Brian Smith
@brianditb.bsky.social
Anime Podcaster and Convention Event Runner.
My one wish for 2026 is that we, as a species, finally find a way to stop Mr Domino.
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My one wish for 2026 is that we, as a species, finally find a way to stop Mr Domino.
Night Chiropmon has big "Batmen of All Nations" vibes. Which is presumably deliberate given that they debut in an episode with a masked villain surrounded by indentically dressed henchmen.
December 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Night Chiropmon has big "Batmen of All Nations" vibes. Which is presumably deliberate given that they debut in an episode with a masked villain surrounded by indentically dressed henchmen.
Incredibly loud neighbour is once again incredibly loud.
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Incredibly loud neighbour is once again incredibly loud.
Been a while since my family's useless Eustachian tubes made me feel this seasick while sitting perfectly still reading from a screen...
December 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Been a while since my family's useless Eustachian tubes made me feel this seasick while sitting perfectly still reading from a screen...
Have supermarkets started placing pet food in merchandising spots where human food used to be?
And does anyone else keep finding themselves pausing to go "that looks tasty" before realising it's not for you, it's for dogs and cats?
And does anyone else keep finding themselves pausing to go "that looks tasty" before realising it's not for you, it's for dogs and cats?
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Have supermarkets started placing pet food in merchandising spots where human food used to be?
And does anyone else keep finding themselves pausing to go "that looks tasty" before realising it's not for you, it's for dogs and cats?
And does anyone else keep finding themselves pausing to go "that looks tasty" before realising it's not for you, it's for dogs and cats?
mfw when a giant robot unties a knot, releasing the centuries old potent spirit of his best friend and forcing assorted demonic fascists to return to their throne of power.
December 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
mfw when a giant robot unties a knot, releasing the centuries old potent spirit of his best friend and forcing assorted demonic fascists to return to their throne of power.
ANIME IS STRAIGHT FROM JAPAN, TOTALLY UNEXPECTED, NOT KIDS' STUFF (RPG edition)
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ANIME IS STRAIGHT FROM JAPAN, TOTALLY UNEXPECTED, NOT KIDS' STUFF (RPG edition)
Reposted by Brian Smith
Reposted by Brian Smith
Firestar: how about we use the resurrection protocols for those horses you burned alive back in 1985
Emma Frost: The untimely deaths of my first class of students was such a deep and tragic loss. I miss them every day.
Mindee Cuckoo: You know, thanks to Krakoa all of those kids are alive again. You could spend time with them literally whenever you felt like it.
Mindee:
Emma:
Mindee:
Emma: nah
Mindee Cuckoo: You know, thanks to Krakoa all of those kids are alive again. You could spend time with them literally whenever you felt like it.
Mindee:
Emma:
Mindee:
Emma: nah
December 14, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Firestar: how about we use the resurrection protocols for those horses you burned alive back in 1985
Are these four ladies from something that's not Conan (novel? comic? TV show?). Or guest cast in the movie, maybe? They don't look like the usual Aoyama designs.
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Are these four ladies from something that's not Conan (novel? comic? TV show?). Or guest cast in the movie, maybe? They don't look like the usual Aoyama designs.
Seeing Someone Hertz do so well in the Shonen Jump TOC makes me feel better about mankind. Hopefully that translates to sales too.
December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Seeing Someone Hertz do so well in the Shonen Jump TOC makes me feel better about mankind. Hopefully that translates to sales too.
Got a Sam Campbell ticket for next September. Definitely curious to see what he does to take advantage of the larger venues on this tour.
December 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Got a Sam Campbell ticket for next September. Definitely curious to see what he does to take advantage of the larger venues on this tour.
Enjoying how in Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider delusional fantasies of being a Kamen Rider are ultimately not enough in the face of actual martial arts training combined with delusional fantasies of being secondary Kamen Rider heroes.
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Enjoying how in Tojima Wants To Be A Kamen Rider delusional fantasies of being a Kamen Rider are ultimately not enough in the face of actual martial arts training combined with delusional fantasies of being secondary Kamen Rider heroes.
Reposted by Brian Smith
The 4K remaster of "Angel's Egg" has just been released on Blu-ray UHD in Australia.
Film grain is still there ♡
Film grain is still there ♡
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The 4K remaster of "Angel's Egg" has just been released on Blu-ray UHD in Australia.
Film grain is still there ♡
Film grain is still there ♡
Ah, the annual "please don't ask us where your parcel is" email from AllTheAnime.
December 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Ah, the annual "please don't ask us where your parcel is" email from AllTheAnime.
Looking forward to the inevitable Thermae Romae Redux chapter on this.
Roman pet monkeys were buried with their own pets, for example piglets and kittens
Ancient Roman Military Officers Had Pet Monkeys, And The Pet Monkeys Had Pet Piglets
Some monkeys also had their own puppies and kittens.
www.iflscience.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Looking forward to the inevitable Thermae Romae Redux chapter on this.
Reposted by Brian Smith
The third and final "Mononoke" movie is coming in Japanese theaters on May 29, 2026.
First trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWG...
First trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWG...
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The third and final "Mononoke" movie is coming in Japanese theaters on May 29, 2026.
First trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWG...
First trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXWG...
Reposted by Brian Smith
Random Rejected Mythos Creature Texture Table
1. uneven
2. chocolatey
3. uncannily smooth
4. moisture wicking
5. raggle-taggle
6. pilled
7. frangible
8. sparkly
9. less rugose than first glance would indicate
10. discouraging
11. ranch flavored
12. penguiny
1. uneven
2. chocolatey
3. uncannily smooth
4. moisture wicking
5. raggle-taggle
6. pilled
7. frangible
8. sparkly
9. less rugose than first glance would indicate
10. discouraging
11. ranch flavored
12. penguiny
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Random Rejected Mythos Creature Texture Table
1. uneven
2. chocolatey
3. uncannily smooth
4. moisture wicking
5. raggle-taggle
6. pilled
7. frangible
8. sparkly
9. less rugose than first glance would indicate
10. discouraging
11. ranch flavored
12. penguiny
1. uneven
2. chocolatey
3. uncannily smooth
4. moisture wicking
5. raggle-taggle
6. pilled
7. frangible
8. sparkly
9. less rugose than first glance would indicate
10. discouraging
11. ranch flavored
12. penguiny
Anime of Interest Winter 2026 edition:
1) Vigilantes Season 2
1) Vigilantes Season 2
TVアニメ『ヴィジランテ -僕のヒーローアカデミア ILLEGALS-』第2期 本PV｜2026年1月5日より毎週月曜22:00～放送開始！｜OPテーマ：すりぃ「CATCH!!!」
YouTube video by TOHO animation チャンネル
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Anime of Interest Winter 2026 edition:
1) Vigilantes Season 2
1) Vigilantes Season 2
Anime you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Streamline, Manga Ent., or Toonami
December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Anime you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Streamline, Manga Ent., or Toonami
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Doraemon or WMT? 2025 run down
Apocalypse Hotel is Doraemon
Witch Watch is extremely Doraemon
Yaiba is Doraemon
Detectives These Days Are Crazy is Doraemon
My Hero Academia Vigilantes is WMT
The Summer Hikaru Dies is WMT
Dr Stone is Doraemon
Dinner Table Detective is WMT
Apocalypse Hotel is Doraemon
Witch Watch is extremely Doraemon
Yaiba is Doraemon
Detectives These Days Are Crazy is Doraemon
My Hero Academia Vigilantes is WMT
The Summer Hikaru Dies is WMT
Dr Stone is Doraemon
Dinner Table Detective is WMT
It's that time of year again - my Anime Bingo card of 2025 TV anime.
December 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Doraemon or WMT? 2025 run down
Apocalypse Hotel is Doraemon
Witch Watch is extremely Doraemon
Yaiba is Doraemon
Detectives These Days Are Crazy is Doraemon
My Hero Academia Vigilantes is WMT
The Summer Hikaru Dies is WMT
Dr Stone is Doraemon
Dinner Table Detective is WMT
Apocalypse Hotel is Doraemon
Witch Watch is extremely Doraemon
Yaiba is Doraemon
Detectives These Days Are Crazy is Doraemon
My Hero Academia Vigilantes is WMT
The Summer Hikaru Dies is WMT
Dr Stone is Doraemon
Dinner Table Detective is WMT
'I never thought the secret leader of the world would turn my people into weapons of oppression' sobs Giant who joined The Turning People Into Weapons of Oppression Party.
December 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
'I never thought the secret leader of the world would turn my people into weapons of oppression' sobs Giant who joined The Turning People Into Weapons of Oppression Party.
Reposted by Brian Smith
Area Mom Could Have Made Same Meal At Home For Much Cheaper https://theonion.com/area-mom-could-have-made-same-meal-at-home-for-much-che-1819566685/
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Area Mom Could Have Made Same Meal At Home For Much Cheaper https://theonion.com/area-mom-could-have-made-same-meal-at-home-for-much-che-1819566685/