jstorming’s Top 5 Anime of 2015

I’m going to be honest. I skipped out on a lot of anime last year. However, for the anime that I did manage to watch, I found myself enjoying them quite thoroughly. There does seem to be a general consensus among many anibloggers over which titles seem best bet for top picks so if they’re […]

12 Days of Anime #2: Conviction in Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames

(This post is the second in a series called “12 Days of Anime”, a blogging tradition that encourages anibloggers–both novices and veterans alike–to look back on the past year and discuss 12 anime moments. There’s no registration process involved–just start writing daily posts about your memorable anime moments this year on December 14th and keep […]

Mothers and Sons in Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames

“Men are what their mothers made them.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames reminds us that behind every hero, Mom’s involved. It goes without saying that heroes generally want to be like their fathers–strong, brave and heroic–but it’s often really their mothers who play a huge role in shaping their people they […]

The Horror of Humanity in Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames

Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns…yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope. -Opening line to Garo TV series This fall’s been shaping up to be a very good season for anime. While popular sequels to franchises like Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works and Psycho-Pass are certainly carrying the mainstream […]