Day 1 of Otakutober: I’ll Put a Spell on You! – Curses in Anime

Hey everybody! Welcome to the start of 13 days of Otakutober 2023! This year, I’ll be talking about a very familiar trope anime. Now, it would be ridiculous if I were to list all the anime that involves curses So I’m going to do my best to list a few that help explain the kind … More Day 1 of Otakutober: I’ll Put a Spell on You! – Curses in Anime

It’s Time for Star’s Hot Seat!

It’s one of my favorite times of the year–fall–but also, September. And what holiday is in September? Star’s Birthday! This year we had two separate celebrations, and now? Now I have five important questions to ask the birthday being–five important questions that make up this year’s hot seat questionnaire! And this year we decided to … More It’s Time for Star’s Hot Seat!

Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: The Beauty of Natsume Yuujinchou

It’s either your calming cup of tea or the most boring show you’ve ever seen. It paints gorgeous sceneries, touches on ancient mythologies, and crafts soothing and beautiful OSTs. The show is honestly one of my favorites, and it’s perfect for Hotsui Matsuri. Natsume Yuujinchou, or better known as Natsume’s Book of Friends is a … More Day 5 of Hotsui Matsuri: The Beauty of Natsume Yuujinchou

Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends-Sacred Weapons

Hey! Welcome to another day of Hotsui Matsuri! I wanted to write a little piece about these mystical objects in Japanese folklore since they are sprinkled in a lot of anime and japanese media. Many of my favorites come from classic tales like The Tale of the bamboo-cutter, where a bamboo-cutter and his wife raise … More Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends-Sacred Weapons