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Humanity has Declined 06 — Space Probes Have Feelings Too

Humanity has Declined,

Let me go back to what I was saying about anime blogs a few days ago. The main point is just as applicable to anime itself. What does it take to make a good anime, at the bare minimum?

1. Have something to say.
2. Say it.
3. Stop.

This show fails at step #1. What are they trying to say? I have no idea. Continue reading Humanity has Declined 06 — Space Probes Have Feelings Too →

Kokoro Connect 05 — To Conquer Death, You Only Have to Die

Kokoro Connect,

In the latest episode of Kokoro Connect, Iori dies. Wait, you may say, she didn’t really die! But I would have to disagree.

My understanding of this episode comes through the language of Christianity, since that is the language I am familiar with (most of this post’s ideas were gleaned from Richard Beck’s series on the Slavery of Death, which I can’t recommend enough if you’re interested). I believe these ideas are fairly universal, and I am certain that the creators of this episode would not use my language to describe things. But this is the language I use, so please bear with me and trust me when I say the connection to Kokoro Connect will soon become clear. Think of this interlude not as an exercise in religious indoctrination, but simply as a lesson in vocabulary. Continue reading Kokoro Connect 05 — To Conquer Death, You Only Have to Die →

Reflections on Animanga Blogs

Discussion,

Foxy Lady Ayame kindly asked me to participate in a blog carnival, and although I wrote a post about the topic last year, it was an offer I couldn’t refuse (if I had… well, let’s not go there). The topic: what do you want in an anime or manga blog? Let’s examine each of FoxyLadyAyame’s questions individually.

Why not get to reflect on what we like to read and for what reasons? (reviews, commentaries, editorials)

I agree, why not? Continue reading Reflections on Animanga Blogs →