Vive le Weeb
A blog dedicated to deepening our appreciation for our favourite manga and anime through the lenses of history, mythology, folklore, and pop-culture.
Recent Posts
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Yu-Gi-Oh! and Plato
The esteemed Aaron Suduiko from With a Terrible Fate analyzes how Waking the Dragons Channels the Philosophies of Plato in its Storytelling
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What Makes a Human?
Analyzing Fullmetal Alchemist’s Conclusion Through the Lens of Frankenstein
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21st Century Gallant
How Understanding Jiraiya’s Namesake Deepens His Legacy as a Mentor
About Vive Le Weeb
Mission:
To cultivate a deeper appreciation of our favourite manga and anime series by interpreting how their historical, mythological, folkloric, or pop-culture influences underpin key themes and character arcs.
How We Started:
A group of friends and I are both manga/anime fans and history/culture nerds. Why not put the two together to create something for the weeb community?