The Brokenness of Toradora
This post is a sequel to The Shields of Toradora. Wow! Yesterday’s post on Toradora requires an addendum! First off, I was half-asleep when I wrote it, so I made Continue Reading
The Shields of Toradora
The girls of Toradora project diverse false selves as ‘shields’ to protect themselves from hurt. It doesn’t work.
How Anime Saved My Life
Why do we find anime so enjoyable? (Some of us, at least.) There are doubtless innumerable reasons, so this isn’t meant to be an exhaustive exploration. But with the launch Continue Reading
Anime That Leave You Smarter
So there’s anime you watch for the fun of it. And anime that works some neat, real-world details you didn’t know into the plot to make it more engaging. And Continue Reading
Boxers and Saints (Graphic Novel Review)
On a friend’s recommendation, I just finished reading Boxers and Saints, an amazing graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. Done as two volumes, the combined pages total close to Continue Reading
In Which I Defend the Indefensible
Today, just for kicks and giggles, I’m going to take issue with some views which are currently popular among anime viewers. Whether I actually hold these opinions is up for Continue Reading
Medieval Otaku
A big “thank you!” to Medieval Otaku for recommending Curiously Dead Cat! Courtesy of Silver Spoon: But in all seriousness, check out his blog, too. He’s a sharp guy, and Continue Reading
A Vampire’s Love (The Ancient Magus’ Bride)
Can you love without giving or receiving? Also, we give a vampire a name, since the series didn’t.
Attack of the Christmas Kaiju! (aka Sorcery in the City)
What do you get when you cross Japanese anime tropes and the American “Christmas Special fever”? A one-shot anime that is far from perfect but charming anyway. What is this Continue Reading
The Promised Neverland: Read It!
TPN is a must-read manga, and I’m not the only one who thinks so!