Now that we are half-way through season two, I have some thoughts on this show that have not shifted my reception much from last season.

The release of The Luminous Fairies and Mothra in English marks a significant moment for fans of Japanese cinema and literature. This novella, newly translated and published by the University of Minnesota Press, offers a rare glimpse into the origins of one of the most iconic creatures in kaiju history. While the story itself is brief, the book enriches the experience with detailed background on the cultural and political tensions during the American occupation of Japan, as