…Miss Azuma turned to face Haru, to find her shakily pointing a knife at her. Tokaku then brandished her own weapon, and the two charged each other with the intent to kill. Why?
Category: Analyses and Insights
The Greater Good Game and Other Topics (Kakegurui xx)
First, the game can teach you something about how economics works. Second, it’s about society, where some people will betray the greater good for personal benefit. Thirdly, the game shows human nature and how the mind works. People will lash out when…
Kirari the Sociopath and Other Topics (Kakegurui)
Topics also include: “Femdom,” underdog victories, the nature of gambling, and the personality of Mary Saotome.
“Heaven’s Not Enough” Wolf’s Rain Insights
Topics include faith, friendship, courage, trust, human psychology, bleakness of the world, existentialism, and life’s meaning.
Suzaku Kururugi Personality Analysis
Kururugi Suzaku is one of the lead characters in the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Code Geass R2. Although he does have a following of…… Read more “Suzaku Kururugi Personality Analysis”
Why the Humans Don’t Rebel (Shinsekai Yori)
From the New World isn’t a dystopian tale in that it’s not about the protagonists defying the morally corrupt society. It’s about Saki’s personal journey and relationships,…… Read more “Why the Humans Don’t Rebel (Shinsekai Yori)”
Thoughts on Sarazanmai Episodes 1-2
I see that many anime bloggers spend a lot of time on seasonal reviews of anime episode-by-episode as they air. I decided to try to a variation…… Read more “Thoughts on Sarazanmai Episodes 1-2”
Morality in Shinsekai Yori (Part 2 of 2)
Why Can’t Humans Acknowledge Monster Rats? If Squealer needing to destroy the human species was understandable, then Cantus Users needing to keep a hierarchy of two races…… Read more “Morality in Shinsekai Yori (Part 2 of 2)”
Morality in Shinsekai Yori (Part 1 of 2)
As in many tales of the dystopian and psychological genres, From the New World tackles a lot of themes and plot points surrounding ethics. But unlike the…… Read more “Morality in Shinsekai Yori (Part 1 of 2)”
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (and Kai): Mion and Shion Sonozaki
Uh oh! This article needs revision and updates! The author, 7Mono, has changed her opinions about some parts of this analysis. Other edits are needed, too. 7Mono…… Read more “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (and Kai): Mion and Shion Sonozaki”
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