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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 – 04
If a genre piece can be both faithful and distinct, it's managing to thread a pretty thin needle.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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 – 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.


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 #08 — Trash Time
Another exciting episode. Impressions: All right. Like Ubel Blatt, I know it's late, both in the season, and long past where I should have, but I'm pretty…


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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…


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.


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…


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
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 08
「クンの策略」 (Kun no sakuryaku) "Khun's Strategy" There are clearly many ways to go approach this quest, and the aspirants bring their own predispositions with them when they choose to attempt…
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 08
There are clearly many ways to go approach this quest, and the aspirants bring their own predispositions with them when they choose to attempt it. Read more


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…


Baraou no Souretsu – 08
The romance angle of Baraou no Souretsu isn't nearly as interesting as the politics for me (and a lot more absurd). Read more
Yofukashi no Uta – 08
「どいつもこいつも」 (Do itsumo koitsu mo) "All of Us" Introverts will know that at times in life the world treats you like you’re broken.
Hoshiai no Sora – 08
In case anyone hasn't figured it out by now, it's not really about the soft tennis... Read more The post Hoshiai no Sora – 08 appeared first on…


Mashiro no Oto – 08
I can't stress enough how good the music in this series is. Read more
Muu no Hakugei 08
Episode 08: Madola's Secret Email | Discord Download it on Nyaa!
Kinsou no Vermeil – 08
「選別」 (Senbetsu) "Selection" There's only one way for Alto to make the best use of his Student Council status: Brutally attack Rex.
AI no Idenshi – 08
「告白」 (Kokuhaku) "Confession" Some anime succeed largely because they don’t try too hard, and this is one of them.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
「麦稈」 (Mugiwara) "Wheat Stalks" Even on vacation, Mao Mao doesn't get a break


Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
It's not as though I can point to any single extraordinary element of that episode, but it was one of my favorites so far.
Vanitas no Karte – 08
「Catacombes―死が眠る場所―」 (Katakonbe―Shi ga Nemuru Basho―)"Where Death Slumbers" Vanitas' true talent is a tie between using the grimoire and making himself most unwelcome.
Hoshiai no Sora – 08
The list of unsupportive and abusive parents grows even longer with this episode, as Nao, Mitsue, and Yuta’s mothers join a handful of others in stifling their children’s…
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 08
At long last, the game is afoot. Read more
Sousou no Frieren – 08
「葬送のフリーレン」 (Sōsō no Furīren) "Frieren the Slayer" The versatility Frieren has shown in the last couple of episodes has impressed me.
Majo no Tabitabi – 08
「切り裂き魔」 (Kirisaki Ma) "The Ripper" So this is what otakus with waifu figurines and body pillows look like to outsiders.
Seirei no Moribito – 08
You can add "exposition" to the list of things Seirei no Moribito does better than almost any other anime. Read more


Sousou no Frieren – 08
We're a third of the way - almost - through Sousou no Frieren now. So I think it's fair to start making some general assessments.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 08
「シャーロック・ホームズの研究 第一幕」 (Shaarokku Houmuzu no Kenkyuu Daiichimaku) "A Study in 'S' Act 1" At long last, the game is afoot.


Vanitas no Carte – 08
If I could say anything to Itamura Tomoyuki, it would be one word - "decaf". Read more