I made a trip all around Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ, such a beautiful country ๐๏ธ, now I'm relaxed ๐. Beautiful mountains ๐๏ธ, scenery ๐, and lakes ๐๏ธ. Now back to work ๐ผ!
Welcome to My World of Anime and Manga! ๐
Hey there, fellow otaku and curious visitor! Thrilled to have you on my profile. ๐ If you're here, chances are you're keen to know a bit about me. That's awesome, and I'm all for making new friends who share a passion for anime, manga, or just life in general. Feel free to shoot me a friend request or drop a comment on my wall - I'm all ears! ๐ฌ
๐ About Me - Jรฉrรฉmy at a Glance:
Personality: Sociable, a bit shy, but get me talking about something I love, and I won't stop! ๐ฃ๏ธ
Polyglot: Fluent in French ๐ซ๐ท, English ๐ฌ๐ง, Spanish ๐ช๐ธ, and currently dabbling in Chinese ๐จ๐ณ.
Discord: Jรฉrรฉmy#9864 (just let me know who you are when you add me!) ๐ฌ
๐ซ๐ท From Paris to Dreams of Canada ๐จ๐ฆ:
Born and raised in the romantic yet bustling Paris. Forever thankful to my hardworking parents for their sacrifices. ๐
Dreaming of a quieter life in Canada, with Toronto's stunning skyline in my sights. Montreal could be a great start too! ๐
๐บ Anime and Manga Journey:
Childhood memories are filled with "Naruto" ๐ฅ and "Detective Conan" ๐, thanks to TV.
A special shoutout to my dad for introducing me to "Dragon Ball" ๐ - my first unknowing anime experience.
Nowadays, I'm more into manga due to a hectic schedule. It lets me dive into stories at my own pace. ๐
๐ A Glimpse into My Life:
Student: Pursuing mechanical engineering (I graduate soon) ๐
Hobbies: Judo ๐ฅ, piano ๐น, and immersing myself in the magical world of Ghibli movies ๐ฅ.
Music Vibes: A mix of Pop ๐ต, K-pop ๐ค, and J-pop ๐ถ. And yes, I'm a K-drama enthusiast too! ๐บ
Zodiac & Personality: Cancer โ and ISTJ - a blend of emotion and logic. ๐ง
Likes & Dislikes:
๐ Loves traveling ๐, Asian cuisine ๐, playing sports ๐, hanging out with friends ๐ฅ, and a big fan of cats and dogs ๐ฑ๐ถ.
๐ Not a fan of pretense, rainy days โ, lies, noise ๐, and early mornings โฐ.
Events & Conventions:
I love attending anime events like Japan Expo in France ๐ซ๐ท and specific anime conventions, particularly for "One Piece" โ. Recently, I even participated in a Rakugo session to celebrate the manga "Akane-Banashi" ๐ญ.
Beyond Anime: When I'm not immersed in anime, you can find me running ๐, playing volleyball ๐ (thanks to "Haikyuu" for sparking that interest!), or exploring various restaurants with friends ๐ฝ๏ธ. And while piano used to be a part of my childhood activities, let's just say my drawing skills are... uniquely abstract ๐ผ๏ธ.
๐ Travel Adventures in 2023:
2023 has been an extraordinary year for me, filled with memorable travels. Here's a snapshot of my journeys:
๐จ๐ฆ Canada (Montreal): Battled through snowstorms in February. Despite the freezing weather โ๏ธ, the heartwarming people ๐ซ and relaxing sauna experiences ๐ง made it worthwhile.
๐บ๐ธ USA (Florida): A mix of work ๐ and pleasure ๐ด. Participated in a school project on rocket design and later enjoyed the sunny beaches of Miami. The huge food portions ๐ and lively parties ๐, especially among the Spanish community, were quite the experience!
๐ณ๐ฑ The Netherlands: A serene family trip exploring beautiful gardens ๐ท. Capturing the tranquility and beauty was simply amazing.
๐ฆ๐น Austria (Vienna): A brief visit, yet so enriching. Vienna's stunning cities and museums ๐๏ธ left a lasting impression - a place worth living in.
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland: An adventure with friends to see the aurora borealis ๐ and sled rides through snowy forests ๐ฒ pulled by foxes ๐ฆ. While Finland's high living costs are notable, its beauty and the recent accolade of being the best country to live in are undeniable.
Dream Destinations: Japan ๐ฏ๐ต and South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท top my travel wish list.
Life's Philosophy:
Life is a complex tapestry of experiences ๐. We might not always grasp its lessons immediately, but they shape us nonetheless. My mantra? Live fully, lose with grace, and always dare to dream again. Life's truly beautiful when you embrace it fearlessly ๐ช.
MY GOAL IS TO WATCH THE 100 MOST POPULAR ANIME ACCORDING TO MAL (CURRENTLY 82/100)
Favorite ANIME / MANGA genre
Anime & Manga Favorites
๐ Anime Loves:
Isekai Wonders: Love the blend of reincarnation, fantasy, and magic. Intrigued by characters evolving from their past lives in new worlds.
Hidden Power in School Life: Drawn to stories where the protagonist is secretly overpowered, navigating school life in unique ways.
Emotionally Charged Tales: Captivated by anime that evoke deep feelings, making me empathize with characters in poignant situations.
Mystery & Investigation: Engrossed in unraveling mysteries and finding the hidden culprit.
๐ Manga Corner:
Survival Game Sagas: Thrilled by the intense drama of life-or-death survival games.
Shonen Spectacles: A fan of the classic shonen genre with its action-packed and engaging narratives.
Psychological Depths: Fascinated by the exploration of the human psyche and manipulation in psychological manga.
FAVORITE SCENE
Chitanda Eru's "I'm Curious" in "Hyouka": Chitanda's inquisitive nature, captured by her iconic phrase, drives the story's mysteries. Her curiosity is infectious, drawing viewers and the protagonist, Oreki, into the heart of each puzzle.
"I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" Wholesome Moments: The film's touching interactions, particularly the simple yet profound moments between the main characters, highlight the beauty and tragedy of their fleeting relationship, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
"Your Lie in April": Kosei's Piano Performance with Kaori: This scene symbolizes the transformative power of music and relationships. Kosei's emotional journey through music, guided and inspired by Kaori, is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, depicting the duo's deep connection.
Meeting Between Shin and Lena in "86": The poignant first meeting between Shin and Lena reflects the complex themes of war, prejudice, and understanding.
FAVORITE CHARACTERS
Ayanokoji (Classroom of the Elite): Intriguing for his intellect and secretive nature, Ayanokoji's skill in manipulation and strategy makes him a uniquely unpredictable character.
Lena (86): Her empathy and fight for justice in a harsh world showcase Lena's strong character. Her efforts to bridge divides in a discriminatory society highlight her profound humanity.
Ken Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul): Kaneki's transformation from a shy student to a formidable ghoul captures a compelling narrative of self-discovery and moral struggle in a grim world.
Elaina (Wandering Witch): Elaina's love for adventure and independence, along with her wit and curiosity, perfectly suit her journey through diverse worlds, making her a captivating explorer.
Yato (Noragami): Yato's growth from a lesser-known deity to a more respected one, while retaining his humor and kindness, makes him a particularly lovable and relatable god.
Statistics
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- Total Entries190
- Reread0
- Chapters16,393
- Volumes1,427
All Comments (1378) Comments
Yeah it was quite irritating but of course i'll wait now for springtime. Here it's you have to pay for final exams, otherwise no.
No here is no refund system, that's why if somebody gets sick, they rarther go to exam while sick cuz otherwise the money will be wasted.
Worse is that they mark this as a first entry in the exam, like you'd have already been there even tho you weren't and spring it's like "second try". They don't like write there that "missed it" or "sick etc". But yes when doing it now on springtime, i have to pay again, true.
I guess i'd study more, as i really don't have money to travel, like last time I traveled was in 2018 and i don't want to work fulltime while studying as it's more stressful.
Oh but half a year, how could you afford it? Did you stay by friends place or rented place/hotel etc, like that already takes money if staying in hotel each time or buying much of things each time.
School is ok, i do prefer freetime and outside school time more of course.
Maybe at times when things go well it's fine, but otherwise not really. What i dislike is like things that teachers put deadlines so close to each other, like not considering that there is already so much to do and they put even more and don't communicate each other but just puts new assignments / exams like that and don't consider the amount of work there is already. Like some exams that are outside exam week are so close to each, like wednesday and instantly other next day, and these are just basic exams after all.
For me i wouldn't like to help such social bums, like why i have give them my hard worked money and i get to keep less than half to myself? Not fair imo. They should do the same here, reduce.
I like to do in Helsinki shopping, before cafes, cinema and hanging around etc. Yeah the christmas market is good, true it's icy.
I think for halloween i will eat snacks/sweets, put decorations etc. I'm not party person really.
I did iceskating/snowman before but these days i just wander in the winter atmosphere xD
I like most latte and mocha drinks. I found new good one by chance few months ago.
Oh that sucks ._. i keep them usually a bit more far away from computer so it doesn't happen to me. Usually i don't drink while working/studying but on free time and not everyday. Usually on weekend/holiday and summer not at all.
Yeah i've heard of it. I enjoyed most Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside Season 1-2 and The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases.
I haven't watched any animes for 2 months now *_* i'm so behind with previous anime season and the new one.
No i usually keep things to myself as an introvert (already as a kid) and rather not bother others with them, that's why i don't understand why many are annoyed that i mind my own business and try to shove their own things all of the time to my face, even topics that trigger or annoy me. Also there is always in every school these actual problematic people who bother during classes/bully etc, but teachers always bother me that "oh why i'm so quiet etc" like wtf is problem with that as i'm not making trouble or anything bad with it?
Actually i've never been bullied by boys, it's always girls. Like girls in elementary school lift my skirt (like wouldn't this be more like boy would do but no) and diss me from whatever things. That's why when i went to middle school/highschool i haven't had dresses/skirts anymore but some boring jeans.
That's why if i talk to boys, these girls who try to seek attention from them by purpose get so bitter as i don't try anything and i casually just chat if someone wants to talk with me (and i don't approach anyone, like never).
I guess i usually just listen to music, browse internet, eat etc.
Hmm i'd rather forget/not to think of them than confront someday, in fact.
I think it's her problem really, if she will have hard life with no purpose, then be it. Nobody forces her to be trash. Also she started to post half naked pics already as a underage, like imagine that. Also she dressed already as a elementary kid so inappropriately that teachers said that she should have more clothes on and this is school. Also who tf appears during cold winter in some crop top and pants and no jacket, like lmao, isn't she just idiot with no sense of surroundings.
Probably nice to tourists so they can earn money, but to Finns they aren't really the kindest. Like Finland was under Russia and then Sweden so they still think Finns as a pushover who just have to please them (that's why studying in Sweden in school is still forced here, as finland is supposedly two-language country). That's why Finns have better relations to Norway than Sweden.
I think Finnish mind their own business more than Swedish, Swedish people are quite fake at times, Finns are more real.
Lmao true, that's annoying af. Well i'm half Asian so I do look completely Asian, like dark brown hair+eyes and my skin is darker (that's why in elementary someone said that i look like crow or i'm so "black" as i had darkest skin in whole class, which is found disgusting, also exactly these "pretty blonde girls" that you talked about were ALWAYS the ones who bullied me. Those with darker hair didn't. I find blondes stupid af, easy and they don't have anything deeper to them. I really don't understand why anyone would like them, they're just decorations and can't even understand basic things).
Well as a brunette i prefer them more and at times many Finns look quite pale as they have anemia/lack of sunshine and so unhealthy lifestyle, also eating red meat so often that their skin color is more red than light.
Idk as i'm not really interested in romantic relationships or whatever comes with it, they seem so fake so why i should bother with such nonsense.
I think Asian people look the healthiest compared to Finns, also there is more in their appearance than Finns. Finnish girls really don't look unique etc at all, also if they color darker hair, it looks so fake af and the amount of makeup they put as they try to have some kind of appearance is embarassing.
My sleep schedule is normal, i don't see issue with it really. I get up early and go sleep usually decent time and rarely stay awake at night (that's just on holidays i stay awake).
See you ^^
I'm doing good!
But similarly to you, I have been quite busy with school. There's a lot of homework, for example, essays to write, so it takes time.
Oh, I hate unclean public transportation ... I think in big cities, it is normal that it is not so clean, but apart from Helsinki, I think Finland is quite clean. Here in Japan, the public transportation is so clean, and people talk quietly, so I really like that.
Hmm, what do you mean "fix the boy"? I think that might be the case with some people, which is probably why it's easier to get to know Finns by going to the bar with them lol. Drunk people don't mind so much and talk a lot, Finns are no different :D
Yup, I think there are several pretty / attractive Finnish girls. I don't usually think about it though, and not everyone is like that of course. What about you? Are French women pretty and men handsome?
Yeah, I think small talk is the thing that I can't get myself to do. I'd rather be silent than talk about basically nothing. Do you like small talk?
I'm staying until January, but I asked my school if I can extend my stay until July. I don't know about it yet.
So far I've enjoyed being here. But there are A LOT of people haha. Compared to Finland, this place is stuffed.
And the weather is so hot. It's October, but still almost 30 celsius, which is crazy for me.
Ahaha that sounds a bit depressing, just working and saving money. BUT it will be worth it. Good luck!
Yeah, it's exactly that, some refugees come and do bad things and then people automatically assume, that they are all like that. It's a bit annoying problem, which is why I'm glad I'm not politician, idk what to do :'D
I mean I don't want to give my money to people that have a risk of committing crime, which sounds racist, so people get angry if you say that. But I know it cannot be assumed that a person would commit crime just because he/she is from a certain country.
I think I want to live in Eastern Finland. I've lived there my whole life, except for 2 years in the West. Lapland would be beautiful to live in, but the distance to my relatives and friends would be too long.
Yeah, that sounds exhausting. I don't think people who live to work are very content with their lives. I hope you can break the cycle and find time to enjoy life too.
Well I think remote work would be nice because I can save time when I don't have to go to work. I can also be more relaxed at my home and f.ex. listen to music without earphones. It's also good if I want to take a dog, I can just go for a walk with it when I have a little pause from work!
Helsinki is really just 1 hour away from where I live (if it's not massive rush hour, during that time it can be a little over one hour) so I don't think so as it's so close by so I'm happy where I'm now. That crowds thing sounds dumb cuz it's not like Finland is some very huge country so if not surviving the little crowded here, how they would ever survive some America or UK? Also it really depends on the time, obviously monday-friday work/school days are very crowded but I just went on capital already half past twelve in the morning and there wasn't much people around. Maybe they should live in the countryside if they can't stand such simple crowds and there is much cheaper as there is nothing going on there so you're basically 24/7 at home and nowhere to go in the middle of nowhere.
Here it's been raining and cloudy but at somedays surprisingly sunny so it's alright. It's bit colder cuz of the strong wind but otherwise good. I was sick last time during spring cuz I was so nervous for my first finals exams so clearly the stress etc came up as a flu and fever and that's why I had less time to prepare for those exams (and I started to study when I was sick cuz otherwise it would've been too risky).
As a kid I got very easily sick and also in middle school sometimes but now in highschool no. Clearly my immune system is stronger now and I really get sick only once a year these days. Past few years it's been usually Christmas time and now it was already on spring. For me I don't really like tea, I started to sip coffee since middle school and got myself a coffees machine few years ago which is fun cuz I can sip at home now.
I tested during summer first time Isekai animes, they're surprisingly fun and relaxing and fits the summertime nicely and I liked all of those that I watched. One of them was going to have season 2 now during September and august time but they have some quality issues so it went on hiatus and I didn't start it. Now I havent watched anime for over a month cuz of my finals, last time I watched was on last days of August aka my last holiday days :D I gotta catch up a lots when I get there
Nice, they don't organize anime conventions anymore here as the community is so little, it's been many years since I've been to any. Your conventions are ofc much bigger and versatile than here.
I'm studying last year of highschool, I'm not really fan of school cuz there is always someone who picks me as their eyes stick and bullies me or start to blame for whatever even when I haven't even communicated with them. Like I did some pair work and everything in them and then they're like oh I gossip behind their back or discriminate them like wtf and then they have some few hours schooldays or not even that cuz they skip so much and go blow money on nonsense stores and then I have days beginning at 8am and ending at 4 o'clock in daytime after 8hrs, also 1hour per direction so = 10 hours ๐ด idk what I'll do tho, maybe study more would be realistic but at the same time toxic School system would be nice to leave it finally behind as many students are so toxic and users and I was still in my previous highschool nasty pushover for others and really didn't prioritize myself, which I'm trying to get better at and have more courage to do my own things and not be bothered by others
I don't think any students here struggle financially as even some students live by social benefits and even LIVE in the capital like who tf lives in capital as a student? Now when they're planning to decrease the student benefits they're like "omg I can't go to restaurants and shopping anymore" like how about getting job and fund your shopping and eating yourself like tf, also my previous classmate really didn't study at all, lived in the capital at parent's house and gave her ridiculous amount of money so shes skipping classes and buys nonsense all day from stores and then she appears at school without books etc. Then they suggested oh get some part-time job and she was like no she rather get sugar daddy like wtf, is this normal thoughts of highschool student or what? Then she poses like half naked in Instagram as "studying doesn't interest her" and she even had risk she's not going to graduate from middle school as she was already was so bad in there and didn't see no effort in anything (question is of course wtf she's doing in highschool then and why she's so facking cheap).
I've been to Sweden for day trip few times and I think the people are kinda dull compared to Finnish people, not to mention swedish people like to do plastic surgery so that's one thing, I don't like wax faces but normal ones like we have in Finland ;D also many people are like pretending that they don't know English or Finnish so you're forced to talk to them in Sweden as they're so arrogant.
I really use the most train/busses always, I've never had a car and public transportation is so good in here so those who have car look quite dumb in here and quite helpless as they're so used to going with car and when they have to use once a bus they have dramatic show of it that "omg they gotta use a bus" ๐
As a elementary kid I really did just compulsory things and nothing extra and played video games often, I started to see more effort when going to middle school and cuz of that I haven't played video games in ages. In middle school I had time to go dancing classes and gym but now I have very rarely time to go to gym but I do some other exercises instead so I'm in good shape still.
I've done last 2 summertime some summer jobs but this year I decided to take it easily. Full-on part-time job I've never.
I'm trying to get back to my creative things as I've had few years break from them, I've done some drawings/editing during summer which was nice.
I'm stressed if there is plenty of things to do, like when I had now finals there was so much to cover and things to remember. I think I relax these days by listening to music, reading/watching something lightweight and just watching some baking videos xD
Here is so much less people than in France so it's understandable it's not that big business here. Of course I wouldn't been reading that actively manga if I would've been dependant on Finnish translations, I read often in English as Finnish translations aren't always guaranteed and can be stopped suddenly, like the one I had been reading over 10+ volumes and they stopped translations cuz the sales were low so I've been waiting years for the English translation to catch up cuz the Finnish version was actually ahead of the English one. That's why they've raised the Finnish manga prices in here so it covers the losses. I haven't really checked the reselling things but they do restock really never and the reissued manga that I'm following now is actually 2nd pressing of it and it's manga from early 2000s.
I think swedish words (some of them) remind me more of English words rather than Finnish ones. I had in my previous school many french classmates who knew good English but not at all Finnish or swedish and one didn't know even English which was kinda strange cuz like it can't be that one student gets exception to write in french the exams when others can't. But they returned after a while to french so ๐ค
I'm more of a night person (even tho now I've been very sleepy cuz of the exams so not now but during summertime yes) but I did last Sunday wake up already at 9 o'clock in the morning which was quite exceptional cuz I usually sleep during weekend time more xD that's why I was already in the capital at half past twelve and actively everywhere ;D but it was good, I guess I'm mixture of both at times lol
They're really abusing the system, it's like oh it's easier to live by social benefits than actually try to accomplish something yourself as you're completely healthy and all that but they're just so lazy
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