Tag Archives: psychology

Hook, Line, and Sinker: Audible Distinction in Tsuritama

It’s an odd world, the one that most of us carry inside of our own minds. We may build things up and tear them down in the next instant. As viewers, we are often privy to the thoughts that flicker … Continue reading

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Mysterious Girlfriend X Episode 1

I quite honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the anime adaptation of Mysterious Girlfriend X (Nazo no Kanojo X), even though I had read the original manga. Just what do you get when you combine a studio that’s only produced shows … Continue reading

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My Greatest Strength is my “Weakness,” Heartcatch Precure and Self-Acceptance

“You don’t need your shy and introverted self anymore?“ “That’s not true. For me to truly be myself, I will need a bit of my shy and introverted self. That’s why I love my shy and introverted self.” – a … Continue reading

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Colloquium: Usagi Drop

vucubcaquix: I’ve heard rumblings that the ending to the anime of Usagi Drop came off as weak, however, I don’t think that it was. With its focus on loose teeth and where an adult’s free time goes to once they … Continue reading

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The Self-Actualization of Utena Tenjou

So as of late, my partner and I have been fairly obsessed with  Mawaru Penguindrum. However, I had never seen Ikuhara’s previous work, Revolutionary Girl Utena. I’ve been told by several people that I’m doing a great disservice to myself … Continue reading

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