Hand Shakers, unlike K, isn’t about cute boys. And that is where it all went wrong.
Analytics and Commentaries
A Sleepover in Space: Breaking Down Four Brilliant Shots in G-Reco 15
Everyone thinks Gundam Reconguista in G is a joke of a show. I thought G-reco was a joke of a show. We might all still be right, but for 14 seconds the joke was on us. This moment, a strange oasis of peace in the middle of running war, is mesmerizing.
The Democratic Nobility of Hime Yarizakura
Space Operas and Auteur Spectacle
I wish more anime were directed like these two productions.
Love Live! Sunshine, Macross, and the Resonance of Franchise Lore
The sad truth: not all idol shows can be Macross. On the other hand, this is in defense of Love Live! and Love Live! Sunshine.
Why I Dropped Re:ZERO
I was reflecting on my drive home about anime that have made me legitimately angry. I think I cut out of Re:ZERO before I got to that point.
Nisekoi Is Over
Nisekoi is over and the promises made (not to Onodera) were largely kept.
On the Kuma Miko Ending Controversy and Creative Ownership
All this started because everyone was talking about something I hadn’t seen and I just had to be a part of the conversation.
Idol Incubation: The Circumstances of Fledging Idols in Macross
The question is: are idols born, or are they made of the circumstances of their universe? In Macross, you might say it’s a little of both.
My Boyfriend is an Immortal Pilot
It’s important to the thesis of this piece that I note I tried to write the entirety of this post while listening to “My Boyfriend is a Pilot” on repeat. I couldn’t do it. “My Boyfriend is a Pilot” is incredibly awful writing music.
Mage in a Barrel 