A great male main character is one that is hard to find. They’re not the manliest of men, but neither are they complete pushovers either. These characters are the ones that have drive, that have charisma, the ones that are interesting, engaging, and push the story forward. It is through them, that we experience theContinue reading “Some of My Favorites: Top Ten Male Anime Protagonists”
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My Top Ten Story Arcs in Western Animation
Western Animated shows, on the whole, are fundamentally different from anime in a number of ways. The tropes they employee, their general reputation, the style they use–it all combines to create a more lighthearted, comedic atmosphere in comparison to the Japanese medium many know and love. This has led to a format where most WesternContinue reading “My Top Ten Story Arcs in Western Animation”
My Top Ten Protagonists of Gaming!
Though a protagonist’s eyes, we experience new worlds. Playing a video game for the first time, the main character provides a means, through which we experience the world of the game. If the game is fun, dramatic, action-packed, the protagonist should generally reflect that. And of course, some protagonists do this job far better thanContinue reading “My Top Ten Protagonists of Gaming!”
Some of My Favorites: Five Underrated Video Games!
Some video games have the ability to create wonderful memories, even if they aren’t exactly perceived as great. These are the underrated games–titles that have some quality, some merit, but are perceived by many as terrible or bad. For whatever reason, these titles end up being hated by the fanbase, or just hated in general, whenContinue reading “Some of My Favorites: Five Underrated Video Games!”
Some of My Favorites: Five of the Best Endings in Anime
The ending of an anime is what separates “great” from “legendary.” An ending is the last hurrah, the thematic synopsis, the final moments in which an anime can distinguish itself from the rest. These are some of my personal favorites, not the greatest literary, thematically satisfying, most powerful of all time. So, other endings thatContinue reading “Some of My Favorites: Five of the Best Endings in Anime”
My Top Ten Favorite Stories: 3-2
So, we’ve into my top three- the stories that have inspired me the most to write, to talk, to keep experiencing more and more new things. For the most part, I acknowledge that these stories have their flaws, but for whatever reason, they’ve certainly hit home for me. Of course, there’s DEFINITELY quality behind theseContinue reading “My Top Ten Favorite Stories: 3-2”
My Top Ten Stories of All Time: 7-6
Moving down the list, we’ve got my 7th and 6th favorite stories of all time! Displaying some of the most thematically powerful storytelling I’ve experienced in my life, we’ve got some stories that, in my mind, have very undeniable quality, yet aren’t quite the things that have touched me on a personal level. They’re wonderfulContinue reading “My Top Ten Stories of All Time: 7-6”
Some of My Favorites: Five Most Unexpected Moments of Anime!
Unexpected moments in anime can be rather rare, but when they happen, they leave an impact. In recent years, people have learned how stories work. We call out who wins the battle, who’s bound to die, and when the big climactic betrayal happens! It’s been put down to a science, “tropes” that are commonly seen in aContinue reading “Some of My Favorites: Five Most Unexpected Moments of Anime!”
My Top Ten Stories of All Time! 10-8
Stories impact people. Stories are those things which are considered timeless, a series of events which some people consider important enough to keep on telling. They engage us, suck us into the lives of characters that aren’t even real, and teach us lessons that transcend the ordinary, and yet find real, true application. Stories areContinue reading “My Top Ten Stories of All Time! 10-8”
Some of My Favorites: Five Great Plot Twists of Video Games!
The ability of a video game to pull off a good, old-fashioned plot twist is an indicator that it’s gonna be something pretty memorable. I mean. Plot twists are a common thing nowdays, but oftentimes, you don’t get the best ones. You think to yourself, “Psh, I knew that would happen,” or, “Well, what wasContinue reading “Some of My Favorites: Five Great Plot Twists of Video Games!”
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