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Fox Tales
By Tomihiko Morimi. Released in Japan as “Kitsune no Hanashi” by Shincho Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Winifred Bird. After getting a couple…
The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast is a 2015 Supernatural Adventure anime film by one of the most followed Japanese animations, Studio Chizu. At the same time, this studio…
The Boy and the Heron
By Helen McCarthy. None of us believed that the ostentatiously non-marketed event known as “the last Hayao Miyazaki film” was actually the last Hayao Miyazaki film, and we…
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The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 4
That evening the fox brothers approached the den of Old Tanuki. Kitsu tottered on his hind legs and fumbled with the small paper lantern they used to light…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 6
“Wake up, Mitsu.” Kitsu’s voice cut through the darkness. Sunlight jabbed Mitsu’s eyes, and he groaned. His head ached. “What happened?” he asked. “What does it look like?”…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 3
Mitsu fidgeted with excitement. Father will finally know that I am as good at tricks and illusions as Kitsu. Once he gives me a chance, he will see…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 2
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The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 4
That evening the fox brothers approached the den of Old Tanuki. Kitsu tottered on his hind legs and fumbled with the small paper lantern they used to light…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 7
This is the final chapter of the story. Mitsu imagined the spears sinking into his fur and flesh. He imagined Father and Mother finding his body, broken beside…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 5
They traveled until mid-afternoon. Father allowed only a few short rests. By the time the fox brothers saw the village, their excitement had worn off, and exhaustion had…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 1
To celebrate 10 years of blogging I will post a chapter my novella “The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick” on the first Sunday of each month until…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 2
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The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 3
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Boy and the Heron won?!?
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Review: The Boy and the Heron
Despite some flaws, this is still a movie well worth seeing.
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The Mole Song: Final (2021) review [Fantasia Film Festival]
Miike’s narrative delivers everything a fan of the previous narratives desires and even succeeds in inviting newcomers to delve into Reiji’s past exploits.
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[Commentary] Let’s Talk About The Horse
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The Boy and The Heron: Disappointing (SPOILERS)
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The Fox & The Monk – a Dream Hunters review
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