Currently reading/watching
Apr. 27th, 2025 09:30 pmThis week, I decided to start watching some new things and catch up on others I’d already started watching... and now my list is ridiculously long again. Guess it’s a lesson I’ll never learn 🙃 But a lot of what I’m watching is weekly releases, so it’s fine, though I also didn’t make much progress on other stuff I'm already watchin… it’s just that sometimes I’m in the mood for different things 🫤
But here goes the update.
Currently reading
I’m about 1/4 into the first volume of SVSSS and really enjoying it. Shen Qingqiu’s interactions with the system crack me up, plus his whole… dilemma of not being a total jerk to Luo Binghe while trying not to act OOC. I might finish it soon (hopefully) because when I read it, I don't even notice how fast I read (for my off-work standards, ok?). But it gives me a bit of existential dread knowing it’s only the first volume. Maybe I should alternate with other (non-danmei) books between volumes. Doesn’t sound like a bad idea, but I don’t know if I’ll actually do it... I usually prefer reading stories straight through when they're divided in volumes, that's why I'm so bad at reading ongoing serialized stuff.
Last night, I watched Conclave with a friend and had a blast. Not sure if that’s the movie’s intended effect, but I had fun. Maybe because I love intrigue-heavy plots… and because I have zero emotional connection to what it’s portraying (the process of electing a new pope after the current one dies). And the ending was kinda surprising. One of my old college professors would even say it's effectist, and I kinda agree, but again... maybe I'm not the intended audience in the first place.
I’m one episode ahead of the Winter Begonia watch party because I’ve reached the point where I just want to keep going and finish it (not because I want it to be done but because I want to know more of the story). But at the same time, I enjoy the weekly ritual and reading the reactions of the only two other people in the watch party. Every new episode just makes me love this series more, honestly. So far, none of![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
geraineon's recommendations have missed the mark for me... they’ve all been spot-on. At some point, I also want to watch LoGH, but I’ll admit I’m only just reactivating my mental muscle for animation. But that’s a topic for another post (which I’ll probably never write… you know how it goes, lol).
One series that’s got me hooked is Top Form. Only four episodes left, but it really grabbed me after the fourth one. Not sure why... maybe it’s the main pairing (SmartBoom)? Kinda related, since both are adaptations of the same manga, I didn’t watch any Dakaichi this week… partly because I didn't have much time, partly because I wasn’t in the mood.
But I was in the mood to start Yuri on Ice XD, and I’m liking it so far. Yep, this is part of my mission to watch older stuff. I wish Crunchyroll had Japanese subtitles too, but oh well... maybe I’ll fix that later, someday, by sailing the seven seas… One thing I loved immediately was the opening: it’s so beautiful, I adore it, and I don't skip it because I genuinely enjoy it. The show itself is fun... it’s made me laugh a lot, though I’m not a fan of the constant mentions about Yuri Katsuki's weight. I admit I would’ve kept watching more episodes today, but I forced myself to stop and write this post instead :D
Yesterday, I caught up with this week’s Break Up Service episode and officially added it to my list. It’s been entertaining and fun enough to keep watching. Plus, it stars Off Jumpol, and I like seeing BL actors in non-BL roles.
On Friday, I started Leap Day and watched episodes 2 and 3 yesterday. With that, it’s officially on my list now. The premise intrigues me, and I want to know how the main characters will deal with their "curse." I like supernatural-themed shows because I love seeing how they explain the weird happenings. Plus, Pond Naravit and Gun Atthaphan are in it.
Another new series I started yesterday is Boys in Love (I watched a lot of stuff yesterday). So far, the characters are cute, and even though it’s a school setting (not usually my thing), I liked the first two episodes. If it doesn’t keep me interested later, I can always drop it.
I took Pit Babe off my list for now, because the day I tried watching the second episode, I fell asleep within five minutes. I wanted to finish the first season before the second one airs, but that’s definitely not happening. Maybe it’s just not for me. I don't know. Pavel is hot, and I thought that’d be enough to keep me watching, but nope. And it’s not even that I’m bored by cars or anything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I didn’t watch any Perfect 10 Liners this week either, but I’m not too worried. I went into it expecting to take my time finishing it.
Haven’t watched episode 2 of My Stubborn yet, but it just came out today, so I might still get to it before next sunday. Though let’s be real... I’m not watching that one for the plot lol
And that’s it. Let’s see what the week brings :D
Every Sunday, I’m shocked by how long these posts get >.<
But here goes the update.
Currently reading
- The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System Vol. 1 (novel) - Chapter 2
- Conclave (movie)
- Winter Begonia (Chinese drama) - Weekly, weekends - 25/49 episodes
- Top Form (Thai BL drama) - Thursdays - 7/11 episodes
- Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year (BL anime) - No schedule - 9/13 episodes
- Yuri on Ice (BL anime) - No schedule - 3/12 episodes
- Break Up Service (Thai drama) - Weekly, Mondays - 3/12 episodes
- Leap Day (Thai drama) - Weekly, Tuesdays - 3/12 episodes
- Boys in Love (Thai BL drama) - Weekly, Sundays - 2/12 episodes
- Perfect 10 Liners (Thai BL drama) - No schedule - 4/24 episodes
- El Secreto del Río (Mexican drama) - No schedule - 4/8 episodes
I’m about 1/4 into the first volume of SVSSS and really enjoying it. Shen Qingqiu’s interactions with the system crack me up, plus his whole… dilemma of not being a total jerk to Luo Binghe while trying not to act OOC. I might finish it soon (hopefully) because when I read it, I don't even notice how fast I read (for my off-work standards, ok?). But it gives me a bit of existential dread knowing it’s only the first volume. Maybe I should alternate with other (non-danmei) books between volumes. Doesn’t sound like a bad idea, but I don’t know if I’ll actually do it... I usually prefer reading stories straight through when they're divided in volumes, that's why I'm so bad at reading ongoing serialized stuff.
Last night, I watched Conclave with a friend and had a blast. Not sure if that’s the movie’s intended effect, but I had fun. Maybe because I love intrigue-heavy plots… and because I have zero emotional connection to what it’s portraying (the process of electing a new pope after the current one dies). And the ending was kinda surprising. One of my old college professors would even say it's effectist, and I kinda agree, but again... maybe I'm not the intended audience in the first place.
I’m one episode ahead of the Winter Begonia watch party because I’ve reached the point where I just want to keep going and finish it (not because I want it to be done but because I want to know more of the story). But at the same time, I enjoy the weekly ritual and reading the reactions of the only two other people in the watch party. Every new episode just makes me love this series more, honestly. So far, none of
geraineon's recommendations have missed the mark for me... they’ve all been spot-on. At some point, I also want to watch LoGH, but I’ll admit I’m only just reactivating my mental muscle for animation. But that’s a topic for another post (which I’ll probably never write… you know how it goes, lol).One series that’s got me hooked is Top Form. Only four episodes left, but it really grabbed me after the fourth one. Not sure why... maybe it’s the main pairing (SmartBoom)? Kinda related, since both are adaptations of the same manga, I didn’t watch any Dakaichi this week… partly because I didn't have much time, partly because I wasn’t in the mood.
But I was in the mood to start Yuri on Ice XD, and I’m liking it so far. Yep, this is part of my mission to watch older stuff. I wish Crunchyroll had Japanese subtitles too, but oh well... maybe I’ll fix that later, someday, by sailing the seven seas… One thing I loved immediately was the opening: it’s so beautiful, I adore it, and I don't skip it because I genuinely enjoy it. The show itself is fun... it’s made me laugh a lot, though I’m not a fan of the constant mentions about Yuri Katsuki's weight. I admit I would’ve kept watching more episodes today, but I forced myself to stop and write this post instead :D
Yesterday, I caught up with this week’s Break Up Service episode and officially added it to my list. It’s been entertaining and fun enough to keep watching. Plus, it stars Off Jumpol, and I like seeing BL actors in non-BL roles.
On Friday, I started Leap Day and watched episodes 2 and 3 yesterday. With that, it’s officially on my list now. The premise intrigues me, and I want to know how the main characters will deal with their "curse." I like supernatural-themed shows because I love seeing how they explain the weird happenings. Plus, Pond Naravit and Gun Atthaphan are in it.
Another new series I started yesterday is Boys in Love (I watched a lot of stuff yesterday). So far, the characters are cute, and even though it’s a school setting (not usually my thing), I liked the first two episodes. If it doesn’t keep me interested later, I can always drop it.
I took Pit Babe off my list for now, because the day I tried watching the second episode, I fell asleep within five minutes. I wanted to finish the first season before the second one airs, but that’s definitely not happening. Maybe it’s just not for me. I don't know. Pavel is hot, and I thought that’d be enough to keep me watching, but nope. And it’s not even that I’m bored by cars or anything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I didn’t watch any Perfect 10 Liners this week either, but I’m not too worried. I went into it expecting to take my time finishing it.
Haven’t watched episode 2 of My Stubborn yet, but it just came out today, so I might still get to it before next sunday. Though let’s be real... I’m not watching that one for the plot lol
And that’s it. Let’s see what the week brings :D
Every Sunday, I’m shocked by how long these posts get >.<
