Category Archives: Anime and Cartoons
Shifting Tastes: Some Random Musings
I’ve never been much of a horror fan. Or at least I’ve deliberately refrained from delving into the genre very much. I have nothing whatsoever against anyone who does – like and let like, after all – but I just … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Blood Brothers, By the Grace of the Gods, Dance in the Vampire Bund, Dragon Goes House-Hunting, How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift, Moon Phase, Power Rangers, Shiki, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, The Helpful Fox Senko-san
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The First Lupin the Third Movie
Having seen the original anime on Adult Swim, I was surprised by just how kid-friendly this movie is. I do not complain, though I do worry a bit about the kids who walk unknowingly into the anime expecting something more … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #363: Normal Bravery
“Bravery isn’t special. But that means everybody has it.” – Maka Albarn, Soul Eater Episode 51, “The Word is Bravery” Over the course of the anime Soul Eater, there is a great deal of conflict. There are battles fought between … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #361: Valuable Work
“Sailing a boat cannot be hard.” “If it wasn’t hard, then why would sailors exist? Why would ships need crews?” – Isaac & the Captain, Castlevania Season 3, Episode 2, “The Reparation of My Heart” The complete context of this … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #360: Cruelty and Kindness
“The human race is poisonous and corrupt and should be wiped off the world.” “And yet yesterday, a man gave you a gift and made a joke. But all you really remember is the port authority trying to run you … Continue reading
Castlevania Redux: The Entire Series
It was over four years ago when I reviewed the first “season” of Netflix’s Castlevania. I’d not had any good expectations for it, so I was pleased with how it hooked my interest. Over the course of the next three … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #359: Opposing Evil
“For evil bastards to win power, all ordinary people have to do is stand aside and keep quiet. There’s always a choice.” – Trevor Belmont, Castlevania Season 1, Episode 2, “Necropolis” A much wiser and more refined person put it … Continue reading
Laughing at a House-Hunting Dragon
How many anime and manga these days have freakishly long titles that tell you exactly what the premise of the show is, and what happens, and what it’s about, or at least try to accomplish some combination of such? That … Continue reading
What I Like and Dislike About She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
I never thought that, of all possible titles, Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power would ever go on my list of shows to watch. And then came YouTube, with all the clips to be found thereon. Considering that is … Continue reading
Merlin's Musings 