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Stereotypes in Anime

 The portrayal of strong and unbreakable bonds of friendship between characters has long been celebrated in anime. This theme not only exists within the anime genre, but it also reflects the immense value placed on social relationships between friends in Japanese culture and society. As anime audiences continue to expand globally, the power of friendship has become a defining feature of the genre. It has made a significant impact on viewers, creating a considerable fanbase and leaving a lasting impression. This theme has become very important to the storytelling and character development in anime, resonating with viewers of all ages. The power of friendship has led to the creation of numerous iconic scenes and series in anime. For instance, in the anime "Naruto", Naruto's unwavering loyalty and dedication to his friends played a pivotal role in the success of the story. For example, in the last fight against the main bad character at the time, Naruto cannot defeat them j...

Affinity or Fandom: Car Culture

 For passionate car enthusiasts, the car fandom is a place of shared values, camaraderie, and appreciation of the culture surrounding automobiles. This fandom is often invisible to those outside of the community, but it is a key part of its appeal. As an alternative social community, car enthusiasts come together to share a passion that leads to lasting relationships, creative expression, and a sense of belonging. Whether it’s through attending car events, creating fan art, or observing driving etiquette and modification norms, the car fandom functions as a unique and thriving community all its own. Car events and meetups are an integral part of the car fandom culture. For many car enthusiasts, attending these events is an important way to connect with other like-minded people and show off their cars. These events are all different, ranging from casual meetups to organized competitions and shows. Through these events, participants get to learn from each other, exchange knowledge an...

The usage of signs in the manga, Berserk

 The manga titled, Berserk, was written by the author Kentaro Miura in 1990. It is still being written today but by Miura's close friend Kouki Mori since Miura passed away in 2021. It is a tragic story about a character named Guts who has suffered through many events in his life but still makes the decision to push forward. The first sign usage to look into with berserk is the symbolic sign. One of the iconic things about Berserk is the Brand of Sacrifice that has been place on Guts and his partner Casca. This symbol was place on them in a tragic event and will haunt them to the end of their days. The brand resembles that of the Norse rune of the Berserker. This rune was given to Viking warriors that were the strongest and resembled the toughness or strength that helped them survive their battles. Guts in the same way throughout the story begins to see the mark as not a curse, but as a reason to keep going. The second sign is the iconic sign. Guts has a friend, turned enemy, named ...