Quick anime review: Nina the Starry Bride (2024, 12eps, josei drama/romance) ★★★★☆ Nina is an orphan who is taken by the royal family to be a stand-in for a princess who died in an accident, and who was to be married off to another kingdom.

Lemme shout out some things into the void here, some reminders that people like me need to hear as we go into the new year: Don’t get lost in despair. Be excellent to each other. Take care of yourself. Make time to do the things you love. Support artists. Oh, and watch Chihayafuru. It’s great.