2023

◒ on hold

✧ started: 10-06-2023

◘ dropped

♦ crossover film that aired/screened between eps 13-14 of KR Build, the 28th series in the Kamen Rider franchise.  MCs are KR Build, KR Ex-Aid, KR Cross-Z (from KR Build), and Parad (from KR Ex-Aid).  others in cast are KR Brave, KR Snipe, KR Lazer, KR Genm, KR OOO, KR Fourze, KR Gaim, KR Ghost, and KR Grease (voice only).

◒ on hold  |  skimmed quite a bit but plan to start from the beginning if i get through more KR Build episodes*.

✧ started: 05-05-2023

✦ completed

[Her Kiss: Infectious Lust]

♡

[Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Partners  |  Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Buddy]

[I Want to See Only You  |  I Just Want to See You]

♦ adaptation of the manga shown in the film BL Metamorphosis (also on this list) but both titles can be watched as stand-alone.

❤ japanese series pick! ❤

[You're My Pet]

♦ first adaptation of the manga.

[What Did You Eat Yesterday?]

♦ first in the franchise, the only i've seen so far.  sequels are Kinou Nani Tabeta? SP (special); What Did You Eat Yesterday? (movie); and the upcoming Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (series).

tentative ♡

[What Did You Eat Yesterday? S2]     # food     # cooking     # comedy     # gay romance     # life     # cohabitation     # adapted from a manga

♦ sequel series; this is the fourth of 4 titles (second and third above).

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-17-2023

☼ currently watching

☼ airing fri/sat thru 12-22/23-2023

{personal notes:  "you'll be ashes."  after the first season i wasn't sure if i wanted to stick with this show.  i waited a while before watching the special and movie which i also thought were just okay, but now (a few eps in this) i find myself wanting more!  i want stories about *all* the charatcters - even gilbert! especially gilbert, haha!  (i wonder when we'll see the supermarket employee again, and the baby too.)  the cooking and eating segments still feel too much like filler, but since i am watching week-to-week i don't think it will bother me as much, and the halloween one was done well so maybe this will improve.  i even started thinking how lovely it would be if they continued to follow up with sequels when the actors are much older.}

✧ started: 10-10-2023

✦ completed

[Gimme Gimme Octopus]

◒ on hold  |  barely started

▼ exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW?

[Kurokawa Morio, I’m Looking for a Part-Time Job!]

♦ spin-off short series that aired alongside the series Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu [It's Love! ~Yankee-kun and White Cane Girl~] (also on this list).  order aired verified online (mdl dates differ):

      ♣ KD ep01-06
      ♣ KM ep01 "Haunted house, started!"
      ♣ KD ep07
      ♣ KM ep02 "Call me, please wait!"
      ♣ KD ep08-09   (but see note below)
      ♣ KM ep03 "I will deliver it before I leave!"
      ♣ KD10

• note:  KM is completely unconnected to storyline in KD, but KM ep01 is sometime after she visits the cafe in his neighborhood (and probably after they start dating).  KM ep02 is after he's been to her place.  KM ep03 is after she's been to his place, but it's not a good follow-up after KD ep09 (maybe after ep08?).

[From Today, It's My Turn!! Special]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth Tags: Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, Delinquent Supporting Character, Delinquent Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Slight Romance, Mafia, High School

♦ sequel (2nd title)

► fansub ◄   -starts @44:40-

✧ started: 10-"29"/30-2023

✦ completed: 10-"29"/30-2023

♡

[Life~Love on the Line]

♦ this series was later compiled into the film Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut) (also on this list), with several minutes worth of additional scenes (including a different ending).

♦ film compilation of the series Life: Senjou no Bokura [Life~Love on the Line] (also on this list).  this version has several minutes worth of additional scenes (including a different ending).

◘ dropped  |  @1:15:00

[It's Love! ~Yankee-kun and White Cane Girl~]

♦ prequel to the spin-off short series Kurokawa Morio, Arubaito Sagashitemasu! [Kurokawa Morio, I’m Looking for a Part-Time Job!] (also on this list), which aired between ep06-10 of this series.

✦ completed but scanned some (a bit too melo for me)

[Love will still last forever]

♦ short spin-off series that aired alongside the series Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo [An Incurable Case of Love] (also on this list).  if planning to check out this title i'd recommend watching each episode right after the corresponding episode from the main series.

[Meguwako's Colorful Days]

♦ short sequel to the series Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu [Colorful Love: I am Loved by a Genderless Boy] (also on this list).

[Minato Trading Coin Laundry S2]

✧ started: 07-"07"/08-2023

✦ completed

[Minato Trading Coin Laundry]

♦ prequel to the upcoming S2.

♦ an anthology of stand-alone short films.

◒ on hold  |  watched one short in this anthology

{personal notes:  not great but it's adapted from one of my favorite anime series so i was just happy to see a live action version (therefore rating might be a bit high).}

☼ currently watching