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9 R.I.P. Otome Review – Twilight Meets Spirited Away in this Emotional Supernatural Romance
9 R.I.P. is an immersive supernatural horror otome for the Nintendo Switch that's kind of a cross between Twilight and Spirited Away.
10 Essential Phrases for Working in a Japanese Office
Want to work in Japan? Then it is a good idea to learn these 10 phrases you must know in a Japanese office.
First Impressions – Kimi wa Meido-sama (You Are Ms. servant)
Nope, still no idea why he's doing it.
The Elusive Samurai #12 — General Concerns
Ha ha. Puns. Impressions: I like the idea more than the actual execution. It was largely focused on Kojirou and him learning the Valuable Lesson™ about being…
The Current State of Games for Learning: Engaging Education Through Play
In recent years, the intersection of gaming and education has sparked a fascinating conversation around how play can enhance learning outcomes. Games for learning, or “serious games,” are…
Embrace Life's Worst Moments
What do you do when you have to become something new? Psycho-Pass (2012) is probably the best anime from Gen Urobuchi, the writer of series like Fate/Zero and Madoka…
Spy Classroom: Sara’s Meadow of Opportunity
By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. The basic premise…
Episode 328 - Choosing an Anime Based on Ratings!
This week, Shaun is borrowing an idea from a patron & is having Remington choose between Lupin the Third, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!,…
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!, JUJUTSU KAISEN, JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, Ojisan and Marshmallow
Keroro Gunsou Episode 128 (Zero-Sum Game #SgtFrog)
AstroNerdBoy reviews Keroro Gunsou episode 128. Keroro steals an alien's IP idea for profit, but loses everything at the end.
My Deer Friend #12 — Deer Off
At least it's over. Impressions: We end as of course we do, with recycled sequences and flashbacks to the last time they told these jokes. It's also…
The Fable – 22
None of these people have any idea what they're up against with Akira.
Return to the Metaverse
I’m sure the idea of a “metaverse” seemed intriguing when Bandai and Sunrise greenlit the Gundam Build Metaverse ONA series. Now we can point at laugh at the whole…
One Shots / “Same Idea, Different Interpretation”
In no less than 10 years since the First Bloody Valentine War, mobile suit and mobile weapons technology in the Cosmic Era has progressed continuously, and aggressively. The…
Japan Abandons “Marriage Relocation” Plan for City Women
Japan's government had what it thought was a brilliant idea: pay women to move to the countryside to get married. Too bad it was sexist.
9 R.I.P. Limited Edition Preorders Available Now!
Otome Fam, Idea Factory Intl just announced that preorders for the Limited Edition of the supernatural otome visual novel, 9 R.I.P., are available now on the IFI Online…
Twilight Out Of Focus Episode 9 Review – The Ideal High School Life
Shion’s idealized high school life might not be what he expects…
Dead Rock MASS REVIEW
Hello again, everyone. No idea when this post is coming out, but I’m starting this no sooner than when I put out the recent Black Clover post. It litearlly hasn’t even…
Keijo!!!!!!!! (Episode 5) – Full-Auto Cerberus!!!!
Nozomi goes into her fight with no idea what to expect from Elite class member, Kotone Fujisaki. She’s aware that she comes from a line of Keijo players,…
Gems in Plain Crowns: When the Mediocre Become Momentarily Magnificent
Please excuse the long-ass, fancypants title, it was the least messy of the ones I had in mind. But the idea is one that’s made a splash for…
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord, Vol. 6
By Satori Tanabata and Tea. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss Desu ga Maō dewa Arimasen” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North…
Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan Episode #07
Oh look, it’s Nokotan where she wants to join the 2024 edition of Deer Collection, something that Torako “Koshitan” Koshi have no idea that such event exists.
The Ecology of Monster Hunter - Second Generation | Full Documentary
Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:22 - Part 1: Flashing Shadow (Nargacuga) 0:25:44 - Part 2: Dancer of Doom (Hypnocatrice) 0:37:32…
I Ate Nissin Curry Meshi Thanks to hololive
Truly “instant” curry rice is something I’ve always wanted, but the idea of a truly shelf stable with absolutely minimal prep time seemed a bit farfetched. That’s why…
The Elusive Samurai #05 — Chicken Reactions
Better than more closeups of eyes. Impressions: Sound designers/background music were having… a bit of an episode this week, huh? No idea what was going on there.…
Bye Bye Earth #04 — Arboreal Abominations
What the hell even are those things? Impressions: I continue to not be able to follow any of this whatsoever. Apparently saving her parents from a random…
Manga Pulse 518: Mach Kill
It’s lunch time again. Grab your tray and get in line. You’d better have an idea of what you want. The menu is at the start of the…
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…
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…