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S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we resume our fourth season to talk about the iconic revenge film, Lady Snowblood (1973). We talk about the historical significance…
Halloween Special - Carrie (1976)
Hello Everyone, For this years Halloween, we go to the prom with one of the most iconic horror movies ever made, Brian de Palma's Carrie (1976). Does the film…
In-Progress Projects
In-Progress Translations & Translation Requests My current plan for translations is as follows: Shijukara (Starting at 40) Status: Complete (Volume 17) …
Dororo Translations - Master Post
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S4E7 - A Touch of Zen (1971)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we visit Taiwan to discuss of King Hu's most notable films, A Touch of Zen (1971). A seminal piece of the…
Search and Destroy Master Post
Search and Destroy Master Post Kaneko Atsushi If you can read Japanese, please support Kaneko Atsushi, the mangaka! I completely…
S4E6 - My Wife Is a Gangster (2001)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2001 South Korean film, My Wife is a Gangster. Does this 20+ year-old action comedy pass the test…
Dororo: A Novel - Part 8 Chapter 2 - The Tale of a New Sea Voyage
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 8 Chapter 1 - The Tale of a New Sea Voyage
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 5 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 4 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
Dororo: A Novel - Part 7 Chapter 3 - The Tale of the Hidden Treasure on the Cruel Cape
Dororo: A Novel Tsuji Masaki …
S3E5 - Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2019 American film, Alita: Battle Angel, based on the Japanese manga Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro. Is James Cameron's…
Adachi Mitsuru’s “Nine” – Lessons On Life And Love
Before “Mix,” there was “Cross Game.” Prior to that, “H2” was published, and “Touch” came out even earlier. But Adachi Mitsuru’s first, very own story was “Nine,” published…
S4E4 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Table of Contents Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 1984 film, Nausicaä of the Valley…
New York Asian Film Festival 2023
Table of Contents For the third year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)…
S4E3 - Chocolate (2008)
Table of Contents Hello everyone,In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2008 Thai action film, Chocolate. From…
S4E2 - Yes Madam/Royal Warriors (1985/1986)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,In the 2nd episode of season 4 of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason take on…
S4E1 - Police Story: Supercop (1992)
Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,Welcome to season 4 of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, centered around female action…
Special - Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Table of Contents Hello Everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason talk…
Adachi Mitsuru’s “Nine” – Lessons On Life And Love
Before Mix (2012–present), there was Cross Game (2005–2010). Prior to that, H2 (1992–1999) was published, and Touch (1981–1986) came out even earlier. All four of them are baseball…
Anime Like Mix: Meisei Story
It has been almost 30 years since the legend of Tatsuya Uesugi and the Meisei Academy High School Team was born in the National High School Baseball
BATTERY the animation, Big Windup!, Cross Game, Giant Killing, TAMAYOMI: The Baseball Girls
Beautiful High Quality Illustrations by Atha
Artist Details Name: Atha Style: Digital Anime Girl Art Social Media and Contact info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Atha_re …
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
S3E13 - In the Mood for Love (2000)
Hello everyone, In the final episode of the season, John and Jason discuss Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love (2000), perhaps his most famous film. A seminal film…
H2 – 11
So uh, it's been a little while since our last H2 release, but in our defence, we've been really busy sitting and staring out of windows trying to…
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H2 [1992]
Adatchi Mitsuru’s H2, I am sure any diehard anime fan would have watched this anime at one point of their lives.
11 Sports Anime Series Where The Main Character Returns to Sports
A devastating loss, a toxic team, a debilitating accident – Whatever the cause, it serves as a catalyst for a player quitting the sport they once loved. It…
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker, Skate-Leading Stars, TAMAYOMI: The Baseball Girls, Try Knights, Tsurune
New Manga Collection by ‘Bloom Into You’ Author Nakatani Nio Released
On June 29 Yen Pressed released manga shorts and illustration collection Farewell to My Alter in English digitally and in print. The manga collects one-shots written by Nakatani…
LGBTQ Manga Review — Alter Ego
An Unexpected and Enjoyable Turn of the Lesbian Best Friend TropeAs some of my supporters over on Patreon will know, I recently put out a deep dive into the character…
‘Alter Ego’ Early Review Access
Noel’s world is shattering. First the woman she loves, Elena, gets a boyfriend and now Elena’s other best friend is moving to town! It is almost too much…
The Ture Lesbian of ‘Strawberry Panic’
Check out my new article The True Lesbian of ‘Strawberry Panic’: Winning Middle School Arguments a Decade Later I dive into a Yuri classic to examine one of its most…
Whisper Me a Love Song Volume 3 Released in English
The third volume is Eku Takeshima’s Yuri romance series Whisper Me a Love Song (Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau) was released in English on Tuesday by Kodansha…
BOOK☆WALKER Holds Yuri Festival Sale - Up to 40% Back on Select Yuri Titles
Until June 26, BOOK☆WALKER Global is holding a sale on Yuri manga and light novels in celebration of Yuri day. Over English 300 titles are offering increased coin back…
‘I’m in Love with the Villainess’ Manga Adaptation Releases Second Book in Japan
The second volume in Aonoshimo’s manga adaptation of Inori’s Yuri isekai series I’m in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou) was released in Japan.…
Josei Yuri Romance ‘Even Though We’re Adults’ Vol. 2 Released in English
On Tuesday, Seven Seas Entertainment released the second volume in Takako Shimura’s Josie Yuri manga Even Though We’re Adults (Otona ni Natte mo) in English digitally and in paperback.…
‘I’m in Love with a Villainess’ Volume 3 Released in English Digitally
On June 3, Seven Seas Entertainment released the third volume in Inori’s hit Yuri light novel series I’m in Love with the Villainess (Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou).…
Yuri and LGBTQ+ Manga, Anime, and Games to Enjoy this Pride Month
Manga and Comics I’m in Love with the Villainess Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her…
Girl Meets Girl, veil, Wandering Son, Bloom Into You, Girl Meets Girl
S2E3 - Hana-bi (1997)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss Takeshi Kitano's (Beat Takeshi) 1997 Golden Lion winner, Hana-bi (aka Fireworks). They talk about the film's uniquely…
Notes on Tomonori Kogawa’s Influence
I’m not an expert on Kogawa and this post isn’t intended to specify exactly how he influenced the anime industry, but seeing that many people don’t even know…
Seven Seas Announced License of ‘My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness’ Author Nagata...
Seven Seas Announced License of ‘My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness’ Author Nagata Kabi’s Latest WorkOn May 12, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival premiered a creator spotlight on Nagata…
New Manga from the Author of ‘My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness’ Released in...
New Manga from the Author of ‘My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness’ Released in EnglishYesterday, Seven Seas Entertainment released Kabi Nagata’s newest autobiographical manga My Alcoholic Escape from Reality.…
Oscars 2020 special: Nomadland
Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, we are taking a break from our coverage Asian cinema in the 90s to discuss the 2020 Best Picture Oscar…
Yuri Manga from the Creator of ‘Masamune-kun’s Revenge’ and Celebrated Artist Fly...
Yuri Manga from the Creator of ‘Masamune-kun’s Revenge’ and Celebrated Artist Fly Released in EnglishThe first volume of Fly’s Chasing After Aoi Koshiba (Kyou, Koshiba Aoi ni Aetara)…
OSMcast! Show #175: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Ever wonder what's next in life? Perhaps even in the next life? Sure, reincarnation is a possibly, but have you ever considered reincarnating into a JRPG? Chances are…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Dear Brother, Listeners, Otherside Picnic, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
OSMcast! Show #175: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Ever wonder what's next in life? Perhaps even in the next life? Sure, reincarnation is a possibly, but have you ever considered reincarnating into a JRPG? Chances are…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Dear Brother, Listeners, Otherside Picnic, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
S2E3 - Green Fish / No.3 (1997)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we tackle a South Korean double feature: Green Fish and No.3, both from 1997. We talk about the similarities and differences…
Sci-Fi Yuri Manga ‘Superwomen in Love!’ Released in EnglishThe first volume of...
Sci-Fi Yuri Manga ‘Superwomen in Love!’ Released in EnglishThe first volume of sometime’s Superwomen in Love! Honey Trap and Rapid Rabbit (Hero-san to Moto Onna Kanbu-san) was released…
LGBTQ Manga Review — I’m in Love with the Villainess Vol. 1 (Manga)A New Look on a Compelling...
LGBTQ Manga Review — I’m in Love with the Villainess Vol. 1 (Manga)A New Look on a Compelling and Innovative SeriesA manga adaptation of one of the best…