tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.comments2023-07-02T08:51:39.389-05:00Fiction and FantasyJeannette Jonichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comBlogger1041125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-26388202944452753892023-06-19T17:37:24.892-05:002023-06-19T17:37:24.892-05:00All right All right Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-67279122658384234852023-01-03T20:57:40.550-06:002023-01-03T20:57:40.550-06:00This made me cry 😢 This made me cry 😢 JTGJustacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-50458977070241886142022-11-01T10:56:43.525-05:002022-11-01T10:56:43.525-05:00That certainly does seem intentional! I'd be c...That certainly does seem intentional! I'd be curious to know if that was a literal translation or more of the translator's choice (alas my very limited knowledge of Japanese). If it is a literal translation and a deliberate reference, the sinister nature of associating All For One with Jesus is a real head-scratcher for me with all the Christian parallels present with All Might specifically.<br /><br />More confirmation I really need to start the new season! This has been a heavy anime release season for me so I haven't gotten to My Hero just yet!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-26511179473055740312022-11-01T10:44:50.537-05:002022-11-01T10:44:50.537-05:00Good call! I must confess I was forgetting my firs...Good call! I must confess I was forgetting my first couple days of experience with Dancer and feeling very overwhelmed initially. There's so many dotted lines when I click just one button! How do I know what the rotation is?<br /><br />Much like Red Mage, once you understand the basic rotation it gets easier, but it's definitely a class that suffers from starting at level 60.<br /><br />I'll include a note on that. Thanks for the feedback!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-36029674783810037012022-11-01T10:39:46.265-05:002022-11-01T10:39:46.265-05:00There's nothing more frustrating than recogniz...There's nothing more frustrating than recognizing a good thing that nobody seems to appreciate!<br /><br />From what chatter I've seen, it seems House of the Dragon has been getting really positive feedback! Seems like back to form for many GOT fans.<br /><br />I have to say, while I haven't always been a fan of the writing for Tom Hardy's characters, I have tremendous respect for his skills as an actor. I was really intrigued to hear that the Venom movies were actually very funny!<br /><br />I'll have to add Azumanga Daioh to my list! Thanks for the recommendation!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-37202277289167573362022-11-01T10:35:43.447-05:002022-11-01T10:35:43.447-05:00Oh my gosh me too! Were you one of my CAT/TT buddi...Oh my gosh me too! Were you one of my CAT/TT buddies? I've lost contact info for so many of you. :( I'd love for you to shoot me an email at emarella@gmail.com so we can reconnect!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-52251638247752921692022-11-01T10:33:26.220-05:002022-11-01T10:33:26.220-05:00I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm currently ...I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm currently in the process of editing the book and putting it in a hardcover format via Jess Less's tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jae1cuvSo&list=PLS-QP_rW4ieHJ8lsaDQcOVYk6PBl22jC3&index=86<br /><br />I'll probably be putting out some posts about the process once I have some stuff to show for it! :)Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-36160767247048247992022-10-18T03:11:09.832-05:002022-10-18T03:11:09.832-05:00I definitely believe the similarities are on purpo...I definitely believe the similarities are on purpose after the new release of this season. They mentioned “the second coming of all for one” if thats not taken straight from the bible what is? Only twist on it, is that they seemed to turn it negative/sinister. Wasn’t feeling that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-30958947814620796562022-09-02T12:00:08.923-05:002022-09-02T12:00:08.923-05:00To be honest I kind of disagree about Dancer being...To be honest I kind of disagree about Dancer being simple to learn, I tried it out and was baffled for days until I just gave up, even with running it through Palace of the Dead to experience getting the skills one at a timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-72045540369816638312022-08-21T18:37:59.375-05:002022-08-21T18:37:59.375-05:00Very interesting! Let me know when you get to uplo...Very interesting! Let me know when you get to upload videos on there!Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-13811694585766135402022-08-21T18:36:40.220-05:002022-08-21T18:36:40.220-05:00Quite true. Then again, I'm a fan of Yoshitosh...Quite true. Then again, I'm a fan of Yoshitoshi ABe's works. Hahaha! Maybe I was over-exaggerating, but it seems like there wasn't a big rush of people willing to watch it and it does have a cerebral avant-garde presentation while mixing so many genres in-between. I heard the ending wasn't great for GOT, but I wonder how people are going to react to that spin-off that just came out.<br /><br />I hear you right there. I didn't want to see the guy from That 70s Show playing Eddie/Venom. It made no sense at all. I'm not sure about the new versions, but Tom Hardy does make a more believable Venom and he voices both Eddie and the titular symbiote. <br /><br />Gotcha. I still have to see that anime after hearing lots of good things about it. I think you'd also like Azumanga Daioh if you like Nichijou.<br /><br />More so sports/games, but the tropes are there albeit with great writing and tons of creativity. HNG is hands-down the most innovative shonen work I've read/seen.<br /><br />No problem! It's good to hear back from you on your blog.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-69012195790409805232022-08-19T17:06:22.001-05:002022-08-19T17:06:22.001-05:00Miss these days.Miss these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-63126880265530891422022-08-19T11:30:38.636-05:002022-08-19T11:30:38.636-05:00I LOVE THIS!! Love the whole book, can't wait ...I LOVE THIS!! Love the whole book, can't wait for more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-64029213204713533862022-08-19T11:29:24.686-05:002022-08-19T11:29:24.686-05:00So happy for you Jeannette! I'll definitely be...So happy for you Jeannette! I'll definitely be following your YouTube!<br /><br />-Elizabeth KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-40899936210204430942022-08-04T14:53:46.393-05:002022-08-04T14:53:46.393-05:00Thanks for the comment and for stopping by, mada s...Thanks for the comment and for stopping by, mada saga! It's always great to hear other opinions.<br /><br />I can definitely understand being tired of evil-for-evil's sake villains, as we did go through a long period of time in media where that was the only type of villains you'd see. You also see them far more often in certain genres (such as fantasy).<br /><br />However, while they may not be everyone's cup of tea, evil for evil's sake villains aren't inherently monotonous. In fact, if they are monotonous, I'd argue they might not be written well! When done right (and when placed in the appropriate types of stories), they can be just as memorable as relatable or more morally-gray villains.<br /><br />I actually discussed that very issue in my "In Defense of Evil for Evil's Sake Villains" post, which you can read here: https://jeannettejonic.blogspot.com/2017/12/in-defense-of-evil-for-evils-sake.htmlJeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-108455018752658912022-08-04T14:43:21.234-05:002022-08-04T14:43:21.234-05:00You've definitely been encouraging people to c...You've definitely been encouraging people to check out Texhnolyze for a long time! Yes, it's really a shame people weren't willing to watch it. Word of mouth goes a long way, I think, and GOT just really picked up the hype train in the public eye! Even though I'm not a fan, I do think it's really unfortunate that the show ended on such a sour note for many fans.<br /><br />Venom was definitely underwhelming in Spider-Man 3, so I'd be curious to check out his portrayal in his films! I still think it's probably a very different version of the character than I remember from the 90's cartoon adaptation I grew up loving.<br /><br />Nichijou almost made me completely remove Slice-of-Life genre off my list to select something else for that entry! It's really that good of a show when you want to watch something non-committal but that still has an ongoing plot for many of its characters if you pay close enough attention. Plus its over-the-top, out-of-nowhere humor is really funny to me!<br /><br />Would you consider Hikaru no Go a sports anime? That's another genre I haven't had much interest in getting into, but I think I'd like HNG based on your articles about it.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to comment (and walk down memory lane with me for some of these entries)!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-85179688105110329852022-06-06T01:34:58.723-05:002022-06-06T01:34:58.723-05:00That might be difficult. Your point about it being...That might be difficult. Your point about it being monotonous is one of the major reasons why evil-for-evil's-sake villains or villain races are frowned upon. <a href="https://cinemahdv2.net/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">https://cinemahdv2.net/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-movie-review/</a>mada sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419733136492060753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-10335653915452125452022-03-06T10:09:52.865-06:002022-03-06T10:09:52.865-06:00Wow, I forgot that I showed you that tag a while a...Wow, I forgot that I showed you that tag a while ago. That was a very interesting read. I have no interest in seeing Game of Thrones especially how overhyped the show was. It was also annoying seeing people check out this grimdark show, but they'd be too scared to check out Texhnolyze for example. I know Spider-Man 3 wasn't the best movie in the series, but I thought the hatred was overblown. Okay, that version of Venom was very underwhelming, but I didn't think it was horrible as people said.<br /><br />Slice-Of-Life can be hit or miss, but I seem to tolerate live-action stuff especially with neorealism movies. Very good point about Finding Nemo. Even as a kid, I thought that movie was so overrated besides a few funny moments here and there. When it comes to Takeshi Obata works: Death Note<Hikaru no Go every day of the week! I get frustrated how popular it was over HNG even though I can kind of understand why it got huge given the time period it came out.<br /><br />You actually did my little bonus category! Hahaha! I saw that version of Phantom of the Opera when I was in high school, but didn't remember too much besides the songs.<br /><br />Thanks for making this post!Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-57804170883931658612022-01-31T13:12:33.736-06:002022-01-31T13:12:33.736-06:00Wow, I didn't even consider those parallels, F...Wow, I didn't even consider those parallels, FlyinLion! Thanks for your observations! Even if these parallels we notice weren't intended by writers (i.e. if we're both reaching!), I always get excited when I notice truth on display or when a story helps me understand and/or get to know who God is in a deeper way.<br /><br />I feel so similar to you in that this show really makes me want to push past my limits to become more and more the person God made me to be--to love and live with a "Plus Ultra" attitude!<br /><br />The Holy Spirit definitely likes to reach out to us in mysterious ways indeed! Always makes me appreciate God's skills as a storyteller and how we can display that wonderful trait of His when we tell stories of our own.Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-5621574537956512102022-01-31T13:02:59.237-06:002022-01-31T13:02:59.237-06:00Glad you enjoyed it so much, Louise! Vash is defin...Glad you enjoyed it so much, Louise! Vash is definitely one of my favorite fictional characters too. A criminally underrated anime in my opinion if only for his hidden complexity!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-82462240576665827622022-01-21T23:12:27.543-06:002022-01-21T23:12:27.543-06:00The main hero’s name is All Might ( All Mighty God...The main hero’s name is All Might ( All Mighty God!) who’s power one for all ( Christ died so all could be saved), he is the symbol of hope (same as our Lord Jesus) always positive in the face of his enemies ( love your enemies…. Ok that’s a bit of a reach!)! Even Deku, in the beginning he was always sacrificing himself, literally breaking his own body, to save others, that was his true power! He had to eat a part of All Might’s body/dna to receive his powers ( holy communion), and whenever he powers up red scars like whip stripes of Christ would show up on his body. That’s just my initially reaction and perception to the show, then there’s the storyline and hero/character arcs from all the students that show the journey and growth of the Christian life no matter the attitude ( Bakugo) or strength level ( weaker, less impressive powers or op characters), that all grow and fulfill some purpose in helping others and building their faith in one day being a great hero. <br /><br />All of this might be me reaching but it just gets me excited in my own faith walk every time I watch this show!!! Praise the Lord, the Spirit moves in mysterious ways and meets us wherever we are, even while watching anime. Thank you Jesus, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen! And thank you Jeanette for sharing!FlyinLionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015411532573882441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-78361272378734916002021-12-05T16:56:18.482-06:002021-12-05T16:56:18.482-06:00Fantastic write-up about a man who's quickly b...Fantastic write-up about a man who's quickly becoming one my favorite fictional characters of all time. Thank you!louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630461659828361082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-12089832783035396012021-06-27T16:17:37.179-05:002021-06-27T16:17:37.179-05:00That certainly sounds disappointing with the lack ...That certainly sounds disappointing with the lack of development and consequences with that character. I heard the recent seasons of MHA haven't delivered as much. That does annoy me how Iida gets punished for breaking the law but the rest of the superheroes get away with it.Curtis M.http://cmbbwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-11299557529308437092021-05-28T16:19:33.874-05:002021-05-28T16:19:33.874-05:00That's so cool that you were seeing Christian ...That's so cool that you were seeing Christian parallels too! I definitely want to examine the topic more in the future, and my upcoming blog post is actually going to be about one of my favorite MHA characters. No overt Christian parallels though... this time. ;)<br /><br />Are you and your son watching season five?<br /><br />My parents are both into anime as well (including My Hero Academia). It's really fun to be able to sit down and watch it as a family!Jeannette Jonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223040243180418535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905416493038831261.post-86789461188872290822021-03-21T23:49:18.596-05:002021-03-21T23:49:18.596-05:00My son got me into watching this about three ago o...My son got me into watching this about three ago on Hulu. I did a search on theology and the shows title because I was seeing the parallels too. Thanks for posting this. G. Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347794128375977943noreply@blogger.com