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 An anime illustration providing a visual definition of paizuri, also known as mammary intercourse, for an explanatory article.
  • September 01, 2025
What is Paizuri? A Deep Dive into its Meaning, Culture, and Anime Origins

The term "paizuri" is frequently encountered in online communities dedicated to anime and Japanese culture, but its precise meaning and...

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Image of A confident male senpai student in a Japanese school hallway, symbolizing the senpai concept in culture and anime.
  • September 01, 2025
What Does Senpai Mean? The Complete Guide from Japanese Culture to Anime Tropes

The phrase "Notice me, senpai!" has become a famous internet meme, but the word's true meaning is far deeper and...

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Image of An atmospheric anime illustration of an adult protagonist on a rainy, neon-lit city street, capturing the mature and introspective themes of the seinen genre.
  • August 25, 2025
What Does Seinen Mean? Unpacking the Anime Category Beyond the Grit and Gore

Many anime fans think seinen means dark, violent stories like Berserk. But this popular image only shows one side of...

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Image of What is Isekai anime: A hero in a school uniform overlooks a magical fantasy world, representing the ultimate escape fantasy genre.
  • August 22, 2025
What is Isekai? A Deep Dive Into Anime's Ultimate Escape Fantasy

You've been transported to another world. This is the core promise of isekai, one of anime's most dominant genres. But...

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Image of A tsundere anime girl with pink twin-tails shyly looks away while clutching a book, serving as a blog cover about this popular character archetype.
  • August 21, 2025
What Is a Tsundere? The Ultimate Guide to Anime’s Favorite Archetype

"It's not like I made this for you... I just had extra, so you can have it! Baka!" If you...

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