Why was Miho confused when Rokka asked her about the earthquake? Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
UN-GO: The limits of existentialism in the 21st century
Before Yuuko ended her own life, she explained, “People have many sides to their heart. They’re all truths. You will not decide mine!” Yuuko did not want Inga to peer into her soul — the implication here being that Yuuko wants to affirm her own truth. Continue reading
Summer power rankings no. 2: Calling for all plots
Every show has aired its second episode by now, and some shows have even aired their third. As a result, if a plot still hasn’t emerged, you’re doing something wrong. Continue reading
Musings: Elitism, ‘bad taste,’ and backlash

Is this high art?
This blog has garnered all sorts of vitriol throughout the past three years, especially in reaction to Fin’s oh-so-subtle critiques of shows like Code Geass and K-On! Despite this, however, I cannot recall ever once being called an elitist. Continue reading
Kokoro Connect Ep. 2: Heartseed
Did anyone else feel as though the Heartseed (in Mr. Goto’s body) was addressing the viewers just as much as he was addressing the five friends? Continue reading



