Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. 7.6/10

I wouldn't recommend this book to my friends. I wouldn't reread this book.

The concept of burnout syndrome sucks, I say. I do like the integration of mental illness in this book. I want to talk to and be friends with Sachi. Yukari's helpfulness to people is so cool. It's so Humans of New York here but much more because you see how much pain everyday people are going through alone and you also see how much love there can be. Just noticing this from one cafe setting. I also would love a love like these. Saki a homie during Reiko's whole situation.

Omg, at this love story of Setsuko forgoing her acceptance.

So, if we visit Funiculi Funicula and Donna Donna, can we time travel twice or is it still once? From the two cafes we know, this is the one that sounds more my vibe.

I'm just envisioning this gentleman just reading in the dark after closing hours. There are too many characters with similar names in this book.

Lol at you're just listing jobs that start with F.

I teared at the end.

Memorable Quotes: "After all, it was a new chance to enjoy her favourite pastime." "She had a flight to catch but there was at least enough time to make a small memory."

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. 7.5/10

I wouldn't recommend this book to my friends. I wouldn't reread this book.

As mediocre as Major Major is destined to be, his first chapter was the first fun chapter for me. I do want to see this in movie form.

The way people are/talk in this book would be so annoying if it were real life. It's all catch-22s. It's all nothing is real. But, it's pretty impressive how the entire book is essentially all catch-22's. It's impressive. It's like a joke that life is one thing and also not that one thing. I don't like the chaplain's dreams.

Poor Don Daneeka's family.

What is wrong with Nately's girl being so murderous?

Memorable Quotes: "He knew everything about literature except how to enjoy it." "I wish you'd try listening once in a while instead of always finding fault." "Now that Yossarian had made up his mind to be brave, he was deathly afraid." "Things happen to me when you work over small things that I can't even begin to explain." "Someone had to do something sometime." "I'm an intelligent person with no moral character at all, so I'm in an ideal position to appreciate it."

이제, 곧 죽습니다. Death's Game. 7.6/10

I would recommend this webtoon to my friends. I wouldn't reread this webtoon.

I really expected Jisoo to show up as another form experiencing the same thing as Yijae.

Ew at the ball of the past memories coming out of the hair.

I like the past lives being shown one by one at the same time. Good reunion. It's crazy that our actions mean something yet it means nothing to our identity in the end besides our feelings. The way Yijae had such impact as a cop but it's not even him. It makes you think of how effective you can be and how much impact you could have without thought of other people's perspectives.

I feel like I never like Yijae when he's in his original form. Somehow, he always seems to be the same to me there. Like, he didn't change from all this.

What is Death's goal here?

My god at the memory ball for Yijae's mom's life. It's so sad.

A Gentleman in Moscow. Season 1. 7.6/10

I wouldn't recommend this show to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this show.

So many cameos are so dramatic. We had to cut his mustache?

I envisioned Nina to be younger. But she has great chemistry with Rostov here. I like it. This emphasis on the word gentleman is new and interesting. I like the falling snow. Interesting chess pieces. Osip is a homie. Tell me more about him. I'm so happy for Vasily and Olga. Rostov is really just a lovely character. Very lovable, amusing, and charming. I love the crew camaraderie. I love how Anna develops with time. Anna's "I love you" hit me like a brick. What an ending.

The vibe I got from the book is missing here, but everything is shown normally imo. Rostov is a slightly different look from what I envisioned. Nina is completely different.

Nikolai nooo. omg Mishka, your poor feet. You really feel the repression here past just the being trapped in a hotel part.

LOL at Rostov's "Good Lord" at Sophie stretching better than him.

Pluto. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this manga to my friends. I wouldn't reread this manga.

Wow, I like the country home separated from the city but within but detached vibe. I like Uran. Fav character.

This had a v similar vibe to 20th century boys.

Ew at the bugs coming out of the mouth.

Memorable Quotes: "Dreams are a manifestation of real events, not the products of imagination." "Study hard. And make a world without robots." "Somewhere, something is sadder than me." "It's almost like the same person died twice." "The science fiction suspense!!" "This is not the time to commit suicide."

Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) dir. Justin Lin. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this movie to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this movie.

We started off real Footloose.

What are the chances that the first foreigners we meet in this Japanese school are in the racing community? Why are we all able to speak English so well? What a movie. What does Uncle even gain from this final race? I feel like I wouldn't have taken on this deal.

Sung Kang pretty cute here. Bow Wow acts cute lol. The drifting is crazy. Never seen this in my life. It's legendary. I love how we set ourselves up for another movie. Vin Diesel's cameo was awesome.

I don't like when people analyze and try to guess your background the way Sean did to Neela.

I do like how Japan is being shown, but don't like how it's all about like profiting off them through money and girls. I don't like any character besides Bow Wow's.

Terror Man. 테러맨. 7.4/10 Ch. 1-60

I wouldn't recommend this webtoon to my friends. I wouldn't reread this webtoon. I didn't finish the webtoon.

But, why is Lilia sooo protective of Jung Woo? Like how did they get to that kinda relationship.

Poor Deokman when I thought he died.

I love the color contrast. I liked the storyline more when we were just acting as terrorists at breaking down points. It got less interesting to me with the addition of the project and all these secrets.

Memorable Quotes: "쓰레기짓은 당신이 해놓고 누구한테 탓을 해?"

하이브 3. Hive 3. Ch. start-47. 7.2/10

I wouldn't recommend this webtoon to my friends. I wouldn't reread this webtoon. I didn't finish the webtoon. I quit early.

Idk I'm pretty over this webtoon at this point. We just keep shooting bugs or each other and nothing is really happening. Besides this whole thing about the queen but really, I'm not interested anymore. I don't care for the protag's two weird love lines.

Damn at the protag's old family photo.

Sasaki to Miyano: Graduation (2023) dir. Shinji Ishihira. 佐々木と宮野 ー卒業編ー (2023) dir. 石平信司. 7.5/10

I wouldn't recommend this movie to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this movie.

I just love how nervous Miyano is. I love Miyano's mom's support. I'm all smiles at the waist wraparound on the floor. I liked the progression onto the floor as well. I love how easily Miyano and Sasaki came out to family. I also love how Miyano handled the situation with Sasaki's sister's reaction. Hirano's a homie. Kuresawa is so cute, marry me.

This slight lowering of the back collar is like crazy to me.

Memorable Quotes: "Passing isn't the finish line." "How can my heart be so small?" "Into the future. With senpai."

Sasaki and Miyano. 佐々木と宮野. 7.8/10

I would recommend this anime to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this anime.

I wish I can see people's feelings as easily as I do in this anime. It's so cute knowing how they're feeling.

I want to be the Miyano to his Sasaki. But, I want someone as respectful as Miyano. By the end, I just want a combo of Miyano, Sasaki, and Kuresawa. Everything is simple and cliche, but it hits. No cringe here. MIyano being ashamed of his interests is so cute. Miyano milking people for his imagination's BL content is so funny. I'm loving Miyano thinking about who is uke and who is seme. What a lighthearted show. Ogasawara being so crazed about his girlfriend's love for BL is kinda lovely. Kuresawa, wife me up. I totally get Sasaki loving Miyano wanting to think more about their relationship. Like, Miyano really be respecting the situation. Let's swoon over this head pat. I love this whole manga exchange we got going on. I love Miyano reading/carrying around a book. I like the concept of Miyano not feeling right with his body. That he's not tall or manly enough. That first hug scene hittt. I love how hard the school is going for this festival. I'm all flutters with that firework hand grab.

I'm really out here learning all these Japanese terms. Also, this is my first BL. A time of firsts.

Hirano did look good in the black hair.

Memorable Quotes: "Normies are so strong." "Is he joking or is he serious?" "How long can I hold back?" "The excited way you talk to me." "I'm glad I like him." "What do you think it means to like someone?" "I'm a boyfriend who does his homework." "Don't worry. I'm forgetful."

Ed, Edd n Eddy. Season 5. 7.4/10

I would not recommend this season to my friends. I would not rewatch this season.

We really changed our outfits for school. I never really thought about how Rolf is an actual shepherd.

Poor Jimmy's teeth.

I enjoy baby double D. It's pretty beautiful how much Sarah cares for Jimmy. I feel for Kevin with his fear of needles, albeit i don't have that fear. Wait I loved when Ed added a tail to himself. Jimmy being Edd's therapist is adorable and lovely. I feel it was nice to end with the whole culdesac crew joining together. I enjoyed that Kevin was so down to lead.

Korea represent with the penpal for Eddy.

Saw II (2005) dir. Darren Lynn Bousman. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this movie to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this movie.

How do you even go about taking your eye out? Xavier cutting his number off is crazy. How do you even do that??

Det. Matthews is so unlikable imo. The Jigsaw puppet here is so ugly. I didn't love how we just have John Kramer talking about his ideologies, and mentions of his background are just told here. Xavier is a bitch doing bitch moves. Compared to the first movie, I really didn't like this one, but I did like how it connects to a third movie.

At first, I was like it's nice to have a whole crew to be trapped with. But, then I remembered that in movies, the people are always disagreeable. Blonde girl is so annoying.

I feel like I would've figured out how to shovel out the drug needles.

These wrist slices are killing me. The neck slice is crazy.

Love Affair (1994) dir. Glenn Gordon Caron. 7.4/10

I would not recommend this movie to my friends. I would not rewatch this movie.

Omg Warren Beatty and Annette Bening were literally married. I was wondering how this movie would play out on a plane. Thank god, we moved settings.

The shot trick is pretty neat. Ginny does live in a lovely area.

Terry's emotions after the accident were the most realistic in this movie. The preemptive "what?" was the most natural in this movie. I love Katherine Hepburn, but I didn't love GInny's character here. idk just didn't feel connected to her.

I still don't approve of the romanticization of an affair, but I understand how this is him finally finding the one for him.

Asian children, represent. Where are they now? Omg, Ray Charles, what you doing here?

Parasyte: The Grey. 기생수: 더 그레이. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this show to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this show.

The stabber bad customer is a nightmare.

Su In immediately leaving the bus when feeling sus energy is smart moves. I'm inspired. Jun Kyung immediately reacting to essentially the death of her husband is soo cool. I'm interested in the being that is co-hosting with Su In. Like, it seems nice. Let's get to know it. And maybe some others are like it. I like this whole existential energy in Heidi and Kyung Hee's parasite. I didn't love Jun Kyung, but I'm glad she's smart.

I know the monster graphics can't be real, but I wish it looked less fake. I want it to be like the dead monster we showed the cops. God, so frustrating when Su In is just like we'll talk later when her and Kang Woo meet Chul Min. Just say it quickly now gdi.

It's kinda crazy bc compared to a zombie apocalypse where you can justify your friends and families being zombies by saying they're not them anymore. Here, you would have more trouble killing someone you know because they still seem like they're there. Chul Min's death was so swift and quick. My jaw dropped. This is not okay.

Poor Jinhee and Merry. Rest in peace to Ki Seok. Also, you're amazing.

I teared when Kang Woo is crying over Su In. He cares.

Saw (2004) dir. James Wan. 8/10

I would recommend this movie to my friends. I would rewatch this movie.

Adam, just stfu. If my daughter told me a man was in her room, I'mma believe her and be frightened. I hate how dirty everything is here. I'd probably die from disgust. If I were Ali with that gun to Zep, I'd shoot him. Larry's emotions are just kinda too dramatic for me.

Our poor POC cops. Adam was annoying, but poor Adam.

Carla, our Asian representation.

Our Alice in Borderland vibe of people having to do other things to people because you're forced to.

The amount of determination you need to saw off your foot is crazy. Like, it's not just one axe chop. It's a back and forth for awhile. I refuse to be kidnapped by either this lil puppet or someone in a pig mask.

Big Hero 6 (2014) dir Don Hall, Chris Williams. 8/10

I would recommend this movie to my friends. I would rewatch this movie.

Bro, the nerd lab is crazy. It's hot. I wish I knew more nerds like this. Tadashi is such a good brother. The microbot is crazy. Hiro getting into the school is so cool. It's so nice that the crew checks up on Hiro after the funeral. Like, we just met. That first fist bump was so cute. Honey Lemon calling Hiro like that is so cute. Baymax is so kind and smart.

Maya Rudolph is so Aunt Cass. This setting is really so SF. I like seeing it.

I can't believe Tadashi just dies. We can't do that to this handsome young man. Iron Man who?? Tadashi Hamada is here. So, we're just littering into this space void?? Alright, what's stan lee doing fathering fred?

Fred's out here living his dream. This is some real super villany.

The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) dir. Philip G. Atwell. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this short film to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this short film.

lol at shower caps on the police hats.

How do you even find the racing community in these new cities and states? Can you imagine being this good at racing?