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Lucia and the Loom: Weaving Her Way to Happiness, Vol. 3
By Hisaya Amagishi and Esora Amaichi. Released in Japan as “Fukushokushi Lucia wa Akiramenai: Kyō kara Hajimeru Kōfuku Keikaku” by MF Books. Released in North America by J-Novel…
Ashura no Gotoku Review
Ashura no Gotoku ReviewDrama: Ashura no GotokuJapanese: 阿修羅のごとくWriter: Koreeda HirokazuNetwork: NetflixDuration: 55 min.Actors: Miyazawa Rie, Ono Machiko, Aoi Yu, Hirose SuzuThe latest Hirokazu Koreeda collaboration with Netflix is…
Dinners with My Darling: How the Former Monster King Ate Her Way to Happiness, Vol. 1
By Mugi Mameta and Nagisa Hanazome. Released in Japan as “Aisanai to Iwaremashite mo – Moto Maou no Hakushaku Reijou wa Kimajime Gunjin ni Ezuke wo Sarete Shiawase…
How to Rehome a Pet in Japan Safely and Responsibly
Rehoming a pet in Japan? Here are the best ways to secure your furry (or scaly) pet’s safety and happiness in a new home
Hyakkano – 15 – Maid Man
Hahari has the strongest maternal instinct of Rentarou’s girlfriends, which tracks: she’s actually a mother to Hakari. She scratches that itch by making baby clothes for everyone, while…
LOUT OF COUNT’S FAMILY returns with Season 4
After almost a half-year break, Cale Henituse is back in a new season of "Lout of Count's Family," much to readers' happiness.
Hyakkano – 14 – The Taste of Love
As the Food Fight Festival (with its blatant fanservice-prone MC) kicks off, Haraga Kurumi is convinced that Rentarou and his six other girlfriends will be nothing but dead…
Hyakkano – 13 (S2 01) – Thank Heaven for Seven
Blatantly breaking the fourth wall as is her want, Hakari tells the other girlfriends that it’s been over three months since the first season, and so ennui may have…
My Happy Marriage OVA Review – A Good Conclusion To Season 1
They’re so happy–I’ll punt anyone who dares messes with that happiness.
Merry Christmas
Wishing all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! I hope your day is full of happiness & good cheer.
What Are Tokyo’s Happiest Neighborhoods?
An annual report looks at which cities in Tokyo rank highest in happiness and which ones most residents want to keep living in.
Day 4 of Weebsmas: Slice-of-Life Anime recommendations
On the fourth day of Weebsmas, Luna & Star gift to thee–slice of life anime recommendations. Yes, I know that didn’t rhyme. ANYWAY, welcome back to Weebsmas. I…
Best Slice of Life Japanese Dramas
Best Slice of Life Japanese DramasWhat makes Japanese dramas different from other dramas from other countries such as Korean dramas or Chinese dramas is how diverse it is.…
Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko! and the toxic workplace
While toxic workplace culture is originally presented as something that’s keeping the couple apart, ultimately the narrative ends up reinforcing it, asserting that finding happiness in love and…
Talking About Happiness (Again)
It’s been quite some time since I last wrote something on this blog, huh? That’s embarrassing. I’m hoping once again I can get out of my rut and…
Takashi Miike: The Happiness of the Katakuris
This episode, Chris (@gokuffy) leads Kory (@taiikumenco) special guest Dana (@Izandra) through the first (of many??) Takashi...
The Eighth Happiness (八星報喜, Johnnie To, 1988)
A literal series of crossed wires provoke romantic intrigue for three eccentric brothers in Johnnie To’s smash hit Cinema City Lunar New Year comedy.
Delicious Party Precure Episode 27 Review – Professor Ran’s Theory For Happiness
I guess this is both a Ran and Kome-Kome episode?
Lucia and the Loom: Weaving Her Way to Happiness, Vol. 2
By Hisaya Amagishi and Esora Amaichi. Released in Japan as “Fukushokushi Lucia wa Akiramenai: Kyō kara Hajimeru Kōfuku Keikaku” by MF Books. Released in North America by J-Novel…
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A Season Finale, Shrouded in Mystery! Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 13 [Video Review]
Oshi no Ko’s season 2 finale gives closure of happiness for some, but opens up a can of DARKNESS for others.. Video Review What Stands Out? All About…
Pseudo Harem – 12 (Fin) – More than a Dream
Eiji returns to school to help his friend film a story about falling in love, something in which he and Rin are quite experienced. The two get to…
Pseudo Harem – 11 – One for All
Eiji had planned to “get serious” win Rin by choosing her over all her acting personas, but this ends up backfiring. For Rin, who after all is allowed…
Senpai Is An Otokonoko Episode 9 Review – The Most Depressing Christmas
I demand happiness for Ryuji!
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 – 09 – The Same Boat
Eiji may be in college and Rin may be a senior in high school, but they’re still kids, and they’re in their first romance. It stands to reason…
Pseudo Harem – 08 – The Next Stage
Eiji may have graduated, but he and Rin carry on together as a couple with nary a hint of drama. Eiji introduces Rin to her mother, and a…
Pseudo Harem – 07 – Early Blooming
While cleaning the drama club room, Rin finds a time capsule from 2014, with a letter from a girl named Rin to her presumably unrequited love. While she…
Spice and Wolf – Episode 19 Review
「見えざる神の手と見えざる狼の心」 (Miezareru Kami no Te to Miezareru Ōkami no Kokoro) "God's Unseen Hand and Wolf's Unseen Heart" Money cannot buy happiness - but it sure can lose it
Pseudo Harem – 06 – No Mere Class Trip
Episode 6 is titled “First Date?”, formed as a question I was ready to firmly reply with a “Nah, not yet.” But what do you know, here at the…
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)…
Sayonara, Doctor Yellow: Shinkansen Test Train Headed for Retirement
It's said that "seeing it brings happiness." But no more: Japan's famous "Doctor Yellow" diagnostic Shinkansen train is entering retirement.
The Fuwanovel EVN List: May 2024 Releases
The Fuwanovel EVN List is 12 minutes (6 days) late for May 2024! What titles from this month's batch caught your interest?
Whisper Me a Love Song Episode 7: The Violet Fiend
With the main heroines’ story pretty much finished it’s time for Best Girl to begin a journey to find her own happiness. Kumaria-sama knows she deserves it.
Tadaima, Okaeri Episode 7 Review – Proof Of Happiness
Masaki finally shows off his happiness.
Mushoku Tensei II – 18 – Weighing Regrets
When he was a hopeless shut-in in Japan, Rudy probably felt that whatever else, at least he had nothing to lose. Now he has everything. He has a…
Learn This 83-Year-Old Japanese Grandpa’s Secrets to Washboard Abs and Happiness
People in Japan have a reputation for their health and longevity. But 83yo Nanri Hiroshi takes it to the next level.
Missing, The Women in the Lakes, Gobangiri, Happiness, i☆Ris the Movie Full Energy!!, Japanese Film Trailers
Missing, The Women in the Lakes, Gobangiri, Happiness, i☆Ris the Movie Full Energy!!, Japanese Film Trailers
Five Ways I Continue to Be Happy
I am a person who is happy almost all the time. Seriously. Now nobody is happy all the time, of course. Everyone is capable of pain and sorrow,…
Mechanista in G Ep. 258: CMS-328 Desperado
Download file | Play in new window | Recorded on April 24, 2024 How do mobile workers, including our Construction Mobile Suit here, play into “mobile suits have never brought happiness to…
Mechanista in G Ep. 258: CMS-328 Desperado
Download file | Play in new window | Recorded on April 24, 2024 How do mobile workers, including our Construction Mobile Suit here, play into “mobile suits have never brought happiness to…
A Condition Called Love – 03 – Unlimited Overtime
A commenter in the ANN forum on this show made a very good point that made me want to reassess the show so far: this show is clearly…
A Condition Called Love – 02 – That Boy Ain’t Right
Hmm … Well. That’s what I get for giving this bizarre pairing the benefit of the doubt, I guess! Something is very very off with Hananoi Saki, and someone…
The Loss Experienced in Change
What can living, breathing gemstones teach us about being human? Quite a lot actually. Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni) is a 2017 manga adaptation set in a…
7th Time Loop – 12 (Fin) – Even Poison Can Bring Happiness
Called it! Not that I expect any reward, as it was a foregone conclusion that Rishe would show Michel, Kyle, Arnold, and the entire capital the good way to…
Tales of Wedding Rings – 12 (Fin) – Upping Their Game
Satou and his wives return to the ruins of Idanokan to find a battle between the imperial and the Abyss King’s armies. Nobody can put a scratch on…
Chained Soldier – 12 (Fin) – Money on the Table
While Tenka saw her future with Yuuki and Aoba flash before her eyes last week, we get more of Kyouka’s past flashing by here in the finale, as…
Tales of Wedding Rings – 11 – Bearing the Weight of Destiny
After buying clothes to blend in with Satou’s world and having a meal at a local family restaurant, everyone tries to put a good face on things, but…
Spring 2024 Anime Choices, Old and New
Whelp, spring is here, the flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, and more anime are on the horizon!...though to be honest, similar to last season, there…
Jewelpet Happiness, Laid-Back Camp, Laid-Back Camp Season 3, Tomorrow's Nadja, Jewelpet
Classroom of the Elite – S3 11 – Warmth through Contact
This week’s opening quote, from the 19th century French writer Stendhal, states There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was…
Happiness Falls Book Review – Disappointing Mystery Novel
Happiness Falls flat into a pit of disappointment
