(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?”
Category: Analyses and Insights
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”
Johan Liebert and the Concept of Identity (Monster)
Naoki Urusawa’s manga/anime “Monster” is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. This is an insight into a character from Monster: Johan Leibert.
Akuma no Riddle: Why Did Tokaku Stab Haru?
…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?
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”
