ROGER TIRAZONA

As Western storytelling grew obsessed with cynicism, irony, and mirroring the real world, it lost the sincerity and transcendence that once defined its myths. Anime, in contrast, held firm to themes of friendship, effort, and victory—offering emotionally honest narratives that believe in growth, hope, and heroism without the need for the tongue in cheek, lest we are accused of being cringe.

Netflix’s Rose of Versailles dazzles visually & musically but struggles to match the emotional depth of the groundbreaking 70s classic anime

In 'The Matrix', any person can become Agent Smith—reflecting how societies reflexively stifle dissent to uphold dominant beliefs.