Mar 27, 2022 • Subscribe
More like this
Technical Difficulties
Obviously we have been not uploading new episodes and the site even went down for a bit. But we are up and running on a new host. Give…
Technical Issues
We had a major theme crash, sorry! We will be up and running in a few.
Technical Difficulties!
Today’s post will be postponed until tomorrow due to a water pipe exploding in my bathroom last night and flooding my bathroom with 2 inches of water. This…
Technical Difficulties!
Over the weekend, my computer’s health had a sudden and unexpected turn for the worse. My computer is 6 years old, quite elderly for a computer the experiences…
Kiznaiver Thematic Analysis
Kiznaiver is a 2016 anime produced by studio Trigger and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi. My goal is to introduce and discuss the main themes in this anime.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Thematic Analysis
Countless bloggers, YouTubers, TV critics, and even students of philosophy and psychology have commented on the profound nature of Neon Genesis Evangelion. It’s been around since the 90s,…
Revolutionary Girl Utena Thematic Analysis
Greetings, everyone. The purpose of today’s post is to be a general overview of the themes found in Revolutionary Girl Utena. In particular, I will touch on a…
Serial Experiments Lain Thematic Analysis
Serial Experiments Lain analysis
Technical Difficulties, Please Wait Warmly
Apparently there was a backend update for my site which completely broke the frontend, while leaving the admin area of WordPress untouched. It's reverted and 'fixed' for the…
Dragon Ball: A New Thematic Villain
In the aftermath of the Zamasu arc I’ve found myself thinking a lot about what a better villain would be, and what generally makes a good Dragon Ball…
Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z
Flip Flappers: Magical Girls and Thematic Presentation
Flip Flappers is one of the most well constructed shows in its thematic presentation that I’ve seen recently. Everything about it’s conception and structure are brilliantly designed to…
Is Anime Storytelling superior?
Storytelling is subjective, more a matter of preference than science.
Thunderbolt Fantasy – Compelling Storytelling
For years I ignored Thunderbolt Fantasy but I shouldn’t have waited.
Storytelling In Video Games
Video Game storytelling and narrative has progressed immensely, games nowadays can rival movies with their cutscenes, characters, plots, cinematics. Games like Witcher 3, God of War Ragnarock,…
The Intrusive Storytelling of Isekai
Intrusion is a central element of isekai stories. They are fundamentally about characters being injected into a world that is not their own.
China’s Mini Dramas: Unique Storytelling
Mini dramas from China are short, bingeable episodes that pack a punch. They blend engaging stories with social media, making them viral hits globally, though not all are…
Storytelling is a dying art
This is something I wrote while finishing up my Stars Align final episode review. After much (internal) deliberation, I’ve decided to post it. May the chips fall where…
The Issues Of Serialized Storytelling
Serialized Storytelling Has A Lot Of Flaws To Look At So Let‘s Just Do That Continue reading →
Environmental Storytelling - An Arcane Video Essay
Arcane is one of the most beautiful, well-crafted and thought-provoking series I've seen in a while. Not just in animation. But as a series in and of itself.…
Storytelling with Audio in 'Ultraman: Rising'
Speaking to composer Scot Stafford, plus news.
Thoughts and Worries Before Playing the Arknights: Endfield – Technical Test
As of writing, we are merely hours away from the launch of the global Arknights Endfield – Technical Test. I have been selected, through nothing but sheer luck…
How Nichijou Tells a Joke - Visual Storytelling
“Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but the frog dies in the process.” ― E.B. White Edited by Dentwy Find me on Discord: Kai(numbersign)1144 Find me…
Visual Storytelling - Analyzing "Look Back" - Pt 1
Let's dissect one of the best anime films, shot by shot. The first in an ongoing series. In this video, we explore the brilliant adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga…
Storytelling in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Many people criticized The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for its lack of storytelling. As I revisit the game, I struggle to understand their viewpoints. After…
A Note on Thematic Structure in Enies Lobby and Hueco Mundo
How can long form stories structure their character arcs? Allow me to offer one answer as I talk about two of my favorite long form stories! This video was…
Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal
Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job.
Tonko House’s Oni: Thunder God’s Tale – A technical tour de force
A first look at award winning Tonko House’s next project, a collaboration with Mari Okada, Oni: Thunder God’s Tale
The Witch from Mercury and Subtlety in Storytelling
Gundam’s newest series provides a refreshing sense of direction and well thought out storytelling.
-Rakugo and Kobanashi: Enjoy Storytelling and Explore Japanese - ...
-Rakugo and Kobanashi: Enjoy Storytelling and Explore Japanese - Our “Rakugo and Kobanashi: Enjoy Storytelling and Explore Japanese” event series was held on 8th and 9th of November…
The Best Trick in Storytelling: Doing the Thing
I have come to a revelation. The single best writing trick is spoiling your own plot and just doing your story as advertized. Forget 10,000 IQ plot twists…
12 Aesthetic Anime That Explore Visual Storytelling Stunningly
However, an aesthetic anime isn't just having superb animation and visual flair. There are many anime series that save their budget for those good sakuga
March Comes in Like a Lion, MUSHI-SHI, No Game, No Life, Non Non Biyori, The Ancient Magus' Bride
Visual Storytelling - PMMM Dialogue 10 (ABRIDGED) (Actual insanity)
Did you ever want to get all the juice from my analysis without hearing my stupid voice and rambling? Well huff that canned FUTURE baby cuz here we…
Nonverbal Storytelling in Liz and the Blue Bird
Here I talk about how Liz and the Blue Bird uses its intro and outro first to introduce us to the main characters and later show their growth,…
Witch Hat Atelier: Visual Storytelling through manga panelling
#custom #enamel #pins #nominimum Go to https://www.enamelpins.com/?utm_source=lines+in+motion&utm_campaign=enamel+pins&utm_id=Maggie and order your very own custom pins with NO MINIMUM order quantity - available for both independent artists and multinational brands! Witch…
Boys vs Girls, Japan vs America
Japan doesn't have a "manosphere." The reasons why might surprise.
The Importance of Love in Attack on Titan (in-depth thematic analysis)
#attackontitan #shingekinokyojin #grishayeager #erwinsmith #erenyeager #zekeyeager #arminarlert #hangezoe #mikasaackerman #ymir #anime #manga #love #animanga #hajimeisayama #mappa #witstudio Thumbnail Art by: https://twitter.com/AoT_Theories This video is an in-depth study of…
VS Evil
A manga about a female college student who get's haunted by a vengeful spirit with amnesia. The college student much survive dangerous run-ins with terrifying apparitions and help…
“Magical Kanan vs. Magical Kanan (2005) vs. SeptemCharm Magical Kanan vs. Magical Canon vs Magical Kanon (100%)”
A shelf-perusing individual at a seedy DVD-rental shop might see a cute Watanabe Akio character design on the cover, and assume that the girl is a mahou shoujo…
The Love Triangle Trap: How It Undermines Dramatic Storytelling
Love triangles are a common but problematic storytelling device. They suffer from predictability, stifle character development, distract from the main plot, cause audience fatigue, and rely on forced…
Publishing with Tapas: An Author’s Experience in Digital Storytelling
"Paper Wishes" author Spencer Hoshino reflects on her journey signing, publishing, and growing as a writer with Tapas.
![Featured image for 9 Anime Like Lookism: With Rating & Unique Storytelling [2023]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221220/1671556812.49494.81335.png)
9 Anime Like Lookism: With Rating & Unique Storytelling [2023]
Anime like Lookism - 9. Yuri!! on ICE, 8. Welcome to the N.H.K. and more with great stories and Anime adaptation in 2023.
Why It Works: Worldbuilding, Storytelling, and Weaving a Song
For this week’s Why It Works, I pulled together an old-fashioned “philosophy of storytelling” essay, centered on the relationship between worldbuilding and dramatic structure. As …
Why It Works: Worldbuilding, Storytelling, and Weaving a Song
For this week’s Why It Works, I pulled together an old-fashioned “philosophy of storytelling” essay, centered on the relationship between worldbuilding and dramatic structure. As …
The Case Study of Vanitas, or Eroticism in Storytelling
I don’t like discussing online trends in these sort of essays. It feels like I’m attacking something nebulous, that I could be blowing a couple of Tweets out…
14 Anime With Non-Linear Storytelling To Piece Together
An anime with non-linear storytelling is pretty self-explanatory. It is an anime where the story is given to you with the events out of order – not in…
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, When They Cry, Concrete Revolutio, Durarara!!, Humanity Has Declined
Manga Drawing Deluxe: Empower Your Drawing and Storytelling Skills
Today we’re doing something completely different! We’re going to be looking at an upcoming how-to-draw-manga book that is really worth your time, whether you want to be be…
Storytelling in the Midst of History: Reflections on Heike Monogatari
While the initial reception has been relatively subdued, many will no doubt look back on Heike Monogatari both for what it is and for what it represents; a…
Stranger in the Shogun’s City is Masterful History and Storytelling
In Stranger in the Shogun's City, Dr. Amy Stanley brings the story of one 19th-century Japanese woman to life.
Studying Water & Visual Storytelling In Anime | GITM Podcast Ep. 114
Water is extremely versatile in the real world and the same can be said for its place in animated filmmaking. In this episode of Get In The Mecha…
March Comes in Like a Lion, The Heike Story, Attack on Titan, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, The Great Passage