Top 5 Anime by Mary Lee Sauder

Top 5 Anime by Mary Lee Sauder

Mary Lee Sauder
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I’ve always been fascinated by how anime can tell such complex stories with the most fascinating characters and settings imaginable. There’s no doubt in my mind that anime is a big reason why I love writing so much. Digging deeper into these worlds to figure out how they work and what they can teach the audience is super fun to me, almost as much as creating new worlds from my own mind! So today, let’s take a look at my top 5 favorite anime of all time – which shows have shaped me, made me laugh, sparked new ideas, and still have a special place in my heart.

Top 10 Fire Emblem Boys

Top 10 Fire Emblem Boys

Mary Lee Sauder
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The Fire Emblem series is primarily known for two things: its soul-crushingly difficult gameplay that permanently kills a unit if they fall in battle, as well as its many attractive and likeable characters. These, combined with the support and marriage systems most of the games have, make the Fire Emblem cast some of the most beloved waifus and husbandos in all of gaming.

Top 10 Video Games with the Worst Voice Acting

Top 10 Video Games with the Worst Voice Acting

Mary Lee Sauder
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It’s no secret that video games have a less than stellar track record with voice acting. Recording a voice for an animated character is already a tough assignment, but video games add even more layers of complexity. The interactive and non-linear nature of games can make even the best actor’s lines fall flat if not carefully written and edited. But that’s assuming the actor is good in the first place.

Top 10 Manservice Anime

Top 10 Manservice Anime

Mary Lee Sauder
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Manservice. It’s like regular fanservice, but instead of big boobs and moeblobs, it’s studly guys in skintight outfits staring longingly into each other’s eyes. In short, manservice is intentional titillation made for a predominately female audience. At first it can seem like little more than a cheap ploy for ratings, but there’s a subtle art to fulfilling women’s fantasies that a select few anime can nail absolutely perfectly.

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

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

Mary Lee Sauder
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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!!

Top 10 Best Abs in Dive!!

Mary Lee Sauder
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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.

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