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The Tiny Witch from the Deep Woods, Vol. 3

By Yanagi and Yoh Hihara. Released in Japan as “Mori no Hashikko no Chibi Majo-san” by TO Books. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Nathan…

Manga Bookshelf

My Stinkor Story

He-Man and The Masters of the Universe is less a toy line or a cartoon than it is a case study in ruthless, well-timed marketing. The rush of…

Kid Fenris

Requiem for a Falling Star

What if that star is not to come?Will their dreams fade to nothing?"Wind's Nocturne" (Lunar: Silver Story)The more I think about it, the more I think this series…

ボクの事件簿

Review: GATE KEEPERS

Of course, for every successful sci-fi manga there are far more that fail to find an audience outside of Japan and this is just one of them.GATE KEEPERS…

The Manga Test Drive

Review: GATE KEEPERS

Of course, for every successful sci-fi manga there are far more that fail to find an audience outside of Japan and this is just one of them.GATE KEEPERS…

The Manga Test Drive

New To Sunday: Shiishihi and Yuki Tsukikoshi's "Aga kimi chiruramu"

 Happy New Year! 2026 is shaping up to be a fascinating year for Sunday (for more details, check out our 2025 write-up), with the serializations coming fast and…

Strict Algorithm LLC

Double Jeopardy

"Crime is terribly revealing. Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions.""And…

ボクの事件簿

Holiday Review #22: A VAMPIRE IN THE BATHHOUSE

 Of course, it's also fun to take figures of horror and put them into wacky situations for the sake of comedy.  For example, you could have...A VAMPIRE IN…

The Manga Test Drive

Holiday Review #22: A VAMPIRE IN THE BATHHOUSE

 Of course, it's also fun to take figures of horror and put them into wacky situations for the sake of comedy.  For example, you could have...A VAMPIRE IN…

The Manga Test Drive

Holiday Review #21: MANSECT

 With so many horrors happening in the real world, it's almost a relief to turn to one of Living the Line's latest horror manga releases and enjoy a…

The Manga Test Drive

Holiday Review #21: MANSECT

 With so many horrors happening in the real world, it's almost a relief to turn to one of Living the Line's latest horror manga releases and enjoy a…

The Manga Test Drive

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 608: Tower Dungeon

In this episode, Xan ventures into the grim, oppressive world of Tower Dungeon by legendary creator Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia). Does the master of sci-fi architecture successfully conquer the dark fantasy…

Spiraken Review Podcast

Ryza’s Deluxe Thighs: My First Real Atelier Experience

Despite being an RPG fan and a fan of niche stuff, I’ve always been an Atelier virgin. Can you blame anyone when that series is so huge at…

Weeb Revues

Disaster Report: MY SISTER, MY WRITER

Is there any anime trend more regrettable than the imouto (little sister) romance? It started off simply enough, as creators in the late 2000s sought a way to distinguish their otaku-friendly…

Renaissance Josei

MIZI WHY!?😭 | VIVINOS - "KARMA | Alien Stage" - REACTION

Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8lSYc3WvJ8 Mizi really knew this WHOLE TIME...bruh. Reaction & Analysis of "KARMA| Alien Stage" by VIVINOS, the final mainline episode in the Alien Stage series. This episode…

Sutidamus

Little Things: Fire Shark

I admit it: I neglected Fire Shark for a long while. You can’t blame me that much. It seemed mundane when I sampled it during my trips through…

Kid Fenris

Why Japan’s Single Men Are The Unhappiest In The World

Why are single men in Japan unhappier than in other nations? One writer argues that the unfair expectations placed on women are to blame.

Unseen Japan

Dishwasher Use Remains Low in Japan, Thanks To Sexism

Most kitchens in Japan remain too small to fit a dishwasher. Blame the male-dominated real estate industry, says one critic.

Unseen Japan

Kaso Girei Review

Kaso Girei ReviewDrama: Kaso GireiJapanese: 仮想儀礼Writer: Egashira Michiru, Minato TakehikoNetwork: NHK BSPDuration: 50 min.Actors: Aoyagi Sho, Daito Shunsuke, Minami, Matsui Rena, Kawashima RirikaJapanese dramas are the king when…

ThatJapaneseDramaGuy

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BanG Dream! Ave Mujica Episode #09

Well, this is not looking good for Uika Misumi as she’s feeling a bit upset upon seeing one of the social media accounts from MyGO!!!!! I have a…

The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica

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Exploring Suicide and Blame in After My Death

After My Death is quite the shift from Corpse Bride. I want to start by saying that while I do criticize certain aspects of Asian culture in this…

Dragonas Talk

Idol Leads “Bathing Cancel Clique” Trend Among Young in Japan

Why are so many young people in Japan hopping on the no-bathing bandwagon? Experts say smartphones and depression may be to blame.

Unseen Japan

Why Are Lines for Women’s Toilets in Japan So Long? Blame The Patriarchy

Nearly half of women in Japan say they have to wait in excruciatingly long lines to use the restroom. Is that discrimination?

Unseen Japan

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Dragon Ball Daima’s Biggest Mistake?

Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping + 2 Free Gifts with my promo code NOTMARK or visit http://manscaped.com/notmark #ad Would Dragon…

Totally Not Mark

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Japan’s Not Eating Its Vegetables. Is The Economy to Blame?

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says people aren't eating enough veggies. Japanese people say they can't afford them.

Unseen Japan

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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – One Wild Prince

Blah blah blah, another show that I missed when it was airing. That is part of the problem of having too many shows that I am interested in.…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

526 – Triple Dip 86 – Love and Heart, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Wotakoi

We're still on Mars with our special Martian cast. Today's episode is a Triple Dip! Featuring Love and Heart, My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Lv999, and Wotakoi. Continue reading →

Manga Machinations

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My [Repair] Skill Became a Versatile Cheat, So I Think I’ll Open a Weapon Shop (Volume 3) – We Need Help…

Luke managed to escape from Falcon by dropping him into a deep cavern. Even though he had something done to him by the dark lord, he continued to…

The Otaku Author

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Fist of the North Star Volume 13 Manga Review

Fist of the North Star Volume 13 is a strong package, but at the same time I wouldn't blame someone for feeling like there are diminishing returns in…

Anime News Network - Views

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Why Is There a Rice Shortage in Japan?

Who is to blame for the rice shortage in Japan? Are foreigners really eating all the rice? Let's examine the real culprit.

GaijinPot

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The Burden of Reality on BL Anime | Twilight Out of Focus & Queer BL Fans

Summer 2024's new anime selection has come in HOT with the arrival of the latest Television length BL anime: Twilight Out Of Focus (Tasogare Out Focus), and with…

KrisPNatz

The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 12

By Toru Taba and Falmaro. Released in Japan as “Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu ~Sou da, Baikoku Shiyou~” by GA Bunko. Released in North America by…

Manga Bookshelf

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Pseudo Harem – 04 – Waiting Is Part of the Job

Rin’s getting restless, and I can’t blame her: we’re a quarter through the season and she and Eiji aren’t officially dating yet! She complains (more whines and cries)…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Lingerie Senshi Papillon Rose

I don’t blame you if you think this is some sort of hentai. Just looking at the title, Lingerie Senshi Papillon Rose will definitely give first impressions that…

Chua Tek Ming~*Anime Power*~ !LiVe FoR AnImE, aNiMe FoR LiFe!

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Oshi no Ko – 15 – Right of Integrity

When Raida hears that Akibo has seen GOA’s table tennis play, he gets her in a one-on-one meeting ASAP to try to salvage the production. He first admits…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

Fairy Tail - 100 Years Quest - Episode 1 - Elefseria in Lucy's Cleavage

Lucy's cleavage continues to attract the understandable attention of horny older men. Can't blame them! Fairy Tail - 100 Years Quest - Episode 1

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

The Magic Girl and Villain #01 — Screaming at Girls

  Maybe that's why you can't get a date. Impressions: At least Bones animated the intro sequence, and then phoned it in for the rest of the episode.…

Tenka Seiha

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Tadaima, Okaeri Anime Series Review

I can't blame anyone who saw "omegaverse" and decided that the show was not for them, but part of the joy of reviewing media is the discovery of…

Anime News Network - Views

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Blame! by Nihei Tsutomu

Blame! is probably something I should have read when I was fifteen. It is considered a classic by pretty much anyone who reviews it. So, I need you…

MangaKast – A PodCast of All Things Manga

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Don’t Get the ‘Banished Hero’ Anime Mixed Up…

When light novel titles swap the same couple dozen keywords between them, I wouldn’t blame you for getting them mixed up. Last season, there was an anime called…

Frogkun.com

The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 2 Chapter 2

.post p { margin:0 0 .75em; line-height:1.5em; text-indent:1.5em; }  The Sorceress' Revolt -  Ko Eiji's Story Author: Toriumi Jinzō …

Translations by Ainikki

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Why Japan’s Ramen Restaurants Keep Going Out of Business

As prices of goods keep rising, ramen shops in Japan are going out of business at an increasing pace. Many blame the ramen "price wall."

Unseen Japan

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Why Japan’s Ramen Restaurants Keep Going Out of Business

As prices of goods keep rising, ramen shops in Japan are going out of business at an increasing pace. Many blame the ramen "price wall."

Unseen Japan

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The GLORIO Chat Episode 155: The Curse of Kenjiro Tsuda

Metallic Rouge is bad but should we blame prolific voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda? Will Sengoku Youko be the one to break the curse?

The Glorio Blog

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Winter 2024 Taste Test: Brave Bang Bravern!

You’ll have to forgive my late review on this because we have Crunchyroll to blame for the late release; they waited until the second episode had aired to…

Anime B&B

Manga Pulse 506: Blame Tim

A whole other week arrives. Along with all the chill and snow of a new year. In spite of this we rouse the dogs and lash them to…

Anime Pulse

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OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #968) Inferno Cop

Shownotes :: (show 968) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Inferno Cop, recorded live December 24th, 2023.   This week you can simply blame Paul…

otakugeneration's Podcast

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Hoshikuzu Telepath – Episode 9 – Competition Results and Umika’s Self Blame

Episode impressions of Hoshikuzu Telepath Episode 9 as the Rocket Launching Preliminaries underway, can Umika's team pull through? As you see, Umika starts to doubt herself.

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

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The Rise and Fall of CMX

CMX was a manga imprint from DC comics that somehow came to house one of the most diverse lines of shoujo manga ever offered in America. Unfortunately though,…

Colleen's Manga Recs