Problematic Age Gaps in AnimeBy mbystedt on April 27, 2021Are character age gaps in anime out of control? Should the industry be creating content like this?!?
Ano HanaBy mbystedt on November 16, 2012Ano Hana is a slice of life series set in contemporary Japan. It follows Jinta and his estranged friends as they rally together to help Menma who has returned as a ghost.
TotoroBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012Totoro is one of Hayao Miyazaki's better known films in North America. It was picked by Roger Ebert as one of the "five best movies for kids."
Spirited AwayBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012Spirited Away and its magical world where Chihiro comes to realize there's more to life than whining.
NausicaäBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012Nausicaä was released in a time when people were awakening to the great damage that human activity can cause to the environment.
Princess MononokeBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012Princess Mononoke is without a doubt a Hayao Miyazaki movie. It contains incredible story telling, lots of action and insight into human nature.
Magic Knights of RayearthBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012The Magic Knights of Rayearth follows many of the standard conventions estiblished by other "magic girls" anime shows but manages to rise above the crowd.
Love HinaBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012The anime series, Love Hina, is the TV adaptation of Ken Akamatsu's beautiful and humorous manga which is part love story and part fan service.
Serial Experiments of LainBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012The Serial Experiments of Lain is a work of modern art.
Kareshi Kanojo no JijouBy mbystedt on November 8, 2012The circumstances and romance between high school student's Miyazawa Yukino and Arima Souichirou.