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Hey!! Please don't apologize for taking time to reply - I totally get it, life is chaotic and honestly I'm just really happy to hear from you again! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡

I'm doing much better now, thank you so much for asking! My internship actually ended a while ago and I had some time to breathe and recharge. Mentally I'm in a much better place too - sometimes you just need to step back and let yourself rest, you know? I'm really grateful you checked in on that, it means a lot!

Oh my god, your story about why you started watching anime really resonated with me so much!! I think a lot of us start things because we want to belong or be part of conversations, but then somewhere along the way we fall in love with the thing itself and forget the original reason. It's actually beautiful that you went from "I need to watch everything to be a real fan" to genuinely caring about the medium and finding your own taste. That takes so much self-awareness! And you're so right about people having different tastes - I used to feel bad for not liking super popular shows too, I haven't watched many yet, but now I just accept that my taste is my taste and that's okay~

I looked at Puniru wa Kawaii Slime and it looks so cute, will surely watch it someday! I love that you found meaning in something so simple and quirky. That's exactly the kind of thing that makes anime special - it doesn't have to be a masterpiece to remind you why you love this medium. There really is SO much hidden beauty out there if you keep looking! And the idea of giving shows second or third chances is something I've been thinking about too.

Speaking of nostalgia and openings - YES!! I never skip openings either, they're like emotional bookmarks for each show. It's so sad that modern anime sometimes skips them or uses shorter versions. There's something magical about hearing a song and instantly being transported back to when you first watched that series. I hope studios never fully abandon them!

As for cartoons - I haven't gotten to Pantheon or Invincible yet (I know, I'm terrible ;_;), but I've been meaning to! Especially now that you mention Invincible's new season is coming so soon, I really need to catch up! I'll probably start with Invincible first since you seem so hyped about it. Bojack Horseman really did change how I view animated storytelling though, so I'm excited to see what other emotional rollercoasters are out there. Right now I'm also watching South Park, and It's really funny, I also have the South Park: The Stick of Truth game, maybe i should finish it..

And YES, I love Elden Ring!! I actually finished it last year and it was such an incredible experience. Dark Souls 1 was my entry point into the genre and Elden Ring just blew my mind with how massive and beautiful it was. The difficulty is so satisfying once you get into the rhythm of it. Have you tried any of the DLC? I haven't yet but I heard it's amazing!

I actually haven't started any of your specific recommendations yet because I got completely absorbed into something else, I'm rewatching Naruto right now, and not just the main series, I'm going through ALL the movies and OVAs with it too! It's been such a nostalgic journey and honestly I'm in this whole mood for rewatching older series and seeing if my opinion on them has changed over time. I think your 10-year gap system really planted that seed in my head - the idea of coming back to something with fresh eyes and a different perspective. I watched Naruto years ago when I was pretty young and I remember finding certain parts boring or dragging, but now I'm noticing so many little details I missed before and appreciating the worldbuilding and character dynamics in a completely new way. It's such a different experience when you're not just rushing to see what happens next, you know? I can actually savor the moments and understand the themes better. I think this rewatching phase is exactly what I needed right now, and once I'm done with my Naruto journey I'll definitely dive into your recommendations with that same open mindset! Fushigi Yuugi is still high on my list too from our earlier conversation~

Your seasonal system still inspires me so much btw - I've been trying to organize my watching a bit more and it's honestly helped with the overwhelm. I'm slowly starting to watch everything from 2026, 2016, 2006, 1996, etc. I hope I can do it this year and that I won't get burnt out. Baby steps!

And YES, I'd love to move to Discord! That sounds perfect actually - I feel like we have so much to talk about and it would be way easier to keep up there. My tag is __yuii, feel free to add me whenever!

Thank you again for always writing such thoughtful messages and sharing so much of your journey with me. It really does inspire me and I always learn something new from our conversations. Please don't ever feel like you're writing too much - I genuinely treasure every word and I'm so glad we connected! (´• ω •̥`) ♡

Wishing you an amazing week too, and I'm so excited to hopefully chat more regularly soon! Take care of yourself and happy watching~ ☆

Thanks for accepting my friend request!

I found your goal of watching all the anime really interesting (!!), awesome lol.

I think it's interesting that your name, valoon, means "to the light" in Finnish

Yeah, I have 2 in mind; https://myanimelist.net/anime/28143 and https://myanimelist.net/anime/29895. I can see that you've already completed them lol. Btw, what year of anime have you currently reached? Well, with your decade hopping.

I LOVE!!

Anyone who gives Mushibugyou a 10 is a good person.

Frrrrrr if we can get more 12 Kingdoms I can die happy T_T

Are you don't bored still to watch anime ? And why you read both material of Hentai Ouji series ? ( Manga and LN )

Hey man are you unemployed, serious question

Ahhh, I'm so incredibly sorry for this super late reply! (；ᗒᗣᗕ;) My internship has been absolutely crazy lately, and I've been dealing with some mental health stuff that made it hard to keep up with messages. I'm really trying to get back to everyone now, and I truly appreciate your patience! (´；ω；｀)♡

Please don't ever apologize for writing too much - I absolutely LOVE how passionate and detailed you are about everything! Reading your messages feels like discovering a whole new world of organization and love for media, and it's honestly so inspiring!

Your system of going through seasons with a 10-year gap is absolutely genius! The way you described rediscovering shows you didn't appreciate before and finally being able to binge completed manga... it actually gave me goosebumps! I never thought about it that way, but you're so right about giving shows a second chance after growing as a person~ I'm definitely going to try this approach, starting with some slower-paced anime like you suggested! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡

And WOW - Fushigi Yuugi! That's such a classic! I haven't seen it yet but hearing you binged it for the first time makes me want to add it to my list immediately! The nostalgia factor you described with hearing opening songs after years... I can totally imagine how magical that must feel

Your cartoon system is equally impressive! Bojack Horseman is indeed such an emotional rollercoaster - that show stays with you long after watching. And thank you SO much for the Pantheon and Invincible recommendations - they sound absolutely fascinating! I've added them to my ASAP list i wrote on my whiteboard lmao. The way you even write titles for episodes is such a cute and practical idea - "coloured burgers" for Spongebob is just adorable xd

Your game collection looks amazing too! I actually don't play Genshin Impact but instead i play a lot of Souls Like games (im playing Dark Souls 1 now) and I totally understand it being too time-consuming.

Thank you SO much for all the incredible anime recommendations! I've added Shiki, Higurashi, Parasyte, Kaiji, and Zetsuen no Tempest to my priority list - they sound absolutely perfect for my taste! And I'll definitely keep an eye out for Gnosia and Liar Game - they sound right up my alley! Psychological drama is my absolute favorite genre, so I'm beyond excited to check these out! (☆▽☆)

Seriously, thank you for sharing so much of your amazing system and recommendations with me! You've given me so much to think about and explore. Please don't ever feel like you're writing too much - I treasure every word :D I hope you're having the most wonderful day, and again, sorry for the delayed response! (´• ω •̥`) ♡

Whoa, season-hopping with a 10-year gap? That’s actually such a cool system, I’ve never heard of anyone doing it like that before! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) It sounds super organized but also kinda nostalgic, like rediscovering old gems while keeping up with the new stuff~ I haven’t tried watching at 2x speed yet, but maybe I should… my PTW list is growing faster than I can blink XD

I haven’t seen everything you mentioned yet, but I love how intentional your approach is. It’s inspiring honestly! Do you ever feel like certain seasons have a stronger vibe or theme? Also totally agree about taking breaks – I usually switch to manga or cozy games when I feel burnout creeping in. What kind of cartoons or games do you go for when you’re recharging?

Thanks for sharing all that, it really gave me some ideas~ Maybe you can give me some anime recommendations, i pretty like drama and psychological series (´,,•ω•,,)ﾉ♡

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OMG, 16,000 completed anime?? That's actually legendary status (⁠´⁠∀⁠｀⁠)⁠♡ I'm in awe!! I struggle so hard just whittling down my PTW list... What was your secret?? Like, did you have a specific system or just insane dedication? And do you have any advice for someone who wants to start tackling a big list without getting totally overwhelmed? ~♡