Letter to the Anime Gatekeepers

I’ve been knowingly or unknowingly watching anime for 20+ years. The caveat there, is television shows like Digimon, Dragon Ball and Pokemon were so localized, I did not see them as anime until years after growing up on them. I’d probably say my first meaningful, epiphany with anime truly began after I saw Spirited Away….

Series Review:Yasuke (Ep.1-3)

It’s been a long while since I’ve done this–a series review. Mainly because I don’t have the patience or willpower (not being paid) to keep up with such tings. Yes, I said tings. Twice. I must admit, LeSean Thomas is a guy I have tremendous respect for. He has paved the way for black creatives…

Anime Reflections: “Nobunaga no Shinobi”

Had the opportunity here recently to check out this Spring’s offering of fresh, new anime series and movies. Unfortunately, what I saw was more of what I’ve come to expect from Japan’s seasonal, animated offerings. Stories of adolescent men and women falling in and out of love. Heroic forays into ancient Japan, or futurist, space-operas…

The Wind Rises, Japanese Boy…

A++ (I liked this one) As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to see a Hayao Miyazaki film in theaters. Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Spirited Away, and now The Wind Rises.