Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita (translated: “Humanity has Declined”) is about fairies. And chickens, factories, sweets, processed foods, and the desires of humans for power, food, manga, and longer hair. And that’s only three episodes in. In spite of the title, I jumped right into watching Jinrui because of the lovely looking animation style and the… Read More Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita: Lessons from the decline of humans.
I just finished watching Inu x Boku SS and, I have to say, except for the fanservice and mediocre storyline, I really enjoyed watching the growth in the main character Ririchiyo Shirakiin. Inu X Boku SS is a 12-episode anime about a group of humans with youkai ancestors that live together in an upscale apartment complex… Read More Stepping Out in Love in Inu X Boku SS
On Monday, July 30, I will be leaving for a two-week vacation in Japan. It will be my first time in Asia, though not my first overseas trip. Since I believe there are already some who plan on living this experience vicariously through me, I thought it might be a good idea to post a… Read More Nihon e ikimashou!
Laura of Heart of Manga has been a terrific friend to the blog, supporting almost right from the beginning. She’s also a terrific writer, and I’m proud to present the first of two guest posts by Laura on a manga she also recently reviewed on her own site. It’s highly uncommon in any Japanese media… Read More Maria Kawai’s Amazing Grace – Part I
I’m one of those people who after watching artsy movies or films otherwise critically acclaimed, stands back and says, “That was technically a great film, but I really didn’t enjoy it.” I thought I would feel the same this season regarding Natsuyuki Rendezvous – all signs pointed to the show being excellent, but the series… Read More Natsuyuki Rendezvous: Treasure in a Field of Flowers
I skipped this column the last several weeks because the cupboard has been bare when it comes to spirituality in aniblog posts. But we return this week with a number of links to such posts. Enjoy! Draggle quotes Jesus’ teachings more than once in discussing several “moral fallacies” in Gundam 00 which Gundam AGE renounces.… Read More Spirituality in the Anime Blogosphere: Blessed is the Gundam, Time for Tanabata, and Christian Singer’s Anime Dub
I’ve grown to like shows in which young children play a prominent role in a story that isn’t for kids. Usagi Drop is my my favorite among the trio I’ve watched in the past year, joined by Kurenai and Aishiteruze Baby. The latter was the one I liked least; honestly, I barely made it through… Read More Aishiteruze Baby: Love for the Unloveable
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