My Story: The Kappa

So if you've been reading my posts about My Story, my last post was on Kuchisake Onna, The Slit-Mouthed Woman, now our characters come across a new legend, The Kappa. Also, this will be another filler episode/chapter. 

Opening

The gang hear stories and legends of a mysterious creature appearing in the woods known as the Kappa. An aquatic amphibious-like creature with the appearance of a turtle.

Summary

Taro and Nina suspect this could be another creature summoned by the villain Kyofusho. Takeshi and Angel believe there could be another explanation. The Kappa is aquatic and lives in or around water and is known occasionally for attacking people. The group set out into the woods with cucumbers, the Kappa's favorite food, as a lure in order to investigate the sightings and see who's behind it. They spot the creature across a stream. Angel puts out a cucumber as lure then the creature attacks. Takeshi and Taro come to her defense but Kyofusho appears.

Ending

Kyofusho orders the creature to retreat and reveals he's training creatures such as the kappa to add to his army but the kappa runs away never to be seen again.

Overview

I'm sorry that I had to put out another filler episode/chapter but I've just been busy with my full-time job. Additionally, I had to take time to work on my mental health too. I will still do my best to post something every month.

Tonikaku Kawaii (Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You) Review

So I didn't really think I'd being doing another anime review but I was interested and watched Tonikaku Kawaii and decided to do a review. I know most of you were expecting an continuation of My Story but that will be postponed for next month which I apologize for. Like most anime Tonikaku Kawaii started as a 2018 manga known as Fly Me to the Moon written by Kenjiro Hata. In 2020 it was adapted into the 12-episode anime known as Tonikaku Kawaii or known outside of Japan as Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You by Seven Arcs. There is an additional OVA and an extra episode that recaps the series. Tonikaku Kawaii is a romantic comedy, slice of life, science fiction anime.

Summary

Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa's eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck.

Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl's swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her!

My Thoughts

Tonikaku Kawaii was a very enjoyable romance anime. It's a simpler romance anime and while the romance is unrealistic, the characters are still very interesting and enjoyable to watch. It's a rather light-hearted romantic comedy, but we do see how Nasa and Tsukasa's feelings for each other grow stronger. We see how Nasa and Tsukasa adapt to their life as a married couple and the various things they go through. I like Nasa and Tsukasa as a couple and they are both pretty cute. The other characters are also interesting and add to the story very well. Overall, it's not an over-the-top romance anime but it is still a very good enjoyable romantic comedy anime.

My Conclusion and Message

I would give Tonikaku Kawaii 4.5/5 stars or a 9/10 score. It's not a masterpiece anime but still a very enjoyable good romantic comedy anime. It's a pretty heartwarming story about life as a married couple with the various challenges they go through.

I've been working full-time so I don't get as much time to work on my blog as I used to. Also, I've had to focus on my mental health as well. I apologize if I don't post as much as I used to.

My Story: Kuchisake-Onna, Slit-Mouthed Woman

If you read my last few posts I've been posting My Story (Previously). Well here's the next part from where we left off and here they will face the legendary Kuchisake-Onna aka the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Just to be aware, this is kind of a filler episode. Here's a link (Kuchisake-Onna Wiki). 

Opening

A woman wearing a hospital mask has been sighted following and targeting small children.

Summary

Takeshi, Angel, and Nina decide to investigate the sightings of Kuchisake-Onna while Taro scoffs it off as a some people playing a prank but agrees to go along with the gang. They also want to know if she is a demon who is an ally of Kyofusho. The next day, they prepare bringing money and candy to distract her in case she follows them, as well as their weapons for defense. They see her and then capture and unmask her to reveal it's just someone playing a prank. Just then another Kuchisake-Onna appears asking if she's pretty as usual. The gang hesitate on what to say, she then rips off her mask revealing her hideous deformed slit mouth screaming am I pretty. Taro swoops in and attacks her with a knife. She then fades and reveals she's an illusion created by Kyofusho but doesn't give a reason why.

Ending

Takeshi tells everyone that they should be aware of Kyofusho's tactics and how to not fall into his traps. They wonder on what is to come from Kyofusho.

Overview

This was another filler episode/chapter so sorry again if you kind of expected something more. My full-time job has been pretty hectic so I don't really have as much time to post as I used to. I've also had to focus on my own mental health recently. I apologize if I don't post as much.

My Story Next Chapters/An Important message

To those who have been reading my last few (previous part) posts of the last few months, I have been posting about My Story. These are summary proposals and I may change some things.

Opening

Takeshi and Taro arrive home to find Fahru's ashes stolen. They set out with Angel and Nina to find the culprit and avenge Fahru. 

Summary

Kyofusho has ordered his henchmen to steal Fahru's ashes so they can harness the power and use it as their own. Meanwhile Takeshi and Taro have flashbacks about their past, particularly with their late father. They reflect on the lessons taught by their father on how to defeat an enemy. They encounter Kyofusho's henchmen using the tactics taught to them by their father, the gang manage to defeat the henchmen and retrieve Fahru's ashes.

Ending

The gang return home and find Fahru's writing about the Hearts of the Universe gems. These are connected to how all Obake's got their powers and learn how each of the scrolls are connected.

Overview

This was a filler episode/chapter with a typical plot so I apologize if you were expecting something exciting. I've been pretty busy in my real life with a full-time job and it's been pretty hectic since.

!My Message!

I am now working full-time and I probably won't be able to post as much as I used to. Additionally, I have to focus on my own mental health on top of that. I genuinely apologize if your expecting me to post as much as I normally do.

My Story New Post

If you've been reading my past few posts I've started posting the first few episodes/chapters to My Story. As you may expect here is where I left off last time.

Opening

Reports of an owllike human girl flying around Japan accompanied by a gigantic owl have surfaced. Takeshi and Taro suspect this could be Nina Moriko, a childhood friend of Takeshi and Taro.

Summary

Nina steals a gem from Takeshi, Taro, and Angel so they pursue her into the woods. They find Nina along with Sova her size-changing owl companion, in the woods. Kyofusho has tricked her into joining him, after he killed both of Nina's parents, unknown to her. Takeshi and Angel prepare to fight, however Taro decides to talk and reason to his childhood friend, much to the other's surprise. Taro explains to Nina how he was tricked by Kyofusho after grieving from the death of his father but was able to break from him thanks to Takeshi. He tells her she doesn't have to stay with him and it would be better to join his gang instead.

Ending

The four manage to take back the gems and scrolls and escape from Kyofusho. They return home and Nina moves in with her grandma. Nina learns that Kyofusho killed her parents. She along with Sova vow to work with Takeshi, Taro, and Angel to defeat Kyofusho.

Overview

Another new major character has been added, Nina Moriko. I've been pretty busy with my real life but will try to post at least once a month.

My Story Continued

So, for the past few months I have been posting my thoughts about My Story so here's the next few chapters following the two I've made so far. Previous part

Opening

Reports surface that another reptilian similar to Takeshi has been sighted in the region. Takeshi suspects this could be his runaway younger brother Taro. 

Meeting with Taro 

Takeshi and Angel set out to search for more gems and scrolls, and to find out who the mysterious reptilian is. They find a few gems but are attacked and have their gems stolen by Taro, Takeshi's younger brother. Takeshi learns Taro has joined Kyofusho as he brings the villain the gems. Following Kyofusho's orders, Taro squares off with Takeshi each with weapon in hand. Takeshi lowers his weapon and decides to not fight Taro as he is his blood-related brother and tells Taro this, that Kyofusho is the real bad guy, and that this is the last thing their father would want, but acknowledges to Taro that it's still his choice. Taro then chooses to return home and join Takeshi and Angel.

Ending

Taro returns home to be reunited with his mother. He vows to work with Takeshi and Angel to collect the scrolls and gems and one day defeat Kyofusho as well as bring harmony among humans and Obake as Takeshi and Taro's father would want.

Overview

So we have a new major character, Taro Hachuu, Takeshi's younger brother and a bit more being added to My Story. I've been through a lot lately and I apologize for not posting as much is I would like to but there's a lot in my life that I'm trying to work through right now so bear with me.

My Story Proposal Next Few Chapters/Episodes

Man I really really miss pre-Covid life and I'm sure you all do too. Anyway if you read my January Post I summarized would would be the pilot episode or first chapter in My Story. Now here's the next few chapters and episodes of it.

Opening Scene

Angel narrates on the previous episode on how she met Takeshi and what she has learned about him and her own animal-human powers.

First Villain Encounter

Angel arrives to visit Takeshi and finds him being attacked by the demon villain, Myou, son of Kyofusho. Together they both manage to defeat him and drive him off but Myou vows to return. Takeshi tells Angel about his father's dying wish for him to retrieve all the gems and scrolls and bring peace among both humans and yokai, and for man to live in harmony with nature. Angel promises to join Takeshi and help him all the way. Takeshi then tells Angel about his father, Fahru and family and his father's death. He hasn't seen his younger brother Taro after he ran away four years earlier distraught over their father's death.

Ending

Angel consoles Takeshi, they both say goodbye, Angel practices her archery and how to use her powers in order to help Takeshi. Both then narrate the next episode/chapter when the two finally encounter Taro.

Overview

Here are the next few episodes/chapters of My Story. I really can't believe I'm 25 and I will try to work on this story as much as possible. However, there is a lot going on in my real life too so I may not post as much as I would like.