Just in time for Halloween, I watched a horror movie that's not quite like anything I've ever seen before. The film is Violence Voyager, an animated Japanese film directed by Ujicha. And oh boy. Where do I even begin? I'll start out by saying... Violence Voyager was weird. Downright bizarre. But that's okay because I like … Continue reading Japanese Horror Film Violence Voyager Is Really Out There: A Reflection
Hello everyone~ I've decided to participate in this year's Animanga Festival! If you aren't aware, the Animanga Festival is an event hosted and created by Auri and Nairne at Manga Toritsukareru Koto. "Simply put, it is a month-long festivity that includes aggressive writing prompts, intriguing competitions, whacky activities, remarkable talent, and all-round fun!" For my incredibly late post, I'm … Continue reading A Place I’d Like To Visit From Manga Or Anime (The Animanga Festival)
Despite all of the complaints it received, I enjoyed last year's Anime Fest @ NYCC. Yes, it had many flaws, like a distant, questionable location at Pier 94 and low attendance. But I still managed to have fun because I was able to get away from the insane hustle of Comic Con, get some air to breath, buy anime … Continue reading Anime Fest @ NYCC 2019: They Dropped The Ball (Again)
Since Yurikuma Arashi is one of my favorite yuri anime and Kunihiko Ikuhara is one of my favorite directors, I had to watch Sarazanmai when I heard about it. Needless to say, I loved all of its surrealism, quirkiness, and... gayness. Ambiguous and metaphor-laced anime series always inspire me to write, forcing me to stretch … Continue reading Sarazanmai: Desire, Love, Circles, and Buddhism. My Analysis and Personal Interpretation
With so much media being created nowadays, sometimes it's difficult to find something truly original. And as much I love it, the same can be said about yuri manga too. I've read sooo much of it that different series can blend. There's almost always a high school, gay angst, a boy that gets in the … Continue reading Yuri Is My Job Was A Pleasant Surprise (Volume 1 Review)
With a small stature and large eyes, Japanese singer and songwriter Aimi looks like a cutesy anime character straight out of Bandori. But in reality, she's a powerhouse in a petite package and an extremely talented musician. Aimi, whose full name is Aimi Haraguni, was originally the lead singer of Stereopony, a popular Japanese rock band. … Continue reading Interview with Japanese Singer and Rocker Aimi
This is a little late but... yay! My blog has been alive for three years. Through a lot of ups, downs, and hiatuses, it still managed to survive somehow. Thank you for everyone who has visited, read, liked, retweeted, or commented on my blog. Even if I'm terrible at replying back, I really appreciate everyone … Continue reading Rai’s Third Anniversary Special
This is going to sound really strange, but I've been thinking a lot about plastic recently. About how it's literally everywhere and at the same time terrible for the environment. Then, while still contemplating this, I looked around my room and made a discovery: it's overflowing with plastic. There's the regular everyday items like water bottles, … Continue reading Rai’s Guide To Being An Environmentally Friendly Anime Fan
Anime conventions aren’t just a place to meet follows fans and buy rare merchandise. They’re also about discovering new series, artists, music, and performers. One thing I love about AnimeNEXT in Atlantic City, NJ is that they invite many talented Japanese guests that Western fans may not be as familiar with. And when I heard … Continue reading Interview with LeChat, A Professional Cosplayer Turned Singer
I noticed something about my blog recently. I'm always talking about girls. Whether it's my animated waifus, female manga characters, or real-life idols, I'm always like girls... gurls... GIRLS. I've also noticed a weird trend in the yuri community: some overly zealous yuri purists hate men or don't think they should be in certain anime … Continue reading Yuri Fans Can Love Guys Too: My Favorite Male Anime Characters
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