At what point in our lives do we become numb to the atrocities of the world? When I was living in America, the media world constantly shoved every great horror in my face. Mass shootings, war, genocide, racism, homophobia, transphobia,
It's been just about a year since King Baby Duck made the big move to Japan, as he reflects on how he's changed since leaving his Boston roots. However, that's not to say he's gotten used to everything, as a
“Holy mother.” This is a phrase that’s said quite a lot in Choujin X. And yet, that’s how most people will respond when they read the sixth volume. How does one describe a visual spectacle that goes beyond the speed of
Although he has become a member of the family, Taiyo constantly needs to prove that he’s worthy of Mutsumi. Yes, he has helped put Kawashita behind bars, but the quest to take down Tanpopo continues onward. In order to make
My heart was aching as I witnessed what I assumed was the ending of Until Then. The scenarios I experienced felt like I had gone through a sob-inducing anime, something like Your Lie in April or Anohana. But then, just
Just because you’ve mastered one story doesn’t mean you’ll master them all. Even after a few great performances under her belt, the Akane of Akane-banashi knows that she’s got a lot of work to do to become the best rakugo
The spirit of the olden days runs fast through the veins of Wild Remedy. The Canadian folk trio's latest EP Songs From Home has that barnyard vibe running within its five tracks. From the skipping and hopping "Home Song" and
You’re never too certain what to expect from a Junji Ito story. What you do know is that it’ll either be weird, or it’ll creep you the hell out! Alley, a collection of ten stories published in 2011, leans a
Sometimes I wonder just what is going on in Tatsuki Fujimoto’s mind. Is he really a brilliant manga creator, or is he a madman with a pen and plenty of ink? Yes, he puts a lot of deep stuff in
What makes a monster, and what makes a man? Yes, I’m starting this article out with lyrics from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but it fits well to the tone of what Kaiju No. 8 is all about. As