Welcome again to the once-a-month characteristic that hardly ever fails! The Month-to-month Favorites of mine. Other than journey escapades as a consequence of interviewing for work, I did handle to assist this little man (a child snapping turtle) cross the highway.
This month includes a fairly wholesome number of movies, weblog posts, and a shocking quantity of stories articles? It’s quite a bit to dig into, so I’ll allow you to guys get into it!
Anime
From youtuber HaydentheHistorian is “The Untold Story of the World’s Largest Magical Lady Franchise” which is concerning the creation of Fairly Remedy! A magical lady sequence I’m conscious of, however have but to look at an entry from. It’s on my ever rising checklist of issues to get to. However this was a very informative and filled with love for the franchise, so it’s nicely well worth the watch.
There’s “How you can Construct a Sequence: Knights of Sidonia” by way of Confessions of An Common Otaku. It’s a novel writing fashion that presents the gist of Knights of Sidonia in an fascinating approach. When you haven’t seen the sequence but, verify this publish out first to see if it’s for you.
Moonlit Media Room additionally has “Revisiting Angel’s Egg (1985)“. When you haven’t seen this movie but, it’s an awesome evaluation and reminder to test it out. Plus I’m only a sucker for anybody whose seen and keen to speak about this sequence once more.
And lastly, it is a little bit of combined emotions however… “Science SARU Produces New ‘Ghost within the Shell’ TV Anime for 2026” by way of MyAnimeList. I like Science SARU. I like Ghost within the Shell. It’s implied that Science SARU is adapting the manga extra instantly then earlier than… However at the same time as a significant fan of the franchise, I’m not precisely positive how I really feel about this announcement. I’ll stay tentatively optimistic till extra data comes out.
Manga
From Anime Hanabi is “Manga Evaluation: Gaba Kawa!“. It’s an awesome flash again to my youth, I can’t let you know how usually I thumbed by way of the library copy I relentlessly borrow. Extremely suggest giving the weblog a learn, and monitoring down a replica when you can!
There’s additionally “New Manga First Impressions: The Iron Eyes and Human Coronary heart of DEEP RAPUTA” from The Magic Planet. It’s a pleasant break down of the professionals and cons of this this new, AI themed however not generated, manga. I haven’t determined if I ought to soar in on this sequence or not, however it’s nicely well worth the learn to see what’s new within the manga-verse.
Off of Youtube is Colleen’s Manga Recs with “The Manga Artist Who Modified My Life“. It’s a little bit of a heavier piece, discussing the influence that Ashihara Hinako as a mangaka and their work Sand Chronicles had on them. As one other reader of that sequence, and nonetheless believes to this very day that Sand Chronicles is criminally under-read and appreciated. In fact, a honest relaxation in peace to Ashihara-Sensei. You’re deeply missed.
JDramas and Movies
That is much less of a suggestion and extra of a report. The Japanese Movie Pageant On-line is developing subsequent month! It runs from June 4th 2024 till July 2nd 2024 this 12 months. They’ve 21 movies, and two TV sequence this 12 months. You possibly can try the line-up (primarily based on area) HERE. You do must create an account to look at after all. I personally might be trying out the Kimba film and Single8 for positive.
I’m a sucker for misplaced media. And this month Uncommon Tokusatsu has me lined with “Misplaced Media Highlight: Sukeban Deka copycats? Daiei’s misplaced dramas. A surprising work that can’t be republished“. It’s actually witty, and simply extremely fascinating given Japan’s doubtful monitor report with preserving media.
There’s additionally from Weeb Revues “Kwaidan: My First Ever Expertise with Japanese Stay-Motion Cinema“. It’s truly a film I’ve been conscious of, however not but seen. Their publish goes far more in-depth concerning the supply materials and the way it strains up, in addition to the historical past of the manufacturing, making it well-worth the learn!
Off of running a blog is The Japan Instances’ article “Can K2’s aim of making a greater movie trade in Japan win over skeptics?“. I’ll admit I’m extremely curious since at face worth this appears to be a a lot wanted transfer by the Japanese movie trade. Sadly, the monitor report for initiatives like this implies it’s extra more likely to be a flash within the pan reasonably than a real success however for now… solely time will inform. If it’s managed nicely sufficient, know that I’ll fortunately lend my tiny platform free of charge preserving you guys within the loop about it.
One other out of the weblog sphere however nonetheless value looking at is nippon.com’s ““Taiga” Drama: Tales from Japanese Historical past on Prime-Time TV“. It’s extremely brief, however a very stable introductory lesson for people trying to perceive the variations between sure JDrama themes and issues. Or when you’ve seen a twitter struggle on if it’s extra essential for an actor to be solid in a Taiga drama or Asadora – that’s one struggle I’m not choosing sides on.
Music
From the Bias Record is “Music Evaluation: IS:SUE – Join“. Whereas I’m ready a contact longer to see IS:SUE’s full launch subsequent month – this track wasn’t for them, and wasn’t for me. There’s bits and items I like, sadly this isn’t a track I may ‘join’ with. Possibly it’ll be for you?
From JaME and JRock Information respectively, we have now two interviews with members of Dir en Gray! The primary is JaME with Toshiya in Paris, in “Interview with Toshiya from DIR EN GREY“. The second being “Interview: Unraveling DIR EN GREY’s hidden depth, past the facade” with Kaoru particularly. When you acquired to see the European excursions (fortunate geese!) remember to try their feedback right here.
You guys know the drill. One in all my favourite lady teams, F5VE (previously SG5), launched their first single as beneath their new identify this month. It’s certainly not excellent, a bit extra pleasing then “Firetruck” in my view. So please give it a hear and help them when you care to. And sure, a full weblog publish concerning the rebranding, track itself, and future course is developing subsequent month. Promise!
Additionally as a result of I’m biased as hell it’s a two-for-one deal. We’ve iScream and Girls2 with one other collaborative monitor. Similar to final 12 months’s “The Most interesting” (similar producer) however with one particular ingredient within the efficiency that for any OG E-Women followers must be seen an appeareicated.
**BIG WARNING: Don’t watch if you’re mild delicate. They throw a bizarre filter on the MV to make it sort-of softer however nonetheless lots of flashing/glitching.**
With THAT, now I’m completed for this month. I’ll see you subsequent month similar deal however new materials!
