If I were to list off my strongest memories, some of them would be moments of happiness and joy. Some would be moments of pain and sorrow. All of them would bemoments when someone else was there for me. They would be moments of friendship, fellowship, love, and unity. What could possibly fit better? I… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Nabari episode 18 is not a cheery anime episode. The Christmas season is considered to be a joyous time, but that isn’t the case for many of us. Nabari shows a side of Christmas in this episode that we tend to look over, as well as some very Japanese elements of the Christmas celebration. This… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 2: Nabari no Ou
Two years ago I watched one of the most well known anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion. I didn’t like it. It was weird. Strangely though, one of my favorite aspects of the show was Shinji Ikari. The kid who couldn’t do anything. Mocked in anime circles world wide, this kid was the only thing that grounded… Read More Neon Genesis Evangelion and the Hero Named Shinji
One year ago, I was back in Ishinomki doing humanitarian work with some very good friends. Since coming back to the US, I have really struggled with fitting in. The best way I can explain it, is I am the Natsume of my own little world, and monsters are chasing me but no one sees.… Read More Natsume Yujin-cho and a Search for a Home
Today is the 23rd, which means Christmas is in two days!!! This post is about episode 12 of the classic anime Shugo Chara! The episode is entitled, “A Sad Christmas Eve!” When I think of Christmas, I think of a holiday of enjoying the company of those whom I love, but this ideal concept isn’t… Read More The 10th Day of Christmas Anime: Shugo Chara!
Lucky Star Episode 11: “Various Ways to Spend Christmas Eve” In the spirit of Christmas, I decided to retry an anime that I dropped over a year ago, Lucky Star. Last time I tried to watch the series, I made it to only episode 4. For this project, I watched episode 11 which takes place… Read More The 5th Day of Christmas Anime: Lucky Star
It is December 15 and I have the opportunity to cover one of my favorite anime, Angel Beats. This show doesn’t have an episode dedicated to Christmas, but rather shows an intimate flash back of the main protagonist, Otonashi and his little sister, Hatsune in episode seven.
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