Originally published on The Fandom Post. Warning: Spoilers and NSFW images ahead. Someone unfamiliar with Berserk’s reputation could be forgiven for writing it off as just more 90s ultra-violence. The first episode seems to have all the stereotypes: a badass lead who seems to have no personality beyond his sword, extreme violence, grotesque monsters, and … Continue reading Twenty Years Later-Berserk
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My Top 15ish Favorite Anime
Note: This list was originally only 15 anime, hence the title. The reason it's grown so much longer is that I've encountered plenty of shows worth adding and it would be a disservice to remove anything from the list at this point. Today (May 14) is my one year anniversary of blogging, and I'm celebrating by … Continue reading My Top 15ish Favorite Anime
Berserk and the Weight of the Past
Spoiler Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Berserk Note: I'm writing this based on having seen the 1997 adaptation of Berserk, the 2016-2017 adaptation, and read the Black Swordsman and Lost Children arcs of the manga. I haven't read ahead in the manga, so I won't be referencing anything beyond that. It's no understatement to … Continue reading Berserk and the Weight of the Past
Spring 2017 First Impressions
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
In Defense of Berserk 2016
Spoiler Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Berserk. Since it began, Berserk 2016 has been heavily criticized by both hardcore Berserk fans and casuals alike. Having recently finished it, I can say that the criticisms aren't inaccurate; the early episodes skip over a substantial amount of manga content, the direction can be confusing, and … Continue reading In Defense of Berserk 2016
Summer 2016 Reactions
Just like the title says, these are my thoughts on the shows I've seen so far this season. I rarely watch more than 4 or 5 anime per season, but this seems to be shaping up to be a strong season. There are a few things that I want to watch that I plan on getting to … Continue reading Summer 2016 Reactions
Berserk (1997) Review
Very few anime have had as long a life as Berserk. Beginning as a manga that's been running since the 1980s, Berserk has spawned a television series, three movies and a second television series that's airing later this year. The original television series is how most people (myself included) got into the franchise in the … Continue reading Berserk (1997) Review
A Piece of Anime 