Introduction I’ve talked a lot about the meaning and metaphors in FLCL. This may seem strange depending on how you view the anime. It’s an insane show,…… Read more “FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 3 of 3)”
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FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 2 of 3)
Welcome and thanks for check out today’s Anime Rant. This is part 2 of a blog series examining my interpretations of FLCL. It’s not a standard review…… Read more “FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 2 of 3)”
FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 1 of 3)
Introduction: About The Series FLCL, also known as Fooly Cooly or Furi Kuri, is a 6-episode OVA series that began in 2000. Gainax worked on it, and…… Read more “FLCL Notes and Analysis (Part 1 of 3)”
Serial Experiments Lain Thematic Analysis
Serial Experiments Lain, or SEL as I’ll call it, is a profound philosophical, psychological, and science fiction production with relevance even to us today. There are a…… Read more “Serial Experiments Lain Thematic Analysis”
Thoughtful Thursday: Themes in Steins;Gate
Minna-san, youkosu Anime Rants e! (Everyone, welcome to Anime Rants!) This week’s Thoughtful Thursday is a discussion of themes found in Steins;Gate. Here, I’m only referring to…… Read more “Thoughtful Thursday: Themes in Steins;Gate”
Thoughtful Thursday: “Kaiba” Thematic Analysis (6/20)
(Warning: Spoilers for the anime Kaiba) Once you’ve seen it, the anime Kaiba is unforgettable. It came out in 2008, produced by Madhouse and directed by Masaaki…… Read more “Thoughtful Thursday: “Kaiba” Thematic Analysis (6/20)”
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”
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.
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