This one hurts, y’all. MASSIVE ENDING SPOILERS for the anime, mild manga spoilers ahead I’ve been a huge fan of The Promised Neverland ever since the first season dropped. I was so enamored with the story that I read the entire manga on the Shonen Jump mobile app. I couldn’t wait to see Emma, Ray,... Continue Reading →
So, about The Promised Neverland Season 2…
I was obsessed with The Promised Neverland pretty much from Episode 1. As soon as I finished the first season of the anime, I read the entire manga on my Shonen Jump mobile app. I was hyped for Season 2 more than practically anything else this year. But the latest episode has me torn about... Continue Reading →
Re:Zero Light Novel – How Does It Compare To The Anime?
Re:Zero is one of my favorite anime of all time. I love the dark story, strong thematic development, and, of course, all the beautiful female characters. But hardcore fans say the anime doesn't come close to the original light novel! I had to know more, so I read the first nine light novel volumes, which... Continue Reading →
Coming to a crossroads…
This post may be a bit rambly and not make a lot of sense, but hopefully it does to those of you who blog on here. I feel like I'm kind of at a creative standstill with my blog right now and not sure what to do next with it. When I started this blog... Continue Reading →
Trope Overload: What Makes A Great Plot Twist?
Emma and Norman making the same face I did during every major plot twist in The Promised Neverland I don't really like to include too many spoilers in my posts, but with plot twists you kind of have to. So a big fat SPOILER WARNING for:Oedipus RexFullmetal Alchemist (both series)Star Wars Episode V: The Empire... 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 →
In defense of slow pacing: Why Vinland Saga is the best anime of 2019
Vinland Saga is a historical epic unlike anything I've seen in anime. Taking place a thousand years ago in Danish-occupied England, the story follows the young Thorfinn's quest to avenge his father, by challenging his killer Askeladd to a duel to the death. The anime has a wonderful cast of characters, gripping action and drama,... Continue Reading →
A 10-Year Retrospective of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
I know this isn't exactly a shocker, but the world's gone a bit crazy in these past couple years. And in tumultuous times like these, I feel I need to disconnect a bit revisit the movies, books, games, and music that helped me get through hard times in the past. There are many of these... Continue Reading →