Ramblings About Anime, Manga, and Other Somethings…
Vinland Saga (ヴィンランド・サガ) (Anime 2019) Studio: Wit Studio Warning: Spoilers! I would have never watched this series because it isn’t my cup of tea. However, my friend recommended it to … Continue Reading “You have to watch the entire series because the last episode is amazing.” Thoughts on Vinland Saga
Love in a Fallen City (1943) By Eileen Chang If I were to describe this story in a song, it would be Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris. When … Continue Reading Spiritual & Traumatic Love: Thoughts on Love in a Fallen City
“Sealed Off” (1943?) By Eileen Chang “Sealed Off” is a short story written by Eileen Chang. The story takes place in a “tram car” (a street trolley). The trolley comes … Continue Reading Only A Dream? Thoughts on “Sealed Off”
Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier (1943?) By Eileen Chang Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier is a novella written by Eileen Chang. In this novella, Weilong visits her estranged aunt, Madame … Continue Reading Love Currency – Thoughts on Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier
Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) By Marguerite Duras Hiroshima Mon Amour is a screenplay written by Marguerite Duras and there’s a movie of the same name directed by Alain Resnais. I didn’t … Continue Reading One Night Stand: Thoughts on Hiroshima Mon Amour
My Sassy Girl (엽기적인 그녀) (Drama 2017) I haven’t seen the original South Korean film of My Sassy Girl (2001) nor any of the adaptations, and so I watched this … Continue Reading Unladylike: Thoughts on My Sassy Girl (2017)
The Sympathizer (2015) By Viet Thanh Nguyen Personally, I wouldn’t pick up this book on my own. I had to read it for a class, but I’m glad that my … Continue Reading The Duality Spy: Thoughts on The Sympathizer
Atonement (2001) By Ian McEwan So when the movie came out for this book, starring Keira Knightly and James McAvoy, I wanted to watch it but I didn’t have time … Continue Reading Forgiving in Fiction: Thoughts on Atonement
Hidden Figures (2016) Directed By Theodore Melfi I initially didn’t want to watch this film but I heard great things from critics and reviewers that it began perking my interests. Luckily, HBO … Continue Reading Behind The “Hidden Figures”
Hwarang (화랑) (2016-2017) Directed By Yoon Sung-sik & Kim Yeong-jo I’ve been marathoning Korean dramas this month, particularly the dramas where Park Seo-joon was cast in because he is my new favorite … Continue Reading Flower Boy Warriors: Thoughts on Hwarang
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) Directed By Kim Kyu-tae Warning: Spoilers! When the trailer for this South Korean drama first came out, I was excited due to two reasons. The … Continue Reading A Tragic Romance: Thoughts on Moon Lovers—Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) Directed By: Kim Kyu-tae Warning: Spoilers! I realized that I haven’t completed this challenge and it has been about two months since the last one. So … Continue Reading 30 Day Asian Drama Challenge: Day 24: Drama With The Best Ending In Your Opinion?
Gintama (Anime 2006- 2016) Manga By : Hideaki Sorachi How did I end up watching Gintama? I promised this guy I’d watch a couple episodes of Gintama as “punishment” for flipping … Continue Reading Into the World of Gintama: A First Look
Migawari Hakushaku no Bouken (身代わり伯爵の冒険, The Substitute Count Adventure) (Manga 2008-2012) Art By: Isuzu Shibata Story By: Mimori Seike For fans of Akagami no Shirayukihime, here’s a shoujo manga that … Continue Reading Quick Reads: Migawari Hakushaku no Bouken
The Pale Horse (창백한 말) (Webtoon 2010) By Hae-Yun Choo Warning: Spoilers! I read a review about this South Korean webtoon, and I just had to check it out. The … Continue Reading A Witch’s Tale: Thoughts on The Pale Horse (창백한 말)
I am under the impression that red hair is trending in the anime world right now. (If so, I think I am too late to the party.) There are many … Continue Reading The Lady With Red Hair: Thoughts on Akatsuki no Yona, Akagami no Shirayuki-hime, and Reimei no Arcana
