A DVD copy of Spirited Away has sat in my room for over a month, still shrink-wrapped. I’ve wanted to watch it for years—or, should I say, re-watch it. I first saw it when I was twelve, before I knew what anime was. I hated it. It was dark and bizarre, and I didn’t know what… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Spirited Away, Anime Heritage, and Christian Heritage
I don’t know Jun Maeda’s works intimately well – not like some of the writers on our site. But I do love many of the works he had a heavy hand in, and from what I know of him, I feel that he has a unique talent at creating scenarios and work that pull real… Read More Charlotte, Episode 6: When the Story Changes
Don’t let that big word scare you. Legalism is just a formal word for “excessive adherence to law or formula.” In other words: following every jot and tittle of the rulebook. In addition to countless 1st-place medals for his peerless piano playing (try saying that five times fast), Kousei Arima would likely be a candidate… Read More Between the Panels: Your Lie in Legalism
Zeroe4 is taking the week off for Throwback Thursdays – but fear not! Fellow YWAM Tokyo missionary, Sheridan Reid, is returning this week as a guest writer. Sheridan is an avid reader and writer of fantasy and sci-fi books and lover of action/adventure anime. If she’s not working or immersed in a good story, she… Read More Throwback Thursdays: Pandora Hearts
When I first started watching A Lull in the Sea when it started in Fall 2012 (known at the time only by its Japanese name, Nagi no Asukara, or its shorthand name NagiAsu), I was admittedly not too impressed by it. Sure, it looked nice, but the main characters, especially the lead male Hikari, annoyed… Read More Review: A Lull in the Sea (Nagi no Asukara) Complete Series Premium Edition Blu-ray
Let me take a break from Space Pirate Captain Harlock this week. Thanks to the enthusiastic recommendation of iblessall, I have picked up an awesome new anime titled The Rose of Versailles. You might have never heard of this gem from 1979, but I can assure you that every fan of exciting swordplay and historical fiction… Read More Examining Old School Anime: What Profiteth a Man to Gain the Whole World and Lose His Own Soul?
Snake? Are you there? SNAKEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you didn’t understand that reference, then I’m sorry to say your not a Metal Gear fan. That’s ok, because the games are still amazing and have stood the test of time so you need to check them out. I would highly recommend the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection that has all… Read More Gaming With God: Metal Gear’s Beautiful Beasts
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