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KADOKAWA’s Weekly Top 5 Manga and Light Novel: April 10 – April 16, 2024

Please note that from the looks of it, the rankings provided by KADOKAWA are limited to that of Japan only. The methodology is not provided, however, it is…

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KADOKAWA’s Weekly Top 5 Manga and Light Novel: March 27 – April 2, 2024

Please note that from the looks of it, the rankings provided by KADOKAWA are limited to that of Japan only. The methodology is not provided, however, it is…

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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: March 25 – March 31, 2024

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…

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Japan Top 15 Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking: December 4 – December 10, 2023

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…

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A Certain Magical Index NT, Vol. 1

By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “Shinyaku To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by…

Manga Bookshelf

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Pick of the Week: Friendship and Monsters

MICHELLE: Anything by the author of My Love Story!! automatically receives my endorsement, so it's The Secret of Friendship for me this week! SEAN: I'm very tempted by…

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13 Alternate History Anime That Show How Small Events Shape The Timeline

While alternate history anime isn't as popular as you might think, check out these anime recommendations that do try to weave our history with their fictional

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14 Anime With Non-Linear Storytelling To Piece Together

An anime with non-linear storytelling is pretty self-explanatory. It is an anime where the story is given to you with the events out of order – not in…

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13 Contemporary Fantasy Anime With Magic in a Modern World

There is magic in a good chunk of anime these days. While there is certainly some charm to enjoying fantasy anime set in a fantasy land filled with…

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Anime Series Like The Fate / Stay Night Franchise

The Holy Grail War is a battle royale in one city in Japan among seven magi selected to be Masters. These Masters summon a Servant, a Heroic Spirit…

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A Certain Scientific Railgun T Review

AstroNerdBoy reviews A Certain Scientific Railgun T series and found it to be a mostly accurate adaptation of the source manga material.

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Birdie Wing - Golf Girls' Story - Episode 10 - 10 Second Anime

Eve wants to play golf with Aoi, but she can't. Eve plays a rival school’s ace at a mini-golf course. Birdie Wing - Golf Girls' Story - Episode…

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Manga the Week of 4/27/22

SEAN: The end of April means the end of innocence, getting ready for the boys of summer, and other things that are not Don Henley songs. We start…

Manga Bookshelf

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 1

By Kotei Kobayashi and riichu. Released in Japan as “Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon” by GA Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund. As…

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Meditation on aesthetics in Witch Hunter Robin

I watched the anime Witch Hunter Robin with the intention of serving myself a nice helping of 2000’s mall goth grunge, and was reassured of my decision once…

Artificial Night Sky

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Unfinished Requiem (103,000 Grimoires)

To get a better understanding of what exactly is “chuuni-kei” let’s examine music for a moment. Chuuni-kei within music is more so an inspiration and a visual element…

Artificial Night Sky

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Anime Series Like The Strongest Sage With The Weakest Crest

When they are born, mages are each given a random and unchangeable crest that will effect their powers and potential. Gaius, a man widely known as the

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The Case Study of Vanitas First Cour: A Certain Magical Index

Once again me and the girlfriend have been watching some anime! This was a show that I skipped out last time, but we decided to see what was…

Shallow Dives in Anime

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A Certain Magical Index III

Much better than previous Index installments, not nearly as much eye-rolling ecchi, but a lot of the same sins. Villains are all good guys by the next arc,…

At a Glance Anime

Rushed Testament – A Certain Magical Index III Spoiler Review

Now we come to the (chronologically) last entry in Academy City’s anime run. I left this one for last not because of its place in the timeline, though,…

Harper Anime Reviews

Magistellus Bad Trip, Vol. 1

By Kazuma Kamachi and Mahaya. Released in Japan by DENGEKI no Shin Bungei. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jake Humphrey. This is another one…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 9/29/21

SEAN: The end of September brings some nice books, but also a long-awaited new volume of a beloved series, so let’s start with that. Yen Press has Yotsuba&!…

Manga Bookshelf

Awesome Testament – A Certain Scientific Railgun (Seasons 1-3) Spoiler Review

So, A Certain Magical Index is the kind of series you don’t expect a consensus on. Some people are going to hate that it’s the type of show…

Harper Anime Reviews

Academy City Testament – A Certain Magical Index (Seasons 1 & 2) Spoiler Review

Well, it’s back-to-school time again, and this year we’re going to be looking at one of the biggest schools in Anime, Academy City. In terms of what’s got…

Harper Anime Reviews

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A Certain Scientific Railgun Series Review

A Certain Scientific Railgun is the spin-off from A Certain Magical Index, and to be honest it was the superior product for a number of reasons. Be sure…

100 Word Anime

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A Certain Magical Index Series Review

A Certain Magical Index has a certain something, but not quite enough as it turns out.

100 Word Anime

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A Certain Magical Index: The Movie – The Miracle of Endymion

The movie is the best in the Index series, but that isn’t saying much. Animation is improved, but it still bears all the sins of the series: Constant…

At a Glance Anime

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15 Anime Series Where the Main Character is Wildly Underpowered

I’ve met my fair share of anime fans that like to jerk it to an overpowered main character, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Anime is fantasy, and…

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A Certain Magical Index II

A remarkably dull sequel that progresses slowly with various non-sequitur arcs. When not in a monotonous fight scene, it’s the same tired “jokes” of accidentally seeing a girl…

At a Glance Anime

A Certain Magical Index SS, Vol. 2

By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew…

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Five Anime I REally Want to Re-watch

There are lot of shows that I would like to watch again, but here are just a few.

Animated Observations

Anime Review 183 Heavy Object

Anyone that has been following me for a long time you know that I have a complicated relationship with the Raildex franchise. It was a franchise that both intrigued and disappointed me. I found the setting of academy setting to be engaging as filled with mystery and lore in it.  It’s such a shame that the main series A Certain…

TakamakiJoker Anime Reviews

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Anime Review 180 A Certain Scientific Accelerator

A Certain Magical Index III was one of the most brokenly structured anime I have ever seen. It took arcs that people liked and butchered them …

TakamakiJoker Anime Reviews

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Anime Review 180 A Certain Scientific Accelerator

A Certain Magical Index III was one of the most brokenly structured anime I have ever seen. It took arcs that people liked and butchered them to the ground due to disgusting pacing. Not only that b…

TakamakiJoker Anime Reviews

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Anime/Video Game Cross Recommendations

If you’ve spent a decent amount of time on social media engaging in fandom activity, you might have noticed there is a decent amount of overlap between fans…

A Certain Dazed Producer

The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 1

By Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino. Released in Japan as “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. I’ve…

Manga Bookshelf

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20 Longer Length Anime Series to Get Lost In

Certainly it is believed that the 12-episode format or even the longer 23-episode format is good for telling a good self-contained story. However, for some, anime isn’t about…

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Anime Review 176 A Certain Magical Index III

I’m going to stay it out straight I don’t the Index portion of the Toaru franchise. It had a lot of interesting ideas but failed to execute them.…

TakamakiJoker Anime Reviews

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A Certain Magical Index

Every anime sin is committed here in a show that feels like it was Frankensteined together out of everything kids in the early 2000s said they liked about…

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A Certain Magical Index SS, Vol. 1

By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew…

Manga Bookshelf

Why I Love The Science Side (A Certain Magical Index)

So, back in the late-2000s when I was young and just getting into the anime scene, one series, in particular, appealed to me. It was A Certain Magical…

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Doki Doki News: Bakarina Nendo, SINoALICE in the States, and Delayed Super Nintendo (World)

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 28th through July 3rd! Check out…

Beneath the Tangles

Shiage Hamazura: From Level Zero to Hero, Self-reflection and Redemption

It can be pretty tiring watching mean-spirited anime with edgelord protagonists who must take revenge on the ones that wronged them. With isekai being an oversaturated subgenre, having…

A Certain Dazed Producer

Jon’s Creator Showcase: April Edition Pt. 1 (Anime + Books)

Welcome to May. How’s everyone doing? I’m not sure if this has something to do with our global situation, but the month of March saw a remarkable influx…

The Moyatorium

A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 22

By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew…

Manga Bookshelf

Top 50 Glasses Girls

When it comes to anime and video games, girls in glasses tend to fall into very similar tropes. There is the shy bookworm, the uptight student council president,…

A Certain Dazed Producer

A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 21

By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew…

Manga Bookshelf

Top 10 Anime Couples

It is time for a new top list. This is my top 10 anime couples. Not ships, couples. I have never been a fan of shipping and the…

A Certain Dazed Producer

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What is inside Touma’s right hand?

SPOILER WARNING FOR ALL OF A CERTAIN MAGICAL INDEX & NEW TESTAMENT, A CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC RAILGUN AND POSSIBLY FUTURE CONTENT TOO. SO, A Certain Magical Index New Testament…

Kakera Complex

Episode 607: Domestic no Index

Get your tissues folks, because this week Anime Pulse is suffering from hay fever. Well, at least half of it is. Starting us off is the IRL…

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