08
Jun
To “Hinagiku,”
you deserve to live, not because of your function or purpose, but simply because you do.
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yas j
writer and artist. many former lives and a body of work spanning over 20 years. I write about many things — the state of the world, art, anime, stories, and things that move me. i write because i must. i make art because it keeps me going. enjoy.
21
May
My Love Letter to "Agents of the Four Seasons: Spring Dance."
Connection, Yearning and the Ultimate Sacrifice: One's own Life.
Anime season is packed with some serious contenders for
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15
Apr
tragedy as a vehicle for meaning-making (anime)
Originally written in 2025, this post looks at Takopi along with other anime like Look Back and Dan Da Dan&
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09
Apr
takopi - 2026 anime of the year contender
in honor of "takopi's original sin" limited anime series nominated for several Crunchyroll anime awards including anime of the year, below is my love letter and analysis written in 2025 of the anime.
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10
Feb
leaving substack
i joined substack a few years ago in the hopes of writing more. i had just lost my friend of
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14
Sep
welcome to iwritelyrically
Welcome.
I just started using my Patreon again, and will begin writing more on various platforms, including:
here
my website
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12
Sep
selective mourning
permission to grieve for whom in life and in passing...
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02
Sep
so...what now?
The desire to write, and also not be seen?
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04
Jan
2024...
I had no idea that I had subscribers...
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