Finally buckling down to watch Dear Brother / Oniisama e..., a Riyoko Ikeda shoujo classic directed by none other than Osamu Dezaki. I've had this anime on my radar for quite a while, so I'm excited!
I've only seen a handful of Dezaki anime, but I think I really enjoy his directing approach. It just oozes with style. The unique usage of sound and still frames, the postcard memories, the exaggerated drama—it's all very fun.
It was @thaliarchus's thread from a few years back that really piqued my interest. Did a good job selling the show to me. Have a look if you're interested!
Played through #YakuzaLikeADragon. As my first Yakuza game, I enjoyed it quite a bit. Lots of political intrigue, cinematic drama, and themes of family & friendship. I also appreciate how it gives credence to people from all walks of life. It's a very satisfying JRPG experience.
Have to give a shout-out to the localization team, in particular my friend @SenseiHanzo who I've always known as a hard worker. This game is text-heavy and managing all the accents, dialects, and languages must not have been an easy feat, yet it reads well!
There's a character in #YakuzaLikeADragon who's modeled after and voiced by Ken Yasuda, the actor who plays Hideaki Anno in Blue Blazes. It's extremely hard to unsee/unhear! Having had enough, Anno decided to become a fire-breathing homeless dude.
When I first watched Evangelion, I didn't like it very much. I was also like 13 years-old, so I'm sure that opinion will change. In one way or another, it's an anime I've come to respect over time via other media (film, video games, influences, etc.).
You walk into a company meeting and this is your client.