REDEMPTION! I really accomplished a whole lot of issues in December. I feel I did PRETTY GOOD! Did I full every thing I needed too? No, I didn’t BUT it was means higher than November. I’m nonetheless bringing extra dramas into 2025 than I’d have appreciated however not as many as earlier years. I feel that technique I talked about in November labored for essentially the most elements. Not every thing labored however I can talk about that one other time. I’m scripting this somewhat earlier than the top of the month. This blogpost and podcast episode might be out somewhat earlier than the top of the month. If I end something in December after this blogpost/podcast episode comes out, I’ll assessment it in January’s Wrap Up blogpost/podcast episode. I simply need to let everybody know that as a result of I’m fairly certain I’ll full some issues after this comes out.
DRAMAS/MOVIES I COMPLETED IN DECEMBER
I accomplished a whole lot of issues that I ought to have accomplished a number of of months in the past, however I’m simply glad I might full them earlier than 2024 ended. I feel one cause it took me some time to finish a few of these dramas is I used to be making an attempt to complete 1 drama earlier than I tackled the opposite dramas. I knew this one drama would take me without end to complete and I used to be proper. It took me A LONG time to complete this one drama (which I’ll speak about beneath) which precipitated the opposite dramas to be delayed till December.
Ashes of Love (Cdrama) (VIKI): We’re going to get this one out of the best way first. For those who appreciated Ashes of Love, do not learn forward and simply skip to the subsequent mini assessment. I didn’t like this cdrama AT ALL! I couldn’t join with the principle couple. I couldn’t get behind them ended up not caring for them in any respect. The feminine lead actually irritated me via out. As a result of I couldn’t join with the principle couple, I ended up actually liking the second demon couple. I even loved the villains as a result of at the very least they had been enjoyable to observe (HORRIBLE PEOPLE however enjoyable – like a responsible pleasure). I even had some sympathy for the villains somewhat as soon as I knew their full backstories. The pacing of the story was too drawn out. I did love that it was a Xianxia. We all know that’s certainly one of my favourite genres. I additionally didn’t agree 100% with how the ending performed out, particularly with the second male lead (making an attempt not put any spoilers in right here).
Godzilla Minus One (rewatch) (JMovie) (NETFLIX): I rewatched this film for the third time in December. I’ve been making an attempt to get my dad and mom to observe this film for a yr now and I used to be profitable FINALLY this month. That is nonetheless certainly one of my favourite motion pictures and DEFINITELY my favourite Godzilla motion pictures. I nonetheless take heed to and love the OST. It has such a touching and heartbreaking story. You care concerning the people and their survival which is new for me. Godzilla is TERRIFYING which is a whole lot of enjoyable to observe. I AM SO GLAD WE ARE GETTING ANOTHER MOVIE! If in case you have not watched this movie but – PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND WATCH IT! You can learn my full assessment of this film right here AND you too can go to the podcast and take heed to my assessment in podcast type as effectively.
What Comes After Love (Kdrama) (VIKI): I appreciated this drama greater than I believed I’d. I do know I didn’t take pleasure in it as a lot as different folks did although. It had lovely cinematography. I like that though it was a Kdrama, you may inform that it tried to place facets of a Jdrama into it like within the cinematography. I liked the OSTs. I liked the format the place we obtained flashbacks in addition to current day. I liked the principle couple. I used to be not anticipating the ending we obtained. I additionally am stunned I liked the quantity of angst in it. I normally cannot deal with this stage of Angst however for some cause this labored for me. I really appreciated the angsty elements greater than the candy elements once they had been in Japan within the flashbacks. I do want there was a second couple, however I perceive why that did not occur, particularly with the variety of episodes there have been.
Highway to Kingdom: Ace of Ace (KPop Competitors Present): I do not assume this season lived as much as previous seasons of Highway to Kingdom/Kingdom. I’m glad these teams obtained to indicate folks what they’d. I appreciated that I obtained to know all of those teams higher. I didn’t just like the idea of the Ace. I feel it added too many guidelines and complicated scoring. I additionally needed extra interactions between the groups. I additionally needed extra interplay between Taemin and the teams. I imply you do not have Taemin be the MC and he not likely do something. He might have been given the chance to provide some recommendation. I feel this season actually fell quick for me. Even the efficiency did not appear as massive or as bombastic as different seasons. I additionally know I ought to have completed this present like 3 months in the past.
Zombieverse Season 1 (KVariety Present) (NETFLIX): I loved this greater than I believed I’d. I feel folks will like this in the event that they like Working Man. In case you are a fan of zombies and zombie Kdramas, you should have enjoyable with this too. It undoubtedly is partly scripted however different elements are the casts’ reactions. They do have to determine the puzzles and assume how they are going to get out of conditions. I used to be lots funnier than I assumed it was going to be. Largely due to the comedians who would say these hilarious one liner. That is the right present should you want one thing to only be entertained and switch your mind off. It undoubtedly is tacky and cringey at elements, however it’s nonetheless hilarious to observe. I undoubtedly plan to take a look at Season 2 simply to see the brand new forged work together and escape zombies once more.
Solo Leveling Season 1 (Anime) (CRUNCHYROLL): I can see why folks had been raving about this anime. I didn’t know that it could have Korean audio. I do not know why I didn’t assume that since it’s based mostly off a manhwa. I am unable to imagine it took me this lengthy to test this anime out. I completely liked it. I constructed a world that’s each terrifying however intriguing. I like that Jinwoo is a participant in a sport and that inside itself is a thriller of what that’s and why. The artwork of this anime is wonderful. I LOVED THE OSTS! Far warning – it’s VERY violent and considerably creepy at elements. There’s nothing new when it comes to the system that makes up the story. You may have a weak fundamental character who goes via a change to turn out to be the strongest and stives to be the strongest. There’s a cause why this system has labored although in each anime and dramas so, I’m not stunned that this can be a well-liked anime. It’s considerably comforting because it has the same system. The one factor I didn’t notably like is Joo Hee, the healer. I didn’t care about her character in any respect. I’m excited to see what occurs in Season 2 FOR SURE!
NEW JANUARY 2025 DRAMAS I AM EXCITED FOR:
I’m wanting ahead to a TON of Anime in January 2025! There’s additionally a great group of Kdramas popping out in January. I’m solely serious about 4 of them. 3 of the 4 Kdramas I’m has not launched a poster, trailer and even confirmed a January premiere date. I’m going to speak about them anyway. I do know I normally do not speak about dramas that do not have confirmed dates, however January might be the one month I make this exception for since it’s the Holidays and all. I’d not be stunned if a few of these dramas are pushed to later within the month if there was no confirmed premiere date but. There are a few different Kdramas which have premiere dates, however I’m on the fence if I’ll watch them or not, so, I’m simply going to skip speaking about them for now. On condition that I may not be watching a few of the Kdramas in January like I need to, I went down the anime rabbit gap. I knew that there have been 3 anime that I already deliberate to observe however then resulting from me falling down the rabbit gap, I discovered extra I’m and that might be airing in January. I’m not going to begin all of those in January, however they’ve been added to my plan to observe checklist. One among my targets for 2025 is to observe extra anime. I need to watch extra anime to then watch the reside adaptions in the event that they exist so, I can do extra versus podcast episodes. I additionally simply want to make use of my Crunchyroll subscription extra. I’m additionally going to be brining 4 dramas into 2025 that I’m at present watching.
Research Group (Kdrama) [CONFIRMED TO AIR IN JANUARY 2025]
So, we solely obtained a brief teaser for this Kdrama. It confirmed that it was going to air in January 2025. We would not have a confirmed premiere date, however it at the very least has been confirmed for January 2025. I’m snug to speak about this drama due to that. This drama doesn’t have a confirmed streaming platform internationally that it is going to be on so, that can be TBD. Hwang Min Hyun filmed this drama earlier than he enlisted. He enlisted in March of 2024 and isn’t resulting from be discharged till late December of 2025 so, that is prone to be the one drama we get from him in 2025. I like Hwang Min Hyun so; I’ve missed seeing him on my display screen and I’m excited we’re at the very least getting this drama from him in 2025. That is a few excessive schooler who needs to review effectively and be a great pupil, however he’s solely good at preventing and goes to one of many worst faculties. He kinds a examine group in an try to prepare for his school entrance exams. When the members of his examine group begin getting bullied, he has to step in to guard and defend them together with his preventing abilities. The teaser appears identical to what I simply what I described.
I KNOW! I stated that I normally do not gravitate in direction of romance Kdramas. THAT IS USUALLY THE CASE! Love Scout would be the exception. I’m on this for two causes. One among my FAVORITE tropes ever is the boss and secretary trope. I additionally love that the lady is the boss on this drama and the male is the secretary. I like when dramas flip tropes on their heads. The second cause is that Lee Joon Hyuk is starring on this, and I’m nonetheless salty that Dongjae is STILL not on paramount but within the US. Now the primary trailer confirmed little comedy in it, however the second trailer confirmed some. So, I hope it will not be an excessive amount of comedy in it. I even have appreciated a few of the different dramas this screenwriter has written. There’s a confirmed premiere date for this however no confirmed worldwide streaming website for this one.
The Good Man (Kdrama) [RUMORED TO PREMIERE JANUARY 15, 2025]
I’d not be stunned if this drama is pushed to later in 2025. It has not launched any posters or trailers but. MDL says that it has a premiere date of January 15 however that basically has not been confirmed with something. I’m excited for this one due to two causes. I like the forged. We’ve got a whole lot of good actors/actresses on this one together with Lee Dong Wook, Lee Sung Kyung and Ryu Hye Younger. The synopsis intrigues me. Lee Dong Wook performs the eldest son of a household of gangsters. He has to undergo life, coping with the ups and downs of being a gangster and defending his household and different necessary folks in his life. This feels like a task that Lee Dong Wook would KILL AT! Once more although, it doesn’t have a confirmed premiere date, teaser/trailer or poster – so we must see if this really comes out in January or is pushed.
Unmasked (Kdrama) (Disney +) [RUMORED TO AIR JANUARY 15, 2025]
That is one other drama that’s rumored to air on January 15. They have not launched any posters or trailers. The forged DEFINITELY caught my consideration. I imply you bought Kim Hye Soo, Jung Sung II and Joo Jong Hyuk. All folks I like. MDL says this drama goes to be a criminal offense drama which I like. It additionally says it’s going to be a comedic crime drama. Generally comedic crime dramas work for me, typically not. I have to see a trailer to see if I’m going to click on play on this one. MDL says this drama is a Disney + drama. It doesn’t point out if Disney Plus contains Hulu or not. That’s one other factor we must wait and see on as effectively. I’d not be stunned if this one is pushed additional into the yr as effectively.
Asura (Jdrama) (NETFLIX) [PREMIERES JANUARY 9TH, 2025]
I like that Netflix is getting extra Jdramas. This one caught my eye due to the synopsis. I like a few of the forged so that’s at all times a plus. The synopsis sounds messy. We all know I like a loopy, messy makjang like story. MDL synopsis says that this drama is about 4 sisters who get collectively for the primary time after an extended whereas. One sister suspects that their father has a secret lover and youngster. The opposite sisters do not imagine her however promise to not inform their mom. Properly after all, issues come out and possibly extra secrets and techniques come out ultimately. JUST THE MESSY SYNOPSIS I LOVE! Apparently, there are 2 older adaptions of this drama as effectively – like REALLY OLD! So, that is undoubtedly added to my plan to observe checklist. I’ve not determined if I’m going to observe it proper when it airs in January or not. Relies on what my present watchlist appears like.
This appears like it’s going to be a whole lot of enjoyable. It’s a few hitman that retires for love. Nobody in his world believes it although. He is aware of if he kills, his spouse will divorce him, and he’ll lose his household. So, he has to determine intelligent methods to guard his household from his previous life with out noticeably killing anybody. He has previous enemies and companions displaying up from his previous life, disturbing the quaint life that he has constructed, so, he wants to guard that and never let his household discover out. It appears like there might be a great mixture of motion and comedy with this one.
I binged Season 1 this previous month as a result of I knew Season 2 was resulting from launch in January 2025. I had this anime on my checklist for some time to take a look at. I can see why it was throughout my social media and everybody was raving about it. Solo Leveling Season 1 additionally just lately received some awards this yr. I liked Solo Leveling Season 1. I’m glad your complete first season wasn’t spoiled for my on social media so, I used to be nonetheless stunned at elements. I’m stunned with how creepy it obtained in elements I used to be not anticipating it. If Season 2 is something like Season 1 – I’m certain I’ll adore it. I’ve not learn the manhwa FYI. I additionally heard a rumor that Solo Leveling is getting a Kdrama adaption, however I’ve not seen something confirming it. PLEASE BE AS GOOD AS SEASON 1!
That is certainly one of my most anticipated issues popping out in January. I LOVED Season 1, and I even did a versus blogpost/podcast episode between the anime and reside motion film which you’ll be able to take a look at right here. I’ve not learn the manga so; I do not know what’s coming in Season 2. I hope we get extra of their relationship. I imply they have not gotten married but. We all know nothing about his household so, I’m pondering we would meet a few of them since Season 1 was so centered on her. I’m certain we’re going to study extra about her powers. There’s simply a lot I feel we discover in Season 2. I hope by getting a Season 2, we would additionally get one other reside adaption film as a result of I loved that a lot as effectively. So, a lot can occur on this, and I’m excited. This anime is unquestionably one of many ones I might be watching proper when it airs. PLEASE BE AS GOOD AS SEASON 1!
This anime might be the opposite anime that I’m most excited for. I binged this a few months in the past. I knew I’d LOVE Season 1 however I didn’t know the way a lot I’d adore it. So, I used to be pleasantly stunned once they introduced that Season 2 was popping out in January after I had simply completed the anime in October. I’m so excited to get again into this world. I’m excited to analyze extra instances. I’m excited to see the two leads’ relationship blossom extra. I hope we get some romance. I’m certain we’re going to get extra palace intrigue on this. One factor I liked about Season 1 was the feminine characters and their relationship so, I hope we get extra of that. I’m prepared for all of comedy as effectively that comes with this anime. PLEASE BE AS GOOD AS SEASON 1!
(Anime) (CRUNCHYROLL) [PREMIERES JANUARY 10, 2025]
I feel I randomly got here throughout this trailer on Tik Tok or one thing. I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with the feminine lead. I feel that is going to be a very enjoyable anime with plenty of comedy. It’s a few woman who likes a secure job as a receptionist however hates extra time. So, she secretly goes out and fights monsters on her personal so, she will be able to clock out of her job on time. I’m certain that secret will not keep secret for lengthy. I like a great magical preventing anime with comedy. I additionally like when we’ve got feminine fundamental characters within the magical anime. I most likely will await this one to totally come out or at the very least sufficient episodes come out so, I can do a mini binge. This one has been added to my plan to observe checklist FOR SURE!
I got here throughout this anime throughout my deep dive down the rabbit gap as I appeared over the anime that had been presupposed to premiere in January. I like a great thriller whether or not it’s anime or drama. This one appears distinctive as a result of it combines too issues. The one means you may get me to observe a medical drama/anime is put thriller into it. You may have a physician making an attempt to determine a bizarre illness and examine that. Now this anime has that however then you definitely additionally add crime into it the place she additionally tries and solves crimes if they arrive strolling into her hospital as sufferers. That’s distinctive to me so, I need to test this one out. I had by no means heard of it till now.
Now, I do know there’s a reside adaption film floating round someplace of this. I figured I wanted to stay in some romance anime into this checklist. I like the animation fashion of this. I’m additionally a sucker for a great healthful highschool anime. This anime appears tremendous cute and healthful which might be a pleasant change of tempo perhaps for January. It appears prefer it has a few of these basic highschool anime tropes as effectively. I would await all of it to be out earlier than clicking play however I’m at the very least going so as to add it to my plan to observe checklist.
(Anime) (CRUNCHYROLL) [PREMIERES JANUARY 6, 2025]
This additionally offers off cute highschool anime vibes. This additionally appears prefer it could possibly be hilarious. I like the side the place you assume the male lead goes to fall for her, however it looks like the feminine lead will fall first. That could be a twist I like. Medaka Kuroiwa is impervious to my charms is a few highschool romance the place this woman is like the favored woman the place nobody can resist her attraction till she meets the one boy who appears to have the ability to resist. In actuality he’s coaching to be a monk. So, it’s a will he or received’t he scenario or if she’s going to break her rule and fall first. I would await all of it to be out as effectively earlier than clicking play however I’m at the very least going so as to add it to my plan to observe checklist.
ZENSHU (Anime) (CRUNCHYROLL) [PREMIERES JANUARY 5, 2025]
I like an anime with a unusual woman. I additionally love a setup of the principle individual falling into their very own work. I adore it when dramas do it in addition to anime. This anime is about it’s a few woman who begins her profession as an animator. Her first anime is successful. Everyone seems to be anticipating her subsequent work to just do nearly as good, however it’s presupposed to be a rom com film and she or he has by no means fallen in love, not to mention had a boyfriend. So, she will be able to’t transfer ahead with the venture and is caught. Now the trailer reveals that she falls into her work, however the synopsis says nothing like so, I must wait and see which is true. Is it a office anime or a fantasy anime? The OST additionally sounds wonderful.
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