During this time of year, sources secular and religious alike encourage us to keep the “Christmas spirit” during the season, but that statement almost feels like a platitude, becoming as much a part of the season as the things it rails against, like commercialism and so forth. And maybe that’s why I feel like Charlie… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: ReLIFE
ToraDora, rather than getting one Christmas episode, gets 3. In my opinion, these 3 episodes are some of the most emotionally riveting episodes. From Yusaku’s confession revealing to Taiga that he likes Sumire, to Taiga’s heart wrenching realization of her feelings for Ryuuji, to Minori’s rejection of Ryuuji. Romance isn’t going well on any front,… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 7: ToraDora
It’s almost here! Christmas is coming soon, and all the festivities of the holiday season are upon us. To me, I really enjoy it since you see most people getting into it at the same time. Whether it’s decorating a tree, hanging lights, buying gifts, or looking for anime or video game related Christmas figures… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 6: Wotakoi
Hey…I’ve got a secret to tell you. You can’t tell ANYONE. It might literally DESTROY anyone you tell it to. In fact…it might destroy YOU. But I’ll tell you anyway. … Okay, here goes: SANTA CLAUS DOES NOT EXIST. — Broaching the topic of Santa’s existence, especially with kids, can be tricky. Kagura and Tomo… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: Azumanga Daioh
What does the lowly birth of Christ in a manger have to do with season three of Attack on Titan, and especially that scoundrel, Kenny Ackerman? Far more than you could possibly imagine. Join Matthew of Team Anchester as he prepares us for Christmas by explaining an unexpected connection. Here’s this week’s CQ (Cast Question):… Read More TangleCast 43: A Very Merry Attack on Titan Christmas
Seasons greetings to our dear readers! Gintama ranges four seasons and 367 episodes at the present time and includes quite a few Christmas episodes. I have already written about the Christmas story told in episode 200. The present post concerns an earlier Christmas episode from season one. Gintama might be described as a science-fiction, samurai… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Gintama
What’s your Christmas Day like? The thing about Christmas is that unlike Thanksgiving, which is specific to America and features so many of the same rituals in households across the country, Christmas crosses borders, languages, cultures, and customs. There are certainly foods and rituals we associate with it, but differences abound—your neighbor might celebrate the… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: Yuru Camp
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