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Summer season is rapidly approaching! It's time to start looking ahead to the next season and thinking about what is worth watching vs. what isn't. This is also the official thread where I will watch for shows that you mention and will enable threads for those shows to be made by our resident bot, @rikka@ani.social.

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[โ€“] selayar@ani.social 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Despite the staked season, there's only a several series caught my attention

Can't Miss

  • City The Animation:
    This will be THE anime that I won't miss. The spiritual successor of Nichijou, not only from the same author (Keiichi Arawi) but also by the same studio, Kyoani. The short teasers [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] posted on Kyoani's channel already solidify this as AOTY for me. Just look at how vibrant and expressive it looks.
  • Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku:
    I've read the manga. It is a sweet romance that can't make you stop grinning. On top of that, it will be animated by Cloverworks.
  • Dandadan 2nd Season:
    Pretty well known, a continuation of an already popular anime last year. Also have read the manga

Will Watch Some Episodes

  • The Summer Hikaru Died:
    The trailer seems interesting. Heard a lot of buzz about the manga as well. Animated by CygamesPictures, so the quality will be top-notch. Don't know about the BL theme, though.
  • New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT:
    Haven't watched the original, but the art style pulls me in.

Waiting to See the Reception First / Waiting for Full Release

I'm still open to suggestions. Like other seasons, probably going to follow r/anime first 3 weeks reaction. Still open to the possibility of a dark horse this season.


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On the topic of Kaoru, since Netflix JP has exclusive right to stream a week ahead, will the discussion thread follow Netflix JP release or global?

[โ€“] selayar@ani.social 1 points 31 minutes ago* (last edited 28 minutes ago)

I didn't realize there's Takopi's Original Sin definitely will watch that one. I've read the manga. Don't let the cute look fools you. This isn't wholesome.