MRL Blogs

Image of Anime illustration of a young man with a tired expression sitting in a messy room filled with manga, anime posters, and various items, in front of a computer monitor, depicting extreme social withdrawal (hikikomori).
  • September 03, 2025
Why Do People Become Hikikomori? Understanding the Meaning of Extreme Social Withdrawal

The image of the hikikomori anime character is common, but the reality of this condition is far more complex. Hikikomori describes a...

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Image of A cover image defining the modern weeb: a fan joyfully taking a deep dive into the immersive world of Japanese pop culture, including anime, manga, and collecting.
  • August 19, 2025
What Is a Weeb? A Deep Dive Into the Modern Anime Fandom

The term "weeb" is used everywhere online, but what does it actually mean? Is it an insult or a badge...

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