Anime Lists & Anime Features

 "[...] how does holding power over someone save them, especially when they did not ask to be saved? The short answer is, it doesn’t. Exercising dominance over someone is merely a way to lessen your fear of what they may be capable of otherwise." 

 "After receiving an anonymous fax labeling her a “traitor,” Mima quickly learns the problem with internet fame is that it allows faceless fans to project themselves onto people they’ve never met and to expect to be vicariously compensated for work they’ve never done." 

(Previously published via LetterDrop)

 " Like several of Satoshi Kon's other feature films, Millennium Actress seeks to blur the lines between reality, time, and even memory to craft a mesmerizing love story that transcends all three.  " 

 "Everyone knows high school is a time for learning, growth, and making lifelong memories. However, it’s also the time for firsts—first crushes, first dates, first boyfriends, or girlfriends. There’s nothing quite as memorable as first love. So we’ve put together a list..." 

 "There’s something about a good love story that makes people feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Not all love stories are perfect, and the best ones usually hit some snags along the way, often leaving you saying, “We’ll laugh about this someday.” That’s what makes romantic comedy anime so much fun!" 

 "Sports anime seek to mix high-intensity action scenes with strong friendship bonds to create compelling journeys that pull in viewers who wouldn’t typically consider themselves sports fans. They contain a lot of the same relatable elements that make slice of life anime so popular. Winning isn’t everything in sports anime, but it’s definitely part of the fun!"