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The 7 Shapes â Reflected in the Stories We Love
Not only in the magical world of Esperia, but right here on our beautiful planet Earth, we can also find echoes of the 7 Shapesâhidden in plain sight.
While we may not possess the magical powers of the Espers, we carry within us a human equivalent of their StarDust:
our incredible brain.
What if we looked at the world around us with greater awareness?
What if the stories we read, the movies we watch, the anime, manga, and books we cherishâŠ
were more than just entertainment?
Each post below explores the presence of wisdom, balance, willpower, empathy, and moreâthrough the lens of popular culture.
Letâs rediscover what inspires us, one tale at a time.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: What Can We Learn from This Cult Anime?
Read more: Neon Genesis Evangelion: What Can We Learn from This Cult Anime?Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most famous anime licenses and is well known all over the world. This Japanese mecha anime television series, produced by Gainax, was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 1995 to March 1996. There is a lot to discuss about Evangelionâthe depth of its characters, each torn by childhood…
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Is Gojira’s Mea Culpa a Wake-Up Call for Society?
Read more: Is Gojira’s Mea Culpa a Wake-Up Call for Society?Gojira is a French heavy metal band founded in 1996. The band recently won the Best Metal Performance Grammy Award for their song Mea Culpa (Ah! Ăa ira!). In a historic moment, they performed this song during the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, becoming the first metal band ever to do so. Their performance sparked widespread…
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How Does Kaamelott Challenge Our Perception of Heroism and Growth?
Read more: How Does Kaamelott Challenge Our Perception of Heroism and Growth?I dreamt about Kaamelott last night, so I will take it as a sign to write about it. Kaamelott is a French comedy medieval fantasy television series created by Alexandre Astier, based on the Arthurian legends. Astier himself plays the main character, King Arthur, who is tasked with finding the Holy Grail, âhelpedâ by the…
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Spy Ă Family: What Can This Unusual Family Teach Us?
Read more: Spy Ă Family: What Can This Unusual Family Teach Us?Spy Ă Family is a manga series that began in 2019, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo. It has since been adapted into an anime, and in 2023, an anime film titled Spy Ă Family Code: White was also released. The story follows Loid Forger, an enigmatic spy who must “build a family” to complete…
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Stand by Me â Can This Timeless Song Teach Us About Unity?
Read more: Stand by Me â Can This Timeless Song Teach Us About Unity?Stand by Me, released by Ben E. King in 1961, is undeniably one of the most famous songs of all time. It happened to be a favorite of my previous companyâs director, and when I saw a post announcing his new position, it felt like the right moment to reflect on this songâs enduring legacy.…
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Câest Pas Sorcier: How Can We Keep Learning Like Jamy?
Read more: Câest Pas Sorcier: How Can We Keep Learning Like Jamy?Why should lifelong learning be the norm? Câest pas sorcier (literally It’s Not Sorcery, the French equivalent of “it’s not rocket science”) was a popular French live-action, science education television program that aired in the 90s. In the show, “Sabine” (Sabine Quindou) and “Fred” (FrĂ©dĂ©ric Courant) explored the world, interviewing specialists and posing questions to…
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Is Kuroko’s Basketball More Than Just a Sports Anime?
Read more: Is Kuroko’s Basketball More Than Just a Sports Anime?A few days ago marked the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryantâs tragic passing. As one of the greatest basketball players of all time, his legacy continues to inspire countless athletes and fans. Reflecting on this, I was reminded of Kuroko’s Basketball, a manga series that ran from 2008 to 2014 and was later adapted into…