Is “The Office” a Problematic Show ?

Oh god. I could write an essay about it, but I’ll spare myself such task―and I’ll spare you at the same time. “The Office” is a TV show by NBC about a fictional paper company called Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, more specifically its Scranton branch, in Pennsylvania. It’s a comedy show disguised as a documentary … Continue reading Is “The Office” a Problematic Show ?

The Monogatari Series; Are Translations Even Worth Our Time ?

This summer, I started reading a Japanese light novel series called Monogatari. The main plot is about Araragi, a 17-year-old boy who helps many girls from his entourage at defeating evil paranormal entities. The action scenes feel like small additions to the profound psychological dialogues between the characters, ranging from discussing basic teen struggles to … Continue reading The Monogatari Series; Are Translations Even Worth Our Time ?