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ICYMI — Recommendation: Ya Boy Kongming!

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Reposted largely because I hadn't reposted it yet.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, 2020s, 2022, Anime, Cartoons, China, Folklore, Japan, Music, Mythology, Streaming, TV

Recommendation: The Forbidden Kingdom

Apr 22, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

But, first, a lengthy Pop Culture manifesto .

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, China, Fantasy, Isekai, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Movies, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"J.B. Norman, 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, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: Becoming the Dragon

Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"Swim through oceans of suffering (swim through oceans) Climb to the falls of Dragon Gate Become Transform from koi into a beast Dragon"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged China, Dragons, Fish, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, Mythology, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Feb 16, 2023Feb 15, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"You're a superhero running wild through crowds of regular dudes and occasionally throwing down with other superheroes."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, Japan, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Video Games, Warriors

Recommendation: Ya Boy Kongming!

Jan 29, 2023 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

My first new recommendation in a while: Ancient Chinese Strategist vs. the Recording Industry.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, 2020s, 2022, Anime, Cartoons, China, Folklore, Japan, Music, Mythology, Streaming, TV

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Man of Determination

Jan 22, 2023 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 90s, China, Historical Fiction, History, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cinema, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Re-Commendation: Warriors Series

Oct 13, 2022 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Historical action. For a fairly loose definition "historical"...

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Anime, China, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Japan, Recommendation, Repost

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