This is the second post in a blog series exploring examples of some of my favorite anime songs with deeply meaningful lyrics.
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LGBT+ Anime Character Spotlight 2026: “Radical Edward”
Quick update followed by a brief character discussion of Radical Edward and their gender.
Meaningful Anime Songs Part 1: Protagonist Reflections
Many anime series feature opening or ending songs with lyrics that are surprisingly meaningful and/or relevant to the story, themes, or protagonist. Part 1 of 2.
LGBT+ Anime Character Spotlight: Zoe Hange
Zoe Hange is a character from Attack on Titan who is sometimes considered non-binary. Though English translations give Hange feminine pronouns, those used in the series were gender neutral…
Kiznaiver Thematic Analysis
Kiznaiver is a 2016 anime produced by studio Trigger and directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi. My goal is to introduce and discuss the main themes in this anime.
The Softhearted Samurai: Katsura “Tauemon” Takamori (Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin)
Anime showcases many samurai characters who are cool and bad-ass. But from time to time, I would prefer a different take on the samurai character. Tauemon from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin provides exactly that.
Is Rintarou Okabe a Good Person? (Steins;Gate Anime Discussion)
Steins;Gate is a classic anime series that will always have a special place in my heart. However, it’s not as if the series lacks problematic elements. There are a number of serious issues. This will be important later as we begin discussing today’s topic: the character of Steins;Gate’s hero, Rintarou Okabe.
LGBT+ Anime Character Spotlight 2024: Utena Tenjo
Welcome! Since it’s Pride Month, I decided to write about a noteworthy LGBT+ character in anime. It took me until now, the very end of the month,…… Read more “LGBT+ Anime Character Spotlight 2024: Utena Tenjo”
Sumireko’s Formative Experience (Mysterious Disappearances)
Today at Anime Rants, we’ll discuss a fascinating formative experience of a character named Sumireko Ogawa from the anime Mysterious Disappearances.
A Colorful Collection of Characters (Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts)
Thank you for stopping by Anime Rants with Mono (7Mononoke). In my recent review of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, there was a lot of…… Read more “A Colorful Collection of Characters (Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts)”
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