Category: Anime
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The Yu-Gi-Oh Franchise is Weird

Anime has always been a part of my life, though it took me a long while to realize it. Dragon Ball was the first show I watched where I was conscious of it being an anime. But it wasn’t the first anime I had ever seen. There were plenty of shows that I had watched…
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My Review Academia S4 E7: Kicking in the Door

Things are finally getting going. We’re done setting the table. We’re through the appetizers. Now it’s time for the first course! This episode is pretty solid. It has some heartwarming character moments, some gorgeous visuals, and it finally pushes this arc into full gear! It isn’t much for action, save the last few minutes before…
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Can Berserk Ever Be Properly Adapted?

Oh Berserk. The most beloved dark-fantasy manga to come out of Japan. It perfectly balances incredible characters and storytelling with absolutely gorgeous artwork! The tone is perfectly balanced, delivering more than a few gut twisting, horrifying moments while balancing them with happy moments of brevity. Sure, there are some long gaps between manga chapters. But the wait…
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My Review Academia S4 E6: Heroes Unite

Honestly? There isn’t a whole lot to talk about here. This isn’t a bad episode, but there wasn’t a whole lot that happened. After a few days off of his internship, Deku is brought back to Sir Nighteye’s office. But he isn’t alone: Uraraka, Kirishima, and Tsu are coming along with him, right along with…
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The Rise of 3D Anime

In the west, 3D animation has become commonplace. Going to see an animated movie? Unless you’re going to a limited screening of a classic film, it’s going to be a 3D movie. Ever since Pixar came onto the scene with Toy Story, 2D animation has been on a downward decline. Getting a 2D animated show…