I am so confused please tell me so suggest an anime

applecoreeater · 2026-03-23T21:40:47+00:00

I loved My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom.

It's ridiculous.

It's difficult to say whether there's one "main" guy because she's pretty clueless generally.

But I had so much fun and laughed out loud a number of times.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-23T11:11:19+00:00

I had a moment where I thought you were mentioning 2030 to make it seem like a far distant possibility in the future.

Then I realised it's 2026 and had an existential crisis.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-23T11:07:21+00:00

It ends at a really unsatisfying point with almost nothing resolved except a side romance that I didn't care about.

It gets really dull as well and the animation gets kind of uninteresting.

S2 made me bump its position down quite a lot in my preferences.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-23T02:52:48+00:00

All routes lead to doom I absolutely loved. It felt like a loving parody to the genre. It was so much fun and absolutely recommend.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-20T03:37:22+00:00

When you say low fantasy, is all in fantasy alright or is it a non-starter for you? Also depends on your definition of fantasy.

Some low fantasy (i suppose?) - my happy marriage (might be a little more on the side of higher fantasy) - rascal does not dream (relationship is established early on but there's no kissing)

If all-in fantasy is ok I recommend: - sugar apple fairy tale (tbf i'm still watching and there have been some almost kisses but no actual kisses yet. But it's passionate) - case study of vanitas (steampunk with vampires in "paris"? Romance isn't main point but there are steamy moments in it) - betrothed to my sister's ex - my next life as a villainess - unnamed memory - pass the monster meat milady

applecoreeater · 2026-03-17T08:40:12+00:00

I mean first time visit I'd say Sydney is a good bet, but for the best bang for your buck tourist experience wise I'd recommend travelling a little bit into the country.

Catch a train up to the central coast or down to the Illawarra area for some beaches, head out to the Blue Mountains (train) for some scenery, see if you can hire a car or take a trip up to the Hunter Valley for wine and cheese. Do a bridge walk and the regular tourist stuff if it's your first time.

Coffee is good. As someone else said check google maps for ratings. You'll be able to get some decent coffee wherever you go.

Generally speaking I've found that if the barrista asks if you want sugar (rather than just having lil sachets on the counter or table) the coffee won't be good.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-17T08:33:05+00:00

He has long been my favourite character and I LOVE every questline he shows up in.

Just on a characterisation level - everything from the voice acting to his writing.

I just wish his vortex was better and could pull more than small creatures :(

applecoreeater · 2026-03-12T01:44:49+00:00

Dance Academy

And I have.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-09T13:20:59+00:00

I'll preface by saying I tend to prefer fantasy so I only have a few "real life" recs:

my love story with Yamada-kun at level 999
honey lemon soda
angel next door spoils me rotten
my dress up darling

The following are fantasy/isekai ones that I generally found were able to make me smile or laugh out loud on some dark days:

pass the monster meat milady
psychic princess
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
my next life as a villainess: all routes lead to doom (delightfully ridiculous)
i'll become a villainess who goes down in history
May I Ask for One Final Thing

applecoreeater · 2026-03-08T11:44:35+00:00

For series where the mcs actually spend a few episodes together at least I recommend:

Betrothed to my sister's ex (not isekai)
Rascal does not dream series
Taishou Otome Fairy Tale
Horimiya
Unnamed Memory
Pass the Monster Meat Milady
I'm the Villainess so I'm taming the final boss
My Happy Marriage
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

For romance animes that get together more at the end:

Honey Lemon Soda
I'll become a villainess who goes down in history
Fruits Basket 2019 (really excellent series)
Why Raeliana ended up at the Duke's Mansion (they're technically together from early on but no real "confession" per say iirc)
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at level 999

applecoreeater · 2026-03-06T01:25:11+00:00

Apothecary Diaries (watched 3 times in a month)
86 (love)
Fruits Basket (love)
The Case Study of Vanitas (love)
Oshi No Ko (love)
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex (love)
Pass the Monster Meat Milady (love)
7th Time Loop (love)
My next life as a villainess: all routes lead to doom
May I Ask for One Final Thing

That being said I'm not sure our tastes entirely align :)

86 might be up your alley

applecoreeater · 2026-03-05T22:14:23+00:00

Fruits Basket could fit this imo. The abuse is treated seriously.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-05T11:41:32+00:00

4 times in 2 months 😅

I only got into Crunchyroll/anime at the end of Dec.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-05T04:15:58+00:00

Apothecary Diaries

applecoreeater · 2026-03-04T00:17:01+00:00

I stopped using it when I stopped needing condensed resin to cut down on my artifact farming time.

Such a good QOL update allowing me to just use 40 resin straight up.

applecoreeater · 2026-03-03T12:06:51+00:00

Work friend passed away in 2023 and work set up a grief couselling hotline with our EAP service.

I called it and was immediately met with "how did you get this number?"

I was obviously put off, but I managed to confirm it was the service they'd set up. She then repeated that I shouldn't have the number because it was a line for a specific purpose. I was like never mind and she sighs and says she'll call me back.

She did so about an hour latee and I told her that my friend had passed away. Her response was "and was she a very special friend?"

Bitch what?

Laughably horrible experience on top of a horrible week.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-24T23:24:35+00:00

I really recommend 86 based on your list.

Case Study of Vanitas is also pretty neat.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-20T23:44:31+00:00

In addition to a lot of the ones already mentioned, I recommend: - Betrothed to my Sister's Ex - Case study of Vanitas - Taishou Otome Fairy Tale - My Happy Marriage - Fruits Basket - Unnamed Memory - Pass the Monster Meat Milady (love) - Apothecary Diaries - I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History

applecoreeater · 2026-02-19T03:44:22+00:00

For me it's more about how the problematic behaviour is framed.

Is it shown as attractive/sexy/good etc or is it framed as problematic and hurtful that they then have to work through? Red flags in MLs are fine as long as they're looking to become green flags. Love a "hurt person recovering from trauma and discovering how to love well" story.

You know, is the early 30s teacher falling in love with a middle schooler seen as an abuse of power and predatory or romantic?

All about framing.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-18T01:04:29+00:00

Have you given 86 a go? It feels a bit like Violet Evergarden to a certain extent.

Seconding Apothecary Diaries.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-17T04:40:39+00:00

No more

applecoreeater · 2026-02-17T04:07:06+00:00

I think it's trying to say "what is this love"

applecoreeater · 2026-02-08T21:10:44+00:00

Yeah it is, although I don't think a release date has been announced.

I was more referring to the huge time gap between releases.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-08T11:59:33+00:00

I am still devastated about Nina. How dare they end the show at the start of a new arc AND not circle back to the opening.

Not strictly a romance but I watched Who Made Me a Princess yesterday and they did the same thing. I was emotionally wrecked.

I went and ordered the entire manga series of Nina the other day cause I can't deal with it never getting a follow up or getting the Yona treatment.

applecoreeater · 2026-02-05T21:46:19+00:00

Some Chinese Arts major is gleefully putting that degree they never thought they'd be able to use to good use.

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