Classyspartan
@classyspartan.bsky.social
Formerly known as MangaMan9000 on Twitter. Member of the @dubtalkpodcast.bsky.social Dating the lovely @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social My opinions are my own. He/Him.
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Author of Laid-Back Camp really made another similarly comfy series. This time focusing on some other special interests including action cameras and life as a mangaka. Lovely cast, charming production, very comfortable watch. Lot more occult themed than expected. Makes me miss Japan bad.
Author of Laid-Back Camp really made another similarly comfy series. This time focusing on some other special interests including action cameras and life as a mangaka. Lovely cast, charming production, very comfortable watch. Lot more occult themed than expected. Makes me miss Japan bad.
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Author of Laid-Back Camp really made another similarly comfy series. This time focusing on some other special interests including action cameras and life as a mangaka. Lovely cast, charming production, very comfortable watch. Lot more occult themed than expected. Makes me miss Japan bad.
Author of Laid-Back Camp really made another similarly comfy series. This time focusing on some other special interests including action cameras and life as a mangaka. Lovely cast, charming production, very comfortable watch. Lot more occult themed than expected. Makes me miss Japan bad.
11. CITY The Animation (rewatch)
You know the logical part of my brain knows that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of media. Everything shows some signs of flaws, imperfections and cracks underneath. But also man, CITY is kind of a modern miracle of anime and animation and I adore it so.
You know the logical part of my brain knows that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of media. Everything shows some signs of flaws, imperfections and cracks underneath. But also man, CITY is kind of a modern miracle of anime and animation and I adore it so.
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
11. CITY The Animation (rewatch)
You know the logical part of my brain knows that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of media. Everything shows some signs of flaws, imperfections and cracks underneath. But also man, CITY is kind of a modern miracle of anime and animation and I adore it so.
You know the logical part of my brain knows that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of media. Everything shows some signs of flaws, imperfections and cracks underneath. But also man, CITY is kind of a modern miracle of anime and animation and I adore it so.
10. Iron Lung
Y'know that Markiplier has a decent career methinks. Script was a bit lacking in terms of expositing and dialogue, but absolutely made up for it in suffocating ambiance and absolutely killer practical effects. Glad I got to see this, extremely cool to see this film succeed.
Y'know that Markiplier has a decent career methinks. Script was a bit lacking in terms of expositing and dialogue, but absolutely made up for it in suffocating ambiance and absolutely killer practical effects. Glad I got to see this, extremely cool to see this film succeed.
February 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
10. Iron Lung
Y'know that Markiplier has a decent career methinks. Script was a bit lacking in terms of expositing and dialogue, but absolutely made up for it in suffocating ambiance and absolutely killer practical effects. Glad I got to see this, extremely cool to see this film succeed.
Y'know that Markiplier has a decent career methinks. Script was a bit lacking in terms of expositing and dialogue, but absolutely made up for it in suffocating ambiance and absolutely killer practical effects. Glad I got to see this, extremely cool to see this film succeed.
9. Twisted-Wonderland the Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul
This was a fun little series to get to watch. Got to enjoy fantasy magical Disney boy school shenanigans and angst. Incredible dub for this one for sure, my goodness @paulcastrojr.bsky.social does an incredible job as Riddle for certain.
This was a fun little series to get to watch. Got to enjoy fantasy magical Disney boy school shenanigans and angst. Incredible dub for this one for sure, my goodness @paulcastrojr.bsky.social does an incredible job as Riddle for certain.
February 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM
9. Twisted-Wonderland the Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul
This was a fun little series to get to watch. Got to enjoy fantasy magical Disney boy school shenanigans and angst. Incredible dub for this one for sure, my goodness @paulcastrojr.bsky.social does an incredible job as Riddle for certain.
This was a fun little series to get to watch. Got to enjoy fantasy magical Disney boy school shenanigans and angst. Incredible dub for this one for sure, my goodness @paulcastrojr.bsky.social does an incredible job as Riddle for certain.
Comics may in fact be good after all.
January 28, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Comics may in fact be good after all.
8. Honey Lemon Soda
Look sometimes you just need a really good, really charming school romance series, and Honey Lemon Soda is just that. Not always the most experienced with Shoujo series but much like the titular lemon soda, this series was pleasant, refreshing and went down easy! Recommend it.
Look sometimes you just need a really good, really charming school romance series, and Honey Lemon Soda is just that. Not always the most experienced with Shoujo series but much like the titular lemon soda, this series was pleasant, refreshing and went down easy! Recommend it.
January 25, 2026 at 3:03 AM
8. Honey Lemon Soda
Look sometimes you just need a really good, really charming school romance series, and Honey Lemon Soda is just that. Not always the most experienced with Shoujo series but much like the titular lemon soda, this series was pleasant, refreshing and went down easy! Recommend it.
Look sometimes you just need a really good, really charming school romance series, and Honey Lemon Soda is just that. Not always the most experienced with Shoujo series but much like the titular lemon soda, this series was pleasant, refreshing and went down easy! Recommend it.
7. Knives Out
Speaking of being late, oh my god what a movie. Not hard to see why Rian Johnson's modern day whodunit took off as hard as it did. Compelling from start to finish, creative framing, and an unbelievable script and ensemble cast. Incredible film, and I will gladly watch the sequels.
Speaking of being late, oh my god what a movie. Not hard to see why Rian Johnson's modern day whodunit took off as hard as it did. Compelling from start to finish, creative framing, and an unbelievable script and ensemble cast. Incredible film, and I will gladly watch the sequels.
January 21, 2026 at 11:27 PM
7. Knives Out
Speaking of being late, oh my god what a movie. Not hard to see why Rian Johnson's modern day whodunit took off as hard as it did. Compelling from start to finish, creative framing, and an unbelievable script and ensemble cast. Incredible film, and I will gladly watch the sequels.
Speaking of being late, oh my god what a movie. Not hard to see why Rian Johnson's modern day whodunit took off as hard as it did. Compelling from start to finish, creative framing, and an unbelievable script and ensemble cast. Incredible film, and I will gladly watch the sequels.
6. K-Pop Demon Hunters
Okay yeah I can absolutely see why this became a big hit. Music's great, animation is unbelievable as all hell, and this is just such a love letter passion project that the joy of those making it comes across in every minute. Would definitely welcome more from Huntrix!
Okay yeah I can absolutely see why this became a big hit. Music's great, animation is unbelievable as all hell, and this is just such a love letter passion project that the joy of those making it comes across in every minute. Would definitely welcome more from Huntrix!
January 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM
6. K-Pop Demon Hunters
Okay yeah I can absolutely see why this became a big hit. Music's great, animation is unbelievable as all hell, and this is just such a love letter passion project that the joy of those making it comes across in every minute. Would definitely welcome more from Huntrix!
Okay yeah I can absolutely see why this became a big hit. Music's great, animation is unbelievable as all hell, and this is just such a love letter passion project that the joy of those making it comes across in every minute. Would definitely welcome more from Huntrix!
5. You Are Ms. Servant
I feel like I remember seeing the author of this was influenced by Roberta Black Lagoon and I can absolutely see it. Charming little slice of life series about starting over, changing and growing while also being a cute found family / slice of life series. Very pleasant.
I feel like I remember seeing the author of this was influenced by Roberta Black Lagoon and I can absolutely see it. Charming little slice of life series about starting over, changing and growing while also being a cute found family / slice of life series. Very pleasant.
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
5. You Are Ms. Servant
I feel like I remember seeing the author of this was influenced by Roberta Black Lagoon and I can absolutely see it. Charming little slice of life series about starting over, changing and growing while also being a cute found family / slice of life series. Very pleasant.
I feel like I remember seeing the author of this was influenced by Roberta Black Lagoon and I can absolutely see it. Charming little slice of life series about starting over, changing and growing while also being a cute found family / slice of life series. Very pleasant.
4. SANDA
Paru Itagaki has such a gigantic brain dude. What a bizarre, complicated yet emotionally cathartic experience this show is from start to finish. All the more impressive by what the team at Science SARU did and what the show wants to say while being weird and fun as hell. Gimme more!
Paru Itagaki has such a gigantic brain dude. What a bizarre, complicated yet emotionally cathartic experience this show is from start to finish. All the more impressive by what the team at Science SARU did and what the show wants to say while being weird and fun as hell. Gimme more!
January 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM
4. SANDA
Paru Itagaki has such a gigantic brain dude. What a bizarre, complicated yet emotionally cathartic experience this show is from start to finish. All the more impressive by what the team at Science SARU did and what the show wants to say while being weird and fun as hell. Gimme more!
Paru Itagaki has such a gigantic brain dude. What a bizarre, complicated yet emotionally cathartic experience this show is from start to finish. All the more impressive by what the team at Science SARU did and what the show wants to say while being weird and fun as hell. Gimme more!
Going through the original Dragon Ball manga for the first time has been an eye opening experience in many ways.
Like what do you MEAN that Chi-Chi is introduced to the story by DECAPITATING AND EVAPORARING A T-REX?!?!??!!?
Like what do you MEAN that Chi-Chi is introduced to the story by DECAPITATING AND EVAPORARING A T-REX?!?!??!!?
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Going through the original Dragon Ball manga for the first time has been an eye opening experience in many ways.
Like what do you MEAN that Chi-Chi is introduced to the story by DECAPITATING AND EVAPORARING A T-REX?!?!??!!?
Like what do you MEAN that Chi-Chi is introduced to the story by DECAPITATING AND EVAPORARING A T-REX?!?!??!!?
3. Ragtime - 2025 Lincoln Center Production
Absolutely incredible production of an already incredible musical. Show stopping performances, incredible direction and staging, do not think I've ever seen people standing ovation for TWO songs mid act before. Really glad I got to see this one!
Absolutely incredible production of an already incredible musical. Show stopping performances, incredible direction and staging, do not think I've ever seen people standing ovation for TWO songs mid act before. Really glad I got to see this one!
January 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
3. Ragtime - 2025 Lincoln Center Production
Absolutely incredible production of an already incredible musical. Show stopping performances, incredible direction and staging, do not think I've ever seen people standing ovation for TWO songs mid act before. Really glad I got to see this one!
Absolutely incredible production of an already incredible musical. Show stopping performances, incredible direction and staging, do not think I've ever seen people standing ovation for TWO songs mid act before. Really glad I got to see this one!
2. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
As an animation production and showcase a real glow up in almost every single way from the first season. Incredible chemistry and interactions with Marin and Gojo but absolutely introduces some great new characters and character dynamics. MDUD still as great as ever.
As an animation production and showcase a real glow up in almost every single way from the first season. Incredible chemistry and interactions with Marin and Gojo but absolutely introduces some great new characters and character dynamics. MDUD still as great as ever.
January 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
2. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
As an animation production and showcase a real glow up in almost every single way from the first season. Incredible chemistry and interactions with Marin and Gojo but absolutely introduces some great new characters and character dynamics. MDUD still as great as ever.
As an animation production and showcase a real glow up in almost every single way from the first season. Incredible chemistry and interactions with Marin and Gojo but absolutely introduces some great new characters and character dynamics. MDUD still as great as ever.
1. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes - Season 1
Been a while since I read the manga but I did enjoy what I read of this, especially a lot of the stuff S1 covered. Dub especially was really solid and the comic book aesthetic they opted for this one popped out in a great way. Will be watching S2!
Been a while since I read the manga but I did enjoy what I read of this, especially a lot of the stuff S1 covered. Dub especially was really solid and the comic book aesthetic they opted for this one popped out in a great way. Will be watching S2!
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 AM
1. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes - Season 1
Been a while since I read the manga but I did enjoy what I read of this, especially a lot of the stuff S1 covered. Dub especially was really solid and the comic book aesthetic they opted for this one popped out in a great way. Will be watching S2!
Been a while since I read the manga but I did enjoy what I read of this, especially a lot of the stuff S1 covered. Dub especially was really solid and the comic book aesthetic they opted for this one popped out in a great way. Will be watching S2!
MEDIA THREAD: 2026 Edition.
Congratulations friends. If you are reading this you survived 2025. I'm proud of you. Anyways the horrors persist yet so do we, and the media we consume along the way. And I'm gonna keep talking about it. Thanks for reading, you got this.
Congratulations friends. If you are reading this you survived 2025. I'm proud of you. Anyways the horrors persist yet so do we, and the media we consume along the way. And I'm gonna keep talking about it. Thanks for reading, you got this.
January 2, 2026 at 3:32 AM
MEDIA THREAD: 2026 Edition.
Congratulations friends. If you are reading this you survived 2025. I'm proud of you. Anyways the horrors persist yet so do we, and the media we consume along the way. And I'm gonna keep talking about it. Thanks for reading, you got this.
Congratulations friends. If you are reading this you survived 2025. I'm proud of you. Anyways the horrors persist yet so do we, and the media we consume along the way. And I'm gonna keep talking about it. Thanks for reading, you got this.
92. Girl Friends
A foundational yuri title I had no experience with but glad I finally read it. Took a bit but quite enjoyed the romantic pair, Akko especially. Certainly doesn't shy away from tough subject matter like internalized homophobia, but its a tender little love story I enjoyed a lot!
A foundational yuri title I had no experience with but glad I finally read it. Took a bit but quite enjoyed the romantic pair, Akko especially. Certainly doesn't shy away from tough subject matter like internalized homophobia, but its a tender little love story I enjoyed a lot!
January 1, 2026 at 2:47 AM
92. Girl Friends
A foundational yuri title I had no experience with but glad I finally read it. Took a bit but quite enjoyed the romantic pair, Akko especially. Certainly doesn't shy away from tough subject matter like internalized homophobia, but its a tender little love story I enjoyed a lot!
A foundational yuri title I had no experience with but glad I finally read it. Took a bit but quite enjoyed the romantic pair, Akko especially. Certainly doesn't shy away from tough subject matter like internalized homophobia, but its a tender little love story I enjoyed a lot!
91. Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
Okay this show goes way harder than it has any right to be. Simultaneously fun gag concept of a premise highlighted by a pretty interesting world, fun cast of characters, and a truly tender loving tribute to the Super Sentai genre. Lotta fun!
Okay this show goes way harder than it has any right to be. Simultaneously fun gag concept of a premise highlighted by a pretty interesting world, fun cast of characters, and a truly tender loving tribute to the Super Sentai genre. Lotta fun!
December 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
91. Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
Okay this show goes way harder than it has any right to be. Simultaneously fun gag concept of a premise highlighted by a pretty interesting world, fun cast of characters, and a truly tender loving tribute to the Super Sentai genre. Lotta fun!
Okay this show goes way harder than it has any right to be. Simultaneously fun gag concept of a premise highlighted by a pretty interesting world, fun cast of characters, and a truly tender loving tribute to the Super Sentai genre. Lotta fun!
90. Cats: The Movie
I had fun watching this with @spacemanhardy.bsky.social @animepalooza.bsky.social @itchinader.bsky.social & @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social on Discord. Jennifer Hudson did a great job with Moonlight. Some fun performances. Otherwise, horrifying and uncanny as all hell.
I had fun watching this with @spacemanhardy.bsky.social @animepalooza.bsky.social @itchinader.bsky.social & @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social on Discord. Jennifer Hudson did a great job with Moonlight. Some fun performances. Otherwise, horrifying and uncanny as all hell.
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
90. Cats: The Movie
I had fun watching this with @spacemanhardy.bsky.social @animepalooza.bsky.social @itchinader.bsky.social & @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social on Discord. Jennifer Hudson did a great job with Moonlight. Some fun performances. Otherwise, horrifying and uncanny as all hell.
I had fun watching this with @spacemanhardy.bsky.social @animepalooza.bsky.social @itchinader.bsky.social & @lilacanimerevue.bsky.social on Discord. Jennifer Hudson did a great job with Moonlight. Some fun performances. Otherwise, horrifying and uncanny as all hell.
89. Witch Watch
Oh I forgot how absurd yet funny this series is. It's a really good, charming little show with a great cast of characters and so much insane variety at what Kenta Shinohara is able to throw at a wall. Also, very fun dub too! You should try and Watch This Witch!
Oh I forgot how absurd yet funny this series is. It's a really good, charming little show with a great cast of characters and so much insane variety at what Kenta Shinohara is able to throw at a wall. Also, very fun dub too! You should try and Watch This Witch!
December 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
89. Witch Watch
Oh I forgot how absurd yet funny this series is. It's a really good, charming little show with a great cast of characters and so much insane variety at what Kenta Shinohara is able to throw at a wall. Also, very fun dub too! You should try and Watch This Witch!
Oh I forgot how absurd yet funny this series is. It's a really good, charming little show with a great cast of characters and so much insane variety at what Kenta Shinohara is able to throw at a wall. Also, very fun dub too! You should try and Watch This Witch!
88. I May Be a Guild Receptionist But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
Cute little show that drew me in on the strength and charm of its protagonist Alina being a big mood as far as working goes despite the rest of the show being a little more average, decent fantasy anime fare.
Cute little show that drew me in on the strength and charm of its protagonist Alina being a big mood as far as working goes despite the rest of the show being a little more average, decent fantasy anime fare.
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
88. I May Be a Guild Receptionist But I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
Cute little show that drew me in on the strength and charm of its protagonist Alina being a big mood as far as working goes despite the rest of the show being a little more average, decent fantasy anime fare.
Cute little show that drew me in on the strength and charm of its protagonist Alina being a big mood as far as working goes despite the rest of the show being a little more average, decent fantasy anime fare.
87. DAN DA DAN Season 2
God what a tour de force of a show this is. An incredible anime adaptation really went above and beyond with the material, especially with the Evil Eye and Kaiju Arcs in particular. Great dub with some stellar performances all around. Not hard to see why this got so big!
God what a tour de force of a show this is. An incredible anime adaptation really went above and beyond with the material, especially with the Evil Eye and Kaiju Arcs in particular. Great dub with some stellar performances all around. Not hard to see why this got so big!
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
87. DAN DA DAN Season 2
God what a tour de force of a show this is. An incredible anime adaptation really went above and beyond with the material, especially with the Evil Eye and Kaiju Arcs in particular. Great dub with some stellar performances all around. Not hard to see why this got so big!
God what a tour de force of a show this is. An incredible anime adaptation really went above and beyond with the material, especially with the Evil Eye and Kaiju Arcs in particular. Great dub with some stellar performances all around. Not hard to see why this got so big!
86. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III - spring song
Oh the clear winner of the individual movies by far but absolutely needed the other two films to really hit as hard and as strong as it did. Real great character arc conclusions, incredible fight direction, Yuki Kajiura music still rules.
Oh the clear winner of the individual movies by far but absolutely needed the other two films to really hit as hard and as strong as it did. Real great character arc conclusions, incredible fight direction, Yuki Kajiura music still rules.
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
86. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III - spring song
Oh the clear winner of the individual movies by far but absolutely needed the other two films to really hit as hard and as strong as it did. Real great character arc conclusions, incredible fight direction, Yuki Kajiura music still rules.
Oh the clear winner of the individual movies by far but absolutely needed the other two films to really hit as hard and as strong as it did. Real great character arc conclusions, incredible fight direction, Yuki Kajiura music still rules.
85. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II - lost butterfly
Okay yeah holy shit this is definitely the dark route in Fate my god. Real interesting things it has to say and wants to do, real messy but in a way I genuinely kinda respect and admire. Berserker/Saber Alter fight rad af. Very well directed.
Okay yeah holy shit this is definitely the dark route in Fate my god. Real interesting things it has to say and wants to do, real messy but in a way I genuinely kinda respect and admire. Berserker/Saber Alter fight rad af. Very well directed.
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
85. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II - lost butterfly
Okay yeah holy shit this is definitely the dark route in Fate my god. Real interesting things it has to say and wants to do, real messy but in a way I genuinely kinda respect and admire. Berserker/Saber Alter fight rad af. Very well directed.
Okay yeah holy shit this is definitely the dark route in Fate my god. Real interesting things it has to say and wants to do, real messy but in a way I genuinely kinda respect and admire. Berserker/Saber Alter fight rad af. Very well directed.
84. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I - presage flower
First movie in the trilogy I'd agree is probably the weakest, and very clearly not a starting point for Fate. That said, some great action set pieces still, some real interesting changes this route and I enjoyed more of Shirou/Sakura's dynamic.
First movie in the trilogy I'd agree is probably the weakest, and very clearly not a starting point for Fate. That said, some great action set pieces still, some real interesting changes this route and I enjoyed more of Shirou/Sakura's dynamic.
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
84. Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I - presage flower
First movie in the trilogy I'd agree is probably the weakest, and very clearly not a starting point for Fate. That said, some great action set pieces still, some real interesting changes this route and I enjoyed more of Shirou/Sakura's dynamic.
First movie in the trilogy I'd agree is probably the weakest, and very clearly not a starting point for Fate. That said, some great action set pieces still, some real interesting changes this route and I enjoyed more of Shirou/Sakura's dynamic.
83. Merrily We Roll Along - Proshot
Had already seen this production and was impressed by it then but the directional camera close ups and cinematic framing REALLY highlights just how good the acting was for this production. Music still hits, the cast is firing on all cylinders. Great production.
Had already seen this production and was impressed by it then but the directional camera close ups and cinematic framing REALLY highlights just how good the acting was for this production. Music still hits, the cast is firing on all cylinders. Great production.
December 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
83. Merrily We Roll Along - Proshot
Had already seen this production and was impressed by it then but the directional camera close ups and cinematic framing REALLY highlights just how good the acting was for this production. Music still hits, the cast is firing on all cylinders. Great production.
Had already seen this production and was impressed by it then but the directional camera close ups and cinematic framing REALLY highlights just how good the acting was for this production. Music still hits, the cast is firing on all cylinders. Great production.