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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 13 – November 19, 2023
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…
Call of the Night, Cardcaptor Sakura, Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Fighting Spirit, A Condition Called Love
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 20 – November 26, 2023
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 6 – November 12, 2023
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Laid-Back Camp, The Dangers in My Heart, DAKAICHI! -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-, Drifting Dragons, The Fable
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 27 – December 3, 2023
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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, The Irregular at Magic High School, Chainsaw Man, Fuuto PI
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 30 – November 5, 2023
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My Hero Academia, Everlasting Heart, One Piece, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, Rurouni Kenshin
Vintage Report 15: November 1978
Though Farewell to Yamato was no longer in theaters in November 1978, it continued to dominate the discourse, both in media and merchandising. But it was no longer…
November 2022 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases
The November 2022 manga, light novels, and book releases from 10+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, & more!
Vintage Report 8: November/December 1977
If we were to name this specific stretch of Yamato history, the appropriate word would probably be “Afterglow.” The feature film was still burning up the box office…
Vintage Report 23: November/December 1979
The fan community didn’t know it yet, but the end of 1979 tipped them just past the halfway point between The New Voyage and the next big adventure,…
Anime Boston 2022 Report
Well…wow. Anime Boston 2022, was my first return to being a Featured Panelist at a convention since 2019 and it was a fantastic experience. First of all, my…
Flamecon 2022 Event Report
If you paid any attention to my social media this weekend, you knew that I was attending Flamecon 2022, back in New York City for the first time…
November 2022 Monthly Favorites
Welcome back to the best monthly blog post on Wordpress, if I do say so myself, my Monthly Favorites! I might be more or less absent from blogging,…
Reading Log: November 2022
Almost Christmas time again aaaa. November has been a quieter month on the whole, so for once I feel like I’ve read more steadily than usual. Let’s get…
Manga Influencers and Hoarding Culture
It's easy to get swept up and just want to buy all the manga we see. But is it really a good idea? And not just for your…
Anime & Manga Culture and Neurodivergence
In this video, I delve into why neurodivergent people may find anime and manga appealing. While being neurodivergent and interested in the subculture is not mutually exclusive, there…
Everything Bookstore Employee Knows About Manga Learned Against Her Will
THORNTON, CO — Theresa Miller, 27, is the resident manga expert at Pages and Things, local bookstore. Possessing nearly encyclopedic knowledge about the store’s manga collection, Miller is…
Shibuya Goldfish
A manga about how people in Shibuya ward in Tokyo are suddenly attacked by giant flying killer goldfish. Continue reading →
Convention Report – Anime Central 2022
Hi, all. I’m back from my break feeling refreshed and re-invigorated (at least as much as is possible considering my generally poor sleep habits and what-not). This past…
Spiraken Con Report: Otakon 2022
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures attending Otakon 2022 Otakon took place July 29th-31st 2022 at the Walter E Washington…
Author Journey (November 7, 2022)
So, the first week of NaNoWriMo has come to an end which means it’s time to reveal your word count. I’ll go first… I managed 11,132 words in…
Author Journey (November 14, 2022)
The second week of NaNoWriMo hit a bit of a snag where I lost four days. It was one of those knock-on events where life impacted the day…
Author Journey (November 28, 2022)
I think this week has been the most frustrating yet… and that’s saying something. My time was chipped away from every angle, leaving next to nothing to work…
Author Journey (November 21, 2022)
I think my NaNoWriMo attempt may be over. The gap is just too large, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop writing. I’m just going to plod…
Box Art Extravaganza: November 2022
We’re almost at the end of 2022 and everyone’s gearing up for the annual holiday spending spree. And while there’s not much of note came out from the…
My Plans for November 2022
It’s November 1, and I want to be more serious about two things: Playing Stepmania and Watching Anime. As today is November 1, I feel that it’s extremely…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 24: November 18th- November 24th
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this very long and special Thanksgiving Day episode, Xan discusses the latest news in the manga world,…
428 ~Fuusa Sareta Shibuya de~ (428: Shibuya Scramble)
428: Shibuya Scramble is an incredibly unique VN. For one, it features a number of simultaneous protagonists each with their own stories. While these stories do take place…
Manga Mania #28 (November 1995)
(cover art by Wil Overton) While Babel II is the cover story, and there’s a pretty good article on the OAV series, the big thing here is a…
Halloween Spooks Shibuya
A neighborhood’s love-hate for the holiday boils over
Game of the Month: November 2022
The end of the year draws ever nearer, so once more I’ll be highlighting a particular game for the month of November. I also have a couple of…
Otaku Collection Haul for November 2022
This month’s haul offers a massive Discotek Media haul from Rightstuf, more Anime Limited releases and a couple of video game accessories while at the same time having…
Kio Shimoku Twitter Highlights November 2022
In contrast to last month, Kio Shimoku tweeted up a storm in November. The big topics: Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise, drawing characters playing baseball, and…sketching…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 23: November 11th - November 17th 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this Twenty third episode, Xan discusses the latest news in the manga world and announces some of…
Spiraken Manga News Ep 22: November 4th -November 10th, 2021
Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast In this Twenty second episode, Xan discusses the latest news in the manga world and announces some of…
Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 6 – November 12, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…
Drifting Dragons, The Fable, Laid-Back Camp, The Dangers in My Heart, DAKAICHI! -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-
Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 13 – November 19, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Fighting Spirit, A Condition Called Love, Ascendance of a Bookworm, In/Spectre
Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: November 20 – November 26, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…
Blue Period, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, Giant Killing, The Rising of the Shield Hero
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 23 – October 29, 2023
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In Another World With My Smartphone, The Eminence in Shadow, In the Land of Leadale, Lycoris Recoil, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 27 – June 2, 2024
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 29 – February 4, 2024
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Mobile Suit Gundam, Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life, Black Clover
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: April 29 – May 5, 2024
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Undead Unluck, World Trigger, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken, Fuuto PI, Kekkaishi
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 9 – October 15, 2023
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 6 – May 12, 2024
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Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Yowamushi Pedal, Tawawa on Monday, The Way of the Househusband
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: February 19 – February 25, 2024
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SHADOWS HOUSE, Tengoku Daimakyo, Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill, Wakakozake, Yona of the Dawn
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: April 1 – April 7, 2024
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 15 – January 21, 2023
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TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: June 3 – June 9, 2024
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MF GHOST, Mission: Yozakura Family, Blue Exorcist, Ao no Hako, Bungo Stray Dogs
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: May 20 – May 26, 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…
The Eminence in Shadow, My Dress-Up Darling, Nights with a Cat, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: December 4 – December 10, 2023
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Kemono Jihen, Dragon Ball Super, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Chainsaw Man, Ayakashi Triangle