One of my favorite things about my favorite anime series, Oregairu, is that while it is, in one sense, a very traditional romcom, in another it stands by the boast of its full title: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. It’s something totally different. Part of that difference is how witty the… Read More Even Still, Hikigaya Hachiman Is Seeking Something More Genuine than Secularism
There’s an analogy here for both Shinji and Rei…what do you think it is? ★ 【Doeun】 「 Silence 」
In the midst of my busy summer, I recently watched an anime that seems tailor-made for me. It combines Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, and Romeo and Juliet. This would be Love After World Domination. In this superhero romantic comedy, Desumi Magahara (aka Reaper Princess), the overpowered favorite soldier in the nefarious Secret Society Gekko, falls… Read More Unconditional Love After World Domination
One of my favorite things about attending anime conventions isn’t the guests, the art, or even the anime itself—it’s the people. I never felt that more strongly than last year, when I cohosted a panel at Anime Matsuri. This year, we’re coming back, as Tiff of ShortStuffArts (Etsy/YouTube) and Few of the Many (Instagram/ YouTube)… Read More Christian Themes in Anime and Church Community at Anime Matsuri 2026
The second you press play, “Playback,” the new opening, instantly fills your senses. The first seconds are a brief recap of things we’ve seen, but soon the gang is back, smiling at the audience by turns as the shadow of Tokiyuki runs. I’m not sure it is quite as iconic as “Plan A” by DISH//,… Read More First Impression: The Elusive Samurai, Season 2
This Wednesday, a new cosmic character entered Honkai: Star Rail! Introducing…Himeko • Nova! ★ 【红油奇亚籽】 「 😭 」
Otaku have had a ton of fun this World Cup (soccer fan or not) as they bring everyone’s favorite synth, Hatsune Miku, into the sporting event. What I’ve enjoyed the most is seeing the artistic ouput by the community as they reimagine Miku as part of the teams—some tried-and-true classics (ex. Brazilian Miku), but others… Read More Fanart Friday: World Cup Miku
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