The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 4: Standing Firm Like Shirou Emiya

Do you feel influenced by the culture to act like those around you? Are you being persuaded to put away your faith and engage the world on its terms? You’re not alone—it’s a day and age where the culture around us speaks as strongly as ever. But Mike’s got you covered. He looks to Shirou… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 4: Standing Firm Like Shirou Emiya

Fanart Friday: Saber Returns

You may have heard on last week’s Doki Doki News broadcast that the original visual novel of Fate/stay night is getting an official English language release for the first time! This has seemingly inspired a bunch of new Saber fanart, including this lovely piece! ★ 【ねこのけだま】 「 セイバー! 」 ☆

First Impression: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World

Like the world of Avatar: the Last Airbender, the newest anime adapation of a light novel, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, features hundred-year war. The belligerents are the magic-intolerant Empire (no further name is given) and the pro-magic Sovereignty. In the prologue, imperial warrior prodigy Iska receives the title Saint… Read More First Impression: Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World

May 2017 Pixiv Round-up: Grand Order, April Lies, and Academia Heroes

I love fan-created works, and especially fan art. Pixiv, a site that brings Japanese artists together to display their manga-style works, similar as to how Deviant Art does the same for English-speaking artists, is one of my favorite site featuring fan art. There’s something about anime (and lots of other forms of media) that speak… Read More May 2017 Pixiv Round-up: Grand Order, April Lies, and Academia Heroes