That's awesome. :) Ah, you don't have to tell me if it makes you uncomfortable. ^^ If I may ask, though, do you have the same username here and there?
The same goes for me; never really bothered to watch the anime these days except when it features a (current) favorite. Then again, it's not like any network is currently airing it here. xD I don't find those things strange -- everyone has different tastes and such, after all. Oh, it sucks being allergic to something you like; have you considered getting the "hypoallergenic" ones? So what instruments did you try? :D
For Pokemon Conquest (though I'm not sure if this is counted as 'new'), I think it's pretty cool; it's something different from what we've all been used to (but I deduct some points for likability because it doesn't have Glameow xD). I still want to have it when the English version starts selling here, though.
BW2, well, I must say: again, it's sorta something new; instead of introducing a new gen, they gave the fifth one a sequel. I may not be as excited as most players are, since I'm not that much of a fan of 'em, but I still read updates once in a while. Speaking of which, I think the new forms of the Kami trio are... weird. What's your opinion regarding them?