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- on [Episode] KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE • Otome Kaijuu Caraméliser - Episode 11 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 14 Sep 2026
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on AI Didn't Steal the Mathematician's Work, Sam Altman Did in c/technology@lemmy.world · 11 Sep 2026
I think OP is trying to say that we cannot let “AI” launder the responsibility that real humans have for their actions.
The point (as I understand it) of “guns don’t kill people” is that it is patently absurd to imply that “tools” are wholly neutral implements. The quote is trying to hold the “tool” accountable. While it’s making a seemingly contradictory point to OP, I think it’s more that both can be true at once–OP is trying to highlight the specific problem with “the AI is the one doing all the naughty things”, because Sam Altman et al. would certainly like everyone to think so. I totally agree that “AI” is not merely a “tool” (in the sense of the neutrality so-implied), but that is a separate point.
(re-reading what I just wrote… it kinda sounds like clanker speak?? I swear I’m a real human)
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on [Episode] KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE • Otome Kaijuu Caramelise - Episode 9 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 3 Sep 2026
how did she get her hands on Melania’s hat??
the (literal) light switch moment was really good. I’m kicking my feet over here 💓
I like that they played around with narrative timelines (when things are revealed to the audience vs. when they happen chronologically). Fingers crossed Kuroe can ship the new kaiju with Manatsu, she deserves to be happy too 😭
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on [Episode] GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- • Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan - Episode 9 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 3 Sep 2026
somehow I’m just putting together the usual symbolism/themes behind a circus–rejects/pariahs, “freak shows”, found family, etc. … this episode especially, all these themes are so relevant. I’m very impressed that Maria’s height was actually a relevant plot point (and also appropriately circus-themed, with “dwarfs” being a common staple of circus shows historically)
even in an AU, that’s the US healthcare system–if you have medical issues just pray for a stranger to take pity on you >.>
(also, nice little detail that Svietlana didn’t go to the confrontation with Nanami)
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on [Episode] Victoria of Many Faces • Tefuda ga Oume no Victoria - Episode 9 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 1 Sep 2026
I like that this show has pretty realistic timelines (& timeskips)
sleepy Nonna is so cute but also the next shot being asleep Nonna was hilarious :P
Jeff’s past is way darker than I would’ve guessed, and it really fleshes him out as a character. In general this show has done a good job efficiently fleshing out characters, given most of the time we’re seeing Vicky’s perspective. The story feels strangely cozy even though it feels a little sparse overall (there were only 9 episodes, tbf).
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on [Episode] Victoria of Many Faces • Tefuda ga Oume no Victoria - Episode 9 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 1 Sep 2026
I thought it was a little weird that Nonna wasn’t getting much characterization; given she’s a main character it made the show feel a little sparse? I did enjoy anime Nonna though, and I’m looking forward to next season 🙂
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on [Episode] The Cat and the Dragon • Neko to Ryuu - Episode 9 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 27 Aug 2026
it’s a cute detail that Gallie imagines Winged Uncle as looking like Shirotae
accurate representation of cats destroying birds >.> keep your cats indoors people
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on Motorola's 2027 flagships will officially support GrapheneOS in c/technology@lemmy.world · 25 Aug 2026
idk if this is the case here but on a firmware level, interfacing with these camera chips almost always requires an NDA that they’ll only sign with very large minimum orders
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on [Episode] GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- • Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan - Episode 8 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 24 Aug 2026
something something Irish potato famine
It’s a clever touch that they’ve reframed the story such that we’re not looking for the performance to be great or anything (we’ve already seen it a couple times now), but instead for Mizuka to be enjoying herself. It places less emphasis on the animation and more on the storytelling, which is probably easier to pull off.
Plot-wise, we kept getting “they finally pulled this off… but then this other bad thing happened”, which is just good writing, but also it helps make the handwavy-er plot points (suddenly their performances are super good!) feel more earned. … I hope Maria is okay…
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on [Episode] KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE • Otome Kaijuu Caramelise - Episode 8 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 21 Aug 2026
still not sure how to feel about the random fanservice-y shots…? they’re not really sexualized, except what Manatsu did with her phone…
they seemed like they were hinting that Manatsu would find some other Harugon to date. Kuroe-chan could introduce them and return the wingwoman favor :P
Writing-wise, it’s really interesting that (for now) the role of “truly loves you even if you look like a literal monster” goes to Manatsu, instead of the more-obvious Minami. Strangely enough, I think it actually makes it more believable, because outside of her fetish/kink she’s just a normal person. And even though she’s a good friend, she’s not romantically interested in Kuroe, so her love of Harugon is less motivated/biased than Minami might be. I’m fascinated to see how they reconcile this, and where they go from here!
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on [Episode] KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE • Otome Kaijuu Caramelise - Episode 8 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 21 Aug 2026
depends on what you’re looking for :p
I think this is technically seinen, but the story is very shoujo-coded. It’s a sweet romcom with a very green-flag ML. The relationship progression is decent, the supporting cast is fleshed out, and there really isn’t any miscommunication drama / will-they-won’t-they – the catch is, there is a lot of that re: the FL’s whole kaiju thing (very much like classic ultraman, actually).
The kaiju sequences are CGI, but they don’t really break my immersion. The camerawork/direction is pretty good. I’ve really liked the writing so far; they haven’t been afraid to tackle complex issues (most recently, makeup) while leaving space for nuance.
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on [Episode] The Cat and the Dragon • Neko to Ryuu - Episode 8 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 19 Aug 2026
it must be like how gym bros try to make their chicken as bland as possible
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on [Episode] Victoria of Many Faces • Tefuda ga Oume no Victoria - Episode 7 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 18 Aug 2026
it broke my heart when Jeffery had to say Vicky didn’t tell him anything…
I think trusting Nonna to come back is a form of vulnerability, which is why Vicky is having such a hard time with it :c
Nonna herself has been more of a supporting character, not actually getting that much focus devoted to her, but she got a decent amount this episode. The screen time she does get is very efficient at characterizing her though, and she really steals the show.
I liked Baron Hanson’s little subplot more than I expected. They didn’t get redeemed–their actions were unquestionably selfish and entitled–but their actions were understandable, and it seems like they were able to begin to heal (especially if the items they sent were originally Dolores’s or intended for her).
it’s kinda fun (and way less frustrating) that the typical rom-com miscommunication plot device gets replaced with straight-up not communicating (due to the premise); and all the main characters are pretty competent besides
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on [Episode] GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- • Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan - Episode 7 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 17 Aug 2026
I like that we’re explicitly stating the goal that Mizuka’s character arc is and always was about, and also giving us a more concrete “roadmap” for the rest of the season
Ouka filling up the empty seat next to Mizuka is a cute (and symbolic) touch
The over-the-top effects / reaction to Svietlana & Shizuku’s performance feels kinda hamfisted–not that I don’t like sincere portrayals, but rather it felt like an attempt to paper over something that clearly should’ve been (and textually was) conveyed naturally. I wasn’t expecting breathtaking animation, but that sequence did pull me out of the moment a bit.
I love that there’s a 2x “being good doesn’t mean you’re good at teaching” thing going on here, both with Mizuka -> Sunflower Circus, and Lotus Circus -> Mizuka. … hold on, isn’t “technical virtuoso needs to learn basic soft skills” just Bocchi the Rock >.>
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on A Spectre Is Haunting Unicode in c/technology@lemmy.world · 16 Aug 2026
*we have a typographical source that claims it means azimuth, but no known usages of it
I think Wikipedia’s summary of “unconfirmed branding” is a fair description.
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on A Spectre Is Haunting Unicode in c/technology@lemmy.world · 15 Aug 2026
The article is actually written informatively, but for anyone else who may have assumed from the title that this is some failing of Unicode–it is not, the goal of Unicode is to encode all human writing. This includes “nonsense” glyphs that have been widely used or interchanged between computer systems, including the (in)famous “RIGHT ANGLE WITH DOWNWARDS ZIGZAG ARROW” (⍼).
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on [Episode] GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- • Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan - Episode 6 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 13 Aug 2026
if they’ve been making all their phone calls from phone booths, then it means it’s basically impossible for anyone else to contact them (their spot getting taken seems less silly now too)
and I guess the yellow brick road reference in the opening song was intentional! neat
I love how the show has been constructed narratively–we’ve explored the supporting cast, and now we’re coming back (at the halfway point) to deconstruct Mizuka. The writing questions our previous understanding that she was “the best”, and teases that “the Lotus Circus” will get expanded upon. I was kinda expecting it to just stay backstory, so that’s a pleasant surprise. c:
the comedic timing is still top-notch (beats to let things sink in, everyone talking at once, deadpan “in installments”, etc.)
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on [Episode] KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE • Otome Kaijuu Caramelise - Episode 7 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 13 Aug 2026
I appreciate that this show is modeling good communication between partners; I’ll take as much of that as I can get
that, plus we get some character development for her mom this time; I wonder if this is going to set her up even more to oppose Kuroe’s dad (also, surely that phone call he made is going to factor back in to the plot at some point?)
This episode was strangely fanservice-y; it wasn’t gratuitous or anything but we did get multiple separate moments without more than incidental justification (+ Manatsu’s boob window at the very end??)… I guess it could just be a cute part of the romance, but it was odd enough to notice. (funny that this week’s episode of Love Unseen also had some, albeit extremely tame by anime standards)
I was half-expecting Minami to suggest Kuroe come over to his house lmao
does her transformation have a refractory period? … she seems to be able to handle a lot more emotion after she de-transforms
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on [Episode] The Cat and the Dragon • Neko to Ryuu - Episode 7 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 12 Aug 2026
it almost feels like mommy cat is nervous to see him again, and is subconsciously making excuses not to–it’s so cute ;-;
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on [Episode] Victoria of Many Faces • Tefuda ga Oume no Victoria - Episode 6 discussion in c/anime@ani.social · 11 Aug 2026
damn, I guess horseriding isn’t tomboy territory…
I dunno how justified it was supposed to seem, but taking a child from her mother because “she looks like my dead child” (even if plot-logic says this means there’s a good chance she’s the same person) is so fucking sick and heinous. It does fit with what we know about some Ashburian nobles… I really really hope they don’t reveal Nonna as actually being their daughter, because it would distract from that point (assuming Nonna is just going along to shut them up).
I know the episode is purportedly about “holding on” (to Nonna & in general), but most of the episode seemed to be about giving her reasons/ways to leave. I guess it makes sense that to set up Vicky making the choice to stay, it needs to be established that she has absolutely no reason to stay apart from her own free will. The contrast was pretty stark when she talked about wishing for her tranquil days to last forever, and then immediately establishing a means to escape on horseback. She’s going to have to pick one, even if she truly wants both :/
I appreciate that Minami still considers Kuroe his girlfriend (despite what she said). green flag material
“let’s practice hugging” is the gateway drug to “let’s practice kissing”
that heli pilot did not survive that (update: Manatsu is crazy(complimentary))
I appreciate that the perspective swap really did make what Kuroe said that, at the time, sounded a bit lame, into something that does feel significant. That’s good writing c: