I'd Rather Anime

By The Otaku Couple

Welcome to the I'd Rather Anime podcast with The Otaku Couple (otherwise known as Chelsea and Ben)! This is where we talk about all things anime, new and old, with the addition of our thoughts, opinions, and banter. You could be doing other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Be sure to follow and connect with us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. Thanks for choosing to anime with us!

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I'd Rather AnimeFeb 14, 2022

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In this episode, we're discussing the latest episode of AOT the Final Season (as of Feb 13, 2022) and why I (Chelsea) both love Attack on Titan and dislike watching it sometimes. There will be spoilers for Attack on Titan, so if you haven't watched up to the latest episode, be warned!

Come anime with us ✌🏾

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Feb 14, 202219:03

Winter 2022 Watchlist

This week we discuss what all we are watching for the winter 2022 Anime season.

Arifrueta Season 2 Realist Hero Season 1 Part 2 The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest World End Harem She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Stone Ocean Orient

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Feb 07, 202229:40

Crunchyroll Anime Awards

In this episode we cast our votes for the 2021 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 31, 202218:34

Summer & Fall Anime 2021

Moonlit Fantasy

Spirit Chronicles

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Things We Dropped (Summer)

World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated as an Aristocrat

Banished from the Hero's Party I decided to live a quiet life in the countryside

My Senpai is Annoying

Things We Dropped (Fall)

Demon Slayer Still Sucks

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 24, 202236:31

Spring 2021 Anime

Tokyo Revengers

Mid-Tier (So I'm a Spider | Welcome to Demon School)

Slice of Life (Higehiro | Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent | Fruits Baskets )

Things We Dropped

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 17, 202220:44

Winter 2021 Anime We Liked

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1

Jobless Reincarnation

Sequels (Slime Season 2 | Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1 | Dr. Stone Season 2)

Bottom Tier Character Tomozaki

Log Horizon S3

SK8 the Infinity

Horimiya

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 10, 202230:55

I'd Rather Anime Returns!

The podcast is coming back, so stay tuned for new episodes! Make sure you're following us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime for more updates.

Mar 21, 202101:38

Bungo Stray Dogs

This week we review Bungo Stray Dogs. It's a Action, Mystery, Super Power, Seinen anime that premiered during the anime season of Spring 2016. We just finished watching all three seasons (37 Episodes) and if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Feb 14, 202027:47

Death Note One-Shot

The creators of Death Note released a special One-Shot Chapter of the manga this week. It takes place after the end of the original Death Note series and we enjoyed it a lot so we figured we'd talk about it. If you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Feb 06, 202018:27

IRA 047 | Akira with Lakase

This week we talk about Akira with our guest host, LaKase Marie. We talk about the classic '80s movie, brownies, and more. So, if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Check LaKase out at AndThenILived.com And follow her on Instagram and Twitter @FromLakaseMarie. You can also check her out on YouTube.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 28, 202059:42

IRA 046 | Welcome Winter 2020

This week we talk about the Winter 2020 anime we're watchingand if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 24, 202038:52

Carole & Tuesday

This week we review Carole & Tuesday. It's a drama, music, sci-fi, romance anime that premiered during the anime season of Spring 2019. We just finished watching the final episode of season 1 and if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jan 07, 202025:26

IRA 045 | 2019 Top Ten

This week we talk about our top 10 anime of 2019, including Mob Psycho, Dr. Stone, and more. So, if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Dec 31, 201901:02:28

Magi & Sinbad

This week we review Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Magi: The Kingdom of Magic, and Magi: Adventure of Sinbad. It's a adventure, fantasy, shonen anime that is available for a binge on Netflix. We watched all three series and if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Dec 24, 201922:26

Dr. Stone

This week we review Dr. Stone. It's a adventure, sci-fi, shonen anime that premiered during the anime season of Summer 2019. We just finished watching the final episode of season 1 and if you want to know our honest opinions, then enjoy this episode of the podcast. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Dec 17, 201919:54

IRA 044 | Demon Slayer I'd Rather Not

We are back you guys! After taking a break for the last two anime seasons, we're here to catch you guys up on what we loved (Arifureta), what we're still watching, and what we hated (Demon Slayer, Kimetsu No Yaiba). You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Be sure to follow and tweet at us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Dec 10, 201943:28

IRA 043 | Hello Summer 2019

The Summer 2019 anime season is upon us. Listen in to hear our initial thoughts on Dr. Stone, Fire Force, To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts, and many more. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jul 23, 201938:50

IRA 042 | Goodbye Spring 2019

We made it to the end of another anime season. Now that the Spring 2019 anime season is listen in on our finally thoughts on Wise Man's Grandchild and The Rising of the Shield Hero. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jul 16, 201923:44

Mob Psycho 100

This week we review Mob Psycho 100. It's a Action Slice of Life anime that has a slow start but gets much better very quickly. We binged both seasons back to so you know we loved it. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jul 02, 201916:09

IRA 041 | Scaredy-cat Sleep Walkers

Some character troupes can be really good but what happens you take a troupe too far. Have a listen and find who's the Scaredy-cat character who took it too far this week. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jun 25, 201935:39

Michiko & Hatchin

This week we review Michiko & Hatchin. It's a Action Slice of Life anime that has a mother daughter dynamic unlike any anime we've seen before. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jun 13, 201911:05

IRA 040 | Avoid the Death Flags

What happens if you don't tell the girl you live her before going off to war? We all know what happens -- and it's not pretty! Listen to the podcast to find out which characters are trying to avoid the death flag in the anime we watched this week. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jun 11, 201932:58

IRA Review | Kado: The Right Answer

This week we review Kado: The Right Answer. It's a fun Sci-fi phycological anime. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Jun 06, 201911:04

IRA 039 | Characters Make the Anime

This week we realized that characters really make the anime. Whether the show is good, bad, or indifferent. Listen to the podcast to find out which characters are which from the anime we watched this week. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jun 04, 201939:13

IRA Review | Saga of Tanya the Evil

This week we review Saga of Tanya the Evil. It's a dark phycological Isekai. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

May 30, 201913:57

IRA 038 | Risk It All

You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

May 28, 201945:18

IRA Review | Kaguya-Sama Love is War

This week we review Kaguya-Sama Love is War. It's an amusing Slice of Life romantic comedy. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

May 23, 201911:18

IRA 037 | Spring 2019 Catch Up

We are back from our brief time away. This week we catch up on Wise Man's Grandchild, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and Demon Slayer along with all the other anime we are watching for the Spring 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

May 21, 201947:02

IRA Review | My Love Story!!

In our life, we watch a lot of anime -- so much that a lot of it doesn't get talked about on the regular podcast. The I'd Rather Review series is here to remedy that. Recently we watched My Love Story!! and this is your chance to hear what we really think about it.

You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Apr 18, 201909:54

IRA 036 | Reincarnated as a Slime

This week we talk about Wise Man's Grandchild, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime along with all the other anime we are watching for the Spring 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Apr 16, 201901:02:18

IRA Talk | Cherry-Picking Anime

When it comes to deciding what anime to watch each season, we all have our own methods to sort through the madness. We talk about what our method is and share the choices of some of our twitter followers.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @IdRatherAnime. Also check out our posts on IGTV @IdRatherAnime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Apr 11, 201910:34

IRA 035 | Hinamatsuri

This week we give our first impressions of the new anime for the Spring 2019 season. We talk about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, Fairy Gone, Hinamatsuri and much more. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting to post on IGTV so check us out @idratheranime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Apr 09, 201950:28

IRA Manga | The Promised Neverland | The Escape | Ch 1-37

Now that season 1 of anime for The Promised Neverland has wrapped, we talk about how we felt about it and our reactions to reading the corresponding chapters of the manga (Chapters 1-37).

You could do other things, but we know you'd rather manga with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @IdRatherAnime. Also check out our posts on IGTV @idratheranime.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Apr 04, 201916:08

IRA 034 | Winter 2019 Wrap Up

This week we give our final thoughts on the First Season of The Promised Neverland and Domestic Girlfriend now that the Winter 2019 season is over. We also talk about the shows we plan on watching for the Spring 2019 Anime Season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting to post on IGTV so check us out @idratheranime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Apr 02, 201945:23

IRA Review | Haikyu!! Season 1

In our life, we watch a lot of anime -- so much that a lot of it doesn't get talked about on the regular podcast. The I'd Rather Review series is here to remedy that. Recently we watched the first season of Haikyu!! and this is your chance to hear what we really think about it.

You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting to post on IGTV so check us out @idratheranime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Mar 28, 201919:02

IRA 033 | Ushio & Tora

This week we talk about Ushio & Tora along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting to post on IGTV so check us out @idratheranime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Mar 26, 201938:45

IRA Talk | Everybody Hates Mineta

When it comes to My Hero Academia, everybody seems to hate Mineta. We talk about why that is and what we really think of this wannabe-hero in class 1-A.

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Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Mar 21, 201913:11

IRA 032 | Iroduku: The World in Colors

This week we talk about Iroduku: The World in Colors and The Promised Neverland along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting to post on IGTV so check us out @idratheranime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Mar 19, 201953:43

IRA 031 | No Forgiveness & a Team Shokugeki

This week we talk about the Third Season of Shokugeki and the decline of Domestic Girlfriend, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us! Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

We are also starting our YouTube channel so check us out at https://youtu.be/C2JEIIeMffI .

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Mar 12, 201901:06:56

IRA 030 | Lies! Holier Holy Water!

This week we talk about Bloom Into You and The Promised Neverland, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime. We are also starting our YouTube channel so check us out at https://youtu.be/C2JEIIeMffI .

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Mar 05, 201947:45

IRA 029 | Hot Springs, Beaches, and Bath Houses

This week we talk about Tada Never Falls in Love and Sunday Without God, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Feb 26, 201952:55

IRA 028 | A Merchant's Spirit

This week we talk about The Promised Neverland, and Cells at Work, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Feb 19, 201934:32

IRA 027 | Pianos, Prostitutes, & Goblins

This week we talk about the controversial anime Goblin Slayer, and Forest of the Piano, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Feb 12, 201944:12

IRA 026 | Tense, Dense, and Real

This week we talk about Real Girl Season 1 and Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight, along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Feb 05, 201956:56

IRA 025 | Bunny Girl Senpai

This week we talk about Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai and The Promised Neverland along with the other anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 29, 201951:55

IRA 024 | Daddy Issues & Two Many Sisters

This week we talk about Domestic Girlfriend and season 3 of Attack On Titan along with the anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com) Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 22, 201945:07

IRA Special | Dragon Ball Super Broly

On this special episode we talk about the Dragon Ball Super Broly movie with our friend Mo. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

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Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 19, 201945:43

IRA 023 | The Mana is Calling Me

This week we talk about the new anime we are watching for the Winter 2019 season. We discuss the first episodes of Rising of the Shield Hero, The Promised Neverland, and Dororo. We also give our thoughts on Sirius the Jaeger. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 15, 201937:36

IRA 022 | Break the Mirrors, It's Dark

This week we talk about Grimoire of Zero, Doreiku the Animation, Problem Children are coming from another world, aren't they, and more. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 08, 201930:35

IRA 021 | Overpowered and Back From the Dead

This is our first podcast of 2019! We talk about the anime that we watched over Christmas break including: Re:Zero, One Punch Man, and more. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!

Check out our website IdRatherAnime.com and follow us on Twitter @IdRatherAnime.

Music by Natentine (https://natentine.com)

Marwan Nimra - Evening Chillout

Marwan Nimra - Hero's Welcoming

Jan 01, 201929:49

IRA 020.5 | 2018 Top Ten

This is our last podcast of 2018 -- for real this time! We list our top 10 favorite anime that we watched in 2018 plus a few honorable mentions. You could do other things, but we know you'd rather anime with us!