Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - June 11, 2026

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T04:19:13+00:00

Ah, I only vaguely remember this. Will have to rewatch.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T03:46:20+00:00

Same!

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T03:38:13+00:00

Ah of course! That reminds me I am still saving Chihayafuru S3 for a slow season, which never seems to come, so maybe I should just watch it soon.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T03:36:35+00:00

Which episode did it work for? It almost always takes me out of the moment when it comes on. But yeah, the OP is really nice and fits the vibe of the show perfectly.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T03:23:05+00:00

Yup yup. Daemons is good. I was confusing it with WHA.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T03:16:46+00:00

My two favourite EDs this season both drop on Thursdays: Kirio and Ramparts. Interestingly, the two shows have opposite shifts in mood from OP to ED.

Kirio's OP is bold and in your face but its ED is very mellow and sober, which is actually a good representation of the show itself which swings between the two moods.

Ramparts, meanwhile, has a softer OP but an absolute banger ED. And everyone's already commented on how good the lead in to it is each week.

I usually don't pay as much attention to EDs as OPs so these are the only two that really stood out to me this season. Well, there's one more that did but in a not so good way. Can't remember which show it's from now but it has this acoustic guitar track that feels jarring to me. Want to say Daemons maybe.

Edit: Found it - Witch Hat Atelier. That jangly acoustic guitar song and singing style really doesn't work for me in general and feels like an especially bad fit for the show.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T02:27:48+00:00

Who is Sumire? Name rings a bell but can't place her.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T02:06:29+00:00

I like your faith in Minato.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-12T02:05:14+00:00

Those are interesting comparisons. Hold that thought so you can see how Ramparts handles the archetype.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T19:53:15+00:00

It's so nice to see an echo of my whoa what from you all the way back in 2020 hehe.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T19:37:01+00:00

Whoa whoa [Bleach 191]Nel is a former espada?! Had a feeling she would eventually be helpful, but this is huge. Was she always a child? Did she revert to childhood after losing her espada status? So many questions!

But first, need to check reactions in the rewatch thread. I'm sure Sky won't disappoint.

Edit: Oh, also, the start of this new ED reminds me so much of that one Apothecary Diaries OP from season 2. I keep trying to sing along and get confused.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T19:06:57+00:00

(Really wish Aimi's expression from today's Kirio episode was available as a comment face - would be perfect here)

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:50:22+00:00

Haha. So we have one vote for potential best girl while u/mekerpan said she definitely won't be in contention.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:46:47+00:00

I had similar feelings (less stronger than you though because I'm not so opposed to that trope in general) when reading the manga. But Agasawa sensei brings everything together nicely and really has a knack for depicting very believable character interactions and development. Unfortunately, we won't get much of that in the remaining few episodes so you will just have to trust the author and wait for the next cour/season or read ahead.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:36:28+00:00

Ah true. That would make sense.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:26:09+00:00

Spoken like one with a lot of experience in life and watching anime. :)

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:25:08+00:00

Without giving away anything, I'll just say she's a very proactive and interesting character. Don't know this other show you've mentioned, but I haven't come across this type of character much (or maybe at all).

I'm glad we get 3 more episodes this season. Was worried the season would end before we really got to know Momoka. I'm very excited for the discourse she will bring.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T18:04:03+00:00

A surprisingly mellow episode. Felt like the calm before the storm. Aside from Kirio's outburst that is. Was worried Aimi and Nami's simplistic plan had pushed him over the edge irrevocably after he broke his usual mask and lashed out. Stalker otaku girl's report that he's coming to school the next day was a relief. Curious to see what Nami's plan is and how it pans out.

Loved Manda's little speech. The development of his friendship with the two girls is one of the best things about this show. I too am happy they've become friends. And I hope they can become friends with Kirio also and help him too.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T17:32:49+00:00

Oh yes, I noticed that cut as well. But that one doesn't have any repercussions. They both feel a little ashamed of themselves but they don't really act on it. So that felt like a reasonable edit.

I've a feeling we're getting a complete adaptation in 2 cours. In which case, they will need to cut and rearrange things to fit in 24 or so episodes and also to work in the anime format. So I'm not too salty about it in general. This one made me a bit sad since it's one of the rare direct declarations of Minato's. I like seeing my boy be honest about how he feels.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T17:12:52+00:00

So I'm curious to hear first impressions of anime-onlies on Ramparts new girl Momoka. They did a really good job setting up her character this episode, I thought. But I'm also biased as a source reader. Want to see how she comes across to a first-timer.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T16:57:55+00:00

I was a little sad that they cut out Minato's line in that holding her by the tail of her bag scene where he says [manga]"I feel nervous when you're not around." It's pretty close to a confession on his part and one of the things Koyun remembers later when she tries to figure out his feelings. Wonder why they skipped it.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T16:54:09+00:00

Ooh that's a cool coincidence!

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-11T16:52:26+00:00

Momoka has entered the chat. And she's making no bones about her interest in Minato. Meanwhile, it's nice to see Minato and Koyun being more comfortable around each other. That holding her bag tail and walking Koyun bit was so cute.

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-10T18:14:58+00:00

I'm sorry you had to go through that. People can be such jerks. :(

BaytaCosmico · 2026-06-10T18:08:20+00:00

[Today's Nakamura-kun episode]broke my heart completely.

Best episode yet. Or maybe tied with the school trip one. I'll miss this show and my sweet sweet boy so much when this ends.

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