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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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Can Kiroroâs Songs Help Us Reflect on Life, Love, and Gratitude?
Read more: Can Kiroroâs Songs Help Us Reflect on Life, Love, and Gratitude?Kiroro is a Japanese pop duo from Okinawa that debuted in 1996. I listened to them when I was still in high school, particularly their songs “Mirai e,” “Best Friend,” and “Akikaze.” I loved the simplicity of their musicâthough some might call it naive, why complicate things that donât need to be? How does “Mirai…
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Can L’Ăcole du Micro d’Argent Teach Us About Inequality and Change?
Read more: Can L’Ăcole du Micro d’Argent Teach Us About Inequality and Change?How does NĂ©s sous la mĂȘme Ă©toile challenge our perception of fate? I AM is a French hip-hop band, and I deeply appreciated their best-selling album, L’Ăcole du Micro d’Argent (The School of the Silver Mic), when it was released in 1997. Some pop culture references, like Star Wars and Dragon Ball, made my 12-year-old…
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Prisoners: Can We Break the Cycle of Hatred and Revenge?
Read more: Prisoners: Can We Break the Cycle of Hatred and Revenge?What does Prisoners teach us about morality and justice? Prisoners is a 2013 American thriller film, directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal take on the leading roles, delivering performances that are both remarkable and deeply unsettling. Jackman portrays Keller Dover, a father whose daughter goes missingâpresumably kidnappedâwhile…
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Sakanactionâs æȘçŁ: Can Knowledge and Future Generations Break Societyâs Chains?
Read more: Sakanactionâs æȘçŁ: Can Knowledge and Future Generations Break Societyâs Chains?Sakanaction just released its MV for the song æȘçŁ, which serves as the opening for the anime Chi. The anime’s broadcast concluded this Sunday in Japan. Since watching Chi, I have enjoyed this song, its rhythm, and, most importantly, the message conveyed through its music video. The MV aligns perfectly with the lyrics and the…
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Diablo 2: A Reflection on Addiction, Cooperation, and the Dopamine Loop
Read more: Diablo 2: A Reflection on Addiction, Cooperation, and the Dopamine LoopDiablo 2, along with its expansion, Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction, is undoubtedly one of the games Iâve played the most. Released in 2000 and 2001 by Blizzard, these games captivated me so deeply that I spent as much time as possible playing outside of school hours. In retrospect, it made “sense”: the game offered…
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Can ER Teach Us About Mentorship, Empathy, and Responsibility?
Read more: Can ER Teach Us About Mentorship, Empathy, and Responsibility?What Can We Learn from the Dynamic Between Carter and Benton? ER was an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning 15 seasons. With such an extensive run and a vast array of characters,…
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Orange Days: What Can We Learn About Communication and Empathy?
Read more: Orange Days: What Can We Learn About Communication and Empathy?How does disability impact social interactions? Orange Days is a drama series that aired in Japan on TBS in 2004. I watched it while still living in France, during a period when I became particularly interested in Japanese dramas. I had already seen the actress Kou Shibasaki in Battle Royale and wanted to explore more…