No one enjoys failure. I think most of us, though, accept that failure is going to happen, that it’s even necessary to grow because it demonstrates a life that reaches beyond its typical boundaries, a willingness to experiment and change, and the possibility of identifying one’s weaknesses. But there are those of us—and I’m firmly… Read More A Fear of Failure and the Need to Recreate
I am not a fan of horror anime. I used to love scary movies, but that time has since come and gone. Nowadays, I stay away from things that give me frights, and am even more wary of series that feature gore/graphic violence (sorry, Inuyashiki, I barely knew ye), frightening or otherwise. But I can… Read More Seven Creepy Anime for Halloween (That Aren’t Too Scary)
Even if you’re not an otaku, it’s undeniable that the depiction of food in anime is enough to get anyone’s taste buds tingling. From Spirited Away to Shokugemi no Souma, there’s no shortage of series and movies that feature wonderfully animated food that you can almost taste. I’ve tried my hand at a number of… Read More Coffee Review: Georgia MAX Coffee, Hachiman’s Obsession
“Examining Old School Anime” has enjoyed a long run, and now seems like a good time to end it. Finding theological topics within old school anime proves harder with each show. The Leijiverse brims with such topics, but sticking to Galaxy Express 999 would deprive this column of variety. Also, the art style of 60’s,… Read More The End of Examining Old School Anime
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