Category Archives: Miscellaneous

A Few Wholesome Anime. No, Really!

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Merlin

Hilarious. Heart-warming. Wholesome. Three descriptors I love to hear about or apply to my entertainment. Thus, I am greatly saddened as I find that there seems to be a vast dearth of anime (and other stories) to which they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Anime and Cartoons, Discussion, Miscellaneous | Tagged Barakamon, By the Grace of the Gods, Dragon Goes House-Hunting, Fruits Basket, Kamitachi, Kids on the Slope, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Snow White with the Red Hair | 1 Comment

The “Real” in White Collar

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Merlin

What is “real?” It’s such a simple question. It has such obvious answers. Yet when those answers can be disputed, conflict ensues. Is that a real dollar bill or a counterfeit? Is this a real work of art or an … Continue reading →

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Why Are There So Many Harems?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Merlin

If you look it up on Wikipedia, there is a list of harem manga and anime. It is a massive list. And while, at a cursory glance, I am fairly certain not every title included actually is a harem anime, I can also … Continue reading →

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Robotic Uprisings: The Deeper Fear

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Merlin

Robots. AI. Man-made life. These are staples in fiction, especially science fiction, featured in countless – and more every year – books, movies, TV shows, games, cartoons, anime, and more. It seems there is practically no limit to all the … Continue reading →

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Cowboys and Samurai

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Merlin

Cowboys and samurai. The icons of American and Japanese culture and history. At first glance, the two could hardly be more different. But as I was recently tinkering with a post for the far future (relatively speaking) it suddenly struck … Continue reading →

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Shifting Tastes: Some Random Musings

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Merlin

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 →

Posted in Anime and Cartoons, Discussion, Miscellaneous, Movies, TV Shows | 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 | 1 Comment

Tara Maclay: An Appreciation Post

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Merlin

I have known for some time that while I can still appreciate many of the same things which I enjoyed in my younger years, it is often in very different ways and for very different reasons. Like the Calvin and … Continue reading →

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Where Did All the Disney Villains Go?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Merlin

Disney villain. Two words which require no explanation whatsoever. We all know what it means to be a Disney villain, because we all grew up with them. The first one I really remember, I think, is Ursula, the sea-witch of … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Revelation About What Makes the Male Lead Attractive

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Merlin

Lightning suddenly struck in my brain, sparking a connection made between reality and fiction. Without warning, I found an answer in a most unexpected place! “…oh my gosh, THAT’S IT!” I exclaimed, “THAT’S what women find so attractive about them!” … Continue reading →

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The Poetic Deaths of the Homunculi in FMA: Brotherhood

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Merlin

Two words: poetic death. In the whole of storytelling, there are very few things that are truly more satisfying than seeing a villain get their just deserts in a truly poetic manner. Of course, the most common idea is simply … Continue reading →

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