Hetalia: Axis Powers is known for playing off the stereotypes of various countries. The series focuses on the Axis Powers personified as young men—Italty, Germany, and Japan—but many other countries are featured, too. Every episode is only about five episodes long, and they often switch between several skits during those five minutes. The Christmas episode, episode 31,… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Hetalia
It’s still the middle of the school year for most students. But I know from experience that the anxiety about the future can start long before graduation day. I started dreading growing up way before the college hunt began, and I think it contributed to my anxiety, especially by senior year. College played out differently for… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: When It’s Time for Change
This week, Hinata and the other first-year volleyball players in Haikyuu!! 2 impressed me with how they seek and accept the advice of more experienced athletes. This isn’t a new thing; they’ve been getting help from peers and coaches pretty much since day one, and over the past several episodes especially. But this time, it’s drawing a… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Seeking Advice from Peers and Rivals
Tomorrow, I’m giving a presentation on “The Theology of Death Note” in one of my classes. I was reluctant to choose Death Note, because a lot of people have already written about its connections to Christianity (including Casey here at BtT, just a couple weeks ago). I wanted to write about something new… but I also wanted… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Kira of Death Note vs. the God of Life
I just watched Gangsta., one of the darker anime to air in the past year. I’ve seen a few anime that center on crime syndicates and corruption, but this is one of the most horrific—up there with Black Lagoon‘s second season. The anime’s setting, Ergastulum, seems hopelessly corrupt, and the anime refuses to sugarcoat it. There isn’t… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: When the World Feels like Ergastulum
“Is the baby crow about to evolve? And will that be a blessing or a curse for their team? Though in the end, those who do not wish to change will not evolve. If that is what you wish for… you need to greedily proclaim that you are the best.” —Nekomata Yasufumi, Nekoma’s coach Episode 5… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: When Fear Stunts Growth
My pastor talked about serving others yesterday. As he did, I realized how selfish I’ve been about maintaining unhealthy habits. Any of you who’ve stuck around here long enough know that finding and keeping good routines is an ongoing struggle for me. Yesterday, I was forced to confront how that affects multiple areas of my… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: My Body is Not My Own
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