Please Don't Sleep on Somali and the Forest Spirit!

[@kokoro7996]

I am a sucker for stories about people becoming parent figures.

[@Empty_Blank]

I'm not sleeping on it. I'm waiting until it is finished so I can binge watch it.

[@austinclubb2093]

What I just did and it was worth it

[@user-jk8yg5ch9h]

In the end the girl and the golem die And a group of humans come from another world Most of them are kids with numbers on her neck They’re heavily armed tho

[@starwraith5659]

Wanna note, there is no end as the Manga is still being written. A second season is confirmed however - the manga's don't release often, with one or two issues releasing per year - it is theorised that the "second season" will be done till 2022 in terms of Manga and the anime will likely take a while to adapt.

[@yusukeuremashi9531]

Star Wraith damn

[@abdurrahmanassad9361]

@@starwraith5659 I've come from the future, the manga is cancelled because the mangaka is sick, hence there probably won't be a second season. it's terrible ;-;

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I love this channel so much, I actually prefer smaller channels because everyone is so chill

[@firstname474]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache I see you everywhere

[@jamiedeal8160]

I give it a couple months before he's not so small anymore

[@DJBrie333]

Hello once again!!

[@DJBrie333]

I never thought I'd find u here.

[@adityaaditya2901]

im not chill im hot

[@oiphandy4321xx]

He's lying and dying, she's smiling, and I'm crying.

[@HAHA-ix9vx]

Awww true 😭😭😭😭

[@Simon-xl1yz]

For over a year now, I've also fallen in love with many slowpaced well-written anime! Somali and the forest spirit is definitely a good one, with an ending I'm assuming will tear me up inside. Also, if anyone has suggestions for more slowpaced anime, please, let me know.

[@love_and_regicide]

Barakamon is pretty good, similar to Somali... but is set in our world. Shiki is a pretty good slow horror burn. Watch its OVA as well, some of the most saddest shit.

[@ensafzafar8496]

Sweetness and lightning is a good one to watch. It's about a man who works as a teacher. His wife recently passed away and he's trying to raise his daughter on his own. It's very heartwarming, cute, and there are some sad moments. Overall I recommend you check it out.

[@oreji3987]

Konosuba

[@Simon-xl1yz]

Yes, anime like Konosuba is definitely what I was looking for, lmao. Although I do love it, even bought books 5-9 to continue reading it, hilarious!

[@LovelyMotokochan]

Poco’s udon world!

[@lexlixatkwa7nelson3]

I Never cry at anime, but my god this anime just got to me and I had tears falling down my face every other episode my got and the finale ahhhh

[@MShehryarKhan-rf3gc]

Same, this was about to have me cry just more of those somali moment in the last scene and I would have cried.

[@jakeburke7651]

You forget to mention that Somali is actually the cutest anime character ever. This is not an opinion, this is an objective fact

[@albertosoto1159]

You are right my friend. She is the cutes

[@ensafzafar8496]

I agree, statistically speaking Somali is the cutest anime character.

[@Dieselkraftwerk]

Straight facts!

[@user-jk8yg5ch9h]

Eri from bnha is more cute For more sense eri and Somali have almost the same backstory The only thing is eri was a dummy by overhaul and Somali was some slayve from goblins

[@playnejaymes]

- Eri is cute but she is not cuter than Somali keep your insolence your yourself

[@bossredd-77]

This was one of the most heartbreaking heartfelt anime shows I've ever seen. Each episode was amazingly memorable with incredible visuals and was beautifully written. The relationship between the mechanical thinking golem and the innocent carefree child Samoli gave far more depth to the show then anything being put out on the big screen nowadays. If you like shows with real emotional overtones and a great story then Samoli and the Forest Spirit is an absolute must.

[@ellagrace8389]

i watched it in a day and cried every episode. it was amazing.

[@thatcommoner6150]

me too buddy. I never imagine myself crying on the second episode of an anime, but apparently I did

[@mistychan9817]

I'm a person that really likes fast-paced anime and dark topics like Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Soul Eater, Fire Force, ect. I randomly picked the first episode of Somali and the Forest Spirit when I was testing my Chromecast with Crunchyroll and within the first few moments I was totally entranced with the art and music. I ended up binging the entire first season and cried nearly every episode. I don't like parenting tropes or children in anime really, but this anime pulled everything off so well. 11/10, would recommend.

[@pbtenchi]

Hadn't heard of this show before this video, but I'm definitely going to binge it now.

[@SourRobo8364]

*Shows Hunter x Hunter as fast paced over the top* Yeah, in like 40 episodes when that happens

[@jackmahoney1001]

Tfw an entire episode summarizes about 2 seconds in universe

[@user-qx8vo8dz2w]

@@jackmahoney1001 Popular shounen animes besides aot

[@jimtamim1708]

And don't sleep on "Smile down the runway" either.

[@phlaryx7145]

I’m not saying a score of 7.85 is bad, but this show definitely deserves something above the 8.00 threshold on MAL.

[@stinkyjoshua5753]

Slice of life anime in general are horribly underscored on MAL. Anything above an 8 for a slice of life is extremely rare. Meanwhile some crappy cliche isekai can easily top 8

[@Katja-si6mc]

At the last episode i started crying and I was like " Noooo.. Is this the end?" and I want to know what happens next I want the story to continue :(((

[@sanjaysachdeva7773]

there is a thing called go read the freaking manga

[@karlnz1471]

@@sanjaysachdeva7773 yes... but first read this animecorner.me/2020/12/somali-and-the-forest-spirit-manga-cancelled/?fbclid=IwAR3e9ji9pgy00dSyiBlNPkFP944z4Ulm7teGBXIAy0wJ2O_JbNROfMOizfw

[@jacksmith8752]

@@sanjaysachdeva7773 yes but there's also a the fact that maybe they don't want to

[@TristanBlakeRines]

I just finished it, want to cry my eyes out. It's beautiful and I love it

[@allmight4858]

Thank you for this video. I really enjoy this Anime. This Anime brings so many emotions out of me. But I feel like no one is watching it. My favorite this season with Dorohodero.

[@Trilaan]

I declared my love for this show within the first 5 minutes. In a word, it's beautiful.

[@leonardo60813]

Ive been crying for every episode, when i know its a journey of goodbye, its just feel so real in this short live. stay healthy guys.

[@jommyinnit5702]

Same my friend, I've been crying for almost every episode I've watched so far. This shit be super touching and wholesome

[@helton3425]

The ending was a tear-jerker

[@leonardo60813]

@@helton3425 😂😂😂😂😀 i cry for 10 minutes. 😁😁😁

[@happytaffe6722]

I almost cried at the ending.... My fav anime 2020

[@Allik_k]

Where all Somalian warriors at?

[@erickouhai9818]

Yo

[@Allik_k]

@@erickouhai9818 sup

[@skrillz_14th]

Hiken no Ace somolian? I thought you were born in the south blue

[@kindsoul8120]

@Mio Honda The warriors are silent. Why do you call us? And for f sake it's not Somalian, it's Somali!

[@JRBeast-nw3xg]

This anime made me cry a bunch of times this anime is perfect to start off this year or any time it’s just a great emotional anime

[@NeviieeYT]

Somali to Mori no Kamisama The anime is a constant reminder that we can die at any moment don't take anything for granted especially the love that another gives it's a priceless thing and you should never forget that.

[@ianayler5418]

I Really Enjoy This Anime, almost had me in tears in some scenes. I recommend people to watch it.

[@eterna6527]

Finished it in one day. I fucking love it, highly recommend it.

[@Cerberaa]

I've been following this show and I'm loving it, thanks for bringing more light to it!

[@linuxstreamer8910]

i think I'm gonna watch this i love Ascendance of a Bookworm so maybe this to edit i love this

[@melancholybobbyjoe]

I want a season 2 already!! This and Ancient Magus' Bride.

[@boiii508]

no anime has made me bawl like this one lol I started watching because I love parent-child dynamic duos, boy this one was so much more than just that

[@glhfggwp6232]

This show brought tear to my eyes which is rare for a tv show to do that.

[@shoggy532]

dude wth?! i just found ur channel like 20 min ago and u made me cried two times. first it was the "A silent voice " video and now this Anime. u killed me... i love ur videos already

[@heavy_elite]

I am one of those, who read the manga first and I must say, they did the Anime JUSTICE - This is a heart filled story with so many good things, like character build, story build-up, and world-building.. I can only imagine what the real ending looks like Also - The Anime follows the manga nearly 100% which is a really rare case nowadays. I highly recommend watching this if you are like a big old softy like me, or even if you just want to scramble away your time :D

[@manuelschmidt4747]

Finished the Show today and i absolute loved it. Simply amazing, touching and wonderful.

[@DefinitelyAzyn]

My go to channel whenever I need something new to watch 🙌🏻

[@pbtenchi]

Please Don't Sleep On Dorohedoro

[@grianjuju9438]

+1

[@pbtenchi]

@@voxelqa2482 I assure you it has one of the best written mystery plots in Manga. Show don't tell world building. And great character interactions.

[@NaTive219]

I only discovered Somali and the forest spirit this year and it’s absolutely my current favourite anime, kinda hoping it gains the popularity deserves cause its a gem

[@bestdadoftheyear7181]

Im still waiting for the anime to drop that S2.....and its soo underrated...

[@marcen7067]

I’m not so sure if this anime counts as “slow paced” to me. It never feels like the episodes drag, intact some episodes feel like 2 in 1. I would STRONGLY recommend that everyone watches this anime. Of course there will always be people who don’t like it but this is an anime that I think most people would like. It’s a calming but not boring anime, there danger, happiness, sadness, etc. and it’s such an entertaining anime. I’m not gonna say it’s a studio Ghibli type anime but I feel like if you do like watching movies like 5 Centimeters per Second, Weathering With You, Kimi no Na wa, or just any Studio Ghibli movie then you’ll love this anime. I will say though, if you’re someone who likes to binge watch all seasons, I’d really wait till season 2 is out and finished. I thought the anime would be finished in one season but it feels like they’re half way to the end at the end of season 1 (I think, idk I haven’t read the manga yet). Anyways, I’d give this anime a 100/10 it’s now one of my top favorite anime’s and I’ll definitely be eagerly waiting to watch season 2 (I’m probably gonna need to buy a big tissue box).

[@MShehryarKhan-rf3gc]

Well, I like fast paced stories very much, but I love these slow-paced shows, I just love them. That is why I watched Somali and the Forest Spirit and loved it!

[@icy.diamond]

I feel the need to watch this because I’m Somali-

[@aminaj2946]

Same XD

[@afdezzz]

I reallly loved this anime and you really captured its thematic development and central topic. It's for sure one of the best animes for me. Also, what a great sequence you made in 1:20, my eyes watered and I just smiled. I'm a great fan of your videos!!

[@SuperAmaton]

I only got into contact with this series when i bought the first Manga of it's series on a whim. The Art is a joy to behold and while it's story-telling is lacking, the world it's presentes is so beautifull i want to cry.

[@j-10k64]

Just watched the first episode and I’m already HOOKED!

[@andimason3370]

One of the big messages of Somali and the Forest Spirit is that people are born hateful, it's learned and can also be unlearned. Human's for whatever reason came to hate the other sentient species of this world. They also taught their children to hate. That hatred caused the other creatures to attack them and drive them to extinction. Hatred begets more hatred. Separated from that cycle Somali is growing up to be an accepting and caring person; and those around her who are also separated from that mentality come to care about Somali. We also had the story of those kids hundreds of years ago where a single kind act completely shattered the bigoted worldview thrust on them and gave a glimmer of hope that maybe they won't be like their parents. It may be a simple message, but particularly in today's world I feel a very important one.

[@gatoradethe27th44]

Somali and the forest spirit is one of the best anime in the season but those we called *de-gens* never notice it there taste and well.. noice... Maybe.. *I wish it have season 2* the end scene is sooo.. emotion *spoiler* golem really have emotions and he even cry for Somali... It really make me cry lmao your making your *fatherly sense tingly* ... This anime is also have rare plot that only few can notice and it make it Soo much special.... I am so lucky and happy this show exist... #MatanimeMattiknowhowitfeelsbro #Instantsub

[@24ctao29]

I think this is a great anime for the lovers of The Mandalorian. I loved that show and this anime gives me really similar vibes.

[@claytonrios1]

I'm so glad you're covering this one too!

[@cordyceps7531]

I’ve been watching since it started. Waiting for the depressing af ending.

[@lillygames6117]

I watched the whole thing and cried. It’s a really good show, I really enjoyed the morals and enjoyed the relationship between the characters. You should totally watch it if u haven’t

[@DobleWhiteAndStabley]

I was waiting for someone to talk about Somali and the forest spirit. It's one of my favorites by far aside from dr.stone.

[@Carla_Angel]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this vid. Watching somali was the best decision ever! The plot was so touching and every frame was like an artwork. Do you guys have any anime suggestions such as this? I'm a big sucker for dad-daughter relationships in anime

[@coolraccoon64]

I just finished watching it TwT I cried so many times. Its so underrated!!

[@Aries_Army]

What I’ve noticed is that as I’ve gotten older I’m watching more cute slice of life anime’s or feel good anime’s because it just helps me to relieve stress but every once in a while I like to go back to my roots and watch some of my favorites again like dragon ball and naruto.

[@EndlessDreamer448]

I will definitely be watching this. I love this kind of anime especially the direct consequences of human hate and how foolish humans can be when they refuse to learn from their environments to the point of catastrophic results which is so relevant to modern times it's not funny. So yeah adding to my que and watching immediately.

[@kevcryptos7552]

broo PLss upload more i really love your video's and i love those review ones like 'what can you watch in winter 2020' Keep it goign!

[@jayd8998]

It's a really amazing anime, I cried a few times watching. It's really beautiful. Highly recommend

[@Guile1117]

the show seems to take place on a unkown continent not the whole world,but if you remember the song from episode 11, it explains that humans came across the sea, these humans were colonist, possibly from another continent, so the show could end with Solmali setting sail across the sea were the humans came from, but I look forward to knowing more in the future

[@bangtan7470]

I think I cry in almost episodes of this anime

[@lorddoma6637]

I just finished the anime today. Definitely one of my all time favorites.

[@YacobyThinks]

This anime makes me cry a little every episode

[@dudeofthecentury1]

ayyy i’m so early the title got a typo

[@fabianleutwiler9104]

i also felt in love with this anime! does anyone have similar animes to look out for? :3

[@florichan2399]

I wanna know too!

[@deathwizard1996]

A breath of fresh air that takes it’s time

[@user-st7jt2zl5k]

this anime made me cry every episode

[@Tairafan]

Shows that makes small injuries hurt really bad can make me feel the most intense emotions. It may be a silly example, but someone made an mlp parody of the green bird window scene from cowboy bebop. There is NEVER blood in mlp, so when I saw Twilight's forehead bleeding after being defeated by every vilain we had seen so far, with every good character in the grasp of these vilains, the known history of Twilight becoming responsible for all of them, the life flashed before her eyes in the bast way a fan can portray and the, seemingly the last ally she can rely on to help her, saving her from falling to her death... nothing made me feel anything more intense then the video titled "friendship was magic". I don't like how every episode of Cowboy Bebop does revolve around episode 5, and I hadn't seen it when I first saw that video, but it was... a lot to me. (The video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Gncn2AhLOhb6s )

[@DestructoPop]

Bbl reupping crunchy premium and logging off KZbin to go watch this right the heck now.

[@DreamerFromBeyond]

Damn most of the animes I like are full of people talking, they war with words about love or philosophical ideas and if there ever was a fight scene it's the one integral in the story and not just for the sake of waking the audience up. I love actions as much as the next guy but confrontation doesn't always need to be about two people crossing swords, feeling each others fists and or shooting the opponent dead to make a point.

[@isaiascanete6651]

This is the only new show I watched this season. What a great pick it was

[@gasmask7064]

I don’t watch much anime, but this one is the fucking bomb. Currently waiting for episode 9 on crunchy roll.

[@SAOin-np1np]

Loved this anime. The ending could have been a lot better. We didn’t have a real conclusion and I was honestly expecting a sad ending with his last moments. Probably ending the whole anime with Somaly much older at her father’s grave looking at the the pink bracelet he got her and remembering the journey they took together until his last breath. Well, at least that’s the vision I had for the anime. Also, do they ever find other humans? What ever happened to Haitora and Uzoi. Did he ever found a cure for his condition? So many questions left unanswered.

[@TheSecretLover]

That's the problem with adapting an on going manga series that is slow to release chapters. I'm talking 1 or 2 volumes a year. Somali only has 6 volumes and they adapted almost all of it in this season. It may take a few years to get enough material for another season.

[@voidfly]

typo in the thumbnail also thx for your hard work!

[@Blyatuber]

Personally, I feel that parent based animes are the most touching. Of course, the best work based on this topic will always be the super underrated movie "When the promised flower blooms", but when it comes to seires, Somali wins that title.

[@Diapolo10]

This is definitely a fantastic show, but as for anime of the season, I'll have to hand that title to ID:INVADED. If you haven't checked it out already, please do, it's a fantastic mystery show.

[@TonberryQueen]

So basically someone watched Inuyasha, saw the dynamic between Sesshoumaru and Rin, and decided to make an anime out of it. Cool. I'll get on it.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Hahaha, Hadn't thought of that. But Seshoomaru was grooming a wife (you know, like father, like sons) and the Golem really only sees Somali as her daughter. Also, the Golem is not even close an idiot as Shesh-kun.

[@TonberryQueen]

@@alexandresobreiramartins9461 Lol I disagree with almost everything about your comment. But hey, different perspectives and all that jazz.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

@@TonberryQueen That's OK.

[@defaint7023]

its funny how people say somali now but when they called my people Somalian when its somali.

[@tristankim1873]

I watched Somali and the Forest Spirit in a day and I don't think I ever cried so much in a day>

[@tuxedoninja2365]

I’m curious if the author ever expanded on the human v beastmen war, because were told it was waged because the humans were too dangerous and violent to be left alive, but we are hearing about it from the side that genocided them, so maybe there’s something else there.

[@nagisa0931]

Yes. History’s is written from the perspective of the winners.

[@TheLazysketcher]

I just finished watching this series, and i loved it! But the ending however was, anti-climactic. It felt like it was building to a resolve of some kind, but instead just gave us a sort of cliffhanger ending. And i just know there's not gonna be a season 2! There never is a followup to these kinds of shows!

[@justacryptid7412]

this is just a studio ghibli level anime and i loved watching it however it doesnt have very much media attention plus there may not be an ending as the creator has fallen ill and the manga the show was based off of has been paused till the creator gets better but its still unsure if they ever will

[@PorcuDuckSlug]

I’m pretty easy to please. If a show has really great characters, a good premise, is pretty, and is very emotional, I’ll call it a masterpiece. That being said, Somali and the Forest Spirit has incredible characters, a great premise, is beautiful, and extremely emotional. 10/10 Big Character Spoilers Below Somali adapting to reign in her curiosity and recklessness to a certain extent for the sake of Golem , and Golem reigning in his overprotective behavior to a certain extent for the sake of Somali is such a beautiful pair of arcs. I really can’t wait until season 2. I will say the very last scene I feel was a bit quick. He went from unsure what to do, to leaving, to deciding he’ll stay as long as he can in what felt like 2 minutes

[@thefanofeverything5039]

I like the reason they give for Golem’s change. That Golem’s adapt to their surroundings and to fit certain roles, and here Golem is slowly adapting to being a father by watching other people and copying them. Ex. Watching a parent and kid hold hands he decides it would be safer to hold Somali’s hand. (Sorry if that is a bad example)

[@321gametime5]

For the longest time, I've only cried to one piece of media. This is the second piece of media to make me cry. The finale episode just hit me so hard. This show needs more attention. It's so beautiful.

[@User-ki1ws]

I'm saving it for after I finish kakushigoto. that anime is gonna emotionally obliterate me. It'll be the perfect anti-depressant

[@sambi4487]

i cried so much

[@Sketchy_Dood]

This show is just so wholesome but also makes so god damn paranoid about who I can trust!?

[@zakuto4947]

I can't help but being really sad because theres no season 2 of this anime

[@erickouhai9818]

I am here.. Yes I am.

[@hoshikawa4906]

The fantasy version of John Connor and Terminator T-800.

[@brianholtkamp2802]

It’s such a good anime

[@jammo7370]

Somali is the first anime to actually make me cry.

[@jamiedeal8160]

Pretty good show, hope this season ends on a decent conclusion

[@shibuinu1172]

Waiting for the manga to update. >_>

[@Matt-or9tq]

Very agreeable

[@kye2253]

im gonna watch this anime because i like made in abyss

[@aukai6647]

I cried

[@leonardobuenoantunes9138]

oh its like me hahaha 1:30minutes of video i stopped and going to watch the show, and give you a like!

[@MiraSmit]

I think you'll love Monster and Promised Neverland.

[@Xbuster6]

Bro you took it easy on the animals though. They’re even more crazy then the humans. They could show mercy, and mostly choose not to show mercy.

[@firepawDacat]

The thing that really sucks, is Somali probably won't/might not get a second season. The manga was officially canceled due to the creator having health problems, so the future of the anime isn't looking bright It really makes me sad :c

[@omara.s9461]

Will there be a season 2