Category: Awareness
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Yakara
Read more: YakaraWhen the Eclipse took place and Eklea vanished, the Shadows of every Esper began whispering thoughts that made them feel certain—they believed they were right, doing what was right, all while thinking they were fully aware.But in truth, the Shadows had gently slipped blinders over their eyes, making them unable to see the real truth.…
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The Shape of Awareness: Eklea
Read more: The Shape of Awareness: EkleaIn ancient times, there was a land named Esperia,where harmony prevailed, thanks to the presence of the 7 Shapes. Eklea was the embodiment of awareness.Like a flash of lightning, her color was bright yellow, and her mind sparkled with curiosity.She often leapt from one idea to another, for curiosity was the very core of her…
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One Daily Tale
Read more: One Daily TaleFor every child — and every heart — who dreams of a brighter tomorrow. Once upon a time, in a quiet village where the clouds danced like soft whispers in the sky, there lived a shy and gentle girl named Guruko. Every morning, while the world was still wrapped in early light, Guruko would sit…
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The Spark Inside You
Read more: The Spark Inside YouIn a little town where the stars shone brightly, lived a curious boy named Simba. He loved asking questions. But the one that puzzled him most was: “What makes me… me?” One evening, as he lay in bed, his mind buzzing with thoughts, a tiny glow appeared beside him. It was shaped like a spark,…
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Nirvana: A Band That Highlighted the Issues of Our Society
Read more: Nirvana: A Band That Highlighted the Issues of Our SocietyNirvana was an American rock band formed by guitarist and singer Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in 1987. Dave Grohl (later of Foo Fighters) would eventually join the band, finalizing the lineup as their drummer. The band became one of the most influential of its generation, popularizing a new genre and shifting the musical…
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How the Rush Hour series successfully breaks prejudiced concepts and promotes unity
Read more: How the Rush Hour series successfully breaks prejudiced concepts and promotes unityThe Rush Hour movies are a trilogy released in 1998, 2001, and 2007, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The narrative follows an unlikely duo—an inspector from Hong Kong and a Black detective from the LAPD—teaming up to solve complex investigations. Through humor and fast-paced action, the films confront cultural stereotypes head-on, using comedy as…
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Sakuran: Can a society built on both matriarchal and patriarchal balance be the key to a better world?
Read more: Sakuran: Can a society built on both matriarchal and patriarchal balance be the key to a better world?Sakuran is a live-action film released in Japan in 2007. It is an adaptation of a manga series written by Moyoco Anno. The narrative follows the story of a young girl who rises through the complex hierarchy of the red-light district of Yoshiwara and eventually becomes an oiran—the highest-ranking courtesan. The film’s rich atmosphere is…
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Breath of Fire 2: How Can This Masterpiece Teach Us About Embracing Differences Instead of Creating Fake Enemies?
Read more: Breath of Fire 2: How Can This Masterpiece Teach Us About Embracing Differences Instead of Creating Fake Enemies?Breath of Fire 2 is a role-playing video game developed and published by Capcom, released in 1994. It is the second opus in the Breath of Fire series, yet it was the first I played—giving it a special place in my memory. The game offers deep mechanics in team development, numerous side quests, and even…
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La Haine: How extreme points of view are not the solution to solve issues at their core
Read more: La Haine: How extreme points of view are not the solution to solve issues at their coreLa Haine is a 1995 French social thriller film written, co-edited, and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. The film chronicles a day and night in the lives of three friends from a poor immigrant neighbourhood in the suburbs of Paris. The concept that “hatred breeds hatred” lies at the core of this movie, and it can,…
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Thermae Romae: How Mixing Different Cultures Can Bring New Ideas to Life
Read more: Thermae Romae: How Mixing Different Cultures Can Bring New Ideas to LifeThermae Romae is a 2012 live-action film adaptation of the Japanese manga by Mari Yamazaki. It is a comedy that tells the improbable story of Lucius, an ancient Roman architect struggling with inspiration, who discovers a passage leading to a modern Japanese bathhouse. The mangaka’s experiences living in various countries, including Italy, clearly influenced the…