TweetJapan is a beautiful country that is rich with sights and scenes, but it often goes neglected by citizens and tourists alike because the draw of Tokyo (and, to a lesser extent, other major cities). A large portion of anime that does take place within Japan also falls into this same trap. Yet one anime, Continue reading Yuru Camp and Visiting the Quiet Places of Japan The post Yuru Camp and…
TweetIt’s been almost 40 years since the series Ronin Warriors or Yoroiden (Legendary Armor in Japanese) Samurai Troopers was first released by the studio Sunrise. The series follows the adventures of five young men who don mystical armor to battle an evil dynasty of demons from the netherworld who invade Japan in the 1980s. For Continue reading Looking Back on Ronin Warriors The post Looking Back…
TweetRecently, there has been some debate on social media about the nature of the villains from the Final Fantasy video game series, and Sandy Petersen, creator of the Call of Cthulhu game, took a stand against those who believe the villains are fascist in nature. This is an interesting discussion, because it reveals that many Continue reading Final Fantasy Villains Were Not Fascist The post Final…
TweetHating something only because it is popular is worse than liking something only because it is popular, because popularity, in general, tends to be based on a positive aspect that has drawn people to embrace it, even if the positive element is minor. Those who jump on the bandwagon and chase after trends, be they Continue reading In Reluctant Defense of Swift s Opalite Music Video The post In…
TweetHeroes are a fundamental, archetypal part of the human consciousness. They represent the individual s capability of transcending limitations and achieving impossible feats. Although heroes can be virtuous or not, the act of heroism is itself a symbol of hope that weakness can be overcome. At the same time, the lack of heroes instills a nihilistic, Continue reading Scene of the Week: Solo…
Tweet2026 anime series Champignon Witch (Shanpinion no Majo), and its original manga, tells the story of a witch named Luna who has the power to absorb poisons from her surroundings and transform them into mushrooms. She is very powerful yet very gentle, often taking great precautions when helping people to minimize any possible harm caused Continue reading The Soft Scandinavian Fairytale Style…
TweetThe Legend of Zelda series once used dog-like creatures for its enemy designs connected to the Japanese version of kobolds. Traditionally speaking, a kobold is a Germanic fairy or spirit. It is a generic term, and there is no real definition of how they may appear. They took on a more certain form when the Continue reading Zelda s Furry Kobolds The post Zelda’s Furry Kobolds first appeared on…
Tweet Komm, süsser Tod ( Come Sweet Death ) is a song that plays during the climatic moments of The End of Evangelion, the 1997 movie redo of the ending of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. In short, Evangelion is about giant mech suits that battle against angels to save a post-apocalyptic Earth that merges elements Continue reading Childhood Nihilism and Anxiety in Evangelion s…
TweetGames Workshop s release of Warhammer: The Old World brought back many of the classic miniatures and armies of the game, but it also led to the introduction of the Grand Cathay, a Chinese inspired military force. There are many great sculptures, including the Jade Warriors and Jade Lancers, but the army lacked clear balance, as Continue reading The Many Alternatives to Warhammer s Cathay The…
TweetRecent rumors have suggested that Amazon s Rings of Power show will reveal the Dark Wizard to be Pallando, one of the five Istari in J. R. R. Tolkien s Lord of the Rings universe. Although there is some controversy regarding this rumor, little is actually known of Pallando and Alatar, the two Blue Wizards, who were Continue reading Exploring the True Nature of Tolkien s Blue Wizards The post…