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A review of Planetarian
Last month was pretty slow here, I know. December will probably be slow too as my work continues to ramp up. But naturally, I’m not going to not…
Planetes in the Planetarian: a Church of Men and Angels
From ancient times, the boundless night sky and the numberless stars have captured the human imagination. For Aristotle, the birth of philosophy lay in the contemplation of the stars,…
Planetarian (ONA)
Planetarian Planetarian is melancholic but still soothing somehow – gentle rain, soft colours in blues and greens, even ‘washed out’ as many of them are, all to really…
Planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~ – Episode 1
Notabilities: This here is a long-awaited adaptation of a Key visual novel that was originally released in 2004, that received a boost in recognition thanks to the international…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #590) Planetarian
Shownotes :: (show 590) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Show #590, Planetarian, recorded live September 25th, 2016. …
Firechick's Game Reviews: Planetarian
Rating : 80/100 (This review covers both the original game and the 2021 prequel game Snow Globe) After watching the anime version of Planetarian: The Reverie of a…
Good Friday and the Silence of God
Through the silence, God's love remains
Good Friday and the Silence of God
This piece is adapted from this week’s newsletter. Consider subscribing to Above Anime, which sends an original anime-focused devotional and a rundown of our content each week to…
Crunchyroll’s Webtoon Adaptations – Tower of God and God of High School
Webtoons aren’t perfect but they make for great anime content.
Chainsaw Man and the Poverty of Our Dreams
Chainsaw Man commences with a grim litany of prices paid, as our hero Denji recounts all the body parts and organs he’s sold to winnow down his overwhelming…
Astro Boy and the God of Comics - Live!
A new live theater stage production based on the life and work of Osamu Tezuka is set to debut in Washington D.C. next month. Natsu Onoda P...
The Hand of God
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
The God of Bears
The God of Bears Japanese Title: 神様 (Kamisama) Author: Hiromi Kawakami (川上弘美) Publisher: Chūōkōronsha (中央公論社) Publication Year: 1998 Pages: 205 At the age of 36, Hiromi Kawakami submitted…
The God of Pachinko
Why do all the pachinko layouts look alike? Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dirkoin
planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet & Snow Globe, coming to Switch!
There will be a deluxe edition as well, featuring both games for $14.99.
Tower of God – 13 [Tower of God]
Welcome all to the finale of Tower of God! I would say a lot happened this week, but lets be real, very little actually happened. What do I…
God Mars and the Legacy of BL Fan Shipping
There are two success stories to tell about the 1981 giant robot anime Six God Combination God Mars. The first is about a combining giant robot that was…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 14: Trust God Like the Bebop Crew Trusts Spike
Happy New Year! Join Mike this week as he recounts his own holidays, shares his latest old anime recommendation, and looks at reasons why we may struggle to…
Serving God Through Anime: Come Join Our Ministry Through One of These Roles!
We’ve experienced tremendous growth over the past couple of years—not only in ways measurable by metrics, but also through the strength of our content, in the development and…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 19: Generosity of Goku, the Church, and You
Mike is back and feeling well! And he’s charging forward this week with thoughts on generosity, starting with that muscular (and extremely kind) lug, Goku! But it doesn’t…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 20: Ishida Uryū and the Gift of Salvation
Hello, friends! On today’s episode, Mike takes on a more modern anime in my recommendation, talks about his Anime North plans, and looks to a classic shounen anime…
Tower of God – 7 [Lunch and Tag]
This was a wild week for Tower of God. From cut content to changed scenes to crazy pacing, we are moving quick. So without further ado let’s jump…
The World God Only Knows and the Dubious Divinity of 2D
Genre : Harem, comedy, supernatural, romance, some action Episodes s1: 12 Episodes s2: 12 OVAs: 4 Episodes s3 Goddesses: 12 Studio: Manglobe The real world is…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 11: One Piece and Thanksgiving
Holy revival, Batman! It’s a week from Thanksgiving and a perfect time to consider how many of us struggle to give thanks. Nami’s actions when fighting Arlong in…
The God of High School Episode 9: Recap and Review
In episode 9 of The God of High School, Mori rushes to find his grandfather. However, with Daewi suspended, they're in trouble.
The God of High School Episode 12: Recap and Review
Sang Mandeok summons a God to destroy the world. Park Mujin calls off the God of High School tournament. Meanwhile, Jegal gets the key.
The God of High School Episode 11: Recap and Review
In Episode 11 of The God of High School, Park Ilpyo and Jim Mori's fight comes to a conclusion. Meanwhile, Park Mujin cancels the tournament.
The God of High School Episode 4: Recap and Review
In episode 4 of The God of High School takes a dark turn. Mira is proposed to, Daewi's friend dies, resulting in a brutal confrontation between friends.
The God of High School Episode 6: Recap and Review
The God of High School episode 6 takes a break from the actioned packed battles to build up the story. Several new characters are introduced.
The God of High School Episode 7: Recap and Review
In episode 7 of The God of High School, Mira, Jin, and Daewi fight their first round. Meanwhile, the Nox attack Judge Q and O.
The God of High School Episode 13: Recap and Review
The final episode of the first season of The God of High School sees Jin Mori becomes the Monkey King and defeats Jegal.
The God of High School Episode 10: Recap and Review
In The God of High School Episode 10, Oath/Meaning, we learn who the Key is. Meanwhile, Nox and Park Mujin battle outside.
The God of High School Episode 5: Recap and Review
The final match between Daewi and Mori is an epic one. Daewi becomes a more complicated figure as he comes to terms with his friends death.
The God of High School Episode 8: Recap and Review
The fighting takes a back seat to the reveal that the Nox and GOH are at war. Also Mori finds out his grandfather has been captured.
The God of High School, Episode 2: Recap and Review
The tournament continues as most of the main competitors move on in episode 2 of The God of High School. However, JIn get himself into trouble.
Tower of God – 02 – The Irregular at God Tower High
The battle royale continues until there are only 200 fighters remaining. At that point all fighting stops, and Bam and Aguero don’t have to fight the big Croc-man…
Tower of God
By Andrew Osmond. Tower of God originated with one young South Korean in the middle of his country’s military service. His experience was gruelling, but it didn’t shut…
Tower of God
Type: Our first Manwa Synopsis: Manwa is what they call comics in Korea. Unlike manga or comic books, some Manwa are written up and down to make it…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 18: Nami and Hachi, Forgiveness and Trust
How do you forgive people who have done something terrible to you? Does forgiveness—as God demands it—require trusting that person again and rebuilding the relationship? Mike digs into…
The God of High School – 01
「set up/stand up」 "set up/stand up" It'll never get old to hear Korean surnames in a Japanese anime when the voices are extraordinarily Japanese.
The Hand of God – Film Review
It feels like a rare treat these days to see a film that looks and feels genuinely artistic. Sorrentino’s Hand of God is a truly exquisite film, telling…
Anime Review: The God of Highschool
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38: The Tower of God Episode
The Sickos watched Tower of God, an anime that asks "what if Hunter x Hunter was shorter, but also way more complicated?" Well, the answer is that it…
Brush of the God – Movie Review
Pre-show, and as the last screening of Asian Pop-Up Cinema this season, I had no idea how crowded this particular showing would be. I figured between the die-hard…
The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station
Takeshi Murase’s linked short story collection The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station is about four people who lost members of their family in a tragic train derailment. For a…
The Day I Became a God and the mistreatment of disabled people
The Day I Became a God, while not featuring representation of a specific, real-world disability, features a lot of insidious ableism in its last few episodes. This final…
Tower of God Episode 5:Recap and Review
In Tower of God episode 5, the crown game comes to an end. During the contest Bam shows of a new hidden power, golden colored Shinsui.
Tower of God Episode 12: Recap and Review
Tower of God completes the final exam. With Princess Yuri finally making an appearance and rescuing Anaak and Endorsi. In the end Rachel betrays Bam.
Tower of God Episode Guide: Webtoon and Anime.
Hello! My fellow Regulars (or Irregulars, or Rankers. Whichever you prefer, I don’t know how far you’ve climbed), as you know, Webtoon’s Tower of God has been adapted…
Tower of God Episode 6: Recap and Review
We learn more about the lore in episode 6 of Tower of God. Rachel asks Khun not to reveal her identity to Bam, meanwhile, Anaak reveals who she…