Oh, man, it’s great having the original Digidestined back! As much as Digimon Adventure Tri. drags in lots of places, it’s still wonderful to see Taichi, Yamato, Sora, and all the rest again, to see how they changed and how they haven’t, and to view how their relationships with each other have developed over time.… Read More What Does God Want You to Do, Jyou Kido?
Many people today like to refer to the famed Studio Ghibli director, Hayao Miyazaki, as the proverbial “Disney of Japan,” but this analogy doesn’t seem to stand for very long upon analysis. While Miyazaki has surely gained enormous fame domestically, and even worldwide, his approach to animation and impact upon the industry both differs greatly… Read More Anime Today: Young Black Jack’s Cognitive Dissonance
Hello everyone! One of my favorite things to do as an anime blogger is to bring to light some less popular shows and talk about their good qualities, perhaps even encouraging others to check out some new shows. Hence, in this new column of mine, I will be looking at some of the themes and things we… Read More The Secret Stars of Anime: The Church of Castle Town Dandelion
This week, Hinata and the other first-year volleyball players in Haikyuu!! 2 impressed me with how they seek and accept the advice of more experienced athletes. This isn’t a new thing; they’ve been getting help from peers and coaches pretty much since day one, and over the past several episodes especially. But this time, it’s drawing a… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Seeking Advice from Peers and Rivals
Welcome to episode 16 of The Tangles! This month, the theme of our episode is “Psychology in Anime and Fiction,” and we had the chance to interview aspiring blogger Tony Yao from Manga Therapy! This month, JP (Japesland) and Charles (TWWK) talk about how otaku media both impact the viewer and influence his or her mental state. Thanks for listening!… Read More The Tangles Anime Podcast: Episode 16
Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers! I hope that you have a wonderful day today (and that you have the day off)! Most of us, I daresay, live a life of ungratefulness where we don’t give thanks or think about our blessings near enough. Thanksgiving Day offers us an opportunity to do those things and reflect on… Read More Happy Thanksgiving!
There was once a man possessed by the devil himself, who sought to conquer the world. Using this power, he fought the strongest fighters in a worldwide tournament to make sure nobody would stop him, and claim enough influence to see through his plan. The same man, without the guidance of the unholy spirit, had different… Read More Gaming With God: The Devil Gene In Us All
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