Has depression hit you after finishing an anime series? You miss the way it gripped your attention and fanned your emotions. You can’t get the characters out of your mind. A good story will remain with you long after you finish it. The best stories will change your understanding of the world. And yes, anime…
What is an incel? How does it overlap with otaku culture?
Incel, or involuntary celibate, was coined in 1993 by a Canadian woman named Alana who used it to describe her experiences as a college-aged virgin. Ironically, the term now labels a section of the Men’s Rights Movement who ostracize women. An involuntary celibate is someone who wants to have sex but has been unable to…
The Helpful Fox Senko-san, Male Fantasy or Something Deeper?
How would you like to be pampered by a talented and cute 800-year-old fox girl? She also happens to be a loli, if that is your thing. The Helpful Fox Senko-san focuses on how Senko pampers Kuroto Nakano so he can find happiness again. Nakano is a stressed, overworked salaryman. At first, her attention makes…
Will Kyoto Animation Close Because of the Fire?
On Thursday, July 18th 41-year-old Shinji Aoba entered the front door of Kyoto Animation with gasoline and set the building on fire. The fire killed 33 and injured more than 30 (Romo, 2019; Associated Press 2019). Twenty of the 33 were women. They were trapped in a stairwell leading to the roof of the building….
Upcoming Novel and Other Projects
Aside from the library keeping me busy with projects–we are putting in a retro video game library–I have several writing projects in the works. One is nearing publication! Oh, if you are wondering about the retro video game library, I put together a library of NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advanced…
Read Unless You Want to be Dumb and Antisocial
Fiction lays the foundation of the human soul. A grandiose statement from an anime and J-pop blogger eh? Fiction of all types encourages us to develop empathy. In fact, you can’t lose yourself in a fictional story without changing. Empathy and compassion sit at the base of a proper human. It’s such a basic part…