✦ japan: all watched

[Life~Love on the Line]

♦ this series was later compiled into the film Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut) (also on this list), with several minutes worth of additional scenes (including a different ending).

◘ dropped  |  @1:15:00

[Love will still last forever]

♦ short spin-off series that aired alongside the series Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo [An Incurable Case of Love] (also on this list).  if planning to check out this title i'd recommend watching each episode right after the corresponding episode from the main series.

[Meguwako's Colorful Days]

♦ short sequel to the series Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu [Colorful Love: I am Loved by a Genderless Boy] (also on this list).

[Minato Trading Coin Laundry]

♦ prequel to the upcoming S2.

[Minato Trading Coin Laundry S2]

✧ started: 07-"07"/08-2023

✦ completed

♦ an anthology of stand-alone short films.

◒ on hold  |  watched one short in this anthology

{personal notes:  not great but it's adapted from one of my favorite anime series so i was just happy to see a live action version (therefore rating might be a bit high).}

☼ currently watching

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 11-01-2023

◒ on hold  |  @ep07 as of 11-01-2023

{personal notes:  wish i would drop...}

○ from Arakawa under the Bridge recommendations

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✧ started: 10-06-2023

✦ completed

### Genres: Comedy, Youth, Drama Tags: Yakuza, Student Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, School Setting, MDL Remake, Gang Leader Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Disguised As High Schooler, Teamwork, Mafia

remake of korean film

► youtube (playlist) ◄

✧ started: 11-10-2023 (pre-gb)

✦ completed: 11-"10"11-2023

 ○ from Nanba MG5 recommendations

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[Don't Call it Mystery]     # mystery     # psychological     # life     # drama     # investigation     # detective

♦ adapted from a manga.

♦ prequel to the upcoming film Don't Call It Mystery: The Movie.

◘ Suda Masaki (Princess Jellyfish; Kamen Rider W) is MC.

► viki (free w/ads) ◄

✧ started: 07-16-2023

✦ completed: 07-23-2023

{personal notes:  a lot to love about this one and when i rehaul my ratings it will probably be ~8.5.  if it wasn't for the music i might rate this a 9.  there's a song that's used repetitively and at times seemed inappropriate to the mood.  this is a pet peeve of mine - it's annoying to keep muting and unmuting plus it ruins the immersion (and it's amplified when binging).  anyhow, i'm really looking forward to the movie!}

[Number MG5]     ### Genres: Action, Comedy, Youth, Drama Tags: Friendship, Delinquent Male Lead, Double Identity, Slapstick, Strong Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Miniseries, High School, Family Pressure, Bromance

♦ prequel to Nanba MG5 Special   -haven't tracked down-

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✧ started: 10-24-2023

✦ completed: 11-01-2023

○ from Kyo Kara Ore wa!! recommendations?

{personal notes:  neglected to rate when watched, don't remember well enough now.}

❤ japanese film pick! ❤

[The window of non-REM・Spring 2022]     # drama     # omnibus

♦ first of four hour-long specials in the series.  each special consists of 3 short stories.  this title:

      ♣ ep01:  Our Love
      ♣ ep02:  Cancellation Game
      ♣ ep03:  Customize

► fansub ◄

✦ completed

# gay romance     # fantasy     # angel     # cohabitation     # amnesia

► gagaoolala (1st ep free, sub for rest)  |  viki  |  fansub ◄

✧ started: 10-21-2023

☼ currently watching

☼ airing thurs/fri thru 11-23/24?-2023

{personal notes:  finally, something different!}

[Oshi Became the Boss  |  My Oshi Became My Boss]

► fansub ◄

✧ started: 11-07-2023

◒ on hold  |  airing

{personal notes:  YURIYAN!]

[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]

♦ first in the franchise; a short stand-alone special.  later remade into the series Ossan's Love (also on this list).

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[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]

♦ second in the franchise; a series remake of the original special (also on this list).  2 of the 3 MCs are the same actors; the story is similar to the original but much expanded.  this version has a movie sequel, Ossan’s Love: LOVE or DEAD (also on this list).

☼ currently watching

tentative ♡-❤

[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]

♦ third in the franchise; a series reboot/retelling of the remake series (also on this list).  this is sometimes labeled as "S2" but it's not a continuation of S1 – 2 of the 3 MCs are the same actors and the story seems similar at first but it's actually pretty different (tagged AU).  this version has a short 2 episode sequel special, Ossan's Love: In The Sky Special (also on this list).

[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]

♦ sequel to the reboot/AU series Ossan's Love: In the Sky (also on this list).  takes place right after series; focused on support characters only.

[lit. trans. = "old man's love"]

♦ film sequel to the series Ossan's Love (also on this list).

◘ dropped  |  quickly skimmed ep01

▼ exception  |  marked D – change to NI?

❤ japanese series pick! ❤

[My Brother's Husband]

> youtube <

◒ on hold  |  quick check

▼ exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW or NI?

◒ on hold

♦ first adaptation of the manga.  the second adaptation, the series Kuragehime [Princess Jellyfish] (also on this list), is unrelated to this film.

◘ dropped  |  quickly skimmed ep01 and a bit toward the end

▼ exception  |  marked D – change to NI?

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[Samurai X]

♦ first of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well).  three sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).

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[Samurai X]

♦ second of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well).  prequel and two sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).

☼ currently watching

[Rurouni Kenshin Saishusho The Final  |  Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter  |  Samurai X]     # action     # adventure     # historical     # fantasy     # meiji period     # drama     # martial arts     # sword fighting

♦ adapted from a manga.  fourth of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes several anime films and series as well).  three prequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).

♫ ost / score:  Naoki Satō – Hiten (main RK theme)  |  score (playlist)  |  ONE OK ROCK – Renegades (ost theme)  |  alt:  fmv (spoilers)

► netflix ◄

✧ started: 07-22-2023

✦ completed: 07-22-2023

{personal notes:  to me the final scene is weak, especially in comparison to the final scene of The Legend Ends.}

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[Samurai X]

♦ third of five live action films in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise (which includes manga and anime series as well).  two prequels and two sequels are also on this list (remaining film on my ptw).

☼ currently watching

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♦ part 1 of the trilogy.

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♦ part 2 of the trilogy.

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♦ part 3 of the trilogy.

[Two Translucent People]

[Senpai, This Can't be Love!]

♦ sequel to the film Seven Days: Monday - Thursday (also on this list).

♦ prequel to the film Seven Days: Friday - Sunday (also on this list).

❤ japanese film pick! ❤

[Tokyo in April Is...]

✧ started: 06-"16"/17-2023

✦ completed

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[Beginning at 40  | literal translation = titmouse, bird species shown in the series]

♦ 42nd film in the Ultraman franchise (includes live action series, films, and manga) but this film has no direct prequel or sequel so can be watched as stand-alone (no prior knowledge needed imo).

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[Throw It Away, Adachi]

◒ on hold  |  @ep03

✧ started: 08-11-2023

✦ completed

► fansub ◄

✦ completed

► fansub ◄

◒ on hold

[Takara and Amagi]

▼ exception  |  marked C – skimmed fully

[Oh! Mikey]

◒ on hold  |  barely started

▼ exception  |  marked OH – change to PTW?

♦ inspired by the same manga that Gokushufudo [The Way of the Househusband] is adapted from but unrelated to that series.

► netflix ◄

◘ dropped  |  @ep03

{personal notes:  neglected to rate when watched, don't remember well enough now.}

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❤ japanese film pick! ❤

❤ top japanese film pick! ❤

♡

◘ dropped  |  skimmed ep01 – maybe move to NI

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♦ sequel to the series 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii [Cherry Magic!] (also on this list).

♦ technically SP2 but i prefer to watch before SP1, Valentine's Day / Rokkaku (also on this list).

♦ prequel to the film Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie (also on this list).

[She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat]

♦ prequel to the upcoming S2.

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# lesbian romance     # drama     # 1950s     # post-war japan     # factory

GL short film.  [23m]

► vimeo ◄   -video is private but link works for now-

✦ completed

[Atelier]

✧ started: 10-"11"/12-2023

✦ completed

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[My Beautiful Man]

♦ prequel to Utsukushii Kare Season 2 [My Beautiful Man S2] and My Beautiful Man: Eternal (both are also on this list).

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[My Beautiful Man S2]

♦ sequel to Utsukushii Kare [My Beautiful Man]; prequel to My Beautiful Man: Eternal (both are also on this list).

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♦ sequel to the series 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii [Cherry Magic!] (also on this list).

♦ technically SP1 but i prefer to watch after SP2, Tsuge & Minato (also on this list).

♦ prequel to the film Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: The Movie (also on this list).

♦ prequel to the upcoming Kazoku no Kyori.

[Mr. Bride  |  My Wife]     # comedy     # romance     # office

♦ adapted from a manga.

♦ prequel to the special episode Watashi no Oyome-kun Tokubetsu-hen.

► fansub ◄

✦ completed

✧ started: 10-13/14-2023

✦ completed

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♡

[The Bodyguard]

◘ dropped  |  watched about halfway; skimmed second half

☼ currently watching

[Full Throttle Girl]

◘ dropped  |  @ep05  |  mostly skimmed

[Naked Dining ~Love, Life and Liberation~]