Category Archives: Anime and Cartoons
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
Villainous Heroes and Heroic Villains
Heroes and villains. We like to think that the distinction between them is clear and simple. That is how most stories we tell go. Yet, we also like to play with what makes a hero and what makes a villain. … Continue reading
The Roots of Isekai
It can be really inconvenient at times, when one’s thoughts just build on each other forever. When one has a blog to update, however, it can be a pretty decent blessing. 🙂 I recently made a few posts which were … Continue reading
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle is Absolutely Hilarious
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a demon lord abducts the fair, young, pure princess, and the hero of the story must embark on a long, perilous quest, alongside his companions, to rescue the princess and slay the … Continue reading
The Many Methods of Summoning in Anime
There is one form of magic that has always puzzled me a bit. I say that as… well, a fantasy-loving geek who has thought a lot about magic and how it works in any story I find it in. Elemental … Continue reading
Anime Review: By the Grace of the Gods
In Japanese, the title is: Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko. In English, it roughly translates to: By the Grace of the Gods. Though Google also shows one that says, The Man Picked Up By the Gods, we’ll go with that first … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #303: Forgiving Sorrow
“I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I thought you’d lost your way.” – Uncle Iroh, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 3, Episode 59, “Sozin’s Comet, Part 2: The Old Masters” It’s one of the more emotional … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #302: Believe in You
“While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others can be a great blessing.” – Uncle Iroh, Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Episode 15, “The Tales of Ba Sing Se” Uncle Iroh is one … Continue reading