A reaction to The Pedantic Romantic's video on the matter. And I also ramble about some indie games.
Category: Anime
Dissecting Monogatari: “Hitagi Crab” – Bakemonogatari
In the first installment of my arc-by-arc analysis of the Monogatari series we discover exactly what it means to be weightless.
Making the case for modular anime formats
The advent of streaming services offers anime new ways in which to tailor its format to suit its content. Why isn't it taking better advantage of it?
Blog update: Introducing the Monogatari dissection project
Coming soon: an arc-by-arc analysis of the Monogatari series.
My top 13+1 anime series of 2016, a.k.a. “Why am I doing this in February?”
Better late than never!
The human touch of Serial Experiments Lain
How Serial Experiments Lain questions the concept of humanity in the internet age.
Is Ghost Stories’ comedy dub worth watching beyond clip compilations?
The sub vs. dub debate is timeless. While I staunchly fall on the sub side there's one series for which the dub is undeniably the only option: Ghost Stories.
You Are Umasou proves the creative acumen of family-friendly films
All-ages films are often under-appreciated for their ability to package visual storytelling and thematic richness into a tightly-crafted package. You Are Umasou is a prime example of what can make these films great.
On Your Name’s Oscar snub
Your Name's snub is a symptom of a larger issue with the Academy. Should we care?
Haruhi season two’s biggest problem may not be what you think
The infamous Endless Eight arc is often cited as Haruhi season two's most contentious inclusion but there's a far deeper problem lurking outside of it.
Thoughts That Move 