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Holiday Cheer and a December Update
A quick update for the month of December.
Secondary Findings Fall 2024
A brief look at the stuff I’ve been appreciating over the past few months.
Some Light-Hearted Yuri Fun in The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All Volume One
Today, Vivian talks a look at the internet’s favorite green lesbians.
What Does it Really Mean to Lose? The Observation Deck: Too Many Losing Heroines
A look at the losing heroines of Makeine.
It All Comes Tumbling Down in Suits Season Three
A return to Suits and the drawn out battle of season three.
Things Get…Freudian? Exploring the Psychosexual in Blood on the Tracks Volume 5
Analyzing the strange relationships of Seiko, Seiichi and Yuiko in Blood on the Tracks volume five.
A Story About Who Saw the TV Glow
Discussing Jane Schoenbrun’s 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow and its story of trans suffering.
I Ranked Horror Anime Based on Scariness
A look at what anime are really the scariest, via everyone’s favorite format.
Confusion and Rekindling in The Summer Hikaru Died Volume Two
From summer to fall, the story continues…
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Fall 2024
Writing about the fall season and what I may or may not watching this time.
Spooky Season Coming Soon: An October Blog Update
Spooky season is upon us once again.
This Show is…Good? The Observation Deck: Days With My Stepsister
Vivian analyzes the oddly emotionally charged arc of Days With My Stepsister.
Talking About The Story of Magic: The Gathering…What I Know of It, Anyway
Anyone who has picked up a Magic: The Gathering card and given it a half-decent look can tell you about the richness of its art and flavor. Whether…
Where to Go After the World Ends: A Short Reflection on Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
Saying goodbye to one of my favorite series of all time.
Secondary Findings Summer 2024
It’s been three months again, so time to talk about a whole bunch of stuff all at once.
Corruption and Power Moves in Suits Season 2
Suits continues and things at Pearson-Hardman heat up.
Paranoia and Abuse in Blood on the Tracks Volume Four
Resuming my foray into Shuzo Oshimi’s Blood on the Tracks.
The Best of Us, The Worst of Us, The Lot of Us: Bakugo
My Hero Academia’s latest season has put its characters into a final battle of sorts. A winner takes all scenario where Tomura and All for One are fighting…
Talking About Suits Season One, the Law, and Drama
Today, we’re going back to the real world and talking the hit series Suits.
The Observation Deck: Konosuba Season Three
Konosuba’s third season has officially concluded, and on quite a good note as well.
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Summer 2024
With a bit of a late start, here is what I’m interested in for the summer season.
The Observation Deck: Kaiju No. 8
Talking about Kaiju No. 8 and some good old monster fun.
Pride Month Wrap-Up
Talking about my Pride Month experience. Pride Month Wrap-Up Hey friends, haven’t been super active in writing the last couple weeks and I’m a bit behind on the…
Exploring Identity and Presentation in Love Me For Who I Am Volume One
Exploring gender identity in a maid café.
I Ranked “Redditcore” Anime From Five Years Ago
I did a so called “Redditcore” anime tier list and this is how it came out.
Where Did the Light Go? Discussing The Summer Hikaru Died Volume One
Eventually, I’ll get back to picking up and talking about a manga series and actually finishing it, not right now though. Instead, let’s talk about a relatively new…
Dipping My Toes into J-Dramas with He’s Expecting…Oh Boy
The reviews are in for He’s Expecting, but are they warranted?
Is Konosuba Funny…Like, at All?
Konosuba is remembered fondly by many, including myself, but is season three actually living up to that?
The Observation Deck: Spy x Family Season 2
Talking about Spy x Family season two and its return to the story of Loid, Anya, and Yor.
Big Dumb Attack on Titan Retrospective
The world of anime has been changed dramatically by the existence of Attack on Titan. Now, it is time to talk about it. The good, the bad, and…
Secondary Findings Spring 2024
A look at some non-anime and manga stuff I enjoyed, spring 2024 edition.
The Observation Deck: Bloom Into You
A look at 2019’s Bloom Into You and how it succeeds (and fails) at being a queer romance.
The “Beginner Anime” Debate and Actually Recommending Good Series to Start With
Fans have long discussed where to start when it comes to the medium of anime, so hopefully I can contribute something worthwhile.
The Observation Deck: Blue Lock
A look at the strange, oddly fascist narrative of Blue Lock.
Talking About Some Amazing Trans Characters for International Transgender Day of Visibility
Talking about some of my favorite trans characters!
Blue Period, Princess Jellyfish, Wandering Son, WONDER EGG PRIORITY
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Spring 2024
I’ll be honest, there was not a lot on my radar for this season. However, after looking things over, a lot stands out as stuff worth paying attention…
The Observation Deck: Kageki Shoujo!!
A look at Kageki Shoujo!! and its story about young girls gunning to be the best.
Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards Are at It Again
Talking about 2024’s anime awards.
Getting Back into the Swing of Things
Reposting my original short story “Boxes.”
I’m in Too Deep…
Nothing crazy, just spending too much money and not having enough time.
Secondary Findings Winter 2024
Vivian talks about the various things that have been keeping them busy outside of anime and manga, again!
The Observation Deck: From Up on Poppy Hill
Ghibli has a lot of truly classic films, but From Up on Poppy Hill probably isn’t one of them.
What I’m (Probably) Watching for Winter 2024
We return to seasonal content with a brief look at what I will probably watch from Winter 2024.
The Observation Deck: Jujutsu Kaisen Season Two
Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season is now done, and wow, was it an adventure.
2023 Wrap-Up and Goals for the New Year
It’s a whole new year, here’s what’s happening with Animated Observations
My Journey into Magic the Gathering (Becoming a Dirty Card Game Player Again)
A look at me playing Magic the Gathering. That’s it, that’s the post.
The Observation Deck: Night in the Woods
Between battling the forces of nature and fighting with her sense of self, Mae has a lot going on in Night in the Woods.
A New Name and A New Chapter
Another post about…well, me. The new me, that is.
Things I Love About Jujutsu Kaisen’s Second Season
A discussion of Jujutsu Kaisen season two.
The Observation Deck: Serial Experiments Lane and Predicting the Internet
Serial Experiments Lain did the unthinkable and predicted much of what the internet would become.