It seems like just yesterday that the localization of visual novels was primarily a fan based effort. Yet, recent official localization projects have surprised many – from the 10 year old but very beloved Clannad to the incredibly popular but supposed “lost cause” Muv Luv Alternative. Higurashi is well underway, with Umineko close behind. Beyond… Read More Sex Scenes in Visual Novels
With episode 6, we have officially reached Kiznaiver‘s halfway point. Finally, we uncover essential back stories and key plot points, including the latest development of the Kiznaivers’ bond—sharing emotional pain. We open with a long-awaited flashback scene. Honoka Maki and a school friend with purple hair named Ruru walk down a bridge. I wonder where… Read More Kiznaiver Episode 6: Puns and Mind Reading
I’ve been on a Fate kick recently. I originally thought the franchise to be contained to a few anime adaptations and visuals novels. Boy, was I wrong. Weeks later, I’m still wading through light novels, manga, and video games and starting to realize that the anime is a (very budget-backed) drop in the proverbial bucket… Read More Between the Panels: Sewing Seeds, Saving Shinji
This week on The TangleCast, JP (Japesland), Casey (CutsceneAddict), and Jack (R86) give their take on the current anime season (Spring 2016). Even at double the length of our normal episodes, we hardly have time to talk about everything we’re watching, but we hope you enjoy our insight into some entries of particular interest. Interested in the… Read More TangleCast 5: Season Highlights
But, what are we to make of a mere revenant of our heroes surviving? Does the sacrifice of the many for the sake of the few diminish the value of the few’s survival?… Read More Examining Old School Anime: On Self-Sacrifice
Listen To Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! (Japanese name: Papa no Iu Koto wo Kikinasai!) is a light-novel-adapted anime from early 2012 that, since viewing it, has been an exemplary case for me of “don’t judge an anime by its first episode”. While it is not a show I can recommend to everyone due… Read More The Secret Stars of Anime: Listen To Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless (Japanese: Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge) might be the first slice-of-life anime that I’ve chosen to watch without the recommendation of others. I generally seek excitement to keep my attention. But I’ve had plenty of excitement in my life lately. This season, I wanted more of that soothing vibe I picked up from Grimgar last season.… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Tanaka-kun and Becoming Your Ideal Self
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