12 Days of Christmas, Day 11: Illumine your hearts. (Non)Christmas at Tearmoon Empire

In the name of the Very holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. To-day, the 25th day of December, 1792, I, Louis XVI King of France, being for more than four months imprisoned with my family in the tower of the Temple at Paris, by those who were my subjects, and deprived of all communication… Read More 12 Days of Christmas, Day 11: Illumine your hearts. (Non)Christmas at Tearmoon Empire

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 10: Jesus Was Born to Love Your Local Karuta Club

The first Christmas after the Mizusawa Karuta Club has formed is a fun one for each of the five members, but it’s a little blue as well. It comes right on the heels of Chihaya losing during the eastern master qualifier. To make matter worse, the team members, who are now bonded tightly, don’t even… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 10: Jesus Was Born to Love Your Local Karuta Club

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: Horimiya and Relationships of the Season

In episode 12 of Horimiya, the manifold relationships are bouncing in all different directions. Some are growing toward romance, some are in a weird in-between state, and some, like the relationship between Hori and Miyamura, are heading toward a reckoning. It’s a great picture of our lives during this season, actually, for while Christmas comes… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: Horimiya and Relationships of the Season

Tangle x Cast 5 x 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Dragon Maid, Toradora, and Heavy Dumbbells

It’s the crossover of all crossovers! Yep, that’s right, the Tangle x Cast and the 12 Days of Christmas Anime join together today as our trio of Santas analyzes three Christmas episodes in light of the upcoming holy day. Join Mike, Paris, and Tyler as they dig into their toy bag and pull out Christmas… Read More Tangle x Cast 5 x 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Dragon Maid, Toradora, and Heavy Dumbbells

12 Days Christmas Anime, Day 7: My Senpai is Annoying, But Christmas at Work Can Be Meaningful

I love Christmas. But Christmas in the workplace? That’s a little different. Each year, my division holds some sort of holiday event. It typically involves food, with other activities that vary year by year. Sometimes we gather for games. Other times, we shop together. We booked a cinema screening a couple of times. And during… Read More 12 Days Christmas Anime, Day 7: My Senpai is Annoying, But Christmas at Work Can Be Meaningful