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S4E12 - House of Flying Daggers
In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss Zhang Yimou's 2004 wuxia love story, House of Flying Daggers, staring Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Andy Lau. We discuss…
Special - Japan Cuts Film Festival 2024
Table of Contents Hello everyone, Once again this year, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Japan Cuts 2024 film…
Special - Interview with Japan Society
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, in anticipation of the upcoming Japan Cuts 2024 film festival, we interview two members of Japan Society: director of film Peter…
Ani-Gamers Podcast #185 – Dallos
Here it is, the result of the “Tyranny of the Majority” Golden Ticket poll that we ran during Patron Appreciation Month on Patreon! This episode, all four hosts…
S4E11 - Righting Wrongs / On the Run
In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we take on a Hong Kong Yuen Biao double feature, Righting Wrongs (1986) and On the Run (1988). Both films see Biao…
Special - Shin Godzilla (2016)
Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2016 kaiju movie, Shin Godzilla, as well as the franchise's various other incarnations that followed it. We…
Anime Like Oblivion Battery
In middle school, Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname formed a genius battery that crushed the dreams of anyone that played against them. However, Kaname lost his
Big Windup!, Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club, Grand Blue Dreaming, Oblivion Battery, BATTERY the animation
S4E10 - The Villainess (2017)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2017 South Korean film, The Villainess. We discuss the film's action, style, and the merits of its questionably…
S4E9 - The Heroic Trio (1993)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we talk about The Heroic Trio and its sequel Executioners, both starring three giants of HK cinema, Michelle Yeoh, Anita Mui,…
S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we resume our fourth season to talk about the iconic revenge film, Lady Snowblood (1973). We talk about the historical significance…
The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Biji's Story - Part 3 Chapter 3
The Sorceress' Revolt Author: Toriumi Jinzō Translator: Ainikki the Archivist Ko Biji's Story Part Three: Ko Biji …
Halloween Special - Carrie (1976)
Hello Everyone, For this years Halloween, we go to the prom with one of the most iconic horror movies ever made, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976). Does the film…
In-Progress Projects
In-Progress Translations & Translation Requests My current plan for translations is as follows: Shijukara (Starting at 40) Status: Complete (Volume 17) …
Dororo Translations - Master Post
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S4E7 - A Touch of Zen (1971)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we visit Taiwan to discuss of King Hu's most notable films, A Touch of Zen (1971). A seminal piece of the…
Search and Destroy Master Post
Search and Destroy Master Post Kaneko Atsushi If you can read Japanese, please support Kaneko Atsushi, the mangaka! I completely…
S4E6 - My Wife Is a Gangster (2001)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2001 South Korean film, My Wife is a Gangster. Does this 20+ year-old action comedy pass the test…
Dororo: A Novel - Part 8 Chapter 2 - The Tale of a New Sea Voyage
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 8 Chapter 1 - The Tale of a New Sea Voyage
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 5 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 4 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 3 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
S3E5 - Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2019 American film, Alita: Battle Angel, based on the Japanese manga Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro. Is James Cameron's…
Adachi Mitsuru’s “Nine” – Lessons On Life And Love
Before “Mix,” there was “Cross Game.” Prior to that, “H2” was published, and “Touch” came out even earlier. But Adachi Mitsuru’s first, very own story was “Nine,” published…
S4E4 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Table of Contents Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 1984 film, Nausicaä of the Valley…
New York Asian Film Festival 2023
Table of Contents For the third year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)…
S4E3 - Chocolate (2008)
Table of Contents Hello everyone,In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2008 Thai action film, Chocolate. From…
S4E2 - Yes Madam/Royal Warriors (1985/1986)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,In the 2nd episode of season 4 of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason take on…
S4E1 - Police Story: Supercop (1992)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,Welcome to season 4 of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, centered around female action…
Special - Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Table of Contents Hello Everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason talk…
Adachi Mitsuru’s “Nine” – Lessons On Life And Love
Before Mix (2012–present), there was Cross Game (2005–2010). Prior to that, H2 (1992–1999) was published, and Touch (1981–1986) came out even earlier. All four of them are baseball…
Anime Like Mix: Meisei Story
It has been almost 30 years since the legend of Tatsuya Uesugi and the Meisei Academy High School Team was born in the National High School Baseball
BATTERY the animation, Big Windup!, Cross Game, Giant Killing, TAMAYOMI: The Baseball Girls
Beautiful High Quality Illustrations by Atha
Artist Details Name: Atha Style: Digital Anime Girl Art Social Media and Contact info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atha_re …
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
H2 – 11
So uh, it's been a little while since our last H2 release, but in our defence, we've been really busy sitting and staring out of windows trying to…
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H2 [1992]
Adatchi Mitsuru’s H2, I am sure any diehard anime fan would have watched this anime at one point of their lives.
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H2 [1992]
Adatchi Mitsuru’s H2, I am sure any diehard anime fan would have watched this anime at one point of their lives.
11 Sports Anime Series Where The Main Character Returns to Sports
A devastating loss, a toxic team, a debilitating accident – Whatever the cause, it serves as a catalyst for a player quitting the sport they once loved. It…
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker, Skate-Leading Stars, TAMAYOMI: The Baseball Girls, Try Knights, Tsurune
New Manga Collection by ‘Bloom Into You’ Author Nakatani Nio Released
On June 29 Yen Pressed released manga shorts and illustration collection Farewell to My Alter in English digitally and in print. The manga collects one-shots written by Nakatani…
LGBTQ Manga Review — Alter Ego
An Unexpected and Enjoyable Turn of the Lesbian Best Friend TropeAs some of my supporters over on Patreon will know, I recently put out a deep dive into the character…
‘Alter Ego’ Early Review Access
Noel’s world is shattering. First the woman she loves, Elena, gets a boyfriend and now Elena’s other best friend is moving to town! It is almost too much…
The Ture Lesbian of ‘Strawberry Panic’
Check out my new article The True Lesbian of ‘Strawberry Panic’: Winning Middle School Arguments a Decade Later I dive into a Yuri classic to examine one of its most…
Whisper Me a Love Song Volume 3 Released in English
The third volume is Eku Takeshima’s Yuri romance series Whisper Me a Love Song (Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau) was released in English on Tuesday by Kodansha…
BOOK☆WALKER Holds Yuri Festival Sale - Up to 40% Back on Select Yuri Titles
Until June 26, BOOK☆WALKER Global is holding a sale on Yuri manga and light novels in celebration of Yuri day. Over English 300 titles are offering increased coin back…
‘I’m in Love with the Villainess’ Manga Adaptation Releases Second Book in Japan
The second volume in Aonoshimo’s manga adaptation of Inori’s Yuri isekai series I’m in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou) was released in Japan.…
Josei Yuri Romance ‘Even Though We’re Adults’ Vol. 2 Released in English
On Tuesday, Seven Seas Entertainment released the second volume in Takako Shimura’s Josie Yuri manga Even Though We’re Adults (Otona ni Natte mo) in English digitally and in paperback.…
‘I’m in Love with a Villainess’ Volume 3 Released in English Digitally
On June 3, Seven Seas Entertainment released the third volume in Inori’s hit Yuri light novel series I’m in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou).…
Yuri and LGBTQ+ Manga, Anime, and Games to Enjoy this Pride Month
Manga and Comics I’m in Love with the Villainess Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her…
Girl Meets Girl, veil, Wandering Son, Bloom Into You, Girl Meets Girl