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Realmgard

Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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The title card of "The New Legends of Monkey." The New Legends of Monkey: Netflix.

Show Recommendation —The New Legends of Monkey

Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

…Ahem: Show. Me. The. Monkey!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, 2020s, Australia, China, Fantasy, Folklore, Monkey, Mythology, Netflix, New Zealand, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Streaming, TV

Anime Recommendation: Ya Boy Kongming!

Apr 17, 2025Apr 17, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Or, in the original Japanese, "Kongming of the Party People."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2020s, Ancient History, Anime, China, Chinese Mythology, HiDive, History, Isekai, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Streaming

Book Recommendation: The Horse and His Boy

Feb 21, 2025Feb 21, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Perhaps more than most of the things I've recommended, it delivers what it promises.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2020s, Ancient History, Anime, China, Chinese Mythology, HiDive, History, Isekai, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Streaming

Anime Recommendation: Ya Boy Kongming!

Feb 19, 2025Feb 19, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Also known by the superior original Japanese title "Kongming of the Party People."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2020s, Ancient History, Anime, China, Chinese Mythology, HiDive, History, Isekai, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Streaming

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Man of Determination — George Lam

Jan 26, 2025Jan 25, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"The righteous spirit of a hero Is like the noonday sun Burns brighter than the sun."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged China, Chinese Music, Folk Music, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cinema, Martial Arts, Music Recommendation, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
The title card of "The New Legends of Monkey." The New Legends of Monkey: Netflix.

Top Posts of 2024 Countdown: The New Legends of Monkey

Dec 19, 2024Dec 18, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

This is another post that originated as a Fiction-Atlas giveaway tie-in, specifically for the Gods and Monsters giveaway that bridged the end of 2023 and the start of 2024. And this post does have both those things. Also, monkeys…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2024, Australia, China, Countdown, Folklore, Mythology, Netflix, New Zealand, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, TV
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Nov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

In anticipation of January's Dynasty Warriors: Origins, let's revisit the series.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Fire Emblem, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Japan, Koei Tecmo, Military History, Nintendo, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reminder, Samurai, Video Games, Warriors, Zelda
A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

Oct 25, 2024Oct 24, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Chinese-Mongolian/American Folk Metal band Tengger Cavalry, what is best in life?

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, China, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Heavy Metal, Historical Art, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mongol Empire, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: Becoming the Dragon

Oct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

FYI: This is the the mythological basis behind Magikarp evolving into Gyarados.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged China, Dragons, Fish, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation
The title card of "The New Legends of Monkey." The New Legends of Monkey: Netflix.

Recommendation: The New Legends of Monkey

Oct 17, 2024Oct 16, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Show. Me. The. Monkey!

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, 2020s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, China, Folklore, Journey to the West, Martial Arts, Music, Mythology, Streaming, TV

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