Hello, unknown people

[rachelmanija]

Would the people who started reading this journal recently, or who only lurk, or who have no LJ account, or who I don't know for whatever reason (you know who you are) care to introduce themselves? If you don't have an account, you can comment by clicking on "comment," then clicking "anonymous," then manually signing your name or pseudonym at the bottom of the post.

You may answer any or all of the following questions and suggestions: Who are you? What are our common interests? How did you come across my journal? Recommend to me a book, a movie, a manga, a comic book, an anime, a TV show, a place or country to visit, and/or musical artist, with an explanation of why you like it and why you think I might like it.

Comments

[smithereen.livejournal.com]

I ran across your journal through coffee_and_ink. I came for the anime/manga discussion, and I stayed because of that and the fact that you had a Modesty Blaise icon and the part where you're literary.

As far as recs, you already have my favorite animes listed in your interests. So hmmm. I'll fall back on my default obscure fandom that I wish more people knew: Robin of Sherwood. You may actually have heard of it. But in case you haven't. It's a British tv series that aired from 1984-1986. Basically, it adds magic/paganism to the Robin Hood legend with the premise that Robin Hood is the chosen son of Herne the Hunter, a forest spirit/god. What I like about it, outside of the part where I love Robin Hood, is that more than any telling of the legend I've seen, this show captured the dirty, smoky, wet, cold, fear, and general suck of the outlaw life and the period, while still retaining beauty and hope with the humor, closeness, and humanity of the Merries. There's a very tangible community, and I enjoy stories based in a small community/family where everything that's felt or done spills out to affect everyone else. There are things about it that don't hold up that well (like some of the special effects, or the kid-friendly action) but the look of it, the feel of it really, is believable and timeless. And the characters are absolutely alive. Plus, of course, there is the pretty. :)

[rachelmanija.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, that sounds great. Thanks! I hope it's on DVD.

The icon is by mistressrenet.

[hokelore.livejournal.com]

I hadn't seen that icon before. It rocks, but then, so does Modesty Blaise.