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Existential Drift in Anime

Posted on September 8, 2022July 15, 2022 by Irina

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…

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I’m noticing a new trend in anime ladies, and I like it!

Posted on August 31, 2022July 8, 2022 by Irina

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.

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Localization and the search for the “authentic” anime experience

Posted on July 14, 2022May 4, 2022 by Irina

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…

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The Fun and Lonely Life of an Outsider Fan

Posted on July 9, 2022July 8, 2022 by Irina

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…

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Manga Influencers and Hoarding Culture

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Irina

“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….

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Loid Forger is not James Bond

Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 by Irina

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…

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The Joys and Struggles of Episodic Reviews

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Irina

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…

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The Pitfalls of a Prestigeous Anime Pedigree

Posted on January 27, 2022January 28, 2022 by Irina

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…

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I’m dreaming of a Shiro Christmas – The Significance of White in Anime

Posted on December 28, 2021September 14, 2021 by Irina

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…

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Silly Little Animes Are Also An Art

Posted on December 1, 2021August 21, 2021 by Irina

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…

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I Have An Idea for a Provisional Scanslation Licence

Posted on November 9, 2021August 13, 2021 by Irina

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…

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In Case You wanted to Dress as a Sexy Catgirl/boy : Do Cat Ears Really Make You Cuter?

Posted on October 27, 2021July 10, 2021 by Irina

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…

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What is Anime and What Does it Matter?

Posted on October 13, 2021July 10, 2021 by Irina

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…

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How to Convert People to Anime Without Really Trying

Posted on September 30, 2021June 26, 2021 by Irina

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)…

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Western Influence on Anime

Posted on September 8, 2021June 24, 2021 by Irina

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…

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Hi! My name is Irina and I think we should be friends. So come on in, make yourself comfortable, grab a drink, there's juice also, and let's chat about anime!

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