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Anime Food I Would Eat
If you watch a lot of anime, you know that there are a lot of really yummy depictions of food sometimes. So much so that it makes me wanna cook my own versions of the food! Here are some anime foods I would like to eat because of how delicious they look!
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The Tri-force of Red Flags: League of Legends, Valorant, and Genshin Impact
When you think of someone who plays video games League of Legends, Valorant, and Genshin Impact, what do you think? It should be a red flag. If they play one or two of these games, then it’s fine. Yellow flag, maybe green flag. If someone plays all three then proceed with caution, or if you want to play it safe, keep away. As someone who has played all three of these games, I can attest to this.
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My Anime Tier List
Whether you’re in need of some anime recommendations or want an opinion on some, I’m going to be creating a tier list of some of the mainstream anime series: Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK), Hunter x Hunter, and Haikyuu. Some of you may disagree with my tier list but at least hear out my reasoning.
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What Your Favorite Anime Genre Says About You
Anime is generally defined as a Japanese animated work. Throughout the past few years, anime has slowly become more and more mainstream. Not only has this art form been successful in East Asia, but Western countries have also seen this type of entertainment explode in popularity. With that being said, each anime genre is often said to have a specific fanbase. Stereotypes have come to fruition. Here is what your favorite anime genre says about you.
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How to Joke Like a Filipino
As a Filipina raised by both sets of grandparents, I learned the ways in which my family interacted with each other. Of course the gossiping was always a given, but jokes, especially told in Tagalog, were much more entertaining to us. I’m not bilingual by all means, but I do, however, understand the hilarious conversation amongst them. Learning cultural humor is something that I’ve been trying to immerse myself in more, so impressing others with these skills in their native language is an opportunity to grow closer with others and share in the laughter together.
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Things I Got Scolded For As A Kid
Submitted by Michelle Ewton Playing With My Chopsticks In my defense, they look like drumsticks. How will I ever live out my dream of becoming a rockstar if I don’t practice my drum solo? My parents never saw the vision, saying that the only right career paths were doctor, lawyer, or pharmacist. So what if I have no rhythm, as long as you have passion and are confident that’s all you need right? Apparently though, playing with chopsticks is considered bad manners. Something about how it’s rude and people don’t try to drum with a spoon and fork. Perhaps the real solution is that we should just use all cutlery…
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Depictions of Karma in Anime
When it comes to a topic like karma, it is interesting to see how it gets depicted in the media and how we as an audience observe it. For me, there were a few animes that came to mind and a couple characters that dealt with the consequences of their actions, or in this case, dealt with the bad karma that came their way.
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Why Karma From League of Legends Has A Perfect Name
Karma, from Hinduism and Buddhism, refers to the cycle of cause and effect or more commonly, “you reap what you sow”. In the popular game League of Legends, Karma is portrayed as a powerful mage champion who uses both magic and spiritual energy to attack and defend her allies and enemies. Her abilities are closely tied to the concept of karma, as her actions can either heal or harm others, depending on the situation. The developers at Riot Games likely chose the name Karma for this champion to reflect her abilities and thematic elements, as well as to draw on the cultural significance of the concept of karma.
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What’s Your Dating Personality? Tiktok Viral Smile Dating Test
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fitting to promote the viral “Smile Dating Test.” Over winter break, I would see so many influencers and Tiktoks post their results to this test, oftentimes paired with the results of their significant other. This viral Korean dating test analyzes your answers to 12 various two option questions and determines how you are in romantic relationships, referred to as your “dating personality.” The questions range from preferences of staying in versus going out to how you react to life updates from your best friend.
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Fruits Basket, My Favorite Romance Anime
Everyone who knows me is aware that I’m not the biggest fan of the romance genre, but I do have a few that stick out to me. There is one particular showI have in mind and that happens to be Fruits Basket. This fantasy romance anime is about a young girl named Tohru Honda, who becomes an orphan and is forced to live with her grandfather. A popular student in Tohru’s class named Yuki stumbles upon her living situation and insists on Tohru to live with him and his cousins. Soon into the story Tohru learns that each person in Yuki’s family tree is possessed by spirits of the Chinese…
