Category: Editorials
Aversion and hikikomori
Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei makes the argument that the hikikomori complex is an elaborate form of aversion. In fact, all the people portrayed in the show…
Meta, Meta, Meta
A lot has been said about the art of anime reviewing lately, and as a writer new to the scene it behooves me to comment…
Rideback 8 – Bucking the trend against the contemporary norm.
Excuse my pun, I guess. Here’s a question: how many of you thought that Lynn was going to fall for Kifa? I mean, he’s a…
Mortality in anime and manga
Two things have me thinking about death: Ray’s commentary on the unappealing nature of sentient, disposable objects, and Kabitzin’s review of Kishimoto’s latest round of…
Moritheil まいり (Moritheil respectfully serves notice of arrival)
Fellow otaku! I’m excited to be joining Anime Diet. So, how should I introduce myself? Blood type? Astrological signs? Measurements? Well, to begin with, I’ve…
MyAnimeList Updated
Not much to say at this point, but I just wanted to let everyone know that MyAnimeList is finally updated after a year of neglect,…