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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…
Ranking the 16 Manga I Read in 2023
I set a goal for myself to read 16 new titles in 2023 and it is now time to rank those titles. Thank you Walt's Comic Shop for sponsoring…
Ace of the Diamond, Land of the Lustrous, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window
Jack Jeanne OST
Yeah, I dont know why I didnt make one of these sooner. Heres a long overdue index for my reviews, for this one being specifically for everything I…
Shonen Onmyoji, Natsuiro Kiseki, Rurouni Kenshin, Haibane Renmei, Land of the Lustrous
469 – One Shot 64 – Betwixt
This week we talk about The Poe Clan, Land of the Lustrous, Blue Giant, new anime, Hotel Metsäpeura e Youkoso, and more! Then we examine Betwixt for week…
THIS WHAT MY ROOM LOOMS LIKE
THIS is a room tour! I have a bunch of anime figures raging from a bunch of series  JoJo, bizarre adventure, one piece, Naruto, Dragon, Ball, Z…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 12
Perhaps it would be easier if Phos had simply failed. Was their life so very bad to start with? They lived smiling and carefree, beloved by their fellow…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 11
Land of the Lustrous’ eleventh episode begins moments after the last, with Dia shattered on the floor and Bort squaring off with this imposing, now apparently divided Lunarian.…
This Anime is About Crystal Gems 💎
Imagine if you were a crystal gem defending Earth from strange creatures. Phospholylite also known as PHOS IS a fragile gem who dreams of being a warrior along with…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 10
Land of the Lustrous’ ninth episode concludes with Phos effortlessly dispatching a Lunarian, and in the process rescuing the twin Amethysts they were previously helpless to assist. Such…
Orange Roundtable at Otakon 2023
Producer Yoshihiro Watanabe of the studio Orange hosted a roundtable at Otakon 2023 with CG Director Shingo Kiyomiya and CG Producer Kiyotaka Waki.
Land of the Lustrous: A Reflection of Humanity
This anime needs a season 2! #housekinokuni #landofthelustrous #anime 00:00 The Video 05:31 Spoiler Alert 06:20 The Video Again Thanks for watching! Music In Video: Land of the Lustrous…
Land of the Lustrous, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 9
Again and again, Phos has been told that they must change in order to exist within this world. In order to be a proper member of their community,…
Anime Like NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
After an alien invasion, Earth was overrun by the machine lifeforms they created as weapons of war. With humanity making their last stand, they retreated to
Casshern Sins, Ergo Proxy, From the New World, Girls' Last Tour, Land of the Lustrous
21 Non-Binary Anime Characters That Eschew Gender Conformity
Do you know more non-binary anime characters? I am certain there are quite a few more that I missed. Let fans know who they are in the comments…
Sailor Moon, Knights of Sidonia, Kino's Journey, Naruto, Ouran High School Host Club
Land of the Lustrous - Utilising Negative Space
Land of the Lustrous was a manga that hit like a ton of bricks. After having watched the very first episode back in 2017, I instantly ordered all…
18 Anime With No Romance At All
No one is forcing anyone to watch romance anime, so finding anime without romance actually isn't very hard. What is truly difficult to find is an anime with
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Bungo Stray Dogs, Buddy Daddies, MUSHI-SHI, Saga of Tanya the Evil
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 8
Through the course of their plaintive journey, Phos has tried again and again to reinvent themself, and reshape themself into some form that might be of use to…
13 Existential Anime To Contemplate Philosophy With
Whether you are a student of philosophy or just wish to put an entertaining salve on your own existential crisis in progress, then give these wonderful
Kino's Journey, Penguindrum, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain, Texhnolyze
Firechick's Anime Reviews: Deemo Memorial Keys
Rating : 50/100 Dear lord, its been a while since I sat through something thats both ugly and mind-numbingly boring. Basically, DEEMO: Memorial Keys centers on a girl…
Anime I Watched In 2023: Part 1
I may not have been as active on social media or here on the blog. But I have been busy... I may have watched an anime or two!…
They Were 11, AJIN: Demi-Human, Durarara!!, Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku, Land of the Lustrous
Anime Like Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari
Tsukumogami are objects that have gained self-awareness and are able to take human form, but manifest powers based on the object they once were. For many
Twin Star Exorcists, Beyond the Boundary, Kemono Jihen, Land of the Lustrous, Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari
Music: Trigun Stampede
By Andrew Osmond. Just days after the news broke that Anime Limited licensed the soundtrack to Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume, the company has announced it also has the soundtrack…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 7
Day by day, Phos’ quest for purpose and identity reaps fresh disappointments. The most common, unquestioned identity for these gems is “warrior,” and so Phos throws themself into…
424 – One Shot 53 – Drip Drip
This week it’s all about Paru Itagaki! We spoil BEASTARS volume 21 and discuss the new chapter of Beast Complex! Then we examine her strange manga about a…
Manga Haul Summer 2022
Dad Needs To Talk shares what manga he picked up and also read over the Summer months. Find out what hidden gems were found.
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 6
The sun rises on a new day and a new Phos, now equipped with striped pearlescent legs. Having surrendered themselves to the ocean in hopes of helping their…
5 Anime Encapsulated by Kate Bush Songs
There are people who got into Kate Bush because of Stranger Things, and there are people who got into Stranger Things because of Kate Bush. The latter will…
Mecha Never Dies - A Bandai Namco Story | Anime Studio Spotlight
Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS/ANDROID/PC: https://clcr.me/VcvPtK and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 days #ad Canipa takes a cynical look into the…
Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, SAKUGAN, Planet With, Regalia: The Three Sacred Stars
Anime Series Like Claymore
In Claymore, the world is overcome with demons called Yoma that constantly plague humanity. After Raki's parents were killed by Yoma, he teams up with
Which Art Style is “Better”: Stylised or Realistic?
Quite often online, especially within the twitter space, I'll see a tweet asking "Which manga has the best art?". It's more a question that can be answered based…
Naruto, Hells, Kakegurui, Made in Abyss, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun
The Anime That Was Ahead of Its Time
Houseki no Kuni/Land of the Lustrous is not just any anime, this is a 3D animated anime! Land of the Lustrous by Haruko Ichikawa is a brilliant…
Breaking Down Arcane: League of Legend's Incredible Animation | Studio Spotlight
Canipa breaks down the unique production of Fortiche Productions' Arcane: League of Legends, and why 3D anime in Japan struggle to reach its ambition. Support The Canipa Effect on…
D4DJ First Mix, Revisions, Rusted Armors, Super Cub, BEASTARS
December 2021 Review (Land of the Lustrous)
Ya know, CGI gets a bad rep sometimes. I mean, I remember being blown away by Toy Story in 1995 (I was 7-8 years old), just how awesome…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 5
It is not some great moral conviction that drives Phos into the sea. If anything, it’s closer to the opposite – a total absence of feeling, and lack…
361 – One Shot 43 – Captivated, by You
Morgana is out on vacation but she left the guys a reading list for some Yen Press books! We're checking out Yama Wayama's pleasant collection of high school…
Anime Series Like The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace
800 years ago, as terrifying demons pushed mankind to the brink, they prayed to the gods and called for their aid. Emerging from these prayers, battle deities called…
Stranger By The Shore Was Great & I Wish It Was Longer
I’ve spoken about my thoughts on LGBT anime in the past. I’ve grappled with my thoughts on how homosexuality is portrayed in Japan and my feelings with shows…
Land of the Lustrous
A strange and wonderful experience!
Animecast: Anime That Need More Attention
The hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast give a rundown of many titles that they believe didn’t get enough spotlight in the anime fandom. Listen in and prepare…
Kagewani, kemurikusa., Planet With, Sound of the Sky, Tsugumomo
Weekly Round-Up, 26 May – 1 June 2021: Ace Attorney Localization, “Cool Japan,” and Gendered Translation
AnFem Round-Up The Girl with the Healing Kiss: How Talentless Nana explores gender, morality and the savior complex Avanya Manickum unpacks Michiru’s arc and how it implicitly plays…
Genderless Gemstones: The pros and cons of Land of the Lustrous as non-binary representation
In the discussion surrounding queer representation in fiction, things are not always so simple as stamping a work with “good rep” or “bad rep”. While the series is…
Growing Into an Adult
IN THIS HOUSE WE RESPECT AND LOVE NANAMIN When I was a teenager, I was looking forward to being an adult, since I was longing for independence and…
Land of the Lustrous, The Promised Neverland, Terror in Resonance, Eden of The East
Favourite Anime I watched in 2020– They may have come out years ago
Once again it’s time for a favourite anime of the year post. I have a bit of a tradition with these posts! It’s a pretty straight up tradition,…
The World God Only Knows, Wandering Son, Dorohedoro, Kyousougiga, Kyousougiga
Land of the Lustrous Episode Guide
Land of the Lustrous Episode Guide: Phosphophyllite (Phos) wants to contribute. They're willing to change to do so! But how much is too much?
Anime OP-ED (December 2020)
Fourth in this series – I’m nearly running out of days in the month this time :D (Changed my mind re: metal and anime, but perhaps that style…
Land of the Lustrous Episode 12 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 12: Padparadscha had awakened, and Phos wasted no time asking for advice. Zircon goes on patrol with Bort.
Land of the Lustrous (Hōseki no Kuni)
Land of the Lustrous (Hōseki no Kuni) 2017 Land of the Lustrous seems to be cited fairly often as a show that can change minds when it comes…
Land of the Lustrous Episode 11 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 11: Bort defends Diamond from two huge Lunarians. Phos and Alexandrite try to help but have their own problems.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 10 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 10: Bort sees new potential in Phos and takes them on patrol. Neither were prepared for what they found.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 9 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 9: Phos tries to take on Antarcticite's responsibilities . Will there be anything left come Spring time?