“They’re whispering ‘You’re out of time,’ but still I rise.” — CMV/AMV Saturday (03/31/18)

I hadn't heard the song Rise by Katy Perry until I stumbled upon this video; I'm not a huge modern pop fan, so this isn't such a surprise, but I didn't even realize that Katy Perry was singing until over half way through the video. I then suspected enough to confirm the knowledge. Moving on, …

“1950s Gender-bent Yuri Katsuki Cosplay” (Or, “Plans for the 2018 Convention/Cosplay Season”)

It's that time again, Anime Compatriots. We have officially hit... bum bum bum... CONVENTION SEASON!!! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖° Last year, I hit up my FIRST EVER CON with Chronic and another anime compatriot; we decided to go big or go home when we flew out to Cali for the first time to attend Anime Expo 2017! (Not bad …

“Include *ALL* the MC types!” (Or, “Shoujo and Irina Talk About Problematic Anime Tropes Pt. 2”)

The first part of this post can be found over at "I Drink and Watch Anime." Irina kindly invited me to participate in a collaboration post wherein we discuss---as you can surmise based on this post's title---problematic anime/otome tropes! Because the put-together and humorous Irina was thoughtful enough to include me on a topic that …

“Livin’ la Vida Sword Boys” (Or, Thoughts on “Touken Ranbu Hanamaru”)

Instead of "Fight! Intense! Be dynamic!" from the first Dragon Ball Super OP, "Touken Ranbu Hanamaru" is running through my head to the former's tune. Take that as you will, because I don't even know what it means, but I fully embrace that TOUKEN RANBU HANAMARU just won't leave me be! So... having digested the weirdness …

“Keep my glass full until morning light, ’cause I’m just holding on for tonight.”–CMV/AMV Saturday (03/24/18)

Now that is is OFFICIALLY SATURDAY, the second post of my new segment is in the books with this latest installment! Our (second) feature this week is a Yuri!!! On Ice AMV from MissPeggy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPqwTbMtuH4 I was riveted the first time I stumbled across this AMV (on Pinterest, believe it or not). Since then, I've viewed …

“I… like him. Probably more than I think I do.” –Fanfiction Friday (03/23/18)

Fandom(s) featured this week: "Hakuouki" No Longer Strangers Fleru Lilas "Hakuouki" -- Updating as of Feb, 28 2018; 48 chapters "Kazama/Chizuru. Chizuru has been separated from the Shinsengumi during the war and plans to pursue them alone. However, when Kazama appears and declares he is also going to Ezo, Chizuru asks to accompany him. Now …

“Tell me where you are so I can stop and take a breath.”–CMV/AMV Saturday (03/22/18)

No, you're not wrong; it's not Saturday, but I couldn't wait to implement this new concept for the blog, so... Welcome to a new feature! In addition to Fanfiction Friday, I've decided on a whim to implement a new segment that I think will prove to be quite entertaining; CMV/AMV Saturday will focus on highlighting …

“I can see why people ship that.” (OR, “A Dichotomy of Disdain and Mutual Respect” — a short post in honor of UtaPri’s business boys, Ren and Masato)

*spoilers for UtaPri seasons 1 and season 4, ep 8* They of the first time I ever distinctly looked at a pair of anime men and thought, "I can see why people ship that," this post is in honor of some of my favorite idol boys, Jinguji Ren and Hijirikawa Masato. Long ago, when I …

“Weak at the knees, biting our lips, flushing red, and holding our breath…” (or, “Why Good Girls Like Bad Boys: A Look Into Shoujo Psychology”)

WARNING: I really struggled when writing on this subject, attempting to balance levity, truth, and observation while keeping the post factual and appropriate. Also, NOT ALL OF THESE ASSERTIONS ARE THE MINDSET OF HEALTHY, ADULT PERSPECTIVES ON RELATIONSHIP. I know I'm an adult, but I'm still quite young enough to get caught up various mindsets …

“The one with the tiny mummy…” (OR, “I’m sorry; we’ll have to go to divorce court now.” — INNOMINATE ANIME PODCAST EPISODE 3~ WINTER 2018 IMPRESSIONS)

Please forgive my belated post on the subject, but if you haven't yet heard, Innominate Anime Podcast is LIVE NOW! There was a bit of delay getting this one out, but in some ways, it's got to be pretty interesting for seasonal watchers to consider any contrast between their initial/midpoint impressions versus their final thoughts! …