The story of an outcast’s journey to acceptance is one that transcends cultures and time itself, from old testament bible stories to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It’s no mystery why it resonates with a myriad of audiences from all across the age spectrum; there’s a very human inclination to…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Cardcaptor Sakura is regarded as a classic anime in most corners and, watching it again today, there’s no mystery as to why it took off. It’s a fun, innocent show with far more going on beneath the surface. It doesn’t hurt that, despite being a magical…
Read MoreImpressions by Clark A. Growing up, we’ve all wanted something that our parents just wouldn’t give us, rolling out some variation of the old “you can buy it yourself when you get a job“ line. Nanako Usami just wanted a new swimsuit, but wound up becoming an idol for her…
Read MoreImpressions by Clark A. Oftentimes when childhood friends reunite in an anime, at least one party has changed to a comedic degree. Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride) takes a more realistic approach to the situation, however. While its plot is obviously embellished to flow well and elicit emotional responses…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. To celebrate Sailor Moon’s 20th anniversary, the popular shoujo franchise is making a comeback in a major way. Usagi Tsukino’s (or Serena’s, if you will) adventures will be chronicled throughout the rest of 2014 and beyond. Firstly, a new series called Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal…
Read MoreNews by Clark A. While NIS America has had its share of quirky releases recently, it appears the company isn’t neglecting mainstream works either as it made an announcement today regarding a certain celebrated card collector. She’s among anime’s most identifiable shoujo protagonists and certainly one who those born the nineties…
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