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Unnamed Memory – Episode 03 Review

「森の見る夢」 (Mori no Miru Yume) "What the Forest Dreams of" It's all fun and games until you open your eyes

Random Curiosity

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The Weekly Orbit [4/22/24]

This week; strange developments in Shuumatsu Train, a surprising and moody Precure episode, plus the premieres of The Grimm Variations and Unnamed Memory

The Magic Planet

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2024 Spring Premiere Digest

Licensing frustrations aside, there are a number of titles to look forward to this season.

Anime Feminist

Unnamed Memory – Episode 02 Review

「繰り返し触れられる過去」 (Kurikaeshi Furerareru Kako) "The Past Recalled Again" Oscar is a firm believer in never taking no for an answer

Random Curiosity

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Weekly Round-Up, 10-16 April 2024: Supporting Animators, Simulcasting Woes, and Controller Layout Presets

AniFem Round-Up Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again – Episode 1 Sometimes, it’s good to remember that humor is cultural….but boy, was this still a dull slog. Mysterious…

Anime Feminist

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Unnamed Memory

Unnamed Memory is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....

Anime News Network - Views

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Having a pleasant memory should be named: Unnamed Memory First Impression

Unnamed memory could be one of those little romance sleeper hits in Spring 2024 line up

Scribbble Anime

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New shows Spring 2024 3

Looks like the beginning of an exciting kids adventure story … or not. Now Sentai Daishikkaku. 13 years ago monsters came to invade earth, but they were driven…

Too Old for Anime

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Spring 2024 Update: Adding “Tadaima, Okaeri”

I have a quick correction to make concerning my watch list for Spring 2024. I picked ten series to watch, and one of them was going to be…

Anime Rants

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Spring 2024 Impressions: Unnamed Memory, Boukyaku Battery, Mysteries, Maidens, and Mysterious Disappearances

Unnamed Memory Short Synopsis: A king’s line is cursed to never be able to bear children. Their solution? Go find a witch, conquer her trials, and use their…

Star Crossed Anime

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Unnamed Memory – Episode 1

But I’m not sure from this first episode whether the show has the writing chops to sell its romance convincingly.

Anime Feminist

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Unnamed Memory Episode #01

Well everyone, it’s time for an anime adaptation of a Dengeki Bunko light novel titled Unnamed Memory where it tells the story of Oscar Lyeth Increatos Loz Farsas,…

The Anime Rambler – By Benigmatica

Unnamed Memory – Episode 01 Review

「呪いの言葉と青い塔」 (Noroi no Kotoba to Aoi Tou) "Cursed Words and the Azure Tower" The age of 300 30 is in demand

Random Curiosity

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First Impression: Unnamed Memory

Stoic prince Oscar wanders the desert with his servant Lazar, who is endlessly critical of his every decision and would annoy a statue, but not his ever-patient liege.…

Beneath the Tangles

Unnamed Memory #01 — *stares blankly*

  Are we trying to copy Dragon Quest for its protagonist presence? Yet more shows got leaked early. At least this one and that awful Level 2-but-actually-Zero one.…

Tenka Seiha

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Reader’s Corner: Imitation (Vol. 2), Sunbeams in the Sky (Vol. 3), and Looks Are All You Need (Vol. 2)

What is the essence of being a muse? Are looks all you need? And what conjecture exactly is associate profession Akira Taktsuki making? Spoiler: the volumes we’re covering…

Beneath the Tangles

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Reader’s Corner: Insomniacs After School (Vol. 2), Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki (Vol. 10), and No Longer Heroine (Vol. 3)

Legendary heroes making bento boxes, a heroine trying to break up an adorable couple, two astronomy club kids who can’t sleep, and a vampire yuri romance are all…

Beneath the Tangles

A Pale Moon Reverie, Vol. 1

By Kuji Furumiya and Teruko Arai. Released in Japan as “Tsuki no Shirosa o Shirite Madoromu” by DRE Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by…

Manga Bookshelf

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Unnamed Memory Volume 2 Review

Although the story is getting deeper into its magical mysteries, Unnamed Memory has characters still in the getting-to-know-you stage.

TheOASG

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Reader’s Corner: Ayashimon, Sweet Poolside, Tezcatlipoca, and Guardian of Fukushima

Fantasy, romance, and shonen feature prominently in our reviews this week, but so, too, do two rarer releases for manga-associated brands. They include Guardian of Fukushima, a Franco-Belgian…

Beneath the Tangles

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Reader’s Corner: A Condition Called Love (Vol. 1), Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle (Vol. 3), and More Valentine’s Day Picks

Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! Serendipitously, this week’s light novel and manga reviews mostly all center on romance, with a few digging into a deeper kind of love as…

Beneath the Tangles

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Reader’s Corner: Unnamed Memory, So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin, and Rainbow Days

Are you using the holidays to catch up? We’re doing a bit of the same here, with just a scattering of new entries this week and mostly reviews…

Beneath the Tangles

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Unnamed Memory Volume 6: Death of the Nameless Story Review

Throughout Unnamed Memory, the mysterious Valt, along with his companion, Miralys, have been operating in the background. At times, they’ve meddled with events that have drawn Tinasha and…

TheOASG

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Unnamed Memory Volume 1 Review

But this is not the most convoluted story, and fans of (non-isekai) medieval fantasy have a lot to like in Unnamed Memory.

TheOASG

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 6

By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. I do get into the ending…

Manga Bookshelf

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Unnamed Memory Volume 5: Prayer of Silence Review

Prayer of Silence, the fifth book in the Unnamed Memory series, is rather odd. At random times, the novel’s like, “Hey, you know the stuff we’ve been covering?…

TheOASG

Pick of the Week: Gold Medal Picks

MICHELLE: Sports manga enthusiast that I am, I’ve been meaning to get caught up on Medalist. Now that a new volume is out, the timing is perfect, so…

Manga Bookshelf

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 5

By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. The six books in this series…

Manga Bookshelf

Pick of the Week: Dances and Houses

MICHELLE: I’m torn between Wandance and Burn the House Down this week. Sports-adjacent manga versus josei suspense/mystery. I think in the end, Burn the House Down has the…

Manga Bookshelf

Spiraken Manga News Ep 37: Feb 24th - March 2nd 2022

Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast    In this episode, Xan discusses The Japanese Cartoonists Association's statement about the Russian-Ukraine Conflict, Announces a new U.S.…

Spiraken Review Podcast

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Unnamed Memory Volume 4: Once More upon the Blank Page Review

Unnamed Memory went in a very unexpected direction in Volume 3, so fair warning, it's impossible to talk about what happens without significant spoilers!

TheOASG

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 4

By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. As I predicted, the afterword of…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 1/5/22

SEAN: Welcome to 2022, a year unlike any other (and hopefully nothing like 2020 or 2021). What manga do we have? Well, we start with light novels, as…

Manga Bookshelf

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Unnamed Memory Volume 3: Vows for Eternity Review

You can guess what happens in Unnamed Memory Volume 3 because of the cover and subtitle; good luck seeing what's coming post-wedding though!

TheOASG

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Reader’s Corner: Unnamed Memory, Assassin’s Creed Dynasty, and The Faraway Paladin

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 3 SPOILER WARNING: Spoiler-free tl;dr: I greatly enjoyed this volume and recommend this series. I also recommend that you start with the first volume and…

Beneath the Tangles

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 3

By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. After a first volume where I…

Manga Bookshelf

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Unnamed Memory Volume 2: The Queen Without a Throne Review

While Unnamed Memory is not the best example of depicting true love, The Queen Without a Throne is still an excellent fantasy story.

TheOASG

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Review & Rambling: Unnamed Memory Vol. 2

I liked Vol. 2 of Unnamed Memory. There’s tragedy, mystery, history. “Oh, sorry. I guess it really is a kraken after all.” War, the emptiness of revenge, vacation.…

Beneath the Tangles

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 2

By Kuji Furumiya and chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. This is a highly enjoyable volume…

Manga Bookshelf

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The Anti-Social Geniuses Review: Unnamed Memory Volume 1: The Witch of the Azure Moon and the Cursed Prince

The Anti-Social Geniuses review Unnamed Memory, where Oscar needs a curse broken, and hopes the Witch of the Azure Moon, Tinasha, can help!

TheOASG

Review Plus: Unnamed Memory, Vol. 1 (light novel)

This is more than just a review: it’s a Review Plus! There’ll be a review, and at the end I’ll throw in a short extra takeaway for Christians…

Beneath the Tangles

Otaku Reader’s Corner: One Piece, Cutie Shikimori, and a Detestable Demon Falls in Love

Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, Vol. 1Shikimori seems like the perfect girlfriend—cute, sweet, bashful. But Izumi knows that’s only half her personality. Like some moe Jekyll and Hyde,…

Beneath the Tangles

Unnamed Memory, Vol. 1

By Kuji Furumiya and Chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. It has become increasingly rare in…

Manga Bookshelf