Have you ever heard of selective mutism? It’s a condition wherein a person “freezes up” and becomes unable to speak in certain social situations, despite the fact that they can talk normally at other times. When you combine tendencies of selective mutism with a stammer, you have someone like Umika Konohoshi, the main character of Stardust Telepath.
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“Magical” Technology – Dr. Stone New World Part 2 Review
British author Arthur C. Clarke famously wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Another way to look at it is this: even things that seem magical are just forms of technology.
In Dr. Stone: New World, Senku knows that the mysterious petrification weapon cannot be magic.
Capital City Curses and Calamity – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Review
The world stayed relatively stable thanks to the efforts of the Jujutsu sorcerers. But this may not last forever. At any point, a sufficiently powerful cursed spirit or demon could shake the balance of the world. That’s why Yuji Itadori continues fighting – even while carrying a demon inside him – in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.
A Fun Fantasy Farce – Undead Murder Farce Anime Review
A disembodied head is employing an ogre/demon to help look for her body. If you think that premise sounds remotely interesting, continue on to read my series review of Undead Murder Farce.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 – A Classic 2020s Shounen Anime
Not every story needs to be unique. Jujutsu Kaisen is, in my mind, “classic” rather than “unoriginal.” I don’t mind an overused story model as long as its other elements are strong and well-executed, which is the case with Jujutsu Kaisen. It has just enough interesting and unusual aspects…
A Furry Fantasy: Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Review
When she was barely older than a toddler, Sariphi overheard her parents discussing her future as a sacrifice. In a few years, she would be offered to…… Read more “A Furry Fantasy: Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Review”
TenTen Kakumei – A Revolutionary Reincarnation Romance!
Imagine that, following your death, you reincarnate into a world with real magic. You would think yourself quite fortunate – that is, until you realized that you…… Read more “TenTen Kakumei – A Revolutionary Reincarnation Romance!”
Similar but Subpar: The Tale of Outcasts Anime Review
Some manga and anime series have very similar concepts, plotlines, or characters. Many have observed that The Tale of Outcasts is quite similar to The Ancient Magus’…… Read more “Similar but Subpar: The Tale of Outcasts Anime Review”
Anime Review: The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
What if mythical creatures – like werewolves, phoenixes, and yehtis- were real and interbred with humans? In that scenario, you might end up with a world like…… Read more “Anime Review: The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague”
Anime Review: Mononogatari Seasons 1 and 2
Mononogatari: Malevolent Spirits is a 2023 anime focusing on clans of Saenome (exorcists) who mitigate threats posed by wandering spirits. It’s similar to Twin Star Exorcists in…… Read more “Anime Review: Mononogatari Seasons 1 and 2”
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