This editorial discusses what Studio Trigger has done with DARLING in the FRANXX up to episode 18; that is exploring what it means to actually be human and the modern struggles we all face with others and within ourselves.
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[Code 015] Ichigo — A Victim of Blind Hatred
[Code 015] Ichigo has been shunned since Episode 14 of DARLING in the FRANXX. Though, this is due to blind hatred without analyzing the reason behind Ichigo’s actions and why any true friend would have did the same when faced with the situation she was given.
Ultra Instinct | Thoughts on Goku’s New Power
It is very common within the Dragon Ball franchise for its leading man, Son Goku, to rise to any new challenge that seems insurmountable at his current level. Though he grows strong through sheer determination and training, often he receives a boon in the way of a new transformation that multiplies his power. It was “Super […]
1st Episode Impressions – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has recently concluded the third part within the series titled “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders“. After such a magnificent finish following part 1’s “Phantom Blood” and part 2’s “Battle Tendency“, it seems hard that something else would be able to beat the build up and finale to one of the greatest villans […]
Looking Forward to Diamond is Unbreakable
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has been one serious that has continuously gotten better as time goes on. I have loved all three parts that have been animated so far: Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, and Stardust Crusaders. We are now approaching the fourth part to the series, “Diamond is Unbreakable” which is schedule to release in April […]
1st Episode Impressions: Prison School
A group of five boys transfer into a Hachimitsu Private Academy, a school which was an all-girl’s school until a change in chairman took place. The chairman changed the school’s policy and are now allowing male students to be admitted, leading to the transfer of our five male protagonists. The reason that they transferred was […]
WCW: Esdeath
Beautiful, ruthless, and someone who treasures strength above all else perfectly sums up Esdeath. Esdeath happens to be the “Final Boss” of the anime Akame ga Kill, so to speak. She possesses power that is unparalleled to most since her Imperial Arms, Demon God Manifestation: Demon’s Extract, gives her the unique ability to be able […]
Waifu Crush Wednesday: Satsuki Kiryuuin
Waifu Crush Wednesday is modeled after the popular “#WCW” or “Women Crush Wednesday”. This bi-weekly editorial focuses upon female characters in gaming, anime, and manga that I happen to like in one form or another. I will do my best to explain my affinity for the character featured here. Honnouji Academy bows down to one […]
Why Episode 41 – 44 Was Important for Sawamura’s Character Development in Ace of Diamond
With an intense game ahead of us, one can only imagine what is about to happen. Great intensity is sure to be a factor in possibly the biggest challenges for anyone who plays high school baseball in the Kanto region of Japan. However, with that in mind, I wanted to look back on Ace of […]
How Anime has Influenced my Life
Anime has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and while I am also an avid fan of manga (Having collected several series and others in the works of being completed), I was first lead into the “Otaku Culture” by way of Japanese animation. Having been enveloped by an […]