Hello from Croatia!

Hey folks! I'm Ilija and I live in Croatia
I've gotten into anime when I was a kid. I'm a huge fan of Dragon Ball, and I've watched almost all of it except for some of the non-cannon movies.
As a kid I also used to love watching Pokemon, Digimon, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

I'd say I'm a person that likes to try a lot of different things which manifests itself in me liking a bunch of genres of videogames, movies, music, etc. so basically anything goes in that regard. I also like to keep a pretty organized list of things I wanna watch/read (currently have about 75 movies and 45 shows in my "To watch" list :o )

Nice to meet you all and have a great day!

What made Attack on Titan so good?

Ever since I finished Attack on Titan I've been trying to find something that scratches the same itch but haven't been able to so far.
What I liked about it the most is that it started out as a survival story in which the inhabitants of Paradis are getting decimated by Titans. But it evolves into so much more.
The shift from fighting monsters to learning about them to
figuring out the people who you were rooting for so far might actually be the monsters was mind blowing to me and kept surprising me with each plot point that was revealed.
Another thing I liked about it was just the sheer amount of detail to every single thing. Isayama wrote the story in such a way that it feels like every single little detail was considered. Even now you'll see fans joking online that it was actually
Eren that wrote the show and that he manipulated Isayama the same way that he manipulated his father and numerous other people in the show to force a certain outcome.

The pacing in the show is another thing I found absolutely fascinating. Each episode and each season brings new revelations that make you rethink everything that's happened so far, and the complexity of moral decisions the characters are struggling with really brings the show to a level I haven't seen in other shows yet.

The show is, in my opinion, a perfect example of what the shackles of freedom (and the chasing of it) look like and how sometimes there is no right choice to be made. I really liked the last scene which showcases
the never-ending cycle of war, terror, and violence that humans put other humans through and that war and struggle are not a question of "if" but rather "when".
I think that mirrors the real world really well and even though it's a really sad thought, it might be just an inescapable law of the universe.

My initial thoughts post-watch were that I absolutely hated the ending. But the more thought I put into it the more I think I like it this way. In the end,
Mikasa and Eren still managed to live out the three years (in the paths dream that he created) that they would get (because of Ymir's curse) if Eren didn't commit the monstrosities that he did. But it seems like even though his friends didn't get the ending they wanted, they got the ending that might've been the best for them.

What do you guys think about the show? Did you like it or hate it?
I'm also open to recommendations for other shows that could be similar in their attention to detail and the complexity of the plot.

Saints Row Reboot: The Story We Never Got

Before the 2022 reboot, Saints Row had a very different vision. Early plans included returning Saints characters, darker missions, and insane set pieces, from a lone-wolf Nahualli to a giant robot gorilla boss.

Publisher interference and THQ Nordic’s restrictions led to major cuts: dialogue was censored, the old cast was mostly removed, and the tone shifted to sitcom-style absurdity. Lines recorded for returning characters, crazy missions, and story beats were scrapped.

It’s wild to see how much the game changed from Volition’s original vision, this thread’s for anyone interested in dissecting what could have been.

Collectibles and Toys: What’s Worth Picking Up Right Now?

We talk a lot about comics here, but the world of collectibles and toys is just as much a part of fandom. Between action figures, statues, Funko Pops, high-end imports, and retro lines making a comeback, there’s a ton out there competing for shelf space.

So what’s catching your eye right now? Are you chasing vintage pieces, sticking with current toy lines, or going for premium statues? And on the flip side what stuff do you think is all hype and not worth the cash?

Dragon Ball Super vs. Z: Did the Series Peak?

Honestly, I think Dragon Ball peaked with Z. Super feels like it’s leaning way too much on nostalgia, with storylines that rarely feel like there are real stakes. Power-ups, battles, and character moments just don’t hit the same way.

What do you all think? Is Super a solid continuation or does it mostly retread old ground for the sake of fan service?

If you could only choose one, what matters most in an anime?

I was trying to decide which is better/worse
1. Good relatable characters without a decent plot
2. A good plot with boring characters

I think the characters are the most important... A copy/paste plot (insert typical Heroes Journey, Save the Cat, etc..) I still think is great as long as it has an interesting relatable character, and also a unique / interesting setting to set it apart.
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Which TTRPG have you played most recently?

My table and I spent a few months trying to find a space opera game for a story we wanted to tell. We've never played a space game before, and I researched a solid twenty different games before finally landing on Ironsworn: Starforged. This game is inspired by the Powered by the Apocalypse games, as well as FATE and Forged in the Dark.

What I love about the mechanics of this game is how well the main mechanics (particularly Progress Tracks) can apply to any kind of story telling. Highly recommend. I've not played the original Ironsworn game (same thing, but fantasy), but I'm sure it's just as good as well.
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