Princess Tutu is a dark and complex anime hidden behind the guise of a childish magical girl show. Initially, it tells the story of a duck who is given a pendant by a strange man, and the chance to live a life of a clumsy ballet student. One day, when her fellow student, Mytho, falls… Read More Sacrificial Princess Tutu
Happiness is something we all strive for in life. It gives us a purpose that always rewards. For Lord Daigo in Dororo, his happiness comes from absolute rule. He loves to see his people flourish under his reign with no troubles weighing on his mind. But when everything falls apart as war, famine, and illness… Read More Happiness, Demons, and Dororo
When I was young, I used to go to the library and rent DVD’s to watch at home. I forget why I chose it, but one day I hurried back with my first Studio Ghibli film in my arms: My Neighbor Totoro. As soon as I got home, I settled on the couch and started… Read More The Value of Other Lives in Princess Mononoke
The tragic attack on Kyoto Animation was a shock to us all. I felt devastated as I read the reports, but turned a bit toward hope when I came upon the fundraiser. The people who created many of my favorite anime, such as Violet Evergarden and Tamako Market, were now reeling from the loss of… Read More Angel Beats and Accepting Death
Everyone welcome our newest writer, Abigail! A student who loves art, writing, and video games, Abigail was inspired by anime from a young age, and plans to major in animation, hoping to one day have a hand in creating an anime series. She is often found lost in her imagination. Standing on the dusty, barren… Read More Simon’s Sorrow in Gurren Lagann
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