My apologies for neglecting this blog. So much has been going on lately, especially now that the school year has come to an end, and I just celebrated my birthday, which kinda got ruined courtesy of the Supreme Court. I can write a whole tirade about that, but I rather do something fun for this entry. Also if you want to know my feelings about what happened that day, go to my Twitter ^_^ Anyhoo, after a fun discussion with colleagues and my teens about what anime/manga mirrors our lives, I wanted to do an insightful post on what titles mirror my life and influenced me to become that person I am today. These titles are so close, I might have to demand royalties (kidding ^_^) Childhood: Hi-Score Girl by Rensuke Oshikiri The story of two young gamers who forge a relationship through their love of fighting games (including Street Fighter 2, which was my favorite go-to game as a 90s kid). Hi-Score Girl shows that girls can kick ass and take names when it comes to video games. Considered a 90s arcade rom-com, this story and anime was one of my favorites that took me back when I would get challenged by the guys at the arcade because how dare I play their games.?! It was an ego-boost to see them underestimate me, and has inspired me to eventually go to E3 and CEO in the near future. Teen: Komi Can't Communicate by Tomohito Oda You all should know by now how much I love this series. Komi is popular due to her beauty and her preceived aloofness, but in reality, she has social anxiety which makes it hard for her to make friends and build genuine connections. Enter Tadano, her first friend and eventual crush, who helps to make her goal of making 100 friends a reality. I have had social anxiety since my teenage years, and related to Komi and her adventures. While we don't know what caused her disorder (mine is due to childhood trauma), it shows that communication disorders can affect anyone and it takes great understanding and patience to befriend someone who is afflicted. Komi is a great story on how to build genuine friendships. Adult: Cat + Gamer by Wataru Nadatani Here's where I'm wondering if I'm being stalked for inspiration (LOL!). A young office worker, who happens to be an avid gamer, adopts a cute tuxedo kitty despite never having a pet before. She relies on her gamer skills in an attempt to care for her new familiar. While I know better than to use RPG skills in animal care, Cat + Gamer is such a hilarious slice-of-life story that deals with real world concerns. Also the cat on the cover looks exactly like my cat, Bella. I wish I was kidding. If you would like to check out more reviews, I can be found at Good Comics for Kids. 'Til next time ^_^
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