Ichigo’s Journey: Anime and the Monomyth – Part 2

Ichigo’s Journey: Anime and the Monomyth – Part 2

Here’s the second part of my discussion on the symbolism of anime and how it appeals to the subconscious  and plugs in well to the monomyth (the Hero’s Journey). You can read Part 1 here. Symbols have been a part of humanity since we as a species learned...
Getting My Geek On at Wonko’s

Getting My Geek On at Wonko’s

What is it that makes grown men and women indulge in buying toys, such as action figures? It’s really easy to say that there is some unfulfilled desire from childhood that toys resolve for us or that, to put it more bluntly, we’re just being childish....

Sing Along if You Know the Song

Asian Kung Fu Generation must have some friends in anime production world. Their songs have been used in hit shows like “Bleach”, “Naruto”, and “Full Metal Alchemist”, and I’m sure that didn’t hurt sales of their music....
Like Being There … With a Time-Delay

Like Being There … With a Time-Delay

Let’s face it. It really sucks when you want to be entertained, and all American television can offer is some lame repackaging of “90210” or yet another reality TV show starring a new generation of narcissists. Don’t get me wrong, there have...