Anime has some…unique aspects to it that make translating it into a live action format difficult. While the specifics of translation are dependant on each series, there are some things that only work in series because of the medium they are given. But that hasn’t stopped various production studios, both […]
Your Name
98 episodes later, Black Clover is worth the watch. Originally airing in the Fall 2017 season, Black Clover began competing in the anime space for the next poster child of Shounen anime, in a time that had recently seen the end of some of the most recognizable franchises like Naruto: Shippuden (Boruto not withstanding), […]
If you read my marathon Your Name piece, then one film that came up quite often was 5 Centimeters per Second (Byōsoku Go Senchimētoru) (to be abbreviated: 5 cm/s), a previous film from director Makoto Shinkai. The slow beauty of 5 Centimeters Per Second isn’t for everyone. While I briefly […]
Earlier this week, the world renowned animation studio Kyoto Animation located in Kyoto, Japan suffered a deadly arson attack, leaving 34 dead and 34 injured. The suspect was apprehended, and confessed to the crime in police custody. On behalf of Culture of Gaming, I’d like to express and extend our […]
Your Name was Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 anime movie hit. No other anime movie since the legendary Studio Ghibli 2001 film Spirited Away achieved such a high commercial and critical success, whether it was domestically in Japan or here in the United States. While Shinkai was already a renowned director in […]
Ah, autumn. Leaves fluoresce in one last magnificent color before fading away for the Winter, the weather begins to have a chilled nip, a light breeze occasionally gusts, and you’re reminded that the snowfall of later isn’t so far away. Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with […]
Ever wondered how a game’s story or setting might translate into another form of media like a TV show or movies? I take a look at some games I think would make for great anime adaptations. Spoiler Free 10. Doki Doki Literature Club Considering the best in horror anime is […]