The Small Things that Save the Worlds—or Christian Imagery in The Wonderland’s Isekai

We don’t always need an epic character arc. Not in anime, and not in real life. Sometimes, it’s the smallest of steps that transforms a life. At its heart, despite all the fantastical creatures, stunning scenery and heroic destinies of an isekai adventure, this is what The Wonderland is about: the minor, muted act of… Read More The Small Things that Save the Worlds—or Christian Imagery in The Wonderland’s Isekai

08.09.202108.09.2021 claire7 Comments

Five Best Anime Openings (OP) for Summer 2021

The summer 2021 anime season has had some terrific openings. Here are our five favorites! “Merry-Go-Round” by MAN WITH A MISSION (My Hero Academia) “Mangetsu to Silhouette no Yoru” by Natsuki Hanae and Ayumi Mano (The Duke of Death and His Maid) “Seja no Koushin” by Tatsuya Kitani (The Idaten Deities Only Know Peace) “Forget… Read More Five Best Anime Openings (OP) for Summer 2021

08.05.202108.04.2021 Staff1 Comment

Kekkai Sensen: Chivalry in NYC

Cthullu has come and gone, and now it’s summer in the city. Young Leonardo Watch wanders through the crowded streets of Hellsalem’s Lot (formerly New York), which some years ago experienced a sudden and catastrophic erruption from the “other side” and amidst great destruction, was invaded by all sorts of horrors, magic, strange creatures, aliens,… Read More Kekkai Sensen: Chivalry in NYC

08.04.202108.01.2021 Gaheret1 Comment

The Curious Incident of the Christianity in the Fictional Setting

Relatively few fictional settings feature Christianity. There are a variety of reasons for this—some good and some…not. Even in the isekai stories of C. S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy), where the God of the Bible is recognized in other worlds, the inhabitants of those other worlds don’t actually practice “Christianity”… Read More The Curious Incident of the Christianity in the Fictional Setting

07.29.202108.03.2021 JeskaiAngel6 Comments

First Impression: The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace

So yesterday I was looking for something new to watch, and remembered I hadn’t yet tried this new series, The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace. Since it isn’t an isekai, it slipped lower on my priority list; now there’s actually two episodes out. So I’ve seen both now, and, um, wow. It’s an experience. The… Read More First Impression: The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace

07.28.202108.03.2021 negativeprimesLeave a comment

Review: Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

This is a movie worthy of bumping to the front of your watch list and then finding an excuse to take the next ninety minutes away from whatever it is you’re doing and go watch. Go on, I’ll wait. Seriously, it is a beautiful film that tells a charming story of young love using a… Read More Review: Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

07.26.202101.10.2022 claire9 Comments

Doki Doki News: Hosoda vs. Miyazaki, Chung Drops Your Name, and Guest Host Michelle Lee!

Our special month-long promotion of Doki Doki News continues with our fourth guest host! Today, Michelle Lee joins us as our newscaster. You’ll recognize her voice from Date A Live (Origami Tobiichi), Assassination Classroom (Sumire Hara), and Tokyo Ghoul (Kurona Yasuhisa), among other series. Follow Michelle on Twitter and Instagram, and please subscribe to us… Read More Doki Doki News: Hosoda vs. Miyazaki, Chung Drops Your Name, and Guest Host Michelle Lee!

07.23.202107.22.2021 TwwkLeave a comment

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