OWLS Bloggers: The Mentor, Koro-Sensei, in Assassination Classroom
For this month’s OWLS topic, we will be talking about “Mentors.”
OWLS: “Melody” — 10 Songs Dedicated To Every Awesome Woman Out There
April’s OWLS theme is “Melody” and it was requested by Shokamoka. The topic is all about music: In one way, music is a form of healing and self-expression. For this month’s … Continue Reading OWLS: “Melody” — 10 Songs Dedicated To Every Awesome Woman Out There
OWLS Bloggers: No “Squad” — Bullying in Kimi ni Todoke & The Friendship Blades I Wear
“We all have blades stabbed into our backs from friendships lost, broken, or completely in shambles. Some of these blades were made by other people and some were self-inflicted.” – … Continue Reading OWLS Bloggers: No “Squad” — Bullying in Kimi ni Todoke & The Friendship Blades I Wear
OWLS Bloggers: My Love For Competition in Kuroko’s Basketball & The NBA
In honor of the 2018 Winter Olympics, this month topic will focus on the theme, “Competition” because the Olympics is where athletes from all countries join together to compete in … Continue Reading OWLS Bloggers: My Love For Competition in Kuroko’s Basketball & The NBA
OWLS Blog Tour: A Warm-Hearted Ending for Hey Arnold!
Pink from Pinky’s Palace gave us a warm welcoming with the film, Tokyo Godfathers. Similarly, I’m going to discuss parenting and family in a different film, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle … Continue Reading OWLS Blog Tour: A Warm-Hearted Ending for Hey Arnold!
OWLS: The Failures and Success of Wang So in Scarlet Heart Ryeo
In a previous OWLS post, Scott from Mechanical Anime Reviews gave us his perspective of “Dreamers” in The Devil is a Part-Timer. For my post, I’m stepping away from the … Continue Reading OWLS: The Failures and Success of Wang So in Scarlet Heart Ryeo
OWLS: Family Representation in Clannad
Clannad (クラナド) (Anime 2007-2009) Studio: Kyoto Animation Developed By Key Warning Spoilers! The OWLS’ topic for August is “Bloodlines.” Here is the prompt: Family means everything (or does it?) This … Continue Reading OWLS: Family Representation in Clannad
OWLS: “A Mirror Image Of Me”—Catcalling & Physical Beauty In Kiss Him, Not Me
Kiss Him, Not Me (私がモテてどうすんだ, Watashi ga Motete Dōsunda ) (Anime 2016) Studio: Brain’s Base Created By Junko For the month of July, the OWLS bloggers are taking a look at the … Continue Reading OWLS: “A Mirror Image Of Me”—Catcalling & Physical Beauty In Kiss Him, Not Me
OWLS: The Struggle To Find Strength In The Power Rangers Movie (2017)
“Your greatest weakness can become your greatest strength.” In anime, characters struggle with inner demons or physical weaknesses that make them feel insecure and prevent them from achieving goals. Yet … Continue Reading OWLS: The Struggle To Find Strength In The Power Rangers Movie (2017)
OWLS: Crossing Racial Boundaries in Abu Dhabi Romance
Abu Dhabi Romance By: Soo-Kyoung Kim and Wonderworks For OWLS, the theme for April is “Colors.” “We are all part of one race, the human race. “Colors” refers to people of … Continue Reading OWLS: Crossing Racial Boundaries in Abu Dhabi Romance
OWLS: Amamizukan, The Sanctuary in Princess Jellyfish
Welcome to my second OWLS post. This month’s topic is “Sanctuary.” A sanctuary is a place of safety and stability. In anime, there are several different places and environments that … Continue Reading OWLS: Amamizukan, The Sanctuary in Princess Jellyfish
OWLS: Disrupting Gender in Ouran High School Host Club
Welcome to my first ever OWLS Bloggers‘ Blog Tour post. This January’s topic is “Disruptors.” Arria from Fujinsei did an excellent job with her post about “Disruptors” in Mobile Suit Gundam … Continue Reading OWLS: Disrupting Gender in Ouran High School Host Club
Just Something About LynLyn 