Ramblings About Anime, Manga, and Other Somethings…
The Promised Neverland (約束のネバーランド) (Anime 2019) Studio: CloverWorks My friend recommended me to watch this series, thinking that I’d enjoy it. I actually did enjoy it despite being traumatized.
My sister and I went on a Japanese live-action binged spree. She was amazed at all the live-action movies that she didn’t know about, which are based on some of … Continue Reading Japanese Live Action Frenzy: Thoughts on Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, & Erased
Train to Busan (부산행) (2016) Train to Busan tops all the other zombie movies I have ever watched. You would assume that it would be scary because of the zombies. … Continue Reading Zombies on a Train: Thoughts on Train to Busan
This month’s OWLS topic is “Self-Care.” In favor of positivity and good mental health, we will be exploring the importance of self-care. Sometimes, we are lost in our thoughts and … Continue Reading OWLS: The Nonexistent Role of “Self-Care” in White Christmas
Midnight Runners (2017) Directed By Jason Kim “All they do is run around at night.” That was my initial thought about this movie. However, the action-comedy film that was advertised … Continue Reading “Don’t Walk, RUN!” Thoughts on Midnight Runners
John Wick (2014-ongoing) Directed By Chad Stahelski The film franchise, John Wick, isn’t a movie that I had a personal interest in watching initially. It was on HBO one day, and … Continue Reading The World of John Wick
Healer (힐러) (2014-2015) Directed By Lee Jung-sub & Kim Jin-woo The K2 was good but Healer was way better. I should have watched Healer when it was released in 2014. I … Continue Reading Soothing Music & A Clever Lead: Thoughts on Healer
The K2 (2016) Directed By Kwak Jung-hwan The K2 is a 2016 South Korean action thriller starring Ji Chang-wook, Im Yoon-ah, and Song Yoon-ah. This is the second drama I watched with … Continue Reading The Ultimate Bodyguard: Thoughts on The K2
Nijigahara Holograph (虹ヶ原ホログラフ) (Published in 2006, Translation in 2014) By Inio Asano Translated By Matt Thorn Nijigahara Holograph is about a group of kids living in a town that is … Continue Reading A Town Filled With Murder & Butterflies: Thoughts on Nijigahara Holograph
Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (힘쎈여자 도봉순) (2017) Directed By Lee Hyung-min Strong Woman Do Bong-soon is a silly South Korean romantic comedy. It didn’t get high ratings when it aired, but … Continue Reading Superwoman: Thoughts on Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
W— Two Worlds (2016) Directed By Jung Dae-yoon Oh Yeon-joo’s (Han Hyo-joo) father went missing while writing the last chapter of his popular webtoon, W, and so she visits his office to … Continue Reading Reality Vs. Fiction: Thoughts on W—Two Worlds
Now You See Me 2 (2016) Directed By Jon M. Chu This is another movie I got to watch on HBO. I watched the first one back in college and I … Continue Reading Visionary Magic: Thoughts on Now You See Me 2
Doctor Stranger (2014) Directed By: Jin Hyuk & Hong Jong-chan As my sister and I continue on this Korean drama phase, we decided to watch Doctor Stranger next. I already … Continue Reading Quack Doctors: Thoughts on Doctor Stranger
ERASED (僕だけがいない街, Boku Dake ga Inai Machi or The Town Where Only I am Missing) (Anime 2016) Studio: A-1 Pictures Created By: Kei Sanbe Warning: Spoilers! A couple of readers and friends requested that I should … Continue Reading Hanging By A Moment: Thoughts on ERASED
Bokura no Koi wa Shi ni Itaru Yamai no You de (僕らの恋は死にいたる病のようで, Our Love is as Painful as Reaching Death) (Manga 2010-2011) By: Haruko Kurumatani A psychologically disturbing love story. … Continue Reading Quick Reads: Bokura no Koi wa Shi ni Itaru Yamai no You de
Melo Holic (멜로홀릭) (Manga 2010) By Team Get-name, Aruani, Carnby Melo Holic is a South Korean webtoon series. At first glance, one may assume that it is just a cute, … Continue Reading Crazy in Love: Thoughts on Melo Holic (멜로홀릭)
