Anime Review

The Art of Anime Backgrounds: The Unsung Heroes of Visual Storytelling

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The Art of Anime Backgrounds: The Unsung Heroes of Visual Storytelling

nime, the Japanese art form that has captivated global audiences for decades, is often celebrated for its compelling characters, intricate plots, and vibrant animation styles. Yet, one of the most underappreciated elements in anime is the background art. These meticulously crafted scenes provide not just a setting but also enrich the storytelling, offering subtle cues … Read more

Get To Know The Neon Genesis Evangelion Characters

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And behind all of this are the mysteries contained in NERV itself – what is the real secret about the angels? SOME LINKS IN THIS POST ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I MAY EARN A SMALL COMMISSION IF YOU CLICK A LINK AND CHOOSE TO MAKE A PURCHASE. HERE’S MY DISCLOSURE. THANK YOU.  The EVA Pilots  Ikari Shinji  … Read more

Reminiscing High School Life: Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances)

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Want to reminisce about the good old high school days?Dream about your first love?Go back to high school?  Welcome to High School Life, Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou.  Quite a mouthful for a title of Gainax’s shoujo anime offering, but the guys who made the insanely popular Neon Genesis Evangelion veered from the big-robot-end-of-the-world story to … Read more

The Weird Wired World: Serial Experiments Lain [Recommendation]

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Ever woken from an extremely engrossing dream, only to wonder if the dream was the real world and the real world is the dream? Developed an emotional attachment to your computer? Simultaneously watched and operated more than one machine?  If the answer is yes to any of these, Lain is probably a decent viewing choice.  “No matter … Read more

Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Loved Ones (Anime-Style!)

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Tis the season for giving. Don’t know yet what to give to your family, friends or that special someone?Why not give something that will be significant? Significant because your favorite anime characters gave it to their own loved one. Now let them be your guide through this Christmas Gifts Catalog.  Anything Goes Scarf  Item code: … Read more

Celebrate Christmas with Hayao Miyazaki

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Christmas is a joyful event because it’s a time to set aside our worries and challenges, be together as a family and celebrate Christ’s birth. And what a better way to make your Christmas meaningful this year than to share a good story with your family and friends while waiting for the clock to strike … Read more

The Dark Side of Stan Culture: Perfect Blue

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There are some films that work best as shock-thrillers. Others accurately depict a slice of life. Still, others offer such lush visuals that viewers can forget they are watching an animated film. Very rarely does a film come around that combines these aspects. Perfect Blue is all these and more.  Perfect Blue is a movie … Read more

Bishounen in Focus: Mikagami Tokiya (Flame of Recca)

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Profile  Age: 17 Gender: Male Eyes: Blue Hair: Black Blood Type: A Birthday: November 13 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Weapon: Ensui Seiyuu: Midorikawa Hikaru Relatives: 1 Sister (Mifuyu Mikagami, deceased), no mention of parents nor other relatives Mentor In Ensui: Meguri Kyoza History And Present  When Tokiya was a child, he was with his sister when … Read more

Now and Then, Here and There: Now the Reflection, and Then the Reality [Recommendation]

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At the water fountain outside of the dojo, Shu’s rival puts him down saying that he does not understand kendo—he is just a sword fighter. Shu says that he knows the rules and how he is supposed to think but they just do not suit his style. Walking home, Shu spies someone on top of … Read more