Prophylaxis is a key concept of positional chess. It is a move, or sequence of moves, to deal with an opponent’s plan before it starts. Sometimes one can completely stop the threat; sometimes one just makes the plan relatively harmless. You make me wish I had studied chess instead of learning just enough to get…
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Review Of The Promised Neverland Episode 6: Poking The Bear And The Enemy Of My Enemy
I really enjoy discussing this show with Crow. I hope you like reading about it as well! https://www.crowsworldofanime.com/posts/review-of-the-promised-neverland-episode-6-poking-the-bear-and-the-enemy-of-my-enemy/
Boogiepop and Shania and Irina ep 8 – Well look at that: “plot”
Welcome back one and all. I think there are still a few people watching this series. It’s one of those tricky shows where it keeps looking like i might be going somewhere interesting so you never know if you should drop it. Perfect solution for you guys, you can just let Shania and I do…
Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan ep6 – Mini review with Matt (Even Flowers Blush!)
You know what you can’t do in a week? Go to Japan! It’s just the type of place that needs some time to explore. And if you’re me, and on the other side of the world, it’s gonna take like 6 days to get over the jet lag. I’m saying Matt’s still on holiday and…
It’s Collab Time! With Irina And Shania! BoogiePop and Others Ep. 7
Shania and I still haven’t given up on this show but we’re not entirely sure why. Come share our confusion! https://quotablecreations.com/2019/02/12/its-collab-time-with-irina-and-shania-boogiepop-and-others-ep-7/
The Promised Neverland Episode 5 –Castling
Castling is a special type of chess move. When castling, you simultaneously move your king and one of your rooks. The king moves two squares towards a rook, and that rook moves to the square on the other side of the king. Have you guys been looking forward to our next Promised Neverland discussion? I…
Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan ep5 – Mini review with Matt
Hi guys and welcome all to another mini review. Irina here which you probably already know…this being my blog and all. As some of you may have heard, lucky lucy Matt is currently enjoying a well deserved vacation in Japan and not really doing the blog thing for the time being. However, incredibly devoted as he…
Boogiepop and Shania and Irina ep 6 – Lonely Hearts
Shania from Quotable Creations (https://quotablecreations.com/about/) and I have not yet given up on this show, although from what I’ve seen i my weekly round up post, interest has cooled off a bit on this one. That’s O.K. though because Shania and I are here to let you know what you’re missing. Aren’t you lucky!
Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan ep4 – Mini review with Matt
So from what I’ve gathered it’s sweltering in Australia and freezing in Canada. I hope the weather is nice for you in Japan! I’ll take cold over hot any day–looking forward to that Japanese Winter!
It’s Collab Time! With Irina And Shania. BoogiePop And Others Ep. 5
Hi Guys, are you enjoying BoogiePop? It’s a divisive one Here’s what Shania and I thought about it! https://quotablecreations.com/2019/01/29/its-collab-time-with-irina-and-shania-boogiepop-and-others-ep-5/
The Promised Neverland Episode 3 –Kriegspiel
Kriegspiel (‘War game’) is an unorthodox chess game in which the players only know for certain the moves of their own pieces. They have to deduce where the opponent’s pieces are by questioning an umpire. It is played on three boards with partitions between them. – via Wikipedia You know, Crow was a bit nervous…
Tsurune Episode 13 – Bullseye
Genre: Drama; Sports; School Studio:Â Kyoto Animation For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a fairly large number of commercial for high tech shooting bows playing on YouTube. Considering my personal internet habits, I can only assume that the ridiculous number of Tsurune screencaps I’ve uploaded has tricked google into thinking I’m some kind of shooting…
Boogiepop and Shania and Irina ep 4 – Unseasonably Cool
I’m a little late this week with BoogiePop but you know how it is… And here we are again! Lovers of the unusual and confusing… Shania from Quotable Creations (https://quotablecreations.com/about/) and I are back to help you figure out exactly what’s going on here. For a refresher of last week’s adventures check out our episode…
Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan ep2 – Mini review with Matt
Hey Guys we’re back! Well I am, I’ll see if I can convince Matt into joining me again… Wild horses couldn’t drag me away! Anywho, here we go again, mini show, mini review, but unlike Matt I’m going to stick to that and not go all fascinating and analytical on you!!! It’s 50/50 with me, either…
Tsurune Episode 12 – The Importance of Being Ochi
Genre: Drama; Sports; School Studio:Â Kyoto Animation Waiting is always the hardest part, isn’t it? Those moments of uncertainty where meager hope keeps the pain nice and sharp and healing has no chance to begin. When you’re in the moment your vision dwindles down to the smallest pinpoint. Your senses dull and you walk around in…















