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Beneath the Tangles

connecting anime and belief in open community

Author: R86

R86 is a chemistry professor, which is the sort of job that probably made you stop reading already. He teaches at Texas A&M University, also known to Austin dwellers as "Enemy Territory." In his spare time, he enjoys music (flute/saxophone/clarinet and MIDI/Vocaloid synthesis), gaming, and watching anime.

Let My People Go: My Season of Quarantine

I trust that you are all staying safe and well during this time. It’s been difficult for us all, especially for small business owners. It’s also been a difficult time for students and teachers at all levels, who came back to an unpleasant surprise after spring break. But I wanted at least to check in… Read More Let My People Go: My Season of Quarantine

04.30.202004.29.2020 R861 Comment

Not Making the Cut: Disappointment on the Baseball Diamond

I have some history on this blog when it comes to reviewing baseball anime, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. In truth, it’s probably at least in part because I never participated in sports when I was in school, other than the minimum required in gym class. What it might be like to be… Read More Not Making the Cut: Disappointment on the Baseball Diamond

03.03.202003.02.2020 R86Leave a comment

First Impression: ID INVADED

I am in general always ready for a good detective show. And when I saw that ID INVADED promised me a detective who somehow entered the “personalities” of murderers in order to solve crimes, by an ability gained from having murdered himself, since revenge drove him to that extent after his daughter had been murdered —… Read More First Impression: ID INVADED

01.06.202001.07.2020 R861 Comment

First Impression: Darwin’s Game

A new year brings us a new season in anime, which hopefully means something to help us bide our time while waiting for Dr. Stone to continue. (I’m sorry, was that too soon?) In my particular case, I am almost always eager to try shows that attempt to take advantage of the success Sword Art Online has… Read More First Impression: Darwin’s Game

01.03.202001.05.2020 R86Leave a comment

Ask Sensei: Carved Orange Gourd Edition

Since Sensei is well known to be the Ebenezer Scrooge of Halloween, it will probably surprise none of you that I’m giving an exam tomorrow. I fully expect several of my students to come dressed for the occasion, though I hope none of them in costumes that will hinder their performance in any way. Goodness… Read More Ask Sensei: Carved Orange Gourd Edition

10.31.201910.31.2019 R863 Comments

Ask Sensei: Venti Skim Half-Caff Pumpkin Spice Latte With Extra Whip Edition

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Cooler weather is coming to those of us in Texas, or as I like to call it, the Down Under of the US. A friend of mine, who hates hot weather, is always looking for the annual appearance of “pumpkin spice” products around this time. Since I enjoy hot weather but not pumpkin spice products… Read More Ask Sensei: Venti Skim Half-Caff Pumpkin Spice Latte With Extra Whip Edition

09.27.201909.27.2019 R861 Comment

Ask Sensei: They’re Back Edition

Well, the semester has started, the students are back on campus, and things are hopping here at the university. I hope those of you in school, regardless of your level, are also off to a good start. I have met all my students once, and I figure Shiraishi-kun must be out there somewhere, though he… Read More Ask Sensei: They’re Back Edition

08.30.201909.02.2019 R862 Comments

Ask Sensei: Octogust edition

It is indeed an odd relic of history that September, October, November, and December are our ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months rather than our seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth months respectively. So with Octogust just around the corner, we should all probably consider making the most of our time as the school year approaches… Read More Ask Sensei: Octogust edition

07.31.201907.29.2019 R862 Comments

Ask Sensei: Jet Lag Edition

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Well, greetings, fellow Amerikajin! I’m glad to be back from Glorious Nihon in God Bless America, and am pretty much over the jet lag. You will be disappointed that I bought very little while I was over there, only a figure of Kaburagi Koutetsu, the first title character of Tiger & Bunny, and the latest two… Read More Ask Sensei: Jet Lag Edition

07.01.201907.01.2019 R861 Comment

Ask Sensei: Summer Break Edition

Summer break is finally here! Sensei spends the summer doing research with Everyone-Else-Is-Wrong Hakase, a far more distinguished professor in my department. Sensei depends on this time to be cut back down to size after the school year. Sensei is also planning to travel with friends and acquaintances over break, including meeting a former student… Read More Ask Sensei: Summer Break Edition

05.30.201905.29.2019 R864 Comments

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