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People Who Talk to Plushies Are Kind – The Movie Review

This was a film that I genuinely went in knowing very little about, and went to see in theaters just for Komai Ren. The theater I saw it…

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May 2023 Monthly Favorites

Welcome back one and all, with another edition of things I’ve come across this past month that I would consider a favorite! I’ve had a very action packed…

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Visual Kei&Anime – DaizyStripper

Hey! It’s you! Welcome back to Visual Kei&Anime! As always you guys know the drill, we are back with a new featured group. This time being the beloved…

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The Extended Overview of Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu

All the way back in 2020, I watched the very first season of Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu. For me, this particular live-action adaptation was a major antithesis…

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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…

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First Impression: Yankee, finds his Bias and Destiny

I fluctuate a lot between being the type of person who is not suckered by a pretty cover, and being the exact type of person who will buy…

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Anisong I’ve belted out at Karaoke

Karaoke is a very interesting concept that I find distinctly Japanese in a way. The image of going to karaoke in America exists but the connotations are really…

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Suckered by a pretty face – Kao Dake Sensei (Drama Review)

Please know that I start this post with a very large sigh. Kao Dake Sensei was airing in the same time slot in 2021 as both Keita Hatsukoi and Kotodamasou, so…

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500 Words or less on: Holding hands at Twilight

The title 夕暮れに、手をつなぐ or Holding Hands at Twilight was really romantic to me. Something between the simple action, the timing just really sounded both peaceful and intriguing. Having…

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First Impression: Angel Sanctuary – Tokyo chronos –

So… who was going to tell me that Kaori Yuki was working on, and released a sequel to Angel Sanctuary?? Better yet, did anyone, know that this was…

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April 2023 Monthly Favorites

Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites! This month I actually did a fair amount of behind-the-scenes work. I’m not quite ready to official announce most of it, yet.…

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Visual Kei&Anime – LM.C

Welcome back to your favorite monthly dose of good tunes and anime throwbacks with Visual Kei&Anime! This time we are talking about none other then the well known…

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Is it a double kill? – Baby Walkure 2 (movie review)

For a period of time, I wasn’t actually sure if I was going to see this in theaters. Being a smaller budgeted film, it was originally a limited…

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Suki Suki Wan Wan! – The fluffiest drama of the season

I actually did watch the first episode back in January, got in my previous slump, came back to it the day before it finished airing, marathon-ed episodes two…

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My Happy Marriage – The Movie Review

Where to fully start with this one. My Happy Marriage has been in my brain and on my list to see in theaters since it was announced due…

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It’s not your favorite if you can’t make fun of it

This post was semi-inspired by Irina of I Drink and Watch Anime’s post on “Are Otaku The Worst?”. Also just long observed, rarely discussed by me thoughts/opinions.

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Oshi no Ko – Mother and Children – The Super Fan First Impression

As a superfan for Oshi no Ko, and currently in Japan during it’s release I was very aware that the first episode was getting a theatrical release. Unfortunately…

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My Beautiful Man Eternal – Movie Review

As always, I am back on my bullshit and hustled out as soon as it was reasonable to go see the latest edition to this franchise. I even…

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Does timing matter when watching anime?

I’ve been thinking about this concept a lot lately in terms of general media consumption. For the sake of this blog, I’ll stick with anime for now.

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How half a page made me drop a manga – Remodeling:R

Please note that this blog will contain spoilers for the first volume, chapters one through four of the manga Remodeling:R. Read at your own discretion. If the entire…

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March 2023 Monthly Favorites

Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites. It’s been a bit of a doozy in terms of me and my content this past month, so thank you all for…

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Mangagram was the worst and best thing I ever got involved with

Back in late 2020 I toyed with the idea of adding Instagram to my blog-related repertoire. It was partly an idea to cross promote certain posts or have…

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Visual Kei&Anime – SIAM SHADE

Welcome back to your favorite Monthly Feature, Visual Kei and Anime! This time we have a short and sweet entry with none other than, SIAM SHADE! Without further…

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The Cult of Natsume vs. The Friends of Natsume – reflecting on my own cringe inducing moments on WordPress

When I’m referring to Natsume in this context, I am referring to Natsume Yuujinchou or Natsume’s Book of Friends as a series. I’m just shortening it to Natsume…

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Utsukushii Kare Season Two: The Review

I’m both not quite sure, but pleasantly surprised that My Beautiful Man after becoming a smash hit after season one, a movie announcement close after, got a second…

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SWAN Act II Maia – Ended, so… here’s my full review.

It’s no surprise that Amazon Japan recommended me the seventh volume of Maia. The actual surprise was that the second recommended item was the seven volume set of…

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500 words or less on: Ameiro Paradox the live-action

My readers know I have my groups and I will follow most of them into any acting projects they take on. Kimura Keito from Fantastics being the male…

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(Corny) Canola Confession – I really hate funko pops

I don’t remember when I first saw a funko pop. Like I couldn’t tell you the store or what character it was supposed to be etc. All I…

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The Legend Continues! – Thoughts on SG5’s debut single “Firetruck”

The day has finally arrive folks! As of March 1st 2023, SG5 or Sailor Guardians 5 are officially debuted! As someone who has been following them a bit…

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5th Anniversary Post – Getting Personal?

I suppose, it’s a bit weird to crawl out of the wood work and post about this; consider this my official return from haitus? I am very much…

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February Monthly Favorites 2023

Welcome back to the Monthly Favorites! This month has had it’s unique challenges on my end. It’s still a WIP for me, but my five years of habits…

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Visual Kei&Anime – YOSHIKI

Welcome back to Visual Kei and Anime! After last month’s feature of legendary band, X Japan, I figured I should follow up with the backbone of the band…

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Ladies on Top – Is it wrong to get done by a girl?!

I’m still on the fence if manga Instagram is the best or worst thing I’ve ever chosen to get myself involved in. That’s neither here nor there since…

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Hiatus

Sorry to be dramatic, but going on hiatus. Need to get some irl things back under control and minimize my other ‘tasks’ for a bit. I’ll have posts…

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A-Z Drama and Movie Challenge – The Awards

Welcome, to the most out of season and barely relevant to the majority of readers, A-Z Drama and Movie Challenge Award Ceremony. I promise this is my final…

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A-Z Drama and Movie Challenge – The Retrospective

I promise, that we are really close to the end of me blabbering about these challenges. The 52 titles, with forty-four published reviews are done. They can be…

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January 2023 Monthly Favorites

Welcome to the first installment of the Monthly Favorites! It’s now a whole month into 2023 – amazing. As always, I have a big ol’ collection of posts…

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We need a petition for an official licensing – Last Quarter

I had the honor last year of being able to attend the art exhibit of Yazawa Ai. At the time, I had technically only read two of her…

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Visual Kei&Anime – X Japan

Welcome back to Visual Kei&Anime! After December 2022’s post about a member of this group, we’re now covering the whole band. This is none other then thee X,…

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Three reasons why you should watch 2022’s ‘silent’

I don’t think I’m too far off in saying that silent was the series to watch this past drama season. It had an advertising roll-out that was inescapable…

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Manga First Impression – After Work Duet

You guys know my habits by now. The Japanese title reminded me so much of film, Shall We Dance?, and having the focus being on older non-professional dancers…

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Why to Watch Doronjo (2022)

I wavered a lot on if I was going to ‘review’ Doronjo on my blog. In retrospect I probably should have known I wouldn’t be able to shy…

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My extensive and somewhat overly explanatory thoughts on the series “RizSta: Top of Artists!”

Back in 2021 when I started my curious journey into the world of tokusatsu and live-action children’s programming, I didn’t know what to expect. I started with Bittomo…

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Animation studios have learned nothing – regarding Ito Junji adaptations

When I was previewing what was coming up in terms of anime this year, I found two… surprises, you could say on the list. According to MyAnimeList, Ito…

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Titles I’m Looking Forward to in 2023

It’s another annual post of mine! Just a little preview of things that I’m looking forward to this year that have been announced. Perhaps maybe a little reminder…

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A love letter to Pui Pui Molcar

There is a legitimate form of animation, that despite every couple of years getting a hugely successful movie that everyone applauds because of the effort and dedication, is…

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Reviewing 2022 to start 2023

Happy New Year Bloggers! Once again, we’ve made it through one calendar year, into another one! I hope your holiday celebrations went well, you got to spend time…

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December 2022 Monthly Favorites

Welcome back to your favorite reoccurring blogging section by yours truly – the Monthly Favorites. As the year has wound to a close (I have no doubt most…

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Visual Kei&Anime – hide with Spread Beaver

Well folks, it’s December, and I decided to end on a bit of a bang. This month’s feature is none other than the legendary hide with Spread Beaver.…

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Rise’s JDrama Awards 2022

Much like my JMovies Awards, the above is the working title for this post. I am not feeling particularly creative as of late. It gets the point across,…

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