Something More: Shuu’s Sacrifice, Muslim Manga, and ISIS-chan’s Mission

While Charlotte hasn’t broken any new ground or done anything to make us feel it might become a classic like associated previous series and visual novels, it has been entertaining. Recent episodes have especially been good, including the last couple which have been surprisingly intense. In episode ten, we get to see Shun’s sacrifice through… Read More Something More: Shuu’s Sacrifice, Muslim Manga, and ISIS-chan’s Mission

09.11.201509.11.2015 Twwk5 Comments

The Tsundere and Misunderstandings

I’ll start by saying the title of this article has many different meanings, one of which is that you most certainly misunderstood what this article is going to be about. But I’ll start with what most people probably did think of. The tsundere is an archetype encompassing well known characters like Taiga, Shana, Nagi, and… Read More The Tsundere and Misunderstandings

09.11.201509.11.2015 Kaze8 Comments

Between the Panels: Hotaru’s Temperate Touch

“Don’t give up what you want most for what you want right now.” ~ Lynn Mitchell Self-control’s a cruel irony. It demands we die daily to immediate desires in order to live fully in the dream we aspire toward. That’s like saying “we die so that we may live,” a notion that Christians are no… Read More Between the Panels: Hotaru’s Temperate Touch

09.10.201509.23.2015 Cutsceneaddict5 Comments

Anime Today: When People Unexpectedly Enrich Your Life

Confession time: I am kind of an obsessive maniac. Moderation is not a word in my dictionary, or at least not one I make use of very often. Because of this, when I was younger I spent far too much time playing video games in marathon sessions or reading novels late into the night. On the… Read More Anime Today: When People Unexpectedly Enrich Your Life

09.09.201509.10.2015 Japesland7 Comments

Letter From the Editor: Thank You, Hansha, and Farewell!

Dear Readers, It’s with sorrow that we bid adieu to Hansha, one of our longest tenured writers on Beneath the Tangles, who is stepping down from aniblogging. I’m thankful to have grabbed onto Hansha and her skills at just the right time, during a period when her interest in anime and manga was thriving. We’ll… Read More Letter From the Editor: Thank You, Hansha, and Farewell!

09.08.201509.08.2015 Twwk5 Comments

Annalyn’s Corner: Baby Steps and Self-Examination

Maruo Eiichiro (Ei-chan) stands out among sports anime protagonists because of his analytical ability. Usually, analyzers are pushed into secondary roles that challenge or support the main character. In Baby Steps, however, the roles are reversed: the analyzer leads, and, in the second season, the charismatic hero-type is just another opponent. I’ve often said that I… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Baby Steps and Self-Examination

09.07.201509.07.2015 Lex (Annalyn)8 Comments

Charlotte Episode 10: The God Who Leapt Through Time

The idea of “becoming a god” is a frequent trope in anime. A character gains some sort of power or ability and often maniacally uses it for evil and he becomes, in his own mind, a god. Sometimes, though, a character becomes godlike without falling into that madman mentality. There are a few abilities that… Read More Charlotte Episode 10: The God Who Leapt Through Time

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