Tag: opinion
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."?
Opinion: Seeking Social Criticism Through “School Life” Anime and Manga
School is a place of learning, and so too there are things to learn from school life anime and manga.
Opinion: There’s More Than One Way to Enjoy Anime
Different people may like different types of anime, or even like the same anime for different reasons.
Opinion : Anyone Can Claim the Top Anime
Whenever the year changes, various outlets held surveys and make top anime lists of the year. How to respond to such lists?
Opinion: Making Peace with “Isekai” Stories
Stories about living a new life in another world or isekai is still trending. A light novel fan shares some experiences with such kind of stories.
Opinion: Vivid Moe Chatter
How fans can talk passionately and vividly about moe might deserve a more serious look.
Opinion: Noe Kawashima’s Glasses is Not Just for Show
To celebrate Glasses Day, one of our staff explains why Noe Kawashima from Taisho Baseball Girls is the most special glasses-wearing character for him.
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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.
