Until this summer season, I’ve been in an anime rut. Then, Carole and Tuesday and Dr. Stone came along. I’ve watch several anime that I count as decent, but not much beyond that. Most anime lately have been mediocre and tired. Isekei, I’m looking at you. I’ve been watching Demon Slayer, which was good up…
Pokemon’s Animation Gets Better….Then it Gets Worse Again
Pokemon’s animation style has changed since the first episode of the anime debuted in 1997. The changes often spark controversy among fans. The design changes seen in Sun and Moon has certainly riled many fans. But in order for any franchise to remain strong, it has to reinvent itself time-to-time. Sensibilities change with each decade….
Anime Offers Diversity, More than We Think
When you hear the word anime, you likely think of today’s current styles: moe. But anime offers more diversity than that. Moe is a design that seeks to make you feel a warm protectiveness. Typically, this involves large eyes, small noses, small mouths, and oval faces. A few of you may think about anime designs…
Considering Bias
I’m a biased writer. There isn’t any other kind, but bias is something we often don’t think about. As part of information literacy, the ability to discover, judge, and use information, awareness of bias plays an important role. Without this awareness, you are blind. Let’s examine the role of bias in how we watch…
Anime isn’t Niche Anymore. It is Mainstream.
Perhaps I’m a bit late to this realization, but anime has become mainstream. Over the last few years, I’ve noticed how common anime has become. From Walmart to Hot Topic, from Netflix to libraries, anime has become a part of American mainstream culture. Of course, anime’s been working on becoming mainstream since the 1990s with…
5 Ways to Handle After-Anime Depression
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…