Strawberry Loft

Animation can be breathtakingly beautiful, transporting you to worlds you could only see in dreams. Beautiful landscapes that exist among the stars, or maybe closer to home. When I think of gorgeous animation, I think of anything created by Makoto Shinkai—the creator of most recently Suzume , but most popularly Your Name . Other people may think of Miyazaki. Animation can also be unsettlingly skin-crawling, with horrifying monsters and bleak, desolate scenery fueled by nightmares. Animation lends itself well to body and psychological horror. When I think of the best anime that bends reality in a terrifying way, I think of Satoshi Kon. Recently, I watched Tokyo Godfathers , and for the most part, it was a very down-to-earth film. It’s a story of three people who are homeless for different reasons, scraping by to survive in a world where they may no longer feel they have a place. It’s a movie about found family and taking care of that found family. It’s also surprisingly funny given the ...

  Farming is hard; you have to plant seeds, water, weed, and rely on a bit of luck to keep the plants alive. It’s especially difficult when done by hand on a hot summer day. You wouldn’t think that farming games would become the kings of all cozy games. Yet, when news of another farming game spreads across the web, cozy gamers are there waiting on day one with dreams in their hearts. A professional cozy gamer will have the farm of their dreams in a week, with perfect rows of crops and a beautifully decorated home. I’ll use their posts as inspiration for my own mess of a farm. My biggest struggles come in the form of remembering what I planted and using sprinklers efficiently. With Fields of Mistria releasing, I figured, why not go down memory lane? The wide world of farming games awaits. I purchased Harvest Moon from the Wii shop years ago, not sure what to expect. My first impressions were soured by the fact that I had to not only ask for the game but also found out that I neede...

  Gliding is a form of flight that doesn’t require an engine, just the natural power of the wind. Blue Thermal offers a glimpse into the seemingly peaceful world of gliding. Without the roar of an engine, it’s a silent journey through the clouds as you soar toward the sprawling horizon before you. I imagine it would be a peaceful moment, soaring above the earth with your troubles far below. However, gliding isn’t just about relaxation. If you join a club, you're bound to encounter romance, drama, and racing! Blue Thermal follows our spunky protagonist, Tsuru Tamaki, as she starts her college life. She pictures herself playing a sport, having a robust social life, and maybe even getting a boyfriend. However, when she tries out for tennis, her dreams seem shattered as she accidentally damages the wing of the aviation club’s glider. Tsuru offers to pay for the repairs and learns it will cost thousands of dollars. In a very Ouran High School Host Club fashion, Tsuru joins the avia...