Tag Archives: Shiki

If the character is not a tempter, the character is not a satisfactory vampire

Posted on 2014 May 31 by gaikokumaniakku

Vampires have gotten way too far from their folkloric roots. The vampire legends of the 18th century stressed that vampires were tempters. Vampires persuaded people to do things contrary to common sense, piety, etc. Frequently vampires were undead family members … Continue reading →

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The awesome analysis of Shiki continues … but be warned, there are spoilers galore

Posted on 2014 March 18 by gaikokumaniakku

Shiki is a totally awesome story, and if you haven’t seen it yet, then don’t read the spoilers. But if you’ve seen it already, go ahead and see what a literary analyst has to say about it at: Shiki’s Post-Modern … Continue reading →

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Here is an interpretation of Shiki that I had never expected to see

Posted on 2014 March 16 by gaikokumaniakku

I love Shiki even more than I love chocolate.

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