So I Watched... - Blog Posts

So I watched Helluva Boss a few days ago (months as I post this lol). Full Moon killed me. I love it so much. Like OMG it's so good in the saddest way.

Alright, bullet point time!

The VAs did wonderful! (F*ckin opening number was hilarious.) The animation was on point! Also opposites attract.

Fuck the ex C.H.E.R.U.B.S (except Collin, he was trying his best), them seeing only the Lust-Ring and having a crisis is like the best thing 😂. They ain't ready for the rest of it.

Fizz and Blitz being friends is so sweet. Just yes.

And now the best (saddest) part:

I remember seeing people pick sides about the big argument between Blitz and Stolas.

It sucked to see Blitz tell Stolas that he loves him back, but him not actually meaning it because he thinks it's roleplay. Omg I wasn't ready!

Blitz misunderstanding why Stolas would give him the crystal because he's self-hating just smacked the hell outta me.

I'd like to preface this by saying, I was on Blitz's side the ENTIRE time (even in the present with the most recent episodes/shorts showing how much he actually cares about Stolas). People were pissed at Blitz, which is understandable ( All 2 U goes hard and I had it on repeat for about a month ngl) but I still sided more with Blitz. Like they both suck at communicating;no question.

But I feel like people overlook that their ENTIRE relationship was transactional from Episode 1.

Their friendship as kids happened because of a transaction between their dads. Blitz's dad literally sold him.

The conversation right before Stolas presents the crystal shows Blitz desperate and panicking because he needs the book while also feeling like Stolas is tired of him because that's what everyone told him it sounded like.

And it doesn't help with the class system they have that puts imps at the very bottom.

(Asmodeus (one of the seven sins) and Fizzeroli (a celebrity entertainer) are dating not-so-secretly and people still call Fizz a pet.)

(Striker was talking shit about Stolas being a blue blood and how their kind looks down on everyone and doesn't care about anyone.)

(Everyone calling Blitz impressive because imps don't start their own business which goes with the most recent episode of Millie telling Blitz in a flashback that they were grunt workers and that's what they're good for.)

(Honestly the way everyone talks to imps and the way Stolas talks to anyone who isn't Blitz is pretty rude.) Omg I just remembered the lady that was arguing with Blitz in the waiting room. What a bitch.)

(On a matching note, Stolas calls Blitz his plaything in like episode 6-7 when freaking out the secret agents. Plus in that same episode Blitz's trip vision has him chained and crawling on all fours to Stolas).

So it honestly makes sense why Blitz doesn't believe Stolas' feelings at first, then kinda throws them back in his face. He's self-hating, yes, but society really got imps in the dirt.

Watched Nimona a few weeks(months as of present) ago b/c Netflix put it free on YouTube and it's so fun!

The voice acting is solid. Had me about to cry twice 😭. I couldn't pinpoint everyone's voices until the end when the credits came up; but, then it clicked. Like 'why does he sound so familiar? Who is that? Oh! That's who that is! No way!' The actors and actresses did a wonderful job ☺️

The animation is so pretty and expressive. You could freeze-frame so many scenes and just stare at it. The backgrounds remind me of watercolor and the characters kinda remind me of paper.

The first escape scene reminds me of the Emperor's New Groove which is a win

(opens split screen so I can look up how to spell characters' names correctly)

I like most of the characters honestly. A lot of their motivations make sense to me in some way.

Nimona is a fun character. I like their carefree approach to stuff which is a nice contrast to Ballister and everyone else they have to face off against. It made the serious scenes more sad and it emphasizes the backstory when you realize exactly what was true about the things they told Ballister on the train. (Them talking about just letting people kill them had me tearing up 😭)

I really like Ballister. He's an underdog. And I was not ready for how this movie was going to kick off! Man JUST got his recognition from the Queen and everyone else who's been doubting him, then it gets destroyed a second later 😱 LIKE 🤬! OKAY THEN! Him and Ambrosius are cute though. On that note...

Ambrosius. I like him well enough. I like how his personal feelings for Ballister come into conflict with his job.

Sidenote: I like how it's done here. You'll see a lot of characters have this conflict but they either just met the other person; or the feelings just got reciprocated. But, since Ballister and Ambrosius are written to be already well established (they have favorite spots and know how each other likes their food) it's more impactful.

I honestly love his fake out scene. It's funny but also nice to see what he honestly thinks about everything happening between him and Ballister and the system they're a part of. Which shows how him and Ballister think alike and why they work as a couple.

But I also kinda wish two things happened in this movie:

Nimona and Ambrosius both mentioned how “cutting off limbs, isn't a love language,” and Ballister acknowledges that's how they're trained to react, but it would've been a nice 3 for 3 mention if Ballister said that when Ambrosius follows him out of the diner/bar. Just throwing it back in his face would've been so good and dramatic!

Ngl I wanted Ambrosius to lose an arm. I feel like it would've been dramatic but also kinda symbolic b/c they both lost an arm b/c of the system they were brainwashed by. Also matching disabled boyfriends!

Todd...🤬 you! No, but I thought Todd died during the final battle. Then he lived. 🤬...no, but honestly Todd was a jock douchebag but he was funny. Plus, I can give him credit for stepping toe to toe with Ambrosius b/c he believes that Ballister is a weak point for him ( which is a fair point).

The Director was terrible. Manipulative and unwilling to see reason. She was frustrating in the best way. Using the prophecy and everyone's fear of the unknown and mob mentality is solid evil. And I was happy for her downfall.

This was so fun! I went on a rollercoaster with this series and I'll do it again! I WAS ✨INVESTED✨! Yelling at the screen b/c I'm pissed at the plot progression in the best way!

I saved it in my playlists and decided to watch it

I recommend it. (The episodes are split up into 4 parts each)

Some things (and characters) I like/dislike:

1. Pran's eyes (They're so expressive) (Technically #2 but Pran crying gutted me 😧

2. The premise is nice and simple

3. The intro is cute

4. Pat's sweet gestures

5. Korn (I called him Ponytail for most of the series lol) -I didn't like him at first, but he grew on me

6. Wai 😑

7. Those seaweed chips look delicious and I want them

8. Ink (yes)

9. Pa (Pat's sister) (yes for her too lol)

10. The banter/flirtation is great

11. The fist bumps UPDATE: I need to add more!

12. Pat realizing he likes Pran, while Pran is standing right there looking at guitars oblivious to this panic lol 13. The sleepover scene 14. Pran's elevator/escalator cheer up scene. Ooh it's so cute🤭 15. The whole mystery of why their parents hate each other is interesting and makes sense -Pran's mom (Paradee Wongsawat) is really pretty

So, I watched Kotaro Lives Alone...cue the tears. It was sad yet heartwarming.