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In Case You Missed It

Posted on August 14, 2017August 12, 2017 by Karandi

Another week down and I have another list of awesome blog posts written by some great bloggers to share. As always feel free to add a link to an anime related blog you think needs some attention in the comments below.

D Talks Anime shares their favourite scenes from Shiki. This post is fantastic because D doesn’t ust list the scenes, they dissect them and why they work so well within the narrative and stand out in a show full of creepy encounters and horrific moments. Well worth checking out if you’ve watched Shiki or if you haven’t but are considering it (just be aware of spoilers).

Bran New Day Anime has a great write up of episode 31 of My Hero Academia. If you haven’t yet checked out the episode or even if you did but just want to reminisce, this is worth checking out.

Gabriel Galindez shares their 5 best anime theme songs from the 90’s. It’s a bit of a nostalgia trip and has some great themes mentioned so if you’ve got the time, go have a listen and a read.

Atelier Emily has an interesting post coming to the defense of the creatures in Made In Abyss. It’s a show I can’t watch at the moment but I’m enjoying many of the discussions around it and this post really caught my eye this week with its focus on design and details.

Wherever I Look has an excellent write up on episode 5 of Princess Principal. They recount an event and then provide their commentary and thoughts and this format makes for an enjoyable read and reflection on the episode. If you haven’t checked out this blog before, they do some excellent episode discussions so hop over and give it a read.

Keiko’s Anime Blog has a review of The Royal Tutor so if you missed it last season and are considering a watch, this is a great read. I recently reviewed this series as well, and I’ve enjoyed reading the different posts out there about it and Keiko’s post is a nice overview with their thoughts on the show.

Wretched and Divine shares their top 10 anime openings. If you like lists and you like anime openings, this is probably a great post for you so if you missed it, go check it out and reminisce about all those awesome songs.

Another top 10 anime opening list came from Let’s Talk Anime. Going to admit, I loved this list because there were so many opening songs I genuinely loved on it.

I Drink and Watch Anime has a review of Witchcraft Works. As I am in the midst of writing my own review I found it rather odd that I finally found someone else who had even watched the show let alone reviewed it, and I really enjoyed reading their thoughts about it.

Lita Kino from Anime Corner has some great advice for bloggers who are a bit stuck on their topic and also links to somefantastic articles by other bloggers who are sharing their tips and ideas for getting out of a slump. This is definitely a post for every blogger to check out.

Pick of the Week

The Lily Garden has an excellent post about Kakeguri and how it fails to engage the viewer. This is not a rant or a ramble but a really well constructed argument that does draw on the work and observations of other bloggers as well as their own insight into the series and their experience watching it. All written in an easy to follow and engaging manner. In others words, truly excellent post and if you didn’t get a chance to read it you should definitely check it out.

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Unique Blogger Award

Posted on August 9, 2017August 6, 2017 by Karandi

Okay, it has literally been forever since I”ve responded to one of these due to my already hectic blogging schedule so I do want to thank everyone who has nominated me and apologise for not really getting around to responding. That said, this nomination came from Thero159 on A Reluctant Hero, so a big thank-you for the thought.

The award rules, which are as follows:

Share the link of the blogger who has shown love to you by nominating you.
Answer the questions.
In the spirit of sharing love and solidarity with our blogging family, nominate 8-13 people for the same award.
Ask them 3 questions.

Thero’s Questions:

01. Why did you decide to start blogging?

I’m pretty sure I’ve answered this one before but basically to have someone to talk to about anime. My main purpose is finding and participating in a community of people who just enjoy stories and like to discuss them. So far that’s been going pretty well and I really have enjoyed meeting new people through blogging.

02. If you could talk to yourself from the past, what advice would you give?

I would hope I would be smart enough not to try to second guess my actions and that I’d leave my past self alone. Maybe some things didn’t work out brilliantly, but I have no way of knowing if altering my actions would make things better or worse so might as well leave it all alone. Though if I had to give advice and I was talking to a young enough me, I might point out that while blue seems like a cool hair colour, as it washes out it kind of goes milky green and isn’t exactly flattering on anybody.

03. If you could visit any fictional world/place, where would it be and why?

It would have to be The Library, from Doctor Who. Seriously, every book ever written. Sign me up. If it also contains a DVD library I might never ever leave. And yeah, I know it didn’t work out so well in Doctor Who but I’d try to visit the library before all the death and disaster. It hardly happened on the opening day.

Now I am going to be a little bit of a killjoy here and not pass on the nomination. Mostly because I’m not sure who has already been nominated at this point. However, another big thanks to Thero159 for the nomination.

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on August 7, 2017August 4, 2017 by Karandi

It has been an absolute rush to get back into seasonal episode reviewing but I have had a great time trying to catch up with the shows and choosing what I’ll follow this season. Admittedly, there aren’t all that many shows that are taking my breath away but I am finding some really pleasant views and am hoping they can hold out until the end of the season.

Meanwhile, I’ve been having a great time catching up with everyone’s blogs and their thoughts on the season as well as anime in general. Below are some links I came across this week to some posts that I thought were really interesting, but as always I invite you to add a link in the comments to any posts you feel deserve a shout out.

Nefarious Anime Reviews takes a go at Hand Shakers so just in case you were hoping for a different point of view, they point out once again everything wrong with the series. Actually, they make my review seem kind of nice by comparison.

From Keiko’s Anime Blog we have an episode review of My Hero Academia episode 17 (yes some spoilers if you are behind in watching). Still, this is a great write up for the episode so if you’ve watched it or if you aren’t watching the show but curious, this is a great post to check out. Also on Keiko’s Anime Blog, we have their final write up of Btooom!

If you are curious about Princess Principal, the Backloggers have a great episode review for episode 3. This one gives a nice overview of what has been developed over the first three episodes and is a good read on a show that I’m finding increasingly interesting.

On Plyasm’s Wormhole there’s an interesting post about why they dropped Katsugeki Touken Ranbu and I have to agree with a lot of their points. While I’m not dropping it, I’m not really enjoying it either at this point as my review of episodes 2 + 3 kind of made clear. It was interesting to see someone else having the same issue with the characters that I’d been having while trying to watch this.

Toxic Muffin has a great write up of Gamers looking at the events of episodes 1 and 2. The show really has been surprisingly good and seems to be doing quite a number of things differently than you might think from reading the synopsis so if you are curious about the show, this post might be for you.

A Guy Who Writes also has a great write up on Gamers and how it subverts expectations though they admit that doesn’t necessarily make this a great show. It’s an interesting discussion piece and worth checking out.

Lita Kino from Anime Corner has celebrated 500 followers by answering questions from her followers. Its a great way to get to know more about her. And again, congratulations Lita on the 500 followers.

Anime&Anime has an interesting editorial on selecting and recommending anime for non-anime fans. As I’m sure most of us have been asked for a recommendation at some point by someone who knows nothing about anime, this is an interesting read.

Media Reviews and Discussion has a review of Kado: The Right Answer. With my own review (mostly review with only a little bit of rant at this point) out later this week, it is interesting to see how other people took to the end of the series. I kind of think this post does a pretty good job of describing exactly where things went wrong for the series and is definitely worth the read.

Pick of the Week

Remy Fool from The Lily Garden has a fantastic post about the portrayal of women in shounen narratives (mostly focussing on Welcome to the Ballroom). If you happened to miss this post last week, I really recommend giving it a read.

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on July 31, 2017July 28, 2017 by Karandi

First week back into work and things have gotten hectic, but I am still making time for watching anime and finding some great posts to read. Below I’m sharing some of my favourites from the week. As always feel free to leave a link in the comments below to a post you feel deserves some extra attention.

Shameless self-promotion: As you all know I started a patreon site for my blog and am looking for patrons to support the expansion of 100 Word Anime. Thanks to those followers who have chosen to support the blog. End shameless self-promotion.

Jon Spencer Reviews has an incredibly helpful post about the VRV service Crunchyroll has been promoting. Having given it a go they’ve listed the good and the bad as well as their overall experience with the service. If you are considering trying it definitely a post to check out.

I Drink and Watch Anime has a great review of Pandora Hearts. I really loved that anime, but it has its issues and this post kind of highlights the excellent and the bad and does it in an amusing way. Plus, the proposed drinking game for viewing could be kind of fun…

Mechanical Anime Reviews has a great post about heroes and their motivations. Be sure to check it out if you missed it last week as it covers quite a range of heroes and looks at their overall goals.

Humble Ace has an interesting post about the best ending to an anime. Keep in mind there are some heavy spoilers for the shows talked about (they are discussing the ends) but given how many anime end poorly it was an interesting read.

From Silver Screen Write Up we have a review of the Ghost in the Shell movie. If you are still considering whether to watch it or not, this is a nicely written review that highlights both the positives and weaknesses of the film and is worth checking out.

On Animehound there’s a post by Phoenix about Otonashi from Angel Beats. As I loved this anime and I really liked Otonashi’s character, I enjoyed this post that looks at the different types of strengths and positive qualities Otonashi possessed throughout the series.

Reverie of a Star had an interesting post about WorldEnd and the romantic aspects of the story. Its interesting because while most posts have reviewed it stirctly as a fantasy that happens to have an odd romance in it, this post looks at the story as a romance first and foremost. Worth checking out if you haven’t had your fill of WorldEnd yet.

Zero Drama Anime has a short write up about episode 3 of 18if that points out some of the things the show is doing right. From what I’ve read, this show seems to have been a bit of a hit and miss for some viewers but I’ve quite enjoyed it so far. If you were thinking about checking out the show, maybe check out this post.

Aldael’s Attic shares their thoughts on Aoi Bangaku. I’d completely forgotten about this one (and I hadn’t finished it because I got distracted) so the reminder that this exists and that I should probably go and finish it at some point, was greatly appreciated. It isn’t exactly a well discussed anime.

Mel in Anime Land shares their top 10 males with grey or silver hair. It’s an awesome list of characters with some great reasons so be sure to check it out.

Pick of the Week

Otaku Lounge has a highly entertaining (and informative) post about Hand Shakers and a discussion about whether it is really as bad as people have been saying. Their discussion about the visuals alone is worth checking out but this is a great post to read.

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Tuesday’s Top 5: Excuses for Not Writing A Blog Post

Posted on July 18, 2017June 17, 2017 by Karandi

It should be quite obvious that list is poking quite a bit of fun at myself on some of my lazier days. Still, I’m fairly certain that most of you will find an excuse on here that you can relate to. For me, I think I need to remember that mostly these are excuses and I need to just get on and write something sometimes. Okay, number 4 isn’t an excuse, it is actually a reason.

Please Note – No spoilers this week.

Honourable mentions go to my computer died and kidnapped by space aliens. Though I should probably mention the occasional need to sleep.

Number 5: I’m Tired.

I mentioned this when I did my anniversary posts but writing tired tends to lead some very poorly written, poorly edited posts that seldom say anything useful (assuming you can figure out what I’m trying to say). However, I use being tired as an excuse not to write far too often because it is a convenient excuse. I can pat myself on the back for taking a break and resting for once and taking care of myself. While this might be number 5 on the list it is probably the excuse I use most often.

Number 4: I’m Working

No I don’t play video games for a living, it was just the best picture I could find of Serena being productive. Anyway, this one isn’t actually so much an excuse as a reason. Tragically the blog is still a hobby and not a job so the actual job has to come first. Most weeks this isn’t a problem as I can schedule my time pretty well but every now and then things go a bit crazy at work and I end up there until I’m falling asleep at my desk and I’m definitely not writing a blog post when getting home from that.

Number 3: I Need To Watch More Anime Before I Can Write

This is fairly legitimate in that I can’t write an episode review until I’ve watched the episode, however when I start using the excuse for features, top 5’s or series reviews I need to reconsider given I’ve watched more than enough anime to fill a million posts if I stop procrastinating and just start writing. I have determined though that I do need to watch a series fairly recently to review it properly so even if I’ve watched something before I tend to do a binge watch again before writing a review just to refresh my memory (and waste some time).

Number 2: Everything I Write Is Going To Suck Anyway

This one can actually be pretty crippling. You know when you are reading through posts and just starting at the bottom and pressing the backspace and letting it take out the whole lot. You hate it so much that you don’t even want to highlight the lot and delete in one go, you want to see it destroyed letter by letter. Getting into this head space really hurts and it can take me a couple of days to bounce back sometimes though it isn’t just blog related. I find myself hesitating to say anything or make any kind of decision, convinced it will just be wrong anyway. This is where having a strict schedule helps. When you know you ‘have’ to have something done by a certain time. It means you can give yourself a day or two to try to pull yourself together and then you just have to bite the bullet and hit publish on whatever you have done. Usually it doesn’t suck as bad as you think.

Number 1: Someone Already Wrote About That And They Did It Better Than I Will

Sometimes I wonder when I write a post on a topic I know has already been covered to death whether I’m actually adding anything at all of meaning to the discussion. I’ve kind of learned to put that thought to the side because it’s the internet. There are videos out there of cats riding vacuum cleaners. The odds of my ever coming out with a totally original idea that no one has ever expressed before are pretty low. Still, sometimes I think about what my post could do that might at least feel a bit fresh. And again, this can be incredibly crippling if you worry about it for too long.

So those are my top 5 excuses for not writing a blog post. What are yours?

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on June 19, 2017June 17, 2017 by Karandi

Sadly this is my last In Case You Missed it Post until I return in July. However I will then resume these posts with a few minor changes as I really do enjoy sharing these great posts with people. In saying that, just a reminder that from the end of June until July 22 I won’t be reviewing currently airing anime but the blog will still have daily content and I’ll still be around online (mostly – there’s a few sections of my travels where I won’t have internet).

Also, just a reminder that I am currently running a poll for the best and worst shows of the Spring 2017 season. If you haven’t voted, please have your say, the more the merrier. Best anime is going to be a pretty close finish by the looks but the worst show seems fairly decided at this point. Still, the poll isn’t closing until the 9th of July so please let your friends know and let’s see what ends up on top.

This one is a great read from A Piece of Anime where he looks at Re:Creators and Why Stories Matter. I loved reading this post so much even though I’m not able to watch this anime, because it touches on the basic reason why stories exist and while one post isn’t enough to do this topic justice, this was a great read for the week.

Marthaurion from Marth’s Anime Blog opens a discussion around Kado’s Sansa. If you haven’t watched Kado yet (please do), this post is relatively spoiler free in terms of plot as it just poses some questions around one of the devices unveiled throughout the series. If you are watching Kado its a great post to check out as it will get you thinking even more about the sansa in case you hadn’t already done enough of that.

D&A Anime Blog has a list of their top 10 villainous female characters from anime. There’s quite a range of choices on the list so be sure to check it out if you missed it.

Kapodaco over on Criticism and Thoughts is working their way through their Summer of Anime list and have a review of Overlord. It’s a bit different from the usual gushing reviews you get of this show so worth checking out.

Here’s a contentious post from The Spiral of Madness explaining why Your Lie In April Sucks. They do point out it is just their opinion at the end but they do a fairly thorough job of tearing it apart. Probably not one to check out if you are an avid fan of the show but given I’ve linked to some very positive reviews of the show previously, I felt that showing the other point of view was probably fair and while I’ll put a very minor language warning on this link, the reasoning for not liking the show is actually well explained.

Galvanic had a post about split personalities in anime. I did not realise how many characters there were with this condition but this is a fun list looking at a range of characters who have a split personality and it just makes you realise how many more there are out there. Quite a fun read.

Scott from Mechanical Anime Reviews has a post about Re:Creators where he asks how meta can one anime get? As this is a show I’m not able to follow this season, I’ve been reading the reviews and various discussions with interest and it is posts like this one that make me super interested in getting to watch this anime one day.

Standing on my Neck has a great post about the Difficulties of Compromise in Communication from A Silent Voice – definitely spoilers in the post if you haven’t already read seven thousand posts about it or seen it. Anyway, this is a great post that really looks at some of the heavy subject matter that the film raises. Worth checking out.

Over on Anime Corps there’s a discussion about Continuous Prolonging and Inevitable Disinterest. There’s a lot about the sequel on Attack on Titan, but mostly this post focusses on fans and are general lack of ability to wait for something over many years as we move on (yes, we get distracted by the shiny pretty). It does note that there are exceptions to this and some shows that seem to stick around well past the usual point of disinterest. Anyway, it is an interesting post so if you missed it go have a read.

You want someone that pays attention to details? Check out Remy Fool’s post about Evolving Credits. They use School Live as their example and I will put a spoiler warning on it because some of the opening credits later in the season reveal points that aren’t known earlier in the season. Still, this is a great post.

Finally, I’m sharing this post from Keiko’s Anime Blog mostly to share the frustration with Sagrada Reset Episode 11. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one this week wondering whether there actually was a point to what I was watching.

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on June 12, 2017June 9, 2017 by Karandi

Okay, this week has been… kind of like a roller coaster I guess, though I don’t much like that analogy because it implies that there are safety devices attached and to be honest it kind of felt like I was in free fall for a lot of this week. Mostly the issue is I know I’m having a break from work soon and I have a lot of prep to do before I go to ensure that when I come back I don’t get buried in an avalanche of catch up. Still, the anime this week were good and the blog posts that I’m finding continue to be highly entertaining so below I’ve shared some links to some posts that caught my eye. Feel free to give a shout out to a post you think needs some love in the comments.

Just a reminder that from the end of June until July 22 I won’t be reviewing currently airing anime but the blog will still have daily content and I’ll still be around online (though not with any consistency so it may take me a couple of days to respond to comments).

Raistlin0903 has given his review of Yuri on Ice. I was curious as to how Raistlin would view this series given it didn’t seem their usual thing and they were unlikely to suffer from fan girl syndrome so it was great to see their final thought thoughts of the series. If you haven’t had your weekly dose of Yuri on Ice, here’s a great post to check out.

Lethargic Ramblings has a post kind of about a Silent Voice but more about how watching A Silent Voice made them realise their taste in anime had changed. Whichever, it is a post that will get you thinking about your own tastes and preconceived notions about anime and what you are watching compared to what you used to watch, so well worth the read.

Following on from last week when I had a plethora of My Hero Academia posts to share, this week I came across Kyra Desu Yo which did a post about the meaning of Todoroki Shouto’s name. I love this series of posts and they’ve covered so many great characters and its always quite informative. If you haven’t checked out this blog well worth looking into.

And then, because while we’re on a roll with the My Hero Academia posts, here’s one from Ruminated Scrawlings about the corrupted hero system. It’s a nice read and gets you thinking about the setting of the show and the world building rather than specific characters and events.

Reading Between has an interesting post about Eren Jaeger and his underappreciated character development. I’m going to be honest and point out my issues with Eren are more his baseline personality rather than a lack of development, but it means that I don’t pay much attention to him so haven’t really cared whether he has been developing or not as a character. This post was kind of interesting moment of reflection as to how Eren has developed in 1 and a half seasons of the show. I still don’t like Eren but lacking development is probably not a criticism I’m going to level at him any time soon particularly after reading this and thinking it through. If you missed this one, check it out.

From Otaku Lounge we have Watson Watches Sailor Moon. This is an interview style post of Watson’s thoughts after watching six episodes of Sailor Moon and it is interesting to see their view on it. Though if you aren’t interested in Sailor Moon try their discussion about Mirage of Blaze. Doesn’t matter if you ever watched (or tried to watch) that anime or not, this discussion is hilarious.

Not an anime post, but Plot and Theme has a great discussion about the Heroism of Wonder Woman. I haven’t seen the film yet but posts like this are making sure this one stays on my list for when it comes out on DVD. I’ve been a little disenchanted with super hero movies for awhile now but every now and then one comes out worth taking note of and if the blogging community is anything to go by, Wonder Woman is probably worth the time.

Kurumi Shim gives us 10 Romance Anime that aren’t normally recommended by fans but you might love anyway. It’s a long title but fairly clear what the post is about. We have ten romance recommendations that you probably haven’t seen on everyone else’s list previously so if you were looking for something less obvious to watch you’ll probably find a couple of interesting romance titles on this list. Very helpful post.

A Piece of Anime discusses Your Name and Fullmetal Alchemist and looks at plot holes and when they matter and when they don’t (at least to them). It’s an interesting post though it will get you thinking about all those times you’ve just had to accept something in an anime that really didn’t make any sense.

Finally here’s a review of ACCA from Never Argue With A Fish. This is a great review though I’ll admit I’m very biased. Mostly I just want more people to watch ACCA because I think it is awesome. Anyway, if you missed this post and you are still deciding about whether to watch ACCA you should check this out.

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on May 29, 2017May 27, 2017 by Karandi

So May is getting close to finished and we’re almost at the end of the Spring season. As usual it has been great following along with everyone this season. So many great posts to read. Below is my round up of posts I found during the week that I found interesting. As always you are welcome to add a link if you want to give a shout out to another post.

Shameless self-promotion: As you all know I started a patreon site for my blog and am looking for patrons to support the expansion of 100 Word Anime. Thanks to my patrons who already support this site. End shameless self-promotion.

Biblionyan shares their top 10 feel good anime titles. If you are looking for something calming and relaxing to watch, this is a great list to check out.

Just a Whole Lot of Weird has a really great post about the effect of bullying on Deku from My Hero Academia. It is a fairly thoughtful post and looks closely at the relationship Midoriya has had with Bakugo since preschool. Well worth the read.

Miandro’s Side is still completing the 30 Day Anime Challenge but I loved their pick for favourite weapon, gear or armour. Their choice is a particular device that I thought was pretty amazing as well and really brought the world of the show to life so if you’re curious you should definitely go and check out the post.

Prattle offers some more blogging advice about what to do when your great anime content isn’t getting found. I really enjoy reading some of Prattle’s posts about blogging because the advice is always practical and realistic. If you haven’t checked out some of these posts you should definitely spend some time on their blog.

Remy Fool on the Lily Garden looks at the use of Abrupt Laughter in anime. It’s something you’ve probably encountered, characters suddenly getting fits of giggles for either no apparent reason or some reason but it doesn’t seem to warrant that much laughter. Great post for thinking about this feature of anime.

NEETaku from Just My 2 Cents shares the 6 Most Overpowered Moves in Anime History. While I can think of a few moves I’d like added to the list, it is difficult not to laugh at how overpowered some of these moves actually are in the context of the show they are in. Great fun to read.

Atelier Emily looks at the flower language of a silent voice. This is an incredibly detailed post and very informative. It also has a link to part 1 if you missed that post so definitely check this out. I’ve read a lot of reviews of A Silent Voice but this was a nice different kind of post about it.

Takuto’s Anime Cafe takes on Grimgar for their OWL’s post on Strength. It’s a great read through and really touching. Plus, I kind of feel Grimgar gets overlooked a lot because of its slow pacing when there’s a really great character story to be found so it was nice to see someone put it in the spotlight. If you didn’t already see this post, really worth checking out.

Not anime but sharing a list from Matt Doyle Media Dot Com and it’s their top 5 werewolf movies. Given my absolute love of bad horror movies, werewolf movies are a fairly big thing so coming across this list this week was exactly what I needed.

Also not anime, but Raistlin0903 had a great review of the Labyrinth Board Game. I did not know this was a thing but after reading this post, I definitely have to find it becauseI am a major fan of the movie.

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In Case You Missed It

Posted on May 22, 2017May 20, 2017 by Karandi

Okay, business as usual this week (except for yet another day off from work due to a local holiday – though this is pretty much the last weekday off for awhile so I made the most of it). Some of the anime I’m watching are getting really exciting and I’ve really been enjoying this season. Part of that enjoyment has been coming from catching up with what everyone else is watching and their thoughts. Below I’ve got a collection of posts I ran across over the week that really grabbed my attention. As always, feel free to add a link in the comments below to a post you feel needs some attention.

I found an interesting post on Ideas Without End that looked at the concept of freedom within the Eccentric Family 2. Of all the sequels out this season, this one doesn’t seem to be getting that much coverage or discussion so it was great to see such a thoughtful post about the transforming tanuki family.

Weekend Otaku shares a detailed scene analysis of Kaneki’s transformation in Tokyo Ghoul. This was an absolutely fabulous read looking closely at the scene and the symbolism used. Definitely worth checking out if you missed this post.

Cain S Latrani has a great review of Kimi ni Todoke. Okay, I’m a little biased on that one but I love the show and this write up highlights beautifully everything that makes you fall in love with it. Seriously, if you like romance at all and you haven’t tried the anime, check out this post.

From Keiko’s Anime Blog we have a discussion about episode 7 of My Hero Academia which is interesting, but the comment discussion between Keiko and Marthaurian about the genetics and how quirks are inherited is equally worth reading on this post. Lots to think about after reading here.

Kapodaco on Criticism and Thoughts has a great write up about Shinsekai Yori. Just as a caution, there’s a lot of details included in the write up (there is a spoiler warning on it), but if you’ve already read a lot of posts about this show and aren’t convinced to give it a try, this is definitely something you should read.

Shokamoka’s Blog of Wonders shares their opinionated view of Flying Witch. If you missed it when it came out last year, there are already lots of reviews out there about this particular slice of life anime. This post does a good job of giving you the positives of the show but ultimately makes it clear who this show is not going to work for.

Kin S Law shares their thoughts on Iron Blooded Orphans and on the Gundam franchise in general in this interesting post. While I wasn’t such a fan of season 2 of Iron Blooded Orphans, I liked the last paragraph of this post as it highlights the themes the series deals with and reading that it made me realise that even though as a story, season 2 kind of lost its way, from a thematic point of view Orphans stayed on course. Anyway, if you’ve yet to watch Orphans, this post is probably worth checking out and it stays out of spoiler territory.

Lethargic Ramblings asks us not to take anime viewing too seriously. It’s a nice reminder that no matter how into anime you are, at the end of the day it is art and entertainment and occasionally you will probably object to some of the content produced but it isn’t really worth getting angry about.

A Piece of Anime has a short post on The Value of My Hero Academia’s Sincerity. It focusses on the fact that My Hero Academia may not be treading any new ground but that doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of watching it. A nice reminder that sometimes generic or cliché is not the end of the world for a series.

And that’s all from me.

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Anniversary Follower Feature: Kapodaco

Posted on May 6, 2017May 5, 2017 by Karandi

As part of my 1 year anniversary, I’m running a series of posts on some of my amazing followers who have volunteered to be a part of the celebration. I often say this in my monthly reflections, but without the followers and the wonderful bloggers I’ve met since starting this blog, 100 Word Anime wouldn’t still be around so I really wanted to do something during this week to highlight the amazing people who have really made blogging a rewarding experience.

Follower Feature: Kapodaco

Kapodaco is an amazing blogger and I’m so happy that they continue to follow my blog. Their blog, Criticism and Thoughts, consistently provides some really interesting insights into anime and movies and their comments on my own posts are always appreciated. What I love is the Kapodaco is incredibly honest in their opinion of both anime and my posts and I trust that when I’ve dropped the ball they will tell me, in the most supportive way. I’m really glad Kapodaco volunteered to be a part of my anniversary as they have been a great supporter of my blog and I’ve really enjoyed discussing anime with them.

Anyway, if you have never checked out Criticism and Thoughts you really should jump on over there and do so, because it is an amazing blog. Great content and a wide variety, regularly updated, with well written and insightful posts where Kapodaco makes their views heard and supports those views well. A few example posts you could check out include: Updated Thoughts on Another, Wolf Children, and Early Impressions Sakura Quest. That said, there are heaps of other great posts to check out.

I asked participants to give me a quick 100 words about what they like about anime or my blog. Kapodaco said:

“Karandi has a dedication to her work that I haven’t seen within the aniblogging community. Her almost obscene work ethic is outshined only by the quality she puts into each post, whether episodic reviews, overall reviews, or discussion posts that range from a wide variety of topics. A knack for both serious criticism and lenient enthusiasm, Karandi’s work gives something for everyone, even an occasional post outside the topic of anime. She’s come a long way in the last year and I’m glad to have followed her. I look forward to seeing more of her work in the next six years or so.”

Thanks Kapodaco for participating in the anniversary and for supporting 100 Word Anime. I really do hope you are still following in six years and I kind of hope I haven’t grown tired of either blogging or anime.

That actually wraps up this series of follower features but I’d like to thank all the participants as well as the readers who have joined me this week in celebrating my blog’s anniversary. Just one more ‘What I Learned’ post to go and the anniversary week is done.

Are you a fan of 100WordAnime.blog?

If you like this site and you like what I do, please consider becoming a patron.

Thanks,

Karandi James.

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