High school student Tadashi harbors feelings for his best friend Kota, only to face ridicule from classmates—and growing distance from Kota himself. One day, he encounters Hiroki and Shinji, a same-sex couple on the train, and is drawn to their quiet confidence in being themselves. Curious and captivated, Tadashi begins to follow them, gradually becoming part of their lives. But as their connection deepens, an unexpected incident changes everything.
In order to learn why an arguably outdated fanfic trope was resurfacing in the contact zone of popular culture, I dove into a vibrant trough of character development.
Disney movies have taken a bit of a downward turn recently. How come?
Andor is an origin story where each side will do whatever it takes.
Hoppers is a fun ride with a deep message underneath. In true Pixar fashion, Hoppers explores the complexity of emotions and learning to be still in a world that demands fast progress. Through the main character Mabel, we are reminded what it is like to let ourselves feel big emotions. But also how not to be controlled by them.
