Category Archives: how to remember love

When fanboying isn’t anywhere near enough.

We Remember Love Says Goodbye, and Thank You For All The Memories

This was easier than I thought. I fought the idea hard, but acknowledged the following things: I have, one way or another, made blog posts about every animated work of the Macross franchise (those with available subtitled editions in English). … Continue reading

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Lay Your Heart Down Onto The Sea of The Stars, Noburo Ishiguro RIP (1938-2012) We Will Forever Remember Love

[News of Death] My remembrance may or may not last longer than these Youtube videos staying up, in the midst of all the copyright/internet legislation governments all over the world are attempting. It won’t matter that my purposes here are, … Continue reading

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Immaculate Confessions

The confession of love is something I find uniquely valued in anime. It’s not that it doesn’t exist in other media – it is the staple conclusion of most romance stories (particularly comedies). I do think that in anime it’s … Continue reading

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Whisper of The Heart is My New Favorite Romance

If you have not seen this film by Studio Ghibli, this blog post is not for you. Spoilers abound after the jump. I made a heartfelt request for recommendations of anime love stories and/or romances a year ago, and I’m … Continue reading

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Forever Young

It’s a nice thought, but it’s an inauthenticity. I can’t stay forever young, not even in “mind” nor in “spirit.” I’ve seen things. I remember so many things. Even more telling, I’ve forgotten things. But there are things I want … Continue reading

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