An overly enthusiastic main character who never quits against all odds. A love interest who initially locked horns with our hero but couldn‘t help fall for that undying spirit much like us. Surrounding are a bunch of support characters that we like and dislike in parts. Sounds fun and rosy, … Continue Reading
From Pages to Screens: How Anime is Developed
You might be new to anime or a weeb— a non-Japanese person who is so obsessed with Japanese culture they wish they were Japanese— but you can never deny the aesthetics each anime provides. Those same aesthetics make one daydream about creating an anime— at least I know I’ve dreamt … Continue Reading
Westernisation of Anime
Japan is a country that is isolated from the rest of the world, geographically, culturally, and linguistically, yet it is still a wonder that the first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Japan is anime.
We can trace the globalisation of anime to the late ’90s and early ’00s. … Continue Reading
Christmas Countdown: Folklore From Around The World
It’s been two millennia since the birth of Christ and the true essence of Christmas keeps shifting over the years, catering to the vast variety of cultures while trying adamantly to hold onto its roots.
It’s that time of the year again when people set up their Christmas trees, … Continue Reading