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Modern Military Portal Fantasy Novels and Kumotawa Confluence
Modern military portal fantasy is a subgenre of speculative fiction where contemporary armed forces—soldiers, vehicles, tactics, and technology—are transported through a portal or dimensional rift into a fantastical…
McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure: Truth in Advertising
To continue last month's unwavering nostalgia current, what might be your favorite McDonald’s thing? Should you even have one? Criticism of the fast-food titan is nearly as commonplace as…
I Played Digimon Survive
On the 19th of September, 2018, a new game in an old franchise was announced. Digimon was returning to its old tactics RPG formula, a genre it hadn’t…
Hyogo Police Compelled 12-Year-Old Girl to Confess to False Report
The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.
Firechick's Game Reviews: Kanon
Rating : 70/100 In 1998, after the release of One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e in Japan, the staff responsible for making the game decided to leave Nexton in favor…
Clannad, exception, Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Tactics
Salaryman in Another World #01 — “Acrimony is Good Actually”
This and no other brilliant negotiating tactics. Oops. This had its first episode premiere today, but will be airing the second episode onward on Mondays, beginning on…
Manmachine Interface Explained: Part 1 [Ghost in the Shell volume 2]
Many people know Ghost in the Shell the original manga, but the second volume "Manmachine Interface" is sometimes ignored. In this essay, I'd like to explain the story and…
REVIEW: Hakuryuu Hadou
The downfall of a prominent international auto executive is chronicled in this recent arc from a lengthy yakuza serial, adapting a real-life legal drama while exposing the darker…
Fairy Tail - 100 Years Quest - Episode 11 - Lucy and Taurus
Lucy switched tactics to brute force to bully Diabolos's interlopers, who had arrived to fight both parties. Fairy Tail - 100 Years Quest - Episode 11
Fire Emblem Fates OST
Rating : 75/100 Oh, Kanon . I watched the 2006 version of this anime back when it first aired and got fansubs, and while I did get a…
Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Sasami Magical Girls Club, Tactics, Clannad
Hotsui Matsuri Day 2: Folklore/Supernatural Anime to Watch
Welcome back to Hotsui Matsuri! I’m super excited to be back on the blog writing for this holiday. While we’ve been busy with our other projects, our love…
Guest Post: Unearthed Garbage with Firechick – One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e (58/100)
Many know the company Visual Arts/Key for their visual novels: Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters, Rewrite, their kinetic novels, and so on. But while Kanon is the first…
Triangle Strategy / トライアングルストラテジー
Normally I’m not a fan of strategy RPGs, but the stars aligned for me and Triangle Strategy . I played the demo when it first came out, and…
Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru - Episode 12 [END] - Mireille Celebrates Victory
Mireille's tricky strategy and tactics defeated Rietz's veteran forces. Party time! Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru - Episode 12 [END]
Charlotte, As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
Rinkai! — Episode 8 — 10 Second Anime
The new professional cyclists adjust to racing with veterans. Miko works to find her way of winning races. Rinkai! — Episode 8
Anime to Watch if You Liked Shogun
The critically-acclaimed historical drama captivated audiences, but if you're craving more battle tactics and court intrigue, these anime will scratch your Shogun itch.
Firechick's Game Reviews: One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e
Rating : 48/100 Many know the company Visual Arts/Key for their visual novels: Kanon, Air, Clannad, Little Busters, Rewrite , their kinetic novels, and so on. But while…
Kanon, One: To a Shining Season, Planetarian, Rewrite, Tactics
Chained Soldier – 11 – A Common Enemy
While it looked like the humans were poorly matched against their opponents last week, the tables are gradually turned here in one battle after the other. While Kyouka…
The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 6 Chapter 1
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The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 4 Chapter 4
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The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 2 Chapter 1
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Frieren’s Plan Causes Chaos! Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 1 Episode 19 [Review]
As time winds down, teams must result to underhanded tactics to pass the exam. “My master told me its okay to be basic.” – Fern Recap & Reaction…
Let’s Watch DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON Episode 3 – “Living Armor”
In this, the third episode of “Dungeon Meshi,” the gang run into some animated suits of armor, but when their usual tactics fail, it’s clear that there’s something…
ONE. Remake release by Novamicus & Shiravune OUT NOW!
ONE., the long-awaited remake of Tactics' highly influential romance visual novel, is now out on PC and Nintendo Switch!
What If Goku Was a Salaryman? - Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call
Have you ever watched an anime that took the business world, or since this is is Japan.. Salary man culture, and gave it a shonen twists? Neither have I and…
Dragon Quest Wars Review: Tactics O-Goo-re
The Dragon Quest series is no stranger to spin-offs that step away from the main titles’ sword-and-sworcery dungeon-crawling and world-saving. The various Monsters games are the best known,…
Jujutsu Kaisen – 37 – Less Chatter, More Splatter
Yuuji heads for the station where Gojou is being held, but on his way he encounters a huge mass of people getting cut to ribbons by transmogrified humans…
My Five Favorite Game Company Logos
Game companies may need a lot of things to survive in the industry, but in my book they need only one thing to be memorable: a good logo.…
Ace Attorney, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, Jumping, RADIANT, Tactics
Pretty Cure: I love the writing!
I’ve been impressed by the writing on the Pretty Cure series from the very first. It’s a great example of Hopepunk, positive and uplifting, with the characters making…
Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends-Tengu
Some people call them tricksters, others say they are ogres, and some yet liken them to angels instead. What mysterious creature do I speak of today? The Nihongo…
NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a – 11 – We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Sword
The Machine Lifeforms are wilding the fuck out. Amassing in huge numbers and filled with (I assume) Adam’s rage, they quickly surround and overwhelm the Resistance camp. Fresh off…
High School DxD (Episode 11) – The Acclaimed Battle Continues!
When Rias loses Koneko she decides to change tactics a little, especially as Riser’s queen is attacking. Issei and Kiba are to keep everyone busy while she leads…
National Living Treasures: Japan’s Living Embodiments of Culture
How Japan's national living treasures preserve culture and the clever tactics - including Pokemon! - used to promote their work.
National Living Treasures: Japan’s Living Embodiments of Culture
How Japan's national living treasures preserve culture and the clever tactics - including Pokemon! - used to promote their work.
What we can learn about labor organization from Akiba Maid War
While not comprehensive, Episode 4 perfectly captures many of the tactics corporations use to suppress their workers. Of course, the challenging relationship these characters already have with labor…
This Week in Games - "We Have Odin Sphere and Final Fantasy Tactics At Home"
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect is coming back to ruin your friendships, Vanillaware's Sword of the Vagrant is coming stateside, and Jean-Karlo discusses the massive layoffs at Microsoft in This…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 124: Podcast of Lordly Caliber
We chat about hot “new” video game releases Tactics Ogre Reborn and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, and share our thoughts about the excellent Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Right-Wing Scare Tactics, Midterm Elections, and the Attack on Fandom
Election Day in the United States is only days away, and it’s a midterm with major consequences. From my previous writings, I think it’s clear that I have…
Made in Abyss – S2 06 – Gooey Tokusatsu
When Riko starts seriously considering giving up her eyes or legs (she reckons she needs more than half of her organs), Majikaja and Maaa stop her from striking…
Made in Abyss, Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun, Maji
Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de 2
Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de ( In a Distant Time ) is an otome game franchise developed by Ruby Party. It spans at least a dozen…
Ah My Buddha!!, The Story of Saiunkoku, Waza no Tabibito, Ai no Kusabi, Batman: Gotham Knight
Anime that’s just buggy!
Summer is here and for many of us that means so are the bugs! Whether it’s mosquitoes buzzing around your head, crickets chirping into the wee hours of…
Sotsugyou: Graduation
There are lots of OVAs with Graduation in the title. This one is the two episode OVA from 1995. It is based on a dating sim game and…
Boku no Boukuugou, Cerberus, Fruits Basket, RahXephon, Sailor Victory
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Episode #31
Let’s begin this episode with Ernest Mecklinger, the so-called Artistic Admiral where he’s talented in both fine arts and military tactics.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These
Saga of Tanya the Evil Episode 4 – Corporate Tactics != Military Tactics
Saga of Tanya the Evil Episode 4: Tanya thinks she set herself on Easy Street. Unfortunately, she missed several subtle but important clues!
Bookshelf Briefs 3/1/22
Hello, Melancholic!, Vol. 1 | By Yayoi Ohsawa | Seven Seas – Minato Asano is great at playing the trombone, but ostracization in junior high has rendered her…
Najica Blitz Tactics
Imagine if James Bond was female. Oh wait. Did Hollywood just do that gender swap thingy? Well, Japan did it a long time ago. Back in 2001, we…
Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu Episode 2 – War Tactics and Wrath
Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu has a decent enough second episode but it is hardly a thrilling viewing experience. Still, I ended up more emotionally invested…
Tactics, The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt – 02 – Heart of Gold
After bathing and dressing, Ninym goes to wake Prince Wein up, only to find he’s dreaming of a woman with a bigger chest than hers. What would have…
The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt – 01 (First Impressions) – Can’t Lose for Wein-ning
Despite the obnoxiously-long title, this is not an isekai, but a comedy that happens to take place in a renaissance-level fantasy world. In it the Empire of Earthwold lords…
Anime Taisho: My favorite Time!
Taisho anime is a treat! While everyone else might be singing about their favorite time of the year, I’m too busy being enamored by my favorite time in…
