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[–] Endmaker@ani.social 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I don't know why I don't hear more about this series, because it really was great, from start to finish.

At least two of our community members have Vivy in their top-10 anime. Personally, I rated it a 10 / 10. So there is, in fact, some following of Vivy over here.

I do agree that it is underwatched though. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of anime being pumped out - coupled with the limited time that everyone have - means that there's going to be more Vivy's. In just the recent seasons, some of the highest-rated anime are also the least watched.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The Apothecary Diaries season 2 finally finished airing last week, so here are my final thoughts: it is still so good. Season 1 has mysteries that kept you on the edge of your seats, whereas season 2 goes in a somewhat different direction, becoming more political, ancient-Chinese drama-like. It has been dropping many hints in the show, such that I am quite confident that there would be even would ancient China drama in the coming seasons.

My prediction is that

spoiler for The Apothecary Diaries if I guessed right

there would be more foreign interference or an outright war with another nation. They have not fully dealt with the mysterious ambassadors IIRC, and there's all that imported guns.

If The Apothecary Diaries decides to go down the path of a typical ancient China court drama, I would also expect to see a power struggle in court or within the royal family. Though, I find it hard to see the current emperor and Gyokuyou losing popular support or getting outwitted by a political opponent, and failing to retain power.

My moonshot prediction is that Jinshi and Maomao would end up being exiled for whatever reason, then founding a new nation together.

Coincidentally, The Apothecary Diaries ended with episodes focused on a character named Tamamo just like my other top anime of the season, Umamusume: Cinderella Gray.


I also watched the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie over the weekend. I find that it's just ok.

Okkotsu Yuuta's story is a typical superhero / battle shounen's story. It's nothing special. Personally, I prefer the plot-twists-filled main story of JJK.

I still enjoyed it enough.


I couldn't find the time / energy / money in me to play the Umamusume mobile game, so I thought I'd show my support for the franchise by buying some merch.

Tokai Teio plush and bluray set

Out of all the characters in the anime I have watched to date, I'd say Tokai Teio is the most inspiring to me, and has my utmost respect.

The only other one who can compete in this regard is Haru Urara. They should totally make an anime that features her, especially since she is so popular IRL. It need not be a full-season show; just an OVA would do.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

My first impression is: this looks like another rehash of Romeo and Juliet + Beauty and the Beast

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 61 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

If you consider the perspective of the serfs who built the pyramids, the gameplay is actually kinda lore-accurate.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (2 children)

Bunny girls? What is this, a crossover episode?


Next episode: you can equip boobs

  • by Buffalo Bill

Does anyone know the titles of the songs sung at the karaoke?

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Bruh, that jumpscare at the end 💀

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

yet further down, IBM alone has replaced "hundreds" of HR employees with AI. Which is it?

The article is implying that claims like these are bogus, no?

[–] Endmaker@ani.social -5 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Capital Economics analysts warned that some firms use AI as cover for cuts driven by poor financial performance. “For some firms, AI is a way to spin job losses driven by poor financial performance in a more positive light,” they wrote.

The AI job apocalypse narrative serves multiple purposes: it justifies hiring freezes, explains away poor financial performance, and creates urgency around AI adoption.

I suspected as much too: that the people in-charge are using AI as a scapegoat so that the anger that would have been directed at them gets turned towards AI instead.

Given that there's a vocal minority of Lemmings who blindly hate AI, I'd say their propaganda has definitely found at least some success.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 5 points 1 month ago

IIRC, it will be more similar to

Frieren manga slight spoiler

second cour of season 1.

Frieren manga specific spoiler

IIRC, the party got wrapped up in a long, action-packed arc against a demon who's basically Midas.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 10 points 1 month ago

Keep it simple, stupid.

I'd use the built-in dataclass (or something even simpler) where possible. Only when I need more functionalities (e.g. validation) would I switch to using Pydantic model.

[–] Endmaker@ani.social 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I appreciate your effort. I was more of a lurker on Reddit, but realised we all got to actively participate here if we want Lemmy (and the Fediverse at large) to succeed.

Unfortunately, content marketing is a long-term ROI strategy. IMO other marketing means (e.g. ads, influencers) would do a better job of bringing new users onboard in the short term, helping us to tap into the network effect.

 

cross-posted from: https://ani.social/post/10917423

I've just got a new bookcase that's suitable for display of Gunpla, so I thought now's a good time to share my collection.

It's very amateurish work, with heavy usage of stickers. What little painting is done using Gundam markers.

Why are there only SDBB Gunpla, you ask.

I don't have the dexterity to handle HG and RG.

If I've got any MG (including MGSD) or PG, it would be wasted on me. Plus, I have neither the time nor patience to build it carefully.

SDEX is way too shoddy for me.

SDCS looks good actually. I'll be moving on from SDBB to SDCS; just need find the time to build them😭 (I've got Calibarn, Mighty SF and Barbie Rex lined up.)

My favourite: the kitbash of 00 series Gunpla. It's still incomplete; it's missing 00 Raiser parts.

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I've just got a new bookcase that's suitable for display of Gunpla, so I thought now's a good time to share my collection.

It's very amateurish work, with heavy usage of stickers. What little painting is done using Gundam markers.

Why are there only SDBB Gunpla, you ask.

I don't have the dexterity to handle HG and RG.

If I've got any MG (including MGSD) or PG, it would be wasted on me. Plus, I have neither the time nor patience to build it carefully.

SDEX is way too shoddy for me.

SDCS looks good actually. I'll be moving on from SDBB to SDCS; just need find the time to build them😭 (I've got Calibarn, Mighty SF and Barbie Rex lined up.)

My favourite: the kitbash of 00 series Gunpla. It's still incomplete; it's missing 00 Raiser parts.

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Poor delivery?

 

cross-posted from: https://ani.social/post/9015457

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