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Heartiest greetings to everyone. I hope you are all well. Today I bring you an amazing anime film that touches the heart. This story is not just stuck in the world of imagination, it highlights a sweet, emotional side of our lives. The movie is called Whisper of the Heart.
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I was looking for a movie that doesn't say anything too loudly, but rather comes quietly and touches the heart gently. And that's when I saw Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart. And to be honest, it's not just an anime, it's like an experience. It was nice to share it with you.
Shizuku is a teenage girl who loves books, dreams, but hasn't found her inner voice yet. I had a lot in common with her. School, family, dreams of writing, doubts about the future everything seemed to become a part of her life.
One day, Shizuku noticed that the books she took from the library had all been read by a previous reader, Seiji Amasawa. From then on, a sweet mystery, a magical attraction begins. This attraction leads her to Seiji, a boy who is also fighting for his own dream. He wants to go to Germany because he is addicted to making violins. And this is where my favorite place is when Shizuku realizes that she also has something to say to this world, something to create. She devotes herself to writing, creating a world in her imagination, where a cat named The Baron lives.
This song is the soul of the movie. Shizuku's own translation of Concrete Roads really stuck in my mind. It was like a cry of the heart hidden under the concrete of the city. I still listened to the song many times alone at night, with headphones, with my eyes closed. It was like someone was singing to me.
This movie taught me that everyone has to grow up in their own time. Shizuku didn't grow up suddenly. People like Seiji, his confidence, his goals inspired Shizuku, but didn't pressure her. This place left a mark on me.
It is very important to have someone in our lives who doesn't tell you to change, but teaches you to dream your own way.
I thought it would be a fantasy, with lots of characters and magic, but when I saw that it was actually very real, I liked it even more. The small things in the city, standing on the roof and taking in the air, the smell of the library, the night light, all seemed like familiar scenes from my own life.
One more thing, the character of The Baron has a kind of nostalgia. There is a touch of magic, but he lives within reality.
I was silent after the end of this movie. There is no big climax, nothing dramatic, yet a terrible peace works inside. It felt like I had something to say, something written, which maybe one day I will dare to say or write.
This anime teaches us how to find ourselves, how the first love of adolescence inspires life, and how to chase our dreams with courage. The name of the movie. This is not just a story, but an experience, a journey of listening to your inner voice.
Whisper of the Heart gave me this message
👉 If you trust your own voice, then that will become your path. That's all for today, I hope you enjoyed it.
Anime Name
Whisper of the Heart
Release
July 15, 1995
Director
Yoshifumi Kondo
Producer
Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki as Producer
Screenplay
Hayao Miyazaki
Rating
7.8/10
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(Yes — the same genius behind Your Name and Weathering With You)
Where are my anime lovers 🤗, If you watched it loved Your Name or Spirited Away, (I'm going to be doing a review on that soon in case of you haven't watched it) this movie is a blast! It will stick with you long after it ends.
I won’t lie, I was feeling a little numb that day. Life has been repetitive, work, school, life, etc🤦🏼. Grey skies outside, quiet evenings, too many thoughts. I wanted to watch something that could divert my mind away a little bit. Something that would feed my mind with something different.
I remembered how Your Name shattered me in the best way, so when I saw that “Suzume” was trending, and it was by the same director — I was eager to watch so I clicked play.
From the very first scene, I was hooked, excited and calm ☺️.
The colors were so vibrant — deep orange skies, lush green hills, crumbling abandoned buildings filled with forgotten memories. I could almost smell the rain, feel the wind on my skin as Suzume ran through fields and cities, chasing unseen forces.
Suzume is a modern action adventure road story (not like the Witches Road movie) where a 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over Japan.
One morning on her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man named Souta, who is searching for strange, magical doors hidden across Japan — doors that lead to a mysterious, chaotic world filled with destruction. I was on my toes when Suzume met this man, I wished Suzume knew his plan but if course I wasn't an actor in the movie 😁, so I continued to eat my popcorn 🍿 and watch what was going on. Or maybe I was wrong! 🤔
Together, they travel across Japan, closing these mysterious doors to stop destruction.
When she opened the first door and stepped into that glowing, surreal world beyond, I literally held my breath. It felt like I was there with her, walking into the room.
But here's the twist, the journey isn’t just about saving the world — it becomes a personal quest for Suzume. She must face the grief she buried, the pain she ignored, and the love she never expected.
Suzume accidentally opens one of these doors, setting off a chain of supernatural events. A dark force escapes, threatening to bring disaster. And in the middle of it all, Souta is cursed and turned into a tiny, three-legged wooden chair. (Yes — it’s weird, but trust me, it works.)
But what hit me most wasn’t just the fantasy, it was her grief she felt in the houtny.
That quiet, aching feeling of loneliness, and pain. The way she looked at empty spaces. The way memories came back in flashes, soft, painful, raw. I thought about the people I’ve lost too. The memories I’ve hidden deep, buried and forgotten. And somehow, as she faced hers, I felt like I was facing mine too.
And then Souta turned into a tiny chair. I laughed hard but it wasn't funny though. Then I cried. And I laughed again. The movie danced between sadness and sweetness so perfectly.
The movie was really magical. It's heartbreaking. And it's beautiful.
Suzume” wasn’t just a movie about closing doors. It was about opening up. To memories. To heal. To love.
And most of all — to yourself.
It reminded me that no matter how broken or lost we feel, there’s always a way forward. Even if it’s slow. Even if you have to carry pain with you. You’re still moving. You’re still alive. And that’s enough.
If you ever feel stuck — in grief, in confusion, or just in the weight of being human — watch Suzume. Let yourself feel. Let the visuals wrap around you, let the music fill your chest, and let the story remind you that you’re not alone.
Sometimes, we all need a chair with three legs and a stubborn girl with a soft heart to show us the way.
I recommend watching and pls don't forget to tell me your experience, what you felt ☺️
Poetic Quote from Suzume
"I’ll be okay. Even if you’re not here, I’ll keep moving forward… because I was loved."
— Suzume Iwato
Let me just start this review by saying I’ve never played a game like this before. And I mean that both in the best and most what the hell is going on kind of way. A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is based on the hit horror movie franchise, but instead of the usual action horror vibe where you get to shoot your way out of tense situations, this game flips the script. You don’t fight. You don’t shoot. You don’t kill. You just… survive. And honestly, that’s the most stressful part.
You play as Alex, a pregnant woman with asthma 🙂😂. Yup. You read that right. She’s pregnant and asthmatic and constantly one step away from a full blown attack. It’s the kind of setup that makes you question whether she should even be out of bed, let alone crawling through a post apocalyptic alien infested world 🤣. Within ten minutes of playing, I found myself laughing out of sheer disbelief every time I had to stop and pull out the damn inhaler. It’s like every five minutes she’s gasping for air, and if you let her stress levels go up even a little, boom ! asthma attack and the bitch is dead 🥲 Game over 😂
But honestly, that ridiculousness aside, I couldn’t stop playing.
A Short, Intense Experience
The game is short. I finished it in just a few sessions. That might be a downside for some, but for me, it was kind of perfect. It never overstayed its welcome. It kept things tight, focused, and intense throughout. I even managed to snag the Platinum trophy without pulling my hair out, and that’s saying something. It’s not a game that’s going to drain 50 hours of your life. It’s more like a tightly packed, 12 hour ish ride that you can play over a weekend and walk away from feeling satisfied (And Maybe Slightly Out Of Breath, Like Alex).
Stealth Done Right
The stealth mechanics in A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead are the real stars here. You’re constantly reminded that sound = death. Every single movement, every object you touch, every step you take… you’re always thinking twice. The game even has this cool feature where you can turn on your mic, and if you make noise in real life the game picks it up. That’s right. If you sneeze or cough or scream when there’s a jump scare, the game hears it and you die. It’s brilliant. It forced me to literally play in silence, like I was inside the movie myself. One time I got scared and gasped out loud and dead 😂 Another time my cat knocked something over next to me and well i’m dead again. It’s hilarious and terrifying at the same time.
And speaking of the scares they land well. There aren’t too many cheap jump scares, but the atmosphere keeps you constantly on edge. That oppressive silence that fills the world around you, broken only by the faint screeches of the alien creatures in the distance, makes every moment feel like it could be your last.
Faithful to the Films
One thing I loved about the game is how faithful it is to the movies. The aliens those horrible sound hunting monsters with heads that open up like flower petals look exactly like they do on screen. Saber Interactive did a great job here. The graphics are stunningly realistic, with shadowy forests, empty buildings, and tense underground spaces that all look like they were pulled straight from the film set. The lighting especially stands out here it adds so much to the tension. I constantly found myself creeping around dark hallways with just a tiny flashlight, dreading what might be waiting around the corner.
This world feels real. From the small environmental storytelling like half packed bags and abandoned shelters to the sound design (Or Lack Of It), you’re sucked right into this nightmare version of Earth where noise is your greatest enemy.
The Annoying Bits
Now, while I clearly had a great time, there were some parts of the game that made me roll my eyes. Mainly the monsters. Look, I get that they’re supposed to be blind and rely only on sound to hunt, but in this game, that doesn’t always feel true. Even when I was super careful and didn’t make a single noise, they would somehow show up in my face. It got frustrating really quickly, especially because their movement patterns felt too scripted. They’re supposed to wander and respond to distractions like thrown objects, right ? Nope. I’d throw something to distract them, sneak to the other side of the room, and boom there they are again, blocking my path like they’ve got a personal vendetta against me (This Didn’t Happen A Lot But It Did Happen Enough To Tick My Off)
On top of that, the game is full of noise traps. Literally everywhere. Step on the wrong twig, bump into the wrong can, and you’re done. Which means for most of the game, you’re slow walking like a grandma with a bad back, eyes glued to the ground. It’s tense at first, sure. But after a few hours, it starts to drag. You just want to get somewhere without having to babysit your footsteps (Being Asthmatic Doesn’t Help Here 😑)
Also and this might just be me but I would’ve loved at least one moment where I got to fight back. Not a full on boss battle, but something to make me feel like I wasn’t just constantly running and hiding. There’s something a bit unsatisfying about playing a game where you never get to take control of the situation. It works in a narrative sense, but as a player, I kept wishing I could punch just one alien in the face. Just one.
Final Thoughts
Despite the flaws, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead was a surprisingly fresh experience. It’s not trying to be your next big open world adventure. It knows exactly what it is, a focused, atmospheric, stealth driven horror game that uses sound as both a weapon and a weakness. It doesn’t ask too much of your time, and it doesn’t stretch itself too thin. It gives you a memorable, high stakes experience that’s worth talking about even if you’re too scared to actually talk while playing it.
I’ll also give it credit for trying something different with it’s main character. The idea of playing a pregnant, asthmatic woman is… insane. But weirdly, it adds to the tension. You feel vulnerable. You feel like every moment could be your last. That’s not something most games can pull off. Most protagonists are overpowered tanks with endless stamina and zero weaknesses. Here, you’re gasping for air and hiding under beds. It’s a bold move, and it works.
So if you’re looking for a game that’s short, intense, and totally different from your usual horror lineup give this one a shot. Just remember to stay quiet, keep an eye on your inhaler, and for the love of all things holy watch where you step 😂
Spending a vacation with Jesus and Buddha? - anything is possible and this movie proves it. In all the time I've been watching anime I've always come across striking and somewhat eccentric things, I'm not that surprised because that's how this world is, what I never imagined I'd get is to see Jesus and Buddha vacationing, shopping and going to amusement parks in the middle of Tokyo. Thanks to these films is that I like so much to look for “weird” things and see them and thus get out of the conventional because without a doubt this is something very atypical and what I am sure very few of those who are reading these lines have seen.
Pasar unas vacaciones con Jesús y Buda? - todo es posible y esta película te lo demuestra. En todo el tiempo que tengo viendo anime siempre me he encontrado con cosas llamativas y un tanto excéntricas, no me sorprende tanto porque así es este mundo, lo que nunca me imaginé conseguir es ver a Jesús y Buda vacacionando, haciendo compras y yendo a parques de diversiones en pleno Tokio. Gracias a estos film es que me gusta tanto buscar cosas "raras" y verlas y así salirme de lo convencional porque sin duda alguna esto es algo muy atípico y de lo que estoy seguro muy pocos de los que están leyendo estas líneas han visto.
Well, just as you read it, we are in a story that involves two of the world's greatest religious figures, Jesus and Buddha, on an earthly vacation after having so much work watching over their faithful for over 2000 years. They decide to go to Tokyo and rent an apartment to set themselves up as roommates to relax a bit around humans. The funny thing is that they are afraid of being recognized so they always keep a low profile and don't make a fuss. The thing is that because of their nature they sometimes draw attention to themselves and unintentionally get one or another miracle or divine manifestation making them really embarrassed.
Pues así como lo leen estamos en una historia que involucra a dos de los más grandes personajes religiosos del mundo, Jesús y Buda, en unas vacaciones terrenales después de tener tanto trabajo velando por sus fieles por más de 2000 años. Deciden irse a Tokio y rentan un apartamento para ponerse a vivir como compañeros de cuarto y así relajarse un poco alrededor de los humanos. Lo gracioso es que temen ser reconocidos por lo que siempre van bajo perfil y sin hacer mucho alboroto. El tema es que por su naturaleza a veces llaman la atención y es que sin querer les sale uno que otro milagro o manifestación divina haciendo que realmente se avergüencen.
The film itself does not have much depth beyond showing us the coexistence of these divine beings in a totally mundane and materialistic environment. Throughout the story the personalities of each, based on their principles, come to the fore. For example, Buddha is an extremely patient guy who is not fazed by anything, while Jesus is a man who always puts his fellow man first and is constantly seeking his sacrifice for the common good. But of course, the funny thing about this, because yes, this is pure comedy, is that we see these traits in day-to-day situations that they are not used to dealing with.
La película en si no tiene mucha profundidad más allá de mostrarnos la convivencia de estos seres divinos en un entorno totalmente mundano y materialista. A lo largo de la historia las personalidades de cada uno, basadas en sus principios, salen a relucir. Por ejemplo Buda es un tipo extremadamente paciente el cual no es inmuta por nada mientras que Jesús es un hombre que siempre antepone al prójimo y está buscando constantemente su sacrificio para el bien común. Pero claro, lo cómico de esto, porque si, esto es comedia pura, es que estos rasgos los vemos en situaciones del día a día a las que ellos no están muy acostumbrados a llevar a cabo.
It is because of these situations that we see from time to time that for example Buddha is enlightened because he had a moment full of virtue or we see Jesus turn water into wine because he was very happy. It is cool because it is rare to see, the same people who live in the surroundings know that there is something strange with them but do not decipher it and sometimes their behaviors are very particular which makes them end up attracting attention when what they are trying to do is the opposite. Seeing how they act for example when a store has special offers, when they go to a Disney type amusement park or when Christmas comes, an important time for Jesus, is super funny and interesting.
Es por esas situaciones que vemos de vez en cuando que por ejemplo Buda se ilumina porque tuvo un momento lleno de virtud o vemos a Jesús convertir el agua en vino porque estaba muy alegre. Es cool porque es raro de ver, la misma gente que viven en los alrededores saben que hay algo extraño con ellos pero no lo descifran y es que a veces sus comportamientos son muy particulares lo que hace que terminen llamando la atención cuando lo que están tratando de hacer es todo lo contrario. Ver como actúan por ejemplo cuando una tienda tiene ofertas, cuando van a un parque de diversiones tipo Disney o cuando llega la Navidad, época importante para Jesús, es super gracioso e interesante.
As for the visuals, this was in charge of A-1 Pictures, I think there is nothing to say about this studio since we have already said enough. What is noticeable is that the animation is quite rustic, in the good sense of the word. Its style is very cartoonish, it's as if the manhwa had been put an AI to animate it, it's just like that. I like it because it's different, it looks very good and for some strange reason I find it more enjoyable. As for the characters, they are basically the two main characters, although there are a couple of others that help the plot to be less monotonous. In fact there are three children who are always chasing Buda to tease him for being “different”, beyond being pitiful the truth is that the situations are very funny.
En cuanto a lo visual esto estuvo a cargo de A-1 Pictures, creo que no haya nada que decir al respecto de este estudio ya que bastante hemos dicho. Lo que si se nota es que la animación es bastante rústica, en el buen sentido de la palabra. Su estilo es muy caricaturesco, es como si al manhwa le hubiesen puesto una IA para animarlo, es tal cual así. A mi me gusta porque es diferente, se ve muy bien y por alguna extraña razón lo encuentro más ameno. En cuanto a los personajes pues básicamente son ellos dos los principales aunque hay un par de por ahí que ayudan a que la trama no sea tan monótona. De hecho hay tres niños que siempre están persiguiendo a Buda para fastidiarlo por ser "diferente", más allá de dar pena la verdad es que las situaciones son muy graciosas.
I never expected to find this, obviously I didn't know the anime or the manhwa but I'm telling you it's a gem, it's something very fresh and joyful to watch. The film lasts an hour and a half of pure awkward situations, how to be a good roommate, it shows us the value of friendship, of always being aware of others; in the end every thing that happens to them we can take into account as a moral or teaching, however minimal it may be. The film is highly recommended, it is well worth it. Here is the trailer.
No me esperaba nunca encontrarme con esto, obviamente no conocía el anime ni el manhwa pero ya les digo que es una joya, es algo muy fresco y alegre de ver. La película dura hora y media de puras situaciones incómodas, de cómo ser un buen compañero de cuarto, nos muestra el valor de la amistad, del siempre estar pendiente de los demás; al final cada cosa que a ellos les pasa las podemos tomar en cuenta como una moraleja o enseñanza, por muy mínima que sea. Muy recomendado el film, vale mucho la pena. Les dejo el tráiler.
One of the most enduring frustrations for science fiction enthusiasts is encountering a concept brimming with intellectual promise, only to watch it squandered in a narrative that fails to grasp its full implications. This is precisely the tragedy of Wink of an Eye, the eleventh episode of Star Trek: The Original Series’ third season. While the episode’s central premise—humanoids experiencing time at drastically accelerated rates—could have served as a springboard for profound philosophical inquiry or existential drama, the execution under scriptwriter Gene L. Coon (credited under the pseudonym “Lee Cronin”) feels hurried, underexplored, and ultimately unsatisfying. For a series that prided itself on being “thinking man’s science fiction,” Wink of an Eye exemplifies the gap between ambition and the constraints of 1960s television production.
The episode opens with the USS Enterprise responding to a distress signal from Scalos, a planet once known for its advanced civilization. Upon beaming down, Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and his landing party discover no signs of life but faint, insect-like hum. The tension escalates when Compton (Geoffrey Binney), a redshirt whose brief screen time typifies his expendability, vanishes without explanation. A spooked Kirk orders an immediate return to the ship, but the Enterprise itself begins to malfunction. The crew soon realises they are under siege by an invisible force, as Kirk alone perceives his crew moving at a grotesquely slowed pace. The mystery unravels with the arrival of Deela (Kathie Browne), the leader of the Scalosians. She reveals her people’s plight: radiation poisoning has rendered them sterile and accelerated their metabolism to a speed imperceptible to “normal” humans. Their solution? Repopulate their species by exploiting the Enterprise crew as unwilling genetic donors. While Kirk feigns compliance to manipulate Deela, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) methodically decodes the mystery through logical analysis of sensor data.
This dual narrative—Kirk’s seductive cat-and-mouse game on the ship and Spock’s cerebral deduction in “real” time—should form the backbone of a tense, intellectually stimulating story. Instead, the resolution feels abrupt, providing a perfunctory defeat of the antagonists. The rushed conclusion highlights the episode’s structural flaws: a plot too ambitious for its 50-minute runtime, yet unwilling to commit to the complexity its premise demands.
The idea of disparate time experiences is hardly novel—earlier works like H.G. Wells’ The New Accelerator (1910) and the Twilight Zone episode The Little People (1962) had explored similar themes—but Wink of an Eye squanders its potential to engage with the concept’s ethical, biological, or psychological ramifications. How does accelerated time affect perception, memory, or emotion? What societal structures emerge when procreation is the sole purpose of existence? These questions are left unexamined. Coon’s script, plagued by the pacing issues that marred much of Season 3, prioritises action over introspection, reducing a high-concept sci-fi dilemma to a melodramatic hostage situation.
The Scalosians’ motivations further strain credibility. Their decision to abduct Kirk and his crew for forced breeding is both narratively expedient and ethically murky. While their desperation is understandable, the script fails to humanise them beyond their plot function. Rael (Jason Evers), Deela’s ex-partner, is reduced to a clichéd jealous lover, his overwrought outbursts undercutting the episode’s potential gravitas. Conversely, Compton’s abrupt, chilling transformation into a Scalosian agent—culminating in his death by rapid aging—stands as one of the franchise’s most inventive redshirt demises. His fate, while gruesome, at least acknowledges the horror inherent in the Scalosians’ methods, a nuance largely absent elsewhere.
Despite its narrative shortcomings, Wink of an Eye excels technically, particularly within the constraints of a third-season budget. Director Jud Taylor employs Dutch angles and slowed-down footage to depict the Enterprise crew’s frozen state, a visual trick that effectively conveys the disorientation of time acceleration. The Scalosians’ invisibility is cleverly implied through shimmering light effects and eerie, insectoid audio cues, while the ship-bound setting allows the episode to function as a “bottle episode” without sacrificing tension.
Costume designer Andrea Weaver, working under the guidance of legendary designer William Ware Theiss, deserves particular praise for Deela’s iconic outfit that epitomises Theiss’s signature blend of sensuality and futurism. Deela’s revealing attire—paired with Kathie Browne’s magnetic performance—positions her as one of Trek’s most memorable space sirens. Browne imbues the character with a mix of vulnerability and ruthlessness, creating a dynamic tension with Shatner’s Kirk. Their scenes crackle with chemistry, particularly in a risqué moment where the pair, post-coitus, are shown dressing together—a daring challenges to 1960s censorship that cemented Kirk’s reputation as a ladies’ man decades before Star Trek IV or Voyager softened the franchise’s romantic edges.
Time has not been kind to Wink of an Eye. Its reputation has dimmed further in light of Star Trek: Voyager’s superior two-parter Blink of an Eye, which reimagined the accelerated-time concept with greater depth, emotional resonance, and narrative ingenuity. Where Wink of an Eye treats time dilation as a gimmick, Blink of an Eye explores its impact on generations of a planetary civilization, weaving a poignant meditation on progress, legacy, and human connection. The contrast underscores the original episode’s wasted potential, serving as a reminder of how often Star Trek’s third season struggled to balance ambition with practicality.
Wink of an Eye is a curious artifact of Star Trek’s uneven final season. It is an episode that tantalises with its premise yet falters in execution, hindered by a rushed script, melodramatic subplots, and the limitations of 1960s television. Yet it is not without merit: its technical ingenuity, memorable performances, and provocative visuals ensure its place in the franchise’s annals.
Hello everyone, my Otaku friends, I hope you're all doing great. This time, I'm super excited to share with you a new review of an anime you're probably familiar with, as it was quite famous in its day, both for its story and its controversies. Today, I'm going to talk about the anime: DARLING in the FRANXX! From the start, I was hooked by the dystopian, crazy vibe: imagine a future where humanity is hanging by a thread, threatened by enormous beasts called klaxosaurs. Instead of collapsing, people banded together and took refuge in fortified cities, called plantations, protected by giant robots, the well-known mechas, the FRANXX! They star in the fight for survival that sets up a rather original story.
What I really liked was the twist they put into the mecha genre, in almost all mecha anime you see solo pilots or teams of soldiers, but here the move is that each FRANXX can only be piloted by a duo: a boy and a girl who have to synchronize to the maximum to handle these robots. it's a concept that immediately reminded me of Pacific Rim, but it goes much further by exploring the complicated relationships between these young pilots, the idea that these kids are, basically, child soldiers, raised only to fight and with no idea of the world outside of their training, captivates you strongly. it creates a harsh and vulnerable environment where every emotion and every small personal victory feels personal. now, speaking of the characters, the protagonists, who are affectionately called "parasites", are not your typical heroes...
They are teenagers who have no idea about normal life: no first kisses, no real relationships, nothing like what we know, I found it super refreshing. Instead of just focusing on epic battles, the anime takes its time to show you what these characters are like on the inside. Their internal struggles, like dealing with self-worth, identity, and even them starting to figure out their sexuality, feel real and raw. I remember one scene in particular where a character’s confusion about what the hell love and desire is all about really got to me. It wasn’t over the top or forced, it was genuine, and I couldn’t help but see some of my own weird experiences from that time reflected back at me.
Hola a todos, amigos Otakus, espero que estén genial, en esta ocasión estoy súper emocionado de compartir con ustedes una nueva reseña de un anime que seguramente conocerán, ya que fue bastante famoso en sus días, tanto por su historia, como por sus polémicas.. hoy les hablaré del anime: ¡DARLING in the FRANXX! Desde el inicio, me enganchó la onda distópica y loca: imagínense un futuro donde la humanidad está colgando de un hilo, amenazada por unas bestias enormes llamadas klaxosaurios, en vez de venirse abajo, la gente se unió y se refugió en ciudades fortificadas, que les dicen plantaciones, protegidas por robots gigantes, los conocidos mechas, ¡los FRANXX! Ellos protagonizan la lucha por sobrevivir que prepara todo para una historiabastante original.
Lo que de verdad me gustó fue el giro que le metieron al género mecha, en casi todos los animes de mechas ves pilotos solos o equipos de soldados, pero acá la movida es que cada FRANXX solo lo puede pilotear un dúo: un chico y una chica que se tienen que sincronizar al máximo para manejar estos robotsotes.. es un concepto que al toque me hizo acordar a Pacific Rim, pero que va mucho más allá al explorar las relaciones complicadas entre estos pilotos jóvenes, la idea de que estos chicos son, básicamente, soldados niños, criados solo para pelear y sin idea del mundo fuera de su entrenamiento, te cautiva fuertemente.. crea un ambiente duro y vulnerable donde cada emoción y cada pequeña victoria personal se siente personal.. ahora, hablando de los personajes, los protas, a los que les dicen "parásitos" de cariño, no son los típicos héroes..
Son adolescentes que no tienen ni idea de la vida normal: sin primeros besos, sin relaciones de verdad, nada de lo que nosotros conocemos, a mí me pareció súper refrescante. En vez de solo enfocarse en batallas épicas, el anime se toma su tiempo para mostrarte cómo son estos personajes por dentro.. sus problemas internos, como lidiar con la autoestima, la identidad y hasta que empiezan a descubrir su sexualidad, se sienten reales y a flor de piel, me acuerdo de una escena en particular donde la confusión de un personaje sobre qué onda con el amor y el deseo me llegó, no era nada exagerado ni forzado, era genuino, y no pude evitar verme reflejado en algunas de mis propias experiencias raras de esa época.
And speaking of relationships, we have to talk about the chemistry between Hiro, who is the quiet and somewhat shy protagonist, and Zero Two is key to this anime's captivating effect. Zero Two is one of those characters that leaves you thinking a lot, she's like that rebellious and wild spark that breaks all the rules. Her relationship with Hiro starts as a somewhat toxic tug-of-war that, at the same time, excites you and breaks your heart to watch... I was there, between applauding them when they synchronized perfectly in the booth and getting distressed when things between them got tense and complicated, which happened often... there's something that hooks you when you see two people, who know nothing about love or intimacy, trying to understand a connection that feels as dangerous as it is transformative.
Plus, the anime does an amazing job of exploring love in all its messy, complicated forms. It doesn’t stick with just one idea of what love “should” look like, it shows you the whole spectrum: passion, friendship, betrayal, longing to be together, all mixed up in a story that makes you think… there were times when I wondered, “Is this what real love feels like?”… that’s what sets it apart. The show isn’t just about giant robots fighting (which are also awesome, duh), but the emotional journey of these characters as they learn what it means to care for each other in a world that is far from perfect.
Y hablando de relaciones, hay que hablar de la química entre Hiro, que es el protagonista calladito y medio tímido, y Zero Two es clave para que este anime te atrape, Zero Two es de esos personajes que te dejan pensando un montón, es como esa chispa rebelde y salvaje que va contra todas las reglas, su relación con Hiro empieza como un tire y afloje medio tóxico que, a la vez, te emociona y te rompe el corazón ver.. yo estaba ahí, entre aplaudirlos cuando se sincronizaban perfecto en la cabina y angustiarme cuando las cosas entre ellos se ponían tensas y complicadas, cosa que pasaba seguido.. es que hay algo que te engancha mal al ver a dos personas, que no saben nada de amor ni de intimidad, tratando de entender una conexión que se siente tan peligrosa como transformadora.
Además, el anime se manda un trabajo increíble explorando el amor en todas sus formas, las desordenadas y las complicadas, no se queda con una sola idea de cómo "debería" ser el amor, te muestra todo el espectro: pasión, amistad, traición, ganas de estar juntos, todo mezclado en una historia que te hace pensar.. hubo momentos en los que me preguntaba: "¿Será que así se siente el amor de verdad?".. justo eso es lo que lo hace diferente. La serie no es solo robots gigantes peleando (que también son geniales, obvio), sino el viaje emocional de estos personajes mientras aprenden qué significa preocuparse por el otro en un mundo que está lejos de ser perfecto.
I must say, while it has potential, it also has flaws... although DARLING in the FRANXX had me glued to the screen with its crazy ideas and how beautiful everything looks, the animation is incredible, the backgrounds are detailed and the battles are fluid, you can see the hand of Trigger and A-1 Pictures, but the series has its things... for me, and for many fans, I think, the rhythm was what failed the most, especially at the end... there were parts where I felt that the story was going a thousand miles an hour, leaving important mysteries there as if nothing, the origins of the klaxosaurs, the true history of this destroyed world, even some things about the secret organization that handles everything, they hint at them at the beginning, but they never explain them to you in depth... that left me with a strange feeling, between fascinated by how big the world they created was, and frustrated because they didn't take the opportunity to go deeper into some things.
If I'm honest, some of the revelations at the end seemed to try to wrap everything up really quickly and perfectly, but they ended up feeling a bit forced. I rolled my eyes several times, wondering if the creators had preferred to make it look nice in the last chapters instead of giving more weight to the story... but, hey, even with these flaws, there were moments of pure emotion that make it impossible to hate the series completely. The drama, the internal problems and the bittersweet victories of the characters really touched me. It’s like the anime is challenging you to truly feel for these characters, even when the plot throws some weird twists that threaten to break that connection. I also have to mention that you can see the influence of classic anime like Evangelion and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
We can’t deny that DARLING in the FRANXX takes things from these greats. We’ve already seen the idea of teenagers piloting giant robots to save humanity, but what makes this anime different is that it dares to show what that does to them inside, psychologically and emotionally. It’s not just fighting monsters, it’s what it does to your spirit. Does it make you stronger or destroy you? Although it’s inevitable to compare it with the others, I think it manages to have its own style, even if it doesn’t always turn out as well as one would like, it’s not a simple copy. Of course, the positions to handle the mechas were very unnecessary, but that idea of emotional connection to pilot is really interesting.
Debo decir, que si bien tiene potencial, también tiene errores.. aunque DARLING in the FRANXX me tuvo pegado a la pantalla con sus ideas locas y lo lindo que se ve todo, la animación es increíble, los fondos son detallados y las batallas son fluidísimas, se nota la mano de Trigger y A-1 Pictures, pero la serie tiene sus cositas.. para mí, y para muchos fans, creo, el ritmo fue lo que más falló, sobre todo al final.. hubo partes donde sentí que la historia iba a mil, dejando misterios importantes ahí como si nada, los orígenes de los klaxosaurios, la historia real de este mundo destruido, hasta algunas cosas de la organización secreta que maneja todo, te las insinúan al principio, pero nunca te las explican bien a fondo.. eso me dejó con una sensación rara, entre fascinado por lo grande que era el mundo que crearon, y frustrado porque no aprovecharon para profundizar en algunas cosas.
Si te soy honesto, algunas de las revelaciones al final como que quisieron cerrar todo muy rápido y perfecto, pero terminaron quedando medio forzadas, varias veces puse los ojos en blanco, pensando si los creadores habían preferido que se viera lindo en los últimos capítulos en vez de darle más peso a la historia.. pero, ojo, que incluso con estos fallos, hubo momentos de pura emoción que hacen que no puedas odiar la serie del todo, el drama, los problemas internos y las victorias agridulces de los personajes me llegaron mucho. Es como si el anime te desafiara a sentir de verdad por estos personajes, incluso cuando la trama te hace unas jugadas raras que amenazan con romper esa conexión, también tengo que mencionar que se nota la influencia de animes clásicos como Evangelion y Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann..
No podemos negar que DARLING in the FRANXX toma cositas de estos grandes, la idea de adolescentes pilotando robots gigantes para salvar a la humanidad ya la hemos visto, pero lo que hace diferente a este anime es que se anima a mostrar lo que eso les hace por dentro, psicológicamente y emocionalmente.. no es solo pelear contra monstruos, es lo que eso le hace a tu espíritu. ¿Te hace más fuerte o te destruye? aunque es inevitable compararlo con los otros, creo que logra tener su propio estilo, aunque no siempre le salga tan bien como uno quisiera, no es un simple copia.. claro, era muy innecesario las posiciones para manejar los mechas, pero esa idea de conexión emocional para pilotear, es realmente interesante.
On the technical side, the visuals and sound are insane. The robot designs are super original and creative, and each fight is so stylishly put together that it immediately draws you in. The music, wow, the soundtrack deserves an award, seriously. I loved that opening. It's one of those times when the music lifts the entire visual vibe, and makes each scene hit harder and draws you right into the story.. If I had to give DARLING in the FRANXX a grade, I'd give it a 7.5/10. It might sound a bit average, but hear me out. The series excels at creating the world, developing the characters, and touching on deep themes like love, identity, and sacrifice. I was really moved by the struggles and how the characters grow, and there were moments of pure beauty that made it worthwhile.
It must also be said that the problems with the pacing and a rushed ending, with a bit of a lack of coherence, meant it didn't fully realize its potential. It was like a roller coaster that was a lot of fun, almost every time. the journey, but in the end it leaves you with some falls that you did not expect and that do not convince you at all... if you are thinking whether or not to watch DARLING in the FRANXX, I tell you this: if you like stories that focus on the characters, with good action and drama, and you are not afraid of real and complicated emotions, give it a chance, it may not be perfect and yes, there are parts that will make you think a lot or even complain, but in general it is an experience that leaves you thinking, they show us without filters what it means to be human in a world that is crazy... and well, that's all for today, we'll see you in the next reviews, I'll leave the opening here below, take care of yourselves, byebye!
En lo técnico, la parte visual y de sonido es una locura, los diseños de los robots son súper originales y creativos, y cada pelea está armada con tanto estilo que te atrapa al toque.. la música, uf, la banda sonora se merece un premio, en serio.. ese opening me ncantó, es de esas veces que la música levanta toda la onda visual, y hace que cada escena pegue más fuerte y te meta de lleno en la historia.. Si tuviera que ponerle nota a DARLING in the FRANXX, le daría un 7.5/10, capaz suena medio normal, pero escúchame.. la serie se luce creando el mundo, desarrollando a los personajes y tocando temas profundos como el amor, la identidad y el sacrificio.. a mí me llegaron mucho las luchas y cómo crecen los personajes, y hubo momentos de belleza pura que hicieron que valiera la pena, también hay que decir, los problemas con el ritmo y un final apresurado, con un poco falta de coherencia, hace que no termine de explotar completamente su potencial..
Fue como una montaña rusa que te divierte un montón casi todo el viaje, pero al final te deja con unas caídas que no te esperabas y que no te convencen del todo.. si estás pensando si ver o no DARLING in the FRANXX, te digo esto: si te gustan las historias que se centran en los personajes, con buena acción y drama, y no le tienes miedo a las emociones reales y complicadas, dale una oportunidad, puede que no sea perfecta y sí, hay partes que te van a hacer pensar mucho o hasta quejarte, pero en general es una experiencia que te deja pensando, nos muestran sin filtros de lo que significa ser humano en un mundo que está loco.. y bueno, eso es todo por hoy, nos veremos en las próximas reseñas, les déjare el opening aquí abajo, cuídense mucho, byebye!
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Earlier today I was going through some old DVD jackets and I came across this movie and I thought why not write on this?
The Watch is a comedic science fiction film wherein an alien invasion is being played out. The movie stars a couple of actors who are recognized for their comedic features which really raised my expectations. I'm talking about the likes of Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade. It was directed by Akiva Schaffer, who also directed the movie The Lonely Island fame, with a script co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
The Plot
We see an Evan Trautwig character played by Ben Stiller, an obsessively organized and community-minded manager at a Costco in a little town called Glenview. His town is put at risk, so to say, when a night security guard at his store is brutally murdered, seemingly by an unknown assailant. Frustrated by the perceived lack of serious investigation from the local police, Evan decides to take matters into his own hands by forming a neighborhood watch.
He goes about to recruit some guys that would support him in his quest for justice. There’s Bob (Vince Vaughn), a boisterous and also irresponsible father who sees the watch as an excuse for male bonding; we also have Franklin (Jonah Hill), an emotionally unstable and intensely odd police academy reject who carries a weird obsession with knives; and Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade), recently divorced British transplant seeking new social connections.
Initially, the group’s attempts at crime-fighting was more of a joke because they seemed more dedicated to late-night drinking sessions than actual vigilance. They stumble through their patrols, often getting into more trouble than they prevent. But something interesting happens on one of their night patrols. They discover some strange metallic orbs and footprints that looks nothing like that of a human. They soon realize that this means their little town is not just dealing with a some local crime, but has become a ground for alien invasion.
These team of Neighborhood watch
are suddenly tasked with saving not just their neighborhood, but potentially the entire world, at least according to the movie.
My Review
First of all I think they did a perfect combination in these four key characters who featured as the members of the Neighborhood watch. Their chemistry resinated perfectly among themselves and these provided a lot of funny moments. But I think among the four of them the actor that really stole the show was Vince Vaughn. I don't know how that guy does it but he just takes his unique comedic style to another level in most of his films.
I do think the whole alien invasion storyline is a bit generic, but what made it stand out was the comedic aspect of it. The little problem I had with it though is that it seemed to rely heavily on sexual innuendo and profanity, so viewers discretion may be advised concerning this aspect. I think the movie had a greater portion of comedy attributed to it than the sci-fi aspect. The seemed more obvious towards the ending because the final battle with the Neighborhood Watch against the aliens didn't appear to be that intense as expected.
I remember watching the movie more than once though because I found quite interesting and hilarious. My rating for this movie would be 7/10.
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Now I will talk about the new movie Stolen on Amazon Prime. It would be wrong to call the movie new, it is a 2023 movie. But now it has been released on OTT, it has come to Amazon Prime. How was the movie, I will talk about that in this article.
One and a half hour-short movie, and here, Abhishek Banerjee plays the lead role. So how was the movie—before that, let me tell you a little about the story.
Story Overview
A child is being stolen from the station. At that station, a brother comes to pick up another brother. Now the blame for the child theft falls on the names of the two brothers. How it falls and how they get out of this thing—this one-and-a-half-hour short movie is about everything.
Now, after watching this movie, you will repeatedly remember NH10—Anushka Sharma's outstanding movie NH10. For those who have not seen it, I highly recommend it, go and watch it. You will remember that movie again and again—be it treatment-wise, look and feel-wise, you will remember that NH10 again and again.
Now the question is, is this movie a movie at the level of NH10, or did it lag behind somewhere? I would say this movie could not reach the level of NH10. It had potential, but it could not reach the level due to some negative aspects.
Positive Aspects
Let me tell you the positive aspects first.
First of all, the subject is good—you can relate. You see, we always hear that children are stolen from bus stands and railway stations, and they are later either sold or made to beg at the signal. We have seen these things. Many movies have talked about these issues before. So this issue is genuine, and you can connect because we always see such things around us.
So the subject is good. The audience will be able to connect with the subject that it deals with, the subject that it talks about.
The treatment that it gives later is rooted. Because this theme demanded a rooted treatment. And the way the rooted treatment has been given in this movie is excellent. There is a lot of shooting in the village—meaning the maximum second half is shot in the village. And the way the look and feel have been given there is outstanding. You will not feel anywhere that it is being shown a little bit of color here or a little bit of polish here—the thing is completely rooted, whatever happens randomly, that is what is shown there. And that is quite nice to watch.
The work of color tone and the work of BGM is good—not bad at all. It is nice to shoot a lot of portions at night, shoot the first half at night, and watch the night portions.
The performances here are outstanding. Everyone has done a good job here. Here is the mother of the child who is being stolen, here is Abhishek Banerjee, his brother, two police officers—what an acting these brothers have done. Those who are in even the smallest roles here have also acted so beautifully—it is quite nice to see.
Abhishek Banerjee has blown it—just blown it. I mean, what does this person do when it comes to acting! Outstanding. Abhishek Banerjee has done top-notch acting. Along with that, everyone has supported him very well.
The thing that can be observed very well here—going towards the end, you will connect emotionally, especially because of Abhishek Banerjee's performance. There is a scene in the end—where Abhishek Banerjee walks into a bloody village. That place is so... I mean, it doesn't take that much inside you that then you will think, "What, should people really be doing good?" I mean, the question will come to your mind at least once. There was so much potential in the acting that it would make you think. And the way things are put there, the way they connect emotionally and go towards the end, that's pretty good.
Negative Aspects
Now if I move to the negative side,
Two things are very negative here. And for that, the level of NH10 cannot be reached by this movie.
You will see, when you watch NH10, Anushka Sharma is going to a place, entering there, getting involved, then coming out of there. Time was given to this entry point. It was not rushed in. But here it was rushed in and it does not look organic. You will see in NH10 that the entry point is shown very organically—time was given there. But here that time was not given.
I mean, to reduce the running length, at the very beginning when the two brothers are entering this whole thing—that thing is shown in a hurry. And there is no time to build up there. As a result, the thing will not feel organic to you. You will think—"Brother, how can this thing happen? The child was stolen, then the two brothers entered?" There is no natural flow in this thing—it feels too forceful.
There is a process of getting into the story, where people will invest—the time should have been increased a little more. Then I think this place would have been better.
The running length has been reduced a lot, which has made it rushed. And when you are getting into the story, you feel, "Bro, they are getting into the story forcefully." This story could have been shown differently. And the story had the potential to be like NH10. But because of this rush, and because it just enters without showing anything in a hurry, it doesn't feel organic.
But because of these things, this movie can't reach the level of NH10.
Still, the movie is a one-time watch. I will like it.
In terms of performance, in terms of look and feel, in terms of rawness, the way it has been treated, the way the story has been tried to be told, the way it has dealt with a serious issue—you can watch this movie once for all these reasons. You won't feel bad about it.
These were the positive and negative aspects of the movie Stolen.
Those who have seen it, please comment. Those who haven't seen it, go and watch it. This was the review. Don't forget to let me know how you liked the review.
My name is Sahariar Kabir Joy. I am 22 years old and currently a student pursuing a B.A (Honours) in English at Northern University Bangladesh. I live in Bangladesh and have a passion for watching and discussing movies & anime, travelling, and nature photography. I enjoy immersing myself in nature and have a love for photography.
I’m not usually one to participate with weekly themes on here. Just thought this dystopian nightmare film fit and it happened to be from the 1990’s.
Strange Days: A Vision Too Early for Its Audience
When Strange Days hit theaters in 1995, it was met with confusion, controversy, and commercial failure. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by James Cameron and Jay Cocks, the film is a noir-style cyberpunk thriller set during the final days of 1999. It explores a decaying society, police brutality, surveillance, voyeurism, and the seductive power of virtual reality. Yet at the time, critics and audiences didn’t quite know what to make of it. In retrospect, Strange Days wasn’t just a gritty sci-fi thriller—it was a prophetic cultural mirror that saw the future more clearly than most films of its era.
The central technology of the film—a device that records and replays human experiences—is eerily predictive of modern obsessions with POV content, immersive media, and even the looming horizon of brain-computer interfaces. The SQUID device in the movie isn’t just a camera; it’s a full sensory recorder, letting people feel someone else’s reality. That anticipates the rise of VR, ASMR, body cams, deepfakes, and the commodification of emotion. In a time before smartphones or social media, Strange Days already understood our appetite for mediated experience.
Equally ahead of its time was the film’s treatment of systemic racism and police violence. One of its most harrowing sequences—an unflinching depiction of a Black man being murdered by white officers—foreshadows not just real-world events but the viral culture surrounding them. In 1995, such a plotline seemed radical or dystopian; today, it reads as tragically accurate. The film not only predicted police brutality becoming central to public discourse, it also foresaw the ways in which video and media would be used to seek justice.
Strange Days also anticipated the era of conspiracy-fueled paranoia and government mistrust. The film’s themes of cover-ups, political manipulation, and truth buried beneath entertainment reflect today’s world of algorithm-fed echo chambers, whistleblowers, and media distrust. Its depiction of a society spiraling toward chaos in the face of a new millennium feels like a metaphor for the post-9/11 world, even though the film predates that turning point.
Visually and stylistically, Strange Days broke ground too. Bigelow’s kinetic direction, especially in the POV sequences, was unlike anything audiences had seen. These shots are disorienting, visceral, and immersive, pushing the limits of what camera work could achieve in the ‘90s. Today, such visuals are standard in video games, GoPro footage, and action films—but back then, they were experimental and cutting-edge.
Perhaps its most forward-looking element, though, is its exploration of trauma as entertainment. The black-market SQUID recordings allow users to relive not just joy and sex, but also pain, death, and fear—turning tragedy into thrill. This anticipates a culture where shock, violence, and real-life suffering become content—think of how real footage of violence circulates on social media for engagement. Strange Days asked a question we’re still grappling with: what happens when pain becomes just another thing to consume?
The film’s failure at the box office was likely due to how far ahead of the curve it was. Its mix of racial politics, psychological horror, and tech dystopia may have been too much for a 1995 audience to digest. But nearly 30 years later, its impact is being reevaluated. What once felt like science fiction now plays like documentary realism set just slightly in the future.
Strange Days wasn’t just ahead of its time! It may still be ahead of ours. In an era increasingly defined by surveillance, immersive tech, racial injustice, and the blurring of reality and simulation, the film feels urgent and relevant. It deserves to be revisited not only as a hidden gem of ‘90s cinema, but as a chilling prophecy of the 21st century.
Recently I have been watching a series that caught my attention since I saw the advertising poster because the look of the girl is quite sinister, however when I started watching I realized that it was even worse than I imagined, so now that I have a broader criterion I would like to share with you my opinion.
Recientemente he estado viendo una serie que llamó mi atención desde que vi el poster publicitario pues la mirada de la chica es bastante siniestra, sin embargo al empezar a ver me di cuenta de que era aún peor de lo que imaginaba, así que ahora que ya tengo un criterio más amplio me gustaría compartir con ustedes mi opinión.
Nanno is apparently a new student who comes to every school with one goal, to create chaos, to make evil people pay for what they have done or for what they are capable of doing. At the beginning I thought she was a bad person because even though some might see her as a kind of “heroine” or “avenger” the truth is that sometimes innocent people are also involved, however it took me very little to understand that really she is not even human, she is a supernatural entity, karma itself personified, and karma is neither good nor bad, it simply exists with all its consequences, for example if you hurt someone that evil will be returned to you where it hurts the most.
Nanno es aparentemente una estudiante nueva que llega a cada colegio con un objetivo, crear el caos, hacer que las personas malvadas paguen por lo que han hecho o por lo que son capaces de hacer. Al inicio yo creía que ella era una mala persona pues a pesar de que algunos pudieran verla como una especie de "heroína" o "vengadora" la verdad es que a veces también se ven involucradas personas inocentes, sin embargo me tomó muy poco entender que realmente ella ni siquiera es humana, es un ente sobrenatural, el karma mismo personificado, y el karma no es ni bueno ni malo, simplemente existe con todo y sus consecuencias, por ejemplo si lastimas a alguien ese mal se te devolverá donde más te duela.
Viewed from this point of view Nanno is an anti-hero, she has no moral codes, she does not abide by them, so she does not seek justice by conventional means. Each episode is different so they have no continuity, but still the premise of the new girl who arrives at school with “good intentions” is maintained. In some cases we realize that she is the one who tries to provoke difficult situations with her apparent “innocence” but in reality what she does is to test people's true feelings in order to then know how to act with them and how to design her revenge. She is sarcastic and Machiavellian, she knows perfectly how to manipulate or use her charms to achieve her ends. So far my favorite episode is the first one, where she with all her wiles manages to expose a pedophile teacher, driving him to the brink of madness, destroying him from what he loved most in the world.
Viéndola desde este punto de vista Nanno es una antihéroe, no tiene códigos morales, no se rige por ellos, así que no busca justicia por medios convencionales. Cada episodio es distinto así que no tienen continuidad, pero aún así se mantiene la premisa de la chica nueva que llega a la escuela con "buenas intenciones". En algunos casos nos damos cuenta de que es ella quien intenta provocar las situaciones difíciles con su aparente "inocencia" pero en realidad lo que hace es probar los verdaderos sentimientos de las personas para luego saber de qué forma actuar con ellos y como diseñar su venganza. Es sarcástica y maquiavélica, sabe perfectamente como manipular o usar sus encantos para lograr sus fines. Hasta ahora mi episodio favorito es el primero, donde ella con todas sus artimañas se las arregla para exponer a un profesor pedófilo, llevándolo hasta el borde de la locura, destruyéndolo desde lo que más amaba en el mundo.
Something I read about the series and that I found very accurate is that most of the stories are based on real events that happened in Thailand, and that the objective is to do justice in a certain way with those people, however Nanno, as the central axis of each of the episodes does not pretend to empathize with anyone, neither victim nor victimizer, he is simply there to emphasize that every action generates a consequence that can be good or bad depending on the context, so in that sense it is very realistic, which makes the series much more interesting.
Algo que leí sobre la serie y que me pareció muy acertado es que la mayoría de las historias están basadas en hechos reales ocurridos en Tailandia, y que el objetivo es hacer justicia de cierta manera con esas personas, sin embargo Nanno, como eje central de cada uno de los episodios no pretende empatizar con nadie, ni victima ni victimario, simplemente está allí para recalcar que toda acción genera una consecuencia que puede ser buena o mala dependiendo del contexto, así que en ese sentido es muy realista, lo que hace que la serie sea mucho más interesante.
Another episode that I enjoyed a lot is divided in two parts and is about a wall of the girls' bathroom in which one of the girls of the school writes messages, but soon she realizes that everything she writes becomes real, at the beginning the messages of the girl are malicious towards Nanno but still full of childishness, however these are becoming darker until the whole school discovers what happens with that wall and also want to write nefarious messages, turning everything into a real chaos, the result resulted in a terrible chastisement, so this also I have it as one of the best episodes of the whole series.
Otro episodio que disfruté bastante está dividido en dos partes y se trata de una pared del baño de chicas en el cuál una de las chicas del colegio escribe mensajes, per pronto se da cuenta que todo lo que escribe se vuelve real, al inicio los mensajes de la muchacha son malintencionados hacia Nanno pero aún así llenos de infantilismo, no obstante estos se van tornando más oscuros hasta que toda la escuela descubre lo que sucede con esa pared y también desean escribir mensajes nefastos, volviendo todo un verdadero caos, el resultado derivó en un escarmiento terrible, así que este también lo tengo como uno de los mejores episodios de toda la serie-
I can't wait to watch the second season (I'm almost done watching the first one) 😃 I really recommend this series if you like anthology series, that is, series with different characters and stories in each episode. Thank you very much for reading my review, I hope you liked it.
No puedo esperar a ver la segunda temporada (ya casi termino de ver la primera) 😃 de verdad les recomiendo mucho esta serie si les gusta las series de antología, osea las series con personajes e historias diferentes en cada episodio. Muchas gracias por leer mi review, espero que les haya gustado.
Recently, I had a fever of watching Scape Room movies, after seeing Escape Room (2019) and its second installment, I really hadn't seen much about this type of movies and so I took advantage of watching some and among all of them I would like to talk about what could be considered the first Escape Room movie that has existed, originally from Canada, this has been in itself the most acclaimed movie with this theme, but how can I deny it if it is very well done.
Recientemente, tuve una fiebre de ver películas de Scape Room, luego de ver Escape Room (2019) y su segunda entrega, realmente no había visto mucho sobre este tipo de películas y así aproveche de ver algunas y entre todas quisiera hablar sobre la que se podría considerar como la primera película de Escape Room que ha existido, originaria de Canadá, esta ha sido en sí la película más aclamada con esta temática, pero como negarlo si está muy bien hecha.
Cube is about a group of people who, without explanation, appear in a kind of complex labyrinth that seems to be shaped like a cube and that puts everyone's lives at risk. As time goes by, they discover that this cube has a "solution", but it is even more entertaining when they discover all the secrets and solutions that each room seems to have.
Cube trata sobre un grupo de personas que sin explicación aparecen en una especie de laberinto complejo que parece tener forma de cubo y que pone en juego la vida de todos, mientras el tiempo va pasando, descubren que este cubo tiene "solución", pero es aún más entretenido al momento de descubrir todos los secretos y soluciones que parece tener cada habitación.
This film had sequels that so far have not managed to have the same impact, since the main theme of this one is to discover why they are there and what the objective of the cube is. The curious thing is to see that in itself there is no objective, nor motive, nor reason to be there, and that everything seems to be psychopath fun.
Esta película tuvo secuelas que hasta el momento no han logrado tener el mismo impacto, ya que el tema principal de esta es descubrir el porqué están allí y cuál es el objetivo del cubo, lo curioso es ver que en sí no hay un objetivo, ni motivo, ni razón por la cual estar ahí, y que todo parece ser diversión de psicópatas.
The performances in this film are admirable, my favorite of all was Nicky Guadagni's, she had the most human character of all, although her ending in the film was unexpected for me, this character won my admiration for the great performance that she gave, since she never had any bad intentions with any of the other characters and she was the most innocent of all there (as was Nicole de Boer's character).
Las actuaciones en esta película son admirables, mi favorito de todos fue la de Nicky Guadagni, tuvo el personaje más humano de todos, aunque su final en la película fue inesperado para mí, este personaje se llevó mi admiración por la gran actuación que hubo, ya que nunca tuvo alguna mala intención con ninguno de los demás personaje y era la más inocente de todos ahí (al igual que el personaje de Nicole de Boer).
I've read that some don't consider this film an Escape Room, but in my opinion, the fact that it has perfectly connected compartments and challenges is enough to classify it as such. I don't know if I should choose this film as my favorite in this vein, but when recommending a production like this, it deserves to mention Cube as one of the best gems, considering it's the first in cinematic history to have such a plot, and it's one of the most well-known Canadian films.
He leído que algunos no consideran esta película como un Escape Room, pero a mi parecer con que haya compartimientos perfectamente unidos y con dificultades es suficiente para clasificarla como tal. No sé si escoger esta película como mi favorita en esta temática, pero en recomendar una producción como esta, se merece tener que mencionar Cube como una de las mejores joyas, teniendo en cuenta que es la primera en la historia del cine en tener tal trama, siendo una de las películas canadienses más conocidas.
Among all the interesting points of the film, the aesthetics of the settings are spectacular, the designs of each of the cube's rooms are wonderful and somewhat psychedelic.
Entre todos los puntos interesantes de la película, la estética de los escenarios son espectaculares, los diseños de cada una de las habitaciones del cubo son maravilloso y algo psicodélicos.
If anyone has any recommendations for what to watch on Netflix and Amazon, I'd really appreciate it if you shared them. I'm currently reading a novel that I want to review after I finish it, as I have several points I want to touch on.
Si alguien tiene alguna recomendación para ver en Netflix y Amazon agradecería mucho si la compartieran, actualmente estoy viendo una novela a la cual quiero hacerle una reseña luego de terminarla, ya que tengo varios puntos que tocar sobre ella.
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I don’t like Tokyo Revengers because its protagonist is basically a human punching bag (bro, spoiler alert).
I had heard the name a few times, but never really paid much attention until now, mostly because of the reason above. I thought it was just another anime about teenage gang fights. And well, it is that, yes. But it’s so much more than that too. What really caught my attention was the way the theme of time travel is used to talk about something we’ve all felt before: the desire to go back and do things differently.
He’s 26 years old and living a pretty miserable life. No decent job, no friends around, lives alone, and seems to have given up on everything. One day, he sees a news report saying that his ex-girlfriend from school, Hinata Tachibana, died in an incident linked to a gang. And that changes everything. Right after hearing the news, Takemichi has an “accident” and suddenly wakes up 12 years in the past, when he was still a teenager. That’s when the anime really begins. He realizes he has a chance to change the future and save Hinata. But to do that, he’ll have to get involved again with the gang that caused it all.
One thing I really liked is that the anime doesn’t try to overexplain the time travel stuff with crazy science it just happens, and the focus stays on the drama, choices, and consequences. Takemichi can return to the past every time he shakes hands with Hinata’s brother, Naoto Tachibana, who becomes a police officer in the future. With this, he keeps going back and forth, trying to change events.
With every attempt, something goes wrong in a different or even funny way, if I can say that. And here’s where a very real part of the anime comes in: the consequences of our actions. Sometimes, even when we want to do the right thing, things spiral out of control. And Takemichi makes a lot of mistakes, but he also grows a lot throughout the story.
Of course, the anime has many fight scenes. There are gang battles, personal duels, and intense moments. But the coolest thing is that, even with all the fighting, the focus remains on the relationships between the characters. The friendship between Takemichi and the other Toman members, like Mikey (the gang leader) and Draken (the vice-leader), is one of the strongest points of the series.
Mikey, for example, is a really interesting character. He’s small, looks fragile, but is extremely strong and charismatic, which makes everyone follow him. But he also carries a darkness within him, and that’s what Takemichi tries to change. Draken, on the other hand, is the kind of friend everyone wants loyal, steady, and with a good heart. Now, being totally honest, Takemichi annoyed me many times. He’s very emotional, cries a lot, and gets beaten more than he fights. Sometimes, I wanted to jump into the anime and shake him into taking action. But at the same time, I understood that this is the point of the character. He isn’t a strong hero like in other animes. He’s just an ordinary guy trying to fix something that went wrong.
And that made me respect him.
Because even when he’s scared, he doesn’t give up. He goes all the way for the people he loves.
As for the downsides, besides the repetitive behavior of the protagonist, there are also some drops in animation quality in certain episodes. Nothing that ruins the experience, but noticeable. Another thing that bothers some people is the constant use of the “go back in time to fix something” trope. It can feel a bit cyclical sometimes. But personally, I thought it helped build tension, because every change brings new consequences.
The soundtrack also deserves a shoutout. The opening for the first season, Cry Baby by the band Official HIGE DANDism, is just addictive.
Even though the protagonist is still ANNOYING.
It’s worth mentioning that the creator of the original work is mangaka Ken Wakui, who also had real-life gang involvement in his youth, which adds a sense of realism to many of the anime’s elements. This gives even more weight to the characters and the conflicts shown.
If you enjoy other animes with similar themes, like Erased (also with time travel and personal drama) or even Steins;Gate (with a more scientific approach), you might enjoy Tokyo Revengers, even though it has its own unique style.
In general, Tokyo Revengers is about second chances, I think.
It’s about growing up, facing your mistakes, and not accepting that fate is unchangeable.
It’s about true friendship, about sacrifices, and about how even the most ordinary person can make a difference if they have courage.
I recommend this anime to anyone who enjoys stories with emotion, tension, and characters who evolve over time. Just remember to ignore the protagonist he’s weak and somehow gets weaker with every episode...
