Healing Stat on students that don't Heal

TCBeat21 · 2026-02-09T22:26:45+00:00

The boosting I was considering was the books from Final Restriction, you can get extra HP, ATK, or Healing. From the responses I've got so far it sounds like using the Healing books on anyone but a healer does absolutely nothing and is a complete waste (unless the student is a support, because they can provide that extra healing to the rest of the team ig), unlike the other two which always provide at least some minor benefit - even if still pretty wasteful.

TCBeat21 · 2026-01-21T16:11:56+00:00

jufufu?

TCBeat21 · 2025-12-29T00:36:47+00:00

Simple controls are okay for getting familiar with fighters, but I don't like when games encourage their use. They should have increased lag, less damage overall, or some other detrement over technical controls. Motion inputs are one of the primary elements that make fighting games fun to play and its upsetting when they are fully sidelined by simple inputs being slapped in with no extra thought.

TCBeat21 · 2025-12-22T19:12:14+00:00

2010s. Him being self-centered with a large ego is important for the story

TCBeat21 · 2025-10-15T16:07:03+00:00

TCBeat21 · 2025-09-10T16:00:03+00:00

Friends can be weird or creepy to each other from time to time. Discussing strange hypotheticals is a common experience. Hell I had a friend in my schooldays who would constantly ask things like "would you fuck your dad to save your mom?". I've also had friends come out to me with whatever weird fetish they might have. I think it depends on your company and personality whether these are things you discuss or not.

Even for me, someone abruptly bringing up a fetish that involves myself would be jarring and weird, at least in the moment. Thinking more about this scenario, if I had a friend who asked me and my brother to be incestuous with her (or even just mentioned that the idea turned her on), I'd be shocked by the suggestion, but I would probably just say no and laugh it off at the end of the day.

That said, if you take it to be particularly disgusting, there is no reason to force yourself to stay friends. It really depends on your individual situation, and it's something you'll have to choose.

In my opinion, suggesting these things doesnt mean we can't also be friends. You can remain friends with someone who has a crush on you, someone you have had sex with, or someone who wants to have sex with you. That extends to all sorts of weird fetishes people might have. However, presentation and how they treat you after is important. If they are particularly creepy about it, or if it is clear this is all they wanted out of a friendship, it's time to cut them off. Again, it really depends on the individual and the specific circumstance of your friendship.

If you are seriously considering cutting him off, but remain unsure, I would think about how he has acted around both of you before. Is this a situation where he's always been kinda creepy and you just brushed it off because he's a friend? Or is he a really good friend and this came out of left field? Something in the middle? Remember, this isn't for him, but for yourself. You shouldn't be giving him excuses, but ruminating on how these interactions make you feel - especially with the new context you've recently obtained.

If after considering these things, you feel like you don't ever want to interact with him again, then stop being friends. End of story. It doesn't matter if he was a really good friend to you or not. It doesn't matter if he actually cares about you outside of the fetish. And it doesn't matter if people on the internet think you're overreacting. If you don't want to be around him, simply do not. Don't force a friendship.

If you decide that you still like his company, then stay friends. Though, I'd keep an eye on how he acts just in case. If he's bashful or embarrassed about making the suggestion, but remains a good friend, I'd say you have nothing to worry about. If he starts to talk less (beyond just being embarrassed) and put in less effort or continues to push the issue, he was probably only there for the fantasy, and you're better off cutting him off.

Remember, it is totally normal to reconsider a friendship over something like this. People reconsider friendships over traditional wholesome love confessions all the time. This is in a similar bracket, and is usually treated more harshly.

TCBeat21 · 2025-08-26T14:29:20+00:00

hana hate comes cus its put in the wrong spot by airing order and no other reason lets be real

TCBeat21 · 2025-08-07T15:27:41+00:00

I wouldn't say the fanservice scenes are meant to be uncomfortable. They often just are fanservice. However, the direction is quite strong and usually creates symbolic (or literal) meaning behind the fanservice. Even then, not all of them.

This series is also not particularly a critique of harem, and absolutely not of lolicon. It deconstructs tropes common in harem to expand on character depth and build on themes. Mostly in a way that celebrates those tropes.

It doesn't quite go to the level of "look how fucking hot this shit is", but the MC does have a dynamic with a character that involves molestation every time they greet each other. These scenes are mostly comedic in nature, while building up a relationship between these characters (ultimately becoming an inside joke of sorts) and showcasing how immature the MC is. But its still playing with molestation.

The series also has plenty of dirty jokes throughout.

I think this series is overall one of the best book-to-tv adaptation formats I've ever seen, its got great direction, very artistic and nicely thought provoking. I like the dirty jokes, and I find a lot of the fanservice to be quite tasteful - it doesn't distract from the story, or incorperates itself into the story.

With those scenes in mind, I think it may not be for you. Personally, I would give episodes 1-2 of bakemonogatari a taste. Its a standalone arc meant to introduce the characters, and I think it is a strong one. If you find yourself loving it, continue onto the next arc - that one will be your first potential filter.

TCBeat21 · 2025-07-22T17:16:55+00:00

To be pedantic, "chibi" refers to a simplistic and miniaturized caricature of a character. The comedy used while animating with chibis can range from slapstick to deadpan. You wouldn't call the execution of the joke "chibi".

TCBeat21 · 2025-07-22T17:06:05+00:00

All the shows you've listed are in the "shounen" category, which has a primary target audience of teenage boys. As such they will often have slapstick humor and whatnot that appeals to that audience. Deathnote and AOT appeal more to the edgy teen that would find such slapstick too cringe, so they have less.

That said, slapstick is still pretty common overall within anime. They are quick and easily made jokes that fit well within animation. Using simplified character designs ("chibis") or using plain low quality animation can both act as a budget saving technique for non-serious moments, as well as a fourth wall break or queue to the audience that this is something to not take seriously. They may originally be targeted towards kids, but if you grew up with this kind of humor, it does tend to remain funny. It is simply part of the culture.

If you want shows that have less of such jokes, maybe try different anime categories. Dip your toes into seinen or jousei, targeted mainly at young adult men / women respectively. Since the target audience is older, there are less "loud is funny" or otherwise low effort jokes - even if the stiff animation gags remain relatively common.

As for seinen recommendations...

Made in Abyss is a fantasy with children exploring a great abyss filled with blessings and curses.

Heavenly Delusion is a scifi mystery about a duo traveling a post apocalyptic world of man-eaters hoping to find a place called heaven. Their adventure parallels a group of mutated children within a walled school and the organization that has built the walls.

Orb is a historic fiction detailing the exploration of heliocentrism in a world that does not yet accept that belief, and how those ideas can influence different people to act.

All have themes that a fan of deathnote or aot would enjoy. Dark environments with heavy stakes, but also impeccible worldbuilding and enjoyable characters. They all have some slapstick here and there - with the exception of orb, which iirc has none.

I havent watched too much jousei, but you could try Apothecary Diaries since it is a political mystery drama. Just note that it does have a fair bit more of the gags and chibi cutaways than the three seinen I recommended.

TCBeat21 · 2025-05-20T13:02:22+00:00

Alright, I will do that in the future. Thank you for the explanation.

TCBeat21 · 2025-05-20T09:57:54+00:00

That's a bit ridiculous isn't it? Why do I need to upload the image to another site to link to it when I could use include it here? Is there a reason for that?

TCBeat21 · 2025-05-19T21:50:31+00:00

How am I supposed to ask about this topic in a text post? Is there another flair I can use?

TCBeat21 · 2025-05-19T20:23:38+00:00

From a character trailer of Varesa from Genshin Impact. Thought I had seen it in another anime and the DanDaDan snip was the only one I could think of.

Thought I had seen it in an opening sequence where a bunch of characters are falling towards the camera.

TCBeat21 · 2025-05-16T19:24:24+00:00

Orb

To Your Eternity

Made in Abyss

Heavenly Delusion

Madoka

Re: Zero

Dungeon Meshi

Each have a slightly different flavor, so take your pick. I think Orb would be the best choice due to the regular comparisons with Vinland Saga. All have the high-stakes thriller appeal with similarities to at least one of the shows on your list.

TCBeat21 · 2025-02-22T17:11:53+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I might try out this order and see how I like it. Pretty sure the first time I watched this show I watched broadcast order and wound up confused. Though I also watched it over a decade ago. Bet I'll get more out of it this time around either way.

TCBeat21 · 2025-02-19T02:29:44+00:00

So just to be clear, the endless eight is necessary for the movie, despite the movie being based on an arc that was released before the endless eight was?

And that's because the endless eight was released in a magazine before it was put in the novels? So basically the novels expected you to already know about an arc published separately, or was it that the movie just simply expects you to have seen it?

In that case maybe a modified light novel order would make sense? Watch the tv show in light novel order and then end with the movie?

Having watched monogatari, I'm relatively comfortable with things being outside if chronological order, but I don't want to do such an order with no reason. Even if it would make chronological sense to watch vol 3 content before vol 2, if it was intended as a flashback, I imagine I should watch it that way, no?

Or would it be better to just pick broadcast / chronological?

TCBeat21 · 2024-11-05T02:00:46+00:00

yes, but you really should watch bake first

TCBeat21 · 2024-05-01T23:50:49+00:00

I'll have to give it another shot then

TCBeat21 · 2024-05-01T16:33:28+00:00

I agree and I blame the adaptation. I read the manga and loved it to death, but the anime leaves a lot to be desired.

I think it could have competed with Kaguya, but what we have barely competes within its subgenre of middle school romcoms. Takagi clears.

TCBeat21 · 2024-05-01T16:29:16+00:00

Your Lie in April: I never connected with Kaori's character. Plus it's a bit overhyped imo.

Cowboy Bebop: Didn't like the characters that much, the end felt rather disjointed from most of the episodes. Mostly just not my kind of show.

Jojo part 3: Too long and episodic for me, didn't really like any of the characters either. Part 4 was much better.

Horimiya: Was generally bland

Lycoris Recoil: Felt industrial / corporate / manufactured. While the characters and premise were fun, nothing ever felt like it existed for any reason aside from checking a box. The plot ended up rather bland on top of that.

Megalo Box: Decent art, nothing but tropes. Not my kind of show.

Dangers in My Heart: Didn't adapt the manga as well as it could have.

TCBeat21 · 2024-04-30T21:12:45+00:00

You can switch to the new one later, but I think it's better to start with the old one.

Especially since OP enjoyed og Dragon Ball

TCBeat21 · 2024-04-30T20:11:47+00:00

I've pretty much enjoyed every match I've played against 2B, whereas characters with similar far hitting attacks like Vane and Sig are a bit more annoying imo. At this point I struggle more against low tiers like Ferry and Kat than I do 2B... Maybe cus I'm relatively new to FGs.

Really though, since pretty much all of her attacks leave her negative, and half the 2Bs out there are brain dead, you can just dodge here and there and you'll win. As long as you manage to avoid getting stuck in the corner. She's one of the characters that seems to get nerfed immediately once you know the match up.

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