The Aniblog Tourney (apologies for originally putting this post up too early – voting is now up for our second match) has been an interesting experience. I love tournaments and I enjoy competition, so it’s mostly been a lot of fun for me. I’ve also been grateful for all the feedback for our blog. In… Read More Aniblog Tourney: Inconsequentially Yours
One of bloggers here, Zeroe4, recently completed a “media fast” in which he abstained from the Internet and other carriers of media for a week. It’s an interesting concept. After doing some research, I found others who’ve fasted from media and more specifically, anime. Fasting is especially topical in light of Easter, when many Catholics… Read More Not So Fast, My Friends: Fasting from Anime and Other Concerns
Man, I love tournaments. I fondly remember the Street Fighter 2 tournaments I played in as a kid against the other Korean kids at church (and subsequently lost in the first round – Dhaslim, why must you always let me down!) and in college, playing in Madden tournaments (and getting blown out). And every year,… Read More Hello, Aniblog Tourney! Goodbye, Pride!
Since we know that everything we see in anime accurately represents Japanese culture, I can make this statement with confidence: long hospitalizations are far more common in Japanese health institutions than in those in America. I bet most anime fans can count off the number of shows featuring characters who are on bed rest in… Read More The Art of Being an Anime Girl (or Boy) in a Hospital Bed
I was hoping to put the finishing touches on the latest post in the Fruits of the Spirit series, which was supposed to go up today. But lying here in a hospital bed, I’m thinking the series may have to wait until next week to be continued. Without going into too much detail, a lingering… Read More Pain, Prayers, and Posts
One of my favorite songs about heartbreak and love is “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Sinead O’Conner’s striking voice rings beautifully in the simple chorus of a song that was oh so 90’s. I was a child when it came out, and the song now additionally carries that nostalgic feeling that is often associated with love.… Read More Nothing Compares – Steins;gate, Chat Rooms, and Real Love
As I drove home yesterday, I could feel something stirring inside of me. You know the feeling – sweaty palms, nervous stomach, unfocused energy. It took me a few seconds to realize that I was in this practically giddy state because the Super Bowl was mere days away. I don’t have any dogs in the… Read More Super Bowl Preview: GOAT, Anime Halftime Show, and Predictions
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