I first published this post years ago but I thought I would give it another chance to get read. I don’t know if the expression “existential drift” actually exists. Ha! (Cause existential…never mind…) I think I made it up but I not infrequently think I’ve coined a new term or expression just to realize it’s…
I finished watching Backflip!! not that long ago. It’s June right now. I liked it. Maybe my review for the show is out already! There is one aspect of the show I didn’t talk about it much in that review. It’s not a very important part of the show. It’s about Asawo Kurikoma.
I was reading this paper the other day: Anime Fansubs: Translation and Media Engagement as Ludic Practice (PDF) Anime Fansubs: Translation and Media Engagement as Ludic Practice – Academia.eduThe democratization of new media technologies, particularly the software tools though which “content” can be manipulated, has invited a seemingly vast array of modes through which people…
Where you intrigued by that title? Or did you think it was gibberish and are only reading this because you accidentally clicked ‘cause it was just under the post you were actually interested in….and you’re gone. For those brave souls that persevered and are still here, let me at least explain what I mean by…
“Does Anyone Else Feel Like Buying Manga Every Day?” That’s the tweet that greeted me today when I opened my phone. For the record, the answer is “yes”. I do want to buy manga. I pretty much always want to buy manga even though I haven’t finished reading all the volumes physically in my house….
A couple of years ago, when Spy x Family only had one volume out and was considerably less ubiquitous, I was trying to convince someone to give it a shot. I was already hearing good things about this fresh new series, and I had gotten my hands on said first volume. I remember, I started…
I have now been reviewing some shows on an episode by episode basis for weeks, WEEKS, so I’m fairly sure I now know everything there is to know about this particular process. I’ve thought about the differences of these types of posts as opposed to full series reviews and I figured those of you who…
Let me tell you what lead to this post. The short of it is: Platinum End! Actually, I am currently watching the second cour of the show and I think I’m one of the very few people that hasn’t already dropped it. It got me thinking: what happened with Platinum End? Why is it so…
This is the second blogmas I’m spending with you all. The second time we get to sit down together and just chat over the holidays about nothing and everything. I really appreciate it. It makes the snowy season just a tad bit warmer. It really is a comforting exercise for me to just sit down…
From time to time I will review a series and mention something like the characters are very inconsistent or the themes contradict themselves. Basically pointing out a hitch in the subtext or how the narrative was structured. Often these aren’t enough to destroy a viewer’s enjoyment of the series but it’s something I noticed. And…
What a boring title. And this is going to be a bit of a boring post. I’m mostly going to talk about copyright and theoretical licensing rights so you know, feel free to skip this one if you’re already dozing off. But for all you intellectual property nerds out there, let me tell you about…
Choosing the perfect Halloween costume is one of the most important decisions you are going to make. So in order to help you all out just a little, I have decided to republish this very serious and important post! I hope it will make your decision just a little easier at least! What I am…
Have you guys ever come across a “that’s not anime” rant? I think the last time I saw one was maybe for Netflix’ Dragon’s Dogma. I’m not sure if there was a consensus on that one. I have thought about the question on a practical basis. A while ago, Crunchyroll partnered with Webtoons to produce…
Friends, colleagues, fellow anime lovers – do you find yourself frequently surrounded by fine people who seem unable to grasp the true brilliance of anime? Have you ever wished there was a way to make them see the light, without having to waste too much time or effort on it? (or risk going to jail)…
I know that a lot of anime fans fear what Western influence could do to their favourite medium. I hear it a lot. Anime should stay Japanese or something to that extent. I realize that the sentiment is most likely fuelled by decades of really bad dubs and questionable localization. There certainly is a lot…