Tag: Role model
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The Power of Connection and Support: Reflections on Final Fantasy IX
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Read more: The Power of Connection and Support: Reflections on Final Fantasy IXFinal Fantasy IX, released by Square Enix in 2000, stands as the ninth opus of this beloved RPG series. This installment not only marked a nostalgic return to a “super-deformed” (SD) character design, reminiscent of earlier games, but also showcased the teamâs refined experience on the PlayStation platform. The results were spectacular, delivering a captivating…
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Awakening Through Music: Lessons from One Ok Rock’s “Delusion: All”
Read more: Awakening Through Music: Lessons from One Ok Rock’s “Delusion: All”The song Delusion: All by One Ok Rock serves as the theme song for KINGDOM: Return of the Great General, the fourth film in the live-action adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom manga. Known for their high-energy performances and Takaâs unique vocal presence, One Ok Rock often incorporates English lyrics, an unusual trait in Japan’s rock…
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Uncovering Truth and Responsibility: Reflections on Spotlight and Societal Change
Read more: Uncovering Truth and Responsibility: Reflections on Spotlight and Societal ChangeThe 2015 film Spotlight, directed by Tom McCarthy, chronicles the Boston Globeâs âSpotlightâ team, the longest-running investigative journalism unit in the U.S., as it exposes a decades-long cover-up of systemic child abuse by priests within the Boston Roman Catholic Archdiocese. I became interested in the movie after watching an interview with actor Mark Ruffalo, who…
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Embracing Change and Growth in Final Fantasy VIII
Read more: Embracing Change and Growth in Final Fantasy VIIIThe 8th installment of Final Fantasy by Square Enix has been both celebrated and criticized, primarily for its romantic storyline featuring Squall Leonhart, a “SeeD” from Balamb Garden, and Rinoa Heartilly, a member of a resistance group against Galbadian forces. This game marked a major shift in the series, from the character design featuring realistic…
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Finding Passion Through Captain Tsubasa: The Power of Manga
Read more: Finding Passion Through Captain Tsubasa: The Power of Manga“Captain Tsubasa,” a manga series by YĆichi Takahashi, tells the story of Tsubasa Oozora, a boy whose deep bond with soccer begins when heâs saved by a soccer ball at just a year old. Nearly hit by a bus, the ball absorbs most of the impact, sparking Tsubasaâs lifelong love for the game. His natural…
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Namie Amuro: The Heisei Diva and Role Model
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Read more: Namie Amuro: The Heisei Diva and Role ModelNamie Amuro is one of Japan’s most renowned artists, earning the title “Heisei Diva” upon her retirement at the close of the Heisei era. Often referred to as the Queen of Japanese pop, she is celebrated for continuously reinventing herself and her style throughout her career. Despite experiencing ups and downs, she consistently bounced back,…
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The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and Influence
Read more: The Hidden Scars in Ai Yazawa’s Nana: A Story of Growth, Empathy, and InfluenceNana by Ai Yazawa is one of the few shoujo manga that Iâve read, and it stands out to me for its depth. The story revolves around two women, both named Nana, who meet by chance on a train journey to Tokyo. Despite coming from very different backgrounds, their lives become intertwined, leading them to…
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GACKT: A Role Model for Personal Growth and Global Awareness
Read more: GACKT: A Role Model for Personal Growth and Global AwarenessGACKT is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. Although I had heard his name before, my interest in him grew after watching a TV program where he appeared as a special guest. In the show, guests were tasked with identifying the highest-quality item among various meals, drinks, musical instruments, and other objects. GACKT…
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The Power Beyond the Suit: Spider-Manâs Lesson
Read more: The Power Beyond the Suit: Spider-Manâs LessonIn Spider-Man: Homecoming directed by Jon Watts, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its tradition of intertwining characters and storylines, leading to unforgettable moments. Following nearly twenty years of Marvel films, culminating in Avengers: Endgame, this first Spider-Man reboot features Tom Holland as a youthful Peter Parker, with Tony Stark (Iron Man) stepping in as his…
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Actions speak louder than words.
Read more: Actions speak louder than words.Gladiator tells the story of Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. After his family is murdered, he is reduced to slavery. Sold into the life of a gladiator, Maximus’s experience as a general, his strength, and his leadership soon begin to shine through. Until the famous…