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Strange Buildings

Strange Buildings, the 2023 follow-up to Uketsu’s smash hit Strange Houses, collects eleven illustrated stories about horror-themed architectural riddles followed by a lengthy exposition that reveals how these…

Contemporary Japanese Literature

The Mystery of the Pyramid

Mon ami, Bouc! Why would you fly a kite on the pyramids?""Death on the Nile" (2022 film adaptation) We should have more murder mysteries set in pyramids... Kyuujou City is…

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Shounen Jack to Mahou Tsukai

As promised (or threatened), Orphan is releasing more of the early Toei Douga anime movies; in this case, the 1967 tenth anniversary release, Shounen Jack to Mahou Tsukai…

Collectr's Blog

Tailenders: Catching Up

I have to pity Tailenders. It’s one of those perfectly entertaining, subtly fascinating creations that was abruptly buried and forgotten due to superior competition. Here that competition was…

Kid Fenris

Nessa no Wakusei

Okizari presents the first English-subtitled release of the original version of Nessa no Wakusei (Desert Planet or Hot Sandy Planet), a mid-1990s borderline hentai OVA. It's better known in North America…

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See How They Run

See How They Run is a movie eager to prove its view of murder mysteries correct. Unfortunately, that view seems to be that they are boring, arbitrary and…

Bad Player's Good Reviews

Ashita Genki ni Naare!

The firebombing of Japan's cities is less well-known than the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but they caused heavy loss of life and enormous property damage.…

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Old Cartoons: Adventures in Surrealism (Revised)

“200 Classic Cartoons” is a box set of four discs worth of old cartoons, which cost me $4.99 at Barnes & Noble back in 2014. (The distributor is…

Brian Camp's Film and Anime Blog

Battle Beasts: Animal Collecting

If you asked me to pick my favorite toy from my childhood, I would consider that question carefully and wonder if you were surreptitiously sizing me up for…

Kid Fenris

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My Favorite Things 2025 (One Piece, Mouthwashing, Other Stuff!)

One Piece! Mouth Washing! Punch Punch Forever! Other things for some reason! Support the Channel: EYEPATCH WOLVES STORE: https://eyepatchwolves.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Supereyepatchwolf Other Eyepatch Wolf Content: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/supereyepatchwolf (check schedule for next stream https://www.twitch.tv/supereyepatchwolf/schedule…

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Cracking the Case: Pearl Pureheart

Her soprano singing is completely uncredited. The female voice artist remains a mystery to this day.

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The BQ Books - Kaneko Atsushi

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Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Launches June 5th for $449

Nintendo Switch 2 is coming on June 5th!! And it will be available for $449.99 in the United States. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now…

Blerdy Otome

Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 28)

Animation made for television brought about some mixed trends in our survey of cartoons self-conscious of their medium.

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After Cockroach Found in Food, Sukiya Will Temporarily Close Most Stores

The 24-hour beef bowl chain, which recently admitted it had served someone a dead mouse, says it'll close most of its stores for four days.

Unseen Japan

Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 27)

The late ‘60’s were not entirely devoid of characters knowledgeable of their existence on screen or of interaction with offscreen narrators and animators.

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Japanese Beef Bowl Chain Sukiya Apologizes for Mouse Miso Soup

The chain apologized for failing to inform the public about the two-month-old incident, which just went viral in the past few days.

Unseen Japan

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Assassin & Cinderella Volume 1 Review

A sexier version of Spy x Family, Assassin & Cinderella delivers a sexy cat-and-mouse game between the spy Neneko and the assassin Mi

Behind the Manga

Zetsuai 1989 v2

Redoing Zetsuai 1989 was not in this year's plan (or any year's, for that matter), but when WOWmd did a new Domesday Duplicator rip of the ...

Collectr's Blog

Mickey the Maestro of Mayhem: The 90th Anniversary of “The Band Concert”

The first Mickey Mouse short produced in color, is brimming with character animation and sight gags and effects that allow the talents of the Disney artists to be…

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Threading the Needle(mouse): Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog has become a hit movie franchise, and that fact is still kind of mind-boggling. Even putting aside the widely-panned promotional images from the first movie…

OGIUE MANIAX

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Manhwa Review | Bane of My Existence by Nellikang

Rabby Johnson is one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy... at least, in his own mind. He also believes he's got one of the most delectable…

BL Library

Gakkou no Yuurei (School Ghosts), volume 4

More ghostly doings in Japanese schools. Gakkou no Yuurei ( School Ghosts) , volume 4, is much like volume 3: six segments of about the sa...

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Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 19)

Submitted for your approval: evidence of characters who know they are on screen, and are prepared to use this to their zany advantage.

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Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 17)

A surprising number of Terrytoons appear in this week’s survey as we resume our overview of characters interacting with audiences, narrators, and/or animators.

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In the Beginning Part IV: Classic Animated Characters’ First Appearances

As another New Year kicks off, it’s the perfect time to look back at where some of the most popular characters in cartoons got their start.

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Plastic Little

Let's face it: the world does not need another version of the 1994 OVA Plastic Little . kuraze spent years wrestling decent video from the D...

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Review: Untouchable (2024)

Untouchable 逆鳞 China, 2024, colour/b&w, 2.35:1, 111 mins. Director: Da Qing 大庆 [Wang Daqing 王大庆]. Rating: 8/10. Cat-and-mouse gangster drama, set in 1990s pre-handover Macau, is stylishly written…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Episode 337 - Girls Band Cry

This week, now that we don't have to rely on fansubs, Shaun felt it would be a good idea for us to watch 5 episodes of Girls Band…

Anime Out of Context

“Mighty Mouse and the Kilkenny Cats” (1945)

It’s a Terrytoons sort of day here - so prepare yourself for that clanging and water bucket sound effects!

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Every Day Can Be Pete Renaday

Today, a special Spin tribute to the legendary Disney icon and prolific face and voice of film, television, and theme parks.

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Popcorn Pulse 228: Last Dare

Not much snark to go here so we’ll get right into the film. We’re going old school this time with Daredevil[2003]. Yes, one of the first Marvel movies…

Anime Pulse

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Manta reveals THERE’S A MOUSE IN MY HOUSE

Manta's newest romantasy series, There's a Mouse in My House, based on a webnovel by Suji Kim (Under the Oak Tree), launches on Oct. 12.

K-Comics Beat

Tottoi

Inka and Orphan are pleased to bring you Tottoi , an environmental fable (or fairy tale) from 1992. Based on a novel by Italian writer Giann...

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Ryokunohara Labyrinth

Ryokunohara Labyrinth in a 1990 shounen-ai OVA. It centers on two boys, Imanishi Hiroki and Tokino Kanata, who have been best friends (and ...

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Art of Darkness!

detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,

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Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi – Episode 05 Review

「決着!犬追物、そして⋯」 (Ketchaku! Inuōmono, Soshite⋯) "Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition and Then..." This is one hell of a game of cat and mouse.

Random Curiosity

Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi

Over the years, many people have asked Orphan to do Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi ( Dragon Slayer Legend of Heroes: The P...

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Mystery of the Glowing Eye

detective fiction, 推理小説、games, mystery, murder, locked room, Japanese, translations,

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DÉ DÉ MOUSE will have you dancing for Summer ever.

If you’re looking for a vibe check to take you dancing into the weekend, look no further than the new single out from DÉ DÉ MOUSE and Pa’s…

SussySempai

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman - Part 1 Chapter 1

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Dynamite Headdy's Horrors

Dynamite Headdy has a secure yet easily sidelined role in Treasure’s catalog. It’s not unfairly maligned like Advance Guardian Heroes or L...

Kid Fenris

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Chainsaw Man and the Country Mouse

Late in Chainsaw Man’s fifth volume, Denji and Aki are each presented with a brief parable, the story of the country and the city mouse. “The country mouse…

Wrong Every Time

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The Apothecary Diaries – 21 – Getting a Good Look

With Suirei in the wind, Maomao refocuses her efforts on keeping the apothecary clean with the Quack’s health (I love their cat-and-mouse dynamic), and learns that his family…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 3 Chapter 3

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The Sorceress Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 3 Chapter 1

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The Sorceress' Revolt - Ko Eiji's Story - Part 2 Chapter 1

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Mato Seihei no Slave - Episode 6 - 10 Second Anime

Round 2! Giantess Shushu vs. Sleepy Sahara! But female Shuuki lead a demon force to interrupt the contest. Mato Seihei no Slave - Episode 6

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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L vs Kira | The Manga Arc that Dared to be Different | Weekly Shonen Jump Greatest Hits

L vs. Kira is a beloved manga storyline that opens up Death Note, one of the finest series to come out during the noughties. Instead of a traditional…

Kero Riripaddo

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Sailor Moon Store: Sagara Embroidery Pouch & Mouse Pad

Product Details Coming February 2024 to the Sailor Moon Store will be 2 new items,...

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