Category Archives: Anime

GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There (review)

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Itami Youji, First Lieutenant in the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and otaku extraordinaire, is heading to a special otaku event when a magical gateway appears in Ginza and a stream of medieval soldiers and inhuman monsters comes rushing out, slaying … Continue reading →

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Castalia House Post: Deus Ex Magical Girl

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Today on the Castalia House blog, I spotlight Deus Ex Magical Girl, an anime blog focused on the magical girl genre. That blog is worth looking at juse for the takedown of Cardcaptor Sakura, though it has other excellent content … Continue reading →

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Castalia House Post: My Hero Academia vs. Iron Fist

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

At the Castalia House blog, I compare My Hero Academia with Iron Fist. I put forth the argument that MHA beat Iron Fist at its own premise.

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Castalia House Post: My Hero Academia (Season 1)

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Over at the Castalia House blog, I give a spoiler-free review of the anime My Hero Academia’s first season. It’s a good series that would leave the viewer quite excited for more.

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The Appeal of the Anime Witch

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

As I’ve watched many a piece of media, I found out something rather interesting: I like witch characters quite a bit (though I’m not really a Harry Potter fan.) Most of this, of course, is due to the influence of … Continue reading →

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Is Naruto the Last Great Anime Franchise?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

I’d say that Naruto is not the last great anime franchise. However, here’s why I’m asking this question. As many of you know, Japan’s birth rate is quite low. With a total fertility rate of only 1.4 children per woman, … Continue reading →

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Kaze no Stigma Disguises Romance as Action

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

When you think “romance,” you think of something sentimental or slow-moving, with a strong emphasis on emotion and feelings. Anime romances in particular dial up the sex jokes as far as they can go and do not let go. But … Continue reading →

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