• My Review Academia S5 E22: Parade

    This whole arc is gonna feel rushed like this, isn’t it? I mean, we’re two episodes in and we’re already nearing the climax! The battle against the Metahuman Liberation Army and the League of Villains continues. An ambushed Twice struggles with the ghosts of his past as his foes attempt to kill Toga. Meanwhile, Shigurake…

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 16): Thriller Bark

    This whole arc is just SPOOKY SCARY SKELETONS SEND SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE!! And I won’t lie: I’m not as into it as I had hoped I’d be. With Robin rescues, Franky recruited, and a new ship acquired, the Straw Hat crew continues on their journey! While making their way towards Fish-Man Island, they’re caught…

  • Batman Arkham Asylum: When Superhero Games Got Good

    The last fifteen or so years have been a true golden age for the super hero genre. And believe it or not, but the MCU is just one example, even if it’s the biggest. Countless shows, other movies, and video games have all proven that people running around in tights and saving the day isn’t…

  • Slime Incarnation and It’s Many, Many Characters

    Having an extensive cast of characters isn’t normally a problem. Especially not in long-running fantasy epics. If done properly, it can make your world feel diverse and lived in, and it can give the audience many different perspectives from which to view it. But in anime, it tends to be a problem more than a…

  • Mythos: Greek Mythology in All Its Disturbing Glory

    I have a soft spot for old mythology. In fact, one of the very first books I ever reviewed for the ‘How’s This Book?’ series was a book about Norse mythology! I love studying this stuff; it’s all really weird and interesting! Greek myths have always been among my favorites. I can’t quite pinpoint why,…