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 →