Ai Jiang

No one is truly ready for death, and no one knows how they might act when faced with it—numb? Overly emotional? Relieved? It has been a long time since I…

I have been thinking a lot about the differences between folklore and fairy tales, particularly when it comes to media presentation—of happy endings and beautiful princesses and glorious and friendly mythical creatures.

I am a lover of anime, as most can probably tell by my previous CT column piece on Death Note, but I also love manga; to see them adapted is always a treat. Recently, I’ve been interested in the presentation of stories through the visual art form, not only manga but graphic novels and comics as well.

This month’s Chaos Trifecta examines the complex morality and ethics in the anime “Death Note,” including the motivations and actions of its characters.

Recently, I’ve been thinking about the ways guilt influences our actions, how it can drive us into irrationality, towards darkness, and sometimes, towards death

I’ve heard mixed reviews concerning Cabinet of Curiosities, and wanted to share my thoughts on some of the more…deathly pieces.