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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…

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Toradora 23 – what is that feeling…?

What is normal?

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3-in-1 entry – Candy Boy 06, Rideback09, Sora Kake 10

Candy Boy 06 Let’s start with Candy Boy 06 (taking a deep breath)… NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please stay together for the rest of your lives! It’s anime…

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Koihime†Musou

Koihime†Musou is an even more vapid excuse for fanservice than Ikkitousen, with essentially the same premise – recast Romance of the Three Kingdoms heroes as…

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Toradora 22 – finally, my frustration becomes a nuclear meltdown

I’m out of wife beater shirts because I’ve torn all of them! JUST TELL EACH OTHER THE TRUTH!!!! GAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

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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…

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