VortexOfLightSep 28, 20224 min readGradual decline and abrupt resolution of Killer in Love (Manga Review)For better or for worse, the sociopathic developments and shocking twists of Killer in Love will– Strike that, it's definitely for worse.
VortexOfLightSep 26, 20224 min readI was unimpressed by this supernatural mystery (Manga Review)In the pursuit of gems, we pass over much, much bronze. Not for lack of trying, but this particular manga just failed to make an impression.
VortexOfLightSep 24, 20224 min readGreen Blood: modern manga marries Wild West classic (Manga Review)Wild West settings are a rarity, even among historical manga, so I count myself lucky to find an authentic seinen gem such as this...
VortexOfLightAug 22, 20227 min readAldnoah.Zero: From tepid to trainwreck (Anime Review)Not quite lost to the ravages of time, Aldnoah.Zero lingers as a generally promising mecha... that really and truly dropped the ball.
VortexOfLightJul 28, 20227 min readWeathering With You and generational climate awareness (Movie Review)Although stuck in its predecessor's shadow, Weathering With You still manages to enthrall while underlying a painfully relevant message.
VortexOfLightJul 22, 20226 min readTomodachi Game fails to subvert death game cliches (Anime Review)While it manages to stand out amidst the ocean of death game series, Tomodachi Game can't shake the failings of its oversaturated genre.
VortexOfLightMay 6, 20225 min readThe beautifully empty Bubble (Movie Review)Much like the titular phenomenon, this is a movie to be experienced in the moment, during which its general charisma bulldozes criticism.
VortexOfLightFeb 25, 20229 min readArchive 2021: My Year in AnimeWith an entire year having come to a close, I reflect on the anime that defined my personal experience of 2021.
VortexOfLightDec 10, 20204 min readArt of the Anime Rage Moment (vol. 2)After a generic top 10 video on a generic topic, how about a brief retrospection on why we're excited by animated characters getting angry?
VortexOfLightNov 3, 20208 min readDeath Note and the Writer's DilemmaOne of the most popular anime series of all time, how does Death Note reflect creative difficulties, and the decisions of its creators?
VortexOfLightSep 23, 202011 min readEvaluating the impact and reception of anime in IndiaEven as anime grows, its spread is not uniform, and so I explore the history and footprint of anime in India.