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Backlog update - Infinity Nikki: Fireworks Season and My Next Life As a Villainess Vol. 7
Review collection for everything I finished from my backlog in 2025.
The Tales of Kurashiki (蔵のある街, Emiko Hiramatsu, 2025)
A trio of teens begin to find new direction in their lives after coming together to organise a fireworks festival in Emiko Hiramatsu warmhearted local drama.
Best Anime of 2024!
The seasons have drifted by, the holidays of Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall popped up like fireworks one after another, and then after one last grand celebration, the…
Blue Box Episode 12 Review – Fireworks
Breaking news: We got some confirmation on Chinatsu’s side!
Blue Box – 12 – Lost Children
No sooner do Taiki and Hina meet up does Chinatsu spot the two together. Worse, her teammates spot them, and assume the first years are dating. Chinatsu doesn’t…
Blue Box – 11 – Sounds Like a Date
After Chinatsu “drew a line” between her and Taiki, she’s acting like everything’s normal again, and Taiki is at least partly glad about that. Yes, his progress with…
DigiFes 2023 Digimon Adventure 02 THE BEGINNING stage readings
A translation of the Digimon Adventure 02 THE BEGINNING tie-in stage readings "The Scramble for Fireworks Show Tickets!" (花火大会チケット大争奪戦！) and "All Hands on Deck! The Great Investigation" (全員集合！夜の大走査線),…
Digimon: Digital Monsters 02, Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning, Fireworks, Digimon: Digital Monsters
Light Through Glass: Rebels of the Neon God
Rain splatters against the phone booth glass, drops falling like the embers of fireworks spiraling in the distance. Their trails are lit by an indistinct whirl of city…
Oh, Those Anime Fireworks…
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Fireworks, My Dress-Up Darling, One Week Friends, Plastic Memories, Teasing Master Takagi-san
Pseudo Harem – 10 – Getting Serious
Eiji and Rin’s evening in her home alone starts off with a formal tour, but Eiji is having a blast being shown around as much as Rin is…
Pseudo Harem #10 — Euphemisms for Teenage Sex
Let's 'watch the fireworks in my bed.' Impressions: This episode would've worked so much better had the segments been in reverse. Start with being separated from him…
86 -Eighty Six- Ep. 7: Will You Remember Me?
Summary The night of August 25, 2148, various Spearhead Squadron members have fun outside with fireworks. Anju sits by a fire with Theo and Kurena, tears coming from…
Days with My Stepsister – 09 – Last Entry
On the way to the pool, Saki remembers the one day she and her mom went to the beach. She had a ton of fun, but more importantly,…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 03 – The Magic of Summer
Episode three focuses on the third losing heroine, Komari Chika, who loves the lit club president Shintarou even though he and Koto are childhood friends and virtually married…
Fireworks In Japan: The Culture and Festivals of Hanabi
Summer in Japan sees the skies aflame with fireworks. Ever wonder why? Read on to learn about the history and cultural significance.
Pseudo Harem – 05 – Random Occurrences
This week Rin’s little sister Ayaka meets Eiji and instantly takes a shine to him as a big brother. She also clues Eiji in to a hitherto unseen…
Episode 858: A Girl Meets a Certain Dude’s VRMMO Girl
This week on Anime Pulse we got fireworks, a mediocre VRMMO game, and gender swapping. Up first Joseph celebrated the 4th of July with four days off from…
A Playthrough of a Certain Dude's VRMMO Life, Girl Meets Girl, Girl Meets Girl
Seasonal First Impressions: Dead or Alive 1333 – In Search of THE ELUSIVE SAMURAI
The highly-anticipated shonen adaptation is a fireworks show of explosive, splintering potential. But is the story it’s telling with all of this worthwhile?
Happy Independence Day! (US)
It’s Independence Day in the US today, so I thought I would take the day off of blogging and watch some fireworks with the cast of Black Cat:…
Episode 856: Summer Helck
This week on Anime Pulse we got a very controversial pizza topping, MILF Isekai, and the blondest community topic yet. Up first Joseph was blown away by a…
My Writing Methods For My Novel Kumotawa Confluence
I completed the draft for my second novel, Kumotawa Confluence, last month. There wasn't a big celebration or fireworks - but there should b...
I’ve fallen in love with Chinese Dramas.
This blog recounts the writer's journey into Chinese dramas, specifically enjoying shorter episodes and heartwarming romances such as "Amidst a Snowstorm of Love" and "Fireworks of My Heart."…
Henjin no Salad Bowl - Episode 1 - Sara da Odin From Another World
Sara da Odin explains who she is and where she came from. She fell from the sky onto a man's back. Fact check true! Henjin no Salad Bowl…
The Sorceress' Revolt: Ko Eiji's Story - Part 8 Chapter 4
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The 10 Best Things To Do in Saga
Looking for things to do in Saga? From stunning natural views and rich heritage, here are 10 reasons to add Saga to your Japan itinerary.
The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 2 Chapter 1
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The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Biji's Story - Part 5 Chapter 2
The Sorceress' Revolt Author: Toriumi Jinzō Translator: Ainikki the Archivist Ko Biji's Story Part Five: Desires and Treasures Chapter 2 The…
Tales of Wedding Rings – 01 (First Impressions) – Childhood Hero
One night Satou Haruto was trying to catch a rhinoceros beetle in the woods when a pillar of golden light appeared, and with it a beautiful girl and…
Spy x Family – 34 – Mission x Vacation
Anya had so much fun watching the fireworks she completely forgot about Mama. Loid overhears some nervous-looking State Security Service officers talking about a bomb on the ship.…
Spy x Family – 33 – To the Cleaners
The quick synopsis of this episode writes itself: The fireworks in the sky are no match for the fireworks on the deck. Yor tries to get Okla and…
Review Index: 0-69/100
Heres everything Ive rated from 0 to 69 out of 100, aka the below average to BAD stuff. Akudama Drive - 69/100 Bananya - 69/100 The Demon Girl…
Bibliophile Princess, Fena: Pirate Princess, Pretty Cure, Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, Digimon Fusion
Kanojo mo Kanojo S2 - Episode 4 - Naoya Nagisa Hold Hands
Scandalous! Look how "far" Nagisa got with Naoya during the fireworks show! Intertwined fingers! Kanojo mo Kanojo S2 - Episode 4
Uma Musume - Pretty Derby S3 - Episode 2 - Kitasan Black Celebrates Victory
Kitasan Black needed to reconcile her feelings at not racing a rematch against an injured Duramente. She won! Uma Musume - Pretty Derby S3 - Episode 2
This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Oct. 16 – 22
Even if we're well into fall, you can still catch some fireworks if you missed out on them this summer. See sparks fly over the Tamagawa River and…
Rent-a-Girlfriend – 36 (S3 Fin) – Close, But No Sparkler
Well…Kazuya doesn’t light Chizuru’s sparkler. In fact, even when he knows she’s crying, she laughs it off as smoke in her eyes, and the fireworks continue with her…
We Are Not Fireworks: A Silent Voice
“I hope I die before I get old.” – The Who, ‘My Generation’ A Silent Voice begins with an ending, as Shoya Ishida settles his affairs and prepares…
Here we go again (Umimi 2023)
Yeah, I still haven't opened this one either.
This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Jul. 31 – Aug. 6
This week there's a resurgence of even more summer festivals! From the Asagaya Tanabata Festival that's back after four long years to the Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks show, it's…
This Week: Tokyo Area Events for July 24 – 30
Tokyo summer events are back in full force. Whether you head out to a nearby waterpark to cool off or spend a relaxing evening attending a night yoga…
It’s Tough Being a Blog Writer Part 2: Critical Boogaloo [Editorial]
Well, here it is. Nobody wanted it, and I didn’t plan on writing this post at all, but this is the second part of my original ramble which…
Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi - Episode 3 - Tiny and Cute Shiori Senpai
Confirmation. Shinozaki thought Shiori was tiny and cute from the moment he met her. Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi - Episode 3
Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu - Episode 2 - Yukichi Saku Play Driving Game
Saku's big cat cooks, cleans, shops, and beats her at Mario Kart. How masterful is Yukichi, anyway? Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu - Episode 2
This Week: Tokyo Area Events for July 17 – 23
This week, we've prepared an assorted roundup of summer festivities. Head to the Edogawa Goldfish Festival then get crafty at the Handmade in Japan Festival and end the…
Top 10 Places to See Japanese Fireworks
Summer in Japan hits hard as fireworks festivals pop off across the country. Here are some of the most spectacular!
Experience the Best of Japanese Summer Festivals
Despite the heat, lively Japanese festivals invite many out to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere with spectacle and culture.
Insomniacs After School – 12 – Love is Powerful
The bad news: The next day is raining cats and dogs, with more terrible weather in the forecast, so no photography work can be done. The good news:…
Insomniacs After School – 07 – Inside a Dream
Anamizu, Kanikawa, and Momo show up to distribute flyers for Ganta and Isaki. Anamizu proves the most adept at placing them in the palms of passersby, but even…
Insomniacs After School – 04 – Chemical Reaction
This week’s IAS features both Isaki and Ganta hanging out with their friends and separately realizing that that they feel a certain way about each other. When Nono…
Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (Episode 8) – I Want to Watch Fireworks Together!
Uzaki tries to pay for Sakurai’s futon and causes quite a scene. However, that’s not the only issue. She isn’t the same as normal and it’s starting to…
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You – S2 03 – Yanagi Brilliant Park
Ginga gave Nasa and Tsukasa day passes for the Muffy Land theme park, and Tsukasa is serious about having the best time possible. Tsukasa has been there before…
Charlotte, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You, TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2