I guess it’s nice that they’re trying to introduce some diversity into the show, with people from other countries. However, they’re just tossing in complete caricatures now. I would maybe find it more amusing if I weren’t already half-convinced that Japanese people actually believe these stereotypes. Continue reading Tari Tari 03 — An International Ensemble
This week’s post is a collaboration with Emperor J, redball, Reiseng, SnippetTee, John Sato, and Foshizzel (who provided pictures).
draggle: Taken literally, the ending to Queen’s Blade: Rebellion makes no sense. The rebels and the Queen join in battle, and then… everyone leaves. Our heroines journey to the forest temple, where they transform into rainbows and fly into the ceiling. The twin peaks fall away to reveal a phallic spaceship. Continue reading Colloquium: Queen’s Blade Rebellion 11 and 12
I think I’ll pick this one up. Mainly because a) I doubt anyone else will, and b) it’s a good excuse for me to learn more about Japanese history, which I know next to nothing about. Continue reading Oda Nobuna no Yabou 02 — Little Brother
An episode on fujoshi. Continue reading Humanity has Declined 03 — Rotten Fujoshi
The central question of Kokoro Connect is a fascinating one. “If our bodies lose their significance, will we still be ourselves?” Continue reading Kokoro Connect 02 — Antisomatism in my anime?