We’re highlighting each anime season with a mini-version of our end of the year awards. We hope this helps cap-off the season with a splash (and helps us remember all of great things by the time the end of the year rolls around). So without further ado, our picks for the best of winter 2017 . . .
All Points Bulletin: Rules of the Game
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- New Oscar Rules for Animated Feature
In the hopes of getting more people to vote apparently.
- A League of Their Own 25th Anniversary and The Role of Women in Sports Films
Geena Davis trying to pave the way on and off screen. - The Handmaid’s Tale Then and Now
Looking back and looking at the new resurgence for the classic dystopian novel.
- The Last Stand of Ned Kelly
In full armor, Ned Kelly and his gang make their last stand in Glenrowan, Australia. - 1957’s Funny Face
A look at what might be causing the super weird faces in Mass Effect Andromeda. It does not have any definitive answers but the speculation is an enlightening insight into game animation. - I Know What You Did Last Summer Games
As games have more information about you just sitting on the machine you play them on how can they use this info to enhance your experience? Should they even do it in the first place? - Stephen Graham Jones, Isaac Asimov, and Franz Kafka are an Unusual Trio
All Geeks Considered examine three VERY different short stories.
The Handmaid’s Tale is brilliant and haunting.

Type-Moon Weekly News Roundup: Wolves of Mibu (Updated)
This Saturday post is the weekly Type-Moon news in addition to the regular APB post on Sunday. If you have any suggestions for what to highlight on the Type-Moon Weekly News Roundup drop me a line via email or Twitter.
- Could it Be True?
There is a rumor going around that Aniplex has a big announcement at their panel at Sakura-Con. Considering they have their booth in the dealer’s room decked out with a big Fate/Grand Order section the rumors of an English release of the game have started. I might have to update this post after it goes up if the big news drops. - So it Happened!
They are putting out Fate/Grand Order in English. They have a trailer. It will be out this summer. - The Nintendo Version is the Racier One? Has the World Gone Mad?
Fate/Extella is coming to the Nintendo Switch. - Here Comes Chacha
Crunchyroll looks at the GUDAGUDA Meiji Restoration even in Grand Order. - Which Event Leads to the Carnival Phantasm Timeline?
Nasu’s recent blog post goes into what makes some of the different timelines in the Type-Moon Multiverse. Apparently, Fate andTsukihime are generally in different universes that branch due to events in the past. - Five Years and Still No Translation!
I need to play Mahoutsukai no Yoru. - Live From the Holy Grail War
The official Fate/Apocrypha twitter posted a clip of the recording of the OST in Budapest. - Treasures of the Chaldean Dynasty
There is a whole bunch of interesting information in the new Chaldea Ace magazine: - Celebration in Chaldea
A little online fanfare for the new magazine. - The Falling ChaCha Dilemma
Apparently, someone was really interested in how often Chacha has her rare tripping animation when she uses skills. - Strapping Young Lads and Lassies
The Ichiban Kuji lottery has a whole slew of Fate/Grand Order prizes in their upcoming event. - Don’t Worry. I’m sure there Will be More of Her in the Daisy Dukes
Until then everyone else can enjoy this new Mordred figure from Phat! that just went up for preorder. - The Cutest Maneki-neko
Aniplex is taking preorders if you want you very own Tamamo Cat figure. - Take My Wallet!
Another report about how Fate/Grand Order is making crazy money worldwide. - This Guy Really Wants to Be Able To Skip Noble Phantasm Animation
At this point, it is a major plot line of the comic. - Shinsengumi Shenanigans
The Wolves of Mibu can have fun too. - Medusa Madia
You cannot get her to clean your room in Persona 5. - Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love
Sakura Saber burst onto the scene. - The Leftovers
While they have been revealed they did not get into Fate/GO Gutentag Omen since they are not officially in the game yet as playable characters. Someone decided to take pity on these orphans. - Yakitate!! Japan
This actually makes me want a loaf of french bread more than anything else. - The Two Nobus
And Mech Hisui as well. - Delicious Candy
The author of Dagashi Kashi did some fanart of Caren Hortensia alongside a sexy female Shy Guy of all things.
