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Mecha Anime That Newcomers to the Genre Should Watch
Since most mecha franchises span over decades, it is tough for new fans to get into this genre in particular. Macross, Mazinger Z, and Gundam are some of the most popular mecha series that require a significant commitment from the viewers since there is so much material to go through. Therefore, it is no surprise that it can be overwhelming especially for the new fans who have little knowledge of the genre. A simple overview of the total time one needs to spend in either of the well-known mecha franchises can be off-putting. Keeping this in mind, today we have compiled a list of some of the best mecha series that are ideal for viewers who aren’t sure about going into vast sprawling sagas. The listed anime can be considered a primer for newcomers to the mecha genre.
By karen jodes capanan5 years ago in Futurism
The Dragon King
Power meant everything in this world. The strong vilified the weak and the weak suffered under the strong. That has been the rules for the longest until one man changed them entirely. What people did not know is that being weak is not a weakness, but a strength. When you are weak they think less of you. They believe that you will never achieve anything in life. That you will be always at the bottom but that is not always the case. Basileus Draconian showed them that just because you are weak, does not mean you cannot become stronger. They said he was worthless and his response was for now. They said he was powerless and his response was for now. He did not have anyone to believe in him, so he believed in himself. He worked his ass off training to become the best. To be stronger than those who are strong. To become king. That was his goal and he has achieved that. He is known as the Dragon King and its time the rest of the world knew too.
By Malik Toppins5 years ago in Futurism
ReaLies: December 2020's Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius
On Monday, December 14th, at 11:16 AM, there will be a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 23'08 degrees Sagittarius. The Solar Eclipse will be visible from parts of South America and Southern Africa, particularly Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Namibia, as well as Angola, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Southern Brazil and Western Angola, affecting these parts of the world the most. Here's what to expect.
By Kaitlyn Maura5 years ago in Futurism
Chapter 3 - Vehemence
Chapter 3 - Aduren 1 In the days before I began my travels, I would often find myself gritting my teeth against torn and bloody hands - ripped apart by the rough hilt of a training blade. I would grimace and hold my tongue, swearing to Cog that one day the blood staining my clothes would not be mine, but that of my enemies. Today I can’t tell. The vibrant green leaves strewn about the forest floor are splashed with red, especially the stretch between myself and my enemy. Today the almighty Selune has tested my strength against the great Tapire that lies wheezing not three meters away. It’s head rests atop a gnarled root. The same one that nearly cost me my life minutes earlier. It will not look at me as it dies, but still I glare into its eyes. Daring it to challenge me further. I shudder with excitement when it does not.
By Quinn Rocklinone5 years ago in Futurism
Revenge
I was a killer, I would kill again if I was ordered to. The feeling was outstanding, my hands and feet tingled the moment their heads come off. But why do I feel terrible? I don't think I have ever felt guilt before, it really is an odd feeling. When I was younger my father told me that having feelings were irrelevant for werewolf's like us. No one in the town trusted us, and the humans would rather see us burn then give us the rights we deserve. After all we did not choose this life, nor did our ancestors. For a matter of fact, I don't think anyone knows why we are the way we are. My father used to tell me stories of the older wolfs, or lycanthropy if you prefer the traditional name. He said "Our ancestors used to only turn on the full moon" I remember thinking how lucky they were, it would be so easy to hide myself if that was the case. But over time I guess we got more angry at the humans, and now we turn whenever our blood starts to boil. As I got older I became the trouble to my father. I got into fights all the time, even punched a teacher of mine at one point, And that was only when I was in grade school. Going into high school was hard, at the beginning I was okay but teenagers annoy me, and I felt like I was much older then the rest. Sometimes my father was right when he told me I was just like him, But I have been around a lot of monsters, he is no different then the last. I don't know if I would consider myself a monster, not after my last kill. It was the guilt that changed myself, I used to wake up wanting it but now I feel like I'd rather die then hunt another down again.
By Dana Bergstrasser5 years ago in Futurism
Biotechnology and Its Role in Sustainable Agriculture
What is Biotechnology? Biotechnology is an important feature of life sciences. It is the science-driven industry sector that creates use of living organisms and biology to supply healthcare-related products and therapeutics or to run processes (such as DNA fingerprinting). Biotechnology is best known for its increasingly important role within the fields of drugs and pharmaceuticals, and is additionally applied in other areas like genomics, food production, and therefore the production of biofuels. It uses cellular processes to develop products that help improve the health of the planet and lives of the people living in that planet. Biotechnology comprises of different disciplines, like, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, science, and technology. In the 21st century, biotechnology continues to create very notable contributions in extending the human lifespan and improving the standard of living through various ways, such as, providing products and therapies to combat diseases, generating higher crop yields, and using biofuels to scale back gas emissions.
By William Patrick Slattery5 years ago in Futurism
If You Haven’t Picked Up This Adorable Baby Yoda Chia Pet What Are You Even Doing?
The Mandalorian does something to people. It brings them back to a time when it seemed that Star Wars could (mostly) do no wrong. Arguably, it does a better job playing with the toys of the original trilogy than other recent releases have. This is thanks, in part, to its loveable characters, the most universally loved being The Child, known by many fans as "Baby Yoda." Thanks to this little fellow, there is a lot of merch, some of which harkens back to the 1990s. Perhaps you have heard the following familiar words from those good old commercials: "Cha cha cha chia!"
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
3. Battle of the Bloodline
The rest of supper and dessert was practically quiet, then I returned to my room. Sitting on my bed lay a silk pink nightgown. It was cold and slippery to the touch. I searched the room for a bathroom or something with some privacy in case the witch maid came back. In the corner there was a tri-fold stand with thin parchment paper type material resembling Chinese rice paper. It stood about 6 feet tall and about 8 feet wide. I quickly grabbed the dress and ran on my tiptoes behind it. I don’t know why I ran like that, it’s not like I’m trying to sneak downstairs for a midnight snack after mom told me not to. I let my hair down from the braid Logan had so finely done to it. The wavy locks fell down the back of my neck. My body felt as if it sighed of great relief when the silkiness of the nightgown loosely hung on it. Behind the changing wall sat a bowl with warm water. The steam curled and wisped away as it rose, and the warmth felt good on my cold cheeks as I washed the sweat off. I rang out the towel and placed it on the table next to the bowl of water which was cold now, but not because it sat there too long, but there was a cold breeze which flew through the room. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sudden insecurity, as if someone was watching or listening. However, no one was there. I tiptoed back into the bed and there was a note lying neatly on my pillow. The paper, an ivory shade of white, had wrinkles on every inch of it as though it was crumpled up to never be used again.
By Sara Aulds5 years ago in Futurism
