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Spring 2024 Anime Week 5: The Questionable Necessity of Anime Original Movies
May 11th, 2024 Greetings from Japan! Well, currently I am writing this from South Korea, but by the time that this is published I should be in Japan…
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 146 – Spring 2024 Season First Impressions
Timestamps 0:00:00 Intro Trash/Dropped 0:01:05 The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 0:02:44 Gods’ Games We Play 0:03:56 HIGHSPEED Étoile 0:05:03 Himitsu no AiPri 0:05:58 The Irregular…
BATTERY the animation, Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Date A Live, HIGHSPEED Étoile, Sound! Euphonium
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night Episode 6: Never Too Late
Guess we have a 2nd half to fully resume “THAT” so why not wrap things up from early on in your career first?
The Tezuka Star System Taken to the Extreme? Saint Seiya's Callbacks to Masami Kurumada's Prior Works
If you've read manga for a decent enough amount of time you more than likely have noticed that some mangaka have a habit of re-using certain...
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Kowabana Podcast Episode 177
Sometimes the past comes back to haunt us in various ways, as these five stories from Japan will show. If The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 177 first appeared…
Perfect Days (2023) [Film Review]
Perfect Days; or, The Art of Mindfulness Next time is next time. Now is now. When I heard about a new movie project by Win Wenders cent...
Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon) – 20
It occurs to me not for the first time that this series is as much as anything a chronicle of a social experiment.
Recapturing Geass
A new Code Geass series is upon us, as the OVA Rozé of the Recapture is now playing in Japanese theaters, with international streaming to follow soon. I’ve created a…
This Week in Games - Games Are Our Business... And Business Is Restructuring
Sony and Square-Enix are both reorganizing, from new CEOs to staff cutbacks. Also, sad news about Penny Blood, more Cotton, and the latest video game news!
Lupin III: Green vs Red – It’s About Freedom
Lupin is one of the oldest if not the oldest franchise that has been active since the 60’s and continues to have ovas and installments to this day.…
You Must Be This Tall to Propose! Volume 1 Review
When creating most things, and in this case a romcom manga, you should have something somewhat new that makes you stand out from your peers or else you…
Fanart Friday, Too: Dog-Walker Frieren
Sign me up for a modern-day AU featuring Frieren and the gang, but only if Frieren has a cute little pup that she walks around. ★ 【Shiren】 「…
My Happy Marriage Director Takehiro Kubota and Creating a New Fairytale
Ahead of the romance anime's second season, director Takehiro Kubota discusses the choices, the challenges, and balancing the story between the everyday and the supernatural.
Writing Prompt: Discovering My Ideal Anime Mentor
Which anime character would make a good mentor to me?
Doki Doki News: Hana-Kimi, Splatfest, and Tokyopop’s Move
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of May 12th! Check out the latest episode…
Fanart Friday: Voice That Connects the Past
It’s the one-year anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s release! The beloved sequel’s one-year mark has resulted in some lovely fan works, including this…
St. Pius V Corner: Violet Evergarden – By Penance Pacified
Penance is a needful thing to the sinner, who desires to recover health of his soul. And, in doing penance, there are three things to be considered: serious…
Kinniku Banzuke: Kongou-kun No Daibouken
Imagine American Ninja Warrior and other similar sports entertainment reality shows having a slight twist in their games: The loser ends in death! OMFG! That really gives death…
Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation (Episode 18) – Turning Point 3
Sylphie has just told Rudeus that she’s pregnant. He can’t believe his luck. But then, he receives a letter from his Father’s party who are trying to rescue…
Reign of the seven spellblades Episode 14: Ophelia’s tragic tale
With the penultimate episode, will the rescue team be in time to save Pete, just how tragic Ophelia tale is
Kaiju No. 8-Like MHA, but With Giant Monsters
Kaiju No. 08 initial review What’s the one thing cooler or scarier than giant monsters? Getting to fight giant monsters, that’s what! For decades now, Japan has been…
The Legend of Heroes 3: Song of the Ocean
In the past, I used to visit my local GameStop and purchase games that caught my eye without much consideration for game franchises or the overarching universe developed…
Seeing Music
How 'Peter and the Wolf' brought visuals to Prokofiev.
Sakura, Saku Vols 1 and 2
Sakkura, Saku Volumes 1 and 2 by Io Sakisaka I feel like Io Sakisaka is a great go-to author for heartfelt shoujo stories that reaffirm one’s faith in…
The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio Episode 6: Backlash Dilemma
Still thinking about the excellent events of the 4th episode. However, there were consequences and it was time for our heroines to pay up.
LANA let’s loose and simply wants us to leave her fxxking alone.
LANA is on a serious roll, appearing left and right, here and there on the Japanese hip hop scene. So, it’s understandable that she’s getting a lot of…
Type-07T Keisetsu
General Information Unit type: knightmare frameOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
Type-07 Sekka
General Information Unit type: knightmare frameOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
Type-05c Akatsuki Upgrade
General Information Unit type: knightmare frameOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPI-221 Camden
General Information Unit type: knightmare frameOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-06P/S Levyletaine
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Gran KirkwayneOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-05K/W Fleipnir
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Heath LottOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-05K/S Valpnir
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Arnold RenckOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-03L/W Elcarmal
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Divock MerteOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-03L/S Elgrips
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Christoph ScissormanOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-02Q/W Queen Curaca
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Catherine SabathraOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-02Q/S Queen Asura
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Nala VaughnOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
RPCX-01K Foulbout
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: Norland von LunebelgOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
UZZ-001m Zi-Artemis
Knightmare frame mode Fortress mode Knightmare frame mode Fortress mode General Information Unit type: transformable knightmare framePilot: RozéOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
UZZ-001s Zi-Apollo
General Information Unit type: knightmare framePilot: AshOriginal mechanical designer: Satoshi Shigeta Lineart N/A
Wind Breaker Episode 7 Review – The Drenched Turtle Longs For The Sun
Togame brought sandals to a sneaker fight and made it terrifying.
Train to the End of the World Episode 7: Clash with the Rotted
I made it clear last episode that I wasn’t the biggest fan of how this latest stop started and wasn’t all that thrilled to see how our heroines…
Yuru Camp 3- Episode 7 – Chikaki’s, Aoi’s, and Ena’s Haphazard Bus Camping Trip
Episode impressions of Yuru Camp 3Episode 7 as Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena seem neglected while Nadeshiko and Rin go camping with Ayano. Obviously, they went on their own…
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture is an OVA series released internationally in 2024. Directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi, the series is written by Noboru Kimura, with mechanical designs…
My Hero Academia Episodes 139, 140, and Chapter 422
Welcome to episode 270 of the My Hero Academia Podcast. This week Kendra (@sniperofmyheart) is joined by author, cosplayer, artist and film maker Paige Annette Trotter (@PaigeATrotter), Jenna…
Himouto! Umaru-chan's FIRST English Versions and Fandom
Himouto! Umaru-chan is a love-it-or-hate-it anime from 2015... but why? And what are its two subbed releases like? ****************** Yui Social Media Twitter: http://twitter.com/YuiHaruhara Twitch: https://twitch.tv/YuiHaruhara Support me on Patreon https://patreon.com/YuiHaruhara ****************** Timestamps will be added…
The Singer (소리꾼, Cho Jung-lae, 2020)
When his wife is kidnapped, a pansori singer has only his singing to rely on in Cho Jung-lae’s Joseon-era tale of social oppression and resistance.
What’s It Like Living in West Tokyo?
Do you want to move to Japan? Discover West Tokyo: vibrant neighborhoods, modern and trendy shops and plenty of serene green spaces.
Ametora: Tokyo Fashion Subculture
Ametora, short for “American Traditional”, is best defined as being Japan’s own take on the fashion worn by American Ivy League College students and the British elite in…
The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
Episodes: 12 Summary: The world’s number one assassin has been reincarnated as the eldest son of a family of aristocrat assassins. In exchange for being reincarnated in another…
Manga the Week of 5/22/24
SEAN: As May starts to dwindle... oh, wait, it's Yen week. No dwindling allowed. But first, Airship. In print, we see Modern Dungeon Capture Starting with Broken Skills…
Tune of the Week(ish) Bartender’s Stardust Memory
It’s not the catchy tune of the first series, but it’s not too bad either! The Tune of the Week is the opening theme to Bartender: Glass of…
Spring 2024 – Midseason Quick Thoughts
Midseason, time to pause and evaluate where the shows are and where they’re headed. Also, when I make a gut check to make sure I’m not watching shows…