AnisaCowan

Undertale is a very interesting game in that it deals with very large issues (gender, violence, racism) in subtle and often wonderful ways. I think that it has the potential to open a whole new world of gaming where the values in games can begin to match the values of modern society and perhaps even help to open the minds of the players themselves. It’s especially amazing that no matter the player, they can find someone to identify with in the game, even if it’s not the protagonist. This game pushes the boundaries of gaming itself by making a game for the purpose of exploring its possibilities within modern society instead of trying to pander to what companies think their audiences want and just rehashing games of the past. Bravo Undertale and thank you Washo for writing such a great article on this game.

Although I do agree with much of the article, I feel like the article may have misspoke at some points as it seems to say that being the opposite of the classic male protagonist is the best way to be. In fact, being the opposite can be just as dangerous for example, being too proactive can lead to possessive behavior – a trait seen in many male characters in reverse-harems.
Essentially, I’m saying that I don’t think anyone should try to take their relationship advice from manga or anime, whether it is doing what the characters do or doing the opposite of it.
I think it’s a good article overall but it’s overlooking a lot. Harem manga and anime has a lot more to it than being a nice guy in the right place at the right time. Just look at TWGOK. Keima is far from a role model when it comes to relationships, but he is also far from the type of male protagonist described in this article. The entire reverse-harem concept is overlooked as well.
Still, a lot of good points. Glad I read it.

The thing I love most about Pixar is that at this time, they would be able to release many okay films and make a lot of money that way, as many other film studios have done in the past, but they choose not to. Instead of resting on past accomplishments, they continue to push the boundaries of animation, which can be seen clearly in their shorts.

Before reading this article, I had seen all of their shorts except for Blue Umbrella. Now Blue Umbrella has quickly become one of my favorite love stories, and not just among animated shorts. That’s the beauty of Pixar shorts. Not only do they stand out in their own field, but they often stand out among all types of media.

Loved the article by the way. I got to be reminded of the best things of some of my favorite bits of entertainment.