J.R.R. Tolkien, a celebrated and loved fantasy writer, has asserted that there is no such thing as writing for children. Animated content of any length and volume is often perceived as “for children” material, depriving many adults of its richness and depth. While themes of anthropomorphism, fantasy, and romance often…
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A “Peer Review” of Pathology in the Hundred-Acre Wood Ft. Inside Out
In December 2000, neurodevelopmental scientists, fascinated by A. A. Milne’s popular storybook Winnie the Pooh, published an earnest paper diagnosing our beloved, honey-loving character and his friends with difficult-sounding words from the diagnosis bible they call the DSM-IV. The research points to attention deficiency in Pooh along with a possibility…
The Third Man Factor In Disney’s TaleSpin
Out of the many wonders of the human mind, the Third Man Syndrome, also known as the Third Man Factor, is reserved for the brave and the distressed. In life-threatening situations, adventurists often report sensing the presence of a person who motivates and guides them in navigating the circumstances. This…
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The ultimate duality in Naruto anime – Haku
Naruto and Naruto Shippuden remain on the top list of most-watched anime ever. The first episode was aired on October 3, 2002, and continues to stream on OTT platforms. Standing the test of time, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden’s characters stand out in terms of their complexities. Haku from the Yuki…
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Trio Volume 4 is pretty iconic, to be honest!
The Indian manga series Trio, which centers on three orphan girls of different ethnicities, has four published volumes. Apart from offering Indian representation in the Manga and Anime world, it also offers the fan club at home an opportunity to build its collection. Sci-fi-themed, Trio seamlessly fuses Indian elements into…