Another Celebrating Platonic Affection

Last Valentine's Day, I did a post about some of my favorite fictional friendships. Because, y'know, it doubles as Happy Singles Day. I liked doing that, and so I decided to do another one post Valentines Day. Books: Hodges, Holly, and Jerome: Mr. Mercedes: You would never expect a retired, likely depressed detective, a neurotic …

Analyzing Women’s Strength in Fiction: Mental Strength in TV and Anime+ I am back!

Yep, I have returned...again! Glad to be back. And yes, my trip went very well. Without saying much more, it was basically me touring schools. There will be more on this later, but for now, it's more personal. Basically, glad to be back, and my important trip went well (I hope!) 1. Weiss Schnee, RWBY: …

My End of Year Lists and Challenge: Most Beautiful TV Shows and Anime

A reminder on what my lists and challenge is about: As it's December, I have decided to make "best of the year" lists for things I like and am interested in. I will cover books, TV shows, anime, movies, and Webtoons. The challenge part is 100% optional and may not even happen. But the idea …

Happy Mother’s Day!: Celebrating mothers in fiction

If any of my followers happen to be mothers, well, happy Mother's Day! Seriously, you have one of the hardest, most under appreciated jobs in the entire world.  Anyway, I wanted to focus on some of the best mothers (or maternal figures) that fiction has to offer. Movies: Hana, Wolf Children: Hana is the ultimate …

Analyzing Strength in Women in Fiction: Physical Strength in TV and Anime

Honorable mention: Melinda May, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D 1. Sameen Shaw, Person of Interest: Subcategory: mental Like John Reese, the main character of POI, Shaw worked for the government program that tackled the Machine's "relevant" numbers. She can easily take out a room of guards and soldiers, including a bunch of strong men nearly twice her …