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Witch Hat Atelier is an amazing anime constrained by the short duration of its first season. The 13-episode run is not enough to properly develop most characters beyond their basic motivations and leaves the series in a criminal cliffhanger. The season ends at a moment of peak tension, which feels unnatural and is likely a symptom of the rigid episode schedules anime productions face today. It is refreshing to watch an anime in which power is derived from skill rather than innate abilities....

The O Homem Cordial is a collection of essays centered around the eponymous essay that comes from Sergio Buarque de Holanda’s magnum opus Raízes do Brasil. The choice of essays feels disconnected, as the book attempts to be a broad introduction to the author rather than defending a central thesis, which makes the reading experience weaker. The essays themselves are taken from larger books. This has mixed results, as some of them have a clear central thesis, such as O Poder Pessoal, but others are open-ended and less focused, such as Experiência e Fantasia....

Finished: 2026/07/19 ...

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 has a larger scope than the previous season, focusing on developing the world’s backstory. The narrative centers around the imperial family’s history and the rear palace, unlike Season 1, which was focused more on Jinshi and Maomao themselves. The structure of most episodes remains the same: a mystery case that highlights Maomao’s intelligence or knowledge. It does not really work as a typical whodunit, as episodes are short, hints are a bit too on the nose, or the solution requires very specific knowledge....

I first read Maus in my teenage years as part of my school classes. After so many years, it is hard to remember my impressions in detail, but I remember being moved by the animalistic representations of people and the scale of the war. Maybe I was too young but I’m not sure I really grasped the scale of the systematic killing and suffering implemented by the Germans. After watching a video by Shaun, I decided to reread the book and it was way more impactful this time....