The I-Novel is a term that has probably eluded most people. Roughly translated from the Japanese words watakushi shōsetsu or shishōsetsu (私小説),...
Jordan Jan 11, 2016
Makoto Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters Per Second is a story of anguish and longing, following the life of Takaki Tohno, his relationship to...
CriticalOtaku Jun 9, 2014
Yes, everyone who has already seen The Garden of Words probably just groaned at my choice of title. Those who...
Jordan Dec 9, 2013
CoMix Wave describes the story: The Garden of Words appears to be Shinkai’s gracious return to realism. Rather than focusing...
WillStocks Feb 22, 2013
Since the passing of her father, Asuna has spent her days alone listening to her radio on the hillside and...
WillStocks Feb 21, 2013
If you have any interest in anime, Makoto Shinkai is a name you may have heard of. If not, I...
Jordan Nov 17, 2012