Opinion pieces, Essays, and Research about anime.
It’s been a few months since I started this blog. I initially started it to combat my boredom while taking stress leave from work, but I realized I could do more meaningful writing, if only for myself. I would still like to grow this blog further, make connections, and maybe make a few dollars to […]
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My wife (Teri) and I have been together for 6 years now and September 22nd marks our 3rd wedding anniversary. I’ve never been good at surprises, let alone anniversaries. But this year, I wanted to convey how much these 6 years have meant to me; to do something special this anniversary. Recently I’ve been able
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Spoiler Warning for the game. Back in 2020, the worst depression in my life had enveloped me. Unable to work because of COVID and a misdiagnosis from a doctor sent me down a very dark path. The medication given to me nearly made me take my own life, yet I had to push forward. My
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Growing up, Saturday mornings were all about cartoons. I’d wait all week for the familiar theme songs and shows like Digimon and Pokémon. Looking back, I realize these weren’t just cartoons; they were a lifeline for a lonely child. My mom didn’t understand that while she saw them as a fad, they filled a void
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Most Saturday mornings, most parents dread the sort of cartoons their children enjoy. I too endure “Gabby’s dollhouse”, “Cocomelon”, or “Octonauts”. However, I try to diversify what we all do together as a family. Of course, there are always the Disney classics. But above all animated movies, I want my children to enjoy Ghibli Films.
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