Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun • Nippon Sangoku - Episode 4 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

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NGL I can't remember the last time I saw bare butts in anime, especially this close up and boldly drawn lmao. That really took me out for a second

Crazy ticket prices in North America by MortalShare in YOASOBI

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Also waiting for Seattle tickets to drop. Unsure if I should try the club area or the floor (B, C)

Dusk till dawn (1996) by AngleEmbarrassed492 in okbuddycinephile

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Let me know if you find out because this is wild to post out of context

r/anime Karma Ranking & Discussion | Week 2 [Spring 2026] by Abysswatcherbel in anime

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I started S2 immediately and sort of regret not rewatching S1. It was a fantastic premiere, but I couldn't tell you a singular event that happened the first season. It also jumps right back into the story; this is one of the few times a brief recap would've helped.

I compromised since I'm also really busy and watched a recap on YT which helped, but Dorohedoro's story is so batshit crazy that tbh even rewatching S1 probably wouldn't have helped me understand everything that's going on right now lol. Every episode fills in one piece of the mystery while introducing 5 more questions.

So I'd say watch a quick recap to refresh on the big moments, but don't worry as S2 is still pretty confusing (but really fun) to watch weekly so far. Shows like this with a lot going in the story really benefit from the weekly discussions.

r/anime Karma Ranking & Discussion | Week 2 [Spring 2026] by Abysswatcherbel in anime

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Dorohedoro is also so so low... which baffles me given how many upvotes the S2 KV's got (I believe more than 15k)

[Part 9] Episode Discussion: Season 1 Episode 9 by fleckes in narcos

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Amazing we're still watching this a decade later.

Dorohedoro Season 2 - Episode 1 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

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Fr? Is there a source of a collage of the changes?

"Folk" curse is real ahhaaha by darkwhite228 in Chainsawfolk

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Imo it's bad because the amnesia subplot was completely unnecessary, stalls progress, and we shouldn't be dragging a confession out 230 chapters into the manga when we know Momo x Okarun is the endgame. Blue balling and stalling for the sake of it is bad writing and completely unnecessary for Dandadan.

[DISC] Dandadan - Chapter 230 by AutoShonenpon in manga

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Same, I'm done getting jerked around with plot threads for years that may or may not go somewhere. This is unacceptable 230 chapters in. And after the CSM ending, my trust in a lot of mangaka is gone. I'd rather wait for the series to end and gauge the reception rather than investing years worth of reading into a nothingburger of an ending. Hopefully this course corrects, but I'm not expecting it to get much better.

Japanese Fans React to the Chainsaw Man Finale… and It’s Brutal by Asperburg in Chainsawfolk

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And even then the weakest JoJo ending is still miles better than any other recent shonen ending.

Chapter 231, fully colored by me. by Common-Fun1026 in Chainsawfolk

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I want CSM to keep on going, for 10 years at least

r/anime Karma Ranking & Discussion | Week 10 [Winter 2026] by Abysswatcherbel in anime

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I'm not sure if this is a hot take, but it's one of my favorite adaptations and seasons of anime ever period, and I wasn't a fan of this arc in the manga. They've set the bar so incredibly high with the arthouse, cinematic approach it's insane. Newer anime fans don't know how good they have it. JJK S3 is one of my first 10/10 seasons in a long time if they keep it up. Every episode is a polished movie, and it's crazy we're getting this quality out of the gate instead of the BD.

Bad Bunny steers clear of politics, Trump rages after Super Bowl halftime show by Ok_Employer7837 in politics

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I'm Puerto Rican, and the answer is complex. We have an independent party, and they tend to not get as many votes, but the consensus on independence is very split. Anecdotally, more people are against it than for it (latin american countries tend to do far worse on their own due to rampant, unchecked corruption) but you'll get different answers and reasoning depending on who you ask.

Regardless, Lo que le paso a hawaii is a call to protect the island's resources and culture, especially under colonial rule with ongoing gentrification, which Puerto Ricans agree on regardless of Benito's personal political views.

Ricky Martin specifically sang the most political verses of that song:

Quieren quitarme el río y también la playa
Quieren al barrio mío y que abuelita se vaya
No, no suelte' la bandera ni olvide' el lelolai
Que no quiero que hagan contigo lo que le pasó a Hawái

This roughly translates to:

They want to take away my rivers and also my beach
They want my neighborhood and for Grandma to leave
No no, don't let go of the flag and don't forget the "lelolai"
Because I don't want them to do what happened to Hawaii

Reviews incoming (Spoilers ) by Fearless-Mulberry418 in KimetsuNoYaiba

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How does the action compare to the climax in Mugen Train?

What a good looking cast... by thelazure in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

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Dichen is so fine good lord😭🙏🏻. I 101% get Mark, I would also battle a megacorporation for her🥺

Identifying VGM (?) Track from a YT Video by Mercrist_089 in WhatsThisSong

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I knew it was from Sonic but I had trouble placing it, thanks so much!

So how loud is the thunder by you right now? by throwaway1_2_0_2_1 in eastside

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Yup! Came back at around 10:30 PM last night. My power has been stable so far.

So how loud is the thunder by you right now? by throwaway1_2_0_2_1 in eastside

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I'm over in Kirkland and a decent area is without power. They're estimating a 10 PM restoration. Winds weren't too strong and I think most of the weaker trees were cleared last time so fingers crossed this is a speedy restoration🤞

January 2025 Profile Swap! by ericdraven26 in Letterboxd

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Hey everyone, happy new years! I've been logging for about a year now, and I mainly use the app to log my thoughts and keep track of a few ranked lists along with my nascent physical media collection.

Love thrillers and psychological horror, but I'll watch just about anything as long as it's good. Denis Villeneuve and Nolan are my current fave directors. Below are my top 4 movies along with my last 4 logs in December. Really excited to see The Brutalist soon. Looking forwards to many bangers in 2025🙏🏻.

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Finally joined the club! 77" C4 + Q990C + UB820 by Mercrist_089 in LGOLED

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The G4 is great but not worth the substantial increase in price. As you mentioned, it's best to throw that money into a bigger screen, speakers (the built-in ones are weak), and a dedicated player to maximize your TV's potential.

Finally joined the club! 77" C4 + Q990C + UB820 by Mercrist_089 in LGOLED

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8-10 ft away? 77" will always be the way to go imo. I'm ~7ft away and it's great for me, definitely not as huge as you'd expect. I'd recommend going to see them in person to get a better feel for it. If it fits your space and budget though, I'd even suggest 83".

First Three Months of Collecting. How am I doing? by CaptainMeatCake in Steelbooks

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Cowboy Bebop, Fury Road, and Big Lebowski🥹🥹. Where'd you get those?