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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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Recommendation: Pro Wrestling

Nov 29, 2024Nov 28, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

It's Wrestlemania weekend, the biggest time in Pro Wrestling and one of the highlights of my year…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Japan, Mexico, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Pro Wrestling, Recommendation, Sports, TV, USA

Recommendation: Fire Emblem

Nov 27, 2024Nov 26, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Despite the name, it's rarely on fire and only occasionally an Emblem. Still a great series, though.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, 90s, Anime, Console Gaming, Fantasy, Gaming, Japan, Nintendo, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, RPGs, Video Games
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

Recommendation: The Castle of Cagliostro

Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Anime was not, in fact, a mistake…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 70s, Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Heist, Heist Movie, Japan, Lupin III, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Lullaby of Takeda

Nov 23, 2024Nov 23, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

There is, as far as I can tell, no connection between the song and famous Takeda clan of Feudal-era Japan. The lullaby and the clan are written differently in Japanese.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Art History, Folk Music, Folklore, History, Japan, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, World Music

Music to Write Realmgard to: Senbonzakura

Nov 22, 2024Nov 21, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Buckle up, because today you're going to learn more about singing Japanese robots than you've ever wanted to know.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, Recommendations, UncategorizedTagged 2000s, 2010s, Anime, History, Japan, Memes, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation, Robots
The main cast of "Inuyasha." Inuyasha: Sunrise and Viz Media.

Recommendation: Inuyasha

Nov 14, 2024Nov 13, 2024 J.B. Norman1 Comment

Inu means Dog; Yasha means Demon. Any questions?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Japan, Romance, Streaming

Recommendation: Dragon’s Crown

Nov 10, 2024Nov 10, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Fantasy Games: the Game.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Fantasy, Fantasy Art, Gaming, Japan, Recommendation
Lina Inverse from "Slayers".

Recommendation: Slayers

Nov 9, 2024Nov 9, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The Aristotelian Golden Mean between the dour, epic, self-seriousness of Lodoss War and the relentless silliness of Rune Soldier

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1990s, 2000s, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Book Series, Books, Cartoons, Comedy, Fantasy, Japan, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, review

Recommendation: Record of Lodoss War

Nov 8, 2024Nov 7, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

But, seriously, so Fantasy-y. Much Dragons. Some Dungeons.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Dungeons & Dragons, Elf, Fantasy, Japan, Nostalgia, Recommendation

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