From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode 7

September 28, 2009

Episode 7 – Attack Cornelia
In a flashback to the time shortly after Lelouch’s mother was assassinated, Lelouch requests an audience with his father, Charles zi Britannia, in front of the Britannian court.  He confronts his father about his mother’s death, but Charles refuses to listen.  Lelouch renounces his claim to the throne, and Charles shocks [...]

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Shinto Spiritual Practices in Anime

September 24, 2009

In its most textbook, academic explanation, Shinto defines the spiritual practices of the Japanese people outside of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. However, it did not arrive at a conscious title until the arrival of these other faiths. Shinto is a religion that also has been adapted towards many Buddhist philosophies through the process of religious [...]

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Episode 6

September 21, 2009

Episode 6 – The Stolen Mask
In an undisclosed location, Charles zi Britannia is informed that Clovis’ remains have arrived.  He states that he was just talking with Clovis, and that some mysterious project must continue without delay.  That project is a major plot point that will be delved into later on.
At Ashford Academy, the Britannian [...]

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The Ties That Bind: Anime and Kokka Shugi (Japanese Nationalism)

September 15, 2009

The Japanese are very proud of their nation, and this fact is seen on nearly ever level of society. The way that anime and manga characters behave is no different. In Japanese, nationalism of the Japanese people is often called Kokka Shugi. While this may sound complicated, it means little more than being proud of [...]

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The Occasional Frustration, Irritation, Annoyance and Disappointment with Anime

September 3, 2009

Don’t get me wrong. I Love Anime but there are some anime series that get my blood-a-boiling. They irritate, frustrate, annoy, and disappoint the crap out of me. Like with any good relationship you’re going to have your ups and your downs and today is the day to rant about the frustration and annoyance I [...]

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Anime Bags, Totes, and Wallets!

September 2, 2009

Why not start the 2009-2010 school year off right with a brand new anime bag or tote. It’s a new twist on an old spin. Why settle for the same, tired backpack when you can own one of these quality bags which feature your favorite anime characters from popular series like Bleach, Tsubasa, Code Geass, [...]

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L Plush Character Giveaway!

September 1, 2009

Love L (Ryuzaki)? Love the Death Note? Then, you’ll want to enter our L Plush Character Giveaway for a chance to win the GE Entertainment L Plush ($13.99 value). It’s really easy to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why you Love L and the Death Note series. [...]

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