Why Robotics;Notes Elite Is Structured Like That

Robotics;Notes Elite’s structure is one of the most criticized aspects of the game. Why does a linear story even have a pseudo-route system? Well…

While it may not be perfectly executed, the structure of the game was actually a great idea that complements the story and themes in ways that have gone underappreciated.

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Reze Arc and 3D Movies

Last year, I saw the Chainsaw Man movie in theaters twice, in an increasing amount of dimensions. To commemorate the movie’s first anniversary today, here is my recollection of that experience!

This post contains spoilers for Reze Arc.

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The Heartbeat of Evangelion Anima

Many creatives helped shape Neon Genesis Evangelion into the classic that it became. Eva-01 by itself is one of the most recognizable icons in anime. A design that has more than stood the test of time. Its distinctive color scheme alone instantly brings it to mind. If given the chance, how would the artist who designed that giant imagine his own “Evangelion”?

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Anima is a novel series written and illustrated by Ikuto Yamashita, the original mecha designer for Neon Genesis Evangelion. It’s complete in five volumes and unlike any other Evangelion story. Here’s what I thought about it.

This post contains spoilers for the whole Evangelion franchise.

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