My Favorite Things Winter 2022

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[@Food4Dogs]

I'm surprised and of course delighted to have been included. Thank you kindly.

[@shoshoni69]

Was so happy to see him mention you, keep being amazing!

[@watashiwamosura]

You deserve it, Bretta!

[@vvpenny1109]

He really does a great job at making channels like yours sound super amazing and like a cheat code to a great channel

[@Stathio]

I was really happy to see this inclusion! :D

[@sawtoothgrind1981]

After seeing you in this video I am immediately going to check your channel out.

[@icantthinkofagoodname.3983]

I will say that while the new numbered list version is a fun cause who doesn't like top whatever lists, I will miss the cozy vibes I got from the segment versions. It was like catching up with a friend you haven't talked to in awhile. Like "Hey how's that wrestling stuff you like, anything cool happen with that lately?" and then you'd go off about your favorite wrestling things from last season.

[@AxxLAfriku]

I like people with long brain. I have long amount of disl*kes btw. Why? Maybe people with short brain disl*ke because jealous of my long amount of subscr*bers. Please have long brain, dear ica

[@liamflynn439]

Agreed

[@charliecoke7396]

Yeah I think you've really perfectly worded how I feel too.

[@greyfox4838]

yup, ranked lists feel competitive, remove the hierarchy and the videos feel a lot more personal

[@MusicoftheDamned]

(Ugh. So many bots today.) Agreed, though he is free to do whatever he wants, I felt the segments were more connected and probably easier to write too on top of what you said about "coziness". I doubt I would personally used that word given the parasocial nature of these videos that still exists, but I must admit it's difficult to use a more apt one.

[@darksoulzz7779]

There’s just something about Wolf’s content that makes it feel more sincere and personal than any other KZbinr and I love it so much. Thank you for helping me get through the absolute hell that was 2021.

[@QuantumTelephone]

Parasocial andy

[@dannyhefer6791]

His voice and tone together make for something special.

[@DiscordedHaru]

Yeah man the inability to go a few minutes at a time before he starts yelling at you sure sells the sincerity.

[@Lionsden99]

Everyone who hasn't needs to check out his let's fight a boss podcast. It's so great and a totally different side of the personality people think they know from these videos lol

[@DiscordedHaru]

@@Lionsden99 lmao no I'm good.

[@marche800]

Calling JoJo a turn based cartoon is possible the best description I've ever heard.

[@Ayoken007]

That second OP from Ranking of Kings is one of those "i cri evry tiem" things and I never skip it. The level of animation is astounding. I could just about feel that loving hug Hilling gave Bojji. It looked so tender and genuine that I literally almost cried the first few times I saw it. There's just so much going on in these brief vignettes. The animators did a phenomenal job. I stumbled across that JRPG woman a couple of times. It made me happy to see someone in their later years enjoying the medium even though JRPGs can have some of the most BS shenanigans ever.

[@TheChrisRolla]

I don’t even like anime but hit dang is Ranking of Kings excellent. That second opening is something I heard once, bought immediately and have listened to over 100 times.

[@TywinLannister666]

I literally hated OPs, all of them, until RoK's second OP dropped. It literally single handedly won be over and changed my outlook on the concept of "quality OPs".

[@austinosborne121]

The queen hiling moment gets me every time.

[@fahimfaisal7571]

That opening is directed by Shingo Yamashita. He also directed Jujutsu Kaisen opening 2. Both are the best of their year.

[@TywinLannister666]

@@fahimfaisal7571 No fuckin way! Thats literally the only other OP as of writing this that I think slaps hard AF. Goddamn, Shingo out there revolutionizing stuff, and doing it Low Key as hell, too. Mad props, and thanks for pointing that out, my dude.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Ranking of Kings is one of those shows that make me say: "This is why I watch anime" Same with Odd Taxi

[@brendanb2982]

Vivy for me

[@Mugsi]

Agreed! I went into Ousama Ranking with somewhat low expectations. The only thing reason I considered it was because I happen to really like the singer of the first ED, Yama. She's so good and I was pretty happy that she got this opportunity. I was put off-ish by the aesthetic, but I concerns were quickly shut down when I was seeing that the show was anything but "cutesy"! The characters. the dialogue, the animation, the action, the arcs, none of them have been bad and each episode just kept getting better and better! This show was a huge shot in the dark for me and I'm so glad I gave it a go!

[@igodreamer7096]

Exactly

[@Ildskalli]

That doesn’t inspire confidence for me. I found Oddtaxi extremely overrated, and really look forward to Ranking of Kings. I hope I’m not disappointed yet again.

[@ovahlord1451]

@@Ildskalli Oddtaxi doesnt quite hold up to it's spiritual successor faketaxi

[@Flo-zj9tg]

16:55 Im losing my mind rn 🤯 Anatomy, house of leaves, that one junji ito story where a girl falls in love with a house. I love these. Thanks for reminding me to watch this movie, I haven’t seen it yet.

[@cuylerhedlund557]

My heart leapt when you brought up your love for Swamp Thing. Steve Bissette was one of my teachers in art school (he recently retired) and I can tell you that a nicer, more genuine, and more knowledgeable man you'll never meet. He can make friends with anyone because he has a true, sincere interest in people and a deeply charismatic personality and is so generous with his time to fans and young artists. He's also got an enormous well of knowledge about comics and comics history. The man is a walking archive, but he's committed to always learning more, both in his art practice and his life in general, which made him a wonderful teacher. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him. He and the other Swamp Thing artists, John Totleben and Rick Veitch, deserve a lot more credit than they get.

[@r1sing766]

did he teach highschool? what did he teach as a subject?

[@Miksho7]

The one-two punch of Wolf rambling about how upsettingly handsome Adam Page is, followed by the blurred-out image of the Space Jam website while he talks about shame is...deeply relatable.

[@pointlessaccount100]

Thank you for putting Bojii in the thumbnail cause damn that show has NOT missed since episode 1.

[@TylerCalderone]

I really liked the first half of the show but thus far the second half has been very….repetitive and trodding. Feels like they took most of the intrigue in the first half and swapped it out for a lot of “oh no” and “it’s fine moments” looped a ton. Hoping it wraps up well at least but I definitely miss the intrigue sections of the first half because those were excellent.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

@@TylerCalderone I can understand where you're coming from because the storytelling in the first half was at its best but right now I'm enjoying the payoff we're getting for it all

[@sharebear421]

It def missed a couple episodes around 12-15 I can’t remember which two but they were lackluster in more ways than one

[@Ash_Wen-li]

@@sharebear421 For me the latter half of 11 & 12 were the worst episodes

[@BATRecaps]

I wholeheartedly agree with the second opening of the Ranking of Kings take.

[@videotapes9965]

I’m not a massive wrestling fan, but nothing makes happier than hearing Eyepatch Wolf talk about wrestling

[@thefvguy5648]

It warms my heart seeing Eyepatch liking Alan Moore’s run on Swamp Thing. Hope he checks out more western comics in the future.

[@AC-gm6dr]

He liked preacher

[@jamelbunny5732]

Yeah me too

[@Finkster5]

@@AC-gm6dr Do you know the video where he talked about it? I'd be curious to hear what he said.

[@AC-gm6dr]

@@Finkster5 old my fav things

[@bennichol1510]

@@Finkster5 favourite things 2018 halloween special at around the 24:08 Mark its the first thing he talks about in the tv and movies category.

[@noel1626]

I Agree, ranking of kings really deserves all the praise its getting rn

[@Ghost_Fenrir]

Glad to see someone else got hooked up in the Ranking of Kings entirety, the story, the visuals, storytelling, message and the OP. Personally it hasn’t pass a day that I haven’t watch the MV of Hadaka no Yuusha, the visuals and the music just go so well together and just listening to it fills you with determination and willpower. Looking forward to more of this.

[@kcorbanime]

Ranking of kings is truly one of those anime that reminds you why you love anime.

[@heeeyyy2947]

I couldn’t agree more about Belle- and this is coming from somebody that LOVES Mamoru Hosoda: sometimes something can be really messy but the emotions are so genuine that it wins you over!

[@sunlitsonata6853]

Favorite things I experienced this year so far were watching The Batman in theaters and catching up on Amphibia before its return in two weeks.

[@NotAGrabbaghoul]

The Batman is a Top 2 Batman film!!!

[@upg5147]

I love how very different those two things are.

[@ThePortjumper]

Amphibia returns in two weeks!? I didn't even know that, awesome.

[@sunlitsonata6853]

@@ThePortjumper Yup, it'll return March 19th, right next to Owl House after it was on hiatus for 7 months.

[@TheDiabeticGameMaster]

Damn.... Everybody is talking up this Batman movie.... I literally just rewatches the Nolan films for the first time in years, I thought I could wait bit for more Batman, but man.... Guess I'm going to see Batman tonight. Shit.

[@marts3104]

the MOMENT you mentioned izzzyzzz a boost of serotonin shot through me, she's been one of my favorite 'internet historian/archeologists' so to see that another creator that i really liked mention her made me happy! my fav videos of izzy are the mlp creepypasta games and the warrior cats ones, theres something about it that mades me want to watch it over and over and not get tired.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

That Lights Out Match with Baker and Thunder Rosa was reminiscent of those extreme rules matches you'd see in ECW back in the day, the bloodiest female wrestling match I've seen, really entertaining too, nice to see that it made the list.

[@flynnmayne2055]

Dude do you ever not comment?

[@Rock_of_Sisyphus]

Atleast you’re not a bot

[@REALwoombath]

You didn't like botted this one. And you have an actual rational opinion for once. Are you an imposter?

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

Watch Japanese wrestling. It's full of that in some promotions. Same with current American promotions like CZW and GCW.

[@WrecklessFantasist]

I’m starting to wonder if you only exist as some unknown entity that roams the KZbin digital space

[@Olygrom]

Ranking of Kings is definitely one those shows that had I grown up watching would've shaped so much of what I enjoy. It's got so much heart!

[@zahinepic367]

I loved that you mentioned SMT V! I want ATLUS to get recognized for their amazing games and beautiful beautiful soundtracks and I'm glad you enjoyed SMT V!

[@KairoStark]

Atlus got a lot of recognition the past years with Persona 5. The only thing that is burdening them from actual greatness is their own pigheadedness about trying to keep the best games locked to a single platform and then offering everyone else the leftovers. They get significantly less backlash than they should being that dumb and self-obsessed.

[@ds2121able]

Ranking of Kings gave me that feeling from watching Maid in Abyss the first time. All I could feel from the show was just an overwhelming amount of love and passion from the animators that is so, so uncommon in most shows. Except with RoK, every single episode is amazing. The pacing of the show is so magnificent and I am frequently amazed with how the show handles its characters. It reminded me of why I love the animated medium, and I can’t thank it enough for that.

[@shonenbag6478]

Glad to see somebody giving Belle the credit it deserves! It's really a "feel piece" - it falls apart intellectually but darn if it didn't make me feel so many different emotions on so many levels.

[@nyom6378]

Why does it fall intellectually?? I am genuinely curious

[@shonenbag6478]

@@nyom6378 There are a lot of potholes, mostly. If you question the logic of the narrative purely by how rational it seems, I feel like it falls apart. But on an emotional level, it hits so hard, it's amazing!

[@sebsthexeno9460]

YES! Seeing Leon Massey get the recognition he deserves is a delight, he's utterly phenomenal and HIGHLY underrated.

[@mralabbad7]

The football player!?

[@vovabars1234]

I actually subscribed to him a year ago when Strive came out so it's cool to see him being mentioned

[@MusicoftheDamned]

Ha. Yeah at that part I was like "Joke's on you. I've been subscribed to him for over a year already."

[@ItMeRobin]

Well, as a One Piece fan, you describing Ranking of Kings the way you did, my brain triggers interest in it suddenly.

[@hei7846]

Believe me, One Piece is my favourite piece of media ever and I can say with full confidence that you will love Ranking of Kings

[@YggStudio]

I'm constantly running out of enough good stuff to watch on youtube, so when a video I like recommends me ten other good-sounding videos, it's a good youtube day!

[@sousha3396]

so true trixie

[@LuigiFuckingRocks89]

Ygg on da beat

[@vintonpierce1849]

The spiderweb of youtube content creators is def becoming even more interconnected. One of my fav things now is that you can kinda reliably play six degrees of separation with youtubers and it lets you kinda get an idea of what everyone's corner of this website is, where they like to take excursions out into for a fun adventure, etc. (also I've always loved your analysis, thanks for the fun)

[@pranava5683]

Hey it’s you again I like you

[@churchofgodusopp765]

HI HEY IT'S YOU HELLO

[@bemodreamy]

I am so happy you have finally read Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, John. Legitimately one of the best comics I've ever read.

[@markuscriticus8278]

Okay, I did NOT expect the Swamp Thing rec. Right on, one of my first comics and all time favorites. I also recommend everyone to check the current Swamp Thing series by Ram V and Mike Perkins, don't worry about not having read Moore's run or anything Swamp Thing prior starting with it, and the second "season" of it is starting this month!

[@joeclarke7982]

Ram V is doing amazing work currently on anything he touches. If he can nail the 2nd part of his Swamp Thing run when it comes back then it'll be on the level with Alan Moores run, imho. Also Green Hell by Lemire had a fun premise and 1st issue.

[@aaronbonita2042]

You got to 4 minutes before the existential dread hit. That's very impressive.

[@distantsails]

Joho never fails to deliver the existential goods :,)

[@SubjectSigma77]

I look forward to these every season because they always introduce me to some amazing art and even if he talks about something that isn’t as much my speed, I love hearing him talk about stuff he’s passionate about. That being said, I’m shocked I didn’t see Arcane on here anywhere. That show seems so his speed and everything about it is just *chef’s kiss*

[@gorimbaud]

I stumble across videos from Food4Dogs every now and then, and she is at once the most powerful weeb I've ever witnessed, and one of the most chill channels on KZbin. Love that she's out there doing her thing, and hope she continues for a long time hence.

[@KremBotop]

"Senpai is Annoying" is a pretty nice pick, glad he liked and recommended it. Btw, that show's secondary pairing (with the spiked-haired guy and the long black-haired girl) reminded me a little bit of Karakai Jozu no Takagi-San and its main pairing. Even the girls look and behave quite a bit similarly. Speaking of, Takagi-San's 3rd Season blew me away with how cute, comforting and heartwarming it consistently is. And yesterday's episode was truly amazing. Can't wait for the final few episodes as well as its upcoming movie. And I recall that John actually recommended its 1st Season in his Spring 2018 Favorite Things video, which is awesome.

[@sharebear421]

Uzaki is coming soon and I’m glad because I think it’s a lot more fun than annoying senpai and nagataro. And I can’t get over takagi sans big ass 5 head lmao

[@bloodnessx]

*puts hamster with banana meme*

[@ogjames21]

It warmed my heart to see acknowledgement of FD. He’s featured in my class discussions and I wasn’t sure whether people knew him or no. I appreciate this list

[@metalhellspawn]

Always great to see someone discover the magic of Moore's Swamp Thing run. If you're interested in more great Swampy tales, I personally suggest the Nancy A. Collins years, collected in a gorgeous omnibus along with the New 52 Run. Both writers on that run really experimented in cool ways with the Swamp Thing lore and make unique stamps on the character. Swampy is kind of the character DC is willing to let writers get a bit bolder with their own interpretations and it's always amazing seeing what someone else brings to the saga.

[@Achalacha]

the second op from Ranking of kings is incredible. The first time I saw it, I said : "oh, his op will make me cry if I let go" and that what happend after a few minute in the episode 18 😢 What a good show.

[@bingobongobongo2198]

So glad to see ranking of kings in your list! Everytime I watch the 2nd OP my eyes get teary and I get emotional. I highly recommend watching it, if whoever is reading this hasn't already

[@ForeignManinaForeignLand]

My heart skip a beat like when I climb stairs when I saw this notfication

[@Kage-jk4pj]

For real, I'm so hyped for the next current state of Shonen Jump episode.

[@metalrob6713]

Ranking of Kings has become one of my fave animes of all time, very warm art style, but hides REALLY dark tone under all that cuteness.

[@Garrus234]

F.D Signifier is great. I started watching his stuff a few months ago and I've rapidly become a huge fan. The second he drops a new video I'm there watching it.

[@joseac2332]

Same here man, I just became a fan yesterday and I’ve seen a good amount of his videos already. He’s so good at what he does.

[@kohhna]

Yes, FD Signifier is an absolute tonic for online left-video essay space. If you like him I would also reccomend his online chum and occaisional collaborator CJ the X, they has some quite long analysis of things like Ariana Grande and Bo Burnham but some of their earlier shorts on Arrival, Wandavision or When Marnie Was There are just amazing and good places to start.

[@AhanaNags]

Your comparison of Ranking of Kings to Mob Psycho is spot on! Exactly my feelings! Always lovely to hear what you have to say, you are the kind of person who can make me watch hour long videos about things I did not previously care about!

[@PLANTBAT]

Shin Megami Tensei V is why I bought a Switch. I'm really glad you liked it.

[@uKoalele]

Im so happy you brought attention to Ranking of Kings and this Op! I'm still watching it atm ( I'm at ep20) and I love it so much - and just as you said this Op is incredible. I get goosebumps every single time I watch it and I never have even thought about skipping it because it's not just fantastic to experience on its own but it totally enhances the story! Great Video :)

[@HelloHello-gj2og]

Belle wasn’t a fantastic movie but I love the songs, Kylie McNeil was incredible in the English dub- and the dub team was able to work with the film’s composers & the lyrics are excellent so I’m still listening to the soundtrack all the time

[@ryantheanimator1156]

Belle was probably my most disappointing theater experience for an anime film, like I was waiting the entire time to see exactly why the critics and audience were praising it for and yet the messy story and the lousy finale just made me felt underwhelmed after the movie was done. Hosoda is so bad at making a cohesive story by himself, he needs a second script writer to help him tightening up the plot. I love Summer Wars but that was also thanks to Satoko Okudera who did the screenplay for Hosoda's first three movies.

[@watashiwamosura]

@@ryantheanimator1156 Exactly how I felt. After watching it my partner and I were really confused by all of the praise it's received.

[@TheMetalGaia]

@@ryantheanimator1156 yeah, not one of his best. I love The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and The Boy and the Beast. Hosoda is an awesome director but not every director is a great writer.

[@fpedrosa2076]

As someone who liked Belle, apparently more than most, I would say that its themes of online identity vs real identity and overcoming trauma spoke to me really strongly. The visuals and music are amazing, most people agree there, but I liked the story too. It might not connect with everyone, but it DID connect with me. But it's ok to not like it, of course. I'm just really glad to have watched it on the big screen. Some movies are best experienced that way, in my opinion.

[@TheMetalGaia]

@@fpedrosa2076 Really appreciate your perspective! I will agree that the themes of real vs online identity are pretty relevant and were mostly effective! Goes to show that every movie has something for someone.

[@kugansivasakthy2091]

I can respect not liking Hasoda's movies but damn Wolf Children was pretty good 😭 Regardless I can't wait to watch Belle I hope it lives up to the praise

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Boy and the beast was FANTASTIC and I really wished more people give it prasie!

[@kugansivasakthy2091]

@@Gadget-Walkmen I enjoyed that movie too 🙌

[@Chivi-chivik]

I love all of Mamoru Hosoda's movies and I'm VERY HAPPY that there's a new one I haven't watched yet! 🤩 There's gonna be an animation festival in my city soon, I'll check if they'll have it there so I can watch it on the big screen!

[@AHylianWarrior]

The boy in Wolf Children annoyed me so much he was so horribly selfish and one-dimensional in the end it ruined it for me lol

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@AHylianWarrior lol what? Not at all seeing how he’s “one dimensional” in the slightest as the whole point of the movie is that he’s trying to find his identity and figure out who he is being half human and half werewolf. That’s FAR from “one dimensional” in the slightest. And he’s FAR from being “hOrrIbLy SelfIsh” at all, he’s just struggling to find out where he is in life and he finally figures out his place at the end. That’s the whole point of the movie of these kids figuring out who they are.

[@shanewalker6379]

Everytime I see a truly emotional and body breaking fight, I cry. The vulnerability of big muscle men/lady's letting their emotions flow in the most honest way someone can. Seeing John's videos has really helped me realize my love for the medium and I thank you

[@tonsonlorencedanield]

Late, but I just wanted to say, similar to your comment on "My Senpai is Annyoing", your channel has similarly become that warm blanket to me. It's just pleasant to watch someone talk about stuff they love in varying degrees.

[@chernobylhobo7793]

Eddie Kingston is amazing. Give him a feud and he'll sell it in one promo. A guy who feels real on the mic and is a fantastic, underrated brawler in the ring. I really hope at some point AEW decides to give him the world championship because he's genuinely one of their greatest assets.

[@FengLengshun]

Yes! You finally discovered Food4Dogs! She is legit hardcore JRPG player. She's cool. Her video isn't as succint as younger KZbinr but her viewpoints as an older person who _gets it_ is great! I've been a fan for the last two years!

[@doctorfunkybonesesquire8800]

I remember watching Vinny play Anatomy like 6 years ago in one of his october streams and I've never been more unsettled. That was a deepcut GODDAMN

[@ValforDragoon]

You have really put me onto some of my favorite things over the last few years. I really appreciate what you do!

[@godspeedyoublacknerd]

Anatomy is one of the scariest things I've ever witnessed and I love it and I will never actually play it alone.

[@alecperdeau650]

I'm really happy to see Belle be given some sort of positive feedback on here. While I understand a lot of the criticisms against it and why so many people took issue with its story, but for me personally it was one of the most uplifting films I've seen in years. Having had my own horrible experiences online, having been toxic online due to my own issues bleeding into my internet activity which hurt my relationships both irl and online resulting in me going through therapy for two years now, Belle just spoke to me on such a personal level.

[@deadpool630]

If you liked Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing, you’ll like his Miracleman run. It was basically the testing ground for ideas he would put into Swamp Thing and Watchmen.

[@arthurdurham]

22:10 As a cat dad I approve this message. Bert does seem like a stand up gentleman and distinguished fellow as opposed to that reprobate Monty

[@squeethemog213]

It is glorious to hear you talk about SMT, still haven't beaten 5 yet but got side tracked with life. Regardless, this was an awesome video dude :D

[@jon-umber]

I don't even watch anime, I just like the vibe of these videos. Great musical selection. 👌

[@user-fe8gx3ie5v]

You should. Lots of good ones.

[@hei7846]

You honestly should try watching anime

[@GuessWho7197]

Hell yeah, Swamp Thing! I love reading comics, both American and Japanese, and you're one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Even if it's only for a short few minutes, I love to hear about you enjoying some of the great stories from the comics of this side of the world too.

[@battleaxe1985]

I absolutely love these episodes you do as it really shows a wide diverse collection of media and people I don't normally look for or know about. I have subbed to a lot of the youtubers you have shown as they are genuinely interesting people and or content they have made. Thank you for doing what you do SEPW

[@gaiusjuliuspleaser]

I'm glad Ranking of Kings is getting the recognition it deserves. I started watching it with no real expectations and maybe even slight apprehension at the art style. Two episodes in and it was already my sleeper hit of the season. 20 episodes in and I genuinely believe it's a masterpiece that will stand the test of time.

[@ferrelllinebarger3314]

The fact mob psycho was THE anime to compare too as an adaptation that's cream of the crop made me smile

[@heikesiegl2640]

Yaaay! So happy to see Food4Dogs here :) its so great to see her love for games. She is so open and welcoming. Trying out games even if "gamers" call those games bad etc. Tbh the snowgrave route really hit hard.. To me it felt real and cruel.

[@samevans6063]

Thanks for making this! I knew you'd share some amazing new content and you delivered like always. A woman I met at an arcade bar the other day told me about Ranking of Kings and now hearing it from you, I know what must be done.

[@Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

Belle was a criminally underrated movie and I really wish I wasn't the only person in theater watching it in my town. :(

[@Kage-jk4pj]

Belle was most definitely a movie that exists

[@christianmorrow807]

Ranking of Kings should be talked about soooo much more it might very well be my favorite anime of all time

[@ThanatosBlack]

I always love these videos, man. Every time, I come away with something new to look into! Thanks for curating this content for us, and for keeping up the great work despite everything world throws at us! Have a good one! :)

[@richatdastkey3555]

just wanna say ranking of kings has made me cry like UGLY cry every single episode every single week for 21 weeks and this description was the first time I heard somebody who loves it mention it so WELL

[@CPG3333]

Thanks for getting me back into wrestling SEPW! I had been a lapsed viewer for over a decade and admittedly skipped all wrestling content you had made. Then the pandemic hit and I started watching your old videos and I gave your wrestling videos a watch. They were super well done and really got me invested in wrestling again. It was from there I learned of AEW and now watch weekly, thanks man!

[@thehopeofeden597]

I have never felt my soul leave my body faster then hearing that Swamp Thing song…

[@robertmartin3463]

These videos are like mana from the heavens. I have never heard of a lot of the things you list and every single one of these videos are treasure troves of brand new experiences.

[@piercedanae919]

I'll say I do like this new format! I'm relieved that it was a top ten list with a twist when you talked about wrestling because hearing you talk more about it really shows how much you love it. I also like that you still talked about youtubers but didn't make that into a list, your reasoning is spot on and I think more people should do something similar to that.

[@kingdoom5022]

Ousama ranking OP is really one of the best OP of all times , the song is amazing and the visuals made me tear up

[@realkingofantarctica]

One of my favourite things of any season is the new Super Eyepatch Wolf video. They're what keep me going.

[@Jefffwith3Fs]

The first time Hadaka no Yuusha started playing I had one of those "drop everything and max the volume" moments. It was truly one of those rare songs that resonated with my very soul. It still makes me tear up every time I watch the MV and see the mother figures holding their children. Much like the anime it accompanies, the song will stay in my mind and heart for years.

[@LDungeon]

I love your seasonal vids, so many great recommendations.

[@aiwash2766]

Dude..... Belle was phenomenal, kinda watched it on a whim and was blown away by some of the singing numbers, the movie was a bit messy at times but it’s good overtakes the bad

[@bistander]

I was terribly bored. Though I was also bored by the original beauty and the beast and the live action remake.

[@ryantheanimator1156]

No it's not, the U world was boring, the "Beauty and the Beast" part was shoehorned in without any substance, and the third act was stupid as fuck.

[@daanthedoctor]

I haven't even watched it yet so I don't have an opinion on it but I just want to say why do people feel the need to go out of their way when they see someone enjoyed something and say "no it's bad actually you're wrong" when they can mind their business.....

[@dankthomas2878]

@@ryantheanimator1156 cool bro

[@Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer]

@@daanthedoctor I think it comes from a misunderstanding people have when they hear a movie us liked and they hear "this movie is objectively good". So they feel the need to correct others by saying, "No, X isn't objectively good and here's why." Instead of hearing people say, "I like this movie for X reasons". People need to be self aware of what they enjoy and criticize. Like I will buy Belle day 1 on Blu-ray because I love it. But does that mean I ignored how the world of U doesn't actually make logical sense or the ending scene with the dad was kind of bad? No. I loved it for other reasons.

[@Karlsruhe00]

Thank you so so much for talking about Wrestling again

[@juanjoli]

When Healing is embracing Bojji, I get teary eyes EVERYTIME! I'm absolutely shure this song by Vaundy is coming up as my "on repeat" at my spotify yearly thingy.

[@MangaScrub]

Honestly, seeing Ranking of Kings in the thumbnail didn’t ruin the surprise at all. It just made me even more hyped with each passing number. By number 3 I was thinking “oh man it better be in here” lol. Show is incredible

[@carpemundum1607]

I think the best thing I've discovered this season is this obscure manga about Capoeira called 'Batuque' by Sato Toshio. The art is gorgeous and the story is bizarrely captivating. I'm amazed more people haven't been talking about it.

[@ilikestuff9250]

Read his previous series too It's just high art Kaiji with lots of fighting and mafia

[@kstiemsma]

I’ll add it to my PTR, seems interesting

[@kirankuzhigmail]

Your lists are definitely among my favorite things every year

[@anime0dude]

i always love when these videos come out because it just immediately fills all my free time for the next week or more with good content thanks

[@temporalwolf7054]

Honestly I'm all here for the new format or whatever format you wanna do. The energy and fun you brought to this was just downright infectious.

[@Raybro16]

7:03 I’m part of that 27% in Sifu. As of writing, I beat Sean last night literally on my last chance. so now I’m 76 years old and just need to beat the rest of the game perfectly :”^) Nah, the game lets you override your age in a stage if you can reach it when your younger. I just gotta beat Sean without losing so many years while fighting him

[@TheChrisRolla]

Belle, Ranking of Kings, SMTV, and Deltarune? Usually I find something new to explore from these types of videos but in this case it’s just someone agreeing with everything I’ve liked recently

[@sammyruntz]

YES! Finally, someone with a big audience talks about The House! I watched it last month and loved it so much only to be devastated by the lack of people talking about it online aside from a few Ending Explained type channels. (Although I am a little sad the third story didn't grab you in the same way it did me, but I'm still thrilled you liked the whole thing)

[@RikhanaKasumi]

man i had to search the comments and you're the only one commenting on it! man the second story gave me that actual horror feeling and the last was actually so warm and cozy i could sleep after watching it! absolutely perfect. loved the film.

[@ignacioguerra7110]

Man, take your time with any of your videos. I swear the wait is worth every goddamn time. I dont even dig wrestling but listening to someone talk with such passion about the things they like and seeing the work you put into these videos really inspires me. Keep up the good work, greetings from Argentina.

[@kat-vk7fp]

God love the new format already, it's really fun!

[@inky_surprise]

@we will do it finally we been waiting

[@larsnyman2455]

I hope the State of Shonen Jump video is going well too RIP Magu-chan

[@PackRatGirl]

These are always my favorite videos. Not only do you always shout out some of my favorite creators and shows, but I am always introduced to something that I end up loving. Thank you for all that you do!

[@cyan_god]

Ranking of Kings has made me cry so often. It's so heartwarming, and seeing Bojji's face full of tears instantly starts the waterworks again. I've listened to and watched the 2nd opening more times than I can count

[@Cumboslice]

Kinda sad that Summit of the gods wasn’t a part of this list. A beautiful animated movie about the haunting guilt one can feel throughout their lives combined with the never ending obsession one might feel as they discover their calling in life. Beautiful music and animation and amazingly somber and gripping story that had me rewatching it 5 times. If ya’ll haven’t seen it I give it a high recommend. Another recommendation i have is Fighting in the age of loneliness. A in-depth and detailed look at the history of combat sports and how it can mirror the current state of western society as it evolves from backwater gym brawls to one of the largest sports in the world and how it isn’t exempt from the exploitation and corporatisation things will experience once people realise they can make money of it. Amazing if you are and aren’t a friend of MMA and also has a wonderfully existential ending that still moves me on my 10th time watching.

[@ApolloArrow]

I thought boy and the beast was middling, but wolf children and mirai were beautiful. I adored Belle, despite some weirdness in the writing, so am happy to see some positive takes on it. I also am tickled to see a director continue to ruminate on a single idea throughout their career (i.e., "that internet movie"). I think it's a pretty interesting swing to continue meditating on our intersections with the internet through all of these different lenses

[@tylerfoster2814]

Glad to see your spotlight on the new opening to Ranking of Kings. It gives me shivers every time and that show is my happy place.

[@PapaC92]

I found your stuff recently and your voice is extremely relaxing

[@jonathanferriter4716]

Yes! I love Jeff Bakalar! Ever since he was one Giant Beast Cast I’ve been looking for more stuff with him in it!

[@BioStormX]

Um did you just call My Dress Up Darling one of the "Mean girlfriend humiliation things"? She's the opposite of one of those mean girls she's like, so upbeat and friendly like, all the time, it's actually rather refreshing

[@dvillines26]

Marin has just fully in every way earned the "Best Girl" moniker. I think at first it was easy to write her off as "waifu bait" and just given the first couple episodes I could understand this. BUT THEN EVERY EPISODE AFTER HAPPENS. And the scene on the train where Gojou just drops that bomb on her and goes to sleep...that would have been anime scene of the year for me. Until the scene at the beach last week went even harder! Three or four episodes in, I was like "I enjoy this show but it's a bit overhyped". This far in, I'm like, I don't see how this isn't in my top five at the end of the year. it's getting that 9 on MAL (I am ultra-picky about my 10s). Marin is very pretty, sure, and likes erotic games, but she's unabashed about it, kind of to the point of not necessarily being aware of how she comes off to some people. Her friends tolerate her bizarre interests because of her lack of shame, and because she's a livewire that you can't help but want to be around. She's borderline manic, full of more energy and passion than she even knows what to do with. And when she falls in love with something or someone, she falls hard, and deep. I think especially in the context of anime characters and Japanese society at large, it's really something to see a character so unbounded by shame. Even in the US there's a lot of concern about being "cringe" and it's still popular in some quarters to make fun of people who are perceived as too sincere and passionate about their interests. And interests that are seemingly designed for boys are aggressively gatekept, for no good reason but misogyny and lazy stereotyping. So, Marin's oddball interest in eroge is kind of refreshing, an assertion that "hey, girl otakus are just as capable of being weirdo degenerates, and that's a legitimate life choice". And as she says to Gojou, it doesn't matter what your gender is, if you like something, you like it, and you shouldn't let anyone else judge you. To anime fans, this is an important and life affirming statement. It's basically the "I am cringe, but I am free" meme, put more beautifully. And Marin's behavior can definitely be cringey, up to and including her lack of realization about how uncomfortable she makes Gojou (granted the boy needs to calm down, but his social isolation and general repression/shame complex feed into this terribly). But does she care? Nope! She loves what she loves. And just as importantly, she has respect for Gojou's passion! As it turns out, Gojou helping her also improves his craft significantly, too. There's a mutual benefit to their relationship, and she's not just the Manic Pixie Dream Girl it seemed like she could have been. That, and her falling for Gojou first and us being privy to her thoughts about it is next level genius romantic plotting. It would have been easy to have Gojou moon over her, but it wouldn't have felt right. He's not there yet. He's at the point where Marin is his first real friend, and he feels like the relationship is fragile and he has to carefully tend to it, not realizing just how much he already means to Marin, that she wouldn't ever abandon him at this point. That she like, totally like likes him. When she learns he's single, she doesn't pity him or think it's sad, she goes OH SO HE'S SINGLE, hehehe no competition, nice. of course the show doesn't work without Gojou also being an elite Best Boy. I love them both and want the best for them. okay sorry I wrote a whole ass essay here, lol.

[@nothing4mepls973]

@@dvillines26 Male hobbies aren't gatekept, when will this meme die? I think this is a hurtful lie that makes niche hobbyists seem like worse people than they are and ironically may scare off incoming fans. You can build gates from either side of the fence, don't box people in. I'm so tired of guilt by association, there's a minority of rude people in every hobby and walk of life, just because one is niche doesn't give you carte blanche to paint with a broad brush. In my experience most people in niche spheres are like Gojou - desperate to share what they love, but fearful of being judged harshly. Bridges can also be built from both sides.

[@peacemaster8117]

@@nothing4mepls973 Well said, the stereotyped complaints about "gatekeeping" are much more divisive than any of the gatekeeping behaviour that hobbyists are accused of.

[@phenel]

@@peacemaster8117 reminds me off that advert that africans put out years ago saying that all those "donation charity funds" are actually hurting the country more because they keep reminding people that it's poor rather than making it seem like a nice place to be and having tourism allow the locals to better use their abilities to generate wealth.

[@KillahMate]

Yeah wtf was that about? My Dress Up Darling is not at all that kind of show and Marin is both a total sweetheart and also head over heels in love. I don't recall her saying a single mean thing to anyone ever. In fact I don't recall anyone in that show being mean to anyone else, it's very sweet.

[@acdnan]

I really needed this video today. Thank You. I felt super down

[@itsmemichelle6411]

God YES! When you started talking about Ranking of Kings, i was like, yup, yup, yup, to everything you were saying. Always love favourite things videos as you almost always find something new to look into or check out. Keep it up!