The Unbearable Lightness of Being “Aru”

Since the live action Fullmetal Alchemist hit theaters in Japan recently, it’s a good time to look at a little linguistic pun that exists in the series (either on purpose or purely by coincidence). Continue reading “The Unbearable Lightness of Being “Aru””

roosajDecember 2, 2017December 27, 2017Leave a comment

anime, storytelling

Another: A Lesson in Foreshadowing

Another, an anime that came out in 2012, is best when watched again. This is not because it is a masterpiece in horror anime (though, for me personally, it is one of the best I have seen), but rather, because it is a master class in foreshadowing. Continue reading “Another: A Lesson in Foreshadowing”

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