“Is the baby crow about to evolve? And will that be a blessing or a curse for their team? Though in the end, those who do not wish to change will not evolve. If that is what you wish for… you need to greedily proclaim that you are the best.” —Nekomata Yasufumi, Nekoma’s coach Episode 5… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: When Fear Stunts Growth
I hate when people play games in relationships. – Me, about a million different times My wife and I occasionally listen to a local radio show in the mornings where the hosts discuss relationships with listeners. Their advice – and the situations listeners talk about – drive me crazy. Everything seems to devolve into games.… Read More Ami Kawashima Dates Like a Christian
The next few months will be a time of transition for Beneath the Tangles – among other things, you’ll see a heavier presence in social media by us and a redesign in our website. With these modifications come expenses – and here’s where you can help us! A contribution of $2 a month will help… Read More Patreon: Thank You for Your Donations!
Welcome to episode 15 of The Tangles! This month, the theme of our episode is “Cosplay, Conventions, and Transformation,” and we had the chance to interview our newest writer here at Beneath the Tangles, Casey Covel, or cutsceneaddict! This month, JP and Sean talk about their experiences in cosplay and conventions, as well as some of the deeper themes… Read More The Tangles Anime Podcast: Episode 15
A few years back, I was hearing a lot of good comments about a few different anime: Steins Gate, Anohana, and Madoka Magica. Now of these my favorite is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. This series follows a group of childhood friends who are now high schoolers who have not gotten along since… Read More Throwback Thursdays: Anohana
Watching episode eight of Lupin III, “Everyone Meets Again, the Trump Plan,” reminded me of the ill-effects of superstition. Lupin, Fujiko, Jigen, and Goemon all participate in stealing a millionaire’s playing card set, which used to be owned by Napoleon. You see, Napoleon’s victories came about through him having the cards, and he lost them… Read More Examining Old School Anime: Magical Card Decks
I revisited the Rurouni Kenshin TV series a few years ago, and found myself disappointing by the show. I had purchased the series volume by volume and had tremendous nostalgia for it, but now found that the show had aged badly. The animation didn’t hold up well and the tone was so dated. Perhaps this… Read More Kenshin and Saito: A Balance Between Grace and Judgment
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