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The Curse of the Golden Cross
Wake Up! The Hero燃え上れ！「仮面ライダーBlack RX」(宮内タカユキ) Wake Up! The HeroTurn into a blaze!"Kamen Rider Black RX" (Miyauchi Takayuki) As I usually have quite a lot posts written and waiting to be…
First Look: The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife
In a modern fantasy world, Yakou is a blind woman who works for a detective agency run by an invisible man named Tounome. There is a mutual attraction…
Slow Steps Toward You
Whether it’s the initial spark of attraction or the enduring love that grows over time, romance captivates the heart and soul. Tenki no Ko Tenki no Ko is…
Rhythm & Spirit: Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai Joins Us After the Screening!
After the immersive sound world of Shiver, stay with us for a special treat: a live performance by Chicago Okinawa Kenjinkai!Their powerful drums and…
Major Art and Anime Exhibits in Tokyo for October, November, December 2025
The major exhibitions are easy, but the small rotating exhibits are often announced only shortly before they are on. I have compiled a list of exhibits for both…
Neon Genesis Evangelion, SPY x FAMILY, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Ensemble Stars!, Ghost in the Shell
Corocoro Exclusive: Interview with Corocoro Comics Deputy Editor-in-Chief Koichi Kobayashi.
While in recent years Shogakukan has had more of a presence in the English-speaking manga fandom, Corocoro comics, the imprint for children’s manga, hasn’t had as much recognition. Don’t get…
Puniru is a Kawaii Slime, Case Closed, Unmei no Makimodo Shi, Attraction, Cardfight Vanguard
He SURVIVED a BEAR encounter in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking in the Tohoku area…
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language
Frieren & the Art of the Montage
A closer look at the magical use of montage within Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Featuring cameos from Light Yagami, Alfred Hitchcock, and Vladimir Lenin. Chapters: 0:00 (Intro) 2:24 (Part…
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX – 05 – Sharing Your Toys
After her first Clan Battle in which she’s faced death, Machu withdraws to the rooftop to sunbathe and into headphones. The techs wonder if someone from Side 6,…
Manhwa Review | Can’t Get Caught! XXX by Lee
Se-eun has achieved his dream of becoming an adult BL webtoon artist. His comic is going well, though it takes everything in him to meet the stringent deadlines.…
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX – 04 – Her Red Whale
After their first victory, Machu and Shuuji rack up three more of them in quick succession without a loss. Challia Bull is content to watch QuuuuuuX’s new pilot…
Zatsu Tabi – Episode 3 – Trip Research Failure and Chika’s Trip with Yui
As Chika continued her trip with Koyomi at Toyama, they failed to research something when they wanted to go to a particular attraction. Chika is on a
Manhwa Review | December by Samk
Song Yeon-woo was running away on the night of December 31st. His life had been relatively decent, even though he's a recessive omega, and he even had a…
Sword of the Demon Hunter #01 — Fatal Attraction
Shocking beheadings aren't what they used to be. Forgot to note in the preview, but this is a double length first episode, so if the screenshot collection…
Japan Tourist Attraction Issues “White Taxi” Warnings to Tourists
Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say, "thanks, I'm alright."
Hokkaido Town to Cut Trees Due to Overtourism
Another attraction succumbs to overtourism, as Biei says it'll chop down a cluster of trees that have become a popular photo spot.
living 1/3 of your life as someone else
Do I want them, or do I want to be with them? This confusion about attraction could be gender envy, shown in the anime Princess Jellyfish with Tsukimi…
Blue Box – 13 – Natural Born Strugglers
Blue Box’s second cour begins with Chinatsu leaving the Inomata residence for the next week for basketball nationals. Taiki gives her a book she forgot, sees that her…
Men Are Now Using Shibuya’s “Transparent Toilet” to Assault Women
Shibuya's transparent toilet is designed to serve as a curious attraction. But it appears some men have found another use for it.
Puniru is a Slime #02 — Fatal Attraction
I'm already ready for the next season. Impressions: I think they probably meant to start and end it with Kirara's stuff, and names are easy to remember…
Locals Cheer as Tokyo “Mario Kart” Company Faces Charges
Street go-karts are Japan's most hated tourist attraction. Now, they're also drawing attention from the cops.
How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer – Episode 1
You can absolutely joke about gender, drag, and attraction without edging into transphobia; it's still too soon to see how the series will fare.
Art Aquarium Ginza & Other Unique Tokyo Attractions
Want to see something a little different while in Tokyo? Art Aquarium Museum Ginza and these two other attractions may just fit the bill.
Coming of age as a queer teen in Okazaki Kyoko’s River’s Edge
River’s Edge features a range of queer representations within its central cast, from frank depictions of closeted life and homophobia to more ambiguous depictions of attraction, making it…
Manga Review | Spend Wisely by Niyama
Manami Godai is a loan shark, no better than a financial gangster. Unfortunately, as much as he would like to be, he’s not really cut out for this…
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 4 - Alya Kicks Legs
Alya's feelings of attraction to Kuze-kun frustrate her. So, here are feet pics. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 4
Review: Nothing Can’t Be Undone by a HotPot (2023)
Nothing Can’t Be Undone by a HotPot 没有一顿火锅解决不了的事 China, 2023, colour, 2.35:1, 128 mins. Director: Ding Sheng 丁晟. Rating: 6/10. Mainland director Ding Sheng rediscovers some of his…
Cha-Cha (チャチャ, Mai Sakai, 2024)
A free-spirited artist develops an attraction for an emotionally distant chef in Mai Sakai’s quirky tale of unrequited loves.
Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother, Vol. 1
By Chidori Hama and Wan Hachipisu. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō, Brocon ni Job Change Shimasu” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart.…
学園アイドルマスターの描写理念について
今の時代において学園アイドルマスターの立ち位置とその描写理念について、少しの間だけ語らせて下さい。
Kaiba, Kyousougiga, Kyousougiga, Jinsei - Life Consulting, The Idol Master
Overview of New Highlight Attractions and Changes to See in Tokyo 2024
Tokyo is one of those cities that changes constantly. If you haven't been back every year, the changes tend to stack up over time and you c...
Gushing over Magical Girls – 10 – Matchmaker Baiser
Even when they were small, Matama always loved to sing, and Nemo hid in the shadows. No one would listen to Matama, and no one would play with…
The Sorceress Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 3 Chapter 1
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The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Biji's Story - Part 3 Chapter 2
The Sorceress' Revolt Author: Toriumi Jinzō Translator: Ainikki the Archivist Ko Biji's Story Part Three: Ko Biji …
2023 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (ineligible videos)
Hello everybody, and welcome to my yearly look back at my favorite AMVs and (in the case of this particular post) AMV-adjacent videos from 2023! Before getting to…
The Dangers in My Heart – 08 – Walking New Roads
With Chihiro out with the flu, Yamada has to sit on Sekine, who puts her hands on Yamada’s chest and pays the price. A discussion ensues and eventually…
The Dangers in My Heart – 07 – All I See Is You
I have no doubt that if Ichikawa took Yamada aside and asked her out, she’d accept on the spot. Unfortunately, Ichikawa doesn’t know this, so he looks her…
The Dangers in My Heart – 06 – Realizing the Obvious
After they miss their train, Yamada starts to cry. Ichikawa wrongly assumes she’s embarrassed to be there just with him. He says they’ll just get the next train.…
The Dangers in My Heart – 04 – Big With Me Right Now
Surprise! Upon further deliberation, I’ve decided to get back into Dangers in My Heart, as it fell by the wayside in a very crowded Spring 2023 season. I didn’t dislike…
Toyota City in Autumn: 5 Must-See Attractions
Cherry blossoms that bloom in the fall are just the first of five reasons to make Aichi's Toyota City part of your fall travel plans.
127 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 2
Cat lovers will enjoy the continuation of our spooky season read along, as James and Will experience multiple stories from the Petshop of Horror. There’s one about a…
Stone Ocean Escape Room’s Villain Revealed: Moschino
The original villain of the "Escape from JoJo's Bizarre Nightmare" attraction is revealed: Moschino with the Stand Tangerine Dream.
Japan’s Large Buddhist Statue in Sendai Now a Lovely Pink
It used to be the tallest statue in Japan and is still a major tourist attraction. But why is the Sendai Daikannon sporting a shade of pink?
Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan – 08
「The Headless Star」 The center of attraction.
Queerplatonic relationships and found family in Buddy Daddies
Despite the lack of a love story between the protagonists, however, Buddy Daddies can still be read as a queer series. While queer relationships in mainstream media are…
日本コンテンツと海外プラットフォーム
最近の作成AIコンテンツや物語性を含まない居心地の良いコンテンツ作りを見ていて憂慮するすることは色々ある。 ネットでただで享受できるコンテンツが爆発的に増えただけならいざ知らず、それらを配布するプラットフォームが一点集中し、興行的成功の落差が激しくなっている。これに加えて作成AIを用いることで一見精度の高そうに見える創作物を大量の生み出され、いわばダンピングが行われてしまい、人の手で創る創作…
今期で注目しているアニメ その他諸々
シングルの発売以来、リリリリさんのMaihimeをヘビロテしているけど、未だに「代替できない仲間」を「大体できない仲間」と聞き間違えてしまう。のは、ここだけの秘密です。どうもこんにちは、麦です。 さて、早くも4月がやってまいりました。ということは、もうすぐ新作アニメが雪崩を打って到来します。かれこれ20年程、アニメの海に溺れている者としては、その荒波に揉まれるのもやぶさかではないといいますか…
墓碑銘の楽しき混乱 A Fun Derangement of Epitaphs
KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star, Yuri Is My Job!, Attraction, Maihime
●ILLUSTRATION + INTERVIEW●TŌKYŌ “HEN'AI”-RON
Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira, Bibliography, Otomo, Animation, Manga, Steamboy, Japanimation,
An Anime Otaku Guide and Itinerary For Tokyo
If you're an anime fan, then a visit to Tokyo is not just a visit to Japan, but a bit of a pilgrimage to the heart of Anime…