Something More: Noragami Kami, Japanese Persecution of Christians, and Break Blade Misery

Medieval Otaku compares Rygart’s suffering in Broken Blade to the misery that Christians endure. [Medieval Otaku] Anime Commentary on the March’s writer provides insight about kami and ayakushi while examining an episode of Noragami. [Anime Commentary on the March] Rocklobster brings up the Christian ideas of right and wrong as he reviews Death Note. [Lobster… Read More Something More: Noragami Kami, Japanese Persecution of Christians, and Break Blade Misery

02.14.201402.14.2014 TwwkLeave a comment

Golden Time 14: Too Young, Too Dumb to Realize

Golden Time has yet to convince me it’s worth all the stock I’ve put into it, but I will say that it keeps me entertained every week. Episode 14 had me glued for several reasons, but perhaps most of all for Chinami, who stole the episode with that smarter-than-she seems and wilier-than-she-lets-on personality shining through.… Read More Golden Time 14: Too Young, Too Dumb to Realize

01.18.201401.18.2014 Twwk6 Comments

Golden Time, Episode 08: I Walk a Lonely Road

I have this fragile sort of love for Golden Time. As each episode progresses, I’m almost afraid to admit to myself how much I enjoy the show – enough to be among my favorite series – because I also see flaws that lead me to think the entire show will eventually come crashing down. The… Read More Golden Time, Episode 08: I Walk a Lonely Road

11.22.201311.21.2013 TwwkLeave a comment

Golden Time, Episode 06: Just When You Weren’t Expecting…

Golden Time had taken me by the heartstrings before the first episode even aired. As an unabashed Toradora fanatic, I couldn’t wait for the new series from the writer of the light novels upon which that anime was based. And thankfully, unlike the norm, I haven’t found myself disappointed with this show I was so… Read More Golden Time, Episode 06: Just When You Weren’t Expecting…

11.08.201311.08.2013 TwwkLeave a comment

Golden Time Episode 03 and Cult Mentality in the Church

So, that was an unexpected turn. Episode three of Golden Time has our protagonists, Banri Tada and Koko Kaga, along with 2D-kun and a slate of other freshman, getting tricked into spending a weekend with a student cult group very reminiscent of Scientologists (and perhaps more native Japanese groups?). Banri again demonstrates what a nice… Read More Golden Time Episode 03 and Cult Mentality in the Church

10.18.201310.18.2013 Twwk19 Comments

Golden Time, Episode 01: A Whole New World

While I’m excited for the whole new crop of fall series, there’s one I’ve been waiting for more than any other. Golden Time is based on a light novel by Yuyuko Takemiya, who wrote Toradora!, which is my very favorite series. And the first episode this new show didn’t disappoint – it was no clone… Read More Golden Time, Episode 01: A Whole New World

10.04.201310.04.2013 Twwk4 Comments

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