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Rise and Fall of the Slow Burn Gag
Today we ponder one of the greatest mysteries surrounding the cartoon world: What can be called a “Slow Burn Gag” in animation?
Tens: Zenshu, Hana wa Saku, Ojisan, Girumasu
This week’s episode (10) of Zenshu is titled “Chaos” and next week’s is “Despair,” so things aren’t going to look up for the nine heroes or that town…
Zenshuu. – 10 – Bad to Worse
With the heroic but tragic loss of QJ, the Nine Soldiers are back down to just four, but might as well only be three, because Natsuko can’t draw.…
Tanjou: Debut
Tanjou: Debut ( Birth: Debut ) is a two-episode shoujo OVA from 1994. It was originally subbed in the VHS-fansub era. Its two stories revol...
Nozomi Witches, Star Dust, Bungo Stray Dogs, Dirty Pair Flash, Tree in the Sun
Zenshuu. – 09 – Something to Fight For
This week begins by re-telling the story so far, only from Luke’s perspective. He had not been doing well since losing five of the Nine Soldiers over various…
Crash Course in Fandom- Season 1 Episode 3: Live Acton Adaptions
From disappointingly angsty teenage Light to blown-out-of-the-water adorable Luffy; Star and Luna spend today’s episode talking about all the good and all the (incredibly) bad live-action ada…
Attack on Titan, Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball, Boys Over Flowers, Kamisama Kiss
Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (February 26th)
Seven Seas returns this week with their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Event on X (Formally Twitter) to unveil nine brand new English license announcements. These announcements include …
Space Heater Chat – February 18 2025: JPOP in the Sea of Asia
Kevin gives a quick lecture to Mike as feedback on the first gaming stream. Then we talk Japanese Music with his thoughts on seeing Nano and MADKID in…
9 Gifts For Expecting Mothers That They’ll Genuinely Love
Here are the nine best gifts for expecting mothers and new parents that they actually want to receive. Treat the new momma-to-be!
J-Novel Club Announces My Tiny Senpai and Eleven Other New Licenses
Today, J-Novel Club announced twelve new licenses for an English release. Consisting of nine light novels and three manga, these titles will be released today!Out of the twelve…
Zenshuu. – 06 – Climbing the Steps
After a flashback to when all nine Nine Soldiers were still around and Justice and Luke were best buds, we and Natsuko get a recap of what’s happened.…
Zenshuu. – 05 – History Repeating
This week Zenshu breaks its usual pattern of having the animation battle at the end of the episode, and starts us off with a succession of decisive, easy…
Blazing Fists, Suicide Notes Laid on the Table, The Rose of Versailles (2025 movie), Kaiju Guy!, Make a Girl, Japanese Film Trailers
Welcome to the first trailer post of the week. There will be another one coming tomorrow. There were only nine Japanese films released this week compared to the…
Zenshuu. – 04 – Not Quite Ready for the End
Natsuko is suspicious of Memmeln, since in the movie she’s revealed to be the true form of the Ultimate Void killed by Luke. Natsuko follows her, but Luke…
Zenshuu. – 03 – Friends with Destiny
At this point in A Tale of Perishing, Last Town should be mourning the destruction of most of its crops and the deaths of many townsfolk, including Unio,…
Kowabana Podcast Episode 193
Nine tales from the countryside serving us warnings, wisdom, and a whole lot of chills when it comes to what The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 193 first appeared…
Zenshuu. – 02 – Natsuko Circus
A refreshed Natsuko wakes up after three straight days of rest, and learns that Luke is a hell of a cook. Luke tries to learn more about her…
Colleen's 2024 Year in Review
Take a trip down memory lane as I recount my 15 favorite things of 2024. I may have hit a manga reading slump this year, but that didn't…
Nine Years Later: Takahashi Matsuri’s Mom Remembers Daughter Lost to Overwork
Nine years ago, Takahashi Matsuri lost her life in a clear-cut case of karoshi, or death by overwork. Her mom continues fighting in her name.
A new Blu-ray set collecting all three Sailor Moon movies, possibly in a Full Screen 4:3 aspect ratio, is coming in February
A special set including all three of the Sailor Moon films is coming to Blu-ray on February 11th for with an MSRP of $29.98. A listing on the…
Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon SuperS
Thoughts on I Married My Female Friend Volume 2
Ruriko and Kurumi’s married life together continues in the second volume of Shio Usui’s I Married My Female Friend manga. This volume contains chapters – or episodes –…
Kowabana Podcast Episode 189
Nine bizarre, otherworldly, and often terrifying tales of shrines from around Japan and the creatures, gods, and curses you can The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 189 first appeared…
Kowabana Podcast Episode 186
Nine terrifying tales of haunted, cursed, and otherwise horrifying dolls from Japan that will make you question those dead eyes The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 186 first appeared…
The 2024 CJFC is Here!
We’re excited to kick off this year’s Chicago Japan Film Collective, themed around “Co-existence.” Starting today, you can stream nine unique films from all across the U.S. on…
Reviewing Fate part nine: Aelquilibra
I am going to have a hard time typing that name correctly… Hello! Firsty here, back to making Vanguard posts! This time, I’m reviewing the Destined One of…
Minoh: Ten Places to See in This Beautiful Osaka City
Everyone knows about Minoh Falls. Here are nine other great attractions, shops, and cafes to visit while you're in the area.
Tex Avery, Master of Horror
I have attached the most representative images of Avery's output to some of Poe's best-remembered sentences. The results speak for itself.
Review: LITTLE WITCH ACADEMIA
OK, I need to cover a witch manga that's as traditional as you can get with witches. Broomsticks, pointed hats, magic, the whole nine yard...
Review: LITTLE WITCH ACADEMIA
OK, I need to cover a witch manga that's as traditional as you can get with witches. Broomsticks, pointed hats, magic, the whole nine yard...
Chicago Japan Film Collective 2024 (November 14th-24th)
A look at the 11 films at the Chicago Japan Film Collective 2024 (Nov. 14 – 24) – two in cinemas and nine to stream online via SAKKA
Bizarre Comic Book Adaptations
The first film with a fictional plot was nothing more than a comic page adaptation.
Anime Taste Testing: Everything Fall Anime 2024 (Part I)
Reception last season seemed fairly positive for my “rate this new anime premiere in 3 sentences or less” version of reviews, so I decided to carry on with…
Mister SFC Drops Yu-Gi-Oh! 14-Karat ‘Duel of Gold’ Earring, Pendant Collection
Mister SFC, the California-based jewelry designer and producer, unveiled a big wave of new Yu-Gi-Oh! jewelry on Friday. Dubbed the “Duel of Gold Collection,” this drop features nine…
Manga Pulse 521: Pole Girl
We’re going to review a manga, review a manga. Like Johnny Two Times, we does everything double. Or perhaps like a cheeseburger that’s better with a second patty.…
Metallic Rogue
Episodes: 13 Summary: In a world where humans coexist with androids called Neans, a group known as the Immortal Nine rises up against society. Tasked with disposing of…
9 Unreleased Gunpla Bandai Promised But We Never Got
Here at Gunpla 101, we love checking out upcoming releases to anticipate which Gunpla kits we will be building a couple of months from now (provided that we…
“Goofy’s Glider” or the day Goofy met Stanislavski
The prototype of the ‘How to’ series, in which Goofy winds up teaching the (wrong) way to practice various sports.
Eights and a nine (late, sorry)
I’ll do that for this episode. Tokidoki Bosotto 9 wastes an episode with only one meaningful thing in it. Alya, though she won the debate, feels sorry for…
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, Nisemonogatari, SHOSHIMIN: How to Become Ordinary, Bakemonogatari, Dungeon People
Kowabana Podcast Episode 182
Nine tales that will make you question what lurks in the water and whether it’s really worth risking it. Would The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 182 first appeared…
Kowabana Podcast Episode 181
Nine stories straight out of Japan featuring mysterious creatures, monsters, and gods that you’ll probably want to put on your The post Kowabana Podcast Episode 181 first appeared…
The Escalation is Real in The Dragon Prince’s Sixth Season
It’s that time again: more Dragon Prince! Nine more episodes of one of Netflix’s best original series… Well, I hope it stays one of Netflix’s best original series.…
Bringing the Band Back Together: Sound! Euphonium 3
Sound! Euphonium 3 concludes a nine-year journey that follows the students of the Kitauji High School Music Club through the drama of high school and band competition. Taken…
J-Novel Club Announces the Winners of the First JNC Original Light Novel Competition at Anime Expo 2024!
Nine entries were selected among hundreds to be published by J-Novel Club (Los Angeles, CA – July 4 , 2024) – J-Novel Club LLC is excited to announce…
Anime Rants Update: What I’m Watching in Summer 2024
It’s finally the start of the Summer 2024 anime season! I’ve selected nine series to try out in addition to the few that are continuing from spring. You…
Metallic Rouge (Season One)
Rouge Redstar has been tasked with hunting down the Immortal Nine, a group of Proto-Neans who seek to undo the shackles that keep the Neans, an android race,…
Anime Like Mysteries, Maidens, And Mysterious Disappearances
Sumireko Ogawa is a bookstore clerk who, despite celebrating some literary success in high school, has been unable to produce any more quality writing in her
Call of the Night, Dark Gathering, Durarara!!, Mieruko-chan, Mysterious Disappearances
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 7 — 10 Second Anime
Tatsuya wears himself thin while supporting several students in the Nine Schools Competition. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 7
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 6 — 10 Second Anime
Tatsuya investigates the Kudou clan’s connection to military experiments and the Nine Schools Competition. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 6
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 5 — 10 Second Anime
Officials have changed the Nine Schools Competition’s events, with the Steeplechase the most suspicious. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei S3 — Episode 5
Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei (The Honor Student at Magic High School)
This is a spin off of The Irregular at Magic High School that focuses on Miyuki instead of Tatsuya. It covers the Enrollment and the Nine Schools Competition…
The Irregular at Magic High School, The Honor at Magic High School