Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2 Story by Natsu Hyuuga, art by Nekokurage Quick recap: Maomao is a talented apprentice apothecary who lives in a country that’s not quite Ancient China. She’s kidnapped and sold into indentured servitude to the rear palace (harem) of the Emperor. Despite attempting to keep her head low, her… Continue reading Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 2
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Movie Review: Braveheart
Movie Review: Braveheart (1995) directed by Mel Gibson It is late 13th Century Scotland, and the land is without a king. King Edward I of England (Patrick McGoohan), known as “Longshanks”, claims ownership and has sent his armies to occupy the land. After a peace negotiation with Scots lords ends in a war crime by Longshanks,… Continue reading Movie Review: Braveheart
Anime Review: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Anime Review: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! “Monkey Girl” was an ordinary seventeen-year-old fan of otome computer games (basically choose your own adventure stories aimed at girls where you try to snare one of a set of romantic options by choosing the right actions and dialogue options.) That is,… Continue reading Anime Review: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!