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flip flappers is a sci-fi magical girl original anime (meaning it isn’t adapted from a source material) which is an interesting combination of genres to say the least. it started airing in japan in 2016 and has since then retained a close to nonexistent fandom. however, the few people who’ve picked it up have highly rated it—one of them being me.
we follow cocona, a seemingly ordinary middle school student living a normal life with her grandmother, and papika, an energetic and eccentric—manic pixie even—girl, as they go on adventures in an alternate dimension called pure illusion.
I’ve heard that some have found it boring after the first few episodes (probably due to the seemingly rinse and repeat plot), but I would suggest watching it all the way. it gets very interesting and the animation and creativity put into the series is beautiful.
it’s only 12 eps, each one being around 20 mins long.
Apr 18, 2024
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my taste in anime and manga is a bit all over the place, but if we’re like-minded, then you might just absolutely love these <3
this isn’t in any particular order
01. wonder egg priority
— last three eps or so are rushed and the ending is kinda wonky but overall a good take of the magical girl genre
02. the ice guy and his cool female colleague
— just a chill romance with some supernatural sprinkled in
03. bibliomania
— obscure asf with no official english translation and the original japanese release was limited I believe
04. frieren: beyond journey’s end
— favourite anime alongside flip flappers. a slice of life fantasy
05. apothecary diaries
— fun mystery set in a fictional country inspired by imperial china
06. the summer hikaru died
— a promising horror with implied queer characters. take what I said with a grain of salt since it’s been a while since I read it
07. kaguya-sama: love is war
— hilarious romcom about rich high schoolers minus the protagonist
08. chainsaw man
— a fever dream ngl, but a good one
09. uzumaki
— classic horror. has some romance elements tbh
10. haikyuu
—my original favourite sports anime ^^ it holds a special place in my heart
11. blue lock + episode nagi
— my absolute fave sports manga rn even though I can’t take it seriously at times. kaiser’s my favourite red flag
12. girls’ last tour
— end of the world slice of life. bittersweet
13. violet evergarden
— fyi the relationship is weird, but I just choose to ignore it. aside from that, everything else is beautiful though)
14. flip flappers
— so very underrated! the fandom is pretty much nonexistent. sci-fi magical girls)
15. good night punpun
— definitely not for the faint of heart. depression incarnate and has many mature themes and triggering topics
Apr 17, 2024
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I‘ve seen a lot of anime, but Fairy Tail is one of the best in my opinion. It’s a longer anime (~325 episodes) which may deter some people, but it is truly worth the watch.
Based in a fantasy world imbedded with magic, the story's main focus is a small group from a wizard guild called Fairy Tail. The adventures they go on always include epic fight scenes, amazing music, and incredible character development. Within the main cast and the supporting characters there is a wide variety of powers and motivations. It’s funny, captivating, intense, and emotional in all the right amounts. It is also one of the few shōnen animes I have seen where the female characters are given the same level of power and influence as their male counterparts.
If you are looking for a fantasy and adventure filled anime that you can spend time getting invested in, Fairy Tail is the perfect choice. 💫
Feb 5, 2025
a manga (comics or graphic novels originating from japan) written by kanehito yamada and illustrated by tsukasa abe that was recently adapted into a 28 episode tv series.
it is a love letter to the genre, its take on fantasy a breath of fresh air in the oversaturated isekai market of japan and the grim tales of the west due to its focus on slice of life.
unlike the usual plot where we follow a hero’s party on their journey, frieren starts off with the elven mage and her companions returning to the capital after defeating the demon king. years of mindlessness traveling pass and she embarks on another adventure to reach the resting place of souls in order to reunite with her former comrade himmel.
I can’t recommend this series enough ^^ it’s still ongoing so you’ll have a lot of content to keep yourself busy with!!
Apr 18, 2024
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“last night I dreamt we did our laundry together”
mellow, bittersweet, and has a voice mail of sorts in the middle which adds to the atmosphere of the song
there’s something nostalgic about it
Apr 18, 2024
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ins: cute swimwear / better sunscreen game / organized room / glow up / longer hair (?) / summer playlist / even better music taste / a tan / photosynthesizing / summer coords / main character development / appreciating life more / actually watching my watchlist and reading my tbr / write write write / a dedicated summer ‘24 album in my gallery
outs: rotting in bed too much / toxic friends / bad influences / pessimism / giving a shit about the wrong people / ending the season without playing my favourite summer songs
Apr 17, 2024
my favourite drink ever ^^
like, look at this pretty thing (img is not mine! I found it on pinterest)
Apr 17, 2024