Category Archives: showing a bit of character

Monkeying Around in Tokyo Hotel Rooms: Bakemogatari Style

Posted on July 12, 2010 by ghostlightning

I went on a Plamo run in Tokyo, the ‘wackiest’ city in Asia. I know this because I watch a lot of anime and read a lot of manga. I also read a lot of related blogs written by people … Continue reading →

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Char, I am Disappoint: Revelations of a 3rd Viewing of Char’s Counterattack

Posted on June 15, 2010 by ghostlightning

I think Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack is an exceedingly important movie in that every time I view it, my opinion of something I had thought to be fundamental to the Gundam franchise changes. The first time I watched it … Continue reading →

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“I’m Not a Monster, You Are!” Self-loathing and a Wolf Guy

Posted on May 9, 2010 by ghostlightning

You should read Wolf Guy – Ookami no Monsho, it’s awesome, in a grisly, manly, action-filled display of ferocity. This post is not an endorsement of the manga, for that you had better read this badass post by Omisyth. But … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging Our Guilt for Our Choice of Heroes: Code Geass’ Lelouch Lamperouge

Posted on April 3, 2010 by ghostlightning

I visit my cross with conviction a fourth time: the concept of the guilty pleasure. For those unaware of my previous writing on it, allow me to distinguish my idea of the guilty pleasure from that commonly held one, that … Continue reading →

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Bakemonogatari 11: You Are (Not) a Man

Posted on September 22, 2009 by ghostlightning

In the conclusion of Nadeko Snake, we learn more about Araragi than Nadeko herself. More and more Bakemonogatari shifts its narrative focus to tell the story of Araragi. Luckily for me, he is very interesting on a number of levels. … Continue reading →

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