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News Update - Mon, 17 Oct 2022
The Picnic is a Lie. Ohoho yes, eat that old meme. Because Allen's pick of the week is a rather odd one. As he tells it, there are no…
Otherside Picnic Manga, Volume 2 Guest Review by Sandy F
Welcome to another Guest Review Wednesday on Okazu! Today we welcome back Sandy F, for continuing coverage on the Otherside Picnic manga from Square Enix. Please give him…
Yuri Network News – (百合ネットワークニュース) – August 27, 2022
Yuri Manga Otherside Picnic Manga, Volume 2 has hit English-language shelves (and hell yes, I read it right away, thank you…. ^_^) I think the manga version is…
My Favourite Anime of the Last Four Years 2019 - 2022 Part 1
It's more than halfway through 2022 when I write this. When I started this article, I really didn't think there were too many anime that ...
Heroines Run the Show, In/Spectre, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Strike Witches, WONDER EGG PRIORITY
Anime Series Like Vampire in The Garden
After a great war, humankind has been pushed to the brink by vampires. Now they live in pockets that each find their own way to survive. In a…
Vampire in the Garden, Wolf's Rain, Devilman, El Cazador de la Bruja, Girls' Last Tour
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 7
By Iori Miyazawa and shirakaba. Released in Japan as “Urasekai Picnic” by Hayakawa Bunko JA. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. If Otherside…
465th G-View: The Executioner and Her Way of Life
Here we have another action yuri anime adaptation similar to Otherside Picnic. Not in genre or concept but in that they are both action shows starring lesbians. Question…
Otherside Picnic, Volume 7
Otherside Picnic, Volume 7 is an excellent read on every level. In fact, please feel free to stop reading right here and just go read the 7th novel…
Books: Otherside Picnic
By Shelley Pallis. Sorawo Kamikoshi is a loner, a twenty-year-old nerd studying cultural anthropology at a Saitama university, whose hobby is exploring spooky places. Nor are these randomly…
Anime Series Like The Executioner and Her Way of Life
For years, the Lost Ones have come from the distant world of Japan to a fantasy land. Not even these Lost Ones know how or why they arrive…
Flip Flappers, Otherside Picnic, Talentless Nana, The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Blue Reflection Ray
Seeking the Ineffable in Otherside Picnic
When I set out to write up Otherside Picnic’s first volume, I figured it’d be best to first investigate the story’s formal predecessors: the original novel Roadside Picnic…
Day 1 Doki Doki Days – Top 5 Anime Couples of 2021
Hello and welcome to Day 1 of Doki Doki Days! We’re so happy that you’re all here with us to enjoy the next seven days of anime and…
Urasekai Picnic: Has My Seal of Approval
Urasekai Picnic is an anime from Lidenfilms & Felix Film. You may recall Liden from Arslan Senki and that dumb anime about cockroaches from Mars. It’s based off…
Thoughts on Otherside Picnic Volume 1 (Manga)
Originally a light novel series written by Iori Miyazawa, Otherside Picnic received both anime and manga adaptations. This post shall be focusing on the manga adaptation by Eita…
My Top 10 Manga of 2021
While 2021 was a challenging year in many respects, thanks to the ongoing COVID pandemic, it’s hard to claim that it wasn’t a great year for manga in…
375 – Manga Machinations Awards 2021
Please enjoy a present from Manga Machinations with this final episode for 2021! It’s time again for Darfox8, dakazu, Morgana, and Seamus to create unique awards to go…
Otherside Picnic, Volume 6, Guest Review by Sandy F.
Welcome back to Guest Review Wednesday on Okazu. We’ve had 17 guest Reviews this year, 10 of them since September. Thank you so much to our Okazu Patrons…
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 6
By Iori Miyazawa and shirakaba. Released in Japan as “Urasekai Picnic” by Hayakawa Bunko JA. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. After starting…
Weeb Reads Monthly: October and November 2021
Ugh, light novels. As you might’ve read in my “There’s Too Much” post, I’ve been getting burnt hardcore by these things. I’ve even dreaded the ones I truly…
363 – Triple Dip 55 – Dai Dark, Cat Eyed Boy, Otherside Picnic
It’s time for another month of horror themed episodes for this year’s October Extravaganza! We’re kicking off Night One of the festivities with a Triple Dip on Dai…
The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window – Episode 1
BL and yuri fans, I think you all know how we roll the dice when the word “adaptation” comes around. For every given or Bloom into You that…
Weeb Reads Monthly: August 2021
Well, here it is. Another irrelevant monthly post because it isn’t August whatsoever. But hey, at least being super picky with light novels means that I’m going to…
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?, Durarara!!, Otherside Picnic
Otherside Picnic GN 1
Otherside Picnic creates a creepy world that gives a sense of vast, unexplored space and dangers lurking just below your line of sight.
Otherside Picnic (Manga) Vol 1 Review
Eita Miyazawa’s Otherside Picnic manga is an adaptation of a series of sci-fi/adventure novels that were written by Iori Miyazawa. I haven’t read these books, or seen the…
Otherside Picnic Manga, Volume 1, Guest Review by Sandy F.
Happy day! Not only is it Guest Review Wednesday here on Okazu, we have a brand new reviewer! Today we welcome Sandy, who is taking a look at…
Pick of the Week: Here Comes Mr. Bride
KATE: Maybe it’s because my house is a mess right now, but Mr. Bride sounds kinda hot… ANNA: I agree, the idea of someone cleaning my house sounds…
Otherside Picnic, Volume 5
Otherside Picnic, Volume 5 begins in the middle of a story and for the rest of the book, that is pretty much where we stay. A scenario occurs,…
Otherside Picnic, Vol. 5
By Iori Miyazawa and shirakaba. Released in Japan as “Urasekai Picnic” by Hayakawa Bunko JA. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. This may…
Top 5 Canadian Anime Characters
I'm Canadian so I am always jazzed when I discover a new Canadian anime character. There aren't enough of them. Here are the top 5 I found.
The Otakusphere: So many controversies and Eva
Good morning, afternoon or evening where you are in the world. It’s Sunday in my corner of the Hinterlands, which means it’s time for another trip around The…
Otherside Picnic (Season One)
A strange world exists behind ours. It’s home to weird creatures that seem to be the source of most urban legends. While searching this foreign landscape, Sorawo met…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 12) – Sorawo and Toriko
Sorawo and Toriko are up against the Kakandara which is desperately trying to stop the American soldiers from returning home. It even seems to be aware of the…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 11) – Operation Rescue U.S. Forces
Sorawo and Toriko return to the cafe with Lady Hasshaku’s hat in order to see if they can open a gate to the Otherside and find the American…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 10) – How to Get to the Barbeque Restaurant by Elevator
After inviting Sorawo and Toriko to a Japanese barbecue, Akari gets lost in the elevator and ends up in the space between worlds. Sorawo and Toriko rush to…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 9) – Mrs. Sannuki and Karateka
Akari managed to track Sorawo and Toriko to Kozakura’s house as she needs their help once more. Here friend was visited by a monkey that left some teeth…
Otherside Picnic
Otherside Picnic could have been a pretty good horror anime. Unfortunately, it decided to ignore most of its horror elements.
Otherside Picnic (Episode 8) – Attack of the Ninja Cats
Sorawo is approached by a first-year who is having some unusual problems. Apparently, she’s being stalked and attacked by ninja cats. It sounds too ridiculous to be true,…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 7) – Resort Night at the World’s Edge
Sorawo and Toriko escaped from the Otherside and found themselves in Okinawa. And since they’re there they might as well go to the beach and blow off some…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 6) – The Meat Train
Sorawo and Toriko arrived at the makeshift military base on the Otherside. They were given a tent to sleep in, some food and water, and warned not to…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 5) – Station February
After taking Kozakura for a meal to apologise for abandoning her, Sorawo and Toriko had a make up meal, however, on the way home, they suddenly found themselves…
Day 7 of Niji Nights: 5 Girls Love Anime to Watch
Hello, hello and welcome back to day seven of Niji Nights! Can you believe we’re almost done? This week has flown by so fast but it has been…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 4) – Space, Time, and a Middle-Aged Man
Sorawo was visited by a strange phenomenon which appeared in the form of a middle-aged man who told her that she would be trapped in the Otherside the…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 3) – Big-Head Village
Sorao agrees to go exploring with Toriko again, even after the last time. For whatever reason, she struggles to say no to Toriko. This time they’re searching for…
Yuri and LGBTQ+ Manga, Anime, and Games to Enjoy this Pride Month
Manga and Comics I’m in Love with the Villainess Ordinary office worker Oohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her…
Girl Meets Girl, veil, Wandering Son, Bloom Into You, Girl Meets Girl
Otherside Picnic (Episode 2) – Surviving Lady Hasshaku
Something has happened to Sorao’s eye and Toriko’s hand. It had to have something to do with the wiggle-waggle, but other than that, they’re in the dark. Toriko…
Otherside Picnic (Episode 1) – Wiggle-Waggle Hunting
Sorao finds herself on the Otherside and it looks like it’s the end for her, but then another girl, the first person she’s ever seen on the Otherside,…
Anime Feminist Recommendations of Winter 2021
The team shares their picks from a season characterized by ambitious originals and solid sequels.
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK, D4DJ First Mix, Idoly Pride, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Laid-Back Camp
OSMcast! Show #175: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Ever wonder what's next in life? Perhaps even in the next life? Sure, reincarnation is a possibly, but have you ever considered reincarnating into a JRPG? Chances are…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Dear Brother, Listeners, Otherside Picnic, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
OSMcast! Show #175: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Ever wonder what's next in life? Perhaps even in the next life? Sure, reincarnation is a possibly, but have you ever considered reincarnating into a JRPG? Chances are…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Dear Brother, Listeners, Otherside Picnic, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Anime Review: Otherside Picnic
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