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Is Homura Evil? Or, What Homura Taught Me About Humanity

Part 2 of 2 In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Puella Magi Madoka Magica! And then there was the sequel movie, Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion. I’ll admit it, I lost sleep over this one. What can I say, sometimes I get a little (over)invested in fictional tales. But in my defense, the Madoka… Read More Is Homura Evil? Or, What Homura Taught Me About Humanity

04.23.202108.21.2026 claire12 Comments

Examining Light Novels: On Rebellion

I’m now reading the fourth volume of Slayers: “The Battle of Saillune.”  If memory serves me right, the original three seasons skipped over this story arc.  The novel concerns a palace intrigue to slay Prince Philionel in order to stage a coup d’état.  Lina, Gourry, and Sylphiel sneak into the city of Saillune in order… Read More Examining Light Novels: On Rebellion

03.29.201705.10.2018 medievalotaku11 Comments

ACCA: A Hidden Spark

For all the talk of uprisings in ACCA, what we’ve seen of Dowa kingdom has been very peaceful and fortunate. Certainly, there is a sense of unease, and we know there are greater events stirring behind the scenes, but the nation seems to be doing well overall. But in this time of tranquility, the people… Read More ACCA: A Hidden Spark

02.02.201705.10.2018 Murasaki LynnaLeave a comment

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