I’m 100% Shonen trash, which means I love Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The gorgeously detailed setpieces, unique historical setting, and memorable cast of characters (and Zenitsu) made for one of the most exciting Shonen Jump series in recent memory. I binged the entire manga shortly after finishing the first anime season, which only made... Continue Reading →
Music in Anime: How Yuki Kajiura Defined Modern Anime OSTs
Maybe it's from playing classical piano as a kid, but I've always been fascinated by movie, TV and game soundtracks. A lot of artistry and craft goes into writing the perfect piece to stir and audience's heartstrings, and often these composers don't get the credit they're due. So today I wanted to talk about one... Continue Reading →
Some thoughts on the Coronavirus delays…
The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the entertainment industry, and the world of anime has been hit especially hard. Tons of popular shows and movies have been delayed, including some, like Re:Zero Season 2 and Evangelion 4.0, that have been many years in the making. Obviously, the most important thing is the health... Continue Reading →
Character Arcs: Izuku Midoriya and Redefining the Shonen Underdog
"I'm no longer the useless Deku who can't do anything right... I'm the Deku who gives it his all!!" So there's this show called My Hero Academia. You might have heard of it. It's been one of the most consistently awesome shonen battle anime since it's debut in 2016, and helped redefine the genre for... Continue Reading →