• Let’s Talk Transformations and Characters

    Transformations are an anime staple. Shounen anime, shojo, comedy, you name it. Sometimes, they can be the grand culmination of a character’s arc. In other cases, the transformation itself can be a simple joke. Either way, a ton of anime feature at least one transformation; it’s an icon of the genre. Personally, I love transformations.…

  • The Bands of Mourning: Changing Everything, For Better and For Worse

    Of the books in Mistborn era 2, I found getting through this one to be the most difficult. After Shadows of Self, I was pretty drained on era 2. My optimism towards this sequel series was starting to fade. But I got through it. And I’m glad I did. I would say that this is…

  • Oozes (Part 2): Stats and Placement

    Stats: Murder Jello in Four Flavors We’ve got four of these guys to get through, so let’s get right into it. Buckle up; we’re gonna be here for a while. A Black Pudding is tricky. While its AC is low, sitting in the single digits, its HP is nearly in the triple digits. Acid, cold,…

  • The Disgustingly Unfair Treatment of Voice Actors

    Actors are an incredibly important part of a lot of media. A good performance can make or break a character, and depending on how important that character is to the story, it could make or break the entire thing. It doesn’t matter how good your script is if you don’t have the right people to…

  • My Review Academia S6 E3: Birds of Sin, Twice Over

    My Review Academia S6 E3: Birds of Sin, Twice Over

    This one was definitely more consistent and focused than the last episode. It had a few rough edges, but overall was still a solid viewing experience. Of the three episodes in this season, this one is the best so far. The battle continues to escalate, with villains and heroes alike fighting with all they’ve got.…