DY4Y posted:

I would understand calling LycoReco bait if and only if it wasn't obviously setting up a season two. Even if said season two never comes the fact that it's set up still shows that the story isn't finished.
Now, were season two to also ignore the obvious romantic tension between Chisato and Takina and not develop romance between them so that they may become a couple then I'd call it bait but for now it's just unfinished

Yeah, totally fair. For me, the lack of ending confirmation wasn't significant. I never expected that going in, nor do I find it necessary. So I probably couldn't label it bait at that point, but I still wouldn't have been recommending it for strong female relationships, either. Open to trying a few episodes in season two (or more likely its movie series, I guess) to see if anything's changed, though.

protectmomo posted:

If you're a big fan of girls with guns, you've probably heard of this one already, but I'll mention it just in case; the aptly-named Gunslinger Girl might be up your ally. There is no pretension of yuri (nor het) whatsoever, mind you, but it has a very similar concept to Lycoris Recoil of orphan girls becoming government assassins who fight terrorism. Unlike Lycoris Recoil, it's much darker in tone and takes itself seriously, but I found that it had an actually engaging plot that was capable of turning on the waterworks.

Yuki Kitsune posted:

I second this. It was a series I avoided for a time because it looked like it was going to be all Loli girls (especially knowing some of the other thing Yu Aida worked on). But it ended up being quite amazing. There's a bit of het crush--especially later in the books, less so in the parts covered in the anime--but it's addressed really well. The quality of the story is excellent, and many tears were shed.

Thanks for the double rec! Yeah I have seen it, but so long ago I've forgotten almost all of it. Definitely enjoyed it at the time though. Maybe we'll go for a rewatch...

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Lizstar posted:

This isn't like, a complaint btw. I totally get it. Peoples be busy lol, I mostly wanted to advertise that I like the idea of the regularly scheduled admin updates in this thread, and I hope they can get started regularly enough at some point in the future =w=

Glad you like them! Hope so, too!

Fixed. Thank you and sorry about that. Chapter 8 was the incorrect one.

I'm not gonna spend too much time hating, but my goodness Lycoris Recoil felt like one of the most uninspired shows I've seen. Girls with guns is like my favourite, but everything about this show felt so purposeless and overdone. With the exception of Mika and his lover, I guess. The fights rarely had much choreography or narrative weight. The plot on its own felt like a retread of other popular anime. The side characters didn't get enough screen time for me to treasure them. The comedy mostly consisted of panties and poop, neither of which I care for.

I'll agree with TB earlier. If you're like me or protectmomo and don't find yourself particularly enthralled by episode 3, just move on. It doesn't get better from here. If you're into it for the eminently giffable flirting, I can promise it disappears after episode 5. Unlike similar "subtext" shows, i.e. Machikado Mazoku, the narrative never grants their relationship primacy, either. Each time Takina is called upon to save someone she fulfills that role, but is then immediately discarded to focus on other, more important character conflicts (Chisato v Majima, Chisato v Yoshimatsu, Chisato v Fuki, etc.).

As for the yuri bait discussion earlier, I wasn't finished with the show so perhaps I shouldn't have participated. After finishing, I just wanted to agree with protectmomo in broad terms. As far as their classification, anyway. If we define "yuri bait" as "overt flirting between girls, portrayed to garner some audience with no interest in further development" then I think this one is pretty close. I've personally never experienced feeling baited till now - but this show just about did it. Yes, the two characters were sometimes physically close. Yes, they're sometimes forced by circumstance into intimate situations (panties, sleepover). These scenes never amounted to anything, though**. They're interesting out of context, but in the context of the story being told they never seemed to have any impact or relevance after.

I get that most don't agree with me on most of the above. That's okay! No need to worry about me using the word yuri bait in the future, it seems super inflammatory. Maybe I'll find joy in the doujins. I'm also hopeful this series' bombastic success spurns a bunch of copycats. The more girls with guns, the better.

** Episode 5, which actually does weave Takina's concern/curiosity for Chisato's heart into its episodic narrative with some fluidity. I was thrilled with that, it was a big motivation to keep watching. Unfortunately for me, I never fully bought into Takina caring so much in the first place, nor did she ever initiate any level of affection again.

There's nothing missing, exactly...and the story had plenty of romantic stuff the last two volumes to satiate me. But darn it, I really wanted to see Miss Sunflower say it back, even just once! The moon may be beautiful but that doesn't change the fact I'm dying of starvation out here...

Faylicia posted:

Noooo, guys I want moar XD I love it but I really want more, there needs to be at least a mutual hug or sth. Remember that chapter when they got both got flustered when Matsuri touched Himawari-san's cheeks? Yeah sorta like that but taken up a level lol. I'm just hoping against at all hope haha. I'm already wishing for a college sequel-spin off series.

I would settle for a hug. Love your avatar, too. Go Nina.

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applejuice posted:

With this much build up you better do something slightly non platonic, Matsuri

20% at least or I'll never be happy again

juanelric posted:

Could there be a holobird tag? Right now it's really hard to find this image if you forget who the artist is (which was my case just now). A lingerie tag would be nice as well (do I have to give examples of that myself?).

As for the cow print/cow lingerie tag

Can pass those along.

Edit: I just noticed the upload request page says "working on uploaded" instead of "working on uploading"
And the "Bibnou" typo was never fixed

The first is correct, but I can see how it's confusing so I'll think of something better. I don't really wanna change the Bibnou typo...

puretype posted:

not sure if this might be the right place to ask, but is it possible to change our account username or no-go? (‘:

Yeah, it is. Can post here with the change, or reach out via email or on Discord. Dm at Orange Pekoe#0863, or you may highlight me in any channel within the Dynasty Discord Server.

No, it's too cute. This is the absolute worst, I hate it.

Ooo, very cool.

Pyrrho posted:

Can I appeal a tag suggestion? Is this the wrong place?

Yes, absolutely. No, this isn't the wrong place. Here or any of the usual places I try to be available are all fine. As just a thought, it's much better to have a discussion when necessary, rather than use the one-way tag suggestion function to repeatedly make the same suggestion(s).

Like, what is the rape tag in a drama when most characters forgive it? Or constantly give justifications? The scene using drugs for revenge was triggering, similar to what I prevented from happening to a date-rape-drugged friend. Maybe my tag suggestion was too technical and looked rambling. Maybe what would be tagged drugs and rape in another story was too subtle an increase in problems for this one to get the tag...

We have had ongoing discussions about adding an extra tag for situations clearly appearing to the audience as rape or at least dubious consent that are not taken seriously by the narrative. There's a particular remark in the chapter that demonstrates how flippantly the characters understand the events - "If you were doing something this funny, you should've at least called me... <3."

(Upon reviewing chapter 8, it is surely Rape, and Blackmail. I'm not sure the Drugs or Drunk tags add much value, as these are discussed and implied, but never depicted. In my mind they do not add any necessary context beyond that already provided by the two now-present tags.)

There is a related conversation to be had with this particular series that you touched on. Throughout, there are suspect individuals engaging in suspect acts. To some extent, the messiness is the point. Certainly some nuance exists in how best to consider - and tag - stories about imperfect characters who are often quite horrible. In this instance, I'm not sure I find the distinction terribly relevant.

I'll review the rest of the series in the coming days and see if there are further adjustments that need to be made. It is possible the now-present tags for chapter 8 will change if the accompanying series tags change as well. No need to respond further, but it's fine if you wish to. Thanks.

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Ugh, every new chapter makes me cry. What a perfect mood this series strikes. Really incredible artistry all around.

Are the problems with email services why I can't receive password reset emails? I lost access to my old account's password after some stuff happened.

Yes. If you wish to manually reset, reach out via email or on Discord. Dm at Orange Pekoe#0863, or you may highlight me in any channel within the Dynasty Discord Server.

Thanks for picking this up! Really great effort!

TB posted:

and thus it's functionally pretty similar to some of the most prominent "bait" anime out there.

Nooo, not you too, fellow subtext enjoyer Pekoe :(

Don't misunderstand! I accept that the average yuri fan is moving away from non-explicit works and can see why that might be. Doesn't mean I'll stop enjoying them anytime soon though!

strayalive posted:

I will be charitable and assume that you did not just equate any of the slowburns you or me listed as bait.

Depends on which ones, but generally what happens in volume 7 of an LN doesn't really matter for an anime only watcher. I don't consider them much different especially when the romance isn't in the forefront like in Executioner and Otherside.

Yeah, supposed nefariousness aside (though, this is most of what matters, to some) I can't see much of a difference between them all. I loved Executioner's yuri (the anime), but based on a lot of folks' definitions it wouldn't even count as yuri in the first place. Could never recommend it for that element, and thus it's functionally pretty similar to some of the most prominent "bait" anime out there.

I don't think I agree with that at all; what usually drags things out are harems, love triangles, or in yuri roadblocks like "but we're both girls!"... The more memorable and/or highest rated het romances are usually pretty definitive over 12 or 24 episodes, especially if they're adaptations of shoujo.

And if they do end early, the endgame is usually very noteworthy from earlier on. To pull a yuri example, Sasameki Koto certainly felt like that sort of romance story. At least, that was my experience till I stopped watching het romance anime (~2016). This being the case doesn't undercut all yuri anime of course - Machikado could've ended after one season and it would have still been satisfying romance.

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Would be great to have more conversation about the ongoing translation and less about what may or may not happen in future volumes.

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Christmas, if you can’t comment without judging others, consider not commenting at all. Removing any further inflammatory posts here. Not super convinced any further posts about pubic hair need to be made on this image.

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DumShork posted:

The comments for this image might need some attention.

Casusby looks to be on it, but I'll keep an eye out for anything further. Thank you.

Yuki Kitsune posted:

Adachi and Shima need some organizational help.
Leaving Azure 2 (Ch27.2) leads to the April Fools' chapter (Ch25*) then to Leaving Azure 3 (Ch27.3).

Done, thanks!

suansu30 posted:

wow!I found the author's ins and twitter!She update the NEW chapter!!
ins:teleixihu_tracy
Twitter:@Teleixihu_tracy

Hey thanks so much! Added this to the artist page. (Be nice!)

Cogito posted:

"You have to be single to meet someone and have a romance with them"

Kodama Naoko dislikes this comment

lol

Himeji posted:

This means a lot when you take into account that Takamine and Sakura's train schedules align only thanks to the fact that the former quit volleyball, were she still part of the volleyball club she would be leaving school too late to commute together with Sakura

That is such a cute detail.

The characterizations were so stark. I know these types, but they were so deftly executed it felt like I was learning about them for the first time. The confession sequence was really good, too. Saying nothing about anything, while spilling everything. Then, holding her, just staring in silence. No wonder short hair was literally weak-kneed after! I really do like those clever bits of writing the most.

Her own surprised blush really reminded me of another scene like that, even though they're totally different. Thanks so much knight heron!

Edit: Just to say I love Fukaumi Kon's art. And writing too, but the last part was obvious I think.

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I don't mind grim and gore too much, but does it lean heavily into the horror...? I could barely even get through Otherside Picnic sometimes...

Zar posted:

And one more spammer for the road.

Shot.

DumShork posted:

This still looks like an ad-bot almost a month later.

Entirely correct, gone.

AnnabellaRenee87 posted:

Don't know if this has been posted before but my email alerts quit working, could I have followed too many series?

I'm sorry, this is a known issue with our having been blacklisted by many email services. It will be fixed eventually, but I can't offer more specifics at the moment. There will be an announcement when it is.

last edited at Sep 21, 2022 7:41PM

GeemFlebRep posted:

You seem very concerned with belaboring the ills of "progressivism" when it is barely, if at all, related to what others are posting. It's extremely off-topic and not helpful to this conversation. Stop doing it. As has been stated three times previously, if you do not see merit in a given discussion you are welcome to avoid it. When you do participate, you are expected to do so without derision or dismissal.

Lol. I said it’s necessary, because it is. It’s there to break old things down. It’s a wrecking ball, though, and centre-left is there to pick up the pieces and pass it to the centrists, and the right complains about the new stuff, like it was better before.
It’s like repaving a road. Someone rips up the old stuff, making a mess. People come and put down new stuff that works. All the while some people complain about the traffic and the smell instead of appreciating an improvement.

What I’m talking about:
“Any possibility of a relationship means dishonesty of any kind is the worst thing ever” oy, vey, it’s basic drama.
“What if she was trans” absolute mishegas, and offensive.
“Tropes stereotypes oh no” rachmana litzlon! The horror! /s

There are other pointless arguments happening, but whatever.

I’m not exactly gonna mourn the loss of commenting here if you don’t like how I tell people to chill the f out.

I wonder why just now you decided to show up. It’s almost as if I brought up a certain subject in passing…

Sure. Banned 30 days for repeat violations of Rule 1, Rule 9, and a refusal to stop when told. You're welcome to return after, provided you're able to follow the rules. Always available for review. Take care.