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Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 06
Another five minute episode of Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai in the books. Or so it felt like, anyway.
The Secret of the Knight’s Sword
detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3 (2012) [Film Review]
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3; or, In the Shadow of the Olympics Today’s the first day of your new family. But remember… You will al...
Japan Had an Especially Negative Reaction to Apple’s “Crush” Ad
Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. Here are some reactions from social media.
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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 7
Akari and Ayano are off on a trip together in the seventh volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults manga. This volume contains chapters thirty-one to thirty-five.Though…
More Upcoming, Interesting, and New Manga Releases of 2024
Looking at more upcoming releases from May 2024 and beyond that I find interesting, and maybe you will too!
Record of Grancrest War Episode 17: Through the Eyes of Death and the People’s Crest
Record of Grancrest War Episode 17: Mirza Kooches decides to go on the offensive despite the urging of his mage.
Ushinawareta Mirai o Motomete soon in English!
As of today, the game is 63% translated.
Pop Star Crystal Kay on Singing Anime Songs and Growing Up Mixed-Race in Japan
Crystal Kay previously sang themes for 2004's Fullmetal Alchemist and Nodame Cantabile
‘Off Duty’ or ‘Dastardly’? Choose Your Duelists with The Yetee’s New Shirts
The Yetee hits the streets of Battle City with two new T-shirts in its Yu-Gi-Oh! collection. Yugi and the gang are enjoying some downtime in “Off-Duty Duelists.” Meanwhile,…
Ikumi Hasegawa - Star Trail
I just heard that Keys kinetic novel Planetarian is getting a physical release for Nintendo Switch next month! Two days after my birthday, no less! Hell yeah! Sure,…
Okazu Staff takes on Yuri Is My Job, Volume 12
Yuri Is My Job, Volume 12 came out in English from the fantastic team at Kodansha and it was…a lot. I had reviewed it in Japanese almost a…
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...
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (Season One) – Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata
Usato has an ordinary and unremarkable life, however, he wishes for something more. He thinks that might change when he ends up walking home with Kazuki and Suzune…
The Dangerous Convenience Store Manhwa Volume 1 Review
The plot is excellent in the romance camp. Everything that happens is to get Eui-joon and Gunwoo together, and it works pretty well.
A Condition Called Love Episode 6 Review – Fears And Insecurities
Hot take: Hananoi looks better in glasses than he does with long hair.
Doomsday Train #07 — Zombie Face
I'm not sure that I had shilling for the Sega Saturn on my bingo card. Impressions: Where in the apocalypse would you even find a Saturn these…
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 146 — Spring 2024 Seasonal Impressions
We’re almost halfway through the season, but that won’t stop us.
The Irregular at Magic High School, The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3, HIGHSPEED Étoile, Himitsu no AiPri, Rinkai!
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
Adapting to the Modern Age – The Philosophy Behind Gakuen iDOLM@STER’s Visual Identity
Gakuen iDOLM@STER is shaping up to be an interesting new venture for a multitude of reasons, but especially its incorporation of trendy indie artists. As we enter a possible new…
Neon Genesis Evangelion – Episode 19
We begin shortly after the last episode’s grotesque conclusion, with Shinji still in the pilot seat. Not because he’s been forced to, not because he can’t escape, but…
Something Terrifying Happened Today
1. I was waiting at the traffic lights on my way home from work and a man tried to open The post Something Terrifying Happened Today first appeared…
Weekly Seasonal Anime Watches: Spring 2024 Week 6
It’s interesting watching a band show like Sound Euphonium while being in my community band’s governing board. I feel the same way as Kumiko in that I’m struggling…
Anime is Hot, South of the Border!
Recently some of my family members (me included) have been considering moving out of the U.S. where we currently live. It wouldn’t be tomorrow, we’ll probably think about…
VG Pulse 403: A VGP Woodland Adventure!
This week on VGP, we’re awake! We start off with side notes of weaksauce and German food, before diving into the regular news where we discuss Stardew Valley…
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 4 – The Hunter X Hunter Exam Arc
For once we agree (mostly).
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid (The Duke of Death and His Maid) Season 3 – 06
I won't strain my shoulder patting myself on the back too hard, because it was really only a matter of time.
Twwk Joins Love Thy Nerd to Talk BtT
One of the coolest ministries in the otaku/nerd/gaming sphere is Love Thy Nerd, a non-profit that focuses on reaching out to geeks with all sorts of interests. The…
First Impression: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
As Tanjirou, Mitsuri, Muichiro, and others recover from the events at the Swordsmith Village, the Snake Hashira, Obanai, and Wind Hashira, Sanemi, approach a massive, abandoned temple on…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
The Spring 2024 AniTAY Sequel Guide
The Spring 2024 Sequel Guide is here at last! As you will see, this season continues the trend of airing tons of high profile sequel series.
Author Journey (May 13, 2024)
This last week was busy, busy, busy. However, despite having my nose to the grindstone, I spent a lot of time thinking… Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes…
Boku no Hero Academia 7 – 02
「亡霊」 (Bourei) "Specter" What will the fans complain about next week, I wonder?
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf Episodes #03 & #04
Let’s begin with Kraft Lawrence where he’s gonna sell these marten pelts to the Milone Trading Company for something valuable like Trenni silver coins. Of course, I forgot…
News Update - Mon, 13 May 2024
Camp is Work, Work is Life. This week, Nicoletta and I take a look at the Laid-Back Camp movie, and was more than a bit relieved to find out…
Nanahoshi Needs Help. NOW!
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S2 Ep 15 Review You know what I love about Mushoku Tensei? How it’s never afraid to shy away from serious topics. Conflict between parents …
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 6 – May 12, 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…
Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Yowamushi Pedal, Tawawa on Monday, The Way of the Househusband
Blue Archive the Animation - Episode 4 - Nonomi as Masked Swimsuit Gang Member
Nonomi introduced her alias as Number 3 of the Masked Swimsuit Gang. I need to see those swimsuits for proof. Blue Archive the Animation - Episode 4
Misguided Affection, Reaching for Salvation: Reflections on Salome’s Kiss
A gothic romance involving a pair of queer women that isn’t about the relationship they share. Well, it is. But it also isn’t.
Character Analysis: Kaguya Shinomiya
Kaguya-sama Love is War is one of those shows that knows what it is and isn’t any more than that. Dude it’s a rom-com, with emphasis on the…
Mashle Episodes #16 & #17
Well everyone, the day has finally arrived as magicians who’ve gathered most of the gold coins compete in the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam where it consists of 3…
A Film That Lives Forever
The Oscar nominee 'Windy Day,' plus animation news.
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night – Ep. 6
The Mother’s Day special.
Chatty AF 206: Bakemonogatari Watchalong – Episodes 9-15
Toni, Vrai, and Peter return for Nadeko Snake and Tsubasa Cat and anguish over the now-unfinished streaming status of the series.
Mother's Day
Happy mothers day to all the good moms out there, mine included!
Spring 2024 What-I’m-Watching Summary – Week 5
Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night – 5 [Viewer Comments] Ah Jellyfish, the only other show this season that has a shot at consistently beating out Dungeon Meshi. I…
Blue Reflection Ray Spoiler Review
Let’s talk about feelings. But not any specific feelings. Feelings in abstract. The idea of feelings. Let’s ride the fine line between deeply exploratory science fiction and outright…
Tomorrow There Will Be Fine Weather (明日は日本晴れ, Hiroshi Shimizu, 1948)
A bus breaking down on a mountain pass signals a roadblock on the way to a new Japan in Hiroshi Shimizu’s lighthearted yet melancholy drama.
WIND BREAKER – Episodes 5 & 6
Let’s get ready to rumble! The battle between Bofurin and Shishitoren begin!
Captain Bal
The Young Animator Training Project , variously known as Anime Mirai, Anime Tamago, and now, Anime no Tane, is an annual project sponsored b...
Kill Me Baby, The Irregular at Magic High School, Mirai, Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle, Heaven's Lost Property
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid - Episode 30 - Alice Shows Fishnet Stockings
Alice claimed to have a snowsuit underneath her skirt, but it was just an excuse to tease Bocchan. Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid - Episode 30
My Mother Saved Me
I got to spend some time with my mother yesterday for an early Mother's Day celebration in New York City. Before then, I was in deep thought about…
What I Watched This Week – 5/5 – 5/11
‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess – I passed on this while it was airing last season because it looked like a one-note comedy centered on food looking delicious,…
Train to the End of the World – Episode 02
Episode Synopsis: The girls discuss the logistics of their trip to Ikebukuro. Due to leaving in a hurry, and the unknown distance they must traverse, there’s food inventory…