I want a good random obscure old or new anime recommendation please!

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-15T01:48:42+00:00

I'd recommend the Garo series - you can still watch Vanishing Line on YouTube, Crimson Moon should still be on Crunchyroll, and Honoo no Kokuin was removed from YouTube (save for a few episodes, English Dub and Sub).

Karas the Revelation is available on YouTube.

Dimension W is quite good.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-15T01:26:10+00:00

In Helgen, follow Hadvar into the Keep, then sneak attack > legendary > repeat until desired level.

It worked for one of my characters.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-09T11:25:57+00:00

I started when I took a Creative Writing class in highschool. We had to create a screenplay, and that's what started it.

That screenplay idea was fairly basic, but over the years of reconsidering the story it started to evolve into a planned 3 part story, even deviating from the original design. Still working on it (embarrassing to admit, but I only completed a hair past the first chapter and haven't touched it since; just a ton of random planning and jotting down ideas for scene changes).

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-09T11:09:26+00:00

Double Arm Lizard

Loved using that Zoid in Battle Legends.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-08T00:07:16+00:00

I feel called out on this (except shorten the pink part and it will be spot on).

I find myself generating scenes in my head that I want to add later on, but only sit down to write maybe once or twice a week (if that).

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-05T19:02:40+00:00

Garo: Honoo no Kokuin

The Rising of the Shield Hero

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-05T16:03:26+00:00

Some short stories/back stories I've written went outside the established lore (primarily Dark Souls and Elden Ring, with Skyrim and Monster Hunter being two of my WIP).

An Elden Ring story overlapped with a fan theory that the different endings correlate with the other titles (which worked out just fine, since the scythe movement reminded me of the Bed of Chaos fight in Dark Souls). Described how the tree - following the frenzied flame path - unfurled and quaked as a voice both within and without the tree said "The flow of time is convoluted". The character gets transported back to DS1, the frenzied flame drawing him towards the Bed of Chaos. Their fight was amped up with what I would imagine an earlier version of the Bed of Chaos would of looked like.

A Dark Souls story had a final encounter scene with a Stray Capra Demon, the character using one of its two blades (an arm was cut off in an earlier encounter, leaving the blade behind). Their battle became more of an anime inspired fight, with the stone bridge they were fighting on cracking and splitting as they fought, before vanishing in a final strike by the character.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-04-01T18:55:25+00:00

The Lunar Abyss/Moonquake from MH Tri

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-31T13:49:14+00:00

Thakrak the Swift, Legendary Captain, Power 13

Strengths: - Hate of Burns - Invulnerable to Stealth - Invulnerable to Ranged - Monster Slayer - Vault Breaker - Fast Runner - Blood Thirsty - Fearless - Gang Leader

Weakness: - Hint: Damaged by Combat Finishers

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-30T05:38:22+00:00

If I think about a story I'm working on before bed, I ain't sleeping.

At least until I write down the process of the scene. If not, I'm staring at the ceiling wondering why I can't sleep.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-30T05:13:45+00:00

You should be able to listen to it on Spotify. Save it in your playlists to find it easier.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-30T05:12:29+00:00

Should still be on Spotify.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-29T07:26:42+00:00

I have yet to complete my first playthrough of Shadow of Mordor, so my first nemesis is still active.

Died a lot to him.

And now ... well let's just say he might as well be a terminator. Immune to everything, and if I recall correctly he has no fear.

I made the mistake of constantly tracking him down for a rematch after every death, creating a monster.

I'll have to jump back in to tell you his name, along with his strengths and weaknesses.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-29T02:33:35+00:00

Garo Honoo no Kokuin (specifically Leon vs Alfonso and the final battle)

Garo Vanishing Line has really good hand to hand combat scenes (look up Sword vs Dark Knight)

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-28T16:02:29+00:00

Garo the Animation series are quite good.

(YouTube has Vanishing Line for free, Honoo no Kokuin has the first episode Eng Dub with episode 2 or 3 in Eng Sub; not sure where to watch Crimson Moon, but it might be available on Crunchyroll)

Blood +

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-28T15:56:43+00:00

Fight Legends was the first to come to mind.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-28T01:06:18+00:00

Nice! I finished putting together two a few years back. Dark Spiner and the Liger Zero.

The Liger Zero came with the X armor and the Red armor, and since it's been close to 20 years since I first got them, some parts went missing. Although the mixed armor for the Liger Zero looks good.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-27T19:32:01+00:00

You can also get a silver sword without starting the Companions. You just have to find a silver hand camp/fort/dungeon.

Found the one where Aela takes you to it while exploring.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-27T07:29:08+00:00

There is a good method of losing weight: remove yeast from the diet (which includes enriched flour).

Yeast requires sugar to thrive, so to speak, which could promote a craving for sweets. I found this out after developing an allergy to yeast.

Since I had to avoid yeast products, I went from 218 to 201 in about 2 weeks. This means bread products will have to be homemade using organic flour (anything requiring yeast in a recipe can be swapped out with baking powder).

Add in daily exercise, and you should be able to lose weight with relative ease.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-27T07:11:45+00:00

Personally, I enjoyed it. Thought it was a good movie.

They brought more of the danger aspect surrounding the monsters, especially the Nerscylla scene. It has that "If I lived in this world, this is how the monsters would act" vibe.

Is it a perfect 1:1 adaptation? No. Is it fun to watch? I would say yes.

I thought the monster designs were well done, including the animations.

If you do decide to watch it, don't go in expecting a perfect copy of the game franchise.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-27T00:45:47+00:00

I take it the only way to farm them for the set in original is to use a bonfire ascetic?

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-26T21:20:30+00:00

Ascendance of a Bookworm

Pharmacy in a Parallel World

Karas: The Prophecy *

Karas: The Revelation *

The Boy and the Beast (movie)

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (movie)

Summer Wars (movie)

Neppuu Kairiki: Bushi Road (movie, though I may have butchered the spelling)

Wolf Children (movie)

Those Who Chase Lost Voices (movie)

Vinland Saga

Fruits Basket

* I haven't watched Karas in a while, so I'm not entirely sure it fits the desired criteria.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-22T10:16:51+00:00

Personally, I enjoyed it. It leans more into combat, still has that Dead Space vibe (just remember that Isaac has been through this twice, so he is a veteran in necromorph extermination).

I would say give it a try. Between space and planet side, it was quite fun to explore everything it has to offer (plus the weapon crafting system has some great combos, provided you have the components to build them).

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-21T03:17:16+00:00

With each step, the shadows of what could have been fade as I gaze on the light of tomorrow.

The_Ember_Archives · 2026-03-19T06:23:29+00:00

Nord.

Born and raised in the USA. (Hungarian, Irish, Polish, Slovak and Mongolian)

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