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Tragedy, Traitors, and Tradition: The Paradox of Jobless Reincarnation

Note: This post discusses spoilers for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation through season 3, episode 13 (mostly of that specific episode), and mentions mature topics that some readers may find uncomfortable. Tragedy One of the recurring features of classical tragedies is that the main character’s strengths always bring about his demise. The hero thus ends up… Read More Tragedy, Traitors, and Tradition: The Paradox of Jobless Reincarnation

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Natsuki Subaru and the Obstacle of Self-Doubt

Natsuki Subaru has been transported to another world! After three seasons of fighting for the ideal future, he faces even more difficulties in season four of Re:Zero, and these experiences start to leave him feeling confused and alone. He becomes riddled with self-doubt, throwing around words like “pathetic,” “useless,” and “good-for-nothing.” Then, in episode eleven,… Read More Natsuki Subaru and the Obstacle of Self-Doubt

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Sweet 16: Beneath the Tangles Celebrates Our Birthday with a Big Vision and Mission!

Beneath the Tangles has turned 16 years old. Can you believe that? 16 years of loving anime fans.16 years of geeking out about manga and light novels.16 years of blogging.16 years of connecting with you. When BtT began, I had no idea what God would do with this little anime blog. But after all this… Read More Sweet 16: Beneath the Tangles Celebrates Our Birthday with a Big Vision and Mission!

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The Gospel in Liar Game, Part II: The Innocent Dove Becomes Wise As A Serpent

From the moment I read the premise of Madhouse’s strategy game series, Liar Game, I was hooked: a young woman so honest she will turn in a 100 yen coin she finds on the sidewalk to the police station is embroiled in a mysterious high-stakes game where survival depends on one’s skill for lying. What… Read More The Gospel in Liar Game, Part II: The Innocent Dove Becomes Wise As A Serpent

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The Gospel in Liar Game, Part I: Nao & Growing in Faith

Maybe it’s the slightly old-fashioned character designs that are not stereotypically kawaii, or the slightly plain production; or maybe it’s the protagonist, Nao, who dithers about rather fretfully through the first few episodes. Whatever the reason, Madhouse’s high-stakes strategy game series, Liar Game, is flying under the radar this season with anime fans. But sometimes,… Read More The Gospel in Liar Game, Part I: Nao & Growing in Faith

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