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Tag: Father’s Day

Fanart Friday: Happy Father’s Day From the Best Anime Dad!

While not every dad might be as outwardly joyful about fatherhood as Maes Hughes or be as cool as to fight Homunculi for a living (thank goodness!), we’re still proud of and love them. Happy Father’s Day to all the cool dads out there! ★ 【びーこ】 「 鋼log // 鋼log⑬ 」 ☆

06.14.202406.14.2024 Staff2 Comments

Father’s Day Gifts for the Otaku Dad in Your Life

What’s harder than finding a Father’s Day gift for dear old dad? Finding one when your dad is that rare breed of nerd—the anime fan (or otaku)! Should I get him one of those anime shirts I see everywhere? Where do I buy Japanese treats since he likes sweets? What kind of anime figure would… Read More Father’s Day Gifts for the Otaku Dad in Your Life

06.10.202406.18.2024 StaffLeave a comment

Fathers, Be Good to Your Daughters: Steins;Gate and Fatherly Love

Fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers, be good to your daughters, too In anime, an archetype of a distant and cold father has long been pervasive.  Gendo Ikari is foremost among them, but there are many other examples of dads… Read More Fathers, Be Good to Your Daughters: Steins;Gate and Fatherly Love

06.15.201406.14.2014 Twwk5 Comments

Anime Today: The Thought That Counts

As much as I might hate to admit it, I have often found myself thoroughly enjoying the moeblob. Every season, without fail, there is at least some airing anime that serves absolutely no purpose but to present cute girls doing cute things (I’m looking at you K-On!). And despite a severe lack of depth and… Read More Anime Today: The Thought That Counts

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