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New Project Announcement: “Turn A no iyashi”—the healing power of Turn A Gundam
A while back I acquired a holy gem—”Turn A no iyashi”, which literally translates to “Cure of Turn A”, but I think a more appropriately localized title would…
The God of Highschool ep. 1 – Anticipation
The first episode of GOH aired yesterday and here I am with a review already! Are you impressed? Don’t be it’s mostly pictures and I really don’t know…
The Power of Tears in Anime
How does anime use tears and the visuals of crying characters and why do I like it so much!
The Power of Soundtracks in Anime
Here’s something I haven’t written about, but I would like to. I’ve brought up soundtracks a few times in my reviews, but really, it’s not that often. For…
Spring 2023 – Anticipation, but no pun in the title.
He’s baaack… and looking forward with anticipation to what could be a very good season of anime.Hit the jump, and let’s run ’em down!
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The Greatest Power System in Manga (Witch Hat Atelier)
#witchhatatelier #manga #anime RJ went to the library and struck gold! Music Used in Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5MhE3cvT_w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ithcv-DtU3I Animation Used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzeeoZy4k4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u73WTDpFspQ Thanks for watching! Discord: https://discord.gg/t8T9WmrE6j Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheriseanime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ontheriseav Channel Artist: https://twitter.com/vCaptainNemo…
The Power of Three: Ghost in the Shell
Okay, we all know who the most interesting character in Ghost in the Shell is, and it’s the Major, Motoko Kusanagi. She has the choice between her human…
The Power of Three: Darling in the Franxx
Everyone loves a good mecha story. Well, at least the manga/anime target audience – slightly-nerdy teen-aged Japanese boys – loves a good mecha story. Consequently, there are lots…
Haikyuu!!: To the Top ep14 – Anticipation
This is my most anticipated anime of the year. I really like Haikyuu! I know I’m hardly the only one. But where I might be a bit more…
A leap of faith – Spring 2021 Anticipation!
Well, it’s that time again… Winter is fading and Spring approaches. There’s shows I’m sad to see go, shows I’m glad to be rid of. And there’s also…
Physical And Lingering Anticipation
Oo am I touching upon that topic of collecting physical and digital in anime after so long? I’ve been collecting anime for a decade at a slow…
This Week in Games - Another Turn With The Turn-Based "Debate"?
Jean-Karlo dissects his experiences with the game review industry and reveals that there's life in Puzzle & Dragon yet.
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The Power of Trust
The Promised Neverland is an anime that discusses the idea of trust through its main characters, Emma, Norman, Ray, and Isabella. Here’s a whole video essay analyzing The…
Fall 2022 Anticipation – Part I – the sequels
OK… what else did you think I was going to choose as the lead image for this post? What’s better imagery for heading into the new season than…
Looking forward – Fall 2019 anticipation
Still trying to figure out where to restart after real life intruded on the Summer season… But I guess it’s best to begin at a beginning, and that’s…
Pick of the Week: Rose’s Turn
ASH: Back in 1983, Frederik L. Schodt introduced Riyoko Ikeda’s highly-influential manga The Rose of Versailles to English-reading audiences when he provided and except of it in his…
The Power of Shipping in Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Ship, ship, ship! Coming from the word relationship, shipping has been a trending term among anime fans. Why would it not be? Love is beautiful… and even more wonderful…
Blood Ties: The Power of Sorority in “Mayonaka Punch”
Mayonaka Punch never pretends to be anything other than what it is: a story about messy women who refuse to disappear quietly. The vampires are almost incidental, a…
TenSura – 34 – The Turn of the Tide
No more talking or planning…it’s time for action! As I’d hoped, Tensura delivers with a crowd-pleasing sequence of pulse-pounding duels and battles that all pack a punch in differ…
The Power of Three: Sankarea
The premise of “The Power of Three” series of posts is that we’re going to be looking at some kind of three-way relationship to see how it works.…
The Power of Three: Penguindrum
Penguindrum is one of those thing, like Wonder Egg Priority, that people have been recommending to me, like, forever. Really. Seriously. For ever. A Certain Retailer had two…
The Objective Power Of Animation
Animation is a powerful medium, but one that is often overlooked largely by hollywood and the broader world. Well, I think theres a good chance that may not…
Zenshu: The Power of Art
#zenshu #mappa #ontherise #bandmaid #ZenshuAnime #animefantasy With its unique concept of altering the storyline and its beautifully crafted visuals by MAPPA, Zenshu stands out in the world…
The Power of Two: Frieren
Okay, I’m going to come right out and say it: I think Frieren is a great character. I think the plot of Frieren is a huge waste of…
The Therapeutic Power of Anime
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity replaced my therapist. 00:00 Who needs therapy? 02:43 Saku x Subaru 05:24 Kaoruko x Rintaro 08:44 The point of the video Music Used in…
Shojo Manga: The Power and Influence of Girls’ Comics Event Tonight
Join Deborah Shamoon, Mia Lewis, Kazumi Nagaike and me, tonight for Shojo Manga: The Power and Influence of Girls’ Comics by The Japan Foundation from 8:00 PM –…
Best Anime Showcases of Power in 2022
Check out Honkai Impact 3rd here: https://bit.ly/3FxqbsV As we look towards the end of the year, let’s celebrate some of the most impactful and astonishing showcases of power…
Fanart Friday: Power in the Heavens
The trailer for the upcoming Chainsaw Man movie (Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc) recently dropped. It heavily features Makima and the new character, Reze, but if…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part IV – The Era of Turn A Gundam
Continuing my series of articles detailing the history and production of Turn A Gundam! My goal is to provide an accessible source of context and knowledge for reference…
Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
Coop Bicknell interviewed librarians across the country about how the latest Executive Orders and lists targeting LGBTQ+ are affecting students' ability to read age-appropriate comics.
Ok I Can Explain This Manga Page.
Explaining this specific manga page. Gamersupps: https://gamersupps.gg/MaskedAsura USE CODE: MaskedAsura Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use'…
A mixed bag – Spring 2020 Anticipation
Ahh… Spring. The sakura are in bloom, a new school term starts, and it’s time for a new anime season! That means it’s time to read the tea…
Police in a Pod, Ep. 3: The Power of Honor
Police in a Pod keeps getting better each week, to the point where this latest episode made me want to sit up and take notes on how to…
Delicious in Dungeon: Oppression, War, and the Power of Bread
A single episode of Delicious in Dungeon has a lot to teach us about the history of war and current events.
The Power of Threes: The Flowers of Evil
I’m not fond of the Eternal Triangle or the Love Triangle as a trope because it’s usually just too trite. So you’ve got person A, who is being…
Knights of Sidonia S2 ep9: un-uttered anticipation and fear
This is more like it. I could see comedy, harem and slice-of-life elements in an anime anywhere in this day and age. I come to watch Sidonia primarily…
The Power of Three: Flowers of Evil
While I was waiting for the Flowers of Evil manga to go on sale I picked up the anime to tide me over, and BOY, was I glad…
Shoujo Sundae Review – Shojo Manga: The Power and Influence of Girls’ Comics
https://youtu.be/1mgCCtZ3iaA The Japan Foundation has an in-depth discussion regarding the representation of gender within girls’ comics and manga culture. Since the conception of manga for…
The Future of Manga in America
The last 4 years in America have been contentious for LOTS of reasons, but one of the big hot button issues has been around book bans and the…
Top 10 Showcases of Power in Demon Slayer
These are the top 10 showcases of power in Demon Slayer, ranked based on their impact on the plot, their creativity and originality, and their sheer awesomeness. If…
Most Visually Stunning Showcases of Power in Anime
Let's take a look at the most legendary Visually Stunning Showcases of Power. Here we go. If you like the video please like and share. This list is…
Most Epic Anime Showcases of Power in 2024
Let's go through some of the most epic and legendary power showcases in 2024. If you like the video please like and share. This list is just my opinion,…
Top 10 Showcases of Power in One Piece
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Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #20 “Anise Power”
Turn A Gundam’s twentieth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 20, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twentieth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 20, 1999.
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 220: Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (or The Secret Power in Being Inexperienced)
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to the fantasy genre in a slightly new way. So enjoy as Xan reviews the Fantasy adventure Manga…
The Power of Three: Steins;Gate
I was thinking about Steins;Gate for a different reason when I hit on why it works narratively. Because it shouldn’t, you know. Steins;Gate is really kind of a…
The Power of Two: Golden Kamuy
I’m reading the manga for Golden Kamuy when I get around to picking up a new issue every so often, up through volume four by now, and I’m…
The Power of Hope over Despair
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