If the winter season was the season of comedies, then this is the season of action. We have sequels to Rage of Bahamut, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, Berserk, and even Naruto. In addition to these high profile sequels, Re: Creators has shown a lot of potential as this season's new action spectacle. I've always been … Continue reading Spring 2017 First Impressions
Attack on Titan
How to Kill off Characters
The following article contains major spoilers for every show mentioned. Read at your own risk. Character deaths can be extremely impactful in both anime and fiction in general. If done right, they can be the most emotionally moving scenes in a story and can signal a major shift the plot. They're also very easy to do wrong. … Continue reading How to Kill off Characters
CGI in Anime: The Good and the Bad
A common complaint among anime fans is that certain shows have too much 3D CGI. Some are primarily CGI, like the new Berserk, but most modern anime have at least some CGI, which isn't always a bad thing. It's not always good, but there are enough examples of good CGI in anime that it's not worth … Continue reading CGI in Anime: The Good and the Bad
Kabaneri is not Attack on Titan
Warning: Spoilers for Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress up to episode six and Attack on Titan in general. How familiar does the following premise sound? "The world has been overrun by monsters of unknown origin that attack and kill humans on sight. The only survivors live in heavily fortified areas with the monsters right outside. … Continue reading Kabaneri is not Attack on Titan
A Piece of Anime 