Examining Old School Anime: On Modesty
…modesty is ultimately essential to obtain that purity of heart without which we shall not see God… Read More Examining Old School Anime: On Modesty
The Secret Stars of Anime: Silver Spoon
First of all, congratulations to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for winning the first ever Beneath the Tangles March Madness tournament! It seems the show has won a lot of fans’ hearts, and that is no doubt in part thanks to the writing skills of the original mangaka, Hiromu Arakawa. So you might be wondering what other works… Read More The Secret Stars of Anime: Silver Spoon
Annalyn’s Corner: Grimgar and Discordant People
I didn’t expect to like Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash. But, as I wrote in the season reviews, it turned out to be fairly enjoyable. In fact, I found it soothing, almost like something from the slice of life genre: a perfect wind-down show for the end of a busy day. I saw it as a kind of… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Grimgar and Discordant People
Kiznaiver Episode 1: White Hair and Questionable Tactics
Kiznaiver, for anyone who hasn’t heard the hype, is an original anime by Studio Trigger, airing in the current Spring 2016 season. Its premise involves a high school student (naturally) who can’t feel pain, and who becomes a part of a group of people who are connected in such a way that the pain of… Read More Kiznaiver Episode 1: White Hair and Questionable Tactics
Nana Mizuki and the Burden of Social Stigma
For those who still don’t realize, I will reiterate as much as necessary that I am a huge Nana Mizuki fan. I love, adore, and respect this woman more than anyone else (except Jesus, of course… whew, that was a dangerous line). So much so, that people have pointed out more than once that my… Read More Nana Mizuki and the Burden of Social Stigma
Winter Anime 2016 Review (Part 3/3)
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Medieval Otaku – 7/10 Here is another show I would describe as fun. It featured a ton of sarcastic humor, which necessitated me being in a particular mood to watch KonoSuba!. (Living in the South for so long has much lowered my appreciation for… Read More Winter Anime 2016 Review (Part 3/3)
Winter Anime 2016 Review (Part 2/3)
Here’s part 2 of our winter anime 2016 review! Schwarzesmarken Schwarzesmarken Kaze – 5/10 Schwarzesmarken (fun fact: a purposely misspelled German word) is a side story to Muv Luv Alternative (MLA), a widely praised visual novel. Unfortunately, this creates a kind of inherent problem in that enjoyment depends on knowledge of the original story. While certainly… Read More Winter Anime 2016 Review (Part 2/3)
