My love of anime and need to express it to others knows no bounds. Most recently, it’s turned into a Facebook group for anime fans at my church (and as an Asian-American congregation consisting mostly of college students, we have no shortage of them). With summer fast approaching, and with most students having abundant time… Read More What Are the Must-See Anime for Attaining an “Otaku Card”?
I’m naturally an optimist, but that sometimes often usually works against me. I expect the best outcome from situations, and when realism sets in and my expectations aren’t met, I can become bitter, angry, and resentful. If lots of things don’t work out well, like they did for me last week, I can even become… Read More Believe in the Me Who Believes in Thee
Attack on Titan has been brutal and non-stop this season. I’ve been mostly keeping up to date with the manga, but I admit I’ve forgotten much of the flow of what happens, so even in this episode I was surprised that this big revelation happened so early. SPOILERS ahead! It’s good timing, though, because Reiner… Read More Attack on Titan Episode 31: Who We Really Are
I have a friend who describes himself as “young at heart.” Even though I feel the same, I do see a generation gap, even between myself and those just a few years younger. Most of this gap has to do with how technology has affected us. With all the means in the world at our… Read More Kabuki is a Pain in the Yo-oooooooh!
I’m continually amazed at how Tsuki ga Kirei is getting it right. Kotaro and Akane’s experiences may not have been mine, but they’re still genuine – they feel like they’re supposed to feel, they act like they’re so supposed to act, and they fumble along as two awkward, innocent kiddoes would. And in episode five,… Read More Tsuki ga Kirei Episode 05: Building Blocks (and Stumbling Blocks)
“All people in this world – old, young, man, and woman – are lonely at heart. I will fill that emptiness in their hearts.” -Fukuzou Moguro, The Laughing Salesman NEW Warau Salesman NEW (The Laughing Salesman) is a dark comedy anime series based on a manga from one of the co-creators of Doraemon. Each episode is… Read More Newman’s Nook: Our Heart’s Desires
Who would believe that 33 years after the Dragon Ball manga first started, the most recent incarnation, Dragon Ball Super (DBS), is still one of the hottest anime out there. I would dare say that if you speak to anyone who is a Dragon Ball fan, they are watching this show (which means all those many people… Read More Dragon Ball Super: The Fear of God
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