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As I try to be more active with my blog, you will get more good articles now and then. My blog is almost dead, with 50000 views and an engaging tariff. So, it will be a vain effort to build it back. By the way, there is no loss in the process, because if it is not revived, we can get some good articles on the line. In this blog post, I will bring forth the magic of Hayao Miyazaki that got forgotten behind the craze of AI-generated Ghibli photos. It is high time to celebrate his creations. So, without delay, let us get to the point - Studio Ghibli movies celebrate the natural world using a Japanese mixture of Shinto, Buddhist, and Daoist themes. Hayao Miyazaki’s movies celebrate the natural world in a subtle, organic, and profound way. Studio Ghibli's movies reflect the fusion of religious practices in Japan—a combination of Shinto, Buddhism, and Daoism. Watching a Miyazaki movie can move us and jolt us from our current path. They feel right, and so they reveal how things elsewhere ...

It has been a while since I was away. Being engaged in certain things – it was difficult for me to do my deeds as before. Before starting today, I want to confirm that I am back! Again, with exciting topics and foreshadowing, I will retell the tales that captivated my heart and soul. In this new venture of mine, I came upon a series, especially a Manga, “The Apothecary Diaries.” It compelled me countlessly to sew my insights upon the barren lands of its impact. So, welcome to another exciting journey into the world of literature!  Today, we delve into the captivating realm of “The Apothecary Diaries,” a riveting tale that combines mystery, intrigue, and historical fiction. Join me as we uncover the secrets and complexities of this enthralling series. Unraveling the Plot: “The Apothecary Diaries” follows the adventures of Maomao, a young woman with a keen intellect and a knack for herbal medicine. Set in the imperial court of ancient China, the series immerses readers in a world of ...

In the film, there several questions arise while thinking of human relations. It is a mystery to oneself how human bonds works actually. While there are many explanations regarding that matter, many questions are left unanswered. Like -  'Why is it so difficult to understand someone?', 'What makes it hard to look from another person's perspective?' Even if we do not find an absolute answer, we can try to answer them ourselves. It is complex. The lack of sympathy due to less personal experience influences our minds to act that way. It is not easy to look at someone else's perspective. As the sense of sympathy does not come naturally to everyone. That is why I am writing Josee the Tiger and the Fish Review. Josee the Tiger and the Fish is an anime film that depicts the ideology of perspective through the two characters - Josee and Tsuneo. As I dig deeper into the plot, I cannot refrain but mention spoilers throughout my blog. So I would suggest you watch the film ...

I have taken a long break and come back with a hot topic to discuss with you. Though I was busy with my project work, I did not waste my leisure completely. I knew it was ample time to take up my long list of books that I had not read yet. One of them was particularly The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. It is a best-seller and also quite renowned for its sweet narrative.  I had an eye for Marcus Zusak's, The Book Thief for many years. I already collected it in 2019. But it stayed there on my shelf with those unread ones.  From my first impression, I understand that it is a book that's easy to love. And one who admittedly walks the line between young adult fiction and more important literature will find it more interesting. The central theme of this book is the power of words. Though it is not something unique to be proud I have gotten to know the story more as I have started to appreciate Zusak's storytelling. He takes this simple theme and weaves it into every aspect of the na...

And at last, we came upon the last blog about Kino's Journey. Here we are going to cover the last remaining chapters of this Anime. So, continuing from the previous blog, let's start - Episode 9: Land of Books-Nothing is Written - Plot - Kino and Hermes encounter an escaped man in the desert who gives Kino a book that she can use to exchange when she arrives at the Land of Books, which gathers together all the books in the world. However, they find out that the Department of Reading and Welfare locks away books considered 'harmful' inside the Castle, leaving only the 'harmless' ones out on display to read in the library. The librarian recognizes Kino's book as a being from her boyfriend, who left the country. The librarian is part of the Publication Syndicate - a resistance group that seeks a secret passage into the Castle to rescue their comrades who have been caught by the Department of Reading and Welfare. Stumbling upon a key and a manuscript, Kino cross...

This is the continuation of the previous blog, so without further adieu, let us start - Episode 4: Land of Adults-Natural Right - Plot - When Kino was eleven years old, she never knew her name before meeting the mysterious traveler Kino. While in the Land of Adults, he stayed at her family's inn for a few days. Where he repaired an old motorcycle in the basement, and they name it Hermes. She explained that children on their twelfth birthday undergo an operation to become hardworking adults in the country. Having doubts about the adult operation, he opened her eyes to other possibilities, and the townspeople turned on him. So, he decided to leave. However, when her parents prepared to kill her for challenging their customs the original Kino stepped in front of her to protect her. But in the process, he got killed instead. As her father pulled the knife from the original Kino's lifeless body to kill her, Hermes suggested that she should ride away. After fleeing to a field of crim...