With you and the rain: The Iyashikei gem that feels like a warm cup of tea

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If it looks like a dog and acts like a dog and insists it’s a dog, it’s…a dog? Probably? She adopted it anyway, and her life with this “dog” will never be boring!

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I actually had with you and the rain on my radar; however, it pretty much got pushed aside, due to amount of shows I picked it up anyway. And honestly, glad I did. I’m really enjoying the slow paced, series. and I’m only 2 episodes in. It’s really enjoyable, just sitting back and not really think about what’s going on. The calmness it brings as well, that I feel is an understatement.

Fuji met the nameless dog, which uses sketchpad to communicate with people. And they bonded really quickly. I think with any Iyashikei anime, you’ll quickly notice that the companion is pretty much a tanuki, in world though, they pass it off as an odd-looking animal.

Did you see the angel like mask on the nameless dog? also, I love the art on the rain and flowers, it is gorgeous! not only that, but I also love how Fuji’s eyes are, striking blue. Catches my attention quite often. The soft gentle music played really helps with the mood. Sure, nothing of note happens, however just watching Fuji smile and seeing the nameless dog and their daily life is really calming, very charming too

|Alt title: Ame to Kimi to

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Fuji is an introverted, reserved novelist. Who came across the nameless dog. As said above, her eyes are striking to me. Besides being a novelist, she does say she isn’t a sweet person, which contradicts with her interactions with others. Other than that, not much is known about her.

Nameless dog. I love this dog, his ability to use a sketchpad to communicate with people is funny, yet charming. It’s hinted at (pretty much can guess) it’s an actual tanuki, as it has a leaf on its head. Charmed by its personality.

Would I continue watching?

Yeah, the series is a hidden gem, it has that soothing, calming, gentle, atmosphere that can be watched as a come down from all the other shows

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Clevatess Episode 02 review: Bandits suck

Clevatess wasn’t supposed to hit this hard. Now I’m pacing between episodes like it owes me answers

To recap, Klen transformed into a human, both he and Alicia got captured by bandits in the previous episode. He points out that under this transformation, his skin is thin and frail. I like how he was just sat there nonchalantly in the wagon. I love how this particular scene echoes back to how Alicia was first introduced as a hero, with a twist of course from the first episode.

Did you guys see the overhead view of the bandit’s camp? showed a large hole, will that hole have something to do in this episode? I think it will. Bandits are pretty much your typical asses found in most fantasy, dark fantasy series. I hope they get their comeuppances, would love to see Klen tear a hole, big enough like that hole in the camp and teach them a lesson. Also, they might have found their wet nurse.

Alicia is brought to their “boss” Vrok. Pretty smart character, even if he is a total ass, he clocked that she was one of the 13 heroes. Curious, how did word get out, when she concealed her gender from the main fodder themselves? bit of a mystery there. It confirms what I suspected with Hiderat now in ruins, the price for their magical weapons is sought after. Vrok, is selling counterfeits, the swine.

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Uh-oh, don’t like what the scene implied, where she was taken away from Vrok by his hench men, to have “a bit of fun”. Dark fantasy isn’t for everyone. And Clevatess isn’t holding back from the looks of it. Anyone looking for something nice, warm, fuzzy with pixie dust, better tune off, maybe watch Mashima’s Fairy Tail. Klen has been made to work what looks like a pub, ironic that one who has servants, is being made to serve others.

I do feel for an abused slave woman called Nell; she’s the wet nurse that is breast feeding Luna. She works at the pub. The abuse is held back and toned down; it could have been worse. However, that ass spanking is one thing, the black eye is a dead giveaway.

Actually, I take that back a bit. Nell recounts her back story, and not gonna lie, it was a bit hard to take in. She was abused by the bandits since she was 12. Her plight made me really sorry for her. In order to survive, she had to essentially become a prostitute, this was done by Carme who took her in. I’m guessing she saw just how bad it would have gotten, so essentially saved her. Nell having given still births to not one, not two, but three kids of her own, really shows how Clevatess can be brutal. Klen who listened intently, didn’t interrupt, let Nell tell her story, then without question offered her a new path. For a dark beast, he’s showing far more human traits than what actual humans are in this series.

Wow the final few minutes were just so, damn, Alicia’s is taken to this rope bridge, where I suspected the bandits wanting to have fun with her is partially correct. Anway, some real nice world info dump was given. Remember the giant hole? well this place is an abandoned mineshaft for arcanacite called Elbe, the legendary hero Khordhwar was last seen here. 300 years ago, it got flooded, and with that flood brought dark beasts called Arvensis of the water. He wasn’t a match for them, however his sword Stream splitter is at the bottom.

Could Alicia be Saber in disguise, I mean she is blonde and cute too. What happened at the rope, isn’t for the faint of hearts, and holy hell left me awe struck.

Next Week’s Doom Forecast 🌩️

From what happened at the rope bridge, Alicia is an undead, so she will come back and kick their assess ten-fold. I do think Klen will start to act, in order to procure Nell’s service. Meaning he’s going to wipe them out.

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Outcast’s Restaurant: meals that mend the soul

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Dennis is one of the most popular members of the Silverwing Battalion, the world’s strongest party. So popular, in fact, that the party leader expels him from the group out of spite. Stripped of his home, Dennis decides to start life anew following his true calling—as a chef! His life as an adventurer might be over, but his new life as a cook is just beginning. He teams up with Atelier, a young girl who has been similarly exiled from her home, and opens up a restaurant for adventurers. He’s finally able to live out his dream, but he’ll need use of more than just his cooking skills to take care of his eclectic customers’ problems!

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Yay!!! a series with food!!!, I do love these shows. Nothing beats sitting down with snacks and eating food, whilst watching anime food being made, makes me even more appreciative of the food I’m eating.

You guys saw them scrumptious food too, right?!?! right? Welcome to the outcast restaurant is a little bit different, unlike one of my favourite being restaurant to another world. Yeah, the premises is in the same vein. However.

Welcome to the outcast restaurant is tad darker. Here’s why, the main plight focuses more on the younger, newbie adventurers. Take Henrietta for instance. On the second episode (I believe), she almost got SA’d by a group that took her on. If it wasn’t for Dennis timely action.. paper bag over head and all, it would have been bad for her. Vivia, abandoned by his group to fend and even die. That in of itself is bad, to make things worse. He got saved by a ghost, who also got ditched by her own party 13 years ago.

The current episode also had something bad. What I got from the four episodes watched, Dennis’s restaurant is a safe haven for these adventurers that have been badly mistreated by others. He does what others don’t. Looks out for them. The food is more comfort for them, even though I drool over it. I suspect that these regulars will end up forming their own party. The hint it already there.

|Alt title: Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!

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Dennis

Dennis is a former adventurer of the highly influential guild silver wing battalion. Coming from a A-ranked party, he knows how to handle himself. Saved Atelier from slavery. Comes across more as an older brother / dad figure to the younger adventures that frequent his restaurant. I do love how he calls Henrietta a moocher, since she can’t pay for her food. Not much else is known about him.

Atelier

Atelier is a young girl with a tragic backstory. She came from a kingdom where her parents were killed, she was sold off as a slave. Being very much reserved due to her treatment of being a slave. He idolises and cherishes Dennis. Her stubbornness is rather cute. She works as a waitress and is highly observant, although she keeps it mostly to herself, unless Dennis needs to know.

Would I continue watching?

I do love the eccentric characters that are regulars. So yeah, I’ll keep watching it!!

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Clevatess Episode 01 review: the dark lord beast

Welp, the premiere for Clevatess dropped, so I’m late, however, will be taking my time in doing these episode reviews. Also heads up: this review format’s an outlier, since epi 1 runs a hefty 45 mins long.

First impression: 90’s fantasy vibe & brutal world building

Straight off the bat, the art reminds me of those really early 90’s fantasy. So that is quite nice considering Clevatees is dark fantasy, and it doesn’t hold back either. The story starts off with some expo dump, introducing the main female lead Alicia as a child. Her dream is to be one of the chosen heroes, who will lead humanity in venturing further out from their lands and show the world, just how big…and bad, like really bad the world really is. Considering the continent of Edthea is guarded by the 4 lord beasts. I don’t know, this could tie into the mythos of Japan having 4 divine beasts, as each represent North, South, East and West. Maybe? the world is vastly unexplored so why do the 4 beasts guard the 4 points of the compass

(I don’t know about you; wouldn’t it be funny if Edthea is in a vast lake that pretends to be an ocean. Just throwing it out there). Anyway, Alicia becomes a chosen hero. So that’s very unsurprising. I got to meet some chu–characters that didn’t last as long as their name cards. Their weapons were legendary. Their wielders? fodder. Their name cards outlived their legacy

Why’s that you ask? jokes on you, I don’t have 100g to give – I’m flat broke sue me okay! Clevatess, one of the 4 dark lord beasts has arrived. And holy hell … did you see the first attack? it was that fast, even the name cards were on longer. You all got them kill counts right? because I’m still stuck on one. Damn… you guys see that insane spinning sword evades by Alicia?! I love it!!

A thousand years, that is some really nice expo dump given to me by Clevatess. He called them humanoids, weird thing to note on them. I’d bookmark that as well too, could hold some plot point in the future. Cleavatess, just decimates the heroes as if they are some lvl 1 noobs on a dungeon quest, who are out of their league.

Capital Carnage: Hiden Kingdom falls & furnace lore

Hiden kingdom, capital city Hiderat – I mean that is a very, er…curiously and very interesting name for a capital city. Sounds like it’s ripped from final fantasy XI! what you guys think? Not shockingly at all, Clevatess launches an attack on the named capital. His inner monologues are intriguing- he shows curiosity, whilst mowing down Hiden’s populace like he’s having stroll in the park.

God damn, that is just brutal Clevatess, pure execution- off with the king’s head! Jokes aside, Hilden is one of those places that would be targeted because they pose a threat, very typical fantasy-esq .. or they did something stupid, either way it lands in most fantasy settings.

Something else also caught my attention – the Hiderat furnace plays an important part in their smithery. Now that the king is dead, how they going to continue, they like going to cut off the king’s hand, shove it on the scanner or something?

Beyond the fangs: Mercy, curiosity, and monster philosophy

There is more to Clevatess than just some vengeful Thanatos, behind that animalistic instinct, he is at cross-roads with them. One hand he wants to wipe them out, on the other, a level of curiosity lies there. Showing a conflicted relationship, he harbours with them. He could have rejected a dying Hildreans wishes, but he didn’t. Instead taking on an infant. Just to see. Showing a small level of compassion to cement that complexity.

Hildeans are the “elves-dwarves” of this fantasy setting, and they are more open to other races, unlike the usual racial tropes. I love the world building expo, giving so much insight into the world and other races.

Undead motherhood: Alicia, Luna and the beast’s mercy

Going back to how this all started, Alicia is in essence a tragic heroine. She died dreaming of something hopeful, only to have that dream shattered like an elegant cathedral windowpane. Clevatess, the beast who slaughtered her and her comrades, brings her back from the dead using his dark ichor. She returns as an undead servant, bound to help raise the infant, Luna. He demands that she feeds the baby, this even further cementing his complex relationship with humans.

Alicia, visibly embarrassed, admits she never had the chance to nurture, so suggests a wet nurse. I do like this scene, the morning light shining off arcanacite stones, it gives this very bittersweet glow – she is undead yet there is hope that shines. Oh, and they go by the name Klen and Luna. I had to laugh, Klen is so particular, that he overtly criticises Alicia on how to clean Luna. The sheer irony of this scene is like basking in holy water.

I wonder what the legend is actually referring to, is there more to the legend that isn’t clear, does this involve a prophecy around Luna, like she is the chosen one who will lead humanity to the light side? also, the naming day of the son. Hang on, it can’t mean…anyway the kingdom has fallen. And well like any, in fantasy setting, you guessed it … other kingdoms are here to pick the bones off like Clevatess cleans his fangs with.

Next stop: Bandits, bones and post-kingdom blues

Err… looks like this review has hit its word count of 1k … my bad, to quickly end, well not as epic as the OP ruler (which just rocks!). I’ll see you on the not-so-1k review! … don’t leave me behind Klen!!

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Nyaight of the Living Cat: All hail the meowssiah

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In the near future, a unique disease has swept across the planet: a virus that transforms humans into cats! And the horde is expanding, since if these adorable kitties snuggle with a human, the human is transformed into yet another cat. A small group of cat-loving survivors is trying to escape the madness, but how can you defend yourself against a threat you just want to cuddle and pet?! This wild new take on a post-apocalyptic survival tale will make you roll over and purr with delight!

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You won’t escape the nyandemic hooman 🐾

Screw you all, if you aren’t watching this little gem of a show. Well, if you’re an avid cat lover like me, screw you all for skipping out on this anyway. Look at these babies!!! they just look into your soul and want you just to cuddle them. I haven’t even watched halfway of the first episode and I’m already calling it!

The premises of the show is just deliciously meowilarious, and I love it. Humans turn into cats just by having them rub up to you. How can you say no! you heartless bastards, shame on you.

All paws aside. There is a mystery as to why people are turning into cats. I do think it’s got something to do with one of the characters, Kunagi. He has amnesia, so clearly, that could be something, the clues are there to be sniffed at, he turns up and some yowling later this happens. Another thing, the OP has a red moon with a cat in it – join the kitty kult, meowssiah confirmed! Anyway, would you run from our felines or allow to be turned into one?

|Alt title: ニャイト・オブ・ザ・リビングキャット

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Characters:

Meh the bloody hoomans. Kungai is the amnesiac male lead that loves cats, but for some reason cats don’t love him. Which causes emotional da… *coughs* I mean distress to him. Absurdly strong. Has a kitty apron on, thanks to him working at a cat cafe.

The other useless hooman Kaoru. She is a high schooler, who found Kunagi and took him in with her older brother who runs a struggling cat cafe. Is the voice of logic and reason, she does smack Kunagi whenever he falls for the kitty cuteness, to prevent him from turning into one.

Would I continue watching?

YES!!!!

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Summer 2025 Anime I’m Watching — hidden gems & big hits

I’m doing something a little different this time for my seasonal picks. See if you can spot it!

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Here are the other shows I’ll be watching:

• Dandadan – 2nd season of the hit show, there was the one big issue I had with the first season, how Okarun losing his balls were funny when in reality he got castrated by the pervert turbo granny. Yet people kicked up a fuss about Momo
• Dr Stone Season 4 2nd cour: I don’t need to say anything on that
• The Summer Hikaru Died – This looks really interesting, could be the summer horror we’ve been waiting for. However, the BL fangirls are going to hi-jack this, like it’s their wet dream
• Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood – this looks interesting, based on a manga, a candidate for episodic review
• Reborn as a Vending Machine S2 – hell yeah! enjoyed the first season
• Clevatess – this looks really interesting and is a candidate for episodic review. I love the opening as well

And there you have it, the shows I’ll be watching. Give or take, heheh

Something been on my mind…

When I first started scribbbleanime, I was interchanging my posts, from an episode review to a first impression. This gave a nice pace for me, just posting once a week. However, lately I decided to do 3 posts a week. This has come at a bit of a price, as I haven’t really kept up with that cadence. In comparison to my peers, who smartly focused on just one aspect either just episodic reviews, whether singular or as a larger post, but shorter thoughts on them. Either way, it frees up their time, allowing them to do other types of posts.

Whilst I strongly suggest not doing too much other types of posts as it loses or dilutes your blog primary focus, the worst thing is having too many categories that ends up bloating your blog. I’m digressing a bit..

Anyway…

In short, I’ve lost sight of that pacing. In trying to keep up with the cadence. I did think about taking a small break from episodic review, or first impressions – I’ve also lost sight of that as well. Instead of just in season, it was meant to do any season, in or out. After thinking long and hard, I came to the conclusion that it is possible to pump out 3 posts a week, if I go back to how I first approached scribbbleanime – interchanging episodic, first impression even mini review on a week by week. This does mean that my episodic reviews will be staggered.

Enough of me blathering

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Summer Pockets: A sunlit journey of memories and romance

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Summer Pockets is set on an isolated, rural and peaceful island on the Seto Inland Sea called Torishirojima, which has a population of about 2,000 people. The protagonist is Hairi Takahara, a young man not native to the island. Hairi grew up in an urban setting, but after an unpleasant incident he uses the recent death of his grandmother as an excuse to come to the island to take care of her estate sale. Once there, he gets to know four girls who are the focus of the story. They include Shiroha Naruse, who forgot her summer vacation; Ao Sorakado, who is pursuing the legends of the island; Kamome Kushima, a high-class girl looking for a pirate ship; and Tsumugi Wenders, a younger girl trying to find herself

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Summer memories and adventures await

It’s been a very long time since I last watched anything from Keys, that one being Charlotte. And that’s the only series I’ve watched from them. So, having another go with Summer pockets is one I found interesting. Summer pocket is pretty much your quintessential Key visual novel. And this is what’s this is based on, granted I haven’t played the visual novel, so I’m going in blind.

Honestly, nothing much happens in the 3 episodes I’ve watched, if anything happens at all. And that’s fine, I found myself thinking summer pockets picked the wrong season to be airing, as the namesake is far more suited to the summer season. As it really does have that summer vibe to it. The art scenery is gorgeous.

I’m guessing the show’s premises is finding or rather re-finding lost youth, as Takahara struggled with something in his life and is here to find himself. Along the way some love interests in basically a harem. Usually, I’d leave this at the would I still watch it section but will mention it here. This show makes a very nice Sunday viewing, imo.

|Alt title: サマーポケッツ

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Takahara Hairi is your typical male lead. I do think he is somewhat left blank, since he is the main lead in the visual novel so his personality is very typical of visual novel leads – if that makes sense at all. His history over at the mainland is interesting, he has some history being part of the swimming team, whilst not living up to swim team, has caused him to have some trauma. So, he is chilling on the island and finding which girl he can add to his growing harem. He may have some connection or memories to the island, as there are subtle hints.

Shiroha Naruse I’d say is the main girl for the anime. As Takahara has a bit more interaction with her or run ins with her at least. She seems to like swimming just like Takahara. She is the most mysterious one from the looks of it. Her personality is okay, I found. Other than that, not much else.

Would I continue watching?

Yeah, I’d continue with it. Makes a very pleasant Sunday viewing.

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Loner Life in Another World Epi 1:

This anime really is a parody of the whole isekai genre. As the MC wants to be a loner, not to mention he ended up with hodgepodge of unwanted skills - don't think it warrants a first impression though

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