Bungo Stray Dogs has a colorful cast of characters, with nearly each one named for a well-known author. Even their abilities are reflective of the famous author's works. As far as inspirations go, ...

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The other day, we held our After-Work Reading and Recitation Session | Vol. 8. The assigned work for this session was Osamu Dazai's 'Cherry Blossoms and the Magic Flute'. While this was our 8th ...

Anime and manga are full of different characters that are intriguing and inspiring in their own right. Of course, these characters are given a semblance of normalcy because they have their own ...

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Apple is splitting its iPhone 18 lineup, with the more expensive Pro and Fold models to launch in fall 2026 and the more affordable iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e coming in spring 2027. Apple is deviating ...

The iPhone 18 rumor mill is pointing toward Apple's foldable debut, a bigger battery, a variable-aperture camera and a split 2026-27 release schedule. Plus, there might be new dark cherry and light ...

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Many anime heroes are known for their courage, intellect, sacrifice, or ability to stop disasters before they spread. However, some heroes leave behind a trail of consequences that can rival, or ...