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“I am a shadow… The true self…”: Identity and social norms in Persona 4 Golden
Ultimately, the game universe makes clear that “facing yourself” is more concerned about fitting into society than personal growth. And though individual characters may seem to subvert normative…
Wandering Son: Finding Your True Self
This week, another #AniTwitWatches season came to an end. You can guess from the title that we watched and have discussed the anime version of Wandering Son. It’s…
Childhood’s End: Finding Meaning in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The story goes that one of the first screenings of The Dark Crystal for suited investors went very, very badly. After the credits rolled and the lights came…
Classmates and finding the humanity in clichés
Nakamura uses the reader’s familiarity to build a framework for a humanistic, multifaceted story about queer intimacy, connection, and joy.
I am Here!
All Might from My Hero Academia Ha! I had to do it. Nothing like quoting the greatest hero in modern anime. You have got to love All Might…
Who I am.
Alright, this post was meant to go out a good month ago, and I have no reason for delaying it. I’m just a terrible blogger, with no real…
The Eminence in Shadow (Volume 2) – I Am Atomic!
Princess Alexia, Cid’s fake girlfriend was kidnapped and he was the primary suspect. However, he’s such a background character that they released him. Shadow Garden had begun the…
"Am I Flirting in Japanese Accidentally?" #learnjapanese
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I Am What I Am (2022) review [Nippon Connection 2023]
Toko Miura, with her layered performance, gives the emotional struggle of her character its genuine flavour.
Finding Comfort and Longing in Harvestella
Not long ago there was one particular video game that gave me a lasting impression. That title was Harvestella, and it was surprisingly its demo that gave me…
I AM BACK, ish
Hello dearest readers who still tune into Wordpress articles today! After a well over two year long “hiatus” from blogging about anime I have returned, but perhaps not in the…
I am a Hero
A manga about a failing manga artist who must survive a zombie apocalypse with his hunting rifle. Continue reading →
I am Here! (Series)
Author & Artist: Ema ToyamaReleased December 2010 – July 2011 by Del Rey/Kodansha ComicsTranslation Joshua Weeks, Editor unlistedGenre: Drama, Romance
I Am Participating in the 2024 MAL Anime Watching Challenge
In 2021 and 2022, I participated in the MAL Anime Watching Challenge. 2022 had been a fantastic year for watching anime. 2023, not so much. I still watched…
The Promised Neverland and Love me for who I am
Clippers won their first game of the playoffs, and I am extremely here for Clippers playoff basketball, but especially those Kawhi 4 Bounces shoes. This episode, we’re talking…
APMEX Adds Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl Silver Coins
APMEX’s series of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG silver coins continues to grow. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Oklahoma-based retailer of precious metal products has begun offering…
Unpopular Opinions Tag Post (Yes, I am doing a tag post and I am shocked too!)
As you’ve noticed, I haven’t done a lot of tag post in a while. I’m sorry I don’t everyone. I either completely forget about them, I’m way too…
Orange and Silver Spoon
Well school has been kicking Helen’s ass and I moved to California, so it’s been a while...
Orange and Silver Spoon
Well school has been kicking Helen’s ass and I moved to California, so it’s been a while since last time. But we’re back and the same as ever!…
I Tried to Like Frieren... And Failed
I tried to like frieren... but I failed, I went into Frieren expecting one of the greatest anime ever made, and in this video I break down why…
I Am What I Am (そばかす, Shinya Tamada, 2022)
A young woman uninterested in sexual relationships struggles to find acceptance in a conservative society defined by marriage in Shinya Tamada’s empathetic drama.
I Am What I Am (雄狮少年, Sun Haipeng, 2021)
A diffident young man learns to listen to the roar of his heart after taking up traditional ion dance in Sun Haipeng’s heartfelt family animation.
First Impression: Am I Actually the Strongest?
Bullied at school and becoming a shut-in, a young man eventually dies while locked in his room. Thankfully, this is anime, so that’s not the end of the…
Am I Actually the Strongest? – Episode 1
Am I the Strongest might be the weakest isekai premiere in a long, long time, and that's saying something.
The Importance Of Goku's "I Am" Speech
https://www.apari-shop.com/?ref=internetpitstop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apariart/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApariArt When it comes to the Dragon Ball series and Goku I feel too many ppl critique it and say it doesn't have any depth especially when…
Anime Like Am I Actually the Strongest?
After he was promised to be reincarnated into a new world with cheat-level powers, a man is reborn a royal baby named Reinhart. Unfortunately, his powers are
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Am I The Bad Guy Here?(STORYTIME)
Hello, everyone. It’s time for another “Story” post. This one will be unlike any of my other story posts- because this one let’s you know a little more…
Am I Against Japanese Textbooks?
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3hyXcYh Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/
Chapter 38 - I am Providence
Are we going to start seeing Golden Kamui cock edits now?This week's show and tell is The Colour out of Space by Tanabe Go and H.P. Lovecraft.Text-only versions…
Am I an Anime Tourist?
Recently, I decided to go on a trip to visit the country of Animanga. That's right. I was an anime tourist. And these... are my stories. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://beacons.ai/colleensmangarecs SUPPORT ME…
I am That Manga Hunter
Welcome fellow Manga Hunters! Let me introduce myself, I am That Manga Hunter.
Gintama: Am I Missing Something?
How many times has it happened that someone has told you that you just have to watch something because it's so incredible, but then you've ...
Episode 32, "I Am Shockfaced"
Covering the events of the Impel Down Arc and the Marineford Arc (Manga) and the Saobody Archipelago Arc, Amazon Lily Arc, and Impel Down Arc (Anime). On this…
Episode 32, "I Am Shockfaced"
Covering the events of the Impel Down Arc and the Marineford Arc (Manga) and the Saobody Archipelago Arc, Amazon Lily Arc, and Impel Down Arc (Anime). On this…
Am I "Overcomplicating" Japanese? #learnjapanese
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Newman’s Nook: I Am Kasane
Sukeyo Fuchi was a renowned stage performer, a beauty well known for her gripping performances. Her daughter, Kasane, however, is known as the ugly girl in school and…
I Am Here! Volume 2
I Am Here! volume 2 by: Ema Toyama Published by: Kodansha Comics from the publisher: After the sudden disappearance of Black Rabbit from her blog, a series of…
I am Baseball (2023) review
Whether you like baseball or not, his absurd love-letter to women who love baseball will shock and charm you.
The Otakusphere: Cheese and what am I doing with my life?
Good morning, afternoon or evening wherever you are in Internet-land. It is Sunday out here in my corning of the hinterlands, so it’s time for another trip around…
Windows in the Dark
You know that feeling when you’re a little kid and you need to use the restroom in the middle of the night, so you slink down the unlit…
APMEX Adds Pegasus, Dark Magician Girl Colorized Pure Silver Coins
APMEX, the American e-commerce retailer of precious metal products, is back with a new pair of colorized silver coins for Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. Joining its Yu-Gi-Oh! collection are Maximillion…
Exploring Identity and Presentation in Love Me For Who I Am Volume One
Exploring gender identity in a maid café.
Finding Fukuoka Guidebook Released in the United States and Europe
My second guidebook, Finding Fukuoka: A Travel and Dining Guide for the Fukuoka City Area, is now available in the United States and Europe through Amazon. Finding Fukuoka…
I DNF-ed This Book Because I Am Not Interested In It
It’s best to DNF a nonfiction book if the subject doesn’t interest you.
Finding Joy in Responsibility
Life is full of things that we have to do, mundane chores eating up our time. But could these things actually be some of the most valuable moments……
The Secret in the Dark
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The Voice in the Dark
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The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch
By Tom Wilmot. The height of the tokusatsu (special-effects) era in 1960s Japan is best remembered for the slew of giant monster movies that dominated cinemas. Studio Toho’s titanic Godzilla franchise topped…
Finding Positivity in Death Via Anime and Manga
Recently, my mother and I had a conversation about a topic a lot of Westerners don’t talk about - death. My mom discussed how she wanted to die…