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I met Vinland Saga Creator Makoto Yukimura! – Kodansha House NYC 2024
I met Vinland Saga manga creator Makoto Yukimura at a fan meet and greet sponsored by Kodansha in NYC this past weekend!
Unhinged High School Soccer Players – Blue Lock S2 Ep 1 Review
Blue Lock Season 2 is back with a fantastic opening episode that ups the stakes on who will compete against the Japanese league later on in the season.
The Season of Supernatural Disclosure – Fall Anime 2024
The Fall Anime Season of 2024 seems to be filled with supernatural and spiritual anime series. Is this a form of soft disclosure from the Japanese anime industry?
DAN DA DAN, Natsume's Book of Friends, Uzumaki, Bleach, BLUE LOCK
Is Fate Predetermined? – Death Billiards Anime Movie Review
Two men who died under similar circumstances walk into Quindecim to play a game that will decide their fate on whether or not they go to heaven, or…
A Dystopian Future Moon Colony – Pale Cocoon Movie Review
Ura works each day at the Restoration Department in his artificial world, rediscovering the lost history of earth within corrupted digital archival footage. Little does he know; earth…
Amongst the Forest Spirits -Hotarubi no Mori e Movie Review
After revisiting this film a decade later, I can’t help feeling like Gin is Natsume Takashi in an alternate timeline. Or even his reincarnation in the future, perhaps?
Natsume's Book of Friends, Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
An Ephemeral Day – Anime NYC 2024
A record-breaking 101k anime fans showed out in full force for cosplay, anime exclusives, and Japanese culture at Anime NYC 2024. Here’s my full experience at the anime…
Trying Salty Japanese Snacks – Honey Butter Potato Chips, Jagabee Crisps and Pizza Flavored Chips
Salty Japanese snacks sometimes hit the spot despite the thirst afterwards. Want to know what Japanese style potato chips like the infamous Honey Butter Shiawase crisps taste like?
Trying Fruity Japanese Snacks – Tomato Harvest Crackers, White Chocolate Biscuits, Strange Banana and Apple Pie Cookies
Fruity flavored Japanese snacks are well known for their authentic tastes and smells. Do these banana, apple, chocolate and tomato flavored crackers and biscuits live up to the…
Top 10 Shonen Anime with Worldwide Recognition
Looking for new anime shows to check out? Here are a few popular and long-running shonen anime recommendations like Naruto and FMA: Brotherhood that every fan should watch.
Attack on Titan, Hunter x Hunter, JUJUTSU KAISEN, My Hero Academia, Bleach
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Trying Iconic Japanese Snacks – Pocky, Senbei and Dorayaki
We’ve all heard of pocky, and dorayaki, but have you tried the lesser known senbei? Here are a few modern takes on traditional Japanese snacks.
Is Gatekeeping Anime Actually Bad?
Gatekeeping is often looked down on and frowned upon in the anime community. But what if it were necessary to maintain an anime fandoms integrity?
If Betrayl were an Anime – Good Night World Review
Good Night World mixes the horror of being trapped in a virtual reality with real-life inner turmoil and grief. Can the Akabane Family save their beloved virtual world…
A Lucky Murderer – A Killer Paradox Review
Lee Tang has never defended himself, and now he’s committed murder. But, what if the other person deserved to die?
A Plot to EXPEL Ayanokoji? – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 7 Review
Sakayanagi uses Yamauchi in her ploy to get Ayanokoji expelled. Horikita takes one step toward dismantling her big brother complex.
Another Secret Exam? – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 6 Review
A surprise special exam forces the students to vote on expelling a classmate unnecessarily. Ayanokoji’s father is apparently looming in the distance again, searching for his runaway son.
Ichinose Set Free – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 5 Review
Ayanokoji manages to save Ichinose after Sakayanagi exposes her secret. Kushida teams up with an unlikely ally in clandestine meetings.
Shin, Emma, & Itsuomi – A Sign of Affection Ep 8 Review
Itsuomi introduces Yuki as his girlfriend to Shin, triggering a high school flashback of how Shin met Itsuomi and fell for Emma. Emma remains oblivious to Shin’s romantic…
Mio is the Cool Sibling – A Sign of Affection Ep 7 Review
Oushi’s sister Mio comes for a visit and Yuki is invited to the gathering. Itsuomi takes Yuki to formally meet his friend Shin.
Itsuomi and Yuki are Finally Together – A Sign of Affection Ep 6 Review
Itsuomi and Yuki officially become a couple before Itsuomi’s next overseas trip. Oushi asks Yuki’s mom for her daughter’s phone number, confusing Yuki in the process.
Divination in Ancient Chinese Culture
Ancient Chinese culture embraced divination methods like oracle bone reading and the I Ching for predicting the future and gaining insight. Could these ancient practices continue to provide…
The Qing Dynasty Dragon Robe’s Power
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac! Today let’s look at the significance of the blue and gold dragon during imperial Qing Dynasty…
Real Magic in – Delicious in Dungeon Ep 5 Review
Kabru’s adventurer party is introduced. Laios, Marcille, and Chilchuck learn how to exorcise spirits from Senshi.
Senshi Loves Golem Gardening – Delicious in Dungeon Ep 4 Review
Orcs rob Laios and crew while trying to barter Senshi’s fresh vegetables. After being offered bread, the Orcs share the location of the Red Dragon.
Emma Needs to Stop – A Sign of Affection Ep 5 Review
Itsuomi invites Yuki over to his apartment and the two share a tender moment before Emma shows up. Kyouya and Rin spend time together.
The Costco Date – A Sign of Affection Ep 4 Review
A rivalry between Oushi and Itsuomi begins at the train station for Yuki’s affection. Kyouya and Rin worry that Itsuomi may be using Yuki.
You’re so Sweet – A Sign of Affection Ep 3 Review
Itsuomi and Yuki bond one night together while at the laundromat, upsetting Ouchi greatly. Kyouya and Rin make progress in their relationship.
Valentine’s Day – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 4 Review
Hashimoto spies on Ayanokoji to aid in Nagumo’s war against everybody. Kei gives Ayanokoji a special valentine’s day present.
Sakayanagi’s War Commences – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 3 Review
Sakayanagi makes her move in the war against Ichinose. Nagumo and Kushida link up to share information.
Eat Your Enemies – Delicious in Dungeon Ep 3 Review
Ever since his first defeat to a living armor monster, adventurer Laios has fantasized about eating one. What on earth has this anime become?
Mandrakes and Basilisks – Delicious in Dungeon Ep 2 Review
Senshi bends trap rooms to his will to cook a delicious monster dinner, much to the chagrin of Chilchuck. Marcille struggles to harvest mandrakes in the dungeon.
Oushi is Kinda Awful – A Sign of Affection Ep 2 Review
Yuki’s childhood friend Ashioki Oushi is jealous of her newfound friendship with Itsuomi. Yuki realizes that she is in love with Itsuomi.
The Frugal Adventurers – Delicious in Dungeon Ep 1 Review
The Red Dragon might’ve eaten his little sister, so now Laios and his adventuring party will eat their way through monster-ridden dungeons to find her body.
Yuki’s World – A Sign of Affection Ep 1 Review
Itose Yuki’s quiet world is filled with color one morning after a fateful encounter with fellow university student Nagi Itsuomi. Will their love blossom in the wintertime?
Nagumo Outplays Manabu – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 2 Review
The special exams in the mountains reach a closure as Nagumo wins the first battle against Horikita Manabu. Ayanokoji and Koenji test each other’s limits.
Ayanokoji Out of His Element? – Classroom of the Elite S3 Ep 1 Review
Sakayanagi declares she will destroy Ayanokoji after neutralizing Ichinose. Kushida threatens to get Suzune expelled. And now student council president Horikita Manabu actually needs help?
Another Weak Hero – Solo Leveling Ep 1 Review
Sung Jin Woo is the lowest ranked hunter in a society that now fights monsters for a living. Will he be able to level up after surviving a…
Isao Komori from Inside Mari – Hikikomori in Manga
Isao Komori is a Japanese shut in or hikikomori character from the popular manga series Boku wa Mari no Naka or Inside Mari written by Oshimi Shuuzo.
Buddhist Statues in Anime Are Interesting
Taking a look at Buddhist statues, the legend of the Dragon Kings, and how they relate to popular Japanese works like Asura’s Wrath and Tokyo Revengers.
Real Life Edelwood Tree from Over the Garden Wall Found in Forest?
Is there a correlation between Over the Garden Wall’s Edelwood Trees and the False Face Company of Iroquois legend?
Leave the World Behind??
Did it really take President Obama’s film Leave the World Behind to awaken the sleeping masses to the existence of predictive programming in film and tv?
Why Armin is the Narrator of Attack on Titan
Armin Arlert is the narrator of the Attack on Titan series simply because the events of the series have already happened and these are his memories of those…
A Bit More Time- Sousou no Frieren Ep 1 Review
10 years after defeating the Demon King, the nearly immortal Elf Frieren is forced to accept the passage of time when members of her adventure party begin dying…
Is Shoujo Anime Making A Comeback?
With new seasons announced for popular series like Natsume’s Book of Friends and Black Butler, is Shoujo anime finally regaining popularity?
A Just Cause – Vinland Saga S2 Ep 16 Review
With help from Sverkel, Thorfinn and Einar resolve to help Arnheid and Gardar escape Ketil’s Farm. Thorfinn pits his new philosophy against Snake in battle.
Web of Infidelity – Doctor Cha Ep 6 Kdrama Recap
In Ho’s mistress and daughter plot against Jung Sook and her family. Dr. Roy learns of In Ho’s infidelity and decides to make a move to protect Jung…
A Society Without War- Vinland Saga S2 Ep 15 Review
Thorfinn and Einar ruminate on what it would take to build a society without war. Arnheid inadvertently frees her husband Gardar from captivity.
Arnheid’s Backstory – Vinland Saga S2 Ep 14 Review
Arnheid tells Sverkel how she wound up enslaved on Ketil’s farm. Now carrying Ketil’s child, Arnheid is forced to choose between her new and old life.
Queenmaker is a Fantastic Political Kdrama!
Eunsung Group’s corporate fixer Hwang Do Hee leaves her morally gray life behind after meeting Oh Kyung Sook. Can she turn Kyung Sook into Seoul’s new mayor?