# What are you watching today? **URL:** \ **Category:** Watching\ **Created:** [July 27, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021 "2022-07-27T12:42:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Drinos](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/drinos/32/1264_2.png) [@Drinos](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Drinos)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/1 "2022-07-27T12:42:16Z")
I hope you all are having a great time watching. What are you watching today? ---
**Author:** ![Drinos](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/drinos/32/1264_2.png) [@Drinos](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Drinos)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/2 "2022-07-27T12:55:39Z")
I know audiovisual isn’t out yet on the main site but since most of us probably are doing at least some listening practice, I thought we might as well open up a thread here. This category has been empty for a while now. You guys don’t just read all day… right? 😅 Recently, I have been watching [Kanon](https://anilist.co/anime/1530/-2006/) because it is “relatively easy” as you would expect most slice of life to be. Really, nothing feels all that easy yet since I spent a lot more time reading than listening and my listening skills are trailing behind. Do you guys have any recommendations for “relatively easy” anime series to watch? ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/eefara/32/85_2.png) [@eefara](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/3 "2022-07-27T13:43:34Z")
> [@Drinos](#): > > You guys don’t just read all day… right? 😅 Actually… 🤐 ~~That and video games~~ This may not count since I’m not really watching anything, but it’s as close as I’ve gotten in a while: been listening to the audiobook for the first Harry Potter book for a while now; almost done with it! I really need to try to start watching more in Japanese, but my listening’s pretty pathetic (and I’m not much of a TV-watcher in the first place, sadly). Definitely looking forward to Natively’s audiovisual implementation so I can look up all the beginner shows, haha. I did watch a few episodes of しろくまカフェ sometime back, which was pretty cute. Felt like a fairly easy show to practice listening to. ---
**Author:** ![Legato](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/legato/32/17821_2.png) [@Legato](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Legato)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/4 "2022-07-27T14:11:09Z")
> [@eefara](#): > > I really need to try to start watching more in Japanese, but my listening’s pretty pathetic Ah, I feel that. Same here. I’m quite sure I’m not good enough yet to watch even easy anime (not least because of my limited vocabulary - looking up stuff while watching/listening is much more taxing than looking up while reading). Right now my listening practice is coming from podcasts, vtubers and conversations with tutors on [italki](https://www.italki.com/dashboard). I’m also looking forward to see what emerges as the easiest animes once it gets added to Natively. ---
**Author:** ![squarefairy](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/squarefairy/32/17_2.png) [@squarefairy](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/squarefairy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/5 "2022-07-27T15:13:11Z")
Re-watching Spy x Family, but not for practice. The vocabulary and rapid fire speech make it too challenging for study, I think — the jokes and the plot just whoosh right over your head if you don’t understand everything at a reasonably high level. I think any anime that sticks really close to its manga version is a good choice for listening practice, because if you read the manga first it’s like you’ve already read the script. Sailor Moon Crystal is like that, for the first season anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Drinos](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/drinos/32/1264_2.png) [@Drinos](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Drinos)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/6 "2022-07-27T16:23:36Z")
> [@eefara](#): > > Definitely looking forward to Natively’s audiovisual implementation so I can look up all the beginner shows Yeah, I think a lot of us with subpar listening skills would really benefit from it given how much it’s already helped some of us with reading. > [@Legato](#): > > looking up stuff while watching/listening is much more taxing than looking up while reading So far, my approach to listening has been to just never look up anything and just watch raw. I feel like looking up every other word would be more reading practice than anything else. 🤔 Maybe it is better to use native subtitles, I don’t really know, but it would certainly make me want to not watch at all if I forced myself to pause every time I didn’t quite catch something. I’m already deep enough in dictionary hell when reading certain books. > [@squarefairy](#): > > rapid fire speech make it too challenging for study This is part of why I’ve come to totally distrust difficulty ranking algorithms like the one on [jpdb.io](http://jpdb.io). When listening, (at least when doing it raw), the manner in which characters speak can make more of a difference than the vocabulary. You can understand every word in a sentence when written but not understand any of it if it’s spoken really quickly or in a way you’re not used to. ---
**Author:** ![Wakaman](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/wakaman/32/62_2.png) [@Wakaman](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Wakaman)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/7 "2022-07-28T00:21:10Z")
Your post reminds me of the good old days. I remember watching Kanon and Clannad because I found them really easy to follow and understand. I am really interested to see how people grade things. I think I won’t be able to participate, I really just don’t remember how difficult things can be. I remember at one point being able to hear people use ちゃった but never being able to catch the verb before it. That was around the time when I was watching Rosario Vampire. I am still not able to really catch song lyrics at all. For the most part I have no idea what the lyrics of any songs are unless I can see the printed lyrics. ---
**Author:** ![cat](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/cat/32/2344_2.png) [@cat](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/cat)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/8 "2022-07-28T01:09:07Z")
I bop around watching/listening to lots of stuff, but just now I watched this video [![](https://do4ryrayvtpwi.cloudfront.net/original/2X/d/d803f85ad4e0fe54af8616c9dee902ddba688474.jpeg "【2022年上半期】読んで良かったミステリー小説ランキングベスト10【一問一答振り返り/mid-year book tag】") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ_0FbK-cvg) And now I have even more books on my wish list 🙃 The number one has an audio book _and_ it’s an author I like so chances are I’ll listen to it sooner rather than later. I also plan to start listening to [扉は閉ざされたまま](https://audiobook.jp/audiobook/236338) tonight if it cools down enough for me to go out for a walk. 🫠 > [@Wakaman](#): > > I am still not able to really catch song lyrics at all. For the most part I have no idea what the lyrics of any songs are unless I can see the printed lyrics. Same, although I often mishear English song lyrics as well so I don’t worry about it 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Hantsuki](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/hantsuki/32/830_2.png) [@Hantsuki](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Hantsuki)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/9 "2022-07-28T06:53:08Z")
I’ve started watching [ミチコとハッチン](https://myanimelist.net/anime/4087/Michiko_to_Hatchin?q=Michiko%20To%20Hatchin&cat=anime) since last week, and it’s pretty chaotic, but the wildness is what makes it very interesting. That and the setting being in South America. It’s definitely not for everyone, but it’s a nice change of pace from the stuff they make nowadays. ---
**Author:** ![haixis](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/haixis/32/88_2.png) [@haixis](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/haixis)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/10 "2022-07-28T21:54:19Z")
Kanon is a good one. Maybe I should I should watch it again. Has the aunt brought out the jam yet? （笑） I’m watching [Yu-Gi-Oh](https://www.crunchyroll.com/yu-gi-oh) and [いたずらなキス２](https://www.crunchyroll.com/mischievous-kiss-2-love-in-tokyo) on Crunchyroll. I recommend K-ON! and Ore Monogatari. Those two can be found on HiDive. ---
**Author:** ![Drinos](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/drinos/32/1264_2.png) [@Drinos](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Drinos)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/11 "2022-07-28T23:22:11Z")
> [@haixis](#): > > Has the aunt brought out the jam yet? （笑） Oh yes, the “”“jam”“” has made an appearance. 😨 > [@haixis](#): > > K-ON! and Ore Monogatari. I watched K-ON! and K-ON!! some time ago. Definitely some of the most watchable shows I have come across so far. Sometimes I like to listen to the extracted and condensed audio for them since the dialogue is casual enough for me to actually follow, even without visual context. I’ll have to give Ore Monogatari a try sometime! ---
**Author:** ![Biblio](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/biblio/32/81_2.png) [@Biblio](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Biblio)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/12 "2022-07-29T05:31:50Z")
Mostly YouTube. Very occasionally some anime or a TVdrama but mostly YouTube. 🙈 ---
**Author:** ![Biblio](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/biblio/32/81_2.png) [@Biblio](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Biblio)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/13 "2022-07-29T05:34:19Z")
> [@eefara](#): > > That and video games You could try twitch or YouTube. Lots of gaming channels. Well, channels about pretty much anything, really. And it’s good practice for actual spoken Japanese instead of scripted. ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/eefara/32/85_2.png) [@eefara](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/14 "2022-07-29T11:17:36Z")
Do you have any recommendations for gaming channels? ---
**Author:** ![seanblue](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/seanblue/32/3251_2.png) [@seanblue](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/seanblue)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/15 "2022-07-29T13:16:22Z")
Is this topic meant as “what are you watching in Japanese for learning Japanese”? Or just watching in general? ---
**Author:** ![Drinos](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/drinos/32/1264_2.png) [@Drinos](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Drinos)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/16 "2022-07-29T14:11:25Z")
Watching in Japanese, the same as the reading thread. Though, I guess couldn’t stop you from talking about random shows in English if you really wanted to. 🤔 The Reading and Watching category descriptions don’t explicitly state it, but I would think it’s just assumed that all topics are related to language learning since that’s what the site is about and there’s no off-topic category yet. ---
**Author:** ![seanblue](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/seanblue/32/3251_2.png) [@seanblue](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/seanblue)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/17 "2022-07-29T14:47:43Z")
Okay, that’s what I figured, just wanted to check. Currently I’m only watching an anime with English subtitles (Machikado Mazoku season 2), but once I finish that I’ll probably pick up a show with Japanese subtitles. Not sure what though. Since I live in the US and Netflix blocked my VPN months ago, there aren’t many options for anime with Japanese subtitles. The easiest option is Komi-san season 2 since that’s on Netflix US. The other option I’m considering is Dress-Up Darling. That’s one’s a bit of a tough sell since I really don’t like fan service, but for some reason I’m still tempted to try it out. ---
**Author:** ![Megumin](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/megumin/32/1227_2.png) [@Megumin](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Megumin)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/18 "2022-07-31T08:59:25Z")
The only show so far I’m watching this season (and without subs) is the one based on the manga [それでも歩は寄せてくる (series) | L20](https://learnnatively.com/series/aff12d2d42/) ---
**Author:** ![Biblio](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/biblio/32/81_2.png) [@Biblio](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/Biblio)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/19 "2022-08-01T19:32:45Z")
Two male Vtubers, I watch: Yonaga does fairly long, more story-focused stuff. 🦙🕰 > **[Yonaga Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKRVZ_80ZZyL7G1NbvpzkQ)** > > バーチャル古物店、風花堂（かざはなどう）。 > 店長代行代理のよながです。 > > 本名は アルバート・パーカー（Albert Parker） > > 【Twitter】 > https://twitter.com/AlbertParker\_V Yugami has shorter videos but does a lot of those Idol games and just general shenenigans. The Nekotomo videos are really fun, if you like innuendo. 👓📖 > **[御伽乃歪(OtoginoYugami)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7Ux014nx8JAJV_E00wN4g)** > > バーチャル世界の書庫案内人、ちょっぴりセンシティブな新人VTuberの御伽乃歪（おとぎの... or if you prefer women: Hakua is very cute and fun > **[氷月はくあ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3SgxYjurehr2Nlry4udidA)** > > みんな、はじめまして！ > 魔界から来た狼女の氷月はくあだぜ～！🐺 > 人間界で楽しそうにしてる友達を見て、あたしも真似してやってきたみた！ > ゲーム配信や雑談配信を通して、みんなと楽しい時間を共有できたらな～なんて考えてる！✨ > どうかみんなよろしくお願いします！だぜ！ > > ◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◇◆◇ > > 🐺Twitter > https://twitter.com/K\_Hakua1\_6 > > 🐺タグ > 総合タグ：#氷月はくあ > FAタグ... Natsumi is more the mature type. I really enjoy her Biohazard playthroughs. She scares easily 😈: > **[伊鞠七ツ海 / Imari Natsumi](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKTA_n4VCxX8W3FcC4c70yQ)** > > 個人勢Vtuber、伊鞠七ツ海のYouTubeチャンネルです🎐⭐ > 雑談・ゲーム・シチュエーションボイスなどいろんなことに挑戦してます！ > > \---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ▼伊鞠七ツ海（ImariNatsumi） > \-----------------------------------------------------------------------... Then there is a really well-known Seiyu who also invites other Seiyus onto his channel. A large variety of games. > **[花江夏樹](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3C3YOGFjn7Pq3lOCeUFHfg)** > > 花江夏樹の個人的な趣味チャンネルです。 > 普段は声優の仕事をしています。本物です。 > 基本毎週 月水金 19時更新 (休むこともある) I really liked this guy’s Judge Eyes Playthrough: > **[牛沢](https://www.youtube.com/c/ushizawa16)** > > 好きなゲームの実況をしてるだけのチャンネル。 > 【X(旧Twitter)】http://twitter.com/ushizawa Besides gaming channels, I really enjoy ツッコミ stuff - those are usually only a few minutes long and amusing. Good for breaks at work or… you know… the toilet 😉 > **[スマイリー](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFhaCR_nid2XbqdFNgLoWA)** > > スマイリーです！どうぞよろしく！ > チャンネル登録して頂けると嬉しいです！ > **[サムライ翔](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Tlje8tyV0fejlnbNdrvsA)** > > サブチャンネルとTwitterのフォローよろしく🕊 > **[スマなろアニメ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoAAHGFRFY_0WfXOJZybUXA)** > > Share your videos with friends, family, and the world ---
**Author:** ![eefara](https://deyr2qldo994j.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.learnnatively.com/eefara/32/85_2.png) [@eefara](https://forums.learnnatively.com/u/eefara)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021/20 "2022-08-01T19:59:25Z")
Wow! Thank you so much for all the recommendations! I’ll definitely be checking these out! [Next page](https://forums.learnnatively.com/t/what-are-you-watching-today/1021.md?page=2)