Mouryou no Hako is a 2008 anime based on the 1995 novel by Natushiko Kyogoku. It was produced by studio madhouse with all character designs done by…… Read more “Goblin’s Box (Mouryou no Hako) Thematic Analysis”
Category: Analyses and Insights
Haibane Renmei Symbols: Crows, Walls, and Sin
In case you haven’t heard of it, Haibane Renmei or Charcoal Feather Federation is a 2002 anime series animated by studio Radix, and created by Yoshitoshi Abe.…… Read more “Haibane Renmei Symbols: Crows, Walls, and Sin”
Environmentalism in Kiseijuu / Parasyte
Parasyte: The Maxim is currently my favorite anime, though it constantly changes between that and Shinsekai Yori, Monster, and Psycho-Pass. Anyway, Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu is a…… Read more “Environmentalism in Kiseijuu / Parasyte”
Tamura Reiko’s Evolution (Kiseijuu/ Parasyte)
Warning: Spoilers for Parasyte/ Kiseijuu Tamura Reiko, also known as Tamiya Ryouko, is an antagonist and Parasyte from Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu or Parasyte: The Maxim. I…… Read more “Tamura Reiko’s Evolution (Kiseijuu/ Parasyte)”
Shin Sekai Yori Ending: Did Anything Change?
Time for a quick anime rant. It’s about my one of my top five favorite anime ever: Shin Sekai Yori or From the New World. Some people…… Read more “Shin Sekai Yori Ending: Did Anything Change?”
Boogiepop 2019: Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 2
This is the continuation of my analysis of the themes in Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019). Since the story is put into four arcs, I’ve organized the major…… Read more “Boogiepop 2019: Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 2”
Boogiepop 2019 Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 1
Technically, a thematic analysis is a structured technique and essay form for analyzing research papers and studies. However, when I say this is a thematic analysis, I…… Read more “Boogiepop 2019 Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 1”
Time Leaping is Suffering: 4 Iconic Anime Examples
There are some interesting psychological and emotional themes in each of these 4 cases of anime characters who travel through time or timeleap.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Is It Actually Theistic?
(Note: In this post, I’m only talking about FMA: Brotherhood and not the older Full Metal Alchemist. Nevertheless, I abbreviate the show as FMA herein. Also: major…… Read more “Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: Is It Actually Theistic?”
Shingeki no Kyojin Discussion: Titans as Technology
(Spoiler warning for those who haven’t read the manga) Shingeki no Kyojin is currently one of the most popular anime series in the world. For some viewers,…… Read more “Shingeki no Kyojin Discussion: Titans as Technology”
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