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 →
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 →
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 →
My anime recommendations for beginners
I love anime. I love talking about anime. But not all of my friends love anime as much as I do. Some of them used to watch as kids but haven't kept up since, and some of them have never seen an anime in their lives but are interested in learning more. But as anyone... Continue Reading →