Reader’s Question:
Is Dr. Stone a pun?
When it comes to anime, titles can often be a reflection of their themes, characters, and plots. One such title that has sparked curiosity is “Dr. Stone.” For many fans, including those
Reader’s Question:
I’ve noticed that in some old anime and comedy sketches from the Showa era, Chinese characters often end their sentences with “アルヨ.” Does anyone know where this speech pattern originated from?
You know, it’s funny how certain phrases can stick with you, especially when they
Reader’s Question:
I recently learned about something called “Sekigan no Zanzou,” an anime film. Is it true that in the northern parts of Tottori and Hiroshima Prefectures, people refer to sharks as “wani”? When I think of sharks, I picture a megalodon, and when I hear “wani,” I usually think of
Reader’s Question:
In episode 7 of SAKAMOTO DAYS, when Shin fights Shoutou and Shoutou gets mistakenly kidnapped, what language were they speaking during the fight with the boss when he was forced to take the experimental injection?
You know, I always find it fascinating how language
Reader’s Question:
Why is the spelling of Gundam’s Sazabi “SAZABI” instead of “SAZABY”? I feel like ending it with a “Y” would make it sound more natural for pronunciation.
So, the other day, I stumbled upon a question that really got me thinking about the nuances of
Question from the Reader:
I saw an article about Okada Saka’s remarks, but after watching the actual video, it seemed like she was merely mumbling in the dressing room. Can we really call this “abusive language”? While I do think it wasn’t appropriate, I had expected something more direct, so I was a bit surprised.
