Tag: Anime

  • Let’s Talk About Shounen Catchphrases

    Catchphrases are an interesting aspect in fiction. They’re also potentially the most annoying trope in fiction. Having a character say the same thing over and over again is one of the quickest ways to get on your audience’s nerves. Shounen anime employ these all the time. Typically it’ll be some declaration of that character’s dream…

  • A Tribute to Akira Toriyama

    A Tribute to Akira Toriyama

    This one is going to hurt. On March 1st, 2024, Akira Toriyama passed away due to acute subdural hematoma. At 68, he’d put his pen to countless creative works, from his original gag manga Dr. Slump to providing artwork for iconic video games like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger to, of course, his most famous…

  • Ichikawa and Yamada: Sharing Weakness, Sharing Strength

    Ichikawa and Yamada: Sharing Weakness, Sharing Strength

    *If you want to know more about my thoughts on the show itself, check out my review on ‘The Dangers in My Heart‘ through this link. After you read this article, of course. Wink, wink.* Happy Valentines Day, everyone! At least, I hear it’s supposed to be happy. I wouldn’t know, I usually spend the…

  • The Dangers in My Heart is as Sweet as Honey

    The Dangers in My Heart is as Sweet as Honey

    Ah, February. A single person’s least favorite time of the year. Provided you’re not some kind of sadist who enjoys pouring salt into open wounds. We’ve discussed more than a few rom-coms over the years. Funny shows, cute shows, horny shows, and boring shows. You name it, we’ve done it. So, what do we have…

  • Winter Anime 2024: New Year, New Shows

    Winter Anime 2024: New Year, New Shows

    It’s that time of the year again. The time for resolutions that will go unfulfilled. For no new movies to come out. For staying inside with a nice cup of cocoa, bundled up against the cold. Most importantly of all: time for a new season of anime! Let’s start off with the sequels: There are…