I’m not really a firm believer of determinism, but somehow, some things really just find us at the most exact time. What I thought was a trivial series turned out to be a life lesson—an unsolicited enabling session to help me process what I feel.
Category: movie review
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc—Yes, I Still Watch Anime and I Don’t Think That’s Changing Anytime Soon
Beyond the plot of filial love, forged brotherhood, and the desperate fight for humanity’s survival, Demon Slayer offers a different lens for looking at society beyond the superficial level. It’s truly a spectacle to watch, whether you’re there for the epic fights or the laughs in between.
She and Her Cat: Quotes and Life Lessons
She and Her Cat began as a short film released in 1999, later adapted into a mini-TV series in 2016. The story has since evolved into a novel aimed at pet owners and animal lovers alike. Divided into four chapters, it tells the stories of four women and their cats, exploring how their lives intersect and change through their unique companionships. As the wise dog, Jon, puts it: “Why bother looking after people? Because if we don’t, they die.”
Things to Ponder: 25 Life-Changing Quotes from Kdrama Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a subtle reminder of all the difficulties we’ve all gone through in life – from undiscussed childhood issues to teenage angst up to the responsibilities forced upon becoming an adult. All 16 episodes directed by Jung Ji-hyun will make us ponder how short but beautifully-lived life should be, of how precious time is.
Quotes from 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible that Will Inspire You to Go Back Hiking
4 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible chronicles the journey of Nepalese mountaineer, Nirmal Purja, fondly called Nims, and his quest to climb all fourteen mountains that are higher than 8,000 meters.
My Boss Asked Me to Write About ‘Attack on Titan’—But This Happened
There was a time in my life when I also dreamt of becoming a cosplayer, an animator, and a graphic novelist. It was the obvious fascination with anime that led to those childhood fantasies. Growing up, I’ve always pictured myself doing something related to those Japanese animations.
If You Think Historical Dramas are Boring, You Probably Haven’t Watched ‘Mr. Queen’
‘Mr. Queen’ tells about the gender-bending story of a Blue House chef from the present (Bong-hwan) who got into a comical accident and got his soul entrapped in the body of the Joseon-era Queen (Kim So Yong).
Lessons from ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ that May Take Some Time to Understand
When the Camellia Blooms follows the story of the single mother Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin) who settles with her son in the fictional town of Ongsan. There she puts up a bar business, named Camellia, which became the talk among her conservative neighbors. Years after she meets the local policeman, Hwang Yong Sik (Kang Ha Neul) and finds love in him, the people around her, and the circumstances that came along with her life.
Haikyu!! – And the Memories of the Games We Used to Play
Watching Haikyu!! brought back those years. The crazy energy. The drive. The willingness to practice. The team. So nostalgic. It was the answer to Kei Tsukishima’s question on the first season of the series: if it was just a club activity, why spend so much energy and put your heart into it?
Dear Girls: You don’t have to be like Mulan
Here’s what I learned: you don’t have to be like Mulan. You don’t need to be strong. You don’t need to leave home. You don’t need to defeat men. You don’t need to impose physical force. You don’t need to disguise for who you are not. You don’t have to become a legend.
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