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Last edit: 2024-6-10
Edit: 2024-6-10
It looks like I've triggered an algorithm that has identified me as someone who consistently tries to manipulate the percentages either up or down. Oh, well.....

I try to add enlightening commentary, but let's face it:
I'm far from perfect.
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    EDIT: 2020-12-31
    I have seen two three videos that examine the concept of "classics" from distinctly different perspectives:
  1. Gigguk | Garnt Maneetapho

  2. Mother's Basement | Geoff Thew

  3. Bonsai Pop | Mike ?
EDIT: 2020-04-11
In this video YouTube user Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho) talks about SAO in the context of gateway anime.
    2 Videos That Share a Common Theme:
  1. "The Greatest Thing Anime Has Done"|Gigguk (Garnt Maneetapho)
  2. "A Love Letter to a Place Further than the Universe" | Isla McTear (Line/link added 2020-06-24)
EDIT: 2020-06-10
3 Different Perspectives On the Importance of The Ending EDIT: 2021-05-10
Geoff Thew ("Mother's Basement") has a fascinating video essay on the concept of "sakuga".
EDIT: 2021-12-27
10 Anime That Are Fantastic But Hard To Recommend
Anime only continues to get more and more mainstream, but these are 10 anime we wouldn't want to recommend even though they're great.
By Jacob Buchalter (posted on cbr.com on 2020, Mar 30)
Seen/Read All (public list)▲▼ Rating▲▼
Birdy the Mighty: Decode (TV) Very good (dub), Excellent (sub)
  • Episode #5 was kinda cliched. con
  • Episode #7 has a plot twist as to the identity of the serial murderer. pro
  • I have to admit it: Keisuke Muroto is an impressive a------. pro
  • The animation team was obviously shortstaffed. con
  • Episode #10
    Satyajit Shyamalan is another impressive a------. pro
  • Episode #12
    The fury on Birdy's face as she leaves Tsumotu's room is quite remarkable. She's never been furious with Tsumotu before. pro
Black Cat (TV) Good (dub & sub)
Black Jack The Movie Excellent
I like that way that that even the lead antagonist is not some two-dimensional character.
Black Jack: The Two Doctors Of Darkness (movie) Excellent
  • Dr. Jack ("Dr. Death") Kevorkian
  • 0:29:55| Now THAT is an unusual scene!
  • 0:37:14| Now THAT is unusual symbolism!
  • As a thriller/tragedy, it ain't bad.....
  • Gotta say, though, that the characters with guns can't shoot straight to save their own lives.....
Black Lagoon (TV) Very good (dub & sub)
Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (OAV) Very good
Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage (TV) Very good (dub & sub)
Black Rock Shooter (OAV) Very good (dub), Excellent (sub)
  • See this video which compares/contrasts the original OAV with the TV reboot.
  • The OST is effective.
  • 9/11
Black Rock Shooter (TV) Masterpiece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3kNm3qrjUI&list=TLPQMTEwNDIwMjAGs6W4ZbWQnw
    8 ep.s + 1 hr. OAV
    The OAV came first; the TV series is a reboot.
  1. Interesting symbolism in how the pedestrian sign flashes green.
  2. "[W]hat's wrong?"
  3. "Kohachi-senpai!"
  4. "I don't need you anymore; so enjoy the chocolate cookies. "
  5. "Black Rock Shooter"
  6. "It's wrong."
  7. This is a quasi-magical girl show.
  8. A bitter-sweet ending; Black Rock Shooter vows to keep on fighting in her world -- and "Strength" is seemingly her perpetual apponent.
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black (movie 3) Very good
Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (movie 4) Excellent (dub & sub)
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody Good
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (movie 2) Very good (dub & sub)
Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy (OAV) Good
A mixture of the serious and the absurd.....
Blood+ (TV) Good
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