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So Like, What Was Babylon All About?

There was a definite transition in the show from political thriller to philosophical exploration, much to the disappointment of viewers. Its controversial ending leaves us to…

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The Beauty of Fire Emblem Three Houses

Fire Emblem Three Houses is a tactical role playing game released on July the 26th, 2019. It follows Byleth, the player avatar who works as a teacher at…

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Anime Locale in 2020

The New Year is widely associated with an opportunity for change and improvement. Indeed, people make resolutions to better themselves or reach certain goals. The same is here…

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The Beauty of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is thrilling, mysterious, and horrifying. It is one of the best horror anime out there, but it's also so much more than its…

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Washio Sumi is a Hero: A Refined Yuuki Yuuna

Washio Sumi is a Hero is a six episode prequel to previously reviewed series Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero. It tells the tale of Tougo's first tour of…

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Yuuki Yuuna is no Madoka: A Review of Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero

I had come searching for the next Madoka Magica when I found Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero. I was hungering for some suffering. Indeed, it shared some superficial…

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Babylon: Mid Airing Thoughts

While Babylon's first episode may start out as rather dry, I think it's building up to be one of the most entertaining thriller and psychological anime…

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The Beauty of Koi Kaze

While many anime toy with the idea of being attracted to a sibling thanks to the popularity of the "cute little sister" archetype, none of them…

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200 Anime Watched: Reflections

I don't remember exactly when, but sometime in 2015 I had watched my first anime. It was D-Frag. I was still in secondary school then. Now, on 30th…

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The Beauty of Swan Song at Dawn

Hey, so I've decided to start this new type of article called "The Beauty of-", where I break down something in anime that I found to be impactful…

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Carole and Tuesday: A Critique on its Direction

Don't get me wrong. Carole and Tuesday is not a bad show- the animation is good, and I really like the world building of its futuristic setting. The…

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Black Lagoon: One of the Best Mature Action Anime

Main characters Revy and RockWhile on a business trip in Southeast Asia, Japanese businessman Rokurou Okajima is captured by mercenary company Black Lagoon to be used…

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The Coming of Age Themes of O Maidens in Your Savage Season

O Maidens in Your Savage Season is a coming of age anime by Mari Okada about a group of girls dealing with topics like romance and sexuality. But…

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Weathering with You is not the next "Your Name"

While I've personally been a Makoto Shinkai fan for a long time, his fame has skyrocketed since the release of Your Name, the second largest grossing anime film…

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Amagami SS: A Romance Anime Where Everyone Wins!

Anime that are adapted from romance visual novels or dating sims with multiple love interests are typically forced to select a girl that the main character will fall…

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How JoJo's Bizarre Adventure makes Brilliant Fights

One of the biggest things that has made JoJo's Bizarre Adventure iconic in the world of manga and anime have been its fights, and in this analysis I'd…

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What Makes Good Anime Great: Theme

In this article, I'd like to introduce the literary concept of theme and how it is used in anime. I think it's important to know what theme is…

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Shinsekai Yori: A Review

I had actually dropped Shinsekai Yori when I had first watched it- due to being rather uncomfortable at a certain "bonding" scene in episode 5. It was just…

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Breaking down the Greatest Scene in Happy Sugar Life [SPOILERS]

Warning, this article contains huge spoilers for Happy Sugar Life.Whenever I think of Happy Sugar Life, I can't help but think of the death of Shouko. Not only…

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Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni: Review and Analysis

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, or When the Cicadas Cry, is one of the best horror mystery anime I've watched despite its age (2008). Adapted from the visual…

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The Heart of Umineko no Naku Koro ni

Umineko no Naku Koro ni, or When the Seagulls Cry, is a mystery-fantasy visual novel series by writer Ryukishi07. While I praise its story for being engaging with…

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Domestic na Kanojo: Final Review

Thus ends the spiciest drama of Winter 2019. While the show has many flaws on its own and pales in comparison to the manga (according to its readers),…

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Fate/Stay Night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower Review

Amazing movie once again made by the studio that also adapted Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works (UBW), Ufotable. Heaven's Feel is one of Fate/Stay Night's routes (There are 3…

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Made in Abyss Review

I don't really watch adventure anime. In fact, I could count the number of adventure anime I've seen with my hands. But what really drew me to Made…

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Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works Review

An amazing anime that still doesn't disappoint after watching it a second time. Ufotable did a wonderful job adapting this, and clearly knows how spectacular they want their…

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Mashiroiro Symphony: The Color of Lovers Review

When I first started watching anime, I loved watching romance anime (some of which were harems). My love for that hasn't changed. Mashiroiro Symphony, an anime based off…

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Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue - Mid-season thoughts - Eps 5-8

Note: This mid-season thoughts contain spoilers!Another 4 episodes has passed, and wow, it really does not disappoint (yay).This anime has become more than just about the main character's…

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Domestic na Kanojo: Midpoint Review

On the writing of this review, 6 out of 12 episodes have aired for the spicy drama "Domestic na Kanojo". These are my impressions, and my speculation and…

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Happy Sugar Life: An In-Depth Review

Happy Sugar Life is an anime about obsession. Nearly every character is obsessed with something, believing it to be their source of happiness, their "Happy Sugar Life". However,…

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Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue - Impressions - Eps 1-4

A wonderful anime that doesn't contain flashy fight scenes or weird fan-service. Honestly, in the overcrowding space of action, supernatural, and harem anime; something such as this stands…

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Domestic na Kanojo: First Impressions (Eps 1-2)

When I first saw the premise of "Domestic na Kanojo", it reminded me of the Winter 2017 anime “Kuzu no Honkai”. It kinda also sounded like a hentai.…

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The Genius of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is a multigenerational saga written by acclaimed mangaka Hirohiko Araki. It is the one of the best selling manga, ranking at 11th, with over 100…

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