The amount of fan-made anime videos on YouTube grows and grows every day. And just like with all internet content, there are tons of good-quality videos, and then there's some that are... not so good. Out of the vast sea, one channel that stuck out to me as unique, creative, and deserving attention is mynameissport. … Continue reading Interview with mynameissport, English Anisong Cover Producer
HALLOWEEN IS HERE! 😀 And to celebrate, I've compiled a list of Halloween anime episodes that are cute, lighthearted, and funny, (and filled with girls) for the anime fans who may not like horror. Author's Note: This is an update of a post that was previously published two years ago. Amanchu ~Advance~ Episode #6 - … Continue reading Spooky and Cute Anime Episodes to Watch This Halloween
As someone who has watched many anime with all-girls casts, there’s a trend I've noticed over time. Anime girls are always going on diets - it happens in Sailor Moon, Love Live, Uma Musume, and even in Lucky Star. And loads more. I began to ask myself, “Why are all these girls so obsessed with … Continue reading Why Are Anime Girls Always Dieting? Female Body Image and Weight in Japan
If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE idols. So, when I heard about the anime Music Girls (Ongaku Shoujo), I needed to check it out. Right away, I could tell this anime was going to be... different. The series is about a girl named Hanako and an unpopular idol group called … Continue reading Music Girls (Ongaku Shoujo) Anime Review
Hey, everyone~ This piece was originally part of a longer piece called Analysis: The Use Of Symbolism And Metaphor In Your Lie In April. However, that blog post was super long, so I decided to break it into two parts. Part 2 will look at symbols and metaphors in Your Lie in April that serve … Continue reading The Use Of Symbolism And Metaphor In Your Lie In April Part 2 – Other Symbols
Hi everyone~! It's been a while since I have done any OWLS post (please forgive me ;-; ), but I'm finally writing one! If you aren't aware, OWLS is a group of otaku bloggers whose goal is to spread acceptance to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc. using anime as a catalyst. … Continue reading Comic Girls: Good Friends Make The Best Mentors (OWLS 2018 “Mentor” Blog Tour)
Hi everyone! I apologize that I have not written any blog posts for a month. Actually, that is the purpose of this post. I would like to discuss some of the things that are going on in my life and how they are going to affect this blog. Don't worry, I am not going anywhere. … Continue reading Personal Happenings- What’s Going On With Rai? (Personal Post)
Hello everyone, I have good news! You can now hear my high pitched voice! 😀 A fellow ani-blogger, Juju, invited me onto his podcast to discuss the controversial yuri series Netsuzou Trap. This is my first ever podcast and I was very nervous. I say "umm" or "like" a lot at first, but I get more … Continue reading Discussion Of Netsuzou Trap Episode 5 (My first podcast appearance!)
I can't believe it. I began this blog a year ago! It's very surreal. Part of me feels like I've had this blog for years, while the other half of me feels like I am just getting started. Although, I technically created this blog on July 3, I actually didn't publish my first piece until … Continue reading One Year of Blogging Special
Another season, another new batch of anime to watch. Like always, I am going to attempt to simulcast a couple anime series as they air. I usually like to watch shows with cute girls, yuri, and slice of life, but I am open to watching anything. Below is the list of the shows I will try … Continue reading My Watchlist For The Summer 2017 Anime Season
