• My Review Academia S5 E2: Catching Up With the Todorokis

    My Review Academia S5 E2: Catching Up With the Todorokis

    Okay, plot is happening now. We can finally talk about something with some merit to it. *Quick note for transparency’s sake: a few months back, I caved and binge read the manga, so I already know where the story is going to go. However, I’ll be looking at the anime on its own merit. So,…

  • Attack on Titan Season 3 (Part 1): The Civil War

    Attack on Titan Season 3 (Part 1): The Civil War

    You know, they could’ve called the second half season four and no one would’ve cared. The third season of Attack on Titan is where things get really interesting. You’re just sitting there, enjoying the titan-slaying action. Then the show grabs you by the shoulder and says “It’s Attack on Human now, sit down and shut…

  • What Makes Speedrunning Incredible

    I shouldn’t have to explain what a speedrun is. You play the game as quickly as you can. You could never have guessed, I know. Speedrunning is one of those things that most people who play games have tried at least once, whether they even knew it or not. Let’s face it: it’s fun to…

  • Aoi Todo: How to Create the Perfect Idiot

    A lot of people think that cliché = bad. And they’re not entirely wrong. When a story is comprised of nothing but clichés, it can get very tedious and boring. But if those clichés are executed well, it doesn’t matter that they’re cliché. Quality is what matters, not originality. This is part of what makes…

  • Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: By the Cover

    Ah, Hitchiker’s Guide. If ever there was a perfect example of over-the-top sci-fi comedy done well, these books would be it. I used to read these books on the train, back when I first started blogging. They made the long and often tedious trips much more entertaining. But how’s the cover? Well, it’s basically just…