Nonfiction

Below you will find links to essays I have written. You can also find these on Medium too.


Otherness is an often explored subjection in fiction and often protagonists are Other to society in some way. The Hearing Trumpet takes this to extremes by placing the protagonist Other to not just society but humanity entirely. This essay explores how this is portrayed by main character of Leonara Carrington's The Hearing Trumpet.


"Yandere" is perhaps the most controversial archetype in anime and manga. This is especially so when people say they relate to yandere characters or the archetype as a whole. This essay, so far only one part, justify the appeal of yanderes.


A comparative essay looking at the 1989 dark comedy film Heathers and the 2018 Devilman reboot. They have a surprising amount in common, including the ultimate message about society.

What is Hope in Danganronpa 2?

The Danganronpa series has a unique take on the concept of hope, and this essay looks at how Danganronpa 2 treats the concepts of Hope From Within and Hope From Without.