SDShamshel
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Anime and manga blogger who got a PhD writing about manga. Opinions are my own.
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· Oct 5
[Anime Central 2025] An Interview with Pili, the Puppet Studio Behind Thunderbolt Fantasy
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about unique media and entertainment can learn from the in-depth answers they gave. 1) Taiwan has a celebrated tradition of puppet theater, something that is likely unfamiliar to much of the English-speaking audience.
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[Anime Central 2025] An Interview with Pili, the Puppet Studio Behind Thunderbolt Fantasy
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about…
At Anime Central 2025, I received an opportunity to interview Pili, the Taiwanese studio that co-produced Thunderbolt Fantasy. I hope that fans of Thunderbolt Fantasy, fans of Pili, and anyone curious about…
For a second I thought Judau was using a breath attack on Haman
Next Gundam Girl of the day is Haman Karn from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ!
Today is January 10th, which is her birthday!
Today is January 10th, which is her birthday!
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 AM
For a second I thought Judau was using a breath attack on Haman
Get in here, mecha songs are happening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Hv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Hv...
【SINGING SATURDAYS】 Mecha Anime Songs 🤖🎤 #densetsuexe #victoriaroman
YouTube video by Victoria Roman ヴィクトリア・ロマン
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January 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Get in here, mecha songs are happening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Hv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Hv...
I've been watching videos about VGC competitive Pokemon lately, and the story of Articuno is the funniest one to me. It packs a moveset straight out of a person's first single-player playthrough: Choice specs, 4 ice moves, Tera Ice. But it works because of brute force and a confluence of factors.
January 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I've been watching videos about VGC competitive Pokemon lately, and the story of Articuno is the funniest one to me. It packs a moveset straight out of a person's first single-player playthrough: Choice specs, 4 ice moves, Tera Ice. But it works because of brute force and a confluence of factors.
Imagine Jesse Ventura in ANY modern debate
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Imagine Jesse Ventura in ANY modern debate
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Stop letting Bleeding fucking Cool drive the comics conversation. You wouldn’t read Fox News and leap at their bait. it’s the same. They aren’t on your side. If they were, they wouldn’t have gassed up comicsgate dickheads for years and years.
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Stop letting Bleeding fucking Cool drive the comics conversation. You wouldn’t read Fox News and leap at their bait. it’s the same. They aren’t on your side. If they were, they wouldn’t have gassed up comicsgate dickheads for years and years.
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If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 AM
If you are anxious and sad about the state of the world, that's fine, and there are plenty of strategies for dealing with that. But I think you already know that drive-by online dooming isn't a strategy. It's selfish and adolescent. It's a contagion that only spreads the worst of you, not the best.
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2. Crystalis
Feels safe to call this one of the most refined and fun Zelda-likes of the 8-bit generation, it's really good! Fast action, good music and visuals, complementary RPG stuff, and a story that punches higher than you might expect make it easy to see why this is held in high regard still
Feels safe to call this one of the most refined and fun Zelda-likes of the 8-bit generation, it's really good! Fast action, good music and visuals, complementary RPG stuff, and a story that punches higher than you might expect make it easy to see why this is held in high regard still
January 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
2. Crystalis
Feels safe to call this one of the most refined and fun Zelda-likes of the 8-bit generation, it's really good! Fast action, good music and visuals, complementary RPG stuff, and a story that punches higher than you might expect make it easy to see why this is held in high regard still
Feels safe to call this one of the most refined and fun Zelda-likes of the 8-bit generation, it's really good! Fast action, good music and visuals, complementary RPG stuff, and a story that punches higher than you might expect make it easy to see why this is held in high regard still
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3. Segasonic Cosmo Fighter
This is a game meant for a kids ride, so it's over in a few minutes with nothing to it and I sure can't emulate the ride part at home either, but I played it because it has the funny Sonic voice
They should bring this voice back imo
This is a game meant for a kids ride, so it's over in a few minutes with nothing to it and I sure can't emulate the ride part at home either, but I played it because it has the funny Sonic voice
They should bring this voice back imo
January 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
3. Segasonic Cosmo Fighter
This is a game meant for a kids ride, so it's over in a few minutes with nothing to it and I sure can't emulate the ride part at home either, but I played it because it has the funny Sonic voice
They should bring this voice back imo
This is a game meant for a kids ride, so it's over in a few minutes with nothing to it and I sure can't emulate the ride part at home either, but I played it because it has the funny Sonic voice
They should bring this voice back imo
Tsukishiro Cecil released a cover of the original Mazinkaiser theme for Mizuki Ichiro's birthday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u05u...
「マジンカイザー」水木一郎アニキ生誕記念歌ってみた【 #月城セシル 】
YouTube video by Cecil Ch.月城セシル【セシんもーZ】
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January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Tsukishiro Cecil released a cover of the original Mazinkaiser theme for Mizuki Ichiro's birthday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u05u...
I Drank the Ember Amane VTuber Coffee from Phase Connect
One of the most oft-recurring jokes about the VTuber company Phase Connect is that it’s actually a coffee store with a VTubing skin draped over it. It defies common sense as a business strategy, yet somehow they stay afloat. What kind of…
One of the most oft-recurring jokes about the VTuber company Phase Connect is that it’s actually a coffee store with a VTubing skin draped over it. It defies common sense as a business strategy, yet somehow they stay afloat. What kind of…
I Drank the Ember Amane VTuber Coffee from Phase Connect
One of the most oft-recurring jokes about the VTuber company Phase Connect is that it’s actually a coffee store with a VTubing skin draped over it. It defies common sense as a business strategy, yet somehow they stay afloat. What kind of fool would buy coffee beans just because there’s an anime girl slapped on the front? Me. I’m that fool.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I Drank the Ember Amane VTuber Coffee from Phase Connect
One of the most oft-recurring jokes about the VTuber company Phase Connect is that it’s actually a coffee store with a VTubing skin draped over it. It defies common sense as a business strategy, yet somehow they stay afloat. What kind of…
One of the most oft-recurring jokes about the VTuber company Phase Connect is that it’s actually a coffee store with a VTubing skin draped over it. It defies common sense as a business strategy, yet somehow they stay afloat. What kind of…
Imagining an English to Japanese translation discourse where people argue how to translate "Benedict Arnold."
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Imagining an English to Japanese translation discourse where people argue how to translate "Benedict Arnold."
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Guys, we did it. We invented the Commodore 64
Also neat at CES: HP’s battery-powered PC built into a keyboard. Sort of a screenless laptop.
January 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Guys, we did it. We invented the Commodore 64
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
Jujutsu Kaisen and the Currency of Cool
Shounen series are often built on their appealing characters. Many feature a large cast so that each fan can find their favorites, with each character having a different aesthetic, personality, and power set. But some titles will subordinate other aspects of…
Shounen series are often built on their appealing characters. Many feature a large cast so that each fan can find their favorites, with each character having a different aesthetic, personality, and power set. But some titles will subordinate other aspects of…
Jujutsu Kaisen and the Currency of Cool
Shounen series are often built on their appealing characters. Many feature a large cast so that each fan can find their favorites, with each character having a different aesthetic, personality, and power set. But some titles will subordinate other aspects of storytelling to prioritize “rule of cool” above all else—if something serves to make a work more awesome and thrill fans, logic and consistency can take a backseat.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Jujutsu Kaisen and the Currency of Cool
Shounen series are often built on their appealing characters. Many feature a large cast so that each fan can find their favorites, with each character having a different aesthetic, personality, and power set. But some titles will subordinate other aspects of…
Shounen series are often built on their appealing characters. Many feature a large cast so that each fan can find their favorites, with each character having a different aesthetic, personality, and power set. But some titles will subordinate other aspects of…
How is there not a Mega Unown that's just the entire alphabet ready to fuck you up
January 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
How is there not a Mega Unown that's just the entire alphabet ready to fuck you up
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congrats to Charlie Kirk on 114 days without saying anything racist
January 2, 2026 at 11:26 PM
congrats to Charlie Kirk on 114 days without saying anything racist
Made some moka pot coffee in honor of Raora's return #CiaoRaora
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Made some moka pot coffee in honor of Raora's return #CiaoRaora
Something I believe with zero proof: The animators at Toei didn't know how to depict Cure Papaya practicing tai chi because they were more used to animating martial arts like karate and pro wrestling
January 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Something I believe with zero proof: The animators at Toei didn't know how to depict Cure Papaya practicing tai chi because they were more used to animating martial arts like karate and pro wrestling
Electric Boogaloo Up the Wazoo: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for January 2026
The new year is upon us, and one of the most stacked anime seasons in recent memory is upon us, particularly when it comes to sequels. I'm still trying to catch up on shows from 2025, so I hope I can keep up with…
The new year is upon us, and one of the most stacked anime seasons in recent memory is upon us, particularly when it comes to sequels. I'm still trying to catch up on shows from 2025, so I hope I can keep up with…
Electric Boogaloo Up the Wazoo: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for January 2026
The new year is upon us, and one of the most stacked anime seasons in recent memory is upon us, particularly when it comes to sequels. I'm still trying to catch up on shows from 2025, so I hope I can keep up with everything. Speaking of being behind on things to watch, I'm going to finally watch KPop Demon Hunters…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Electric Boogaloo Up the Wazoo: Ogiue Maniax Status Update for January 2026
The new year is upon us, and one of the most stacked anime seasons in recent memory is upon us, particularly when it comes to sequels. I'm still trying to catch up on shows from 2025, so I hope I can keep up with…
The new year is upon us, and one of the most stacked anime seasons in recent memory is upon us, particularly when it comes to sequels. I'm still trying to catch up on shows from 2025, so I hope I can keep up with…
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In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
'A directive from above': Former NYT editor lays out how the paper pushes anti-trans bigotry
In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directe...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.
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I did this one when his career died.
January 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I did this one when his career died.
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
Does anyone know why Super Sentai went with the "Ranger" term? Is it a specific reference to anything?
January 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Does anyone know why Super Sentai went with the "Ranger" term? Is it a specific reference to anything?
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New York City has a new mayor
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
New York City has a new mayor