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Tag Archives: vinland saga
The weight of time in anime and manga
I consume a lot of anime in a purely superficial way; I watch it and enjoy it, but then forget about it. My favourites are those that burrow deeply into the subconscious, with certain moments and images able to rise … Continue reading
Posted in Anime, Editorials
Tagged emotion, evolution, passage of time, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, time, vinland saga
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The tide of violence
I’ve read only 26 chapters of Vinland Saga so far but its quality is such that I have to admit it’s already one of my favourites. Thorfinn is the main character, an Icelandic warrior joined with a band of Viking … Continue reading
Posted in Manga, Reviews
Tagged action, drama, historical, makoto yukimura, Manga, revenge, vinland saga
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