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Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 06
That hug between Sun and Sakko may be the funniest moment of the series.


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 07
MOE does a good job of making sure every major character gets plot service.


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 05
I really like that Aquarion MoE is weird in a totally fearless way.


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 08
Sci-fi anime I can't fully make sense of have been one of the reasons I love anime since my very earliest days as a fan.


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 10
"Tuning mana" has a distinct air of Human Instrumentality Project to it...


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 09
Sincerity seems to be a key for me in whether a mecha series works or not.


First Impressions – Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
I'm definitely intrigued by Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions and anxious to see where it goes from here.


Third Impressions – Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
Aquarion MoE is a bit confounding at times but in an increasingly predictable medium, that can definitely be a plus.


Second Impressions – Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
This show has an elegance and eloquence to the writing that I rarely find in modern mecha series.


Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 12 (End) and Series Review
My priorities for this sort of show are probably different from most viewers, but they were certainly met to a quite satisfying degree.


AQUARION Myth of Emotions – Episode 1
I'm a total newbie to Aquarion, which either makes me perfect for this anniversary outing or in deep trouble about two episodes from now.


First Impression: Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
“Perched above the yet oceanless ocean, there was once a dreamer. The dreamer dreamed about all the things in the world.” A beautifully illustrated creation myth of sorts…


Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Review — D+
Still confused by how this series resulted in Aquarion Evol and why they didn’t just stop when they were ahead…


A Hard Recommend – Aquarion: Myth of Emotions
This season has been generally really good. Some solid sequels, some good continuations from things that aired last season, and some good original-ness. Take that for what you…
Aquarion – Myth of Emotions #01 — …Where’s the Big Kaboom?
In many senses. There's five premieres today, plus Momentary Lily's second episode, and since I slept in a bit, five of the six shows were up by the…
Aquarion MOE #04 — Dating Family Members
Template template template template. Impressions: At this point, I've moved beyond denial and am well on my way to acceptance and simply moving on. If this was…


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Let's draw some facial expression! Layout Template : https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Ggh0ZSBZWDDgb9tFWhua2XeXWE3wpJ-/view?usp=sharing Layout Template for Clip Studio Paint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTfJf3dC1r_GLoxsH_WBt5sBgc7aZlD/view?usp=share_link Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Neutral 2:02 - Happy 2:57 -…


Debunking the Myth of Naoko Takeuchi having "no friends".
A popular “wholesome meme” that has been periodically making the rounds over the last few years is a screenshot image of the text “Let's cel...
Unearned emotions
These tears must be earned.


How Stories Create Layers of Emotions
There’s a time when you experience a story, and you feel this churning, weird feelings inside your heart. Somewhere deep inside your heart, you didn’t know if it…


The myth of the jaded critic
"Become a critic and you'll never enjoy your hobby again!"
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Road to SMP No. 100: SMP [Shokugan Modeling Project] Genesis of Aquarion
In 2016, Bandai Candy’s Super Minipla line took the simple Minipla kit concept and placed it on a level on par with Bandai Spirits’ hobby products. And with…


Reactionary Fandom And The Myth Of The Snyder Cut, Chapter 5: Zack Snyder, Destroyer Of Myth
“For me, for the filmmakers I came to love and respect, for my friends who started making movies around the same time that I did, cinema was about…
No. 6 – 04
The best way to describe No.6 is inconsistent and not thought out. Let’s start with the bigger stuff I didn’t like. First of all, the plot takes a…


Star Crossed Myth Department of Punishments Review
Star Crossed Myth – Department of Punishments is a fantasy romance otome game published by Voltage Inc. It was originally released as a standalone mobile app, and has…


Star Crossed Myth Department of Wishes Review
Star Crossed Myth – Department of Wishes is a fantasy romance otome game published by Voltage Inc. It was originally released as a standalone mobile app, and has…


The Myth of Japanese Indirectness and “Subtlety”
Stereotypes of Japan as a land of vague meaning and blunted expression are just straight up Orientalism that obscure a complex reality.
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 04
You know how viewers and readers complain when a series has an overpowered character? Read more The post Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 04 appeared first…
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 04
「緑の四月」 (Midori no shigatsu) "Green April" You know how viewers and readers complain when a series has an overpowered character?


Aquatope of White Sand Episode 11: Storm of Emotions
Sure. Add a typhoon to ramp up the drama.


Mari Okada Knows Emotions
Frozen in time thought provoking piece I watched not long ago


Anime Review 236 Aquarion
December 2021 might as well be the month where I brought the most amount of sci-fi mecha anime in one spending session. This is mainly due to most…


The Color of their Emotions–First Impressions: Horimiya
Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! After last week’s tour around the world to reflect upon Hetalia, we’re back to our regular programming and I’m coming at…


success is a myth
Our whole lives, we’re told “work hard and you’ll succeed.” But this is just a myth. Success is deadly. The idea of having a villain arc is thrown around…


Hikari no Ou – 04
In a curious sort of way, what started out as a big positive may be morphing into a drag. Read more
Vanitas no Karte – 04
「Bal masqué―仮面が嗤う夜―」 (Baru Masuke―Kamen ga Warau Yoru―) "Night of Mocking Masks" There's some chemistry going on between the characters, and not just the alchemical kind.
Yofukashi no Uta – 04
「せまくない?」 (Semakunai?) "Isn't This a Tight Squeeze?" Just as being an introvert doesn't mean you always want to be alone, being asexual doesn't mean you're immune to lust.


Koukyuu no Karasu – 04
That was nice in all sorts of ways. Read more


Baraou no Souretsu – 04
Those who are fans of Game of Thrones will certainly have flashbacks watching these events play out. Read more
Kinsou no Vermeil – 04
「 忍び寄る狂気」 (Shinobiyoru Kyouki) "A Creeping Madness" The Demon has fallen in love with The Human!
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 04
「希少な種」 (Kishoona Tane) "A Rare Breed" I certainly won’t dispute that there are and were plenty of evil aristocrats, but revenge killing viscounts and earls isn’t really a political act.


Saihate no Paladin – 04
That's what bubbles are for. Read more
Majo no Tabitabi – 04
「民なき国の王女」 (Min Naki Kuni no Oujo) "The Princess Without Subjects" A baker, a baker, a kingdom for a baker.


Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 04
I must say, visually speaking this all worked far better for me, though I'm resigned to a return to the premiere's style.
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa – 04
「館山城水着男女回遊戦!」 (Tateyama-jou Mizugi Danjo Kaiyuu-sen!) "Tateyama Castle Swimsuit Skirmish!" Clapping cheeks the manly way.


Vanitas no Carte – 04
I'm enjoying Bones' work here, but as a fan of the Shinigami Bocchan manga it's just another agonizing reminder of what could have been. Read more
Saihate no Paladin – 04
「灯火の女神」 (Touka no Megami) "The Goddess of the Divine Torch" Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the strength to face it.
Muu no Hakugei 04
Episode 04: The World of Thirty Thousand Years Ago Email | Discord Download it on Nyaa!


Bokutachi no Remake – 04
The premise remains interesting with Bokutachi no Remake - the devil is sometimes in the details. Read more