After the lackluster Netflix Death Note live action and other live action series on the horizon that have the potential to be insulting to the source material (looking at you specifically Fullmetal Alchemist), things are keeping the status quo of “all live action anime adaptations are terrible.” However, it is simply not true. The real […]
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Unlike people of various races, you actually see a lot more anime characters with disabilities then you would think. In fact, some of your favorite characters might be the disabled ones, since nothing says badass like losing an arm or a leg (or an arm AND a leg) then just carrying on and living a
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We have all had those moments where we are watching an anime, but then having crushing reality set in. “You can’t possibly wield that weapon effectively! It’s too damn big,” you might say to yourself, and you would be right. Yes, anime is the realm of fiction and often times the plots themselves throw the
From secret identities to secret lovers, no one can resist the tantalizing allure of a secret – in anime or otherwise. If nothing else, by putting a main character with a secret in your show, it lightly entices the audience to stick around to figure it all out. Sometimes the more subtle you hint at
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It is no secret that if you are really into anime, you are also probably pretty intrigued by the homeland – Japan. From the food to the history, there are a lot unique things to explore about Japan as a country. That uniqueness is primarily cultivated through a long period of isolationism before assimilating a
While there are a lot of delicate, trauma-ravage characters in anime that have their personalities and attitudes savaged by their mental scars, it has long been the realm of real badasses who have the proof that they lived proudly displayed right on their flesh. One look, and you know that they have been through some
During more violent times, there was the tale of a legendary manslayer, the Battousai. However, this assassin suddenly disappeared at the beginning of the Meiji Era, but his legend is still well-known. Ten years later, unbeknownst to the people, the Battousai has abandoned his blood-stained ways and began living as a wanderer known as Kenshin,
Historical anime is difficult to quantify. Many anime series use inspirations from our own world history in their stories, but they are using them to build their own fantasy world. It doesn’t necessarily make it historical. Is Demon Slayer historical? It technically showcases a Taisho-set Japan. Did demons run rampant in pre-World War era Japan
In the real world, as you age typically your strength fades, and your wisdom increases. However, it is not quite so in anime. Some of the strongest and most badass characters in anime are, in fact, old men. They may not be as handsome as they were when they were young bucks, but their advanced
If you are into anime, it is likely that you are intrigued by at least some facet of Japanese culture, and nothing is more intriguing than their famous historical warrior caste – the samurai. Samurai represent an integral part of Japanese history and culture, serving as some of the most skilled and honorable swordsmen to
