✦ japan: all watched

[-50kg Cinderella]

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

[Why didn't I tell you a million times?]

[lit. "18 years old, new wife, having an affair."]

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 11-07-2023

◘ dropped: 11-07-2023  |  @ep03

[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.

❤ 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).

[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).

[Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender]

✧ started: 10-23 or 24?-2023

☼ currently watching

❤ japanese film pick! ❤

❤

[Candy Color Paradox]

♦ 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

♡

♡

[Sweat and Soap]     # comedy     # romance     # office     # fetish     # hyperosmia

♦ adapted from a manga.

◘ ML is one of the MCs of HiGH&LOW.  FL is the MC of -50kg no Cinderella [-50kg Cinderella] (dropped).

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✧ started: 07-22-2023

✦ completed: 07-24-2023

{personal notes:  omg, this shit is bananas!!!  so f'ing funny!!!!  how do these actors keep a straight face?!  side tangent:  i am not a fan of the actor who plays the FL but she fits with the writing here.}

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

❤

[Our Dining Table]

♦ prequel to the special episode, Bokura no Shokutaku Spin Off - Bokura no Kyujitsu [Our Dining Table ~ Our Holiday] (also on this list).

[Our Dining Table ~ Our Holiday]

♦ sequel special episode to the series Bokura no Shokutaku [Our Dining Table] (also on this list).

# 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

❤

[Stay Tuned!]

► netflix ◄

◘ dropped  |  @ep03 or 04?

♦ 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).

[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

❤

### 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

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

►  ◄

✧ started: 10-24-2023

✦ completed: 10-24?-2023

♡

[Fat, Love and Mistakes!]

❤

[Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light]

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

◘ dropped  |  @ep04

[Hatsukoi]

♡

[Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!]

[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?

[Two Translucent People]

[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

# gay romance     # life     # drama     # child custody     # family     # meet again

BL feature film.

♦ sequel to His: I Didn't Think I Would Fall in Love (also on this list), although each can be viewed as stand-alone.

·=═ leaving gagaoolala soon ═=·   ► viki (free w/ads)  |  gagaoolala (sub) ◄

✦ completed

[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

[To Live]

[Alice in Borderland]

♦ prequel to S2 (not on this list).

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

❤

# action     # adventure     # mystery     # fantasy     # special power

♦ first live action adaptation in the JoJo's franchise (includes manga, anime, video games, and more).  Diamond is Unbreakable is the fourth story arc in the manga series (v29–47).

◘ directed by Miike Takashi.

◘ Yamazaki Kento (AiB) and Kamiki Ryunosuke (RK) are the MCs.  Iseya Yusuke (Casshern; RK) and Yanagi Shuntaro (given; AiB; etc) are supports.

♦ parent story to the spin-off series Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai [Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan] (also on this list).

► amazon (rent or buy) ◄   -alts:  justwatch-

> anime:  netflix  |  tubi (free w/ads)  |  crunchyroll (s1 free w/ads, sub for rest) <

✦ completed

{personal notes:  "a new day begins." omg, i wish there was a sequel, waaaaahhhh!!! after watching this i can't wait to get back into the anime but i think i'll check out the spin-off next!}

❤ 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

# action     # tokusatsu     # comedy     # sci-fi     # demon     # time travel     # superhero     # spirit possession

◘ Satoh Takeru is the MC.

♦ 17th series (21st live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime) but this series can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).  KR Den-O characters appear in other titles as well.  kr fandom wiki and tv-nihon wiki are good resources.

• "Takeru Satoh [...] made his final consecutive portrayal of the character in Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown. As Satoh began to rise in popularity within the Japanese entertainment media, Toei was no longer able to afford hiring him for reprisals, resulting in the character being re-written in a way to accommodate for Satoh's absence from the role. Going forward, the character was de-aged and portrayed by Takuya Mizoguchi, until Takeru's surprise return to the role in Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever."

► fansub ◄

◒ on hold  |  @

{personal notes:  "i don't do warning shots."  only curious to see satoh takeru in a comedic role (or anything different for that matter).  i watched one episode but didn't find this as fun as kr build or kr double.  since the story is still being established and the 2nd rider hasn't even made an appearance, i'll "undrop" to give it another chance (and maybe i'll warm up to the FL in time - no pun intended).}

✧ 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

[Kamen Rider Double]     # action     # mystery     # tokusatsu     # sci-fi     # detective     # monsters     # bromance

◘ Kiriyama Renn (Colorful Love) and Suda Masaki (Don't Call It Mystery) are the MCs!!!!!

♦ 20th series (24th live action entry) in the Kamen Rider franchise (includes dramas, films, manga, and anime), but this series can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).  KR W [KR Double] characters appear in other titles as well.  KR W wikis: fandom and tv-nihon.

• each episode has two titles (matching the double motif) - a story arc title and a subtitle directly relating to the episode story.  the latin letter [in ep titles] has a double meaning as well.  the series is divided into three story arcs:

      ♣  The Two Detectives are One Kamen Rider (ep01-18)
      ♣  The Immortal Man Who Brings The Storm (ep19-36)
      ♣  The Truth of Museum (ep37-49)

► fansub ◄

◒ on hold

{personal notes:  "count up your sins!"  dear jupiter, i love kiriyama renn sm!!!!  he played the best character in colorful love (it is i, KIRA!!!!*) and i thought no other character of his could reach those peak levels, but idk~ this kr is comin' out swingin'!  *might not be a direct quote, just a vibe.}

KR Build wikis: fandom and tv-nihon.

[Her Kiss: Infectious Lust]

[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).

♡

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

❤ japanese series pick! ❤

[My Love Mix-Up!]

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

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-05-2023

✦ completed: 11-12-2023

[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.

♡

[If It's With You]     # gay romance     # youth     # high school

♫ ost ~ opening:  きらめくきもち [lit. sparkling feelings] by the shes gone ( spotify  |  youtube )  |  closing:  YORUWAZURA [夜煩い | lit. night troubles] by osage (ft. Ishino Riko) ( spotify  |  youtube )

► gagaoolala (1st ep free, sub for rest)  |  fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-21-2023

✦ completed: 11-03-2023

❤ japanese series pick! ❤

[You're My Pet]

♦ first adaptation of the manga.

[You're My Pet]

♦ third adaptation of the manga (second japanese adaptation).  this is a complete reboot/retelling so the older series does not need to be watched first.

[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

♡

[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan]     # thriller     # mystery     # horror     # supernatural     # special power     # investigation     # suspense     # slight romance     # body horror

♦ adapted from manga and short story one-shot spin-offs of Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth story arc in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

♦ spin-off from the film Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable (also on this list); each can be viewed as stand-alone.  this series is about the mangaka whose work is shown very briefly in that film.  prequel to S2 (also on this list) and S3; parent story to the spin-off Rohan au Louvre [Rohan at the Louvre].

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✦ completed

[Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan S2]     # thriller     # mystery     # horror     # supernatural     # fantasy     # investigation     # suspense

♦ adapted from manga and short story one-shot spin-offs of Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth story arc in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.

♦ spin-off from the film Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable; each can be viewed as stand-alone.  this series is about the mangaka whose work is shown very briefly in that film.  sequel to S1; prequel to S3 (also on this list); plus a spin-off Rohan au Louvre [Rohan at the Louvre].

◘ Takahashi Issei is the MC (Taste of Tea; Wife of a Spy; etc).

► fansub  |  amazon (prime sub) ◄

> anime:  netflix <

✧ started: 07-22-2023

☼ currently watching

{personal notes:  *FL*}

[Look at Me Mukai-kun  |  Turn to Me Mukai-kun]     # comedy     # romance     # office

♦ adapted from a manga.

◘ Akaso Eiji is MC.

♫ bgm: AKB48 – 恋するフォーチュンクッキー [Koisuru Fortune Cookie] (song they danced to in ep01)  {personally not my jam but there it is.} 

► fansub  |  netflix ◄

☼ currently watching  |  airing wednesdays thru ?09-13-2023?

[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.

[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)

[This Guy is the Biggest Mistake in My Life]

[Princess Jellyfish]

♦ second adaptation of the manga.  this series is a complete reboot/retelling so the older film, Princess Jellyfish (also on this list), does not need to be watched first.

[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!!  |  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

[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

[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