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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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Is “Once Upon a Time in China” a Reflection on Colonialism and Power?
Read more: Is “Once Upon a Time in China” a Reflection on Colonialism and Power?How does the filmâs historical context shape its message? Once Upon a Time in China is a 1991 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung, a legendary Chinese martial artist, physician, and folk hero. The story unfolds at the end of the 19th century,…
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Can Summer Snow Teach Us About Love, Change, and the Future?
Read more: Can Summer Snow Teach Us About Love, Change, and the Future?Is climate change reshaping the seasons we once knew? Summer Snow is a Japanese drama that was broadcast in 2000. I watched it just before my entrance exams for engineering school, back when I was still living in France. I still remember how the song by Kinki Kids lingered in my head while taking the…
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Can Starfox Inspire a New Vision for Creativity and Collaboration?
Read more: Can Starfox Inspire a New Vision for Creativity and Collaboration?Starfox is a 1993 rail shooter game developed by Nintendo and Argonaut Software, and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was the first Nintendo game to use polygonal graphics, achieved with the Super FX graphics chip included in the cartridge. This technological leap not only marked a turning point for the…
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Is Wicked (2024) a Reflection of Our Own Prejudices and Potential for Change?
Read more: Is Wicked (2024) a Reflection of Our Own Prejudices and Potential for Change?Can We Truly Overcome Prejudice? Wicked (2024) was just released in Japan, and we went to see it with my wife. I later learned that it was an adaptation of a 2003 musical, which was based on a novel inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The story serves as a prequel, following the journey of…
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Ninja Scroll and the Power of Action: Are We Truly Living?
Read more: Ninja Scroll and the Power of Action: Are We Truly Living?Ninja Scroll is a 1993 Japanese animated jidaigeki-chanbara film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. It is said to have influenced the Wachowskis in the creation of The Matrix franchise. The quality of the animation is spectacular, with dynamic fight sequences and a cast of unique characters, each possessing distinct abilities. This combination makes it…
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Slash: Music, Madness, and Our Role in the World?
Read more: Slash: Music, Madness, and Our Role in the World?Can we truly understand the madness we condemn? Slash (real name Saul Hudson) is a guitarist most known for being the lead guitarist of the band Guns N’ Roses. He has been one of my favorite guitarists for a long time, and though all the hype and stories, the excess and the âshow businessâ surrounding…
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Can We Change Our Minds? American History X and the Power of Influence
Read more: Can We Change Our Minds? American History X and the Power of InfluenceHow does trauma shape our beliefs? American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna. Edward Norton and Edward Furlong star as two brothers involved in white power skinhead and neo-Nazi movements. This movie is quite emotionally charged and left a strong impression on me, making…