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Spice and Wolf – Episode 17 Review
「行商人の浅知恵と町商人の看板」 (Gyoushounin no Asadjie to Machi Shounin no Kanban) "Traveling Merchant's Shallow Thinking and Town Merchant's Signboard" Investing into bubbles is always a bad idea
Mayonaka Punch – Episode 3 – The Purple Hair Vampire and the Search for New Content Ideas
Episode impressions of Mayonaka Punch Episode 3 as Masakichi helped Live to create Mayonaka Punch after Yuki found out they created videos using vampire powers, creating videos without…
Anime Expo 2024: Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo Talks With Anime Herald
Date: 7/5/2024 Location: Anime Expo 2024 Anime Herald: What was the idea for Ys X: Nordics? What did you want players to feel or experience? Toshihiro
Super Robot Wars Producer Takanobu Terada on Classic Robots and Power Rangers
Evan Minto (Editor-in-Chief): This summer we’re working through our interview backlog, bringing you interviews with artists that we’ve had sitting around unpublished for a little while. First up…
Elf-san wa Yaserarenai - Episode 1 - Elfuda Loves French Fries
Summer sweating and thicc elf carbo-loading season is here! Elfuda can't stop eating tasty fast food french fries. Elf-san wa Yaserarenai - Episode 1
The Ten Anime Characters I am Most Similar To
A few weeks ago, I read a blog post over at Merlin’s Musings. It was titled The Ten Anime Characters I am Most Similar To. I thought that…
Why Does Disney Get the New ‘Code Geass’ Anime?!?!
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Promotion What’s the best mecha anime of all time? Well, the idea of best depends on everyone’s perspective, but it helps that…
10 Story Ideas That I Explored With the Help of AI
If there’s one form of entertainment that has dominated 2023 and 2024 for me, it’s AI stories. I use ChatGPT to create stories that will appeal specifically to…
Japanese Indie Otome Melty Amethyst Coming to Steam in English
In the wake of Aksys and Idea Factory Intl’s otome announcements at AX, another reveal may have slipped through the cracks. Publisher VNka revealed via their Twitter account…
First Impression: Tower of God S2
What do you desire the most? Riches? Power? Truth? All those things await you at the top of the Tower! Our protagonist has rejected that idea, yet he…
Idea Factory Intl Announces Fantasy Otome Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Coming to West in 2025
Otome Fam it’s Idea Factory Intl’s time to shine! During their IFI Summer Festival publisher Idea Factory International announced Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights (TsuiTsui)…
Idea Factory Intl Announces Fantasy Otome Battlefield Waltz Coming to West in 2025
Idea Factory International announced Battlefield Waltz (Senjou no Waltz) will be released in English on the Nintendo Switch in 2025.
First Look at the 9 R.I.P. Limited Edition Content
Idea Factory International has finally given us a look at the contents of the Limited Edition for supernatural fantasy otome, 9 R.I.P. While we still don’t have an…
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Official Log 1 DVD/Guide Book Review
Until recently, I had no idea this hardback book/DVD combo even existed — it completely passed me by upon its release in 2005. That’s been…
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court, Vol. 7
By Satsuki Nakamura and Kana Yuki. Released in Japan as “Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den” by Ichijinsha Novels. Released in North America by…
Mochizuki no Karasu: Abe Chisato
Imagine my delight when I popped into my favourite Tokyo bookstore to kill time before meeting a friend for dinner only to find a display of the latest…
Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 12 — 10 Second Anime
The final euphonium solo is so close that Taki-sensei asks the band to vote for Kumiko or Mayu in a blind audition. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 12
Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets Nanoblock Figure Sets
Yu-Gi-Oh! may not have had an official product made out of its popular LEGO Ideas submission, but fans of Duel Monsters and brick-building toys might want to check…
Reading Log: June 2024
If like me you have no idea where June went, don’t worry you aren’t alone. One minute I was dreading the start of the warmer portion of the…
Radiant Tale -Fanfare- by Aksys Games, now in English!
The fandisc includes all-new stories, including new routes with two side characters!
The Appeal of Viki: A Viewer’s Perspective on Ideal Drama Streaming
The struggle of juggling multiple streaming services for dramas is real. Viki.com stands out as the ultimate choice with its wide range and community feel. It's a dream…
Shinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking Bans
Shibuya will ban street drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ani-Manga Box Set Review
The idea of using photographs to produce comics has been around for a long time, across many cultures, appearing to originate in 1940s…
Untranslated Releases: April-May 2024
Welcome to the monthly untranslated releases, which is a bit late so you get a retrospective instead.
River's Edge Manga Review
For most of us who have lived through high school, the idea that it's "the best time of our lives" is a lie perpetuated by people who have…
Author Journey (June 17, 2024)
This week’s instalment of “What cool stuff did I buy on eBay?” may surprise you, however, that wasn’t even the most exciting thing that happened. And then, I…
Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother, Vol. 1
By Chidori Hama and Wan Hachipisu. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō, Brocon ni Job Change Shimasu” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart.…
Japanese Music: King Giddra – Star Tanjou (A Star Is Born)
The post discusses the idea of expanding the site’s content to include music, particularly the more obscure and underrated genres. It delves into the story of King Giddra,…
Father’s Day in Japan: Special Experience and Gift Ideas
Whether your dad loves food and drink or has a competitive edge, these gifts and experiences will make this Father’s Day in Japan memorable.
Third Loop: The Nameless Princess and the Cruel Emperor, Vol. 2
By Iota AIUE and Misa Sazanami. Released in Japan as “Nanashi no Ōjo to Reikoku Kōtei: Shītagerareta Yōjo, Konse de wa Ryū to Mofumofu ni Dekiai Sarete Imasu”…
The Eminence in Shadow (Volume 9) – He Who Destroys All and Rebuilds it Anew!
Yukime has invited Shadow to talk. Mitsugoshi and the MCA are fighting over the economy and she wants to be there to clean up when they’re done. Shadow…
New Atheism was a Christian Form of Unbelief
I have no idea if it is random chance or something in the aether, but recently I have seen many post-mortems on the ‘New Atheist’ movement of the…
Marriage was only the Beginning! — Cupid Parasite -Sweet & Spicy Darling.- is finally OUT!
Idea Factory announced the English localization of the fandisk Cupid Parasite -Sweet & Spicy Darling-, scheduled for a 2024 release!
A Certain Magical Index NT, Vol. 2
By Kazumi Kamachi and Kiyotaka Haimura. Released in Japan as “Shinyaku To Aru Majutsu no Index” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by…
Answering your Questions... A Massive Q&A
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Anime: The Gothic Hybrid
It's not a phase, mom. *Because of its darker content, this video has limited ads, so I am eternally grateful for those of you who choose to support my…
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review: A Game with Performance Issues that is Otherwise An Ideal JRPG Experience
So it took awhile but I beat a game called Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Now I know it’s a spiritual successor to the Suikoden series but that was…
Game of the Month: May 2024
Probably should get this one out there before what little we have left of May completely disappears. I have one honourable mention, and the main feature is a…
Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling Review – Turning Up the Heat and the Insanity
Take a trip back to Los York and catch up with the now reformed Parasite 5 as they settle into wedded bliss with former Cupid, Lynette in Cupid…
Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling Review – Turning Up the Heat and the Insanity
Take a trip back to Los York and catch up with the now reformed Parasite 5 as they settle into wedded bliss with former Cupid, Lynette in Cupid…
I Don’t Want To Be the Dragon Duke’s Maid! Serving My Ex-Fiancé From My Past Life, Vol. 2
By Mashimesa Emoto and Masami. Released in Japan as “Ryū Taikō no Senzoku Jijo wa Goenryō Shitai! Tensei Saki no Okyūji Aite wa Zense no Moto Konyakusha Deshita”…
Bookshelf Briefs 5/17/24
Adults' Picture Book: New Edition, Vol. 1 | By Kei Itoi | Yen Press - Boy, this was weird. And I was already expecting it to be weird.…
The Fuwanovel EVN List: April 2024 Releases
The Fuwanovel EVN List arrived at halftime this month! What titles from last month's batch have caught your interest?
Writing Prompt: Discovering My Ideal Anime Mentor
Which anime character would make a good mentor to me?
Kaiju No. 8-Like MHA, but With Giant Monsters
Kaiju No. 08 initial review What’s the one thing cooler or scarier than giant monsters? Getting to fight giant monsters, that’s what! For decades now, Japan has been…
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Episode 54) – Those Approaching
Hinata is on her way to Tempest, followed by four strong allies. There are also two forces marching on Falmuth. With no idea what any of their intentions…
Writing Prompt: Random Anime Interaction(s)
Here’s another prompt by myself. I know, shamelessly prompting myself here on the blog… what can I say, I get an idea and decide to just turn it…
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (Season One) – Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata
Usato has an ordinary and unremarkable life, however, he wishes for something more. He thinks that might change when he ends up walking home with Kazuki and Suzune…
Blue Reflection Ray Spoiler Review
Let’s talk about feelings. But not any specific feelings. Feelings in abstract. The idea of feelings. Let’s ride the fine line between deeply exploratory science fiction and outright…
Writing Prompt: What’s an idea you’d like to see represented in anime?
I’ll admit, the source for this prompt was just myself. But that won’t stop me from answering my own burning questions!