“I can’t stop the monster, I’m losin’ my control.” Kafka Hibino has earned his one and only chance to prove himself to the defenders of humankind. Yes, his body is one of the biological horrors unleashed upon Japan. But is he still, at heart, the young boy who risked everything to protect a childhood friend?… Read More First Impression: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
Evolving into a better, perhaps more spiritual person can make you unrecognizable. This might be a hardship initially, but transformation can carry much beauty—life and the people around you will change as a result of growth. As we celebrate together the Christmas festivities and the turning of a new year, become the individual you’ve always… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: A Very Merry Christmas Kaiju!
Kafka once had a dream to join the Japan Defense Force and fight kaiju alongside his best friend, Mina. Now though, he cleans up the kaiju that she takes out as head captain of Division Three. He spends his days telling himself over and over that it’s okay to give up on his dream to… Read More First Impression: Kaiju No. 8
Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection Christmas season is a time for ghost stories, right? Just read A Christmas Carol to get the idea. So how about this collection, a Junji Ito one entitled Deserter? Let me tell you—it’s a lot. Each of the 12 stories are dark and filled with sadness and body horror, while… Read More Reader’s Corner: Frieren, Pop Life, and Reign of the Seven Spellblades
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