March 31, 2014. In
an effort to work on more short story writing, I set forth on a weekly
assignment for myself: review Anime. My
strategy was simple-if it’s a set then review one disc a week; if it’s a movie review
it and if its part of a set then review one movie a week…simple really. My first title was one I had just purchased:
Eden of the East, which I reviewed in 4 weeks (the entire series plus the two sequel
films). Four years later, ive covered a
total of 141 titles from TV Series to Feature Films from all across the Anime
spectrum. Ive even had a chance to review
several live action films too, some based on Anime and others that have impacted
or been impacted heavily by the genre. I
know this blog was created itself in 2015 but I often think back to when my
first review was written on this day 4 years ago that it really was birthed…plus
its my blog so there. There have been
times where ive felt pressured by myself to deliver good reviews and commentary,
even when I didn’t want to finish a title because I got bored with it or
because it was bad (there have been a couple).
In the end though, I still get a thrill out of taking time out of my
week to watch a disc of Anime and jot down my thoughts, feelings and general
observations. Some reviews hold a
special place in my heart. Others could
have been done better and some have turned out surprisingly well when they turned
into pure rants.
It’s been a long 4 years.
Much has changed with me, both good and bad. But this blog definitely sits on the good
side of my life. And if you’re reading
this little blurb from me, I just want to say thank you. Even if you don’t leave a comment, I hope
that whatever you’ve glimpsed on my blog either got you interested in a title,
changed your mind on something, or just seemed cool enough to check out for a
quick second. I’m not sure who’s reading
and who isn’t but I appreciate anyone stopping by anytime. Ive got some fun titles and features ready
for Year 5 of this blog and I hope everyone is looking forward to more good
times.
Here’s to 4 years and more to come…and as always, Welcome
to the Gundam Anime Corner. Thanks for
stopping by.
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