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The State of 文芸誌
The newsletter is online, which means so is the podcast: This month I wrote about the 文壇 (bundan, literary world), which is most easily accessible in monthly literary…
Doctorkev’s Thoughts on the Spring 2024 Anime Season Part 2: New Shows
Yesterday, I covered this season’s heavy weighting of sequels and ongoing shows, but now it’s the turn of new, shiny anime! Apart from the…
Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? – Episode 7 – Deceiving the Zombies to Save Shizuru
Episode impression of Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? Episode 7 as Shizuru captured by the zombies, Nadeshiko, Akira, and Reimi must find a way to save her. However,…
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Record of Grancrest War Episode 18: A Well Earned Ascension and Oh, _That_ Leader!
Record of Grancrest War Episode 18: Theo Cornaro finally ascends to the head of the Altirk Treaty and takes possession of Castle Unicorn.
Dysfunctional Families
No matter if you're a hardcore X-MEN fan, or just a fan of the classic 1993 animated series, XM97 will completely blow you away with how much its…
Sunday of the DedededeDead: Crunchyroll accquires the rights to the DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION anime
Yo, Sakaki here! We've got great news from Crunchyroll: They've announced they'll be streaming the Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction ani...
SPY x FAMILY, The Orbital Children, Typhoon Noruda, Digimon: Digital Monsters, My Hero Academia
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Season One) – Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi
Tsubasa moved from Tokyo to Hokkaido with his father. Not long after arriving, he bumped into Minami, a bubbly Gal who instantly took it upon herself to become…
Bloody Sweet Volumes 1-2 Manhwa Review
This is a good series to check out if you like more bite with your vampire romances.
Ep. 113: The Best of Season 4
We're here to recap a very long season of Mangasplaining for you, and recommend some great books!
Doomsday Train #08 — Not Safe for YouTube
Weird gore stuff like this and Kampfer is a piece of Japanese culture I just don't get. Impressions: Uhhhhhh… huh. I'm not entirely sure where to even…
The Monster Hunter Stories Remaster looks amazing | Preview
Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - What is Monster Hunter Stories? 02:38 - Presentation & Performance 06:02 - Story &…
Ep. 113: The Best of Season 4
This week the Mangasplaining crew picks the Mangasplaining Best of Season 4. River's Edge! Goodnight Pun Pun! Yakuza's Bias! Even Though We're Adults! AND MORE!
Yuki Yuna is a Hero – Episode 10
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’ll be returning to an adventure that I’m frankly not sure I even want to continue, as we…
My Library Adventure!
After being inspired by many ani-bloggers writing about the wonderful free manga finds they have discovered at their local libraries, and considering that I also like manga and…
Weekly Seasonal Anime Watches: Spring 2024 Week 7
We are at the more then halfway point for this season and I still feel like “where did my season” go? All of these episodes are now at…
The Anime Backlog - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
In our brand-new column, Lynzee Loveridge comes clean about her backlog, starting with one of the most popular anime ever. Use this space here for critical finger-wagging and…
Let’s Do It Already! Vol 1 Review
Let's Do It Already! is a refreshing take on teen romance that acknowledges the many complicated feelings of young love.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 07
This constituted a needed course correction.
Our BtT-Chan Art Challenge Concludes This Friday!
Our first-ever art challenge has almost come to a close! Friends from Mastodon, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Discord have all submitted their version of BtT-chan for our…
Bringing Anime to Southeast Asia: Interview with Medialink, Ani-One Co-Founder Lovinia Chiu
Chiu shares how she brought the SEA simulcast service to the forefront after founding it at 17 years old.
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid (The Duke of Death and His Maid) Season 3 – 07
I'm glad we got this episode, because the truth of the matter is, it was no sure thing that we would.
The Anime That Became Painfully Realistic
Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night is my favorite anime. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:06 What is it about? 3:31 Execution 4:47 Characters 9:17 Production Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night, also known as Yoru no…
Author Journey (May 20, 2024)
I’ve discovered a new hobby, which is quite exciting. It doesn’t take up too much time and it’s allowed me to do something I’ve been planning on doing…
Toonami Rewind Set to Return Legendary Block to Weekday Afternoons after 20 Years
Toonami is a name that almost every fan of anime in America should know about. After all, if it wasn’t for Toonami, anime might never have gained a foothold…
News Update - Mon, 20 May 2024
Romances at the Shallow End of the Pool. Allen takes a look at Taisho Otome Fairy Tale and finds it rather lacking. As in the core ingredients are all…
Boku no Hero Academia 7 – Episode 03 Review
「敵」 (Viran) "Villain" Ah, this chapter.
Choo Choo! Riding the Doomsday Train: First Impression
Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku is one wacky, yet enjoyable little train adventure I'm enjoying this Spring 2024!
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) – IN: Grass Labyrinth – AFFECTION
Science Fiction Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) (2006)IN: Grass Labyrinth – AFFECTION (Episode 11)Director: Masaki Hashi & Kôichi Mashimo Writer: Ryôe Tsukimura Ultimately, I’…
Seasonal Selection – Kaiju No. 8 Episodes 5 & 6
Keeping on with double feature seasonals, it’s time for us to actually get down to business with the Defense Squad.
Noir on Rhapsodise! (GITS SAC2 later)
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Solo Leveling Soundtrack Boasts Vinyl Release
Although the Solo Leveling soundtrack has already been released on various streaming services as well as on CD, audiophiles will get a chance to experience the soundtrack on…
Noir – Season of Hell
Drama / Crime Noir (2001)Season of Hell (Episode 13)Director: Masaki Hashi & Kôichi Mashimo Writer: Ryôe Tsukimura So, have you come across this show, before? If not, I…
Re:Monster - Episode 6 - Captured Lady Knight
Rou's goblin and monster forces annihilated a human raiding party. The Lady Knight refused to join night activities. At first. Re:Monster - Episode 6
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 13 – May 19, 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…
In/Spectre, MAJOR 2nd, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses, BLUELOCK, Ascendance of a Bookworm
Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life - Episode 5 - Rys Wears Hat
Rys went on a date with Flio and tried on a cute hat. Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life - Episode 5
Killer Ending: Kids on the Slope
You may not remember Kids on the Slope, the series by Shinichiro Watanabe. You know, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Carole and Tuesday … yeah, THAT Shinichiro Watanabe. Not…
Setting the Stage for 'Mulan'
A look into production design, plus animation news.
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night – Ep. 7
Jellyfish can’t keep teasing me like this.
U-TREASURE x Osamu Tezuka Wedding Rings
U-TREASURE and Tezuka Productions team up for a collection of bridal rings featuring Unico and many more characters.
Misty from Pokémon Needs Help Fighting Cancer
They say you always remember your first. The first time you kissed someone, the first time you got behind the wheel of a car, and the day your…
Boy’s Texture is Hakushi Hasegawa’s dreamy single off the upcoming Mahōgakkō album.
Stepping into the soundscape of Boy’s Texture feels like waking up from a surreal springtime nap. The dreamy vocals, beat, and samples, collide into a kaleidoscope of comforting…
Review: Pegasus 2 (2024)
Pegasus 2 飞驰人生2 China, 2024, colour, 2.35:1, 120 mins. Director: Han Han 韩寒. Rating: 6/10. More of the same and with knobs on, plus another effortless lead by…
Yuru Camp△ 3 – 07 – Uphill Battle
While Nadeshiko, Rin, and Ayano were on their tour of trains, bridges, and dams, the OutClub “Leftovers” went on their own adventure. This week while splitting a huge…
The Quest to Defeat a Magic Long Ago Defeated – Granbelm Spoiler Review
“Mixing genres is fun.” This must have been the thought that went through the mind of whoever put together the pitch for Granbelm, a Magical Girl Mecha Hidden…
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨.圍城, Soi Cheang, 2024)
A young man searching for a home finds one in Kowloon Walled City only to see it threatened by nefarious forces in Soi Cheang’s intense action drama.
Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 07 – Embracing the Struggle
For all of her maturity in most other matters, when it comes to Kumiko Reina can be especially childish. Just take her pouting when Kumiko doesn’t immediately discern…
Wonderful Precure Episode 16 Review – Secrets, Stories, And Shin-Chan
I didn’t expect the Crayon Shin-chan collaboration!
Spring 2024 Mid-Season Rankings
Now this is more like it! I have so much more hype for my spring anime lineup compared with last season’s, but miraculously managed to keep my list…
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 4 — 10 Second Anime
Kitauji performs at the marching band festival, meeting other schools and old classmates. Motomu’s past comes to light. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Ep 4
What Happens If You Get A Traffic Ticket in Japan?
What happens when you get pulled over in Japan? How do you pay a traffic fine in Japan? From tickets to demerit points, let's navigate it.
The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain, Vol. 2
By Bakufu Narayama and Ebisushi. Released in Japan as “Danzaisareta Akuyaku Reijō wa, Gyakkō-shite Kanpekina Akujo o Mezasu” by TO Books. Released in North America by Airship. Translated…
“Smell Harassment”: Japan’s Newest Workplace Controversy
It may not get you fired, but many on Japanese social media say "smell harassment" lowers productivity and team collaboration.
"'Cause What I Do Is All for Me to Choose"
An Interview with Azusa Suga