Why do dizzy anime characters have spiral eyes? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! In anime and manga, it's common to see dizzy characters have spiral eyes. This is used to show they're dizzy, confused, or overwhelmed. It shows that their head is spinning, which makes it easier to tell what the character is feeling. It's often used as a joke, but sometimes even in a serious anime you can see this being used. Eyes are very expressive in anime, so it makes sense to see their eyes being used to show how they're feeling. It's just another way to show emotions or physical feelings. But for anyone who doesn't know what I'm talking about, I'll be including a picture of the Pokemon Spinda below. It's probably one of the best examples of these dizzy eyes. Enjoy!

What time is it? Post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about baby Pokemon. Baby Pokemon are the first in an evolution line. However, not every evolution line has a baby version. Baby Pokemon are pretty well loved, and they're often seen as cute. But they're usually pretty weak, which makes it difficult to keep them as babies. They're often overlooked and forgotten because people focus on evolving Pokemon more than anything else. Not only this, but some baby Pokemon are unpopular because they were added after the rest of the evolution line. It doesn't make sense for a baby Pokemon to be added after the other evolutions, which bothers some fans. All in all, baby Pokemon are either forgotten or just ignored. But somehow, a lot of them are still loved. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's time to post! Recently there's been a joke within the Twisted Wonderland fandom, and it's spreading pretty quickly because of how strange it is. Basically, Genshin Impact released a character named Flins, and he looks exactly like Idia Shroud. There's no way on Earth this was an accident or a coincidence, since Idia has a very unique design and Flins is also heavily associated with blue flames. Not many people have made the connection yet, since Twisted Wonderland is much lesser known than Genshin Impact. But Twisted Wonderland fans think it's really funny that the gamer character is the one who was copied for Genshin Impact. Personally I keep finding merchandise that I think is for Idia, then it turns out to be Flins again instead. It's both funny and frustrating. Obviously Idia was designed long before Flins so it isn't an accident, and Genshin Impact has borrowed from other sources multiple times before. No one is upset by it, so I see no harm in it. I just wanted to talk about this unique situation. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. For an easy way to compare the two, here's a picture of Idia and Flins. Enjoy!

Idia Shroud

Flins

New day, new post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about one of the most frustrating things in Fate/Grand Order. A lot of fans have already talked about how disappointing it is when a character is released and it's another girl. However, it's more frustrating when it's a male character mixed with a female. There has been more than one male servant who's technically a female because they're borrowing their body. Not only is this weird and uncomfortable, but it's also just unnecessary. These characters acknowledge that they are men and are referred to as men. So why aren't they just men? There are no women servants inhabiting the body of men. It just feels weird in a somewhat inappropriate way. It's also just stupid, which is something I don't say often on here. But, it is. Why not just make actually male characters? Are the artists that bad at making creative male designs? Because that's what it feels like. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! In the Pokemon world, it's unusual to see dark-type gym leaders, and ghost-type leaders are often avoided because they're seen as creepy. Although fans usually love them, it does explain why they're hardly ever seen. It's very disappointing for a lot of Pokemon fans, since a lot of fans actually really like these gym leaders. Ghost-type leaders are much more common, but I can understand why people would want to see more of both of them. Pokemon is usually very bright and colorful, so seeing this darker side is appealing to older fans, but also to younger fans who don't often see these darker elements in children's media. I think it would be great to see more gym leaders like this in the future, even if it's just as regular characters and not opponents. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! Since I've been playing Fate/Grand Order for a while now, I've been looking around fan spaces to see what people dislike the most about the game. Surprisingly, a lot of people share my opinion. They're sick of all of the girl characters. They don't like the excuses used for making girl characters. Characters who are gender swapped, or combined with a different spirit so they're technically a female, or characters who are "genderless" so they don't have to admit they're a feminine male, have been annoying fans for years. Fans have actually been afraid to hear about new characters because they think they'll just be a woman again. This is really disappointing. Gacha games rely on new characters to keep the attention of fans, but FGO fans are afraid of new characters because they're never accurate. This is especially upsetting for people who have grown up with these stories, only to play the game and see their hero or role model is just a cute little girl now. This frustrated me, but I understand why some players are even more frustrated than I am. I don't understand why the creators don't just focus on famous women if that's what they want instead of raining on everyone's parade. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I don't think this will ever be changed or fixed, but I still wanted to talk about it. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! The blog post for today will be about Smile.DK. Smile.DK is a band that was popular in the early 2000's. Despite being Swedish, they were and still are popular with anime fans. This is because they made quite a few songs based on Japan or containing Japanese lyrics. They're also very well-known for the song Butterfly, which was featured in Dance Dance Revolution. Although they've gradually declined in popularity, their song Butterfly is still really well-known. Currently only one of the members are still performing, but their older songs are still popular with older anime fans. I do recommend their music if you like early 2000's music, and especially if you're an anime fan, since there are quite a few songs by them that are based on Japan. As always, I hope you all enjoyed this blog post!

It's time for another list! I haven't done a list in a while now, so I'm going to do one today. Sometimes you just want to calm down and take a break, so I'll be listing five cozy games. There isn't really a reason for this list, I just wanted to list a few calming games that I like. So, let's get on with the list! Enjoy!

1.) Animal Crossing

2.) Cooking Mama

3.) MySims

4.) Cookzii

5.) Cozy Grove

Is Animal Crossing still considered anime? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Obviously this a game series, so it isn't technically animated. Not only this, but it doesn't really look like the traditional anime art style either. Despite this, I've talked about this game a lot on my blog even though I mainly focus on anime-related things. Even recently I've decided to talk about Cult Of The Lamb because it has a chibi-like art style. So is Animal Crossing anime? Well, in a way, yes. I think it is. Because regardless of the art style, it was still made in Japan. I believe all Japanese games and animated series are considered anime regardless of the art style. Since the term was created for Japanese animation, I like to talk about various things from Japan on this blog to keep the original meaning of the term. This is why I often talk about Animal Crossing despite the fact it doesn't have a traditionally anime art style. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Since I've been playing Cult Of The Lamb for a little while now, I'd like to talk about something that really bothers me in this game. But first, there will be some minor spoilers in this post, so proceed with caution! In this game, you're supposed to get followers for your cult. This makes sense, and it also makes sense that they can get old and pass away. However, they get old way too fast. It's hard to keep up with the near constant loss, especially if you get a lot of them. Not only this, but even special boss followers will get old and die. This is ridiculous. Sometimes bosses are really difficult to beat, so the fact that they're the same as every other follower is extremely disappointing. You can resurrect them later if they die, but it's just so much work. Why do special followers still die? It makes no sense and it's not fair either. This is what frustrates me the most. Every one of the followers can die regardless of how you got them. There are barely any exceptions to this rule. What's the point in getting them if they're all temporary? Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Obviously at this point this will probably never change, but I still wanted to talk about it anyways. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about the Fleece Of Fragile Fortitude from Cult Of The Lamb. Although this game isn't exactly anime, I still wanted to talk about this. This fleece is pretty widely hated in the community. However, I actually really like it. For those of you who don't know, the fleeces in this game aren't just for looking nice, they also have bonuses. This one gives you extra hearts when you do the dungeon runs, but it also makes it so you take less damage. Instead of taking a full heart of damage, this fleece makes it so you take half a heart instead. It's amazing! Not only do you get way more health, but you also take less damage. This made the game way more enjoyable for me, since I hate restarting over and over just because I have extremely limited health to work with. The difficulty spike in this game is insane, and I think this fleece makes it more manageable. I don't understand why it's disliked so much, since I think it's really useful. It's also very cute, but that's just my opinion. As always, here's a picture of the fleece so you all can see what it looks like. Enjoy!

Is it alright to like something if you don't support the creator? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! In the modern day, there has been a very big problem with media being made by awful people. This happens a lot, and it makes it difficult to like things anymore. It feels like people become awful as soon as they gain an audience. So is it still alright to enjoy their creations? Personally I think it's fine. It's important to separate the art from the artist. People can be awful and things like this happen. However, that doesn't mean you have to stop liking the things you like. You don't have to support the creator if you like their creation. Otherwise you'll have a hard time finding anything to enjoy. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! The new update for Animal Crossing New Horizons is a bit over a month away now. However, this game has always had a problem with one thing: custom designs. You can make a lot of things in this game, and people have managed to make stores even though you can't really make houses. Despite this, there are never enough custom design spaces. If you run out of space, you have to delete some of your other designs. This makes it difficult for things that need a lot of spaces. Parking lots, windows, stores, and things like that need quite a few separate design spaces for them to be made correctly. Otherwise it looks odd, which is disappointing. It's hard to be creative when you have a limit to what you can make. Obviously there can't be an unlimited amount of spaces, but there should be a lot more than there is. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I don't know if we'll be getting more design spaces in the update, but I wanted to talk about it anyways. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about the game Cult Of The Lamb. This game has been pretty popular since it first came out. Although it's not really an anime game, it does have a somewhat chibi art style. It's a life simulator, as well as a fighting story-based RPG. It has some funny parts, as well. I recommend it, especially for anime fans. I can understand why this game got so popular, especially since they've added a lot of DLC since release. If you like dark, morbid, quirky, cute, and comedic things, this game would be perfect. It has a little bit of everything. As always, I'll be including a picture of Cult Of The Lamb below so you all can see what it looks like. Enjoy!

What time is it? Post time! The Animal Crossing New Horizons update is coming in just a couple more months now. It'll be a big update, and a lot of fans are looking forward to it. Since there weren't supposed to be any more updates for this game, getting another update, especially one this big, was a huge surprise. It's still hard to believe that we're getting an update, but it's even harder to believe the developers actually listened to the complaints fans had. Things like crafting things one at a time, limited storage space, and the limited amount of villagers for the island were big problems for a long time. But this, along with quite a few other things, will be fixed in the update. It's really incredible, and I'm glad I was wrong about the game never receiving another update. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I wanted to give my thoughts on this, since I'm still so surprised to see it happening. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's my birthday! Although I hardly ever mention my birthday on here, I do occasionally; especially when I talk about the Sanrio Boy Yuzu Wakano. Although he's often forgotten, he happens to be my birthday twin. I've always thought that was pretty cool, since Kirimichan has actually been one of my favorite Sanrio characters for a while now. But, I digress. I actually bring this up because I wanted to talk about celebrating birthdays in Animal Crossing New Horizons. It's a fun little celebration that doesn't take too much time to complete. There's a party, presents, and a lot of cute villagers saying happy birthday. You even get a special performance from KK Slider, and you can get birthday messages from the island residents during his performance; including from other players on the island. The presents are the same every year, but they come in different colors. Even though it's the same, it doesn't feel boring or repetitive. I actually really like the birthday event in Animal Crossing New Horizons, and I look forward to it. As always, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post. As a little bonus, here's a picture of Yuzu Wakano. Enjoy! Happy birthday Yuzu Wakano!

It's Thanksgiving! Since this is an American holiday, it's always a bit difficult to celebrate it on an anime blog. So for this year, I'd like to make some simple recommendations. Firstly, Animal Crossing New Horizons does celebrate Turkey Day every year. It's easy to participate in this in-game holiday, since the base recipes are easy to complete. However, each task you do complete gives you a special Turkey Day item. The items are the same every year, so you don't have to feel too pressured if you've already done it before. For my second recommendation, I think it would be nice to play a game like Cookzii on Thanksgiving. It's very relaxing, and you can enjoy making tasty looking food for the holiday. But if you're tired of cooking, you can also find some fall-themed Pokemon. It can be good for getting into the spirit, or you can even use the pictures for decorations for your phone or whatever you like. It's a bit unconventional, but anything that makes the holiday more enjoyable for you is worth it. Regardless, I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving day, even if you aren't in America. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and remember to be thankful!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about weather Pokemon. There are a currently a few Pokemon based on weather. However, I think it would be interesting to see more. Weather is such an abstract concept that I think it could inspire some very interesting Pokemon. Some based on rain, clouds, lightning, sunshine, or even wind would make some interesting designs. With the increasingly limited options for new Pokemon, it's important for the series to start considering some more creative things. That's why I think they should start looking into things like this for new Pokemon designs. I'd love to see what they could make with something like weather, especially since they've already done so a few times before. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

3, 2, 1, post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about Cookzii. Cookzii is a free-to-play mobile game. It's a relaxing cooking game, and it doesn't have a time limit for the recipes. It's similar to the Cooking Mama series as well, and it has a large variety of recipes to make. It has a calm atmosphere, and the game is very cozy. It has an anime-like art style with soft colors, and it's a very relaxing experience. If you like cooking games but hate feeling rushed, I highly recommend this game. It's nice to play if you need a break from the pressures of life. It does have ads, but they aren't too distracting from the game. As always, I will be including a picture from the game below so you all can see what it looks like. Enjoy!

Why is the Mario Kart series still called Mario Kart? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! The Mario Kart series has been around for a long time now. But at this point, the series is known more for the other Nintendo series it includes. Although it does still feature Mario characters and tracks, it's more like a big crossover series now. However, I think fans would be disappointed if they changed the name now. I understand why they still call it Mario Kart even though it also includes a lot of other series. It's also mostly still centered around Mario, so there's no reason to change the name now. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Since the Mario Kart games have become known for the addition of other Nintendo characters, I wanted to talk about why it's still considered a Mario game. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Is Animal Crossing made for adults or children? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Although Animal Crossing can be played by anyone, it's actually made for adults. Since it's such a cute and child friendly game, this may seem surprising. But it's true. The player character is an adult, as well as the villagers. Which is why some villagers will talk about when they were children and teenagers. It's also why they live alone, and why the player character lives alone. It helps people adjust to growing up, living alone, and making new friends as an adult. Animal Crossing New Horizons helped with this as well, since it encouraged players to connect with their friends during their free time. Even though children can play the games, they were always for adults. I like the fact that a game targeted towards adults is still bright, colorful, and family friendly. It helps people feel safe and comfortable even though they aren't children anymore. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! I've seen more than one anime article recently that doesn't know the difference between shonen anime and shojo anime. Since they clearly don't do their research, I'm here to explain for anyone who doesn't know. Shonen (also spelled as shounen and shōnen) is a category of anime targeted towards boys and young men, and the name literally means "young boy". It centers around friendship, fighting, and facing challenges. It's often a coming-of-age story for an outcast, as well. On the other hand, shojo (also spelled as shoujo and shōjo) is targeted towards girls and young women, and it literally means "young girl". It centers around romance mostly, with a little bit of conflict mixed in as well. They're not really similar, which is why they're too separate categories. Of course, boys can watch shojo anime, and girls can watch shonen anime. It isn't to keep anyone out, it just makes it easier to find what you're looking for. If I see a shonen anime, I know I'll probably like it because that's what I prefer. It's only called shonen and shojo anime because that's who it's targeted towards, but anyone is free to watch and enjoy whatever they like. I hope this has cleared up the difference between these two categories for anyone who didn't know. As always, I hope you all enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Recently there have been a lot of Genshin Impact leaks. Although I understand why fans are getting excited, it's also spoiling things for everyone else. I personally don't mind a few leaks for people who can't wait, but at this point there are too many. I've always looked forward to official reveals for games and shows, so getting spoiled so many times is really frustrating. It's much worse if you read any games newsletters, since they'll happily publish leaks as well. Not only is it wrong to leak stolen information, but spreading it around makes it even easier to get spoiled unintentionally. You'd have to avoid the internet entirely for popular games too, because a lot of people just want to use popular games to get clicks. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I would rather people not leak things at all, but I don't think that will ever stop. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Why are people against AI art? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Since AI art often uses the anime art style, it's pretty common in the anime community. But why are people so against it? Well, AI art doesn't create from scratch. Instead, an AI is trained on hundreds to thousands of individual art pieces. Then, it can use these to generate a new art piece. However, it's difficult for an AI to get it perfect even with a lot of training, so recently people have been generating a piece and then editing it. This still isn't a good thing because people don't have permission to use art for this purpose. Artists put hours of time into their artwork, so using it for AI is like stealing someone else's work. Anyone can learn to draw, but it's difficult and takes a lot of time. So in a way, using AI is just the lazy way of doing it. It's also unnecessary, since a lot of artists also do commissions for money. Using someone else's art to learn how to draw is a lot different than just outright stealing it. It's basically like when people were just tracing someone else's art and then changing the colors. Both tracing and AI training are just different forms of art theft. So unless it's for personal use, I'm heavily against using AI for making art. But even using it for personal use feels wrong after knowing it's stealing other's hard work. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What qualifies as an anime? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! As anime has become more popular, the word has been used for a broader variety of animation. However, not everything can be an anime. A lot of people use the term even for things that aren't an anime, which makes it even more confusing. So, I'm here to explain. Things that are anime inspired but not in the anime art style aren't anime. A good example of this is Avatar The Last Airbender. It's based on anime, and resembles anime, but it's more similar to traditional cartoons. Despite this, many people consider it an anime anyways. This is understandable, even if it just causes more confusion. Along with this, any animation that comes from Japan is anime regardless of the art style. But outside of Japan, only series with a particular art style is anime. This is the biggest thing that determines what an anime is. There are anime series from Korea, China, and America; but they only count as anime because of their art style. Otherwise, anime is Japanese animation. This is because the term was originally for all Japanese animation regardless of the art style. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Hopefully this clears up the confusion that's been happening in the anime community recently. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's time for another new blog post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about my problem with seasonal DIY recipes in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Seasonal DIY recipes can be rewarding. Getting new recipes is rare after playing the game for a while, so getting fresh recipes from balloons can be a bit exciting. However, the drop rate for seasonal recipes is much too low. Instead of spending one season eagerly collecting the special recipes and then collecting the materials for them every time the season repeats, you instead spend the whole season getting useless items from balloons and duplicate recipes from bottles. It isn't exciting, it's frustrating. It can take years to collect all of the items. This is my second in-game fall season, and I've gotten no maple leaf recipes, and I'm also missing half of the mushroom recipes. It makes me wonder how many other seasonal recipes I'm missing. I understand now why other players don't like special or seasonal recipes, since they're nearly impossible to get. I hope the upcoming update will fix this, because at the moment it's very frustrating. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Today's blog post will be about seasonal DIY recipes in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Seasonal DIY recipes are exactly what they sound like, recipes that only appear during special in-game seasons. Currently, fall-themed recipes will appear on the islands. They can be found in bottles and balloons. However, they're extremely difficult to collect. They almost never appear in balloons, it's rare to get them from daily bottles, and you can get duplicates even for these special recipes. It's really frustrating, and it makes it almost impossible to collect all of the recipes in one season. For example, I personally realized earlier today that I didn't get any maple leaf recipes last year! This is really surprising, since I often pop balloons, and I get my daily bottle every day. I think this just proves how difficult it is to collect seasonal recipes. If you don't feel like collecting them all, you can always go to free treasure islands. But if you'd rather collect them yourself, good luck! Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Is there anything wrong with leaks? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! For those of you who don't know, a leak is when someone spreads unreleased information about an upcoming project. It happens a lot with videogames, but it's extremely common with Pokemon. People will often leak things they're excited about for other fans who are also excited. However, this isn't a good thing. Not only do leaks spoil things other fans would rather wait for, but it also sometimes causes changes in development. That's right, sometimes when something is leaked, the company will change what was leaked to avoid the leaks being true. Sometimes they'll change stories, switch character designs, or remove things altogether. Because of this, I don't think leaks are a good thing. It's fun to see what will be created or released in the future, but we should be patient and wait for official reveals instead of taking the information ahead of time. Leaking important things spoils it for a lot of people, and it isn't always easy to avoid things after they start spreading. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about Peakychu. Pokemon has officially announced Peakychu, so I'd like to talk about it today. Peakychu is a special Pikachu with pale fur and droopy ears. Many fans have been complaining about it being too similar to the normal Pikachu, but I don't think Peakychu is supposed to be a variant. I think it's a special character, since it will be released in Pokopia. Its heart-shaped tail implies it's specifically a female, which is part of why I think it's just a special character for the upcoming game. Peakychu is rather cute, but I think it would be disappointing if it is just a whole new variant, since it's much too similar to the regular Pikachu. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post! As a little bonus, here's a picture of Peakychu. Enjoy!

It's post time! Recently a few new Pokemon designs have been revealed. These Pokemon will be in the upcoming game Pokemon Pokopia. People have started calling them variants, but I disagree. They're much too similar to the regular versions, so it's more likely that they're special characters instead of full variants. I haven't been following the production of Pokopia, so I don't know very much about these Pokemon. I'm not very interested in this game because it isn't available for the original Nintendo Switch, but I do know it looks like a weird mix between Pokemon, Minecraft, and Animal Crossing. So if that sounds interesting to you, remember this game will cost $70 and ask yourself if it's worth it. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I won't be including pictures of the new Pokemon to avoid spoilers for anyone who is interested. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! One of the most disappointing things in Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting the same DIY recipes over and over again. You look all over the island for your daily bottle, and then it's the same recipe all over again. Not only this, but you can get repeat recipes from villagers as well. Because of this, I think it would be better if players weren't forced to take repeat recipes. The villagers can tell if you already have a recipe, so there's no point in making you take it. Not only this, but the game itself can tell which recipes you have, because Celeste gives you recipes you don't already have. So if the game knows what you do and don't have, you shouldn't have to take every single recipe. Being forced to take repeat recipes makes it difficult to tell what you already have, or if you've finally collected them all or not. There are also some recipes you can only get during certain seasons or on certain islands, so you shouldn't have to get repeat recipes of those either; since it keeps you from collecting the ones you don't have yet. There are a lot of DIY recipes in the game, which already takes a long time to collect. Getting so many duplicates just slows down the process. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. It's frustrating, but I don't think they'll ever fix this. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! A lot of fans often say they would like to see more unique Pokemon, but this is difficult now that there are a lot of different types of Pokemon. However, it's not impossible. There are still a lot of things that haven't been made into Pokemon! Different types of sharks, birds, and sea creatures would be good for Pokemon. But things like vampires, zombies, and dolls would also make for interesting Pokemon. Even with these few examples, it's easy to see there are a lot of possibilities still available for new Pokemon. Of course this may be a bit more difficult because of fan-made Pokemon, but hopefully it's not entirely impossible. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's Singles Day! Singles Day is an unofficial Chinese holiday that celebrates single people. It's usually celebrated by shopping, and it's one of the biggest shopping days in the world. It isn't really well known, and it's not talked about often outside of China. However, you may see Singles Day sales on shopping websites. I'm sure anime fans have seen Singles Day sales even if they've never heard of it before. Since we have a few holidays that center around romance and families, I think it's good to have this holiday as well. Not everyone is in a relationship, and not everyone has to be in a relationship. With this holiday's growing popularity, I wonder if it'll eventually start appearing in anime and things like that in the future. Japan has borrowed culture from China often in the past, so it would make sense for this to eventually reach them. Regardless, I just wanted to talk about this for anyone who may not have heard of it before. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Are Japanese cartoons that don't use the anime art style still considered anime? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Throughout the years, there have been a few Japanese animated movies or series that didn't use the anime art style. Some people choose to just call them cartoons instead because of this. However, I think it also makes sense if they're still called anime. Even though the term has been used for a specific art style for a long time, it wasn't created for that art style. Anime was originally just animation from Japan, regardless of what it looked like. I think this is how it should stay. Even if other animated things from different places are starting to also be called anime, it was originally Japanese animation. That's why I think it should continue being used for all Japanese animation regardless of the art style. It's important to remember why words were made and what they originally described, which means all animation from Japan should still be anime even if people associate it with a specific art style now. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! A lot of the time, popular anime series will end up having one popular character, or a few popular characters. This is common, and usually the character will be the main subject of advertising to draw more fans in. However, I think it's really odd when this character is a child. I don't mean childish or child-like characters, I mean children. It's really weird seeing grown adults fan over a young character. This already happened with Kanna from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, who is considered a child regardless of her technical age. But it's happening again with Anya Forger from Spy X Family. I can understand that some people may find them cute in the normal cute child way. But not all people are obsessing over them for this reason. It also gives mixed signals to people who aren't fans. For example, I haven't watched Spy X Family yet, but for a while I thought Anya was the one and only main character because she was everywhere for a long time. She's still extremely popular, as well. I may be overthinking it, but it's always felt weird when fans decide a child is the most popular character; especially in a series that features mostly adults. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I just wanted to talk about this because I've seen Anya popping up a lot more often again. It bothers me because she's a very young character, and the majority of her fans are adults. Regardless of my opinions on the matter, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's time for another new blog post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about Asclepius from Fate/Grand Order. Since he is a story-locked servant, I won't be getting too detailed, to avoid spoilers. Asclepius is the son of Apollo and the God of Medicine. The game actually does a good job of telling his story and representing him. It seems to be pretty accurate as well, which is impressive. Asclepius is a three star servant, but he's a bit difficult to get unless he's on a pickup summon, like he is currently. He's one of my favorite servants, as well. He's very doctor-like, which makes sense given who he is. He cares greatly about medicine, and he likes finding patients to work on. Since I'm talking about Asclepius, here's a little real world fun fact. Asclepius is considered the God of Medicine, as well as the creator of modern medicine. This is why the Rod of Asclepius is still used in medical symbols to this day. As always, I will be including a picture of Asclepius below so you all can see what he looks like. As a little bonus, I'll also be including a picture of the Rod of Asclepius. Enjoy! 

Asclepius

A medical symbol featuring the serpent-entwined rod, known as the Rod of Asclepius

Why don't villagers in Animal Crossing New Horizons have unique personalities? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! A lot of fans have complained about the fact that all villagers share personalities. It makes the game boring and repetitive. However, I understand why it was done. There are a lot of villagers in the game, and programming each of them separately would be a very big task. Other games also duplicate personalities for background characters, it's just less noticeable because the characters also look the same. But in Animal Crossing, all of the villagers have unique designs, so it's easy to notice all of the repetition between characters. This also makes it difficult to have multiple favorites if they share personalities. For example, if you like both Raymond and Marshal, having them both on the island can be repetitive and frustrating. Despite this, it's understandable why it was done. Fans can only hope that this will be fixed sometime in the future. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What time is it? Post time! With the release of so many new mega evolutions in Pokemon, fans are hoping for even more now, more than ever. However, with how many fan-made mega evolutions there already are, this will be a nearly impossible task for the more popular Pokemon. The more popular a Pokemon is, the less likely it is for them to get a new mega evolution. As I've said in previous posts, the Pokemon company can't make anything that's similar to fan-made Pokemon. So the more there are, the less likely it is. This is likely why we haven't gotten any more Eevee evolutions, and it's probably why it took so long to get new mega evolutions. I think we may get more in the long-run, but it'll be difficult to create completely new and unique mega evolutions. So for now, we should be patient and happy with what we have. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! For today's blog post, I will be talking about what happens after closing time in the stores from Animal Crossing New Horizons. For those of you who don't know, if you're still in Nook's Cranny after hours, they'll ask you to leave. However, if you use the reactions to sit down, they can't make you leave. This even works if there's a villager in the store with you, and you can stay there until you stand up. After you stand, you're automatically kicked out. On the other hand, if you're in the Able Sisters shop after closing, you can stay there as long as you want regardless. You can even still buy things, as well. I find it kind of funny that the Able Sisters let you continue shopping after closing, but Timmy and Tommy don't. This is just a fun little detail that a lot of players don't know about. Many players usually miss closing time for the stores, so they never have the chance to see this. As always, I hope you all enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Recently Character AI has been discussing limiting or banning minors on their platform. They'll be using a third party check to determine a user's age. If someone is a minor, their account will be heavily limited. This is a natural progression after Character AI asked for birthdates and minors admitted to lying about their ages anyways. Children are so entitled recently that they think they're allowed in adult spaces just because they want to be there. And yes, teenagers are still children. Character AI is very popular with anime fans, but adults can't enjoy it because children are taking up the spaces, making poor quality bots, slowing down the servers, and spending time with AI instead of their own peers. It's fine for most adults to talk to AI in their spare time because they know it isn't real, and in most cases it isn't replacing real social interaction. Children are still in their developmental period and they shouldn't be getting their morals from adult characters that aren't made to be role models. This has been a problem in many communities for a very long time, and I think it's a good thing that Character AI and other companies are putting an end to children being in spaces they aren't supposed to be in. This may make things messy for a while, but I think it's a necessary step since kids can't take no for an answer anymore. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about the Resort Hotel in Animal Crossing New Horizons. The hotel is an upcoming feature that will be added in the 3.0 update, and it will be on an extended pier. Along with this, this hotel will be run by Kapp'n and his family. It allows villagers and NPC characters to come to your island, and tourist villagers can be invited to stay at the hotel; which allows them to wander around your island like your resident villagers. This is a good way to interact with villagers you like without needing to kick out any of your permanent villagers. You can even invite specific characters with the amiibo feature, as well. You can also decorate rooms in the hotel, similar to Happy Home Paradise. The rooms will be decorated in specific themes, and completing projects in the hotel will reward you with special Hotel Tickets that can be exchanged at the souvenir shop. There will be two mannequins in the hotel too, which can be given custom outfits that can be worn by both players and villagers. I just wanted to talk about some of the basic information we've been given so far, so this is all I'll be talking about today. I'm actually very excited for the hotel, since I'd like to invite new villagers to stay without losing my old ones. I think this is a really good addition to the game, and it will help keep things fresh. As a little bonus, here's a picture of the upcoming hotel. Enjoy!

Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting an update! That's right! I am pleased to announce that I, was wrong. Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting a big update in a few months. It will be released on January 15th, and it will be a free update for the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. It'll be adding a lot of new features, including a hotel, bigger storage, easier crafting, new furniture sets and clothes, and more interactive objects. It seems like the developers actually listened to the fans quite a bit for the new update, because it does fix quite a few things that people have been complaining about. There's a lot to talk about with this upcoming update, so I won't be going into too much detail right now. This is a very pleasant surprise though, and it shocked a lot of fans. Animal Crossing New Horizons was never supposed to get another update, so this is extremely unforeseen. I may talk about the different things that will be added in more detail later, but for now this is all I'm going to talk about. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Halloween is officially over, which feels a bit empty. However, it is the start of the fall season in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Technically fall has been ongoing since the beginning of September. But, in the last month of fall is when you can collect the most fall items. Acorns and pinecones are still available, and it's the start of mushroom season. These things are necessary for fall DIY recipes for furniture and food. Making these items for your home or island can make it feel more like fall, especially since it's been unusually cold this year. Mushroom season has just started in the game, which is one of the biggest fall activities aside from Halloween. There are a lot of different things you can make with mushrooms, and they're all very cozy. They have a nice cottagecore vibe that could be good all year regardless. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post, and happy fall!

It's Halloween! So to help celebrate, I'll be including a few different Halloween things. Firstly, I'll be including the link for this year's Pokemon pumpkin stencils. Then, I'll be listing three spooky Pokemon. I'll also be including a surprise at the bottom, so be sure to read it all! Happy Halloween everyone! 

The Pokemon pumpkin stencils: https://www.pokemon.com/us/halloween/stencils

The spooky Pokemon list:

1.) Greavard

2.) Mimikyu

3.) Umbreon

Surprise! Let's have a party! Here's some refreshments from Animal Crossing Pocket Camp! Enjoy!

Tomorrow is Halloween! So for today's blog post, I wanted to talk about my favorite Halloween Pokemon, Pumpkaboo. I just wanted to give my thoughts on it, so this post won't be like my regular Pokemon posts. Pumpkaboo is a ghost/grass-type Pokemon, and it resembles a Jack-o'-lantern. It's even called the pumpkin Pokemon. Pumpkaboo has always been my favorite Halloween Pokemon, and its shiny version is just as cute as the original. It's very unique, and there aren't any other Pokemon like it. It's name is similar to pumpkin and boo, which is referencing the fact that it's a ghost pumpkin. I think this is clever, and it's a very cute name for a cute Pokemon. All in all, Pumpkaboo is one of my favorite Pokemon in general, not just for Halloween. I hope to see more Pokemon like it in the future. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. As a little bonus, here's a picture of Pumpkaboo. Enjoy!

The first episode of the Twisted Wonderland anime has been released! I just finished watching the first episode of the new Twisted Wonderland anime, and I have to say it didn't disappoint. Of course the art style is good, but we've had animations made for the game before. The story itself is pretty faithful to the game with a few new additions. The music is pretty much all straight from the game, so of course it was going to be good as well. I watched the English dub, and I have to say some of the voices really threw me off. A lot of the characters sound really similar to each other, and hardly any of them have the uniqueness that the original Japanese voices had. I was a bit disappointed with Lilia's voice, but Idia's voice sounds really good. I think it'll just take time to get used to the English voices after hearing the original Japanese voices for so long. All in all I think it turned out really well, and I'm excited to see more episodes. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about Twisted Wonderland. The animation will be released soon, so I wanted to talk about why the game has been so popular. I followed the game during development, so I was pretty pleased when it became popular in America too. But with Disney's recent fails, why is Twisted Wonderland doing so well? I think there are a few reasons. Firstly, the characters and stories are all new. Yes they were based on pre-existing ones, but they're new ones based on old ones. They weren't made to be exactly like the source material. Along with this, the parts that do include the original movies stays faithful. None of the art styles, characters, or stories were changed to fit the story of the game. Even though Twisted Wonderland has an anime art style, the parts that include Disney movies keeps the original cartoon art style. I think this was a good choice, because it respects the original instead of erasing it. Twisted Wonderland shows that you can create something entirely new and beautiful while respecting what inspired it. I think this is why Twisted Wonderland did so well. It revisits existing nostalgic worlds in a new, fresh, and exciting way. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What is mega evolution? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! The most recent Pokemon game focuses on mega evolutions, so I figured I'd talk about it today. I won't be going into the lore side of it, I'll just be explaining what it is. In simple terms, a mega evolution is another evolution past the final evolution. It's a temporary state that makes the Pokemon much stronger. Because it's a stage past the final evolution, it only works with fully evolved Pokemon. It's like a temporary second final evolution, so this makes sense. It can be used in battle to strengthen the Pokemon, and it can even change a Pokemon's type. It usually requires a special stone as well, and only certain Pokemon have a mega evolution at the moment. It can be useful for battle strategies, and a lot of players use mega evolutions to gain the upper hand. As always, I hope you all enjoyed this blog post!

What's the difference between a rip-off and inspiration? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! A lot of games are inspired by other games, but what makes it a rip-off? Regardless of how big a company is, anyone can make a rip-off. The biggest reason something is called a rip-off is because it isn't very different from the original. If something is like something else, but has an original story, original characters, and unique gameplay, then it's just inspired by the first game. But if it's practically an exact copy with fresh paint, it's a rip-off. For example, Digimon is like Pokemon, but it's still unique in a lot of ways. That means it's not a rip-off, it's just similar. This is a pretty important difference when modern fans are so quick to call everything a rip-off. There are a lot of games out there now, so it's hard not to think of something else while you're playing a new game. But it's important to remember that some things are just similar. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Should Pokemon characters be aged up? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! The ongoing problem with Pokemon is that everything is still centered around children. Although this is good for young fans, it completely alienates longtime fans. This isn't a great thing to do, since that means this is something people can grow out of. A lot of series combat this by aging up characters with their fans. This has always worked really well, and it draws in even more fans. Let's face it, adults are more interested in anime than most kids are. So aging the characters with the fans keeps it relevant to their lives. So far, it's actually worked really well when Pokemon introduced some aged up returning characters in the games. The fans were really excited, and it was talked about for quite a while. Because of this, I think aging up the characters is a smart thing to do. Older characters are usually more popular anyways, so adding more of them by aging up childhood favorites will draw in new and returning fans. I think this is a necessary next step in the series, especially since people are getting bored of how things are. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's time for a list! With fall finally starting, recently the nights have been getting colder. So to help combat this, I'll be listing five fluffy fire-type Pokemon, along with a picture of each. What else could make the cold worth it? Of course soft, fluffy, warm companions are going to help! So, let's get on with the list! Enjoy! 

1.) Raboot

2.) Flareon

3.) Entei

4.) Arcanine

5.) Ninetales

Is Studio Ghibli underrated? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! If you're in the anime community, I'm sure you've heard it before. People saying that Studio Ghibli, or one of their movies, is underrated. But I disagree with this. For something to be underrated, it has to be overlooked with not many fans. But that doesn't describe Studio Ghibli at all! Studio Ghibli is so popular and well-known that even people who aren't anime fans have seen it. The movies can be found in a lot of stores, even if they don't normally sell anime. They're beloved movies, and almost everyone has seen at least one. They're not bad movies, and they definitely deserve the love and attention. But of all of the things that could be called underrated, Studio Ghibli isn't one of them. So the next time you hear someone saying it is, just ignore them. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! Whether you've been playing Animal Crossing New Horizons for a while, or if you're new, you're going to need bells. One of the easiest ways to get bells is with bell vouchers. You can get them from the Nook Miles Store at the Nook Stop, and each one costs 500 Nook Miles and give you 3,000 bells. It's tempting, right? Such an easy way to burn your extra miles and get extra bells. But don't fall for it! You can only get one of these at a time. Which means you have to select one, run through the mandatory text, wait for it to print, and then get another one. That means it takes forever to get enough bell vouchers. It would be amazing if you could get multiple at a time, but Animal Crossing New Horizons hates you and your time. I do hope they fix this in the future, but they probably won't. Bell vouchers are helpful, but I think they're more of a last resort than anything. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What's wrong with games that update frequently? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Players love games that have a lot of updates. After all, gacha games are popular because they continue to update frequently. But what's wrong with this? Well, it opens the possibility of players losing the ability to continue playing the games. Phones, computers, and even consoles refuse to continue support for ongoing games. Newer devices require more updates to play games, and even simple games are starting to require newer more high quality devices. This makes it harder to play games in the first place, or continue playing games you're already playing. A good example of this is Genshin Impact. Even though the company wanted to continue letting fans play, PlayStation ended update support for the PS4 just so fans would have to buy a PS5 instead. With companies caring less and less about their consumers and prioritizing money, it makes playing games even more difficult for fans. This is really disappointing, because originally frequently updated games could be played for years with no issues. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I wanted to talk about this because it's getting hard to play games, which ruins the point of playing games in the first place. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's spooky season! So for today's blog post, I will be listing five spooky ghost Pokemon, along with a picture of each. Halloween is quickly approaching, so I decided to celebrate it with some spooky Pokemon. Now then, let's get on with the list! Enjoy!

1.) Mega Sableye

2.) Mega Banette

3.) Chandelure

4.) Ceruledge

5.) Annihilape

Why is shiny hunting so important in Pokemon? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Shiny hunting has been pretty popular in the Pokemon community for a long time now. For those of you who may not know, shiny hunting is when a player encounters many wild Pokemon at a time so they can find a shiny Pokemon. This can take hours at a time, especially if you can't escape a battle. Lowering a shiny Pokemon's health until they can be easily caught is also tricky, so players will often save as soon as they see a shiny Pokemon in case they need to try again. Shiny hunting isn't necessary for playing the game, since shiny Pokemon are just differently colored Pokemon. But, it's still important to fans because it's very rewarding when they do finally catch the Pokemon they're looking for. I don't really understand spending hours of time trying to catch a specific Pokemon, but I do understand the excitement of stumbling upon a shiny Pokemon and then being able to catch it. So, I think as long as someone enjoys doing it, it's worth the time spent. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! With the release of the most recent Pokemon game, a lot of fans are excited about the recent mega evolutions. Other fans are disappointed in some things, like some of the mega evolutions looking odd, and the game seems to have a mandatory autosave feature; which can affect shiny hunting. However, I don't want to talk about all of that today. Instead, I'd like to talk about what I want to see in the next mainline game. I'd like to see a bigger variety of Pokemon, new type combinations, and maybe a new feature. I'd especially like to see new type combinations, since there's a few that still haven't been tried yet. I don't want a new type entirely, I just want to see fresh combinations. I'd also love to see new Eevee evolutions, since fans have been waiting for them for years now. A new feature would also keep the games fresh, and I really wish they would stop making the games feel like baby games even though they know the majority of their audience is way too old for that. It'd be nice to see an older protagonist too, but that's not likely. All in all, I think I'd mostly like to see a newer Pokemon game that feels like the old ones. They were much more creative, and didn't try to guide you every single step of the way. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I know it's unlikely anything will change, but I wanted to talk about it anyways. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! I've talked about Homestuck on here a couple of times before. But, recently a few people have been calling the upcoming potential animated series an anime, so I thought I should clear some things up. Firstly, Homestuck was very popular in general, but it was also popular with anime fans. Because of this, it's been an ongoing joke that Homestuck will eventually get an anime. It has a pretty action packed story, so it would make sense for an anime plot. However, the actual series will not be an anime. The art style is closer to the original art style, but it's more average and less squashed. The characters in the webcomic were often drawn as small and squashed, but the characters themselves are supposed to be more proportionate; so the animated series will be using those versions while still keeping the original feel of it. It likely won't have many anime references either, and the people calling it an anime are just joking. Everyone knows it's not actually an anime. So if you were hoping it'd be an anime, I'm sorry to disappoint you. The animation is still good and fluid though, and it does still have quite a bit of action in it if that's something you'd like. Regardless, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Twisted Wonderland is getting an English dub! Yes, it's true! After years of waiting, we finally have an English voice cast! The entire cast has already been chosen, as well. Of course this only extends to the anime at the moment, but it's still good news! I don't think this means they'll be fully redoing the game. It's been going for a long time, and redoing all of the voice lines would be a hassle. However, this is still good news. It means we won't have to wait for an English release for the anime. It may sound odd to longtime players, but I think so far they've done a pretty good job of picking voices. Though I am a little disappointed Cater's English voice is so low. But other than that, it sounds good so far. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the other characters sound, and the full voice cast has been revealed in the description of the official trailer for people who can't wait. As always, I will be including the link for the English dub trailer below so you all can see it. Enjoy!

The link for the trailer: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-_1JCyQsBFg&pp=0gcJCfwJAYcqIYzv

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about shiny Pokemon. For those of you who don't know, shiny Pokemon are Pokemon with different colors than usual. They're pretty rare, so fans like to have their favorites. My personal favorite is shiny Umbreon. However, I also like shiny Pokemon that have very different colors. Specifically, it's pretty cool when green grass Pokemon gain fall colors when they're shiny. But this almost never happens. A lot of shiny Pokemon are actually pretty disappointing. When they first came out, it was really interesting to see differently colored Pokemon. But now, the Pokemon Company just expects you to get excited about them being shiny, rather than putting effort into them. There are some shiny Pokemon that aren't even that different from their regular versions, so you can't even tell they're shiny anyways. I think a shiny Pokemon should have very different colors to make it obvious what they are. This way it makes it more obvious, while also giving players a reason to want it in the first place. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What's wrong with dating sims? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! I've had a problem with dating sims for a little while now, but I couldn't figure out why. However, I recently realized the issue. Dating sims just aren't personal anymore. They're supposed to be first person dating simulators, but they just aren't. Instead, you play as a protagonist with a set appearance, a history, a backstory, and extremely limited options. A lot of the protagonists even have pre-set names if you don't change it. You don't get to pick who you are, and you don't get to act the way you usually do. They aren't dating simulators anymore, they're just a romance novel. Maybe adding more things would be difficult, but it's been done before. And they don't have to add a lot of things, or change a lot of the story. Having three or four very different options allows people to choose what to say, and it doesn't have to affect the story, since it would only affect the current dialogue. It's also easy to have a faceless protagonist, or be able to choose what they look like. Twisted Wonderland does a good job of having a faceless protagonist, and it doesn't even confirm the player's gender. It also provides two or more completely different options so you can pick whichever one is right for you. This is impressive, especially since Twisted Wonderland isn't even a dating sim. It just proves it's not that difficult to make an immersive story. Companies just don't do it anymore. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I mainly made this post because of What In Hell Is Bad, which is probably one of the least immersive games I've ever played. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

What does it mean when something is called cozy? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! This word is often used to describe things, even in the anime community. A lot of things are called cozy, like Animal Crossing, Studio Ghibli, and even The Legend Of Zelda. But what does it mean? Well, something that's cozy has a calming atmosphere. It's laid-back, and easy to play or watch on days where you don't feel like doing much. Although The Legend Of Zelda does have a nice soft art style and music, I don't entirely agree with the people who say the games are cozy. Sometimes they can be really difficult and frustrating, which ruins the coziness of the atmosphere. A lot of games have areas and music that can be cozy, but that doesn't mean the whole game is cozy. All in all, this word is used often to describe soft music, aesthetic art styles, neutral colors, warmth, and soft things. It's used most often in fall and winter, which are considered the coziest seasons because of the muted colors, soft clothes, and warm drinks and foods. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I wanted to talk about this because it's becoming a lot more common to describe things with this word. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be listing five tips from Animal Crossing New Horizons. Whether you're a new player, or you just didn't know this, I hope my tips can be helpful for you all. And as always, this is in a list format to make things neater and easier to read. Now then, let's get on with it! Enjoy!

1.) You can see which DIY items are customizable before making them. If you look at your DIY recipes from your NookPhone, customizable items will have a paint brush on their card. 

2.) Seasonal clothes are only seasonal the first time around. If you see a fall or winter clothing item you like in the Able Sisters, but you miss getting it, don't worry! It could still show up again during a different season. 

3.) Every day, new fossils will appear as dig spots on your island. They can make you a lot of extra bells everyday, but only if you get them assessed by Blathers before selling them.

4.) Seasonal recipes can appear in balloons. However, depending on the recipe, they won't show up in bottles, and they can't be obtained from villagers. So keep an eye out for balloons during fall and spring seasons.

5.) Celeste will appear on your island on days with shooting stars. Talking to her will get you a new star recipe, but this also means you should keep an eye out for shooting stars when you see her.

It's time for a list! I haven't made a list on here in a while, so I decided to make one today. Since it's officially fall now, I've decided to list three of my favorite cozy fall decorations from Animal Crossing New Horizons, along with a picture of each. There are a lot of fall objects and clothing items that I like in this game, especially since fall is my favorite season. But I just decided to list a few of my favorite cozy items instead today. Now then, let's get on with the list! Enjoy!

1.) Mushroom Wreath

2.) Tree's Bounty Mobile

3.) Traditional Balancing Toy

It's post time! Recently anime fans have been complaining about English subtitles being inaccurate and rushed. However, I think the biggest reason this happens is because anime fans expect to be able to watch anime the same day it's released in Japan. Originally, English subtitles took a long time to translate. This made them more accurate, which is why fans preferred subbed anime over dubbed anime. But these days, dubs are usually just as accurate as subtitles, sometimes even more. There's really no reason to prefer one over the other now. But with the recent issues with subtitles, fans may start preferring dubs instead. Personally I don't care about what other people prefer to watch, but the issues with inaccurate and sloppy subtitles does bother me. I think any fan would rather wait for good subtitles than get rushed auto-translated ones. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

It's post time! For today's blog post, I will be talking about Hephaestion from Fate/Grand Order. Recently a pickup summon featuring Hephaestion has been available in the game. Because of this, it's my first time seeing this character. And once again, I was disappointed to see that it's once again a girl. But I'm more than disappointed, I'm angry. Hephaestion was a real person, and it's been long debated whether Hephaestion and Alexander were just best friends or lovers. But in making either of them a girl, why does this matter at all? Oh no, a regular relationship, so tragic. It completely ruins any sort of possible uses for the characters. It's like they're afraid of implying any of the men might like each other, since they also refuse to state the genders of Astolfo and Enkidu. For some reason, they're perfectly fine making the girls flirt with each other; heaven knows there's enough of them to do so. So why is it such a tragedy to imply the same for guys? All or nothing, I say. Of course I'd rather there not be any romance in the first place. But if you're going to, then at least make it fair and balanced. I hate everything this character stands for, and I wish the creators could just get one thing right in the history of this entire series; not that they respect history anyways. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Seeing that Hephaestion was a girl was just so aggravating after seeing everything else they've messed up, so I wanted to talk about it. Regardless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Will Hatsune Miku eventually be a physical singer? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Although there are a lot of Vocaloids, I think Hatsune Miku is most likely to become the first physical digital singer. Recently humanoid robots have progressed a lot, which means it's only a matter of time before Vocaloids can become real singers. This would be amazing for Vocaloid fans. Giving them a physical body would make it possible for real life meet and greets and autographs. Of course this possibility is probably pretty far away, but I think it's fun to think about. We've already come quite far with Vocaloids, and these days you can even have your own personal holograms for them. With the recent advancements in robotic technology, I think virtual singers becoming physical singers is a reasonable possibility. And if that's going to happen, I'm sure Crypton Future Media will be the first. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

Why do Pokemon fans dislike some baby Pokemon? Well, that's what I'll be talking about in today's blog post! Usually baby Pokemon are pretty widely loved. They're small, cute, and popular. But why are some of them disliked? It's because not all baby Pokemon are original. Some Pokemon didn't get pre-evolutions until long after they were released. Adding an evolution later on makes sense. But adding a pre-evolution is just silly. It's completely unrealistic to think these Pokemon have been fully grown every single time they were ever seen. It's especially strange in the Pokemon world, since trainers often prefer catching and raising baby Pokemon to strengthen their bond. There are even trainers who specialize in Pokemon breeding, which makes it even more ridiculous to imply there are baby Pokemon that trainers have never seen. It just doesn't make sense, so a lot of people don't like when this happens. I tend to agree with this argument, since it really doesn't make sense to suddenly create a baby Pokemon for a pre-existing evolution line for no reason. But, those are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!

New day, new post! I recently talked about Homestuck on here because of the recent release of the pilot. A lot of anime fans were in this fandom when it was first releasing, so I figured I'd talk about it despite never reading the webcomic. But now I've been reading it for a while, and I'd like to say some things. Firstly, if you're an anime fan, I wouldn't say this comic would appeal to you for that reason. The art style is nowhere close to an anime art style, and there are barely any references at all. The story is messy, confusing, and non-linear. It can get really complicated and completely change course in the middle of an important plotline. This is really frustrating, especially since skipping the filler will confuse you even further. If you're an anime fan who's seen other anime fans talk about this series, don't go into it expecting more anime. You won't find it. However, it's a free series, so feel free to check it out on its own. It is for mature audiences though, so stay away from it if you're a kid. This isn't an invitation. No means no. Leave it alone. Regardless, these are mostly just my thoughts on this topic. I do recommend it if you like chaotic stories. Nonetheless, I hope you all still enjoyed this blog post!