We’re Back, for the First Time! Confessions by Kanae Minato: Book vs. Movie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBNl8bwdVcA No, this podcast was not about Naruto, but I'm going to borrow that theme song. We're back! Maybe not so much like Shounen Jump heroes, but more like groundhogs waking up in the middle of hibernation to pop above ground before deciding "nah" and triggering 6 more weeks of winter. Or will we stick…

[Collab] Cinnamon Banana Bread (BBT Challenge)

Happy New Year, everyone! (Yes, it's April, but my last post here was from, uh, December). I love food-related collaborations and I will never ever say no to one, so this is a fun way to come back! The number of bloggers on WordPress has dwindled, and there has never been that many bakers in…

OST Spotlight: “the beginning of the end” of Fate/Zero

While I liked and could recognize one or two tracks from Fate/Zero, that was about the extent of my engagement with it until I came across this interview with composer Yuki Kajiura. There were a few interesting points in it, the first being that the anime's main theme revolved around one frame-matched track: "the beginning…

LoGH OP 4 “Must be Something” (Japanese Cover)

Legend of the Galactic Heroes's ability to pull off cheesy English openings gloriously is unrivalled. Well...the first three openings anyway. OP4 "Must be Something" is generally considered the saddest opening in the show, and landed 68th place in K at the Movies' "100 Worst Anime Openings" based on scores given by aniblogger friends including myself.…

Seasonal Anime Advisory (Summer 2022)

Late to the Summer 2022 anime season? Fear not! This specially curated list features 10 titles catered towards diverse and exquisite tastes. Read on! 10. Fuuto PI Studio: Studio Kai Episodes: 12 Genres: Action, drama, comedy Synopsis: Fuuto Kamome is a genius with a 9-year winning streak at the International Pi Memorization Contest. His talents…

[Tag] 11 Questions/Answers for the Liebster Award

Another one of these things, because why not. Thanks go to Girl in Between for the tag! Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog.Answer 11 questions given to you by the blogger.Nominate 11 more bloggers.Ask your nominees 11 questions too.Notify the selected nominees you chose after uploading your post, like…

[Tag] Super Happy Love Award

The Super Happy Love Award... I remember being both intrigued and intimidated when I was nominated not once, but four times in the year 2020. Huh, that's not as long ago as I thought. Few people have as much super happy love in them as Pinkie from Pinkie's Paradise, the creator of the award, but…

5 Anime Encapsulated by Kate Bush Songs

There are people who got into Kate Bush because of Stranger Things, and there are people who got into Stranger Things because of Kate Bush. The latter will be me...probably. Still have to actually get to it, but from what I've heard, it's a show that I could enjoy. Admittedly, although I've known of Kate…

Ranking 12 Times Dvorak’s New World Symphony was Used in Anime

New World Symphony is a hype piece. Many people know it for the slow and pastoral Second Movement, "Goin' Home," but when I think of it, I think of the bits that remind me of exploding battleships. And when I heard it on the radio last weekend, I finally reflected on why: it's because I've…

[Highlights] Kino’s Journey Ep. 13 (A Kind Land)

I could have sworn I published this post a month ago, what the heck... After approximately two years, we're finally at the finish line! I did not know that the original anime was an incomplete adaptation of the novels, but I am pretty satisfied with where the 2003 series leaves us off. One thing I…