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A Much Needed Rest
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Being Entertaining Over Being Great (ft. Listeners)
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Where is Leth? – A much needed update
A much needed update on the state of the blog going into 2021.
The Scene We all Needed in 2020
An anime and manga blog, devoted to all kinds of amazing things from Japan. Reviews, articles, lists and more!
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Remake Our Life! (No Time Travel Needed)
Just two episodes in and the slice-of-life time travel series, Remake Our Life!, is already falling flat. There are a number of reasons for the disappointing start, but…
Being Dead Otherwise
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Martian Successor Nadesico Episode 25: Being Myself, Being Yourself
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New Horizons Is The Game We All Needed
I have been a fan of Animal Crossing since I first played Wild World back in the late 00s. I've experiencd so many good memories thanks to this…
#OshiiOct Patlabor 2: The Movie – A Needed Intervention
Following Patlabor: The Movie, which I have mostly positive thoughts on, comes Patlabor 2: The Movie. Something I feel a lot better at and much more thematically rich…
Steins Gate 0 – The unknown story we needed
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
The ‘Given’ Movie was Just What I Needed
Back in May, I reviewed Given and concluded that it was precisely the kind of fun that I needed in my life. It was also a sign of…
Review: Being Mortal (2020)
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Sorry For Being Gone
Talking about my recent hiatus and plans for the future.
DEMON SLAYER: EVERYTHING NEEDED TO MAKE A GOOD ANIME
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Vampire Dormitory – 01 (First Impressions) – Needing to Be Needed
Misfortune seems to follow Yamamoto Mito everywhere he goes. He lost his parents in a fire, and his other relatives kicked him onto the streets. Everyone who sees…
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The Japanese Say You Have 3 Faces [CITATION NEEDED]
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The World’s Finest Assassin – 04 – Nice to Be Needed
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The hockey manga you didn’t know you needed – Go Ahead
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[Context Needed]: 4 Controversial Anime From the Last 4 Years
The anime community is wide, varied, and growing all the time. Every couple of years a significant tentpole anime comes out that brings in a whole new crop…
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Dandadan: Being an Active Protagonist
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Downs of Being Semi-Otaku
Hi, I’m SleepySlacker (or Sleepy for short) and one of the new writers on the blog, Doozo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! Seeing that this is The Otaku’s Blog, it would…
Being in a Creative Community
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The Orient anime was a lot more fun than people are giving it credit for. At least it was for me.
the fear of being genuine
Only you will remember the next 24 hours before time is undone; what do you admit to the people you love most? Steins;Gate is a popular anime following the…
the pain of being seen
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Devil May Cry is the Anime I Never Knew I Needed
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“My Brain Is Different” - Personal, To the Point and Much Needed
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Animated Observations Update #7: New Opportunities and a Much Needed Break
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The Princess of Snow and Blood #12 — Final Battle Not Needed
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I Needed A BREAK (So I Maxed Out My Bad Anime)
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Who Said Being Friends Was Easy?
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Being Born Again in Tearmoon Empire
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Mushoku Tensei II – 17 – Being There
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Magical Girls: Not Easy Being Green
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Much Needed Upgrade: Marvel Legends “The Infinity Saga” Iron Monger & Obadiah Stane
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review – The Isekai Adventure I Didn’t Know I Needed
A brand new adventure awaits in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, the isekai adventure we didn't know we needed! Explore the Hisui region and unlock its secrets!
The Ancient Magus’ Bride Episode 9: Perspectives on Love and Needed Adjustments
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On being an Anime fan at 40!
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The Thankful Tag: Being Grateful in 2021
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I Like Being Comfy When Watching Anime
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