Welcome to another instalment of Irina defends things that don’t need defending. I find myself frequently commenting on the benefits of stereotypes. I understand that lack of novelty is a common complaint and that calling a show/character/premise “cliché” is an easy criticism to lob at a show we don’t have much to say about. It’s...
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In defense of clichés
***I’m still on vacation so this is another repost of one of my older posts – It’s one that I’ve always liked and not many people have seen…
In Defense of... Haruhi Suzumiya
The award winning essay (true story) adapted for Youtube. There was never and will never be another like her. Why you must love Haruhi Suzumiya. Original essay: https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/5bucfk/best_character_writing_contest_winners/ Edited by…
In Defense of Gateway Anime
Yes, it’s true There are a lot of cynical people in the anime community that think you’re a tasteless noob if you just so happen to love a…
Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, One-Punch Man, Sword Art Online
In Defense of Steven Universe
"Steven Universe Bad" has been a meme for too long. Today I debunk and respond to E;R & EzPz - their notoriously awful and influential videos by…
In Defense of Pikmin 2
Schaffrillas released a really bad video on Pikmin 2 & unfortunately due to his size as a creator it is the leading video on Pikmin 2. Here's…
In Defense of NES Strider
One truly lost element of the game industry is the fascinating divide between arcade titles and their console descendants. Prior to the m...
In Defense of Subjectivity in Anime Blogging
Having any sort of online communal experience is a weird thing. We all experience things in different ways so it can already be a little tough to understand…
In Defense of Rachel (Tower of God)
Warning: Spoilers for Tower of God season 1 Tower of God is interesting. It’s simple but very engaging. One thing that’s not so simple is the character of…
In Defense of an UnMagical Girl
Though I usually don’t comment or post about anime series that are currently airing, and I certainly don’t express my opinion about an anime series that has just…
In Defense of My Hero Academia
Even before it ended My Hero Academia was being criticized left and right. But are any of them valid? Not really... Merch Link!: https://on-the-rise-av.myspreadshop.com/ Music Used in Video: My…
Plurality: In Defense of Endogenic Systems
In this instalment of Plurality, we take a look at Endogenic Systems and defend their validity.
In Defense Of... Mari Illustrious Makinami
I've said my piece on Evangelion, I've made far too many videos. Now, with one final, confrontational, character analysis video, we can lay it all to rest and…
In Defense of Rent-A-Girlfriend
What does it mean to hate-watch an anime? There’s complex psychology behind a willingness to consume media you don’t like, don’t think is good, and wouldn’t recommend to…
In defense of Sarazanmai’s Enta Jinai (sort of)
“Damn it! Why do you keep worrying about Kuji!” -Enta Jinai to Kazuki Yasaka, Sarazanmai, Episode 7 Enta Jinai is a disaster, both relatable and familiar. Following Sarazanmai‘s…
In Defense of... Holo the Wise Wolf
~~You sing along to the traveler's song... how I wish I knew the words...~~ On the eve of a new anime series, let's briefly look at what one of…
In Defense of Elaina: A Misunderstood Witch
Of all the anime this season to be controversial, the last show I would have expected to have people in a frenzy is Wandering Witch: The Journey of…
In Defense Of... The LEGENDARY Tae Yamada
Throughout the story of Zombieland Saga, one member of Franchouchou stands as a beacon of self-confidence, passion and power. Let's talk about how Mappa portrayed disability in the…
In Defense Of Anime And Manga Piracy
With the recent crackdown on Kissanime, and possibly other sites, I wanted to put my thoughts on piracy out there as somebody from a country with almost no…
In EX-ARM’s defense.
Oh, I know what you’re thinking. “EX-ARM? A good show?! How dare you!!!” Well, at least what I would think when this is casually brought up in conversation…
[Seven] In defense of Enta Jinai (again) — Sarazanmai
Enta, you beautiful idiotic trash child. Of the three Sarazanmai leads, Enta Jinai was the one who received the most criticism and backlash, particularly while the series aired.…
Wandering Witch #04 — In Defense of Genocidal Supervillains
One injustice justifies all retribution against anybody and everybody. Impressions: I feel like I probably have a little more to talk about or say with this than…
In Defense of the 2011 Adaptation of Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter recently made its long awaited return to JUMP serialization. As such, there's no better time than the present to look back on its pair of…
She Did NOTHING Wrong (In Defense of Kikyo) - InuYasha
The virgin Kagome vs. the chad Kikyo. Twitter: https://twitter.com/radishcubes Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/radishcubes Music by Kaoru Wada: - At the Meeting Place (出会った場所で) - Mount Hakurei (白霊山) - Little Fox Demon, Shippo (コギツネ妖怪, 七宝) - Dream Butterfly…
A Cautious Defense of Fandoms
I’ve done a few defense posts in the past. I’ve had very debatable success with them but it seems I still haven’t learned my lesson. In many ways…
In Defense of Hololive: Breaking Down the Standards of Idol Culture
Anyone hanging around the AniSphere as of late has probably noticed an uptick in the rise of discussions about Virtual YouTubers, AKA v-tubers, and their unavoidable presence on…
In Defense Of Lucifero: The Central Thesis Of Black Clover- DISCUSSION
Hey guys! BOY THIS HIATUS HAS BEEN KILLER. But Tabta needs his rest, and he’s probably still ironing out the details of the Final arc to make it…
St. Pius V Corner: In Defense Of The Anime Avi
Now what can be more monstrous than to maintain that by losing all good they have become better? If, then, they are deprived of all good, they will…
In Defense of Play: A rereading of Caillois’ “Man, Play, and Games”
Groos came to seein play the guarantor of youth: “Animals also do not play because they are young; they are young because they have toplay.”82 He therefore distinguished…
In Rachel’s Defense: hate the game, not the player
Barrages of hateful posts towards Tower of God’s Rachel have become popular as her actions have drawn the ire of anicommunites. Her character’s reception is unfair and a…
An Earnest Defense of Gene Deitch’s The Hobbit
If there's any short film that deserves a better reputation than it has, it's this one.
In Defense of Danganronpa’s Problematic 2nd Case – What it Means to be a Man
This article contains spoilers for Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc—specifically, the 2nd case’s victim and their backstory. There’s a certain case in the first Danganronpa game t…
Puraore! Pride of Orange – Episode 8 – Naomi Finds Her Defense
Episode impressions of Puraore! Pride of Orange Episode 8 as Manaka and her friends had a training camp in Okinawa to work on their skills, how did the…
Idol Defense Force Hummingbird | KYOTO VIDEO
You like cute anime girls? You like fighter jets? Well, otaku in the 90s sure did. Take a look at Idol Defense Force Hummingbird and see why it's…
Shields or No Shields? Platform Fighters and the Question of Defense
As a long-time fan of Super Smash Bros., I’ve been curious about the recent expansion of the “platform fighter” subgenre, especially in indie gaming. Over the past six…
Helen Keller’s Impeccable Riichi Defense: Greatest M ~Mahjong Tournament of Eminent Figures~
Greatest M ~Mahjong Tournament of Eminent Figures~ is a manga about Helen Keller playing Japanese mahjong co-written by one of the creators of Kakegurui. No, seriously. If that’s…
Tank with 9999 Defense #01 — Shield Hero
Put a point into originality. Please. Impressions: *rubs temple and sighs* Look on the bright side. This is the last of the dudes with cheat power in…
BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense (Episode 2) – Defense and Friends
Maple enters an event in NewWorld Online and has hopes of finishing in the top three, but surely she can’t manage that with only defensive points. It also…
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 03 – The Best Defense
Now that I’m accustomed to Frieren’s tendencies, I appreciate them all the more when certain things occur. The cutaways, for instance. A show like Family Guy will run them…
BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense (Episode 1) – Defense and First Battle
Kaede has been convinced by her best friend to play a fully immersive game called NewWorld Online. She’s not much of a gamer but has a go anyway.…
Mashle and the Difference Between Fighting and Self-Defense
In the past few years, I’ve developed a terrible interest in reading and viewing arguments about martial arts, from kung fu to MMA and beyond. There’s a combination…
5 Reasons To Watch: Ground Defense Force Mao-chan
Cities get destroyed, billions die, yada yada; you know how it is. In Ground Defense Force Mao-chan the situation is very different indeed.
What Is on My Mind – August 2020 – Crunchyroll and Poor Translator Pay, Blog’s Domain Turns 10, In Defense of CGDCT Genre, and More
With July ending very soon, it’s time to share some interesting posts and some thoughts during the month. Crunchyroll Translators not receiving fair pay? Earlier this month, The…
Self-Defense Forces Soldier Speaks Out on Her Double Harassment
A former member of Japan's Self Defense Force (SDF) talks about the online abuse she's received since reporting on her sexual assault.
Kaiju No. 8 (Volume 3) – Welcome to the Defense Force
As Kaiju No.8, Kafka fought back the other kaiju that transformed from a human form. He would have killed it had the Defense Force not found them. Then,…
Sexual Harassment Cases Rock Japan Self-Defense Ministry This Week
A series of sexual abuse scandals have rocked the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Now, a legal group is trying to discover how deep the issue goes.
A Big Dumb Rikka Defense Video - Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
Edited by Kor His YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/user/KorStonesword His Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/KorReviews Antwan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2ihM9X2u0_NLT30BU8f7Q His Sophia video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV-0ylJlUcU Minion The Demon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Fusionzize/featured His Chunibyo Season 2 Finale reaction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxagbY9vLn0 Channel Icon by:…
Minion, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life, Red Data Girl, Fruits Basket, Wish Upon the Pleiades
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 96: ReView: Prefectural Earth Defense Force
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another Re...
Urusei Yatsura, Dragon Half, Elf Princess Rane, OZ, Prefectural Earth Defense Force
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 8 Recap: “Welcome to the Defense Force”
In Kaiju No. 8 Episode 8, Vice Captain Soshiro Hoshina prepares to attack Kafka (Kaiju No. 8). Kafka doesn't know what to do.
The Anime Now! Podcast 21: Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!
Veteran podcaster Brian joins the podcast again to review the comedic magical boys series Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!, the series whose name is forgettable but whose…
BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense: The Rising of the Shield Girl
After the roller coaster of “wtf” that has been Mirai Nikki, this is the show I’ve needed. With the Winter 2020 anime season all but wrapped up, it’s…
