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Student Days

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that r...

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AI on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Trust)

Inka-Subs and Orphan Fansubs finish their work on Anime no Tane 2025 with Trust. The other three shows were:Dive-In!, no dialogGalaxy Apartment Cosmo Hills, subtitled by Inka and…

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Growing Up

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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A Ghost Story (Hoichi the Earless)

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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The Dancing Girl

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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New To Sunday: Mizuki Kuriyama's "Dragemis"

The irony of a writeup for a Japanese manga being late because I was in Japan is not lost on me. In any case, Kuriyama-sensei is one of…

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The Sound of Waves

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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Noragami Final Arc

Yato and Yukine go to visit his new gravesite where Yato buried his remains so they dont fall into father’s hands. They honor it and with Kazuma set…

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Ashita Genki ni Naare!

The firebombing of Japan's cities is less well-known than the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but they caused heavy loss of life and enormous property damage.…

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Heavy

Orphan has done a couple of shows about boxing already: Takahashi Rumiko's 1989 OVA One Pound Gospel and the 1992 three-part OVA Nozomi Witches. We're now releasing another,…

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15+ Costume Ideas for Blue Hair

1. Aladdin from Magi 2. Eriol from Cardcaptor Sakura 3. Chrom from Fire Emblem Awakening 4. Franziska from Ace Attorney 5. Hades from Hercules 6. Iida from My…

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Kimu no Juujika (Kim's Cross)

Kimu no Juujika ( Kim's Cross ) is a 1990 movie based on the novel of the same name by Wada Noboru. It tells the story of…

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Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu

As I promised/threatened in my blog post about Naki no Ryuu '91 , here is the predecessor three volume OVA, Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu...

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 6

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Toraemon

In 1985, the victory of the Hanshin Tigers in the Japan Championship, the equivalent of the US World Series, occasioned a one-shot OVA,  Tor...

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The Tragic Truth: What Happened to Yukine in Noragami

Yukine’s past in Noragami is one of the most heartbreaking in anime. While the anime gives us glimpses of his suffering, the manga reveals the full, devastating truth.…

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 5

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 5

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Plastic Little

Let's face it: the world does not need another version of the 1994 OVA Plastic Little . kuraze spent years wrestling decent video from the D...

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OL Kaizou Kouza

Here's a ripe/overripe/rancid piece of Japanese misogyny from 1990, OL Kaizou Kouza ( Office Lady Remodeling Course ). The AniDB blurb atte...

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Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shou

It's rare that I am totally baffled by an anime, but this one managed to do it. A one episode OVA from 1991, Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no…

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Bona (Lino Brocka, 1980)

A young woman besotted with a bit player actor attempts to change her life but finds little in the way of freedom in Lino Brocka’s searing character study.

Windows on Worlds

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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 14 – October 20, 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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Tottoi

Inka and Orphan are pleased to bring you Tottoi , an environmental fable (or fairy tale) from 1992. Based on a novel by Italian writer Giann...

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 4

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Anime Like Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Sakuna is the daughter of a warrior god and the harvest goddess. With her parents gone, she has taken up her mother's role as harvest goddess, but lives…

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Nijuushi no Hitomi

Nijuushi no Hitomi ( Twelve Sets of Eyes ) is a 1980 TV special based on a perennially popular novel by Tsuboi Sakae. In addition to this…

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Princess Army

Princess Army: Wedding Combat (to give it its full title) is a two-part OVA from 1992. It's a teaser for a 12 volume manga by Kitagawa Miyu...

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Michite Kuru Toki no Mukou ni

This has been on my wish list for a very long time: the 1992 TV special Michite Kuru Toki no Mukou ni ( Across the Surging Times…

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Anime (1963 - 1973)

Reference for the latest documentary "Anime and the Economic Miracle" https://youtu.be/xYZXTQX_wXE Anime includes: Astro Boy 鉄腕アトム Eight Man エイトマン Galactic Boy Team 銀河少年隊 Gigantor 鉄人28号 Hermit Village 仙人部落 Locus 軌跡…

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Ore no Sora

Ore no Sora:Keiji Hen ( My Skies: Detective Chapter ) is a two-episode OVA from 1991-1992. It's based on a best-selling manga by Mitomiya H...

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 3

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Episodes #11 – #13

Let’s begin with Marten Liebert, an employee from the Remerio Trading Company where he’ll be responsible for smuggling gold nuggets into Ruvinheigen without being detected by the Church…

The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica

Spice and Wolf (2024) - Episode 12 - Holo in the Rain

Holo returned to Lawrence's side to rescue him from violent betrayal. They need a plan for revenge! Spice and Wolf (2024) - Episode 12

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Episodes #09 & #10

Let’s begin with Nora Arendt where she went to the church and told the clergymen that she wants to take the sheep somewhere safe, but they won’t let…

The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica

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Spice & Wolf (2024) episode 8

Rating: B Like its name suggests, the episode “Fellow Traveler and Foreboding News” deals with two plot threads running in parallel: one concerning Lawrence and Holo’s encounter w…

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Bartender — Kami no Glass — Episode 6 — 10 Second Anime

A trading manager and a doctor connect over cigar smoke. Sasakura serves Yukari her first Glass of God. Bartender — Kami no Glass — Episode 6

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Anime Like Sengoku Youko

Humans and demons known as Katawara live in contentious balance with each other. With Katawara often devouring humans, even offering their protection and

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 2

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Anime Like The Demon Prince of Momochi House

After being raised as an orphan, Himari Momochi is thrilled when she learns that she inherited the Momochi House, a secluded mansion in the woods, on her 16th

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Goofy Ahh Pictures: The Funniest Moments in Anime

Laugh out loud with the funniest pictures of goofy ahh moments in anime! From funny faces to over-the-top reactions, we've got you covered!

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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: February 12 – February 18, 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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Nayuta

Nayuta is a 1986 sci-fi OVA,based on a three volume manga by Sasaki Junko. (The manga is not available in English.) It's another show that a...

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Books: I Could Never be a Succubus

By Shelley Pallis. The story of I Could Never be a Succubus begins with a striking Gotterdammerung, as a bold hero and an evil demon lord fight for…

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Gasu Tou Norainu Tanteidan

Tonight’s show and tell offers a trip back to Baker Street, London, to the early career of the world’s most famous detective, who is supported from the shadows…

Manga Musings: Obscure Manga

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Anime OVAs I’m Glad You Missed - Twinkle Nora Rock Me! (1985)

Twinkle Nora Rock Me! This is a bad anime.. I mean what was there budget.. A dollar? I promise you what you’re watching here is not a malfunction in frame rate or…

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I Could Never Be a Succubus!, Vol. 1

By Nora Kohigashi and Wasabi. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Succubus Ja Arimasen” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…

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Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu

Here's another project that has been stuck in limbo for a very long time: the 2001 movie Inochi no Chikyuu: Dioxin no Natsu ( Life on Earth...

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