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Day 10: Cyber Punk

I have never watch AKIRA all the way though, I had only seen the main motorcycle chase and knew that it was the most expensive anime at the time. I did not know that this was not made by a singular company, but when watching it I could see slight variations in the animation. So far I can see why this film was so popular for it was so different for the time. I could also see the strong 80's influence, especially in the clothing and hairstyles. Honestly so far, I am not a huge fan. All these kids are annoying to me for this pushes for kids who are rebellious and rude are the cool ones and they treat women badly and overall just dirty. But, I get it, it makes sense for this story and time. It is beautifully animated and the characterization is important being anti-war/anti-military stances. Yet, they are terrorists who I do not really root for. You can't really take a stance, no one is really the 'good' ones. The main biker gang of the kids may be the only ones who you fee

Day 9: Anime Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QAqD4kexB7g-CKu7fWzzTOIzFvItLl6X7FGW6I9GzsE/edit?usp=sharing

Day 8: Diversity of Gender and Sexuality

Along with 'My Lesbian Experience', I actually really like reading Shojo ai/yuri manga. I had not had the chance til not to read 'My Lesbian Experience', but I enjoyed the book. I see why it was so critically acclaimed and felt more like a retelling of life verses a story. I would not say the overall story was satisfying, it almost felt like a documentary with some humor. With the illustrations along with the overall story, it is a very moving piece that gives a good perspective on her life experience. Overall I would definitely recommend the book to others to see what it could be like for someone who is gay. Another story I am currently reading, it is still coming out weekly, is 'The Mage and the Demon Queen'. This is a story about a world that basically works like a video game, where there is usually a Demon King controlling the area and people train to become knights and mages in order to defeat the Demon King and become ruler. The Demon King is whomever is