While I don’t run my Secret Stars of Anime column anymore, one of my motivations for blogging is still to talk about various shows that are not as popular in the greater anime fandom, so as to expose the show to more people and give some love to these shows. In the spirit of my… Read More Alice & Zoroku (Spring 2017 Secret Stars of Anime Highlight)
Anime and manga are increasingly being studied at an academic level. Although I’ve never entered the world of academia myself, much less studied anime at that level, I’ve had the good fortune of meeting folks who have, taking a class long ago with Dr. Susan J. Napier and grabbing coffee with Brian Ruh, who once… Read More Take an Anime Survey and Enter to Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card
In This Corner of the World Funimation PG-13 128 minutes At one point during In This Corner of the World, the reflective, violent, and humorous look at the Japanese life near WWII Hiroshima, a character opines that “The past and the paths we did not choose make us who we are today.” Though said in… Read More Review: In This Corner of the World
In one of many moments of reflection from In This Corner of the World, Shuzaku explains to his wife, Suzu, “Our voice won’t reach those we never see.” A simple comment, but a profound one, and perhaps at the center of what keeps the characters in the film moving forward through unspeakable tragedy, and what… Read More The Healing We Bring Each Other “In This Corner of the World”
We’re proud to present this guest post today from Matthew Gunn. He’s written a number of articles about anime and faith for Christ and Pop Culture and also posts musings on his own blog, Thought Disposal. Please let us know what you think of his article in the comment section below! I need to make… Read More Sir Gawain: Knight of Castlevania
I’m only following a few anime this season, each carefully chosen to keep me from thinking too hard during my limited free time. One of them is Nana Maru San Batsu, or 7O3X: Fastest Finger First. It centers on a high school first year, Koshiyama Shiki, who gets sucked into his school’s Quiz Bowl Circle.… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Fastest Finger First and Unknowledgeable Knowledge
Tomorrow is a special day for one of our own! Emma (Emdaisy1), our webmaster and Jill of all trades, is getting married! The three of us who are already in that blessed state – Samuru, MRNewman, and myself – are offering just a few words about marriage below, but we’d love for you as readers… Read More Wedding Guestbook: Wish Our Own Emdaisy1 Congratulations on Her Wedding Day!
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