Oct
03
S1:E1† The Third
It seems that any promise I make myself or others to write with certain frequency is doomed to fail, but
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Mashi
Tokyo-based researcher interested in investigating ethnicity and identity in media.
May
27
S1:E1* For Real This Time
More than half a year ago I recklessly promised a new approach to this blog in the form of weekly
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May
26
Example
May
20
A Future in Wallachia: Castlevania's Unexpected Hope
Through nudging each of its characters towards a path of their own, Castlevania's final season provides us with a much needed drop of hope.
4 min read
May
14
Character Bios
A quick look at some of the original characters I've created for my hack. Sprites created through splicing and Photoshop.
4 min read
May
11
Design Blog #1: I'm still here!
I thought up a few reasons why I've been able sustain my energy and interest through such a huge project.
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May
11
Introduction
Introducing: my very own Fire Emblem hack! I will be updating my progress over time, while deliberating design and story elements.
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Nov
15
Still Stuck in the System: Misplaced Optimism in Deca-Dence
Deca-Dence offers a compelling story of breaking free from corporate rule - but unfortunately stops short of committing to an alternative.
4 min read
Nov
12
S1:E1 Big Tech, Eggs, and Sorcery
Though we've averted ourselves from one disaster, there are plenty of others lined up to keep us busy. Throughout this
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Nov
07
Big Tech & Workers' Rights in Little Witch Academia
In Episode 14 of Little Witch Academia, magitronics developer Croix's sabotage of the negotiations between Luna Nova's witches and worker faeries reveals how the tech industry acts in the interests of the elite.
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