Ascendance of a Bookworm is a role model for contemporary isekai. By taking the convenience out of convention, Bookworm applies convention as a nec...
ReadmoreKey is a visual novel company that influenced the nakige (crying game) subgenre and anime medium. Touting some of the most influential stories wit...
ReadmoreWith the prior article established, we can now analyze Mototsu Urano’s rebirth as Myne. Myne is a sickly girl, often afflicted by sudden fevers. H...
ReadmoreHonzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen (Ascendance of a Bookworm) is an anime adaptation of a light novel. Air...
ReadmoreMagia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden (Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story) is an anticipated addition to a beloved fran...
ReadmoreBabylon’s story follows public prosecutor Zen Seizaki. As he uncovers the political crimes behind the Shiniki District elections, Babylon’s pacing ...
ReadmoreIf you’ve followed my writing, then you’re probably aware of my interest in media, in particular, film. While this interest blossomed later in my life...
ReadmoreDespite the show’s title, Madoka has mostly been an observer. Watching from the sidelines, she is powerless to stop the tragedy before her. As the end...
ReadmoreMadoka Magica is a story of contrasts. Sectioning off its world, the show bars the gates to each characters’ past, ending their childhood forever. H...
ReadmoreIn film, cameras are a window into a character’s thoughts. By moving alongside a character and emulating their actions, a physical closeness develops:...
ReadmoreWithin Madoka Magica, divisions are presented through lighting, architecture, and objects. Visually, these split the world in two, creating a distin...
ReadmoreIn the magical girl genre, mascot characters provide both emotional support and vital lessons for the cast. By imparting valuable lessons, mascots c...
ReadmoreMadoka Magica takes cues from its mentors, learning from their lessons and ideas. By borrowing themes from magical girl stories and twisting them fo...
ReadmorePuella Magi Madoka Magica (Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica) is an anime original, renowned for its genre awareness, writing, and directing. It is adored ...
ReadmoreCiconia When They Cry is a story that invites criticism. It engages and provokes. It challenges the reader to disagree with its narration, to question its...
ReadmoreCiconia When They Cry is the next installment in the When They Cry series. Written by Ryuukishi07, the beloved author of the previous entries (Higur...
ReadmoreSakasama no Patema (Patema Inverted) is a film directed and written by Yasuhiro Yoshiura, most known as the director and original creator of the Time of E...
ReadmoreJin-Rou (Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade) is a film adaptation of Mamoru Oshii’s Kerberos Saga (manga). For this movie, Hiroyuki Okiura takes the reins as the director, character designe...
ReadmoreKotonoha no Niwa (The Garden of Words) is a movie directed by the esteemed Makoto Shinkai. In this 46 minute film, Shinkai conveys the chance meeting betw...
ReadmoreThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo) is written by Satoko Okudera, known for Summer Wars and Wolf Children, and directed by Mamoru Hoso...
ReadmoreIn the film Summer Wars, the story takes place in two worlds: OZ, an internet-based, virtual world with conveniences such as instant translation of any la...
ReadmoreGhost Parade is a Metroidvania game developed by the Indonesian studio Lantera. The story begins after Suri, our 9-year old protagonist, gets lost in the Svaka F...
ReadmoreSpirit Hunter: NG is the next addition to the Spirit Hunter series, featuring new mechanics and characters. While NG is the second in the series, newcomers will...
ReadmoreWaku Waku Sweets is an interesting inclusion into the Switch library. Making full use of the Switch’s motion controls, Waku Waku Sweets packages a baking experien...
ReadmoreFishing Star World Tour is a single-player game that captures the allure of fishing with its motion controls and various environments. With numerous fish to cat...
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