Tag: kishotenketsu
Opinion: Why “Mieruko-Chan” Could Be Scary and Funny (And Wholesome) At...
How "Mieruko-chan" combines horror and comedy? This article examines similarities between the structure of Japanese horror and comedy writing.
Opinion: In Defense of “your name.” and Kishōtenketsu as Narrative Technique
What can we learn from the narrative structure of Makoto Shinkai's enormously successful film "your name."?
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“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” Film Review:...
"Chiikawa the Movie", like life, is many things. It asks you to consider which parts of it are important and whether it exists defined by its opposite, or exists in spite of it. And just this once, maybe the adage is true: perhaps the real "Secret of Mermaid Island" was the friends we made along the way.
Event Report: Noriko Hidaka Meet & Greet at AFAID 2026
Fans of all kinds brought their passion and excitement to the meet & greet with legendary anime voice actress Noriko Hidaka at AFAID 2026, a testament to her long-spanning career.
