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Is it Right to Adapt The Scarlet Letter, The Bible, and Mein Kampf into Manga?

It’s an eternal struggle for teachers to get their students interested in important works of literature from years long past. Since the material is so old, it can put younger people off from reading it entirely, even though they might’ve actually enjoyed the content if their eyes hadn’t already glazed over from the presentation. So, what’s the magic bullet that can make these books appealing? …Manga, of course!

Top 10 Best Abs in Dive!!

Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the serious and violent anime this season? As wonderful as shows like Inuyashiki and The Ancient Magus’ Bride are, sometimes you just need a short bit of fluff that’s easy on the eyes. And if you like boys in speedos, you can’t go wrong with Dive!! from this past summer.

Why Shinji Can’t Just ‘Get in the Robot’: Depression in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Even if you’ve never seen the 1995 psychological anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, you probably know this phrase: ‘Get in the damn robot, Shinji!’ (different expletives may apply) The show’s main character, Shinji Ikari, is known for being whiny and ineffectual. He constantly shies away from piloting the EVA Unit 01 robot to save the world from monstrous angels, which is a feat that only he can perform. And while this seems like obnoxious character writing on the surface, Shinji’s thoughts and actions actually reflect real-world symptoms of depression.

Are We Finally Getting Realistic Gay Characters in Anime?

Every now and then, though, a show that takes the time to portray a gay relationship in a realistic way breaks into the popular consciousness. It’s been happening more and more lately and I’d like to share three of them with you today. While none of them are flawless, they showcase some fantastic character writing and dedication to the craft of storytelling (even when the writers had every excuse to just phone it in).