The ways in which streaming platforms can better serve the community.
Category: Anime
Narrative: Anime’s Key Ingredient (WMC)
A discussion about the important role that narrative plays in anime, available now on WMC!
Perfect Blue & a meditation on idol culture
Looking at Satoshi Kon's magnum opus through the lens of my recent run-ins with idol culture.
Transcending CGI shackles with Kemono Friends (WMC)
Exciting news regarding the future of the blog!
What The New York Times’ anime article gets wrong
A recent article in The New York Times exemplifies the problem with uninformed opinions.
How Kanna bridges the gap between species (Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)
Plus: a look at what makes the series' pacing brilliant (and its ending flawed).
Thoughts on: Your Name
Impressions and analysis of Makoto Shinkai's hit film.
Suggesting community guidelines for dealing with spoilers
Also: I respond to a fellow blogger's reaction piece.
The importance of “the first time”
Our first experience with a series is a key element to our appreciation of it.
Dissecting Monogatari: “Mayoi Snail” – Bakemonogatari
In which Koyomi must help a lost girl find her way home through his own personal growth.
Thoughts That Move 