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Emotional Abuse & Post Traumatic Growth: A Fruits Basket Character Study
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(REVIEW) Rock Will Never Die, But You Will – Youth, Guitars, Emptiness, and Catharsis in GIRLS BAND CRY
An instantly iconic addition to the classic rock anime canon. Electric, passionate, and essential, Girls Band Cry is easily the best anime of the year so far, and…
SK8 – Thrilling, Emotional and Lovely
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Manga and Anime Emotional Damage
There is always the argument over which is the better media: anime or manga. Honestly, there isn’t too much of a difference lately. Animes have been more loyal…
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Wanting a sequel to be on par with original is an understandable expectation. Regardless if it just more or the same or doing something a little different. Sony…
Pokémon Emerald: Harmony and Balance
Pokémon Emerald is thematically the most interesting game in the franchise I’ve played until now. Hoenn as a region is just so distinct and stands for something so…
Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry, triumph and catharsis: “Rocketeers” (1932)
From dancing Mermaids to an unhappy moon worried about getting a rocket sent to it, this Tom and Jerry has a broad range of emotional uncertainty.
Gundam – Witch from Mercury 2: Emotional Damage
This is not a full review of Witch from Mercury 2, I’m still eagerly awaiting the episodes to come. Instead I wanted to explore the events of season…
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The Reliable Catharsis of Film
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Asayake no Ato pump out Picture perfect post-rock.
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Vivy Flourite Eye’s Song – Thrilling and emotional
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Those Snow White Notes and Emotional Manipulation
I like watching anime that center around a game, sport, or practice more common in Japan as a way of introducing myself to them. It just so happens…
Shine Post – Episode 2
Now that TINGS has secured a manager, they are now ready to start filling out venues. And even though they've been on the idol scene for a little…
Rock and Roll Sometimes and Party Never: Bocchi the Rock!
I’m a little late to the Bocchi the Rock! party. I saw the positive reactions every week, from the discussion to the clips of creative animation to the…
Bocchi the Rock! – Episode 2
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m eager to jump back into the misadventures of Bocchi and her friends, as we explore the second…
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Shonen Flop Recommends #9: Inuyasha
So, last episode we covered Bone Collection, which is absolute trash. However, aspects of the manga (the constant gags, the romance plot, a boy and a girl as…
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Shadows House 2 episode 5 – Friends
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In my review of SK8 The Infinity, I spent a majority of my time highlighting the production quality of Studio Bones’ strange take on the sports anime genre,…
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Emotional Continuity in Anime
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Shonen Flop Recommends #5: Cowboy Bebop
It feels kind of redundant to write an article recommending Cowboy Bebop. It’s the perennial “anime for people who don’t like anime” because it’s so damn cool that…
Shonen Flop Recommends #8: Shaman King
In our upcoming episode, we will be discussing Bone Collection. Not to spoil the episode but we don’t like it. It’s a shame because the concept of supernatural…
Shonen Flop Recommends #8: Shaman King
In our upcoming episode, we will be discussing Bone Collection. Not to spoil the episode but we don’t like it. It’s a shame because the concept of supernatural…
Shonen Flop Recommends #5: Cowboy Bebop
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Anime Fest 2024: Fans and Guests say Emotional Goodbyes
Anime Fest Texas 2024 concludes with heartfelt farewells from fans and beloved voice actors, marking the end of an iconic convention.
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Anime Fest Texas 2024 concludes with heartfelt farewells from fans and beloved voice actors, marking the end of an iconic convention.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 04 – New Friends from the Third Rock
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