How many cats randomly pressing buttons on pianos does it take to compose a better song than Wakana? Apparently just one. Continue reading Tari Tari 09 — The Jellicle Pianist
Humanity has Declined 09 — Let Them Eat Cake
Watashi becomes the Queen of the fairy kingdom. Continue reading Humanity has Declined 09 — Let Them Eat Cake
Kokoro Connect 08 — Living in Community
This episode goes straight to the heart of what I was saying last week— the students are not alone. It’s not just that they have each other, either. They have the entire community to lean on, but they are led to believe they have to solve everything by themselves. Continue reading Kokoro Connect 08 — Living in Community
Sword Art Online 08 — Oppression of the Beaters
Poor, poor Kirito. Just because he’s a beater, everyone in Sword Art Online hates him. Life is just so unfair! Continue reading Sword Art Online 08 — Oppression of the Beaters
Fetal Anime Syndrome in Clannad
I recently read redball’s excellent post on Clannad. An excerpt and critical image:
I have the distinct pleasure of reviewing a strange story of tolerance and acceptance of those with disabilities. It is set in a town with an excellent program for the multiply handicapped and follows a protagonist who is one of the less disadvantaged students. As the story progresses we are shown the humanity of these children and we learn that the golden rule still applies – even to the handicapped… I am, of course, reviewing the 2007 – 2008 Key series, Clannad.
The article is an excellent setup, go read it. But I was disappointed that redball never got to the punchline I had been eagerly anticipating since reading the title! I’ll help him out:
Two visual novels explore themes of overcoming disabilities and can change a 14-year old boy’s life forever: Clannad and Katawa Shoujo. One is a misogynistic fantasy about a sex-starved boy knocking up defenseless disabled girls at a school for those with special needs. The other is an eroge.




