The Psychology of the Protagonist

They come in every shape, age, gender, function, and personality. There are memorable ones, forgettable ones, likable ones, infuriating ones... Just what makes for a good protagonist, and what difference does it make to have a solid one?

Psycho-Pass - 17

"Iron Heart"

Well some of that was unexpected.

Zetsuen no Tempest - 18

"The Dancing Princess"

Two weeks ago in my Japanese Literature class, I read a short story by Mori Ogai titled Maihime. Coincidence? Yeah, but watching Zetsuen makes everything feel like it happens for a reason.

Kotoura-san - 6

"Summer Vacation!"

Have I already mentioned how awesome Manabe-kun is? Yes? Well too bad, because I'm not going to stop saying it anytime soon.

Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - 18

"Love with an Alien"

Best moment all episode: Jin getting slugged across the face.

Amnesia - 6

"VI"

Oh come on, Shujinko; that was the most anticlimactic drowning scene ever.

Shinsekai Yori - 19

"Darkness"

I will never watch Shinsekai at 3 AM without turning the lights on again.

Little Busters! - 18

"The Answer is Within Your Heart"

It sounds horrible, but getting disciplined by belts is a very real thing in some cultures. Hence, Haruka, you're a little too quick to judge that "there's no such thing as evil in this world."

Winter 2013 Mid-Season Report

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through yet another anime season.

Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru - 6

"A Battlefield Where the Gray World is Cut To Shreds"

This series is sometimes really rather awkward to watch, almost painfully so.

Chihayafuru 2 - 5

"Be As Dear Now, Those Were the Good Old Days"

I never seem to be quite as on edge as when I'm watching Chihayafuru.

Maoyū Maō Yūsha - 6

"'Welcome back, Yuusha!' 'Yeah, Old Man, I'm back!'"

She may look pretty in that dress, but you really don't want to mess with the Princess General, otherwise known as Onna Kishi.