Something More: Sexualized Shipping, Islamic Anime, and the Love of Asuna, Ackerman, and Ashitaka

Tangles is no stranger to tough topics, and the sexualization of anime by fans is one we’ve delved into at length. As a cosplayer and massive fangirl myself, I’m often directly in the middle of the otaku community and consistently surprised by how far characters and narratives are stretched in order to sexualize them. Especially… Read More Something More: Sexualized Shipping, Islamic Anime, and the Love of Asuna, Ackerman, and Ashitaka

02.26.2016 CutsceneaddictLeave a comment

Between the Panels: A Reason to Live (Ch. 1)

Imagine a re-telling of Death Note where Light has a conscience, Ryuk is cute, and those “lucky” few with Shinigami angels over their shoulders participate in the Holy Grail War, a la Fate Stay Night. Imagine no further. It’s a thing. Platinum End, dream duo Tsugumi Ohba’s and Takeshi Obata’s latest brainchild, hit the Jump… Read More Between the Panels: A Reason to Live (Ch. 1)

02.12.2016 Cutsceneaddict6 Comments

Something More: Born-Again Mewtwo, Christian Manga, and the Last Shoujo Supper

Greetings everyone, Cutsceneaddict here: Tangles’ resident manga columnist (Between the Panels), cosplayer, and sushi-addict. Something More has always been one of my favorite columns at Tangles, and I’m excited to be carrying on the torch. From here on, Something More will only be seeing one post per month instead of its usual two, but my… Read More Something More: Born-Again Mewtwo, Christian Manga, and the Last Shoujo Supper

01.22.2016 Cutsceneaddict11 Comments

Between the Panels: Smiling, Sora-Style

What’s your New Year’s resolution? There’s plenty of great ones out there: lose weight, eat better, exercise more, spend more time with family, master a new hobby… Or maybe you’re like me and didn’t make one. My ability to uphold New Year’s resolutions has been less than successful in the past, so I prefer to… Read More Between the Panels: Smiling, Sora-Style

01.08.2016 Cutsceneaddict2 Comments

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Death Note

Wait… Death Note has a Christmas episode? Well, sort of. There’s presents, lights, a tree, snow, and warm winter coats involved—Oh, and the criminal investigation of the century. With that level of seriousness, you’d think that neither our detective heroes nor our sly villains would take the time to participate in the holiday festivities, but… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Death Note

12.17.2015 Cutsceneaddict1 Comment

Between the Panels: The Power in Link’s Silence

In a bout of nostalgia, I re-opened the manga adaptation of my favorite video game of all time, half expecting to hear the anticipative “hidden item” fanfare as I did so. As a child, I specifically remember the hero of Ocarina of Time capturing my interest. Link was both admirable and player-impressionable, which allowed me… Read More Between the Panels: The Power in Link’s Silence

12.11.201512.11.2015 Cutsceneaddict3 Comments

Between the Panels: Disciples of e(L) – (Ch. 40)

When it comes to Christian allusions, Death Note pulls no punches. Whether it’s an artistic replication of The Fall of Man by Michelangelo, Light’s literal taking of the forbidden fruit, or the Gregorian choirs, crucifixes, and god-complexes, there’s a bit of Christian influence sprinkled across every chapter (and episode) of the series. Perhaps the most… Read More Between the Panels: Disciples of e(L) – (Ch. 40)

11.13.201511.13.2015 Cutsceneaddict10 Comments

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