It would be too soon to dismiss myself and pretend that 2021 never happened. And while I have clearly been away from even the smallest anime scenes, I have not dialed down productivity for other th…
Dec 1, 2021 • Subscribe
More like this
The Requisites of an Anime Blogger
My aniblogging resume is sorely lacking.
Fine Travels
Author: Ukari (translated with author’s permission, please visit their website to see the original Japanese works!) To say here is far, The post Fine Travels first appeared on Kowabana.
Oh So Mysterious! The Mystery Blogger Award!
Well Curtis, aka ospreyshire, nominated me for this oh so mysterious award and all I can say is thank you! Check out his post HERE. Honestly it surprises…
Sunshine Blogger Award: Finally, an Award Post
Hey, it’s been a while I’ve done an award post (and by a while, I mean…*checks,* 2 years. *Gulps*). Apologies to all the people who came up with…
So I started an anime review blog…
… after two years of talking about it. Follow for reviews and anime suggestions, and thoughts on anime in general!
So You Want to be an Anime Delinquent
This post was actually inspired by a YouTube video I watched a few days ago. It was a collection of clips of the newest season of Jujutsu Kaisen,…
Who Made Me a Princess Is Getting an Anime
The popular light novel and manhwa, Who Made Me a Princess, is set to receive a donghua adaptation in 2024 by Colored Pencil Animations, directed by Wang Wei.
An Ode to the Old Man Who Loved Anime
There's no such thing as growing too old to enjoy something.
Who Made Me a Princess Is Getting an Anime
The popular light novel and manhwa, Who Made Me a Princess, is set to receive a donghua adaptation in 2024 by Colored Pencil Animations, directed by Wang Wei.
Anime Blogger Guide for Noobs!
I’ve recently noticed, for the past few months a lot more new anime bloggers have popped up. Maybe it’s just the new year, maybe it’s just Spring, but…
So, A Christian Walks into an 18+ Anime Convention…
What is it that makes an anime convention an 18+ convention? Going into this past weekend, I didn’t really know. Was it a convention featuring more panels with…
Review: Takaoka’s Travels – This Surrealist Pilgrimage Delights and Disturbs
A new English translation of Takaoka's Travels by Japanese author Shibusawa Tatsuhiko is a funny, fantastical fever dream.
Gulliver’s Travels Beyond the Moon
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m delighted to be returning to the early films of Toei Doga, as we explore their adaptation of…
“So… what do you even get out doing a blogger feature?”
The title is something a family member asked me back when I was stateside. My family and a few friends are vaguely aware that I blog about Japanese…
My Anime Group (blogger advertising opportunity)
Hi Guys, Just thought I would invite you all to my group ‘Real Anime Addicts’. We are a little Facebook community that enjoys discussing anime and … My…
Travels of Hibari and Chiemi: The Tumultuous Journey (1962) review
“This film remains, after all these years, a highly enjoyable narrative that succeeds to please the spectator with heart-warming light-heartedness, comical action, and beautiful musical momen…
[Meta] 2018 Resolutions and Unique Blogger Award!?
In this first meta post, I’ll be discussing my New Year’s resolutions, and accepting the amazing generous award I was nominated for!
Missing Blogger Friends and Tips for Longevity?
After blogging for such a long time, five and a half years, you’ve seen a lot of things. The first one is your own blogging style and schedule…
Blogging Confessions from A Small Anime Blogger
Being honest is something that I've been wanting to do for as long as I can remember and yet, for some reason, I don't do it that often…
The Sunshine Blogger Award: Fanfiction Anime World
Hey everyone! Fanfiction Anime world here! First off, I’d like to thank Pinkie’s Pokemon for nominating me as one of the participants in this challenge. Here’s the link…
Entrevista Con Blogger De Anime, Shino-Writer
Anime is not limited to Japan or the United States—it’s a phenomenon that has spread throughout the world. Latin America has waved the otaku flag for many years,…
Book Announcement: Wild Lines and Poetic Travels: A Keijro Suga Reader
Wild Lines and Poetic Travels: A Keijiro Suga Reader Edited by Doug Slaymaker This volume of essays and translations analyzes the prodigious and wide…Book Announcement: Wild Lines and…
Book Announcement: Wild Lines and Poetic Travels: A Keijro Suga Reader
Wild Lines and Poetic Travels: A Keijiro Suga Reader Edited by Doug Slaymaker This volume of essays and translations analyzes the prodigious and wide…Book Announcement: Wild Lines and…
Mystery Blogger Award
Yeah, I suppose I’m a bit of mystery in some respects (xD) As long in the tooth as I actually am around these parts, I don’t think the…
Blogger Recognition Award
So I got nominated for this the other day by Irina, who also reminded me that Karandi had nominated me for the same award back in 2018 (which…
Blogger Recognition Award
I’ve recently been nominated awarded for a new award! The Blogger Recognition award! Let’s not waste anytime and get into my responses after the cut! 1. Say thanks…
Sunshine Blogger Award
I’m so excited to announce my nomination for the Sunshine Blogger Award!
Eximius Blogger Award
My first tag post! So exciting!
~Blogger Recognition Award~
I’m back and starting it off with a recognition post! I was nominated by evening tea musing. Thank you for the nomination! It was a little delayed in…
Sunshine Blogger Award
Been a while since we had this one on the blog. Normally, I’d write some humble words about this amazing blog of mine and how grateful you should…
Sunshine Blogger Award
A big thank you to FiddleTwix over at The Anime Madhouse for nominating me for this award. I’ve actually done this one before when it was making the…
Blogger recognition award!
Yay, an award!! An apology in advance, to all the people who have nominated me before, I’m still quite shy to actually respond to most (or any up…
The Blogger Identity
No post summary was provided.
Eximius Blogger Award
Oh dear… it’s been a hot minute since this happened to me. Thank you, RiseFromAshes, for this tag! Without further ado, let’s dig into this thing! I’ll just…
Blogger Recognition Award
Rules first Thank the person who nominated you and feature a link to their blog in your award post.Post the award banner somewhere on your blog.Share the reason…
Mystery Blogger Award!!
This is 7mononoke (Mono) at Anime Rants, and I’ve tagged for the Mystery Blogger Award! Let me start by thanking the wonderful blogger who nominated me, Keiko over…
Spring 2024 Anime and an Experiment
A total of eleven anime caught my eye from this season. I would not be surprised if I dropped four or five of them before the end. Usually,…
I Might Be A Real Blogger, Also Let me Tell You About an Anime Art Exhibition
When it rains, it pours. Now I do get random PR emails from time to time. I think most people do. And I don’t usually respond to these…
15 Anime Where The Main Character Travels With A Child Companion
Why is it that in anime, you find so many anime series detailing the action-or-emotion-packed journey of a person and a child they are never blood-related to?
Love and an Umbrella: Romance Anime and Context
Anime has many romance tropes, such as the symbolism of an umbrella. These tropes came out of the realities of relationships within modern culture. After all, romance is…
Who Wants Anime Perfumes?
I just discovered the surprisingly huge world of anime perfumes and I have thoughts. Manly: Why? It seems like such an odd product.
So OSHI NO KO is Getting an Anime, Let’s Talk About That
Oshi no Ko is getting an anime, but who’s behind the upcoming project? Should you be excited or wary? Find out here.
Star Spangled Surprise: The Anime blogger Like Starburst!
Happy US birthday! It’s 4th of July aka the US Independence Day, and what better way to celebrate the home of the stars and stripes than to talk…
Anime Expo 2018: Women Who Write Shonen and Seinen
I was recently at Anime Expo, and I ran a panel highlighting some shonen and seinen manga...
Anime Expo 2018: Women Who Write Shonen and Seinen
I was recently at Anime Expo, and I ran a panel highlighting some shonen and seinen manga written or drawn (but usually both) by women. Here’s the audio…
Spy x Family first impressions: who knew that subterfuge and murder could be so wholesome?
Older fans of any medium can sometimes feel burned out by over-used tropes. When this happens, I try to take a step back and give myself a break…
Revenger: An anime about samurai and assassins
A promising new anime in Winter 2023 is criminally underwatched: Revenger, an anime by the renowned Gen Urobuchi featuring samurai and assassins. #anime #shorts
'The Man Who Planted Trees' Was an Impossible Task
Plus: animation news.
Sorry For The Wait, So Here’s An Update!
Hey guys n’ gals! We’re hoping that you’re all doing well and staying safe, as things for us have been a little bit hectic this week. Last weekend…
So I Called an AI (ChatGPT) in Japanese...
Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3GkkONL Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/