Monthly Archives: October 2010

Legendary Feats of Swordsmanship: Berserk & Vagabond; Guts & Miyamoto Musashi

While the sword duel is easily what transfixes our imaginations when it comes to combat, there is something to be said about sheer statistics. Guts of Berserk massacred 100 mercenaries under the command of Lord Adon in a dark forest. … Continue reading

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Kino no Tabi 06 “Are You Not Entertained?”

This time here is a land that is unambiguously evil. Well, the ruler is evil at least, described as “hedonistic” and is supported by its citizenry. How can a citizenry support a lifestyle completely devoted to entertainment? Who pays for … Continue reading

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We Remember Love Editorial Folio Vol. 5: The Appreciation of Character

At par with, if not beyond any other thing that makes a story memorable to are the characters in it. Co-existent with annual best-of lists are fan-driven tournaments of characters based on their popularity. While such events are also informed … Continue reading

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