If you read Japanese folklore, you notice how different the endings seem against Western stories. In most Japanese folktales, people die in the end. Happily-ever-after endings stand out because of their rarity. Of course, most of Grimm’s fairy tales end on a similar note. The children’s versions of Grimm’s most of us in the West…
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The Helpful Fox Senko-san, Male Fantasy or Something Deeper?
How would you like to be pampered by a talented and cute 800-year-old fox girl? She also happens to be a loli, if that is your thing. The Helpful Fox Senko-san focuses on how Senko pampers Kuroto Nakano so he can find happiness again. Nakano is a stressed, overworked salaryman. At first, her attention makes…
What is a Myth?
Myth is a word that gets thrown around a lot in media, and it is almost always used wrong. For many, myth is a synonym for lie. We say something is a myth in order to avoid the harsher word lie. Some of this comes from our Western Judaeo-Christian perspective. Creation stories from other religions,…
The Foxes’ Wedding
Japanese fox folklore has many romantic stories. The Foxes’ Wedding is one such story. According to Japanese beliefs, the fox–or kitsune if you prefer–is a loyal and dedicated lover. Most stories feature a human marrying a female fox. This story is a love story between two foxes, which is fairly rare. White foxes are viewed…