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What’s so Good About Puella Magi Madoka Magica? Part 2 – the Big Thing
This post is by guest writer Michael Spiteri.
Following up on Part 1 that discussed the lovely “little things” about Puella Magi Madoka Magica, let’s take a look at the “big thing” that makes this show unforgettable.
The Big Thing
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What’s so Good About Puella Magi Madoka Magica? Part 1 – the Little Things
This post is by guest writer Michael Spiteri.
Because I am a completely shameless fan, I’m going to take an opportunity to discuss Puella Magi Madoka Magica, a series that I hold particularly dear. It’s a series I first watched …
The History of Studio Ghibli – Part 8 (Final): The Winds of Change
This post is by guest writer Erin Burke.
As with My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies, The Tale of Princess Kaguya directed by Isao Takahata was intended to be released in tandem with Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises. It …
The History of Studio Ghibli – Part 7: The New Brood
This post is by guest writer Erin Burke.
Tales from Earthsea proved to be a divisive work not only for Hayao and Goro Miyazaki, but for theater audiences as well. While it still remained a top grossing film, it received …
91 Days Anime Review
91 Days is a by-the-numbers mafia-themed revenge story — that’s pretty much it. It’s well structured, well executed and carries itself without much of a hassle from beginning to end, despite its boring cast. It’s just that it’s not very …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – 91 Days
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
91 Days
91 Days is a beautifully crafted drama centered around revenge and underground America during the days of Prohibition. As with many vendetta based anime, 91 Days explores the idea of a …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – ERASED
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
ERASED
ERASED is centered around a young, struggling manga artist with a condition that sends him backwards in time to prevent life-threatening situations. One day, this “revival” sends him back to his …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Bungou Stray Dogs
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
Bungou Stray Dogs
An intricate and unique seinen anime, Bungou Stray Dogs follows the story of three organizations of “gifted”, people with supernatural powers. These “gifted” are all based on famous authors …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Magi: Sinbad no Bouken
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
Magi: Sinbad no Bouken
Magi’s “King of the Seven Seas” had so many incredible adventures in his younger days that he got his own spin-off series. Carrying the One Piece feel with …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – WWW.Working!!
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
WWW.Working!!
A spin-off of the popular comedy slice of life anime Working!!, WWW.Working!! maintains all the good qualities of the original even with a different cast. It seems that the family restaurant, …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Flying Witch
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
Flying Witch
What does the daily life of a witch in training look like? As Flying Witch will show you with it’s more casual take on magic, it’s surprisingly relatable. Makoto is …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – sweetness & lightning
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
sweetness & lightning
Often described as a “healing” show for both adults and children, sweetness & lightning is definitely more of the sweet than the lightning. While the show portrays the hardships …
The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Orange
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
Orange
The romance/shoujo anime of the year goes to Orange, a show that proves that the journey is more important than the destination. We all know the couple will eventually get together …
The History of Studio Ghibli – Part 6: Hatching a New Legacy
This post is by guest writer Erin Burke.
With Hayao Miyazaki retired from film, director Isao Takahata was left to carry on work at Studio Ghibli. His 1999 film, My Neighbors the Yamadas, would continue his own tradition of breaking …
6 of the Most Over the Top Trump Cards in Anime
This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.
Anime is riddled with ridiculous, incredible, and flat out OP attacks that leave you speechless and leaping out of your chair. Even adult fans turn into kids as they rewatch those unforgettable …
