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Heck Toucan Nube #26 — Extra Fridgey
We really needed a seven minute conversation hanging out of an oni's chest, huh? Impressions: What a pointless ending. The ghost of his dead teacher comes back…
Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Societal Melancholia in the Wake of Imperialism
Each generation in The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle attempts to find a path out of suffering, groping at lost histories to understand themselves so they can connect with others,…
Hell Teacher Nube #25 — Flashbacks in Flashbacks
The oni arm is an oni. Double header episode today for the finale. Impressions: Oh boy. A flashback two parter. Nube, this is like the fourth flashback…
Ring Ring Ring: Phone Messaging in Video Games
Communicating via phone messages is relatively mundane in everyday life, so it’s not a surprise that certain video games use them. What’s interesting is the potential variety as…
Oshi no Ko Anime Reveals Season 4 Announcement and Visual
Oshi no Ko has announced that Season 4, the "Final Season," is officially in production. The announcement and visual were released following the broadcast of the Season 3…
Curry Land: The Store of My Dreams
As I was looking up places to eat in Tokyo, I discovered an incredible place in the district of Jinbocho: Curry Land, a shop that specializes in selling…
Wandance Volumes 8-10 Manga Review
Kabo gets closer to the beat, but the distance between him and dance is growing.
Netflix’s Devil May Cry Season 2 Trailer: Dante & Vergil Premiere May 2026
A storm is approaching! Watch the Devil May Cry Season 2 teaser trailer. Dante faces Vergil on May 12, 2026. See the new cast reveal and Studio Mir…
Otome Daoshi Hidden Route Walkthrough
ROUTE NOTES: Common Route The Tournament of Valor SHAOWU CG 1 UNLOCKED LONGLI CG 1 UNLOCKED YUHANG CG 1 UNLOCKED HAORAN CG 1 UNLOCKED COMMON ROUTE MANGA UNLOCKED…
Otome Daoshi Longli Route Walkthrough
ROUTE NOTES: Common Route The Tournament of Valor SHAOWU CG 1 UNLOCKED LONGLI CG 1 UNLOCKED YUHANG CG 1 UNLOCKED HAORAN CG 1 UNLOCKED COMMON ROUTE MANGA UNLOCKED…
Otome Daoshi Haoran Route Walkthrough
ROUTE NOTES: Common Route The Tournament of Valor SHAOWU CG 1 UNLOCKED LONGLI CG 1 UNLOCKED YUHANG CG 1 UNLOCKED HAORAN CG 1 UNLOCKED COMMON ROUTE MANGA UNLOCKED…
Otome Daoshi Shaowu Route Walkthrough
ROUTE NOTES: Common Route The Tournament of Valor SHAOWU CG 1 UNLOCKED LONGLI CG 1 UNLOCKED YUHANG CG 1 UNLOCKED HAORAN CG 1 UNLOCKED COMMON ROUTE MANGA UNLOCKED…
Otome Daoshi Yuhang Route Walkthrough
ROUTE NOTES: Common Route The Tournament of Valor SHAOWU CG 1 UNLOCKED LONGLI CG 1 UNLOCKED YUHANG CG 1 UNLOCKED HAORAN CG 1 UNLOCKED COMMON ROUTE MANGA UNLOCKED…
I Have Watched 1000+ Anime, Here are 20 of My Favourites
I've been watching anime my entire life. After 1000+ completed anime, I finally sat down and picked the 20 that genuinely shaped who I am. This isn't a…
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 24: Favorites
Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 24: Yuzuriha and Gabimaru faced off against Ran -- with Ran having more than a decisive edge.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review
This is the best these three games have ever been, and the features included ensure that these games remain enjoyable as intended for years to come.
Spinmama Casino: Vincite in Fretta per il Giocatore Intenso
Quando cerchi un hub di gioco che ti permetta di colpire il jackpot in tempi record, Spinmama Casino è il posto giusto. La piattaforma offre una selezione
Reverse 4 You, streaming on Netflix
by Eric Potter, Guest Reviewer In Reverse 4 You, 19-year-old Jattawa, or Wa for short, is studying to be a lawyer and working odd delivery jobs while living…
Winter 2026 – Week 12 in Review
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. While waiting for Slay the Spire 2 to make its way to consoles, this week we picked up fellow…
Vtuber Spotlight: Aizen Gomen
Have you ever been lied to? Been influenced by people who claimed to be paragons of justice, only to find their true selves behind a mask of deceit?…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 210: Spring 2026 Anime Preview
We preview the Spring 2026 anime season which most importantly means DORORHEDORO IS BACK.
The Age of Arrogance | Is it worth the read?
The Age of Arrogance features a strong female lead, Asha, but the romance feels stale and the pacing drags. It’s entertaining but not groundbreaking—great for surface-level enjoyment.
248: The Slay the Spire 2 Episode
Smart podcasters doing an episode about a popular new video game would ensure their discussion is broad and accessible to the larger listening audience. Well the Anime Sickos…
The Worst Anime of Winter 2026
With so many excellent anime this season, we had to dig a little deeper to find true disappointment.
AniMarch Madness 2026, Championship Round: A Clash of Champions! Frieren vs. FMAB
After weeks of passionate voting, spirited debate, and more than a little bracket chaos, we’ve reached the Championship Round of AniMarch Madness 2026! What began as a field…
Crunchyroll’s Spring 2026 Anime Season Calendar
Spring is here which means a new anime season is upon us! This season has a lot of heavy hitters…
Cross-border e-commerce fills gap in overseas anime market
Japan's top proxy purchasing service provider helps small and medium anime merchandise sellers reach overseas customers
Cover Corporation and hololive are changing entertainment in 2026
Vtuber agency, hololive, has made strides in the entertainment space through haptic technology, in-person events, and artist management.
Kakegurui Volume 1
Kakegurui deals with a yet another specialized high school. In this one, the kids are prepared to become world leaders, or simply leaders in every possible sense of…
Mahjong Pros Enters Manga Market With Four Licences
Mahjong Pros, best known for supplying mahjong kits to the West, announced their entry into the English manga market as Mahjong Press. The company has four licenses set…
The Rise and Rise of Fetish Scenarios in Mainstream Manga
The past few years a friend of mine and I have been discussing the rise of the obvious fetish manga, where what is clearly and unambiguously an eromanga…
BAKI, Baki the Grappler, Chainsaw Man, My Wife Has No Emotion, Ranma ½
Rooster Fighter is the New One Punch Man
Rooster Fighter Ep 1 Remember how big One Punch Man was when it first came out, only for it to fall off after that first season? Well, when…
Make Believe Bonus: Revisiting "Peak Idol" (MTV Iggy 2015)
The End Of AKB's Dominance...But Not Of Idol
Special Bull-etin! (Part 5)
A few more this week from Hanna-Barbera, then more bullfighting action from UPA, Terrytoons, the Disney Afternoon, and even from Japan.
Capo Spin – The Ultimate Quick‑Hit Slot & Live Casino Experience
Capo Spin has carved a niche for players who crave fast, adrenaline‑filled gameplay. Whether you’re on a lunch break or waiting for a bus ride, the casino’s
Spring 2026 Preview Patreon Early Release
As the snow melts and the birds and the bees make their perennial return anime too once again pokes its head up for a new season. Don't fret…
Weekly Round-Up, 18-24 2026: Women in Localization, Wandering Son Reprint, and Switch Features
AniFem Round-Up Choosing to “Remain Strong” Against Female Criticism: The vindictive storytelling of Eiichiro Oda Oda started his career by including women in prominent and active roles in…
Millions of Tokyo Station Commemorative Suica Cards Set to Expire
If you have one of these cards and don't want to lose the balance - and the card - then you have only a few days left to…
NV Casino Mobile: Câștiguri Rapide pentru Jucătorul În Mișcare
Pentru jucătorii care prosperează din explozii scurte și pline de energie ale gambling-ului, NV Casino oferă o experiență mobile‑first care aduce emoții
You Can’t be in a Romcom with Your Childhood Friends Review — C-
This disappointed me by not being trashy enough.
Champignon Witch Review — B
The witch of mushrooms lives a shunned life.
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Review — B-
An accountant goes to another world and finds out he’s gay.
BanG Dream! – Ep. 7
If you really want dysfunctional, wait until you get to “MyGO!!!!!” and “Ave Mujica”.
Kunon the Sorceror Can See Review — D
A blind boy overcomes adversity… in the first episode… and then is busy being popular and doted on by everyone.
The Girl Who Stole Time (时间之子, Yu Ao & Zhou Tienan, 2025)
All Qian Xiao (voiced by Liu Xiaoyu) wants to escape her boring island life where time runs slowing to experience the fast-paced life of the city, though her…
Isekai Office Worker Episode 12 Review – Confronting The Culprit (Season Finale)
While it’s not the best BL anime adaptation, I did have a fun time.
The Trials and Tribulations of My Next Life As a Noblewoman: A Ray of Hope, Part 1
By Kamihara and Shiro46. Released in Japan as “Tensei Reijo to Sūki na Jinsei o” by Hayakawa Shobo. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart. Translated by Hengtee…
Train Delays in Japan: Why They Happen and How to Handle Them
From typhoons to wild boars, train delays in Japan happen. Here’s what they mean and how to navigate them.
Pregnancy In Japan
It’s amazing how two little lines popping up on a stick can change your life. Here's what you need to know about pregnancy in Japan.