Monthly Archives: June 2022

Youth and Idealization/Agency in Anime and Manga

Why are the main characters in anime and manga almost always young? This is a question that is commonly brought up among many overseas fans of anime and manga. This is actually a trick question–If you look at the wide … Continue reading

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Translation and Human Learning

No one is born with the ability to appreciate memes nor speak masterfully. It’s all learned. If it is learned, it means it can be shared to others at a later time. To be sure, cultural context and shared knowledge … Continue reading

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