"Attack on Titan" ("Midnight Train" Season 4, Episode 2) may be dialogue-heavy, but the use of rotoscoping, character animation, and camera movements draws the eye.
Zeke's tragic story does more than expand on his motivations. A kid yearning for love, Zeke only found more reasons not to live. More than the Eldian Question, "Sole Salvation" explores the meaning of life and the many ways the world shows its utter cruelty.
A review of the "Attack on Titan" episode "Savagery," where the Yeager brothers disrupt the current order amidst a coming invasion.
A review of the Season 4 episode "Children of the Forest" from "Attack on Titan," where the cycle of violence and hatred continues.
"Guides," a Season 4 episode of "Attack on Titan," delivers a clear message on how fascism rises.
Sanji is more than his improper pervertedness and cool moments. He is the product of the kindness of the people around him. What some may not easily recognize is that he is the man he is today because of the women whose kindness encouraged his humanity.
The violence of discrimination is highlighted in season 4, episode 11 of "Attack on Titan." The protagonists experience changes and burdens as fleshed out over the past 3 seasons.
In "A Sound Argument" from Season 4 of "Attack on Titan," the focus shifts to international relations. Here's my review.
Continuing the run of quality episodes, MAPPA presents a clear discourse on racism and the difficulty of buying peace as time runs out for our leads, Armin and Eren.
"The Door of Hope" in Season 4 of "Attack on Titan" presents Ranier's POV. Turns out he's a perfect parallel to Eren Jaeger.
"Assasin's Bullet" in Season 4 of "Attack on Titan" leaves viewers with a somber realization that the world will never be the same again.
War is hell. Marley's thesis is shown in its most horrifying form through the carnage left by the heroes we once admired. Do we know which side we are on? Or if there is a point to taking a side at all?
"The War Hammer Titan" episode from the fourth season of "Attack on Titan" highlights the attack on Marley. Here's my episode review.
"Declaration of War" in Season 4 of "Attack on Titan" has strong visuals, impressive direction, and meaningful tension.
In terms of animation, implementation of CGI, and character design, MAPPA delivers in "The Other Side of the Ocean."
“Walang Hanggan” (2012) shows how to write impactful teleserye stories. In it, obsession, classism, and insecurity create, destroy, and define relationships.
As a classic battle shounen series, Naruto remains one of the most important contributions to the action genre. In particular, the training arcs and montages reveal how well-executed the progression of Naruto and the cast are in terms of their skill set.
The character of Jaime Lannister exemplifies self-loathing and the feeling of being trapped in the world more than any character in the series. The journey we spend with him could also help us confront our own sense of hopelessness, particularly when we see no hope for change in our politics.
"Beast Morphers" was teased as "RPM"-inspired and a continuation of the Disney Era into the Hasbro Era of TV series "Power Rangers." Here are hints (and spoilers) for that theory.
Return to the classic beat of "Ang Huling El Bimbo" and see how the music of Eraserheads helps Filipinos today understand unnerving social issues.
Berserk explores the journey of Guts, a man who lives by the sword and seeks some meaning in the cruel world he lives in. Guided by Griffith, a charismatic mercenary leader and rising star, he finds a home among the Band of the Hawks. This article explores their dynamic as the struggler and dreamer
Frozen 2 is an exciting adventure into the unknown and along for the ride are some of the fandom's lingering questions slowly resolving themselves through a number of daring risks Disney has navigated without restraint.
Disney's "Tangled" was one of the best movies to come out in the 2010s. Having established a refreshing version of the classic tale of a girl trapped in a tower, not many expected the story to expand so much but here we are! Here's my take on the 2017 animated series "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure."
The series ends with so many problems that began as soon as it was carried to high levels of popularity. This article investigates how Kadenang Ginto struggled with its nuanced storyline by prolonging the key plot points that fans wanted resolved.
"Los Bastardos" has ended and with it, more concerns about how teleseryes (also known as Philippine television dramas) continue to recycle old tropes without improving on their weak points.
Starting September 9, ABS-CBN is rolling the red carpet for not only the upcoming Ball but for exciting moments in their top teleseryes. A few noteworthy names come to mind and the expectations they bring will surely capture the heart of any viewer.
The "Los Bastardos" finale gives us a chance to look at the series' highs and lows.
The "Kadenang Ginto" formula for nuanced characters continues to intrigue and amaze Filipino audiences. How do they do it?
"Los Bastardos" explores the lives of five sons and their father as they navigate through shifting tensions among themselves.
Anime reviews on Youtube have inspired me to try analyzing the shows we watch and what important lessons we can learn from them. From social commentary to emotional release, there is so much to talk about and much to discover about our favorite shows