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So Death Note (2017) was an interesting movie to watch. I am going to say this up front: if you are a fan of the anime and/or manga, it is highly unlikely you will like this movie. I can imagine a lot of fans will find this movie downright objectionable. I will fully admit thatRead more about The Weekly Nerd: Death Note (2017) Review[…]
When it comes to Japanese manga, there are many iconic series that started more than a decade ago and are still running strong. Series like Dragon Ball helped establish many of the tropes seen in shonen manga. One Piece is a cultural phenomenon and possibly one of the most popular manga/anime series in the world to date.Read more about The Weekly Nerd: Hunter X Hunter Returns![…]
Every once in awhile, you see a movie that presents the emotions of the characters within the narrative in such a strong way it is almost palpable. Your Name is a story about the emotional highs and lows that tie people together. Your Name is an anime movie about two high school kids connected acrossRead more about The Weekly Nerd: Your Name Review[…]
Over time, the Persona series has gained incredible popularity in both North America and Japan since the release of Persona 3. Even with that in mind, no one was quite prepared for how popular the next entry in the series would be. Persona 4 took the world by storm. The game streamlined a lot ofRead more about The Weekly Nerd: Persona Primer (Part Three)[…]
With every passing day, Persona 5 gets closer and closer to its release date. The anticipation for the game is at an all-time high. As a fan of the franchise, I have had many people ask me if you need to play the previous games in order to fully enjoy this upcoming title. While youRead more about The Weekly Nerd: Persona Primer (Part Two)[…]