Every Olympics, viewers latch onto sports that we never otherwise watch, gripped by the competition and the competitors. Early in the Olympics, our collective attention was focused on 10m air pistol, where two unknowns (at least on the world stage and certainly in America) suddenly shot into the spotlight: the beautiful and super cool Kim… Read More Fanart Friday: Olympic Air-Pistol, Anime-Style
Look, it’s not easy to ask others for help. Shame, pride, and all manner of obstacles get in the way. Deku and Vegeta know this intimately as major arcs for them and even their inmost character reveal a desire to go it on their own and not involve others. But what does scripture have to… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 5: The Help That Vegeta, Deku, and You Need
Jugyeong Lim is a high school student with problems that are all too familiar, especially body image anxiety and bullies. When she finally lashes out at one bully, the other girl complains about her, and Jugyeong is forced to change schools. Life doesn’t seem fair! Over the winter break that precedes her entrance into her… Read More First Impression: True Beauty
It’s perhaps easy to look down upon manga and light novels, as full of tropes as they are. And yet, it’s these tropes that we as fans adore—and when combined with excellent artistry, they lead to inspiring and heartfelt experiences. That’s the case with a number of volumes we’re reviewing this week, including the latest… Read More Reader’s Corner: Itaewon Class (Vol. 2), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 8), and A Sign of Affection (Vol. 9)
Sometimes a first date is more than just a first date. For Kazeyaha and Kuronuma, it’s the culmination of the feelings that have been developing and growing between them for many months. In fact, on their date, Kuronuma even gives Kazehaya gifts related to her history of pining for him—a strap to match the one… Read More First Impression: Kimi ni Todoke, Season 3
The title of this beautiful piece, translated from Chinese, is “All Things Grow.” Flowers, doves, light, water—so many beautiful pieces in motion and seemingly representing a supernatural touch to birth and life. ★ 【叙亚】 「 万物生 」 ☆
It’s my birthday! And today I turn…well, don’t ask me my age. But yay nonetheless! Won’t you come celebrate with me? There’s really nothing I want personally, no purchase on an Amazon gift list or some grand item to complete my collection. What I’d really love is for you to come know us more! So… Read More Three Wishes for Twwk’s Birthday!
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