Richard III by William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers to have lived, has been loosely adapted in this anime. It follows the battle between two royal families, York and Lancaster, for the throne in Medieval England–a series of conflicts known as the Wars of the Roses. In this version, the two sons of the… Read More First Impression: Requiem of the Rose King
One of my favorite traditions this time of the year is Christmas music. I have my own Spotify playlist that I’ve updated over the years, adding more songs as I find them or as they’re released. This year hasn’t been any different, as I discovered new artists or instrumental renditions of classic Christmas tunes. And… Read More 12 Days Of Christmas Anime, Day 6: Carole & Tuesday, A Melody Of Hope
Expressions of anime and video game fandom are ever growing and diverging. Cosplay is of course one of the most popular (so much so that we even have our own cosplayer). So, too, are musical expressions, such as remixing or remaking themes from video games—and from The Legend Of Zelda synthwave album Fire Emblem: Three… Read More Interview With Purpleschala: JRPG Pianist, Cosplayer, and Mom
What do you get when vampires sing to a blood red moon, but with lyrics, a beat, and a microphone that comes from their swords? VISUAL PRISON, of course, which was not at all what I expected when I pressed play on Funimation’s stream for this show. Episode 1 introduces Ange Yuki, a normal kid… Read More First Impression: VISUAL PRISON
On April 19, 1973, the Earth was invaded by aliens that came from the Moon and quickly began to overcome mankind. They wiped out billions, while what remains of civilization holds on by fighting back the BETAs (Beings of extra-terrestrial origin and adversaries of the human race). Gundam-like fighters were developed to battle these monstrous… Read More First Impression: Muv-Luv Alternative
What does a vampire hunter do when he finds out where the evil Draluc (yes, that’s not a typo) lives? He goes and hunts him so he can get paid of course! When the heroic Ronaldo shows up to his castle, he accidentally kills Draluc by hitting him with the front door. This weak vampire… Read More First Impression: The Vampire Dies in No Time
Anime is not limited to Japan or the United States—it’s a phenomenon that has spread throughout the world. Latin America has waved the otaku flag for many years, and various blogs and other outlets for fans of the genre have appeared and thrived from those countries. I’ve discovered a number of Christian bloggers and content… Read More Entrevista Con Blogger De Anime, Shino-Writer
Ryuhei is a typical teenager who plays video games, hangs out with his friends, and also boxes in a gym in his free time. But after taking a nap, he wakes up in a dream-like world—one where he has some incredible jumping skills. Of course, moments after that, he is chased by some ugly hand… Read More First Impression: D_CIDE TRAUMEREI THE ANIMATION
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into the theater to see Mugen Train. I had only watched around 12 or 13 episodes of the first season of Demon Slayer, so I hadn’t even got to the episodes which introduce the hashira, and thus didn’t even know who Kyojuro Rengoku was. I would… Read More Pushing Back Against Darkness On The Mugen Train
In the ancient city of Rome, boxing has become a popular sport among slave fighters forced into battle, with diligent training and a fierceness high amongst the fighters. Cestvs, a small 15 year-old fighter whose trainer was victorious many times and excellent at boxing, taught him the techniques he needs to win. After beating a… Read More First Impression: CESTVS -The Roman Fighter-