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REVIEW: Suzume Volume 1 – New Perspectives

The manga adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's Suzume offers fresh perspectives on Suzume and Shouta through stunning artwork.

The Wonder Of Anime

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END] — 10 Second Anime

Kitauji High School plays for National gold at the senior’s last concert competition. Series Finale. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 13 [END]

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7 — 10 Second Anime

Summer is for bikinis at the pool! Some seniors have more “style” than others and firmer post-graduation plans. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 7

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6 — 10 Second Anime

The concert band’s first round of auditions for the prefectural contest stresses out the Kitauji students. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 6

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 06 – Keeping the Peace

Kuroe Mayu didn’t appear in any of the photos of the Agata Festival because she was behind the camera, where she prefers to be. As they practice for…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 2

By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…

Manga Bookshelf

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Honshu Arc

This is the final post from the three-part Suzume pilgrimage series. We will begin with locations from around Kobe and end with the Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo. Kyushu…

cythoplazma

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3 — 10 Second Anime

The concert band starts taking its practice seriously, adding stress to beginners and seniors alike. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 3

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2 — 10 Second Anime

Transfer student Mayu Kuroe joins the concert band playing the euphonium. The club votes on its competition music. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 2

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Suzume Anime Review

“I return them to you!” Rating: 10/10 5 stars Disclaimer: spoilers ahead.  Also, Daijin’s pronouns weren’t clear to me in the movie. It was assumed to be a…

Anime, Video Games, and Book Reviews

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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 03 – The Shrine of Sally

When Kousaka declared the concert band would be going for Gold, that meant she would be taking no prisoners when it came to preparing for that goal, starting…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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Suzume: when not to stick to the formula

I’ve started to think of the three most recent entries to Makoto Shinkai’s filmography as the “Natural Disasters” trilogy. your name and Weathering with You both tell very…

Spilled Pixels

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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 02 – The New Kitauji Trinity

President Kumiko suddenly finds herself with a new euphonium ace (or at least her equal) in Kuroe Mayu, formerly of Seira High. Unlike Kanade, she doesn’t seem the…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Shikoku Arc

In this post we will be making our way through Shikoku, the smallest of the four main Japanese islands. Last time we spent three days on Kyushu and…

cythoplazma

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Doki Doki Days 5: Best Boy & Best Girl

Hey everyone! Welcome to another day of Doki Doki Days! This time I, Star, have the honor to name the Best Boys and Best Girls of all times,…

We be bloggin'

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Anime Check-Up: Good food from unlikely places

That’s right, I’m bringing this format back (not that anyone cares). Unlike my previous attempts at an “Anime Check-Up” format, I’m not going to post these at a…

DanielSonic Talks About Stuff

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Anime Feminist’s Favorite Films of 2023

We're trying something new this year! Folks have requested more coverage of films, and we aim to please. Welcome to our first year-end film recommendation round-up!

Anime Feminist

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Anime Review #116: Suzume

Ah yes, Makoto Shinkai: the man, the gift that keeps on giving the anime world something to fawn over every now and then. 3 years after his last…

The Traditional Catholic Weeb

Suzume UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Details

The good folks from anime giants Crunchyroll have sent us details for the UK home video release of Suzume. Makoto Shinkai's latest cinematic...

Otaku News - World Edition

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The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes

Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations. How did The Boy and Heron and Suzume fare?

Unseen Japan

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“Suzume no Tojimari” Pilgrimage: Kyushu Arc

Shinkai Makoto’s latest movie Suzume no Tojimari centers on a pair of “closers” who search Japan for open doors that invite calamity into this world. They set off…

cythoplazma

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What Did I Think Of Anime In 2023?

Rather than do a top ten list or make some fake awards, I’m going to go for a more general approach to end off this year.

Standing On My Neck

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March 2024 Solicitations for US Anime Home Video Releases

Another small slate but Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and the Urusei Yatsura remake are both now slated for home video.

The Normanic Vault

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Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: The MILF Rises Edition

It’s Monday, which means it is time for this! Welcome back to Don’t @ Me! The place where, like Rentaro from 100 Girlfriends. I become a god, I…

Shallow Dives in Anime

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First Impression: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Ken Usato is the most normal of high school boys, certainly not the type that would find himself buddying up with the school’s beautiful and smart kaicho, Suzume…

Beneath the Tangles

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Great Escapes: A Fond Look at Makoto Shinkai’s Disaster Film Triology

As sometimes happens on Discord, instead of Twitter, these days, I was talking with some friends about Makoto Shinkai, director of smash-hit Your Name., regular-hit Tenki no Ko,…

Mage in a Barrel

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The Academy Museum's Makoto Shinkai Retrospective Highlights Two Decades of Films

Shinkai shared how the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake is inextricably tied to his work, from Weathering With You to Suzume.

Anime News Network - Views

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Top Sales According to Series for the Month of September 2023

Trillion Game tops the September list as the most profitable series according to products tracked by Oricon via participating stores. The series had generated sales worth 1,310.31 million…

Erzat

Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Hits Crunchyroll from 16th November 2023

The good folks from streaming giant Crunchyroll have sent us news that Makoto Shinkai's latest movie Suzume will be available on the streami...

Otaku News - World Edition

I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now, Vol. 1

By Suzume Kirisaki and Cosmic. Released in Japan as “Saigai de Tamago o Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore o Sodate Hajimeta” by M Novels. Released in North America…

Manga Bookshelf

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Yearning Teens, Frustrated Romance, Pretty Skies — Is There Anything Else to Makoto Shinkai?

Kevin Cormack looks over Shinkai's array of work to find the threads that tie She and Her Cat to Suzume and beyond.

Anime News Network - Views

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Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: September 18 – September 24, 2023

There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…

Erzat

G20 Film Festival Showcases Suzume Anime Film in India

A summary of the G20 Film Festival, which screened Suzume, a popular anime film by Makoto Shinkai, in New Delhi on August 12, 2023.

ForMyAnime

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Radwimps return with Zorn in tow to rock out on DAI-DAN-EN!

Radwimps may have received world renown of late for composing the music for anime director Shinkai Makoto’s three most recent films Your Name (2016), Weathering With You (2019)…

SussySempai

Suzume – The Classic Story of a Girl and Her Chair

I had the opportunity to go see Suzume in theaters with a couple of really good friends. This is what we thought of it!

I drink and watch anime

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#139 - Suzume

This movie kept us all on the edge of our three-legged seat. On this episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast, we're reviewing the latest film from acclaimed…

Third Impact Anime Podcast

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The Food Diary of Miss Maid Volumes 3 and 4 Review

The Food Diary of Miss Maid manga continues to be quaint and cute, reveling in Suzume finding a way to enjoy a new flavor or experience.

TheOASG

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Two words to understand the anime industry

Plus: 'Suzume' ends box office run in Japan; Kodansha responds to K MANGA criticism; Why webtoons are produced by studios rather than individuals; and more

Animenomics

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Shinkai Makoto’s Suzume Ends Impressive Run in Japan

"Suzume" has been another major hit for popular anime director Shinkai Makoto. See where it stacks up in both Japan and the world at large.

Unseen Japan

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Addressing The Drama

I am sorry for my actions Shinkai-Sensei, I do not expect to be forgiven. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/keksiweksi TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keksiweksi MUSIC: Revolutionary Girl Utena OST - Houkago no Shoujo-Tachi Revolutionary Girl Utena OST - EYECATCH Cardcaptor…

Keksi

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Your Name? Your Recommendations! A Blogger Tag?!

I had this written down somewhere in my notes app when I was brainstorming “easy” blog posts. … Starting a tag is not an “easy” blog post idea…

Phoenix Talks Pop Culture Japan

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Watching Anime in Theaters

Lately I have been thinking about going out to theaters to watch anime. I have a lot of free time! These are my thoughts.

I drink and watch anime

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Japanese webtoon creators prefer LINE Manga

Plus: Cool Japan criticized by prominent scholar; 'Suzume' becomes the top Japanese film in South Korea; One studio's decision to hire its animators full time; and more

Animenomics

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Fate Comes to AX, Suzume's Box Office Report, and A Canadian Partnership? | Today's Anime News

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Glass Reflection

News Update - Mon, 8 May 2023

SuzuME, not SuzuKA. That's what I had to continuously tell myself as I put Allen's pick of the week, Suzume, up on the site. It's another Makoto Shinkai masterpiece…

THEM Anime Reviews

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Suzume no Tojimari

With Suzume, Shinkai Makoto follows in the footsteps of auteurs like Miyazaki and Ikuhara in reflecting on the 2011 Touhoku earthquake and its impact on Japanese society. Read…

Lost in Anime

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Suzume Isn't "Different"

Hopefully Makoto Shinkai includes more McDonald's next time. PATREON POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: https://www.patreon.com/keksiweksi TWITTER: https://twitter.com/keksiweksi SOURCES FOR SUZUME REVIEWS USED AT BEGINNING: https://pastebin.com/V0X3eaq0 MUSIC: Serani Poji - 夜の喫茶店 Revolutionary Girl Utena OST - PASSIONATE (Apasionada) Revolutionary…

Keksi