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The Art of the Genius Character
Seeing an intelligent character work their magic is one of the things I enjoy most about anime and manga. In this video, I discuss exactly what makes them…
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A Soft Reset
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The Genius of Mitsuri and Obanai
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The Genius of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is a multigenerational saga written by acclaimed mangaka Hirohiko Araki. It is the one of the best selling manga, ranking at 11th, with over 100…


Expectations of a genius
期待 きたい expectation; anticipation; hope Common word, Noun, Suru verb Sentences, Kanji details I would never say I’m smart, but if grades are any indication I have an aptitude for academic…


The Genius of Dragon Ball | The Anatomy of Manga
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The Genius of LUFFY | The Anatomy of One Piece
Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates of One Piece are the creations of Eiichiro Oda. One of the most prolific manga authors of all time. The porpose of…
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Ya Boy Kongming!
Ya Boy Kongming! is currently streaming on HIDIVE. Chris is a freelance writer who appreciates anime, action figures, and additional ancillary artistry....
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Ya Boy Kongming!
A manga about how famed strategist of the Three Kingdoms, Kongming, is reborn and sent from ancient China to modern day Japan where he helps a young singer…


Kongming in Japan
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Kubikiri Cycle: the Portrayal of Nietzsche’s Idea of Genius
Nietzsche’s portrayal of what a genius is and how people treat them has been one of the fundamental conceptual building blocks of Author NISIOISIN, who has established himself…
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Ya Boy Kongming, ep. 11: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
There’s a certain parable that’s always intrigued me. Ok, more like, bothered me. It’s the parable of the shrewd manager, the one where the guy basically defrauds his…
Tower of God Ep.3 – Rak the Genius
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The Chaotic Genius of A Wind Named Amnesia
A Wind Named Amnesia is an insane post-apocalyptic romp through a fascinating setting where every human in the world lost all memory.... from wind... Brought to you by…
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Kageyama Tobio - The Curse of a Genius (Haikyuu!!)
#haikyuu #kageyamatobio #anime Haikyuu has some of the realest characters I have ever seen. The progression in these characters have been amazing. This is Kageyama's story as I…
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Teaser: AGP Bonus: Metal Wolf Chaos, aka From Soft vs. Anti-From Soft
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[Review] Ya Boy Kongming!
“Maybe I’m stronger than I think…” -Eiko Beautiful dreamer, this is the story to set your worries to rest, the one you steer jaded anime fans towards in…
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The Musician and the Mastermind: Ya Boy Kongming!
Ya Boy Kongming! is an anime with the most absurd, yet perfect premise: What if legendary Chinese Three Kingdoms–era tactician Zhuge Liang was reincarnated in modern-day Shibuya, and…
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ACCA’s GENIUS Details (and Less Genius Generalizations)
It was the cigarette detail and others like in the first few episodes of ACCA that first captured my interest. When Lotta tossed Jean his pack of cigarettes…
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The Unrivalled Genius of Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
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Thermae Romae and Soft Power Imperialism
Thermae Romae is an award-winning historical comedy manga published between 2008-2013. It’s getting a new anime on Netflix this year, starting (and given Netflix standard operating procedure,…
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Wonder Egg Priority – 03 – Soft-Boiled
The bright colors and dark themes continue to intermesh as the third girl of the series is introduced. Kawai Rika’s ash-blonde hair is set off by a hot…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 02
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First Impression: Ya Boy Kongming
It’s the Three Kingdoms era, and the greatest military strategist and most learned scholar Kongming is ailing in his battlefield tent. Though his work of uniting the known…


Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 11
Episode Synopsis: X-day is here! It’s time for a showdown between Azalea and Eiko as the two battle it out for 100,000 likes. Azalea’s manager Kurosawa opts for…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 06
Episode Synopsis: Kabetaijin visits the club and is overwhelmed by Eiko’s performance. Unwilling to risk going on stage again, he tries to sneak away, but is called out…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 04
Episode Synopsis: The head of Art Fest Live, Tsuyoshi Kondo, gets charmed by Eiko’s performance and seeks her out for one of the larger music festivals he’s involved…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 1
Come for the plot, and absolutely stay for the plot because Ya Boy Kongming is one part humor, one part historic isekai, and all around heartwarming and fun.


Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 10
Episode Synopsis: There’s less than a week left before X-Day, and both Eiko and Kabetaijin need to be at the top of their game. Eiko has at last…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 08
Episode Synopsis: Eiko continues singing on the street together with Nanami. Kabetaijin returns to his home town and reconnects with the friend that got him into rapping. As…
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First Look: Ya Boy Kongming!
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 09
Episode Synopsis: Kido recognizes that Eiko has made some progress, but exhorts her to search for another level of self-awareness. Meanwhile, Nanami’s employer has noticed her after-work acti…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 05
Episode Synopsis: Kabetaijin, the skilled rapper that Kongming has been seeking, is introduced along with his backstory. While extremely talented and the three-time winner of the largest loca…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 07
Episode Synopsis: Kongming showcases some stats regarding the rival groups that are vying for the Summer Sonia slot. The team to watch out for is Azalea, whose lead…
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 03
Episode Synopsis: Despite her sudden upswing in popularity, both Eiko and her manager wonder if Kongming’s success during the last performance was a fluke. When they arrive at…
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Ya Boy Kongming Review — A-
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 12
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Ya Boy Kongming! – Episode 01
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Ya Boy Kongming! First Impressions
Earlier this evening, I decided to participate in ITL Online 2023, a Stepmania event. One of the songs featured in the event is the Ya Boy Kongming! opening…
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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
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Towering Genius: the Creation and Judgment of a Dessert Frankenstein
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Sakugan! #02 — GENIUS!
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[Commentary] Media Literacy: Dangers Of Romanticizing Other Cultures & Recognizing Soft Power
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Overflow (Episode 1) – In The Bath with Two Soft Sisters
Kazushi arrived home from his part-time job to find his two childhood friends, Ayane and Kotone waiting for him. When Ayane started to give him grief about a…
Ikebukuro West Gate Park – 08 – Soft Landings
The stinger for this week is only a few moments long: a toddler playing with a toy plane falls off a balcony and lands in a bush. He’s…
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Monthly Update | April 2019 – (Soft) Hiatus Continues
I know, half of the month has passed by already. Sorry about that. Long story short, I’m not feelin’ bloggin’ at the moment. I’m even doing a terrible…


The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt is currently streaming on Funimation....
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Ya Boy Kongming! Director Shu Honma
ANN talked to director Shu Honma about how he brought Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's manga to life, the challenges of creating a music-themed anime, and the opening…
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Ya Boy Kongming! Director Osamu Honma
ANN talked to director Osamu Honma about how he brought Yuto Yotsuba and Ryō Ogawa's manga to life, the challenges of creating a music-themed anime, and the opening…
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