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The Otakusphere: Controversy, more controversy and FIVE ALIVE!
Good morning, afternoon or evening to everyone out there on the internet. It’s Sunday in my corner of the hinterlands, which means it’s time for another trip around…
Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, Flowers of Evil, Mirai
Weekly Chapter Update: July 29, 2021
The struggles of growing up take center stage on Azuki this week with a little bit of drama and a whole lot of love! Drama and Romance Take…
Shino Can't Say Her Name GN
From the creator of Flowers of Evil, Shino Can't Say Her Name isn't an easy or a uniformly happy story, but it is ultimately hopeful.
15 Anime Series With Distinct Art Styles
There is a general conformity to the art of anime that actually kind of defines it as a genre. However, as an art form, there is always a…
Flowers of Evil, Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, Katanagatari, Kill la Kill, Made in Abyss
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Sonny Boy Episode 1 [First Impression]
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The Otakusphere: Pride, Feelings and APPLE PICKING BEAM!
Good morning, afternoon or evening wherever you are in the world. By my count, today is Sunday, so it’s time to take another trip around The Otakusphere. It’s…
Inside Mari – Manga First Impression
Inside Mari is the latest manga by Shuzo Oshimi author of Flowers of Evil and Happiness. An intriguing body swap story with a strong start.
My interpretation of Aku no Hana
In this post, I discuss my thoughts on Aku no Hana, a manga by Shuzo Oshimi.
Manga the Week of 3/31/21
SEAN: March ain’t going out like a lamb when it comes to manga. ASH: True, that! SEAN: Airship has two print books; Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash 14.5…
Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs, Demon Lord, Retry!, Flowers of Evil, Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, Holmes of Kyoto
11 Anime Series Where Everyone Is Just a Terrible Person
In general, when anime tells a story, it clearly defines a hero and a villain. The hero is all gallantry and kindness while the villain is malevolence and…
Redo of Healer, School Days, Scum's Wish, Domestic Girlfriend, Flowers of Evil
336 – The Flowers of Evil part 4
On this episode we keep discuss the success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train and celebrate that Hajime No Ippo: The Fighting! is streaming…
335 – The Flowers of Evil part 3
This week Seamus catches up on Vinland Saga,dakazu struggles to read Meisou Senshi Nagata Kabi Gurume de GO!, and we examine the new license announcements! Then we return…
334 – Morgana’s Manga Makeup 3 – Mob Psycho 100, Phoenix, Give My Regards to Black Jack
On this episode Morgana takes a break from terrible teens of The Flowers of Evil with the Real Friends series, while Darfox and dakazu check out the live-action…
333 – The Flowers of Evil part 2
This week Darfox and dakazu return to indie manga with Glaeolia 2! Also dakazu regrets returning to Saikin Kono Sekai wa Watashi dake no Mono ni Narimashita......! And…
332 – The Flowers of Evil part 1
On this episode dakazu revisits Toru Seino’s Sono ‘Okodawari’, Ore ni mo Kure yo to regale us with tales of wasteful book reading practices and Seino trolling an…
Rotoscope and You: The Flowers of Evil
The Flowers of Evil is one of those anime that creates powerful responses in people, and not all of them are good. For one thing, in tone and…
How to Build a Story: The Flowers of Evil (Part II)
Okay, last week we left the Flowers of Evil kids in the pits, as Acts I and II of the five that comprise the story resolve the first…
Anime X-Change: Flowers of Evil is a Harsh Reminder to Real Life
They say anime has to be beautiful to get one’s attention. We are so caught up at the time where anything considered ugly will get hated. This isn’t…
How to Build a Story: The Flowers of Evil (Part I)
Sawa Nakamura her own self I waited until the complete The Flowers of Evil manga set went on sale before picking it up. I won’t say that was…
Character Analysis: Sawa Nakamura
Flower of Evil is one of those things that when I read a summary of the manga I said, “I got to get me some of that.” Now,…
Animated Observations Update #14: The Road to Fusion Fight 2 and Other Stuff from Last Month
There has been a lot going on for me and Animated Observations in the last month.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana 11
The end is here, and its…interesting.
Final Thoughts Aku no Hana Volume 10
Today, as Kasuga returns home from his grandfather’s funeral, he receives information that may change his life once again.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume Nine
In this volume, Kasuga confronts his fears and admits his feelings to Tokiwa.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume Eight
Discussing “Aku no Hana” volume 8, where Tokiwa’s relationship gets shaky, and Kasuga confronts Saeki after three years.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume Seven
Kasuga’s life in a new city begins, but he still struggles to start again, until…
The Power of Three: Flowers of Evil
While I was waiting for the Flowers of Evil manga to go on sale I picked up the anime to tide me over, and BOY, was I glad…
Animated Observations Update #13: “Aku no Hana” and “Fusion Fight”: An Exciting month!
Talking about the last month on Animated Observations and what’s happening next.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume Six
Kasuga is tired of the boring, everyday routine he has, and finally decides to commit himself to Nakamura.
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume Five
Discussing volume five of “Aku no Hana,” in which Saeki decides to finally confront Kasuga, and things get messy…
Final Thoughts: Aku no Hana Volume 4
A discussion of “Aku no Hana” volume four, in which it seems as though Kasuga has finally made a decision.
18 Dark Romance Anime Series That Shatter The Fairy Tale
There is nothing wrong with a good gushy romance, but few relationships ever go like that. Sometimes you just want something that hits a little harder. Perhaps you…
Mysterious Girlfriend X, Domestic Girlfriend, Elfen Lied, Flowers of Evil, Kemonozume
Final Thoughts: Aku No Hana Volume Three
Discussing the third volume of “Aku no Hana,” where things reach a big climax, forcing Kasuga to make a choice.
Final Thoughts: AKU no Hana Volume Two
A discussion of the second volume of Aku no Hana, where the story continues and Kasuga deals with more of Nakamura’s antics.
Final Thoughts: Aku No Hana Volume One
A look at volume one of the hit series Aku no Hana (The Flowers of Evil)
Pick of the Week: Quality Assortment
KATE: I think the best way to describe this week’s new arrivals is A Whole Lot of Stuff I’m Unlikely to Read. I will cop to being interested…
The Best Anime of the 2010s
Here it is, the third and final installment in our Best of the 2010s series! We’ve gotten manga and video games out of the way, so it’s time…
The Best Manga of the 2010s
Welcome to Ani-Gamers’ Best of the 2010s lists! For the past few months the staff here at Ani-Gamers has been putting together one big list for each of…
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Manga of 2019
Welcome to the first post in our annual “Staff Picks” series, in which the Ani-Gamers team selects some of our favorite anime, manga, and video games of the…
Anime of the decade!
An elegiac rundown of my favourite anime of the last ten years. Dedicated to everyone that loves anime.
Hiroshi Nagahama on Mushi-shi, Flowers of Evil, US Comics, and Stop-Motion at Otakon 2019
Otakon 2019 presented us a rare chance for an intimate interview with Director Hiroshi Nagahama. Through both it and a spirited, career-spanning retrospective panel, it became evident that there's…
Scenes from Nagahama, Part 3
Director Hiroshi Nagahama wasn't always a director. Like anyone else in the industry, he had to work his way up. Read on as Ani-Gamers presents transcribed segments from one of his…
Scenes from Nagahama, Part 2
Director Hiroshi Nagahama wasn't always a director. Like anyone else in the industry, he had to work his way up. Read on as Ani-Gamers presents transcribed segments from one of his…
Scenes from Nagahama, Part 1
Director Hiroshi Nagahama wasn't always a director. Like anyone else in the industry, he had to work his way up. Read on as Ani-Gamers presents transcribed segments from one of his…
OtakuGeneration (Show #474) Hare+Guu
Shownotes :: (show 474) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Hare+Guu, recorded live July 6th, 2014. This week went back in…
Bleach, Dear Brother, Monster Rancher, The Severing Crime Edge, Vampire Knight
OtakuGeneration (Show #473) Ouran Host Club
Shownotes :: (show 473) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Ouran Host Club, recorded live June 29th, 2014. This week we…
Kill la Kill, Majestic Prince, Appleseed Alpha, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Top 20 Anime of 2013
After a barrage of really good series last year, 2013 stepped things back a little to take a breather, slowly working its way up from an empty winter…
From the New World, Kill la Kill, Kuroko's Basketball, Silver Spoon, Gatchaman Crowds
Relating to an Anime Character Pt 1 – A Post Inspired by Frog-Kun
Pretty much what it says on the tin. Frog-Kun recently made a more personal post about the anime characters with which he has felt a “quasi-spiritual kinship”. Inspired,…
Flowers of Evil, Penguindrum, Mind Game, Revolutionary Girl Utena, The Tatami Galaxy
OSMcast! The 2013 OSMawards Part II: Anime and Manga (But not in that order) 1-20-2014
The 2013 OSMawards for most Awesome Anime, Manga, and geez wow more anime again good lord are we ever going to shut up? OK FOLKS! Strap in because we…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Paradise Kiss, Vividred Operation, AKB0048, Fire Emblem, GeGeGe no Kitaro