Gatekeeping has become prominent in the discussion of fandom and especially the anime community as of late, with many fans arguing over who deserves and who doesn’t deserve to be an anime fan. Is it good? Is it bad? Or is the discussion far more nuanced than just that?
Emotion. Defined as “a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body.” That’s what it means as far as pure definition is but as we all know, there’s no such logic that typically…
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The Byakugan is one of the most regarded Dojutsu in the world of Naruto, passed down through the Hyūga clan and the reason why they became as renowned as they are. Its power and regard lies in its ability to see through anything, even down to the invisible chakra paths within every person. It’s in that ability that the Hyūga became so renowned…and through that power that they, ironically, became blind to the power of the individual, defining everyone by the labels of powerful and weak, gifted and worthless, genius and failure…main family and branch.
This is Hinata Hyūga, a girl who proved these labels to be wrong and that she was capable of more than she seemed and someone who is far more important to the story of Naruto than you would think.
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! was one of the most talked about anime of the Winter 2020 anime season, and it’s no wonder why. From its interesting and relatable subject matter, to its stylish opening, the fun and lovable cast and the prestige of Masaaki Yuasa’s name, this show was able to touch the hearts of people everywhere, yet despite all of the discussion and all of the love and inspiration that this show was able to give people, it seems that there is still a part of the discussion that hasn’t been touched. Because, while everybody loves to talk about the subject of passion, no one seems to give attention to the other half of Eizouken’s thematic core, shown within the character of Kanamori.
Eizouken is more than just a story of passion, and its lesson is something all creators need to learn.
Boku no Hero Academia isn’t a story about superheroes, at least not JUST superheroes. Its world is built around a society that was changed by the superpowers known as Quirks, giving rise to the villains who used their newfound powers for their own gain and the individuals who fought against them who eventually became known as heroes.
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