Dec 20

Dec 20 6 Anime Like Senki Zesshou Symphogear (Symphogear) [Recommendations]

When an anime character summons all of their strength to finally defeat the villain, you know that there’s going to be a big swell of music to accompany it. But what if the power source was literally the music itself?

Nov 4

Nov 4 Why Shinji Can’t Just ‘Get in the Robot’: Depression in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Mary Lee Sauder

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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.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Gamerliness: What Makes Video Games So Special? - The Geek Media Revue

Mary Lee Sauder

Explainer Video

What can video games do that no other medium can replicate?

Oct 16

Oct 16 Are We Finally Getting Realistic Gay Characters in Anime?

Mary Lee Sauder

Blog Post

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).