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Yuri!!! On Ice and the Importance of Representation

December 11, 2016May 10, 2017 Michaela

Something that I’ve realized while gushing over the wonderful, healthy love story between Yuri and Victor in Yuri!!! on Ice is just how important good representation of homosexual couples is in anime. It wasn’t until I started talking to friends … Continue reading Yuri!!! On Ice and the Importance of Representation

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Yuri and Victor – The Best Part of Yuri!!! On Ice

November 17, 2016January 20, 2018 Michaela

I know I said I’d watch and review more OVA’s, but then I came across the gem of an anime that is Yuri!!! On Ice, and this show is so great. I don’t normally watch sports anime, but every episode … Continue reading Yuri and Victor – The Best Part of Yuri!!! On Ice

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Anime Movie Reviews Round 4

October 31, 2016March 4, 2017 Michaela

These latest anime films that I’ve watched have largely been recommended by friends, so the selection may not be all that diverse. But I actually enjoyed all of these selections quite a bit this time around. Should you watch them … Continue reading Anime Movie Reviews Round 4

Anime, Blogs, Michaela2 Comments

OVA Minireviews (Gurren Lagann Edition)

October 18, 2016March 4, 2017 Michaela

Original video animations, OVA’s for short, are commonly made for popular anime series. They often explore original storylines not in the show, or adapt scenarios that we’re familiar with. They usually are the same length as a regular episode, but … Continue reading OVA Minireviews (Gurren Lagann Edition)

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Music to My Ears: Gate of Steiner (0)

October 17, 2016March 4, 2017 Chris

Steins;Gate 0 has presented quite the conundrum. The visual novel is coming to the States by the end of the year, but that’s not the version of Steins;Gate I fell in love with. 0 has gotten pretty solid reviews from … Continue reading Music to My Ears: Gate of Steiner (0)

Anime, Blogs, Michaela, Video Games6 Comments

When Do Anime Adaptations of Video Games Work Best?

October 10, 2016July 12, 2017 Michaela

Video games have proven to be a difficult medium to adapt into films. With most falling flat for a variety of reasons, the only medium that seems to be able to handle the content most effectively is anime. Anime adaptations … Continue reading When Do Anime Adaptations of Video Games Work Best?

Anime, Michaela13 Comments

Fullmetal Alchemist vs Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

September 18, 2016October 20, 2017 Michaela

When you’re an anime fan long enough, you start to come across major debates either on the Internet or even talking to fellow fans. Classic debates like subs vs dubs are pretty frequent, but another long fought debate that gets … Continue reading Fullmetal Alchemist vs Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Anime, Chris, Entertainment12 Comments

Ash Ketchum is Still the Worst Pokemon Trainer Ever

August 29, 2016April 15, 2025 Chris

NOTE: For an update after Ash’s victory in Alola, click here. Our previous post about Ash Ketchum, shamelessly titled “Ash Ketchum is the Worst Pokemon Trainer Ever,” is far and away the most popular post on the site. We’re talking … Continue reading Ash Ketchum is Still the Worst Pokemon Trainer Ever

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Manga Eren vs Anime Eren

June 10, 2016March 4, 2017 Michaela

After reading the newest chapter of Attack on Titan, I can say with certainty that it’s one of the best chapters in the series. Emotional and epic on so many levels, I haven’t felt this strongly about a chapter of … Continue reading Manga Eren vs Anime Eren

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Worst Anime Tropes – Amnesia

June 5, 2016March 4, 2017 Michaela

Amnesia is one of the most commonly used tropes in countless media. It’s a trope that I’ve come to despise more and more over the years because of how often it is abused. More often than not, the inclusion of … Continue reading Worst Anime Tropes – Amnesia

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Gray Areas is a pop culture extravaganza with a live weekly podcast every Thursday night, daily Let's Play videos, and a bevy of old blog posts for your enjoyment.

The current crew includes Chris, Dave and Shaun, who have been there since the beginning, and Cody, who joined in 2021. We also have other contributors like Michaela who chip in from time to time.

We cover everything from video games, anime and movies to music, books and idiots in the news.

This whole thing was started as At the Buzzer in February 2011, the brainchild of three men desperate for attention. It became Objection Network in 2017 and then this in 2024. It’s slightly related to an old Flagstaff radio show from 2008, kinda like how Frasier was slightly related to Cheers. In other words, we're all getting old and it's a little depressing.

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