I’m replying to Karandi’s post from a while back, so see here for some context.
May 26, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
When Words Aren’t Enough For Light Novels
One of the big distinguishing points between “light novels” and “regular novels” is that light novels are born into a multimedia ecosystem. They aren’t made up of text…
Why Aren’t Anime Movies Musicals?
This is a very random post. I noticed that not many anime movies are musicals whereas most American animated movies are. Why?
A Silent Voice: The Adults Aren’t There
Management: This essay is meant to be less of a review and more of analysis of the show being examined. It contains spoilers for both the anime and…
When Is a Storyboard Good Enough?
Plus: a mind-blowing music video and the world's animation news.
What Characters Would Lead my Country?
I was challenged by Roki to do a fun little prompt. You can find his version here This was a lot of fun, so let’s get into it…
Fruits Basket – 56 – “Eventually” Isn’t Good Enough
With Rin safe at Kazuma’s, she and Tooru finally get to reunite, and while Rin insists otherwise, Haru, Yuki, and Kazuma all agree they’re good friends. No one…
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS ARE FOR THE WEAK
Greetings, and a happy International Women’s Day to everyone! I kept going from one idea to another for today’s post. I’d either write on Kiki’s Delivery Service (because…
[AniFemTalk] Which shonen series write female characters well?
There are a lot of quality shonen out there, but there’s also a persistent problem in them (especially in Shonen Jump manga) of poorly written or sidelined female…
10 Anime With Compelling Female Characters to Enjoy
Here is an unmissable list of anime with engaging stories and interesting female characters: 10 anime just waiting to be binge-watched.
Why Visitors Aren’t Flocking to the Osaka 2025 Expo
Costs for Osaka Expo 2025 keep rising - but the ticket sales needed to cover them aren't happening. Will taxpayers be stuck with the bill?
Why Japan’s Kids Just Aren’t That Into Drinking Water
Heatstroke season is upon us, and Japan is filled with hydration reminders. But it seems Japanese kids are turning their backs on water.
Is Monster Hunter Rise good enough? | Deep Dive Review
Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:51 - HR1: To Build a Monster Hunter (Graphics and Performance) 0:25:48 - Gathering Quest:…
Sunday Select: 7 Female Anime Characters with Childhood Trauma
Many of us suffer from kind of psychological trauma. There are different types and subtypes of trauma, but broadly speaking, trauma refers to an intensely disturbing experience. Sometimes,…
Is there any good hentai? Part 1
Is there any hentai that can be consumed for reasons beyond slapping your beef? That ought to be consumed alongside and treated the same as “real” anime and…
Aichi Prefecture: What’s Good (and Not So Good) About Traveling There?
With overtourism rocking Japan, people are looking for less crowded places to visit. A new survey rates how Aichi Prefecture stacks up.
Why Being the Second Lead in Dramas Sucks
In dramas, the second lead suffers from unrequited love, ideal but unchosen qualities, emotional strain, selfless sacrifice, stunted development, and audience heartbreak, making them memorable unsung heroes.
Top 5 Good Characters in Bad Animes
Ok so both “good” and “bad” are obviously arbitrary here. I went with my gut! However, as far as I’m concerned, these characters deserved better than the shows…
Guest Post: Top 10 Physically Strongest Female Characters In Anime
Anime is an infamous medium for having insanely powerful characters. Thanks to the concept of magic, almost all the main characters in any fantasy series would be powerful.…
HOW WELL FEMALE CHARACTERS ARE WRITTEN IN ANIME – Part 2
This list contains SLIGHT SPOILERS as it’s made while taking both anime and manga in consideration. BLACK CLOVER Black Clover breaks boundaries in many ways, including the inclusion…
D&A’s Top 10 Female Anime Characters With Silver Hair!
Anime is filled with many things; fanservice, giant guns, slapstick comedy, and compelling stories. What was once a niche medium (and still is to some degree) is now…
Writing Prompt: Are there too many genres in anime? Or not enough?
Here’s an interesting one. I feel like I know what most people would answer here, and I would be included in that… but the perspective of there being…
A fresh female lead: exploring Akari in Love Me, Love Me Not
Most main female characters in shojo manga have little-to-no experience with romance. They’ve never had a boyfriend, have never been kissed, and often have never even had a…
Seven Random Characters I Adore, and Why
On anime-planet, there is this feature where you can see which characters a user has loved or hated. It’s all public information, and seven characters are shown at…
Why Is There a Rice Shortage in Japan?
Who is to blame for the rice shortage in Japan? Are foreigners really eating all the rice? Let's examine the real culprit.
HOW WELL FEMALE CHARACTERS ARE WRITTEN IN ANIME – Popular Anime Edition
This list is 100% SPOILER FREE. JUJUTSU KAISEN The women of Jujutsu Kaisen’s are strong-willed, memorable and fully fleshed-out characters with goals that are solely their own, unlike…
Sunday Select: 7 Anime Characters Who Turned Good
Just as not all heroes will remain heroic, not all villains will remain villainous. There are various examples in anime of a character who was once working with…
![Featured image for [Fanfiction]: Enough](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210105/1609860488.717.22161.jpg)
[Fanfiction]: Enough
[Title]: Enough[Author]: jfiacrez[Category]: General, M/M[Rating]: General[Fandom]: Run with the Wind (Anime) | 風が強く吹いている | Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru & Haikyuu[Characters]: Kurahara Kakeru, Aka…
Good Smile’s Ram from Re:ZERO – Almost Like Being There!
Good Smile’s Ram from Re:ZERO is almost like being in the world of Re:ZERO! Minus all of the bloody dying and coming back to life and dealing with…
Why Do We (I) Hate Certain Anime Characters
Some Anime characters seem to be generally hated for no specific reason so today I explore Why Do We (I) Hate Certain Anime Characters.
Why We Aspire to Be Good People
"There are no benefits to being a good person." Truly one of the most interesting tweets of the last 4 weeks! Now is the perfect time to rant…
why guilt is good | A Silent Voice
Shame, and guilt. Two things every one of us will try desperately to avoid in our lives. The gut wrenching feelings that narrow your vision, tighten your chest,…
BanG Dream! It’s MyGo!!!!! and the value of letting female characters suck
This show ended up being a standout, not just in the BanG Dream! universe but in the realm of idol/music anime more broadly.
Why Is There Only One Anime About Ice Hockey?
Editor: Samantha Ferreira Thank you to Eric L. for the Patron article request! It’s impossible to ignore the sheer breadth of the sports anime genre.
![Featured image for [Review] Arcana Famiglia episode 4; Enough is enough…](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210412/1618216438.9642.33819.jpg)
[Review] Arcana Famiglia episode 4; Enough is enough…
Okay, I’ve been really lenient on this anime for the past two episodes, but now I have to wonder, what was the point of introducing the tournament if…
Not Stolen Enough
New meaning to "Time to get Stoned!" Act-Age 120 - 3:59Chainsaw Man 77 - 12:14Bone Collection 11 - 18:22Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin 3 - 28:27Magu-chan: God of Destruction 4…
The Indigo Disk is Just Good Enough to Maintain my Faith in Pokémon
So… part one of the Scarlet & Violet DLC was… content, I guess. While I didn’t exactly LOVE The Teal Mask, I was at least excited that Part…
Shojo Series Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki to be Licensed by Seven Seas
This one is for my shojo lovers! Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki by Yuu…
Why Are Slice-of-Life Anime So GOOD
Despite me enjoying the genre, I'll never be able to comprehend why it's so good Check out my channel: https://youtube.com/@cydthemanic Anime Used: Gabriel Dropout Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Shirobako Jujutsu…
Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -, Gabriel DropOut, Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu, Beyond the Boundary, Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
Anime NYC – Pretentious Anime and Why It’s Good!
I will be hosting a panel at Anime NYC! Please come see me speak Friday, November 19th at 7:30 PM. The panel is on “Pretentious Anime and Why…
Ask John: Why Isn’t there any Lone Wolf & Cub Anime?
Ask John: Why hasn’t a Lone Wolf and Cub or Lady Snowblood anime ever been produced despite their tremendous influence? Answer: The Kozure Okami manga, known internationally as…
Why Anime Characters Get So Sick from Colds and Flus?
Learn why anime characters get so sick from colds and flus, and what this trope means for the story and the culture.
Why we need to stop comparing RahXephon characters to Eva
One of the first things I ever wrote on this blog was about the common comparison between RahXephon and Evangelion. In a nutshell, people will often go with…
Day 5 of Doki Doki– Why we love 2D characters
Eeeeey, welcome to Day 5 of Doki Doki Days! I have the wonderful pleasure of explaining to you what nerds love and why we love them. It’s not…
“Why Is There More Boy’s Love than Yuri?” on Yuri Studio
Welcome to the new season of Yuri Studio – we have a new look and a new video to start off the new year! This is another question…
Why Is There So Much Anime Streetwear? | Get In The Robot
Fashion is an ever-evolving way to express yourself. Anime fans know we’ve come a long way from the days of buying the only Naruto shirt at Hot Topic,…
Attack on Titan, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, Naruto
Why One Piece Doesn't Get Good Until Episode 500
Let's explore the phenomenon where fans of One Piece think the show doesn't get good until X00 Follow me on twitter! http://www.twitter.com/1000StupidWords
Anyone can access manga now. Here’s why that’s good.
And as manga becomes ubiquitous, I think manga fandom has become quieter. It has shifted from an interest that used to shout for my attention to a low…
This is Why Oshi no Ko is SO GOOD
This is why Oshi no Ko is SO GOOD. I desperately wanted to hate on this series but it impressed me in every single way. The characters, the…