While the Bara genre is still not known to the general public, the elements is gradually showing up in anime today. Slow, but taking one step at a time is better than never. Compared to its more in-demand counterpart, Yaoi, or in other cases Shounen-Ai, both genres are still not being talked about in a… Continue reading Bara Influences in Anime and Shows that Have Them
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The Origins of Bara
Like with all kinds of mediums, Bara has a history of its own. And it comes with its own prejudice. History for some reason won't always tell the full story despite the amount of information today. Bara (薔薇) in itself translates into "rose", a flower most of you are familiar with. If you don't understand… Continue reading The Origins of Bara
Bara: Scratching the Rough Surface
Queer media in Japanese media has its own niche. Whether it would be guys loving guys or girls loving girls. In anime form, this is known through its Yaoi or Yuri anime, manga, or light novels. Another form of male-to-male relationships is also being created as time goes by. Think of it as a Seinen… Continue reading Bara: Scratching the Rough Surface
Understanding Minare’s Character in “Wave, Listen to Me!”
Halfway through this anime it keeps getting out of control yet it all comes full circle when you know who's making things up. From the ramblings, to the many assumptions, and even the struggles of a grown-up. For those who actually watched the show, it's already obvious. Who is it you ask? It's Minare Koda… Continue reading Understanding Minare’s Character in “Wave, Listen to Me!”
How Music Elevates an Experience in ID:Invaded
Remember that one episode where Sakaido and Anaido cross through a desolate desert in their minds? That's how hot it is in my home country right now. Sure it might not reach that hot but living in the tropics has its drawbacks. With that said, let's look back at a recent anime from the start… Continue reading How Music Elevates an Experience in ID:Invaded
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: Filling that Niche
It's been awhile since I've played a Pokémon game. I skipped Sword and Shield as a first for the series and this is the second game I've bought so far for my Switch. Why? I've been selective of games as of late and time has been too restrictive. If it's lacking for me, then all… Continue reading Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX: Filling that Niche
Living the Moment in Wasteful Days of High School Girls
Over one weekend I had nothing to do. You get that especially when you feel like you've finished a lot of stuff to deal with. At that time it was in between two seasons where most seasonal anime have just finished airing. Since I'm impatient to wait for the new anime to drop for once… Continue reading Living the Moment in Wasteful Days of High School Girls
2020 and Beyond
In a few days the year will be over. After countless struggles from everyday problems there is somehow time to celebrate to let the pain go away for moment. I hope things are going well in your end. We all spent most of our time watching anime, reading manga, and other things. The times we… Continue reading 2020 and Beyond
Reminiscing and Moving Forward
This year has been rough. I endured a lot of things along the way and sure did made some questionable decisions. For an event where bloggers talk about anime for 12 days I want to take this chance to reflect. Think of it as how Violet Evergarden does her job. With the decade coming to… Continue reading Reminiscing and Moving Forward
Anime Songs in My Playlist
It's almost the end of the decade and there's still some anime songs not available through legal means. Ah, the struggle. From what I could gather, majority of anime songs found in most digital outlets typically have the opening and ending themes. It's rare to have any insert songs or even releasing the full soundtrack.… Continue reading Anime Songs in My Playlist
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