A dialogue between wintermuted and ElectricV01 about the latest Lupin TV series, Lupin the Third: The Woman Named Fujiko Mine! First in a series of articles, episode 2 coming tomorrow, and the first dialogue-style article in years.
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A musical memoir about how Mike, a classically trained pianist, learned to swing in his high school years, with reference to the new anime Kids on the Slope. Includes a terribad piano solo recording of “Moanin’” from 1998!
It will come as no surprise to the reader that Upotte objectifies girls. That is, after all, literally the premise of the show: that girls can actually be guns. But perhaps the truly artistic element of its premise is that statement in reverse: that guns – inanimate objects – can be girly. Perhaps the teacher’s [...]
A 3D animation, voiced by Kugyuu~! And probably the best jigyaku (self depreciating comedy) in Spring 2012!
I am easily spooked. I loathe horror movies. I look away when sharp, pointy objects appear on screen. I have every reason to hate Another. I did not. In fact, I looked forward to it each week. Another succeeds in constructing imagery to evoke a mysterious setting. The animation, while always crisp, retains a decaying [...]
A reported $1.5 billion was spent on the latest Mega Millions lottery. That’s a magnitude of hope greater than the GDPs of several countries. I must confess that my hopes for a second Chihayafuru season is far, far greater. It’s a sentiment shared by others as well. Guardian Enzo from Random Curiosity “actually delayed watching [...]
Zuko is the most feminist character in Avatar. Sure, there are a lot of other contenders – a fact which reflects well on the show. Katara’s competence at waterbending, her slight motherly bent, and her suffer-no-fools attitude combine to make her the most obvious choice. But while Katara has power, it also comes with a [...]
I am still resolving my thoughts. Not only because this is a rather interesting episode but also due to the restraints placed upon my writing in order to not spoil anything. But before we get to the juicy part, please allow me a quick discourse on the taste of defeat. It seems unfair. It is [...]
This series is called PoyoPoyo, but I can’t help but keep on calling it Maru PoyoPoyo. “Maru” is Japanese for “round”…and that is what Poyo the cat is like. On first glance, he looks like a pillow or a delightful challenging toy to get in a UFO Catcher. Why do I call this series a “feline [...]
Dearest Chihaya, This is a love letter. Nothing screams desperation like a love letter but the muscle between my lungs has taken over me. I lack the poetic prowess of a fraction of a single karuta card but please understand that I am ready to risk anything and give everything for your love. I will [...]
This. Forever this. Never give up probably ranks highest on the list of trite expressions. Except it’s not trite. Not when it’s timelessly true. I, for one, heartily welcome the newest cast member. While she might lack the conventional beauty of Chihaya or the cuteness of Ririka, Yumin is just as beautiful. Where do I [...]
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